仁爱英语九年级上册课内阅读专题练习-课内文本改编

There are many words in the English language that have been borrowed from the French language. Some of the words are 1.______ common in English that people think they are English words. These words 2.______ used in English around the world, not just in Canada where English and French are used side by side. 3.______ example of this sort of word is "fiancé" (/fiˈɑːnseɪ/). It means the man 4.______ a woman has agreed to marry. Another example is the word, "bouquet" (/bʊ'keɪ/). It means a bunch of cut flowers. The English language 5.______ become more interesting because it has borrowed some French words.
The Advantages of Knowing a Foreign Language
One day, a cat was waiting for a little mouse to kill her for lunch. And he was mewing at the door. The little mouse was too afraid 1.______ move. Then the mother mouse came to see what happened. "Mom, the cat 2.______ coming!" the little mouse cried. The mother mouse thought for a while and had 3.______ idea. She came near the door and imitated the voice of a dog, "Bow-wow, Bow-wow…!”just like a dog. Hearing the voice of a dog, the cat ran away immediately. "You see, this is the importance of knowing a foreign language. " the mother mouse told 4.______ child.
What will our future be like? No one knows 1.______ certain, but most people think that robots will be part of our lives. Will they be friendly or unfriendly?
So far, robots 2.______ not caused us any problems. They work for us like servants all the time. They help us do dangerous and difficult work.
People 3.______ surprised at the rapid development of robots. In a few years, perhaps robots will think 4.______ their own, just as people use their brains and act for themselves. However, once robots can think for themselves, problems may appear. One scientist warns 5.______ if robots start to think for themselves, they will no longer want to be our servants, but our masters. The scientist also warns that if we are lucky, they might treat us 6.______ we now treat our pets; 7.______ we are not lucky, who knows what will happen? Perhaps there will be a war between human beings and robots.
The Importance of Computers
Since computers were invented in the USA in the 1950s, they have become very important in many areas of work and leisure. There is no doubt that computers are very useful in technology and business.析
In space, computers have been used to control the speed and direction of a spaceship. With the help of computers, doctors can find diseases easily and solve other problems. For example, tiny computers which are inside patients' bodies can keep their hearts beating normally. In factories, robots are controlled by computers that are like human brains. They can do work that is dangerous to humans. In business, computers are used to place and cancel orders. They are also making the workplace safer and better.
Since the Internet came into being, people's lives at home have been changed, too. More and more people have personal computers that are used to play games and watch movies. Thanks to the Internet, people can do shopping and do business at home. Instead of writing letters on paper, people communicate by sending e-mails and chatting online. The whole world is
connected. The Internet is making the world smaller, like a village.
Computers have improved our lives, but they have brought problems, too. For instance, if we work on computers too long, we may get headaches or sore eyes. If we play computer games too much, we won't have enough time to study or exercise. Besides, not everything we read on the Internet is true or good for us. Computers help us at work and at home, but they must be used properly.
Scientists think that there 1.______ been life on earth for millions of years. However, we haven't found life on other planets yet. The earth 2.______ a planet and it goes around the sun. And there are seven other planets 3.______ also go around the sun. The sun and its planets are called the solar system. The solar system is a small part of the universe.
Scientists have launched many spaceships to explore other planets in the solar system. Some spaceships have gone beyond the solar system. However, no one 4.______ discovered any life in space yet.
Why has no one from other planets sent us a message? Have they tried 5.______ send information to us? With so many stars in space, are we alone, or is 7.______ life on other planets in space?
What do you know about Mars? What does it look like?
Mars is the fourth planet from the sun in our solar system and is named after Mars, the Roman god of war. Its diameter is 53% as wide as that of the earth. Mars goes around the sun at a distance of about 228 million kilometers. You can tell which planet is Mars because it is bright red in the night sky. It looks like a red and orange ball. It's very beautiful. But during spring and summer, the surface of Mars is covered by strong storms. The gravity on the surface of Mars is about two-fifths as strong as it is on earth. So a person who weighs 90 kilos on earth weighs only 36 kilos on Mars. The temperature on Mars is between -138℃and 28℃. The air has only 0.13% oxygen.
It takes a spaceship about eight months to reach Mars from the earth when the two planets are closest to each other. Scientists are still searching for more information about Mars.
Where Are We?
Where are we? That was a big question when we first explored our world long ago. The early explorers found that the stars in the sky were good guiding marks. Using the stars, they could find out where they were and in which direction they were going.析This method worked well at night as long as the weather was good and the stars could be seen.析But it didn't work so well during the rest of the time.析That was a problem.
Today, the problem has been solved by the Global Positioning System (GPS). It is like a man-made star. We can use it at any time, in any place and in any weather to find out our position. It can also be used to study the shape of the earth. The GPS is a great invention that helps us explore our planet and discover where we are.
An invention may be a new product or a new way of doing things. Inventions come about in many ways.析Most of the time, inventions happen because someone works to solve a problem.
Sometimes inventions are the result of accidents. Look at your schoolbags. You have pencils, pens, crayons rulers and some books. None of these things was planted in fields.析They were made in factories and invented by someone. Inventing is interesting and exciting and everyone can be an inventor. Do you want to be an inventor? There are a few simple steps to follow in the invention process.
◆You can have wild and crazy thoughts. Remember that no idea is too silly. But they weren't discouraged by what people said. That's why now we have planes.
◆Careful planning is important in the invention process. This is the time to brainstorm for ideas and to evaluate them.
◆Make a detailed drawing of your invention so others will understand how your invention works.
◆Make a model of your invention.
◆See if your invention works as it is planned. If not, do more research, redesign it, and test it again.
◆Every invention needs a name.
A.Draw your invention.
B. Name your invention.
C. Test your invention.
D. Use your imagination.
E. Plan and design your invention.
Are you facing problems in learning English? If so, the following two ways will help you to learn it more easily and with more fun!
"I download English songs from the Internet. It has really improved my listening. What's more, I am happier when I study this way," said one junior student. Listening to your favorite English songs is actually an effective way. Before you listen, you can read first and find out what the song is about. While listening, pick some useful words or phrases. A dictionary may also be helpful if necessary.
Watching a movie is another good and interesting way. "It is wonderful to watch movies, and it can help your English a lot!" said a junior three student. "You can also imitate the pronunciation of the actors." So choose your favorite movie before watching. Then have paper and a pen ready as you may want to write down useful words or phrases. In this way, you can increase the number of words and understand the dialogs better.
Enjoy using the two ways, and you are sure to learn faster and do better!
Some things usually have different meanings in different cultures. Here are some words about animals that are used differently in western cultures and Chinese culture.
Most phrases in Chinese about the dog, such as "a homeless dog", "a mad dog", “a running dog" and“a dog catching a mouse", have negative meanings. But in western countries, dogs are considered honest and good friends of humans. The word, "dog", has positive meanings. For example, "you are a lucky dog" means you are a lucky person. And "every dog has its day" means each person has good luck at times.
As we know, dragons are very important in Chinese culture. In ancient times, dragons were regarded as strong and magical creatures. They brought hope and good luck. The ancient emperors compared themselves to dragons. Nowadays, many parents want their children to become "dragons". But in western cultures, dragons were dangerous animals. Heroes killed them
to protect people.
Some things have similar meanings in Chinese culture and western cultures. The rose is regarded as a symbol of love in both China and some western countries. People in China and the West think the rose also stands for peace, courage and friendship. When we pay attention to the cultural meanings of words, we will understand them better.
There are more than 3 000 languages spoken in the world. Of all these languages, English is the most ______ widely used. Recent surveys show that more than 500 million people speak English as ______ their mother tongue.
From its roots in England, the language was ______ spread around the world by English traders and English governments in new lands. One of these new lands became the United States of America. The population of the United States is 309 million, making it the country with the largest number of native English speakers.
About 300 million people speak English as their second language. There are even more people, like some in Europe as well as in China and Japan, who study English as a foreign language.
English has ______ become the base language for international business, for the world's airlines and even for the Internet. Whatever language people speak, they need to know some English if ______ they work in these fields. It is clear that the English language is becoming more important.
English has become widely used around the world. Why has this happened? We may find the answer from history.
In the nineteenth century, Great Britain became a powerful country, so English became an international language. Then, since ______ the 1950s, the USA has become more and more powerful. The American computer and Internet industry have taken ______ the leading position in the world. As a result, the Internet has helped English to become much more popular.
China, a country with the largest population in the world, has encouraged more people to learn English since the 1970s. Since the 1990s, English learning has been very popular______ with Chinese people. Many of them have done ______ well in English and have made great progress in speaking it.
Now, students are required to learn English, and the study of English is regarded ______ as a very important industry in China as well as in the rest of the world.。