江苏省无锡市锡山区锡东片2020届九年级上学期英语期中试卷

—Well, I've never seen          more moving one.  It's worth         second time.

—But you have changed. You are not as you         .

—It's so kind of her.

—         relax yourself? Go out and enjoy the natural beauty.

—I thought I         , but more work stopped me.

—Indeed. The government has          the plan to build the first manned space station around 2020.

— His car broke down on his way to work. And         _____.The car behind was out of control and hit Jim.

—Whatever the result is, don't be too hard on yourself.

—          . Few of them could become your real friends.

Growing up is hard foreveryone. We all face lots of stressas teenagers. Now1facing all of that stresswhile being in the spotlight (聚光灯).

That's2Canadian singer JustinBieber had to deal with as he grew up. He was first3by a music producer when hewas just 13 years old. He became a superstarwithin just a few years, selling millions of albumsand touring the world. But at the time of hissuccess, he is also fighting withmental (精神上的) illness and drug abuse (药物滥用).

However, it seems that he has put these troubles4him. Bieber recently wrote a post (帖子) on Instagram, saying that growing up in the spotlight was indeed quite5.

"I went from a13-year-old boy from a small town6being praised left andright by the world …I made every bad decision you could have thought of andwent from one of the most loved people …to the most7 person in the world, " he wrote. He said it was his wife8 helped him turn his life around.

Bieber is not the only onewho has faced stress from becoming9at a young age. Actors Edward Furlong and Macaulay Culkin saw their lives take adownward turn after they succeeded in Hollywood during their childhoods.

Why did they experiencethis？ "Childhood is about finding out who youare and being able to relate to (与……相处) others, and those things are harder to learn when you're famous. That amount of public watch makes10hard for kids to do that, "scientist Eileen Kennedy-Moore told USA Today.

Many people might think that if they had more money, then they would be happier in life. For example, people might look at what others have, like expensive clothes or nice cars, and wish they could have the same. But the things that money can buy can not bring happiness to a person for long.

① But is that really true? Studies have found that money can, in fact, make people happier. ②Instead, it's giving money to others that makes people happy. ③It could be buying a present for a friend or a family member. ④It could be buying a homeless person food to eat. It could be giving money to a person in need. Just think about the last time you used your own money to do something for someone else. How did you feel? Whether it is a small or large amount of money. People feel happier when they give. This is because making someone else happy makes the giver happy, too.

This idea of joining your happiness to the happiness of others is described as a ubuntu in an African language. There is even a story about a man visiting Africa who asked some kids to race to a nearby tree. The first child to touch the tree would get a sweet treat. Surprising, all the children held hands and ran together. They all touched the tree at the same time. The man asked why they had done this. The children just said they could only enjoy eating the treat if everyone had one.

That morning, we noticed a cab following Sir Henry and Dr. Mortimer in London. But who？

We went to Sir Henry's hotel. Holmes asked Dr. Mortimer if anyone with a black beard lived in or near Baskerville Hall.

"Yes," said Dr. Mortimer, "Barrymore."

"We must send a telegram to check whether Barrymore is in London or at Baskerville Hall, "said Holmes.

Sir Henry said he wanted to go to Baskerville Hall.

"OK", said Holmes. "But you mustn't go alone. Watson can go with you."

Sir Henry and I agreed to take the 10：30 train on Saturday.

Holmes thought deeply on the way home: the story of the Hound, Sir Charles's death, the strange letter, the missing boot and the black-bearded man. He sat in his room all afternoon, smoking and thinking.

Just before dinner, a telegram arrived. It said, "Barrymore is at Baskerville Hall."

"That becomes a dead end, Watson. We will have to look for another way to go forward.

Just then the door bell rang. It was the cab driver who drove the man with the black beard. "I got a message that you are asking for me", he said. "I've never had a complaint. I came here to ask you what you had against me!"

"No, no," said Holmes. "Instead, I'll give you money if you tell me about the man in your cab this morning. He watched this house at 10：00 and then told you to follow the two gentlemen."

The driver looked surprised and then answered, "The man said he was a detective (侦探) and that I shouldn't tell anyone about him."

"It's serious, my friend, and you may be in trouble if you refuse to answer." "His name," said the driver, "was Sherlock Holmes. "

I'd never seen Holmes more surprised. Then he laughed. "He scored against me that time, Watson."

The driver told us everything he knew. Holmes gave him the money and sent him away. "This is a dangerous enemy (敌人), Watson. "

-Taken from The Hound of the Baskervilles

High above Earth, more than a hundred weather satellites (卫星) are collecting information. They send pictures of cloud patterns to scientists on Earth. They also take measurements (测量) of weather conditions, such as air temperature, air pollution and lightning strikes. The meteorologists study the pictures. They make mathematical models using the measurements. The models can help meteorologists make forecasts. The models forecast how, when and where the weather will change in a few hours or in several days. They might forecast (预测) rain in your area tomorrow. If so, you might decide to take your umbrella to school.

More important, weather forecasts tell when bad weather is on the way. Floods, tornadoes, thunderstorms, and hurricanes put people in danger. Weather forecast can save lives. For example, satellites pictures taken over time show how fast a hurricane is growing and the path it is taking. People can be ready for the storm. Meteorologists are always working to make better forecasts.

The United States began using weather satellites in 1960. Today's satellites take clearer pictures and collect more information. Satellites collect information about cloud systems. They have a bird's-eye view of smoke from wildfires and of ash clouds from volcanoes (火山). Weather satellites can also follow an oil spill on the ocean's flow. They can watch a cloud of sand blowing from a desert in Africa. Information from weather satellites is sent to supercomputers. These computers are huge, and they make mathematical models quickly.

Planes and ships need to know the weather so they can go around dangerous storms. A weather satellite can also help a ship in trouble. The satellite is part of a search and rescue (救援) system. The satellites can send a warning from the ship in danger to the U.S. Coast Guard. The Coast Guard can send out a rescue team.

Have you or your friends ever talked about studying abroad? It's becoming a common topic of discussion in China. More students are studying abroad than ever before.

Last year, 662, 100 Chinese went abroad to study, a growth of 8.83 percent from 2017. For parents who send their children abroad to study, 43 percent of them hold regular jobs. With quick economic (经济的) growth and rising income levels (收入水平), China's people have more chances to open their eyes and have more life experiences.

Seventy years ago, however, the picture was different. Thousands of students and science and technology experts (专家) had to have a competition with each other to win a chance to study abroad. It was a valuable and unusual experience for people back then.

In 1984, Wang Huiyao, who later built a non-governmental think tank (智库) that mainly pays attention to Chinese public policy and globalization (全球化), went to study at the University of Windsor in Canada. He found that while Chinese people knew little about the outside world, Westerners also knew little about Chinese people. "They even asked to touch my head to see if anything was different," he said.

But today, there are fewer of these misunderstandings. With more exchange programs, Chinese students get more chances to share their life stories with people from different cultures. Ma Ying, a15-year-old Beijinger, took a short 7-day study trip to the UK. Attracted by the culture there, she decided to stay and study in the country. "I talked to my parents, and they supported my decison. I'm happy to study more English, understand their humor, and slowly go the local lifestyle, " she said.

—Well, I (not decide). I am not sure.

—But she (promise).

—No, usually it is open until 10 o'clock in the evening.

We have built aTianjin.

The little boy would ratherthem with others.

After thinking twice, the engineerhis mind.

David's parents arehim to make himin study.

These terrible accidentslast month.

We are proudin the past 70 years.

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3）文中不得出现真实姓名和学校名称.  

Lang Ping, known as Iron Hammer, was once a powerful and skilled volleyball player but now is the famous chief coach of the Chinese women's volleyball team.

I believe they are sure to give us another big surprise!