人教版中考英语阅读训练及答案(共20篇)
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九年级中考英语阅读理解专练第(一)篇Tea and coffee are two of the most popular drinks in the world. However, people usually like one more than the other. These drinks also have very different uses.Tea drinking started in China over 4,000 years ago. Tea is made from leaves. These days, some people drink tea for health, using it to help with stress(压力) or losing weight. However, most people in tea-drinking countries think of tea as more than just a healthy drink. In fact, tea drinking in some countries is a part of the culture. In Turkey(土耳其), tea is always there when people meet. Whether in someone’s home or a company, tea is always offered as a way of welcoming. In the UK, homes and offices usually have tea time. Tea and other dishes are served at tea time in the afternoon. It is a way of relaxing with friends .Coffee came much later than tea, just over 1,000 years ago. Coffee is made from beans. Something in the coffee beans makes a person feel active. Most people do not drink coffee to relax. Instead, they drink coffee to get going. Many people drink coffee in the morning to help them wake up. Others will also drink coffee during short breaks in the afternoon to keep going through the working day. Some people may visit coffee shops just to meet and talk with friends. However, many people in coffee shops drink coffee while working on their computers.Is tea or coffee more common in your country? Between the two, which do you like to drink more?1. Where did tea drinking start?A. In Japan.B. In China.C. In Turkey.D. In the UK.2. We can learn from Paragraph 2 that people in the UK ________.A. drink tea to get fatB. offer tea to say goodbyeC. think of tea as a bad drinkD. have tea to relax themselves3. What is coffee made from?A. Leaves.B. Sugar.C. Dishes.D. Beans.4. Which of the following is NOT true according to Paragraph 3?A. Coffee came much earlier than tea.B. Many people drink coffee to wake up.C. Many people work on their computers in coffee shops.D. Some people meet and talk with friends in coffee shops.5. What is the best title of the passage?A. The Smells of Tea and CoffeeB. The Prices of Tea and CoffeeC. The Different Cultures of Tea and CoffeeD. The Different Ways of Making Tea and Coffee第(二)篇Why did Chinese people have more than one name in ancient times?In ancient China, people’s names had three parts, their family name, given name and courtesy name. Take famous poet Li Bai for example. His family nam e, which came from his father’s name, was Li. His given name was Bai, and his courtesy name was Taibai.People used their given names when they were among family members. But in social life, they called each other by their courtesy names to show respect. This was mostly done among people of similar age. If you were talking about yourself, or if your elders were talking about you, the given name would be used instead of the courtesy name.Men would get their courtesy names when they turned 20. It was a symbol of adulthood (成年礼). Women would get their courtesy names after getting married.One’s courtesy name often had something to do with one’s given name. For example, the name of Mencius was Meng Ke. His courtesy name was Ziyu. Both Ke and Ziyu mean “carriage (马车)”. Zhuge Liang’s given name was Liang, which means “bright”. His courtesy name was Kongming, which means “very bright”.1. How many parts are there in people’s names in ancient China?A. three.B. four.C. five.D. six.2. What does the under lined word “courtesy” in Paragraph 2 mean in Chinese?A. 名B. 姓氏C. 字D. 昵称3. Why did people call each other by their courtesy names in social life?A. To show their love.B. To show their good relationship.C. To show their kindness.D. To show their respect.4. What would be used if your elders were talking about you according to the passage?A. Family name.B. Nickname.C. Given name.D. Courtesy name.5. What’s the main idea of the passage?A. The famous poet Li Bai.B. Three parts of ancient names.C. The ancient names and the modern names.D. The development of names.第(三)篇For 16-year-old Ma Yifei, the violin performance of the Beijing 2022 Olympic theme song, Snowflake, was her best present for Paralympians (残奥运动员) all over the world. Even though snowflakes are related to winter, she let others feel warmth, hope and light through her performance. “I’m also disabled and I want to do something for them with my music,” said Ma.Ma went blind at the age of two because of an illness. She became interested in music when she was young. She started to learn to play the piano at five and the violin at nine, experiencing the “colorful” music through sound and emotion.Ma’s mother Ha Chunyan, a former music teacher in a primary school, helped her memorize the music score (乐谱) before she played the piano. Ma could not see the keys and always played the wrong notes. It took her thousands of tries to play a piece correctly.Learning the violin was more challenging. Ma needed to feel the teacher’s hands, arms and back to learn the movements, and listen to the strings (弦) over and over again to feel the muscles (肌肉) herself.“After three years of learning, she still could not make any sound except terrible noises,” said Ha, who advised her daughter to give up the violin. But Ma said, “As I’ve been practicing so long, it’s hard to give up. I believe I will play better if I persist in practicing.”In 2018, Ma got a chance to follow Sheng Yuan and Cao Yuhan, famous musicians from the CentralConservatory of Music, to study music in Beijing. She left her home in Ningxia to follow her musical dream, though she knew there would be more challenges ahead.Ma expressed her excitement about performing at the big event. “All my hard work has paid off. I’m proud of standing on the stage today.”1. The violin performance made people feel __________.A. regret, hope and lightB. fear, warmth and hopeC. warmth, hope and lightD. pity, warmth and light2. How does the writer describe Ma’s difficulties in learning the violin?A. By questioning.B. By listing numbers.C. By offering advice.D. By giving examples.3. Which of the following is TRUE about Ma?A. Ma began to learn to play the piano at nine.B. In 2018, Ma got a chance to study music in Beijing.C. It was more challenging for Ma to learn the piano than the violin.D. Ma could memorize the music score by herself before playing the piano.4. What does the underlined phrase “persist in” probably mean in Paragraph 5?A. keep onB. end upC. take pride inD. look forward to5. Ma’s story tells us __________.A. old habits die hardB. there is no place like homeC. practice makes perfectD. a good friend is like a mirror第(四)篇We know many musical instruments well, such as pianos, violins, drums and so on. What about the erhu? The erhu is a traditional Chinese instrument. It is the most popular of the huqin family, and it has a long history.The modern erhu developed from the xiqin, which was played by many ethnic minorities (少数民族) during the Tang Dynasty. In the Song Dynasty, musicians began to use the erhu to perform different kinds of music, and itbecame quite a popular instrument. With the rise of some forms of folk art, the art of the erhu developed quickly during the Ming and Qing Dynasties. It became an important accompanying (伴奏) instrument in different folk music. At present, it is used in both traditional and modern music, such as in pop, rock and jazz. It has even become a solo (独奏) instrument. One of the most famous musical pieces played on the erhu is Erquan Yingyue.As the erhu was mainly played by common people and the playing skills were passed down orally (口头地), there are few written records about the erhu that can be found. To study the history and the development of the erhu, historians (历史学者) usually turn to ancient paintings. The earliest pictures of this instrument were found in Yulin Caves and Eastern Thousand Buddha Caves in Gansu Province, where five erhu pictures were discovered on murals (壁画).1. When did the erhu become a popular instrument?A. In the Tang Dynasty.B. In the Song Dynasty.C. In the Ming Dynasty.D. In recent years.2. To study the history of the erhu, historians usually ________.A. play the most famous erhu piecesB. listen to different kinds of folk musicC. get help from ancient paintingsD. read some books about ethnic minorities3. Which is TRUE according to the passage?A. The huqin belongs to the erhu family.B. Folk art stops the development of the erhu.C. People can find plenty of written records about the erhu.D. The erhu is used in both traditional and modern music now.4. You may read the passage in the ________ section of a newspaper.A. cultureB. businessC. healthD. nature5. The passage mainly talks about ________.A. the forms of folk musicB. the history of the erhuC. the rise of different dynastiesD. the development of Chinese instruments第(五)篇Just a few days after his 18th birthday, Beijing 2022 gold medal winner Su Yiming received a surprise gift—aletter from Xi Jinping, President of the People’s Republic of China.In the letter, Xi expressed his congratulations to Su and other sportsmen in ice and snow sports for their great achievements at the Beijing Winter Olympics, hoping what they had achieved would encourage young Chinese to aim(立目标) high.When Su first stepped onto a snowboard at the age of four, a future as a world-class sportsman seemed to be “a dream too big” for him. Little did he know that he would not only compete for his country but also take home gold. With the great excitement of winning an Olympic gold medal still fresh in his mind, Su wrote a letter to the president, telling him how lucky he felt to have made his dream come true.Su still remembers what Xi wrote in the reply, “The new era is the time for young people to realize their dreams.”“I have always kept those words in my mind,” Su said.“When I made up my mind to be a professional(职业的) snowboarder, I know there is a big gap between my performance(表现) and that of the top sportsmen in the world. But I have been working hard to realize my dream. Now my story shows the fact that hard work will pay off.” Su said.Su believes the sky is the limit. “Find the thing you love, believe in yourself and do your very best. Finally, your dream will come true.”Now Su has his strong wish to win all the competitions in his sporting field.1. What was the surprise gift Su Yiming got after his birthday?A. A letter.B. A gold medal.C. A birthday cake.D. A snowboard.2. Su wrote a letter to the president to ________.A. invite young Chinese to try snow sportsB. encourage young Chinese to make big plansC. express his excitement of realizing his dreamD. congratulate Chinese sportsmen on their achievements3. The under lined word “gap” in Paragraph 6 probably means ________.A. agreementB. differenceC. fightD. relationship4. Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?A. Ice and snow sportsB. Aim high and win bigC. The secret to successD. Fight for a bright future5. Which part of a magazine is the passage probably taken from?A. historyB. geographyC. sportD. wildlife第(六)篇Liu Jinyin, a young farmer in a village of southwest China's Sichuan Province, has attracted nearly 100,000 followers by live streaming (网络直播) his daily life in the rural area.Within six months, Liu made 80,000 yuan.Some of his followers said his broadcasts reminded them of their childhood memories.The rise of live streaming has given ordinary people chances to receive more attention and make the ways they can make money.However, crudely-made content and lack of originality have long been criticized (批评) by society.The broadcasts of Liu stand out because of their different content—clean content that is close to real life, such as feeding pigs, transplanting rice seedlings (插秧), and catching fish.Liu's videos also open a window for the people living in cities or towns to know more about village life.Liu does not ask for any gifts from his viewers.Instead, he lets the broadcasts serve as a platform for people to exchange ideas and make friends.Liu's parents have found it hard to accept his money earning plan and criticized their son.Honestly speaking, broadcasting one's daily life is not a proper job.But according to Karl Marx, when we choose a career, we should guide our choice of the career from the happiness of human beings and our own perfection.Starting from the countryside, Liu mixes his personal development with the building of a new countryside.His career of broadcasting the daily life in the village is a career that is worth exploring.1.According to the article, we know that Liu live in ________.A.the countrysideB.the cityC.the southeast of ChinaD.a village of Shanxi Province2.Which of the following is NOT true about Liu's broadcasts?A.People who live in the city can learn about village life from the broadcasts.B.People can exchange ideas with one another from the broadcasts.C.People can make friends with each other from the broadcasts.D.Liu uses his broadcasts to ask for presents from his viewers.3.What do Liu's parents think of their son's broadcasts?A.It's not easy for them to accept Liu's broadcasts.B.They accept Liu's broadcasts although they don't like them.C.They are happy with Liu's broadcasts.D.They advised their son to find a job in the city to make a living.4.All the following things are mentioned in the passage EXCEPT ________.A.the amount of money Liu's earned from his broadcastsB.the number of people on Liu's broadcastsC.the disadvantages of Liu's broadcastsD.the reason why Liu's broadcasts were watched by people5.What's the writer's opinion on Liu's career?A.He is against it.B.He supports it.C.He doesn't care about it.D.He isn't interested in it.第(七)篇Around the Earth, there are more than 7,000 National Parks. Most of them cover huge areas of land where nobody lives, and usually far way from cities. However, the National Parks in England include places where people live and work, as well as wild areas where there are few human activities.The National Parks in England are called “England’s Breathing Spaces” because they are places where people can go to be in the open air, away from the dirt and noise of cities. They provide wonderful scenes of mountains, woods, grasslands and wetlands. And there are plenty of activities to do in all of the National Parks in England. Visitors can walk or ride bikes for fun. Many of the parks put on activities for families.Every year there are about 110 million visitors to the parks, bringing many benefits(益处) to the areas. At the same time, it creates problems too. First, life can be difficult for local people. Car parks and roads are too crowded. Gift shops and cafes take the place of many everyday shops. Even house prices in some areas can become too high. Besides, country roads can be damaged, for too many people walk, cycle or ride horses on them. Roads can be rebuilt, but then they look less natural. Another big problem to the National Parks is litter. In the parks it is a danger to wild animals. Broken glass can also cause fires by focusing the rays of the sun. Such fires in wild places can be out of control.How can people help? All National Parks in England are making more rules, which tell people how to take good care of their environment. If these rules are followed, the National Parks will be well kept and continue to give pleasure to many people for a very long time.1.According to paragraph 1, what can we learn about the National Parks?A.There are only several national parks in the worldB. National parks are usually hardly visited by humansC. the National Parks in England are different from othersD. Many people live in national parks2.What can visitors to the National Parks in England do?A. give food to wild animalsB. drive cars on the grasslandsC. enjoy fresh air and peaceful timeD. have fun farming with local people3.Why do the national parks sometimes catch fire?A. the results of the dry airB. improper use of fire in the wildC. the strong rays of the sunD. the grass is everywhere in parks4.What’s t he main purpose of the text?A. introduce things about the National parksB. give advice on visiting a national parkC. tell us about the new type of National parks in EnglandD. show the importance of environment protection5. Where may you read the article?A.In Chinese textbooksB. In fashion magazinesC. In history booksD. In geographical newspapers第(八)篇During work hours, among the sounds of machines, the kitche n of Bach’s Bakery (面包房) is especially tidy and quiet, not because of any rules against talking during work hours, but because all of the workers have a hearing disability. They are hard-working and professional in their work, and use sign language to communicate with each other from time to time.Bach’s Bakery lies in Changsha City, Hunan Province. It is run by a German couple, Uwe Brutzer and his wife Dorothee Brutzer, who started it up ten years ago with the purpose of creating more jobs for those disabled in the neighborhood. So far, Bach’s Bakery has trained around 30 hearing disabled people. While some skilled workers found jobs in other bakeries and hotels and have been able to live on their own, several of them have stayed to work atthe bakery after they completed the training.The Brutzers’ work has won the support of many people in China. With the spread of news about the bakery, many Internet users learned about Bach’s Bakery and its inspiring story. As a result, many local people in Changsha as well as visitors from other parts of the country come to buy their products, Uwe said that public attention has encouraged them a lot and helped grow the bakery’s business, resulting in workers getting higher pay. However, what he values more is that, through media (媒体) reports, more people have come to understand that disabled people can work as well as other people when they are given chances.Now, as they are preparing to return to Germany, they have found a German couple teaching in China as the new managers, and handed over the bakery to a public welfare (福利) organization. Their wish is to continue providing free training for the hearing disabled and that the bakery will never be changed into a shop with moneymaking as its main goal.1. The workers in Bach’s Bakery use sign language because ________.A. their boss doesn’t allow them to talkB. machines make too much noiseC. they can’t communicate in spoken wordsD. heavy work keeps them too busy to speak2. It can be inferred from Paragraph 2 that Bach’s Bakery ________.A. also offers jobs to people outside HunanB. helps its workers live independentlyC. requires its workers not to leave after trainingD. has more than 30 workers now3.What does th e underlined word “inspiring”mean in Chinese?A. 鼓舞人心的B.刺激的C. 苦难的D.有趣的4. In Uwe’s opinion, the greatest value of public attention is that ________.A. disabled workers are paid moreB. his shop becomes more popularC. the disabled are better understoodD. sales of their products get stronger5. What’s the best title for the passage?A. A Silent BakeryB. A Special WishC. The Success of the DisabledD. The Rules of Bach’s Bakery第(九)篇Scientists are looking for ways that we can effectively use the light and heat from the sun. One idea that has caught their imagination is solar roads. They are expected to produce clean and renewable energy.With solar panels on the surfaces, solar roads cost more than traditional roads. However, besides the functions of traditional roods, they have the panels to receive sunlight and change it into the energy to supply power to homes, factories and street lighting. There are four layers in a solar panel:•Base layer: It is made of insulation material and forms a good grip with the road below this layer.•Middle layer: This is the most important layer. It holds all kinds of power lines connecting all the solar parts in the panel, like LED lights and the heating system.•Top layer: This layer is super-strong glass. It allows the panel to hold the weight of the heaviest vehicles.•Capping: This is the topmost layer used to offer extra protection to the solar parts in the panel. The layer must be rough enough to provide the traction for the safety of vehicles.With the smart design, solar roads can successfully charge the vehicles on them. And the roads have inbuilt LED lights to replace the traditional rood signs and lines, which are usually painted and harmful to humans. What’s more, the heating systems in the solar roads can take care of the snow and ice on the roads for drivers.Test solar roads have been built in several countries (France, China, USA, etc.) since 2014. The first word solar road project, Metrics of Watt Way in France, was set up by a French company called Construction Colas. It was an example of low effectiveness. In the first year, it had been expected to produce around 767 kWh of energy a day, but it only produced 409 kWh. Even so, the production could increase with design improvements. Of course, more time is needed before this technology is put into use.Solar roads may not be widely used in the near future, but they are indeed great for an environment-friendly and energy-saving world.1. Solar roads ________.A. offer power to homesB. get energy from factoriesC. keep the sunlight awayD. cost less than traditional roods2. Which of the following about the layers of a solar panel is TRUE according to the passage?A. The base layer is the most important layer.B. There are many power lines in the middle layer.C. The top layer lies on the top of the solar panel.D. The capping should be smooth enough for drivers.3. The first world solar road project ________.A. was set up in China in 2014B. showed high effectiveness as expectedC. was started by a US companyD. could get better with design improvements4. What is the best title for the passage?A. Solar Roads: A Widely Used InventionB. Solar Roads: A Safety Guard for DriversC. Solar Roads: A New Idea for Clean EnergyD. Solar Roads: A Way to Produce LED Lights5. Which part of newspaper may you read this passage?A. HistoryB. FashionC. SportD. Environment第(十)篇Steven Spielberg is the world’s most famous director. Hundreds of millions of people around the world have seen his films like Firelight, Amblin’ and The Color Purple. His films include two of the most popular films: Jurassic Park and E.T: The Extraterrestrial.Each of Steven’s parents had a deep influence on the young boy’s growing and character. His mother had given up her job when she married. When Steven was six, his father took him to Philadelphia to see his first film, The Greatest Show on Earth. Steven enjoyed this exciting circus (马戏团) story, however he could not understand how a circus could perform on a screen. Part of him felt disappointed that he couldn’t smell the sawdust (锯木) and gunpowder.When Steven was twelve, his parents bought an 8mm Kodak movie camera. Steven’s father handed Steven the camera and asked him to try. The first efforts were terrible, but Steven was interested in camera. He used his toys as characters and began making short films. By his teens Steven had made his first short film, called The Great TrainCrash. Before long the Spielberg house began to look like a film set, with furniture and lights being moved around to prepare for a new film.He is skilled in making a film excite, sadden or amuse people as they watch it. Spielberg understands the life in the countryside, television and fast cars, all of which became more common in his childhood in 1950s America. Films such as Jaws and Close Encounters of the Third Kind succeed because they are about ordinary people.After all the years Steven Spielberg had spent dreaming about getting into Hollywood. Steven Spielberg’s films were finally received the highest praise around the world.1. What are Steven’s two of the most popular films?A. Firelight and Amblin’.B. J aws and The Color Purple.C. Jurassic Park and E.T: The Extraterrestrial.D.Close Encounters of the Third Kind2. Why did Steven feel disappointed after watching the first film?A. Because he couldn’t feel the real scenes.B. Because he couldn’t perform in the film.C. Because he couldn’t understand the theme.D.Because he doesn't like the actors in the film.3. What did Steven use as characters in his short films?A. His toys.B. His parents.C. Circus’ actors.D.His friends4. What does the underlined word “they” refer to?A. Cars.B. Films.C. Cameras.D. Musical instrument5. What’s the best title for the passage?A. The Life of a FamilyB. The Introduction of FilmsC. The Experience of a DirectorD. The Story of Circus参考答案:【第一篇】1. B 2. D 3. D 4. A 5. C 【第二篇】1. A 2. C 3. D 4. C 5. B 【第三篇】1. C 2. D 3. B 4. A 5. C 【第四篇】1. B 2. C 3. D 4. A 5. B 【第五篇】1. A 2. C 3. B 4. B 5. C 【第六篇】1. A 2. D 3. A 4. C 5. B 【第七篇】1. C 2. C 3. C 4. A 5. D 【第八篇】1. C 2. B 3.A 4.C 5. A 【第九篇】1. A 2. B 3. D 4. C 5.D 【第十篇】1. C 2. A 3. A 4. B 5. C。
一、中考英语阅读理解汇编1.阅读理解Laying with five balls in the air. You name them work, family, health, friends and spirit and you keep all of them in the air. You will soon understand that work is a rubber ball. If you drop it, it will bounce(弹跳)back.But the other four balls, family, health, friends and spirit, are made of glass. If you drop one of these, they will be broken. They will never be the same. You must understand that and try to have balance in your life. How?Don't look down on your worth by comparing yourself with others. It's because we're different and each of us is special.Don't let other people set goals for you. Only you know what is best for yourself.Don't give up when you still have something to give. Nothing is really over until the moment you stop trying.Don't be afraid of difficulties. It is by taking chances that we learn how to be brave.Don't shut love out of your life by saying it's impossible. The quickest way to receive love is to give it; the fastest way to lose love is to hold it too tightly; the best way to keep love is to give it wings.Don't run through life so fast that you forget not only where you've been, but also where you are going.Don't be afraid to learn. Knowledge is a treasure you can always carry easily.Don't use time or words carelessly. You can't get them back. Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, and today is a gift. Life is not a competition, but a trip, step by step.(1)The passage tells us not to because everyone is special.A. be afraid of difficultiesB. be afraid to learnC. run through life so fastD. compare yourself with others to look down on your worth(2)The sentence "Nothing is really over until the moment you stop trying" means that .A. nothing is possibleB. if we don't give up, there is always hopeC. you should learn to give upD. although you try, nothing will change(3)The best way to keep love is to______.A. say it's impossibleB. give itC. give it wingsD. hold it tightly(4)According to the passage, which is the best title?A. Nothing is Impossible.B. Glass Balls Are Easy to Be Broken.C. Things You Can't Do.D. Treat Your Life in a Right Way.【答案】(1)D(2)B(3)C(4)D【解析】【分析】文章大意:文章主要通过空中的五个球来比喻生活中工作(一个橡皮球)、家庭、健康、朋友和精神(四个玻璃球)。
九年级英语阅读理解集中训练50篇附答案阅读理解 (1)In 1896, the first modern Olympic Games washeld in Athens, Greece Since then many countries have successfully held the Olympics,such as England, France, Germany, Canada, the USA, Spain and Australia. Aftermore than a century the Games returns to its hometown this year.When people hold the Olympic Games, theyalways make an emblem (会徽). The emblem of the Athens Olympic Games in 2004 is a while circleof oliver (橄榄枝) branchesin the sky.Athens is developing a spirit of peace (和平). An officer said, “While inAthens, the world should be at peace. We hope the peace is not just for a shorttime. We should like the message from the Athens Games t o help countries cometogether and solve their problems.”Four years later, in 2008 the Olympic Games washeld in China. And China had already made a seal as the emblem of the Beijing2008 Olympic Games. The emblem had a single Chinese character on a red seal andmeant “Chinese seal-dancing Beijing”. Below it, there were the words “Beijing2008”. The character in the emblems was “Jing”. It meant “capital” of China andit was also like a runner or a dancer. The running figure (人形) of the emblem showed the spiritof the Olympics—faster, higher and stronger.( ) 1. In which country was the first modernOlympic held?A. ChinaB.GreeceC. AustraliaD. France( ) 2. What do people always make when they holdthe Olympic Games?A. A pictureB. A mapC.A flagD. An emblem( ) 3. What message does the Athens OlympicGames want to give?A. PeaceB.LuckC. dangerD. war( ) 4. How many years have passed when Athensagain holds the Olympic Games?A. 108B.112C. 104D. 100( ) 5. The spirit of the Olympic Games is __________A. running and dancingB. history andfriendshipC. faster, higher and strongerD. peace, friendship anddevelopmentKey:1-5BDAAC阅读理解(2)There have been many great inventions,things that changed the way we live. The first great invention was one that isstill very important today—the wheel. This made it easier to carry heavy thingsand to travel long distances.For hundreds of years after that there werefew inventions that had as much effect as the wheel. Then in the early 1800s, theworld started to change. There was little unknown land left inthe world.People didn’t have to explore (探测) much any more. They began to work instead to make life better.In the second half of the 19th century manygreat inventions were made. Among them were the camera, the light and theradio. These all became a big part of our life today.The first part of the 20th century saw moregreat inventions. The helicopter in 1909. Movies with sound in 1926. Thecomputer in 1928. And jet planes in 1930. This was also a time when a newmaterial was first made. Nylon came in 1935. It changed the kind of clothespeople wear.By this time most people had a very goodlife. Man has a desire to explore again. The world was known to man but thestars were not. Man began looking for ways to go into space. Russia made thefirst step. Then the United States took a step. Since then other countries,including China and Japan, have made their steps into space.In 1969 man took his biggest step from theearth. Americans first walked on the moon. This is certainly just beginning thought.New inventions will someday allow us to do things we have never yet dreamed of.( ) 6. This passage talks mainly about________________.A. why cars were very importantB. when light was inventedC. which country made the first step intospaceD. how inventions effect peoples life( ) 7. Nylon came out nearly at the same time as____________________.A. radioB.cameraC. jet planesD.movies( ) 8. Which of the statements is not true?A. The wheel was the first great invention that is still veryimportant today. For hundreds of years after that there were many otherinventions having as much effect as the wheel.B. America, Russia, Japan and China began toexplore the stars before1969.C. In the early 1800s people began to work instead of exploring moreunknown land to make life better.D. New invention will change our lifegreatly in the future.( ) 9. What does “a desire” mean in the sentence“Man had a desire to explore more.”A. a good wayB.a new inventionC. a strong wishD. a wonderful idea( ) 10. Man didn’t have a desire to explore alot_____A. at the beginning of the 1800sB.in the 1960sC. since the 1900sD.from the 1800s to the 1960sKey:6-10DCACA阅读理解(3)For several years, Americans have enjoyedteleshopping—watching TV and buying things by phone. Now teleshopping isstarting in Europe. In a number of European countries, people can turnon theirTVs and shop for clothes, jewelry, food, toys,and many other things. Teleshopping is becoming popular in Sweden, for example,the biggest Swedish company sells different kinds of things on TV in fifteenEuropean countries, and in one year it made one hundred million dollars. InFrance there are two teleshopping channels, and the French spend about twentymillion dollars a year to buy things through those channels.In Germany, until last year teleshopping wasonly possible on one channel for one hour every day. Then the governmentallowed more teleshopping. Other channels can open for telebusiness,including the largest American teleshopping company and a twenty-four-hourteleshopping company. German businessmen are hoping this new teleshopping willhelp sell more things.Some people like teleshopping because it allowsthem to do their shopping without leaving their homes. With all the problems oftraffic in the cities, this is an important reason. But at the same time, otherEuropeans do not like this way of shopp ing. They call teleshopping “Junk on theAir”. Many Europeans usually worry about the quality of the things for sale onTV. Good quality is important for them, and they believe they cannot be sureabout the quality of the things on TV.The need for high quality means thatEuropean teleshopping companies will have to be different from the Americancompanies. They will have to be more careful about the quality of the thingsthey sell. They will also have to work harder to sell things that the buyerscannot touch or see in person.( ) 11. Teleshopping is ___________ in Europe.A.not popularB. growingC.not possibleD. cheap( ) 12. In Germany, teleshopping may ______________.A. help businessmen get more moneyB. keep the shops open longerC. have fewer buyersD. bring better TV programs( ) 13. People like teleshopping because it is _________.A. AmericanB.cheaperC. easierD. more popular( ) 14. Some Europeans don’t like teleshoppingbecause they __________.A. don’t like to buy thingsB. don’t watch TVC. believe the things sold on TV areexpensiveD. think the things sold on TV are badquality( ) 15. The best title of this passage is _________.A. American TeleshoppingB. Teleshopping CompaniesC. Teleshopping in EuropeD. Teleshopping-Junk on theAirKey: 11-15BACDC阅读理解(4)Mr. Lee was in bed and was trying to go to sleep when he heard the bell ring. He turned on the light and looked at his clock. It was twelve o'clock. "Who can it be at this time of night?" He thought. He decided to go and find out. So he got of bed, put on his dressing gown (浴袍) and went to the door. When he opened the door, there was nobody there. "That is very strange." Then he went back to his bedroom, took off his dressing gown, got back into bed ,turned off the light and tried to go to sleep.A few minutes later he heard the bell again. Mr. Lee jumped out of bed very quickly and rushed to the door. He opened it, but again he found no one there. He closed the door and tried not to feel angry. Then he saw a piece of paper on the floor. He picked it up. There were some words on it : "It is now after midnight(午夜), so it is April Fool's Day (禺人节) . April fool to you!""Oh , it was the English boy next door!" Mr. Lee exclaimed (惊叫) and almost smiled. He went back to bed and feel asleep at once. The bell did not ring again.1. When did Mr. Lee go to bed?He went to bed _______.A. before twelve o'clockB. after twelve o'clockC. when the bell rangD. when he saw the boy2. Why did he rush to the door when he heard the bell ring the second time?A. He wanted to open the door for the visitorB. He wanted to find out who the visitor was.C. He was afraid of the ringD. He was waiting for someone.3. From this passage, we learn that we can _______ on April Fool's Day.A. say "Hello" to each otherB. dance and sing at nightC. play jokes on each otherD. send pressents to children4. What did Mr. Lee think about the English boy?He thought he _________.A. was a good boyB. was friendly with himC. shouldn't ring the bell at midnightD. did a dangerous thing just now答案及解析:1.A.此题是一道细节题,文章第一自然段的前三个句子就告诉了此题的答案。
人教版中考英语阅读理解(含答案)精品资料一、中考英语阅读理解汇编1.阅读理解Of course you don't want to be sick in your vacation. So what can you do while traveling? There are three things you should remember: relax, sleep and eat well.A vacation is a time for relaxing, but very often it is not. Think about what you do when you are a tourist. There are so many places to visit: shops, parks, churches and temples(寺庙). You may spend most of the days walking around these places. Tourists can be very tiring. Do not ask your body to do too much.A tired body means a weak body. A weak body gets sick easily. So sit down for a few hours in a nice place. In good weather, look for a quiet park bench.Sleep is also important. If you want to stay healthy, you need to get enough sleep. Your hotel room may be noisy, or the bed may be too hard. Or you may want to stay out late at night. Then you should plan to sleep for an hour during the day. The extra hour can make a big difference. Finally, if you want to stay healthy, you must eat well. That means eating the right kinds of food. Your body need fresh fruit, vegetables, meat, milk and cheese.So remember this: if you want to enjoy your vacation, take good care of yourself. Give your body some rest. Get enough sleep and eat healthy food.(1)You should_______ while traveling.A. eat wellB. walk all the timeC. do shoppingD. ask your body to do a lot (2)Traveling is usually ______.A. easyB. noisyC. tiringD. dangerous(3)You must________ to enjoy your traveling.A. visit parksB. go to churches and templesC. walk around the placesD. get enough sleep and eat healthy food(4)The underlined word "extra" means ______ here.A. one moreB. more than oneC. usualD. different(5)The passage tells us ______ in traveling.A. how to workB. how to take care of ourselvesC. what places to visitD. When to travel【答案】(1)A(2)C(3)D(4)A(5)B【解析】【分析】文章讲述了我们如何在旅行中照看好自己。
中考英语阅读理解24 篇附参考答案做阅读理解的五点注意注意一:试题各小题所提供的四个备选项,有的是语法、结构上有错误,有的是与短文意思不相符。
解题时要把有结构、语法错误的先排除,再考虑是否符合短文内容。
注意二:对短文中的生词或看不懂的句子,应大胆根据构词法及上、下文意思进行猜测,尤其对涉及文中某个词或某个句子含义的选择试题,要根据文章所阐述的主要内容及上、下文内在逻辑关系,大胆分析推断,去伪存真选出正确答案。
注意三:对于涉及文章主旨、大意、作者意图及短文标题等选择试题,虽然短文中没有直接说明,可统观全文,通过短文所提供的材料或联想短文材料以外的常识,如结合已学过的自然、社会科学知识加以综合理解、分析推测或按作者的思路进行推理,从而且推断出正确答案。
注意四:做选择试题时一般先做在文中能直接找到依据的细节题,后做主旨题、推理题。
这样在对语篇有更多领悟的基础上再进行推理判断和概括总结,把握性就更大。
注意五:阅读的顺序一般是先读短文,再看题目,然后逐题作答。
若文章较长,也可以先将测试题目通览一遍,然后带着问题阅读文章。
这样对与答题有关的段落、句子反应敏感,而对其他与答题无关的部分可以不必花费太多时间,阅读速度就可加快些。
1.“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 serving food to a middle -aged couple, the wife asked me how the food could be served so quickly. I told her that I had made sure the y got their food quickly because I always respect the elderly. As soon as I said that, her face showed great di spleasure. My manager, who happened to hear what I said, took me aside and gave me a long lecture about h ow sensitive(敏感) Americans are and how they dislike the description “old”. I then walked back to the table a nd apologized to the wife. After the couple heard my reason, they understood that the problem was caused by cultural differences, so they laughed and were no longer 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 experience. Young people always respect old er people because they know they can learn from their rich experience.However, in the United States, people think “growing old” is a problem since “old” shows that a person i s going to retire or that the body is not working well. Here many people try to keep themselves away from gr owing old by doing exercises or jogging, and women put on makeup, hoping to look young. When I told the couple in the restaurant that I respect the elderly, they got angry because this caused them to feel they had fai led to stay young. I had told them something they didn’t want to hear.After that, I changed the way I had been with older people. It is not that I don’t respect them any more;I still respect them, but now I don’t show my feelings through words.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。
(21)A Clever BirdA man has a bird. It is very clever. Every day the man speaks to the bird.“Hello!”he says. “Hello!”the bird answers.“What are you doing?”says the man.“What are you doing?”says the bird.The man is not at home one day. A thief comes in. He is taking many things.“Hello!”The thief hears the bird's words.“What are you doing?”The thief is very afraid,so he does not take any things and runs out of the house.1. The man teaches the bird ________.A. how to say somethingB. how to sing songsC. how to eat somethingD. how to dance2. The bird is ________.A. very niceB. very cleverC. very beautifulD. very silly(傻的)3. The man speaks to the bird ________.A. sometimesB. once a weekC. every weekD. every day4. The thief is taking ________ things from the house.A. a fewB. a littleC. a lot ofD. some5. The thief ________ out of the room.A. walksB. comesC. runsD. goes参考答案1. A2. B3. D4. C5. C(22 )What Are Stars Like?Have you ever wondered about the stars? In some ways,stars are like people. They are born. They grow old. And they die.A star is born from dust and gas. Slowly the dust and gas make a ball. The ball gets very hot. Then it starts to give off light. The young star grows into a giant. Many years go by. The older star begins to get small again. At last its light goes out. The star's life is over.1. Dust and _________ make a star.A. gasB. snowC. rain2. This story tells about _________.A. old peopleB. the life of a starC. the number of stars in the sky3. In the first part of the story,what does the word “wondered”mean?A. movedB. looked atC. asked yourself4. Stars give off light because they are very _________.A. smallB. hotC. old5. You can guess from the story that most stars are around for a _________ time.A. longB. shortC. nice参考答案1.A 2. B 3. C 4. B 5. A(23 )English LearningEvery year students in many countries learn English. Some of these students are children. Others are young people. Some students learn English at school,and others teach themselves.Why do all these people want to learn English? It is very difficult to answer this question.Many boys and girls learn English at school because it is one of their subjects. Many people learn English because it is useful in their work. Some young people learn English for their higher studies because some of their books are in English at college or university. Other people learn English because(提要) they want to read newspapers or magazines in English.1. 根据短文内容在文中空白处填上恰当的答案。
专题20-阅读理解20篇(题型强化)2022-2023学年九年级英语金题狂刷增分练(人教新目标)一、阅读单选(2022·重庆一中二模)A lied and hungry wolf walked slowly into a quiet farm. He saw a pig, a duck and a cow reading in the sun. He suddenly jumped to the farm animals with a loud sound— “Aaaoooooo!”. But they didn’t run for their lives.Cow: What is that awful noise? I can’t pay attention to my book!Duck: Don’t take any notice of it!Wolf: How stupid you are! Can’t you see I’m a big and dangerous wolf?Pig: I’m sure you are, but couldn’t you be big and dangerous somewhere else? We’re tryingto read. This is a farm for educated animals!Wolf: Educated animals? This is something new. Well then! I’ll learn how to read too.The wolf went off to school. The children found it strange to have a wolf in their class, but since he didn’t try to eat anyone, they soon got used to him. After much effort the wolf learned to read and write. Then he went back to the farm.Wolf: open his book and begin to read. Run, wolf? Run! See wolf run...Pig: Not bad, but you still need to work on your pronunciation. You’ve got a long way togo!The farm animals went on reading their own books, not the least showing any interest in what the wolf read. But the wolf wasn’t about to give up. He ran straight to the public library, reading day and night. Then he went back to the farm again.Wolf: (take out his new book and begin to read) Long long ago, in a small townDuck: This is so much fun!Pig: You’re very skilled at reading now!Cow: We should all become storytellers.Duck: We could set up a storytelling club together.Pig: We can set it up tomorrow morning!Wolf: Wow!I can’t agree more!1.The children found it strange to have a in their class.A.pig B.wolf C.duckD.cow2.How do you understand the underlined part “You’ve got a long way to go!”? A.The wolf has to walk a long way to school.B.The wolf has longer legs than the pig.C.The wolf needs to practice more to become better.D.The wolf needs to spend much time getting to the library.3.The animals would the next morning.A.run for their livesB.go to schoolC.eat the little girlD.set up a storytelling club4.The material above is probably .A.a play B.a poem C.a notice D.a diary【分析】本文是关于动物们热爱阅读,计划成立阅读俱乐部的剧本。
九年级全册英语任务型阅读(22篇)(有答案)(一)1.How are parents' jobs different from children's jobs according to Letter A?2.Why does Letter B say it's good for the teenagers to help out a bit at home?3.Who most probably wrote Letter B, a parent or a child?4.The two letters agree that parents and children both have jobs, don't they?5.What can be filled in the blank at the end of Letter B?答案:1.Parents get paid (and/ but children don't.)2.Because (the writer thinks) it teaches children how to look after themselves.3. A parent.4.Yes, they do.5.They leave home to go to college or to live on their own... (Any reasonable answer is acceptable.)(二)Tom, SydneyIn fact, yes! I haven't changed a lot. Some of my primary school classmates saw me recently, and they said I looked exactly the same as I did in primary school. They haven't seen me for over ten years!So I don't think I've changed so much.Ruth, New YorkOf course not! I used to wear glasses, but now I don't wear them. I used to be small and some big girls in high school often laughed at me, but now I'm very tall and athletic. I'm glad I've changed.Martin, ParisAh, yes, I do. I'm about the same height as I was in high school, and I have the same hairstyle. I'm probably a little bit heavier but not very much. But one thing has changed. I've got some gray (灰色的) hair.Kate, CaliforniaWell, I think that I've changed. A lot of my friends say that I haven't changed at all, but I think I have. I used to wear sports clothes and sports shoes. But now I often wear skirts and heels (高跟鞋). I look more like a lady.1.Which of the following questions are the four people answering?A.What do you do in your free time?B.Do you look the same as you used to be?C.What do you think of your school life?D.Do you think you are having a healthy lifestyle?2.We can learn from the first paragraph that Tom _____.A.has changed a lot since primary schoolB.hasn't changed much since primary schoolC.often meets his primary school classmatesD.never meets his primary school classmates3.The underlined word "them" refer to _____.A.skirtsB.glassesC.sports shoesD.sports clothes4.Which of the following is TRUE about Martin?A.He is a little lighter.B.He is much taller.C.He changed his hairstyle.D.He has got some gray hair.5._____ are both from the United States.A.Tom and RuthB.Martin and KateC.Kate and RuthD.Tom and Martin 答案:BBBDC(三)Come and buy your clothes at our Beautiful Clothes Store. We sell all clothes at very good prices. Do you like sweaters? We have red and green sweaters for only $15! Yellow and white sweaters are only $12! Do you need trousers? For boys, we have black trousers for only $22. And shorts are only $16! For girls, we have skirts in red and purple for only $20. How much are our jackets? Only $30! And we have black and brown shoes for only $28. Socks are only $2 for three pairs!Come to our store now!1.What can you buy at the Beautiful Clothes Store?2.What's the price of a yellow and white sweater?3.How much are six pairs of socks?4.Lucy buys a skirt and a pair of shorts for her brother. How much are the things in all?5.Can you buy school things in the store?答案:1.We/I can buy clothes and shoes. 2.$12. 3.$4. 4.$36. 5.No, we/I can't.(四)These days, many people enjoy biking. But there is a lot to think about before you buy a bike. There are many kinds of bicycles to choose from. That's why it is often good to ask an expert (专家) for advice.Different bicycles can do different things. Some of them are made to be ridden on smooth roads. Others are for rocky roads, and some bikes can be ridden on both. First, ask yourself where you plan to ride it. On city streets? On mountain trails (小路)? Or both? When you decide, you start to choose the bike for your need.Next, be sure you get the right size of bike for you. Bicycle stores will take time to measure your size. Then they put the data (数据) in a computer. The computer will suggest a good size for you.Besides the kind of bike and the size, you also need to have the right pieces of parts, like handles, lights and seats. And finally, you need to know how to ride your bike comfortably. An expert in a bike store can help you with these things. Then you'll be ready to hit the road.1.How is it to choose a bike?A.It's easy.B.It's difficult.C.It's funny.2.How many kinds of roads are mentioned in the second paragraph?A.One.B.Two.C.Three.3.What should you think first when you choose a bike?A.The person who rides the bike.B.The shop which sells the bike.C.The road where you ride the bike.4.Which of the following is TRUE?A.The computer will suggest a good size for you.B.The parts like handles, lights and seats should be expensive.C.You needn't learn how to ride the bike.5.Which is the best title of the passage?A.Riding Bicycle is FunB.Choosing a BicycleC.Planning a Bicycle Trip答案:BBCAB(五)As we all know, robots can do a lot of things for people. But have you ever seen a "Robocop (机器人警察)"? Recently the world's first Robocop has already started working in Dubai. The city is planning to let more robot policemen work around. The Robocop went on duty on Sunday. He is making a name for himself and many people are interested in him. He is about 1.65 meters tall and weighs 100 kilos. It's amazing that he can speak six languages. And he's designed (设计) to be able to read expressions on people's faces. The robot police officer has the ability to scan (扫描) faces from 20 meters away to tell whether or not someone is bad. Besides, the robot police officer has a touch screen so people can use it to pay traffic fines (罚款) or report crimes, and even contact (联系) the local police station.He is an understanding policeman. He can talk with you, reply to some of your questions and even greet you by shaking hands. He also has a microphone which is directly connected with the Dubai police call centers.Such a robot police officer was first seen at the Dubai World Center in October, 2016. In fact, his early use was to offer help to tourists on the streets and in shopping centers in Dubai.According to the latest report, robots will make up a quarter of the city's police force by 2030.1.Where has the world's first Robocop started working?2.How many languages can he speak?3.How can the Robocop tell if a person is a bad one?4.Is the Robocop designed to work for people in many ways?5.When did people first see the Robocop?答案:1.In Dubai. 2.He can speak six languages. 3.By scanning his or her face from 20 meters away. 4.Yes, it is. 5.In October, 2016.(六)The Information about Some Great Inventions1.What's the form (表格) above about?A.Rules.B.Movies.C.Dreams.D.Inventions.2.What's the latest invention according to the form above?A.The wheel.B.The paper.C.The telephone.D.The light bulb.3.How many Chinese inventions are mentioned in the form above?A.One.B.Two.C.Three.D.None.4.What was the telephone made of according to the form above?A.Wood.B.Glass and metal.C.Plastic and metal.D.Cotton and flax.5.Thanks to the invention of the wheel, people can _____.A.have enough light to read.B.travel fastermunicate over distancesD.have more books to read(七)Here are some rules of tomorrow's examination for you. You should remember them and not break any of them.You must be at the examination center ten minutes early before the exam starts. If you are late for more than ten minutes, you shouldn't be allowed to enter the examination center.You must bring your own pens or pencils. None will be provided for you. You shouldn't be allowed to take the following things: Walkmans (随身听), radios, headsets (耳机), food, drinks, schoolbags, and mobile phones.Once in the center, you must sit at the desk with your examination number on it. When you sit down, put your examination number at the top corner of your desk. If you need a drink or want to go to the restroom, you should put up your hand and wait for the teacher to speak to you. You will be given water or the teacher will take you to the restroom.You should be allowed to leave the examination room earlier if you've finished your paper in an hour. If you want to leave, please move quietly away from the examination center.When the teacher says time is up, you must put down your pen or pencil and wait at your desk until your paper is collected. When you leave, don't be crowded or rush.Any other questions? You should be allowed to ask me for help right now.1.What will happen if a student is late for more than ten minutes?2.What shouldn't the students be allowed to take?3.If a student wants to go to the restroom, what should he/she do?4.What must the students do when the teacher says time is up?5.What's the title (标题) for the passage?答案:1.He/She won't be allowed to enter the examination center.2.Walkmans, radios, headsets, food, drinks, schoolbags, and mobile phones.3.He/She should put up his/her hand and wait for the teacher to speak to him/her.4.They must put down their pens or pencils and put at their desks until their papers are collected.5.Some rules of tomorrow's examination.(八)At the moment, high school students in the state of Philadelphia, USA, can wear their own clothes. However, next year the high schools must do one of the following:●Either make students buy school uniforms (in other wo rds, all students must wear the same uniforms)●Or say which colors must be worn, but let students buy their own clothes in these colorsA survey made at Central High School, Philadelphia, showed that most of the students didn't think that wearing school uniforms was a good idea.Rachel didn't like the idea of a uniform in the slightest. "It makes us look like prisoners ( 囚犯). Everyone's different, so why is the school trying to make us all the same?"Sandra was wearing a brightly-colored shirt with her jeans. "No one else wears a shirt like mine," she said. "I'm the only one, and I like that. I can understand that the school needs a dress code (准则). It's a problem if students come to school with their shirts open. We all understand that, but no one wants uniform. Even my mom thinks it's silly."Only one student, Ben, said he didn't mind wearing a school uniform. He said."I used to wear a school uniform when I lived in Australia for a year. It wasn't so bad. You can wear a uniform and still be tidy. We used to wear grey trousers, a round-necked shirt and a jacket in blue or green. It wasn't a problem."1.The high schools in Philadelphia _____.A.don't allow students to wear their own clothes at presentB.must make students buy school uniforms next yearC.must let students wear clothes in different colors next yearD.can choose not to let students buy school uniforms next year2.According to the survey made at Central High School in Philadelphia, _____.A.one third of the students thought wearing school uniforms was a good ideaB.none of the students thought wearing school uniforms was a good ideaC.not all students were against wearing school uniformsD.only one student was against wearing school uniforms3.In Rachel's opinion, _____.A.uniforms make students look uglyB.students should wear uniforms in the same wayC.wearing a school uniform isn't a problemD.some colors must be worn at school4.When Ben lived in Australia, he used to wear _____ in the school.A.a brightly-colored shirt and jeansB.blue or green trousers and a round-necked jacketC.clothes that no one else woreD.a tidy school uniform5.What does the underlined word "that" mean in the sixth paragraph?A.No one wants a uniform.B.The school needs a dress code.C.Wearing a school uniform is stupid.D.Wearing one's own clothes isn't right.答案:DCADB(九)Is there anything strange high up in the world's tallest mountains? If so, is it a big bear? Is it a monkey? Or is it a kind of man?No one knows. This mystery (迷) has puzzled (困惑) the world for years.In 1887, a mountain climber found large footprints (脚印) in the snow. They looked like the footprints of a very large man. But men don't walk without shoes in the snow!In 1906, another climber saw more than footprints. Far off, he saw a very large animal standing on two legs. As he watched, it ran very quickly.Fifteen years later, newspapers had new stories about the "something". A mountain climber said he had seen the "snow man" walk slowly across the snow, far below him. He said it looked like a very large man.From then on, more and more people had stories to tell. But not until 1951 did a mountain climber bring back pictures of large footprints. The pictures showed clearly that the Snowman walked on two legs. So it was not a bear or a monkey. Could it be an ape (猿) man? The mystery grew! And the mystery keeps growing. Someday we may find out just what it is that makes the large footprints.1.The passage is about _____.A.some mountain climbersB.some strange animalsC.some large footprintsD.the mystery of the Snowman2.Why were people interested in the footprints?A.They were footprints of a large bear.B.They looked like the footprints of a large man.C.People found them in the snow.D.People found them in the world's tallest mountains.3.A mountain climber took the pictures of large footprints in _____.A.1887B.1906C.1921D.19514.Why did the mystery grow when a mountain climber brought back pictures of large footprints?A.They were footprints of an ape man.B.They were footprints of a Snowman.C.The pictures showed clearly how the Snowman walked.D.The pictures showed clearly how an ape man walked on two legs.5.Since a mountain climber first found the large footprints in the snow, the mystery of the Snowman has puzzled the world for over _____ years.A.one hundred and twentyB.ninetyC.eightyD.fifty答案:DBDCA(十)Peking Opera has a history of more than 200 years. It was listed as a formof intangible cultural heritage (非物质文化遗产) in 2010.Peking Opera mixes different art forms, including singing, dancing, acrobatics (杂技) and martial arts (武术). All these art forms are put into one performance. Facial painting (脸谱) is one of the most important signs of Peking Opera.Peking Opera is a kind of ancient Chinese art. But few of today's young people know much about it. Famous Peking Opera artist Wang Peiyu, 40 years old, wants more young people to fall in love with the art.Wang hosts (主持) a weekly talk show called The Wang Peiyu Peking Opera Show. It started to show on iQiyi on March 27.On the show, Wang explains Peking Opera through different subjects, such as how to prepare for a show, or something interesting about the art. She explains how to put on clothing and make up. Artists often spend much money on their clothing. It's said that a set of clothing worn by Peking Opera master Mei Lanfang once cost about 70,000 silver dollars. This would be 3.5 million yuan in today's money.To make everything easy to understand, she uses simple language. She tries touse modern slang (现代俚语), such as "freestyle" and zihei, or zichao.Wang's show has become popular. "It gives a simple starting point for all of us, whether you know Peking Opera or not," a fan wrote after watching the show.1.When was Peking Opera listed as a form of intangible cultural heritage?2.What's one of the most important signs of Peking Opera?3.Do the young people today know Peking Opera very well?4.How often does Wang Peiyu host her talk show?5.Why does Wang Peiyu use simple language in her talk show?答案:1.In 2010. 2.Facial painting 3.No./ No, they don't. 4.Once a week./ Every week. 5,To make everything easy to understand./ Because she wants to make everything easy to understand.(十一)Let's enjoy a movie!ZootopiaFrom a large elephant to a small mouse, animals live happily together inDisney's Zootopia.Language: EnglishRunning Time: 1 Hour and 30 MinutesPrice: Weekdays—$50 $25 (children under 6)Weekends—$60 $30 (children under 6)I've never imagined the movie is so interesting. There are 64 kinds of animals in it. After I watched the movie, I learned more about animals. I would highly recommend this movie to those animal lovers. —JohnI have seen many cartoons of this kind, but this one is surprisingly funny and I love the sweet voices in it. My brother and I just couldn't help laughing from the beginning to the end. —DavidThis movie is so well made. I went to see it with my 5-year-old son last Sunday afternoon. I love the beautiful music while my son loves the rabbit police officer Judy very much. It shows that small animals like her can also do serious work. —Nancy 1.The poster shows that _____ is spoken in the movie.A.JapaneseB.FrenchC.EnglishD.Chinese2.From the poster, we can know that the movie lasts _____.A.60 minutesB.90 minutesC.100 minutesD.120 minutes3.John likes this movie because of _____A.the different kinds of animalsB.the funny actorsC.the sweet voicesD.the beautiful music4.It cost Nancy and her son _____ to watch the movie.A.$75B.$90C.$100D.$1205.According to the poster, the movie most probably tells a _____ story.A.frighteningB.sad Ctrue D.funny答案:CBABD(十二)China is a nation of etiquette (礼仪). Chinese people are among the most hospitable people in the world. If foreigners visit a Chinese family, they would be surprised at the warmth that they would receive as guests.When you visit a Chinese family, the host usually makes tea for you. Then he will serve you snacks (小吃) like biscuits or candy. Someone in the family will also chat with you, never letting you feel lonely.At the same time, other family members will prepare a meal for you. Chinese people treat(款待) their guests with a big meal. They always present more food than the guest can eat. On the table, the guests must be the first to eat. Perhaps one of the things that surprises a western guest most is that the Chinese host likes to pick food for visitors, which won't happen at western tables. The Chinese family go out of their way to make you feel at home. As you are done eating, the host usually says, "It seems that you didn't eat much. Please have more." Although you tell them you are full, they still put more food in your bowl.Being warm and hospitable has long been an important part of Chinese culture and tradition. As Confucius (孔子) said thousands of years ago:To meet friends from afarHow happy we are!1.What does the underlined word "hospitable" mean in this passage?A.好客的B.勤劳的C.朴实的2.As a guest in a Chinese family you are usually offered _____ by the host.A.coffee and snacksB.juice and snacksC.tea and snacks3.Why does a western visitor feel surprised when the host picks food for him?A.Because he thinks it's not polite.B.Because he thinks it's not necessary.C.Because it won't happen in western countries.4.What the Chinese family do for the guests is to _____.A.make them feel at homeB.show their wealthC.make them feel uncomfortable5.What's the meaning of the words by Confucius at the end of the passage?A.学而时习之,不亦说乎?B.有朋自远方来,不亦乐乎?C.人不知而不愠,不亦君子乎?答案:ACCAB(十三)There are a lot of Chinese cultures about fish. In Chinese, "fish" sounds like "surplus" (余). Chinese people always like to have a surplus at the end of the year. They think if they save something at the end of the year, then they can make more in the next year. That's why Chinese people like to eat fish for the New Year. Do you know what kind of fish Chinese people like to eat for the New Year?●Crucian carpThe first kind of fish is crucian carp. It sounds like the Chinese word "吉". The Chinese word means "good luck". Chinese people think that eating crucian carp can bring good luck for the next year.●Chinese mud carpThe second kind of fish is Chinese mud carp. It sounds like the Chinese word "礼". It means gifts or presents. So, Chinese people choose to eat Chinese mud carp during the Chinese New Year. It means "good future".●CatfishThe third kind of fish is catfish. It sounds like two Chinese words "年余". So eating catfish is a wish for a surplus in the New Year.1.Why do Chinese people like to eat fish for the New Year?2.How many kinds of fish are mentioned in the passage?3.What does it mean to eat Chinese mud carp?4.What kind of fish can bring good luck?5.What's the main idea about the passage?答案:1.Because "fish" sounds like "surplus" in Chinese. 2.Three/ 3.4.It means "good future". 4.Crucian carp5.Chinese cultures about fish.(十四)Happiness is something everyone wants to have. It's a state of well-being, a pleasant or satisfying experience. Happiness is important to everyone. Happiness is important to everyone. Most people want to be happy, but few know how to find happiness. Here are some tips about the discovering happiness in your life.Allow yourself to be human. When we accept emotions — such as fear, sadness, or nervousness — as natural, we are more likely to overcome them. Refusing our emotions, whether positive or negative, leads to sadness and unhappiness.Happiness mostly depends on our understanding towards the outside world, not on how much money we have. Mostly, our level of well-being is decided by what we choose to focus on and by our understanding of the things that happened. For example, do we see failure as the mother of success, or do we see it as a chance of learning?Simplify! We are, generally, too busy, trying to do more and more activities in less and less time. Yet sometimes the more we expect, the more we will lose. Sometimes we even lose our happiness by trying to do too much.Remember the mind-body connection. What we do — or don't do — with our bodies influences our mind. Regular exercise, enough sleep, and healthy eating habits lead to both physical and mental health.1.Do most people know how to find happiness?2.How many tips for happiness are talked about in this passage?3.What does happiness mostly depend on?4.How do we sometimes lose our happiness?5.What is the passage mainly about?答案:1.No./ No, they don't.2.4 / Four.3.Our understanding towards the outside world.4.Sometimes we even lose our happiness by trying to do too much.5.What happiness is and some tips about the discovering happiness in our life.(十五)What makes people happier: money, having happy friends or having happy neighbors? Scientists have found an answer as a part of a study.The new study found that friends of the happy people had a greater chance of being happy themselves. And the smaller the distance between friends, the larger the effect they had on each other's happiness.For example, a person was 20% more likely to feel happy if a friend who lived within one and a half kilometers. Having a happy neighbor who lived next door increased the chance of being happy by 34%. The effects of friends' happiness lasted for up to a year.The scientists found that sadness also spread among friends, but not as much as happiness.People who took three degrees out of separation still had an effect on a person's happiness. Three degrees of distance meant the friend of a friend of a friend.The study showed that having an extra five thousand dollars increased the person's chance of becoming happier by about 2%. But the scientists found that the influenceof a friend of a friend of a friend could be greater than that. Another finding was that people who were married or worked together didn't have as much of an effect on happiness as friends did.1.Having a happy friend who lives within one and a half kilometers increases the chance of being happy by _____.A.45%B.50%C.34%D.20%2.The effects of happiness from friends _____.A.have a chance of 20% to make you happyB.are usually within 1.5 kmC.have a chance of 34% to make you happyD.can last for about a year3.What does the underlined word "separation" mean in the passage?A.间隔B.方向C.位置D.关系4.Which of the following has the greatest effect on happiness according to the passage?A.Money.B.The friend of a friend.C.Happy friends who live in another city.D.Happy neighbors.5.What's the text mainly about?A.Who's the happier?B.What's happiness?C.What makes people happier?D.How to make people happy?答案:DDADC(十六)On September 13th, I woke up in the best mood. It was a late start, so I got to sleep in. Not only did I get my full eight hours of sleep, but an additional two more hours as well. I got ready, danced in my room to my favorite music while I picked out my clothes, made my lunch, and was on my way to school. I arrived at 9:50 a.m. Little did I know, in the next 20 minutes, my life would change forever. As I got out of my classroom, there he was, holding the gun.Although everything happened so fast, in a matter of about 4 minutes, I remember it clearly. I remember every face I saw, and I remember every sound I heard. I remember the fear and the panic of the unknown. And lastly, I remember running. Running for my life. I ran down the stairs, out of the school's front doors, and down the street to the primary school. I remember looking down at my feet. As I looked down I thought to myself, "How am I running so fast?"I finally made it to a safe classroom, and 20 other students and I settled in for lockdown. We stayed close to one another and cried. It felt as though the tears going down our faces would never stop. We passed our phones around to text our loved ones that we were safe and that there was a school shooter, shots were fired, and 4 students were injured thus far.The lockdown lasted about 30 minutes, even though it felt like forever. Our headmaster made his way to our room and explained that the shooter had been caught and we were all going to make our way to the football field.1.How did the writer feel before going to school?A.Relaxed .B.Worried.C.Scared.D.Puzzled.2.What does the phrase "sleep in" probably mean in Paragraph 1?A.sleep in bedB.sleep with clothes onC.sleep with face coveredD.sleep longer than usual3.What did the students do when the shooting began?A.Calling the police for help.B.Running away in all directions.C.Fighting back against the shooter.D.Texting their beloved ones about it.4.Where did the writer find safety in the shooting?A.On a football field.B.In a neighboring school.C.In a classroom of her school.D.Back at her own home.5.What can we tell from the story?A.The headmaster didn't care about his students.B.There was more than one shooter in the killing.C.Not all the 21 students took phones with them.D.The shooter killed himself in the end.答案:ADBBC(十八)It was a Christmas night. I was an unlucky nurse who had to work on such a beautiful festival. When I was complaining (抱怨) about it, three people appeared at my desk—a tired woman and her two children, a son and a daughter."Are you all sick?" I asked doubtfully because they seemed all right."Yes," the woman answered weakly and lowered her head.But when they started to present their problems, things became unclear. The daughter had a fever, but her temperature was OK. The son had an earache, but he couldn't tell me which ear hurt. It seemed that the mother was pretending (假装) to cough.Something was wrong. But I only explained that it might take a while before a doctor could meet them. "Take your time, please," said the mother. I checked their charts—no address. All of a sudden I knew they were homeless while the hospital was warm.The family huddled (蜷缩) together under the Christmas tree, smiling and talking with each other sweetly. Quietly, I went back to the nurses' station and told them what happened in the waiting room. It was just like God sending us a gift on this Christmas night. The nurses' station suddenly came back to life. All the nurses went into action for "a Christmas emergency (急诊)".。
中考英语阅读训练(001)This is a talk by a London taxi(出租车)driver."I've been a taxi driver for nearly ten years. Most London taxi drivers have their own taxis.""It's a nice job most of time. you meet a lot of people. I always work at night, because there is too much traffic during the day. I live twenty miles(英里)outside London and I go to work at 5:30 in the afternoon.""I usually go home between 2 and 3 in the morning.""Some very strange things happened late at night .The other day I was taking a woman home from a party .She had her little dog with her. When we got to her house, she found that she had lost her key. So I waited in the car with the dog while she climbed in through the windows.""I waited and waited. After half an hour of ringing the bell I decided to find out what was going on .I tied the dog to a tree and started to climb in through the window. The next thing I knew was that the police came. They thought I was a thief(小偷).Luckily the woman came downstairs(下楼).She must have gone to sleep and forgotten about me and the dog!"1.The driver always worked at night because it was easier to _____.A. driveB. make money •C. climb in through the windowD. meet a lot of people2.The woman climbed in through the window because _____.A. she wanted to have a sleepB. her husband didn't open the door for herC. she didn't want to pay the driverD. she couldn't find her key3.The story happened _____.A. early in the morningB. late at nightC.20 miles outside LondonD. near the police station4.Which of the following is wrong?A. The driver worked until between 2 and 3 in the morning.B. The police made a mistake.C. The woman had no money to pay the driver.D. The woman had forgotten about the driver and the dog.5.The driver climbed in through the window toA. get money from the womanB. return the dog to the womanC. see what was happening in the houseD. phone the policeKEY: 1-5 ADBCC中考英语阅读训练(002)There are fifty states in the United States. The largest in population is California, the largest in area is Alaska. Alaska is the smallest in population and Rhode Island is the smallest in size. The oldest states are the ones along the Atlantic coast. The newest states are Alaska and Hawaii. Alaska is also the coldest state. California and Florida are the warmer. Henry and his family live in Seattle, a big city, on the Pacific coast. But Los Angeles and San Francisco, also on the Pacific coast, are larger than Seattle. Henry's cousin, Susan, lives in New York. It is the largest city in the United States. Thousands of people visit New York each year. The most important city in the United States is Washington, D. C. It is the capital, but it is much smaller than New York.1. How many states are there in the U. S. A. ?A. FiveB. Forty- Five.C. FiftyD. Fifteen.2. Which state is the largest in population?A. California.B. Rhode-Island.C. AlaskaD. Los Angeles.3. Which state is the oldest, the newest, and the smallest in population?A. Rhode Island.B. Seattle.C. San Francisco.D. Alaska.4. Which of the following is true?A. The oldest states are the ones along the Pacific coast.B. Washington is the most important and the largest city.C. New York is the largest city in the United States.D. Henry's cousin lives in the Seattle.5. Why is Washington, D. C. the most important American city?Because _________.A. it is the largest cityB. it is the largest in populationC. it is the most beautiful cityD. it is the capital of the United StatesKEY: 1. C 2. A 3. D 4. C 5. D中考英语阅读训练(003)Mrs Black lives in a small village. Her husband is dead. Her son, Jack, lived with her. He worked in a shop in the village, but then he found a job in town named Greensea. He went to live there. Mrs Black was very angry. She got on a train and went to see her son. Then she said to him, "Jack, why do you never telephone me?"Jack laughed, "But, mother, you haven't got a telephone. ""No. "she answered, "I haven't, but you have got one. "1. The old Black ______.A. is deadB. lives with his wifeC. went to a small villageD. worked in a shop2. Jack lived with his mother______he worked in the village.A. beforeB. whenC. afterD. so3. Greensea is _________.A. a big cityB. a small villageC. a townD. a man's name4. Jack didn't phone his mother because ______.A. he had no phoneB. he was very busyC. his mother had no phoneD. he went home every day5. Jack's mother was very angry because ______.A. Jack didn't want to ring her upB. Jack had a telephone but she hadn'tC. she didn't know how to make a telephoneD. she didn't know she couldn't be calledKEY: 1. A 2. B 3. C 4. C 5. D中考英语阅读训练(004)Danny was just tired about the way things were going.His mom came to the school and went on and on about Rick Jackson.It seemed that she would never stop talking."Somebody's got to stop that boy! " she was shouting."Rick's troubling everybody in the neighborhood(四邻).And he loves to pick on(结交)little boys like Danny." Mrs.Green, Danny's teacher, was concerned(担心)a lot."I didn't know that Danny was being picked on, " she answered."He's never said anything about this to me! " Mrs.Green looked at Danny."How long has this been going on? " she asked.Danny could only shake his head and look at the floor.He knew if he said a word about this, he would have trouble after school.Danny hadn't said anything about the problem because he wanted to do things with the boys in the neighborhood.After all, most of them were nice to him.He hated to leave the gang just because of Rick.Maybe the time had come to find new friends.He felt it hard to make up his mind.1.We learn from the reading that ______.A.Danny was not a good studentB.Danny's mother talked too much about the schoolC.Danny's teacher knew something about Danny's problem beforeD.Danny wanted to get away from Rick2.When Danny's mother came for Mrs Green, the matter was now ______ to Mrs Green.A.serious B.common C.untrue D.similar3.Danny now ______.A.was tired of the school and his friendsB.had no friends at allC.was not sure what he should to with the problemD.made some new friends in the neighborhood4.Danny didn't say anything about the matter to Mrs Green because ______.A.she had known itB.the other boys would tell herC.he didn't want to be in troubleD.his mother didn't want him to say it5.The word 'gang' in the reading means '______'.A.a place for boys to play gamesB.a group of young peopleC.a school bus for children to and from schoolD.the teacher's officeKEY: 1.D 2.A 3.C 4.C 5.B中考英语阅读训练(005)Foulsham House is a fine, large house of the 1790s.It stands by the River Byer, in twenty—five hectares(公顷)of the best farmland in the southwest.The house was built by Smithson, and the story goes back to George, the son of King of Whales, who fell in love with the beautiful Lady Kitty, at one of the first Foulsham's wild woods(野外)parties.Many years ago many great men rode on the hills about Foulsham House, and many fine girls took tea in the Green Room.The house has eight bedrooms, three bathrooms(浴室), two living—rooms, and a dining—room with a real Adam fireplace.Its library has a good view over the park and the river.All rooms are light and airy, with good, high windows, and wood floors.At the back of the house there is room for four cars.The third Foulsham once kept there.In many other ways, this house of the 1790s meets the needs of the 1990s.If you wish to know more about Foulsham House, write to:Harvey.Platt, Longford &Son6, Castle Green, Gilham, Byreside.1.Foulsham House is ______.A.an old farm houseB.a 25—house for people to come to listen to its storyC.a large house for people to come to listen to its storyD.a house with a history of nearly two hundred years2.We learn from the reading that ______.A.Smithson built the house for wild wood partiesB.many important people had been to Foulsham HouseC.George and Lady Kitty loved the house and had many parties hereD.the Green Room is a place for many girls to make tea3.The sentence 'Its library has a good view over the park and the river, ' means '______'.A.The park and the river can be seen clearly from the libraryB.The library has a picture of the park and the river on the wallC.The library was built in the park by the riverD.Books about the park and the river can be read in the library4.Which of the following is true?A.The 3rd Foulsham often rode his horses at the back of the house.B.The house has a room for four cars at the back of the house.C.The road behind the house is wide enough for 4 cars to go.D.There is some parking behind the house.5.We can infer(推断) that Harvey ______.A.wants the house to meet the needs of modern lifeB.wants people to know the history of the houseC.wants to sell the houseD.wants some money to make the house meet today's needsKEY: 1.D 2.B 3.A 4.D 5.C中考英语阅读训练(006)John sent for a doctor because his wife was ill.He called the doctor and made sure they would meet at five.He arrived at the doctor's at twenty to five.He thought, "It's a little bit earlier.I'll wait for a moment.It's good to keep the time." Then he stopped his car in front of the doctor's.He looked around and saw a noisy square(广场)not far from here.He went there and sat down on a chair to enjoy the last light of afternoon sun and make himself quiet.He saw some children playing and some women talking to each other happily.Suddenly he heard a girl crying.He came up to her and asked some questions.Then he knew she got lost.John tried to find out her address and took her home.The girl's parents were very thankful.Then John hurried to the doctor's.The doctor said angrily when he saw him, "You're late.Why did you keep me waiting for twenty minutes? " John said nothing but one word—"Sorry! "1.John drove to the doctor's ______.A.late B.on time C.in time D.in no time2.John went to the square to ______.A.spend the time B.enjoy himselfC.see the children and the women D.help the girl3.The girl cried because ______.A.someone hit her B.she fell off her bike C.her parents were angry with her D.she didn't find the way home4.At last John got to the doctor's at ______.A.twenty to five B.twenty past fiveC.five o'clock D.forty past five5.From the story, we know John is a ______.A.busy person B.quiet personC.helpful person D.lucky personKEY: 1.C 2.A 3.D 4.B 5.C中考英语阅读训练(007)The big red American car was much too wide for an English country road. When Jack saw it coming toward him, he stopped his own car at the side if the road to make room for it to past. The American car went slowly past, so close that he could see the driver’s face quite clearly."Where have I seen that face before ?" he thought, “Wait a minute! I remember now. It was in the newspaper!" He took out the newspaper from his bag, turned quickly to the middle page. There was a picture of the face in it. Yes, it bad a large mouth and small ears, and his eyes were behind dark glasses."Wanted by the police," read by Jack. “The City Bank will give a lot of money to anyone who helps the police to catch this man. ""Call the police at once," he said to himself. But a few minutes later, he was sad. "This man was caught this morning," answered the police.1. In which country did the story happen?A. It happened in America.B. It happened in Australia. .C. It happened in England.D. The story didn‘t tell us.2. Why did Jack stop his car?A. He wanted to see who the driver was.B. He didn’t want to pass by first.C. The road was too narrow for the two cars to pass at the same time.D. Because it was good for an Englishman to stop to let other go.3. Who was wanted by the police in this passage?A. Jack.B. The driver in the American car.C. Either Jack or the driver.D. Neither Jack nor the American driver.4. what did Jack do when he had read the newspaper again?A. He drove to the City BankB. He drove to the police.C. He made a telephone call.D. He stopped the American car.5. Who caught the man with a large mouth and small ears?A. The police.B. JackC. Nobody.D. The American driverKEY: 1. C 2. C 3. D 4. C 5. A中考英语阅读训练(008)Linda and David have travelled by air from London to Sydney, Australia. Linda has promised(答应)her mother that she will ring her to let her know that they have arrived safely. This is something she had done ever since she was a child. David thinks it is not a good idea to ring so far, to spend too much, and to say so little."If there were an accident. " He says, ‘they’d know soon enough. Bad news travels fast. "But Linda has promised that she would ring. "However," she says, "‘it doesn’t cost much when you just think that it‘s the other side of the world. It’s only six pence per second (每秒六便士)。
中考英语阅读训练附参考答案This is a talk by a London taxi(出租车)driver."I've been a taxi driver for nearly ten years. Most London taxi drivers have their own taxis.""It's a nice job most of time. you meet a lot of people. I always work at night, because there is too much traffic during the day. I live twenty miles(英里)outside London and I go to work at 5:30 in the afternoon.""I usually go home between 2 and 3 in the morning.""Some very strange things happened late at night .The other day I was taking a woman home from a party .She had her little dog with her. When we got to her house, she found that she had lost her key. So I waited in the car with the dog while she climbed in through the windows.""I waited and waited. After half an hour of ringing the bell I decided to find out what was going on .I tied the dog to a tree and started to climb in through the window. The next thing I knew was that the police came. They thought I was a thief(小偷).Luckily the woman came downstairs(下楼).She must have gone to sleep and forgotten about me and the dog!"1.The driver always worked at night because it was easier to _____.A. driveB. make money •C. climb in through the windowD. meet a lot of people2.The woman climbed in through the window because _____.A. she wanted to have a sleepB. her husband didn't open the door for herC. she didn't want to pay the driverD. she couldn't find her key3.The story happened _____.A. early in the morningB. late at nightC.20 miles outside LondonD. near the police station4.Which of the following is wrong?A. The driver worked until between 2 and 3 in the morning.B. The police made a mistake.C. The woman had no money to pay the driver.D. The woman had forgotten about the driver and the dog.5.The driver climbed in through the window toA. get money from the womanB. return the dog to the womanC. see what was happening in the houseD. phone the policeKEY: 1-5 ADBCC中考英语阅读训练(002)There are fifty states in the United States. The largest in population is California, the largest in area is Alaska. Alaska is the smallest in population and Rhode Island is the smallest in size. The oldest states are the ones along the Atlantic coast. The newest states are Alaska and Hawaii. Alaska is also the coldest state. California and Florida are the warmer. Henry and his family live in Seattle, a big city, on the Pacific coast. But Los Angeles and San Francisco, also on the Pacific coast, are larger than Seattle. Henry's cousin, Susan, lives in New York. It is the largest city in theUnited States. Thousands of people visit New York each year. The most important city in the United States is Washington, D. C. It is the capital, but it is much smaller than New York.1. How many states are there in the U. S. A. ?A. FiveB. Forty- Five.C. FiftyD. Fifteen.2. Which state is the largest in population?A. California.B. Rhode-Island.C. AlaskaD. Los Angeles.3. Which state is the oldest, the newest, and the smallest in population?A. Rhode Island.B. Seattle.C. San Francisco.D. Alaska.4. Which of the following is true?A. The oldest states are the ones along the Pacific coast.B. Washington is the most important and the largest city.C. New York is the largest city in the United States.D. Henry's cousin lives in the Seattle.5. Why is Washington, D. C. the most important American city?Because _________.A. it is the largest cityB. it is the largest in populationC. it is the most beautiful cityD. it is the capital of the United StatesKEY: 1. C 2. A 3. D 4. C 5. D中考英语阅读训练(003)Mrs Black lives in a small village. Her husband is dead. Her son, Jack, lived with her. He worked in a shop in the village, but then he found a job in town named Greensea. He went to live there. Mrs Black was very angry. She got on a train and went to see her son. Then she said to him, "Jack, why do you never telephone me?"Jack laughed, "But, mother, you haven't got a telephone. ""No. "she answered, "I haven't, but you have got one. "1. The old Black ______.A. is deadB. lives with his wifeC. went to a small villageD. worked in a shop2. Jack lived with his mother______he worked in the village.A. beforeB. whenC. afterD. so3. Greensea is _________.A. a big cityB. a small villageC. a townD. a man's name4. Jack didn't phone his mother because ______.A. he had no phoneB. he was very busyC. his mother had no phoneD. he went home every day5. Jack's mother was very angry because ______.A. Jack didn't want to ring her upB. Jack had a telephone but she hadn'tC. she didn't know how to make a telephoneD. she didn't know she couldn't be calledKEY: 1. A 2. B 3. C 4. C 5. D中考英语阅读训练(004)Danny was just tired about the way things were going.His mom came to the school and went onand on about Rick Jackson.It seemed that she would never stop talking."Somebody's got to stop that boy! " she was shouting."Rick's troubling everybody in the neighborhood(四邻).And he loves to pick on(结交)little boys like Danny."Mrs.Green, Danny's teacher, was concerned(担心)a lot."I didn't know that Danny was being picked on, " she answered."He's never said anything about this to me! " Mrs.Green looked at Danny."How long has this been going on? " she asked.Danny could only shake his head and look at the floor.He knew if he said a word about this, he would have trouble after school.Danny hadn't said anything about the problem because he wanted to do things with the boys in the neighborhood.After all, most of them were nice to him.He hated to leave the gang just because of Rick.Maybe the time had come to find new friends.He felt it hard to make up his mind.1.We learn from the reading that ______.A.Danny was not a good studentB.Danny's mother talked too much about the schoolC.Danny's teacher knew something about Danny's problem beforeD.Danny wanted to get away from Rick2.When Danny's mother came for Mrs Green, the matter was now ______ to Mrs Green.A.serious B.common C.untrue D.similar3.Danny now ______.A.was tired of the school and his friendsB.had no friends at allC.was not sure what he should to with the problemD.made some new friends in the neighborhood4.Danny didn't say anything about the matter to Mrs Green because ______.A.she had known itB.the other boys would tell herC.he didn't want to be in troubleD.his mother didn't want him to say it5.The word 'gang' in the reading means '______'.A.a place for boys to play gamesB.a group of young peopleC.a school bus for children to and from schoolD.the teacher's officeKEY: 1.D 2.A 3.C 4.C 5.B中考英语阅读训练(005)Foulsham House is a fine, large house of the 1790s.It stands by the River Byer, in twenty—five hectares(公顷)of the best farmland in the southwest.The house was built by Smithson, and the story goes back to George, the son of King of Whales, who fell in love with the beautiful Lady Kitty, at one of the first Foulsham's wild woods(野外)parties.Many years ago many great men rode on the hills about Foulsham House, and many fine girls took tea in the Green Room.The house has eight bedrooms, three bathrooms(浴室), two living—rooms, and a dining—room with a real Adam fireplace.Its library has a good view over the park and the river.All rooms are light and airy, with good, high windows, and wood floors.At the back of the house there is room for four cars.The third Foulsham once kept there.In manyother ways, this house of the 1790s meets the needs of the 1990s.If you wish to know more about Foulsham House, write to:Harvey.Platt, Longford &Son6, Castle Green, Gilham, Byreside.1.Foulsham House is ______.A.an old farm houseB.a 25—house for people to come to listen to its storyC.a large house for people to come to listen to its storyD.a house with a history of nearly two hundred years2.We learn from the reading that ______.A.Smithson built the house for wild wood partiesB.many important people had been to Foulsham HouseC.George and Lady Kitty loved the house and had many parties hereD.the Green Room is a place for many girls to make tea3.The sentence 'Its library has a good view over the park and the river, ' means '______'.A.The park and the river can be seen clearly from the libraryB.The library has a picture of the park and the river on the wallC.The library was built in the park by the riverD.Books about the park and the river can be read in the library4.Which of the following is true?A.The 3rd Foulsham often rode his horses at the back of the house.B.The house has a room for four cars at the back of the house.C.The road behind the house is wide enough for 4 cars to go.D.There is some parking behind the house.5.We can infer(推断) that Harvey ______.A.wants the house to meet the needs of modern lifeB.wants people to know the history of the houseC.wants to sell the houseD.wants some money to make the house meet today's needsKEY: 1.D 2.B 3.A 4.D 5.C中考英语阅读训练(006)John sent for a doctor because his wife was ill.He called the doctor and made sure they would meet at five.He arrived at the doctor's at twenty to five.He thought, "It's a little bit earlier.I'll wait for a moment.It's good to keep the time."Then he stopped his car in front of the doctor's.He looked around and saw a noisy square(广场)not far from here.He went there and sat down on a chair to enjoy the last light of afternoon sun and make himself quiet.He saw some children playing and some women talking to each other happily.Suddenly he heard a girl crying.He came up to her and asked some questions.Then he knew she got lost.John tried to find out her address and took her home.The girl's parents were very thankful.Then John hurried to the doctor's.The doctor said angrily when he saw him, "You're late.Why did you keep me waiting for twenty minutes? " John said nothing but one word—"Sorry! " 1.John drove to the doctor's ______.A.late B.on time C.in time D.in no time2.John went to the square to ______.A.spend the time B.enjoy himselfC.see the children and the women D.help the girl3.The girl cried because ______.A.someone hit her B.she fell off her bike C.her parents were angry with her D.she didn't find the way home4.At last John got to the doctor's at ______.A.twenty to five B.twenty past fiveC.five o'clock D.forty past five5.From the story, we know John is a ______.A.busy person B.quiet personC.helpful person D.lucky personKEY: 1.C 2.A 3.D 4.B 5.C中考英语阅读训练(007)The big red American car was much too wide for an English country road. When Jack saw it coming toward him, he stopped his own car at the side if the road to make room for it to past. The American car went slowly past, so close that he could see the driver’s face quite clearly. "Where have I seen that face before ?" he thought, “Wait a minute! I remember now. It was in the newspaper!" He took out the newspaper from his bag, turned quickly to the middle page. There was a picture of the face in it. Yes, it bad a large mouth and small ears, and his eyes were behind dark glasses."Wanted by the police," read by Jack. “The City Bank will give a lot of mo ney to anyone who helps the police to catch this man. ""Call the police at once," he said to himself. But a few minutes later, he was sad. "This man was caught this morning," answered the police.1. In which country did the story happen?A. It happened in America.B. It happened in Australia. .C. It happened in England.D. The story didn‘t tell us.2. Why did Jack stop his car?A. He wanted to see who the driver was.B. He didn’t want to pass by first.C. The road was too narrow for the two cars to pass at the same time.D. Because it was good for an Englishman to stop to let other go.3. Who was wanted by the police in this passage?A. Jack.B. The driver in the American car.C. Either Jack or the driver.D. Neither Jack nor the American driver.4. what did Jack do when he had read the newspaper again?A. He drove to the City BankB. He drove to the police.C. He made a telephone call.D. He stopped the American car.5. Who caught the man with a large mouth and small ears?A. The police.B. JackC. Nobody.D. The American driverKEY: 1. C 2. C 3. D 4. C 5. A中考英语阅读训练(008)Linda and David have travelled by air from London to Sydney, Australia. Linda has promised(答应)her mother that she will ring her to let her know that they have arrived safely. This is something she had done ever since she was a child. David thinks it is not a good idea to ring so far, to spend too much, and to say so little."If there were an accident. " He says, ‘they’d know soon enough. Bad news travels fast. "But Linda has promised that she would ring. "However," she says, "‘it doesn’t cost much when you just think that it‘s the other side of the world. It’s only six pence per second (每秒六便士)。