中考英语阅读理解真题训练25篇(推荐)
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中考英语家庭生活阅读理解25题1<背景文章>In a happy family, there are many wonderful activities that bring everyone closer together. On weekdays, after a long day at school and work, the family enjoys cooking dinner together. The kitchen is filled with laughter and the delicious smell of food. Mom is an expert at making pasta dishes, while Dad is great at grilling steaks. The kids help by washing vegetables and setting the table.After dinner, they often watch a movie. They cuddle up on the couch, sharing a bowl of popcorn. Sometimes they watch a comedy that makes them laugh out loud, and other times they choose an adventure movie that takes them on exciting journeys.On weekends, the family goes on outings. They might visit a park and have a picnic, or go to the beach and build sandcastles. They also love to explore new places and try different cuisines.This family values quality time spent together. They know that these moments are precious and will create lasting memories.1. What do the kids do when the family cooks dinner?A. They watch TV.B. They wash vegetables and set the table.C. They play outside.D. They do their homework.答案:B。
九年级中考英语阅读理解专练第(一)篇Tea and coffee are two of the most popular drinks in the world. However, people usually like one more than the other. These drinks also have very different uses.Tea drinking started in China over 4,000 years ago. Tea is made from leaves. These days, some people drink tea for health, using it to help with stress(压力) or losing weight. However, most people in tea-drinking countries think of tea as more than just a healthy drink. In fact, tea drinking in some countries is a part of the culture. In Turkey(土耳其), tea is always there when people meet. Whether in someone’s home or a company, tea is always offered as a way of welcoming. In the UK, homes and offices usually have tea time. Tea and other dishes are served at tea time in the afternoon. It is a way of relaxing with friends .Coffee came much later than tea, just over 1,000 years ago. Coffee is made from beans. Something in the coffee beans makes a person feel active. Most people do not drink coffee to relax. Instead, they drink coffee to get going. Many people drink coffee in the morning to help them wake up. Others will also drink coffee during short breaks in the afternoon to keep going through the working day. Some people may visit coffee shops just to meet and talk with friends. However, many people in coffee shops drink coffee while working on their computers.Is tea or coffee more common in your country? Between the two, which do you like to drink more?1. Where did tea drinking start?A. In Japan.B. In China.C. In Turkey.D. In the UK.2. We can learn from Paragraph 2 that people in the UK ________.A. drink tea to get fatB. offer tea to say goodbyeC. think of tea as a bad drinkD. have tea to relax themselves3. What is coffee made from?A. Leaves.B. Sugar.C. Dishes.D. Beans.4. Which of the following is NOT true according to Paragraph 3?A. Coffee came much earlier than tea.B. Many people drink coffee to wake up.C. Many people work on their computers in coffee shops.D. Some people meet and talk with friends in coffee shops.5. What is the best title of the passage?A. The Smells of Tea and CoffeeB. The Prices of Tea and CoffeeC. The Different Cultures of Tea and CoffeeD. The Different Ways of Making Tea and Coffee第(二)篇Why did Chinese people have more than one name in ancient times?In ancient China, people’s names had three parts, their family name, given name and courtesy name. Take famous poet Li Bai for example. His family nam e, which came from his father’s name, was Li. His given name was Bai, and his courtesy name was Taibai.People used their given names when they were among family members. But in social life, they called each other by their courtesy names to show respect. This was mostly done among people of similar age. If you were talking about yourself, or if your elders were talking about you, the given name would be used instead of the courtesy name.Men would get their courtesy names when they turned 20. It was a symbol of adulthood (成年礼). Women would get their courtesy names after getting married.One’s courtesy name often had something to do with one’s given name. For example, the name of Mencius was Meng Ke. His courtesy name was Ziyu. Both Ke and Ziyu mean “carriage (马车)”. Zhuge Liang’s given name was Liang, which means “bright”. His courtesy name was Kongming, which means “very bright”.1. How many parts are there in people’s names in ancient China?A. three.B. four.C. five.D. six.2. What does the under lined word “courtesy” in Paragraph 2 mean in Chinese?A. 名B. 姓氏C. 字D. 昵称3. Why did people call each other by their courtesy names in social life?A. To show their love.B. To show their good relationship.C. To show their kindness.D. To show their respect.4. What would be used if your elders were talking about you according to the passage?A. Family name.B. Nickname.C. Given name.D. Courtesy name.5. What’s the main idea of the passage?A. The famous poet Li Bai.B. Three parts of ancient names.C. The ancient names and the modern names.D. The development of names.第(三)篇For 16-year-old Ma Yifei, the violin performance of the Beijing 2022 Olympic theme song, Snowflake, was her best present for Paralympians (残奥运动员) all over the world. Even though snowflakes are related to winter, she let others feel warmth, hope and light through her performance. “I’m also disabled and I want to do something for them with my music,” said Ma.Ma went blind at the age of two because of an illness. She became interested in music when she was young. She started to learn to play the piano at five and the violin at nine, experiencing the “colorful” music through sound and emotion.Ma’s mother Ha Chunyan, a former music teacher in a primary school, helped her memorize the music score (乐谱) before she played the piano. Ma could not see the keys and always played the wrong notes. It took her thousands of tries to play a piece correctly.Learning the violin was more challenging. Ma needed to feel the teacher’s hands, arms and back to learn the movements, and listen to the strings (弦) over and over again to feel the muscles (肌肉) herself.“After three years of learning, she still could not make any sound except terrible noises,” said Ha, who advised her daughter to give up the violin. But Ma said, “As I’ve been practicing so long, it’s hard to give up. I believe I will play better if I persist in practicing.”In 2018, Ma got a chance to follow Sheng Yuan and Cao Yuhan, famous musicians from the CentralConservatory of Music, to study music in Beijing. She left her home in Ningxia to follow her musical dream, though she knew there would be more challenges ahead.Ma expressed her excitement about performing at the big event. “All my hard work has paid off. I’m proud of standing on the stage today.”1. The violin performance made people feel __________.A. regret, hope and lightB. fear, warmth and hopeC. warmth, hope and lightD. pity, warmth and light2. How does the writer describe Ma’s difficulties in learning the violin?A. By questioning.B. By listing numbers.C. By offering advice.D. By giving examples.3. Which of the following is TRUE about Ma?A. Ma began to learn to play the piano at nine.B. In 2018, Ma got a chance to study music in Beijing.C. It was more challenging for Ma to learn the piano than the violin.D. Ma could memorize the music score by herself before playing the piano.4. What does the underlined phrase “persist in” probably mean in Paragraph 5?A. keep onB. end upC. take pride inD. look forward to5. Ma’s story tells us __________.A. old habits die hardB. there is no place like homeC. practice makes perfectD. a good friend is like a mirror第(四)篇We know many musical instruments well, such as pianos, violins, drums and so on. What about the erhu? The erhu is a traditional Chinese instrument. It is the most popular of the huqin family, and it has a long history.The modern erhu developed from the xiqin, which was played by many ethnic minorities (少数民族) during the Tang Dynasty. In the Song Dynasty, musicians began to use the erhu to perform different kinds of music, and itbecame quite a popular instrument. With the rise of some forms of folk art, the art of the erhu developed quickly during the Ming and Qing Dynasties. It became an important accompanying (伴奏) instrument in different folk music. At present, it is used in both traditional and modern music, such as in pop, rock and jazz. It has even become a solo (独奏) instrument. One of the most famous musical pieces played on the erhu is Erquan Yingyue.As the erhu was mainly played by common people and the playing skills were passed down orally (口头地), there are few written records about the erhu that can be found. To study the history and the development of the erhu, historians (历史学者) usually turn to ancient paintings. The earliest pictures of this instrument were found in Yulin Caves and Eastern Thousand Buddha Caves in Gansu Province, where five erhu pictures were discovered on murals (壁画).1. When did the erhu become a popular instrument?A. In the Tang Dynasty.B. In the Song Dynasty.C. In the Ming Dynasty.D. In recent years.2. To study the history of the erhu, historians usually ________.A. play the most famous erhu piecesB. listen to different kinds of folk musicC. get help from ancient paintingsD. read some books about ethnic minorities3. Which is TRUE according to the passage?A. The huqin belongs to the erhu family.B. Folk art stops the development of the erhu.C. People can find plenty of written records about the erhu.D. The erhu is used in both traditional and modern music now.4. You may read the passage in the ________ section of a newspaper.A. cultureB. businessC. healthD. nature5. The passage mainly talks about ________.A. the forms of folk musicB. the history of the erhuC. the rise of different dynastiesD. the development of Chinese instruments第(五)篇Just a few days after his 18th birthday, Beijing 2022 gold medal winner Su Yiming received a surprise gift—aletter from Xi Jinping, President of the People’s Republic of China.In the letter, Xi expressed his congratulations to Su and other sportsmen in ice and snow sports for their great achievements at the Beijing Winter Olympics, hoping what they had achieved would encourage young Chinese to aim(立目标) high.When Su first stepped onto a snowboard at the age of four, a future as a world-class sportsman seemed to be “a dream too big” for him. Little did he know that he would not only compete for his country but also take home gold. With the great excitement of winning an Olympic gold medal still fresh in his mind, Su wrote a letter to the president, telling him how lucky he felt to have made his dream come true.Su still remembers what Xi wrote in the reply, “The new era is the time for young people to realize their dreams.”“I have always kept those words in my mind,” Su said.“When I made up my mind to be a professional(职业的) snowboarder, I know there is a big gap between my performance(表现) and that of the top sportsmen in the world. But I have been working hard to realize my dream. Now my story shows the fact that hard work will pay off.” Su said.Su believes the sky is the limit. “Find the thing you love, believe in yourself and do your very best. Finally, your dream will come true.”Now Su has his strong wish to win all the competitions in his sporting field.1. What was the surprise gift Su Yiming got after his birthday?A. A letter.B. A gold medal.C. A birthday cake.D. A snowboard.2. Su wrote a letter to the president to ________.A. invite young Chinese to try snow sportsB. encourage young Chinese to make big plansC. express his excitement of realizing his dreamD. congratulate Chinese sportsmen on their achievements3. The under lined word “gap” in Paragraph 6 probably means ________.A. agreementB. differenceC. fightD. relationship4. Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?A. Ice and snow sportsB. Aim high and win bigC. The secret to successD. Fight for a bright future5. Which part of a magazine is the passage probably taken from?A. historyB. geographyC. sportD. wildlife第(六)篇Liu Jinyin, a young farmer in a village of southwest China's Sichuan Province, has attracted nearly 100,000 followers by live streaming (网络直播) his daily life in the rural area.Within six months, Liu made 80,000 yuan.Some of his followers said his broadcasts reminded them of their childhood memories.The rise of live streaming has given ordinary people chances to receive more attention and make the ways they can make money.However, crudely-made content and lack of originality have long been criticized (批评) by society.The broadcasts of Liu stand out because of their different content—clean content that is close to real life, such as feeding pigs, transplanting rice seedlings (插秧), and catching fish.Liu's videos also open a window for the people living in cities or towns to know more about village life.Liu does not ask for any gifts from his viewers.Instead, he lets the broadcasts serve as a platform for people to exchange ideas and make friends.Liu's parents have found it hard to accept his money earning plan and criticized their son.Honestly speaking, broadcasting one's daily life is not a proper job.But according to Karl Marx, when we choose a career, we should guide our choice of the career from the happiness of human beings and our own perfection.Starting from the countryside, Liu mixes his personal development with the building of a new countryside.His career of broadcasting the daily life in the village is a career that is worth exploring.1.According to the article, we know that Liu live in ________.A.the countrysideB.the cityC.the southeast of ChinaD.a village of Shanxi Province2.Which of the following is NOT true about Liu's broadcasts?A.People who live in the city can learn about village life from the broadcasts.B.People can exchange ideas with one another from the broadcasts.C.People can make friends with each other from the broadcasts.D.Liu uses his broadcasts to ask for presents from his viewers.3.What do Liu's parents think of their son's broadcasts?A.It's not easy for them to accept Liu's broadcasts.B.They accept Liu's broadcasts although they don't like them.C.They are happy with Liu's broadcasts.D.They advised their son to find a job in the city to make a living.4.All the following things are mentioned in the passage EXCEPT ________.A.the amount of money Liu's earned from his broadcastsB.the number of people on Liu's broadcastsC.the disadvantages of Liu's broadcastsD.the reason why Liu's broadcasts were watched by people5.What's the writer's opinion on Liu's career?A.He is against it.B.He supports it.C.He doesn't care about it.D.He isn't interested in it.第(七)篇Around the Earth, there are more than 7,000 National Parks. Most of them cover huge areas of land where nobody lives, and usually far way from cities. However, the National Parks in England include places where people live and work, as well as wild areas where there are few human activities.The National Parks in England are called “England’s Breathing Spaces” because they are places where people can go to be in the open air, away from the dirt and noise of cities. They provide wonderful scenes of mountains, woods, grasslands and wetlands. And there are plenty of activities to do in all of the National Parks in England. Visitors can walk or ride bikes for fun. Many of the parks put on activities for families.Every year there are about 110 million visitors to the parks, bringing many benefits(益处) to the areas. At the same time, it creates problems too. First, life can be difficult for local people. Car parks and roads are too crowded. Gift shops and cafes take the place of many everyday shops. Even house prices in some areas can become too high. Besides, country roads can be damaged, for too many people walk, cycle or ride horses on them. Roads can be rebuilt, but then they look less natural. Another big problem to the National Parks is litter. In the parks it is a danger to wild animals. Broken glass can also cause fires by focusing the rays of the sun. Such fires in wild places can be out of control.How can people help? All National Parks in England are making more rules, which tell people how to take good care of their environment. If these rules are followed, the National Parks will be well kept and continue to give pleasure to many people for a very long time.1.According to paragraph 1, what can we learn about the National Parks?A.There are only several national parks in the worldB. National parks are usually hardly visited by humansC. the National Parks in England are different from othersD. Many people live in national parks2.What can visitors to the National Parks in England do?A. give food to wild animalsB. drive cars on the grasslandsC. enjoy fresh air and peaceful timeD. have fun farming with local people3.Why do the national parks sometimes catch fire?A. the results of the dry airB. improper use of fire in the wildC. the strong rays of the sunD. the grass is everywhere in parks4.What’s t he main purpose of the text?A. introduce things about the National parksB. give advice on visiting a national parkC. tell us about the new type of National parks in EnglandD. show the importance of environment protection5. Where may you read the article?A.In Chinese textbooksB. In fashion magazinesC. In history booksD. In geographical newspapers第(八)篇During work hours, among the sounds of machines, the kitche n of Bach’s Bakery (面包房) is especially tidy and quiet, not because of any rules against talking during work hours, but because all of the workers have a hearing disability. They are hard-working and professional in their work, and use sign language to communicate with each other from time to time.Bach’s Bakery lies in Changsha City, Hunan Province. It is run by a German couple, Uwe Brutzer and his wife Dorothee Brutzer, who started it up ten years ago with the purpose of creating more jobs for those disabled in the neighborhood. So far, Bach’s Bakery has trained around 30 hearing disabled people. While some skilled workers found jobs in other bakeries and hotels and have been able to live on their own, several of them have stayed to work atthe bakery after they completed the training.The Brutzers’ work has won the support of many people in China. With the spread of news about the bakery, many Internet users learned about Bach’s Bakery and its inspiring story. As a result, many local people in Changsha as well as visitors from other parts of the country come to buy their products, Uwe said that public attention has encouraged them a lot and helped grow the bakery’s business, resulting in workers getting higher pay. However, what he values more is that, through media (媒体) reports, more people have come to understand that disabled people can work as well as other people when they are given chances.Now, as they are preparing to return to Germany, they have found a German couple teaching in China as the new managers, and handed over the bakery to a public welfare (福利) organization. Their wish is to continue providing free training for the hearing disabled and that the bakery will never be changed into a shop with moneymaking as its main goal.1. The workers in Bach’s Bakery use sign language because ________.A. their boss doesn’t allow them to talkB. machines make too much noiseC. they can’t communicate in spoken wordsD. heavy work keeps them too busy to speak2. It can be inferred from Paragraph 2 that Bach’s Bakery ________.A. also offers jobs to people outside HunanB. helps its workers live independentlyC. requires its workers not to leave after trainingD. has more than 30 workers now3.What does th e underlined word “inspiring”mean in Chinese?A. 鼓舞人心的B.刺激的C. 苦难的D.有趣的4. In Uwe’s opinion, the greatest value of public attention is that ________.A. disabled workers are paid moreB. his shop becomes more popularC. the disabled are better understoodD. sales of their products get stronger5. What’s the best title for the passage?A. A Silent BakeryB. A Special WishC. The Success of the DisabledD. The Rules of Bach’s Bakery第(九)篇Scientists are looking for ways that we can effectively use the light and heat from the sun. One idea that has caught their imagination is solar roads. They are expected to produce clean and renewable energy.With solar panels on the surfaces, solar roads cost more than traditional roads. However, besides the functions of traditional roods, they have the panels to receive sunlight and change it into the energy to supply power to homes, factories and street lighting. There are four layers in a solar panel:•Base layer: It is made of insulation material and forms a good grip with the road below this layer.•Middle layer: This is the most important layer. It holds all kinds of power lines connecting all the solar parts in the panel, like LED lights and the heating system.•Top layer: This layer is super-strong glass. It allows the panel to hold the weight of the heaviest vehicles.•Capping: This is the topmost layer used to offer extra protection to the solar parts in the panel. The layer must be rough enough to provide the traction for the safety of vehicles.With the smart design, solar roads can successfully charge the vehicles on them. And the roads have inbuilt LED lights to replace the traditional rood signs and lines, which are usually painted and harmful to humans. What’s more, the heating systems in the solar roads can take care of the snow and ice on the roads for drivers.Test solar roads have been built in several countries (France, China, USA, etc.) since 2014. The first word solar road project, Metrics of Watt Way in France, was set up by a French company called Construction Colas. It was an example of low effectiveness. In the first year, it had been expected to produce around 767 kWh of energy a day, but it only produced 409 kWh. Even so, the production could increase with design improvements. Of course, more time is needed before this technology is put into use.Solar roads may not be widely used in the near future, but they are indeed great for an environment-friendly and energy-saving world.1. Solar roads ________.A. offer power to homesB. get energy from factoriesC. keep the sunlight awayD. cost less than traditional roods2. Which of the following about the layers of a solar panel is TRUE according to the passage?A. The base layer is the most important layer.B. There are many power lines in the middle layer.C. The top layer lies on the top of the solar panel.D. The capping should be smooth enough for drivers.3. The first world solar road project ________.A. was set up in China in 2014B. showed high effectiveness as expectedC. was started by a US companyD. could get better with design improvements4. What is the best title for the passage?A. Solar Roads: A Widely Used InventionB. Solar Roads: A Safety Guard for DriversC. Solar Roads: A New Idea for Clean EnergyD. Solar Roads: A Way to Produce LED Lights5. Which part of newspaper may you read this passage?A. HistoryB. FashionC. SportD. Environment第(十)篇Steven Spielberg is the world’s most famous director. Hundreds of millions of people around the world have seen his films like Firelight, Amblin’ and The Color Purple. His films include two of the most popular films: Jurassic Park and E.T: The Extraterrestrial.Each of Steven’s parents had a deep influence on the young boy’s growing and character. His mother had given up her job when she married. When Steven was six, his father took him to Philadelphia to see his first film, The Greatest Show on Earth. Steven enjoyed this exciting circus (马戏团) story, however he could not understand how a circus could perform on a screen. Part of him felt disappointed that he couldn’t smell the sawdust (锯木) and gunpowder.When Steven was twelve, his parents bought an 8mm Kodak movie camera. Steven’s father handed Steven the camera and asked him to try. The first efforts were terrible, but Steven was interested in camera. He used his toys as characters and began making short films. By his teens Steven had made his first short film, called The Great TrainCrash. Before long the Spielberg house began to look like a film set, with furniture and lights being moved around to prepare for a new film.He is skilled in making a film excite, sadden or amuse people as they watch it. Spielberg understands the life in the countryside, television and fast cars, all of which became more common in his childhood in 1950s America. Films such as Jaws and Close Encounters of the Third Kind succeed because they are about ordinary people.After all the years Steven Spielberg had spent dreaming about getting into Hollywood. Steven Spielberg’s films were finally received the highest praise around the world.1. What are Steven’s two of the most popular films?A. Firelight and Amblin’.B. J aws and The Color Purple.C. Jurassic Park and E.T: The Extraterrestrial.D.Close Encounters of the Third Kind2. Why did Steven feel disappointed after watching the first film?A. Because he couldn’t feel the real scenes.B. Because he couldn’t perform in the film.C. Because he couldn’t understand the theme.D.Because he doesn't like the actors in the film.3. What did Steven use as characters in his short films?A. His toys.B. His parents.C. Circus’ actors.D.His friends4. What does the underlined word “they” refer to?A. Cars.B. Films.C. Cameras.D. Musical instrument5. What’s the best title for the passage?A. The Life of a FamilyB. The Introduction of FilmsC. The Experience of a DirectorD. The Story of Circus参考答案:【第一篇】1. B 2. D 3. D 4. A 5. C 【第二篇】1. A 2. C 3. D 4. C 5. B 【第三篇】1. C 2. D 3. B 4. A 5. C 【第四篇】1. B 2. C 3. D 4. A 5. B 【第五篇】1. A 2. C 3. B 4. B 5. C 【第六篇】1. A 2. D 3. A 4. C 5. B 【第七篇】1. C 2. C 3. C 4. A 5. D 【第八篇】1. C 2. B 3.A 4.C 5. A 【第九篇】1. A 2. B 3. D 4. C 5.D 【第十篇】1. C 2. A 3. A 4. B 5. C。
专题2025中考备考初中英语阅读理解议论文真题精选专项训练AWhen considering the kind of experience that makes life better, most people first think that happiness depends on experiencing pleasure: good food, good jobs, all the comforts that money can buy. If we couldn't have these, we might as well sit in front of the television on a quiet evening.Pleasure is an important part of the quality of life, but by itself it doesn't bring happiness. When people think further about what makes a worthy life, they tend (倾向于) to move beyond pleasant memories and begin to remember other events, other experiences that overlap (有重叠) pleasurable ones but fall into a group with a separate name: enjoyment. Enjoyable events take place when people have not only satisfied a need or met some earlier expectation, but also achieved something unexpected.Enjoyment is characterized by a sense of curiosity, of achievement. Playing a tennis game that improves one's ability is enjoyable, as is reading a book that shows things in a new light, as is having a conversation that leads us to express ideas we didn't know we had. None of these experiences may be especially pleasurable when they are taking place, but when we think back on them afterwards, we would say, "That really was fun" and wish they would happen again. After an enjoyable event we know that we have changed, and grown.Experiences that give pleasure can also give enjoyment, but the two feelings are quite different. For example, everybody takes pleasure in eating. However, to enjoys food is more difficult—you have to pay enough attention to a meal, so as to sense and tell its various tastes. As this example suggests, we can experience pleasure without any psychic energy, while enjoyment happens only as a result of full attention. A person can feel pleasure without any effort, as long as certain parts in his brain are stimulated (刺激). But it's impossible to enjoy a tennis game or a book without full attention. It's for this reason that pleasure does not last long, nor does it make us grow. Growth requires full attention to goals that are new, that are relatively challenging.Without enjoyment, life will go on, and it can even be pleasant. But it depends heavily on luck and the external (外部的) environment. To achieve personal control over the quality of experience, however, we need to learn how to build enjoyment into what happens day in, day out.1.You will most probably experience enjoyment when you ________.A. buy expensive shoesB. order a delicious mealC. talk with friends for new ideasD. sit quietly in front of a television2.What do you know about pleasure and enjoyment from the passage?A. Enjoyment grows out of pleasure.B. Pleasure and enjoyment come hand in hand.C. Pleasurable experiences are part of enjoyable ones.D. Some experiences provide both pleasure and enjoyment.3.The words "psychic energy" in Paragraph 4 are closest in meaning to ________.A. attentionB. interestC. abilityD. knowledge4.The writer probably agrees that ________.A. feeling pleasure stops people from achieving growthB. feeling enjoyment comes with achieving growthC. a worthy life depends on luck and environmentD. pleasure is the key to a happy and worthy lifeBComputer scientist Mary has an idea for a new robot to help her work with children. How should it look? The robot should have arms to be able to lift things. And if it is going to communicate with people, it will also need a face. Scientists believe that giving a robot a face can make it seem more friendly. Humans would also like to pay more attention to robots with faces. But what kind?For Mary, she wants to make sure that her new robot doesn’t look too much like a human. She wants people to just treat it as a machine-person. If it looks more like a human than a machine, she thinks users might find it a bit creepy and feel afraid. Mary also believes that robot faces don't need to look a lot like ours. Her research shows that we can enjoy communicating with robots whether or not they look like humans, because our brains are able to look for faces. Just put two circles on top of a robot’s body, and we will see a face.Dave feels differently. He believes that although at first we might be afraid when seeing a robot with a lifelike face, we may soon get used to it. If robots are going to work closely with humans, they should look as much like us as possible. After all, faces are an important part of the way we communicate.To make his robots look as much like real people as possible, Dave invented a special skin (皮肤) for their faces. With this skin, robots can show human-like expressions and appear to be angry, sad, happy or surprised. Dave's robots are also programmed to copy expressions. How? Just imagine his robot is looking at you. The cameras in its eyes send pictures of your face to its central computer!5.Why do scientists think a robot needs a face?A. It will become more beautiful.B. It can do better in lifting things.C. It will pay more attention to children.D. It can better communicate with people.6.What does the underlined word "creepy" mean in paragraph 2?A. Uncomfortable to look at.B. Impossible to touch.C. Boring to talk to.D. Difficult to understand.7.Which of the following would Dave most probably agree with?A. People should treat robots as humans.B. Robots need to express their own feelings.C. Robots shouldn't look too much like humans.D. People can easily accept robots with a human face.8.What is the purpose of the passage?A. To explain the reasons why robots should have faces.B. To suggest what humans can do with robots with faces.C. To share ideas on what kind of faces robots should have.D. To show how scientists invent robots with different faces.CIs fake grass better than a living grass lawnWhat do you need to know ?• Fake grass is made from different types of plastics and used in gardens as well as sportsgrounds.• More and more people are using fake grass to replace living grass lawns (草坪) and cover other outdoor spaces.• One company selling fake grass has sold 50% more compared with last year.• Some people think fake grass is bad for wildlife and the environment ,and mustn't be sold. Environment protectors' opinion There has been a large rise in the number of fake lawns.Environment protectors say fake grass lawns destroy (破坏) LAST WEEK'S POLL (投票)Last week ,we asked if fake grass was betterthan a real lawn.Most readers said they preferred the natural kind of green space ,especially becauseit's much better for wildlife.wildlife habitats(栖息地) at a time when we should be trying to improve the environment,which is not friendly to animals,birds or insects like bees which are important to us.However,looking after a garden can be hard work,which not everybody is willing or able to do. Yes—fake grass makesgardening easyFake grass not onlylooks tidier,it's alsoeasier to care for,especially for peoplewho find gardeningdifficult or boring.Fake grass can be sweptand cleaned,but anatural lawn needsmowing (修剪),weeding (除草) andwatering,which takeseffort and isn't alwaysgood for theenvironment.A fake grass lawn looksfresh,bright andcolourful in a shady (背阴的) outdoor space.No—fake grass should be replacedwith real grassGardens bring all kinds of natureinto our lives.Birds can peck (啄食) through lawns for bugs andworms,and underground wildlifewill not be starved of food.Plastic grass also heats up morethan a natural lawn.In warmweather,it can be too hot for bare(光脚的) feet or paws to stand on.Also,there is now no easy way torecycle plastic lawns,so most willend up in rubbish dumps(堆).One of the best things aboutreal grass gardens is that it'srewarding (值得做的).You can'tplant flowers on a plasticlawn.Even a tiny real grass lawn—which provides food for birds and ahome for insects,plants and otherwildlife—is better than a fake,plastic one.9.What does the word "fake" mean in the passage?______A. Colourful.B. Unreal.C. Wild.D. Living.10.What do 11% of the readers in the poll probably think of fake grass?______A. It looks untidy and hard to care for.B. It makes gardening difficult or boring.C. It takes effort to mow.weed and water.D. It makes shady space bright.11.What do 89% of the readers in the poll probably think of fake grass?______A. Friendly to wildlife.B. Hot for bare feet in warm days.C. Rewarding.D. Easy to recycle.12.Which is mentioned in the passage?______A. Fake grass can be used indoors too.B. 50% more companies sold fake grass last year.C. Some people think fake grass mustn't be sold.D. Everybody is willing to use fake grass.13.Which is the main idea of the passage?______A. What is fake grass?B. Gardening is hard work.C. Fake grass is better than a living grass lawn.D. People have different opinions about fake grass.DIt is commonly believed that children are too young to fully appreciate (欣赏) the experience and knowledge of their elders,while many think that old people don't understand the young.But actually(事实上),both groups have a lot to learn from each other.James Smith runs the Smith's Care Home in my city.It is mainly an organization(机构) for serving the elderly.But not all of its visitors are old people.The home also includes a childcare center for pre-school kids.There is a playground in the care home,where the elderly can play with the kids.In this way,they can learn more about each other.and respect(尊重) and understand one another.I suppose this is quite an interesting idea.For one thing,we live in a world where there are more and more old people.The world is facing this problem and its population ages.It will be important for young people to be able to understand and care for the elderly in the coming years.Regretfully,my own grandparents weren't around when I was little,as they had already passed away.I never got to learn what the world was like through their eyes,or what kinds of problems they might have faced when they were my age.To me,their lives will always be a mystery— hard to understand or explain.However,I think I can still learn from other people of older generations(辈).I might find some of their ideas out of date,and they might believe that my generation's way of thinking is strange or incorrect.But we can still learn from each other anyway.14.What is special about the Smith's Care Home?______A. It is only a childcare center actually.B. The elderly look after kids carefully there.C. It accepts both the elderly and pre-school kids.15.In the writer's opinion (观点),what problem is the world facing?______A. There are more and more old people.B. The world's population is dropping rapidly.C. The world is short of care homes for old people.16.What does the underlined word "mystery" mean in Paragraph 4?______A. 笑话B. 悲剧C. 谜团17.How does the writer develop his/her idea in this text?______A. By giving examples.B. By listing numbers.C. By raising questions.18.What is the main purpose of the text?______A. To explain why the world's population ages.B. To encourage different generations to learn from each other.C. To show that older generations' ways of thinking are incorrect.E阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中选出最佳选项。
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中考英语阅读篇1 Greenland is the largest island in the world.It is in the north ofEurope(欧洲). Near Greenland is another island.It is named Iceland(冰岛).Do youthink that Greenland is green and warm ?Do you think that Iceland is white withice?If you do,you are wrong.Not more people live on the big island ofGreenland.There are more people in your hom etown than those in all ofGreenland.That is because Greenland is not green.Greenland is white.Most of theisland is covered with lots of ice.The ice covering Greenland is higherthan the worlds tall buildings.What about Iceland?Is it colder than Greenland?No,it isnt.Iceland has ice,but not so much as Greenland.Iceland has a lot ofsprings(泉),and they give out hot water and steam(蒸汽).The climate(⽓候)is not ascold as Greenland.And there are a lot of people who live on Iceland. 1)Where is the largest island in the world? _________________________________ . 2)Which is the larger island,Iceland or Greenland? _________________________________ . 3)There are fewer people in Greenland than those in your hom etown,arentthere? _________________________________ . 4)What is most of Greenland covered with? ________________________________ . 5)Why isnt the climate in Iceland so cold as that in Greenland ? _________________________________ . 中考英语阅读篇2 Once Einstein gave a lecture in many places in America. His driver always listened to him and knew the lecture so well that he was sure be could give it himself. So Einstein agreed that the driver gave the lecture him. As nobody knew Einstein there, the driver gave the lecture for Einstein that evening. At first he was a bit afraid, but Einstein's smile made him feel better. He gave a good lecture and the people were quite pleased. Then the driver started to leave and Einstein followed him without a word. When they got to the door, a man asked the driver a difficult question. The driver said that the question was very easy, and told the man to ask his driver behind to answer it. 根据短⽂内容填空,每空限填⼀词。
中考英语任务型阅读理解25篇带答案任务型阅读汇编2013年山东省聊城市初中学业水平考试一、阅读表达(共5小题;每小题2分;满分10分)阅读下列短文,根据其内容完成后面各项任务。
― Green ‖ is more than just a colour. It means that you should live to protect the environment . ——the water , the land and the air . You can be a green kid by following these steps .Reduce( 减少)it.When you use less of something , you do a good thing for the Earth . For example , a shorter Reuse it .Many times , even if you don' t need something ,someone else might just need it . For example , if your younger sister does' t play with her bear toy , you can give ( 2.) it to your neighbour . Try to change books, toys , even clothes with friends . Enjoy it .It 's true that pollution is a great problem now , ( 3.) ____________ the Earth is still a beautiful andinteresting place to explore ( 探索). Go for a hike ( 远足),visit nature centres , and gardens , climb mou ntains and take a boat in the rivers …. Outdoor activities are good for you . You can also plant trees ,collect reusable (可重复使用的)things …. Being a green kid is so easy .根据短文内容,完成下列各题。
中考英语阅读理解专项训练及解析(26篇)(初中通用)1Jean is a bright young woman who comes from a rich and famous family. She goes to a good university and has everything that money can buy. Well, almost everything. The problem is that the people in Jean’s fam ily are so busy that they can hardly find time to be with her. In fact, Jean is quite lonely.So Jean spends a lot of time on her QQ. She likes being anonymous, talking to people who do not know about her famous family and her rich life. She uses the name Linda on QQ and has made a lot of friends who she keeps in touch with quite often.Last year Jean made a very special friend on QQ. His name was David and lived in San Francisco. David was full of stories and jokes. He and Jean had a common interest in rock music and modern dance. So it always took them hours to talk happily on QQ and sometimes they even forgot their time. Of course, they wanted to know more about each other. David sent a picture of himself: He was a tall, good-looking young man1with a big, happy smile. As time went by, they became good friends and often sent cards and small things to each other.When Jean’s father told her that he was going on a business trip to San Francisco, she asked him to let her go with him so that she could give David a surprise for his birthday. She would take him the latest DVD of their favorite rock singer. But when sh e knocked on David’s door in San Francisco, she found that her special friend was a twelve-year-old boy named Jim!1. Jean spends a lot of her time on QQ because she is _______.A. richB. famousC. youngD. lonely2. Jean thought “David” was spe cial because he _______.A. made her quite happy on QQB. was from San FranciscoC. sent her a picture of himselfD. was tall and good-looking3. When Jean and “David” met and introduced themselves to each other, who felt surprised?A. “David”.B. Both “David” and Jean.C. Jean.D. Neither “David” nor Jean.24. What’s the main idea of the passage?A. Don’t believe those you get to know on QQ so easily.B. People don’t use their real names on QQ so often.C. Don’t go to meet those you get to know on QQ.D. People should tell their real names to others on QQ.【答案及解析】1. 选D。
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(一)(2018·贵州中考)Toothpaste(牙膏) does more than just keep our teeth bright and white. It can be used wisely in many other ways. Here are some useful tips that can save us time and money. If you follow them, you will have a fresh smell of using toothpaste!Clean a dirty mirrorIf you want to clean a dirty bathroom mirror, try to put a bit oftoothpaste on the mirror and wipe it dry. The glass can be cleaned upbeautifully. And doing this can also stop the mirror from fogging. Thenyou can still see yourself in the mirror after taking a shower.Remove the unpleasant food smellHave some bad food smell, like the smell of onions or fish, on yourhands? You can remove it by washing your hands with toothpaste.You'll be fresh-smelling in no time.Make your sports shoes whiterThis time, clean your sports shoes by yourself, not by your mother.Wipe some toothpaste around your shoes and then clean it with a wetcloth. See? Your shoes are white as new!1.What does the passage mainly tell us about?A.How to buy the toothpaste.B.How to choose the toothpaste.C.How to use toothpaste wisely.D.How to sell the toothpaste.2.How many ways can you save your time and money by using toothpaste? A.One. B.Two. C.Three. D.Four.3.If there is some smell of fish on your hands, what can you do?A.Wash your hands with soap.B.Wash your hands with toothpaste.C.Eat some onions.D.Brush your teeth with toothpaste.4.The passage doesn't tell us that .A.toothpaste can clean a dirty mirrorB.toothpaste can remove the food smellC.toothpaste can make your ring become new againD.toothpaste can remove fish smell5.Where can we probably find the passage?A.In a science magazine.B.In an amusement magazine.C.In a history book.D.In a math book.(二)(2018·广西北部湾中考)Once there was a famine(饥荒).A rich cook sent fortwenty of the poorest children in the town and said to them, “In this bas piece of bread for each of you.Take it and come back to me every day at this hour for more.”In a hurry the hungry children got together around the basket, and fought over thebread because each wanted the largest piece. At last they went away without eventhanking the good cook. Mary, a poorly-dressed girl, did not fight with the otherchildren, but stood quietly in distance.When the badly-b ehaved children had left,Mary took the smallest piece, which was all left in the basket. She kissed the cook'shand and went home.The next day the children were as badly-behaved as before. Mary got a piece ofbread almost half the size of the one she got the first day. When she came home, her mother cut the bread open. Many new, shining pieces of silver fell out of it.ke the money back to the cook at Her mother was very worried, and said, “Taonce.The silver must have fallen into the dough(面团) by accident. Hurry up,Mary!” When the little girl gave the rich man her mother's message, he said,no mistake. I had the silver pieces put into the smallest bread for you as a prize.Always be as satisfied, peaceable and thankful as you now are. Go home now, andtell your mother that the money is yours.”1.What did Mary do while the others fought over the bread?A.She stood quietly in distance.B.She fought over the bread.C.She went home.D.She sent for her mother.2.How did the girl express her thanks to the cook?A.She left quietly without a word.B.She kissed the cook's hand.C.She gave money to the cook.D.She behaved as badly as the other children.3.Why did the cook put the silver pieces into the bread?A.Because he wanted to give them to the poorest child.B.Because Mary's mother was very worried.C.Because he wanted to give them to Mary as a prize.D.Because Mary's family was poor.4.What do you think of Mary's mother?A.She was very rich. B.She was peaceable.C.She was foolish. D.She was very honest.5.What is the passage mainly about?A.Some pieces of bread. B.Some pieces of silver.C.A good girl. D.A rich cook.(三)(2018·四川广安中考)People read books less often in these days. With the invention of radio, television and most recently, the Internet and computer games, it seems that reading books is no longer a popular activity. However, I believe that books are an important part of our lives.Books offer an outstanding wealth of learning and at a cheaper price than taking acourse. Books can make people cleverer, because heavy readers have greater knowledge of how things work and who or what people were.Everything in today's society requires reading. Imagine trying to do something as simple as reading the directions on a medicine bottle without good reading skills. Someone could not understand them and become very sick or even die.Even something as simple as walking or driving through the city could become very dangerous without enough reading. Sometimes, you must be able to understand what is written and explain the meaning of them.Some people say that reading is a waste of time and we can do better things with our time. Even if we don't read books, we still read every day, and reading books can strengthen(加强) our abilities. Reading is one of the greatest things we can do in our spare time.With a book, you can travel anywhere you want, do anything you want, and talk to anyone you want. Reading is very important in our lives, no matter your age. So I think people should read books.1.What activity is less popular these days than before?A.Reading a book.B.Listening to the radio.C.Watching TV.D.Surfing the Internet.2.We can learn from the second paragraph that .A.reading can improve your memoryB.reading can make you interesting and attractiveC.reading can make you smarterD.reading can reduce stress3.The underlined word “them” in the third paragraph refers to .A.the books they are readingB.the directions on a medicine bottleC.the good reading skillsD.the words a doctor tells a sick person4.Some people disagree to read books because they think .A.walking in the city also needs reading skillsB.driving along the road is dangerousC.reading books is very helpful for our abilitiesD.reading books just wastes their time5.The best title of the passage can be .A.People Should Enjoy ThemselvesB.How We Improve Reading SkillsC.Why People Should Read BooksD.What We Love Doing in Spare Time(四)(2018·陕西中考)Last month, a common graduation ceremony(毕业典礼) washeld in Tianjin University, but it received much attention. Xue Minxiu, born in 1937, graduated with excellent grades after working hard for 4 years.Going to a university has always been a dream for Xue. But for some reasons, she didn't have the chance when she was young. Even so, she never forgot her dream. In2014, she was accepted by Tianjin University and finally her dream came true. Sincethen, Xue has been a model for the people around her. She got up at 5 o'clock every morning. Then she studied for a while before brushing teeth and having breakfast.Her room was filled with books and newspapers. Wherever she went, she would takebooks with her.In fact, for her age, Xue had many difficulties during the four years. But nothingcould stop her. Whenever she had problems, she would either solve them by herselfor ask teachers for help. Through her hard work, she passed the exams and wasnamed “a star student” during the first period of her college life.“I t hink the true meaning of our lives is to challenge(挑战) and improve ourselveswhether we are old or young. Xue said at the graduation ceremony.“For m something I enjoy is a lifelong journey. I want to thank Tianjin University for givingme the chance to achieve my dream. Our lifetime is short, so we should make gooduse of it.”1.At the age of ,Xue was accepted by Tianjin University.A.77B.85 C.81D.732.With the help of ,Xue solved her problems in study.A.her family and friendsB.her teachers and herselfC.her teachers and classmatesD.her classmates and herself3.What is the best title(标题) for the passage?A.A Graduation CeremonyB.A Hard-working Old LadyC.A Difficult ExaminationD.A University in Tianjin4.Where do you think the passage may come from?A.A science report.B.A travel book.C.A newspaper.D.An advertisement.(五)(2018·山东临沂中考)What was discovered by accident? The answer ispenicillin(青霉素). It kills germs. By killing germs, it saves lives. Suppose you are葡sick. You go to a doctor. She examines you. Sh e says you have a “staph” infection(萄球菌感染). She gives you some medicine. You take it. The medicine knocks outthe staph. Soon you are well. Before penicillin, this would not happen. Staph wasalmost sure death.Everyone wanted a medicine. Laboratories worked day and night. They grew the staph in small dishes. Then they tried to kill it. Nothing worked.The laboratory dishes had covers on them. They kept things from falling into dishes. Molds(霉菌) were a big worry. They are always in the air. You can't see them.They're too small. There are thousands of different molds. Molds can make an experiment(实验) fail. That's why dishes are covered.Dr. Alexander Fleming was working to kill the staph germ. He worked for years.One day he took a cover off a dish. He looked inside. There was a thick growth of staph germ. There was also some mold. Then he saw something strange. Where the mold was, there was no growth of staph. This is what Fleming probably thought. accident, I found a mold to kill the dreaded s taph.”This is how penicillin was found. But here's the real miracle(奇迹). There are thousands of kinds of molds. But only one kind can kill staph. The mold must have fallen into the dish a few days before. The cover was probably off only a few seconds(秒). In those few seconds the right mold fell into the right dish. Another man might have thrown the dish away. But Fleming was very careful and smart. He understood what the mold did. How lucky the humans were!1.During the experiments to find a medicine for staph infections, .A.the dishes were not coveredB.staph and mold were put togetherC.mold was kept in small dishesD.staph was grown in small dishes2.The word “dreaded” means “”.A.famous B.scaryC.health D.endangered3.The last paragraph suggests that .A.accidents happen to everyoneB.the careful person does not have accidentsC.the careless person will miss valuable chancesD.luck is enough when doing scientific experiments4.Most of this passage is written by .A.telling an unusual storyB.showing the results of experimentsC.offering some reasonsD.giving some advice5.This passage is mainly about .A.medicine for a staph infectionB.useful accidentsC.Dr. Fleming's researchD.discovering penicillin(六)(2018·江西中考)A young woman turns around and around quickly, and jumpshigh. In the background, a young girl reads a rejection(拒绝) letter from a balletschool. “You have the wrong body for ballet” it says, “and at thirteen, y广告) of 2014 and it describesold.” This was one of the most popular advertisements(American ballet Theater's principal(主要的) dancer Misty Copeland.This was not a real letter. But Copeland says it is very similar to letters from her childhood. While many dancers start at the age of three. Copeland only began tostudy ballet in 1995 as a thirteen-y ear-old. People often told her that she was too old,or that she didn't have the perfect body type (She is only 157 cm tall). Her familymoved a lot, and it was sometimes difficult for her to attend ballet classes. ButCopeland loved dancing and did not want to give up. She stayed with her balletteacher during the week and spent time with her family only at the weekend. Thiswas a difficult life, but she worked hard and won her first national competition when she was fourteen years old. Copeland joined the American Ballet Theater in 2000 and单独performed in many ballets over the next few years. In 2007, she became a solo(的) performer, and in 2015 she became its principal dancer.Copeland is now a dancer, author and Broadway performer. She also stars in the 2015 film A Ballerina's Tale. So what's next? According to Copeland, anything is职业) really is just now beginning.”possible: “My career(1.How old was Copeland when she became the principal dancer?A.13.B.14. C.25.D.33.2.Why was it difficult for Copeland to attend ballet classes?A.Because her family moved a lot.B.Because she was not a good dancer.C.Because she had no invitation letter.D.Because she had the wrong body type.3.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A.Copeland became successful because of the advertisement.B.Copeland had to spend a lot of time away from her parents.C.Copeland won her first national competition as a solo performer.D.Copeland has ended up her career as an actress on Broadway.4.What's the writer's opinion of Copeland?A.Copeland sets an example who never gives up.B.Copeland was too old to start ballet at thirteen.C.Copeland has made her achievements by accident.D.Copeland was lucky to get support from the ballet school.(七)(2018·江苏宿迁中考)Where can you learn about the cultural relics(文物) of our country? You may visit museums or read books, but now a CCTV show may giveyou a more fun way to learn about them.The show is called N ational Treasure. It has 10 episodes(集). It shows 27 treasures from 9 museums across China. In order to make ancient culture relics come alive, the show uses different ways to explain the story history and culture behind them.Although it's a show about old relics, it looks modern and technical(技术的). An IMAX-sized LED screen on the stage shows the treasures in detail.The treasures are presented(呈现) by national treasure keepers(守护者), both famous people and common people. Instead of just telling the stories and history behind the treasures, the show invites famous actors to be national treasures keepers. And they act out this stories on the stage. The actors even use the funny words to make their performances interesting and alive. For example, on the show, actor Wang Kai played Emperor Qianlong. TV viewers loved his performances.While telling the stories behind the treasures, national treasure keepers also tell their own stories. For example, an old man named Qiu Qingnian is good at making natural paints for repairing ancient paintings. For many years he has been looking for mines(矿) deep inside mountains. On the TV program, he shows TV viewers how to make natural paints.The show has become widely popular with its interesting plots(情节), good performances and funny words. It has promoted(推广) ancient cultural relics and hasencouraged more people to visit museums.1.The show National Treasure was produced to .A.look for national treasure keepersB.make ancient cultural relics come aliveC.show the modern technologyD.invite some famous actors to act outNational Treasure 2.From the passage, we can learn something about the showexcept .A.actors good performancesB.the stories with interesting plotsC.Qiu Qingnian's minesD.the history and culture behind3.What column(专栏) in a magazine might the passage come from? A.Health. B.History and culture.C.Sports. D.Science and technology.4.The writer's main purpose of writing the passage is .A.to tell us what national treasure keepers doB.to explain why National Treasure is popularC.to teach us the ways of making natural paintsD.to introduce the TV show National Treasure(八)(2018·江苏南京中考)Beijing Opera is the most representative of all Chinese traditionaldramatic art forms and the largest Chinese opera form. Having a history ofabout 200 years, it is developed from absorbing(吸收) many otherdramatic forms, mostly from the local drama,Huiban?,which was popular in SouthChina during the 18th century. It is a scenic(戏剧的) art integrating music, performance, literature, aria, and face painting.Theatrical art forms in many other countries do not present singing, dancing and spoken parts in one single drama. Anopera singer, for example, neither dances nor speaks on stage; there are no singing or dancing parts in a modern play; in a dance drama, the dancer has no speaking roleand does not sing either. Traditional Chinese drama, including Beijing Opera, is akind of entertainment which includes spoken parts, singing, dancing and acrobatics.In addition to its presence in China, Beijing Opera has spread to many otherplaces. Mei Lanfang, one of the most famous performers(表演者) of all time, was thefirst to introduce Beijing Opera to foreigners and made highly successful tours toforeign countries.“You will be puzzled(困惑) all the way through and a little bored from time totime; but you will be charmed and interested. You will be strongly attracted toBeijing Opera even if you know nothing of the dramatic background.” Th one American traveler described his first experience in watching Beijing Opera.Beijing Opera is China's national opera and it is full of Chinese cultural traditions. Welcome to China and enjoy Beijing Opera!1.What makes Beijing Opera different from theatrical art forms in many other countries?A.It has one opera singer on stage.B.It has one dancer who has no speaking role.C.It has already spread to many other countries.D.It includes spoken parts, singing, dancing and acrobatics.2.People think Mei Lanfang played an important role in the spread of Beijing Opera because .A.he made many tours to a foreign countryB.he was a famous Beijing Opera performerC.he was the first to introduce Beijing Opera to foreignersD.he made Beijing Opera different from other theatrical art forms.3.From Paragraph 4 we know that the American traveler .A.felt bored all the wayB.thought highly of Beijing OperaC.found Beijing Opera interesting at firstD.knew the background of Beijing Opera4.What does the underlined word “it” mean in the passage?A.Beijing Opera. B.Local drama.C.An opera singer. D.A modern play.(九)(2018·湖北宜昌中考)Is there an important exam right around the corner? You might be starting to fear, thinking that there's no way for you to get a good gradebecause o f the little time left to study. This is something all students may worry about.But you should accept the fact that you have to take the exam no matter how much you want to avoid it.Thankfully, there are several ways to help you get at least a passing grade. You may have a try.Get yourself together.This might sound like silly advice, but it's actually the most important. When you fear, you may lose control over your thoughts and actions even if you try to study, perhaps you won't get anything in your head.Enjoy enough sleep.It's unbelievable many students have little sleep each night. That's not something to be proud of, especially if you're sleeping so little and still failing to do all the things. Sleep isn't for the weak, but for the wise. Your brain needs enough rest. After a good night's sleep, you'll perform much better in the morning.Don't fear.Once the test paper is in front of you don't be afraid. Take a deep breath and start the exam with confidence(信心). Just like when you were reviewing, put away the problems you're having difficulty in and come back to them later. If you have time left, go over everything to make sure you haven't made any careless mistakes.1.In the writer's opinion, whenever there's an important exam, .A.students might experience a period of fearB.students will have little time to worryC.students should try everything possible to avoid itD.students have to ask teachers for more helptogether” as silly advice because .2.The writer describes “get yourselfA.it won't influence your thoughtsB.it is one of the common sensesC.it is not the most important suggestionD.it won't help you get anything in your head3.Enough sleep before an important exam is .A.the pride of the weakB.not something to be proud ofC.not necessary for the wiseD.a way to avoid failing in exams4.When you meet with difficult problems in the exam, you can .A.give them up and take a deep breathB.think hard and review them once againC.put them away first and come back laterD.just trust yourself and look through the paper5.According to the passage, you may get at least the passing grade if .A.you fear nothingB.you follow the writer's adviceC.the problems are not difficultD.the preparation time lasts longer(十)(2017·北京中考)Buying Is Doing?How important is shopping to you? How much time do you spend buying things? And how much time do you spend organizing these things in your home? In the future,how much time will you spend in movie theaters, at amusement parks, at shopping malls, or at convenience stores? When you add it all up,you will probably see you spend a lot of your life consuming(消费) things.Consuming products is not necessarily bad.However, if we spend too much time doing it, we should look at it carefully.Imagine that you have a week off from school.You don't have to go toclass.However, in this week, you cannot spend any money—no shopping,no movies,no eating out.How would you spend your time? What things would bring you happiness? Perhaps you would take a walk with your best friend.Perhaps you would help a child read.Or you might spend time with your family.When we look back,it is likely that non-consuming experiences like these will be our most important memories.Why? Non-c onsuming activities are active, not passive.They don't come in a package.You make the experience yourself.For example, each person who reads to a child will have a different experience.The experience changes with the reader, the child, and the book. Similarly, when you have a conversation with a friend,you are actively creating an experience.The conversation that you have with your friend cannot be experienced or recreated by anyone else.However,if you watch a movie with a friend,you will each have apackaged experience.It requires no action and little interaction between the two of you.The environment we live in encourages us to have packaged experiences.We feel that we must consume because we believe that buying is doing.However, we can start a personal revolution(变革) against consumerism.How? By consuming less.We can ask ourselves what experiences bring us the greatest satisfaction.Then we can organize our lives so that we have more of those kinds of experiences.1.If consuming products takes too much time, we should .A.spend less moneyB.think about it carefullyC.organize our thingsD.go to convenience stores2.According to the passage, the writer believes that .A.we can say no to consumerism by consuming lessB.buying things can bring us the greatest satisfactionC.the environment seldom influences our shopping choicesD.consuming experiences will be our most important memories3.What is the writer's main purpose in writing this passage?A.To introduce some ways of enjoying our spare time.B.To encourage people to have more active experiences.C.To explain reasons behind people's shopping behavior.D.To share his personal experience in consuming products.(十一)(2017·浙江丽水中考)Think of a simple object—a piece of chalk, for example.Are you remembering its name, its shape, its color or its size? Are you remembering what it is used for, or the sound it makes when the teacher writes on the blackboard? Scientists say that memory includes different parts of the brain, such as language and the ability of sense.They believe that you begin to create a memory when you notice something with your senses.Then,messages are sent to different brain cells, which join together to form connections. A new connection goes into your short-term memory.It is stored there for about 30 seconds, and then it is either lost or stored in your long-term memory.Having a good memory means making lots of connections and storing them in your long-term memory.To do this, you need to keep your brain in good shape.Eat plenty of brain food such as fish oil, fruit and ughter also makes your brain more active.Also,don't forget to exercise.So do some sports or just move around a lot in the house.Finally, get plenty of sleep.This will make your memories grow stronger.When you want to remember new information, you must pay speciale your senses—sight, smell, hearing and touch—and keep repeating the information.To do well in your exams this year,turn off the TV,silence your mobile,and review your work regularly.To remember something special, use your imagination to create visual(视觉的) connections.For example, you need to take a pencil, an eraser, your ID card and chips to your next exam.Imagine the ID card as the body of an animal,the pencil its long neck, and the eraser its head.Your animalis hungry, so now imagine it eating a bag of chips.It may sound crazy, but it's fun and it works. Another way is to do something different to your room.Turn a picture upside-down,or tie a sock around the door handle to remind(提醒) yourself of something to remember!1.At the beginning, the writer gives an example to .A.lead in the topic of the articleB.show the importance of chalkC.let readers remember the wordD.make readers know his favorite2.How many ways are mentioned to have a good memory in Paragraph 2?A.2.B.3. C.4.D.5.3.The main idea of the third paragraph is .A.how to do well in examsB.how to remember new informationC.why to review your workD.what to eat to make memories stronger4.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A.Memory has nothing to do with languages.B.Laughter can help to improve our memory.C.A picture of eating chips is the most useful.D.Our brain is difficult to keep in good shape.(十二)(2018·江苏宿迁中考)Like humans, every dolphin has its own “name”. The na is a special whistle(哨声). Each dolphin chooses a specific(特有的) whistle for itself,usually by its first birthday. Dolphins are like people in other ways, too. They “ta to each other about a lot of things—such as their age, their feelings, and finding food.They also use a system of sounds and body language to communicate. Understanding dolphin conversation is not easy fo r humans. No one “speaks dolphin” yet, but some scientists are trying to learn.Dolphins are also social animals. They live in groups called pods, and they oftenjoin others from different pods to play games and have fun—just like people.Scientists believe playing together is something only intelligent animals do.Dolphins and humans are similar in another way: both species make plans forgetting things they want. In the seas of southern Brazil, for example, dolphins use an intelligent plan to get food. When there are fish near a boat, dolphins signal(发信号)to the fishermen to put their nets in the water. Using this method, the men can catch alot of fish. Why do dolphins help the men? There is an advantage for them—they getto eat some of the fish that escape(逃脱) from the net.?1.What is a dolphin's “name”A.It is a kind of game. B.It is a body sign.C.It is a dolphin's age.D.It is a specific sound.2.What does the underlined word “others” refer to?A.Other fishes. B.Other people.C.Other dolphins.D.Other games.。
(英语)中考英语阅读理解题 20 套( 带答案 ) 含解析一、阅读理解1.阅读理解Scrapbooking is a hobby. It was popular for more than 500 years. People called it a friendship book. They kept pictures, letters, poems and other things they wanted to remember.Today people collect many things in scrapbooks. Some people have funny collections, likethe world's most awkward ideas or pictures of the world's most ugly dogs. Other people maycollect stories about the bad weather.It is easy to get started. First, you should decide what you want to collect. Start with just one idea. Next, you will need a book with background paper, scissors and glue. You need the scissors to cut out the pictures or stories. You need the glue to stick them to the background paper.You can be busy and collect many things or lazy and collect few things. It'll be lots of funto make your scrapbook and you can share it with your friends.(1) How long was scrapbooking popular?A. less than 500 yearsB. 500 yearsC. over 500 yearsD. more than 550 years (2) What is the Chinese meaning of the underlined word "awkward"?A. 聪慧的B. 蠢笨的C. 美好的D. 残疾的(3) How many items (物件) are mentioned to make a scrapbook?A. One.B. Two.C. Three.D. Four.(4) To make a scrapbook, what do you need first?D. An idea.A. Glue.B. Scissors.C. A book.(5) What's the best title of the passage?A. ScrapbookingB. The History of ScrapbookingC. What Is a Scrapbook?D. How to make a Scrapbook【答案】( 1) C(2) B(3) C(4) D(5) A【解析】【解析】本文介绍了剪粘书的通途,可以保存照片、信件、诗歌和其余他们想记着的东西。
中考英语阅读理解综合训练25题1<背景文章>Last summer vacation, I went on an exciting outdoor adventure with my friends. We decided to explore a nearby mountain. The journey began early in the morning. As we walked along the path, we were surrounded by beautiful scenery. The air was fresh and filled with the sweet smell of nature.We came across a small stream. The water was crystal clear and we could see fish swimming in it. We stopped for a while and took some pictures. After that, we continued our hike.As we climbed higher, the path became steeper and more challenging. But we didn't give up. We encouraged each other and kept going. Finally, we reached the top of the mountain. The view from there was breathtaking. We could see for miles and miles. We felt a great sense of accomplishment.On our way back down, we took a different route. We found a hidden cave. It was dark and mysterious. We were a little scared at first, but our curiosity got the better of us. We decided to explore it. Inside the cave, we found some strange rocks and formations. It was like a whole new world.This outdoor adventure was truly unforgettable. It not only tested our physical strength but also our courage and determination.1. What did they do when they came across a small stream?A. They swam in it.B. They took some pictures.C. They caught some fish.D. They built a bridge over it.答案:B。
中考英语阅读理解25篇(WORD版本专题实战训练,对中考实战具有重大参考价值,建议下载打印练习)专题一:事物介绍ASt.Anthony's DayJanuary 17th is St.Anthony's Day in Mexico(墨西哥).It's a day when people ask for protection for their animals by bringing them to church.But before the animals go into the church,the people usually dress them up in flowers and ribbons.The Festival of RakhiLong ago in India, a young lady who needed help sent her silk bracelet(手镯) to a king.Although he did not arrive in time to help her, he kept the bracelet as a sign between them.Today in India, during the Festival of Rakhi, sisters of all ages tie bracelets around wrists of their brothers to show their care and love.The Spring FestivalOne of the biggest celebrations in China is the Spring Festival.It's the first day of the lunar year.Families get together and watch special programs on TV with the family on the Lunar New Year's Eve. People can see a lot of traditional programs too, such as lion dancing or dragon dancing.They wish people a happy new year and a bright future.SetsubunOn the evening of February 3rd, people in Japan celebrate the end of winter and the beginning of spring.This is known as Setsubun. Family members throw dried beans around their homes, shouting, “Good luck in!”1.People celebrate the Festival of Rakhi in .A.MexicoB.ChinaC.IndiaD.Japan2.Which festival is on the evening of February 3rd?A.Setsubun.B.The Festival of Rakhi.C.The Spring Festival.D.St.Anthony's Day.3.What do people do on the Lunar New Year's Eve?A.Bring their animals to church.B.Watch special programs on TV.C.Give a bracelet to their family.D.Throw beans around their homes.B1.When is Louvre Museum closed?A. On Monday.B. On Tuesday.C. On Saturday.D. On Sunday.2.Who can visit Louvre Museum for free?A. Visitors under 25 years old.B. Children from the European Economic Area.C. Students of art and art history.D .Disabled visitors.3.Which entrance to the museum may be closed for technical reasons?A. Pyramid entrance.B. Galerie du Carrousel entrance.C. Passage Richelieu entrance.D. Porte des Lions entrance.CHere're the two places for your trip. Read the table below and choose one place to visit.1.China Science & Technology Museum opens at .A.8:00 amB.8:30 amC.9:00 amD.9:30 am2.You can't in Kong Miao in Beijing.A. see filmsB. watch showsC. learn about the old cultureD. see Kongzi Statue3.If you like doing experiments, you should choose .A. Dacheng HallB. Kong Miao in BeijingC. ChongshengciD. China Science & Technology MuseumDHow to investigate 1.Planning·Decide on a scientific problem to investigate.For example, a student named Mary has decided to research into how quickly sugar dissolves(溶解) in water.·Write down your hypothesis.You may already have an idea of what you expect to happen in your investigation.This idea is called your hypothesis.It may not be right! It is just an idea, though it may be based on work in science which you have done before.The aim of your investigation is to test your idea.·Decide what variables(变量) you are dealing with.Things like temperature, size, weight, and colour are called variables.Variables are things you can measure(测量).In your investigation, you have to decide what the variables are, which ones you will keep fixed, and which you will change.You need to change just one variable at a time.If lots of variables change at once, it won't be a good test.·Decide what equipment you need, and in what order you will do things.·Prepare tables for your results.2.Getting your evidence(证据)·Make your measurements, and record your results.3.Reaching the conclusions·Look for patterns in your results.·Present your conclusions.What links (关联) did you find between any of the variables? How would you explain these links?4.Checking your findings·Compare your conclusions and hypothesis.·Do your results support your idea?1.What does the underlined word “hypothesis” most probably mean?A .reasonB. resultC. methodD. guess2.In Mary's investigation, which of the following about the variables is true?A. She can only change one variable at a time.B. Some of the variables can't be measured.C. Her weight and age can be the variables.D. The temperature of water cannot be a variable.3.What is the passage mainly about?A. How to do a scientific research.B. How to explain a scientific finding.C. How to deal with a chemistry problem.D. How to understand some chemistry knowledge.专题二:介绍说明AIn the days before electricity, people don't worry much about sleep.They usually went to bed a couple of hours after sunset(日落) and woke at sunrise. After all, there wasn't much to do in those days after the sun went down.But then came the electric light bulb(电灯泡).And now we have satellite television, the Internet, 24-hour convenience stores, and longer hours at work.How much can we sleep? How much should we sleep?Like it or not, many of us are sleeping less on average(平均).In 1910, most Americans slept 9 hours a night. That dropped to 7.5 hours by 1975.In 2002, a study by the National Sleep Foundation found that the average American got only 6.9 hours. The news is even worse for people who work the night shift. They sleep an average of just 5 hours.Are we sleeping enough? Not if you believe in the old rule of eight hours of rest, eight hours of work, and eight hours of play.On the other hand, Norman Stanley, a British scientist who studies sleep, believes people's sleep needs are different. Some people need as many as 11 hours, but others need as few as three. How much do you really need? “To find out,” he says, “simply sleep until you wake naturally, without the help of an alarm clock. That’s your sleep need.”Meanwhile, other scientists and researchers are searching for new ways to keep us awake longer. Some are developing chemicals(化学药品) that are safer and more powerful than caffeine, the chemical found in coffee and tea. One experimental drug, CX717, kept laboratory monkeys working happily for 36 hours. Further developments may allow people to safely stay awake for several days straight. One group of researchers is studying a gene(基因) found in some fruit flies that lets them get by on one-third the usual amount of sleep. Another group is even working on an electric switch that immediately wakes up a sleeping brain.The meanings of this research are huge.On the one hand, this could lead to a world where we work longer and longer hours with less and less sleep.On the other hand, if we needed less sleep, we would have more free time to travel, read, volunteer, and spend time with family.1.How many hours did most Americans sleep a night in 1975?A.5.B.6.9.C.7.5.D.9.2.What can we learn from the passage?A.People have got enough sleep.B.People will work longer hours.C.Sleep time will be a big problem.D.Staying awake for long is possible.3.What is probably the best title of the passage?A.To Sleep or Not to Sleep?B.How Can We Sleep Longer?C.To Work or Not to Work?D.How Much Can We Sleep?BEveryone has traits(特性) that make us who we are.We have physical traits, like red hair, long legs and funny-looking toes.We also have character traits including humor, warmth, creativity and so on.Certain physical traits are fully inherited(遗传), such as blue eyes, and knobby knees.About 25,000 to 35,000 genes(基因) are in a single cell in the human body.These genes carry the traits that are passed down genetically from parents to their children.Many traits exist between inheritance and development—the interaction with environment.One example is body shape.It tends to be passed down from parents.But once diet becomes a factor, environment begins to play an important role in how the body develops.Body shape is a trait that is a mixture of inheritance from parents and influence of environment.So lots of our most important traits have been learned, rather than inherited.For example, if you are really great at video games, it's not because your parents passed down the skills in genes.It's because you have practiced a lot of video games and developed those skills yourself.If you have kids who turn out to be great at video games, it is because they put in the hours, learned the skills, and memorized the moves that are necessary to play the video games well.Of course, some of us have brains that are more advantageous to video game playing.Say you were born with a large and powerful part of the brain that controls your hand-eye coordination(协调能力).That's inherited.What you do with it, how you choose to develop that advantage, is up to you.You can pierce your nose or get a tattoo—it doesn't matter how much you change your body during the lifetime.None of those things will turn into genetic material to be passed down to the next generation.However, if your children grow up in an environment with role models who are pierced and covered in tattoos, they are more likely to get piercings and tattoos!1.is a physical trait that is fully inherited.A.The eye colorB.The special dietC.The body shapeD.The pierced nose2.According to the passage, the writer believes that .A.character traits can hardly change during the lifetimeB.the skills of video game playing are passed down to kidsC.a kid's hand-eye coordination isn't related to inheritanceD.environment plays an important role in trait development3.Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?A.Why Are Traits Important?B.How Does Inheritance Influence Traits?C.Where Do Traits Come from?D.What Are Physical and Character Traits?CNight Milk and SleepA warm drink of milk before bed has long been the best choice for those wanting a good night's sleep.But now a study has found it really does help people nod off—if it is milked from a cow at night.Researchers have discovered that“night milk” contains mo re melatonin(褪黑激素), which has been proven to help people feel sleepy and reduce anxiety.The study, by researchers from Seoul, South Korea, involved mice being fed with dried milk powder made from cows milked both during the day and at night.Those given night milk, which contained 10 times the amount of melatonin, were less active and less anxious than those fed with the milk collected during daytime, according to the study published in The Journal of Medicinal Food.Night milk quickened the start of sleep and caused the mice to sleep longer.While the effect of cows' milk harvested at different time has not been tested on humans up to now, taking melatonin drugs has been suggested to those who are struggling to fall asleep at night.Previous studies have also indicated that milk can be excellent for helping sleep because of the calcium content, which helps people to relax.Milk is also sugar-free and additive-free with nutritionists recommending skimmed milk as the best choice before bed as it is the least fattening.The more fat you take in before bedtime, the greater burden you will put on your body at night.1.What does the phrase “nod off” in the first paragraph mean?A.Try to keep awake.B.Try to sleep a longer time.C.Change from being awake to a sleeping state.D.Change from a sleeping state to being awake.2.According to the text, the mice being fed with night time milk .A.woke up laterB.were more anxiousC.were less activeD.could not sleep well3.Why do lots of people think milk is excellent for helping sleep?A.Because many people like drinking milk.B.Because it's been tested on mice ten times.C.Because it can make people more energetic.D.Because it contains calcium, which helps people to relax.参考答案A[主旨大意] 这篇文章主要介绍了人的睡眠时间在不同时代不同;不同的人所需的睡眠时间也不同;随着科学技术的发展,科学家和研究人员还在寻找一些新的方法,可以让人们清醒的时间更长,以便有更多的时间去做别的事情。
中考英语阅读理解(含答案)【沛儒在线001】Little Tom down the street calls our dog "The keep dog".Zip is a sheep dog. But when Tom tries to say" Seep", it comes out "keep". And in a way Tom is right. Zip is always bringing things hoem for us to keep! I'll tell you about some of them.Zip's first present was a shoe. It was made of green silk.We didn't know how Zip found the shoe. But after a moment Mary, my big sister, told me the shoe had a strange smell. I nodded(点头)and held my nose. "What do you think it is?""It smells like something for cleaning. I think someone tried to clean a spot (污点) off the shoe. Then he put it at the door to dry.""Along came Zip. And good-bye shoe!" I said."We should take it back.""We can't ".said my sistter."Maybe little Tom is right," Mary said. "Maybe Zip is a keep dog!"1.The writer and Mary didn't know______.A. what Zip's first present wasB. how Zip carried its first present homeC. who owned Zip's first presentD. what Zip's first present was made of2.Tom calls Zip "the keep dog" because ______.A. the dog likes keeping thingsB. the dog likes playing with shoesC. he doesn't know the dog's nameD. he can't pronounce the word " sheep" well3.What made the shoe strange was ______.A. its colourB. its smellC. its sizeD. that it was a silk one4.The word "keep"in the last sentence means "_____"A. keeping things for itselfB. bringing things for other to keepC. not letting it run aboutD. taking care of a small child5.We can know from the reading that the dog _____.A. likes to give presents to peopleB. has been kept in at the writer's homeC. has brought some troubleD. likes to be called "the keep dog"【沛儒在线002】An old lady in a plane had a blanket(毯子)over her head and she did not want to take it off . The air hostess spoke to her, but the old lady said, “I have never been in a plane before , and I am frightened. I am going to keep this blanket over my head until we are back on the ground again !”Then the captain came. He said, “Madam, I am the captain of this plane. The weather is fine, there are no clouds in the sky, and everything is going very well. ”But she continued to hide.So the captain turned and started to go back. Then the old lady looked out from under the blanket with one eye and said, “I am sorry, young man, but I don’t like planes and I am never going to fly again. But I’ll say one thing, ”She continued kindly, “You and your wife keep your plane very clean!”1. An old lady had _________ .A. glassesB. a blanket over her headC. a coatD. a basket2. A. She didn’t want to ________ .A. take it offB. turn it offC. get onD. talk about it3. _________ spoke to her .A. The air hostessB. The man next to herC. her husbandD. one of her friends4. The old lady had never been _________ before .A. abroadB. homeC. in a planeD. in hospital5. The woman didn’t like planes and she was never going ________ .A. to fly againB. to travelC. to go abroadD. to go home【沛儒在线003】Dick lived in England. One day in January he said to his wife, "I'm going to fly to New York next week because I've got some work there." "Where are you going to stay there?" his wife asked. "I don't know yet." Dick answered. "Please send me your address from there in a telegram (电报)," his wife said. "All right," Dick answered.He flew to New York on January 31st and found a nice hotel in the center of the city. He put his things in his room and then he sent his wife a telegram. He put the address of his hotel in it.In the evening he didn't have any work, so he went to a cinema. He came out at nine o'clock and said, "Now I'm going back to my hotel and have a nice dinner."He found a taxi (出租车) and the driver said, "Where do you want to go?" But Dick didn't remember the name and address of his hotel."Which hotel are my things in?" he said, "And what am I going to do tonight?" But the driver of the taxi did not know. So Dick got out and went into a post office. There he sent his wife another telegram, and in it he wrote, "Please send me my address at this post office."Choose the right answer1. Dick flew to New York because ___.A. he went there for a holidayB. he had work thereC. he went there for sightseeing (观光)D. his home was there2. Why did his wife want a telegram from him?A. Because she didn't know his address yetB. Because she wanted to go to New York, tooC. Because she might send him another telegramD. Because she couldn't leave her husband by himself in New York3. Where did Dick stay in New York?A. In the center of the city.B. In a hotel.C. In a restaurant.D. At his friend's house.4. Who would send him the name and address of his hotel?A. The manager (经理) of his hotel.B. The police office.C. The taxi driver.D. His wife.5. Which of the following is not true?A. Dick stayed at a nice hotel in the center of the city.B. Dick didn't work on the first night of his arrival.C. Dick forgot to send his wife a telegram.D. Dick wanted to go back to his hotel in a taxi.【沛儒在线004】Bob and Jim once worked in the same factory. One day, Bob lent Jim ten dollars, but then Jim left his work and went to work in another town without paying back the money.Bob didn't see Jim for a year, and then he knew from another friend that Jim was in another town and staying at a hotel. So he went there to see him late in the evening.When he got to Jim's room, he saw his shoes near the door. "Well, he must be in," he thought, and knocked again, and said, "I know you are in, Jim. Your shoes are out here.""I've gone out in my boots," answered Jim.True or False1. Bob and Jim once worked in different factories.2. One day Jim borrowed ten dollars from Bob.3. Jim paid back the money to Bob and went to work in another town later.4. Bob hadn't seen Jim for a year when he learned that Jim was in another town.【沛儒在线005】I think the most terrible thing in life for my little brother is getting up in the morning. He is almost sick when my mother calls, "Herbert! It's seven o'clock! Get up!"Herbert answers, "I'm coming!" and goes right back to sleep. I'm not at all like my brother.I don't like to go to bed at night but I don't mind getting up in the morning. I usually wake up before my mother calls me. I jump out of bed and go into the bathroom to take a shower. I get dressed, brush my teeth, comb my hair, and get ready to go downstairs for breakfast as soon as my mother calls.But not Herbert. He just sleeps. A military band (军乐队) in our bedroom could not wake him up. I call him and say, "Get up! Mum will be up here to pull you out of bed if you don't get up immediately!"But he just sleeps. After calling a few more times my mother has to come upstairs and pull Herbert out of bed. It's that way every day with my little brother. Perhaps some day he'll learn to get up on time, but I really don't think so.True or False1. The most terrible thing in life for my little brother is going to school.2. I'm not like my brother because I like to go to bed early at night and get up early in the morning.3. I usually jump out of bed and go into the bathroom for a shower before my mother calls.4. When mother calls, Herbert doesn't answer and remains in bed.5. My mother often has to go upstairs and pull Herbert out of bed as he refuses to get up.6. Sometimes we have to send for a military band to wake Herbert up.7. The writer thinks some day Herbert will learn to get up on time.Key1: 1.C 2.D 3.B 4.B 5.CKey2: 1-5 BAACAKey3: 1-5 B A B D CKey4: 1-4 F T F TKey5: 1-7. F T T F T F F【沛儒在线006】In England, people often talk about the weather because they can experience (经历) four seasons in one day. In the morning the weather is warm just like in spring. An hour later black clouds come and then it rains hard. The weather gets a little cold. In the late afternoon the sky will be sunny, the sun will begin to shine, and it will be summer at this time of a day.In England, people can also have summer in winter, or have winter in summer. So in winter they can swim sometimes, and in summer sometimes they should take warm clothes.When you go to England, you will see that some English people usually take an umbrella (伞)or a raincoat with them in the sunny morning, but you should not laugh at them.If you don't take an umbrella or a raincoat, you will regret (后悔) later in the day.1. Why do people in England often talk about the weather?A. Because they may have four seasons in one dayB. Because they often have very good weatherC. Because the weather is warm just like in springD. Because the sky is sunny all day2. From the story we know that when _________come, there is a heavy rain.A. sunshine and snowB. black cloudsC. summer and winterD. spring and autumn3. "People can also have summer in winter." Means "it is sometimes too ______in winter."A. warmB. coolC. coldD. rainy4. In the sunny morning some English people usually take a raincoat or an umbrella with them because ________.A. their friends ask them to do soB. it often rains in EnglandC. they are going to sell themD. they are their favourite things5. The best title (标题)for this passage is ________.A. Bad SeasonsB. Summer or WinterC. The Weather in EnglandD. Strange English PeopleKEY: ABABC【沛儒在线007】Mr Brown was going away for a week. Before he left, he said to his son, "if anyone asks for me, you can tell him that your father has been out for doing something, and will be back in a week, then be sure to ask him to sit down for a cup of tea.""OK, Dad," said his son. But he was afraid his son couldn't remember this, he wrote these words down on a piece of paper and gave it to him. His son put it into his small pocket, took it out and looked at it every now and then.Four days passed, but no one came to see his father. The boy thought that there was no man to come and that the piece of paper was of no more use for him, so he burnt it that evening.The next afternoon, someone knocked at the door. The boy opened it. A man was standing at the door and said, "Where is your father?" The boy put his hand into his pocket at once and looked for the piece of paper. He could not find it. He suddenly remembered he had burnt it, so he shouted, "No more."The man was very surprised. He asked, "No more? I met your father last week. When did it happen?""Burnt yesterday evening."1. Mr Brown told his son that _____.A. he would be away from home for four daysB. he would be back in seven daysC. he would be back in a monthD. he liked a cup of tea2. Mr Brown wrote the words down on ________.A. the wallB. the doorC. a piece of paperD. his son's pocket3. A man came to visit the boy's father on ________.A. the second dayB. the third dayC. the fourth dayD. the fifth day4. The man was very surprised because _________.A. he thought the child's father was deadB. the child didn't ask him to sit downC. the child gave him a cup of teaD. he couldn't find that piece of paper5. What was burnt? ___________.A. The piece of paperB. Mr SmithC. The visitorD. The boyKEY: BCDAA【沛儒在线008】One of the things to be learnt in a foreign language is guessing all the time what kind of thing to come when listening to someone talking. People do this all the time in their own language, so it is necessary (必要的) to do this in a foreign language, too. Here are some examples.1. "What's the matter?" "I went to a party last night, so I…"2. "I f eel so tired these days."" I think you'd better…"3."Of course, she never stops talking. She is one of the most…"You can see from the above three examples that the context (上下文) helps a lot in understanding what is being talked about. So "guessing "is very important in understanding English, especially (尤其)spoken English.1.This passage tells us mainly about _________.A. the importance of "guessing " in learning a foreign languageB. how to guess what one is going to talk aboutC. some examples of right guessingD. how important it is to guess all the time2.from the context, we can see maybe the finished answer in EXAMPLE I is _________.A. "… so I didn't have a good time."B. "…so I went to bed very late."C. "…. So I felt unhappy."D. "… so I got up very early."3. Maybe the finished answer in EXAMPLE 2 is ________.A. "I think you'd better have a good rest and take good care of yourself."B. "I think you'd better have something to drink."C. "I think you'd better get some help from your friends."D. "I think you'd better be more careful."4. Maybe the finished answer in EXAMPLE 3 is ______.A. "… she is one of the most famous film stars."B. "…she is one of the most beautiful women."C. "… she is one of the most famous spea kers."D. " .. she is one of the most talkative women."5. From the passage we can infer (推断) that guessing is _______in learning a foreign language.A. the only wayB. more important in spoken English than in written EnglishC. more important than any other wayD. more important in written English than in spoken EnglishKEY: ABADB【沛儒在线009】Uncle Li and Uncle Wang are good friends. They live next to each other and their farms are both at the foot of the mountain. So they can help each other. But neither of them likes to use his head. They're both poor though they work hard. Most villagers have built new houses, but they still live in the low and broken houses. They never find out why.Once Uncle Li went to town to buy some medicine for his wife. In the town he heard the apples in a city were expensive. He told Uncle Wang about it as soon as he went back. They decided to carry some apples to the city. They borrowed some money from their friends and bought nearly 1,000 kilograms of apples in the villages and carried them to the city on a tractor. Bad luck! A lot of apples has already been carried there when they arrived. A few days later they had to sell them at a low price (价格)。
中考英语阅读训练(01)This is a talk by a London taxi(出租车)driver."I've been a taxi driver for nearly ten years. Most London taxi drivers have their own taxis.""It's a nice job most of time. you meet a lot of people. I always work at night, because there is too much traffic during the day. I live twenty miles(英里)outside London and I go to work at 5:30 in the afternoon.""I usually go home between 2 and 3 in the morning.""Some very strange things happened late at night .The other day I was taking a woman home from a party .She had her little dog with her. When we got to her house, she found that she had lost her key. So I waited in the car with the dog while she climbed in through the windows.""I waited and waited. After half an hour of ringing the bell I decided to find out what was going on .I tied the dog to a tree and started to climb in through the window. The next thing I knew was that the police came. They thought I was a thief(小偷). Luckily the woman came downstairs(下楼).She must have gone to sleep and forgotten about me and the dog!"1.The driver always worked at night because it was easier to _____.A. driveB. make money •C. climb in through the windowD. meet a lot of people2.The woman climbed in through the window because _____.A. she wanted to have a sleepB. her husband didn't open the door for herC. she didn't want to pay the driverD. she couldn't find her key3.The story happened _____.A. early in the morningB. late at nightC.20 miles outside LondonD. near the police station4.Which of the following is wrong?A. The driver worked until between 2 and 3 in the morning.B. The police made a mistake.C. The woman had no money to pay the driver.D. The woman had forgotten about the driver and the dog.5.The driver climbed in through the window toA. get money from the womanB. return the dog to the womanC. see what was happening in the houseD. phone the policeKEY: 1-5 ADBCC中考英语阅读训练(02)There are fifty states in the United States. The largest in population is California, the largest in area is Alaska. Alaska is the smallest in population and Rhode Island is the smallest in size. The oldest states are the ones along the Atlantic coast. The newest states are Alaska and Hawaii. Alaska is also the coldest state. California and Florida are the warmer. Henry and his family live in Seattle, a big city, on the Pacific coast. But Los Angeles and San Francisco, also on the Pacific coast, are larger than Seattle. Henry's cousin, Susan, lives in New York. It is the largest city in the United States. Thousands of people visit New York each year. The most important city in the United States is Washington, D. C. It is the capital, but it is much smaller than New York.1. How many states are there in the U. S. A. ?A. FiveB. Forty- Five.C. FiftyD. Fifteen.2. Which state is the largest in population?A. California.B. Rhode-Island.C. AlaskaD. Los Angeles.3. Which state is the oldest, the newest, and the smallest in population?A. Rhode Island.B. Seattle.C. San Francisco.D. Alaska.4. Which of the following is true?A. The oldest states are the ones along the Pacific coast.B. Washington is the most important and the largest city.C. New York is the largest city in the United States.D. Henry's cousin lives in the Seattle.5. Why is Washington, D. C. the most important American city?Because _________.A. it is the largest cityB. it is the largest in populationC. it is the most beautiful cityD. it is the capital of the United StatesKEY: 1. C 2. A 3. D 4. C 5. D中考英语阅读训练(03)Mrs Black lives in a small village. Her husband is dead. Her son, Jack, lived with her. He worked in a shop in the village, but then he found a job in town named Greensea. He went to live there. Mrs Black was very angry. She got on a train and went to see her son. Then she said to him, "Jack, why do you never telephone me?"Jack laughed, "But, mother, you haven't got a telephone. ""No. "she answered, "I haven't, but you have got one. "1. The old Black ______.A. is deadB. lives with his wifeC. went to a small villageD. worked in a shop2. Jack lived with his mother______he worked in the village.A. beforeB. whenC. afterD. so3. Greensea is _________.A. a big cityB. a small villageC. a townD. a man's name4. Jack didn't phone his mother because ______.A. he had no phoneB. he was very busyC. his mother had no phoneD. he went home every day5. Jack's mother was very angry because ______.A. Jack didn't want to ring her upB. Jack had a telephone but she hadn'tC. she didn't know how to make a telephoneD. she didn't know she couldn't be calledKEY: 1. A 2. B 3. C 4. C 5. D中考英语阅读训练(04)Danny was just tired about the way things were going.His mom came to the school and went on and on about Rick Jackson.It seemed that she would never stop talking."Somebody's got to stop that boy! " she was shouting."Rick's troubling everybody in the neighborhood(四邻).And he loves to pick on(结交)little boys like Danny."Mrs.Green, Danny's teacher, was concerned(担心)a lot."I didn't know that Danny was being picked on, " she answered."He's never said anything about this to me! " Mrs.Green looked at Danny."How long has this been going on? " she asked.Danny could only shake his head and look at the floor.He knew if he said a word about this, he would have trouble after school.Danny hadn't said anything about the problem because he wanted to do things with the boys in the neighborhood.After all, most of them were nice to him.He hated to leave the gang just because of Rick.Maybe the time had come to find new friends.He felt it hard to make up his mind.1.We learn from the reading that ______.A.Danny was not a good studentB.Danny's mother talked too much about the schoolC.Danny's teacher knew something about Danny's problem beforeD.Danny wanted to get away from Rick2.When Danny's mother came for Mrs Green, the matter was now ______ to Mrs Green.A.serious B.common C.untrue D.similar3.Danny now ______.A.was tired of the school and his friendsB.had no friends at allC.was not sure what he should to with the problemD.made some new friends in the neighborhood4.Danny didn't say anything about the matter to Mrs Green because ______.A.she had known itB.the other boys would tell herC.he didn't want to be in troubleD.his mother didn't want him to say it5.The word 'gang' in the reading means '______'.A.a place for boys to play gamesB.a group of young peopleC.a school bus for children to and from schoolD.the teacher's officeKEY: 1.D 2.A 3.C 4.C 5.B中考英语阅读训练(05)Foulsham House is a fine, large house of the 1790s.It stands by the River Byer, in twenty—five hectares(公顷)of the best farmland in the southwest.The house was built by Smithson, and the story goes back to George, the son of King of Whales, who fell in love with the beautiful Lady Kitty, at one of the first Foulsham's wild woods(野外)parties.Many years ago many great men rode on the hills about Foulsham House, and many fine girls took tea in the Green Room.The house has eight bedrooms, three bathrooms(浴室), two living—rooms, and a dining—room with a real Adam fireplace.Its library has a good view over the park and the river.All rooms are light and airy, with good, high windows, and wood floors.At the back of the house there is room for four cars.The third Foulsham once kept there.In many other ways, this house of the 1790s meets the needs of the 1990s.If you wish to know more about Foulsham House, write to:Harvey.Platt, Longford &Son6, Castle Green, Gilham, Byreside.1.Foulsham House is ______.A.an old farm houseB.a 25—house for people to come to listen to its storyC.a large house for people to come to listen to its storyD.a house with a history of nearly two hundred years2.We learn from the reading that ______.A.Smithson built the house for wild wood partiesB.many important people had been to Foulsham HouseC.George and Lady Kitty loved the house and had many parties hereD.the Green Room is a place for many girls to make tea3.The sentence 'Its library has a good view over the park and the river, ' means'______'.A.The park and the river can be seen clearly from the libraryB.The library has a picture of the park and the river on the wallC.The library was built in the park by the riverD.Books about the park and the river can be read in the library4.Which of the following is true?A.The 3rd Foulsham often rode his horses at the back of the house.B.The house has a room for four cars at the back of the house.C.The road behind the house is wide enough for 4 cars to go.D.There is some parking behind the house.5.We can infer(推断) that Harvey ______.A.wants the house to meet the needs of modern lifeB.wants people to know the history of the houseC.wants to sell the houseD.wants some money to make the house meet today's needsKEY: 1.D 2.B 3.A 4.D 5.C中考英语阅读训练(06)John sent for a doctor because his wife was ill. He called the doctor and made sure they would meet at five. He arrived at the doctor's at twenty to five. He thought, "It's a little bit earlier. I'll wait for a moment. It's good to keep the time." Then he stopped his car in front of the doctor's. He looked around and saw a noisy square(广场)not far from here. He went there and sat down on a chair to enjoy the last light of afternoon sun and make himself quiet. He saw some children playing and some women talking to each other happily.Suddenly he heard a girl crying. He came up to her and asked some questions. Then he knew she got lost. John tried to find out her address and took her home. The girl's parents were very thankful.Then John hurried to the doctor's. The doctor said angrily when he saw him, "You're late. Why did you keep me waiting for twenty minutes? " John said nothing but one word—"Sorry! "1.John drove to the doctor's ______.A.late B.on time C.in time D.in no time2.John went to the square to ______.A.spend the time B.enjoy himselfC.see the children and the women D.help the girl3.The girl cried because ______.A.someone hit her B.she fell off her bike C.her parents were angry with her D.she didn't find the way home4.At last John got to the doctor's at ______.A.twenty to five B.twenty past fiveC.five o'clock D.forty past five5.From the story, we know John is a ______.A.busy person B.quiet personC.helpful person D.lucky personKEY: 1.C 2.A 3.D 4.B 5.C中考英语阅读训练(07)The big red American car was much too wide for an English country road. When Jack saw it coming toward him, he stopped his own car at the side if the road to make room for it to past. The American car went slowly past, so close that he could see the driver’s face quite clearly."Where have I seen that face before ?" he thought, “Wait a minute! I remember now. It was in the newspaper!" He took out the newspaper from his bag, turned quickly to the middle page. There was a picture of the face in it. Yes, it bad a large mouth and small ears, and his eyes were behind dark glasses."Wanted by the police," read by Jack. “The City Bank will give a lot of money to anyone who helps the police to catch this man. ""Call the police at once," he said to himself. But a few minutes later, he was sad. "This man was caught this morning," answered the police.1. In which country did the story happen?A. It happened in America.B. It happened in Australia. .C. It happened in England.D. The story didn‘t tell us.2. Why did Jack stop his car?A. He wanted to see who the driver was.B. He didn’t want to pass by first.C. The road was too narrow for the two cars to pass at the same time.D. Because it was good for an Englishman to stop to let other go.3. Who was wanted by the police in this passage?A. Jack.B. The driver in the American car.C. Either Jack or the driver.D. Neither Jack nor the American driver.4. what did Jack do when he had read the newspaper again?A. He drove to the City BankB. He drove to the police.C. He made a telephone call.D. He stopped the American car.5. Who caught the man with a large mouth and small ears?A. The police.B. JackC. Nobody.D. The American driverKEY: 1. C 2. C 3. D 4. C 5. A中考英语阅读训练(08)Linda and David have travelled by air from London to Sydney, Australia. Linda has promised(答应)her mother that she will ring her to let her know that they have arrived safely. This is something she had done ever since she was a child. David thinks it is not a good idea to ring so far, to spend too much, and to say so little. "If there were an accident. " He says, ‘they’d know soon enough. Bad news travels fast. "But Linda has promised that she would ring. "However," she says, "‘it doesn’t cost much when you just think that it‘s the other side of the world. It’s only six pence per second (每秒六便士)。
中考英语阅读理解强化100篇(含答案)【001】Little Tom down the street calls our dog "The keepdog"、Zip is a sheep dog、But when Tom tries to say"Seep"。
it comes out "keep"、And in a way Tom is right、Zip is always bringing things hoem for us to keep。
Illtell you about some of them、Zips first present was ashoe、It was made of green silk、We didnt know how Zipfound the shoe、But after a moment Mary。
my big sister,told me the shoe had a strange smell、I nodded(点头)andheld my nose、"What do you think it is?""It smells XXX cleaning、I think XXX(污点)off the shoe、Then he put it at the door to dry、""Along came Zip、And good-bye shoe!" I said、"We shouldtake it back、""We cant "、said my sistter、"Maybe littleTom is right," Mary said、"Maybe Zip is a keep dog!"1、XXX know______、A、what Zips first present wasB、how Zip carried its first present homeC、who owned Zips first presentD、what Zips first present was made of2、Tom calls Zip "the keep dog" because ______、A、the XXXB、the XXXC、he doesnt know the dogs nameD、XXX the word " sheep" well3、What made the shoe strange was ______、A、its colourB、its smellC、its sizeD、that it was a silk one4、The word "keep"in the last sentence means "_____"A、XXX itselfB、XXX keepC、not letting it run aboutD、taking care of a small child5、We can know from the reading that the dog _____、A、XXX peopleB、has been kept in at the writers homeC、XXX troubleD、likes to be called "the keep dog"【002】An old lady in a plane had a blanket(毯子)over herhead and she did not want to take it off、The airhostess spoke to her。
中考模拟英语阅读理解专项训练(45篇)(1)Greta and her family like to go skiing. Their favourite place to ski is Big Mountain Ski Resort (度假胜地) Centre. This year, Greta took her friend Carmen skiing. Carmen had never skied before, so she did n‘t have her own ski equipment. Greta took Carmen to the Big Mountain Ski Shop. There, Carmen rent(租借)all the things that she needed for skiing.BIG MOUNTAIN SKI SHOPSkisFull Day—8hours Half Day—4 hoursSkis $15 $ 10Boots $20$ 15Poles $10$ 5SnowboardFull Day onlyBoard $ 25Boots $ 20Ski and Snowboard LessonsBeginner (group lesson) $ 10 per hour Advanced (private lesson) $20 per hourWelcome to Big Mountain Ski Resort Centre! Have a good time!31. If she rented o nly boots and skis for a full day, Carmen would pay _________.A. $ 45B. $ 20C. $ 35D. $ 5532. The underlined word ―equipment‖ means ___________.A.器材B.教练C. 服装D.摄影33. Carmen may see the table(表格) above ____________.A. on TVB. On the wall of the shopC. in the newspaperD. on the Internet(2)Dr. Black put on a false smile(假笑)as she entered Janet‘s hospital room. She couldn‘t let Janet see that she was worried. Yet she had been searching for the cause of Janet‘s illness and hadn‘t found a clue.―How are you feeling today?‖ Dr. Black asked her patient. Janet replied that she felt about the same —terribly uncomfortable.The doctor tried to get Janet‘s mind off her health by talking about Janet‘s vacation at Lake Winnow.But Dr. Black couldn‘t keep her own mind on the conversation. She kept wondering what could be wrong with her patient.Suddenly Janet‘s words stopped Dr. Black‘s thoughts: ―… the vacation was really perfect, except for the food. The last meal I ate was especially terri ble.‖Dr. Black quickly came back to the talk, ―Janet, when did you eat that meal?‖ Janet said that it had been the day before yesterday.―I think we‘ve discovered your problem,‖ Dr. Black said as she left. Several hours later, Dr. Black was back with the answer. ―Janet, the food you ate made you ill. You‘re suffering from food poisoning.Now that we know what‘s wrong, we can take care of your problem.‖34.What made Janet sick?A. an insect (昆虫) biteB. bad foodC. bad waterD. cold weather35. Where did Janet go on her vacation?A. She took a trip to the city.B. She went camping in the mountains.C. She spent a week at the seashore.D. She took a trip to a lake.36. What is the main idea of the story?A. A doctor discovers what made Janet sick.B. Dr. Black becomes ill.C. Janet goes on vacation.D. A doctor talks to Janet in the hospital.37. What would happen to Janet shortly after? She would ________.A. be worseB. be OKC. dieD. be angry with the doctor(3)One day, Wilbur Smith was enjoying the jacket(书套)of his latest book on a flight to America when the middle-aged man in the next seat asked, ―I see you read Wilbur Smith. What do you think of him?‖ ―I think he is clever and successful.‖ replied Wilbur. ―Well, the guy is a friend of mine,‖ said his neighbour proudly.―Oh, really?‖ said Wilbur.―Not only that, but I‘m the model for one of his heroes‖―Is that so?‖―Yeah. Would you like hi s signature(签名)?‖―Could you arrange that?‖ asked Wilbur.―Sure. Give me your card.‖Wilbur handed over his business card, and the man carefully put it in his top pocket. Not surprisingly, Wilbur didn‘t hear from his ―friend‖ after that.38. Wilbur Smith went to America ________ that day.A. by airB. by trainC. in a carD. on a coach39. According to the passage, we know that Wilbur Smith is __________.A. a teacherB. a businessmanC. a writerD. reporter40. The middle-aged man in the passage is ____________.A. a stranger to WilburB. a friend of Wilbur‘sC. a neighbour who lives next to WilburD. a hero of Wilbur‘s book41. When the mid-aged man saw Wilbur‘s business card, he felt v ery _________.A. proudB. happyC. excitedD. surprised(4)On the night of the play, Jack was at the theatre early and he was already dressed in a suit of policeman‘s clothes long before the end of the first scene. He certai nly looked the part all right, he thought as he admired himself in the mirror.Then he suddenly felt nervous. After all, it was his first time to have a part in a play. How could he face all those people watching the play? He put his head in his hands and tried to remember his lines(台词),but nothing came to his mind.A knock on the door made him look up. He was to go on stage in the second scene. ―Have I missed my part and destroyed (破坏)the play for everybody ?‖ he thought to himself. But it was only th e manager. She noticed how nervous he was and suggested he should stand near the stage where he could watch and follow the play. It was a good way of getting rid of this nervousness, she said.She was right, it seemed to work. In fact, the more he watched the play, the more he felt himself part of it.42. Jack played the role of ________ in the play.A. a murdererB. a managerC. a thiefD. a policeman43. Jack would play in the ________ scene of the play.A. firstB. secondC. thirdD. fourth44. The manager came to Jack to __________.A. help him to learn the lines by heartB. tell him not to play his partC. play instead of himD. help him relax45. What can we refer(推断) from the passage?A. The best way to play well is to remember lines again and again.B.Jack was not suitable for his role.C.The manager was unkind and unhelpful.D.Jack didn‘t feel nervous any more in the end.【答案】(1)31-33 CAB (2)34-37 BDAB (3)38-41 ACAD (4)42-45 DBDDD(5)三月月考One day when Jack was walking in the park, he saw a woman, who lived a few miles away, sitting on a bench(凳子)with a dog beside her. The dog was looking up at the woman.Jack walked up to the woman and said, "Hello, Sue, how are you? May I sit and talk with you for a while?" "Of course, please sit down," Sue said. Jack sat down next to Sue on the bench, and they talked quietly together. The dog continued to look up at Sue, as if waiting to be fed."That's a nice dog, isn't he?" Jack said, pointing at the animal."Yes, he is. He's handsome. He's a bit of a mixture, but that's not a bad thing. He's strong and healthy.""And hungry, "Jack said." He hasn't taken his eyes off you. He thinks you've got some food for him.""That's true, "Sue said." But I haven't."They both laughed and then Jack said, "Does your dog bite(咬人)?""No, "Sue said, "He's never bitten anyone. He's always gentle and friendly."Hearing this, Jack decided to hold out his hand and touched the animal's head. Suddenly it jumped up and bit him."Hey!" Jack shouted." You said your dog didn't bite."Sue replied in surprise, "Yeah, I did. But this is not my dog. My dog's at home."46. The dog looked at the woman because ________.A. the woman wanted to feed himB. the woman was friendlyC. he was strong and healthyD. he was hungry47. Jack and Sue were ________.A. friendsB. next-door neighborsC. strangersD. in the same family48. Jack touched the dog because he believed ________.A. the dog was handsomeB. Sue's dog was unfriendlyC. the dog was Sue‘sD. Sue's dog was at home49. We can know form the passage that ________.A. Sue gave a wrong answerB. Jack made a mistakeC. the dog wasn't dangerousD. both Jack and Sue liked the dog(6)三月月考No one can change the weather. Nobody can control the weather. But if we read correctly the signs around us, we can tell what the more important changes in the weather will be. This way of telling what the weather will be like on the following day or two is called weather forecasting(天气预报).For many centuries and in all countries, people have studied the weather and tried to make weather forecasting. Rings around the sun are a sign of coming rain. That many people feel their joints(关节) hurt is a sign of wet weather. Some birds fly high if fine weather is coming, but they fly near the ground if rainy or stormy weather is on the way. If you see a rainbow(彩虹) during rainy weather, this is a sign that the weather will become clear and fine. Such rainbows come in the evening. If the stars twinkle clearly at night, then fine weather will continue. If a fog(雾) appears in the morning just above a river, then the day will be warm. If the sunset is mostly red in colour, then the following day will be fine. If a rainbow appears in the morning, rainy weather will probably come.Most of the above sayings have been made by the people who have used their eyes and brains to make weather forecasting.50. Which of the following can be used here to replace(取代) the underlined phrase ―on the way‖?A. awayB. goneC. disappearingD. coming51. When you see the stars twinkle clearly at night, the weather will be_________.A. warmB. rainyC. clear and fineD. cold52. Which of the following signs can tell the weather will probably be rainy?A. A rainbow appears in the morning.B. Some birds fly high.C. The stars twinkle clearly at night.D. Fogs appear in the morning just above a river.(7)One of the things to be learnt in a foreign language is guessing all the time what kind of thing to come when listening to someone talking. People do this all the time in their own language, so it is necessary to do this in a foreign language, too. Here are some examples.1. "What's the matter?" "I went to a party last night, so I……"2. "I feel so tired these days."" I think you'd better…"3."Of course, she never stops talking. She is one of the most……"You can see from the above three examples that the context (上下文) helps a lot in understanding what is being talked about. So "guessing" is very important in understanding English, especially spoken English.53. This passage tells us mainly about _________.A. the importance of "guessing" in learning a foreign languageB. how to guess what one is going to talk aboutC. some examples of right guessingD. how important it is to guess all the time54. From the context, we can see maybe the finished answer in EXAMPLE 1 is _________.A. "… so I didn't have a good time."B. "…so I went to b ed very late."C. "….so I felt unhappy."D. "… so I got up very early."55. Maybe the finished answer in EXAMPLE 2 is ________.A. "I think you'd better have a good rest and take good care of yourself."B. "I think you'd better have something to drink."C. "I think you'd better get some help from your friends."D. "I think you'd better be more careful."56. Maybe the finished answer in EXAMPLE 3 is ______.A. "…… she is one of the most famous film stars."B. "……she is one of the most beautiful w omen."C. "……she is one of the most famous speakers."D. "……she is one of the most talkative women."(8)Would you know what to do during a big earthquake? Scientists have some advice for us.If the ground begins shaking while you are driving, stop your car on the roadside and stay in it. If you are in a tall building, don't use the lift and never jump out of the windows. When you are in a living room, find a strong table or rush into a smaller room like washroom. Then lie down your body. Take care of your head. When you are in a public place, like supermarket or cinema, don't crowd in jam(拥挤) , or you may fall over and get hurt. Cross your arms to protect yourself. You can also find a place to hide.After the main shake, quickly run out of the dangerous building for there will be small earthquakes. If you are safe, remember not to engage the phone line, keep it free for rescue(援救) using. Don't go to the hospital if you are not badly hurt, others will really need help. Take part in the rescue action if you can.57. What should people do if they are driving when an earthquake happens?A. Drive on quickly.B. Take care of the car.C. Stop the car on the roadside.D. Jump out of the windows.58. Why does the writer say "Don't crowd in jam in public places"?A. Because people can lie down easily.B. Because people may get help quickly.C. Because it can help avoid falling over.D. Because it can help find a place to hide.59. What does the underlined word "engage" in the last paragraph mean in Chinese?A.占用B.触摸C.接通D.修理60. Which of the following is TRUE according to the last paragraph?A. Try to help the others if you can.B. Stay in the dangerous building after the main shake.C. Go to a doctor even though you are not badly hurt.D. Keep making phone calls to tell your family that you are safe.【答案】46—50 DACBD 51—55 CAABA 56—60 DCCAA(9)56. Sydney Tower is ______ in Sydney, Australia.A. the busiest streetB. the biggest stationC. the most beautiful parkD. the highest point57. If you Want to book a ticket to Sydney Tower, you can' t _______ .A. email sydneytower@ hotmail, cornB. fax 02 9333 9203C. search www. sydneytower, com. auD. dial 02 9333 922258.Frank wants to go to Sydney Tower with his two children, he will pay ______ .A. $60B. $90C. $120D. $150st Saturday, Johnson went to visit Sydney Tower. He had to get down the tower _____ .A. after 11:30 pmB. before 11:30 pmC. at 10:30 pmD. by 10:30 pm60.The passage, above is probably________ .A. a piece of newsB. a conversationC. a storyD. an advertisement(10)When an big earthquake hit Wenchuan on May 12,many houses fell down. After the earthquake,all the newspapers reported many stories about some of the families who were in trouble.One Sunday,when I was reading a newspaper,a special picture touched(触动)me. It gave the clothing sizes of each family member. I thought that this would be a good chance to teach my children to help those who were less lucky than themselves. I said to my seven-year-old twins,Brad and Brett,and three-year-old Meghan. "We have so much,and these p oor people now have nothing. We'll share what we have with them.‖I filled a box with foods and clothes. While I was doing this,I encouraged(鼓励) the boys to choose their toys and donate some of their less favorite things. Meghan watched quietly as the boys took out his old toys and games and put them together. Then she walked away. A few minutes later she came back with Lucy,her much-loved doll. She put the doll on top of the other toys. "Oh,dear,‖I said, ―You don't have to give Lucy. You love her so much.‖ Meghan said,―Lucy makes me happy,Mommy. Maybe she'll make another little girl happy,too.‖I looked at Meghan for a long moment. She taught me a lesson. It's easy to give something that we don't want any more,but harder to give what we cherish(珍爱),isn't?61. The writer has children.A. oneB. two C three D. four62. The underlined word "donate" probably means .A.捐赠B.丢掉C.展出D.放好63. Lucy is the name of .A. a girlB. a gameC. a dollD. an earthquake64. Which of the following is TURE?A. An earthquake happened in the writer's hometown.B. The writer didn't let Meghan give her much-loved doll at last.C. The writer decided to buy some clothes for those people in trouble.D. The writer thinks it is more difficult to give what we love a lot.65.What's the best title of this passage?A. A Family Story.B. The Spirit(精神)of Giving.C. The way of helping others.D. A Sad Experience.(11)配对阅读。
最新中考英语阅读理解题汇总(共20篇附答案)Passage 1Nowadays, many teens are badly addicted to using phones.It probably won’t surprise you that teens are texting more than ever before.Instead of sleeping, Kenny Alarcon, 16, often texts with his friends through the night.Frances Garcia, a high school senior, sends and receives about 1000 texts each day.Both Frances and Kenny wake up several times during the night to text.Kenny even sleeps with his phone under his pillow.Dr.Elizabeth Dowdell, a professor at Villanova University in Pennsylvania, says that it’s common for teens to be interrupted by texts while sleeping.“If they often lose sleep,”Dr.Dowdell says, “teens may become angry, or depressed.A lack of sleep can lead to weight gain and even obesity because many people turn to junk food for quick energy when they are tired.”Some experts are worried about how texting is affecting teenagers’lives.One concern is that students might not learn correct grammar and spelling if most of the writing they do is made up of text messages.Some people also worry that teens don’t spend enough time talking with othersface-to-face, which could be hurting their relationships with friends and family.Moreover, all that texting takes away hours that could be spent studying, exercising, taking up a hobby, or just relaxing.According to Dr.Dowdell, teens need to learn that they can and should turn off their phones sometimes.She had Kenny and Frances do an experiment.These were the rules: No phone for 48 hours.No computer or Internet either, unless it was for schoolwork.After 48 phone-free hours, Kenny and Frances were interviewed.“Wow, it was pure torture(折磨),”Kenny joked.Kenny missed his friends, and he was sad at times.But he also felt relief from the constant texting.He spent time reading books and talking with his family, which he really enjoyed.Frances had an even happier result.“I loved it!”she said, “I was going to the gym and hanging out with friends and playing basketball.I had a wonderful experience.”Frances decided to continue the experiment for a while.“I think I’ll be so much smarter and healthier,”she explained, “everybody in the world should try it.”1.If teens keep waking up to text while sleeping, they may _____.A.get overweightB.become happierC.disturb their parentsD.feel more relaxed2.What is Paragraph 4 mainly about?A.Mistakes in teens’text writing.B.Time wasted on meaningless texting.C.Worries about how texting affects teens.D.Encouragement to teens’talking face-to-face.3.The writer mentions the experiment on Frances and Kenny to _____.A.advise people what to do without phonesB.show teens can live well without phonesC.explain phones are important in teens’livesD.introduce how they make good use of phones【主旨大意】本文是一篇议论文, 文中主要谈到了手机对青少年的不良影响, 并通过一个实验表明, 离开手机, 青少年也能过得很好。
初三中考备考英语阅读理解25题1<背景文章>Stephen Hawking is one of the most famous scientists in the world. He was born in 1942. From an early age, he showed great interest in science and mathematics. He studied at Oxford University and later at Cambridge University.In his twenties, Hawking was diagnosed with a serious illness called ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis). This disease gradually paralyzed him. However, he did not give up his pursuit of science. Instead, he continued to study and think deeply about the mysteries of the universe.Hawking made many important contributions to science. His research on black holes and the origin of the universe has had a profound impact on the field of physics. His books, such as "A Brief History of Time", have inspired millions of people around the world.Despite his physical limitations, Hawking remained active in scientific research and public speaking. He used his unique voice synthesizer to communicate his ideas and inspire others. His courage and determination have made him an inspiration to people of all ages.Stephen Hawking's life is a testament to the power of the human spirit. His achievements will continue to inspire future generations of scientistsand thinkers.1. Stephen Hawking was born in ___.A. 1940B. 1942C. 1944D. 1946答案:B。
中考英语听力练习英语阅读理解25题1<背景文章>Last summer vacation, I went on an exciting outdoor adventure with my friends. We decided to explore a nearby mountain. As we started our journey, the sun was shining brightly and the sky was a beautiful blue.The path up the mountain was not easy. There were many rocks and steep slopes. But we were determined to reach the top. Along the way, we saw many beautiful wildflowers and heard the chirping of birds.After a few hours of hiking, we finally reached the summit. The view was breathtaking. We could see for miles and miles. The clouds seemed so close that we could almost touch them.We spent some time at the top, taking pictures and enjoying the scenery. Then, we started our descent. The way down was a bit easier, but we still had to be careful.This outdoor adventure was one of the most memorable experiences of my life. It taught me the importance of perseverance and teamwork.1. What was the weather like when they started their journey?A. Rainy.B. Cloudy.C. Sunny.D. Windy.答案:C。
中考英语成长经历阅读理解25题1<背景文章>Tom is a middle school student. At the beginning of this term, he found learning English very difficult. The grammar was so confusing and the vocabulary was hard to remember. But Tom didn't give up. He decided to work hard and improve his English.He started to read English books and watch English movies. He also joined an English club at school. In the club, he practiced speaking English with his classmates. Little by little, Tom made progress. His grades in English began to improve.One day, there was an English speech contest at school. Tom was very nervous but he decided to take part in it. He spent a lot of time preparing for the contest. He wrote his speech carefully and practiced it many times.On the day of the contest, Tom was still very nervous. But when he stood on the stage and saw his classmates and teachers cheering for him, he became confident. He gave a great speech and won the first prize.Tom was very happy. He realized that as long as he worked hard and didn't give up, he could achieve his goals.1. Tom found learning English difficult because ______.A. he didn't like EnglishB. the grammar was confusing and the vocabulary was hard to rememberC. his teacher didn't teach wellD. he was not good at languages答案:B。
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(一)(2018·贵州中考)Toothpaste(牙膏) does more than just keep our teeth bright and white. It can be used wisely in many other ways. Here are some useful tips that can save us time and money. If you follow them, you will have a fresh smell of using toothpaste!1.What does the passage mainly tell us about?A.How to buy the toothpaste.B.How to choose the toothpaste.C.How to use toothpaste wisely.D.How to sell the toothpaste.2.How many ways can you save your time and money by using toothpaste? A.One. B.Two. C.Three. D.Four.3.If there is some smell of fish on your hands, what can you do? A.Wash your hands with soap.B.Wash your hands with toothpaste.C.Eat some onions.D.Brush your teeth with toothpaste.4.The passage doesn't tell us that .A.toothpaste can clean a dirty mirrorB.toothpaste can remove the food smellC.toothpaste can make your ring become new againD.toothpaste can remove fish smell5.Where can we probably find the passage?A.In a science magazine.B.In an amusement magazine.C.In a history book.D.In a math book.(二)(2018·广西北部湾中考)Once there was a famine(饥荒).A rich cook sent for twenty of the poorest children in the town and said to them, “In this basket there is a piece of bread for each of you.Take it and come back to me every day at this hour for more.”In a hurry the hungry children got together around the basket, and fought over the bread because each wanted the largest piece. At last they went away without even thanking the good cook. Mary, a poorly-dressed girl, did not fight with the other children, but stood quietly in distance.When the badly-behaved children had left, Mary took the smallest piece, which was all left in the basket. She kissed the cook's hand and went home.The next day the children were as badly-behaved as before. Mary got a piece of bread almost half the size of the one she got the first day. When she came home, her mother cut the bread open. Many new, shining pieces of silver fell out of it.Her mother was very worried, and said, “Ta ke the money back to the cook at once.The silver must have fallen into the dough(面团) by accident. Hurry up, Mary!” When the little girl gave the rich man her mother's message, he said, “It was no mistake. I had the silver pieces put into the smallest bread for you as a prize. Always be as satisfied, peaceable and thankful as you now are. Go home now, and tell your mother that the money is yours.”1.What did Mary do while the others fought over the bread?A.She stood quietly in distance.B.She fought over the bread.C.She went home.D.She sent for her mother.2.How did the girl express her thanks to the cook?A.She left quietly without a word.B.She kissed the cook's hand.C.She gave money to the cook.D.She behaved as badly as the other children.3.Why did the cook put the silver pieces into the bread?A.Because he wanted to give them to the poorest child.B.Because Mary's mother was very worried.C.Because he wanted to give them to Mary as a prize.D.Because Mary's family was poor.4.What do you think of Mary's mother?A.She was very rich. B.She was peaceable.C.She was foolish. D.She was very honest.5.What is the passage mainly about?A.Some pieces of bread. B.Some pieces of silver.C.A good girl. D.A rich cook.(三)(2018·四川广安中考)People read books less often in these days. With the invention of radio, television and most recently, the Internet and computer games, it seems that reading books is no longer a popular activity. However, I believe that books are an important part of our lives.Books offer an outstanding wealth of learning and at a cheaper price than taking acourse. Books can make people cleverer, because heavy readers have greater knowledge of how things work and who or what people were.Everything in today's society requires reading. Imagine trying to do something as simple as reading the directions on a medicine bottle without good reading skills. Someone could not understand them and become very sick or even die.Even something as simple as walking or driving through the city could become very dangerous without enough reading. Sometimes, you must be able to understand what is written and explain the meaning of them.Some people say that reading is a waste of time and we can do better things with our time. Even if we don't read books, we still read every day, and reading books can strengthen(加强) our abilities. Reading is one of the greatest things we can do in our spare time.With a book, you can travel anywhere you want, do anything you want, and talk to anyone you want. Reading is very important in our lives, no matter your age. So I think people should read books.1.What activity is less popular these days than before?A.Reading a book.B.Listening to the radio.C.Watching TV.D.Surfing the Internet.2.We can learn from the second paragraph that .A.reading can improve your memoryB.reading can make you interesting and attractiveC.reading can make you smarterD.reading can reduce stress3.The underlined word “them” in the third paragraph refers to .A.the books they are readingB.the directions on a medicine bottleC.the good reading skillsD.the words a doctor tells a sick person4.Some people disagree to read books because they think . A.walking in the city also needs reading skillsB.driving along the road is dangerousC.reading books is very helpful for our abilitiesD.reading books just wastes their time5.The best title of the passage can be .A.People Should Enjoy ThemselvesB.How We Improve Reading SkillsC.Why People Should Read BooksD.What We Love Doing in Spare Time(四)(2018·陕西中考)Last month, a common graduation ceremony(毕业典礼) was held in Tianjin University, but it received much attention. Xue Minxiu, born in 1937, graduated with excellent grades after working hard for 4 years.Going to a university has always been a dream for Xue. But for some reasons, she didn't have the chance when she was young. Even so, she never forgot her dream. In2014, she was accepted by Tianjin University and finally her dream came true. Since then, Xue has been a model for the people around her. She got up at 5 o'clock every morning. Then she studied for a while before brushing teeth and having breakfast. Her room was filled with books and newspapers. Wherever she went, she would take books with her.In fact, for her age, Xue had many difficulties during the four years. But nothing could stop her. Whenever she had problems, she would either solve them by herself or ask teachers for help. Through her hard work, she passed the exams and was named “a star student” during the first period of her college life.“I t hink the true meaning of our lives is to challenge(挑战) and improve ourselves whether we are old or young. Xue said at the graduation ceremony.“For me, learning something I enjoy is a lifelong journey. I want to thank Tianjin University for giving me the chance to achieve my dream. Our lifetime is short, so we should make good use of it.”1.At the age of ,Xue was accepted by Tianjin University.A.77B.85 C.81D.732.With the help of ,Xue solved her problems in study.A.her family and friendsB.her teachers and herselfC.her teachers and classmatesD.her classmates and herself3.What is the best title(标题) for the passage?A.A Graduation CeremonyB.A Hard-working Old LadyC.A Difficult ExaminationD.A University in Tianjin4.Where do you think the passage may come from?A.A science report.B.A travel book.C.A newspaper.D.An advertisement.(五)(2018·山东临沂中考)What was discovered by accident? The answer is penicillin(青霉素). It kills germs. By killing germs, it saves lives. Suppose you are sick. You go to a doctor. She examines you. Sh e says you have a “staph” infection(葡萄球菌感染). She gives you some medicine. You take it. The medicine knocks out the staph. Soon you are well. Before penicillin, this would not happen. Staph was almost sure death.Everyone wanted a medicine. Laboratories worked day and night. They grew the staph in small dishes. Then they tried to kill it. Nothing worked.The laboratory dishes had covers on them. They kept things from falling into dishes. Molds(霉菌) were a big worry. They are always in the air. You can't see them.They're too small. There are thousands of different molds. Molds can make an experiment(实验) fail. That's why dishes are covered.Dr. Alexander Fleming was working to kill the staph germ. He worked for years.One day he took a cover off a dish. He looked inside. There was a thick growth of staph germ. There was also some mold. Then he saw something strange. Where the mold was, there was no growth of staph. This is what Fleming probably thought. “By accident, I found a mold to kill the dreaded staph.”This is how penicillin was found. But here's the real miracle(奇迹). There are thousands of kinds of molds. But only one kind can kill staph. The mold must have fallen into the dish a few days before. The cover was probably off only a few seconds(秒). In those few seconds the right mold fell into the right dish. Another man might have thrown the dish away. But Fleming was very careful and smart. He understood what the mold did. How lucky the humans were!1.During the experiments to find a medicine for staph infections, .A.the dishes were not coveredB.staph and mold were put togetherC.mold was kept in small dishesD.staph was grown in small dishes2.The word “dreaded” means “”.A.famous B.scaryC.health D.endangered3.The last paragraph suggests that .A.accidents happen to everyoneB.the careful person does not have accidentsC.the careless person will miss valuable chancesD.luck is enough when doing scientific experiments4.Most of this passage is written by .A.telling an unusual storyB.showing the results of experimentsC.offering some reasonsD.giving some advice5.This passage is mainly about .A.medicine for a staph infectionB.useful accidentsC.Dr. Fleming's researchD.discovering penicillin(六)(2018·江西中考)A young woman turns around and around quickly, and jumps high. In the background, a young girl reads a rejection(拒绝) letter from a ballet school. “You have the wrong body for ballet” it says, “and at thirteen, you are too old.” This was one of the most popular advertisements(广告) of 2014 and it describes American ballet Theater's principal(主要的) dancer Misty Copeland.This was not a real letter. But Copeland says it is very similar to letters from her childhood. While many dancers start at the age of three. Copeland only began to study ballet in 1995 as a thirteen-year-old. People often told her that she was too old, or that she didn't have the perfect body type (She is only 157 cm tall). Her family moved a lot, and it was sometimes difficult for her to attend ballet classes. But Copeland loved dancing and did not want to give up. She stayed with her ballet teacher during the week and spent time with her family only at the weekend. Thiswas a difficult life, but she worked hard and won her first national competition when she was fourteen years old. Copeland joined the American Ballet Theater in 2000 and performed in many ballets over the next few years. In 2007, she became a solo(单独的) performer, and in 2015 she became its principal dancer.Copeland is now a dancer, author and Broadway performer. She also stars in the 2015 film A Ballerina's Tale. So what's next? According to Copeland, anything is possible: “My career(职业) really is just now beginning.”1.How old was Copeland when she became the principal dancer?A.13.B.14. C.25.D.33.2.Why was it difficult for Copeland to attend ballet classes?A.Because her family moved a lot.B.Because she was not a good dancer.C.Because she had no invitation letter.D.Because she had the wrong body type.3.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A.Copeland became successful because of the advertisement.B.Copeland had to spend a lot of time away from her parents.C.Copeland won her first national competition as a solo performer. D.Copeland has ended up her career as an actress on Broadway.4.What's the writer's opinion of Copeland?A.Copeland sets an example who never gives up.B.Copeland was too old to start ballet at thirteen.C.Copeland has made her achievements by accident.D.Copeland was lucky to get support from the ballet school.(七)(2018·江苏宿迁中考)Where can you learn about the cultural relics(文物) of our country? You may visit museums or read books, but now a CCTV show may give you a more fun way to learn about them.The show is called National Treasure. It has 10 episodes(集). It shows 27 treasures from 9 museums across China. In order to make ancient culture relics come alive, the show uses different ways to explain the story history and culture behind them.Although it's a show about old relics, it looks modern and technical(技术的). An IMAX-sized LED screen on the stage shows the treasures in detail.The treasures are presented(呈现) by national treasure keepers(守护者), both famous people and common people. Instead of just telling the stories and history behind the treasures, the show invites famous actors to be national treasures keepers. And they act out this stories on the stage. The actors even use the funny words to make their performances interesting and alive. For example, on the show, actor Wang Kai played Emperor Qianlong. TV viewers loved his performances.While telling the stories behind the treasures, national treasure keepers also tell their own stories. For example, an old man named Qiu Qingnian is good at making natural paints for repairing ancient paintings. For many years he has been looking for mines(矿) deep inside mountains. On the TV program, he shows TV viewers how to make natural paints.The show has become widely popular with its interesting plots(情节), good performances and funny words. It has promoted(推广) ancient cultural relics and hasencouraged more people to visit museums.1.The show National Treasure was produced to .A.look for national treasure keepersB.make ancient cultural relics come aliveC.show the modern technologyD.invite some famous actors to act out2.From the passage, we can learn something about the show National Treasure except .A.actors good performancesB.the stories with interesting plotsC.Qiu Qingnian's minesD.the history and culture behind3.What column(专栏) in a magazine might the passage come from? A.Health. B.History and culture.C.Sports. D.Science and technology.4.The writer's main purpose of writing the passage is .A.to tell us what national treasure keepers doB.to explain why National Treasure is popularC.to teach us the ways of making natural paintsD.to introduce the TV show National Treasure(八)(2018·江苏南京中考)Beijing Opera is the most representative of all Chinese traditional dramatic art forms and the largest Chinese opera form. Having a history ofabout 200 years, it is developed from absorbing(吸收) many other dramatic forms, mostly from the local drama‘Huiban’,which was popular in South China during the 18th century. It is a scenic(戏剧的) art integrating music, performance, literature, aria, and face painting.Theatrical art forms in many other countries do not present singing, dancing and spoken parts in one single drama. An opera singer, for example, neither dances nor speaks on stage; there are no singing or dancing parts in a modern play; in a dance drama, the dancer has no speaking role and does not sing either. Traditional Chinese drama, including Beijing Opera, is a kind of entertainment which includes spoken parts, singing, dancing and acrobatics.In addition to its presence in China, Beijing Opera has spread to many other places. Mei Lanfang, one of the most famous performers(表演者) of all time, was the first to introduce Beijing Opera to foreigners and made highly successful tours to foreign countries.“You will be puzzled(困惑) all the way through and a little bored from time to time; but you will be charmed and interested. You will be strongly attracted to Beijing Opera even if you know nothing of the dramatic background.” This is how one American traveler described his first experience in watching Beijing Opera.Beijing Opera is China's national opera and it is full of Chinese cultural traditions. Welcome to China and enjoy Beijing Opera!1.What makes Beijing Opera different from theatrical art forms in many other countries?A.It has one opera singer on stage.B.It has one dancer who has no speaking role.C.It has already spread to many other countries.D.It includes spoken parts, singing, dancing and acrobatics.2.People think Mei Lanfang played an important role in the spread of Beijing Opera because .A.he made many tours to a foreign countryB.he was a famous Beijing Opera performerC.he was the first to introduce Beijing Opera to foreignersD.he made Beijing Opera different from other theatrical art forms.3.From Paragraph 4 we know that the American traveler .A.felt bored all the wayB.thought highly of Beijing OperaC.found Beijing Opera interesting at firstD.knew the background of Beijing Opera4.What does the underlined word “it” mean in the passage?A.Beijing Opera. B.Local drama.C.An opera singer. D.A modern play.(九)(2018·湖北宜昌中考)Is there an important exam right around the corner? You might be starting to fear, thinking that there's no way for you to get a good gradebecause of the little time left to study. This is something all students may worry about.But you should accept the fact that you have to take the exam no matter how much you want to avoid it.Thankfully, there are several ways to help you get at least a passing grade. You may have a try.Get yourself together.This might sound like silly advice, but it's actually the most important. When you fear, you may lose control over your thoughts and actions even if you try to study, perhaps you won't get anything in your head.Enjoy enough sleep.It's unbelievable many students have little sleep each night. That's not something to be proud of, especially if you're sleeping so little and still failing to do all the things. Sleep isn't for the weak, but for the wise. Your brain needs enough rest. After a good night's sleep, you'll perform much better in the morning.Don't fear.Once the test paper is in front of you don't be afraid. Take a deep breath and start the exam with confidence(信心). Just like when you were reviewing, put away the problems you're having difficulty in and come back to them later. If you have time left, go over everything to make sure you haven't made any careless mistakes.1.In the writer's opinion, whenever there's an important exam, .A.students might experience a period of fearB.students will have little time to worryC.students should try everything possible to avoid itD.students have to ask teachers for more help2.The writer describes “get yourself together” as silly advice because .A.it won't influence your thoughtsB.it is one of the common sensesC.it is not the most important suggestionD.it won't help you get anything in your head3.Enough sleep before an important exam is .A.the pride of the weakB.not something to be proud ofC.not necessary for the wiseD.a way to avoid failing in exams4.When you meet with difficult problems in the exam, you can .A.give them up and take a deep breathB.think hard and review them once againC.put them away first and come back laterD.just trust yourself and look through the paper5.According to the passage, you may get at least the passing grade if .A.you fear nothingB.you follow the writer's adviceC.the problems are not difficultD.the preparation time lasts longer(十)(2017·北京中考)Buying Is Doing?How important is shopping to you? How much time do you spend buying things? And how much time do you spend organizing these things in your home? In the future,how much time will you spend in movie theaters, at amusement parks, at shopping malls, or at convenience stores? When you add it all up,you will probably see you spend a lot of your life consuming(消费) things.Consuming products is not necessarily bad.However, if we spend too much time doing it, we should look at it carefully.Imagine that you have a week off from school.You don't have to go toclass.However, in this week, you cannot spend any money—no shopping,no movies,no eating out.How would you spend your time? What things would bring you happiness? Perhaps you would take a walk with your best friend.Perhaps you would help a child read.Or you might spend time with your family.When we look back,it is likely that non-consuming experiences like these will be our most important memories.Why? Non-consuming activities are active, not passive.They don't come in a package.You make the experience yourself.For example, each person who reads to a child will have a different experience.The experience changes with the reader, the child, and the book. Similarly, when you have a conversation with a friend,you are actively creating an experience.The conversation that you have with your friend cannot be experienced or recreated by anyone else.However,if you watch a movie with a friend,you will each have apackaged experience.It requires no action and little interaction between the two of you.The environment we live in encourages us to have packaged experiences.We feel that we must consume because we believe that buying is doing.However, we can start a personal revolution(变革) against consumerism.How? By consuming less.We can ask ourselves what experiences bring us the greatest satisfaction.Then we can organize our lives so that we have more of those kinds of experiences.1.If consuming products takes too much time, we should .A.spend less moneyB.think about it carefullyC.organize our thingsD.go to convenience stores2.According to the passage, the writer believes that .A.we can say no to consumerism by consuming lessB.buying things can bring us the greatest satisfactionC.the environment seldom influences our shopping choicesD.consuming experiences will be our most important memories3.What is the writer's main purpose in writing this passage?A.To introduce some ways of enjoying our spare time.B.To encourage people to have more active experiences.C.To explain reasons behind people's shopping behavior.D.To share his personal experience in consuming products.(十一)(2017·浙江丽水中考)Think of a simple object—a piece of chalk, for example. Are you remembering its name, its shape, its color or its size? Are you remembering what it is used for, or the sound it makes when the teacher writes on the blackboard? Scientists say that memory includes different parts of the brain, such as language and the ability of sense.They believe that you begin to create a memory when you notice something with your senses.Then,messages are sent to different brain cells, which join together to form connections. A new connection goes into your short-term memory.It is stored there for about 30 seconds, and then it is either lost or stored in your long-term memory.Having a good memory means making lots of connections and storing them in your long-term memory.To do this, you need to keep your brain in good shape.Eat plenty of brain food such as fish oil, fruit and ughter also makes your brain more active.Also,don't forget to exercise.So do some sports or just move around a lot in the house.Finally, get plenty of sleep.This will make your memories grow stronger.When you want to remember new information, you must pay special e your senses—sight, smell, hearing and touch—and keep repeating the information.To do well in your exams this year,turn off the TV,silence your mobile,and review your work regularly.To remember something special, use your imagination to create visual(视觉的) connections.For example, you need to take a pencil, an eraser, your ID card and chips to your next exam.Imagine the ID card as the body of an animal,the pencil its long neck, and the eraser its head.Your animalis hungry, so now imagine it eating a bag of chips.It may sound crazy, but it's fun and it works. Another way is to do something different to your room.Turn a picture upside-down,or tie a sock around the door handle to remind(提醒) yourself of something to remember!1.At the beginning, the writer gives an example to .A.lead in the topic of the articleB.show the importance of chalkC.let readers remember the wordD.make readers know his favorite2.How many ways are mentioned to have a good memory in Paragraph 2?A.2.B.3. C.4.D.5.3.The main idea of the third paragraph is .A.how to do well in examsB.how to remember new informationC.why to review your workD.what to eat to make memories stronger4.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A.Memory has nothing to do with languages.B.Laughter can help to improve our memory.C.A picture of eating chips is the most useful.D.Our brain is difficult to keep in good shape.(十二)(2018·江苏宿迁中考)Like humans, every dolphin has its own “name”. The name is a special whistle(哨声). Each dolphin chooses a specific(特有的) whistle for itself, usually by its first birthday. Dolphins are like people in other ways, too. They “talk” to each other about a lot of things—such as their age, their feelings, and finding food. They also use a system of sounds and body language to communicate. Understanding dolphin conversation is not easy fo r humans. No one “speaks dolphin” yet, but some scientists are trying to learn.Dolphins are also social animals. They live in groups called pods, and they often join others from different pods to play games and have fun—just like people. Scientists believe playing together is something only intelligent animals do.Dolphins and humans are similar in another way: both species make plans for getting things they want. In the seas of southern Brazil, for example, dolphins use an intelligent plan to get food. When there are fish near a boat, dolphins signal(发信号) to the fishermen to put their nets in the water. Using this method, the men can catch a lot of fish. Why do dolphins help the men? There is an advantage for them—they get to eat some of the fish that escape(逃脱) from the net.1.What is a dolphin's “name”?A.It is a kind of game. B.It is a body sign.C.It is a dolphin's age.D.It is a specific sound.2.What does the underlined word “others” refer to?A.Other fishes. B.Other people.C.Other dolphins.D.Other games.3.What can we infer from the passage?A.Some scientists can understand dolphins system of sounds.B.Dolphins probably help fishermen by using their body language.C.Humans join dolphins' groups to get things we want.D.Dolphins can talk to humans about their age and their feelings.4.What's the main idea of the passage?A.Dolphins can communicate with each other at birth.B.Dolphins are social animals because they play together.C.Dolphins are smart and are like humans in some ways.D.Dolphins help humans do many things like catching fish.(十三)(2018·湖北宜昌中考)I'm not much of a crier most of the time. But recently when I was reading a book on a plane, I started crying. Of course, it came as a big surprise when tears came up, no matter how hard I tried, I wasn't able to control myself.Oh no, not this now. I thought to myself. But even as the thought entered my brain. I felt the first hot drop of salty water coming down my face. I put my head down, hoping that I could go on reading.In fact, the harder I tried, the more tears pushed their way out of my eyes. You could guess how surprised the man next to me looked.I dropped my head in shame. He must think I was crazy. May be I could turn toward him, hold up the cover of the book and say in my crying voice. “I'm sorry, sir. It's just a really good book!” But I didn't say anything. Instead, I just put my head back against the seat and let the tears run. Do you know what decision I made while I。