浙江省杭州市江干区2020-2021学年九年级上学期英语期末统考卷

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My computer was hacked(非法侵入) the other day. I visited a website and suddenly the screen began to flash, with a warning message saying there's a mistake and I should call Microsoft for help. I couldn't turn the flashing screen off and the phone number was right there so I phoned them. MISTAKE NUMBER ONE.

A lady answered the phone saying "Microsoft help desk". That sounded right so I told her what was happening on my screen and she said she could help me out. She gave me instructions and 1 followed her. MISTAKE NUMBERTWO.

For the next fifteen minutes the woman scanned(扫描) my computer and did lots of things to "fix" it. Things were happening on my screen so I thought she was just doing the right thing. MISTAKENUMBER THREE.

Finally, the woman told me that in order to prevent such problem from happening again I should pay for a fire walk(防火墙). I asked what this would cost because by then I was beginning to "smell a rat". She said it would be almost four hundred American dollars. That's when I realized I was being cheated and told her I would think about it and call her back. Then I called my son, a computer expert.

My son told me that there were scammers(骗子) out to take advantage of people like me. They want to steal my information and my money in the electronic bank. My son also told me never to let anyone into my computer again without checking with him first. I'm getting to look down on the hackers and always remember to watch out the strange phone numbers online.

From asking "Will you marry me?" to saying "I do", there are a number of traditions around the British weddings (婚礼).

Traditionally, it is the man's job to offer a marriage. He should get down on one knee and give a ring. However, today it's also becoming more common for women to offer.

Weddings have a long time to prepare. One of the main parts of the _______▲_______ is to celebrate the end of your single life(单身). These men-only or women-only parties often take a whole weekend or more and are lots of fun.

The church(教堂)is still a popular wedding place, but today many people prefer more choices like in town halls, hotels or even in unusual places such as railway stations, schools or lawn(草坪).

Traditionally, the bride(新娘) wears a long, white dress and the groom(新郎) a dark suit. During the wedding, the bride and groom make promises to each other and agree to be husband and wife by saying "l do" and exchanging rings. They are then married and kiss each other while the guests clap and cheer!

Following the wedding there is the party or "wedding reception (接待). "After dinner the groom and father of the bride usually give a speech. Then there is the couple's first dance, followed by everyone dancing until late at night. At some point during the party, the bride should throw her flowers and all the single women try to catch them. The lady who catches the flowers will be the next one to get married!

At the end of the party, the bride and groom leave to go on their honeymoon to enjoy their first holiday.

Many students have trouble sitting quietly. They play with things in hands, jump to do things before thinking. Most people feel distracted(注意力分散的)from time to time, but some feel this way almost all the time. Nearly 2. 5 million primary school students in the United States have ADHD(多动症). But people with ADHD can also achieve success in their fields.

Astronaut Scott Kelly

He has flown to the space four times. But when he was growing up, he had trouble in school and got low grades. "I read a novel in college about space. The book gave me great inspiration. It encouraged me to study harder and become a much better student, and finally, an astronaut. Find something or someone that can encourage you and never give up on yourself. "

Reporter Katherine Ellison

She is a great newspaper reporter with ADHD. Today she accepts ADHD as a part of her biggest challenges and her greatest successes." A lot of very successful people have ADHD, so wear it with pride. Know that you are going to make a lot of mistakes. Do not make excuses and try to learn a lesson from each one. "

Skaters Zachary Donohue

He won a silver medal for ice dancing at the 2018 International Skating Union World Figure Skating Competition. He had a hard time making friends when he was young because of his ADHD. "When I was 16, I realized that it was OK for me to be different from others. Now at 27, I am learning to understand my own feelings. I've learned how important it is to be organized and to be a step ahead - it helps slow me down，which is important for someone with ADHD. "

If you think you might have ADHD, talk to a parent, doctor, teacher, or another adult you trust. ADHD can be treated and the adults in kids' lives can set them up for success.

There are people who learn languages well, but that has nothing to do with them being naturally good at it. It has to do with their attitude(态度) and the way they learn.

. Good language learners face the fear of making mistakes. They do experiments and take risks. For example, trying out different ways to memorize the words until finding a way that suits them best.

. You may already have heard or read about learning styles. The idea is that everyone has a style of learning that suits them best. You want to find out how you learn most easily and use it for language learning.

They do not expect to learn English only by sitting in the classroom. They are organized and active. They look for creative ways both inside and outside the classroom to try out what they have learned.

. They know that learning a language means learning the culture as well. They learn how to behave in stores and restaurants, or how to talk with strangers.

. They pay attention to different learning means. They have good skills to practice listening, speaking, reading, and writing. They push themselves to express and look for chances to talk with native speakers.

Misty Copeland spends most days dancing and practicing. She takes classes almost every day. As a1in American Ballet Theatre(芭蕾舞剧团), she takes great care of body so she doesn't injure(伤害)it.

" treat my2with respect(尊敬) that any music would go with it. I accept all that it is and do my3to make it the best it can be. I love my body. " says Misty.

Misty didn't always feel so confident in4. The challenges she faced over almost 20 years of dancing have made her strong.

She was a5child and always avoided others' eyes many years ago. But Misty loved6and dancing. When she was 13, she attended a free ballet class at her school in San Pedro, California. For two weeks, Misty sat on the gym bleacher(露天看台) watching the class, afraid to7it. She felt out of place in the class because she knew8about ballet, and she was older than most of the students. And she even didn't wear like the other girls. Over time,9, she began to enjoy the lessons. She discovered that her body10her long legs -- was just right for ballet.

Today, Misty says, "I've learned to11my appearance, skin color, and body. "She wants to help other dancers, especially those of color, accept the mselves, too. She wrote a picture book, Firebird, in which her character encourages a young African American12. At the end of the book, Misty tells readers to13their dreams: "No matter what that dream is, you have the power to14it come true with hard work and practice."

Misty continues to follow her own dreams, too. "I will15stop dancing and always try to be a better self. " says Misty.

Have you ever heard the word "Luddites"? Here is the story. Ned Ludd was simply one of many (boy) working in an English factory, until one day in 1779. On that day, being tired of his job, he became (real)angry and smashed(砸碎) two machines. Everyone talked about Ned's actions. Many people were also unhappy about working with machines in factories. Others were angry machines made it easy to replace (替代) skilled workers with unskilled ones. Ned's (act) made them pleased. Ned's story was told and retold for a long time. Some historians wonder Ned was a real person.

After that, a group of English factory workers started a secret group in 1811. They wanted (fight) against long work hours, dangerous machines, and dark, dirty factories. They called themselves the Luddites. This was in honor of Ned Ludd. The Luddites asked for much (good) working conditions. Now the word "Luddite" (use) for people who are against any kind of new technology. They might refuse to use computers, cellphones, the Internet Like Ned Ludd，they dislike the changes that are brought technology.

— Because she got hurt in the 800-meter race yesterday.

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Hi Li Ping,    How are you? I'm so excited that I will visit Hangzhou next week. I'll live in Heping Restaurant. Is it far away from Wushan Square? And how can I get to Wushan Square by subway? Are there any special rules in the outbreak (疫情期间)? See you soon! Andrew

参考词汇:打铁关站 Datieguan Station

定安路站 Ding'an Road Station

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Hi Andrew,

I'm so glad to know that you will come to Hangzhou next week.

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Li Ping