英语中级阅读理解50篇

目录Unit One---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------1 PartA --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------1Text 1儿童教育和沟通结合-----------------------------------------------------------------1Text 2克隆人和动物--------------------------------------------------------------------------6Text 3太阳系内速度限制--------------------------------------------------------------------11Text 4互联网和电脑等新型通讯技术的应用--------------------------------------------15 Part B盗窃--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------20Part C撒谎--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------25翻译技巧补充：英译汉概述（一）------------------------------------------------------29Unit Two----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------32 Part A---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------32Text 1加拿大社会的劣质服务---------------------------------------------------------------32 Text 2未来汽车---------------------------------------------------------------------------------36Text 3广告业是美国经济的晴雨表---------------------------------------------------------41 Text 4英国学业间断期------------------------------------------------------------------------46Part B生命进化历史---------------------------------------------------------------------------51Part C情感商机---------------------------------------------------------------------------------56翻译技巧补充：英译汉概述（二）------------------------------------------------------60Unit Three--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------63 Part A---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------63Text 1美、加之间贸易摩擦------------------------------------------------------------------63 Text 2现代人对维多利亚时代英国人的看法---------------------------------------------68 Text 3探讨时尚---------------------------------------------------------------------------------72Text 4基因检测法用于侦破案件------------------------------------------------------------76 Part B立法机构在制定法律过程中的作用------------------------------------------------81 Part C美国黑人文学---------------------------------------------------------------------------86翻译技巧补充：词义的选择----------------------------------------------------------------89Unit Four------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------91 Part A-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------91Text 1五大湖环境状况--------------------------------------------------------------------------91 Text 2欧洲铁路-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------95 Text 3教师资格认证体系-----------------------------------------------------------------------99 Text 4美国食品药品管理局面临的困难-----------------------------------------------------105 Part B网上商务-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------110 Part C物种灭绝-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------116翻译技巧补充：词义的抽象与具体---------------------------------------------------------119 Unit Five--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------121 Part A-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------121 Text 1鸡蛋中培养流感疫苗-----------------------------------------------------------------------121 Text 2国际数学评估反映美国教育问题--------------------------------------------------------126 Text 3美国经济不景气----------------------------------------------------------------------------131 Text 4全国防止虐待儿童协会-------------------------------------------------------------------137 Part B经济学角度解决垃圾收集问题----------------------------------------------------------142 Part C个人发明和大企业组织的研究----------------------------------------------------------147 翻译技巧补充：词性的转换---------------------------------------------------------------------151Part A--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------153Text 1童工、教育和贫困--------------------------------------------------------------------------153 Text 2加州能源管制--------------------------------------------------------------------------------158 Text 3美国社会保障的私有化--------------------------------------------------------------------163 Text 4现代美容手术的普及-----------------------------------------------------------------------167 Part B演讲--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------172 Part C幻听--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------177翻译技巧补充：词汇的增译和减译------------------------------------------------------------180 Unit Seven-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------183 Part A----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------183 Text 1全球经济滞胀----------------------------------------------------------------------------------183 Text 2印度妇女受到性别歧视----------------------------------------------------------------------189 Text 3梦成现实----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------193 Text 4新的教育体制观念----------------------------------------------------------------------------198 Part B优秀的领导者----------------------------------------------------------------------------------202 Part C英国人是政治动物----------------------------------------------------------------------------208 翻译技巧补充：重复译----------------------------------------------------------------------------211 Unit Eight----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------213 Part A----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------213 Text 1外表的美与内在的美--------------------------------------------------------------------------213 Text 2生态环境与恐怖主义--------------------------------------------------------------------------218 Text 3网络信息安全性--------------------------------------------------------------------------------223 Text 4北美印第安音乐--------------------------------------------------------------------------------228 Part BB为青春期的变化做准备---------------------------------------------------------------------232 Part C地球日--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------237翻译技巧补充：正义反译和反义正译-----------------------------------------------------------240 Unit Nine------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------242 Part A-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------242 Text 1美国解除飞机上使用手机的禁令-----------------------------------------------------------242 Text 2环境预防原则-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------247 Text 3索尼公司的管理--------------------------------------------------------------------------------253 Text 4音乐与政治--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------258 Part B人类艺术与动物类似行为的区别----------------------------------------------------------263 Part C社会保障----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------270翻译技巧补充：分译与合译-----------------------------------------------------------------------273 Unit Ten-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------276 Part A----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------276 Text 1戏剧包含的要素-------------------------------------------------------------------------------276 Text 2节省更多时间来工作的观念----------------------------------------------------------------280 Text 3巴西足球运动事业现状----------------------------------------------------------------------286 Text 4游戏领域女性工作人员很少----------------------------------------------------------------292 Part B面试----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------297 Part C甘地的和平主义-------------------------------------------------------------------------------303翻译技巧补充：倒置法-----------------------------------------------------------------------------306 Unit Eleven--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------308Text 1企业绿色外衣现象---------------------------------------------------------------------------308 Text 2音乐物质文化---------------------------------------------------------------------------------313 Text 3肥胖问题---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------317 Text 4美国在联合国欠费问题---------------------------------------------------------------------323 Part B个人着装--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------327 Part C年轻的作家模仿莎士比亚----------------------------------------------------------------333翻译技巧补充：插入法---------------------------------------------------------------------------336 Unit Twelve-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------338 Part A---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------338 Text 1新闻如何吸引读者--------------------------------------------------------------------------338 Text 2星际网络--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------343 Text 3荷兰艺术家及其作品-----------------------------------------------------------------------347 Text 4艾滋病最新治疗思路-----------------------------------------------------------------------352 Part B成为成功的老板-----------------------------------------------------------------------------357 Part C经济学史--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------363翻译技巧补充：重组法----------------------------------------------------------------------------365全书答案汇总------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------368 张剑曾鸣编著《英语阅读理解150篇》Part ADirections:Read the following four texts. Answer the questions below each text by choosing A, B, C or D. Mark your answers on ANSWER SHEET 1. (40 points)Text 1No t long after the telephone was invented, I assume, a call was placed. The caller was a parent saying, “your child is bullying my child, and I want it stopped!” The bully's parent replied, “you must have the wrong number. My child is a little angel.”A trillion phone calls later, the conversation is the same. When children are teased or tyrannized, the parental impulse is to grab the phone and rant. But these days, as studies in the U.S. show bullying on the rise and parental supervision on the decline, researchers who study bullying say that calling moms and dads is more futile than ever. Such calls often lead to playground recriminations and don't really teach our kids any lessons about how to navigate the world and resolve conflicts.When you call parents, you want them to “extract the cruelty”from their bullying children, says Laura Kavesh, a child psychologist in Evanston, Illinois. “But many parents are blown away by the idea of their child being cruel. They won t believe it.”In a recent police department survey in Oak Harbor, Washington, 89% of local high school students said they had engaged in bullying behavior. Yet only 18% of parents thought their children would act as bullies.In a new U.S.PTA survey, 5% of parents support contacting other parents to deal with bullying. But many educators warn that those conversations can be misinterpreted, causing tempers to flare. Instead, they say, parents should get objective outsiders, like principals, to mediate.Meanwhile, if you get a call from a parent who is angry about your child's bullying, listen without getting defensive. That's what Laura McHugh of Castro Valley, California, did when a caller told her that her then 13-year-old son had spit in another boy's food.Her son had confessed, but the victim's mom “wanted to make sure my son hadn't given her son a nasty disease,” says McHugh, who apologized and promised to get her son tested for AIDS and other diseases. She knew the chance of contracting any disease this way was remote, but her promise calmed the mother and showed McHugh's son that his bad behaviour was being taken seriously. McHugh, founder of Parents Coach Kids, a group that teaches parenting skills, sent the mom the test results. All were negative.Remember: once you make a call, you might not like what you hear. If you have an itchy dialing finger, resist temptation. Put it in your pocket. ［419 words］1.The word “bullying” probably means______.［A］frightening and hurting ［B］teasing［C］behaving like a tyrant ［D］laughing at2. Calling to a bully's parent.______.［A］has long existed but changed its content ［B］is often done with careful thinking［C］often leads to blaming and misunderstanding ［D］is used to warn the child not to do it again3. According to the surveys in the U.S., _______.［A］bullying among adults is also rising［B］parents are not supervising their children well［C］parents seldom believe bullies［D］most parents resort to calling to deal with bullying4. When bullying occurs, parents should_______.［A］help the bulling child get rid of cruelty ［B］resort to the mediator［C］avoid getting too protective ［D］resist the temptation of callingura McHugh promised to get the bullied boy tested for diseases because________.［A］her son confessed to being wrong ［B］she was afraid to annoy the boy's parent［C］he was likely to be affected by these diseases［D］she wanted to teach her own son a lessonblow away *①to completely surprise sb., to affect intensely; overwhelm使大为惊讶；强烈影响，征服例：That concert blew me away.音乐会震撼了我。

ALEXANDER GRAHAM BELL Reading ComprehensionAlexander Graham Bell was born in Edinburgh, Scotland, on March 3, 1847. When he was only eleven years old, he invented a machine that could clean wheat. Graham studied anatomy and physiology at the University of London but moved with his family to Quebec, Canada, in 1870.Bell soon moved to Boston, Massachusetts. In 1871, he began working with deaf people and published the system of Visible Speech that was developed by his father. Visible Speech illustrated how the tongue, lips, and throat are used to produce vocal sounds. In 1872, Bell founded a school for the deaf, which soon became part of Boston University.Alexander Graham Bell is best known for his invention of the telephone. While trying to discover the secret of transmitting multiple messages on a single wire, Bell heard the sound of a plucked string along some of the electrical wire. One of Bell's assistants, Thomas A. Watson, was trying to reactivate a telephone transmitter. After hearing the sound, Bell believed he could send the sound of a human voice over the wire. After receiving a patent on March 7, 1876, for transmitting sound along a single wire, he successfully transmitted human speech on March 10. Bell's telephone patent was one of the most valuable patents ever issued. He started the Bell Telephone Company in 1877.Bell went on to invent a precursor to the modern-day air conditioner and a device called a "photophone" that enabled sound to be transmitted on a beam of light. Today's fiber optic and laser communication systems are based on Bell's photophone research. In 1898, Alexander Graham Bell and his son-in-law took over the National Geographic Society and built it into one of the most recognized magazines in the world. Bell also helped found Science Magazine, one of the most respected research journals in the world.Alexander Graham Bell died August 2, 1922. On the day of his burial, in honor of Bell, all telephone services in the United States were stopped for one minute.1.) Where was Alexander Graham Bell born?a.) Englandb.) Quebecc.) Scotlandd.) Boston2.) What did Alexander Graham Bell do in 1872?a.) Invent a machine for cleaning wheatb.) Start a school for deaf peoplec.) Invent the telephoned.) Study at the University of London3.) What happened FIRST?a.) Bell invented the telephone.b.) Bell moved to Canada.c.) Bell published the Visible Speech system.d.) Bell moved to Massachusetts.4.) What was Thomas A. Watson doing when Alexander Graham Bell heard the sound of a plucked string over electric wire?a.) Transmitting multiple messages over asingle wireb.) Transmitting the human voice over a singlewirec.) Starting the Bell Telephone Companyd.) Reactivating a telephone transmitter5.) What is the best definition for "transmit" in this passage?a.) to block by stoppingb.) to sendc.) to make largerd.) to disturb 6.) Which of the following was Alexander Graham Bell NOT involved with?a.) National Geographic Magazineb.) Science Magazinec.) photophoned.) teaching blind people7.) What is a photophone?a.) A device that can transmit a message on asound wave.b.) A device that can transmit a message on awire.c.) A device that can transmit a message on abeam of light.d.) A device that can transmit a message on atelephone.8.) The photophone was most important to what industry?a.) fiber optics and laser communicationsystemsb.) telephonec.) air conditioningd.) publishing9.) On the day of his funeral, American telephone services were disabled for how many minutes?________________。

xx年BEC中级考试阅读练习题及答案People from different cultures sometimes do things that make each other unfortable, sometimes without realizing it Most Americans 1 out of the country and have very 2 experience with foreigners. But they are usually spontaneous, friendly and open, and enjoy 3 new people, having guests and bringing people together formally or informally. They tend to use first names 4 most situations and speak freely about themselves. So if your American hosts do something that 5 you unfortable, try to let them know how you feel. Most people will 6 your honesty and try not to take you unfortable again. And you’ll all 7 something about another culture!Many travelers find 8 easier to meet people in the U.S. than in other countries. They may just e up and introduce themselves or even invite you over 9 they really know you. Sometimes Americans are said to be 10. Perhaps it seems so, but they are probably just 11 a good time. Just like anywhere else, it takes time to bee real friends 12 people in the U.S.If and when you 13 American friends, they will probably 14 introducing you to their friends and family, and if they seem proud 15 you, it’s probably because they are. Relax and enjoy it!EXERCICE1. A) have never been B) have been never C) has never been D) has been never2. A) a little B) little C) much D) a great deal3. A) meet B) to meet Cㄘmeeting D) to have met4. A) on B) among C) within D) in5. A) makes B) make C) made D) making6. A) praise B) honor C) appreciate D) confirm7. A) pick B) select C) learn D) study8. A) this B) it C) them D) /9. A) when B) if C)after D)before10. A) superficially friend B) superficial friend C) superficially friendly D) superficial friendly11. A) having B) taking C) making D) killing12. A) with B) among C) to D) in13. A) get along with B) get rid of C) stay away from D) stay with14. A) hate B) forbid C) avoid D) enjoy15. A) to know B) knowing C) know D) having known参考答案: 1-5ABCDA 6-10CCBDC 11-15AADDAWe got up early this morning and 1 a long walk after breakfast. We walked through the business section of the city. I told you yesterday that the city was larger2 I thought it would be. 3 the business section is smaller than I thought it would be. I suppose tha t’s4 Washington is a special kind of city. 5the people in Washington work forthe government. A bout 9:30 we went to the White House.It’s6 to the public from 10 till12, and there was a long line of people waiting to get in. We didn’t have to wait very long, because the line moved 7quickly.The White House is really white. It is painted every year. And it seems very white, because it’s got beautiful lawns all around it, 8many trees and shrubs. The grounds9 about four square blocks. I mean, they’re about two blocks long10 each side. Of course, we didn’t see the whole building. The part11the President lives and works is not open to the public. But the part we saw was beautiful. We went through five of the main rooms. One of them was the library, on the ground floor. On the next floor, there are three rooms named12 the colors that are used in them: the Red Room, the Blue Room, and the Green Room. The walls are covered with silk13. There are14 old furniture, from the time15 the White House was first built. And everywhere there are paintings and statues of former presidents and other famous people from history.1. A) made B) did C)took D) got2. A) than B) as C) so D) like3. A) But B) Yes C) So D) Then4. A) since B) as C) because D) because of5. A) Much of B) Most of C) A lot D) Lots6. A) open B) opening C) being opened D) opened7. A) pretty B) little C) much D) very much8. A) / B) having C) with D) together9. A) include B) cost C) cover D) spread10. A) by B) on C) for D) with11. A) which B) what C) that D) where12. A) by B) for C) after D) before13. A) cloth B) clothes C) clothing D) cloths14. A) Much pieces of B) many pieces of C) many a D) a great many15. A) that B) which C) who D) when参考答案: 1-5 CAACB 6-10 AACCB 11-15 DCABD。

商务英语中级考试阅读理解一、商务英语中级考试阅读理解You can’t buy happiness but it looks like you can at least inherit it, British and Australian researchers said.A study of nearly 1000 pairs of identical and non-identicaltwins found genes control half the personality traits that make people happy while factors such as relationships, health and careers are responsible for the rest of our well-being."We found that around half the differences in happiness were genetic," said Tim Bates, a researcher at the University of Edinburgh who led the study. "It is really quite surprising."The researchers asked the volunteers – ranging in age from 25to 75 – a series of questions about their personality, how much they worried and how satisfied they were with their lives.Because identical twins share the same genes and fraternal twins do not, the researchers could identify common genes that result incertain personality traits and predispose people to happiness.People who are sociable, active, stable, hardworking and conscientious tend to be happier, the researchers reported in thejournal Psychological Science."What this study showed was that the identical twins in a family were very similar in personality and in well-being, and by contrast, the fraternal twins were only around half as similar," Bates said. "That strongly implicates genes."The findings are an important piece of the puzzle forresearchers trying to better understand depression and what makes different people happy or unhappy, Bates said.People with positive inherited personality traits may, in effect, also have a reserve of happiness to draw on in stressful times, he said."An important implication is that personality traits of being outgoing, calm and reliable provide a resource, we called it ’affecti ve reserve,’ that drives future happiness" Bates said.快乐买不到，但英国和澳大利亚的研究人员称，快乐至少可以遗传得到。

（英语）50套初中英语英语阅读理解汇编及解析一、中考英语阅读理解汇编1．阅读理解The Greens got a rather unhappy surprise when they tried to fly from Cardiff to Lanzarote last weekend. Because of a had mistake at the airline check-in desk, the Greens got on the wrong flight（航班） and ended up in Ankara. So how did the mix-up happen？It was five o' clock on Sunday morning when Charlie and Kate Green arrived at Cardiff airport with their nine-year-old daughter Tina. They checked in properly for their fight to Lanzarote, but the check-in attendant（服务员）made a mistake with their boarding passes and also sent them to the wrong boarding gate. Unluckily, it was so curly and the Greens were feeling so tired that they didn't notice any thing wrong. What was worse, there weren't any announcements in the boarding gate area.When the Greens finally got on the plane, Charlie and Kate Green fell asleep at once, though there were interesting films, magazines, newspapers and music for them to choose to spend the boring time. Little Tina took out a history book about Rome and read. Two hours later, she fell asleep too. They didn't wake up until six hours later, when the plane was landing. Suddenly, the flight attendant said. "Welcome to Ankara!" The Greens couldn't believe it and little Tina was quite unhappy, The family had to get off the plane and then pay 10 for a tourist visa（签证）. In the end, they decided to get back home, living at 5:00 p.m. on the same day.（1）Where did the Greens plan to spend their weekend？A. In Cardiff.B. In Lanzarote.C. In Rome.D. In Ankara.（2）What did little Tina do first on the plane？A. She saw a film.B. She went to sleep.C. She listened to music.D. She read a history book.（3）How did the Greens feel when they arrived in Ankara？A. Bored.B. Excited.C. Interested.D. Surprised.（4）What's the best title for the text？A. What a Wrong I.B. A Trip to Ankara.C. The Greens' Trip.D. How long a Trip.【答案】（1）B（2）D（3）D（4）B【解析】【分析】大意：本文介绍格林一家上周末试图飞往兰萨罗特时，由于在航空公司登记处出了一个错误，他们上错了航班，最后在安卡拉降落的故事。

英语阅读理解50篇近年来，随着全球化的进程，英语已经成为了世界上最重要的交流语言之一。

掌握英语已经成为了现代人的一项基本技能。

而阅读理解则是英语学习的重点之一。

下面是50篇英语阅读理解文章，旨在帮助读者提高英语阅读理解能力。

1. The Importance of ReadingReading is a fundamental skill in enhancing language proficiency. It broadens our knowledge, improves our vocabulary, and boosts our critical thinking abilities. Moreover, it opens up a whole new world of ideas and imagination.2. Benefits of ReadingReading not only improves our language skills, but it also enhances our concentration and focus. It reduces stress, increases empathy, and enhances our overall mental well-being. Additionally, it improves our writing skills and helps us become better communicators.3. Reading Strategies for BeginnersFor beginners, it is important to start with simple texts. They can use strategies like skimming to get the main ideas of a text or scanning to find specific information. Furthermore, they should make use of context clues and read extensively to improve their understanding.4. Developing Reading Comprehension SkillsTo develop reading comprehension skills, one should actively engage with the text. This involves asking questions, making predictions, and summarizing the main points. Additionally, one should practice reading different genres and analyze the author's purpose and tone.5. Tips for Speed ReadingSpeed reading is a technique that allows readers to read faster while maintaining comprehension. To improve speed reading, one should eliminate subvocalization, use peripheral vision, and practice with timed reading exercises. It is also helpful to identify keywords and skip irrelevant information.6. The Art of InferringInferring is an important skill in reading comprehension. It involves drawing conclusions based on the information provided. To improve inferencing skills, readers should pay attention to details, analyze the author's tone, and make connections between different parts of the text.7. Strategies for Reading Academic TextsAcademic texts can be challenging to read. To tackle them effectively, readers should preview the text, identify the structure, and highlight key points. Taking notes and summarizing the main ideas also help in understanding and retaining the information.8. Enhancing Vocabulary through ReadingReading is an excellent way to improve vocabulary. By encountering new words in context, readers can learn their meaning and usage. It isadvisable to keep a vocabulary journal and practice using the words in different contexts to reinforce learning.9. Reading for Different PurposesReading serves various purposes depending on the situation. For entertainment, one can enjoy novels or short stories. For information gathering, news articles and non-fiction books are helpful. Reading for academic purposes requires tackling textbooks and research papers.10. Identifying Main Ideas and Supporting DetailsUnderstanding the main idea and supporting details is crucial for comprehension. Readers should look for topic sentences, identify key words, and summarize each paragraph. Additionally, recognizing the relationship between sentences and paragraphs helps in grasping the overall meaning.11. Recognizing Text StructuresTexts can be organized in different ways, such as chronological order, cause and effect, or comparison and contrast. Recognizing the text structure helps in understanding the author's intention and improves overall comprehension.12. Dealing with Difficult VocabularyEncountering difficult vocabulary is common while reading. It is important to use context clues to infer the meaning of unknown words. If context clues are not sufficient, readers can look up the words in a dictionary or use online resources for assistance.13. Reading for PleasureReading for pleasure is an enjoyable way to practice and improve language skills. Choosing books or genres that interest you and setting aside dedicated reading time enhances the reading experience. Joining a book club or discussing books with friends adds a social component to reading for pleasure.14. The Role of Background KnowledgeBackground knowledge plays a significant role in understanding a text. Making connections between the text and personal experiences or prior knowledge helps in comprehension. Building background knowledge through regular reading and exploration of different topics is essential.15. Active vs. Passive ReadingActive reading involves actively engaging with the text, asking questions, and making connections. Passive reading, on the other hand, involves reading without much involvement or interaction. Active reading is preferred for better comprehension and retention of information.16. Overcoming Reading AnxietyReading anxiety can hinder comprehension and enjoyment. To overcome it, readers should start with materials that match their proficiency level, gradually increasing the difficulty. Using visualization techniques, taking breaks, and focusing on the process rather than the outcome can also help reduce anxiety.17. Reading Strategies for Standardized TestsStandardized tests often include reading comprehension sections. To excel in these tests, it is important to practice with sample questions, improve reading speed, and develop strategies like eliminating answer choices and prioritizing certain types of questions.18. The Role of Critical Thinking in Reading ComprehensionCritical thinking is essential for deep understanding of a text. It involves analyzing the author's arguments, evaluating evidence, and identifying biases or fallacies. Developing critical thinking skills through reading and practice enhances overall comprehension.19. Importance of Reading Diverse MaterialsReading diverse materials exposes readers to different perspectives, cultures, and ideas. It promotes empathy, broadens horizons, and develops a global mindset. Exploring literature from different genres and authors ensures a well-rounded reading experience.20. Using Technology for Reading ComprehensionTechnology provides numerous resources to enhance reading comprehension. E-books, audiobooks, and online platforms offer interactive features and access to a wide range of texts. Language learning apps and websites also provide engaging reading materials for practice....50. Celebrating Reading AchievementsCongratulations on completing these 50 English reading comprehension articles! Take a moment to celebrate your reading achievements and reflecton how far you've come. Remember to continue practicing and exploring new texts to further improve your skills.总结：以上是50篇英语阅读理解文章，旨在帮助读者提高英语阅读理解能力。

英语阅读理解50篇[精品资料]《最新中考英语阅读理解50篇》详解中考英语阅读理解·“⽼”字趣谈每个国家都有各⾃的⽂化习惯，⽽这种⽂化上的差异往往会引起⼀定的误会，不过只要熟悉对⽅的风俗习惯做到⼊乡随俗，⼀切就OK啦！When my family moved to America in 2010 from a small village in Guangdong, China, we brought not only our luggage, but also our village rules, customs and culture. One of the rules is that young people should always respect(尊敬) elders. Unluckily, this rule led to my very first embarrassment in the United States.I had a part-time job as a waiter in a Chinese restaurant. One time, when I was serv ing food to a middle-aged couple, the wife asked me how the food could be served so q uickly. I told her that I had made sure they got their food quickly because I always resp ect the elderly. As soon as I said that, her face showed great displeasure. My manager, w ho happened to hear what I said, took me aside and gave me a long lecture about how s ensitive(敏感) Americans are and how they dislike the description “old”. I then walked ba ck to the table and apologized to the wife. After the couple heard my reason, they unders tood that the problem was caused by cultural differences, so they laughed and were no lo nger angry.In my village in China, people are proud of being old. Not so many people live to be seventy or eighty, and people who reach such an age have the most knowledge and e xperience. Young people always respect older people because they know they can learn fr om their rich experience.However, in the United States, people think “growing old” is a problem since “old” s hows that a person is going to retire or that the body is not working well. Here many pe ople try to keep themselves away from growing old by doing exercises or jogging, and w omen put on makeup, hoping to look young. When I told the couple in the restaurant tha t I respect the elderly, they got angry because this caused them to feel they had failed to stay young. I had told them something th ey didn?t want to hear.After that, I changed the way I had been with older people. It is not that I don?t res pect them any more; I still respect them, but now I don?t show my feelings through word s.By Jack根据以上短⽂内容，然后从每题所给的四个选项中选择最佳选项。

2020届中考英语阅读理解50篇(绝对精品训练题，接近实战考题，值得下载练习)1When I was a kid in Minnesota, watermelon was expensive. One of my father’sfriends, Bernie, was a rich businessman, who owned a large store in St. Paul.Every summer, when the first watermelons arrived, Bernie would call. Dad and I would go to Bernieon the edge of the dock（码头）, feet dangling（摇晃）, and got ready for a big meal.Bernie would take his knife, cut our first watermelon, hand us both a big piece and sit down next to us. Then weour faces in watermelon, eating only the heart—the reddest, juiciest, firmest, sweetest, most seed-free part—and throwaway the rest.Bernie was my father’s idea of a rich man. I always thought it was because he was such a successful businessman. Years later, I realized that it was not Bernie’s wealth itself but his way of dealing with it that my father liked. Bernie how to stop working, get together with friends and eat only the heart of the watermelon.What I learned from Bernie is that being rich is a state of mind. Some of us, no matter how much money we have, willnever be free enough to eat only the heart of the watermelon. If you don’t take the time to dangle your feet and enjoy life’s small pleasure, your work is probably hurting your life.For many years, I forgot that lesson I’d learned as a kid on the loading dock. I was too busy making all the money could.Well, I’ve relearned it. I hope I have time left to enjoy the success of others and to take pleasure in the day. Thatheart of the watermelon. I have learned again to throw t he rest away.1. We learned from the second paragraph that the writer and his father were feeling ______.A. relaxedB. worriedC. hungryD. proud2. How did the writer and his father eat the watermelon?A. They ate it in a polite way.B. They only ate its best part.C. They ate every part of it.D. They shared only one piece.3. In the eyes of the writer’s father, Bernie ______.A. was just a rich businessmanB. worked hard all the timeC. lived a rich but healthy lifeD. knew how to make money4. The underlined part “the heart of the watermelon” in the last paragraph refers to ______.A. the best part of the watermelonB. the writer’s busy lifeC. the writer’s decision of making moneyD. the writer’s hope of enjoying life5. It can be learned from the passage that ______.A. one has to work hard to reach his goalB. a friend in need is a friend in deedC. watermelon is the healthiest fruitD. one should keep work-life balance答案：ABCDD2Paul and Jason were brothers who lived and worked on neighboring farms.For 35 years they farmed side by side,sharing machinery and goods as needed, without a single proble. However，one autumn，things changed.It began witha tiny disagreement about a horse，which grew into a major difference. The difference led to angry words, followed byweeks of silence between the two brothers.One morning there was a knock on Paul’s door.He opened it and saw a builder holding his toolbox.，”the builder said.“Are there any jobs here I could help with?”“Yes, ”answered Paul few days’ workLook at that farm across the creek(小溪).That’s my brother’s farm. That creek used see the builder.“I do have a job for you.to be a grass field, but last week my brother dug a path from the fiver and made the creek.But I’ll pile of wood?1 want you to build me a fence，two meters tall，so 1 won’t need to see him anymore.” The builder sa thoughtfully.“I think I understand the situation and I'll be able to do a job that pleases you.” P day and left the builder to his work.When he returned，the builder had just finished his job.Paul was shocked.Instead of afence there was a bridge, stretching from one side of the creek to the other.As Paul stood on the bridge, staring in amazement，his younger brother Jason, came across, and took Paul’s are a good man to have built this bridge after a11 I've done，”said Jason. Then, Paul, with tears in his eyes, said to thebuilder who was packing his bag to go, “Thank you so much. Please stay.I have much more for you to do.builder said quietly，“but，I have many more bridges to build.”　1.What was the cause of the disagreement between the two brothers?A.The digging of the creek.B.A problem about a farm animal.C.Who owned the field between the farms.D.Who would pay for building the fence.2.The underlined expression“ go him one better” in paragraph 4 means.A.do something even worseB. improve the situationC.point out his mistakeD.help him out3.What do we know about the brothers?A.They had been fighting for many years.B.Their farms were not very successful.C.They finally realized their mistakes.D.They liked building bridges.4.Why did the builder build the bridge?A.He needed a way to get across the river.B.There was not enough wood for the fence.C.He misunderstood Paul’s instructions.D.He wanted to bring the brothers together.5.In what order did the following take place in the story?a.The brothers stood on the bridge.b.Jason dug the creek.c.The brothers became angry with each other,d.The builder asked for work.e.Paul went into town.A.b，c，e，d，aB.c，b，d，e，aC.b，e，c，a，dD.c，d，b，a，e答案：BACDB3Tom walked into a shop . It bad a sign outside : "Second-hand (旧的) clothes bought and sold . "He was carrying an old pair of trousers and asked the owner of the shop, "How much will you give me for these?" The man looked at them and then said: "Two dollars.""What !" said Tom. "I had guessed they were worth at least five dollars.""No," said the man, "they aren't worth a cent more than two dollars.""Well," said Tom, taking two dollars out of his pocket. "Here's your money. These trousers were hanging outside your shop. The list price (标价)of them was six dollars and a half. But I thought that was too much money, so I wanted to findout how much they were really worth."Then he walked out of the shop with the pair of trousers and disappeared before the shop owner could think of anything to say .1. At first the owner of the shop thought that Tom __________ .A. wanted to steal the trousersB. wanted to sell the trousersC. wanted to fool himD. wanted to buy the trousers2. The owner of the shop_______ for the old trousers .A. would give Tom two dollarsB. would pay three dollarsC. would pay five dollarsD. would give Tom six dollars and a half3. The shop owner insisted that the trousers were worth only two dollars because ____ .A. he wanted to sell them cheaplyB. he wanted to buy them cheaplyC. he didn't like the trousersD. they were old and dirty4. In fact, the trousers _________.A. were hanging inside the shopB. were stolen by Tom from the shopC. had been the shop owner'sD. had been Tom's5. From the story we know that _________ cheaper than the list price.A. the owner sold the trousers two dollarsB. Tom sold the trousers one dollar and a halfC. the owner bought the trousers three dollarsD. Tom bought the trousers four dollars and a half答案：BABCD4Hundreds of years ago，a Roman army came north from England to make war on Scotland. The Scots，a brave people，loved their country very much. They fought hard to drive the enemy out of Scotland，but there were too many Romans. It looked as if the Romans would win.，my men,”he said.One night，the leader of Scots marched his soldiers to the top of a hill. “We will rest here tonight “Tomorrow we will fight one more battle. We must win or we will die.”They were all very tired，so they ate their supper quickly and fell asleep. There were four guards on duty，but they，too，were very tired，and one by one，also fell asleep.The Romans were not asleep. Quickly they gathered at the foot of the hill. Slowly they climbed up the hillside，taking care not to make a sound. Closer and closer they came to the sleeping Scots. They were almost at the top. A few minutes more，the war would be over. Suddenly，one of them put his foot on a thistle(蓟). He cried out and his sudden cry woke the Scots. In a moment，they were on their feet and ready for battle. The fighting was hard but it did not last long. The Scots wiped out the Romans and saved their country.The thistle is not a beautiful plant. It has sharp needles all over it. Few people like it. But the people of Scotland liked itso much that they made it their national flower.1. Hundreds of years ago there was a war between ________.A. Roman army and North EnglandB. Roman army and the ScotsC. England and ScotsD. a brave people and the Scots2. At first it looked as if the Romans would win because ________.A. the Scots were not braveB. the Roman army was so strongC. the Scots did not have a good leaderD. the Romans had the support from the Scottish3. “We must win or we will die.” What the leader of the Scots said means ________.A. they were sure to winB. they couldn't escape from deathC. they would win and then they would dieD. they must try hard to win, otherwise they would be killed4. The Romans climbed up the hill quietly because ________.A. they didn't want to wake the ScotsB. they wanted to reach the topC. they wanted to catch the four guards firstD. they were afraid of the sharp needles of the thistle5. The people of Scotland made thistle their national flower because ________.A. it is a beautiful plantB. it is fresh and lovelyC. it had so many sharp needles all over itD. it was the thistle that helped the Scots to win the battle答案：BBDAD5It was a quiet village in which there was a military camp(军营).It was far from the towns and cities and there weresome high mountains around. Of course it was a good place for training the new soldiers. But it was difficult for the youngmen to go outside. Mr White, an officer of forty, was strict with them and he hardly let them leave the camp.Once Mr White was ill in bed. He couldn’t work and a young officer, Mr Hunt began to train the new soldiers instead of him. He knew the young men well and let nine soldiers go to the nearest town to have a holiday. But night fell and nonecame back to the camp. He was worried about it and stood at the gate. It was five to twelve when Mr Hunt decided to go tothe town and see what was happening to the young men. He started the car quickly and set off. At that moment the ninesoldiers came back. It seemed they drank wine. Of course they found the officer was angry.“I’m sorry, sir,” said the first soldier. “I left the town on time. But something was wrong with my bus on m I had to buy a horse and made it run fast. Bad luck! It died and I had to run back.”And the other seven soldiers said they were late for the same reasons. It was the last soldier’sir. I got on a bus on time, but…”Having heard this, the officer became even angrier and stopped him at once. He called out, “If y wrong with your bus, I’ll punish you at once!”“No, no, sir,” said the young man. “My bus was all right, but the horse died!”( )1.The military camp was built in the village to .A. stop the soldiers from going to townsB. stop the soldiers from meeting their friendsC. train the new soldiersD. make the young men live quietly( )2.Mr Hunt let the nine soldiers have a holiday because .A. he was kind to themB. they felt lonelyC. they had something important to doD. they were the best of all( )3.The young officer was worried because .A. a traffic accident had happenedB. he was afraid something happened to the nine soldiersC. the nine soldiers would come backD. the nine soldiers drank too much in the town( )4.The nine soldiers returned to the camp late because .A. something was wrong with their busesB. their horses died on the return wayC. it took them much time to run backD. they all drank much in the town( )5.Which answer do you think is true?A. You’ll believe only the last soldier.B. The officer believed the nine soldiers.C. You’ll believe none of the nine soldiers.D. The officer won’t punish his soldiers.答案：CABDC6A man loved his son very much. Every day after work the man would come home and play with the little boy. Onenight, while the man was at work, he realized that he had extra(额外的) work to do for the evening, and that he wouldnable to play with his son. But, he wanted to be able to give the boy something to keep him busy. Looking around his office,he saw a magazine with a large map of the world on the cover. He got an idea. He removed the map, and then patiently(耐心地) tore (撕) it up into small pieces. Then he put all the pieces in his coat pocket.When he got home, his son wanted to play with him, but he spread (铺) all the pieces of the map on the table. Heexplained that it was a map of the world, and that by the time his son could put it back together, his extra work would befinished, and they could both play. Surely this would keep the child busy for hours, he thought.About half an hour later the boy came to the man and said, “OK, it’s finished. Can we playnow?” The man was surprised, saying, “That’s impossible. Let’s go and see.” And sure enough, there w world, all put together, every piece in its place. The man said, “That’s amazing! How did you do that? was simple. On the back of the page was a picture of a man. When I put the man together, the whole world fell into place.1. According to the passage, the father told the boy to play by himself because ______.A. he didn’t want to play with him any moreB. he didn’t love his childC. he had some extra workD. the boy didn’t need his father’s help2. What does the underlined word “removed” mean?A. 移动B. 撕下C. 搬掉D. 撕碎3. Why could the boy finish the “puzzle” so quickly? Because __________.A. he was very interested in the map of the worldB. his father often played the game with himC. he wanted to play with his father as soon as possibleD. the picture of the man on the back of the page helped him4. The passage mainly tells __________.A. how father can make children busy for hoursB. how to keep children away from parentsC. people should think about things in some other waysD. parents should think of some good ways to train children’s ability5. Which is the best title?A. A world in puzzle.B. Father and son.创造性的) idea.C. An easy puzzle.D. Father’s creative(答案：CBDCA7One day, a teacher was giving a speech to his students. He held up a glass of water and asked the class, "How heavy do you think this glass of water is?"The students' answers ranged from 20 g to 500 g. "It does not matter on the weight itself. It depends on how long you hold it. If I hold it for a minute, it is OK. If I hold it for an hour, I will have an ache in my right arm. If I hold it for a day,you will have to call an ambulance (救护车). It is exactly the same weight, but the longer I hold it, the heavier it becomes. "If we carry our burdens (负担) all the time, sooner or later, we will not be able to carry on, the burden becoming increasingly heavier. ""What you have to do is to put the glass down, rest for a while before holding it up again. "We have to put down the burden sometimes, so that we can be refreshed and are able to carry on.So before you return home from work tonight, put the burden of work down.. Don't carry it back home. You can pick itup tomorrow.Whatever burdens you are having now on your shoulders, let it down for a moment if you can.1. The teacher brought a glass of water to the class because_________.A. he was very thirstyB. his arms were strongC. it was a good exampleD. he wants to share the water with students2. "A glass of water" in this passage referred to (指)_________.A. knowledgeB. the burdenC. the timeD. the money3. According to the teacher, you may feel_________ if you put down the burden sometimes.A. more stressedB. much heavierC. more relaxedD. much happier4. This was a lesson about_____A. how to relax oneself in lifeB. how to solve a physics problemC. how to keep fit by drinking waterD. how to study well5. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?A. You could become heavier and heavier if you held a glass of water in your hand.B. All the students in the class knew what the weight of the glass of water exactly was.C. The teacher had a good way of making his lesson clear and easy to be understood.D. All the students can understand the teacher’s lesson.答案：C B C A C8People often said Thomas Edison was the greatest genius of his age. There are only a few men in all of history, whohave changed the lives of other men as much as the inventor of the first useful electric light. But Edison could never beEdison said. He thought what pleased only because someone said he was a genius. “There is no such thing as genius,”　people called genius was mostly hard work.But Edison was a dreamer as well as a worker. From his earliest days as a child he wondered about the secrets of nature. He tried to understand them, and then he tried to learn what he could usefully do with them.Edison enjoyed thinking. He knew that most people would do almost anything instead of the difficult work of thinking,especially if they do not think very often. But he knew, too, that thinking could give men enjoyment and pleasure.Edison could not understand how anyone could not be interested in life. As he loved to think, he also loved to work.On the day he became 75 years old, someone asked him what idea he had about life. “Work,” he answer secrets of nature and using them to make men happier.” He said he had enough inventions in his mind to give him an 100 years of work.1.According to Thomas Edison, what’s genius?A.Hard thinking.B.Hard work.eful dreams.eful inventions.2.After exploring the secrets of nature, Edison always tried to .A.write down what he had learntB.carry out a new experimentC.make them useful in lifeD.share them with others3.Edison could not understand .A.how anybody enjoyed lifeB.how anybody loved workingC.why anybody loved thinkingD.why anybody was tired of life4.The last sentence in the passage means that .A.Edison was born to be a great inventorB.Edison was able to live another 100 yearsC.Edison was ready to make his 100 th inventionD.life was too short for Edison to work for human beings答案：BCDD9the top of it as mother sat doing letters. Standing I’ve loved my mother’s desk since I was just tall enough to see aboveby her chair, looking at the ink bottle, pens, and white paper, I decided that the act of writing must be the more wonderfulthing in the world.Years later, during her final illness, mother kept differen t things for my sister and brother. “But the desk,”again, “it’s for Elizabeth. ”I never saw her get angry, never saw her cry. I knew she loved me; she showed it in action. But as a young girl, Iwanted heart-to-heart talks between mother and daughter.They never happened. And a gulf opened between us. I was “too emotional(易动感情的)”. But she lived “on the surface(表面)”．As years passed I had my own family. I loved my mother and thanked her for our happy family. I wrote to her incareful words and asked her to let me know in any wayshe chose that she did forgive(原谅) me.I posted the letter and waited for her answer. None came.My hope turned to disappointment(失望), then little interest and, finally, peace— it seemed that nothing happened. I couldn’tbe sure that the letter had even got to mother. I only knew that I had written it, and I could stop trying to make herinto someone she was not.work. I Now the present of her desk told, as she’d never been able to, that she was pleased that writing was my chosen cleaned the desk carefully and found some papers inside —a photo of my father and a one-page letter, folded(折叠) and refolded many times.Give me an answer, my letter asks, in any way you choose. Mother, you always chose the act that speaks louder thanwords.1. The writer began to love her mother’sdesk ______.A. after Mother diedB. before she became a writerC. when she was a childD. when Mother gave it to her2. The passage shows that ______.A. mother was cold on the surface but kind in her heart to her daughterB. mother was too serious about everything her daughter had doneC. mother cared much about her daughter in wordsD. mother wrote to her daughter in careful wordsin the passage means ______.3. The word “gulf”　A. deep understanding between the old and the youngB. different ideas between the mother and the daughterC. free talks between mother and daughterD. part of the sea going far in landletter asking forgiveness?4. What did mother do with her daughter’sA. She had never received the letter.B. For years, she often talked about the letter.C. She didn’t forgive her daughter at all in all her life.D. She read the letter again and again till she died.5. What’s the best title of the passage?A. My letter to MotherB. Mother and ChildrenC. My mother’s DeskD. Talks between Mother and Me答案：CABDC10A friend of mine named Paul received an expensive car from his brother as a Christmas present. On Christmas Evewhen Paul came out of his office, a street urchin(顽童) was walking around the shining car. “Is this your car, sir?Paul answered, “Yes, my brother gave it to me for Christmas.” The boy was surprised. “You mea to you and it did cost you nothing? Sir, I wish…”　He hesitated(犹豫). Paul thought of course he knew what the boy wanted,but what the boy said surprised him greatly. “I wish,” the boy went on, “that I could be a brother like thathe boythe boy in surprise, and then he said again, “Would y ou like to take a ride in my car?”　“Oh yes, I’d love to,”　answered.After a short ride, the boy turned and with his eyes shining, said, “Sir, would you mind driving in front Paul smiled a little. He thought he knew what the boy wanted. He wanted to show his neighbors that he could ridehome in a big car. But Paul was wrong again. “Will you stop where those two steps are?” the boy aske He ran up to the steps. Then in a short while Paul heard him coming back, but he was not coming fast. He was carryinghis little crippled(残疾的) brother. He sat down on the step and pointed to the car.“There he is, Buddy, just like I told you upstairs. His brother gave it to him for Christmas and it didnAnd some day I’m going to give you one just like it…then you can see for yourself all the nice things in the Christm windows that I’ve been trying to tell you about.”Paul got out and lifted the boy to the front seat of his car. The shining-eyed elder brother climbed in beside him and thethree began an unforgettable holiday ride.1. The street urchin was very surprised when _______.A. he met PaulB. Paul told him about the carC. Paul received an expensive carD. he was walking around the car2. From the story we can see the urchin _______.A. wished to give his brother a carB. wanted Paul’s brother to give him a carC. wished he could have a brother like Paul’sD. wished Paul could be a brother like that3. The urchin asked Paul to stop his car in front of his house ______.A. to show he had a rich friendB. to show his neighbors the big carC. to let his brother ride in the carD. to tell his brother about his wish4. We can find from the story that _______.A. the urchin wished Paul to give his car to BuddyB. the urchin wished to have a rich brotherC. the urchin had a deep love for his brotherwish came true in the endD. the urchin’s5. The best name of the story is _______.A. A Christmas PresentB. Paul, a Kind-hearted PersonC. A Brother Like ThatD. An Unforgettable Holiday Ride答案：BADCC11An eight-year-old child heard her parents talking about her little brother. All she knew was that he was very sick andthey had no money. Only a very expensive operation could save him now and there was no one to lend them the money.When she heard her daddy say to her tearful mother, “Only a miracle can save him now,” the little g bedroom and pulled her money from its hiding place and counted it carefully.She hurried to a drugstore (药店) with the money in her hand.“And what do you want?” asked the salesman. “It’s for my little brother,” the girl answered.and I want to buy a miracle.”“Pardon?” said the salesman.“My brother Andrew has something bad growing inside his head and my daddy says only a miracle can save him. Sohow much does a miracle cost?”“We don’t sell a miracle here, child. I’m sorry,” the salesman said “Listen, if it isn’t enough, I can try and get some more. Just tell me how much it costs.”A well-dressed man heard it and asked, “What kind of a miracle does your brother need?”tion. But “I don’t know,” she answered with her eyes full of tears. “He’s really sick and mum says he needs an my daddy can’t pay for it, so I have brought all my money.”“How much do you have?” asked the man. “$ 1.11, but I can try and get some more,” she answered “Well, what luck,” smiled the man. “$ 1.11, the price of a miracle for little brothers.”He took up the girl’s hand and said, “Take me to where you live. I want to see your brother and meet your parents Let’s see if I have the kind of miracle you need.”That well-dressed man was Dr Carlton Armstrong, a famous doctor. The operation was successful and it wasn ngbefore Andrew was home again.How much did the miracle cost?1. What was the trouble in the little girl’s family?A. Her brother was seriously ill.B. They had no money.C. Nothing could save her brother.D. Both A and B.2. In the eye of the little girl, a miracle might be _______.A. something interestingB. something beautifulC. some wonderful medicineD. some good food3. The little girl said again and again “...I can try and get some more.” That shows _______.A. she had still kept some moneyB. she hoped not to be refusedC. There was no need to worry about moneyD. she thought money was easy to get4. What made the miracle happen?A. The girl’s love for her brother.B. The girl’s money.C. The medicine from the drugstore.D. Nobody can tell.5. From the passage we can infer (推断) that _______.A. The doctor didn’t ask for any payB. A miracle is sure to happen if you keep onC. The little girl is lovely but not so cleverD. Andrew was in fact not so sick as they had thought答案：DCBAA12A famous teacher was speaking to the students at our school. He began his lesson by holding up a 100 bill. Then hends at once.said to the three hundred students, “Who would like this ￥100 bill?” The students began to put up their ha Then he said, “I am going to give this ￥100 to one of you, but first, let me do this.” He then Then he said, “Who wants it now?” The hands went back into the air.it on the floor and stepped on it. He picked up the dirty, crumpled “Well,” he said, “What if I do this?” and he droppedbill and said, “Who still wants it?” Hands went back into the air.“My friends,” he said, “you have learned a valuable lesson today. No matter (无论) what I did to the money, you stillwanted it because it did not go down in value (价值). It was still worth ￥ l00!”Many times in our lives, we are dropped, crumpled, and stepped on by the chances we take and the things that happento us. We feel as if we are worth nothing. But remember, no matter what has happened to you, you will never lose yourvalue: you are always valuable to those people who love you. Your value doesn’t come from what you do or know, but WHO YOU ARE.。

中考英语英语阅读理解精选及答案50一、英语阅读理解专项练习试卷1．阅读理解When faced with difficult situations in their lives, many people find them too challenging and give up, especially on their life dreams. But not for Gabriel Heredia.Gabrrel is a 21-year-old Argentinean barber（阿根廷理发师）who was born without hands. But he was able to grow up happy and independent because he always had the support of friends and family. In fact, his inspiration for such work was his mother, who is a hairdresser. At the age of 14, he began to take interest in her work and learned all kinds of hair cutting skills from her. Although he first saw it as an interest, Gabriel quickly decided that this was his dream job.Gabriel's family soon helped him open his first barbershop in San Isidro, Peru, which he worked at for one and a half years. There, he met Zlatan Gomez, the president of Argentina Corta, an organization for barbers to connect, do charity (慈善) work, and teach hairdressing. Later, Gabriel became part of Argentina Corta, offering his services to people of all ages so they can build up the skills they need to get a job.Gabriel then moved to Buenos Aires, Argentina where he cuts hair today. As a bright and caring young man, Gabriel tries hard to not only be a barber, but also make a connection with the neighborhood. He says, "The thing that I like the most about my job is that people feel comfortable and stylish with my cuts and that makes me feel happy."Gabriel always does his best to be independent. He never gives up. There is nothing he can't do. Besides cutting hair, he has learned to ride a bike, a motorbike and even to drive a car. He is no doubt inspiring others.（1）When Gabriel was born, what made him different from others?A. He was born without hands.B. His special haircut.C. His life dream.D. His happiness and independence.（2）At first, Gabriel Heredia learned hair cutting skills ________________.A. from Zlatan GomezB. from his motherC. from his friendsD. by himself（3）Which of the following statements about Gabriel Heredia is NOT true?A. He tries hard to make a connection with the neighborhood.B. He can not only cut hair but also drive a car.C. He joined Argentina Corta and taught others hair cutting skills in San Isidro.D. He opened his first barbershop in Buenos Aires with the help of his family.（4）What does Gabriel's story mainly tell us?A. A good beginning makes a good ending.B. You're never too old to learn.C. Nothing is impossible if you don't give up.D. Education changes life.【答案】（1）A（2）B（3）D（4）C【解析】【分析】文章大意：很多人在面对困难时会选择放弃，但是加布里埃尔·赫雷迪亚没有放弃，他是一个理发师，生下来就没有双手，但是能够独立的成长，在家人的鼓励和支持下，实现了自己的梦想，后来帮搬到了阿根廷首都，布宜诺斯艾利斯，继续在那里理发。

阅读理解1Do you know from what English people get their family names? Finish the sentences after you read the story. 你知道英国人的姓是怎么来的吗？阅读下面的短文，完成句子。

(2 min. 107 words )Everyone has a family name. But what does it mean? From what do family names come?First, some family names come from the place of their homes. If a man lives on or near a hill, his family name may be Hill. In England people’s names may be Wood, Lake, because they live near the wood or lake.Second, family names come from a person’s jo b. If a person is a cook, he may be Cook.Third, many people get their family names from their father’s given name. If you hear the name “Jackson”, you know that he is the son of Jack.1. English people usually have ___________ ways to get their family names.2. Some people get their family names from _______________________________.3. Some people get their family names from________________________________.4. Some people get their family names from__________________________________.5. A person’s family name is Jackson, because he is_______________________.Keys: 1.three 2.the place of their homes 3.a person’s job 4.their father’s given name 5.the son of Jack阅读理解2I am Tony Smith. I am twelve. I am in No.101 Middle School. I’m in Class 2, Grade 7. My good friend is Jim Green. He is an English boy. He is twelve, too. He is in my class. He can speak good Chinese. Jane is in Class 2, too. I think she is a good girl. My Chinese teacher is Mr. Wang. His students like him. He is very cool.根据短文填空，每空一词。