—Why did thirty-eight people the traffic accident last month?

— Because of tyre explosion(轮胎爆炸). Nowadays more and more people .

A.die of; prefer to choosing trains B.die from; would rather trains or planes

C.die of; would take planes than buses D.die from; prefer trains to buses

— I’m sorry, but what did he say just now? —He asked you ___________.

A.who has been to the USA in your class B.what was wrong with your computer

C.that China had wonderfully held the Olympic Games D.when did China become a member of the World Trade Organization

A British man has attracted widespread praise in China for donating six of his organs(器官)

Mark Terence Osborne, who was 49, was sent to the _______room at 9 a.m. after he lost his 118-day battle (搏击，斗争)for _____ on June 29. His wife, Mrs. Wang, ______to donate his heart, kidneys, liver and comeas (角膜)under his will and with his daughter’s ______back in the UK. In this way Osborne _____his life in his beloved(挚爱的) land.

Osborne______to Hangzhou six years ago. Their peaceful life came to a _____ end on March 3, 2016 when Osborne fell into a deep coma(昏迷)following a stroke(中风).

Osborne was familiar(熟悉的) with organ donation. His mother received a heart transplantation operation (移植手术)from a donor and ______for ten more years. His family believes they should return the help by donating organs to others.

When Wang made the decision to donate, Osborne's family was very supportive and delivered all the necessary files at once. Wang signed on the organ donation registration(登记)form for ______ on June 29. She also decided to ______ others in the way her husband did.

Osborne’s death has been a main topic of discussion on Chinese social media with many________his decision. “I felt such a sense of ______when I read so much praise for Mark online. Many people in China believe the body should remain _____ after death, and______, there is a great shortage of organs available(可用的). I hope that what Mark did can help ______ people's views on organ donation, "said his wife.

1.A.sitting B.dining C.waiting D.operating

2.A.life B.peace C.freedom D.development

3.A.tried B.decided C.managed D.refused

4.A.requirement B.reply C.promise D.agreement

5.A.saved B.continued C.survived D.risked

6.A.came B.returned C.entered D.hurried

7.A.slow B.happy C.sudden D.strange

8.A.fought B.studied C.lived D.worked

9.A.her husband B.her parents C.her friends D.herself

10.A.help B.comfort C.remind D.join

11.A.sharing B.considering C.praising D.doubting

12.A.humour B.pity C.duty D.pride

13.A.clean B.safe C.complete D.straight

14.A.in fact B.in a word C.as a result D.from now on

15.A.express B.represent C.impress D.change

To many students, joining social media “circles” is now more important than making new friends in real life. And it is easy. If you have a mobile phone, you can download many apps such as Weibo, QQ and Wechat.

“I love to check my friends’ updates. I also enjoy news and jokes shared on social media,” said Wang Wei, 14, from a middle school in Shenzhen. While enjoying these, Wang distances himself from real life.

“I love playing the plane-shooting game on WeChat, but have no interest in playing chess with my classmates,” said Wang.

Deng Yunyun, 14, from Xuhui Middle School in Shanghai, said that social media had affected his normal life. Last month, his school held a basketball match, and a student hurt his leg. Instead of giving him some help, students were busy updating their blogs about the accident. “I think they need to learn to balance their real and online lives, and what worries parents and teachers a lot is safety." said Deng.

Many students are happy to tell their interests and personal information to their social media friends.

"And this could bring them danger,” said Miss Wang, a teacher from Shenzhen. “ For example, WeChat’s shake-shake function allows users to connect to other nearby users. " Also the police warn about the risks of making friends in this way.

“Be careful. Do not use the locating function at any moment, do not give your name, and do not post the photos of your community.” said Wang.

1.Many students think________ is more important than making friends in real life.

A.studying hard B.joining social media "circles"

C.playing basketball with friends D.having a meal with their family

2.Which of the following doesn’t keep the students away from the real life?

A.Reading news shared on social media. B.Playing some kinds of games on WeChat.

C.Being busy updating their blogs. D.Playing chess with classmates.

3.What is the meaning of the underlined word “distance” in the second paragraph?

A.接近 B.疏远 C.超过 D.破裂

4.Why did nobody give help when a student hurt his leg?

A.Because there were few students there at that moment.

B.Because his classmates didn’t consider him as their friend.

C.Because he didn’t belong to their social media “circles”.

D.Because his classmates were busy updating their blogs.

5.What is the main idea of the passage?

A.Wechat’s shake-shake function adds risks of making friends online.

B.Warning students not to use Wechat’s locating function is important.

C.Social media keep students away from real life and may also bring them danger.

D.Joining social media‘circles’is more important than making friends in real life.

Xi’an celebrates the first-ever China Hanfu Day on April 18. There were catwalk shows and traditional music concerts held by people wearing traditional Chinese clothing. Hanfu fans from all over China gathered there to take photos and put them online for a Hanfu photo competition, which lasted until May 18.

The national holiday is on the third day of the third month of the Chinese lunar calendar as China Hanfu Day, which is said to be the birthday of the Yellow Emperor (黄帝). In ancient China, this day was also known as Shangsi Festival (上巳节). It is organized by the central Committee of the Communist Young League (CCCYL,中央共青团)in cooperation (合作)with anime video site bilibili. com. Its purpose is to encourage young Chinese to take pride in traditional clothing, as well as classic Chinese culture.

Hanfu is the traditional clothing of the Han people who lived in China before the Qing Dynasty. It has been around for about 3,000 years and changed greatly across different dynasties. However, some of its major characteristics have remained. One characteristic is the appearance of the front of the clothing. There are two parts that overlap (交叠) on the front, which is called “jiao ling (crossing collar)”. Another major characteristic of Hanfu is that it usually uses ribbons(系带) instead of buttons (扣子), sometimes decorated with a few buttons.

“China is becoming a leading power in the world, and the Chinese public feels more confident about its traditional culture,”Chen Chuyu, leader of a Beijing-based hanfu institution, told People’s Daily Online. “Wearing traditional clothing might be an interesting way of showing how they feel about this.”

1.Hanfu fans from all over China take photos and put them online because ______.

A.they were proud of Chinese culture B.they wanted to win the Hanfu photo competition

C.they wanted to go back to the Han Dynasty D.they wanted to try the clothes from the Han Dynasty

2.How long did the Hanfu photo competition last?

A.About 18 days B.About a month C.About 3,000 years D.About two months

3.What is the main idea of Paragraph 3?

A.The characteristics of Hanfu B.The history of Hanfu

C.Introduction of Hanfu D.The changes of Hanfu

4.Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?

A.The Hanfu Day was supported by anime video site bilibili.com.

B.The day was celebrated to encourage Chinese to be proud of Chinese culture.

C.Hanfu is different from the common clothes today.

D.Hanfu remains almost the same as in the Han Dynasty.

5.Where can we probably read the passage?

A.In a science book B.In a history book C.In an online advertisement D.In a magazine

Mona Island is an amazing place to take a vacation. Some of the animals living there can’t be found anywhere else in the world. There are beautiful beaches and caves to explore. The sea around the island has colorful fishes. Why is Mona Island unusual? Mona Island is very small. The government of Puerto Rico takes care of the island and has made it a natural reserve. That means the island’s animals and plants are protected from being harmed by people. Mona Island is different from most places because people are not allowed to live there. Only a few park rangers（公园管理员）are able to stay. The park rangers’ job is to keep Mona Island safe and beautiful. They insist that rules are followed. One rule is that only 100 people at a time can visit the island. That way, the park rangers can make sure the land and animals remain safe. What is there to See on Mona Island? One thing that most people enjoy is getting to see the Mona Island iguana(美洲热带大蜥蜴). This type of reptile(爬行动物) lives only on Mona Island. Almost 2,000 of these iguanas live on Mona Island. People also come to the island to get a close-up view of many kinds of fish and other sea life. They can swim far below the surface. They use special equipment to be able to breathe underwater. The water is almost transparent. Through the clear water, divers can see the bright colors of the fish. Visitors can also explore caves. Some of the caves even have paintings and drawings on the walls. This artwork was made by the Arawak and Taíno Indians who lived on the island hundreds of years ago. After a full day of fun activities, visitors can settle in, listen to the night sounds, and view the stars in the huge sky. Because the island is far away from other places, it is surrounded by darkness, and the stars are easier to see. Visitors say that watching the stars is amazing. It’s the perfect end to a perfect day.

1.What do park rangers on Mona Island do?

A.Protect the land and animals.

B.Offer some help to visitors.

C.Feed animals on Mona Island.

D.Drive a boat between Puerto Rico and Mona Island.

2.Which of the following best explains the word “transparent”?

A.so difficult that you can’t finish

B.so clear that you can see through

C.too deep to be reached

D.too bright to be seen

3.Where can artwork be seen on Mona Island?

A.On the beaches. B.In a museum.

C.In the caves. D.On the wall of the hotel.

4.Which sentence can be filled in the first blank?

A.Mona Island is very small.

B.Watching the stars on Mona Island is amazing.

C.Visitors can settle in after a full day on Mona Island.

D.Mona Island is far from other places and darkness is all around it.

5.What is the most possible reason the author wrote this article?

A.To explain why animals live on the island.

B.To show readers where the island is located.

C.To tell about a place that some people might enjoy.

D.To give facts about people who work on the island.

It’s rare to see a team earn 11 straight wins (连胜) in a tournament (锦标赛). However, the Chinese Women’s volleyball team has done it!

On Sept 29, China took the Women’s Volleyball World Cup Trophy(奖杯) in Japan. The team didn’t lose any of its games during the tournament. It was also the team’s 10th world title (冠军).

“The trophy is the best gift to celebrate the 70th birthday of New China,” People’s Daily said in an article.

The Chinese Women’s volleyball team has long been the pride of Chinese athletics. In the 1980s, the team won five world titles in a row (连续)，which raised people’s confidence at the time. Since then its fighting spirit has encouraged generations (一代代) of people, both within the team and across the country.

Working hard was the key to the team’s success. The World Cup was played in several different cities and the team didn’t have much time to train. The girls had to squeeze in (挤出) training time when they could. On Sept 25, for example, they arrived in Osaka at 2:30 pm and started training only an hour later.

Never giving up, especially during difficult times, is also the key to getting success, according to head coach Lang Ping. Many of the team’s members kept on playing even after being hurt.

With their latest win, the girls are ready to prepare for next year’s Tokyo Olympics.

1.Where did China take the Women’s Volleyball World Cup Trophy on Sept 29? ________________________

2.What were the keys to helping the Women’s Volleyball team win the tournament?_______________________

3.What time did the team start training after they arrived in Osaka on Sept 25? _______________________

4.Who is the coach of the Chinese women’s volleyball team? _______________________

5.What will the girls prepare for with their latest win? _______________________

Many Chinese students are good at English grammar, but their spoken English is so poor that they are afraid to speak in class or have a talk with others. There may be some reasons for their problems with spoken English.

First, they fail to express themselves clearly because of a limited(有限的)vocabulary. The useful way is to enlarge their vocabulary. However, you can still communicate with others with a limited vocabulary, if you are active. Others will understand you with the help of your body language.

Second, they are worried about making mistakes. Because they are shy and nervous, sometimes they may make mistakes easily. Yet we should know what we aim at is FLUENCE(流利) not ACCURACY(精确) when speaking. So we should speak as quickly and well as we can, even though sometimes we may use a wrong word or tense(时态), but it doesn’t matter because others will still understand you.

The third reason is that they don’t pay enough attention to listening to what others are saying. So while you are speaking, you can't find the suitable topic or words to say. You have one mouth but two ears! What you hear is necessary for you to start speaking.

Fourth, most Chinese students are passive(被动的) language learners. They just sit there waiting for speaking chances, and don't actively look for chances to improve their spoken English. All they can get is to accept the fact that their English remains poor.

“Practice makes perfect ".So please be active from now on, try to catch every chance to speak wherever you go.

USE IT or LOST IT? It is up to you.

With the rapid development of our great country, big changes have t1. place in science and technology in recent years. These innovations (创新) have allowed China to catch up with other scientific powerhouses or even lead in certain fields.

Take hybrid rice (杂交水稻) as an e2.. The crop (农作物) has been feeding the country since it was developed. By the end of last year, farmers in over 40 countries all over the w3. had planted more than 7 million hectares (公顷) of the crop.

The Jiaolong, China’s first manned deep-sea research submersible (潜水器), made its debut (初次露面) i4. 2010. It made China the f5. country, after the United States, Russia, France and Japan, to develop deep-sea exploration technology.

China has made great p6.in cloning technology, too. In January this year, Chinese s7.cloned five monkeys from a gene-edited (基因编辑的) macaque (猕猴) for biomedical (生物医学的) research- the first time in the world that this had been done.

Still, China needs to work even h8.in some key fields such as microchip (微芯片) development and engine manufacturing (发动机制造). Firstly, China will attract more talented researchers. S9., the government needs to offer more policy and market support, as w10. as invest (投资) more in human resources, to encourage more innovations.

风景在旅途中，成长在过程中，改变在不知不觉中大家进入初三已经两个多月了。请以“I am not a child any more”为题，根据表格内容写一篇英语短文，详述“我”在学习、生活中的经历，说明我的成长变化。

注意：1. 文中不得出现真实的校名、人名。 2.内容完整、层次清楚、语法正确、上下文连贯。3.请不要逐句翻译，可以适当发挥。 4.100词左右，文章标题，首句已给出，不计入总词数。

I am not a child any more

I am Daniel, a Grade 9 student. ______________________