中考英语阅读记叙文练习 9页

中考英语阅读练习 ‎（一）‎ Stephen Hawking was one of the most famous scientists in this century. He was born in 1942. He’s a world well-known on space and time. Stephen is researching some very big questions, such as: How did the universe begin? How will it end?‎ ‎    Stephen was a student at Oxford University. He studied math and science. Then, at the age of twenty, he became sick. He was so young, but the doctors said to his family, “He has only two more years to live.” As a matter of fact, the doctors were wrong---- he didn’t die. He can’t walk now but he uses a wheelchair(轮椅). He can’t feed himself and get in or out of bed himself. But he refused to give in to the condition. He talks with the help of a computer. After Oxford, Stephen went to Cambridge University. Three years later, in 1965, he became a doctor of philosophy(哲学).‎ ‎    Because of his serious health problems, it was difficult for him to draw diagrams(图表) or to write. So he started to think in pictures. With this new way of thinking, he became one of the most famous scientists in the world. In 1891, he met the Pope(教皇) in Rome. They talked about his ideas. Then in 1988, he wrote his first important book, A Brief History of Time. It sold more than 5.5 million copies in 33 different languages. He was once invited to China, he impressed us with his self-confidence, humorous and witty(风趣的) conversation. ‎ 根据短文内容，选择最佳答案。‎ ‎1. Which of the following is NOT true?‎ A. Stephen is good at thinking.    ‎ B. Stephen cannot walk.    ‎ C. Stephen has had the answers to some very big questions.    ‎ D. Stephen had once studied math and science at Oxford University.‎ ‎2. How old was Stephen when he became a doctor of philosophy?‎ A. 21  B. 23    C. 27    D. 25‎ ‎3. A Brief History of Time is ________.‎ A. a book which is well-known all over the word B. a book about Rome’s history C. Stephen’s talk collection with the Pope in Rome D. Stephen’s talk collection with me in China ‎4. Stephen’s studies DO NOT relate(涉及) to ________ according to the passage.‎ A. science  B. math  C. philosophy  D. art ‎5. The right order of Stephen’s main experiences in ________.‎ a. He went to Cambridge University. b. He became very ill.‎ c. He wrote his first import book. d. He met the Pope in Rome.‎ A. c- a- b- e- d  B. a- b- c- d- e  C. c- b- a –e –d    D. a- c- b- e- d ‎（二）‎ Unique customs St. Anthony’s Day January 17 is St. Anthony’s Day in Mexico. It’s a day when people ask for protection for their animals. They bring their animals to church. But before the animals go into the church, the people usually dress them up in flowers.‎ Chusok ‎ On August 15 of the lunar calendar, Koreans celebrate Chusok to give thanks for the harvest. Also on Chusok, a big meal with moon-shaped rice cake is eaten.‎ New Year’s Eve One of the biggest celebrations in Argentina is New Year’s Eve. On the evening of December 31, families get together and have a big meal. At midnight, fireworks set everywhere and continue throughout the night. Friends and families meet at parties, which last until the next morning.‎ Setsubun On the evening of February 3, people in Japanese families take one dried bean（豆）for each year of their age and throw the beans around their homes, shouting “Good luck in! Evil sprits out!” This is known as “Setsubun,” a time to celebrate the end of winter and the beginning of spring.‎ ‎1. When is St. Anthony’s Day?‎ ‎       A. December 31.      B. August 15.       C. February 3.      D. January 17.‎ ‎2. Why do Koreans celebrate Chusok?‎ ‎       A. To celebrate the end of winter.‎ ‎       B. To give thanks for the harvest.‎ ‎       C. To wish their families good luck.‎ ‎       D. To ask for protection for their animals.‎ ‎3. What do Japanese people do on Setsubun?‎ ‎       A. Bring their animals to church. ‎ ‎       B. Meet friends and families at parties. ‎ ‎       C. Throw the beans around their homes.‎ ‎       D. Eat a big meal with moon-shaped cake.‎ ‎（三）‎ Dear Mum:‎ Today I’m going to tell you something really special. I know you work very hard and feel tired every day. ‎ Every time you come home and see the messy(杂乱的) house. I know you are very angry with me. But you always say nothing and clean up the house .I always want to help you, but I have so much homework to do. After I finish my homework, I feel like dying. I really want to help you, but I’m so tired too.‎ I also want to tell you one thing, I love you so much. I usually talk back to you when you say that I don’t study hard enough. But in fact I just want you to praise（赞扬） me more. I will try my best to get good grades and get praise from my teacher. So don’t feel frustrated （失望）about my grades, OK? I have made up my mind that I will study harder and help you to clean the house. I am serious this time. I will have my homework done faster so that I can have more energy to clean the house. I will watch TV less so that I can have more time to study and get good grades. All these things are for one reason: I want to make you happy Mum. ‎ I love you! With lots of love Sally ‎ ‎(   )1.Why is Sally’s mother angry with Sally when she comes back from work?‎ A. Because she doesn’t study hard.‎ B. Because she isn’t good at English.‎ C. Because she doesn’t clean the house.‎ D. Because she doesn’t finish her homework.‎ ‎(   )2. What does Sally’s mother think about her?‎ A. She thinks Sally is very lazy.‎ B. She feels frustrated about her.‎ C. She thinks Sally studies very hard.‎ D. She thinks Sally is a bad girl.‎ ‎(   )3.What does Sally want?‎ A. Enough money              B. Enough free time C. Good grades and praise       D. Enough good food.‎ ‎(   )4.Why does Sally want to do her homework faster?‎ A. Because she will have enough time to watch TV.‎ B. Because she is interested in doing homework.‎ C. Because she has many important things to do.‎ D. Because she can have more energy to do some cleanig in her house.‎ ‎(   )5.Which of the following is WRONG?‎ A. Sally feels very tired after she finishes her homework.‎ B. Sally love her mother deeply.‎ C. Sally’s teacher feels frustrated about her.‎ D. Shally wants to make mother happy ‎ ‎（四）‎ Dear Jim,‎ I’m in Hangzhou now. I will spend the next three years here. I’m in No.6 middle School. It’s a good school. The people here are very friendly. My best friend is Li Lei,and my favorite food is Dong po pork(东坡肉).‎ Now I’m writing to you in my bedroom. We have a new home here in China. It’s different from our old home in America. Our new house is white, and the old one is red. The walls of my bedroom are blue. My mother is watering some flowers. My father is repairing a car. I’m going to do my homework.‎ Please write back soon.‎ ‎                                                                   Yours,‎ ‎                                                                   Tom ‎1. What school is Tom in ?‎ A. No. 5 Middle School.                B. No. 6 Middle School.‎ C. No. 7 Middle School.                D. No. 16 Middle School.‎ ‎2. Who is Tom’s best friend?‎ A. Li Lei          B. Lucy          C. Jim          D. John ‎3. What color are the walls of Tom’s bedroom?‎ A. Red          B. White          C. Blue          D. Yellow ‎49. What’s Tom’s father doing?‎ A. Fixing a plane                   B. Watering some flowers C. Fixing a bike                    D. Repairing a bike ‎5. Where’s Tom from?‎ A. England      B. Australia        C. America       D. Canada ‎（五）‎ Dear editors,‎ I’m a slow student in my class. Most of my classmates are much better than me. So I get very stressed out. It’s difficult to keep on （持续）working hard and it’s really not fun. And I think although I spend much time studying for the tests. I can’t get good grades. My father sometimes gives me some help. He tells me not to worry about it. But what do you think I should do? ‎ ‎                                                              Xia Ming Two readers read the letter from the magazine and here are their answers:‎ Dear Xia Ming,‎ Many famous people are not so good at the age like you. Edison, the famous scientist, had a bad ‎ headache for his studies when he was a 12-year-old boy. But everyone knows that he did a lot for the people in the world. And Newton had the same story like him. You should take it easy, then try your best. I believe you can do better.‎ ‎                                                             Thumbelina Dear Xia Ming,‎ When you are feeling stressed out, just smile and take a deep breath(深呼吸), you should believe tomorrow is another day and you can get good grades.‎ ‎                                                             Mr Unsmart 阅读短文，选择正确答案。‎ ‎1.   Xia Ming worried about ______.‎ ‎       A. his classmates    B. his life     C. his study      D. his father ‎2.   Thumbelina gave ______ examples in the letter.‎ ‎       A. one     B. two     C. three   D. four ‎3.   Thumbelina wrote about those famous people _______.‎ ‎       A. to make Xia Ming feel better     B. to make Xia Ming laugh ‎       C. to show how much she knows D. to show that she likes them ‎4.   Which is NOT true?‎ ‎       A. Xia Ming doesn’t have fun studying at school.‎ ‎       B. Xia Ming’s father always helps him with his study.‎ ‎       C. Smiling can make people relaxing.‎ ‎       D. Edison is famous in the world.‎ ‎5.   “Tomorrow is another day.” tells us ______.‎ ‎       A. it’s the weekend tomorrow          ‎ ‎       B. Xia Ming can get good grades tomorrow ‎       C. tomorrow is different from today       ‎ ‎       D. there are hopes in our lives ‎（六）‎ Dear Amy，‎ How are you? Mum, Dad and I went to Thailand last week. We had a great time!‎ We arrived at the airport early on Friday morning. I chose a window seat on the plane. I could see the clouds clearly from the window. They looked soft and shiny. Four hours later, we landed in Thailand.‎ We stayed at a hotel in Pattaya on our first day. We went to the beach. We played different water sports there. We had so much fun! We were tired when we got back to the hotel. ‎ On the next day, we went to Bangkok. We visited two temples there. They looked like golden bells with pointed tops. We took some photos outside the temples and had a walk in the gardens. In the evening, we had dinner at a restaurant next to a lake. The food was very spicy so I kept drinking cold water! ‎ On the last day, we went to a shopping mall. Mum bought a beautiful tea set. Dad bought some T-shirts and I bought some dried mangoes (芒果干). We went to the airport after lunch. I was lucky because I got a window seat again. This time I could see the beautiful sunset (日落).‎ We enjoyed the trip very much. I hope we will go on another trip again soon.‎ Love Polly ‎(    )1. In Thailand Polly did the following activities EXCEPT__________.‎ ‎       A. go shopping                  B. play water sports ‎ ‎       C. go to the beach               D. enjoy the sunrise ‎(    )2. How long was Polly’s trip in Thailand?‎ ‎       A. 2 days.      B. 3 days.       C. 5 days.       D. A week.‎ ‎(    )3. Polly and his parents went to __________ on the second day.‎ ‎       A. the beach                     B. the temples        ‎ ‎       C. the airport                    D. the shopping mall  ‎ ‎(    )4. The underlined word ‘spicy’ probably means ‘__________’.‎ ‎       A. hot         B. sweet          C. salty          D. sour（酸的）‎ ‎(    )5. In this letter, Polly mainly told Amy about __________.‎ ‎       A. his weekend                   B. his holiday plan    ‎ ‎       C. his trip to Thailand          D. his views of Thailand ‎（七）‎ Dear Sir, ‎ I read your story(of the 5th may) about the cost of living in the country, and I agree with what you said. I lived in a seaside town two years ago. When my husband stopped working, we moved to a small village.‎ I have to do my shopping in small shops, and things are more expensive than in city supermarkets; it also costs more to travel by bus.‎ But it does not cost us much to enjoy the beauty and quiet in the country. We can enjoy them just by going out  of the front door. Though it costs more to live here, we have an enjoyable life now.‎ ‎                                                    Yours faithfully,‎ ‎                                                     Helen Smith ‎1.Mrs. Smith moved from ______ to a small village.‎ ‎  A. a large city      B. the country      C. a seaside town   D. another village ‎2.Things in small shops are ______ than those in city supermarkets.‎ ‎  A. less expensive   B. more expensive   C. cheaper        D. cheap ‎3.It cost them ______ to live in the country than before. ‎ ‎  A. much          B. more           C. little           D. less ‎ ‎4.We can infer(推断)that the May 5th story told people the cost of living in the town was ______ than that in the country.‎ ‎  A. higher        B. lower          C. as high as     D. as low as ‎（八）‎ Today is fine. The sky is blue. Now it's nine o'clock in the morning. There's a sports meeting in the forest on the big mountain.‎ ‎   Look, a horse, a panda and a cat are running. Over there a dog and two tigers are jumping. Two monkeys are climbing the trees. Four birds are flying around and singing.‎ ‎   There are some other animals there, too. The elephants are standing. A monkey is sitting on an old elephant. The monkey has a flag(旗子) in his hand. Polly is sitting in the tree. A fox, a baby panda and some little animals are sitting under the trees. They are all watching.‎ ‎(  )1. What's the weather like today?‎ ‎   A. Windy.     B. Rainy.    C. Sunny.    D. Cloudy.‎ ‎(  )2. How many animals are running and jumping?‎ ‎   A. Six.    B. Fourteen.    C. Five.    D. Eleven.‎ ‎(  )3. Which animals are climbing the trees?‎ ‎  A. The elephants and cats.   B. The pandas and foxes. ‎ ‎  C. The monkeys.          D. The horses and pandas.‎ ‎(  )4. There're ______ at the sports meeting.‎ ‎   A. not any birds    B. many monkeys    C. many people   D. a lot of animals ‎ ‎(  )5. Who're all watching at the meeting?‎ ‎   A. A fox, a baby panda and some little animals.  B. A tiger, a baby horse and some cats.‎ ‎   C. A monkey, a baby cat and some birds.       D. Polly, an elephant and some fish.‎ ‎（九）‎ Today is Sunday．Our class meets at seven thirty a.m..at the school gate．We take a bus to Haian Park．The price of the ticket for each adult is eighteen yuan，but for each student is half．The park is open from 8 a.m.to 5 p.m．‎ ‎    First we play games in the park．And then we have dinner at noon．After that we sit and chat under the trees．At half past three，we go to the Swimming Club．We come back home at about six o’clock in the afternoon because it is time ‎ for all of us to have supper．We are all tired but we are very happy．‎ ‎1．We meet_________．‎ ‎    A．at the school gate    B．in the park  C．in the bus    D．in the Swimming Club ‎2．The price of the ticket for each student is _________yuan．‎ ‎    A．nineteen           B．thirty-six    C．nine        D．eighteen ‎3．The park is open for _________hours a day．‎ ‎    A．eight              B．nine        C．ten         D．eleven ‎4．After dinner we sit and chat _________．‎ ‎    A．at home            B．near the club  C．on the sofa   D．under the trees ‎5．Why do the students go home at about six pm?‎ ‎    A．Because they are happy．          B．Because they are tired．‎ ‎    C．Because they go home for supper．  D．Because they have some homework to do ‎（十）‎ Having lived in California until 1970，my family has felt a number of earthquakes. We have been fortunate，however，to have suffered no bodily harm or property damage.‎ There is a website that lists all California earthquakes recorded from 1769 to the present. The site lists the dates and times as well as the magnitude (震级) and the exact location of any quake that measured more than 6.0.There are only a few quakes that stand out in my memory and，luckily，none is shown in the website. So，my personal experience with earthquakes might be considered insignificant.‎ There are three earthquakes that are difficult to forget. The first one was in 1955 and our oldest daughter was walking with me in our backyard in Redwood City in California. As the shaking became stronger I held her to me with one arm as I held on to one of our fruit trees with the other. All three of us (my daughter，I and the tree) shook for two or three minutes that to us felt like hours.‎ The second one was in 1963.Our entire family was visiting Disneyland in Southern California. The earth started to shake just as we were beginning to walk from our hotel toward the famous and mark.‎ My third experience with an earthquake was a lonely one in California. It was in my sixties and I was alone in an old church. As the building started to shake，I quickly headed for the door to go outside. I remember I said a little prayer—something like，“Help me get out of here in time，Dear Heavenly Father”．Minutes later，I was safe outside.‎ ‎1．The author writes the passage mainly to tell us about________.‎ A．a new film about an earthquake B．how to survive an earthquake C．his three earthquake experiences D．how to save children in an earthquake ‎2．The earthquakes the author has experienced________.‎ A．all caused bodily harm                         B．are all recorded in a website C．all measured more than 6.0                D．all happened in California ‎3．When the first earthquake happened，the author________.‎ A．was staying with his daughter               B．was planting fruit trees C．held on to a tree for hours                    D．was in a hotel ‎4．What does the underlined part “the famous landmark” refer to?‎ A．A church.‎ B．Disneyland.‎ C．A building destroyed by an earthquake.‎ ‎  D．The place where the author was born.‎ ‎5．Which of the following statements is NOT true about the third earthquake?‎ A．It happened in the author’s sixties.‎ B．the author succeeded in getting outside.‎ C．When it happened，the author was in a church.‎ D．The author was too afraid to walk when it happened.‎ 参考答案 ‎1、C B A C C ‎2、D B C  ‎ ‎3、 CBCDC    ‎ ‎4、BACCC ‎ ‎5、 C B A B D  ‎ ‎6、 DBBAC ‎ ‎7、CBBA  ‎ ‎8、CACDA   ‎ ‎9、ACBDC  ‎ ‎10、CDABD ‎