中考英语阅读天天练15

Test 15AComplete the following passage with the words or phrases in the box. Each word can only be used once (将下列单词或词组填入空格。

每空格限填一词，每词只能填一次)：Salads are very popular in western countries. They're made from uncooked vegetables or fruits, and this makes them __1__. They are tasty too. Salads are great to eat in summer, when the weather is hot. They are light and cool.Here's a way to make a __2__ salad. First, buy some lettuces, tomatoes and carrots. Buy a salad dressing(调味料) too. Next, wash the vegetables carefully. Then, __3__ the vegetables and put them in a bowl. After that, __4__ the dressing. Finally, mix the vegetables and the dressing up. And there you have your salad!People used to listen to the radio more in the days before television. Some people say they still __5__ the radio. Although there are no pictures, they can __6__ what people and things look like. In this way, listening to the radio is like reading a book..Nowadays, people usually listen to the radio when they are doing other things. For example, they may be __7__ along the road or cooking a meal. You cannot do either of these things while you are watching television, because you have to __8__ what you are doing.BChoose the best answer (根据短文内容，选择最恰当的答案):Ben and Kitty are at Simon's flat in Beijing. They are talking about the future city in their minds. Read what Ben, Kitty and Simon said.Ben My future city is called "Pollution-Free Town". It is built on an island. I hope that there is no air pollution in my future city. People use only electric cars on the roads. The building are only seven floors high and there are no offices. People ride their boats to the cities to work. Students do not use books at schoolbecause they have their own computers.Kitty My future city is a modern city with buildings over 60 floors. Nobody drives on the roads. They use flying cars to travel from one building to another. There is a big building called "The Plaza". In "The Plaza", there is a big restaurant. People can try all kinds of food: Cantonese food, Beijing food or Western food, etc. There is also a big supermarket. People can buy everything there.Simon In the year 3000, people do not have to work in an office because computers and robots can do all their work. Robots work in hospital, supermarkets, etc. People can spend their time in the big entertainment centre in the in the future city. In the centre, there is a big shopping mall. People can buy very cheap things because computers and robots can make everything cheaply. For example, they can buy a big TV for only ￥500. They can also sing in the big karaoke club or go to the cinema there.1.Where is the "Pollution-Free Town"?A. It's on an island.B. It's on a hill.C. It's in a town.D. It's in the city centre.2.How do people in the "Pollution-Free Town" go to work?A. By car.B. By bus.C. By boat.D. By bicycle.3.How do people in Kitty's future city travel?A. They have planes.B. They use flying cars.C. They don't drive.D. They travel by boat.4.What can people do in "The Plaza"?A. They can see films there.B. They can fly their cars.C. They can eat and buy things.D. They can buy very cheap TVs.5.Why are the things so cheap in the shopping mall in Simon's future city in the year 3000?A. People don't have to work.B. There's a big karaoke club.C. Computers and robots help to make things cheaply.D. Computers help people work at home.6.Which of the following statements is true?A. People in "Pollution-Free Town" will work in the offices in the town.B. Students will not use books at school in "The Plaza".C. People must work in hospitals, supermarkets, etc. in the year 3000.D. The buildings in "Pollution-Free Town" will be low but the ones in Kitty'sfuture city will be high.CChoose the words or expressions and complete the passage (选择最恰当的单词或词语完成短文): Monty was the son of a horse trainer. When he was in his ninth grade, he was asked to write a paper about what he wanted to be and do when he grew up.That night he wrote a seven-page paper saying that someday he'd __1__ a horse ranch(大牧场). He wrote about his dream in great detail and he even drew a picture of a 200-acre(英亩) ranch with all the buildings.He put a great deal of his __2__ into the project and the next day he handed it in to his teacher. Two days later he received his paper back. On the front page was a large red F with a note that read, "See me after class."The boy with the dream went to see the teacher after class and asked, "Why did I receive an F?"The teacher said, "This is an unrealistic(不现实的) dream for a young boy like you. You come from a poor family. Owning a horse ranch requires a lot of __3__. You have to buy the land. You have to pay for other things. There's no way you could ever do it." Then the teacher added, "If you will rewrite this paper with a more realistic goal, I will reconsider your grade."The boy went home and thought about it long and hard. he asked his father what he should do. His father said, "Look, son, you have to make up your own mind on this. However, I think it is a very important __4__for you."Finally, after sitting with it for a week, the boy turned in the __5__ paper, making no changes at all. He said to the teacher, "You can keep the F and I'll keep my __6__."（）1. A. paint B. win C. own D. sell（）2. A. heart B. life C. advice D. trust（）3. A. money B. time C. space D. effort（）4. A. change B. gift C. message D. decision（）5. A. long B. thick C. same D. correct（）6. A. grade B. dream C. duty D. secretDRead the passage and fill in the blanks with suitable words (在短文的空格内填入适当的词，使其内容通顺。

2023年九年级暑期话题阅读天天练：学习科目（含解析）2023年九年级暑期话题阅读天天练：学习科目（共7题）一、阅读理解题（共7题）Hi, my name is Alex. This is my class schedule. I have to get up at about 6:30 every day. First, I have breakfast. Then, I ride my bike to school.I have four classes in the morning. History is very interesting. Mr. Rudolph is really cool. He knows everything about history. I also like learning math. We get a 15-minute break in the morning. I usually talk to Franklin at that time. We also have lunch together, near the playground. Then we have English. We like the English teacher very much. P.E. is the last in the morning.The afternoon is very relaxing, because I only have two classes. Music is my favorite. I want to be a singer one day. Drawing is also fun. The teacher Mrs. Lester is so nice.Time Class 8:00-8:50 History 9:00-9:50 Math 9:50-10:05 Morning Break 10:10-11:00 English 11:10-12:00 P.E 12:00-12:50 Lunch 1:00-1:50 Drawing 2:00-2:50 Music(1) How many classes does Alex have every dayA．Five. B．Six. C．Seven. D．Eight.(2) Why does Alex think Mr. Rudolph is really coolA．Because Alex can have lunch with Mr. Rudolph.B．Because Mr. Rudolph is always very nice to Alex.C．Because Alex can talk to Franklin in the history class.D．Because Mr. Rudolph knows everything about history.(3) Where does Alex have lunch with FranklinA．In the food store. B．In the classroom.C．At his home. D．Near the playground.(4) What's probably (可能) NOT Alex's favorite subjectA．History. B．Math. C．P.E. D．Music.Rachel's favorite subject in school is art because she loves to draw. She doesn't like science because it's too difficult. And she doesn't know the teacher's words at all in class.Nana likes reading best. She loves reading because it is fun to find out what happens next in the book. She doesn't like geography because it is too hard to remember all of the information.Belle cannot stand (忍受) math! She knows that math is very important in people's lives. But to her, she doesn't want to do math homework today. She always does it tomorrow.Carl really likes writing! He likes to write diaries. Every day he writes adiary. He writes about his favorite things, his favorite people, and his school life. He also likes to write new stories.Lucy's favorite subject is science because she thinks it is important. She says if she knows something about science, she can answer many questions about life.(1) What's Rachel's favorite subjectA．Art. B．Reading. C．Math. D．Science.(2) Nana likes reading best, but she doesn't like _____.A．English B．geography C．writing D．math(3) Belle thinks that math is very _____.A．difficult B．easy C．important D．interesting(4) What does Carl do every dayA．He draws pictures. B．He reads books.C．He does math homework. D．He writes diaries.(5) Why does Lucy like scienceA．Because it's helpful for her life.B．Because it's very easy.C．Because it's very interesting.D．Because it's popular.用一个完整的句子回答问题：How many subjects do you have at schoolName John Adam School Kevin Gove State Middle School in NewYorkGrade 7 Term ends June 6 Next term begins September 14thSubjects AssessmentMath He is not so strong in this subject, but he always tries his best to do better.Science He answers many questions in class. He doesn't like writing. English He is always No. 1 in the class. Keep it up. He does a good job. French His reading is very good. He knows many words.History He is not so good at this, but he does better than before. Geography He knows a lot of places of interest in the world.Music He sings very well. But he need more time for dance.P.E. He likes to watch others play. He needs to do more sports. Remarks: John can do much better this term. He needs to do more work next term.(1) Where is John fromA．China. B．the USA. C．France. D．England.(2) When does John get this school reportA．In May. B．In June. C．In July. D．In September.(3) What does the underlined word "Assessment" meanA．科目B．学业C．评价D．成绩(4) What is Jones best subjectA．Science. B．Geography. C．Music. D．English.(5) Which of the following is TRUEA．John can sing and dance very well.B．John isn't good at geography.C．John can do better if he works harder.D．John doesn't like science.My learning record Unit 2 Let's celebrate! Name: Joyce Self-assessment (自评) Reading ★I know more about festivals in other countries. ★I can find out the main idea of the passage quickly. Listening ★I can listen for useful information in a radio program. Vocabulary (词汇) ★I know the names of festivals and activities. ★I know the relationship between the countries and festivals. Grammar ★I can use someone/ somebody, anyone/ anybody, no one/ nobody, something, anything and nothing correctly. ★I can use Wh-questions correctly. Score: 26/28 Peer assessment (同伴评价) Ask your partner to help you assess your speaking and writing skills. Speaking ★I can ask questions about different countries' festivals correctly. ★I can speak loudly and clearly while answering questions. Writing ★I can plan and organize ideas before writing my articles. Score: 9/12 Total: 35/40 Comments (评语) 30~40 Well done! You work hard. 21~29 Good. Keep it up! Below 20 Try harder! Practice makes perfect.(1) What can Joyce do while listeningA．Listen for different activities.B．Find out the main idea.C．Listen for useful information.D．Find out the names of festivals.(2) Which should Joyce do better inA．Speaking. B．Writing. C．Grammar. D．Vocabulary.(3) Which of the following comments is for JoyceA．Good. Keep it up! B．Try harder!C．Practice makes perfect. D．Well done! You work hard.(4) What's the main reason the students use "My learning record" A．To explain why they have passed the exam.B．To check how much progress they have made.C．To tell their parents what they've done at school.D．To know about how they can use the grammar correctly.阅读下列短文，根据短文内容，从短文后各题所给的选项中，选择最佳选项。

2018中考英语阅读天天练系列——3月篇D( ) 1. How long is it since basketball was invented?A. 1000 yearsB. More than 100 yearsC. 1100 yearsD. Less than 100 years( ) 2. The students felt unhappy because _______.A. they had much homework to doB. they often got into fightsC. they couldn't play outdoorsD. they had little time to study( ) 3. Who as ked Dr. Naismith to invent a game?A. Some studentsB. Some teachersC. Some students' parentsD. Some of his friends( ) 4. When a student ______ , he makes a score.A. receives the ball.B. throws the ball to another studentC. runs quickly with the ball in his handD. throws the ball into the basket( ) 5. Which sentence is right?A. Dr. Naismith had to use fruit to throw the ball.B. It was easy to invent the game.C. The students could go outdoors when the weather was bad.D. The ball had to be thrown into the basket five feet above the floor.4、阅读理解Sure，it's good to get along with your teacher because it makes the time you spend in the classroom more pleasant．And yes，it's good to get along with your teacher because，in general，it's smart to learn how to understand the different types of people you'll meet throughout your life．"But really，there's one super﹣important reason why you should get along with your teacher．When you do，learning bursts right open，"says Evelyn Vko，a longtime teacher who writes an education column called"Teacher Says"for the Washington Post new spaper．In fact，kids who get along with their teachers not only learn more，but they're more comfortable asking questions and getting extra help．This makes it easier to understand new material and do your best on tests．When you have this kind of relationship with a teacher，he or she can be someone to turn to with p roblems，such as problems with learning or school life，such as bullying．As a kid in a primary or middle school，you're at a wonderful stage in your life．You're like a sponge （海绵），able to absorb lots of new and exciting information．On top of that，you're able to think about all this information in new ways．Your teacher knows that，in most cases，is very excited to be the person who's giving you all that material and helping you make it．Remember，teachers are people，too，and they feel great if you're open to what they're teaching yu．That's why they wanted to be teachers in the first place﹣to teach!Some kids may be able to learn in any situation，whether they like the teacher or not．But most kids are sensitive to the way they get along with the teacher，and if things aren't going well，they won't learn as well and won't enjoy being in class．1．In the passage，the author mainly talks about ．A．how to get along well with othersB．how much the students are expected of to get along with teachersC．the importance of a good relation with teachersD．how to make the time in the classroom more pleasant2．"Learning bursts right open"in the third paragraph really means ．A．there will be more problems with learningB．you find an opening to learningC．learning becomes easier for you at o nceD．there will be no problems at all with learning3．Which of the comments is FALSE on teachers and their work according to the passage？A．Teachers sometimes have the same feelings as students do．B．Teachers are excited even if you wouldn't like to accept their teaching．C．Though few，there are still some students who can learn even if they don't like the teacher．D．Having a bad relationship with your teachers does more or less harm to your studies．5、World Tai Chi and Qigong Day is an event held on the last Saturday of April each year，which promotes(倡导) practices of Tai Chi and Qigong.Followers of Tai Chi and Qigong especially hope to educate the world about the health benefits(益处) of the two exercises.The World Tai Chi Day website says it is also a day to help put people in touch with teachers and healing(治疗) centres.This event，which started in 1999，joins people in over 65 countries.That number grows every year as Tai Chi becomes better known.Celebrations include Tai Chi exhibitions(表演) in many cities around the world.The day is recognized by the World Health Organization.Tai Chi is actually a Chinese martial art，also called Wushu.I t is not used for selfdefence，but is instead practised for health reasons.Doctors say it has benefits for those who have heart and blood pressure problems.Many people who practise it say it makes you live longer.Tai Chi is famous around the world for its followers practise it in parks.A type of Tai Chi with just 42 movements was a sport in the 11th Asian Games in 1990.There are attempts(尝试) to make it an Olympic event.1．When is World Tai Chi and Qigong Day?A．In the last month of each year.B．On the last day of April each year.C．On each Saturday of the fourth month.D．On the last Saturday of every April.2．The event is held to ________ Tai Chi and Qigong.A．encourage the development ofB．cure people of their illnesses byC．get the world together to practiseD．educate the world to make money from3．How is World Tai Chi and Qigong Day celebrated?A．The followers travel to over 65 countries.B．Tai Chi members are recruited on the website.C．There are Tai Chi performances in many cities.D．The World Health Organization holds different activities.4．What does“selfdefence” in the second paragraph mean?A．自我牺牲 B．自我防卫C．自我欣赏 D．自我表现5．Which of the following is TRUE about Tai Chi?A．It is becoming better and better known in the world.B．It is only good for those people who have heart problems.C．It has been a sport in Asian Games since 1990.D．It is now one of the events in the Olympics.6、阅读理解Mother's Day is coming. It is time to let Mom know she's special to you. Finding the right gift for Mom on that day is not always easy. We often want something personal and thoughtful. But how can we make it? These following ideas may help you.Gift of TimeMoms just want to spend time with their children，so make it a MotherDaughter/Son day.Spend the whole day with her. Do the things she likes doing with her.Home VideoTake your family videos and make them a short home video. She can enjoy it whenever she misses you. Although it may take a lot of time，the process(过程) can be great fun and the result is often priceless(无价的)．Mom MixMake a CD for her. It's a collection of all the songs that remind her of you and your growing up.Write a LetterWrite a letter instead of a simple card. Write about all the good memories you have with her and all the things she has done for you.FlowersPeople send carnations on Mother's Day. You can easily spend a lot of money on them. If you have flowers in your garden，you can pick them.They can be a great gift.DinnerMake a dinner and invite her over. You can also take it to her house and surprise her. Just don't forget to wash the dishes after the dinner.1．Why is it not easy to find a right gift on Mother's Day?A．Because we want to save money.B．Because mothers don't like gifts.C．Because we always want to get something special.2．Making a home video may be ________.A．fun B．boring C．easy3．What does the underlined word “remind” mean in Chinese?A．使……防范B．使……想起C．使……经过4．How many kinds of ideas have been mentioned here for Mother's Day?A．4. B．5. C．6.5．From the passage we know________.A．you can buy a big cake for your mom on Mother's DayB．writing a letter is better than sending a simple card to your mom on Mother's DayC．inviting your mom to eat in a restaurant is a good gift for her7、People connect colours with different things and feelings. Red, for example, is tile colour of fire, heat, blood and life. People say red is an exciting and active colour. They connect red with a strong feeling like anger. Red is also used for signs of danger, such as STOP signs and fire engines. Orange is the bright, warm colour of leaves in autumn. People say orange is a lively colour. They associate (使联系)orange with happiness. Yellow is the colour of sunlight. People say it is a cheerful colour. They associate yellow, too, with happiness. Green is the cool colour of grass in spring. People say it is a refreshing colour.In general, people talk about two groups of colours: warm and cool colours. The warm colours are red, orange and yellow. Where there are warm colours and a lot of light, people usually want to be active. Those who like to be with others like red. The cool cotours are green and blue. Where there are these colours, people are usually quiet.Some scientists say that time seems to go by more slowly in a room with warm colours. They think that a warm colour is a good one for a living room or a restaurant. People who are having a rest or eating do not want time to pass quickly. Cool colours are better for some offices where the people working want time to pass quickly.1. People associate __________ with happiness.A. yellowB. orangeC. greenD. Both A and B2. People use the colour of __ for STOP signs.A. redB. greenC. yellowD. pink3. ________ can make people more active.A. Cool coloursB. Warm coloursC. Green and blueD. Both warm colours and cool colours4. The scientists suggest warm colours for a living room or a restaurant because ________A. the scientists don't like cool coloursB. people want the time to pass quicklyC. time seems to go by more slowly in a room with warm coloursD. people don't like to be with their family or friends5. Which of the following is True according to the passage?A. Both warm colours and cool colours bring happiness to people.B. Blue is thought to be a refreshing colour.C. Warm colours represent fire, heat, blood and life.D. Workers in the offices with cool colours feel time pass quickly8、 When we talk of plants，most of us will think of things that grow from the ground and have green leaves，but there are plants that do not look or act like other plants．Some of these belong to a special class of plants called fungi．Fungi may appear almost everywhere．They commonly grow in wet places where they can get food and water easily．Because fungi do not have green leaves to make their own food，but fungi must take their food from animals，other plants or water．Some fungi live on dead or rotting wood，while others grow on living trees or in dirt or moss(苔藓)．Mushrooms are the best—known fungi．There are many kinds of mushrooms appearing in all shapes and sizes．For example，cauliflower mushrooms(蘑菜花)are found in forests from July to October．They can grow to be as heavy as fifty pounds! They grow at the foot of trees．Squirrel’s bread(松茸)is another kind of wild mushroom．Its appearance and use can explain its name．These fungi look like small golden cakes．Squirrels can easily eat them or carry them off to their hole to eat later．The mushrooms found in food stores are carefully grown by people who know they are safe to eat．People are warned never to touch of tasting wild mushrooms because some of them are deadly．Even less dangerous ones can still snake a person very sick．( )1．Where doesn’t fungi grow?A．On dry wood． B．In places full of water．C．On living trees． D．Behind houses．( )2．Where can fungi take food?A．From their green leaves． B．From stones．C．From rotting wood． D．From people．( )3．Squirrel’s bread is a kind of___________．A．tree B．animal C．food D．medicine( )7．People are advised not to eat wild fungi because___________．A．it is unfit for main food B．it may be dangerous to peopleC．it doesn’t taste so good D．its strange smell may do harm to people9、 No Car Day was first started by 34 cities in France on September 22，1998．It was started to protect the environment．By now，more than 1，000 cities around the world have had a No Car Day．The first No Car Day in China was in Chengdu in 2001．Other cities，including Taipei，Shanghai and Wuhan，also support the day．In Beijing，more and more people are joining the campaign．It asks drivers to leave their cars at home for one day each month and walk or ride a bike to work．It also calls on Beijingers not to use cars on June 5(World Environment Day)．The slogan(口号)for the day is，“If we drive for one less day，we can have one more nice day．”So far．more than 200，000 drivers have shown their support．“We can’t control(控制)the weather，but we can choose not to drive，”said Wu Zonghua，a car club chairman．Beijing is trying to have 238 blue sky days this year．In the first quarter of 2007，Beij ing only had 52 blue sky days．This was 11 days less than the number for the same period last year．Much of the dust comes from the desert，but cars cause most of the air pollution．We must do more for No Car Day．( )1．No Car Day was started ___________．A．to save money B．to control the weatherC．to make the air cleaner D．to keep out dust from the desert( )2．The No Car Day campaign asks Beijing drivers___________．A．to work hard to get fewer blue sky daysB．not to work on World Environment DayC．to ride a bike or walk instead of driving to workD．to leave their cars at home for a week each month( )3．When is World Environment Day?A．On July 5th． B．On June 5th． C．On September 22nd． D．On February 2nd．( )4．Which of the following about No Car Day is WRONG?A．It was first started in France in September，1998．B．It was first stared in China in 2001．C．It is supported by over 1，000 cities around the world．D．It was first started by a car club chairman in Beijing．10、阅读理解Sing the Language You're LearningHow can you remember a song from your childhood to this day? Why do your teachers use songs to teach you English? It seems there is a scientific reason for this.Researchers are now studying the relationship between music and remembering a foreign language. They find that remembering words in a song is the best way to remember even the most difficult language.“Sing ing could be a new way of learning a foreign language. The brain likes to remember things when they are used in a catchy and meaningful way，” said Dr. Karen Ludke. The findings may help those who have difficulty learning foreign languages. On his blog, Dr. Ludke writes, “A listenandrepeat singing method can support foreign language learning, and open the door for future research in this area.”Many language teachers know the value of using music and singing. Hua Zhuying, a teacher at a Chinese language school in Washington D．C.depends heavily on songs in teaching Chinese. She says, “I use music all the time to teach children Chinese. For little kids usually we use English songs but teach them the Chinese lyrics. So it's easy for them to start because they know the music. Not only does it work, but it is fun for the kids.”“Sometimes, I think if I were taught English that way, maybe I would speak much better English than now，” Hua Zhuying adds.Our brain likes music, especially for remembering. So, if you're still struggling in learning a language, why not try singing it out？1. According to the passage, the best way to remember a foreign language is to______.A. read and write moreB.listen to the teacher carefullyC.copy the words many timesD.remember words in a song2. The underlined word “catchy” probably means “______”.A.晦涩难懂的 B．悦耳易记的C.枯燥乏味的 D．震耳欲聋的3. Dr. Ludke believes that foreign language learning can be supported by______.A. using the listenandrepeat singing methodB.listening to all kinds of famous musicC.writing songs with the languageD.reading t he lyrics again and again4. From the passage, we know that Hua Zhuying ______.A. is interested in writing English songsB.teaches children English by using musicC.teaches Chinese in an American schoolD.is a researcher in a language school5. The passage mainly tells us that______.A. many researchers realize the importance of language studyingB.your brain remembers a language better if you sing itC.many language teachers know the value of famous musicD.you will never learn a language well unless you can sing11、 Fire can help people in many ways. But it can also be very harmful. Fire can make water hot and house warm, give light and cook food. But fire can burn (燃烧) things, too. It can make trees, houses, animals and other things catch fire (起火). If some people can't run away from fire, it can kill them. This happens in every country every year.Sometimes big fire can burn forests. A month ago, a large forest fire broke out in Yunnan Province. It lasted nearly half a month. The forest in Heilongjiang Province and the grassland in Inner Mongolia caught fire in May, 2006. After more than ten days' fight, over 30,000 people and soldiers put out (扑灭) the fire at last.Nobody knows clearly when people began to make fire, but there are many interesting stories about the first time a man or a woman started a fire. One story from Australia tells about a man who went to the sun and brought fire down a long time ago. Today people know how to make a fire with matches (火柴). Children sometimes like to play with them. But matches can be very dangerous. The match can burn a piece of paper and then it can burn a house. A small fire can become a big fire, and destroy many things. Fire kills many people every year. So you must be careful with fire.根据短文内容，选择最佳答案。

牛津英语译林版九年级英语阅读强化训练15一、完形填空I never saw my father come home from work late or ill, nor did I ever see my father take a “night out with the boys”. He had no ___1___ but just took care of his family.For 22 years, since I left home for college, my father had called me every Sunday at 9:00 a. m. He was always ___2___ in my life how my family was going. The ___3___ even came when he and my mother were in Australia, England or Florida.Nine years ago, I bought my first house. My father, 67 years old, spent eight hours a day for three days, ___4___ my house. He would not allow me to ___5___ anyone else to have it done. All he asked was a glass of iced tea, and that I hold a paintbrush for him and talk to him. But I was too ___6___ with work, and I could not spend the time holding the paintbrush, or talking to my father.Five years ago, my 71-year-old father ___7___ five hours putting together a swing set for my daughter. Again, all he asked was that I could get him a glass of ___8___ tea and talk to him. But again, I had laundry to do and the house to ___9___ .The morning on Sunday, January 18, 2015, my father telephoned me as usual. This time he ___10___ to have forgotten some things we had discussed the week before. I had to get to church, so I cut the ___11___ short.The call came at 4:40 a. m. which said my father was sent to hospital in Florida. I got on a plane ___12___ . I vowed that when I arrived, I would ___13___ for the lost time, for I owed him a nice long talk.I arrived in Florida at 1:00 a. m. , but my father passed away at 9:12 p. m. This time it was he who did not have time to ___14___ , or time to wait for me.In the years ___15___ his death I have learnt much about my father, and even more about every single day.1. A. money B. sleep C. hobbies D. freedom2. A. interested B. surprised C. excited D. confused3. A. emails B. calls C. letters D. messages4. A. repairing B. keeping C. building D. painting5. A. show B. pay C. explain D. teach6. A. busy B. bored C. pleased D. angry7. A. used B. wasted C. spent D. took8. A. green B. hot C. black D. iced9. A. clean B. build C. repair D. buy10. A. happened B. decided C. proved D. seemed11. A. introduction B. conversation C. meeting D. interview12. A. carelessly B. rarely C. fluently D. immediately13. A. set up B. hang up C. makeup D. lift up14. A. call B. meet C. talk D. work15. A. during B. since C. before D. until二、阅读理解AA. On foot.B. By car.C. By bike.D. By bus.2. Which of the following is TRUE about Ted and Peter?A. They are brothers.B. They look alike.C. They are classmates.D. They are both shy.3. On Ted’s web page, we can see photos of his ______ .A. familyB. roomC. favourite starsD. tennis team4. How many hobbies are mentioned on Ted Smith’s web page?A. Three.B. Four, oC. Five.D. Six.5. From Ted Smith’s web page, we know ______ .A. Ted is a boy with brown hair and blue eyesB. Ted lives in an apartment at the city centreC. Ted’s room is always in a messD. Ted likes horror movies bestBBy converting leftover cooking oil into fuel for vehicles, Shanghai has made big steps in developing the circular economy.The recycled waste fuel, called B5 biodiesel, is a biofuel mixture consisting of 5 per cent biodiesel, which is made from thrown-away oil from restaurants and sewer pipes, and 95 per cent petroleum diesel fuel.B5 biodiesel produces 10 per cent less heavy metal substances and fine particulate matter, and 80 per cent less nitric oxide emissions compared to the exhaust from ordinary diesel. It first entered the fuel market in Shanghai in September 2013 when buses from a bus company hit the road in a trial project. An examination of the vehicles running on B5 biodiesel conducted by Shanghai’s Tongji University showed that the emission standards from the vehicles had improved notably and no malfunctions had been reported.In May 2019, buses from Shanghai Jiushi officially started running on biodiesel. By the end of 2020, the bus company had used up 50. 85 million litres of B5 biodiesel. Over the past year or more, all bus parking lots under the bus company have adopted B5 biodiesel, using up more than 20 000 tonnes of the fuel. By the end of 2020, the qualification rate of B5 biodiesel was 100 per cent, as showed by examinations carried out by national and municipal quality supervision departments.It took Shanghai 10 years to finally introduce the biodiesel into the market. As a megacity, Shanghai produces more than 30 000 tonnes of discarded kitchen oil each year, while there are 18 recycling companies in the city that refine the gutter oil for production of B5 biodiesel. In 2013 and 2018, the city issued management guidelines to encourage recycling, transportation and processing of discarded cooking oil Shanghai demanded that recycling businesses purchase discarded cooking oil at a price of no less than 3 600 yuan per tonne. In addition, italso provides a subsidy up to 0.24 yuan per litre of B5 biodiesel for oil companies.Now, the fuel is being sold at 5.72 yuan per litre compared with 6.02 yuan for standard diesel. Shanghai’s environmental sanitation department, for instance, could save 100 000 yuan in costs in a year from 30 sanitary vehicles running on biodiesel rather than on standard diesel.1. According to the passage, what does Shanghai do in developing the circular economy?A. Shanghai changes discarded oil into biodiesel.B. Shanghai controls the use of leftover cooking oil.C. Restaurants recycle leftover cooking oil.D. Shanghai reuses 95% of the leftover cooking oil.2. What’s the main idea of Paragraph 3?A. It is more difficult to produce B5 biodiesel than ordinary diesel.B. B5 biodiesel is easier to produce heavy metal substances compared to ordinary diesel.C. B5 biodiesel is better for the environment than ordinary diesel.D. Ordinary diesel is better for the environment than B5 biodiesel.3. Why did Shanghai issue management guidelines in 2013 and 2018?A. To introduce B5 biodiesel into the market in a short time.B. To encourage and carry forward the leftover oil recycling project.C. In order to set the standards for the B5 biodiesel production.D. In order to ask more companies to refine gutter oil for B5 biodiesel.4. What does the underlined word”purchase” mean in the passage?A. Produce.B. Create.C. Collect.D. Buy.5. What can we infer from the passage?A. There will be no leftover oil in Shanghai.B. B5 biodiesel is helpful to the circular economy.C. B5 biodiesel makes vehicles run much faster.D. Gutter oil recycling companies earn more.CHave you ever heard of character amnesia? Amnesia refers to a condition where someone loses all or most of his or her memory. The word may be too strong to use. With character amnesia, however, it means people have forgotten to put the correct stroke (笔画) in a character or have forgotten the character completely.Character amnesia is partly caused by the popularity of electronic communication. Today, most people write using computers or other electronic devices. These devices all have input software. You can easily type in a character even if you don’t know how to form it.Back in 2013, CCTV held an interesting TV contest. Contestants were given a word and then asked to write it on a screen. Some of them had a hard time writing such common words as “癞蛤蟆” and “打喷嚏”. The audience at home were encouraged to try writing these words at the same time. The contest showed how widespread character amnesia had become. It led much discussion. The audience felt surprised. For teachers, however, it was just old news.Su Yunsheng has taught Chinese for more than twenty years. She says, “In recent years, character amnesia has become more and more common among students. I often see students write words incorrectly. The popularity of electronic devices is a major reason.” Su is not the only one complaining. Many experts think not being able to write characters correctly threatens China’s cultural heritage(遗产).“It will take a lot of effort to protect our Chinese characters. It is the same way in which they try to protect these old hutongs,” said Zhu Linfei, a Beijing graduate student, referring to the traditional Beijing roads. Zhu, who was touring the old bookstores of Liulichang with her classmates to buy calligraphy (书法) books, said that she had already forgotten about 20% of the characters she knew in high school. “But it’s not such a big problem,” she said. “If I don’t know a character, I take out my cellphone to check.” But Zhu Linfei is mistaken. It is a big problem that she cannot write 20% of the characters she knew just 5 or 6 years earlier. By relying on her cellphoneto check those characters she can’t recall, that percentage will increase with each passing year. And, every time Zhu Linfei has to stop to take out her cellphone to ask for help to remind herself how to write a character, she is wasting time, and that in itself is a problem.Written Chinese requires a good memory and a lot of hard work. But Chinese characters are a great cultural achievement, Chinese people should be proud of it. It will be a pity if we lose that heritage someday. The threat is nothing to sneeze at!1. If you have character amnesia, you probably ______ .A. cannot write any Chinese charactersB. have lost all or most of your memoryC. have to check some characters on your computerD. don’t know how to write some characters correctly2. From the interesting CCTV contest in 2013, we can infer many of us ______ .A. have character amnesiaB. lose interest in Chinese charactersC. rely on electronic devices to helpD. start to study hard at Chinese characters3. Which of the following about Su Yunsheng is WRONG?A. She asks her students not to write by using computers.B. She has been a Chinese teacher for more than 20 years.C. She has seen many students suffer from character amnesia.D. She thinks character amnesia is mainly caused by electronic devices.4. By writing this passage, the writer probably wants to ______ .A. explore the causes of character amnesiaB. advise people not to write by using electronic devicesC. ask people to pay attention to the threat of character amnesiaD. tell readers the difference between amnesia and character amnesia5. What’s the best title for the passage?A. The benefit of studying ChineseB. The threat of character amnesiaC. Writing Chinese characters correctlyD. Protecting Chinese characters activelyDCurtis Whitson knew the waterfall was coming. He’d rafted down the Arroyo Seco, a river in central California before. He thought he would jump out of his raft into the shallow water, raft down the rocks on either side of the falls, and continue on his way, as he had on last trip.But this year was different. Heavy snow and spring rains had turned the usually manageable falls into something wild. Whitson went rafting with his girlfriend, Krystal Ramirez, and his 13 year-old son, Hunter. As they reached the falls late in the afternoon, Whitson could tell from the increasing water that they were in serious trouble. There was no way they’d be able to raft down the rocks as planned.They could walk to the shore, but would anyone find them there? They had no cell service, and they hadn’t seen a single person in the past three days. And Whitson knew that they’d be sharing the ground there with snakes and mountain lions.As he thought what to do, Whitson hit on a bit of luck he heard voices coming from the other side of the falls, He shouted, but the sound of the rushing water drowned him out. “We have to give these people a message,” Whitson thought. He got a stick and pulled out his pocket knife to carve “Help” on it. Then he tied a rope to it so the people would know it wasn’t just any stick. He tried throwing it over the falls, but it floated away in the wrong direction.“We’ve got to do something!” Whitson shouted to his son. “Have we got anything else?”Then he saw his green water bottle. Whitson took it and carved “Help!” on it. Ramirez also reminded him that he had a pen and paper, which she ‘d brought to play games with, in his backpack.Whitson knew it was a long shot, But he wrote “We are kept here at the waterfall. Help us please.” and put the note into the bottle. This time, his throw over the waterfall was perfect.It took 30 minutes to get back upstream to the beach where they’d had lunch. They made a fire and set up a tent. They were afraid that nobody could find their message in a bottle, so they spelled out SOS in white rocks, which they set on the blue tarp. As the evening wore on, they placed a headlamp with a flashing light on a ledge so that the SOS could be seen from overhead.By about 10:30 p. m. , they decided they probably weren’t going to get rescued that night, so they pulled out their sleeping bags. Before getting in, Ramirez made the fire to keep the mountain lions away.Then, just after midnight, they heard a plane flying above them. Whitson turned to his son and started shaking him. “They re here!” he said. Whitson ran over to the headlamp and started flashing it at the plane. He, Ramirez, and Hunter were waving and shouting when they heard the magic words, “This is Search and Rescue. You have been found.”At this time, the three knew that they were really rescued. It was amazing!文章选自美国著名杂志《读者文摘》(Reader’s Digest)1. From the second paragraph, we mainly know that ______ .A. they were in serious troubleB. there was heavy snow and rainC. the three persons were raftingD. they could raft down the rocks2. To get these people a message, Whitson ______ at first.A. put the note into the bottle and threw it over the fallsB. threw a stick with the word”Help” on it over the fallsC. placed a headlamp with a flashing light on a ledgeD. called 911 and asked them to save them with a plane3. They placed a headlamp with a flashing light on a ledge ______ .A. to keep snakes and lions awayB. to read something with the lightC. to help make a fire to get warmD. to let someone see SOS from overhead4. Which of the following is the CORRECT order according to the story?a. He tried to throw the stick over the falls.b. He put the note into the bottle and threw it.c. They heard a plane were flying above them.d. He heard voices coming from the other side.e. They got to the beach where they had lunch.A. d-b-a-c-eB. b-a-c-e-dC. d-a-b-e-cD. e-a-c-d-b5. What is the ending of the story?A. The three persons were saved.B. The plane didn’t find them.C. The three persons went on their rafting.D. The three persons didn’t hear the plane.三、任务型阅读AOne of the most common questions I am asked is whether, when, and how to follow up after a job interview. Following up in some way is necessary. Yes, you can get a job without it, but if you compete with other top candidates (候选人), following up can sometimes help you when the other candidates don’t. Here’s how to follow up well:Send a thank-you note right away.Email is fine for this and has the advantage of arriving faster, but handwritten notes are still enjoyed. And if there are many interviews, send a thank you note each time.Find out their timeline. Hopefully, you asked about their timeline in the interview itself, but if you didn’t, follow up within a week to strengthen your interest and politely ask what they expect their timeline for a decision to be.Be patient. Commonly, job seekers (求职者) are too worried about the result. You needn’t look worried to express your interest in the job or check in to ask about the timeline.Don’t be nervous if you don’t her from them at once. The hiring process (招聘流程) often takes longer than a candidate would like. Maybe the decision makers are out of town. If you miss the time they told you to hear something, it’s unnecessary to be nervous. Hiring often ends up taking longer than expected. Just politely follow up, explain you re very interested but understand that hiring will take time, and ask if they have the latest timeline.A young lady was driving a family car home with her father when they were caught in a heavy storm. The young lady was a little afraid and asked her father, “What should I do, stop or keep driving?”Her father said, “Keep driving.”After driving a few kilometres, the storm was becoming heavier and heavier. The young lady noticed that some cars and big transport trucks were pulling over on the side of the road. The young lady asked her father again if they should stop. But her father said nothing. So, she had to keep on driving.Ten minutes later, the storm started to become small and she could see a little more clearly. After several kilometres, she drove out of the storm. Moreover, the sun came out and the road ahead was dry.Her father told her to stop and get out of the car. “But why now, Father?” she asked in surprise.Her father said, “When you get out, you can look back at all the people in cars and big trucks that gave up and they are still in the storm. Now, your storm is over because you didn’t give up.”If you keep going, soon your “personal storms” will be over. The sun will shine on you again and the road ahead will be dry and clear. So, never give up and keep moving.根据短文内容, 回答下列问题。

提升训练(十五)[限时:30分钟得分: ]一、[2021·潍坊]完形填空Space suits don’t just make astronauts look cool. Without these 1 suits, astronauts wouldn’t be able to leave their spaceship. That is to say, they wouldn’t be able to 2 on the Moon or work outside the International Space Station.Space is a 3 place for human beings. Firstly, there is no air to breathe. Secondly, space also has high levels of radiation(辐射), energy that can pass through our bodies and make us 4 . Thirdly, some parts of space are really cold 5 other parts are very hot. So astronauts could die in a few seconds, if they 6 outside their spaceship without their suits. With a space suit, though, astronauts can move around in space for several hours.Space suits keep astronauts 7 sealed(密封的) inside. A backpack sends O2 in to let astronauts breathe normally. At the same time, the CO28 astronauts breathe out is sucked away. The suit also protects them from harmful radiation and fast-moving space dust. 9 the space suit is another suit that looks like a pair of tight pajamas(睡衣) with little pipes running through them. Water runs through these pipes to 10 astronauts because wearing a space suit can make astronauts very hot!( )1.A.private B.specialC.plasticD.expensive( )2.A.run B.walkC.liveD.surf( )3.A.funny B.naturalC.beautifulD.dangerous( )4.A.sick B.boredC.strongD.relaxed( )5.A.after B.sinceC.beforeD.while( )6.A.rushed B.jumpedC.stepped D.escaped( )7.A.safely B.quicklyC.quietlyD.terribly( )8.A.who B.thisC.thatD.whether( )9.A.Above B.UnderC.BehindD.Between( )10.A.wash away B.warm upC.cool offD.clean out二、阅读理解Computers, smartphones, and other machines are the perfect servants. They always do what they are “told”. We usually “tell” them to do things by using a mouse or keyboard. But what if we could just talk to them normally and tell them what to do in our daily life?This type of technology, known as voice control or voice recognition(声音识别), has been shown in films and TV shows since the 1960s. And real-world voice recognition is used for more everyday tasks. You might be familiar with Siri and Alexa, two examples of voice recognition software made by Apple and Amazon. They can be asked to do many things, from setting alarms and playing music to placing online shopping orders and controlling household appliances(家用电器).One of the nice things about voice recognition is that it can be used when we’re on the go. When you’re driving a car or walking down the sidewalk, it can be inconvenient or even dangerous to pick up your smartphone and type away on the keyboard. Voice recognition allows you to focus on(专注于) whatever you’re doing at the moment while still doing other tasks. What’s more, people with hearing disabilities can also benefit(获益), as speech recognition software can be used to “listen” to spoken words and turn them into text that deaf people can read. 1.We usually “tell”computers and smartphones to do things by .( )A.other machinesB.the perfect servantsing a mouse or keyboardD.talking to the people who are using them2.What does the word “familiar” in Paragraph 2 mean in Chinese? ( )A.喜欢的B.家里的C.真实的D.熟悉的3.We can’t use voice recognition to . ( )A.set alarms or play musicB.cook some foodC.place online shopping ordersD.control household appliances4.Which of the following is true according to the passage? ( )A.Siri and Alexa are made by Apple and Alibaba.B.We can pick up and type on our phones when we’re driving a car.C.The deaf people can’t use voice recognition because they hear nothing.D.Voice recognition can make people do different things at the same time.5.This passage is mainly about . ( )A.the uses of voice recognitionB.the reason why people use voice recognitionC.the advantages and disadvantages of voice recognitionD.how to use computers, smartphones, and other machines三、[2021·红桥区一模]任务型阅读It is believed that participation(参与) and hard work are more important than winning, which are also the spirit of the Olympic Games. The story of Lee Chong Wei, a famous Malaysian badminton player, is certain to be a great symbol of the spirit.Lee and Lin Dan, a famous Chinese badminton player, have been rivals(对手) for years. Lee has been beaten by Lin Dan three times at the Olympic Games. But Lee never gave up. He kept training hard so that he could stay in good condition. In 2016, Lee finally beat Lin Dan in the semi-finals(半决赛) at the Rio Olympics. He foughthard in every match. Although he was beaten by Chen Long in the final, people still spoke highly of Lee’s spirit. He lost the match, but he was still a great champion in many people’s hearts.So here comes a question: Is winning the most important thing in such a competition? Of course, “No!” What really matters is that one should never lose the courage to move on.1.It is believed that participation and are more important than winning.2.Lee Chong Wei is a famous player.3.Although Lee had been beaten by Lin Dan three times at the Olympic Games, he never .4.Lee kept training hard to .5.Winning is the most important thing in such a competition.四、[2021·东丽区二模]综合填空根据短文内容及首字母提示,填写所缺单词,使短文意思完整。

中考英语第十五周阅读周周练（A、B卷）阅读周周练一、完形填空。

通读下面短文，从A、B、C三个选项中选出可以填入空白处的正确答案。

The way a person feels inside is important. It can be really hard not to tell 1 that you’re feeling sad, worried, or upset. Then, it’s just you and these 2 feelings. If you keep feelings locked inside, it can even 3 you feel sick!But if you talk with someone who 4 you, like your mom or dad, you will almost always start to 5 better. Now you’re not all alone with your pro blems or worries. It doesn’t 6 your problems and worries magically (神奇地) get lost, but at least someone else knows 7 trouble with you is and can help you how to deal with it.Your mom and dad want to know if you have 8 because they love you and they want t o know what’s happening in your 9 . But what if a kid doesn’t want to talk with mom or dad? Then find another trusted adult, 10 a relative or a friend at school. Maybe this person can help you talk with your mom and dad about your problem or worries.( ) 1. A. someone B. somebody C. anyone( ) 2. A. bad B. happy C. pleasure( ) 3. A. keep B. make C. take( ) 4. A. looks for B. asks for C. cares for( ) 5. A. feel B. sound C. smell( ) 6. A. matter B. mean C. think( ) 7. A. when B. why C. what( ) 8. A. problems B. money C. clothes( ) 9. A. school B. family C. life( ) 10.A. as B. like C. for二、阅读理解。

Test 15AComplete the following passage with the words or phrases in the box. Each word can only be used once (将下列单词或词组填入空格。

每空格限填一词，每词只能填一次)：Salads are very popular in western countries. They're made from uncooked vegetables or fruits, and this makes them __1__. They are tasty too. Salads are great to eat in summer, when the weather is hot. They are light and cool.Here's a way to make a __2__ salad. First, buy some lettuces, tomatoes and carrots. Buy a salad dressing(调味料) too. Next, wash the vegetables carefully. Then, __3__ the vegetables and put them in a bowl. After that, __4__ the dressing. Finally, mix the vegetables and the dressing up. And there you have your salad!People used to listen to the radio more in the days before television. Some people say they still __5__ the radio. Although there are no pictures, they can __6__ what people and things look like. In this way, listening to the radio is like reading a book..Nowadays, people usually listen to the radio when they are doing other things. For example, they may be __7__ along the road or cooking a meal. You cannot do either of these things while you are watching television, because you have to __8__ what you are doing.BChoose the best answer (根据短文内容，选择最恰当的答案):Ben and Kitty are at Simon's flat in Beijing. They are talking about the future city in their minds. Read what Ben, Kitty and Simon said.Ben My future city is called "Pollution-Free Town". It is built on an island. I hope that there is no air pollution in my future city. People use only electric cars on the roads. The building are only seven floors high and there are no offices. People ride their boats to the cities to work. Students do not use books at schoolbecause they have their own computers.Kitty My future city is a modern city with buildings over 60 floors. Nobody drives on the roads. They use flying cars to travel from one building to another. There is a big building called "The Plaza". In "The Plaza", there is a big restaurant. People can try all kinds of food: Cantonese food, Beijing food or Western food, etc. There is also a big supermarket. People can buy everything there.Simon In the year 3000, people do not have to work in an office because computers and robots can do all their work. Robots work in hospital, supermarkets, etc. People can spend their time in the big entertainment centre in the in the future city. In the centre, there is a big shopping mall. People can buy very cheap things because computers and robots can make everything cheaply. For example, they can buy a big TV for only ￥500. They can also sing in the big karaoke club or go to the cinema there.1.Where is the "Pollution-Free Town"?A. It's on an island.B. It's on a hill.C. It's in a town.D. It's in the city centre.2.How do people in the "Pollution-Free Town" go to work?A. By car.B. By bus.C. By boat.D. By bicycle.3.How do people in Kitty's future city travel?A. They have planes.B. They use flying cars.C. They don't drive.D. They travel by boat.4.What can people do in "The Plaza"?A. They can see films there.B. They can fly their cars.C. They can eat and buy things.D. They can buy very cheap TVs.5.Why are the things so cheap in the shopping mall in Simon's future city in the year 3000?A. People don't have to work.B. There's a big karaoke club.C. Computers and robots help to make things cheaply.D. Computers help people work at home.6.Which of the following statements is true?A. People in "Pollution-Free Town" will work in the offices in the town.B. Students will not use books at school in "The Plaza".C. People must work in hospitals, supermarkets, etc. in the year 3000.D. The buildings in "Pollution-Free Town" will be low but the ones in Kitty'sfuture city will be high.CChoose the words or expressions and complete the passage (选择最恰当的单词或词语完成短文): Monty was the son of a horse trainer. When he was in his ninth grade, he was asked to write a paper about what he wanted to be and do when he grew up.That night he wrote a seven-page paper saying that someday he'd __1__ a horse ranch(大牧场). He wrote about his dream in great detail and he even drew a picture of a 200-acre(英亩) ranch with all the buildings.He put a great deal of his __2__ into the project and the next day he handed it in to his teacher. Two days later he received his paper back. On the front page was a large red F with a note that read, "See me after class."The boy with the dream went to see the teacher after class and asked, "Why did I receive an F?"The teacher said, "This is an unrealistic(不现实的) dream for a young boy like you. You come from a poor family. Owning a horse ranch requires a lot of __3__. You have to buy the land. You have to pay for other things. There's no way you could ever do it." Then the teacher added, "If you will rewrite this paper with a more realistic goal, I will reconsider your grade."The boy went home and thought about it long and hard. he asked his father what he should do. His father said, "Look, son, you have to make up your own mind on this. However, I think it is a very important __4__for you."Finally, after sitting with it for a week, the boy turned in the __5__ paper, making no changes at all. He said to the teacher, "You can keep the F and I'll keep my __6__."（）1. A. paint B. win C. own D. sell（）2. A. heart B. life C. advice D. trust（）3. A. money B. time C. space D. effort（）4. A. change B. gift C. message D. decision（）5. A. long B. thick C. same D. correct（）6. A. grade B. dream C. duty D. secretDRead the passage and fill in the blanks with suitable words (在短文的空格内填入适当的词，使其内容通顺。

2018中考英语阅读天天练系列一一综合类阅读和完形填空是中考的2个重要部分，分值可达到总分的一半，多练习是阅读准确率提升的一个重要方法，从2017年10月开始，每天练习一道完形和阅读，在中考一定能取得胜利。

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1 Henry was an office worker in a big city・ He worked very hard and enjoyed traveling in his holidays・He usually went to the seaside, but one year he saw an advertisement in a newspaper・“Enjoy country life・Spend a few weeks at West Hill Farm. Good food・ Fresh air・ Horse riding. Walking・ Fishing・ Cheap and interesting. ”"This sounds a good idea, ” ho thought. "T 11 spend a month at West Hill Farm・ I think I can enjoy horse riding, walking and fishing・ They" 11 make a change from sitting by the seaside and swimming・”He wrote to the farmer・ In the letter he said that he would like to spend all of July there・ Then on the first of July, he left for West Hill Harm.But four days later, he returned home-"What was wrong with West H订 1 Farm?” his best friend, Ed, asked him. “Didrf t you enjoy country life?”"Country life was very good, ” Henry said・ "But there was another problem・”“0h. What?”“Well, ” he said, “the first day I was there a sheep died, and we had roast mutton for dinner. ”"What，s wrong with that?" Ed asked. “Fresh meat is the best. ”"I know, but on the second day a cow died, and we had roast beef for dirm er. ”“Lucky you!""You don" t understand, ” Ilonry said・“on the third day a pig died and wo had roast pork for dinner・"“A different meat every day, v Ed said loudly, “and you are complaining!”“Let me finish, ” Henry said・“on the fourth day the farmer died, and I dicin' t dare stay for dinner! n ( )1. How did Henry find out about the farm?A.He saw it in a newspaper advertisement・B・ Ilis best friend told him・C. He wrote to the farmer.D・ Maybe he learned it from the radio.( )2. Henry came back home several days later because _______________________ ・A.he dicin' t like the country life at allB.the farmer wasn^ t frienelly to himC.his holiday was overD・ he thought he might have to eat the farmer( )3. “•••and you are complaining! , the word “complain” means________ •A.夸奖B.说三道四C.抱怨D.故弄玄虚( )4・ Which of the following sentences is true?A.Ed could eat a different kind of meat every day.B.Henry thought he could enjoy a change.C・ Henry couldn， t think of anything else to do, so he went to the farm.D.The farmer died because of the bad meat he ate・( )5. Which is the best title for the passage?A. What a beautiful farm! 13. Have a good time.C. A short holiday D・ Henry and the farmer.2、During my travels through the mountains of Greece I was only ever scared once・ It was dusk and as I walked alone I came across six large wolves (狼)that were feeding on the body of a dead animal. I had heard many stories about wolves as a child and it was this animal that I feared more than any other・ The wolves before me were huge, at least 6 feet long and covered with thick grey fur.As I went n ear, the wo Ives left the blood-covered snow that surrounded the body and started wa 1 k ing towards me, one after an other. They stopped about 20 metres from me and stared. The lead wolf raised his head into the air and took in a deep breath, as if he was smelling my presence. The animals looked both beautiful and frightening, but I knew I could not show them my fear・ As I drew nearer, the lead wolf raised its head once more but this time let out a long, loud cry. The awful cry rang out across the silent vallcy. I had never heard a more frightening sound. I was almost certain it was a sign to be death.Every moment I expected to see the pack of wolves dash (冲)at mo. I knew my only hope was to pretend I had no fear ・ I walked past the line of wolves, like a general (彳各军)moving among his soldiers・ They cried out loud again. But when they saw that their cry did not cause me to change my direction or make me run they feared to come after me, so they let me pass and returned to the dead nnimal.If T had turned back or tried to run away when they marched out to meet me, T am certain the whole pack would have attacked (进攻)me in a moment. But my show of false courage intimidated them and kept them back ・1.How did the writer feel when he caught sight of the wolves?A.He felt very surprised B・ He felt very happy.C. He feIt very frightened.D. He felt very amazed.2.The underlined word " intimid况ted” in the last paragraph probably means “___________ ” .A. encouragedB. scaredC. doubted D・ hurt3・ What can we learn from this passage?A. Wolves are our friends・B・ We should not be afraid of wolves・C. Never go near wolves because they are dangerous.D・ We should keep calm in f^ce of cknger.4.Which is the best title for this story?A. In Face of Fear B・ My Trip to GreeceC. An Important TravelD. A Man With Six Wolves3.I was at the store with Mom and baby Lucy. I was looking at the pictures in the pattern（图案）book, trying to decide what to be for Halloween. I wan ted to be a fairy princess （公主），but I dicin' t get a cha nee to ask Mom to help me find that page. She was busy. All the women were bent over Lucy' s carrier. Mom wasn"t even looking at me. Lucy started to cry. Mom asked me, ^Mary, have you decided yet?” Last year we picked out my costume （流行的服饰）together・1 looked down at the book and saw a picture of a kid in a banana costume・ I pointed at the banana・ Mom bought the banana pattern and a pea-pod（豌豆荚）pattern for Lucy.When Mom finished making my costume, I knew I had made a mistake. Mom said it was too late. So, in the evening I was going to be at the Halloween party , a big banana in yellow tight（裤袜）. “ Everyone will laugh at mo. ” I thought・When we walked to the party, everyone smiled at cute baby Lucy who was on my mother" s back・ Everyone, the clowns（小丑）and the pop stars and the grown-ups, smiled when they saw my costume. Some of them told me I was cute. I guessed people liked bananas- I realized that it didn" t bother me when people laughed. I kind of liked it. I smiled ・ And every one was looking at me. They thought I was funny, but in a good way. And guess what? I was the only banana at the party・ There were three fairy princesses・1.When Lucy started to cry, what was Mary doing?A・ Reading a book in the library.B・ Looking after her baby sister-C・ Choosing a costume for Halloween.D・ Buying some bananas in the store・2.Baby Lucy looked like a ________ at the party.A. prin cessB. ban ana C- pea-pod D. clow n3.How did Mary choose her costume?A・ By mistake. B. With the help of her mother.C・ Without reading the pattern book・D・ By drawing the pictures herself・4.We can infer （推断）from the passage that ______ ・A. Mary' s mother didt love her at al 1B.Mary was a little afraid before going to the partyC・ Mary' s mother didn, t go to the partyD. Mary was laughed at by the grown-ups at the party5.Mary was happy at the party because she was _________ .4、The snow went on fall ing, and they could see only a few meters in front of them. "We should go back, ” said Judy. She was afraid. “But where is the path?” Everything was covered with snow. The sky was grey.“What' s the time?" asked Pau 1・ Judy looked at her watch・"Nearly 5 o， clock・ It gets dark in an hour. ” u We must start walking, and hope we find the path. I think the snow' s stopping, ” said Pau 1. But it wasn" t stopping. The wind was strong. It blew around then cold and wet."Just keep gong downhill, ” said Judy. “We can' t go wrong. ” Then Paul fe 11 on some rocks. He shouted・"Judy! I"vc hurt my log! ” Ho couldn, t stand up. His leg hurt too much. U V 11 have to phono for help, ” said Judy・"I hope the mobile phone works up here!” Luckily it did・ They phoned the mountain service OK 务站）・“Don， t move! sho ut ed the man on the pho no. "St ay where you arc, wo' rc sending a team ther o・They were not far from the path, so the team found them casily. They were lucky! People often get into trouble when they climb the mountains. You must always tel 1 some one where you are going and take a mobile phone with you. Mountain is a dangerous place to be if things go wrong!A. funnyB. famousC. ugly D・ different）1. What was the weather like?A. Sunny and warm.C. Rainy and windy. B・ Snowy and windy.D.Windy but warm.）2. What were Judy and Paul doing?A. Falling.B. Stopping・ C・ Climbing. D. Phoning.( )3. Who fell down and got hurt?A.Paul.B. Judy.C. The man in the service.D. A team.( )4. Where was the path?A.By a river.B. DownhilLC.At the foot of the h订1・D. Near the climbers.( )5. Which is the most useful when you are in mountains?A.Stopping now and then・B・ Getting in touch with the outside world・C. Using a walking stick.D. Going back when there is no path.5、阅读理解I was in a strange city I didn，t know at all, and what" s more, I could not speak a word of the language. On my seco nd day I got on the first bus that passed, rode on it for several stops, then got off and walked on. The first two hours passed pleasantly (愉快土也) enough, thenI decided to turn back to my hotel for lunch. After walking about for some time, I decided I had better ask the way. The trouble was that the only word I knew of the language was the name of the street in which I 1 ived, and even that I pronounced badly.I stopped to ask a newspaper-seller- He handed me a paper. I shook my head and repeated the name of the street and he put the paper into my hands. I had to give him some money and went on my way. The next person I asked was a policeman・ He listened to me carefully, nodded and gently took me bythe arm・There was a strange look in his eyes as he pointed left and right and left again. I noddod politely and began walking in the di recti on he pointed.About an hour passed and I noticed that the houses were getting fewer and fewer and green fields were appearing on either side of mc・ I had come all the way into the countryside. The only thing left for me to do was find the nearest railway station・( )1. The writer preferred to walk back to his hotel because ______________ .A. he had no money to buy a ticketB・ he wanted to lose himself in the cityC・ he tried to know the city in this wayD・ it was late and there were no buses passing by( )2. The newspaper-sel ler ________ .A・ didn" t know where the hotel wasB.didn't understand what the writer saidC ・ could understand what the writer saidD ・ dicin' t want to take the money from the writer （）3. From the story we know that the policemanA. was kind but didn't understand the writer? B ・ told the writer where to take a train C ・ knew what the writer really meantD. was cold-hearted and didn ，t help the writer （）4. What can we learn from the last paragraph?）5. In your opinion, what was the writer" s real trouble?C. He went too far in the wrong bus. D ・ He followed the policeman" s direction.6. A few years ago, I worked at a church （教堂）and since my son was home schooling, he went with me to the church every day. Most mornings, we ，d stop at a local convenience store, getting a chocolate drink for him and a cup of coffee for mo.The clerk at the store wo chose to visit refreshed our lives each day, and so wc returned again and again ・ She had found her own way of enjoying life and her job. I ， m not even sure that she was realizing that her energy put a smile on the face of each customer.When a customer brought cookies to the counter, any other clerk could have asked: "Would you like some milk with those cookies? ” Instead, she inquired, "Would you like a lottery ticket （彩票）with those cookies?” She might have asked me if T wanted a donut with my coffee. But instead, she asked: uWould you likesome batteries （电池）with that coffee?^^Yes, life is what you make of it. This clerk' s method of dealing with what some think is a boring job, and with the customers she met daily, made the hours in herday more enjoyable. In doing that, she also refreshed the lives of others and made them laugh.Sometimes, if my day at the church had been particularly tiring, we" d stop at that store before heading homc. We" d giggle （咯咯笑）as we left the store, the clerk" s words echoing （回 响）behind us ・ "Would you like some shampoo w ith that soda?”A. The wri ter got close to the hotel where he stayed.C. D. The The writer writer The writer got to the hotel with the policemas help- found he was much farther away from the hotel.found the hotel in the direction the policeman pointed.A. lie didn't know the city at all.B ・ He couldn ，t speak the language.1.What did the writer do a few years ago?A・ She was a teacher in a school.B・ She was an office worker.C.She was a doctor in a hospitaLD.She was a worker at a church・2.When did the writer and her son usually stop at the local store?A.In the morningB.At noonC・ In the afternoonD. In the evening・3.Why did the writer and her son usually stop at the local store?A. Because the drinks were delicious there.B・ Because the food was cheap thereC・Because they felt happy thereD. Because there was only store 4. what was the clerk like?A.She was serious・B.She was lively.C・ She was nervous-D・ She was foolish・5.The clerk at the store may ask the customers, “___________________________ ”7、阅读理解People often say, ^Children can, t do math problems, it， s because parents can， t do their childrc s homework. ” Here" s an example to show what I mean.The other day my daughter brought home her math homework・ "I have to subtract （减）179 from 202, ” she said・"It' s quite easy, ” I said. "You put the 202 over the 179. ”"But wc need a 10 hero. Where is the 10?”"I don ,t know where the 10 is. Let" s just subtract 179from 202. Nine from two is three ・ You carry one and add it to seven ・ Eight from zero is two. The answeris 23. ”“We can" t do it that way. We have to use the 10. ” “Well, T' m going to call your teacher to see how shesubtracts 179 from 202. ”Over the telephone, I said that I was having a bit of trouble withthehomework shehad given to mydaughter. The teacher said, "In the right-hand column (栏)we have units of one. The two in that column counts for two ones ・ The zero in the center counts for zero tens ・ The two in the left-hand column counts for hundreds ・ Are you clear?” But I dicin' t think I was clear.tiredImagine one day, the water taps in your house stop running ・ You have to buy water from shops ・ there isn" t enough for everyono. Your mother has to save the family' s shower water to do other things. WouId you be able to stand that kind of life?Probably not. But that' s what kids in Yemen are experiencing. Experts said Yemen is going to be the firstcountry in the world to run out of water. According to a report, the capital, Sanaa, will run out of drinking water as early as 2025・Because of the shortage, the government often cuts the water supply ・ Ilannan, an 18-ycar-old from Lahej,told the Times: “In a good week we" 11 have a water supply al 1 week・ But then the following week there will be water only for a day or two. ”Han nan said only rich people have enough water to use. They can buy water from the shops or from thewater truck ・ Private companies own the trucks. They travel around the city every day to sell water1 hung up and found my way to the medicine box. My head was now hurting. I started putting pills of medic ine into my mouth. “How many did you take?” my wi fe asked. a I took one and then I took an other … I ( know one and one was two, but don' t ask me what it is now. )1.The daughter wantedthe other day.A. to give her father a lessonB. to show how difficult math wasC. her father to phone her teacherD ・ )2. her father to help her with her homework Which of the following sentences is Not True?A. The father had a different way to do the math problem.B.c. D. )3. A. C. )4. A. The The The father couldn ,t do his daughter" s homework ・ daughter couldn ， t understand her father^ s way.daughter had some trouble doing the math problem.From what the teacher said, we know that the word "units” means whole numbers less than 10B ・ whole thingsgroups of lessonsD ・ the smallest numbersWhat the teacher said made the father B. worriedangryC. sad here.D.)5. A. B. Can The The C .The Theyou guess what would happen next in the story? fatherfather father father would wou I dwould go to school and begin to learn math ・ become very i11 and have to take more medicine. never do his daughter ? s math problems again, go to the schooland fight with the teacher.8、 And stillThat is far below theBut it wi 11 cost a lotand it may not happenB. draw our attention to water shortageD ・ show us wnys of solving problems2 refers to ・B. drinking dirty waterD. washing clothes with used waterB ・ how beautiful Lahej isD ・ how heavy the traffic in Lahej isB. only cares about rich peopleD. can do nothing about the water supply 5: We can infer from the text that .A ・ Sanaa will run out of water in 10 years B. Hannan is a teenager from a rich family C ・ the capital of Yemen is developing fast D ・ private companies make a lot of money9、Jeremy Lin grew up in Palo Alto, California. He spent much of his time playing basketball for fun there. In those days, he was also a devoted （忠诚白勺）fan of the Golden State Warriors, the local NBA team.During his teenage years, Lin was captain of the Palo Alto High School basketball team. He led the team to a state championship （冠军）・ When he entered the college, however, he wasn ,t offered any sports scholarships（奖学金）・ Luckily, after he was allowed to study in Harvard, he was offered a place on its college basketballteam.During Lin ,s time at Harvard, his basketball career （生涯）took off. He scored 1, 482 points, one of the highest scores in Ivy League history ・ When Lin left, no NBA teams offered him a contract （合同），but- at very high prices."A lot of people can ,t afford it, ” she said ・The average person in Yemen uses 100 to 200 cubic meters of water per year.international water poverty line of 1, 000 cubic meters.The government is thinking of making use of seawater.soon enough to help the people of Ycmcn ・ 1: The purpose of the text is to ____________A. tell us what life is like in Yemen C ・ rem ind us how i inporta nt water is 2: The underlined word “that” in ParagraphA. buying water from shops C. suffering from water shortage 3: Hannan described ___________ .A. what her life is like C. how people use water fully 4: The Yemen Government ____________ .A. has found a practical solution C. may try to make use of seawaterhe was invited to play in the NBA Summer League. There, Lin played so well that he drew the attention of the Golden State Warriors, who offered him a contract ・ Lin accepted it immediately. For him, playing basketball for his favourite NBA team was a dream ・During his first season with the Golden State Warriors, Lin experienced both highs and lows ・ But throughout it al 1, Lin was always very popular with the Warriorsfans. They cheered wildly for him at games. Many of the fans are Asian Americans, like Jeremy, and they remember his wonderful high school basketball days. For them, he' s a hometown boy who, as a result of his natural ability and hard work, has made it to the NBA.)1. Lin , s dream was toA. play for his favourite NBA team)2. According to this passage, what happened when Jeremy Lin was in high school?)3. According to this passage, what was true about Lin' s first season with the Warriors? He began to have his own fans.He experieneed joy and sadness. He scored the most points.)4・ Jeremy Lin became successful because of10、阅读短文，然后根据短文内容选择止确答案。

中考英语天天读 Unit15 Families, Friends andPeople around1、Dear Isabel,Thank you for your last letter. Here are photos of me and my twin sister Liu Ying. As you can see, in some ways we look the same, and in some ways we look different. We both have black eyes and black hair, although my hair is shorter than hers. We both like sports, although Liu Ying is more athletic than me. She’s more outgoing, and I’m quieter. I think I’m smarter than her. My favorite subjects are physics and chemistry, and her favorite subject is P.E. However, we both enjoy going to parties.Please visit us soon!Love, Liu Li2、I like to have friends who are like me. I’m quieter than most of the kids in my class, and my best friend Yuan Li is quiet, too. There are some differences, though. I’m smarter than Yuan Li. She’s more athletic.James Green It’s not necessary to be the same. I like to have friends who are different from me. My best friend Larry is taller and more outgoing than me. We both like sports, but Larry is more athletic tha n me. He always beats me in tennis. Also, I’m quieter than he is.Huang LeiI don’t really care. My best friend is Carol. Carol is very funny, and more outgoing than I am. But we both like doing the same things. I don’t think differences are important in a friendship.Mary SmithUnit16 Daily Routines (日常活动)1、Come and buy your clothes at Huaxing’s great sale! Do you like sweaters? We have sweaters at a very good price ---- only ¥25! Do you need bags for sports? We also have great bags for only ¥ 12! Fo r girls, we have T-shirts in red, green, andwhite for only ¥ 18! For boys, you can buy socks for only ¥ 5 each! Anybody can afford our prices!Come and see for yourself at Huaxing Clothes Store !2、 Scott works very long hours. He usually gets up at 17:00. He brushes his teeth and has a shower. Then he eats his breakfast. What a funny to eat breakfast! After breakfast he plays his guitar, then he goes to work. To go to work, he takes the number 17 bus to a hotel. The bus usually takes him to work at 19:15. He works all night. People love to listen to him! He gets home at 7:00, and watches morning TV. He goes to bed at 8:30. Can you guess what his job is?3、Dear Mona,Thanks for your letter. Do you want to know about my morning? Well, I usually get up at around six fifteen. I do my homework at six thirty, and then I eat breakfast at around seven thirty. At around eight o’clock, I go to school. School starts at nine o’clock. Please write and tell me about your morning.Love,Jane4、 Dear Linda,Thanks for your letter and the photos. Here are some of my photos. In the first photo, I’m playing basketball at school. In the second photo, I’m swimming at the pool. In the next phot o, you can see my family at home, We’re eating dinner. In the last photo, I’m with my sister Gina. She’s doing homework —I’m watching TV.5、 How Did Kids Spend the Weekend?Yesterday, we asked ten students at No.3 Middle School what they did last weekend. For most kids, the weekend was fun. On Saturday morning, ten kids did homework or studied. On Saturday afternoon, five kids went shopping, and three went to the library. Two kids also played computer games. On Saturday evening, seven kids watched a movie or stayed at home and watched TV. On Sunday, two kids visited friends, nine kids cleaned their rooms, and five played sports.6、…but I’m pretty healthy. I exercise every day, usually when I come home fromschool. My eating habits are pretty good. I try to eat a lot of vegetables. I eat fruit and drink milk every day. I never drink coffee. Of course, I love junk food too, and I eat it two or three times a week. Oh, and I sleep nine hours every night. So you see, I look after my health. And my healthy lifestyle helps me get good grades. Good food and exercise help me to study better.7、 Nancy,Thanks for taking care of my dog. Could you please do these things every day? Take him for a walk. Give him water and feed him. Then wash his bowl. Play with him. Don’t forget to clean his bed. Have fun! See you next week.Thanks, Thomas。

第三部分能力验收 - WEEK FIFTEEN（2）一、阅读理解（共9小题；共18分）AA global survey has asked 6,204 children in 47 countries around the world about their hopes, dreams and fears. The worldwide "Small Voices, Big Dreams" report is from the children's charity Child Fund. It asked ten to twelve-year-olds six questions about the world and their future. It discovered that education, food and the environment are their biggest worries. A Child Fund spokesman said, "We're always surprised to see how much importance children put on education." He added that he was pleased children saw the link between education and a better future. "It shows the depth of maturity(成熟) of children, who clearly understand the connection between education and changing their worlds for the better."The children were asked the question, "If you were president or leader of your country, what would you do to improve the lives of children in your country?" Most said they would focus on education. The children also answered the question "What are you most afraid of?" Over 25 per cent of kids in developing countries said their greatest fear was dangerous animals and insects. The environment was also a big worry for the children. The report says, "Across the world, nearly half of children said they would either plant more trees, build more green spaces or decrease(减少) littering to help improve the planet." As for future careers(职业), almost 20 per cent of children want to be a professional athlete when they grow up.1. The survey has asked .A. 47 children in 6,204 countriesB. 2,406 children in 74 countriesC. 4,602 children in 147 countriesD. 6,204 children in 47 countries2. Over 25 per cent of kids in developing countries said their greatest fear was .A. flood, droughts and diseaseB. attacks from neighboring countriesC. not having a mobile phone or iPadD. dangerous animals and insects3. If they were president or leader of their country, most students would to improve the lives of children.A. develop economyB. protect environmentC. build schoolsD. build hospitals4. Almost 20 per cent of children want to be a when they grow up.A. professional athleteB. doctor or lawyerC. rock star or movie starD. leader of their countryBLast Sunday the elephant keeper at London Zoo, Jim Robson, was killed by one of the elephants he loved. This was terrible, and it could be a big problem for the future of London Zoo—and maybe for all of Britain's city zoos.London Zoo said that it would move its three elephants to a wild animal park outside London. Its director-general(总经理), Michael Dixon said, "We are sorry that the elephants are leaving; there have been elephants at London Zoo since 1831."One British newspaper said that though many small animals were very interesting,most people wanted to see big animals-and most of all elephants.London Zoo is not only losing its elephants. The tigers will also leave soon and most of the bears have already gone. Outside the elephant house at London Zoo, a woman called Carmen said she hoped the zoo could keep big animals. "This is the only way the young people can see animals without traveling to other countries." she said."Zoos are not very good places for animals, but they can help to well keep them. Children can also learn a lot about the animals when they visit zoos." A boy named Tom said.Another visitor, a man called Alan, was very angry. "If we send them back to the wild they will die. If you take away big animals, people will stop visiting London Zoo. It can survive(继续生存) at the moment, but it won't survive in the future."However, Mary Roseau, director of the Federation(联合会) of Zoos, believes that city zoos can survive without keeping large animals.5. Who was Jim Robson?A. A visitor.B. An elephant keeper.C. A driver.D. An elephant.6. London Zoo has kept elephants .A. since it was builtB. for about 100 yearsC. since 1831D. since last Sunday7. According to the passage, have already left the zoo.A. the elephantsB. the tigersC. the pandasD. most of the bears8. Who support the idea that moves the big animals out of the zoo?A. Carmen.B. Tom.C. Alan.D. Mary Roseau.9. According to Alan, if we send the big animals back to the wild they will .A. dieB. live betterC. be lostD. come back二、完形填空（共10小题；共15分）My mother often asked me, “What is the most important part of the body?” Through the yea rs I would guess at 10 I thought was the correct answer. When I was younger, I thought sound wasvery important to us as humans, so I said. “My 11 , Mommy.” She said, “No. Many people are deaf. But you 12 thinking about it and I will ask you again soon.”Then last year, my grandpa 13 . Everybody was hurt. Everybody was crying. My mom looked at me when it was our 14 to say our final goodbye to Grandpa. She asked me, “Do you know the most important body part yet, my dear?” I was shocked 15 she asked me this now. I always thought this was a game between her and me. She saw the confusion(迷惑) on my face and told me, “This 16 is very important. It shows that you have 17 lived your life.” I saw h er eyes well up with tears(跟泪). She said, “My dear, the most important body part is your shoulder.” I asked. “Is it because it holds up your head?”She replied, “No, it is because it can hold the head of a friend or loved one when they 18 . Everybody needs a shoulder to cry on sometimes in life, my dear. I only hope that you have enough love and 19 that you will have a shoulder to cry on when you need it.”10. A. if B. what C. that D. whether11. A. ears B. eyes C. body D. head12. A. feel B. stop C. keep D. forget13. A. worried B. visited C. died D. came14. A. need B. chance C. duty D. turn15. A. when B. unless C. before D. but16. A. experience B. answer C. problem D. question17. A. easily B. really C. carefully D. especially18. A. sleep B. think C. laugh D. cry19. A. visitors B. friends C. classmates D. teachers三、阅读理解（共9小题；共18分）AIt was two months before Christmas. Nine-year-old Almie Rose told her father and me that she wanted a new bike. Her Barbi bike was just too old, and it needed repairing as well.As Christmas came nearer, her dream for a bike seemed to disappear, for she didn't mention it again. We were busy buying some beautiful story books, a doll house, a holiday dress and toys. Then much to our surprise, on December 24, she said she really wanted a bike more than anything else.Now we didn't know what to do. It was just too late. We were busy with Christmas dinner and packing children's presents, parents' presents, a brother's present and friends' presents till midnight. So there was no time to take to buy the "right bike" for our little girl. Thinking that we were parents who would make their child unhappy, we felt ashamed and sad.Suddenly my husband had an idea. "What if I make a little bike out of clay(泥土) and write a note that she could trade in (交换) the model bike for a real one?" So he spent the next five hours carefully working with clay to make a small bike.On Christmas morning, we were so excited for Almie Rose to open the little box with the beautiful red and white clay bike and the note. She opened and read the note loudly. She looked at me and Ron and said, "So, does this mean I can trade in this bike for a real one?" Smiling, I said, "Yes." Almie Rose had tears in her eyes when she replied, "I would never trade in this beautiful bike that Daddy made me. I prefer to keep it rather than get a real bike." At that moment, we would have moved the God to buy her every bike on the earth.20. Why did Rose want a new bike on Christmas Day?A. Because she didn't have a bike.B. Because her bike was old.C. Because her bike was stolen.D. Because her bike was out of style.21. The underlined word "ashamed" means in Chinese.A. 兴奋的B. 不开心的C. 紧张的D. 内疚的22. Why didn't her parents buy her a bike?A. Because they didn't have enough money.B. Because they thought she didn't want it any more.C. Because they forgot to buy it.D. Because they got angry with her.23. What did the parents do at last?A. They bought her a new bike.B. They said sorry to her.C. They made a clay bike for her.D. They did nothing.24. From Rose's words in the last paragraph, we know that she .A. still wanted to get a real bikeB. didn't know the meaning of the noteC. preferred a real bike to the model oneD. was greatly moved by what her father had doneBOne day when some government officials were rebuilding a barn(谷仓), they found a mouse hole in a corner and used smoke to force the mice inside the hole to come out. A while later they indeed saw mice running out, one after another. Then, everyone thought that all the mice had escaped. But just as they began to clean up, they saw two mice squeezing(挤) out at the mouth of the hole. With some efforts, the mice finally got out. However, it was strange that after they came out of the hole, they did not run away immediately. Instead, one chased(追逐) after the other near the mouth of the hole. It seemed that one was trying to bite the tail of the other.Everyone was puzzled, so they stepped nearer to take a look. They realized that one of the mice was blind and could not see anything, and the other was trying to allow the blind mouse to bite on his tail so that he could pull the blind one with him to escape.After seeing what happened, everyone was speechless and lost in thought. During the meal time, the group of people sat down in a circle and started to chat about what happened to the two mice.One serious American official said, "I think the relationship between those two mice was that of king and guard." The others thought for a while and said, "That was why!" A smart French said, "I think the relationship between those two mice was that of husband and wife." Again the others thought for a while, and all felt it made sense. A Japanese said, "I think the relationship between those two mice was that of mother and son." Once again the others thought for a while, and felt this was more reasonable. So they expressed agreement another time. At that moment, one Chinese asked, "Why did those two mice have to have a certain relationship?" Suddenly, the group looked back at the Chinese and remained speechless. The American official, the French and the Japanese who had spoken earlier all lowered their heads in shame, and did not dare to answer.In fact, the true love is not built on friendship, loyalty or blood relationship. Instead, it is based on no relationship.25. Neither of the two mice ran away immediately because .A. one was biting the otherB. the mouth of the hole was too smallC. they were not afraid of smokeD. one was trying to help the blind one26. Why did those officials lower their heads in shame according to the passage?A. They did not dare to answer.B. They had mistaken the relationship of the mice.C. They regretted driving a poor blind mouse away.D. They did not express themselves much better.27. It is clear that .A. all the mice came out of the hole easilyB. each of the people understood the relationship differentlyC. the people wanted to kill the mice with smokeD. the people knew one of the mice was blind at first sight28. The underlined part "it made sense" probably means .A. it was correctB. it was strangeC. it was funnyD. it was sweet四、完形填空（共12小题；共18分）Mr. Klein told the class that a new student, Inez, would join them soon. He 29 that Inez was deaf. She "talked" with others by using sign language. Mr. Klein knew sign language, and he decided to teach 30 students so that they could also "talk" with Inez.First, they learned to sign the letters. Some letters were hard to 31 . Other letters, such as C, were easier because the shape(形状) of the hand was the same as the shape of the letter.The 32 thing they learned was finger spelling. They signed one letter after another to spell a word. They 33 with two-letter words such as at and on. Then they spelled 34 words.Finally, Mr. Klein showed that 35 one sign could be used for a whole word. To make the sign for the word fine, a person spreads out (张开) the fingers on one hand, 36 the thumb(拇指) to the chest(前胸), and moves the hand away from the chest. Signing is not just 37 with the hands. Expressions on the face are also 38 . The students learned to sign a question mark by using expressions on the face.When Inez first entered the classroom, she looked 39 . But the students signed, "Good morning, Inez." She gave the class a big smile and signed back, "What a wonderful 40 !"29. A. hoped B. said C. guessed D. thought30. A. his B. my C. her D. our31. A. spell B. check C. remember D. write32. A. first B. only C. last D. next33. A. met B. started C. agreed D. helped34. A. newer B. easier C. longer D. nicer35. A. never B. perhaps C. still D. just36. A. joins B. fixes C. touches D. ties37. A. made B. done C. given D. chosen38. A. important B. different C. difficult D. strange39. A. serious B. surprised C. frightened D. nervous40. A. welcome B. congratulationC. progressD. success五、阅读理解（共5小题；共10分）A jobless man wanted very much to have the position of "office boy" at Microsoft. The HR manager interviewed him and then watched him cleaning the floor as a test. "You have passed the test," he said. "Give me your e-mail address and I'll send you the form to fill in and the date when you may start." The man replied, "But I don't have a computer, neither an e-mail." "I'm sorry," said the HR manager. "If you don't have an e-mail, that means you are not living. And anyone who isn't living cannot have the job."The man left with no hope at all. He didn't know what to do, with only $10 in his pocket. He thought and thought. Then he went to the supermarket and bought 10 kilos of tomatoes. He sold the tomatoes from door to door. In less than two hours, he had 20 dollars. He repeated the operation three times, and returned home with $60. The man came to know that he could make money in this way, and started to go early every day, and returned home late. Shortly, he bought a cart, then a truck, then he had his own fleet of delivery vehicles (运货车队). Five years later, the man was one of the biggest food retailers(零售商) in the U.S.One day, one of his friends asked him for his e-mail. He said, "I haven't got one." His friend couldn't believe his ears. "Can you imagine what you could have been if you had an e-mail?" The man thought for a while and replied, "Yes, I'd an office boy at Microsoft!"41. What did the man do for the test?A. He sent e-mails.B. He did the cleaning.C. He sold computers.D. He filled in forms.42. The man didn't get the job because he .A. disliked such a jobB. didn't pass the testC. didn't have an e-mailD. know nothing about computers43. The man after he left Microsoft.A. went to look for another jobB. asked for food from door to doorC. thought of an idea to make moneyD. bought a computer and got an e-mail44. Why could the man become one of the biggest food retailers in the U.S.?A. Because he had many friends to help him.B. Because he was smart and worked very hard.C. Because he had his own fleet of delivery vehicles.D. Because he wanted to show Microsoft he was living.45. What does the story want to tell us?A. Computers are very important in our daily life.B. Everyone can make a lot of money with only $10.C. The HR manager didn't find the ability of the man.D. Nothing in the world is important if we work hard.六、阅读与表达(问答式)（共5小题；共10分）Two years ago, Russian newspapers published a dramatic story about Leonid Stadnik. The man suffers from his own height: he is 257 centimeters tall. He is the tallest man in the world and he is still growing.He lives in his house in a small Ukrainian village. The man has to make quite an effort to be able to enter the house. He is almost twice as high as the doorway. The shoes that Leonid wears are 62 centimeters long. It is very hard for him to walk and even to move. Leonid can hardly control his own legs. When he walks, he needs to hold on to something—it could be a tree or the roof of his house.The giant is now a proud owner of two king size beds—the presents from local entrepreneurs(企业家). Last year Leonid welcomed the delegation(代表团) of Belgian shoe-makers. They brought many pairs of custom-made shoes and many pairs of two-meter-long shoelaces (鞋带). The old pair of worn-out shoes worn by the tallest man in the world was sold on the Internet for 2,500 euros(欧元).The profit was used to buy sweets, biscuits and other foodstuffs for children who suffered from the Chernobyl(切尔诺贝利) disaster.A telecommunication company presented Leonid with a computer at the beginning of the New Year. The PC has become the man's best friend in life. The Internet has become extremely important for this giant. That is because the World Wide Web is the only chance for the man to see the world and make friends.根据短文内容，完成下列小题。