(杭州专版)2020中考英语复习方案小卷速测08语法填空阅读BD任务阅读试题人教新目标版

小卷速测(八) 语法填空+阅读B+D+任务阅读(限时:30分钟)Ⅰ.[2020·原创]语法填空阅读下面材料,在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。

I sold my house and left my job in May, 2015. There was one thing that I just could not leave behind: my cat Willow. I went on a journey with my 1. (good) animal friend in my life!In the past three and a half years, we have traveled over 70,000 kilometers around Australia. We 2. (see) forests and beaches together. This year, we spent three months in the desert. I'm happy to go back to the beautiful beach, but I'm not certain yet 3. Willow thinks.Some people were 4. (surprise) to find that I was traveling with a cat. Once a backpacker even shouted, “Excuse me, a cat is trying to get into your van!”The van is our home. I built it by 5. (I) with a bed, cupboards, a kitchen—and plenty of places for a little cat 6. (hide)! Willow doesn't like to go too far from our van. She loves to sit beside me to enjoy a great view. I post our 7. (photo) on social media and look forward to hearing 8. people all over the world who are following our adventures.We are lucky. We always have each other and 9. whole Australia to see. I will treasure the memory for a lifetime. 10. Willow has taught me anything, it is that you don't need a lot to be happy, but a bit of food, shelter and love.Ⅱ. 阅读理解Passage 1“You have saved my horse,” Queen Olivia told the young boy standing before her. “Now you shall have a reward.” Peter nervously ran his fingers through his brown hair. The frighten ed horse ran past him when he was working in the field that morning. He would have helped it whether it belonged to the queen or not. But he had to admit that getting a reward was nice.Two of the queen's men appeared. One carried a mirror. Red jewels shone on top of the mirror's silver frame. The other carried a wooden cage with a chicken inside it.“Only one reward can be yours,” the queen said. “Choose wisely.” “That's easy,” Peter said. “I'll take the chicken.” Some of the queen's men laughed. It wa s clear that they thought he had made a foolish choice.“And why did you choose the chicken?” the queen asked. “Well, I don't know much about jewels,” Peter answered. “But I do know about chickens. The chicken will provide eggs for my family for a long while.”Queen Olivia smiled. “Then you did make a wise choice,” she said. “That mirror may look fancy. But the jewels you see are only colored glass, and the frame is painted silver. The chicken is much more valuable.” Peter took the chicken and bowed. “Thank you, your majesty.”“You are a smart child,” the queen added. “I could use a smart boy to help take care of my horses. Would you like to take the job?” Peter smiled. “Thank you very much!” he said excitedly.A job at the castle paid well. Now his family would eat well for the rest of their lives—all because he was smart enough to make the right choice!1.What was Peter doing when a frightened horse ran past him? ( )A.He was working in the field.B.He was standing before the queen.C.He was carrying a mirror.D.He was helping the queen.2.Why did Peter choose the chicken as his reward? ( )A.Because the mirror was useless.B.Because the queen provided a job for him.C.Because the chicken was useful for his family.D.Because his family would get the eggs forever.3.Which is the correct order of the following events? ( )a. Peter's family led a better life.b. Peter helped a frightened horse.c. Peter got a job to look after horses.d. Peter chose the reward from the queen.4.How did the boy feel at first? ( )A.Smart.B.Happy.C.Afraid.D.Nervous.Passage 2 [2020·原创]It is fantastic to go to different countries. You can see wonderful places and visit great cities. You can go to museums and markets, and meet people with different ideas and a different language. And, of course, you can eat different food, too.Sometimes the food in another country is different because it has a different taste—for example, food in India is often very spicy(辛辣的). But sometimes it is because the food itself is very different. So, what things do people eat in other countries that perhaps you don't eat in yours?Well, in Mexico, some people really like to eat grasshoppers. Do you think that's strange? Perhaps, but of course the people who eat grasshoppers don't think so, and in fact, grasshoppers are good for you.If you go to south Africa, you see that some places serve kudu—it's a kind of big antelope(羚羊). And in some parts of the USA, you can eat rattlesnakes—some people say it tastes like chicken, but other people say it's like fish. A lot of people just say, “It's delicious!”So perhaps you are thinking, “Oh, no, please. I just want to eat chips!” Oh, yes, chips. Now they are the same in every country, right? Wrong! In many places in Britain, people eat their chips with a curry sauce(咖喱酱)!So, when you eat a meal, stop and think. Perhaps people from other countries think that your food is really strange!5.The underlined word “yours” in Paragraph 2 refers to(指代) “”.( )A.your foodB.your tastesC.your countryD.your interest6.According to Paragraph 3, what do people in Mexico think of eating grasshoppers? ( )A.Strange.B.Good.C.Different.D.Spicy.7.According to the passage, which of the following is WRONG? ( )A.People go to different countries to meet different things.B.Chips are the same in every country.C.Rattlesnakes taste different by different people.D.People from other countries might think the food you eat is strange.8.On what page of a newspaper can you probably read the passage? ( )A.Science.B.History.C.Health.D.Travel.Ⅲ.[2020·原创]任务型阅读下面文章中共有5处(第1—5题)需要添加小标题。

任务型阅读(三)A下面短文中有四处(第1—4)需要添加小标题。

阅读短文,然后从方框中所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出符合各段意思的小标题,并完成第5题。

Are You Ready For High School?If you can do these things by the time you go to high school, you'll get on well with othersin high school.1.A little respect(尊重) goes a long way. Don't help yourself to her personal things in the room,and let her know if you plan to treat friends there. If you don't feel like you're being treatedfairly, have a talk face to face.2.The first meeting with someone really does matter. To make an immediate connection, look a personin the eye and give a firm handshake. Keep eye contact while you're chatting and mention the person'sname when saying goodbye.3.One study found that holding something in can make you feel lonely and sad. So for your healthand friendships, write down the secret in a safe place instead of talking about others in public.4.If someone did something nice for you—a gift, some help, now's the time to take out your pen!Sending the person a handwritten note card within 48 hours afterward is a sign that you really haveit together.A.Keep a SecretB.Be the Best RoommateC.Make a Great First Impression(印象)D.Write a Fantastic Thank-You Note5.Please give one more suggestion on how to get on well with others.(回答不多于5个单词)BOnce upon a time, there was a millionaire who loved money more than the other things in the world. He didn't know exactly how much he had, so he took on(雇佣) a little girl to count all his money for him.It took the little girl six days to count all the money. When she told the millionaire that he had forty-two million dollars, he was wild with joy and asked, “How much money do you want?” He thought she was only a child and he could give her less money.The girl said, “Well, I worked for six days, so I think you should pay me for six days. Give me two pennies for the first day. Each day after that, just give me the amount you give me the day before, multiplied(乘) by itself.”The millionaire thought that in this way he would only have to give her a few dollars. What a foolish girl!On the first day the millionaire paid her two pennies, and on the second day, two pennies times two pennies, or four pennies.Each day after that, he gave her the number of pennies he had given her the day before, multiplied by itself. And by the sixth day, the foolish millionaire had to give the clever girl all his money. 根据上面的短文,完成下面的阅读摘要。

速测(八) 完形+阅读D+语法填空(限时:20分钟)Ⅰ.完形填空What was the kindest things that have ever been done for you? Once years ago, I made a 1 , on a late night flight to my home town.My sister has called to me that my mother was 2 that if I want to say goodbye, I needed to get there quickly. So I made calls to cancel work and hurried to catch the last flight out. After taking off, the lights 3 . I felt empty and alone. What do you do when you get lonely and there's 4 to hold you? How do you fill a hungry heart? I took out a notebook, and listed all the kindness that I have ever given. Five hours later, when I landed, I closed the notebook and rushed to the hospital to 5 my mother. Making that list of kindness that night helped me in the days ahead to do the things I need to do and be the daughter I wanted to be. Kindness 6 an empty heart. It's a gift, once and for 7 .Last night, it was cold and rainy, 8 I wrapped (包裹) myself up in a blanket. Warm then, I thought of being 7 years old in the Mr Harrison's second grade class. That morning, I'd worn my new shoes to school. I loved the shoes and all the way to school on the bus I couldn't stop 9 them. But when I got off the bus, my right foot—my new right-shoe—went into a puddle (坑) of 10 . Mr Harrison saw the water dripping(滴下) into class. She said, “Give me those shoes and warm your feet 11 the radiator(暖气片).”“Thank you ma'am,” I said. “12 . We all hit a puddle now and then.” she comforted me.I don't know 13 she remembered it. But I do. It warmed my feet for a few hours, but it 14 my heart for a lifetime.Often, acts of kindness seem to be tiny. But they become beautiful beyond all singing of it if they 15 with gratitude(感激) and passed on from one needy soul to another.( )1.A.dream B.planC.listD.wish( )2.A.dead B.dyingC.worriedD.nervous( )3.A.went up B.went downC.burnt upD.put out( )4.A.someone B.anyoneC.everyoneD.nobody( )5.A.say hello to B.keep up withC.say goodbye toD.get in touch with( )6.A.filled B.coveredC.cleanedD.cleared( )7.A.always B.soonC.longD.short( )8.A.and B.butC.soD.or( )ughing at B.looking afterC.dealing withD.looking at( )10.A.sand B.waterC.rainD.tear( )11.A.under B.aboveC.overD.by( )12.A.No trouble B.Of courseC.No problemD.By the way( )13.A.why B.howC.ifD.when( )14.A.warmed B.has warmedC.will warmD.was warming( )15.A.agree B.treatC.are helpedD.are rememberedⅡ.阅读理解Good things have come from bringing wolves back to Yellowstone National Park. One good thing is the return of two kinds of trees, which grow only near streams. They had nearly disappeared since the wolves were gone. There was a reason for this.The wolves scare away elk(麋鹿), which are animals that eat trees growing out of the ground. Now elk avoid spending time near streams in the park. They have no place to run from wolves there.The trees that disappeared near streams now grow in the park.Yellowstone National Park, “America's first national park,” is in the northwest part of Wyoming. It spreads into Idaho and Montana. It became a park in 1872. The park is beautiful and has many visitors.Wolves were common in the park at first. As time went on, the wolves began dying out. By 1926, no wolves could be found. People who lived near Yellowstone killed them because the wolves would eat the animals the people had raised to sell.In 1995, many people joined forces to bring back the wolves. They were people who cared about animals and the health of the land. At first, this was only a dream since there were no wolves in the park!Wolves were in Canada, which is north of the United States. People went to Canada to catch wolves.They brought them back to the park and let them go. They kept close track of the wolves' actions. When a wolf died, they would figure out the reason. A lot was done to protect the wolves from harm.Yet, farmers also complained that the wolves were eating their animals. In 1997, they tried to get rid of(摆脱) the wolves by passing a law to remove them from the park. The law was never passed.Now, there are many wolves in Yellowstone National Park. The land is healthier, and the wolves have their home back.1.Why did two kinds of trees disappear along the streams in the park? ( )A.Because people cut down most of them.B.Because there were too many wolves.C.Because there were too many elk.D.Because there was a wild fire.2.Whi ch of the following can be put in the blank “”?( )A.The land was in a total mess from time to time.B.The land was a home for wolves for a long time.C.Wolves didn't seem to stay in such a small place.D.Wolves couldn't find enough food around the park.3.What did some people do to protect the wolves? ( )①passed a law to get rid of the wolves②found out the reason of the wolves' deaths③kept a close look at the wolves④brought wolves from Canada to the parkA.①②③B.①③④C.①②④D.②③④4.What is the writer's attitude towards the wolves in the Yellowstone National Park? ( )A.He pretends to like them.B.He agrees to protect them.C.He wants to kill them all.D.He doesn't have any ideas.Ⅲ.[2019·安徽改编]语法填空阅读下面短文,在空白处填入一个适当的词,或填入括号中所给单词的正确形式。

小卷速测(二十二) 语法填空+阅读B+D+任务阅读(限时:30分钟)Ⅰ. 语法填空阅读下面材料,在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。

If you visit the animal shelter(收容所) in Salinas, California, you'll see huge signs that have a picture of a dog and a cat on them. These signs are put in front of the shelter to catch 1. (people) attention. The signs make people 2. (interest) in the shelter and encourage them to visit it and maybe even take a cat or a dog into their homes.Each year, the Salinas shelter accepts 3. (thousand) of dogs and cats. The animals either are lost ones 4.are left by people who can't take care of them. Of all 5. animals, some of them are taken into new homes. Some others are moved to other shelters. And, unluckily, some cannot 6. (save) because they are too sick or are thought to be dangerous.Animal shelters provide food, medicine, and safe places for animals. But they are not 7. (good) homes. The animals stay in small cages in shelters. The people 8. work at shelters do everything they can to care for the animals, but the animals do not always get the attention or exercise they need.9. (prevent) animals from becoming homeless, pet owners should take good care of their pets. Many pet doctors also suggest people make sure their pets have special surgery(外科手术). It can prevent animals 10.having more babies. And that reduces the number of homeless animals.Ⅱ. 阅读理解Passage 1I'm working at a unique university where 46 speech and hearing damaged students graduate each year. I have been working with these students to help them get clear on their goals.Today, an unbelievable thing happened. One girl came to my class at around 9:30 a.m. and sat down. I started with how we usually do. She can speak, but cannot hear or lip-read. So she started speaking Tamil(泰米尔语).When I managed to tell her that I couldn't speak Tamil, she spoke English.I tried asking one question, and she went on for 10 minutes straight, and in Tamil. I understooda couple of words here and there, so I understood that she was not saying something related to what I asked. I was just looking straight in her eyes and smiling. I just kept on listening to her without saying a word.Then, after a long pause, I told her to get back on track with another question. And then she shared for half an hour straight! The whole time I was just looking in her eyes. And I could see tears coming in her eyes but never rolling down. When she began, she was speaking so loudly and then suddenly she would slow down.I had absolutely no idea what she spoke for this long time, but what I knew was that I was listening to whatever she was sharing and also started understanding a bit in between. A couple of times, I would break in with a simple question: Are you happy? And she would continue.I was certainly happy, because I saw her smiling in the end. And then, I just got up and hugged her and she was smiling even wider.1.What does the author do at present? ( )A.Teach disabled students.B.Learn a foreign language.municate with a strange girl.D.Offer a medical help to students.2.How did the girl respond to the author's first question? ( )A.She hated it.B.She misunderstood it.C.She answered it exactly.D.She refused to answer it.3.What did the author know from the girl's speaking? ( )A.She talked about her thanks.B.She was angry at something.C.She told her sad experiences.D.She said something with emotion.4.What made the girl feel happy? ( )A.The author's kind questions.B.The author's encouragement.C.The author's patient listening.D.The author's good advice on her goals.Passage 2 [2019·重庆]When “A Youthful Asia” came out at the Asian Culture Carnival(嘉年华), tears filled my eyes. It's Zhang Yixing, the singer and dancer standing there for us young people in China, and the very one who stopped me from falling.Three years ago, my new school life began. As a junior boy from the countryside, I could hardly keep up. I tried, but still felt like an outsider. Nobody would pick me for teamwork. So I stayed in the corner, hanging my head low as if I didn't care. There was a fear in me that all my school life would be colorless.Then on May 4, I was “colorless” in Yixing's book about his life. How could this be true for someone just named the youth idol(青年偶像)? I read the book again, smiling with the fun part of his childhood and touched by his promise to his mom.Something wet my eyes when he joked about his training years in Korea. He doubled his practice, pushing himself so hard as to be called “the trainee(练习生) like god”. He said it probably meant “the trainee like mad”.I might have tried, but not as hard as he did. “Whenever I feel I might be falling, I tell myself to hold on until I find my mome nt,” says Yixing. For me, this moment means a better self inside and a larger world outside. So I told myself I would also make a difference if I could hold on for a longer time.Luckily, every Youth Day after that, Yixing would be there on CCTV, encouraging me with his progress. When someone asked him what color his training life was, Yixing smiled, “It's colorless.I don't know what color effort is.”But effort pays. Not he's standing at the Asian Culture Carnival, and I know he is looking forward to something even bigger.5.When the writer just moved to the city, he .( )A.enjoyed his new school lifeB.had a hard time at his new schoolC.stood outside the classroomD.wanted to go back to the countryside6.Zhang Yixing was called “the trainee like god” because . ( )A.he kept his promise to his momB.he pushed everything away from himC.he was really good at telling jokesD.he spent so much time in practicing7.The writer mainly wants to tell us that . ( )A.sometimes people choose to live a life without colorB.we can make a difference if we work hard enoughC.great effort can make you a great singer and dancerD.school life can be full of colors if we read more books8.We can infer that the writer . ( )A.is ready for a trip around the worldB.is learning to sing and danceC.is expecting a better future for himselfD.is writing a book about himselfⅢ. 任务型阅读下面文章中共有5处(第1—5题)需要添加首句。

小卷速测(五) 完形+阅读B+D(限时:30分钟)Ⅰ. 完形填空Jean lived in a small town in America. She always wanted to help others when she was young. At the age of 5, she 1 a group named Locks of Love. It uses hair donations(捐献)to make wigs(假发)for children who have lost their hair 2 cancer or other illnesses. Jean then asked her mother to cut her long hair and send it to the 3 .At 8, she learnt that other children had no clean water in Africa, and she was 4 . When her school began raising money to build wells there, she asked her parents to 5 holding her birthday party. Also, she asked her friends each to 6 $9 to the project in Africa instead of giving her birthday presents.One year later, it was her 7 birthday on June 12. She made a birthday page on the Internet with a goal of $300. 8 Jean was able to raise only $200. This made her a little sad.Unluckily, Jean was 9 hurt in an accident after eight days. That was terrible 10 to her friends. They wanted to find some ways of showing support to her. More and more friends began donating on her birthday page. Donations passed her $300 goal quickly and kept 11 .When it was 12 that she would never come back to life, her parents donated her organs(器官)to other children. They also donated her 13 a final time to Locks of Love.More money was being raised. The total donations 14 reached $100,000, then $300,000. So far more than $850,000 has been raised from all over the 15 , including donations from the Africans who are moved by the little American girl.( )1.A.heard from B.worked out C.learnt about D.listened to( )2.A.because of B.instead of C.according to D.thanks to( )3.A.children B.group C.school D.donations( )4.A.bored B.excited C.shocked D.pleased( )5.A.start B.keep C.continue D.stop( )6.A.give up B.give out C.give away D.give off( )7.A.eleventh B.ninth C.thirteenth D.eighth( )8.A.So B.Then C.But D.Or( )9.A.really B.hardly C.nearly D.badly( )rmation B.message C.thing D.news( )11.A.raising B.appearing C.rising D.developing( )12.A.bright B.sorry C.real D.clear( )13.A.money B.hair C.clothes D.heart( )14.A.finally B.soon C.right D.slowly( )15.A.city B.country C.state D.worldⅡ. 阅读理解Passage 1 [2020·原创]I traveled through Southeast Asia for a few months many years ago, and as a minimalist(极简主义者), I carried only what I really needed. I had reduced my backpack down to only essentials.It was laundry day in the mid-sized Indonesian city I happened to be in, meaning I was down to my last shirt, the least flattering shirt of my seven-day collection: a ratty conference T-shirt of a well-known American company I'd worn a hundred times. It was a shirt I didn't feel particularly flattering in, so I tried to stay indoors and used it as an opportunity to have a quiet, indoor day.I hadn't thought anything of the shirt until a young Indonesian man staying at my guest house saw me and immediately took notice of the logo of my ratty shirt. He was fascinated by it!“Where did you get this shirt? Did you go to this conference? I love this company! I wish I could buy this here in Indonesia.” I was moved by the idea that something I found so useless and unflattering could be valued so much by someone else. Without giving it another thought, I took off the ratty old shirt and gave it to him on the spot, leaving me shamelessly shirtless for the rest of laundry day, but content that I had found a better owner for my shirt.A month later, I was still traveling, with six shirts instead of seven, yet still rich in my items and with a fuller heart.1.The u nderlined word “essentials” in Paragraph 1 means . ( )A.difficultiesB.necessitiesC.differencesD.preferences2.What did the author plan to do on the first laundry day? ( )A.Attended a conference.B.Visited the company.C.Walked around the city.D.Stayed in the house.3.How did the author think of his ratty shirt before he met the young man? ( )eless.B.Fascinating.C.Special.D.Valuable.4.Why did the author feel satisfied? ( )A.Because he helped the young man.B.Because he sold his ratty shirt.C.Because he traveled for a long time.D.Because his shirt would be valued.Passage 2Friendships can be difficult—because often people aren't as honest and open as they should be.Sometimes,people finally get hurt.Most problems with friendships come up because people are just too selfish to care about the things that their friends need.They care about their own needs much more,which makes it hard for friendships to work.However,being selfish is part of human nature.A person is put together in order to take care of themselves and their own needs,not necessarily those needs of other people.Even though being selfish is something that all humans are born with,it is something that everyone should be against.The best thing to remember when you are a friend to anyone is that you need to treat your friends the same way that you'd like to be treated. This is wonderful advice for a friendship,because it is really the only way to make sure that you are giving your friends everything you would want to be given in a friendship.Whenever you have a question about how you should treat a friend,it iseasy to find an answer simply by asking yourself what you would like your friend to do for you, if he or she is in your shoes.Even if you're always thinking about how you'd like to be treated, and your friends are too, there are problems that come up from time to time in each friendship, and it is important to understand how to deal with these problems so that you can build stronger and healthier friendships.Problems like friends getting boyfriends or girlfriends and not spending enough time with their friends,or even friends finding new friends and leaving old friends behind are problems that will probably come up with one or more of your friendships.It is important to know how to deal with these problems so that you can keep your friends and make new ones.No one wants to have a broken friendship.5.According to the writer,problems with friendships may appear when . ( )A.one is honestB.one is selfishC.one is openD.one is kind6.According to the passage,the first and most important thing to be other people's friend is .( )A.to treat your friends as you like to be treatedB.to give your friends whatever you haveC.not to hurt your friends' feelingsD.not to think of your own need any more7.What's the purpose of understanding how to deal with friendship problems? ( )A.To have a comfortable life.B.To build stronger and healthier friendships.C.To be treated the way you want.D.To get a boyfriend or girlfriend more quickly.8.The passage mainly talks about . ( )A.the importance of friendshipsB.the advantages of friendshipsC.the problems of friendshipsD.the disadvantages of friendships【参考答案】Ⅰ.[主旨大意]本文介绍的是美国的一位爱心小姑娘与国际慈善组织“爱之锁”的故事。

小卷速测(二十) 语法填空+阅读B+C+任务阅读(限时:30分钟)Ⅰ.[2019·苏州改编] 语法填空阅读下面材料,在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。

Sometimes choosing where to eat in Hangzhou is something of a challenge. No matter how good the food 1.(taste) at a chosen restaurant, one may always wonder. “Is there anything 2. on the next street?” However, I've found the answer to this question. When I 3.(ask) to name my favorite place to eat in Hangzhou, I will reply right away, “Lou Wai Lou Restaurant”. Why is Lou Wai Lou so special 4. hundreds of restaurants? Well, for me it comes down to a perfect balance of delicious food, pleasant atmosphere(氛围) and a near perfect location.Before coming to Hangzhou, I was warned by my friends from other 5. (city) in China that the food could be too sweet. For the first few months I chose 6. (eat) in Sichuan or Hunan style restaurants instead of eating much local food. However, 7. falling in love with the city, I came to realize that the food is so 8.(close) connected with its local culture. 9. I asked a local friend to recommend the best place to try real local style food. She came up with the name of Lou Wai Lou.For a first-time visitor, “Dongpo Pork” and “Sweet and Sour Fish”are excellent choices. Hangzhou has become my home and I have 10. lifetime to enjoy each and every dish on the menu.Ⅱ. 阅读理解Passage 1My challenge for you is this: to read a book for 15 minutes every single day for a month.Let me explain a bit, by telling you where the challenge came from. I have many things in common with my dad, like music taste and sense of humor, but sadly reading isn't one of them. I can happily spend a whole day with a book, but my dad can't read a book for longer than about 5 minutes. He reads e-mails, websites and papers for work, but not books. He's busy so I think sitting down to read for just 15 minutes a day is a good way to relax and to introduce him to reading.My dad is by no means the only person who avoids books. I know lots of people would rather relaxon their computers or in front of the TV. Everyone is different and has their own interests, but I think there're lots of benefits to reading, which screen-based activities don't have.Firstly, it's better for your eyes. Looking at screens can be very stressful for your eye muscles, and clearly you should avoid looking at screens for an hour before bed, to get a good night's sleep.One thing I personally love reading, is being transported to another world—I would often forget the time or things around me! Reading is a great way to switch off before you go to bed, because you think more about the world of the book, rather than the real world, so you can truly relax.I know you can be transported to a different world in a film or a TV show, but I think books do it better.I also enjoy hearing what people are doing and finding out what they think. Reading gives me the chance to get to know hundreds of new people! It also teaches you to see things from other people's point of view, and understand other people's decisions or opinions. With a book, you can hear everything a character is thinking or feeling—you really can be inside someone else's head!So give it a go! Take 15 minutes when you're waking up, going to bed, eating too much, or having a coffee. If you read a lot, why not try 15 minutes of an English book, or pass the challenge on to someone else? Good luck, and happy reading!1.The author gives the example of his father in the text to show . ( )A.his father is very busyB.reading is very important to usC.his father likes readingD.many people have no habit of reading2.In the author's opinion, the following are the benefits of reading except .( )A.it's good for eyesB.it can know well about the charactersC.it can help to relax before sleepingD.it can bring him to another country3.The author writes the text mainly basing on .( )A.his personal experienceB.some scientific experimentsC.his father's personal adviceD.knowledge from books4.Which of the following can be the best title for the text? ( )A.Tips for Reading English BooksB.15-Minute Reading ChallengeC.Having a Coffee While You ReadD.Ways to Improve Reading SkillsPassage 2Japanese students work very bard but many are unhappy. They feel heavy pressures from their parents. Most students are always told by their parents to study harder and better so that they can have a wonderful life in the future. Though this may be a good idea for those very bright students, it can have terrible results for many students who are not gifted enough. Many of them have tried very hard at school but have failed in the exams and have their parents lose hope. Such students feel that they are hated by everyone else they meet and they don't want to go to school any longer. They become dropouts.It is surprising that though most Japanese parents are worried about their children, they do not help them in any way. Many parents feel that they are not able to help their children and that it is the teachers' work to help their children. To make matters worse, a lot of parents force their children to those schools opening in the evenings and on weekends—they only help the students to pass the exams and never teach them any real sense of the world.Many Japanese schools usually have rules about everything from the students' hair to their clothes and things in their schoolbags. Child psychologists now think that such strict rules are harmful to the feelings of the students. Almost 40% of the students said that no one had taught them how to get on with others, how to tell right from wrong and how to show love and care for others, even for their parents.5.“Dropouts” are those who . ( )A.make trouble in and out of schoolsB.go about or stay home instead of being at schoolC.try hard but always fail in the examsD.lose hope and give up some of their subjects6.The underlined word “gifted” in the first paragraph means . ( )A.hard-workingB.talentedC.gentleD.warm-hearted7.According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true for Japanese parents? ( )A.They think helping children's study is none of their business.B.They push their children too much on studies.C.They often worried about their children's studies.D.They only help their children to pass the exams.8.Which of the following can be the best title of the passage? ( )A.The Trouble in Japanese SchoolsB.The Problems of Japanese Studentscation in JapanD.The Pressures on the Students in JapanⅢ. 任务型阅读下面文章中共有5处(第1—5题)需要添小标题。

课时训练(八) Units 9-10(八上)(限时:30分钟)Ⅰ.[2019·江西改编]阅读理解Everyone faces challenges in their life, but some are more important than others. Daniel Kish had serious problems with his eyes when he was born. And doctors took away both of his eyes before he was fourteen months old.Soon after, however, he started to do an amazing thing. He started to make clicking(咔嗒) sounds with his tongue(舌头) to help him move around. Much like a bat(蝙蝠), he now moves about using sonar(声呐). He is so good at it that he can ride a bicycle in traffic. He and his group, World Access for the Blind, teach others how to use sonar. In this interview with National Geographic, Kish explains how the process works.How does sonar work?“When I make a clicking sound, it makes sound waves. These waves reflect(反射) off surfaces all around and return to my ears. My brain then processes the sounds into images(图像). It's like having a conversation with the environment.”When you click, what do you see in your mind?“Each click is like a camera flash. I make a 3D image of the things around me for hu ndreds of feet in every direction.”What is it like riding a bike using sonar?“It's exciting and enjoyable but requires a lot of focus. I click up to two times per second, much more than I usually do.”Is it dangerous to move around the world in this way?“Much of the world lives in fear of things that we mostly imagine. I have a habit of climbing anything and everything, but I never broke a bone(骨头) as a child.”How challenging is it to teach people to use sonar?“Many students are surprised how quickly results come. Seeing isn't in the eyes; it's in the mind.”1.The main idea of Paragraph 2 is . ( )A.Kish explains how sonar worksB.Kish teaches people how to use sonarC.Kish started to move around using sonarD.Kish is good at riding a bicycle in traffic2.How does sonar work? Choose the right order.( )a. The sound waves reflect off surfaces.b. The person makes a clicking sound.c. The brain makes images with the sounds.d. The sound waves reach the person's ears.A.b-a-c-d.B.b-d-a-c.C.a-b-d-c.D.b-a-d-c.3.What can we know about Kish from the passage? ( )A.He always challenges himself bravely.B.He lives in fear of things that he imagines.C.He became blind when he was 14 years old.D.He broke his bone when climbing as a child.4.The best title for the passage would be . ( )A.How Sonar WorksB.Riding a Bike Using SonarC.Seeing with the MindD.How the Blind Move AroundⅡ. 完形填空Start Today“What can you do when you have done nothing but mess up your whole life long?” These were the words I heard when I 1 the TV the other day. They were coming from one of the talk shows 2 are so popular on TV these days. I started to turn the channel but the words I had 3 made me stop for a moment. I 4 the speaker of them. He couldn't have been more than 18 years old, but already he was writing off (认为……已失败) his life as a useless waste.I wanted to shout at him, “You're not 5 yet!”It is 6 sad that many people cannot get beyond their pasts and live 7 the present. There are so many people like that talk show guest. There are people still in their ten years 8 that their lives are over. There are people in their twenties who already think they have 9 the boat to success and happiness. There are people in their thirties and forties who sit around complaining that life has passed them by. I want to shout to them all,“Wake up! You're still10 ! What have you done today?” If you want a happy l ife, you can't dwell on(细想;纠缠于) your past 11 . If you want joy and love in your life, you have to choose them today. God gives us a new chance at life every time we wake up in the morning. It is up to us to seize it.Today 12 be the beginning of a new life for each of us. We can choose joy right now. We can share love today. We can live in delight starting at this moment. It doesn't matter how hard our past has been. Our present can be full of joy and our future can be full of 13 . It doesn't matter if we are eight 14 eighty—we can still make our lives 15 . Life isn't over until your last heartbeat. Start today, then, to make your heart beat with joy, love, and light. ( )1.A.turned down B.turned off C.turned on D.turned up( )2.A.when B.that C.who D.what( )3.A.heard B.found C.seen D.listened to( )4.A.looked up B.looked after C.looked for D.looked at( )5.A.death B.dead C.die D.died( )6.A.so B.so a C.such D.such a( )7.A.at B.with C.in D.to( )8.A.think B.thinking C.thinks D.to think( )9.A.taken B.caught C.missed D.lost( )10.A.alive B.living C.lively D.lovely( )11.A.mistake B.mistakes C.wrong D.ideas( )12.A.must B.mustn't C.can't D.can( )13.A.pain B.happiness C.sadness D.challenge( )14.A.and B.so C.or D.between( )15.A.wonder B.wondering C.wondered D.wonderfulⅢ. 语法填空阅读下面材料,在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。

小卷速测(一)完形+阅读B+D(限时:30分钟)Ⅰ.[2019· 北京改编]完形填空Run for Class PresidentTwo months ago, when our class election(选举) started, I decided to run for class president. I 1 speaking in public and got along well with people, so I felt it easy to win. But I was 2 that people would feel bad for me if I lost.I was busy preparing in the following week. My plan wasn't to make promises to do things I couldn't 3 but to show my class why I wanted to be president. I put up my posters in hallways and in the classroom. I also spent three hours 4 my speech, saying that I was the one they could turn 5 whenever they had a problem. Since I was 6 prepared, I felt that my chances of winning were strong.7, when I gave my speech on Election Day, the response(反应) wasn't what I had 8. Few people actually listened. When it was my opponent's(对手的)turn, everyone was screaming his name. His speech was short, but all to the point. By then, I realized I should have made 9 shorter and clearer.It was obvious who would10. 11 the rest of the day, I felt like it was over. I wanted to just go home and cry, but I 12 it through.My 13 was right: I didn't win.The next day, people were still talking about the election. I just pretended(假装) not to hear. But later, things got better. People 14 about the election and talked to me just as they did before.I don't regret putting time and energy into the election because I've learned that things aren't always going the way I expect. And moments of failure like this build 15—since then I've learned to face disappointment and grown stronger.()1.A.hated B.enjoyed C.remembered D.finished()2.A.bored B.afraid C.excited D.hopeful()pare B.control C.manage D.repeat()4.A.making B.giving C.writingD.delivering()5.A.around B.on C.to D.up()6.A.fully B.quickly C.freshly D.physically ()7.A.Though B.However C.Then D.Also()8.A.feared B.faced C.mentioned D.expected()9.A.his B.hers C.ours D.mine()10.A.insist B.return C.wait D.win()11.A.In B.For C.At D.To()12.A.made B.looked C.went D.read()13.A.suggestion B.prediction C.direction D.introduction ()14.A.forgot B.wrote C.cared D.discussed()15.A.trust B.pride C.character D.supportⅡ.[2019·南京改编]阅读理解Passage 1Do you know that the “Happy Birthday to You” song is the first song sung in outer space?Apollo IX astronauts sang it on March 8, 1969. It is one of the most popular English songs of all time. Here's the story behind it.The song was written by two sisters from Kentucky, Mildred and Patty Smith Hill. It was first published under the title of “Good Morning to All” in 1893. Teachers sang it each day to welcome their students to the classroom.The composer, Mildred Hill, was a concert pianist. Her sister Patty Smith Hill wrote the original lyrics for the song while she was a teacher in a kindergarten in Louisville, Kentucky, where Mildred also taught.The Hill sisters copyrighted their song on October 16, 1893. However, it appeared without their agreement in Robert H. Coleman's songbook on March 4,1924. Coleman changed part of the lyrics to say,“Happy Birthday to You”,although the song stillhad its original title. The song was then published several times over the next ten years, often with small changes in the lyrics. In 1934, when the song was sung every night in a Broadway Musical, another Hill sister, Jessica, went to court over the copyright problem of the song. She was angry about the theft of the song and the failure to pay to her sisters. She won her case. The Hill family owned the rights to the melody and had to be paid every time the song was part of a commercial production.The Hill sisters, who devoted their lives to educating children, could never imagine that the simple little song would continue to earn about $2 million every year.1.What's the “Happy Birthday to You” song written for at first?()A.Celebrating a person's birthday.B.Welcoming students to the classroom.C.Greeting friends when they meet.D.Playing in a party to welcome someone.2.According to the passage, which is the right order? ()①Jessica went to court and won the case.②The Hill sisters copyrighted the song.③Apollo IX astronauts sang the song.④The song appeared in Robert H. Coleman's songbook.A.②④①③B.③④②①C.②③④①D.②④③①3.What's the meaning of the word “copyright” in Paragraph 4?()A.The right to be the only producer or seller of a song.B.Owned the right to copy a song.C.Not allowed to be copied without permission.D.Copy the right part of a song.4.The passage mainly tells us . ()A.why the “Happy Birthday to You” song is sung in outer spaceB.the story of the “Happy Birthday to You” songC.the way the sisters get back the copyrightD.the sisters make money by writing the simple little songPassage 2[2020·原创]Blue whales love to sing. Males sing to attract mates and to communicate across long distances. People are capable of hearing only certain parts of a whale song, so scientists use special audio equipment to record and study the songs in detail. Over several decades, they've noticed that the songs have gotten lower in pitch. Pitch describes how high or low a sound is.Emmanuelle Leroy and a team of scientists now think they know why. They've studied more than a million songs from five groups of whales. Last fall, the team's report was published in the Journal of Geophysical Research: Oceans. It sheds light on why the pitch of whale songs has gotten lower: Whales aren't singing as loudly as they used to.So why are whales singing more softly? Leroy's study presents two hypotheses(假设). The first is that there are more whales. Before the 1970s, commercial whale hunting brought whale populations near extinction. But starting in 1985, the International Whaling Commission banned commercial whaling. As the whale population has increased, whales have generally begun to live closer together. And if the whales are closer together, they don't have to sing as loudly to communicate.The study's second hypothesis is that the pitch of whale songs has dropped due to climate change. An increase of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere has made ocean water more acidic, changing its acoustics(传声效果). Now the songs can be heard from farther away, so the whales don't have to sing as loudly. But for the environment, water that's more acidic could be damaging to some marine life.Leroy says that confirming either hypothesis would require more research. “We would need to understand how the blue wha les emit the song,” she says. But that would mean studying individual whales which is hard to do. Scientists continue to study whale songs. Each study adds to our understanding. “Maybe our hypotheses will be proven in 10 years,” Leroy says.“Science is often a journey.”5.What do scientists find after they study the whale songs? ()A.The pitch of the whale songs has become lower.B.Whales are singing as loudly to communicate.C.Whales aren't singing more softly.D.The pitch of the whales doesn't change.6.According to the two hypotheses, which is not right? ()mercial whale hunting is the reason for decrease in the number of whales.B.The whales live closer so they don't have to sing as loudly.C.Climate change leads to the lower pitch of whale songs.D.Water that's more acidic is good for the environment too.7.The underlined word “that” refers to . ()A.confirming either hypothesisB.more researchC.understanding how the blue whales emit the songD.knowing the reasons the whales singing more softly8.What can we learn from the last paragraph?()A.Scientists can prove the two hypotheses in ten years.B.Some studies are useless because they can't prove hypotheses.C.Nobody knows whether the two hypotheses can be proven or not.D.Scientists will study individual whales.【参考答案】Ⅰ.[主旨大意]本文是一篇记叙文,主要讲述了“我”竞选班长,但是落选了的故事。

课时训练(十) Units 3-4(八下)(限时:30分钟)Ⅰ. 任务型阅读下面文章中有五处(第1—5题)需要添加首句。

请从以下选项(A、B、C、D、E和F)中选出符合各段意思的首句。

选项中有一项是多余选项。

Confucius was the greatest teacher in Chinese history. He loved education and students and he always treated his students equally. Although he lived over 2,000 years ago, people still remember and respect him for his contribution to the education today.1. He lived in the Kingdom of Lu, which lies in Shandong Province. He had a hard childhood. His father died when he was only 3. His mother brought him up. As a child, he had to work to help his mother, but young Confucius didn't give up studying. He visited many famous teachers and learned music, history, poetry and sports.2. He started the first public school in Chinese history. At that time only children from noble families could go to school, but Confucius believed everyone should go to school if they wanted to learn. He had about 3,000 students in his lifetime. All his students respected him as their father and piled his famous sayings in the book TheAnalectsofConfucius.3. He used most of his life to teach and help students solve problems. During his life about 3,000 students studied under his guidance. He not only created some effective teaching methods, but also proper studying skills. For the rest of his life, he put in order some ancient literature and edited TheSpringandAutumnAnnals.4. He told us that we all have something worthy to be learned. “When I am with three people, one of them must be better than me in some areas. I choose their good qualities and follow them.”Confucius taught us that thinking is very important in study. “All study but no thinking makes people puzzled. All thinking but no study makes people lazy.”5. His most important teachings are about kindnes s and good manners. “A person should be strict with himself, but be kind to others.” he said. Regarding personal relationships he once said, “Do not do unto others what you would not want others to do unto you.”A.He was tireless in teaching his students.B.Confucius' educational career was fruitful.C.Today, people still follow Confucius' lessons.D.Confucius is also a famous thinker with wise thoughts.ter, Confucius became the first professional teacher.F.Confucius lived during the Spring and Autumn Period.Ⅱ.[2019·某某]完形填空Last summer my son, Eric, left for university in another country. Our once lively house became quiet and 1 , I missed him so much that I started sending him messages on the phone, mainly to say 2 or to give him a word of warning.One of my messages says, “So you told me you 3 your credit card(信用卡). If you don't try hard to mend your careless ways, one day you'll 4 and find your brain missing.”I did get Eric's messages, but most of them were about 5 . They were no different from the notes he used to leave 6 the white board when he was at home.“I bought a new pair of shoes. They cost me $90. Please help!”“Money is running short7 I've bought some books for my research paper. Help me please!”8 , however, Eric begins to send me all kinds of articles: some funny, some touching and some worth 9 . He says they will help me understand young men better and keep up with the times.I read the articles slowly, like a 10 student, with mixed feelings as well—my kid, who followed me around not long ago, has now bee my 11 !So I write back, “I've read all those articles. I'll take 12 as a loving son's expectations towards his mother. He must be thinking that his mother is still 13 enough to accept new things. That makes me feel proud. What we parents lack(缺乏) most is the ability to learn and 14 in bothbody and mind. Thank you, my son.”In this way we share ideas and 15 each other, with a gentle and beautiful language we seldom use. Every time I read those messages, I feel my heart filled with warmth.( )4.A.give upB.wake upC.set offD.take offⅢ. 语法填空阅读下面材料,在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。

小卷速测(七) 完形+阅读B+C(限时:30分钟)Ⅰ.[2020·原创]完形填空Polly walked quickly to the bus stop. “Sorry, Miss,” the bus driver said, “It is too foggy(有雾的) for the bus to run. Take the 1 to Green Park, and you might be able to get a taxi there.”When Polly got off at Green Park, she found few people at the exit(出口处). The fog was so 2 that there was no one in sight. Polly 3 towards Park Street. As she walked along the street, she heard the sound of footsteps. She could feel her heart beating with 4 . She wanted to run, 5 she couldn't move. The footsteps seemed 6 . Then an old man's voice came out of the darkness, “Is anybody there?”Polly answered, “Hello, I think I'm 7 . I l ive at 86 King Street.”“Maybe I can 8 you.” the old man said.“9 take my hand,” said the man. “Come with me. You'll be all right.” He took Polly's hand.In his right hand the man carried a 10 . Polly heard it hit the step. “I'm quite lost now. Are you 11 you know the way?”“Of course…Here we are. King Street.” He stopped.“Thank you so much,” said Polly. “Would you like to come in and rest for a while?”“It's very nice of you,” said the man. “But I'll be 12 . There may be more people lost today. You see, the fog gives me the chance to 13 the help that people give me when it's sunny. A(n) 14 person like me can't get across the road without help, except in a 15 like this.”( )1.A.bus B.subway C.taxi D.plane( )2.A.thin B.light C.thick D.small( )3.A.tried out B.handed out C.set out D.checked out( )4.A.fear B.anger C.love D.joy( )5.A.and B.so C.for D.but( )6.A.farther B.faster C.nearer D.heavier( )7.A.lost B.nervous C.relaxed D.worried( )8.A.carry B.hurt C.help D.fetch( )9.A.Just B.Actually C.Never D.Still( )10.A.stick B.map C.bag D.ticket( )11.A.smart B.sure C.stupid D.sorry( )12.A.in B.on C.against D.off( )13.A.pay back B.pay for C.pay off D.pay out( )14.A.old B.sick C.weak D.blind( )15.A.rain B.wind C.fog D.stormⅡ. 阅读理解Passage 1 [2020·原创]In April, 2018, Teen World magazine asked students to take a survey about how pets play a part in their lives. Over 6,400 teenagers looked through the survey on our website and 371 students took part in it and fully completed the survey.Here are some of the results:About 93% of the students have owned a pet. The types of pets are different.“My family was against owning a pet” was the No.1 re ason (34%) why students did not own an animal. Other top reasons are allergies(过敏) and pets cost too much money.89.5% of the students support animal rights.67% of the teens like dogs better than cats.The animal shelter was the No.1 location where students' families bought their pets (24.8%) followed by pet stores (21%) and as a gift from a family member.38% of the teenagers report that it's “sad” to visit a zoo instead of “fun”.66% of the young people report that a pet's death is the hardest thing about owning an animal,other hard things like day-to-day care, the cost or other reasons.To see all the results, you can go to our website to download the full survey report.1.What's the survey about? ( )A.What kind of pets students own.B.How pets play a part in students' lives.C.How much pets cost.D.Why students own pets.2.Which of the following is NOT the reason why students did not have a pet? ( )A.Pets cost too much.B.Pets owners had allergies.C.Family members didn't agree to keep pets.D.Pets needed day-to-day care.3.According to the chart of Question 5, which was the least popular pet? ( )A.Snakes.B.Cats.C.Horses.D.Dogs.Passage 2 [2019·深圳改编]When Justin Tong was a child, other kids felt sorry for him. His parents always had him doing lots of housework such as carrying out the rubbish and sending newspapers. But when he grew up, he was better off than his childhood friends and lived a happier and healthier life.This is the finding of a 40-year study that followed the lives of 456 children in London. It showed that the children who had worked hard in childhood had a richer and a happier future. “Children who worked in the home or community gained competence(能力) and came to feel they were worthwhile members of society,” sa id Daniel Brown,the psychologist(心理学家) who made the discovery. “And because they felt good about themselves, others felt good about them.”Brown's study followed these children in great detail. Interviews were repeated at ages 25, 31 and 47. Under Brown, the researchers compared the children's mental-health scores with their childhood-activity scores. Points were awarded for part-time jobs, housework, effort in school, and ability to deal with problems.Working at any age is important. Childhood activities help a child develop responsibility, independence, confidence and competence—the underpinnings(基础) of emotional health. They also help him understand that people must cooperate and work toward common goals. The most competent adults are those who know how to do this.Yet work isn't everything. As Tolstoy once said, “One can live magnificently in this world if one knows how to work and how to love, to work for the person one loves and to love one's work.”4.What do we know about Justin Tong? ( )A.He enjoyed a happy life.B.He felt sorry for the other kids.C.He always sold newspapers.D.He seldom collected rubbish.5.Who will probably succeed in the future according to Paragraph 2? ( )A.Children who enjoy happier and richer lives.B.Children who work in the home or community.C.Children who take part in Daniel Brown's study.D.Children who feel good about people around them.6.How did Brown follow the children in his study? ( )A.By giving housework and praise.B.By interviewing and giving scores.C.By setting goals and showing love.D.By solving problems and testing them.7.The purpose of the passage is . ( )A.to talk about an interesting studyB.to introduce Justin Tong's successC.to tell us about childhood activitiesD.to encourage children to work hard【参考答案】Ⅰ.[主旨大意]本文为小说《雾都孤儿》节选改编,主人公Polly在大雾中迷路,遇陌生老人相助带路,在途中她意识到老人可能是个盲人,因此她更加焦急。