2020年中考英语时事阅读训练

2020年中考英语时事阅读训练

一、完形填空

The United States is full of cars. There are still many families without cars. But some

families have two or 1 more cars, because they are a 2 part of life.

Cars are used for 3 . They are driven to offices and factories by workers who have

no other way to get to their jobs. When salesmen are sent to different parts of the city,

they have to drive in order to 4 their products. Farmers have to drive into the

city in order to shop for necessities.

Sometimes, small children must be driven to schools. In some cities, school buses are

used only when children 5 more than a mile from the school. When the children

are too young to walk that far, their parents 6 driving them to school. One parent

drives on Mondays, taking her children and the neighbors’ children as well. Another

mother drives on Tuesdays, 7 on Wednesdays and so on. This is called forming a

carpool (拼车). Working people also 8 carpools, with three or four people taking

turns driving to the place where they work.

More carpools should be formed in order to put less cars on the road and to

use 9 oil. Parking is a great 10 , and so is the traffic in and around cities. Too

many cars are being driven. Something should be done about the use of cars.

( )1. A. much B. even C. such D. little

( )2. A. strong B. possible C. proper D. necessary

( )3. A. families B. business C. schools D. household

( )4. A. cover B. create C. carry D. catch

( )5. A. live B. study C. work D. sleep

( )6. A. make over B. take over C. make turns D. take turns

( )7. A. other B. the other C. another D. the others

( )8. A. form B. make C. believe D. lift

( )9. A. few B. less C. much D. more

( )10. A. sense B. method C. topic D. matter

Keys： 1-5 BDBAC 6-10 DCABD

二、阅读理解

In Britain, his name is known by almost everyone. And his clothing – a blue duffle

coat and an old red hat – is iconic (标志性的). During a trip to China four years ago, Britain’s Prince William even met the famous bear at the Chinese opening of the film

Paddington.

Paddington was first introduced to the world in 1958 in the children’s book A Bear

Called Paddington by British writer Michael Bond. In the story, Paddington is kind

and humorous. He is also polite and always calls people “Mr”, “Mrs” and “Miss”.

This cute bear immediately won over people’s hearts. “Many Britons were raised on

tales of Paddington, the second-best-known bear in fiction (小说) after Winnie the

Pooh,” The Economist noted.

The story shows how kind British people are towards those who are in trouble, as

Paddington is given a new home in London after escaping from an earthquake in Peru.

As time went on, Paddington became popular in other countries. He first appeared on

TV in 1975. He’s also been made into toys that wear different costumes. He’s been a

guard for the British royal (王室的) family, a British policeman and a coffee shop

waiter.

Paddington is so beloved that it’s common to find plates and tea towels with

Paddington patterns (图案) in British homes. Paddington has a special facial

expression. He is known for giving a hard stare (瞪视) whenever he meets somebody

he doesn’t like. Therefore, when someone gives a hard stare, you could say that

they’re making a “Paddington Bear face”.

( )1. Paddington has been around for _____ so far.

A. about four years

B. about 17 years

C. nearly 45 years

D. over 60 years

( )2. Why do many people love Paddington?

A. Because he’s polite and humorous.

B. Because he has magic powers.

C. Because he was their grandparents’ favorite.

D. Because he always helps others during emergencies.

( )3. Giving someone a “Paddington Bear face” means _____.

A. being rude to someone

B. putting on a blank face

C. staring hard at someone

D. watching someone carefully

( )4. Which might be the best title for this story?

A. Paddington’s new home B. Paddington is beloved by the world

C. Paddington is famous in Britain

D. Paddington’s first TV appearance

Keys： 1-4 DACB

三、补全对话

阅读下面对话，从方框内7个选项中选择5个恰当的句子完成此对话。

Jane: Bob, would you mind turning down your music? I’m studying right now.

Bob: WHAT? I CAN’T HEAR YOU.

Jane: Come on. Would you mind being quiet? It’s annoying. 1

Bob: Sorry, I’ll do it right away. 2

Jane: It’s my turn. But please Bob, I am quite busy these days. Would you mind

helping me?

Bob: Well ... OK. Just this once. 3

Jane: I know. I’m sorry. I will clean it after my exams are over. 4