2019年中考英语阅读理解专项练习
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Name__________ Grade__________第三部分：阅读理解。
阅读短文，从题中所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
A famous study was done in a school by a professor from a university. At the start of the school year, the teachers were given the names of five children. They were told that these five were the most excellent students in the class. But the fact was that these students were only average, and they were not the best students at all. Well, guess what? At the end of the year, all the five average students scored among the highest in the class.
What made these average students change so much to become top students? The only difference was the change in their teachers’ attitude. Because the teachers believed that these five kids were top students, they expected more from them. And so these five average students became to believe and expect more from themselves. So they worked harder to do as well as they could.
Do you know? If you expect the best from people, they’ll usually want to give you t heir best. A great leader said, “Treat a person just how he appears to be on the outside, and you’ll make him even worse. But treat a person like he’s already a success, and you’ll help make him the best he can be.”
Like the true story of 7-year-old Johnny, his teacher got so angry with him that one day she said, “Johnny, you’re the naughtiest boy in this class. I’m sure you’ll never change.” The next year Johnny had a new teacher. And on the first day of class, she
met with Johnny after school and said, “Johnny, I’ve heard a lot about you! But do you know that I don’t believe a word of it.” And every day after that, this new teacher treated Johnny as if he was one of the smartest students even when Johnny did naughty things. Later on, Johnny became a school leader, because that’s the power of our belief and attitude towards children.
( )51. The professor started his research by________.
A. telling the five students to work harder than ever before
B. teaching the five children himself
C. telling the teachers that the five students were the best in the class
D. asking the five children to find a new teacher
( )52. The five average students became top students mainly because of_________.
A. the professor’s study
B. the change in the professor’s attitude
C. the teachers’ hard work
D. the change in the teachers’ attitude
( )53. Why did the writer tell us the story of 7-year-old Johnny?
A.To show the importance of encouragement
B. To show that the boy was clever enough
C. To let us know the famous boy
D. To let us know how good his new teacher was
( )54. According to the story, we can learn that________.
A. the research began at the end of the school year
B. the students scored highest only because they worked hard
C. if you expect the most from peop le, you’ll get the least
D. little Johnny liked his new teacher very much
( )55. What does the passage mainly tell us?
A.If you want to get more, you should have new teachers
B. Attitude and belief can change a person
C. A professor’s study can help you s core highest
D. Only teachers can make you a top student
B
“Save the whales!” That’s what the picture on Jake Smith’s bedroom wall said. Jake liked having a picture that said something important: that showed he cared. He just never expected to get a chance to save a real whale, one right in his own neighbourhood.
It was a Saturday morning when the newspaper first reported the whales’ coming.
A group of the animals were swimming close to the beach in Jake’s hometown. All the local people rushed out to the beach to see them. They were expecting a beautiful show, better than a movie, but nothing they’d have to do anything about.
Then one whale swam in the direction, directly towards land. It came in with the waves, and when the waves receded. Its huge body on the sand. Suddenly, Jake and his family and all the others were no longer sightseers. They had to become rescuers. A few people ran towards the animal. They pushed and tried to force the whale back into the water, but it was no use.
An animal rescue service team soon arrived in a truck with heavy lifting machinery, to help move the animal. Jack and his family couldn’t do much on the beach, so they went back to their house and made sandwiches and hot tea for the rescuers. At least, Jake thought, they could help in some way.
Back at the beach, they offered the food to the rescuers and were happy to see that it was needed. It was getting dark. Some people lined up their cars along the beach and shined the headlights on the sand. The rescuers would not give up. After trying many times they were finally able to lift the whale into the water. Everyone cheered when it headed out to sea. It swam out about a mile and then disappeared for a moment under
the sea. Then, in what looked like a jump of joy, it rose high above the water—a thank-you to those who had worked so hard to save his life.
( )26. What does the picture on Jake’s wall tell us about him?
A.He lived near the ocean.
B. He cared about the environment.
C. He worked as an animal rescuer.
D. He thought whales were the most beautiful animals.
( )27. Why did the local people go down to the beach that morning?
A. To swim with the whales
B. To help rescue the whales.
C. To see the whales swimming.
D. To watch a movie about whales. ( )28. T he underlined word “receded” in Paragraph 3 means ________.
A. didn't move
B. went back out
C. washed over
D. got up ( )29. How did Jake and his family help save the whale?
A.By calling the rescue service.
B. By asking their neighbors for help.
C. By giving the rescuers food and drink.
D. By controlling the people on the beach.
( )30. In what order did the events of the whale rescue take place?
a.The whale disappeared under the sea.
b. People turned on the lights of their cars.
c. Rescuers lifted the whale into the water.
d. People pushed the whale towards the sea.
A. e-d-b-c-a
B. e-b-c-d-a
C. d-b-e-a-c
D. a-e-b-d-c
C
Rob Frenette had problems with bullies(欺辱) at school for eleven years. He was often lonely and scared. When he was fifteen, however, he decided to do something
about his problems. He walked into a newspaper office and told them about the bullying. His story went into the newspaper and soon all the TV stations in Canada wanted to talk to him about his experiences. They also wanted to hear his ideas to stop bullying.
After that, Rob continued his studies at school, but in his free time he helped other people with bullying problems. With a friend Katie Neu, he made a website called www. bullyingcanada. ca. Visitors to the website can find advice, stories and poems about bullying, in both English and French. When people are upset, they can talk on the phone or online to Rob and his team. Every weekend Rob has to answer e-mails to the website. He also speaks to children, teachers and members of government around the country about bullying.
Rob’s most important message is: “When bullies are unkind to you, it isn’t your fault. There’s nothing wrong with you, so you should try to keep trusting yourself. And remember that people care about your problems. You just have to find those people.”
One of Rob’s ideas is “Blue Day”, a special day for stopping bullying in schools. Students have to wear blue clothes and in class they learn how to stop bullying. More than 150 Canadian sc hools now celebrate Blue Day, but Rob won’t stop until there’s a Blue Day in every school in Canada.
( )16.How did Rob often feel at school before he was fifteen?
A. Relaxed.
B. Unhappy.
C. Shocked.
D. Tired.
( )17.We can learn from this passage that Rob suffered from bullying since he was ______.
A. four.
B. seven
C. eleven
D. fifteen
( )18.www. bullyingcanada. ca is a website where people can ______.
A.learn how to write poems
B. get advice about bullying problems
C. get blue clothes for free
D. practice both English and French
( )19.The underlined part “those people” in Paragraph 3 means _____.
A.people who always bullied others before
B. people who help others with bullying problems
C. people who are members of the government
D. people who write e-mails about their problems
( )20.What was the correct order in which these events happened?
a. Rob and his friend made a website.
b. Rob was bullied at school.
c. Rob created “Blue Day”.
d. Rob told his story in public.
A. b-d-a-c
B. a-b-c-d
C. b-a-d-c
D. c-b-a-d
D
A doctor entered the hospital hurriedly after being called in for an important surgery (外科手术). He found the boy’s father in the hall waiting worriedly.
On seeing him, the father cri ed out, “Why did you take all this time to come? Don’t you know that my son is in danger? Don’t you have any sense of duty?”
The doctor smiled and said, “I’m sorry. I wasn’t in the hospital and I came as fast as I could after receiving the call and no w, I wish you’d calm down so that I can do my work.”
“Calm down?! What if your son was in this room right now? Would you calm down? If you own son dies while waiting for a doctor, then what will you do?” said the father angrily. The doctor smiled again and replied,“We will do our best and you should also pray(祈祷)for your son’s healthy life.”
The surgery took some hours after which the doctor went out happy,“Thank goodness! You son is saved！” And without waiting for the father’s reply he carried on his w ay running by saying,“If you have any questions, ask the nurse.”
“Couldn’t he wait some minutes so that I can ask my son’s state?” shouted the father when seeing the nurse minutes after the doctor left.
The nurse answered, tears coming down her face.“His son died yesterday in a road accident. He was at the burial(葬礼) when we call him for your son’s surgery. And now that he saved your son’s life, he left running to finish his son’s burial.”
( )46. What did the doctor do after he received the call for the surgery?
A.He asked another doctor to do his duty.
B. He went to the hospital as soon as possible.
C. He discussed the boy’s state with the father.
D. He waited until his son’s burial was finished
( )47. The father shouted at the doctor because he thought ______?
A. he had waited too long.
B. no one care for his son
C. the doctor was cold to him
D. the surgery took a long time
( )48. Who told the truth to the father in the end?
A. The doctor
B. The nurse
C. His son
D. A patient ( )49. How might the father feel after he knew the truth?
A.Angry
B. Excited
C. Sorry
D. Doubtful
( )50. What is the best title for the text?
A. Seeing is believing
B. Time waits for no man
C. Practice makes perfect
D. Think before you decide
E
Have you ever had trouble sleeping in a new place?
Lots of people do. And now researchers from Brown University in Rhode Island think they know why. They found that one-half of the brain “remains more awake” than the other half when people are trying to sleep in a new place.
The sleep findings were reported in Current Biology by Brown University. In their
report, the researchers said many people report they have a harder time sleeping the first night at a hotel or other places outside their home. They call it “first-night influence”. “In Japan they say,‘If you change your bed, you can’t sleep.’”said Y uka Sasaki, one of the report’s writers. “You don’t sleep very well in a new place. We all know about it.”
The researchers measured brain waves(测量脑波) for 35volunteers over two nights in a laboratory. The two nights were a week apart(间隔). They found during the first night the left half of the brain was more active than the right half. This was during the first deep sleep period, the researchers said.
Sasaki said a lot of questions remain.
Researchers did not keep measuring brain waves all night long. So, they don’t know if the left half keeps“watch” all night, or whether it “works in shifts(轮换) with the right half lat er in the night”. They also do not know why the brain activity, at least during the first period of deep sleep, is always on the left half.
For some, this research may be calming. It is good to know that our brain is “looking out for us” in a new place. Bu t it may not help with sleep. That brain activity, at least according to this new research, makes it harder to get the sleep people need to wake up well rested in the morning.
( )51. How many times did the researchers measure brain waves for 35 volunteers?
A. Once
B. Twice
C. Three times
D. Four times
( )52. The researchers found _______ during the first deep-sleep period.
A.the brain waves remained the same
B. the brain activity help with sleep
C. the right half of the brain k ept“watch”
D. the left half of the brain was more active
( )53. Which of the following is one of the questions that remain?
A. Whether the new bed keeps you from sleeping.
B. How you have trouble sleeping in a new place
C. Why the brain activity is always on the left half
D. What people can do when they can’t sleep well
( )54.The underlined word“calming”has the closest meaning to “______”.
A. pleasing
B. different
C. serious
D. strange
( )55. What is the text mainly about?
A.What we will have to do to sleep well
B.How researchers measure brain waves
C.Who doesn’t sleep well in a new place
D. Why it’s harder to sleep in a new place.
F
What do you often do when you wait for a bus or a train at the station？
Tom arrived at the bus station quite early for Paris bus,The bus for Paris would not leave until five to twelve. He saw a lot of people waiting in the station. Some were standing in line; Others were walking around. There was a group of schoolgirls.The teacher was trying to keep them in line.Tom looked around but there was no place for him to sit.
He walked into the station Coffee. He looked up at that clock there.It was only twenty to twelve.he found a seat and sat down before a large mirror（镜子）on the wall.Just then, Mike, One of Tom’s workmates,came in and sat with Tom.“What time is your bus?”asked Mike.“ There's plenty of time yet.”Answered Tom.“Well, I’ll get you more tea then” said Mike.
They talked while drinking, Then Tom looked at the clock again. “Oh !it's going backward!”he cried. “A few minutes ago, it was twenty to twelve and no w it's half past eleven”
“You're looking at the clock in the Mirror” Said Mike.Tom was so sad, The next bus was not to leave for another hour, Since then Tom has never liked mirrors.
( )16.Tom went into the station Coffee because _________.
A.Mike asked him to have a cup of tea together
B.he wanted to have a drink with his work mate there
C.he didn't like to stay with the schoolgirls
D.It was quite early and he couldn't find a seat in the station
( )17.What time was it in fact when Tom looked at the clock in the mirror?
A.H alf past eleven
B.Twenty two twelve
C.Half past twelve D .Half past one
( )18.From the story we know that when will look at a clock in a mirror, we will find ________.
A.it's going backward
B. it's going slower
C.The time is right
D. it's going faster
( )19.Which of the following is true?
A.T om arrived in Paris on time that day
B.Tom looked at the clock in the mirror only once
C. After that Tom didn't like clocks any longer
D.The next bus would leave in half an hour
( )20.Which of the following is the best title of the story?
A.The Clock in the Mirror
B. Not a Careful Man
C.Being later for a bus
D.The Mirror of the Station
G
Traveling is an exciting experience.It makes us feel pleased, and enjoy new wonders and new part of life that we’ve never known.A single holiday trip can give you the freedom and the chance to make changes that daily life does not allow.It matters little
where you go on your holiday, It is all in what you make of it. Any travel can be interesting and attractive, and give you memories to last a lifetime.
Having those memories is truly what travels are all about.Many people say that a bit of a planning and research before you leave can make sure of those long- lasting memories.But why not try something unexpected?In fact, The most unforgettable moments of a travel experience are the ones that you don't plan for. Yes, Maybe you’ll experience a bad meal in an unfamiliar place.But this experience will make sure you discover little-known shops or an open- air theater production that is only advertised in the local paper.
You’ll find the enjoyable moments happening all around you:a wonderful sunset or a small child playing in the puddles of a cobble(鹅卵石)road.The magic will truly be in the trip you take. Take time to go for a long walk for enjoyment when visiting a new place, Which will allow you to listen, smell, and see the different culture and sights that your busy life may stop you from enjoying.
Simple things such as a leaf from a tree you sat under can keep the memories of your travel alive for years to come, Collect small things such as leaves, stones, or feathers, which can be turned into memorable work so far when you get back home. ( )16.What can we learn from the passage?
A.There is no need to choose where to go on holiday
B.Plans can make traveling become uninteresting.
C.Small things around you always looks simple
D.Traveling is a good way for people to understand life.
( )17.According to the writer, traveling is all about_________.
A.having unforgettable experiences
B. having a healthy life
C.enjoying natural wonders of the world
D.visiting places of interest ( )18.If you want a most unforgettable travel experience, you could________.
A.learn much about the new place
B. research into all the possible ways of traveling
C.find out as many local activities as possible
D. try something and unplanned
( )19.What is really magical in the trip?
A.The beautiful local sights
B.The enjoyment around you
C.The different cultures and places
D.The enjoyment from a long walk ( )20.What does the passage mainly tell us?
A. traveling can make you tired but happy.
B. traveling should be unexpected.
C. traveling is a wonderful experience.
D. traveling may change your life.
H
It was a great pleasure for the family to move to a house with a very big garden.Betty and Tony could climb up trees, grow flowers and even play badminton.They liked to watch the birds flying among the trees in the garden.They even started to put food out to attract more birds.
Everything was fine for a few days until one afternoon there was a strange bumping noise on a window.Betty went outside and found a small bird dead on the grass. its neck seemed to be broken.
“It must have flown into the window”Tony said when his sister Betty called him to have a look”Ah, yes look here, You can see the mark where it hit the window. There are a couple of tiny feathers stuck on the window.”
“Poor things!”Betty said.
During the next month, Five more birds died in the same way“Why would they fly to the windows?”We wondered.Finally, they knew the truth. When the birds were flying, they couldn't see into the rooms. All they saw was the reflection of the garden, They thought that they were flying into trees because they saw trees reflected by the
window, “Something has to be done to save the birds“The parents decided.
At first, the family tried keeping curtains across the windows, but this made the room dark.Then they bought some strong black paper and cut out the shape of a hawk.They made six hawks--one for each window.They stuck the hawks to the windows. They looked pretty and did not keep out much light, When the birds saw the hawks, they would fly away.
After that, there were no more dead birds. The family were much happier. ( )26.They put food out to attract birds because they___________.
A.had a special garden for birds
B. had too much bird food to feed the birds
C.wanted to see more birds flying in the garden
D. wanted to catch some birds in the garden
( )27._________birds died in the garden.
A. Six
B. Five
C.Four
D. Seven
( )28.The bird flew to the windows because they_________.
A .found the windows very big and clean. B. wanted to fight for more food
C.thought there were more trees ahead
D. wanted to go into the room ( )29.The underlined word” hawk” means________
A.丛林B鹰 C.山脉 D.燕子
( )30.The story is mainly about________
A.why those birds died in their garden
B. Betty and Tony were good at paper- cutting.
C.how the family saved the birds in the garden
D.the family had a new house with a big garden
I
If you meet a British person in the street, it is very likely that he or she will
apologize whether it is his or her fault or not.
It seems that Britain is becoming a nation where everyone is saying sorry. Almost each person says sorry about eight times each day and one in eight people apologize as many as 20 times a day.
As you may have seen, the British apologize more often than members of other cultures. A research shows that in many cases, people’s love of saying sorry in Britain goes a little further than it does for Americans. For example, about 15 British people would say ”sorry” while only 10 from the US would do this if they sneezed, if they corrected someone’s mistake of if someone knocked into them.
In the old days, “sorry” was used t o express regret and sadness for having done something wrong. But now British people use the expression as a way of showing good manners. For example, they might say “sorry” instead of “excuse me”, “pardon”, “what” or “whatever”.
People in Britain also use sorry when they share the same feeling with others—so they might say “sorry about the rain”.
However, British people’s use of “sorry” may make things very confusing and difficult for foreigners who are not familiar with their ways. But actually, people in Britain pay much attention to the feelings of others. This is the very reason why they apologize every day.
( )31.What does the passage mainly talk about?
A. What daily expressions British people often use.
B. How people in Britain keep in touch with foreigners.
C. The different meanings of sorry in and out of Britain.
D. Why British people say sorry many times every day.
( )32.In the old days, people said sorry when they _______.
A. did something wrong
B. asked the way
C. wanted to repeat something
D. made a choice
( )33.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A. Americans say sorry more than British people.
B. Even British people get confused when they say sorry.
C. Almost every person in Britain says sorry 20 times a day.
D. The British also say sorry to share the same feeling with others.
( )34.From the passage we can learn that British people _______.
A. like to talk about the weather
B. care a lot about others
C. are difficult to get along with
D. love to correct mistakes
J
For many years,scientists have known that laughing is good for the health of our minds and bodies. Now we are learning that it’s not just laughter. Having fun and playing are also good for us! Researchers have found that play is good for people of all ages. Play actually leads to the growth of more nerve connections in the brain and gives us more brain power.
Play is necessary during childhood. As children play, they learn how to make friends and relate to others. They develop their imaginations and become more creative. Kids carry these qualities with them as they grow older.
Amy Whit comb teaches maths at a school in San Francisco. For several years, she has used games to teach maths. In one class, students play a game with small bags of candy to figure out how many pieces in the bags are red. When they get the correct answer, they can eat the candy! Amy says, ”If it’s not fun, they’re not going to want to be there. They’re not going to want to learn.”
The spirit of playfulness continues through the teenage years into adulthood. The famous company Google, for example, keeps a lot of toys and games at different places in their offices and encourages people to use them. Their motto is “Wo rk hard.