广西柳州市柳江区2021-2022学年九年级上学期英语期中试...

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—_______ the first price in the match.

Tim and Alan worked together for their school's science club. They wanted to do something to help1people. They were inspired(启发) to make the backpack after2uncle died on the street. Because of mental(精神的) illness, Tim's uncle3homeless and started living on the street. He missed his uncle and wanted to create a 4place for homeless people.

So they got the idea of building a home5the homeless. Their amazing work is a big back pack. It weights two6. When it is folded(折叠) , it can be carried on the shoulder as a backpack. And when it spreads 7, the backpack will become a "house". The solace blanket(毛毯) in it keeps people .8 during the cold winters. It's 6℃ to 7C warmer inside than outside. During the hot summer months, the backpack can be turned over 9the space blanket is on its top. It will be10cooler inside. The boy hope that one day they will see homeless people using their invention on the street. What a wonderful thing the boys have done!

The ants and the grasshopper (蝗虫)lived in the same big field. The ants always worked hard, and tried to prepare and harvest enough food for winter.

Their happy neighbor, the grasshopper, couldn't understand them. He just keep singing. One winter day, the ants were busy spreading their grain(谷物) in the sun to dry. The grasshopper was nearly dying of hunger, so he went to the ants to ask for some food.

"Good day to you, kind neighbor," said the grasshopper. "Won't you lend me a little food? I will certainly repay you before this time next year. ""Why don't you have any food of your own?" asked an old ant. "There was a lot of food in the big field all summer. What did you do?"

Oh," said the grasshopper, forgetting his hunger, "I sang all day long, and all night long. ""Well, then," said the ant, "if you can sing all summer, you should dance all winter. "And the old ant went back to her work, singing the ant song, "We ants never borrow, we ants never lend."

Chinese people often think of a rainy spring as a rather romantic (浪漫的) time to travel as the scenery seems to be more picturesque when it rains. If you are making, a plan for your spring trip, Shaoxing is the place to go.

Shaoxing lies in the south of the Yangtze River Delta (长江三角洲）in Zhejiang Province. It is one of the most famous historical cities in China. It is known for its rich culture, and as a city of bridges, tea and scholars(学者). A number of great scholars either were born here or spent an important part of their life in the city, including the great writer Lu Xun.

With a history of more than 1, 000 years, the area has many attractions, like the houses of famous historical people. In addition, the natural landscape alone is a good reason for a visit. During the rainy months of spring, visitors often take Wupeng Boats to enjoy its natural beauty.

Silk products in Shaoxing are of high quality and are very popular with tourists. Shaoxing is famous for its wine, too, if you go to Shaoxing, you will find it has something for everyone.

China is a nation of etiquette(礼仪) If foreigners visit a Chinese family, they would be surprised at the warmth that they would receive as guests.

When you visit a Chinese family, the host usually makes tea for you. Someone in the family will also chat with you, never letting you feel lonely.

At the same time, other family members will prepare a meal for you. Chinese people treat their guests with a big meal. On the table, the guests must be the first to eat. Perhaps one of the things that surprises a western guest most is that the Chinese host likes to pick food for their guests. However, it won't happen at western tables.

As you have finished eating, the host usually says, "It seems that you didn't eat much. Please have more." Although you tell them you are full, they still put more food in your bowl.

As Confucius said long time ago," How happy we are to meet friends from a far!"

A. The Chinese family try their best to make you feel at home.

B. Then he will serve you snacks like biscuits or candies.

C. Chinese people are one of the most hospitable people in the world.

D. They are always ready to help others.

E. They always serve more food than the guests can eat.

F. He can eat much delicious food.

G. Being warm and hospitable has been an important part of Chinese culture and tradition.

A: Excuse me. Where is the science museum?

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A: How can I get there?

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A: Is there a bus stop near here

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A: Which bus shall I take?

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A: Thank you very much.

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It's very important to know something about traditional presents. In the , people often take flowers when they visit others. Different flowers have different . For example, people often give red roses to persons who they love. In Greece, you must not give white flowers because white flowers for the people who passed away. When you go to a foreign country, it is always best to check what people usually do. If you remember this, you can avoid a lot of mistakes.

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