2020年中考英语阅读理解专题训练阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A 、B 、C 、D ）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑. A 曰 C 口Wowport ureaP Jen Ie fLake A Hospital HMujm @ Th0 口 tre &Weed 5 1* Information centre 匹Castle 房 !t)cale 0 5；_ _________ ；_ _krn1. What's in square C4?A . A castleB . A hospital C. A castle and a museum D . A hospital and a museum2. Where is the information centre ?A. It's in B4B. It's in C4C. It's in B3D. It's in C33. There are many picnic places . How many can you see ?A.5B.6C.7D.8Mului ay Mair* road R^ltl -vtiy 10Barefoot Water — skiingby Dan ThomansHave you ever been barefoot （赤脚的） water - skiing ? It's just like normal water 一 skiing . being pulled along behind a boat at 40mph — but without any skis （滑撬）! It sounds scary but it'samazing!My cousin used to take me water — skiing , and that's where I first learnt to stand up and balance. ButI moved on to barefoot water — skiing when I did it for a laugh with some friends. And I loved it !Barefoot water — skiing is one of the most popular water sports there is — to watch , anyway!Whensomeone jumps really high and then lands , it's wonderful . And you didn't need expensive things like boards ,although a wetsuit （泳衣）is a good idea. But catching your toes on things in the lake can hurt . I gussetyou can't help getting water up your nose when you start learning , too, as you have to lie almost flat in thewater before you pull yourself up — but it's OK .Now I'm experienced , I've learnt not to attempt （尝试） new moves in rough water as it never goeswell. Inside, I make sure I limit myself to skiing directly behind the boat , where the water's calmer. I askthe boat drivers to warn me about big waves coming , although they can't always see them.Finding time to practice regularly is hard as I'm still at school — but I'm not going to get any prizes.If I want to learn a new move , I need to repeat it over and over , and that's not easy in winter when it'scold . Lots of skiers say they'll continue during cold weather , but not many do. So I'm often the only one outon the lake!1. What is Dan trying to do in this text about barefoot water — skiing ?A . To explain why he's decided to become a champion .B. To describe what he does get better at his sport.C. To suggest the best ways ti begin learning his sport .D. To tell people that his sport is both safe and easy.2. Dan started barefoot water — skiing whenA . he realized how easy it was to do B. he tried it out just for funC. he was taught how to do it by his cousinD. he wan asked by friends to have a try 3. What does Dan think arethe disadvantages of barefoot water — skiing ?A . If your feel hit something in the water , it's painful .B. Although not much equipment is needed , it isn't cheap .C. If you start in the wrong position , you breathe in water.D. Although you jump higher without skis , it'sharder to land .4. How big is this area ?A.100square kilometersC.300square kilometersB.200square kilometers D.300square kilometers .Last summer', Maria and her mother moved from their house in the countryside to building in Chicago. Maria really liked some things about the city , but she missed her house and yard in the countryside .One day, Maria was in her flat building when she noticed her neighbor, Mrs . Garcia, carrying a gardening tool and a bag of soil . Maria wondered how Mrs . Garcia was able to garden in the city."My mom used to grow the most delicious vegetables , and I know she misses her garden now that we don't have a yard , "said Maria .Mrs. Garcia laughed . "I'll show you , "she said.Maria thought that Mrs . Garcia would take her to the park, but she took her to the roof （屋预）. When the door opened , Maria was surprised to see rows of flowers and vegetables on the roof."What a wonderful garden!"said Maria .Mrs. Garcia told Maria that for a long time the roof was just an empty space . Then some of the people in the building asked the owners to turn it into a community garden. The building owners liked the idea because the plants not only helped to keep the air clean, but they also helped to keep the building cooler during warmer weather ."I plant flowers in my own place , "Mrs . Garcia said , but you would be surprised by how different the plants are up here . Some people grow vegetables just like your mom . You can do some of the same things in the city as in the countryside . You just have to be creative!"1.Which of the following is NOT the advantage of the community garden ?A. It used the empty space well.B. It helped keep the air cleanC. It helped keep the building cooler .D. It made the building stronger2.After Maria visited the garden, she would most probably ask her mom to .A . go back to the countrysideB . pick flowers from the gardenC. grow vegetables on the roofD. show her around the park3.What is the best title for this passage?A . A Creative LadyB . A Rooftop GardenC. An Empty RoofD. A Special Building .四Do you have brown hair ? Are you taller than other kids your age ? These characteristics were decided before you were born . You got your traits from your parents . They passed their traits on to you through genes （基因）.Genes carry codes （代码）for blue eyes or brown eyes . Genes say how tall you will get and what color hair you will have . You got half of your genes from your mother . You got half of your genes from your father . So you have your own set of genes . Each persongets different genes for each body part. That is why you look like but not exactly like your brother or sisterA dominant （显性的）gene shows up most of the time . Brown eyes are dominant over blue eyes. A recessive （隐性的）gene shows up less often Light hair comes from a recessive gene. Dark hair is more common . Look at the eye color and hair color of the people around you. You will see that this is true .Genes help to make you who you are . But they don't tell the whole story . Your genes may help you to be fast and strong . But you still need to learn how to run or swim or skate well .1.The underlined word "traits" in Paragraph 1means .A. characteristicsB. experiencesC. achievementsD. possibilities2.According to Paragraph 3 , you can see most of the people around you have.A . brown eyes with dark hair B. brown eyes with light hairC. blue eyes with dark hair D . blue eyes with light hair3.What is the passage mainly about?A . Genes carry codes for eyes and hair. B. Genes help to make you who you are .C. Genes help you to be fast and strong . D . Genes make brothers look similar .五New Technology Revolutionizes（变革）LearningMore and more people believe that technologies are great for learning.Today,such teaching tools as iPads are used in a lot of courses,including language,history and science.Many teachers are supporters of using iPads in language learning.They say that students now have much more time for discussion in the classroom.Instead of spending valuable class time listening to texts or watching teaching videos,students can do this on their own and come to class prepared for discussion.The teachers also say that iPads allow students to learn at their own pace.Some students might listen to a dialogue only once and understand it,so they can save time for doing other things.Other students,however,might need to listen to the same dialogue again and again to understand ing iPads is especially helpful to students who are learning a language at different paces.The students who are using the new tool in some courses are also happy.They believe that using iPads is a more enjoyable way to learn（such as listening to stories and watching movies）.The class has become much more interesting and creative.There are other advantages for students.By using iPads,they can pay more attention to thematerial and learn more.Teaching notes are stored in their iPads and are easy tofind.Some students spend more time studying now. "I can listen to my language material orwatch teaching videos on the bus,instead of having to wait until I get home, " a student expla Many adults complain that technologies such as iPads are doing harm to students.They worry that students might use iPads to download teaching notes and use them to cheat during exams.Some believe that iPads may separate students from each other.If a student spends more time watching videos on an iPad,he will have fewer opportunities to have face-to-face communication with others.However,technologies are already a part of most students day-to-day lives.As for cheating,teachers can ask students to hand in their iPads when they take cation needs to make changes with the times as technology is playing an important part.We should look forward to a wonderful future when iPads and other technologies can add a lot to the classroom.1.What does the expression “ at their own pace " in Paragraph 3 probably mean?A. According to their own timetable.B. Without their teachers ' help.C. Because of their wonderful goals.D. Against their parents ' hope.2.From the passage we can learn that.A.students with iPads have less discussion in classB.students get more fun from learning with iPadsC.iPads help students save time waiting for busesD.iPads prevent students from cheating in exams3.The writer probably agrees that.A. teachers can take control of studentsB. 'examarrenglts depend a lot on new technologyC. technology in education has a bright futureD. note-taking is as helpful as video-watchingHundreds of years ago, no dandelions牖公英）grew in North America. Then people came from Europe. They had dandelion seeds on their clothes. The seeds fell from their clothes onto the ground. Since then, dandelions have spread all over.Most people believe that dandelions are weeds. They do not want them in their gardens. But some people think that dandelion flowers are pretty. And others think that dandelions taste good. They cook dandelion leaves or put them into a fresh salad. The leaves must be picked before the flowers come out or they will not taste good. Some people make dandelion flowers into wine.Dandelions do not die easily. If the winter is not very cold, their leaves may stay green. When the spring arrives, their flowers come out. Each night their bright yellow flowers close up. When the sun shines the next day, they open up again. Dandelion flowers are very unusual. They do not have to get pollen（花粉）from another dandelion flower in order to form seeds. So after several days, the yellow flower turns white and soft. A tiny brown seed forms at the bottom of each white petal（花瓣）.When the wind blows, the petals float away. Each white petal carries a seed away. This lets the dandelions spread their seeds all over. New dandelions grow where the seeds land.I.The underlined word " weeds" meansA .pretty flowers B. fresh vegetables C. wild plants D. green trees2.When is the best time to pick dandelion leaves to eat?A. After their flowers come out.B. After their flowers turn white.C. Before their flowers come out.D. Before their flowers close up.3.What is the best title for this passage?A.The History of DandelionsB. Dandelions:Flowers or FoodC. The Use of DandelionsD. How to Grow Dandelions七Fourteen —year - old Miguel Diaz talks about an exciting science project . Last month I got the chance to take part in an underwater research project in an area of the Gulf of Mexico （墨西哥湾）called the Flower Gardens. A team of professional （专业白勺） researchers, led by the scientist Dr. Matt Phillips , was trying to learn more about the fish and various creatures that live in this part of the sea. The Flower Gardens are a long way from the shore and we spent three days on a boat.The team used a piece of underwater equipment called a Remotely Operated Vehicle （ROV）to collect information . The ROV could measure （测量）water depth and temperature and it also had a camera that sent live film back to the boat . The ROV was great fun .It was controlled by a computer on the boat, and I was allowed to operate it a few times .However, the thing I enjoyed most was diving into the water. At first , I was quite frightened mainly because I couldn't see land in any direction . But as soon as I jumped into the water , I wasn't afraid anymore . It was amazing to see the colourful fish swimming around and I could see all the ways to the Flower Gardens , which are almost 30metres down .I will never forget the Flower Gardens . The trip was like a holiday but I also learnt new things about science and research projects The team was very friendly and everyone was happy to explain what they knew about the sea. It was a great opportunity and it has made me think about my goals （目标）in life . The experience will definitely （肯定）help me work harder to become a scientist1. What is Miguel Diaz doing in the text?A. He's giving advice on understanding difficult areas of science .B.He's explaining how to get a place in a science trip .C.He's asking others to organize their own science projects .D.He's describing the part he played in a science project . 2. What does Miguel say about the ROV?A.It was difficult to operate .B.It could only go so far under water .C.It recorded what was happening under water .D ．It was an expensive piece of equipment ．3．What was Miguel's attitude （态度）towards diving?A ．His main worry was losing sight of the boat ．B ．He enjoyed other parts of the trip more than diving?C．He was quite disappointed by the variety of fish ．D ．His feelings changed once he was in the water ．4．What effect has the trip had on Miguel ？A ．It has encouraged him to work towards his goals ．B ．It has improved the way he works in a team ．C．It has made him a lot more interested in the sea ．D ．It has changed his opinion of science ．八Lizzie — s diary from Antarctica （南极洲I）Day 3 ：Tuesday December 2We planned to go to Rothera that morning ．We'd be staying there for the next two weeks ．Because Antarctica is the windiest place on earth ，sometimes you can't fly at all ．We had a nervous wait over breakfast to find out if we'd be leaving that day ．People have to stay in Stanley for weeks while the pilots wait for good weatherIt turned clear at 9 : 30and we took off at 10 : 300n a little red plane called a Dash — 7. But even when we were in the air ，there was still a chance we wouldn't be able to fly the whole day ．Day 4 ：Wednesday December 3After waking up in the Antarctic for the first time today I can understand why everybody who comes here falls in love with theplace ．It is really beautiful ．We're staying at Rothera Survey base with mountains of ice all around ．It s about minus 20C today，which for me is verycold ，but the regulars （常客）here are often seen walking around in T - shirts!Day 5 ：Thursday December 4I woke up to another beautiful sunny day here in the Antarctic ．I'm told it's a bit colder today ，about minus 50C ，butit's not very windy so it feels warmer ．Those of us who are new to the bas have to do a special training course before we're allowed to go off base to other stations or to go snowboarding over the nearby hill ．Day 7 ：Saturday December 6Not a cloud in the sky and it's warm enough to sit outside （in a jacket ）．The most amazing thing about this place is how the scenery （凤景）changes every day．At first I thought I was going mad ．I'd step outside in the morning and think ，"I'm sure that big mountain of ice wasn't there yesterday . "It's because the sea ice is always moving — slowly thankfully!1.Lizzie sat outside wearing a jacket on.A. TuesdayB. WednesdayC. ThursdayD. Saturday2.What could stop Lizzie from leaving Stanley for Rothera ?A . Strong winds . B. Thick clouds .C. Mountains of ice .D. Low temperatures .3.How did Lizzie feel during her stay in the Antarctic ?A . Afraid . B. Nervous. C. Amazed. D. Bored .4.What impressed Lizzie most about Rothera was that.A . people walked around in T - shirts B. there was a special training courseC. the weather was sometimes warmD. the scenery changed every day.九Beijing Opera is the most representative of all Chinese traditional dramatic art forms and the largest Chinese opera form. Having a history of about 200 years, it is developed from absorbing（吸收）many other dramatic forms, mostly from the local drama 'Huiban' , which was popular in SouthChina during the 18th century. It is a scenic（戏居U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 foreigncountries.“You will be puzzled困惑的）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 how one American traveller described his first experience in watching Beijing Opera.Beijing Opera is Chinas national opera and it is_full of Chinese cultural traditions. Welcome to China and enjoy Beijing Opera! I.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 forms3.From Paragraph 4 we know that the American traveller .A.felt bored all the wayB.thought highly of Beijing OperaC.found Beijing Opera interesting at firstD.knew the background of Beijing Opera十Do you know what youd like to be when you grow up? It takes most people many years to find this out. For the young artist Alexandra Nechita, it never really seemed to be a question. From the day she began drawing at the age of two, she was an artist.Alexandra Nechita was born in Romania in 1985 and moved to California when she was still a baby. As a little child, she loved colouring in her colouring books. Her parents hoped she could spend more time playing with other children, so they took away her colouring books. Alexandra began drawing her own pictures and colouring them in.By the time Alexandra was seven years old, she had begun painting with oil paints. When Alexandra took a local art class, her teacher was amazed at the young artist Unusual style of painting. Alexandra ' s work was similar in some ways to the paintings by famous artists like Picasso. These artists did not use a realistic style of painting. They allowed their imaginations to play an important part in their work. The interesting thing was that little Alexandra had never seen the work of these artists. People called her “ Little Picasso ” . This was a great honour, but Alexandrapainting was all her own.Alexandra ' s first public show was held at a Los Angeles public library when she was only eight years old. People were amazed athow young Alexandra was, but mostly they loved her imaginative artwork. It did not take long for Alexandra and her work to become famous. She appeared on television programs and in newspapers and magazines all over the world. The sale of a single piece can earn the young artist thousands of dollars. But that is not why Alexandra creates artwork. She just cannot imagine doing anything else that would bring her such joy and satisfaction.Today, Alexandra is a full-time artist. She also works to help support the arts in schools. Alexandra is a strong believer in the power of art as a tool of communication and a bridge to building peace throughout the world.1.When did Alexandra begin drawing pictures?A.At the age of eight.B.At the age of seven.C.At the age of two.D.In the year of 1985.2.Alexandra was called “ Little Picasso ” b ecauseA.she learned to paint from PicassoB.her style of painting was like Picasso ' sC.she was one of Picasso ' s big faD+er style of painting was unusual3.What can we learn from the underlined sentence in Paragraph 4?A.Only painting can make her so happy and satisfied.B.Only money can make her so happy and satisfied.C.Anything can make her feel happy and satisfied.0.Nothing can make her feel happy and satisfied.4.According to the passage, which word can best describe Alexandra?A.Polite.B.Generous.C.Patient.D.Creative.参考答案及解析1.【答案】C【解析】根据地图，第三列，第四行的方框，可看到museum和castle,选项中只有C符合，故选C.2.【答案】A【解析】找出information center的标志在图中发现，它在B4区，故选A .3.【答案】C【解析】在图中找出picnic area的标志，数出共有7处，故选C.4.【答案】D【解析】根据地图看出有3个picnic area,野炊区域，每个野炊区域的面积为10*10=100平方千米，故共300平方千米，选 A .1.【答案】D【解析】推理判断题.文章第一段It's just like normal water - skiing . being pulled along behinda boat at 40mph- but without any skis （滑撬）! It sounds scary but it's amazing!它就像正常的滑水，被拉在一个40英里每小时的船后面但没有任何滑撬！这听起来可怕，但它是令人惊异的及第二段And you didn't need expensive things like boards 赤脚划水不需要滑板这样贵的东西，以及But I moved on to barefoot water — skiing when I did it for a laugh with some friends 我和朋友开玩笑练习赤脚划水，但真的做到了，综合以上分析说明这种滑水很安全并很容易学会．故选 D ．2．【答案】 C【解析】细节理解题.文章第一段说My cousin used to take me water- skiing, and that's whereI first learnt to stand up and balance．可知是通过我的表哥教我如何去滑水开始这项运动的．故选C．3．【答案】 A【解析】细节理解题．文章第二段说But catching your toes on things in the lake can hurt 如果脚趾碰到东西会受伤的．故选A ．1．【答案】 D【解析】推理判断题，文中提到the plants not only helped to keep the air clean ，but they also helped to keep the building cooler during warmer weather 在楼顶上种植绿色植物可以保持空气清新，同时还能使夏天凉爽一点，除此之外，for a long time the roof was just an empty space 过去很长一段时间以来，屋顶都是空的，因此在屋顶种菜还能够利用屋顶的闲置空间，由此确定选择 D2．【答案】 C【解析】推理判断题，文中提到Some people grow vegetables just like your mom 一些人像你妈妈那样喜欢种蔬菜，My mom used to grow the most delicious vegetables ，母亲过去常常种可口的蔬菜．由此可以推测，她回家后应该是会告诉母亲邻居家在屋顶种蔬菜的事情，并且会建议母亲也来种，由此确定选择 C3．【答案】 B【解析】主旨归纳题，本文主要讲述的是在城市楼房的屋顶上种植绿色植物，由此确定选择B四1．【答案】 A ，【解析】词义猜测题，文中提到"They passed their traits on to you through genes" 父母的traits 通过基因遗传给后代，我们知道，通过基因遗传的是性状，所以traits 应该是个性、显著的特点的意思，由此确定选择 A ．2．【答案】 A【解析】推理判断题，文中提到"Brown eyes are dominant over blue eyes ．Dark hair is more common"控制棕色眼睛性状的基因是显性基因，黑发更为普遍，由此我们可以知道众人中常见的性状是黑发，棕色的眼睛，选择 A ．3．【答案】 B【解析】主旨大意题，文中提到"Genes help to make you who you are" 基因使得你成为独一无二的，并且文章通篇都在介绍基因和性状之间的关系，由此确定答案为 B ．1.【答案】 A【解析】词义猜测题。
