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中考英语英语阅读理解试题(附答案)一、英语阅读理解专项练习试卷1.阅读理解Old age may not sound exciting. But recent findings offer good news for older people and for people worried about getting older. Researchers found that people become happier and experience less worry after they reach the age of 50.In fact, they say by the age of 85, people are happier with their life than they were when they were 18 years old.The findings came from a survey of more than 340, 000 adults in the United States. The Gallup Organization questioned them by telephone. At that time, the people were between the ages of 18 and 85.The researchers asked questions about emotions, like happiness, sadness and worry. They also asked about mental(气质) or emotional stress.Arthur Stone in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science at Stony Brook University in New York led the study. His team found that levels of stress were highest among adults between the ages of 24 and 25.The findings showed that stress levels dropped sharply after people reached their fifties.The study also showed that men and women have similar feeling patterns as they grow older. However, women at all ages reported more sadness, stress and worry than men.Researchers say they do not know why happiness increases as people get older. One theory is that, as people grow older, they grow more thankful for what they have and have better control of their feelings. So they spend less time thinking about bad experiences.Professor Stone says the emotional patterns could be connected with changes in how people see the world, or maybe even changes in brain chemistry.The researchers also considered possible influences like having young children, being unemployed(被解雇) or being single. But they found that influences like these did not affect (影响) the levels of happiness.(1)Who would probably show the greatest interest in the passage?A. Those who are worried about getting old.B. Those who are single and unemployed.C. Those who feel unhappy all the time.D. Those who suffer from mental stress.(2)When may people have the highest level of stress?A. At the age of 20.B. At the age of 25.C. At the age of 35.D. At the age of 40.(3)According to Arthur Stone's idea, old people may .A. control their behaviors betterB. know how to spend money wiselyC. dream about good things every dayD. have a positive attitude towards their life(4)What would be the best title for this passage?A. The Younger, the HappierB. The Young Are Happier than the OldC. Getting Older Means Getting HappierD. Women Are Easier to Be Happy in Life【答案】(1)A(2)B(3)D(4)C【解析】【分析】文章大意:重点介绍的是老年人的幸福感问题,作者通过一个调查研究告诉我们随着年龄的增长,人们的幸福感会越来越强。
中考英语英语阅读理解(附答案)100一、英语阅读理解专项练习试卷1.阅读理解Jenny looked at the store window. There was nothing that she wanted more than a Happy Hannah doll. It was $29.95. Unluckily, Jenny didn't even have the 95 cents.As she crossed the street, she thought about doing her brother's housework, cleaning the floor, washing the dishes all month, but even then she would have only eleven dollars. Suddenly, something small and pink in the snow caught her eyes.Jenny walked over and picked it up from the snow. It was a beautiful wallet. She opened the wallet and found many dollars and a woman's driver's license in it. Jenny put the wallet into her bag quickly. She turned around and walked back.Jenny's heart beat(跳动) fast as she went into the store. She had long dreamed about this moment, but something didn't feel right. As she got to the Happy Hannah dolls, she pushed away her feelings. She grabbed(抓起) one and walked toward the checkout.As Jenny was waiting to pay, her mobile phone rang. It was her grandma. Jenny's heart was suddenly filled with love and warmth when she thought of her. She put the doll down and answered the phone.“Hi, Grandma? I'm going to be a little bit late tonight...Alright...I love you, too.” Jenny left the store and walked all the way to 301 West Street. The woman who answered the door looked sad.“Here, I found this in the snow,” Jenny said.“Oh, good God! This is the money for the orphanage(孤儿院)! Thank you!”After doing her brother's housework for three months, Jenny finally got a Happy Hannah doll. She was so happy because she could play with her doll and look her grandma in the eye.(1)What did Jenny find in the snow?A. A bag.B. A wallet.C. A doll.D. A mobile phone.(2)How did Jenny feel when she thought of her grandma?A. Moved.B. Surprised.C. Nervous.D. Warm.(3)Why did Jenny go to 301 West Street?A. To find a toy store.B. To visit the orphanage.C. To return the money.D. To look after the woman.(4)What did Jenny do to get the doll?A. She did her brother's housework for three months.B. She asked her grandma to buy it for her.C. She took some money from the woman.D. She cleaned the floor in the store for all month.(5)What do we know from the story?A. The girl is kind and never does wrong.B. The girl's grandma has a great influence on her.C. The woman is mean and never helps others.D. The girl didn't have a Happy Hannah doll in the end.【答案】(1)B(2)D(3)C(4)A(5)B【解析】【分析】本文叙述了有一次詹妮在雪地里捡起了一个钱包,她本想去拿着这钱去买一个自己喜欢的洋娃娃,可是当她想付钱的时候,她接到了祖母的电话,她想起来祖母,于是就放弃了用捡来的钱来买东西的想法,把钱包物归原主了,决定通过给她的弟弟做三个月的作业,最后得到了自己想要的洋娃娃。
九年级中考英语阅读理解专练第(一)篇Tea and coffee are two of the most popular drinks in the world. However, people usually like one more than the other. These drinks also have very different uses.Tea drinking started in China over 4,000 years ago. Tea is made from leaves. These days, some people drink tea for health, using it to help with stress(压力) or losing weight. However, most people in tea-drinking countries think of tea as more than just a healthy drink. In fact, tea drinking in some countries is a part of the culture. In Turkey(土耳其), tea is always there when people meet. Whether in someone’s home or a company, tea is always offered as a way of welcoming. In the UK, homes and offices usually have tea time. Tea and other dishes are served at tea time in the afternoon. It is a way of relaxing with friends .Coffee came much later than tea, just over 1,000 years ago. Coffee is made from beans. Something in the coffee beans makes a person feel active. Most people do not drink coffee to relax. Instead, they drink coffee to get going. Many people drink coffee in the morning to help them wake up. Others will also drink coffee during short breaks in the afternoon to keep going through the working day. Some people may visit coffee shops just to meet and talk with friends. However, many people in coffee shops drink coffee while working on their computers.Is tea or coffee more common in your country? Between the two, which do you like to drink more?1. Where did tea drinking start?A. In Japan.B. In China.C. In Turkey.D. In the UK.2. We can learn from Paragraph 2 that people in the UK ________.A. drink tea to get fatB. offer tea to say goodbyeC. think of tea as a bad drinkD. have tea to relax themselves3. What is coffee made from?A. Leaves.B. Sugar.C. Dishes.D. Beans.4. Which of the following is NOT true according to Paragraph 3?A. Coffee came much earlier than tea.B. Many people drink coffee to wake up.C. Many people work on their computers in coffee shops.D. Some people meet and talk with friends in coffee shops.5. What is the best title of the passage?A. The Smells of Tea and CoffeeB. The Prices of Tea and CoffeeC. The Different Cultures of Tea and CoffeeD. The Different Ways of Making Tea and Coffee第(二)篇Why did Chinese people have more than one name in ancient times?In ancient China, people’s names had three parts, their family name, given name and courtesy name. Take famous poet Li Bai for example. His family nam e, which came from his father’s name, was Li. His given name was Bai, and his courtesy name was Taibai.People used their given names when they were among family members. But in social life, they called each other by their courtesy names to show respect. This was mostly done among people of similar age. If you were talking about yourself, or if your elders were talking about you, the given name would be used instead of the courtesy name.Men would get their courtesy names when they turned 20. It was a symbol of adulthood (成年礼). Women would get their courtesy names after getting married.One’s courtesy name often had something to do with one’s given name. For example, the name of Mencius was Meng Ke. His courtesy name was Ziyu. Both Ke and Ziyu mean “carriage (马车)”. Zhuge Liang’s given name was Liang, which means “bright”. His courtesy name was Kongming, which means “very bright”.1. How many parts are there in people’s names in ancient China?A. three.B. four.C. five.D. six.2. What does the under lined word “courtesy” in Paragraph 2 mean in Chinese?A. 名B. 姓氏C. 字D. 昵称3. Why did people call each other by their courtesy names in social life?A. To show their love.B. To show their good relationship.C. To show their kindness.D. To show their respect.4. What would be used if your elders were talking about you according to the passage?A. Family name.B. Nickname.C. Given name.D. Courtesy name.5. What’s the main idea of the passage?A. The famous poet Li Bai.B. Three parts of ancient names.C. The ancient names and the modern names.D. The development of names.第(三)篇For 16-year-old Ma Yifei, the violin performance of the Beijing 2022 Olympic theme song, Snowflake, was her best present for Paralympians (残奥运动员) all over the world. Even though snowflakes are related to winter, she let others feel warmth, hope and light through her performance. “I’m also disabled and I want to do something for them with my music,” said Ma.Ma went blind at the age of two because of an illness. She became interested in music when she was young. She started to learn to play the piano at five and the violin at nine, experiencing the “colorful” music through sound and emotion.Ma’s mother Ha Chunyan, a former music teacher in a primary school, helped her memorize the music score (乐谱) before she played the piano. Ma could not see the keys and always played the wrong notes. It took her thousands of tries to play a piece correctly.Learning the violin was more challenging. Ma needed to feel the teacher’s hands, arms and back to learn the movements, and listen to the strings (弦) over and over again to feel the muscles (肌肉) herself.“After three years of learning, she still could not make any sound except terrible noises,” said Ha, who advised her daughter to give up the violin. But Ma said, “As I’ve been practicing so long, it’s hard to give up. I believe I will play better if I persist in practicing.”In 2018, Ma got a chance to follow Sheng Yuan and Cao Yuhan, famous musicians from the CentralConservatory of Music, to study music in Beijing. She left her home in Ningxia to follow her musical dream, though she knew there would be more challenges ahead.Ma expressed her excitement about performing at the big event. “All my hard work has paid off. I’m proud of standing on the stage today.”1. The violin performance made people feel __________.A. regret, hope and lightB. fear, warmth and hopeC. warmth, hope and lightD. pity, warmth and light2. How does the writer describe Ma’s difficulties in learning the violin?A. By questioning.B. By listing numbers.C. By offering advice.D. By giving examples.3. Which of the following is TRUE about Ma?A. Ma began to learn to play the piano at nine.B. In 2018, Ma got a chance to study music in Beijing.C. It was more challenging for Ma to learn the piano than the violin.D. Ma could memorize the music score by herself before playing the piano.4. What does the underlined phrase “persist in” probably mean in Paragraph 5?A. keep onB. end upC. take pride inD. look forward to5. Ma’s story tells us __________.A. old habits die hardB. there is no place like homeC. practice makes perfectD. a good friend is like a mirror第(四)篇We know many musical instruments well, such as pianos, violins, drums and so on. What about the erhu? The erhu is a traditional Chinese instrument. It is the most popular of the huqin family, and it has a long history.The modern erhu developed from the xiqin, which was played by many ethnic minorities (少数民族) during the Tang Dynasty. In the Song Dynasty, musicians began to use the erhu to perform different kinds of music, and itbecame quite a popular instrument. With the rise of some forms of folk art, the art of the erhu developed quickly during the Ming and Qing Dynasties. It became an important accompanying (伴奏) instrument in different folk music. At present, it is used in both traditional and modern music, such as in pop, rock and jazz. It has even become a solo (独奏) instrument. One of the most famous musical pieces played on the erhu is Erquan Yingyue.As the erhu was mainly played by common people and the playing skills were passed down orally (口头地), there are few written records about the erhu that can be found. To study the history and the development of the erhu, historians (历史学者) usually turn to ancient paintings. The earliest pictures of this instrument were found in Yulin Caves and Eastern Thousand Buddha Caves in Gansu Province, where five erhu pictures were discovered on murals (壁画).1. When did the erhu become a popular instrument?A. In the Tang Dynasty.B. In the Song Dynasty.C. In the Ming Dynasty.D. In recent years.2. To study the history of the erhu, historians usually ________.A. play the most famous erhu piecesB. listen to different kinds of folk musicC. get help from ancient paintingsD. read some books about ethnic minorities3. Which is TRUE according to the passage?A. The huqin belongs to the erhu family.B. Folk art stops the development of the erhu.C. People can find plenty of written records about the erhu.D. The erhu is used in both traditional and modern music now.4. You may read the passage in the ________ section of a newspaper.A. cultureB. businessC. healthD. nature5. The passage mainly talks about ________.A. the forms of folk musicB. the history of the erhuC. the rise of different dynastiesD. the development of Chinese instruments第(五)篇Just a few days after his 18th birthday, Beijing 2022 gold medal winner Su Yiming received a surprise gift—aletter from Xi Jinping, President of the People’s Republic of China.In the letter, Xi expressed his congratulations to Su and other sportsmen in ice and snow sports for their great achievements at the Beijing Winter Olympics, hoping what they had achieved would encourage young Chinese to aim(立目标) high.When Su first stepped onto a snowboard at the age of four, a future as a world-class sportsman seemed to be “a dream too big” for him. Little did he know that he would not only compete for his country but also take home gold. With the great excitement of winning an Olympic gold medal still fresh in his mind, Su wrote a letter to the president, telling him how lucky he felt to have made his dream come true.Su still remembers what Xi wrote in the reply, “The new era is the time for young people to realize their dreams.”“I have always kept those words in my mind,” Su said.“When I made up my mind to be a professional(职业的) snowboarder, I know there is a big gap between my performance(表现) and that of the top sportsmen in the world. But I have been working hard to realize my dream. Now my story shows the fact that hard work will pay off.” Su said.Su believes the sky is the limit. “Find the thing you love, believe in yourself and do your very best. Finally, your dream will come true.”Now Su has his strong wish to win all the competitions in his sporting field.1. What was the surprise gift Su Yiming got after his birthday?A. A letter.B. A gold medal.C. A birthday cake.D. A snowboard.2. Su wrote a letter to the president to ________.A. invite young Chinese to try snow sportsB. encourage young Chinese to make big plansC. express his excitement of realizing his dreamD. congratulate Chinese sportsmen on their achievements3. The under lined word “gap” in Paragraph 6 probably means ________.A. agreementB. differenceC. fightD. relationship4. Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?A. Ice and snow sportsB. Aim high and win bigC. The secret to successD. Fight for a bright future5. Which part of a magazine is the passage probably taken from?A. historyB. geographyC. sportD. wildlife第(六)篇Liu Jinyin, a young farmer in a village of southwest China's Sichuan Province, has attracted nearly 100,000 followers by live streaming (网络直播) his daily life in the rural area.Within six months, Liu made 80,000 yuan.Some of his followers said his broadcasts reminded them of their childhood memories.The rise of live streaming has given ordinary people chances to receive more attention and make the ways they can make money.However, crudely-made content and lack of originality have long been criticized (批评) by society.The broadcasts of Liu stand out because of their different content—clean content that is close to real life, such as feeding pigs, transplanting rice seedlings (插秧), and catching fish.Liu's videos also open a window for the people living in cities or towns to know more about village life.Liu does not ask for any gifts from his viewers.Instead, he lets the broadcasts serve as a platform for people to exchange ideas and make friends.Liu's parents have found it hard to accept his money earning plan and criticized their son.Honestly speaking, broadcasting one's daily life is not a proper job.But according to Karl Marx, when we choose a career, we should guide our choice of the career from the happiness of human beings and our own perfection.Starting from the countryside, Liu mixes his personal development with the building of a new countryside.His career of broadcasting the daily life in the village is a career that is worth exploring.1.According to the article, we know that Liu live in ________.A.the countrysideB.the cityC.the southeast of ChinaD.a village of Shanxi Province2.Which of the following is NOT true about Liu's broadcasts?A.People who live in the city can learn about village life from the broadcasts.B.People can exchange ideas with one another from the broadcasts.C.People can make friends with each other from the broadcasts.D.Liu uses his broadcasts to ask for presents from his viewers.3.What do Liu's parents think of their son's broadcasts?A.It's not easy for them to accept Liu's broadcasts.B.They accept Liu's broadcasts although they don't like them.C.They are happy with Liu's broadcasts.D.They advised their son to find a job in the city to make a living.4.All the following things are mentioned in the passage EXCEPT ________.A.the amount of money Liu's earned from his broadcastsB.the number of people on Liu's broadcastsC.the disadvantages of Liu's broadcastsD.the reason why Liu's broadcasts were watched by people5.What's the writer's opinion on Liu's career?A.He is against it.B.He supports it.C.He doesn't care about it.D.He isn't interested in it.第(七)篇Around the Earth, there are more than 7,000 National Parks. Most of them cover huge areas of land where nobody lives, and usually far way from cities. However, the National Parks in England include places where people live and work, as well as wild areas where there are few human activities.The National Parks in England are called “England’s Breathing Spaces” because they are places where people can go to be in the open air, away from the dirt and noise of cities. They provide wonderful scenes of mountains, woods, grasslands and wetlands. And there are plenty of activities to do in all of the National Parks in England. Visitors can walk or ride bikes for fun. Many of the parks put on activities for families.Every year there are about 110 million visitors to the parks, bringing many benefits(益处) to the areas. At the same time, it creates problems too. First, life can be difficult for local people. Car parks and roads are too crowded. Gift shops and cafes take the place of many everyday shops. Even house prices in some areas can become too high. Besides, country roads can be damaged, for too many people walk, cycle or ride horses on them. Roads can be rebuilt, but then they look less natural. Another big problem to the National Parks is litter. In the parks it is a danger to wild animals. Broken glass can also cause fires by focusing the rays of the sun. Such fires in wild places can be out of control.How can people help? All National Parks in England are making more rules, which tell people how to take good care of their environment. If these rules are followed, the National Parks will be well kept and continue to give pleasure to many people for a very long time.1.According to paragraph 1, what can we learn about the National Parks?A.There are only several national parks in the worldB. National parks are usually hardly visited by humansC. the National Parks in England are different from othersD. Many people live in national parks2.What can visitors to the National Parks in England do?A. give food to wild animalsB. drive cars on the grasslandsC. enjoy fresh air and peaceful timeD. have fun farming with local people3.Why do the national parks sometimes catch fire?A. the results of the dry airB. improper use of fire in the wildC. the strong rays of the sunD. the grass is everywhere in parks4.What’s t he main purpose of the text?A. introduce things about the National parksB. give advice on visiting a national parkC. tell us about the new type of National parks in EnglandD. show the importance of environment protection5. Where may you read the article?A.In Chinese textbooksB. In fashion magazinesC. In history booksD. In geographical newspapers第(八)篇During work hours, among the sounds of machines, the kitche n of Bach’s Bakery (面包房) is especially tidy and quiet, not because of any rules against talking during work hours, but because all of the workers have a hearing disability. They are hard-working and professional in their work, and use sign language to communicate with each other from time to time.Bach’s Bakery lies in Changsha City, Hunan Province. It is run by a German couple, Uwe Brutzer and his wife Dorothee Brutzer, who started it up ten years ago with the purpose of creating more jobs for those disabled in the neighborhood. So far, Bach’s Bakery has trained around 30 hearing disabled people. While some skilled workers found jobs in other bakeries and hotels and have been able to live on their own, several of them have stayed to work atthe bakery after they completed the training.The Brutzers’ work has won the support of many people in China. With the spread of news about the bakery, many Internet users learned about Bach’s Bakery and its inspiring story. As a result, many local people in Changsha as well as visitors from other parts of the country come to buy their products, Uwe said that public attention has encouraged them a lot and helped grow the bakery’s business, resulting in workers getting higher pay. However, what he values more is that, through media (媒体) reports, more people have come to understand that disabled people can work as well as other people when they are given chances.Now, as they are preparing to return to Germany, they have found a German couple teaching in China as the new managers, and handed over the bakery to a public welfare (福利) organization. Their wish is to continue providing free training for the hearing disabled and that the bakery will never be changed into a shop with moneymaking as its main goal.1. The workers in Bach’s Bakery use sign language because ________.A. their boss doesn’t allow them to talkB. machines make too much noiseC. they can’t communicate in spoken wordsD. heavy work keeps them too busy to speak2. It can be inferred from Paragraph 2 that Bach’s Bakery ________.A. also offers jobs to people outside HunanB. helps its workers live independentlyC. requires its workers not to leave after trainingD. has more than 30 workers now3.What does th e underlined word “inspiring”mean in Chinese?A. 鼓舞人心的B.刺激的C. 苦难的D.有趣的4. In Uwe’s opinion, the greatest value of public attention is that ________.A. disabled workers are paid moreB. his shop becomes more popularC. the disabled are better understoodD. sales of their products get stronger5. What’s the best title for the passage?A. A Silent BakeryB. A Special WishC. The Success of the DisabledD. The Rules of Bach’s Bakery第(九)篇Scientists are looking for ways that we can effectively use the light and heat from the sun. One idea that has caught their imagination is solar roads. They are expected to produce clean and renewable energy.With solar panels on the surfaces, solar roads cost more than traditional roads. However, besides the functions of traditional roods, they have the panels to receive sunlight and change it into the energy to supply power to homes, factories and street lighting. There are four layers in a solar panel:•Base layer: It is made of insulation material and forms a good grip with the road below this layer.•Middle layer: This is the most important layer. It holds all kinds of power lines connecting all the solar parts in the panel, like LED lights and the heating system.•Top layer: This layer is super-strong glass. It allows the panel to hold the weight of the heaviest vehicles.•Capping: This is the topmost layer used to offer extra protection to the solar parts in the panel. The layer must be rough enough to provide the traction for the safety of vehicles.With the smart design, solar roads can successfully charge the vehicles on them. And the roads have inbuilt LED lights to replace the traditional rood signs and lines, which are usually painted and harmful to humans. What’s more, the heating systems in the solar roads can take care of the snow and ice on the roads for drivers.Test solar roads have been built in several countries (France, China, USA, etc.) since 2014. The first word solar road project, Metrics of Watt Way in France, was set up by a French company called Construction Colas. It was an example of low effectiveness. In the first year, it had been expected to produce around 767 kWh of energy a day, but it only produced 409 kWh. Even so, the production could increase with design improvements. Of course, more time is needed before this technology is put into use.Solar roads may not be widely used in the near future, but they are indeed great for an environment-friendly and energy-saving world.1. Solar roads ________.A. offer power to homesB. get energy from factoriesC. keep the sunlight awayD. cost less than traditional roods2. Which of the following about the layers of a solar panel is TRUE according to the passage?A. The base layer is the most important layer.B. There are many power lines in the middle layer.C. The top layer lies on the top of the solar panel.D. The capping should be smooth enough for drivers.3. The first world solar road project ________.A. was set up in China in 2014B. showed high effectiveness as expectedC. was started by a US companyD. could get better with design improvements4. What is the best title for the passage?A. Solar Roads: A Widely Used InventionB. Solar Roads: A Safety Guard for DriversC. Solar Roads: A New Idea for Clean EnergyD. Solar Roads: A Way to Produce LED Lights5. Which part of newspaper may you read this passage?A. HistoryB. FashionC. SportD. Environment第(十)篇Steven Spielberg is the world’s most famous director. Hundreds of millions of people around the world have seen his films like Firelight, Amblin’ and The Color Purple. His films include two of the most popular films: Jurassic Park and E.T: The Extraterrestrial.Each of Steven’s parents had a deep influence on the young boy’s growing and character. His mother had given up her job when she married. When Steven was six, his father took him to Philadelphia to see his first film, The Greatest Show on Earth. Steven enjoyed this exciting circus (马戏团) story, however he could not understand how a circus could perform on a screen. Part of him felt disappointed that he couldn’t smell the sawdust (锯木) and gunpowder.When Steven was twelve, his parents bought an 8mm Kodak movie camera. Steven’s father handed Steven the camera and asked him to try. The first efforts were terrible, but Steven was interested in camera. He used his toys as characters and began making short films. By his teens Steven had made his first short film, called The Great TrainCrash. Before long the Spielberg house began to look like a film set, with furniture and lights being moved around to prepare for a new film.He is skilled in making a film excite, sadden or amuse people as they watch it. Spielberg understands the life in the countryside, television and fast cars, all of which became more common in his childhood in 1950s America. Films such as Jaws and Close Encounters of the Third Kind succeed because they are about ordinary people.After all the years Steven Spielberg had spent dreaming about getting into Hollywood. Steven Spielberg’s films were finally received the highest praise around the world.1. What are Steven’s two of the most popular films?A. Firelight and Amblin’.B. J aws and The Color Purple.C. Jurassic Park and E.T: The Extraterrestrial.D.Close Encounters of the Third Kind2. Why did Steven feel disappointed after watching the first film?A. Because he couldn’t feel the real scenes.B. Because he couldn’t perform in the film.C. Because he couldn’t understand the theme.D.Because he doesn't like the actors in the film.3. What did Steven use as characters in his short films?A. His toys.B. His parents.C. Circus’ actors.D.His friends4. What does the underlined word “they” refer to?A. Cars.B. Films.C. Cameras.D. Musical instrument5. What’s the best title for the passage?A. The Life of a FamilyB. The Introduction of FilmsC. The Experience of a DirectorD. The Story of Circus参考答案:【第一篇】1. B 2. D 3. D 4. A 5. C 【第二篇】1. A 2. C 3. D 4. C 5. B 【第三篇】1. C 2. D 3. B 4. A 5. C 【第四篇】1. B 2. C 3. D 4. A 5. B 【第五篇】1. A 2. C 3. B 4. B 5. C 【第六篇】1. A 2. D 3. A 4. C 5. B 【第七篇】1. C 2. C 3. C 4. A 5. D 【第八篇】1. C 2. B 3.A 4.C 5. A 【第九篇】1. A 2. B 3. D 4. C 5.D 【第十篇】1. C 2. A 3. A 4. B 5. C。
中考英语英语阅读理解试题(含答案)一、英语阅读理解专项练习试卷1.阅读理解Many cars in advertisements are red, blue or green but almost 75 percent of new cars sold are black, white, silver or grey.A survey shows people prefer the car colors that don't show dirt such as grey. That means the owners can wash their cars less, saving money. Besides, some areas that are short of water do not allow people to wash their cars often.According to another survey, white cars are often sold more than cars of other colors. In China, car buyers say white makes a small car look bigger. Car buyers in other countries also like white. And the research also suggests that there is a lower risk of accidents during the day for white cars compared with darker ones. People also think the temperature inside white cars is lower than that in cars of other colors.At present, every year about 11 percent of cars sold are red and 8 percent are blue. Green has become less popular. In the mid 1990s, green was the most popular color in many places of the world. But today, green cars are hard to find.Sometime in the future, people may not have to choose the color of their car technology may let owners change their car's paint color anytime.(1)You can often see cars in advertisements.A. whiteB. blackC. redD. silver(2)Car buyers choose grey because they .A. can wash their cars lessB. don't need to wash carsC. can pay less money for carsD. don't allow washing cars(3)According to the passage, white cars look than those of other colors.A. saferB. darkerC. cheaperD. bigger(4)Green cars .A. make up 11% of the cars soldB. are hard to find all the timeC. were the most popular in the mid 1990sD. were less popular than blue cars in the past (5)In the future, we can .A. choose cars in all colorsB. paint our cars any color anywhereC. buy cars in all colorsD. change our car's paint color anytime【答案】(1)C(2)A(3)A(4)C(5)D【解析】【分析】大意:本文讲述车的颜色,以及使用某些颜色的原因。
中考英语英语阅读理解专题练习(及答案)一、英语阅读理解专项练习试卷1.阅读理解It was a full moon night. A thief was getting ready to steal something from a villager's house. He got to the house, and then went inside quietly. By the moonlight outside, he entered a dark room.He could not even see his own hands or feet. But on the wall near the roof, there was a ventilator(通风设备).The moon created a circle of light on it. The thief brought a cloth with him in order to get together all the things he hoped to steal. He spread it out on the floor and went inside the storeroom, where all the things were kept.He didn't know that the owner of the house was awake and watching. As soon as the thief went inside the storeroom, he got up quickly from his bed, and picked up the cloth which the thief had spread out. He came back to his bed, which was in one dark corner of the room, and waited for the thief to come out.At the same time, the thief went on collecting the things he wanted and threw them on the floor where he knew he had spread out the cloth. Soon there was a little mountain in the center of the room. Then the thief looked around for the end of the cloth to tie up the stolen things. At that time, the house owner let out a big groan--a deep groan. The thief was so scared that he hurried to run away. The thief not only failed to steal. But also lost his cloth.(1)From the passage we can learn that the thief was to steal something from a villager's house .A. in the afternoonB. in the morningC. at nightD. at noon(2)The underlined word “groan” means “”.A. .呼吸B. 呻吟般的声音C. 休息D. 铃声(3)What of the following statements is not true according to the passage?A. The thief spread the cloth out on the floor and went inside.B. The thief was so scared after the house owner let out a big groan.C. The owner of the house asleep .D. The thief not only failed to steal, but also lost his cloth.【答案】(1)C(2)B(3)C【解析】【分析】文章讲述了一个小偷半夜溜进一家房子,准备偷东西后来主人醒了,小偷被吓跑,什么也没偷到的故事。
中考英语英语阅读理解练习题(及答案)中考英语英语阅读理解练习题(及答案)一、英语阅读理解专项练习试卷1.阅读理解That year, I was a Junior 2 student. Falling off the stairs hurt me in the head. Almost everyone thought I was dead. But they were wrong. However, it was difficult to get back to normal (正常的) life. I had to leave school and learn everything, walking, talking, and yes, maths.To help me with that task, Mrs. Pillar volunteered to come to the hospital and later to my house once a week. We began with basic maths skills. As time passed by, I made progress.I remembered very vividly how she came to my home on Sundays, sat with me at the kitchen table, and threw different coins on the talbe. She asked me to show her 38 cents, 17 cents, 63 cents. It was challenging, but she also made it fun.After a year and a half, I had progressed a lot, both in body and mind, to return to school. Seven years later, I graduated from the University of T exas at the top of my class.As year went by, I always kept in touch with Mrs. Pillar. Unluckily, one day my parents told me that Mrs. Pillar had been in hospital because she suffered a stroke(中风).Now it was my turn to help her. Mrs. Pillar lay in bed, unable to speak and know anybody around. I pulled some coins out of my pocket, dropped them on her bed, and asked her to show me 12 cents. The nurse thought that my action was very strange until one day Mrs. Pillar smiled happily as I began working with her—just as she had worked with my years before. She make progress every day and was moved out of ICU(重症监护室) and finally outof hospital.One day, I called to wish her a happy New Year. She spoke into the phone excitedly, “Happy New Year to you and your family, Michael. Thank you for everything you've done for me.”I quickly said, “Thank you for everything you've done for me.”Mrs. Pillar was one of my Junior 2 teachers, but she taught me so much more about life than only maths.(1)Which of the following is the correct order of what happened in the story?a. Mrs. Pillar suffered a stroke and was in hospital.b. I fell off the stairs and had to leave school.c. I returned to school with Mrs. Pillar's help.d. Mrs. Pillar got better with my help.A. b-c-d-aB. c-a-b-dC. b-c-a-dD. b-d-c-a(2)What does the underlined word “vividly” mean in Paragraph(段落) 3?A. 模糊的B. 清晰地C. 彻底地D. 感激地(3)What does the writer mean by saying “ (I)graduate d from the University of Texas at the top of my class” in Paragraph 4?A. He was clever than his classmates.B. He worked very hard on maths.C. His classmates failed to graduate.D. Mrs. Pillar's help greatly influenced him.(4)The writer asked Mrs. Pillar to show him 12 cents in thehospital in order to ______.A. help Mrs. Pillar just as Mrs. Pillar helped himB. play an interesting game with Mrs. PillarC. see whether Mrs. Pillar was getting betterD. make the nurse in the hospital feel strange(5)What is the best title for the passage?A. A Great TeacherB. Always Have A DreamC. Never Give upD. Kindness Makes Wonders【答案】(1)C(2)B(3)D(4)A(5)D【解析】【分析】大意:本文作者讲述初中老师皮勒夫人帮助自己,后来他又帮助皮勒夫人的故事。
中考英语英语阅读理解试题(附答案)一、英语阅读理解专项练习试卷1.阅读理解Babies like sitting in the prams which are pushed by their mothers along the road or in the park. They sit in the prams eating, drinking, laughing or sleeping.But have you ever heard of the Pram Race before? It is held in Hull, England once a year. You might see some people running along the road and pushing the prams as fast as they can. However, there aren't any babies in the prams, but adults instead. They jump out of the prams and drink lots of milk on the table along the road. Then they get into the prams and go on racing. The Pram Race is held to raise money for the people in need. For example, it helps to make it possible for disabled people to have wheelchairs for free.It all started when Hull was a fishing town. Every Friday afternoon, fishermen's wives had to run, pushing the prams with their babies in. They took money to pay their bills and buy food rapidly before their husbands returned from the sea.At the beginning only a few people were interested in the race, but now quite a lot of people including children, teenagers and the old take part in it each year. It is watched by more than three thousand people. These days, the Pram Race has become more famous in the town. People can not only watch the exciting race, but also share their joy and friendship every year. If you want to watch the Pram Race, go to Hull.(1)What do babies do while sitting in the prams?A.They eat, drink or run.B. They drink, laugh or sleep.C. They run, walk or jump.D. They sleep, eat or race.(2)Who sits in the prams during the Pram Race?A. Babies.B. Children.C. Teenagers.D. Adults.(3)What kind of town was Hull when the Pram Race started?A. A fishing town.B. A riding town.C. A shopping town.D. A running town. (4)Which of the following sentences is WRONG?A. The Pram Race was not very popular at the beginning.B.The Pram Race is held to raise money for the people in need.C.People in the prams drink lots of water along the road while racing.D.The fishermen's wives were busy with a lot of things every Friday afternoon【答案】(1)B(2)D(3)A(4)C【解析】【分析】本文属于说明文阅读,作者通过这篇文章向我们介绍了婴儿车比赛,成年人坐在婴儿车中喝奶,这个比赛是为有需要的人筹集资金,例如,它有助于使残疾人士的轮椅免费。
江西中考英语英语阅读理解专题练习(含答案)一、英语阅读理解专项练习试卷1.阅读理解Calabash brothers(葫芦娃兄弟) live in the Calabash Mountain with their grandfather. They are all very brave. They wear different clothes. The red calabash is the other six brothers 'elder brother. He is powerful. His body can be bigger or smaller. But he doesn't have his own ideas. The orange calabash has enhanced hearing and sight. He can see and hear far places clearly. The yellow calabash's body is very strong. Nothing can injure(伤害)him, but he is arrogant(傲慢的). The green calabash is the god of fire. He can eat fire and make fire. The cyan(青色的) calabash can drink water and make flood. The blue calabash is the cleverest of all. Nobody can find him when he makes himself invisible. And the purple calabash has a magic gourd(葫芦). The gourd can absorb(吸收) everything.One day a pangolin(穿山甲) broke the cave and two monsters came out.They were Monster Scorpion(蝎子精) and Monster Snake. The calabash brothers must fight with them and save the world. Unluckily, their grandfather who helped them beat the monster, was killed by the monsters finally.(1)How many calabash brothers are there?A. Five.B. Six.C. Seven.D. Eight.(2)What does the red calabash look like?A. He is powerful.B. He has enhanced eyes.C. He has two big eyes.D. He has a hard head.(3)If there is a fire, you may find the _______.A. red calabashB. orange calabashC. green calabashD. cyan calabash(4)What does the underlined word "invisible" mean in Chinese?A. 微不足道的B. 看不见的C. 暴露的D. 赤裸的【答案】(1)C(2)A(3)C(4)B【解析】【分析】文章大意:主要介绍了七个葫芦娃的故事,分别介绍了他们的颜色与特长。
大连市中考英语英语阅读理解专题练习(及答案)一、英语阅读理解专项练习试卷1.阅读理解Scrub, the pet cat of Jennifer's, was found! It got lost five years ago. Jennifer looked for it everywhere but failed each time. She thought Scrub would never come back. But one day she got a call from an animal shelter(庇护所) and was told they had found Scrub!How did they know Scrub belonged to Jennifer? How did they know Jennifer's phone number? All the information was available because of the microchip, a very small computer chip(薄片). It was placed under Scrub's skin many years earlier.The microchip is usually placed under the skin of an animal's shoulder to keep its ID number. Once the chip is in place, the pet does not feel it anymore. When lost pets are brought to animal shelters, people there use a special tool to look for the microchip and read the ID number on it, then they'll call the microchip company to match the number to the information of the pet's owner. This is how the shelter was able to tell Jennifer that they had found Scrub.Microchips have helped thousands of owners get their lost pets back. In New York, a dog named Roxy was missing for months. Then a woman found her on a busy street in New Jersey. No one knows how the dog got to a different state. However, thanks to her microchip, Roxy was soon returned to her grateful owner.In 2008, a couple got their cat George back after he had disappeared 13 years earlier! When George got lost, the couple tried everything to find him. They visited animal shelters every day for six months, made posters and even offered a $500 reward(酬金). As years went by, they thought George would never be back till they got the call from an animal shelter. Without the microchip, the cat would never be able to come home again.Microchips can not only work for a pet's whole life but help lost pets no matter how far they've been away from home. This is why microchips may be just the thing to help bring missing pets back home.(1)How did Jennifer find her pet cat?A. By visiting animal shelters.B. By offering a $500 reward.C. With the help of the microchip.D. With the help of a woman in New Jersey.(2)Which statement about microchips is NOT true according to the passage?A. They are very small computer chips.B. They are under an animal's skin of its shoulder.C. They can help the owners to find the long-lost pets.D. They can only work for a lost pet that's far away from home.(3)The right order of how animal shelters help lost pets return home is .①Get the ID number of the lost pet.②Call the owner to bring the lost pet home.③Look for the microchip of the lost pet.④Call the microchip company to match the number to the information of its owner.A. ③①②④B. ③④①②C. ①③④②D.③①④②(4)According to the passage, we can know that .A. the couple thought the microchip wasn't helpful at allB. Scrub didn't feel uncomfortable with the microchip in its bodyC. it took a long time to match Roxy's ID number to her owner's informationD. Jennifer herself found her cat according to the ID number on its microchip(5)What is the main idea of the passage?A. The reasons why pets got lost.B. Different ways to find the lost pets.C. The ways how people care for the lost pets.D. The introduction of how microchips help the lost pets return home.2.阅读理解Do you want a job in the holiday? Just go for it. First, you need to know what kind of job is suitable for your age and interest.If you're 13 to 15.It seems that you can't work almost anywhere, but you're probably allowed to clean your neighbours' cars or walk their dogs.There is no lowest wage(工资) for children under 16.By law, you can't work more than 35 hours each week during school holidays. And you can't work before 7 a.m. or after 7 p.m.If you're 16 or 17.The lowest wage for 16-17 years old teenagers should be no less than 7 dollars per hour.You can't work in a pub or bar, but you can work in many other places.By law, you can't work more than 40 hours each week.What jobs are out there?Obviously your choices are limited (限制) by the fact that you can only work during school holidays, but the following situations are fine.At Christmas, most shops are shart of hands, so you may find something to do there. In antumn, there's always fruit picking. It can be pretty hard work, but it pays really well.If you're mad about football, you can choose to work in a sports shop or help out at a local football club. No matter how much you are paid, you are doing what you like.(1)In the school holidays, 14-year-old kids __________________.A. can work anywhere they wantB. are not allowed to work aloneC. can't go to work at nightD. can work as long as 14 hours a day(2)How much can a 16-year-old kid be paid at least in two hours?A. 21 dollars.B. 17 dollars.C. 14 dollars.D. 7 dollars.(3)If you want to clean cars for others, you should at least be _____________.A. 16B. 15C. 14D. 13(4)According to the passage, which statement is true?A. not right for childrenB. tiring but pays wellC. better than other jobsD. more interesting to girls(5)According to the passage, which statement is true?A. If you are 17 years old, you're not allowed to walk the dog for your neighbour.B. Teenagers can choose their jobs according to their interest.C. Fruit picking pays well because there are fewer people to pick it.D. Only football fan is allowed to work in a football club.3.阅读理解Kathy could still remember the night she had to leave her home in Hungary.It was the beginning of World War II and her family had to leave their country as soon as possible. She quickly filled a bag with a few pieces of clothing, her diary, and her treasure—a beautiful silk scarf. Kathy and her best friend, Monica, had asked their parents to buy them matching scarves. They each would wear the scarves as a symbol of their friendship. Kathy had no idea that she was going to America that night and would not be returning.Kathy kept that special silk scarf for many years. One day she decided to give it to her granddaughter, Eliza, to wear to her first job interview for good luck. Kathy was afraid that Eliza would lose the scarf, but the granddaughter promised, "Don't worry, Grandma, nothing's going to happen to your scarf. You'll see. It is going to bring both of us luck today, "And with that, Eliza kissed her grandmother and left for the interview.That afternoon Eliza left the interview, feeling sure that she had got the job. So she decided to celebrate by going to a restaurant. As she was sitting at her table, she felt someone looking at her. Sitting next to her was an old woman, who could not take her eyes away from her"I'm sorry, do I know you?" Eliza asked."I'm sorry, dear, but you make me think of someone I once knew, "the old woman replied." My best friend looked like you and used to wear a scarf just like the one you're wearing around your neck." Eliza listened carefully, with her eyes and mouth wide open. She had heard stories of her grandmother's best friend and knew the meaning of the scarf. Could this be Monica, her grandmothers childhood friend?Eliza introduced herself and waited to hear the name of the other woman."My name's Monica, dear, I lived in Hungary as a child, but my family had to leave when I was fourteen years old. I've been living here in California ever since," said the old woman.ELiza could not believe her ears…(1)Kathy and her family left their country because_________.A. Kathy found a job in the USAB. Kathy would study in CaliforniaC. they had no friends in EuropeD. they wanted to get away from the war(2)From the underlined sentence in Paragraph 6, we can infer that Eliza felt _______. A. surprised B. thankful C. sorry D. nervous(3)What would Eliza most probably do after the dinner?A. She gave the silk scarf to Monica.B. She went for another job interview.C. She showed Monica around California.D. She took Monica to meet her grandmother.(4)The best title for this passage can be .A. A Gift from ParentsB. A Scarf of LuckC. A Successful InterviewD. A Story in the War4.阅读短文,从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。
中考英语英语阅读理解(含答案)100一、英语阅读理解专项练习试卷1.阅读理解(1)What kind of the letter may the passage be?A. An admission letter.B. An apology letter.C. A business letter.D. A thank you letter.(2)How much should Zhang Wei pay in all to enter the university?A. HK$ 55,935.B. HK$ 55,810.C. HK$ 55, 685.D. HK$ 55,560.(3)If you were Zhang Wei, how would you feel at this letter?A. Annoyed.B. Excited.C. Upset.D. Anxious.【答案】(1)A(2)D(3)B【解析】【分析】句意:这是张伟的一张香港中文大学的录取通知书,其中涉及到专业,学习方式,学位以及费用。
(1)细节理解题。
根据文中的语句The Chinese University of Hong kong AdmissionNotification提示可知,这是一张录取通知书,故选A。
(2)细节理解题。
根据文中的语句HK$ 55,560.(for native students)以及Zhang Wei (Yuyao,Ningbo)提示可知,张伟的学费是HK$ 55,560,故选D。
(3)理解归纳题。
这是一张香港中文大学的录取通知书,张伟收到以后,一定非常的激动,故选B。
【点评】考查阅读理解。
本文主要考查细节理解题,首先仔细阅读文后的问题,弄清问题的大意;然后带着问题阅读短文,抓住关键信息,选择正确答案。
2.阅读下列短文,从下面每小题的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
BIt was July 17th of 2017. The little helpless girl, who had trouble walking, was going out into the wide world. In June 2016, I got the idea that I was going to America as an exchange student. With tears in my eyes, I said goodbye to my family.After I finally arrived at the airport in Burlington, Vermont. I was welcomed by my host family. They didn't know much about my disability. “I hobble a little, but I don't see it as a problem.” I think it's the will that decides what you can and cannot do, and the disability doesn't matter!Before I went to the US, I knew I was going to miss home. But I went! Why? I've been a fighter ever since I decided not to give up my breath when I was born! My mother wrote my host mom an e-mail and told her about my hard birth so they would understand. I remember clearly after she finished reading it, she came into the room, gave me a big hug and said, “You are a fighter.” My host family supported me so much during the year. In school, small notes were sent out to all my teachers, by e-mail, to tell them about my disability. Everything worked greatly.By the end of my year, exchange students were asked to talk about our years. I spoke in front of about 100 people! I was extremely proud of my “speech”. The following day some teachers stopped me and said, “Your speech was the best one.”My year in Vermont was the best thing I've done so far! I proved I AM A FIGHTER and that NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE!(1)How did the author go to the US?A. By busB. By carC. By boatD. By plane(2)What did the writer's mom tell the host mom in the email?A. The writer's familyB. The writer's daily lifeC. The writer's birthD. The writer's disability(3)How did the writer feel about her speech?A. ExcitedB. SadC. ProudD. Unsatisfied(4)What can we know from the passage?A. The writer enjoyed her exchange life.B. The writer was not happy with her host family.C. Only the writer made a speech in front of about 100 people.D. The writer joined the army and became a fighter.【答案】(1)D(2)C(3)C(4)A【解析】【分析】本文通过作者作为一名交换生的经历谈论对人生的感悟:只要努力,一切皆有可能。
中考英语阅读提升训练China is a nation of etiquette(礼仪). Chinese people are among the most hospitable people in the world. If foreigners visit a Chinese family, they would be surprised at the warmth that they would receive as guests.When you visit a Chinese family, the host usually makes tea for you. Then he will serve you snacks(小吃) like biscuits or candy. Someone in the family will also chat with you, never letting you feel lonely.At the same time, other family members will prepare a meal for you. Chinese people treat (款待) their guests with a big meal. They always present more food than the guest can eat. On the table, the guests must be the first to eat. Perhaps one of the things that surprises a western guest most is that the Chinese host likes to pick f ood for visitors, which won’t happen at western tables. The Chinese family go out of their way to make you feel at home. As you are done eating, the host usually says, ”It seems that you didn’t eat much. Please have more.” Although you tell them you are fu ll, they still put more food in your bowl.Being warm and hospitable has long been an important part of Chinese culture and tradition. As Confucius (孔子) said thousands of years ago:To meet friends from afterHow happy we are!1.What does the underline word “hospitable” mean in this passage.A.好客的B. 勤劳的C.朴实的2.As a guest in a Chinese family, you are usually offered_____ by the host.A. coffee and snacksB. juice and snacksC. tea and snacks3.Why does a western visitor feel surprised when the host picks food for him?A. Because he thinks it’s not polite.B. Because he thinks it’s not necessary.C. Because it won’t happen in western countries.4.What the Chinese family do for the guests is to_____.A. make them feel at homeB. show their wealthC. make them feel uncomfortable.5.What’s the meaning of the words by Confucius at the end of the passage?A.学而时习之,不亦悦乎?B.有朋自远方来,不亦乐乎?C.人不知而不愠,不亦君子乎?A mouse was surprised to discover that the farmer and his wife had a mousetrap (老鼠夹)in the house. It ran to warn everyone, “There is a mousetrap in the house!”A hen raised his head and said, “Mr. Mouse, this mousetrap is only for you.I won’t be worried about it.” The mouse turned to a pig, “I am sorry, Mr. Mouse, but the mouset rap has nothing to do with me, either!” the pig said. Then the mouse turned to a cow, “It sounds like you have a problem, not me.” the cow said. The mouse returned to the house with head down and it was very sad because no one would help.That night the fa rmer’s wife heard a loud sound and she rushed to see what was caught. In the darkness she could not see that it was a snake. The snake bit (咬)the farmer’s wife. The wife caught a bad fever and the farmer the best way to treat a fever was chicken soup. So the farmer killed the hen for the soup. The wife got worse and her friends came to visit her. The farmer had to kill the pig to feed them. But the wife didn’t get better and died. Her friends came and the farmer had to kill the cow to feed all of them.So remember when any one of us is in trouble, we may all be in trouble.6.Why was the mouse very sad?(不超过5个词)___________________________________________________________________________ ___________7.What was caught by the mousetrap that night?(不超过5个词)___________________________________________________________________________ ___________8.What can we learn from the story?(不超过15个词)___________________________________________________________________________ ___________How important is color in the business world?Google, one of the biggest U.S. companies, is trying to find it out. The company has already found “a close connection between color and satisfaction with a person’s work area”. That’s according to its spokeswoman named Meghan Casserly.“Color is a silent salesperson,” said Elyria Kemp. She is an assistant professor of marketing at the University of New Orleans.Kemp is following color trends in business. She is studying the connection between feelings and color. According to Kemp, when people make an evaluation (评估) of a product, usually they do this within 90 seconds or less. Besides, more than half of their first evaluation is based on (以……为根据) color alone.That’s why so many companies are researching their color choices. They are spending thousa nds of dollars on the research, too. Just think of UPS’s Pullman brown, Home Depot’s orange and Tiffany & Co.’s blue.Joclyn Benedetto is a spokeswoman for Tiffany & Co. She said the success of the company’s jewelry (珠宝) was connected to its blue color. It is used to wrap (包装) every product. She said the color was chosen by the founder Charles Lewis Tiffany for the cover of Blue Book, Tiffany’s annual collection of beautifully hand-made jewels, which first came out in 1845.Coca-Cola’s red color also dates back more than 100 years. The soft drink was shipped in barrels painted red.A spokesperson for Home Depot said research showed that the first thing people thought of was orange when they heard the name of the company.Smaller companies are also realizing the importance of color. But picking the right color is important.“You know when something is right because you get a feeling of safety, and it’s not something that you think about. It just will hit you,” said Emil Hagopian, a distributor for Mar Plast Co lor Building Accessories in Ann Arbor, Mich. “And sometimes, if it’s done wrong, that also hits you.”9.What is Google trying to find out?A. How to create a better work area.B. How to become the biggest U.S. company.C. The connection between color and business.D. The secret of success in the business world.10.Which company does Meghan Casserly work for?A. Tiffany & Co.B. Coca-Cola.C. Home Depot.D. Google.11.People usually make an evaluation of a product .A. in a short timeB. in a long timeC. based on its shapeD. based on their feelings12.What do we know about Tiffany & Co. according to the passage?A. It only sells women’s clothes.B. Blue is its owner’s favorite color.C. Its products are wrapped in blue.D. Its red color dates back over 100 years.13.The passage is mainly about .A. the colors which are popular in the United StatesB. the importance of color in the business worldC. the relation between color and a company’s nameD. the bad influence color has on small companiesHow do you like your school? Have you ever written to your headmaster to express your idea? Here are some letters written by students from different schools.Luke, 14, from JiangsuI will give some suggestions about our school uniform. In our school, we students have to wear uniform every day. But the yellow and green sports kit(服装)looks really dark and old. It can’t stand for young and lively spirit. We can add some red or orange colors and make a new type of uniform. I hope our headmaster will think about it.Danny, 14, from ZhejiangI have two suggestions for my headmaster. First of all, I think we should have more hobby classes in science , such as plane model making class and computer programming class. It is really boring to study basic subjects all the time. And second, I hope we can have more PE lessons or more time for physical exercise. Lots of students now don’t have a strong enough body.Sam, 15, from ShanxiI’d like to say thank you to my headmaster. About one week ago, I got a bad cold after playing basketball. Our headmaster came to me after he knew about it. He took care of me until my parents came. I really want to thank him for that.Helen, 14, from ShandongIn the letter I wrote, I want to talk about the possibility of personal(个性化的)classes. Now many middle schools are trying the “personal class” system. Students don’t have regular classes. They can choose lessons they want to take.I think it is more effective. And it is also good f or exercise. We don’t have to stay in one classroom all the time.14.Luke gives some suggestions about ______ in his letter.A. hobby classesB. personal classesC. school uniformD. basketball playing15.The reasons why Danny gives two suggestions are that ______.A. students have too few classes every day and they love sportsB. studying basic subjects only is boring and students are too weakC. hobby classes are interesting and students have no PE lessons at allD. students want to cancel the basic subjects and they want to have more sports lessons16.All the students except ______ write to the headmaster to complain about something.A. LukeB. DannyC. SamD. Helen17.The underline d sentence “I think it is more effective” means “______”A. Regular classes will be more vivid and lively.B. Regular classes will help students learn better.C. Personal classes will be more vivid and lively.D. Personal classes will help students learn better.18.According to the passage, most students write to their headmasters about _______.A. personal experiencesB. how to make schools betterC. spare time activitiesD. how to deal with other studentsA few months ago I was at a bus stop in town in the evening. The bus came on time and I took the window seat. The bus was running by the seashore and I was enjoying the wind while watching the sea waves. After a few minutes the bus made its next stop. A young boy and a girl got on. They were standing on my left when the bus pulled off. I looked at them curiously and realized that all the window seats were taken up. They could sit but not together. Suddenly a different wave passed through my body and my mind gave me the advice to get up. I got up and gave them my seat. The young lady smiled kindly and said thanks.I took another seat. I don’t remember whether I got off the bus before them or not.Months passed by. Suddenly one day while I was standing at the same bus stop waiting some time for the bus to arrive I heard a voice.“Excuse me, Uncle.” I looked in the direction of the voice. It was a beautiful young lady.Puzzled, I said, “I do not recognize you.”She said, “Do you remember you gave us your window seat?”Puzzled, I said, “Maybe, but what is so great in that?”She said, “If you had not given your seat that day, perhaps I would have not sat with my friend. By sitting together it helped us break up a misunderstandingthat had been between us for a long time. Do you know we are getting married next month?”“Good! God bless both of you,” I replied.The young lady again said thank you and went on her journey. I realized the importance of giving that day.19.What does the underlined word “curiously” mean?A. 生气地B.好奇地C. 惊喜地D. 失望地20. Why were the young boy and the girl standing on the bus?A. Because they wanted to enjoy the sea view.B. Because they couldn’t sit together.C. Because there were no empty seats.D. Because they preferred to stand.21.The author’s act of kind ness helped the young boy and the girl ______.A. begin to talk to each other again after a quarrelB. sit together and become friends very soonC. clear up a misunderstanding between themD. know each other and get married22.From the story, we can conclude(推断)that ______.A. small things can create great happenings in lifeB. it is giving rather than receiving that is importantC. offering one’s seat to others may win respectD. we sometimes forget what happened in the pastNot only a popular singer was Yao Beina, but also she was an energetic and warm-hearted angel. She had her corneas (眼角膜) donated to two men who needed them, which helped them see the world clearly again.Yao was born in a music family on Sept. 26, 1981 in Wuhan. She started to learn the piano at the age of 4, and she sang her first song on the stage when she was 9 years old. Yao did quite well in singing, so she took part in the thirteenthYouth Singing Competition and won the first prize.She became well-known to the public after making a series of songs for the hit TV drama “The Legend of Zhenhuan” in 2012, and the mandarin version (中文版本) of “Let It Go” from Disney’s “Frozen”. In July 2013, she competed in The Voice of China II and finally got the second place in Na Ying’s team. She had won a lot of music awards before she was famous.Yao Beina was unfortunate to be diagnosed(诊断)with breast cancer (乳腺癌) and had a successful operation in 2011. Since then, she has fought against the disease for about four years while keeping singing, but sadly she failed. She originally thought of donating all of her organs (器官) to save others’ lives, but failed to do it because of her serious illness.She’s gone, even though she had never stopped struggling with cancer. Heaven just got another beautiful angel, with her beautiful voice and kindness.23.Yao Beina had her __________ donated to save others.A. two corneasB. all organsC. heartD. kidney24. How old was Yao Beina when she started to sing for people?A. Four.B. Nine.C. Thirteen.D. Thirty.25.Which is TRUE about Yao Beina according to the passage?A. She started to play the piano at the age of 5.B. She had great voice and won a lot of awards in music.C. She was a weak and selfish girl.D. She won over the breast cancer in the end.26.What’s the passage mainly about?A. Yao Beina’s family.B. Yao Beina’s disease.C. Yao Beina’s teacher.D. Yao Beina’s art achievements.Saya, the life-like woman robots started her work as a teacher at aprimary school in Tokyo Japan days ago. She gave lessons to the pupils there. You won’t hurt it, hit it or play with it.Professor Hiroshi Kobayashi of Tokyo University of Science, who built Saya, said she didn’t mean to take the place of human teachers with Saya, bu t to show the joys of technology. “We didn’t want to do all the work of a teacher, but to build this robot to teach children about technology. And Saya may be a help to the schools which have not enough teachers.”“In some villages and small schools, there are children who know little about new technology and also there are some teachers that can’t teach these lessons,” Kobayashi said. “So we hope the robot can make the children become interested in new technology.”Many of the children were very interested in Saya, and did not take their eyes off her when they were listening to the report. When class was over, some students touched her face and felt her.Japan, home to almost 400,000 industrial robots of the world, hopes that they can make more and more robots in the future. And they hope to make some robots to look after the older people.27. From the passage, we know that Saya is ______.A. a woman teacher in a small schoolB. a student of Hiroshi KobayashiC. a robot made by Hiroshi Kobayashi28.Saya came to the school to ______.A. give the students technology lessonsB. listen to the report of Hiroshi KobayashiC. show her computer technology29.What did many of the children do when Saya came to their school?A. They felt afraid of Saya.B. They showed great interest in Saya.C. They made friends with Saya.30.We can learn from the passage that ______.A. Saya became tired of teaching at lastB. most schools in Japan are short of teachersC. Japan hasn’t built robots that can take care of the old people31. What would be the best title for the passage?A. A Science ProfessorB. A Primary SchoolC. A Robot TeacherWe are told breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and dinner the most enjoyable. But what about lunch? In today’s fast-paced society, not many people take time to enjoy this midday meal. We just take a quick salad, or buy a sandwich and eat at our computers. Sometimes, if there is a deadline around the corner, we just give up lunch. The development of technology hasn’t done our eating habits much good, either. We are constantly distracted(分神)by e-mails, social media, 24-hour news, and hand-held electronic devices.Long working hours can cause all kinds of health problems. Employers should encourage workers to take time off for lunch. This is because long lunch breaks can benefit both people and society. To take a lunch break is to slow down and gain some views. A break from work allows us to think cleverly and outside the box. It also puts our daily tasks into a wider context(环境).What we eat at lunch is also important. A fast-food lunch is more harmful than not having lunch at all. And it’s not just about calories and unhealthy food. Recent studies show that fast food also has negative effects on how we think. However, if we sit down at a proper restaurant and chat leisurely with colleagues, we are more likely to slow down and talk about something that hardly can be achieved in a noisy and crowded fast food chain.32.Do many people take time to enjoy the midday meal?33.What can cause all kinds of health problems?34.Why should employers encourage workers to take time off for lunch? 35.Which is more harmful, having a fast-food lunch or not having lunch at all?You eat to stay fit and keep your body working, right? Then reading is food for your mind and soul. Reading informs you of what’s happening around. Reading encourages you to think and imagine, think out of the box and imagine the impossible.In the past, people just read books, only books. Today, we have books online, which makes reading easy. The web, our new storehouse of information is just a click away.But this in no way has stolen the magic of reading books ,the sound of their pages’ flutter(翻页)and their smell…… .You can lie in bed with a book, but with a com puter you possibly can’t. No matter how you read, reading is important.Remember those bedtime stories? We read fun facts about animals, plants and the universe. We ask “whys” and “hows”. In books, we find their answers. Children who are introduced to reading at an early age are seen to have a better understanding of phonics (语音学). They master language skills easily, have a richer vocabulary and have greater reading abilities. Children, who grow up reading good books, mostly stand out. The way they think and act is very different from those who have never been introduced to reading. Reading not only adds to their knowledge but also shapes their personalities. Reading has a great influence on one’s life. Teenagers are easily influenced by whatever they read. If inspirational stories and life experiences are read in one’s teens, they can change a person for the better. They stay with him and keep encouraging him to achieve his goals and choose the right against the wrong.The more you read, the more creative and imaginative you will become. Reading develops vocabulary, improves language skills and sharpens your problem-solving abilities. It leads to a better understanding of self. Reading gives you knowledge, it makes you more confident. The more you read about others’ lives and experiences, a better decision-maker you will become.Reading about the importance of reading should lead you to read more, and more, and more. So choose a book you like and don’t stop reading until you reach the end. And even after that read as much as you can.36.Which of the following is true?A. Children should start reading at a young age.B. Parents should tell their children stories every day.C. Teenagers should think and act differently from others.D. Students should find answers to their questions in books.37.The underlined sentence in Paragraph 2 means ______.A. reading books is no longer a pleasure to peopleB. reading books is less interesting than reading onlineC. reading online can’t take the place of reading booksD. rea ding online can’t be difficult for people38.What can we infer from the passage?A. More teenagers read online now.B. What teenagers read builds their future.C. What children should learn first is phonics.D. More practice makes reading easier.39.What’s the best title for the passage?A. Why Is Reading Important?B. What Should Teenagers Read?C. How Is Reading Ability Improved?D. When Should Children Start Reading?Much has been said and written recently about heroes, mainly because many people think we have too few of them. There are many different kinds of heroes, but they all seem to have two things in common. First, heroes, by their actions, show the great possibilities of human nature. Second, heroes can also stand the test of time, and their achievements will not be easily forgotten. Because of these good points, we need to choose our heroes carefully.Olympic sports star Jackie Joyner-Kersee, who is believed to be a hero, warns young people to be careful of making athletes heroes. She hopes that if someone tries to copy her, it will be because she has achieved her goals by working hard. Joyner-Kersee says that a hero should be someone who has an influence on another person’s life.Poet Maya Angelou believes that a hero encourages people to treat others well and to be concerned about the greater good. A hero should show politeness, courage, patience, and strength all the time. A hero should encourage others to follow him with actions that improve the world, even if only in small ways.Autho r Daniel Boorstin suggests that, “Celebrities are people who make news, but heroes are people who make history.” Thus, if a person is truly worthy to be called a hero, he or she will not be soon forgotten.We all need heroes. We need to be able to respect people who have been there, done that, and succeeded. Many times the greatest heroes are the people we deal with every day — relatives(亲戚), friends, and neighbors — who will keep going when it is easier to give up. The parent who puts her or his family ahead of herself or himself, the teacher who will make more money at another job but chooses to help others — all these people can be considered as heroes. A hero quietly and continuously sets a good example, an example that inspires others to follow.40.Joyner-Kersee hopes that young people ______.A. will work hardB. will become heroesC. will follow herD. will achieve her goal41.The underlined word “celebrities” in Paragraph 4 means ______.A. volunteersB. reportersC. sports playersD. famous people42.From the passage we know that ______.A. there are fewer heroes than beforeB. many common people set examples to usC. heroes should be polite, patient and famousD. heroes have to reach the standard required for them43. The best title for this passage is ______.A. What Heroes DoB. Who Are HeroesC. How Heroes LiveD. Where Heroes areEach morning a rich man found a poor man sitting on a bench(长凳) in the park. The poor man always sat there, looking at the big hotel in which the rich man lived. One day, the rich man got out of his car and said to the poor man, “Excuse me. I want to know why you sit here and look at my hotel every morning.”“ Sir,” said the poor man, “ I am a failure. I have no money, no family, no home. I sleep on this bench, and every night I dream that one day I’ll sleepin that hotel.”The rich man said, “Tonight your dream will come true. I’ll pay for the best room in that hotel for you a whole month.”A f ew days after, the rich man went into the poor man’s room to ask him how he was enjoying himself. To his surprise, he found that the man had moved out of the hotel back to his bench.When the rich man asked why, he said, “You see, when I’m sleeping on my b ench, I dreamed I am there, in the big hotel. It’s a wonderful dream. But when I was there I dreamed I was back to this cold bench. It was a terrible dream, and I couldn’t get any sleep at all.”44.The poor man lived in ____ before he met the rich man.A. the hotelB. his homeC. the parkD. the car45.Every morning, the poor man sat on the bench and____.A. waited for the rich manB. looked at the rich man’s hotelC. looked at the rich man’s carD. enjoyed the clean car46.Every night the poor man dreamed of ______.A. sleeping in a hotelB. becoming richC. owning that hotelD. being the rich man’s friend47.The poor man moved out of the hotel because____.A. he didn’t want to live in such a fine roomB. he didn’t li ke the rich manC. he couldn’t pay for the roomD. he couldn’t get any sleep at all there48.In the end, the poor man found it _________to sleep in the hotel.A. sorryB. niceC. wonderfulD. Terrible49.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 books50.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.51. 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.52.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A. There is no breakfast at Macon's B&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 Market.53.Where is the passage probably from?A. A dictionary.B. A newspaper.C. A story book.D. A science report.Every time we turn on the TV or take a ride in a car, we could be adding to a problem called acid rain(酸雨). In this article, we’ll learn something important about acid rain.The formation of acid rainWhen people use fuels (燃料), such as coal and gasoline(汽油), poisonous gases are given off. When these gases come together with rain, acid rain forms. Many power stations burn fuels in order to create the electricity(电) that we use in our homes and offices every day. Cars and trucks also send these gases into the air when they burn gasoline. When rain meets these gases, harmful things called acids form. This is acid rain.The harm of acid rainAcid rain destroys everything that it touches. It poisons our rivers, ponds and lakes and oceans along with the life in them. It pollutes our soils and crops, harm trees, and can even kill fish and plants. Acid rain also eats away at our buildings.The prevention of acid rainWe need to reduce and even stop the pollution that gets into our air. Turn off lights, televisions and other electrical appliances(电器) if we are not using them. Walk and take a bike whenever possible. If we are travelling a long distance, take a bus or train to save fuel.As research shows, acid rain harms our environment. But people everywhere can take small steps now to help protect our environment for future generations.This April is a busy month in Shanghai. There’s a lot to do. Here is some information.Live Music - Late Night JazzEnjoy real American jazz from Herbie Davis, the famous trumpet (小号) player. This is Herbie’s third visit to Shanghai. The first two were sold out, so get your tickets quickly.Scottish DancingTake your partners and get ready to dance. Scottish dancing is fun and easy to learn.Exhibitions - Shanghai MuseumThere are 120,000 pieces on show here. You can seethe whole of Chinese history there.Dining - Sushi(寿司) in townSushi is getting really big in Shanghai. In Japan, it’s become an art form. The most famous Sushi‘artist’ is Yuki Kamura. She’ll be at Sushi Restaurant all of this month.For a full listing of events, see our website.59. Suppose you are going to attend an activity at 8: 00p. m. on Saturday, which one can you choose?A. Live Music - Late Night JazzB. Scottish dancingC. Exhibitions - Shanghai MuseumD. Dining - Sushi in town60. Which of the following is TRUE according to the advertisements?A. Scottish dancing is so interesting and easy that you will never get bored.B. The performance given by the American jazz will last for over two weeks.C. Sushi is not popular in Shanghai as it is a kind of Japanese traditional food.。