初中英语阅读理解

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A. This e-bike is also very “smart”. B. So I’m very proud that we never gave up. C. The weight of this new e-bike is just 15kg. D. This material makes it light and friendly to environment. E. It included many years of research, development and failures.

E-bikes usually have a big problem—it is much heavier than common bikes. Recently, a Romanian company has solved this problem. （1） In fact, an adult can even lift it easily.

The reason for the low weight is the choice of material（材料）, which is quite unusual. It uses a frame（车架）made of bamboo. （2） What’s more, the bamboo frame also makes riding more comfortable, because it has good vibration damping（减震）.

（3） Your smartphone is connected to the e-bike. So you can check your riding information in real time through a special app on your smartphone.

The company manager said, “Creating the bikes was a hard journey. （4） To be honest, I really don’t remember how many times we had to face the failures（失败）.”

The manager continued, “But in the end, we succeeded. We have created a bike that is light-weight enough, strong enough and smart enough. （5） And now we have successfully developed these bikes to meet the needs of more people in cities.”

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Have you ever thought about what goes into making a cartoon? Or maybe there is a famous cartoon from another country you like to watch in Chinese? But how do you change the language to Chinese? This is something called dubbing（配音）. To dub means adding sounds or words in a new language to a movie, radio or TV show. Dubbing is usually done to make it easier for people in another country to understand a movie or a show.

For me, I’ve had experience dubbing TV shows and cartoons from Chinese into English. I’ve done dubbing for many kinds of shows, such as love stories, kung fu movies, documentaries（纪录片）and more. However, my favourite ones to dub are cartoons. That’s because with cartoons I can use many different kinds of voices, such as high ones for good guys and low ones for bad guys.

Two of my favourite cartoons that I’ve dubbed were called A Hundred Birds Paying Homage to the Phoenix（《百鸟朝凤》）and The Foolish Old Man Who Removes the Mountains（《愚公移山》）. In the first cartoon, I got to play a silly and very proud but well-meaning blackbird. In the second cartoon, I played both the main hero named Qingfeng and the main bad guy named Mountain Spirit Zheng. The hardest part was not reading the written words. But it was acting out（将……演出来）the voices while matching the actions at the same time. Still, it was really fun voicing all of these different roles!

If you enjoy making different voices, then I highly suggest that you try dubbing at least once.

（1）Why do people dub foreign movies?

A．	To show their foreign language skill.	B．	To increase the movies’ ticket prices.
C．	To make the movies easy to understand.	D．	To add their own opinions in the movies.

（2）What is the writer’s favourite type of dubbing?

A．

Love stories.

B．

Kung fu movies.

C．

Documentaries.

D．

Cartoons.

（3）The underlined word “guys” in paragraph 2 means ______ in the text.

A．

roles

B．

voices

C．

stories

D．

lifestyles

（4）What did the writer dub in A Hundred Birds Paying Homage to the Phoenix?

A．

A child.

B．

A bird.

C．

A mountain spirit.

D．

An old man.

（5）What was the hardest part for the writer in dubbing the second cartoon?

A．	Dubbing the voice of a blackbird.	B．	Writing the words for the movies.
C．	Reading aloud behind the screen.	D．	Matching voices and actions well.

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Harry and Annie lived a mile from town, but they walked there to school every day. It was a happy walk around the pond（水塘）on their way to school. In winter, when the ice was thick enough, they went across the pond. But their mother did not like them to do this. She said, “If there’s no one with you, you mustn’t walk across the pond.”

“Don’t go across the pond today, children,” she said, as she kissed them goodbye one morning. “It is beginning to thaw.”

“All right, mother,” said Harry, not very happy, for he liked running and sliding（滑行）on the ice very much.

When they came to the pond, the ice looked hard and safe.

“There,” Harry said to his sister, “let’s slide over it.”

“But you promised mother,” said Annie.

“No, I didn’t, I only said ‘All right’, and it is all right.”

“I didn’t say anything, so I can do what I like,” said Annie.

So they got on the ice and started to go across the pond.

They had not gone far before the ice got broken, and suddenly they fell into the water.

Luckily, a man who was at work near the pond heard the children’s cries. He rushed into the water and saved them successfully. Both of them were nearly drowned（淹死）before the man reached them.

They went home almost frozen（冻僵的）and learned a lesson they would remember for a lifetime.

（1）What did Harry and Annie do about the pond in winter?

A．

Driving along the pond.

B．

Swimming in the pond.

C．

Walking across the pond.

（2）What does the underlined word “thaw” in paragraph 2 mean?

A．

融化

B．

结冰

C．

起雾

（3）Why did Annie think she could get on the ice too?

A．	Because her mother never stopped her.
B．	Because she didn’t promise her mother.
C．	Because her brother didn’t like her to do so.

（4）What happened in the end?

A．	A man managed to save the children.
B．	Harry saved himself without help.
C．	Annie was drowned in the pond.

（5）What is the best title for the text?

A．

Never Make Promises Easily

B．

Be Calm in the Face of Danger

C．

Turning a Deaf Ear Has Costs

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What represents（代表）China?

China has a long history of over 5,000 years. What could represent China in your mind?

The Great Wall represents China in my eyes. It is about 21,000 kilometers long and over 2,000 years old. There is a famous Chinese saying, “He who does not reach the Great Wall is not a true man（不到长城非好汉）.” I really hope I can visit the fantastic place in the future! Di Xinran, Shenzhen

In my opinion, the colour red can represent China. We can see red every day in our lives, such as at weddings（婚礼）, New Year, Lantern Festival and so on. But more importantly, red is the colour of the national flag of our country. Wang Jingqi, Dalian

I think the dragon is the symbol of China. We Chinese always see ourselves as “descendants of the dragon（龙的传人）”. The dragon is a magical animal. It stands for power in China. Parents hope we can become as successful as “dragons”. Mao Zhanglinxi, Hefei

China is a country. But the word also means porcelain（瓷器）. I think porcelain is the symbol of China. In the past, Chinese porcelain was sold abroad. China was called “the nation of porcelain”. The invention of porcelain has greatly influenced the world. Xiong Anni, Nanjing

In China, dumplings represents happiness and reunion（团圆）. Families in China always get together and make dumplings during festivals. When they make dumplings, they talk and laugh. The food brings them happiness. Li Qinrui, Tianjin

（1）Who thinks the Great Wall represents China?

A．

Di Xinran.

B．

Mao Zhanglinxi.

C．

Li Qinrui.

（2）What represents China in Xiong Anni’s opinion?

A．

The colour red.

B．

The dragon.

C．

Porcelain.

（3）Which of the following represents happiness and reunion?

A．

The Great Wall.

B．

Porcelain.

C．

Dumplings.

（4）Which of the following is TRUE according to the text?

A．	We can only find the colour red during festivals.
B．	The dragon can represent power and success.
C．	In the past, porcelain couldn’t be sold abroad.

（5）In what column（专栏）can we find this text?

A．

Science.

B．

Culture.

C．

Sports.

Reading comprehension

Chinese calligraphy is an important part of traditional Chinese culture. Calligraphy started in China and spread to other parts of Asia with Chinese culture. It has a history of 4,000 to 5,000 years. Calligraphy is the art of writing Chinese characters（汉字）and rules of writing with a brush. When you practice calligraphy, it is important to pay attention to the changes of the strokes（笔画）and the spaces between characters.

There are many famous calligraphers in history, such as Wang Xizhi and Yan Zhenqing. Different calligraphy works can show different calligraphers’ feelings and personalities. Today, they can be seen on the walls of offices, shops, hotels and many other places.

“If I live in China, I will become a calligrapher rather than a painter for sure,” the world-famous master of art, Picasso said. He fell in love with Chinese calligraphy as soon as he saw Zhang Daqian’s works.

The tool for practicing calligraphy is calligraphy brushes. They are usually made from the hair of different animals. Practicing calligraphy takes a lot of time and many people take lessons to learn it. During the lessons, they can learn how to write different strokes of Chinese characters. If you’re interested in it, you may start practicing with a teacher right away.

Calligraphy, an amazing traditional art form, shows the love that all Chinese people have for culture and beauty. Chinese people of all ages practice calligraphy often, not to be a calligrapher, but to enjoy the peaceful mind.

（1）How long is the history of Chinese calligraphy?

________________________________________

（2）What do we need to pay attention to when we practice calligraphy?

________________________________________

（3）What does the underlined word “they” refer to?

________________________________________

（4）When did Picasso fall in love with Chinese calligraphy?

________________________________________

（5）Why do Chinese people of all ages practice calligraphy often?

________________________________________

Reading comprehension

Niu Niu, a six-year-old girl, has become a good helper in a silent foot spa（足疗馆）. The owner of the foot spa and all of the workers can’t hear. And the girl helps them to communicate with the customers.

Niu Niu is the daughter of the foot spa owner Hu Yong, who lost his hearing because of a high fever in his childhood. This made it difficult for him to get a job. After finishing training in a foot spa, Hu started his own business in Chengdu in 2019. Peng Feng, the mother, who is also deaf, works together with her husband at the shop.

Though their shop is small, it is popular with customers because of the couple’s good skills. The foot spa is usually busy in the evening, when Niu Niu comes home from school and helps her parents. Niu Niu helps her parents in her sweet child voice and with rich body language. She is very funny and always makes customers laugh happily.

“She is always cheerful, active and outgoing,” said one of the customers.

“Dad taught me to work hard,” Niu Niu said. In her opinion, her parents are like superheroes who look after the family and her. “My parents are different from other people, but they are the best for me,” she added.

Choose the best choice from A, B or C according to the passage.

（1）What is wrong with Niu Niu’s parents?

A．

They can’t see.

B．

They can’t hear.

C．

They can’t walk.

（2）How does Niu Niu help her parents?

A．	She helps communicate with the customers.
B．	She helps tell jokes to the customers.
C．	She helps look after the customers.

（3）When did Niu Niu’s parents start the foot spa?

A．

Three years ago.

B．

Four years ago.

C．

Five years ago.

（4）Why is their foot spa popular?

A．	Because Niu Niu’s parents have good skills.
B．	Because Niu Niu is good at telling jokes.
C．	Because Niu Niu’s parents are deaf.

（5）What do you think of Niu Niu?

① She is hardworking and shy.

② She is outgoing and helpful.

③ She is cheerful and understanding.

A．

①②

B．

①③

C．

②③

Reading comprehension

	Lu Ban was a famous inventor.
	He created the Luban Lock to see how clever his son was.
	It took his son a whole night to put it back.
	One day, Lu Ban cut his hand on a leaf. He came up with a good idea. He invented the saw.
	Watching his mother making a quilt（被子）, Lu Ban created the ink line to mark a straight line on wood to saw it properly.
	The plane was invented to make flat surfaces（平整的表面）on the wood.

Choose the best choice from A, B or C according to what you read.

（1）Why did Lu Ban invent the Luban Lock?

A．

To see if his son was clever.

B．

To have fun.

C．

To lock the door.

（2）How did Lu Ban invent the saw?

A．	He got the idea from marking a straight line.
B．	He got the idea from cutting his hand on a leaf.
C．	He got the idea from using the Luban Lock.

（3）When did Lu Ban invent the ink line?

A．	While he was marking a straight line on the wood.
B．	After he saw the wood in a proper way.
C．	After he saw his mother making a quilt.

（4）What’s the plane used for?

A．

Sawing the wood.

B．

Flying in the sky.

C．

Making the wood flat.

（5）What do you think of Lu Ban according to the information above?

A．

Creative.

B．

Kind.

C．

Brave.

Reading comprehension

One day, we were told that we would have a school trip at the end of the month. The whole class got very excited and the girls began to discuss what to wear and what to bring with them. But Danny simply told everyone he wouldn’t go.

“Don’t you like it, Danny?” our teacher Mr. Smith asked with kindness.

Danny stood up and said, “It’s too much money for me. My dad is ill in bed. My mom works in a supermarket every day. I will not ask them for money.”

“I’m very proud of you that you can understand your parents. Not every student of your age can think about this,” Mr Smith replied.

Then Mr. Smith asked us to come up with some good ideas to raise money for the trip by ourselves. We all thought it was really meaningful, and it would be a different and valuable learning experience for everyone.

That day, we knew Danny more than before, because he was not only honest but also brave. He won the respect of all of us.

Judge the sentences below true（T）or false（F）according to the passage.

（1）At the end of the month, the students would go for a school trip.

（2）Mr. Smith was kind to his students.

（3）Danny didn’t like the trip because he thought it was boring.

（4）The teacher asked his students to raise money for Danny.

（5）The students respected Danny, because he was honest and brave.

Reading comprehension

（1）As teenagers, you have many dreams. The dreams can be very big, such as winning the Nobel Prize. Or they can be very small, and you may just want to become one of the best students in your class.

（2）Follow Your Heart by the Australian writer Andrew Matthews tells us that making our dreams real is life’s biggest challenge.

（3）You may think you’re not good at some school subjects, or that it is impossible for you to become a writer. These kinds of ideas stop you from getting your dream.

（4）Don’t let it leave your heart. Keep telling yourself what you want. Do this step by step and your dream will come true.

（5）You must never give up your dream. There will be difficulties on the road to your dreams. But the biggest difficulty comes from yourself.

Choose the best topic from A to F according to the meaning of the passage.

A. What should you always tell yourself? B. What can dreams be? C. What does the writer tell us about dreams? D. What is the biggest challenge? E. What can stop you? F. When can you achieve your dream?

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Around the 15th United Nations Chinese Language Day, which fell on April 20, some foreign students of Xi’an International Studies University practiced and enjoyed Chinese characters together with some Chinese experts and teachers. It has been a tradition for some foreign Chinese speakers and Chinese teachers to get together to mark the special day. （1）

Chinese famous writer Lu Xun once said that the beauty of Chinese characters lies in three ways: their meanings educate the mind, their sounds please the ear, and their appearances please the eye. （2）

The history of Chinese characters can date back over 3,000 years. To improve beauty and writing efficiency（效率）, different kinds of characters were developed, such as zhuanshu, lishu, caoshu, and kaishu. （3）

Many Chinese characters not only carry meanings but also have cultural significance（意义）passed down through history. （4） Through them, we can closely connect the past, present, and future of our country.

According to a recent survey, more than 30 million people worldwide are learning Chinese. （5） As more people can speak their mother languages and Chinese, the culture of Chinese characters is likely to be better understood and enjoyed worldwide.

A. They are symbols of Chinese traditional culture. B. The language is taught in over 190 countries and areas. C. He is happy to see a growing interest in Chinese characters. D. The beauty of Chinese characters is still clear and popular today. E. They enjoy sharing their understanding and benefits of this language. F. Another writer Yu Guangzhong also praised Chinese characters highly.

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Wangari Maathai, a Nobel Peace Prize winner, was born on April 1, 1940, in Kenya（肯尼亚）. Growing up in the countryside, Wangari was deeply connected to the land from an early age. This early experience with the environment later inspired her life’s work, which has left an unforgettable mark on the world.

With the help of a program, Wangari received her university education in the United States. After graduation, she returned to Kenya. In 1971, she got a doctor’s degree from the University of Nairobi, becoming the first woman doctor in East and Central Africa. But her greater achievement was outside the university. In 1977, Wangari set up the Green Belt Movement, an organization focused on tree planting, environmental protection, and women’s rights. She called on Kenyan women to plant trees in their hometown. This simple act not only helped to protect the environment but also made women powerful economically（经济地）and socially.

Wangari focused not only on environmental problems. She made great efforts to fight for democracy（民主）, human rights, and social fairness. Her activism（激进主义）often put her in disagreement with the Kenyan government. As a result, she was put in prison（监狱）several times, but she kept fighting bravely. It was because of her tireless work that she was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2004. She became the first African woman to receive the award.

Wangari passed away on September 25, 2011, but her spirit continues to inspire a worldwide movement towards environmental protection and social fairness. Her book, Unbowed, records her life journey and the challenges she faced, offering an inspiration to countless people worldwide. Her story lives on through the millions of trees planted by the Green Belt Movement and the countless lives she touched through her hard work. It serves as a reminder that even the smallest actions, like planting a tree, can have a great influence on the world.

（1）For what purpose does the writer mention Wangari’s early life in Paragraph 1?

A．	To describe how she grew up in the countryside.
B．	To tell us why she studied hard for a doctor’s degree.
C．	To explain why she cared for environmental problems.
D．	To show how she became a Nobel Peace Prize winner.

（2）What does the underlined part “This simple act” mean in Paragraph 2?

A．	Setting up an organization.	B．	Planting trees in Kenya.
C．	Focusing on women’s rights.	D．	Fighting for democracy.

（3）Why was Wangari put in prison several times?

A．	Because there was something harmful in her book Unbowed.
B．	Because she founded the Green Belt Movement organization.
C．	Because the Kenyan government was angry with her activism.
D．	Because she received her university education in the United States.

（4）What can we learn from Wangari’s story?

A．	Small actions can make great differences.	B．	Brave people should win the Nobel Prize.
C．	Good education can help one be successful.	D．	We shouldn’t look down upon African women.

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A Long March 5 rocket took off from the Wenchang Space Launch Site in Hainan province on May 3, 2024. After flying for about 37 minutes, it successfully placed the Chang’e 6 robotic lunar probe（月球探测器）into an Earth-moon transfer trajectory（转移轨道). Several days later the probe was programmed to land on the moon’s far side and started its tasks, which would last about 53 days.

This is the world’s first try to bring samples（样本）from the moon’s far side. For China, it’s the second sample-return moon journey. Chang’e 5 successfully brought samples from the moon in the winter of 2020. Up to now, 10 moon sample-return tasks have been carried out by the United States, the former Soviet Union（前苏联）and China, but all these samples were collected from the moon’s near side.

The moon’s far side has always been a subject of scientific wonder because of its many mysteries. It’s facing away from Earth and it can never be seen from Earth. It was once called the “dark side of the moon” even though it receives just as much sunlight as the near side.

Chinese researchers have found that the soil on the far side is much thicker than that on the near side, but they haven’t found out the reason. Samples brought back by Chang’e 5 have helped scientists find that there were volcanic（火山的）activities on the near side around 2 billion years ago. Some scientists thought maybe volcanoes became inactive on the far side about 4 billion years ago. Is it true? Samples from the far side will allow them to know the answer.

“Comparing the make-up of the far side samples from Chang’e 6 with those collected from the near side will be of great scientific value to the international community,” said Martin Sweeting, a famous professor of space engineering.

（1）When did Chang’e 6 begin to work on the moon?

A．	On May 3, 2024.	B．	After flying for about 37 minutes.
C．	In the winter of 2020.	D．	After landing on the moon’s far side.

（2）How many times has China got samples from the moon’s near side?

A．

Once.

B．

Twice.

C．

Five times.

D．

Ten times.

（3）According to the passage, the moon’s far side ________.

A．	receives less sunlight than the near side
B．	has thicker soil compared with the near side
C．	can be seen from Earth with powerful cameras
D．	has more recent volcanic activities than the near side

（4）What can we learn from Martin Sweeting’s words?

A．	Chang’e 6 will stay longer on the moon for more tasks.
B．	Chang’e 6 is carrying out a valuable task for the world.
C．	Chang’e 6 will bring samples from both sides of the moon.
D．	Chang’e 6 can compare samples before bringing them back.

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Last December, when An Lingfei, a doctor from an Inner Mongolia medical team, arrived in Kigali, the capital city of Rwanda（卢旺达）, he set up a center in the Masaka District Hospital. Since then, the China-Rwanda Traditional Chinese Medicine（TCM）Treatment Center has increased in popularity.

According to An, the center now receives an average of more than 30 people daily, with most of them suffering from lower back pain or knee and ankle joint（踝关节）pain. Rwanda is known as the land of a thousand hills. Locals often have to walk on mountain roads year-round, which can lead to joint stress.

“TCM has great advantages in treating these diseases, and the effects are very good.” An said. “The center now provides most kinds of TCM treatments, allowing local people to experience Eastern medicine.”

Naomin, a 60-year-old patient, is amazed by TCM. She was unable to walk due to serious pain in both knees and ankles. But after a month of treatment at the center, she is now able to walk around with a walking stick. “The treatment has been a huge help,” she said.

Another patient, Mukagatare, said that his back pain disappeared after three TCM treatments. According to him, doctors at the local hospitals had been unable to make a clear diagnosis（诊断）after many examinations, let alone reduce the pain.

Besides treating patients, the center also educates locals about TCM and Chinese culture.

Up to now, TCM has spread to nearly 200 countries and areas, with its worldwide influence continuously growing. “From treating a common cold to chronic（慢性的）and difficult diseases. TCM can all play an important role,” a Chinese expert said.

（1）Where did An Lingfei set up the TCM Treatment Center?

A．

In China.

B．

In Kigali.

C．

In his home.

D．

In Inner Mongolia.

（2）Why do many locals in Rwanda suffer from joint pain?

A．	Because their average ages are over sixty.
B．	Because they are given a wrong diagnosis.
C．	Because they can’t go to the local hospitals.
D．	Because they often walk on mountain roads.

（3）What improvement did Naomin achieve after a month of TCM treatment?

A．	Her back pain disappeared.	B．	Her knees didn’t hurt anymore.
C．	She could move around again.	D．	She didn’t need a walking stick.

（4）What can we infer（推断）from the passage?

A．	The local hospitals in Rwanda are not responsible.
B．	There are no effective ways to treat chronic diseases.
C．	TCM will have increasing popularity around the world.
D．	An’s center mainly focuses on spreading Chinese culture.

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Everyone knows some teachers who whole-heartedly help their students learn and grow. This year, Teacher Appreciation（感谢）Week starts from May 6. To celebrate it, we asked some kids to make cards to thank the teachers who inspired them greatly. Let’s enjoy some of their works and think about which teacher inspires you.

（1）How did students celebrate this year’s Teacher Appreciation Week?

A．	By writing thank-you cards.	B．	By helping their teachers.
C．	By sending teachers presents.	D．	By telephoning their teachers.

（2）What problem did Harper probably have in the past?

A．	He was afraid of speaking in class.	B．	He had difficulty in reading and writing.
C．	He didn’t get along well with his parents.	D．	He was too shy to communicate with others.

（3）What do Mrs. Elizabeth White and Mrs. Taylor have in common?

A．	They are strict.	B．	They are humorous.
C．	They are energetic.	D．	They are encouraging.

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April 24^th is Space Day of China. Ever since Yang Liwei made it to space in 2003, about 20 Chinese astronauts have been sent into space.

In space, astronauts face many problems. There is little gravity（重力）there, which influences their bodies. Also, being away from family and friends and staying in a tiny spaceship for a long time can make them feel sad or stressed out. What’s more, if something goes wrong suddenly, they have to fix it under huge pressure. That’s why astronauts have to be smart, strong, and ready for any challenge before they can go to space.

To make sure that Chinese astronauts complete their tasks and return to Earth safely, 8 kinds, including over 200 subjects of training, are set. Besides physical training, basic science knowledge and mock（模拟）tasks are included. Before astronauts can go to space, they train like this for at least three and a half years.

In China’s manned space project, one of the most difficult parts of the training is the underwater training. This helps astronauts get ready for the weightless environment in space. And they wear diving suits（潜水服）over 100 kilos and stay underwater for six hours every time.

（1）What problem do astronauts face according to paragraph 2?

A．	They have to train under huge pressure.
B．	They are influenced by little gravity in space.
C．	They often worry about their family and friends.

（2）What do astronauts need to do before going to space?

A．	Master basic science knowledge.
B．	Experience 8 subjects of training.
C．	Get three years of underwater training.

（3）What does the underlined word “This” in paragraph 4 refer to（指代)?

A．

A diving suit.

B．

Underwater training.

C．

China’s manned space project.

（4）What can be the best title for this text?

A．

Work Hard to Live in Space

B．

Train Hard to Work in Space

C．

Deal with Problems in Space