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科目：初中英语 来源： 题型：阅读理解

The idea of daylight saving time started with an American named Benjamin Franklin (1706~1790)．He explained how a lot of the money spent on candles used for light (this was before electricity) could be saved if everyone woke up earlier and went to bed earlier.

Even though Franklin’s idea had a clear meaning， 1 ．Who would?

It was not until 1907 that an Englishman named William Willet came up with a way to "make" the sun set later．His idea was to turn clocks forward by 20 minutes on each of the four Sundays in April，for a total of 80 minutes．

William’s idea was laughed at，at first．But when World War I started in 1914， 2 ．

3 ．The more time you spend outside playing，the less time you are spending in front of the computer or the TV．These things also use energy．

Also． 4 ．For example，China used it in 1986，but stopped it in1991．That was because the temperatures are quite different from North to South and time from East to West．

If the people from northwest part of China use daylight saving time，sometimes they have to get up to work when it is not very bright outside． 5 ．

Still, most parts of the world do have daylight saving time，and most people look forward to the extra hour of evening light.

A．daylight saving time sometimes causes problems

B．many countries decided they had to save energy for the War

C．People must get up early．

D．most people didn’t want to get up earlier than they had to

E．That will cause some trouble for them．

F．Daylight saving time has other uses．

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科目：初中英语 来源：山东省期末题 题型：阅读理解

阅读理解。

     The idea of daylight saving time started with an American named Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790). He
explained how a lot of the money spent on candles used for light (this was before electricity) could be saved
if everyone woke up earlier and went to bed earlier.
     Even though Franklin's idea had a clear meaning, most people didn't want to get up earlier than they had
to. Who would?
     It was not until 1907 that an Englishman named William Willet came up with a way to "make" the sun set
later. His idea was to turn clocks forward by 20 minutes on each of the four Sundays in April, for a total of
80 minutes.
     William's idea was laughed at, at first. But when World War I started in 1914. Many countries decided they
had to save energy for the war.
     Daylight saving time has other uses. The more time you spend outside playing, the less time you are spending
in front of the computer or the TV. These things also use energy.
     Also, daylight saving time sometimes causes problems. For example, China used it in 1986-but stopped it in
1991. That was because me temperatures are quite different from North to South and time from East to West.
     If the people from northwest part of China use daylight saving time. sometimes they have to get up to work
when it is not very bright outside. That will cause some trouble for them.
     Still, most parts of the world do have daylight saving time, and most people look forward to the extra hour
of evening light.

1. Why did Franklin give the idea of daylight saving time?

A. To save the money.
B. To save time.
C. To wake up earlier.
D. To go to bed earlier.

2. In what year was the idea of daylight saving time put in use?

A. In 1907.
B. In 1914.
C. In 1986.
D. In 1991.

3. If it is 6:00 now, which is Willet's idea time?

A. 5:40.
B. 6:20.
C. 6:40.
D. 7:20.

4. Why is daylight saving time not used in China now? Because _____.

A. people wouldn't like to get up earlier
B. the temperatures are quite different
C. the country is large
D. the time is quite different

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科目：初中英语 来源：同步题 题型：阅读理解

     The United States has many different kinds of climate(气候) . On the west
coast (海岸) , the temperature changes very little between summer and winter,
but the north central states(中部各州) have a very different kind of climate. In
these states, people wear light clothes during the summer, and they need heavy
wool or fur clothes in winter.
      In the southwest, the climate is quite warm during the winter, but hot in
summer.
      In the eastern part of the United States, summer temperatures are very
different from winter temperatures. Summers are usually hot, and winters are
usually cold. Spring temperatures are comfortably warm, and autumn
temperatures are quite cool.
      Years ago, people  in  the  cold  areas (地区) of the United States did not
often get vegetables and fresh fruits during the winter. Today trucks and trains
carry fruits and vegetables very quickly to all parts of the United States. In this
way , American  " send their climates" to people in other states.

1.In the north central states people wear clothes in summer and clothes
during the winter.

A. silk ;linen
B. light; heavy fur
C. wool; cotton
D. wool; silk

2.The climate in the southwest is during the winter , but in summer.

A. quite warm; little hot
B. quite cold; very hot
C. comfortably warm ; rather hot
D. a little cold; rather hot

3.Today parts of the United States can get fruits and vegetables in winter.

A. not all
B. a few
C. most
D. all

4.Which statement is true according to the passage?

A. Most states in America have almost the same climate.
B. The climate in the east of the USA is almost the same as that in China.
C. Now Americans don't worry about eating fresh fruit and vegetables.
D. In winter, most Americans have to wear heavy clothes.

5.The best title (标题) of the passage should be .

A. The Climate of the United States
B. Vegetables and Fruits
C. The Climate and Fruits
D. The United States

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科目：初中英语 来源：人教新课标初三上册练习人教新课标 题型：050

阅读理解

　　The idea of daylight saving time started with an American named Benjamin Franklin (1706～1790) .

　　He explained (解释) how a lot of the money spent on candles used for light (this was before electricity) could be saved if everyone woke up earlier and went to bed earlier.

　　Even though Franklin's idea had a clear meaning, most people didn't want to get up earlier than they had to. Who would?

　　It was not until 1907 that an Englishman named William Willet came up with a way to “make”the sunset (日落) later. His idea was to turn clocks forward (向前) by 20 minutes on each of the four Sundays in April, for a total (总计) of 80 minutes.

　　William' s idea was laughed at, at first. But when World War I started in 1914, many countries decided they had to save energy(能源)for the war.

　　Daylight saving time has other uses. The more time you spend outside playing, the less time you are spending in front of the computer or the TV. These things also use energy. Also, daylight saving time sometimes causes problems. For example, China used it in 1986--but stopped it in 1991. That was because the temperatures are quite different from North to South and time from East to West.

　　If the people from northwest part of China use daylight saving time, sometimes they have to get up to work when it is not very bright outside. That will cause some trouble for them. Still, most parts of the world do have daylight saving time, and most people look forward to the extra (额外的) hour of evening light.

(1)Why did Franklin give the idea of daylight saving time?

[　　]

A. To save the money.

B. To save time.

C. To wake up earlier.

D. To go to bed earlier.

(2) In what year was the idea of daylight saving time put in use?

[　　]

A. In 1907.

B. In 1914.

C. In 1986.

D. In 1991.

(3) If it is 6:00 now, which is Willet's idea time?

[　　]

A.5:40.

B. 6:20.

C. 6: 40.

D. 7: 20

(4) When daylight saving time is used ________.

[　　]

A. you can play outside

B. you have more time watching TV

C. you have more time spending in front of the computer

D. you can save energy

(5) Why is daylight saving time not used in China now?

[　　]

A. People wouldn't like to get up earlier.

B. The temperatures are quite different.

C. The country is large.

D. The time is quite different.

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科目：初中英语 来源： 题型：050

阅读理解

　　The idea of daylight saving time started with an American named Benjamin Franklin (1706～1790) .

　　He explained (解释) how a lot of the money spent on candles used for light (this was before electricity) could be saved if everyone woke up earlier and went to bed earlier.

　　Even though Franklin's idea had a clear meaning, most people didn't want to get up earlier than they had to. Who would?

　　It was not until 1907 that an Englishman named William Willet came up with a way to “make”the sunset (日落) later. His idea was to turn clocks forward (向前) by 20 minutes on each of the four Sundays in April, for a total (总计) of 80 minutes.

　　William' s idea was laughed at, at first. But when World War I started in 1914, many countries decided they had to save energy(能源)for the war.

　　Daylight saving time has other uses. The more time you spend outside playing, the less time you are spending in front of the computer or the TV. These things also use energy. Also, daylight saving time sometimes causes problems. For example, China used it in 1986--but stopped it in 1991. That was because the temperatures are quite different from North to South and time from East to West.

　　If the people from northwest part of China use daylight saving time, sometimes they have to get up to work when it is not very bright outside. That will cause some trouble for them. Still, most parts of the world do have daylight saving time, and most people look forward to the extra (额外的) hour of evening light.

(1)Why did Franklin give the idea of daylight saving time?

[　　]

A. To save the money.

B. To save time.

C. To wake up earlier.

D. To go to bed earlier.

(2) In what year was the idea of daylight saving time put in use?

[　　]

A. In 1907.

B. In 1914.

C. In 1986.

D. In 1991.

(3) If it is 6:00 now, which is Willet's idea time?

[　　]

A.5:40.

B. 6:20.

C. 6: 40.

D. 7: 20

(4) When daylight saving time is used ________.

[　　]

A. you can play outside

B. you have more time watching TV

C. you have more time spending in front of the computer

D. you can save energy

(5) Why is daylight saving time not used in China now?

[　　]

A. People wouldn't like to get up earlier.

B. The temperatures are quite different.

C. The country is large.

D. The time is quite different.

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科目：初中英语 来源： 题型：050

阅读理解: 阅读下面短文, 根据短文内容, 选择最佳选项.　　The idea of summer time(夏令时)started with an American named Benjamin Franklin (1706～1790). He explained how a lot of the money spent on candles(蜡烛)used for light (this was before electricity) could be saved if everyone woke up earlier and went to bed earlier. Even though Franklin's idea had a clear meaning, most people didn't want to get up earlier than they had to. Who would It was not until 1907 that an Englishman named William Willet came up with a way to make the sun set(落下)late. His idea was to turn clocks forward by 20 minutes on each of the four Sundays in April, for a total of 80 minutes. William's idea was laughed at, at first. But when World War I started in 1914, many countries decided they had to save energy for the war, and they put Willet's idea into use. Summer time has other uses. The more time you spend outside playing, the less time you are spending in front of the computer or the TV. These things also use energy. However, summer time sometimes causes problems. For example, China used it in 1986, but it was stopped in 1991. That was because the temperatures are quite different from North to South and time from East to West. If the people from northwest part of China use summer time, sometimes they have to get up to work when it is not very bright outside. That will cause some trouble for them. Still, most parts of the world do have summer time, and most people look forward to the extra hour of evening light.

(1)

Franklin gave the idea of summer time in order to ________.

A. save money

B. turn clocks back

C. get up earlier

D. go to bed earlier

[　　]

(2)

When was the idea of summer time put into use

A. In 1907.

B. In 1914.

C. In 1986.

D. In 1991.

[　　]

(3)

If it is 6: 00 now on a Sunday in April, which is Willet's idea time ________.

A. 5: 40

B. 6: 20

C. 6: 40

D. 7: 20

[　　]

(4)

According to the passage, which of the following is RIGHT

A. The idea of summer time started with an Englishman named William Willet.

B. Before 1907, Willet came up with a way to make the sun go down late.

C. By using summer time, people could save energy.

D. The idea of summer time doesn't make any trouble.

[　　]

(5)

Why is summer time not used in China now Because ________.

A. people wouldn't like to get up earlier

B. the temperatures are the same all the year round

C. it is no use to save energy in China

D. the country is large

[　　]

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科目：初中英语 来源：人教新课标初三上册练习人教新课标 题型：050

阅读理解

The idea of daylight saving time started with an American named Benjamin Franklin (1706--1790). He explained how a lot of the money spent on candles used for light (this was before electricity) could be saved if everyone woke up earlier and went to bed earlier.

　　Even though Franklin's idea had a clear meaning, most people didn't want to get up earlier than they had to.Who would?

　　It was not until 1907 that an Englishman named William Willet came up with a way to“ make” the sun set later His idea was to turn clocks forward by 20 minutes on each of the four Sundays in April, for a total of 80 minutes.

　　William's idea was laughed at, at first. But when World War I started in 1914, many countries decided they had to save energy for the war.

　　Daylight saving time has other uses. The more time you spend outside playing, the less time you are spending in front of the computer or the TV. These things also use energy.

　　Also, daylight saving time sometimes causes problems. For example, China used it in 1986--but stopped it in 1991. That was because the temperatures are quite different from North to South and time from East to West.

　　If the people from northwest part of China use daylight saving time, sometimes they have to get up to work when it is not very bright outside. That will cause some trouble for them.

　　Still, most parts of the world do have daylight saving time, and most people look forward to the extra hour of evening light.

(1) Why did Franklin give the idea of daylight saving time?

[　　]

A. To save the money

B. To save time.

C. to wake up earlier.

D. To go to bed earlier.

(2) In what year was the idea of daylight saving time put in use?

[　　]

A. In 1907.

B. In 1914.

C. In 1986.

D. In 1991.

(3) If it is 6:00 now, which is Willet's idea time?

[　　]

A. 5:40.

B. 6:20.

C. 6:40.

D. 7:20.

(4) When daylight saving time is used,_________.

A. you can play outside

B. you have more time watching TV

C. you have more time spending in front of the computer

D. you can save energy

(5) Why is daylight saving time not used in China now? Because ________.

[　　]

A. people wouldn't like to get up earlier

B. the temperatures are outer different

C. the country is large

D. the time is quite different