广东省深圳市南山区2021-2022学年九年级上学期9月月考英语试卷

Tim was the strongest man in town. Everybody liked him except Jack. Jack was the smartest man in town. He could1all kinds of difficult problems, but no one cared. Jack wanted to be famous like Tim.

One day, there was an unusual snowstorm. 2could get out of the town, but they needed food. They all agreed," Tim is our hero. He can help us. "Jack wanted to be a hero too, so he 3 to join Tim.

Unluckily, Tim lost his way soon because of the heavy snow. But Jack knew the area very well. So he 4 the way. They walked until there appeared a block of ice. Jack said," We can't get past it. Can you break it?" Tim wasn't sure, but he did his best to 5 it. The ice broke finally. But that made Tim so6 that he couldn't walk anymore. Jack said," Let's support each other! I'll get the food and you can take a 7 here. "

In the end, the two men became good friends by8 together. When they returned to the town, people saw Jack carry the9 and they called him a hero. But Jack didn't care. He was 10 something else. He said to Tim," I used to think it important to be smart, but now I find it more important to have friends and help others."

The idea that" knowledge is wealth" is not a new one. However, this idea is being put in to use in a creative way in public libraries across Japan. In 2010 , the country's public library, Shimonoseki City Library in Yamaguchi Prefecture first carried out " reading bankbooks(存折) "in order to encourage people to read more.

In each reading bankbook, the titles of the books that people have read are listed. The dates when the books are borrowed and are supposed to return are also included. Besides the price of each book readers have read is also listed. This emphasizes(强调) the idea that knowledge is valuable. It also gives readers a sense of achievement for what they have read or free The Shimonoseki City Library developed "reading bankbooks" with Uchida Yoko, a company that sells teaching tools. Since it first came out in 2010, the idea has become very popular. Today, it is also used in some primary and junior high schools as well. With reading bankbooks, people can put a price on knowledge.

Born in Shenzhen, Luo Yi's idea on life was shaped by the time she spent in the countryside.

The 28-year-old girl's studies and work have seen her life in major cities around the world, such as London, Shanghai, Shenzhen and Beijing But her interest remains in the countryside. This interest was developed by her father who loves outdoor activities. By the age of 4, she was travelling with her father and taking 10-kilometer bicycle rides in the countryside.

In 2011, Luo went to the Us to study history and environment. During vacations, she returned to China and studied the projects in the countryside. When she worked as an intern(实习生) in Wenchuan, Sichuan province in 2012 , she noticed that some local traditions and culture were disappearing even though some historical buildings were rebuilt. Also, the younger generations seemed to have no interest in their own culture.

In 2015, Luo graduated(毕业) from the University of Chicago. She set up Laotu in2016. It helps develop the countryside and youth education.

Laotu also educates young people in cities about rural (乡下)lives and culture. Its Course in the Mountain program takes them to rural areas. There they can learn the villagers' work and life. The program is designed to improve their understanding of the relationship between people and nature.

"Rural areas are part of our culture, "Luo said. "We, as the new generation, should play a role in bringing rural China a better future."

More than 1.3 billion tons of food are wasted around the world each year, with much of this food waste often ending up in rubbish bins. The worst part is that a lot of this food is still eatable, when it's thrown out. It's a waste of the many resources used in food production, including land, water, energy, and transportation (运输). What if there is a way to cut down on food waste?

In fact, many food products can be eaten long after the "use-by" date that producers print on them. A UK company called Mimica has developed high-tech food labels (标签 ) that can clearly show whether foods are fresh. The labels can be placed on products or as bottle caps for drinks. A customer just needs to run a finger over the label or cap. If it is smooth, the product is fresh. If not, the product spoils.

To stop food waste，people even invented an award-winning -label called the Barco discount. It can change color to show increased discounts (折扣) . For example, 48 hours before a product's "use-by" date, the label's color can change to show the words "20% of", and then 24 hours before, the words "40% off".

Of course, the most important thing in the fight against food waste is education. But perhaps smart labels can take some of the guesswork out of food freshness.

How much physical activity do you do in a week? Are you getting enough exercise? . For example, people who exercise regularly are less likely to suffer from many diseases. Regular exercise reduces the risk of early death by 30%. It also improves your sleep quality.

Today, most adults are much less active than in the past because our jobs are far less physical than the work our grandparents used to do. This lack of regular physical activity means people burn fewer calories than in the past, so we need to do something to consume (消耗) our energy. Experts think adults need to do 2. 5 hours of moderate exercise per week. .

Exercise can be expensive, but it doesn't have to be. Team sports such as football can be cheap because all the players share the cost of the field. It can also be very social.

If you don't want to spend any money, try one of the following activities. Go for a run. The only equipment you need is a pair of running shoes. If you take the bus, try getting off one stop early and walking the extra distance. Go to the park. You can play different kinds of games there. This is a great way to involve family members and friends.

In short, there are many easy ways of keeping fit. If we all recognize the value of doing this, we will live longer and be healthier.

Have you heard of Chinese Poetry Conference? It is a kind of TV show and it (hold) on CCTV every year. And if you have ever watched the show, you must know the man called Peng Min. His performance at the show has truly left a deep impression on us, (have) it?

Peng has been interested Chinese poetry ever since he was a little boy. He is now working for a poetry magazine. The man says he can recite more than 1, 000 Chinese poems. But his success at Chinese Poetry Conference didn't come easy. Peng (take) part in the show many times. During his previous (以前的) appearances, he made many silly (mistake). In the second season, he lost to a high school student. And in the third season, he was beater-by a deliveryman.

Peng cried after losing in the third season. He felt so sad that he didn't attend the show in the fourth season. But (he) love for poetry didn't die. This year, he was back.

"Even if I lose again, at least I've tried. if I'm afraid of trying, I will be more of a loser, " Peng said. Finally, he became winner in the fifth season.

Peng wants to use his experience (tell) people never to give up easily. In

many cases，you may not succeed on your first try. But keep trying and you will (certain) make it.

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Information Card: Qian Xuesen Born in Hangzhou in 1911.

Studied in Jiaotong University from 1929 to 1934.

Studied in the USA and after that became a teacher there. " Father of Chinese Missiles" and "King of the Rocket". Died in Beijing in 2009.

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