安徽省砀山县2020年九年级英语质量调研考试试卷（含听力音频）

— _______.

— It's too _______, and I don't have enough money to buy it.

— Well, it wasn't me I didn't do it

— At ten o'clock, in twenty minutes.

— _______ I can't stand them I plan to read a great book

— ________________ I'll give them a call right now.

    On a trip to Japan with her family in 2019, Sasha Olsen was surprised at the ocean's pollution levels There, she saw1sea animals.

    "We went on this trip and at first I was so excited." said Sasha She is 10 years old and lives in Florida "But when I saw the way the oceans became, I got 2 I wanted to know why things were this way but couldn't find a (n) 3." 

    Sasha 4 the help of her cousin, Narmina, who is 23 years old and got a college degree in business Together, they5 a group I want my ocean back Friends in the group got together on the weekends to clean the beaches As time goes on, the group is doing different things to further protect the ocean For example, the group has done something to 6 money, which will be used to clean up the beach It will also go to conservation groups such as Oceana and World Wildlife Fund (WWF), because they work to7animals and their environments.

    Also, Sasha invited local people to take part in an activity called "Kids Love the Oceans" There, she spoke about the oceans' problems Guests made art out of rubbish collected from the8 and they felt moved to share the moment "Sasha has 9 many other kids to join the group and show people that we're able to make a 10," Narmina said.

    Sasha and Narmina hope to go on their work to neighboring cities Hollywood is near.

The Joy Comes Again

    Joy was not something I expected after a death in our family.

    My son Brendan died in an accident when he was 15 years old I spent time learning about sadness to help my other children My daughter, Lizzie is 10 years old and my son, Zack is 13 years old I even bought a1on sadness and read it carefully.

    The book taught me that they2to move through their sadness, not away from it Then, in our living room, I got a chair and3dolls of Lizzie's on it, so she could play with them and told them everything would be all right Zack's sadness was in the4of anger He needed to move, so we filled our calendar with basketball games After school, I watched him through the window as he played basketball hard alone He jumped until he could not catch his5 

    Each day, I watched for their sadness and 6 I was not ready for their joy.

    It came after my husband took them to the cemetery (墓地) Six weeks after Brendan's death, it was good that things went different when they came back home I waited to7 Lizzie When she jumped out of the car, her eyes were full of8 , not sadness She said, "I showed Brendan wheels for my toy cars." I was surprised She said, "I finally did a good one I wanted to 9him."

    Zack and Lizzie taught me to feel joy They knew how to stay in the moment, 10 it was happy or sad We do have moments of happiness It comes in the memories we share and the love we still feel.

A: Dad, I want to know about China Can you help me?

B:  China is a big country which attracts many tourists from all over the world every year

A: Is that so?

B: Yes And many of them are famous, such as Mount Tai, Mount Huang and Mount Emei

A: What about rivers?

B: There are many rivers in China Among them the Yellow River is the second longest one

A: Do you know about Chinese people?

B:

A: They are great We should learn from them Anything else?

B: Sorry That's all I know If you want to learn more, you can read Guide to China __

A: Thanks I'll read it

    Renewable energy is the energy that can be used again and again The sun and the earth are sources(来源) ofrenewable energy Here is some information about it.

    A soccer player, Carson Pickett, was born without a left forearm She didn't have a role model when she was growing up There was no one who looked like her to look up to, she said

When she met 2-year-old Joseph Salvatore, she became the role model that she always wanted Joseph was born without a left forearm as well, just like her That has given Pickett and the little boy a special relationship.

"Truly within five minutes of meeting him, we had aconnection," Pickett said That surprised her because Joseph was so young "It was fantastic to me that it felt like he realized why we were connected," she said.

Pickett met Joseph for the first time in April after a match At that time, the player welcomed Joseph and showed him her arm He raised his with a bright smile Then, both of them were excited and felt like they were old friends.

Joseph's mother, Colleen Salvatore, took the picture, which caught this happy and meaningful moment She put it on the Internet and the photo quickly went hot.

Joseph's parents have said that their son sees himself in this kind soccer player Pickett said it went both ways "I know I might be seen as his role model, but he's also mine," Pickett said Joseph understands her "in a way other people can't," she said "It's just a gift and pictures mean a lot," Pickett went on, "Hopefully when he gets older, he can see that and feel even more of what it means "

    Now, she wants Joseph and others like him to know one thing The lesson is "Even if people see you as different, you should have confidence and do what you think it is right."

Should Students Wear Uniforms?

    Some schools have a rule saying thatstudents must wear uniforms to class Now, uniforms have become more common inpublic schools Many schools say uniforms catch students' attention in class Butsome students think uniforms are uncomfortable Should students wear uniforms?

     Our magazine asked readers to weigh Theyhave different ideas and here, two of them share their ideas on it.

   •YES!

    Yuna Chong, 9, California

    Uniforms are as much about safety as theyare about a sense of group Teachers don't have to worry about losing sight ofstudents at the playground or on a field trip Also, when kids wear uniforms,they feel like they are part of the same group I wear a uniform and feel likemy school is one big team I feel included.

    Also, when everyone wears the same, you don'thave to worry about how you look Parents can save money as well! And in themorning, I can save time because I don't have to think too much about myclothing.

    •No!

    Sterling Heights,12, Michigan

    I don't think kids should have to wearuniforms If students are wearing the same thing, they can't show themselves Kidsshould feel like they can be their own person They shouldn't have to match Duringschool hours, we should also be comfortable.

    If we feel uncomfortable in our uniforms,we can't learn very well For many, it can't be more uncomfortable to be in auniform all day Next, parents have to go shopping and spend a lot of money onthe uniforms that we never wear at home.

    What is your idea about it? Do you wearuniforms when you go to school every day? Write to our students' magazine andvoice your idea!

    When a person is experiencing stress(压力), they can feel worried Feeling stressis a common part of life One way to ease stress is making art.

    Maybe you already draw or paint for muchfun It is never too late to start Anyone can make art if you can hold a brushor crayon, and then you can draw or paint.

    Creating art has something to do with yourbody When you draw or paint, your breathing slows As you pay attention to yourartwork, you will stop thinking about the stressful things of the day Makingart can even give you energy.

    Making art is not just about relaxingyourself; it can also help you to clear your mind and make your spirit fresh Asthe famous artist Pablo Picasso once said, "Art washes the dust(灰尘) of everyday life from the mind."

    Art can help you understand your ownfeelings Through drawing and painting, you can tell feelings or ideas, whichare hard to put into words.

    If you do not know how to begin, here aresome ways to start making art First, without thinking about it carefully,choose colors that you like and start painting with them Try not to think aboutshapes Instead, just enjoy the colors Second, carry a notebook with you Try todraw or paint in it a little bit each day Drawing or painting what you see willhelp you to feel connected to the things around you, such as your livingenvironment and sights.

    Your new sports shoes could look good enough to eat It's made by avocado(牛油果) on a piece of bread

    Some people are buying sports shoes that look like a piece of avocado bread.

The shoemaker, Saucony, has created this new kind of sports shoes The sports shoes have brown lines around the bottom It's meant to look like a piece of bread On top of the brown is a green part The sports shoes also include the color of red, which is on the shoes' opening to make it more like a real piece of avocado bread.

    The sports shoes cost $130 and that is a lot more expensive than a piece of avocado bread However, shoes fans are eating them up By February 27, most were gone on Saucony's website Out of the 17 sizes, 11 were sold out Only 1,200 pairs were made, said Saucony spokesman Jason Faustino

Besides, food companies have also made sports shoes too In 2018, Pizza Hut created a new kind of sports shoes which could use Bluetooth to connect to the Internet In this way, customers could order pizza easily.

Saucony probably won't make much money from the new shoes However, many people are noticing As a result, the sports shoes and the company are drawing buyers' attention and this is the most important thing.

Powell, a researcher, says Americans spend more money on sports shoes U.S sales were about $21.2 billion in 2018 That's up from $19.6 billion in 2017 He said, "Eating tasty food can make you feel good and wearing sports shoes makes you feel good, too It is great to put them together."

How to be Patient

    Have you ever been stuck in a long, slow-moving lunch line? If so, you are not patient, or we say, you have felt impatient You have this kind of feeling when things aren't happening as quickly as you want them to.

    Impatience is something you can learn to control, though A few simple ways can help quiet your impatient feelings 

    How to be patient in the moment?

    ☆Find out what is causing your impatience.

    Try to find out what is causing this feeling Ask yourself, "Why am I feeling this way?"Maybe you are in a situation that is not like what you planned For example, maybe you are very hungry You thought you could get lunch in the dining hall quickly, but there is a longer line than you expected Now you have to wait.

    ☆Take a deep breath.

    Close your eyes and breathe in deeply Hold your breath for a second and let the air out slowly You will feel your body calm down Sometimes impatience makes us say or do things we feel badly about later Deep breathing can make you stop for a moment.

    How to learn patience for the future?

    When you feel impatient, write about it Be sure to include your thoughts and feelings, too Later, read what you wrote and look for ways You may notice that similar situations always make you feel impatient The next time you are in this situation, you will be more prepared.

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