《2025年作业本浙江教育出版社九年级英语上册外研版》

Ⅰ. Read the passages and choose the best answers.
A
The English author, Richard Savage, once lived a poor life in London. In order to make a little money, he had to write the story of his life. But few copies of the book had been sold in the shop, and Savage was living from hand to mouth.
As a result of his lack of food he became very ill, but after a time, because of the doctor who had looked after him, he got well again. After a week or two, the doctor sent a bill to Savage. But poor Savage didn't have any money and couldn't pay it. The doctor waited for another month and sent the bill again. But still Savage couldn't pay it. The doctor waited for another month and sent the bill again. But still no money came. After several weeks he sent it to Savage again asking for his money. In the end he came to Savage's house and asked him for payment, saying to Savage, “You know you owe (欠) your life to me and I expect some thanks from you.”
“I agree,” said Savage, “that I owe my life to you, and to make you believe that I am not ungrateful for your work I will give my life to you.” With these words he handed to him two volumes (书卷) entitled *The Life of Richard Savage*.
(B)1. What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 1 probably tell us?
A. Savage made money by hand.
B. Savage lived a very poor life.
C. Savage couldn't care for his hands or mouth.
D. Savage washed his hands and mouth every day.
(D)2. How many times did the doctor send Savage the bill?
A. Only once.
B. Twice.
C. Three times.
D. Four times.
(A)3. What does the underlined word “ungrateful” in Paragraph 3 probably mean?
A. Unthankful.
B. Unforgettable.
C. Uncomfortable.
D. Unhappy.
(A)4. Which is the best title for the passage?
A. A Life for a Life
B. An Ungrateful Writer
C. A Doctor and His Bill
D. A Best-Selling Book by Richard

答案： 1. B 2. D 3. A 4. A