阅读理解
阅读理解01判断正误
根据短文内容判断正误,正确的填A,错误的填B。
题组训练1A+B+C
A [2019·柳州]
When Jim was young, he liked watches very much. When he was 18 years old, he joined the army, and after a year, he began to teach himself to mend watches. A lot of his friends brought him their watches with problems and asked for mending. Jim was always glad to help.
Jim’s captain(上校) heard about this, and one day he brought Jim a watch and said, “My watch doesn’t work, can you mend it for me?” “Yes, sir. I can.” Jim answered. A few days later, he brought the watch back to the captain. “How much shall I pay?” the captain asked. “Nothing, sir.” Jim said. He took out a small box and gave it to the captain and said, “In the box are three wheels from your watch, I couldn’t find any places for them when I put everything back.”
1.When Jim was young, he liked watches very much. ()
2.Jim joined the army when he was 18 years old. ()
3.Jim taught himself to mend computers. ()
4.One day Jim’s captain brought him a watch. ()
5.Jim succeeded in mending the captain’s watch. ()
B
On a farm lived a father and a son. The father always got up early and read books by the stove. One morning, the son came up to him and said, “Dad, I read books at night but forget most of them the next morning. What’s the good of reading?”
The father didn’t reply to his question at once. He passed him a basket that was used to carry coal. He said, “Get some water from the river with the basket and then I’ll tell you the answer.”
The son felt surprised but he did as his father said. He tried many times but every time the water leaked(漏掉) form the basket.
An hour later, the son came back with the empty basket and told his father it was
impossibl e to hold water with the basket. The father said with a smile, “Yes, you are right, my son. The basket can’t hold water. But did you notice the basket was different?” The son found the dirty basket had become clean. The father continued, “Reading is like h olding water with the basket. Although we can’t remember all we read, we have changed while reading.”
1.The father was used to reading in the morning. ()
2.The son wondered if reading was good for him. ()
3.The father didn’t answer his son’s question b ecause he thought it was stupid. ()
4.The basket had no difference after the son used it to get water from the river. ()
5.From the passage, we know that reading can make a difference to a person. ()
C [2019·北部湾]
Zak’s grandfather, Stan was very fa mous. Why? Because he had a very, very, very long white beard(胡子).
One day,Zak asked his grandfather,“When you sleep, do you put your beard over or under the quilt(被子)?” “I’m not sure. I never care about that,” said his grandfather,“I’ll look tonight.”
Sta n got into bed that night and pulled up the quilt. Then he remembered his grandson’s question. Aha! His beard was under the quilt. But wait. Did that feel right?
He lifted his beard from under the quilt and put it above it. This also didn’t feel right. So he put the beard under the quilt again. But he soon felt it would be better if it were out. The beard went in and out—first under the quilt, then over it, under, over, all night long.
Stan spent a sleepless night. In the morning, he was so tired and unhappy that he cut his long beard right off!
Stan’s wife was so happy. She advised Stan to cut that beard off many times,but he never did it. Now a simple question made him do that.
1.Stan was very famous for his long white beard. ()
2.Stan never cared about Zak, his grandson. ()
3.At the very beginning, Stan’s beard was under the quilt.()
4.That night Stan was sleepless and tired because of the question. ()
5.Stan listened to his wife’s advice to cut the beard off. ()
题组训练2D+E+F
D [2019·河池改编]
Many people believe that tea was first drunk nearly 5,000 years ago. It is said that a Chinese ruler called Shen Nong was the first to discover tea as a drink. More than 4,000 years later, Lu Yu, “the saint of tea”, mentioned Shen Nong in his book Cha Jing. The book describes how tea plants were grown and used to make tea. It also discusses where the first tea leaves were produced and what kinds of water were used.
It is believed that tea was brought to Korea and Japan during the 6th and 7th centuries. In England, tea didn’t appear until around 1660, but less than 100 years later, it had become the national drink. The tea trade from China to Western countries took place in the 19th century. This helped to spread the popularity of tea and the tea plants to more places around the world. Even though many people now know about tea culture, the Chinese are without doubt the ones who best understand the nature of tea.
1.It is said that Shen Nong was the first to discover tea as a drink. ()
2.The book Cha Jing was written by Lu Yu. ()
3.The tea was brought to Korea and Japan during the 7th and 8th centuries. ()
4.The tea trade from Western countries to China took place in the 19th century. ()
5.The Chinese are the ones who best understand the nature of tea. ()
E [2018·柳州]
A dentist(牙医) was starting his work in the morning. Suddenly a man ran in. His face was red and he could only say “Quick! Quick!”. The dentist thought he must be very sick. His assistant(助手) helped to make the man sit in a chair. The dentist gave the man some medicine to make him sleep. Then, he looked in the man’s mouth and pulled out all the bad teeth. When the man woke up, he said in a low voice, “Quick! Doctor, quick.”
“It’s all right now.” the dentist told him, “It’s over.”
“You don’t understand,” said the man, “I came to tell you that your house is on fire.”
1.The dentist was starting his work in the morning. ()
2.Suddenly a woman ran into the dentist’s office.()
3.The dentist thought the man must be very sick. ()
4.The dent ist’s assistant helped to make the man sit on a table.()
5.The dentist pulled out all the man’s bad teeth. ()
F [2018·北部湾改编]
We all learn foreign languages today. They open up our eyes to the world. They may help
us live and work in other countries. They may also make us more successful in the future.
Because of this, Chinese is now a popular foreign language for Russian students. Now, 123 primary and middle schools in the country have Chinese classes, according to Sputnik (俄罗斯卫星通讯社). The Russian students like learning Chinese in class.
In 2018, Russian middle school students had some Chinese textbooks. People’s Education Press(出版社) in China helped a local press make them. Students used the textbooks to learn Chinese in class. For students in the 9th grade, a Chinese language test was in their exams in 2018.
“Our cooperation with China is growing.” said an education officer in Russia. “And the Chinese language becomes more important.”
1. Learning foreign languages may help us live and work in other countries. ()
2. Russian is now a popular foreign language for Chinese students. ()
3. The Russian students like learning Chinese in class. ()
4. For students in Grade 8, a Chinese language test was in their exams in 2018. ()
5. The Chinese language becomes less important in Russia. ()
阅读理解02选择型(记叙文)
题组训练1A+B
A [2019·柳州]
Once there was a boy and his little sister living in a small village. The boy was good-looking but his sister was not. One day they found a mirror(镜子) and they saw what they looked like for the first time. The boy was very pleased and he said to his sister, “How handsome I am! I look nicer than you!” The girl didn’t like what her brother said and gave him a hard push. “Go away!” she said angrily.
Their father saw what was happ ening. He went up to them and said to the boy, “You must always be good as well as look good.” Then the father said to the girl, “My dear, if you help everyone and do your best to please(使愉快) them, everyone will love you. It doesn’t matter that you are not as good-looking as your brother.”
1.Once a boy and his little sister lived in a small . ()
A.city
B.town
C.village
2.The boy and his sister saw what they looked like in the mirror for the time.
()
A.first
B.second
C.third
3.The girl didn’t like what her said. ()
A.aunt
B.brother
C.mother
4.Father told the boy to be good as well as look . ()
A.good
B.young
C.ugly
5.The underlined word “matter” in Paragraph 2 means in Chinese. ()
A.麻烦
B.问题
C.要紧
B [2019·乐山]
My teacher said to a student: “Give me your phone.”
We all looked in surprise. Kyle, a student who I never saw text in class, gave the teacher his phone.
When the teacher left, two students who I often saw text in class started boasting about how they sent text messages and never got caught.
“Kyle, you stupid! I put my phone under my desk so it looks like I’m looking at my textbooks,” one of them said.
“Isn’t it funny that we always text and never get caught?” the other one laughed.
They must have thought they were smart, because they never got caught and Kyle did. But which situation is worse: getting caught, or getting away with it? Rules are there for a reason.
These two students might not get caught, but neither of them had good grades. They didn’t pay any attention to the class, and I think they will keep doing this.
People don’t just break big rules and get thrown into jail(监狱) overnight. They take it one step at a time. Kyle might have gotten caught, but at least he learned a good lesson. He will not break the rules in the future, so he will learn more in class and stay out of trouble. It’s smarter not to break small rules.
1.Why did the teacher ask Kyle to give up his phone? ()
A.Because she wanted to find out what Kyle just texted.
B.Because Kyle was playing with his phone in class.
C.Because the students wanted to see Kyle’s new phone.
2.What does the underlined word “boasting” in Paragraph 3 probably me an? ()
A.吹嘘
B.讨论
C.报告
3.The two students in the writer’s class felt quite because they were never caught by the teacher. ()
A.surprised
B.calm
C.proud
4.In the future, the two students might . ()
A.pay more attention in class
B.keep texting during class
C.not break any rules again
5.From the story, we know that the writer . ()
A.doesn’t think Kyle is a good student
B.thinks getting caught in class is worse
C.thinks the two students might break bigger rules
题组训练2C+D+E
C [2019·自贡]
Few students like homework, but it is an important part of middle school life in the UK.
The UK has these rules for homework: Grades 7 and 8 (ages 11 to 13): 45 to 90 minutes per day; Grade 9 (ages 14 to 15): 1 to 2 hours a day.
Today, many homework tasks are done on a computer. For example, preparing reports, using the Internet or doing online tasks. So schools are usually open before and after normal hours. In this way, students without computers or the Internet at home can use the schools’facilities(设备).
Sometimes, students are given extended learning tasks. That means they need to do more research and analysis(分析). But however big a task is, teachers always give feedback(反馈) to help students find the areas where they can improve.
Some schools send students home with home diaries. They advise parents to check on their children’s progress. Sadly, not every parent takes much interest. In a survey of 1,000 students aged 11 to 18, over 10 percent said that they did not have space at home to do homework. Almost 15 percent said their families did not support them enough.
1.In the UK, which one of the following shouldn’t do homework for more than 90 minutes?
()
A.A student of 12.
B.A girl of 14.
C.A boy of 15.
2.If a student doesn’t have a c omputer or the Internet, how can he finish his online homework?
()
A.He doesn’t have to finish it.
B.He can ask his teacher for help.
C.He can finish it at school.
3.The underlined word “extended” in Paragraph 4 probably means . ()
A.扩展的
B.特别的
C.困难的
4.Why do some schools send students home with home diaries? ()
A.To advise students to do their homework in time.
B.To advise parents to learn more about their children’s progress.
C.To advise parents to help their children with their homework.
5.Which part is the passage probably from in a newspaper? ()
https://www.doczj.com/doc/fd8981366.html,cation.
B.Sports.
C.Amusement.
D [2018·柳州]
Yesterday morning I went to Liuhou Park by bike. While I was walking in the park, a young man stopped me and asked if I could take some photos for him. I was happy to help and took many beautiful photos for him. With many thanks, he said goodbye to me. However, a few minutes later, I found the young man had left his bag on the bench(长凳). I thought he must forget to take it with him. So I decided to wait for him. Ten minutes later, the young man returned in a hurry. Seeing his bag in my hand, he was very happy. Then I gave the bag to him. He showed his gratitude to me. When I left, he thanked me again.
What a great pleasure it was to help others!
1.Yesterday morning I went to Liuhou Park . ()
A.on foot
B.by bike
C.by bus
2.A young man asked me if I could for him. ()
A.take some photos
B.draw a picture
C.sing a song
3. The young man left his on the bench. ()
A.hat
B.umbrella
C.bag
4. Ten later, the young man returned in a hurry, ()
A.minutes
B.hours
C.days
5. The underlined word “gratitude” in Paragraph 1 means in Chinese. ()
A.情感
B.感激
C.看法
E
On Saturday morn ing, every boy in town was happy, except Tom Sawyer. Tom’s aunt said he had to paint the fence (围栏). It was thirty yards long and three yards high! When he was working, some boys came along and made fun of him.
Ben was the first one who came happily with an apple in his hand.
“I’m going swimming,” said Ben. “Do you want to come? Oh, you have to work, don’t you? ”
Tom got a little angry, but soon he had a wonderful idea.
“Work?” he said. “I don’t think this is work. It’s fun. Does a boy get a chance like this every day?”
Ben thought about this. He was watching Tom’s every move and was getting more and more interested.
After a while, he said, “Tom, will you let me do some painting?”
“No way. You see, Aunt Polly wants it to be done properly. I’m t he only one that can do it right.”
“Oh, please. Tom.” Begged (恳求) Ben. “I’ll be really careful. Let me try! I’ll give you my apple in return.”
“Well, all right, Ben,” said Tom. “But you must be careful.”
He gave Ben his brush with worry on his face but joy in his heart. He started to eat Ben’s apple.
All day, boys passed by and wanted to paint. When Ben got tired, Billy began to paint. He gave Tom his favorite kite. Then Johnny gave him twelve marbles (玻璃球), and so on.
That afternoon, Tom got many toys, and the fence got three coats of paint. Aunt Polly was so pleased when she saw the painted fence that she gave him a large cake!
1.At first, Tom Sawyer was unhappy because . ()
A.he had no time to play
B.he had no apples to eat
C.he had no friends to talk with
2.When Tom Sawyer was working, Ben came along to . ()
A.give him a hand
B.ask him to swim
C. make fun of him
3.The underlined phrase “in return” means “” in Chinese.()
A.归还
B.返回
C. 回报
4.Which of the following is TRUE? ()
A.Tom thought painting the fence was very fun.
B.Tom got many toys and a large cake in the end.
C.Tom was the only boy who could work carefully.
5.From the passage, we know Tom Sawyer was very . ()
A.polite
B.clever
C.brave
阅读理解03选择型(应用文)
题组训练1A+B+C
A [2018·柳州]
Helen Sports Center
Want to keep fit? Come to Helen Sports Center.
Price:￥20 each time, 10% off for one month,15% for one year
Time:10:00 am—10:30 pm
Address:28Hedong Road
Tel:3980-451
Xinglong Supermarket
Welcome to the biggest shopping center in our city!
20% off for every thing on July 1
Time:8:00 am—10:00 pm(weekend:10:30 pm)
Address:31 Bayi Road
Tel:3817-378
Sunshine Restaurant Buffet(自助餐)
More than 200 delicious foods and drinks are waiting for you!
Price:￥60 each(every 3 persons,one for free); 10%off between July 1 and July 3 Address: 10 Gongyuan Road
Time:11:00 am—2:30 pm;5:30 pm—8:00 pm
Tel:3807-593
1.You can go to Helen Sports Center to . ()
A.read books
B.drive a car
C.keep fit
2.You can go to buy things at Xinglong Supermarket at on Monday. ()
A.7:00 am
B.10:00 am
C.10:30 pm
3.Xinglong Supermarket is at . ()
A.10 Gongyuan Road
B.29 Hedong Road
C.31 Bayi Road
4.If you want to book a table for the buffet, you can call . ()
A.3807-593
B.3817-378
C.3980-451
5.Xiao Qi together with five of his friends will have a buffet dinner on July 2.They should pay .()
A.￥360
B.￥240
C.￥216
B [2019·柳州]
Mr. and Mrs. Smith have two children, Kevin and Jenny. The whole family are all busy, so they often leave notes to each other. Here are these four notes of today.
3:30 pm
To Kevin,
Mr. King rang, telling there is no football practice today, and he asked you to get ready for the football match tomorrow.
Jenny 4:00 pm
To Jenny,
It’s your turn to walk our pet dog Teddy and play with him after school.
Kevin
6:45 pm To all, 9:00 pm To Kevin,
Has anyone found my tennis shoes? I’m doing my homework in my bedroom.
Kevin I saw your shoes this morning. They smelt terrible so I put them outside the back door. Good night, dear!
Mum
1.was asked to walk the pet dog after school. ()
A.Mum
B.Kevin
C.Jenny
2.Kevin was doing his homework in the at 6:45 pm. ()
A.bedroom
B.garden
C.living room
3.Kevin could find his tennis shoes. ()
A.under the desk
B.outside the back door
C.in the bag
4.What will Kevin probably do tomorrow? ()
A.Play with Teddy.
B.Play tennis.
C.Play in a football match.
5.What can we learn from the notes? ()
A.Teddy doesn’t like to stay at home.
B.Mr. King may be a coach.
C.Mum washed Kevin’s shoes.
C [2019·河池改编]
Earthquakes usually come without warning. What should you do if this happens to you? An earthquake is dangerous, but there are still things you can do to protect yourself.
Stay calm as the earth begins to shake. Your chances of survival in an earthquake go up if you can keep calm. Staying calm is not easy, but it can save your life.
If you are inside when the earthquake starts, get under a table or a bed. You need to have something strong around you to protect you from falling objects. Do not stand near walls or windows and stay out of the kitchen. The kitchen is dangerous because of many glass objects. If you are outside, get to an open area as fast as you can. Stay away from buildings and trees.
If you are in a car, pull over to a place where there are no trees or tall buildings and stay in the car. If you are close to the sea, try to get as far away from the water as possible. Earthquakes can cause hug waves that can really harm the people nearby.
When the earthquake is over, there is still plenty of danger. For example, gas fire often comes with an earthquake. If you see a fire, quickly move outdoors to an open area.
Always remember to hope for the best but prepare for the worst.
1. What does the underlined word “survival” mean in Chinese?()
A.坍塌
B.废墟
C.幸存
2.What shouldn’t you do if you are inside when the earthquake starts?()
A.To get under a table.
B.To stand near walls or windows.
C.To stay out of the kitchen.
3.Which is the wrong way if you are outside when the earthquake happens to you? ()
A.To stay away from buildings and trees.
B.To get as far away from the sea water as possible.
C.To run into your house quickly to take something valuable.
4.When an earthquake happens, often comes out. ()
A.electronic fire
B.gas fire
C.forest fire
5.What is the passage mainly about? ()
A.The ways to stay calm.
B.The ways to protect yourself when an earthquake happens.
C.The ways to move outdoors to an open area.
题组训练2D+E
D [2019·北部湾改编]
AI(人工智能)makes our lives easier and better.Let’s see the amazing AI.
Cool driverless bus
A bus door opens and you get on.Wait, where is the driver? Here is a new kind of
Your close friend
Hi, everyone. I’m Xiaoice, a chatbot(聊天机器人). I speak like a 17-year-old girl. If you
driverless bus called Apolong.
It can seat 14 people and doesn’t need a driver. The bus follows traffic rules. It stops every time it sees a stop light. feel lonely, you can talk with me. I’m good at singing, writing poems and telling stories. I want to be your friend!
World’s first AI anchor
Hey, look! The fam-ous Chinese anchor(主播)Qiu Hao is reporting the news for us. But, is “he” really Qiu Hao? The answer is “no”. This is the world’s first AI anchor.
It looks and speaks just like a real person. It speaks both Chinese and English .It can work 24 hours without any mistakes .The AI anchor joins Xinhua’s reporting team.You might see it on TV soon.
Popular AI artist
This beautiful painting was at an auction(拍卖)in 2018. It sold for about 3,000,000 yuan! But it is not a work by a famous painter, such as Vincent van Gogh. It was painted by an AI artist. Three Frenchmen created the AI.
The AI artist studied over 15,000 paintings. In this way, it learned to paint. Now it is among the most popular artists in the world.
1.The fact about Apolong is that. ()
A.there is a driver in it
B.it stops every time it sees a stop light
C.there are 24 seats in it
2. Xiaoic e CAN’T. ()
A.go out to play with you
B.talk with you if you feel lonely
C.be your friend
3.The painting is. ()
A.a work painted by Vincent van Gogh
B.worth about 3,000,000 yuan at an auction
C.studied by three French artists over 15,000 times
4.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?()
A.Xiao ice is a 17-year-old girl.
B.The AI anchor can only speak English.
C.The AI anchor can work 24 hours without mistakes.
5.We can probably see the passage in. ()
A.a guidebook
B.a notice
C.a novel
E [2019·聊城改编]
Part-time(兼职的) jobs for students
Babysitter(临时保姆) needed
We need a babysitter to look after our two boys aged 5 and 7 after school from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm, Monday to Friday.
$100 a week.
Call Vicky at 6783-4521.
Rose Hotel part-time work
We are looking for part-time workers to work in our hotel on Saturdays.
Come in (8 am to 6 pm) or call Mina at 6123-8745 (after 6 pm).
Holiday job
Do you want to make some money this summer? Can you speak another language?We need French, Spanish or German speakers to work in the City Museum shop from Tuesday to Saturday. Send your CV(简历) to citymuseum@shopjob.lkj.
Newspaper delivery(递送)
We need young people to deliver newspapers on Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings. The newspaper delivery takes 30 minutes in the village of Clanbrook. You must deliver the newspapers before 7:30 am and you must have your own bike.
Interested? Ask for more information at Clanbrook post office.
1.How much can a babysitter get for an hour? ()
A.5 dollars.
B.7 dollars.
C.10 dollars.
2.If Joy wants to get the job in Rose Hotel, she can call Mina at . ()
A.8 am
B.5 pm
C.7 pm
3.What can we know about the holiday job? ()
A.It doesn’t provide any pay.
B.If you have got it, you needn’t work on Monday.
C.If you want to get it, you must speak three languages.
4.If Harry takes the newspaper delivery job, he must . ()
A.work three mornings a week
https://www.doczj.com/doc/fd8981366.html,e the bike of the post office
C.finish the work before 7:00 am
5.The four pieces of information above may be found in the part of in a newspaper.
A.News
B.Ad(广告)
C.Sports
阅读理解04还原短文
根据短文内容,从下列七个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。
题组训练1A+B
A [2019·柳州]
Sleep plays an important role in brain (大脑) development. Children should get enough sleep.
1. A study says that because of being short of sleep, it is much harder for children to do something carefully. And also they become forgetful and easy to make mistakes. Another study shows that the right amount of night-time sleep is just as important for children’s development as healthy eating and taking exercise.
2.In general a younger child needs more sleep than an older one. Children at the age of 5-11 will need 10-12 hours of sleep a night while children at the age of more than 11 will need less hours.
In fact, many parents don’t know how to help their children get enough sleep. Here is something you can do. For children at the age of 5-11, a 30-40 minutes’ routine (常规) before sleep is helpful. 3.In the activities, children relax and enjoy themselves a lot, and they will go to sleep more easily.
Children at the age of more than 11 may go to bed late in the evening, talking with friends online, playing games or watching TV. 4.And even they will be tired during the day. So limit(限制) your children’s use of the Internet, games and the TV before they go to bed.5.
A. If not, many problems will come to them.
B.Why does a child need so much sleep?
C.How many hours of sleep is enough for a child?
D.So they will find it difficult to get up in the next morning.
E.It includes a bath, reading a story together and so on.
F.Taking exercise is as important as enough sleep for children.
G.And don’t allow them to have a computer or TV set in their bedroom.
B [2019·青岛改编]
There is something different in this week’s blog. Let’s look at some birthday customs around the world.
Harry Baker, Perth, Australia
It’s my birthday next Wednesday. I’m going to be 10 years old.1.in my country. My mom’s going to make me a huge plate of fairy bread. It’s a snack. We make it with bread, butter, and colorful sugar called “Hundreds and thousands”.
Jim Dixon, Montego Bay, Jamaica
I love birthdays! They are a lot of fun. Here in Jamaica, we have an old custom. 2. Guess what we do? We throw flour (面粉) at our friends! It’s my best friend’s birthday tomorrow. 3.I’m going to buy a lot of flour to throw at him.
Victoria Smith, London, UK
My grandm other is going to be 100 years old in June. She’s very excited because she’s going to get a special letter from the Queen. The Queen sends a letter to every person who reaches 100. 4.
Jiang Li, Beijing, China
In my country, we celebrate birthdays with a special type of the food. Noodles are a sign of long life for us. This year, I’m going to make some “long life noodles” for all my friends. 5. and have a great evening!
A.I’m going to go to the store soon.
B.I’m going to make a big cake.
C.It’s a t radition that makes people very happy.
D.We like to surprise people on their birthdays.
E.We’re going to eat them together
F.We always eat fairy bread on our birthdays
G.We often get lots of gifts.
题组训练2C+D
C
How to ride a bicycle in traffic
Cycling in traffic is something that seems dangerous but can be quite safe as long as you obey the rules of the road and exercise alertness(机敏)and common sense. Here are some tips for you.
1. A helmet(头盔) won’t prevent accidents. But it can save you from serious head injuries if you are in an accident. That’s why it’s always safer to wear it when cycling.
2.So always have lights if it is not very bright out, and if you cycle in the evening, reflective clothing is a great idea. The more obvious you are to drivers, the less likely they are to hit you.
3.Start from the easy streets. Pick some quiet back streets and get used to being around cars and other road traffic. Gradually build up your stamina(耐力) on larger roads by practicing on them on quiet days.
4.Always ride with the traffic. Stay off sidewalks, stop for red lights, stop at stop signs, and obey all other traffic signs. Don’t run red lights no matter how many other cyclists do it. Your good habits can help improve others’ safety awareness.
5.If you need to talk on your cellphone, stop and pull over. Don’t listen to an MP3 player or radio. Some cars are very difficult to hear, so you need to pay careful attention to not getting run over by them.
A.The wearing of helmets is a requirement in many countries.
B.If you’re an inexperienced cyclist, it is not a good idea to throw yourself in the heavy traffic.
C.Make sure you are comfortable with your bike.
D.You should always pay attention to the rules of the road.
E.Most accidents happen when drivers haven’t noticed a cyclist.
F.Avoid doing things that will affect your ability to hear cars coming up behind you.
G.Never ride side by side with your friends.
D [2019·福建改编]
Seeing blood in a horror movie might make you cover your eyes, but real blo od isn’t scary at all. 1.That’s why blood donors are considered lifesavers.
Blood donors are those giving blood—usually about 200ml at a time—to blood banks or blood donation (捐赠)centers. 2.For example, someone may have lost blood in accidents, or have a serious illness that requires his blood to be replaced. Hospitals and blood banks store the blood and try to keep enough on hand.
3.Medical workers ask donors several questions to make sure the blood is safe to use. Then the donors relax, often reading a magazine or talking as their blood is drawn.
Afterward, the donors may receive some juice or water and maybe fruit to give them energy. The process is simple, not scary. 4.
To give blood, a person must be at least 18 years old and must meet certain other requirements. Students of all ages, though, can learn more about the donation process by visiting a local blood donation center. 5.It’s also an easy way to help a community.
A.Donating blood is not difficult.
B.Then the blood can be used for people in need.
C.In fact, blood is the gift of life and keeps us alive.
D.Donating blood is not only one of the easiest ways to save lives.
E.Most people are able to donate blood again in several months if they wish.
F.Everyone has his or her duty to donate blood.
G.Donating blood is hard.
题组训练3E+F+G
E [2019·山西改编]
We’ve heard about several “poor students” in the past year. Cui Qingtao, a student from Yunnan, working with his parents on a building site when he got an admission letter(录取通知书) from Peking University. 1.She is a student form Hebei. She was doing her part-time job in a different city when her family got her admission letter from Peking University.
2.For example, they are all strong and optimistic(乐观的). Li Enhui said in an interview,“As long as we are alive, there are no problems that cannot be solved, and many people don’t have my experiences.
3.”Such an idea makes many adults feel embarrassed. He refused to accept donation money and decided to make money by himself. This is also the common thing that “poor students” have.
Whatever kind of values you hold, such personalities(品格)are necessary for growth. 4. Not everything goes well all the time. Only being strong and optimistic, can one go through difficulties. In fact, living in poor families doesn’t promise such good personalities, and living in happiness doesn’t promise optimistic attitudes(态度). We like such “poor students” because they are strong and optimistic. For them, few can choose their lifestyles. 5.That’s why they are highly praised. Every one of us should learn from them.
A.Life is full of ups and downs.
B.A girl named Wang Xinyi is another example.
C.“Poor students” are usually hard-working and caring.
D.And these experiences make me grow and become better.
E.Born in poor families, these students have a lot in common.
F.However, all of them can choose their attitudes towards life.
G.The society should offer the poor students free food and clothes.
F
Sleep is like food for the brain.1. However, many Chinese do not sleep well, and many do not pay enough attention to sleep.
According to the 2013 China Sleep Quality Index (指数), nearly a quarter of Chinese people don’t sleep well. 2.
Ye Jingying, a sleep expert at Beijing Tongren Hospital, says, “If people often wake up during the night, or always feel weak and tired in the day, they should pay attention to their sleep patterns(模式).”
Many people play with their cellphones or iPads before sleeping. 3. Other reasons include stress and bad moods.
How to sleep well? 4. Seven to nine hours of sleep every night is perfect for an adult, and eight to nine hours is best for a teenager.
Forming good sleep habits is important. The report suggested that people need to keep away from digital devices (数码产品) for at least an hour before sleep. 5. Other suggestions include: try to go to sleep and wake up at the same time every day, even on weekends and during holidays, and do the same relaxing things before bed each night, like listening to soft music.
A.Half said that they feel tired after getting up and 15 percent people have trouble falling asleep.
B.Above all, get enough sleep.
C.Enough sleep helps the body and brain grow and develop.
D.The lights keep their brains excited for a long while.
E.The report said that this is one of the main reasons for bad sleep.
F.So sleep is bad for us.
G.These devices can help us sleep well.
G
You know you have to read “between the lines” to get the information. I want to tell you something important during your reading.
You shouldn’t mark a book which isn’t yours. People who lend you books expect you to keep them clean. 1.
There are two ways in which one can own a book. One is to pay for it, just as you pay for clothes and furniture. But full ownership comes only when you have made it a part of yourself. 2.
There are three kinds of book owners(物主).The first has all the books that are unread and untouched. 3.The third has a few dog-eared(翻折的) books, which are marked from front to back.
Why is marking a book necessary? Because it keeps you awake. 4.The marked book is usually the thought-through (经过思考的) book. Writing helps you remember the thoughts you had, or the thoughts the writer expressed.
If reading is to learn anything more than passing time, it must be active. The book you read for pleasure can be read in a state (状态) of relaxation, and nothing is lost. But for a great book, rich in ideas, you can’t let your eyes move across the lines. 5.
A.And, reading is thinking.
B.The fourth book owners read all their books carefully.
C.If you think it is useful to mark books, you will have to buy them.
D.You should read as many books as you can.
E.The second has most of the books as clean as on the day they were bought.
F.You should come up with an understanding (领悟) of what you have read.
G.The best way to be a full owner is by writing in it.
题组训练4H+I+J
H [2018·柳州]
Trust has been considered as the basis(基础) of any relationship, including friendship. No relationship can last long without trust. 1.Sometimes, it takes years, even a whole life to make it. We certainly know who are the people we trust. However, how do we know if others trust us?
2.You may first like to talk to the friends you trust most. It is the same with
阅读理解整体分析 选材 ①阅读材料通常在150~250词之间 ②选材广泛,具有浓厚的时代气息 ③阅读语段生动活泼,语句富子变化 命题原则 ①要求考生既能理解具体的事实,也能理解抽象的概念; ②要求考生既能理解文章的表层意思,也能理解文章的深层含义; ③要求考生既能理解某句、某段的意思,也能理解全篇的逻辑关系; 中考阅读理解的应试策略 在解答阅读理解题时,要根据如下步骤进行解题。 1.浏览问题明确要求 先了解文章后面所要解决的问题再去看文章,能使思路更加清晰,做到心中有数。 2.略读全文,了解梗概 略读就是在尽可能短的时间内把握文章或段落的内容,略读时要特别注意主题。 3.通读寻读猎取信息 寻读时可把与答题无关的内容一扫而过,而与答题有关的重要信息要认真读。 4逐条分析,对号入座 即把寻读时所获得的信息与答题要求结合起来,逐条进行分析,对号人座。 5.复读全文,验证答案 再次仔细阅读全文,进一步加深对文章的理解,核实所选内容是否正确。 阅读理解不同题型解题技巧 基于不同的考查目的,阅读理解题通常可分类为“细节理解题”“主且大意题”“词义猜测题”与“推理判断题”,不同的考查目的,会有不同的设题特点可使用不同的解题技巧。 一、细节理解题解题技巧 细节理解题主要是考查who, what, which, when, where等文章细节些细节理解题比较简单,只需浏览文中所叙述的事实或细节,就可以作答。 但一些细节理解题则需要通过语句的同义或反义转换来考查学生对英语的理解能力,对文中个别难词、关键词、词组或句子作出解释或需要对有关的上下文提供的语境和信息、甚至对整篇文章的内容建立准确、立体的理解和判断。这些题的难度较大解答细节理解题时,要先看题于,然后带着问题读文章。同学们做这类题时可以边读边做记号,加强阅读的针对性提高做题的准确率, 1.语义转换题一跳读查找法。语义转换题通常考查对某句话或某几包话的理解，可根据题干内容从原文中找到相关句子,然后进行比较和分析,并确定最佳答案运用跳读查找法时,要特别注意试题及其选项与原文之间的语义变换,如同义变换、概念解析、归纳事实等 2.生活应用题一常识理解法。生活应用题要求学生在读懂文章的基础上结合定的生活常识进行判断。但有些时候,一些常识性判断题,甚至只看题干,就可选出最佳答案。 3.细节排序题一首尾定位法。这种试题要求学生根据动作发生的先后顺序和句子之间的逻辑关系,找出事件发生的正确顺序,做此类题时可采用“首尾定位第一个动作和最后一个动作,迅速缩小选择范围,从而快速选出正确答案 4.寻找值息题一干定位法。快速寻找信息题一般为功能阅读题,主要形式有广告、公告、演出信息、航班时间表、购物就餐等,做这类题时没有必要阅读全文,直采用“题干定位法,根据题干要求,直接从表格中查找相关信息
初三英语阅读理解（10篇） （一） 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 was B.how Zip carried its first present home C.who owned Zip's first present D.what Zip's first present was made of
2020届中考英语阅读理解50篇 (绝对精品训练题，接近实战考题，值得下载练习) 1 When I was a kid in Minnesota, watermelon was expensive. One of my father’s friends, Bernie, was a rich businessman, who owned a large store in St. Paul. Every summer, when the first watermelons arrived, Bernie would call. Dad and I would go to Bernie’s place. We’d sit on the edge of the dock（码头）, feet dangling（摇晃）, and got ready for a big meal. Bernie would take his knife, cut our first watermelon, hand us both a big piece and sit down next to us. Then we’d bury our faces in watermelon, eating only the heart—the reddest, juiciest, firmest, sweetest, most seed-free part—and throw away the rest. Bernie was my father’s idea of a rich man. I always thought it was because he was such a successful businessman. Years later, I realized that it was not Bernie’s wealth itself but his way of dealing with it that my father liked. Bernie knew how to stop working, get together with friends and eat only the heart of the watermelon. What I learned from Bernie is that being rich is a state of mind. Some of us, no matter how much money we have, will never be free enough to eat only the heart of the watermelon. If you don’t take the time to dangle your feet over the dock and enjoy life’s small pleasure, your work is probably hurting your life. For many years, I forgot that lesson I’d learned as a kid on the loading dock. I was too busy making all the money I could. Well, I’ve relearned it. I hope I have time left to enjoy the success of others and to take pleasure in the day. That’s the heart of the watermelon. I have learned again to throw t he rest away. 1. We learned from the second paragraph that the writer and his father were feeling ______. A. relaxed B. worried C. hungry D. proud 2. How did the writer and his father eat the watermelon? A. They ate it in a polite way. B. They only ate its best part. C. They ate every part of it. D. They shared only one piece. 3. In the eyes of the writer’s father, Bernie ______. A. was just a rich businessman B. worked hard all the time C. lived a rich but healthy life D. knew how to make money
中考英语阅读理解专项练习综合（word） 一、初三英语阅读理解（含答案详细解析） 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, like the world's most awkward ideas or pictures of the world's most ugly dogs. Other people may collect 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 fun to make your scrapbook and you can share it with your friends. （1）How long was scrapbooking popular? A. less than 500 years B. 500 years C. over 500 years D. more than 550 years （2）What is the Chinese meaning of the underlined word "awkward"? A. 聪明的 B. 愚蠢的 C. 美妙的 D. 残疾的（3）How many items （物品） are mentioned to make a scrapbook? A. One. B. Two. C. Three. D. Four. （4）To make a scrapbook, what do you need first? A. Glue. B. Scissors. C. A book. D. An idea. （5）What's the best title of the passage? A. Scrapbooking B. The History of Scrapbooking C. What Is a Scrapbook? D. How to make a Scrapbook 【答案】（1）C （2）B （3）C （4）D （5）A 【解析】【分析】本文介绍了剪粘书的通途，可以保存照片、信件、诗歌和其他他们想记住的东西。 （1）细节题。根 It was popular for more than 500 years可知它流行了500多年，故选C。（2）词义猜测题。根据pictures of the world's most ugly dogs. Other people may collect stories about the bad weather 世界上最丑陋的狗的照片。其他人可能会收集坏天气的故事可知awkward指愚蠢的，故选B。 （3）细节题。根据you will need a book with background paper, scissors and glue 你需要一本背景纸、剪刀和胶水的书可知3种物品被提到制作剪贴簿，故选C。 （4）细节题。根据 First, you should decide what you want to collect. 可知要制作剪贴簿，你首先需要，故选D。
中考英语阅读理解100篇：中考英语阅读理解真题及答案（1） Edward rose early on the New-year morning. He looked in every room and wished a Happy New Year to his family. Then he ran into the street to repeat that to those he might meet. When he came back, his father gave him two bright, new silver dollars. His face lighted up as he took them. He had wished for a long time to buy some pretty books that he had seen at the bookstore. He left the house with a light heart, expecting to buy the books. As he ran down the street, he saw a poor family. “I wish you a Happy New Year.” said Edward, as he was passing on. The man shook his head. “You are not from this country.” said Edward. The man again shook his head, for he could not understand or speak his language. But he pointed to his mouth and to the children shaking with cold, as if (好像) to say, “These little ones have had nothing to eat for a long time.” Edward quickly understood that these poor people were in trouble. He took out his dollars and gave one to the man, and the other to his wife. They were excited and said something in their language, which doubtless meant, “We thank you so much that we will remember you all the time.” When Edward came home, his father asked what books he had bought. He hung his head a moment, but quickly looked up. “I have bought no books”, said he. “I gave my money to some poor people, who seemed to be very hungry then.” He went on, “I think I can wait for my books till next New Year.” “My dear boy,” said his father, “here are some books for you, more as a prize for your goodness of heart than as a New-year gift” “I saw you give the money cheerfully to the poor German family. It was nice for a little boy to do so. Be always ready to help others and every year of your life will be to you a Happy New Year.” 48. Edward expected to _________ with the money he got from his father. A. help the poor family B. buy something to eat C. buy some pretty books D. learn another language 49. Why did the poor man shake his head when Edward spoke to him? A. He couldn’t understand the boy B. He wouldn’t accept the money C. He didn’t like the boy’s language D. He was too cold to say anything 50. How much did Edward give the poor family? A. One dollar B. Two dollars C. Three dollars D. Four dollars 51. We know that Edward_________ from the passage? A. got a prize for his kind heart B. had to buy his books next year C. bought the books at the bookstore D. got more money from his father 【参考答案】：48-51 CABA 【语篇解读】：本篇是一个记叙文。主要记叙了一个叫Edward的小男孩，用父母给自己的两美元去帮助更需要的穷人。最后小男孩不仅从爸爸那得到了喜欢的书作为新年礼物并且
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中考英语阅读理解100篇：中考英语阅读理解真题及答案（1） Edward rose early on the New-year morning. He looked in every room and wished a Happy New Year to his family. Then he ran into the street to repeat that to those he might meet. When he came back, his father gave him two bright, new silver dollars. His face lighted up as he took them. He had wished for a long time to buy some pretty books that he had seen at the bookstore. He left the house with a light heart, expecting to buy the books. As he ran down the street, he saw a poor family. “I wish you a Happy New Year.” said Edward, as he was passing on. The man shook his head. “You are no t from this country.” said Edward. The man again shook his head, for he could not understand or speak his language. But he pointed to his mouth and to the children shaking with cold, as if (好像) to say, “These little ones have had nothing to eat for a long time.” Edward quickly understood that these poor people were in trouble. He took out his dollars and gave one to the man, and the other to his wife. They were excited and said something in their language, which doubtless meant, “We thank you so much that we will remember you all the time.” When Edward came home, his father asked what books he had bought. He hung his head a moment, but quickly looked up. “I have bought no books”, said he. “I gave my money to some poor people, who seemed to be very hu ngry then.” He went on, “I think I can wait for my books till next New Year.” “My dear boy,” said his father, “here are some books for you, more as a prize for your goodness of heart than as a New-year gift” “I saw you give the money cheerfully to the poor German family. It was nice for a little boy to do so. Be always ready to help others and every year of your life will be to you a Happy New Year.” 48. Edward expected to _________ with the money he got from his father. A. help the poor family B. buy something to eat C. buy some pretty books D. learn another language 49. Why did the poor man shake his head when Edward spoke to him A. He couldn’t understand the boy B. He wouldn’t accept the money C. He didn’t like the boy’s language D. He was too cold to say anything
中考英语阅读理解专项复习经典 一、初三英语阅读理解（含答案详细解析） 1．阅读理解 Science fiction is a popular kind of writing, and many people think of Jules Verne（凡尔纳） as the father of science fiction. He was born in France in 1828. His father wanted him to become a lawyer, but from his early 20s Verne decided to become a writer. At first he wrote plays for the theater. Then, in 1863, he wrote a story called Five Weeks in a Balloon. The success of this book encouraged him to write more stories such as A Journey to the Center of the Earth（1864） and From the Earth to the Moon（1865）. In the 19th century, many people were interested in science and inventions. Jules Verne wrote about scientific subjects in his stories and, as a result, they were very popular. Verne's writing included many predictions（预言）for the 20th century and many of them came true. He described space flight, movies, and air conditioning, a long time before they appeared. These books were very successful and they made Verne rich. Jules Verne's books have been the subjects for many movies. 20, 000 Leagues under the Sea was a successful movie for Walt Disney. It was the first time that Disney movie had used real actors instead of cartoon drawings. Around the World in Eighty Days is another famous movie based on one of Verne's books. The main character is an Englishman called Phileas Fogg. For him, the most important thing is to be always on time! （1）What does the phrase "the father of science fiction" mean? A. The father who has several children. B. The man who loves science and inventions. C. The writer whose father wrote science fiction. D. The man who first started writing science fiction successfully. （2）What encouraged Jules Verne to write more stories? A. The plays he wrote for the theater. B. The encouragement from his father. C. The success of Five Weeks in a Balloon. D. The scientific subjects in his stories. （3）Why were Jules Verne's books very popular in the 19th century? A. Because his books made him rich and famous. B. Because he wrote many plays for the theater at that time. C. Because his books were the subjects for many movies. D. Because many people were interested in science and inventions. （4）Which of the following has the main character called Phileas Fogg? A. Five Weeks in a Balloon. B. Around the World in Eighty Days. C. A Journey to the Center of the Earth. D. From the Earth to the Moon. （5）According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE? A. The space flight Verne described was different from others. B. The main characters in Verne's books are always on time. C. Jules Verne only wrote in the 19th century. D. Many of the predictions in Verne's stories came true.
（英语）中考英语阅读理解专项训练及答案 一、英语阅读（日常生活类） 1．阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳答案。 If you look at the top of your phone, you'll usually see a little symbol that says 3G or 4G. The "G" stands for the "generation" （代）of your mobile network. But the symbols will become things of the past after 5G networks fully arrive. On March 30, Shanghai vice-mayor Wu Qing made the first 5G video call on a Huawei Mate X Smartphone. Shanghai has also become the first city in China to start testing 5G networks. About 100 times faster than 4G networks, 5G will let people download and upload data（数据） faster than ever before. But 5G won't just bring faster mobile internet. People can use it for many other things as well. For example, 5G will help to make self-driving cars safer. Today's self-driving test cars have one problem-lag（延迟）. When the car "sees" an obstacle（障碍物）, it sends this information to a data center and receives instructions, However, it will be some time before it sends and receives this information. With this kind of lag, the cars might crash because they don't receive instructions in time. With 5G, this lag will be greatly lowered, making the cars safer. 5G could also be used to power the internet of things （IoT）, that is, a large online network that connects all things and people. Fast internet speeds will be the key to developing this technology. The IoT could be used in a lot of ways. For example, with IoT, your refrigerator could automatically （自动地） place an order online for eggs when it finds that there are no eggs left inside. （1）Which city was 5G tested for the first time? A. Beijing. B. Shanghai. C. Shenzhen. （2）What can we infer（推测） according to the passage?. A. 5G is widely used in China now. B. 5G networks will make our lives more convenient. C. There are no symbols at the top of our phones. （3）The writer uses self-driving cars as an example to . A. explain how 5G's fast speed can be helpful B. warn about the possible dangers of self-driving cars C. explain how self-driving cars work （4）What is IoT according to the passage? A. A robot that can do housework. B. An online store where you can buy anything. C. A large online network that connects things and people. （5）Which sentence is right according to the passage? A. 5G will help us buy eggs quickly. B. Robots can help us buy eggs online. C. Our refrigerator can order eggs online for us. 【答案】（1）B
初三英语阅读理解（10篇）（一） 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 was B.how Zip carried its first present home C.who owned Zip's first present D.what Zip's first present was made of
中考英语阅读理解本章综合与测试（解析版）经典1 一、初三英语阅读理解（含答案详细解析） 1．根据短文内容选择正确答案。 C Jodie’s Daddy is a Garbageman （垃圾清理工） Mr. Swales wanted to find out what his students’ parents did. He had just called Jodie when some girls burst out laughing. Shirley shouted, “Jodie’s Daddy is a Garbageman!” Everybody in the class laughed out loud, except Jodie. She felt her face turn red. “Silence!” Mr Swales said, “Being a garbagemen is a difficult and useful job. We should all be thankful to Jodie’s father.” Jodie’s father came to walk her home from school as usual, but she didn’t run up to him the way she always did. When they got back home, Jodie went to her room and cried for a long time. Her father came into her room, “What happened, Jodie? Why are you so sad?” Jodie told her father what had happened and looked at him. He didn’t seem angry or hurt. “Well,” he said, “they are right. Being a garbageman is a dirty job. Tomorrow’s Saturday. Come to work with me, Jodie.” The place really smell too go od. Jodie wrinkled her nose. “Don’t worry, kid. In five minutes you won’t smell a thing.” said her father. Everybody there was working hard, and they seemed to have a good time. Jodie’s father handed her a pair of gloves and told her to get the little plastic bags and throw them into the truck. It was fun, but also hard work. Jodie’s arms soom got tired. At last, no more garbage was left and Jodie felt very happy. “Garbage is disgusting, but when we clear it away, everything’s nice and cle an. You can make yourself happy only by making other happy. That’s why I like being a garbageman so much.” Jodie give her dirty, smeely garbageman daddy a big kiss（吻）. She said, “When I grow up, I will be a garbagegirl!” Now whenever someone asks Jodie what her daddy does, she says, “He’s a garbageman! Everybody makes garbage, but my daddy takes it away!” （1）What happened in My Swale’s class? A. He wanted to show what job was the most useful. B. He asked an improper question. C. Jodie gave an honest answer. D. Jodie was laughed at. （2）Why did Jodie’s fathe r take her to his workplace? A. To make Jodie calm down B. To prove how dirty his job was.C To help Jodie learn about his job. C. To help Jodie learn about his job. D. To keep Jodie away from her classmates.