专练十三 阅读理解(1)(英文)

备战2021年中考英语考前时事热点话题阅读+题型专练热点11课外活动对发展的影响一、阅读理解1Children today would rather read,do housework or even do homework than play outside---and they get out half as much as their parents did when they were young.According to a UK study,those growing up during the1970s and1980s enjoying more than two hours of outdoor activities each weekday,and nine hours on weekends—whatever the weather is.But their children play outside for just over one hour each weekday,and fewer than five hours on Saturdays and Sundays.So,the UK started an activity to encourage children to give up30minutes of screen time a day to play outdoors.The Wild Network,born on September25,2013,is joined by more than300organizations,large or small.It tries to attract children away from television and computer screen and into woods and parks.It is the biggest ever activity to reconnect children with nature and outdoor activities,and it plans to help improve children’s health.Suggestions on how to get more time in nature including collecting fruits,camping,watching autumn colour on trees and so on.This is not the first time the message of less screen,more play has been brought up.Children in the1980s were encouraged to_____by BBC TV show Why Don’t You,which encouraged children to“turn off your TV set,and go to do something less boring instead”.You can learn more about the activity by visiting .1.We can learn from the second paragraph that_______.A.today’s children have more free timeB.today’s children spend more time outdoorsC.the parents had more free time when they were youngD.The parents spent more time outdoors when they were young2.The Wild Network was started to__________.A.encourage children to spend more time outdoorsB.encourage children to play with their parents outdoorsC.encourage children to spend more time on their studiesD.encourage parents to spend more time with their children3.What can we learn about the Wild Network?A.It was set up this yearB.It was the best ever activityC.Both large organizations or small can join itD.You can learn about it from the show Why Don’t You4.Which of the following activities is not mentioned?A.CampingB.Collecting fruitsC.Bird watchingD.Autumn clour watching5.The underlined part“do the same”can be replaced by_______.A.start an activityB.play outdoorsC.do homeworkD.do housework2One day in April,a special activity called“Food Street”was held on the playground at Railway No.1Middle School in Xi’an.This activity was part of the English Art Festival in the school.The students in each class were divided into several groups.And each group sold different kinds of food.The students did the shopping and the cooking all by themselves.The students cooked delicious food such as fried chickens,potato chips and vegetables.They all worked hard and sold the food at low prices.The customers,who were the junior students,teachers and parents,all praised them for the nice food.“It’s really hard work,said one of the students who took part in the activity,“We must make a plan before the cooking.We must know how much we should spend on the things we need.Also,we must learn how to serve customers well.”“This activity is to give a chance to students to develop their practical abilities(实践能力),”said one teacher,“What’s more,the students will not only learn how to make money by their own hands,but also know the meaning of life.”6.“Food Street”was________.A.a street for students to sell food alongB.a kind of food sold by the studentsC.part of the activity about EnglishD.a competition for food prizes among the students7.It seemed that________.A.the food made by the students was not well receivedB.the prices of the food were too highC.the teachers and parents spoke highly of the studentsD.the students didn’t enjoy the activity8.Which of the following can the students NOT learn in the activity?A.How to grow vegetables.B.How to work well.C.How to make money.D.What life means.9.Before the activity,the students________.A.had to be customers.B.made a plan about the cookingC.asked their parents to do the shoppingD.had to serve the customers well10.From what one student said,it showed that________.A.the activity was not easyB.the students like the activity better than their class lessonsC.the whole cooking was too much workD.they don’t like to make Chinese food3The keys to reaching or staying at a healthy weight are regular exercise and good eating habits.Teens should get60minutes or more of physical activity a day.Note the word“activity”.As long as you’re getting your body moving,it doesn’t have to mean doing difficult exercise or going to the sports hall every day.All that matters is that each week you get the right balance of activity,including aerobics(有氧运动),strength building,and flexibility(柔韧)exercise.Make exercise a habit by arranging some time every day.On days when you have soccer practice or an aerobics class,you may have no trouble exercising for an hour or more.But most of us are busy,and60minutes a day for exercise seems like a lot of time.The good news is that it’s OK to divide it into shorter exercise breaks throughout the day.Just as you might have a healthy snack to stop yourself from getting hungry,exercise snacks can keep energy levels high.So get up15minutes early and do some stretching(伸展)activity.Walk fast or run slowly for15 minutes after lunch.Do the same thing after school—or walk or bike home.Add to that taking the stairs,PE class, and walking between classes during the day,and you’ve probably reached your60minutes.11.The writer thinks many people probably misunderstand the word“activity”to be“_______”.A.physical activityB.body movementC.sports hall exerciseD.outdoor exercise12.When exercising,the most important fact is________.A.the time spent on exerciseB.the intensity of activityC.the difficulty of exerciseD.the right balance of activity13.The author advises dividing activity into shorter exercise breaks because___.A.exercising for a long time is bad for people’s healthB.it has the same effect as soccer practiceC.people usually haven’t much time to exerciseD.no one can spare lots of time to exercise14.What’s the best title for this passage?A.Regular exercise.B.School exercise.C.Indoor exercise.D.Difficult exercise4If you're ready to add more physical activity(体育运动)to your life,here are some tips(建议).Make physical activity of your routine,like brushing your teeth or going to work.Try biking to work at least once a week,using the stairs more often,or walking to some places near home.But talk to your doctor before you start an exercise routine,especially if you haven't been very active or have health problems.Walking is one of the best fitness(健康)activities.To keep up a routine,you can walk with family members, friends or pets.Count your steps with a step counter(计数器).You can buy one at a sporting goods store.If you don't have time for one30-minute walk,break it into three10-minute walks.Find an activity that you enjoy,and stay with it.Change it with other activities so you don't get bored.For example,walk three days a week,and swim or bike on the other days.Join a volleyball or basketball club for fun and exercise.By finding more activities you enjoy,you'll have a greater chance for success.15.What does the writer suggest doing before starting daily exercise?A.Talking to the doctor.B.Walking to work.C.Buying a step counter.16.How many tips does the writer mention when talking about the walking activity?A.TwoB.ThreeC.Four17.To avoid getting bored with the same activity,we can_________.A.break one30-minute walk into threeB.change the activity we are staying withC.do the activity with our family members18.The passage mainly talks about_________.A.the ways to count walking stepsB.some health problems we may freeC.some advice on physical activity5April27is a special day in Britain.It's called Take Our Daughter to Work Day.It was brought to Britain in 1994from America.On that day thousands of girls take a day off school and go with one of their parents to their work places.By doing this,it can teach girls more about the society where they live.Now the girls can have a close look at what their parents are doing.This may help them to be calmer when they have to choose a job.Mary experienced a day of work at her mother's office.This helped her understand her mother's work better.She said that this made her feel more confident about her future.Schools and many companies support the activity,too.Some schools even make the day a necessary part of school life.Experts think that girls with more self-confidence are more likely(可能的)to be successful than common girls. If parents can set good examples both at work and at home for them,they will do better than others.Take Our Daughter to Work Day is surely a step in the right direction.19.On Take Our Daughter to Work Day,thousands of girls________.A.go on a journey with their parentsB.have a party with their friends at homeC.go to the work places of one of their parentsD.take part in a school activity freely20.Which of the following is NOT true about Take Our Daughter to Work Day?A.It is a special activity on April27in Britain.B.Schools and many companies support this activityC.Many girls like this day because they won't go to school.D.Some schools even make the day a necessary part of school life.21.What's the advantage by doing such an activity?A.It can help girls understand their parents'work better.B.It can teach girls more about the society.C.It can make girls feel more confident about their future.D.All of the above.6Books come to life in Australia once a year,when students dress up as their favorite characters and come to school.They are taking part in Book Week.Each year in August,schools and public libraries across Australia spend a week celebrating(庆祝)this big activity.Book Week is run(被……经营)by the Children’s Book Council of Australia.Everyone dresses up in costumes(服装),even the teachers.Many dress as characters from books or films,like Willie Wonka,Snow White,Robin Hood,Peter Pan and even C-3P0from Star Wars.“He wanted to go as something from Star Wars,”Veronica Sagredo said of her son Marlon.“Last year he went as a gladiator(角斗士),because he likes history books.”Others dress up as famous Australian heroes(英雄)to celebrate the country’s history.“It is a fun way to focus on(集中于)reading and the children really enjoy it,whether(是否)they like reading or not,”an Australian junior school teacher Nicole Grima said.Some students do a lot to have the best costume.And teachers plan activities or make competitions to show how important it is to read.Children’s Book Council chairperson,professor Margot Hillel,said books would always be loved.“Hugging(拥抱)it,smelling(闻)it,turning the pages and sharing it with an adult(成人),”she told the Daily Telegraph.22.How do the kids in Australia dress up in August to celebrate Book Week?A.As Halloween characters.B.As their favorite book characters.C.As characters in Shakespeare plays.D.As people from their families,like their parents.23.What does the school teacher Nicole Grima think of the activity?A.Students actually don’t like this activity.B.It is interesting for students to improve(提高)their reading.C.It makes students focus on the costumes rather than reading.D.It is neither important nor meaningful for students’studies.24.Why did the teachers develop so many activities on Book Week?A.To keep the kids busy.B.To help the kids learn the importance of reading.C.To turn Book Week into Drama Week.D.To make full use of their costumes.25.What did Professor Margot Hillel mean?A.Kids should do more reading outside class.B.They’ll spend more money helping kids more costumes.C.The kids should enjoy the experience(体验)of reading books.D.Kids should love the books when they buy,smell or turn pages.7In the United States,people sometimes go camping for vacation.Instead of staying at modern hotels and restaurants,they live in the woods and do everything for themselves for a few days to relax.When you are camping,you make all of your own food.It is rather like a large,many-day picnic.Barbecues are very common while camping.You can bring meat and vegetables to the camp.To make a fire,you can find orbring your own wood and light it with a lighter(打火机).Remember to put stones around the fire so that it won’t get too big and dangerous!When the fire is ready, you can cook food over it.Besides meat and vegetables,you can also cook marshmallows(棉花软糖)with the fire.Children really like this activity at night.The whole family sit around the fire,eat marshmallows,and drink hot chocolate—especially when it is cold outside!Everyone can sing camping songs and dance together.Camping is a fun activity for the family to do.Vacation does not have to mean going to visit faraway places;it could be as simple as setting up a tent in a nearby forest!26.When camping,Americans usually______.A.stay at their homesB.do everything by themselvesC.spend much moneyD.fight with their friends27.What does the underlined word“Barbecues”mean in Chinese?A.烧烤B.舞会C.郊游D.宴会28.People put stones around the fire when camping to______.A.make the food over it more deliciousB.make it brighterC.stop it from becoming too big and dangerousD.keep away from dangerous animals29.According to the text,which of the following is TRUE?A.Americans like staying at modern hotels while camping.B.Americans’camping is like a large,many-day picnic.C.Most children don’t like to camp at night.D.It’s important to sing or dance while camping.30.What is the best title of the passage?A.Holidays in America.B.Why Americans love camping.C.How Americans spend their vacations.D.Camping in America.二、完型填空Are you31a fun Earth Day activity?You may want to try plogging（跑步拾荒）or picking up litter while jogging（慢跑）.Strange as it may sound,the new"sport"is32popular with runners all over the world.Plogging is the idea of Erik Alstrom.In2016,after moving to Stockholm,the capital of Sweden,Alstrom saw quite a lot of trash on the road33his daily bike ride to work.Thus,he began plogging.Other joggers soon 34Alsrtom,and the activity became so35that the“plogging”events spread（传播）from Sweden to many36countries.Plogging is not only37the environment but also a good way to38.If you try plogging half a hour,you will39about288calories（卡路里）.This is about50calories more than you would burn when just jogging.On this Earth Day,be sure to40your running shoes,carry a trash bag or two,and go plogging.31.A.looking at B.looking around C.looking for32.A.changing B.becoming C.growing33.A.on B.during C.at34.A.joined B.knew C.helped35.A.difficult B.popular C.easyrge B.other C.small37.A.friendly to B.famous for C.bad for38.A.kick B.exercise C.ride39.A.burn B.take C.get40.A.put up B.put on C.throw away三、短文填空On Children’s Day,1997,Hong Kong held an i41.activity.In this activity,children and their parents p42.the rich and the poor.There was a d43.party,the rich had delicious food,b44.the poor had only bread and porridge.The parents a45. hoped they would have the dinner for the poor with their children.They hoped that their children would146.the poor people’s lives from the dinner party.Many people on earth don’t have enough food or c47..Every day only one half of the people in the w48. could have enough food.The activity was held to m49.families understand poor people’s lives and also taught the parents that too many material（物质的）things were not g50.for children.41.______________;42.______________;43._______________;44.________________;45.________________; 46._______________;47._______________;48._______________;49._______________;50._______________;。

2021年通用版（中|考）英语?阅读理解?专练 (共10题 )打印版( 1 )Many 15 -year -olds don ,t know what they want to be when they grow up. Abby Harris knows she wants to become an astronaut and isn ,t letting anything stop her.According to Harris , Internet blog, Astronaut Abby, she has wanted to be the first astronaut to walk on Mars since she was 5 years old.Harris wrote that at the beginning. Most people didn ,t take her dream seriously. But she stuck with (坚持) it."I made plans, I worked hard and I focused on (集中于) my goal. As I got older and continued to stay focused on science, people in my life began to notice and encouraged me to dream big,〞she wrote.In the 7th grade, Harris was doing a project on the International Space Station. She set up a Twitter account to get in touch with NASA (美国航空航天局). But soon she found that it was a great place for her to write about her dreams and talk with others who are interested in space. Her friends on Twitter then helped her create her website and blog, Astronaut Abby.What ,s more, Harris has a real astronaut as her mentor (导师). Several years ago, Harris ran into Italian astronaut Luca Parmitano at an airport. They talked for an hour and Parmitano agreed to become her mentor. Now Parmitano is in the International Space Station. Harris e -mails him every day to learn about his experiences.It ,s not easy to become an astronaut, but Harris is confident about herself."If you work really hard at something, it can happen. And it will happen,〞she said.56. Who is Abby Harris?A. She is a five -year -old girl.B. She is a fifteen -year -old girl.C. She is a girl in the 7th grade.D. She is the astronaut walking on Mars.57. Which of the following of Abby Harris is TRUE?A. She wants to be the first astronaut on the moon.B. She has made plans to let her dream come true.C. She is often laughed at for dreaming big.D. She gave up her dream because it ,s bad for her.58. At first Abby Harris set up a Twitter account in order to _______.A. learn more about spaceB. make more friends onlineC. tell others about her dreamD. introduce her website and blog59.Where did Harris meet Luca Parmitano?A. In Italy.B. In the street.C. At an airport.D. In the International Space Station.60. What does the story want to tell us?A. Look before you leap (跳).B. Well begun is half done.C. All roads lead to Rome.D. Where there is a will there is a way.( 2 )Around the world more and more people are taking part in dangerous sports activities. Of course,there have always been people who have looked for adventure and those who have climbed unknown parts of the world or sailed in small boats across the greatest oceans. Now,however, there are people who seek (寻找) a risky activity, which may only last a few minutes or even seconds.Bungee jumping is a good example of such an activity.You jump from a high place 200 meters above the ground with an elastic (有弹力的) rope tied to your feet. You fall at up to 150 kilometers an hour until the rope stops you from hitting the ground. It is reported that two million people around the world have now tried bungee jumping.Why do people take part in such activities like this?Some psychologists (心理学家) suggest that it is because life in modern societies has become safe and boring. In ancient times, people had to face danger and difficulties. They had to go out and hunt for food. Diseases could not easily be cured, and there was a continuous battle for survival (生存).Nowadays, according to many people, life offers little excitement. They live and work in comparatively safe environments;they buy food in shops;there are doctors and hospitals to look after them if they become ill. It is necessary for some of these people to seek danger in activities such as bungee jumping.61. Why do people tie their feet with an elastic rope in bungee jumping?A. Because it ,s more exciting.B. Because it ,s interesting.C. Because it can protect people.D. Because it ,s very high.62. How many people have tried bungee jumping?A. More than 150.B. About 200.C. Few people.D. 2,000,000.63. In Paragraph 2, what does the underlined sentence mean?A. Bungee jumping is a very popular activity.B. Bungee jumping is a dangerous activity that only lasts a few seconds.C. Bungee jumping is an activity that many people like very much.D. Bungee jumping is an activity that is similar to sailing.64. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?A. People in ancient times could be looked after well.B. People in ancient times had to hunt for food.C. Today people ,s life is safe.D. Some people think that life today is boring.65. What is the best topic (题目) of the passage?A. How to Keep FitB. Sports and HealthC. Sports Activities in HistoryD. Dangerous Sports Activities3Jean is a bright young woman who comes from a rich and famous family. She goes to a good university and has everything that money can buy. Well, almost everything. The problem is that the people in Jean ,s family are so busy that they can hardly find time to be with her. In fact, Jean is quite lonely.So Jean spends a lot of her time on QQ. She likes being anonymous (匿名的) talking to people who do not know about her famous family and her rich life. She uses the name Linda on QQ and has made a lot of friends who she contacts (联系) quite often.Last year Jean made a very special friend on QQ. His name was David and he lived in San Francisco. David was full of stories and jokes. He and Jean had a common interest in rock music and modern dance. So it always took them hours to talk happily on QQ and sometimes they even forgot the time. Of course, they wanted to know more about each other. David sent a picture of himself: he was a tall, good -looking young man with big, happy smile. As time went by, they became good friends and often sent cards and small things to each other.When Jean ,s father told her that he was going on business trip to San Francisco, she asked him to let her go with him, so that she could give David a surprise for his birthday. She would take him the latest DVD of their favorite rock singer. But when Jean knocked on David ,s door in San Francisco, she found that the special friend she had written to was a twelve -year -old boy named Jim.51. Jean spends lots of her time on QQ because she is _____.A. richB. famousC. youngD. lonely52. Jean thought "David〞was special because _____.A. "David〞made her quite happy on QQB. "David〞was from San FranciscoC. "David〞sent her a picture of himselfD. "David〞was tall, good -looking53. When Jean and "David〞met and introduced themselves to each other, who felt surprised?A.Neither "David〞nor Jean.B. Jean.C. Both "David〞and Jean.D. "David〞.54. Which of the following is true?A. Jean has got everything in her life.B. Both "David〞and Jean enjoy rock music.C. "David〞didn ,t tell Jean his real address.D. Jean ,s family members often get together.55. What ,s the main idea of this passage?A. Don ,t believe those you get to know on QQ so easily.B. People don ,t use their real names on QQ so often.C. Don ,t go to meet those you get to know on QQ.D. People should tell their real names to others on QQ.4More than half of the people across the country said they now prefer to spend time with friends by inviting them over to their homes rather than meeting in restaurants, a report showed.There are popular television shows, such as Come Eat With Me, where amateur (业余的) cooks would like to show each other their skills, Master Cook where people try to win the games how to cook. And many famous cooking shows help British people to entertain at home.The report showed that nearly a third of the people had spent money on home entertainment things such as sofas, dining tables, and bigger televisions to make the guests feel comfortable."Over the last few years, my guests have asked for home parties rather than ones at restaurants or other places away from homes,〞party planning expert (专家) Liz Brewer said in a report."This is not only because less money but because many have become proud of their homes and enjoy showing their cooking skills, and they want to show their home entertainment things.〞By the way, people prefer visiting cook Jamie Oliver to Prime Minister (首|相) Gordon Brown. They think they may feel relaxed and enjoy themselves at Jamie ,s house.56. From the first paragraph, we mainly know _____.A. people never go to restaurants to meet friendsB. most people prefer inviting friends to their homesC. most people don ,t want friends to visit their homesD. there are many TV shows about cooking57. What is the TV show Master Cook about?A. Reading.B. Healthy eating.C. Cooking.D. Meeting friends.58. The underlined word "entertain〞here means _____.A. to give food and drinks in one ,s houseB. to make someone laugh or enjoy himselfC. to have something happy in one ,s mindD. to make somebody see something59. People asked Liz Brewer for help because _____.A. they wanted him to do the surveyB. they wanted to have a party at homeC. they wanted to buy something newD. they wanted to learn to cook60. People prefer to spend time with friends at home mainly because ____.A. they want to save moneyB. they move into new housesC. they are good at cookingD. they are proud of their homes5In Britain every town has a public library and there are branch libraries (分馆) in many villages. Anyone may borrow books, and it costs nothing to borrow them. In some places you may borrow as many books as you want, but in others you are limited (限制) to a certain number of books including some novels. You may keep the books for several weeks so that you can have enough time to finish all the books you ,ve borrowed.The latest novels are always in great need, and non -fiction (纪实文学) books, such as books on history, science and gardening, are well -loved, too.If the books you need are out, you may ask for them to be kept for you when they are returned, and if you pay the cost of sending a postcard, the librarian (图书管理员) will let youknow when the books are back and are ready for you.Most public libraries also have a reading -room and a reference library (参考图书馆). In the reading -room there are tables and desks at which you can sit and read the daily newspapers and all the other important periodicals (the weeklies, the monthlies and the quarterlies). In the reference library there are encyclopedias (百科全书), dictionaries, books of maps and other useful books. But you can only use these books there. You cannot take them out.61. The sentence "it costs nothing to borrow them〞means _____.A. you may pay some money to borrow themB. you only have to pay a little money to borrow themC. the books cost you almost no moneyD. you don ,t have to pay any money to borrow them62. "You are limited to a certain number of books.〞This sentence may mean _____.A. you are allowed to borrow only a certain number of books at a timeB. each time you can borrow as many as you likeC. every time you can borrow only two or three booksD. you can only borrow the limited books which are in the library63. If the books you need are out, what can you do?A. We can go to the librarian to ask for it.B. We have to buy one in a shop.C. We can ask the librarian to keep it for us when it is returned.D. We can write a postcard to the librarian.64. In "daily newspaper〞, the word "daily〞means _____.A. every weekB. every dayC. every other dayD. a certain day of the week65. Encyclopedias belong to _____.A. books of mapsB. periodicalsC. non -fiction booksD. the latest novels6As we know, beer (啤酒) is important in German life. However, beer is not the only important thing in Germany.Germany is a big country in the car making industry(产业). Today, many top cars like Audi, BMW, Porsche and Mercedes Benz are from Germany.Germany is also well known for its great poets(诗人)and writers.Germans love sports. The most popular sports in Germany are soccer, tennis, swimming and skiing. Germans are precise(严谨的). For example, a German would never cross the street when the lights are red. Many people in China and the UK will not notice the red light.Germans are punctual and every minute is very important for them. For example, if a train is going to arrive at 3 pm, and it is only one minute late, people will get very angry. On the other hand, Germans are very relaxed about time when meeting friends.Germansget up early. They usually start work very early in the morning.51. Which is very popular with Germans?A. Coffee.B. Beer.C. Rice.D. Pizza.52. Paragraph 2 is mainly about _____.A.Germany ,s sports.B. the biggest city in GermanyC. Germany ,s car making industryD. Germany ,s great poets and writers53. Which tells us Germans are precise?A. Germany is at the heart of Europe.B. Germany is well known for its great poets.C. Many people in China will not notice the red light.D. A German would never cross the street when the lights are red.54. The underlined word "punctual〞in the passage probably means __.A. 准时的B.迟到的C.易怒的D.友好的55. We know from the passage that _____.A. Germans are hardworkingB. most Germans are poets and writersC. basketball is the most popular in GermanyD.Germans are easy to get angry7Different weather makes people feel different. It influenceshealth, intelligence(智力) and feelings.In August, it is very hot and wet in the southern part of the United States. People there have heart trouble and other kinds of health problems during this month. In the Northeast and the Middle -West, it is very hot at some times and very cold at other times. People in these states have more heart trouble after the weather changes in February or March.The weather can also influence intelligence. For example, in a 1983 report by scientists, IQ of a group of students was very high when a very strong wind came, but after the strong wind, their IQ was 10% lower. The wind can help people have more intelligence. Very hot weather, on the other hand, can make it lower. Students in many schools of the United States often get worse on exams in the hot months of the year(July and August).Weather also has a strong influence on people ,s feelings. Winter may be a bad time for thinpeople. They usually feel cold during these months. They might feel unhappy during cold weather. But fat people may have a hard time in hot summer. At about 18℃, people become stronger.Low air pressure(气压) may make people forgetful. People leave more bags on buses and in shops on low -pressure days. People feel best at a temperature of about 18℃.Are you feeling sad, tired, forgetful or unhappy today? It may be the weather ,s problem.56._____ can cause problems on health.A. Hot and wet weatherB. A strong windC. Warm weatherD. Low air pressure57. A report shows that people may have more intelligence when___ comes.A. rainB. very hot weatherC. a strong windD. low air pressure58. According tothe writer, fat people may feel bad in _____ weather.A. coldB. coolC. warmD. hot59. The writer wants to tell us that _____.A. hot and cold weather influence all people in the same wayB. IQ changes when weather changesC. IQ has nothing to do with the weatherD. people feel good on low pressure days60. The best title (标题) for this passage is _____.A. Hot Weather Causes Health ProblemsB. Different Weather Makes People Feel BadC. Weather Influences FeelingsD. Weather Influences Health, Intelligence and Feelings8It was Tom ,s first visit to England, and he was looking forward to his first travel on London ,s Underground Railway. Against the advice of his friends, he decided to travel alone.He reached the station shortly after five o ,clock in the afternoon. It was a bad time to travel in London because crowds of people went home from work. He had to join a long queue (队伍) of people who were waiting for tickets. When his turn at last came, he had some difficulty in making himself understood by the man selling tickets. However, he got the right ticket in the end and, by asking people the way, he also got the right platform. It was full of people. He did not manage to get on the first train, but he found a better place to get on the next one. When this train came in, Tom was pushed forward onto the train. The door closed and the train moved off. He wasn ,t able to see the names of the stations where the train stopped, but he knew that the station he wanted was the sixth stop along the line. When the train came to the sixth station, Tom got off, feeling strange that his journey had been so easy. He looked around, then he found the name of the station. He came to a station he had never heard of! He explained his difficulty to a man who was standing on the platform. With a smile on his face, the man told Tom that he had caught a train going in the opposite direction.61. Tom ,s friend advised him _____.A. to stay a longer time in LondonB. not to talk with other people in the streetC. not to travel alone in LondonD. to speak more English in London62.It was not good to travel at five o ,clock in the afternoon in London because_____________A. there were few people in the streetB. he could buy nothing in the shops at this timeC. many people went home from work at this timeD. there were not enough tickets63. When Tom bought the ticket _____.A. the man who sold tickets could hardly understand himB. he met his old friend in collegeC. his wallet was stolen by someoneD. his friends found him at last64.When the next train arrived, _____.A. Tom tried hard to get on the trainB. Tom got on the train very easilyC. Tom wasn ,t able to get on itD. it began to rain heavily65. From this passage we know that _____.A. Tom found his wallet againB. Tom miss the second train againC. Tom had to give up his travel in LondonD. Tom didn ,t get on the right train9One day, Mr. Brown took a train from Paris to Frankfurt.When he got on the train, he said to the conductor(售票员) , "Sir, could you help me? I have something important to do in Mannheim, but I ,m very tired and I need some sleep. Would you please wake me up in Mannheim? Here is 100 dollars for you.But I have to tell you, sometimes when people wake me up, I get really mad. But you ,ll have to get me out of this train in Mannheim. Is that clear?〞The conductor agreed and took the money. Soon Mr. Brown fell asleep. When he woke up, he found he was in Frankfurt. He was so mad at the conductor that he started shouting at him."Why didn ,t you wake me up in Mannheim? I gave you 100 dollars. Give me my money back!〞When Mr. Brown was shouting at the conductor, two other passengers looked at them, and one said to the other, "He ,s mad!〞The other man said, "Yeah! When they put off(让…下车) another man in Mannheim, that man was as mad as him!〞51. Where did the train start?A. From AmericaB. From EnglandC. From FranceD. From Canada52. The man wanted to sleep on the train because ________.A. the trip wasn ,t interestingB. he was tiredC. he liked sleeping very muchD. he had no friends53. What does the word "mad〞mean in this passage?A.快乐B.伤心C.狂怒D.害怕54. The conductor woke ________ up in Mannheim.A. Mr. BrownB. another passengerC. Mr. Brown ,s friendD. another conductor55. Where was the man when he woke up?A. In ParisB. In MannheimC. In LondonD. In Frankfurt10If you go to a fast food restaurant, you will probably see a lot of teenagers (青少年). Today, many teenagers are overweight, and some of this is because of their bad eating habits. Most teenagers love food with a lot of fat, oil, salt, and sugar. People often call this kind of food "junk food〞.But bad eating habits go beyond fast food. We find many teenagers eat unhealthily. Some don ,t have breakfast before they go to school. During the day, some don ,t have a proper meal for lunch. In a recent surveyat one school, scientists found that over two thirds of the students didn ,t follow a healthy diet (饮食). They didn ,t like vegetables, and many of them didn ,t like to eat fruits. They preferred to eat food with a lot of salt, sugar, or fat.Parents today also worry about their children ,s diet. Some doctors give the following advice: ★Teenagers shouldn ,t eat too much junk food.★Teenagers shouldn ,t eat food with too much salt. Salt can cause high blood pressure (高血压)in the future.★Teenagers should eat food with less fat, oil, and sugar.★Teenagers need to eat some fruits and vegetables every day. Fruits and vegetables are rich in vitamins (维生素)and have little fat.★Teenagers need to drink more milk. Milk will help their bones grow.★Teenagers need to eat breakfast every day. This is good for their body and mind.56. "Junk food〞contains (包含)a lot of__________________.A. milk and sugarB. fruits and sugarC. vegetables and saltD. fat, oil, salt and sugar57. In a recent survey at one school, scientists found many students liked__________________.A. vegetablesB. unhealthy foodC. fruitsD. healthy food58. What does the underlined word "beyond〞mean in Chinese in this passage?A. 超出B. 不如C. 相等D. 在后面59. In this passage, doctors think that teenagers should eat more__________________.A. food with no vitaminsB. fat and sugarC. vegetables and fruitsD. salt and oil60. The best title for this passage is__________________.A. Bad habitsB. Junk foodC. Unhealthy foodD. Advice on healthy eating。

一、高中英语阅读理解1．阅读理解City trees grow faster and die younger than trees in rural forestry, a new study finds. Over their lifetimes, then, urban trees will likely absorb less CO2 from the air thah forest trees.As we all know, the earth would be freezing or burning hot without CO2. However, CO2is a greenhouse gas, meaning it traps energy from the sun as/heat. That makes temperatures near the ground rise. Human activities, especially the widespread burning-of fossil(化石)fuels, have been sending extra greenhouse gases into the air. This has led to a rise in average temperatures across the globe.Studies had shown forests readily absorb CO2, but there hadn't been much data on whether city trees grow, die and absorb CO2at the same rate as forest trees do. So some researchers decided to find out.To figure out how quickly trees were growing, researchers tracked their diameters (the width of their trunks) between 2005 and 2014. A tree's diameter increases as it grows, just as a person's waist size increases as they gain weight. About half the weight of a tree is carbon, research has shown. Most of the rest is water. Over the nine years' tracking, the researchers found city trees absorbed four times as much carbon from the air as forest trees. However, they were twice as likely to die. So over the lifetime of each type of tree, forest trees actually absorbed more CO2.City trees grew faster because they had less competition for light from their neighbors. In a forest, trees tend to grow close together, shading their neighbors. Street trees also benefit from higher levels of nitrogen (氮)in rainwater. Nitrogen helps plants grow. Waste gases from gas-burning cars also contain nitrogen, thus enriching city air with nitrogen. Later, rainwater may wash much of it to the ground. Some street trees may also have better access to water than trees in the country because the underground water pipes can leak.（1）What can he known about CO2 from paragraph 2?A. It is one of the side effects of greenhouses.B. It greatly accelerates the process of global warming.C. It results from the widespread burning of fossil fuels.D. It prevents the earth from becoming unsuitable to live on.（2）Why did researchers track the diameters of trees?A. To know about their growth rates.B. To find out how much they weigh.C. To check whether they were healthy.D. To assess the carbon amounts in them.（3）What advantage do city trees have over forest trees?A. They are more likely to access growth promoters.B. They can enjoy more water coming from the air.C. They can enjoy more shade from neighbors.D. They are better at competing for light.（4）What will probably be talked about if the passage is continued?A. How urban trees can live longer.B. Why city living makes trees die young.C. How trees respond to dry soil conditions.D. Why faster-growing trees absorb more CO2.【答案】（1）D（2）A（3）A（4）B【解析】【分析】本文是一篇说明文，一项新的研究发现：与长在森林中的树木相比，城市里的树木长得更快，但死得更早。

20232024学年人教版三年级上册英语常考题型专练阅读理解I’m Kate. I’m seven years old. I like blue. I like milk and bread. I like dogs and bears. Today is my birthday. I have a gift. It’s a Teddy bear. It is cool. I like it.1．Kate is ______. ()A．B．C．2．Kate likes ______. ()A．blue B．yellow C．orange3．Kate likes ______. ()A．B．C．4．Kate likes ______. ()A．B．C．5．Kate has a gift. It’s a ______. ()A．B．C．阅读短文，选择正确答案。

Hello, my name is Nancy. I like red, yellow and blue. I have a red flower. I have a yellow duck and a blue bag. My mum likes brown, black and blue. Her hair is brown. She has a black hat.6．Nancy likes red, ________ and blue. ()A．black B．yellow C．brown7．Nancy's mother likes ________. ()A．yellow B．black C．red8．Nancy has a yellow ________. ()A．duck B．bag C．hair9．Nancy and her mother like ________. ()A．black B．blue C．red10．Nancy's mother has a ________ hat. ()A．yellow B．black C．brown阅读短文，选择正确的答案。

第一部分阅读理解四选一阅读理解的高考分值是37.5分，占比较大；考试分配时间为：28分钟左右；文章体裁分为：应用文，记叙文，说明文，议论文和新闻报道等。

阅读理解题目在文章中分布均匀，且多在段首和段尾。

题型为：细节理解题，推理判断题，词义猜测题，主旨大意题等，大多数题型为细节理解题和推理判断题。

卷别年份篇目语篇类型主题考查题型主题语境主题内容细节理解推理判断主旨大意词义猜测新课标Ⅰ卷2023A应用文人与社会自行车租赁服务3B记叙文人与自然污水净化生态箱13C说明文人与自我数字极简主义生活方式31 D说明文人与社会“群体智慧”效应121新高考Ⅰ卷2022A应用文人与自我课程评分细则21B说明文人与社会减少食物浪费31C说明文人与社会养老院养鸡项目121 D说明文人与社会饮食结构影响语音211新课标Ⅱ卷2023A应用文人与自然黄石国家公园护林员项目3B记叙文人与自我Urban Sprouts菜园子项目211 C说明文人与社会书籍介绍121D说明文人与自然接触自然有益健康22新高考Ⅱ卷2022A应用文人与社会博物馆参观信息3B记叙文人与社会新媒体的影响121 C说明文人与社会司机无视手机禁令1111 D说明文人与自我运动可以促进心脏健康22(细节理解题＋推理判断题＋词义猜测题＋段落大意题)【典例印证】【破题关键点】(2023·新课标Ⅰ卷)The goal of this book is to make the case for digital minimalism,including a detailed exploration of what it asks and why itworks, and then to teach you how to adopt this philosophy if you decide it’s right for you.To do so, I divided the book into two parts. In part one, I describe the philosophical foundations of digital minimalism, starting with an examination of the forces that are making so many people’s digital lives increasingly intolerable, before moving on to a detailed discussion of the digital minimalism philosophy.Part one concludes by introducing my suggested method for adopting this philosophy: the digital declutter. This process requires you to step away from optional online activities for thirty days. At the end of the thirty days, you will then add back a small number of carefully chosen online activities that you believe will provide massive benefits to the things you value. In the final chapter of part one, I’ll guide you through carrying out your own digital declutter. In doing so, I’ll draw on an experiment I ran in 2018 in which over 1，600 people agreed to perform a digital declutter. You’ll hear these participants’ stories and learn what strategies worked well for them, and what traps they encountered that you should avoid.The second part of this book takes a closer look at some ideas that will help you cultivate (培养) a sustainable digital minimalism lifestyle. In these chapters, I examine issues such as the importance of solitude (独处) and the necessity of cultivating high－quality leisure to replace the time most now spend on mindless device use. Each chapter concludes with a collection of practices, which are designed to help you act on the big ideas of the chapter. You can view these practices as a toolbox meant to aid your efforts to build a minimalist lifestyle that words for your particular circumstances.1. What is the book aimed at?A. Teaching critical thinking skills.B. Advocating a simple digital lifestyle.C. Solving philosophical problems.D. Promoting the use of a digital device.2. What does the underlined word “declutter”in paragraph3 mean?A. Clear－up.B. Add－on.1. 先读第1题的题干，标出关键词________→根据关键词，从第一段开始浏览，寻找和题干关键词意思相近的________，确定此处内容是本题根据→根据本句中的“to make the case for digital minimalism(为数字极简主义辩护)”，确定第1题的答案________2. 再读第2题的题干，关键词是画线词________→根据关键词，从第1段后浏览，在第三段找到画线词→找到关键词后把此处内容和四个选项进行比对，确定第2题的答案________3. 然后读第3题的题干，标出关键词________→根据关键词，从第2题关键词后面浏览，寻找题干中的关键词→找到关键词后把此处内容和四个选项进行比对，确定第3题的答案________4. 最后读第4题的题干，标出关键词________→根据关键词，从第3题关键词后面浏览，寻找题干中的关键词→找到关键词后把此处内容和四个选项进行比对，确定第4题的答案________答案 1. aimed; goal; B2. declutter; A3. the final chapter of part one; C4. practices; AC. Check－in.D. Take－over.3. What is presented in the final chapter of part one?A. Theoretical models.B. Statistical methods.C. Practical examples.D. Historical analyses.4. What does the author suggest readers do with the practicesoffered in part two?A. Use them as needed.B. Recommend them to friends.C. Evaluate their effects.D. Identify the ideas behind them.题型微解题型微解1：细节理解题细节理解题是高考题型中考查较多的题型，也是容易得分的题型，该题型分为：直接细节题，间接细节题，数字计算题和归纳概括题。

小升初英语专题复习（题型专练）：阅读理解一、阅读理解1．根据短文内容，判断对错。

In this winter vacation, I am going to prepare for a Peking Opera competition. Last year, my clock was broken. I was late and missed the competition. That was a great pity. I hope I can win the first prize this year.I am also going to Xiamen to visit my grandparents. Xiamen is in the south of China. I am going to give my photos of the competition to them. I think they will be very happy. I am looking forward to seeing them.（1）In this winter vacation, I am going to prepare for a Peking Opera competition.（2）Last year, my clock was broken.（3）I wasn't late and missed the competition.（4）I am also going to Xiamen to visit my grandparents.（5）I am going to give my photos of the competition to them.2．阅读理解Wu Dong has a good friend. His name is Tom. He is from English.They are in the same class. They live near the school. Every day they go to school together. Tom likes China and Chinese food. He likes noodles and dumplings very much. From Monday to Friday, they do homework together in the afternoon. On Saturday and Sunday, Tom helps Wu Dong study English and Wu Dong helps Tom speak Chinese. They learn from each other.（1）Wu Dong and Tom are .A．friends B．brothers C．twins（2）Do they live near the school?A．No, they don't.B．Yes, they do.C．We don't know.（3）like(s) noodles.A．Wu Dong B．Tom C．A and B（4）They do homework in the .A．morning B．evening C．afternoon（5）Do they study on the weekends?A．Yes, they do.B．No, they don't.C．No, they aren't.3．读短文，判断句子正误。

英语人教版5年级上册Unit 2 My week 题型专练05（阅读理解1）学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________学号：___________一、阅读理解Mum: It’s 7: 40. It’s time to get up. Today you have English, maths and Chinese. Hurry up, John!John: What day is it today, Mum?Mum: Friday? Saturday?John: Today is Saturday! We have English, maths and Chinese on Fridays. English is my favourite. We have no classes today.Mum: Oh, sorry! What do you do today?John: I do my homework first. Then I’ll play football with Sam.Mum: That’s great!1．What time is it now? ()A．8:00.B．7:40.C．8:40.2．What day is it today? ()A．Friday.B．Sunday.C．Saturday.3．What does John have on Fridays? ()A．Maths, Chinese and PE.B．Chinese, PE and science.C．Chinese, maths and English.4．What does John do today? ()A．Doing his homework and going shopping.B．Doing his homework and playing football.C．Playing football and going shopping.5．What class does John like best(最喜欢)? ()A．English.B．Chinese.C．Maths.Mum: It’s 7:00. It’s time to get up, Sarah. Breakfast is ready.Sarah: What day is it today, Mum.Mum: It’s Sunday. What do you do on Sundays?Sarah: I often play ping-pong with my friend, Chen Jie.Mum: OK. And?Sarah: My friend Lily asks me to go shopping.Mum: That’s good. And?Sarah: I do my homework. What do you do on Sundays?Mum: I wash clothes.Sarah: I’ll help you, Mum.Mum: You are a thoughtful girl!Sarah: Thank you, Mum.6．It is ______ today. ()A．Monday B．Saturday C．Sunday7．It’s 7:00. It is time to ______. ()A．do homework B．get up C．go shopping8．Sarah often _______ with her friend Chen Jie. ()A．plays ping-pong B．goes shopping C．washes clothes9．he underlined (划线) word “thoughtful” means ________. ()A．懒惰的B．懂事的C．严厉的Hi! I’m David. I’m from Willow School. Today is Friday. We have maths, Chinese and computer on Fridays. I like maths. My maths teacher is very funny. And he’s tall and strong. I like him.We have chicken and rice for lunch on Wednesdays, I don’t like salad. My favourite food are potatoes. My favourite day is Saturday, I often listen to music on Saturdays. Of course I do homework too on Saturdays. What about you? Please tell(告诉) me!10．It is _______ today. ()A．Tuesday B．Wednesday C．Friday11．They have _______ for lunch on Wednesdays. ()A．chicken and rice B．noodles and green beans C．salad and fish 12．What’s David’s maths teacher like? ()A．He’s thin.B．He’s funny.C．He’s so strict.13．_______ are David’s favourite food. ()A．Tomatoes B．Potatoes C．Hamburger14．What does David do on Saturdays? ()A．He often cleans the window.B．He often listens to music and does homework.C．He often listens to music and washes clothes.Jane, John, Sarah and Chen Ming are good friends. Jane often reads books with Sarah on Saturdays. John does his homework every day. Chen Ming likes to go shopping with his parents. He often goes shopping with them on Sundays. They all watch TV and play sports on Sunday evenings.15．Jane, John, Sarah and Chen Ming are ________. ()A．classmates B．brothers and sisters C．friends16．________ does his homework every day. ()A．Sarah B．Chen Ming C．John17．Chen Ming likes to ________ on Sundays. ()A．go shopping B．read books C．do some sports 18．They all ________ on Sunday evenings. ()A．watch TV B．read books C．go shoppingRobin: You look tired. What do you have on Fridays?Wu Binbin: I have PE.Robin: Do you often plays sports?Wu Binbin: No, I don’t. I don’t like sports.Robin: What do you often do on the weekend?Wu Binbin: I often watch TV. Sometimes I read books.Robin: ________. Here is a new schedule for you.19．Wu Binbin looks ______. ()A．excited B．tired C．funny20．Wu Binbin has ______ class on Fridays. ()A．music B．computer C．PE21．Wu Binbin doesn’t like ______. ()A．watching TV.B．sports C．reading books22．Wu Binbin ______ watch TV on the weekend. ()A．often B．sometimes C．usually23．What will Robin say next? (接下来Robin的建议是什么更合理?) () A．You should play sports every day.B．You should watch TV every day.C．You should have classes every day.Hello, I’m Bob. Today is a sunny day. I go to Amy’s home in the morning. We read English books and watch TV. Then we do our homework for forty minutes. We have lunch at twelve. In the afternoon, we go to the park by bus. We row a boat (划船) and take some pictures there. We see lots of beautiful flowers in the park. We go home at six. I am tired (累), but I am very happy.24．Today is _______ day. ()A．a sunny B．a nice C．a sun25．Bob goes to Amy’s home _______. ()A．in the evening B．in the afternoon C．in the morning26．We _______ for forty minutes. ()A．read English B．do homework C．watch cartoons 27．We go to the park _______. ()A．by bike B．on foot C．by bus28．_______ is tired, but he’s very happy today. ()A．Bob B．Amy C．JohnHello! I’m Sarah. I have three new teachers, a science teacher, an art teacher and an English teacher. I like my maths teacher very much, because she is very kind. Today is Friday. We have art, English and maths. I like weekends. I often play football and watch TV on weekends.29．Sarah has _____ new teachers. ()A．four B．three C．five30．Today is _____. ()A．Monday B．Sunday C．Friday31．—What does Sarah have on Friday? ()—She has _____A．music, maths and art.B．Chinese, English and music.C．art, English and maths.32．What’s Sarah’s maths teacher like? ()A．She is very kind.B．She is very young.C．She is very tall.33．What does Sarah do on weekends? ()A．She often reads books.B．She often plays football and watches TV.C．She often does homework.阅读理解并选择正确答案。

2017年中考英语阅读理解专练A(3)HELP WANTEDDo you like babies? Can you look after one baby for two days? If you are sure to take good care of him/her, call us at 766588. $80 or more. Today! Hurry!(4) CLEANER WANTED1. The ads(广告) above are probably from ________.A. a newspaperB. a story bookC. a science bookD. a guide book2. If you like children and have two days free, you can call at ________ for a job.A. 556779B. 558366C. 766588D. 6338003. If the owner of the large house asks a cleaner to tidy his house twice a week, how much will the cleaner get in a month?A. $120B. $160C. $200D. $2404. ________ are needed in AL Hotel.A. CleanerB. Baby—sittersC. ReportersD. Waiters5. If you’re a college student of English who enjoys writing, during your summer holidays you will be more interested in the job in ________.A. ad. (1)B. ad. (2)C. ad. (3)D. ad. (4)B• Feel like home when you're away from1. You can________ at J&M Music Store.A. receive guitar lessonsB. borrow new or used CDsC. learn pop music historyD. buy all kinds of music books2. You can go to Times Coffee Shop to have coffee and pies at_______.A. 8:30 a.m.B. 9:30 a.m.C. 10:30 p.m.D. 11:30 p.m.3. If your friend is coming for a visit, where will he stay for a night?A. In J&M Music Store.B. In Peth MarketC. At Times Coffee Shop.D. At Macon's B&B.4. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A. There is no breakfast at Macon's B&B. You can't listen to the CD before you buy it.C. Times Coffee Shop offers Jazz music every day.D. Kids under 12 can get free ice cream in Peth Market5. Where is the passage probably from?A. A dictionary.B. A newspaper.C. A story book.D. A science report.CIn our life, sometimes we feel embarrassed(尴尬). Have you ever had any embarrassing moments like these students?1. thought the math teacher was terrible.A. Zhang HuiB. Yang LiC. Chen QianD. Lin Wei2. Maybe Lin Wei , so he felt embarrassed at that time.A. left his purse at homeB. forgot the words of the songC. complained about his teacherD. didn’t know how to make a bargain3. Students laughed at Zhang Hui because on her back there was .A. a pair of black shoesB. a purseC. a piece of paper with a tortoise on itD. a tortoise4. Chen Qian couldn’t remember the whole song, he felt .A. happyB. excitedC. interestedD. sorry5. The bes t title of this passage is .A. How Hard Our Life IsB. How Embarrassed We AreC. Try Not To Be EmbarrassedD. Never Forget ThingsDReading newspapers has become an important part of everyday life. Some people read newspapers as the first thing to do in the morning. Others read newspapers as soon as they have free time during the day so that they can learn what is happening in the world.Sometimes, we do not have enough time to read all the news carefully, so we just take a quick look at the front page. At other times, we may be in such a hurry that we only have a few minutes to look at the headlines of the passage.Newspapers can be found everywhere in the world. We can get many different kinds of newspapers in big cities, but in some mountain villages we can see few newspapers.Some newspapers are published once a week, but most of the papers are published once a day with many pages, some even published twice a day! You know different people enjoy reading different newspapers. Some like world news, and others prefer short stories. They just choose what they are interested in.Today newspapers in English have the largest numbers of readers in the world. The English language is so popular that many Chinese students are reading English newspapers such as China Daily or 21st Century. Also they bring us more and more information with Internet.( ) 6. People read newspapers in order to_________A. learn the latest newsB. meet their own different needsC. read the short storiesD. find the morning news( ) 7. From the passage we can see that_________ when people get newspapers.A. they read them very carefullyB. they just read the headlinesC. not everyone reads all the pagesD. they have no time to read them( ) 8 . Newspapers have so many pages because__________.A. more and more people like to read themB. people enjoy reading something differentC. newspapers become cheaperD. more pages mean more money( ) 9. Newspapers _________are the most popular in the world.A. in EnglishB. in ChineseC. in other languageD. with many pages( ) 10. According to the passage, besides newspapers, people also get information from_____.A. magazinesB. advertisementsC. e-mailsD. InternetESome people think only school children do not agree with their parents, however, it is not true. Communication is a problem for parents and children of all ages. if it’s hard for you to communicate with your parents, don’t worry about it. Here is some advice for you to bridge the generation gap (代沟).Don’t argue with your parents. Don’t get to your parents when you are angry.Your parents probably won’t consider your ideas if you are shouting at them. And you can’t express yourself well if you are angry. Go to someplace to cool off (冷静下来). Make sure you understand why you are unhappy. Then think about what you want to say to your parents. If you don’t think you can speak to them at the moment, try writing a letter.Try to reach a compromise (和解). Perhaps you a nd your parents disagree on something. You can keep your disagreement and try your best to accept each other. Michael’s mother didn’t agree with him about buying a motorcycle. They argued over it. But they finally came to a compromise. Michael bought the motorcycle, but only drove it on certain days.Of course, your parents might refuse to compromise on something . In these situations, it is especially important to show love and respect(尊重)to them. Showing respect will keep your relationship strong.Talk about your values. The values of your parents are probably different from those of your own. Tell your parents what you care about, and why. Understanding your values might help them see your purposes in life.A good relationship with your parent s can make you a better and happier person .It is worth having a try!1. The passage tells us _____ have a communication problem.A. parents and other peopleB. school kids and their parentsC. teachers and their studentsD. parents and children of all ages2. Your parents probably won't consider your ideas if you _____.A. don't get to them oftenB. write a letter to themC. don't speak to them politelyD. express yourself well3. The underlined phrase "cool off" in the passage means "_____".A. to make yourself happyB. to get you quiet and relaxedC. to have a good restD. to hide yourself quickly4. If there's really a generation gap between you and your parents, you'd better _____.A. have a talk with them oftenB. keep away from themC. agree with them all the timeD. know about your own values5.The best title of the passage is .A．How to be a good child B. How to be good parents1.C. How to bridge the generation gapD. How to deal with family problemsFEveryone worries. But how do you deal with your worries? Whether your worries are big or small, you can take these steps to deal with your worries：Try to find out what you’re worried about.Sometimes, you will know what you’re worried about. Other times, you might not. Try to find it out first: if you can’t , you can ask for help.Think of ways to make it better.There is always something you can do to help you feel less worried．Sitting there worrying is no fun and it won’t solve your problem.Grades at school are often a top worry for kids. If you’re worried about grades, ask yourself these questions：(A) Why are grades important? What do grades mean to me?(B) How do I get ready for class? Do I go over my notes even when there isn’t a test?(C) Do I have a good place to do my homework?(D) Have I tried different ways of studying?If your worry is about a fight you had with a friend, you might write down all the things you could do－write a note to him or her, invite him or her to a basketball game, say sorry to him or her etc. Once you have a list of things you could do, you can choose the one that gets your friend back.Ask for help.When you’re worried, it can help to find someone to talk to. You can ask your parents, friends, or teachers for help.1. How many steps are mentioned to deal with your worries in the passage?A. Two.B. Three.C. Four.D. Seven.2. When you don’t know what you’re worried about ________.A. you should try to find it outB. you can’t ask for helpC. you don’t need to think of waysD. you can sit there worrying3.If you’re worried about grades, you can ask yourself these questions EXCEPT “___”.A. Why are grades important?B. What do grades mean to me?C. How do I get ready for class?D. Why don’t my friends like me?4. According to the passage, what will you do if you have a fight with your friend?A. Make a new friend.B. Don’t talk to him or her any more.C. Have another fight with him or her.D. Invite him or her to a basketball game.5. The passage mainly tells us ________.A. who is often worriedB. when people are worriedC. how to deal with our worriesD. what kind of worries people haveGYou’re going to high school, aren’t you? Maybe you don’t know what to do. Well, here’s a list of the top six t hings to do when you’re in high school. These things will give you ideas of what your high school life could be like. Here you go!①Find your passion(激情) and what kind of person you are: Whether it’s dance, basketball, or drawing, the important thing is that you have found something you are interested in.②Talk to people you wouldn’t usually talk to: Meet new people, find new friends and even talk to people you don’t like. It will show what a great person you are. You never know what will happen after high school.③Take part in at least one contest: This will give you tears of laughter, happiness and memories.④Get a job: This will help you see what it’s like to have responsibility (责任). It can also help you make a little money to spend on yourself.⑤Take a trip with your friends: It doesn’t matter where you go or what you do, the memories will happen on the way and go on till the final place.⑥Do your best at school: Don’t ever get lazy. Working hard now will help you in the1. The writer mainly tells you six things you should do ____________.A. in your high school yearsB. at the beginning of your high school yearsC. before your high school beginsD. after you finish your high school2. The writer gives you advice that you shou ld talk to the people you don’t like because_______.A. you will feel sorry if notB. it will show how great you areC. you can show how clever you areD. you can make your study better3. From Point③, we know that you can ________ in a contest.A. get lots of tearsB. have a strong bodyC. get good grades in high schoolD. have different feelings and memories4. Which of the following you’d better NOT do according to the passage?A. Find your interest.B. Get a job.C. Take a trip with your friends.D. Get lazy.5. What’s the main idea of the passage?A. Have a happy school life.B. How to get along with your schoolmates.C. Ideas of successful high school life.D. Make your school life easy.HHappiness is for everyone. You don’t need to care about those people who have beautiful houses with large gardens and swimming pools or those who have nice cars and a lot of money and so on. Why? Because those who have big houses may often feel lonely and those who have cars may want to walk on the country roads at their free time.In fact, happiness is always around you if you put your heart into it. When you are in trouble at school, your friends will help you; when you study hard at your lessons, your parents are always taking good care of your life and your health; when you get success, your friends will say congratulations to you; when you do something wrong, people around you will help you to correct it. And when you do something good to others, you will feel happy, too. All these are your happiness. If you notice a bit of them, you can see that happiness is always around you.Happiness is not the same as money. It is a feeling of your heart. When you are poor, you can also y ou are very happy, because you have something else that can’t be bought with money. When you meet with difficulties, you can say loudly you are very happy, because you have more chances to challenge yourself. So you cannot always say you are poor and poor and you have bad luck. As the saying goes, life is like a revolving(旋转的)door. When it does, it also opens. If you take every chance you get, you can be a happy and lucky person.1. Those who have big houses may often feel ________.A. happyB. lonelyC. freeD. excited2. When you fall down in a PE class, both your teacher and your classmates will ________.A. laugh at youB. play jokes on youC. quarrel with youD. help you up3. What will your friends say to you when you make great progress?A. Oh, so do I.B. Congratulations.C. Good luck.D. It’s just so-so.4. Which idea is NOT RIGHT according to the passage?A. People who have cars would never like to walk in the open air.B. You can get help from others when you make mistakes.C. You can still be a happy person even if you have little money.D. Happiness is always around you though difficulties come towards you.5. Which of the following is this passage about?A. Bad luck.B. Good luck.C. Happiness.D. Life.IPeople are busy working every day, so they do not have enough time to do exercise. As a result, many people become too fat or too thin. To keep our bodies healthy, we have to do exercise every day.There are many kinds of exercises. Bending (弯腰) and stretching (伸展) helps us move easily. Before we play ball games or swim, it is better for us to do bending and stretching exercises first. This kind of exercise is something called warm-up exercise.Running is also a good exercise. If we cannot run fast, we can jog. Jogging means running slowly Again, before we run or jog, we must do warm-up exercise. Also, we shou ld not run or jog in busy streets. The air there is often dirty. Some people like weight lifting because it can make their bodies strong. Also, we need to do warm-up exercise before weight lifting.1. ________ is called warm-up exercise.A. Playing ball gamesB. SwimmingC. Bending and stretchingD. weight lifting2. Before we ________ , we must do warm-up exercise.A. runB. jogC. workD. run or jog3. Why do some people like weight lifting?A. Because it can make them thin.B. Because it can make their bodies strong.C. Because it can make them work well.D. Because they don't like other exercises.4. From the passage, we know ________ .A. jogging means running quicklyB. weight lifting can help us move easilyC. busy streets are not good places for runningD. three kinds of exercises are mentioned5. Why do we need to do warm-up exercise?A. To help us move easilyB. To make our bodies strongC. To help us exercise better D .To help us avoid hurting ourselvesJWe have to accept（接受）the truth: sometimes, we just want to shout out loud.For example, we all have days like this: our dog has made a mess on the floor we just cleaned, or our friend called to tell us he or she couldn’t come at the last minute when we had c ooked dinner for him or her. We may be really angry but we tried to bear things like those. According to ancient Chinese wisdom（智慧）, we should shout in a loud voice instead of keeping silent. In fact, it’s good for our health.“Chinese people have passed on the practice from ancient times to now as a part of traditional medicine,” said Mrs Li, a 60-year-old woman from Hangzhou. “My parents taught me to do this. It’s a part of our folk（民间的）culture.”Mrs. Li is a member of a group of people who love shouting. Each morning, she and some of her friends climb to the top of a hill and let out loud shouts before starting their daily exercise. They believe that shouting is good exercise for their lungs（肺）and it brings them a lot of fun.“Sometimes I shout out and others shout back,” said Mrs Gu, another shouting lover. “It makes you happy. You laugh and then you feel very comfortable.”Dr. Peter Smith, an American doctor, agrees that shouting can have a positive（积极的）influence on people’s health.So, next time you start your morning run, why not try to shout out first? It will make you healthier.1．The underlined word “bear” in Paragraph 2 means “______” in Chinese．A．纠正 B．铭记 C．忍受 D．杜绝2．Mrs. Li learnt to shout to make herself feel better from ______．A．her parents B．her teacher C．Mrs Gu D．Dr. Peter Smith3．Where does Mrs. Li shout every day?A．On a hill B．At a square C．In her house D．In a park4．What does Dr. Peter Smith think of shouting?A．It’s good exercise especially for kids． B．It’s great fun.C．It’s easy to learn. D．It’s good for people’s health．5．The passage is mainly about _________．A．a shouting lover B．the advantages of shoutingC．a shouting club D．the history of shoutingKAn American doctor, Graig Spencer, who returned to New York City from West Africa, has tested positive (阳性的) for Ebola（埃博拉）, the New York Times reported. He was working for an organization in Guinea(几内亚), one of the three West African countries hardest hit by Ebola.。

Unit 1 Friendship 完形填空、阅读理解专练 --七年级英语上册一、完形填空We often say, “A friend in need is a friend indeed.” Here is a good example. Once there were two good 1 —Tom and Jack. One day, Tom wanted to borrow some 2 to build a factory. He went to the bank and the clerk said he should first 3 a warrantor (担保人).Tom told Jack about it and Jack said he would like to help him. Unluckily, Tom did 4 in his business. Finally, he had to close the 5 and left his city without telling anyone. When the bank couldn’t find Tom, they wanted Jack to pay off (还清) the money for Tom. Jack felt very 6 because he didn’t earn much. So Jack 7 his house and moved to live with his parents. But he knew Tom would return one day.Ten years later, Tom returned from Canada. He began to 8 when he saw Jack. Tom said with tears in his 9 that he would give the money back to Jack, but Jack didn’t accept.“I have my own house now. I know you were in 10 trouble at that time. As good friends, we should help each other. Is it right?”1．A．teachers B．workers C．students D．friends2．A．water B．money C．oil D．food3．A．look for B．look after C．look at D．look like4．A．well B．badly C．carefully D．slowly5．A．bank B．library C．factory D．school6．A．happy B．excited C．worried D．funny7．A．sold B．bought C．cleaned D．got8．A．run B．cry C．laugh D．jump9．A．ears B．nose C．eyes D．mouth10．A．great B．small C．little D．lightFiona is a popular girl at school. She is kind to 11 . She asks all her classmates to come to her birthday party. She often gives gifts to them. She is 12 with so many friends, so she doesn’t have much time with anyone. She feels very happy because no other girl has so many 13 at school.But she feels blue on Friendship Day. It’s a 14 for good friends. Everyone makes three gifts and gives them to their three good friends. No one gives gifts to Fiona! No one thinks Fiona is their good friend! She 15 .Everyone comes to her. But they only stay for a short time and then leaves . That’s what Fiona oftendo. Now she 16 these are not enough to make a good friend.“Mom, 17 can I find good friends?” Fiona asks her mother at night.“Oh, my dear, it’s not 18 ,” answers her mother. “You can’t make good friends with just a smile or some good words. You should give them 19 and love. You must always be there with them, in good times and bad times.”“But I want to be everyone’s good friend!” Fiona says.11121314151617181920I like Beijing. Beijing is very 29 and there are many good places to go. But I don’t like the30 here. It’s too hot in summer.21．A．favourite B．first C．last D．family22．A．her B．him C．me D．it23．A．or B．so C．but D．after24．A．classmate B．friend C．teacher D．student25．A．class B．grade C．city D．school26．A．new B．sorry C．nice D．small27．A．see B．help C．draw D．thank28．A．too B．all C．again D．please29．A．small B．clean C．big D．cold30．A．sport B．time C．colour D．weatherHello, everyone! I’m Ann, 31 13-year-old girl. Now I live in Hangzhou 32 my family.I graduated from Hangzhou Shanghai World Foreign Language Primary School. I love all my 33 there. Now, I’m in my first year in Hangzhou Wenlan Middle School. I will do my best 34 hard.I have 35 interests. I’m good 36 English. English is my favorite. I plan 37 English by 38 classic books, such as Jane Eyre, The Old Man and the Sea and Gone with the Wind. Also, I like playing ping⁃pong and writing stories after school.My dream is 39 a surgeon (外科医生) so that I can help and save people. I know it will be hard, but as the song We Are All Dream Chasers goes, with the strength (力量) of our hearts, no matter how far away our dreams are, they will come true.Let’s 40 dream chasers together, friends!31．A．an B．the C．/D．a32．A．at B．with C．on D．in33．A．students B．doctors C．workers D．teachers34．A．study B．studying C．to study D．studied35．A．lot of B．lots of C．a lot D．much36．A．for B．in C．to D．at37．A．learn B．to learn C．learning D．learnt38．A．reading B．read C．reads D．to read39．A．become B．became C．becomes D．to become40．A．to be B．being C．are D．be二、阅读理解Emily is a girl from Germany. Here is her blog about her school life. Let’s look at it.I’m Emily. Welcome to my blog. I am tall and thin. I have long black hair. I am a middle school student. My school is big and beautiful. My home is close to school. Every morning my classmates and I walk or ride bikes to school. I have six classes every day. After school I do my homework. I can complete it in just fifteen minutes. Of all the subjects, science is my favourite. I want to learn it well.School life is not just about . There are many activity rooms such as the music room, art room and dance room. I have many hobbies and singing is my favourite. I go to the music room on Tuesday and Friday. There I learn how to sing well. My dream is to be a singer in the future.The teachers in our school are friendly to us students. They teach us everything. They are not only our teachers but also our friends. I am very proud to be a student in this school.41．How does Emily go to school?A．By bike or by bus.B．On foot or by bike.C．By car or by bus.D．By bus or by train.42．What do we know from the sentence “I can complete it in just fifteen minutes.”?A．Emily has a lot of homework to do.B．Emily goes back home within fifteen minutes.C．Emily doesn’t like doing homework.D．Emily doesn’t have much homework.43．Which word can we fill in the blank of the third paragraph?A．study B．life C．homework D．sport44．What does Emily dream of being?A．B．C．D．45．What does the fourth paragraph mainly talk about?A．Emily’s friends at school.B．Emily’s school life.C．Students in Emily’s school.D．Teachers in Emily’s school.阅读还原True friendships are very important. They make us much happier. However, it’s not always easy to be a good friend. 46Be there when your friends need you. If your friend is in need, give him a hand. 47 Let your friends see they can depend on you. If they’re true friends, you can expect them to do that, too.48 Don’t do all the talking. Listen carefully to what your friend has to say. Let your friend know you care what he or she thinks.Learn to forgive (原谅). You should be able to forgive your friends if they do something that hurts you. First, let them know how you feel. If your friends are sorry for what they did, you should forgive them.49If you take the suggestions above, I’m sure you’ll have many friends and live happily.A．Be a good listener.B．Here are some rules to help.C．After all, everyone may make mistakes.D．You always remember them and the time you shared.E．For example, if your friend is in hospital, go and visit.Tony became ill and had to spend all day in bed. Because other children could not come near him, he felt sad and lonely.There wasn’t much to do, so he just looked out of the window. One day, he saw something strange outside the window. It was a penguin (企鹅) eating a sandwich. The penguin said “good afternoon” to Tony and left.Tony was very surprised. He tried to find out what was going on. Suddenly, he saw a monkey playing with a balloon outside his window. When he saw more and more strange animals, Tony laughed and found it hard to stop.Before long, his health improved and he went back to school. He told his friends about all the strange things outside his window. While he was talking, he saw something in his friend’s schoolbag. Tony asked what it was and his friend showed him.Inside the bag were many clothes that looked like animals. His friends wore them to make Tonyhappy while he was ill. From that day on, Tony always tried his best to make sure his friends never felt sad or lonely.50．Why was Tony sad and lonely?A．Because he liked to lie in bed.B．Because nobody wanted to play with him.C．Because he was too young to go outside.53．What does the underlined (画线的) sentence mean?A．To be honest is the most important.B．To be honest is as important as other things.C．To be honest is not very important.D．Honest people get more things than others.54．Jerry would like to make friends with people who ______.A．give him much money B．know him very wellC．tell him their ideas and feelings D．give him some clothes55．Mary thinks good friends should ______.A．often visit each other B．often go to different placesC．understand each other D．help each otherAlisa doesn’t have many friends. She is shy and quiet. She never wants to be popular, but she wants to have someone to talk about her secrets and laugh with.Then it is time for her to go to middle school in another town. And she has to live with someone she doesn’t know. She has no idea how to make friends in the new school.But something happens during the first class. And it changes Alisa’s life. The teacher asks everyone to talk a little about themselves. Alisa tells everyone where she comes from and some other things. The last question for each student is, “What’s your goal for this term?Most of the students say they want to do well in all the subjects, pass the exams (考试) or something like these. But Alisa says something different. She says that she wants to make just one good friend.When most of the students sit quietly, one student comes to Alisa. She reaches out (伸出) her hand and says, “Hi, Alisa! My name is Jessie. I want to be your friend.” Alisa is surprised and happy. She smiles and reaches her hand out too.They are each other’s best friend all through the middle school.56．Alisa is a________ girl.A．popular B．funny C．quiet D．patient57．What is Alisa worried about?A．She doesn’t know how to make friends at the new school.B．She doesn’t want to live with her roommates.C．She doesn’t know how to study well at the new school.D．She doesn’t know how to answer the teacher’s question.58．The underlined word “goal” in Paragraph 3 means “______” in Chinese.A．信息B．问题C．故事D．目标59．What do other students want to do in the new term?A．They want to make many friends.B．They want to study well.C．They want to be popular.D．They want to make one good friend.60．What can we learn from the passage?A．Jessie is shy and quiet like Alisa.B．Jessie is very popular at school.C．Alisa is Jessie’s best friend at middle school.D．Alisa and Jessie make a lot of friends at school.⁃When we were little kids, we knew that having friends was important. Some of us even had imaginary (想象中的) friends. As we grew up, the need for friends changed. Friends are important to our personalities. As adults, it is still important for us to have friends.⁃True friends are people who like us though we made mistakes and who listen to us and tell us the truth. Friends are always with us and tell us when we’re foolish.⁃They laugh with us and share our sadness. They are our partners and share interests with us. They stimulate us when we are feeling unhappy. They are people we aren’t afraid of telling our secret wishes to or what is really in our minds.⁃Friends play a very important role in our life. First of all, friends are our supporters. You feel safe and warm with friends around you. Most importantly, friends can give you emotional support .⁃At times, they give much support to our everyday lives, cooking a meal, doing the housework, or giving us a lift when we need one. Friends are also there to give advice, an ear to listen, or a shoulder (肩膀) to cry on.⁃Friends are also helpers around us, especially helping reduce stress . Not only do they listen to us when we feel stressed, but they also talk about what is stressing us.⁃They can help us forget about problems at work or at home by sharing interests and doing activities with them. For a short time, we can lose ourselves in the activity and perhaps laugh more happily61．The underlined word “stimulate” in Paragraph 3 probably means ________.A．激励B．打击C．提醒D．掩饰62．We can learn from the passage that friends always ________.A．tell us to do foolish things B．share our sadness and interestsC．tell us other people’s secrets D．leave us alone when we need help63．According to this passage, the writer mainly wants to tell us ________.A．people should not make friendsB．a friend helps you in many waysC．people can cook a meal and do the houseworkD．good friends are always difficult to meet64．The best structure (结构) of this passage is ________.（⁃=Para. 1 ⁃=Para. 2 ⁃—Para. 3 ⁃—Para. 4 ⁃—Para. 5 ⁃—Para. 6 ⁃—Para. 7）A．B．C．D．65．What does the article mainly talk about?A．The importance of having friends in our childhood.B．The role of friends in providing emotional and practical support.C．How to make friends and maintain friendships.D．The psychological benefits of having imaginary friends.Hello, everyone! My name is Liu Wei. I am 12 years old. I was born in Nanjing. I am a friendly andhonest (诚实的) boy. I have a happy family. There are four people in my family—my father, my mother, my sister and me.My father looks strong. He is a doctor in a hospital near my home. He is so busy that he has no time to play with me. But I know he loves me. He likes running, swimming and playing basketball.My mother is tall and slim. Her hair is long and black. She has many hobbies. She is good at planting vegetables and flowers. She also enjoys traveling with me. My mother does a lot for me. She always looks after me well. And she is very strict (严格的) about my study.My sister is 13 years old. Her name is Liu Li. She has big eyes. She looks cute. In her free time, she likes reading, dancing and listening to music. We study in the same school. She is good at all her lessons. She wants to be a Chinese teacher when she grows up.I love my family very much. I hope all my family members always stay happy and healthy. 66．How many people are there in Liu Wei’s family?A．Three.B．Four.C．Five.D．Six.67．Who does well in planting flowers?A．Liu Wei.B．Liu Wei’s father.C．Liu Wei’s mother.D．Liu Li.68．What is Liu Li like?A．Strong.B．Tall.C．Slim.D．Cute.69．Which of the following statements is TRUE?A．Liu Wei is a 13⁃year⁃old boy.B．Liu Wei’s father likes sports.C．Liu Wei’s mother likes traveling best.D．Liu Li and Liu Wei study in different schools. 70．The structure of the passage may be ________.A ．B ．C．D．There are four seasons in a year. All seasons have their colours. What is every season’s colour?Spring is green. When spring comes, trees begin to bud (发芽). It’s a green world. When we see green, we are happy. Spring is the best season for parents and children to fly kites.Summer is different. It’s usually very hot, so the season is red. In summer, the flowers look so beautiful. Some children like summer because they can go swimming.The weather in autumn usually gets cool. The fruits on the trees and rice are signs (标志) of autumn. Its colour is yellow. In the season, farmers are very busy. Of course, they are happy too. It’s also a goodseason for people to go for a walk.What about winter? When it snows, everything becomes white. So it is a white season. Winter is cold and long but people like to play with snow in winter.71．How do people feel when they see green?A．Happy.B．Warm.C．Angry.D．Sad.72．Which season is red?A．Spring.B．Summer.C．Autumn.D．Winter.73．What does the underlined word “they” in Paragraph 4 refer to (指的是)?A．Students.B．Children.C．Parents.D．Farmers.74．What can we learn from the passage?A．Many parents and children like to go for a walk in spring.B．Some people like summer because they can fly kites.C．Autumn is a good season for people to go swimming.D．When winter comes, people like to play with snow.75．What is the best title (题目)?A．Different Sports in Four Seasons B．The Colours of Four SeasonsC．The Weather in Four Seasons D．The Food in Four Seasons请根据左栏中五个人的情况为他们在右栏中匹配到合适的笔友。

2020年高考英语阅读理解人物故事类专练（附答案）1.阅读理解Charles was always hardworking in school. He had decided that his first object was to get his lessons well, and then he could play with a good conscience. He loved playing as well as anybody, and was one of the best players on the ground. I hardly ever saw anybody catch a ball better than he could. When playing any game, everyone was glad to get Charles on his side.Charles would sometimes stay in at break. This, however, was very seldom; it was only when the lessons were very hard indeed. Generally, he was among the first on the playground, and he was also among the first to go into school when called. The teacher could not help liking him, for he always had his lessons well committed, and never gave him any trouble.When he went to college, the teacher gave him a good recommendation. He was so thoroughly prepared for college that he found it very easy to keep up with his class, and had much time for reading interesting books.At last he graduated and received his degree. His father and mother, brothers and sisters, came to his graduation ceremony. They all felt excited and loved Charles more than ever. Many situations of profit were opened to him; for Charles was now an intelligent man, and universally respected.（1）When playing, everyone wanted to be with Charles because .A. he was skilled in gamesB. he was recommended by teachersC. he seldom went out to play gamesD. he respected all the students and teachers（2）Charles wouldn't go out to play when .A. the weather was badB. he made some troubleC. he wanted to readD. the lessons were difficult（3）The underlined word “committed” in paragraph 2 can be replaced by .A. designedB. doneC. takenD. examined（4）Why could Charles find much time reading interesting books?A. Because he didn't have much homework to do.B. Because his teacher recommended him to do it.C. Because he had laid a solid foundation for study.D. Because reading was the only thing he could have fun with.2.阅读理解Augustus Saint-Gaudens and his family immigrated to New York, America, from Dublin, Ireland, in 1848 when he was just six months old. As he grew up, Augustus liked racing his friends around the block, buying candies at the store, especially drawing—drawing pictures of the shoemakers at his father's shoe shop. At the age of 13, his father told him it was time to go to work. Augustus replied, "I should like it if I could do something which would help me to be an artist." He began as an apprentice to a cameo cutter out of stone and shell, and carved cameos of people, lions, and even the head of Hercules from Greek mythology, when the Civil War had just begun.At 19, with his earnings and his parents' support, he travelled to Paris and Rome for further training and artistic study. Before he left, he drew a portrait of his mother in pencil and sculpted a small bust(半身像) of his father out of clay. Then, 22-year-old Augustus opened an art studio in Rome and worked on his first life-sizedsculpture, called Hiawatha. An art patron was impressed with this sculpture and promised to help Augustus "until your genius and labors shall have met with the reward to which I feel they are entitled".In 1876, Augustus was chosen to design a monument to the Civil War hero Admiral David Farragut of the U. S. Navy. Completed five years later, when he was 33, his first major sculpture for the U. S. was unveiled at Madison Square in New York City, the sculptor's boyhood home. One art critic called it "the best monument of the kind the city has to show". Then the giant Standing Lincoln in Lincoln Park, Chicago in a setting by architect White, 1884-1887, was considered the finest portrait statue in the U. S.However, in 1900, aged 52, his doctors told him he had cancer. Even though he was often ill, he continued to work at his home and studio in Cornish, New Hampshire.In 1905, President Theodore Roosevelt requested that Augustus redesign American coins—to convey the strength of the nation. Augustus made lifelike pencil sketches of his coin designs. Yet, Augustus died in August 1907, two months before his l0-dollar and 20-dollar gold coins were issued. Augustus Saint-Gaudens had fulfilled his dream-and more! He was one of the greatest American sculptors not only of his day but also of all time. （1）What did Augustus like doing as a child?A. He enjoyed selling candies at the store.B. He enjoyed chasing after his friends at school.C. He liked drawing pictures of his father's workers.D. He liked going to work as a shoemaker in his father's shop.（2）How did Augustus become a sculptor?A. He received sponsorship from an art critic.B. He sculpted a small bust of his parents out of clay.C. He opened an art studio in Rome and worked on Hiawatha.D. He learned hard as an apprentice and carved many nice works.（3）When did Roosevelt request Augustus to redesign American coins?A. At his age of 33.B. At his age of 57.C. At his age of 52.D. At his age of 59.（4）What is the text mainly about?A. The history of the Civil War.B. The remarkable sculptor's life.C. The comments on Augustus' works.D. The outstanding sculptor's masterpieces.3.阅读理解An old lady in a plane had a blanket（毯子）over her head and she did not want to take it off. The air hostess spoke to her, but the old lady said, “I have never been in a plane before, and I am frightened. I am going to keep this blanket over my head until we are back on the ground again!”Then the captain came. He said, “Madam, I am the captain of this plane. The weather is fine, there are no clouds in the sky, an d everything is going very well. ”But she continued to hide.So the captain turned and started to go back. Then the old lady looked out from under the blanket with one eye and said, “I am sorry, young man, but I don't like planes and I am never going t o fly again. But I'll say one thing, ”She continued kindly, “You and your wife keep your plane very clean!”根据短文内容，选择最佳答案，并将选定答案的字母标号填在题前括号内。