初中英语阅读理解

根据短文内容，完成下列各题

“Every （1）________ /wз:kə/ coming to Beijing has their own reasons. No one lives here without a dream,” said Chen Jianguo, a food deliveryman（送餐员）from a small city called Songyuan.

Chen Jianguo dreamed of having his own business in Beijing about 16 years ago when he graduated from senior high school.（2）But his father asked him to take his place as a truck driver at the oil field. Although Chen disliked the job, he didn’t want to （3）l ________ his father down, He took the job us a truck driver. Then he got married and had a son.

“I got quite good pay, but life was boring there during those years.（4）time, had, of, do, the, I, to, nothing, most, because the trucks were not often used,” said Chen.

Two months ago, Chen decided to give up his job and come to Beijing. His wife agreed that he should go for his dream.

Chen has been a food deliveryman for a month.（6）他每天工作15小时and hardly has time for lunch at noon. Chen spends only 10 yuan on each meal to cut the cost of living in Beijing. “I went to give a better life to my wife and little son.” he said. “I must work harder and try to become the best food deliveryman at my station.” Chen likes his job because he can meet many different people. Every “thank you” from a customer is like praise for his work.

Chen plans to start his own restaurant in the future, therefore he always writes down what food people have ordered. In this way, he gets a better knowledge of people’s tastes.

（1）根据读音完成单词 ________

（2）写出划线句子的同义句

But he ________ ________ to take his father’s place as a truck driver at the oil field.

（3）根据句意及首字母补全单词 l________

（4）将处划线部分组合成完整的句子

________________________________

（5）请在文中找出与下面英文释义相符的单词

________ to have the same opinion as somebody

（6）将（C）处划线句子翻译成英语

________________________________

（7）Why does Chen want to get a better knowledge of people’s tastes?

________________________________

When I was a little boy, I lived next to David. He liked to plant trees in his large yard on weekends. But the way he planted trees was quite different. He never watered his new trees. I asked him why he did so, and he said that watering trees would spoil them. “If you water the trees, each baby tree will grow weaker and weaker.” said David. He told me that watering these new trees would make roots（树根）shallow（浅）, but deep roots were very important for trees. I didn’t understand his words at that time.

Several years after I left home, I came back to visit my parents. When I walked by David’s house, I saw the trees that he planted. They are strong now. I suddenly realize that planting a tree is like raising a child. As a father of two children, I shouldn’t care for them too much. Instead, they should depend on themselves. In that case, whatever happens, they can make their own decisions.

根据短文内容，选择正确答案。

（1）When did David like to plant trees?

A．	On weekends.	B．	On Fridays.
C．	On sunny mornings.	D．	On rainy days.

（2）What does the underlined word “spoil” probably mean in Paragraph 1?

A．

be bad for

B．

be famous for

C．

be similar to

D．

be thankful to

（3）Why didn’t David water his new trees?

A．	Because he didn’t have enough water.	B．	Because he was too old to water trees.
C．	Because he wanted to make roots deep.	D．	Because he didn’t know how to water trees.

（4）How are the trees that David planted now?

A．

Dead.

B．

Strong.

C．

Small.

D．

Weak.

（5）What does the writer learn from his experience?

A．	Children should plant trees.	B．	Parents should water trees all the time.
C．	Children should depend on themselves.	D．	Parents should care for their kids too much.

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.

Have you ever read Little Women by US writer Louisa May Alcott? The classic has been changed into plays, films and television programs many times because of its popularity since it came out in 1868. It tells a story of a mother raising her four daughters, while their dad is away fighting a war. Meg, the eldest, wants to live a better life very much. Jo, the second-born, wants nothing more than to be a writer. Beth is a sweet girl who loves music and always brings joy to others. The youngest daughter, Amy, dreams of being an artist. After reading Little Women, I have a feeling of warmth and kindness from the family.

In the following scene, the girls talk about what they can buy with the very little money they have. They feel hopeful about the future even though their dreams may not come true.

“I can’t expect anything from Mother or you. I know I only have one dollar with me. Although it isn’t that much, it works. I can at least buy the book Undine and Sintran for myself. I’ve wanted it so long,” said Jo. “I planned to spend mine on new music,” said Beth. “I shall get a nice box of drawing pencils. I really need them,” said Amy. “Mother didn’t say anything about our money, but she does wish us to get something. Let’s each buy what we need. I’m sure we work hard enough to make it,” cried Jo.

根据短文内容，回答下列问题。

（1）When did Little Women come out?

_______________________________________

（2）Who is the third-born girl in the family?

_______________________________________

（3）How do the girls feel even though their dreams may not come true?

_______________________________________

（4）Why does Amy want to buy drawing pencils?

_______________________________________

（5）What does Jo advise her sisters to do at last?

_______________________________________

Every Saturday, Wang Weifang puts on a play with his friends in a small town near Xi’an. The audience（观众）can hear them, but they cannot see them. That is because they are putting on a shadow puppet（皮影）play. Shadow puppets are made of hard leather（皮革）. The leather is cut out in the shape of a person, an animal or an object. Each puppet is painted in bright colors and put on a stick. Some puppets have movable arms and legs.

During a shadow puppet play, Wang stands behind a white screen with lights behind it. The audience sit in front of the screen. Wang and his friends hold the puppets very close to the screen so that the audience can see the puppets’ shadows clearly. Then they move the puppets around and do the voices of the different characters.

Shadow puppet play is a kind of ancient Chinese art. Now with TV and films, shadow puppet plays are not as popular as before. Wang and his friends often work very hard for little money, but they do not mind. They want to keep this traditional art form alive.

阅读短文，回答下列问题。

（1）What are the shadow puppets made of?

_______________________________________

（2）Is each puppet painted in bright colors?

_______________________________________

（3）Where does Wang stand during a shadow puppet play?

_______________________________________

（4）Why do Wang and his friends still work hard on shallow puppet plays without much money?

_______________________________________

（5）What’s the best title of the passage?

_______________________________________

The world’s best sportsmen get together for the Olympic Games every four years. The 2024 Olympic Games will take place in Paris, France. For the first time, people will watch breaking（霹雳舞）as a new event at the Olympics.

Breaking is also called break dancing. The high-energy, skillful dance includes moves such as Top Rock, Footwork, Go Down, Freeze and so on. The dancers need to think and show the moves of the hands and feet quickly.

Break dance battles（斗舞）are a common way to find out who is the best dancer. In the 1970s in New York City, fighting with others among young people became more and more serious. Some of them began to deal with the problem through dance instead. Just then, the dance style first showed up on the streets. Today people still “battle” in this way. One dancer will show off his moves, and then the next will continue to compete... The best dancer will be picked out finally.

Why does breaking become an Olympic event? If a sport is added to the Olympics, it must be widely practiced by men in at least 75 countries on four continents（洲）and by women in no fewer than 40 countries on three continents. Breaking meets this standard. Also, the planners’ goal is to make the Olympics more interesting to young people.

“Breaking has been accepted as a sport. I really feel proud,” said Xiaoyu, one breakdancer. “And for the Olympics, it will get more attention from young people who may not follow some of the traditional sports.”

根据短文内容，判断句子正（T）、误（F）。

（1）Footwork is one of the moves of breaking.

（2）Breaking first showed up on the streets in Paris in the 1970s.

（3）To be an Olympic event, a sport must be practiced by women in 75 countries.

（4）Xiaoyu really feels proud that breaking has been accepted as a sport.

（5）The writer mainly introduces the history of the Olympics in the passage.

阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有一项为多余选项。

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.

Sunshine Art Museum Place: On the north side of King Square Arriving Here: Subway stations: Nelson Street（2-minute walk) Embankment（3-minute walk) Charing Cross（7-minute walk) Opening Hours: Mon.—Sat. 10 a.m.—4 p.m. Prices: Adults: ＄10/person Children under 12: Free Connect with us: Call 723-1182 for more information.

根据图示内容，选择最佳答案。

（1）________ is the closest subway station to the museum.

A．

King Square

B．

Nelson Street

C．

Embankment

D．

Charing Cross

（2）Which of the following is RIGHT?

A．	This is a tea culture museum.	B．	The museum is open at 9 a.m.
C．	The museum is free for the public.	D．	You can call the museum at 723-1182.

（3）The sign means you can ________ here.

A．

have a meal

B．

enjoy photos

C．

ask for information

D．

buy a present

（4）We can find Museum Shop ________.

A．	in East Garden	B．	next to Dining Space
C．	across from Lost & Found	D．	between Ancient Arts and Modern Arts

（5）The text is probably taken from ________.

A．

a visitor guide

B．

a shopping list

C．

a street map

D．

a travel diary

根据短文内容，从每小题所给的A、B、C三个选项中，选出一个最佳答案。

（1）When does New City Zoo open?

A．

At 9:00 a.m.

B．

At 10:30 a.m.

C．

At 11:00 a.m.

（2）At 2:45 p.m., visitors can have a close look at ________.

A．

elephants

B．

monkeys

C．

bears

（3）With a ________, visitors can take the mini-train as many times as they want on the same day.

A．

1-Day Pass

B．

hand stamp

C．

yearly card

（4）Which of the following about the zoo is TRUE?

A．	The schedule is for the autumn of 2024.
B．	Visitors can touch and feed animals.
C．	Visitors can visit newcityzoo.com for more information.

（5）The main purpose of the material is to ________ in the zoo.

A．	protect the wild animals
B．	provide choices of transportation
C．	introduce the activities and rules

阅读下列短文，从短文后每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

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.

根据短文内容，从下面选项中选择适当的选项补全短文，选项中有一项为多余选项。

Everyone wants to be happy but sometimes it can be difficult to make it. （1）

Smile.

When you’re happy, you smile. But believe it or not, when you smile, it also makes you happy. （2）

Do exercise.

Exercise isn’t just good for your body. （3） It doesn’t matter what kind of exercise you do. Try playing basketball, dancing in your bedroom, or running with your dog.

Listen to music.

Music is always a good way to bring more happiness into your life! Music can help you relax after hard work. There are so many feel-good songs and they can surely make you feel happier.

（4）

Why not spend time outdoors if you’re feeling down? A simple walk in the park, visiting a nearby town, or even taking your lunch break outside can work wonders.

Do what you love.

If you want to be happy, you’d better be with things or people that make you feel good. （5）

Whatever happens, keep in a good mood every day!

A. Enjoy nature. B. A healthy body is important to you. C. It’s also good for your mind. D. For example, if you like watching movies, then just do that! E. Here are some quick ways to make you feel happier. F. So practice smiling even when you don’t feel like it.

阅读下面的短文，根据短文内容，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳答案。

Li Baoguo was a university teacher in Hebei Province. He thought it wasn’t enough to give lessons just in a classroom. Li spent his whole life helping poor farmers improve their agricultural（农业的）skills. In 2016, the year he died, President Xi Jinping said that he was like “Yugong on the Taihang Mountains”.

Li Baoguo did most of his important work in the Taihang Mountains. He heard that the farmers there were very poor and decided to help them. He thought that the farmers needed change the empty, lifeless mountains around them into green land and grow crops and trees on the mountains.

He taught the farmers how to make ditches（沟渠）to collect rain water, and then helped then grow apple trees and other crops. He organized more than 800 training lessons and wrote simp books for them to read. After 1981, he spent more than 200 days every year planting trees and crops with the villagers. Thanks to him, this land now is covered with crops that help the farm make a lot more money. Li worked hard in the countryside of Hebei Province for 35 years. He helped about 100,000 farmers to live better. In all those long years, he never complained（抱怨）about the working conditions in the mountains.

In 2018, a film, The Taste of Apple, was made. It tells the story of Li Baoguo. When it was shown in one of the villages that he had helped, people cried. The farmers recalled the hard work of Li. They said they would never forget his dedication（奉献）to helping them live a better life.

（1）Where did Li Baoguo do most of his important work according to the passage?

A．	At home.	B．	In the countryside.
C．	In the classroom.	D．	In a university.

（2）How did Li Baoguo help the farmers?

A．	By giving them money.	B．	By teaching them to build houses.
C．	By helping them move the mountains.	D．	By improving their agricultural skills.

（3）Why did the villagers cry when they watched the film?

A．	Because the film was scary.
B．	Because the film was about their village.
C．	Because it was difficult for them to watch a movie.
D．	Because they were thankful for Li Baoguo’s help.

（4）Li Baoguo was a person who _______.

A．	directed the film The Taste of Apple	B．	was born in the Taihang Mountains
C．	spent his whole life helping poor farmers	D．	wrote 800 simple books for the farmers

（5）Which is the best title of the passage?

A．	Yugong in Modern Times	B．	A Farmer’s Story
C．	A Great Teacher	D．	The Taste of Apple

阅读短文，根据首字母或所给词的适当形式填空，使文章语义通顺。

Electric cars may seem to be a recent invention, but they have been around for years. In the early 1900s, there were more electric cars on the road （1）t＿＿＿＿ gasoline（汽油）cars. At that time, gasoline was expensive compared with other fuels（燃料）, so electric cars were more popular.

When gasoline prices （2）d＿＿＿＿ and new technologies on gasoline cars were developed, electric cars were out of date. Gasoline cars became more popular （3）i＿＿＿＿.

During the 20th century, gasoline cars got bigger, （4）＿＿＿＿（heavy）and faster. More and more people had bought gasoline cars. More fuel was needed. So this （5）c＿＿＿＿ more air pollution. When people began to （6）r＿＿＿＿ that there were not enough oil on the earth, they required car （7）＿＿＿＿（make）to produce more efficient（高效能的）cars.

One method of （8）＿＿＿＿（solve）the problem was a “hybrid” car, one that ran partly on gasoline and partly on electricity. Hybrid cars became popular in the 2000s because gasoline prices went up while prices of hybrid cars went down.

An all-electric car uses no gasoline. （9）H＿＿＿＿, the problem is that electric cars are not suitable for long journeys. Many people are not pleased with it. The government and the car factories are working together to develop safe, cheap and （10）＿＿＿＿（use）electric cars. When more and more people have these electric cars in the future, a gasoline station may disappear.

阅读材料，从每小题所给的四个选项中选出最佳选项。

At an early age, we start learning how to manage money by watching our parents’ spending habits. Don’t worry if we haven’t learned well how to save or spend money. The following life lessons about money can help us form good spending habits.

Money doesn’t grow on trees. As kids, we don’t often think about where money comes from. We need to know that our parents work hard to make money, and that it may be used up one day. Going to their workplaces to watch how they work is a great way to understand money is not that easy to make.

We shouldn’t spend all our money in one go. It’s important for us to have a budget（预算）. In other words, we need to think about how much money we have and what we really want to spend it on. Realizing that our pocket money can’t cover everything we want, we should make smart spending choices.

We should set a clear goal and watch our money grow. If we wish to own a new bicycle but can’t afford it, we can save our pocket money. How? Write down how much money we have in a notebook and watch it grow. After we have enough, we can buy that wonderful bicycle we’ve dreamed about! Reaching our goal will greatly satiate us.

We can talk with our parents about how money is used and where money goes. Do you know what a bank account（账户）is? If not, communicate with our parents. We can also go to the supermarket with our parents to experience how money is spent in the real world.

Without doubt, we should treat money in a right way. Actually, learning about money isn’t a hard job. From these lessons, we can get a sense of money management and right money values step by step!

（1）Where does money come from according to the text?

A．	Parents’ hard work.	B．	Kids’ life lessons.
C．	Good spending habits.	D．	The bank account.

（2）What does the writer want kids to do by giving the example of buying a bicycle?

A．	Buy a wonderful notebook.	B．	Make a free spending choice.
C．	Set a goal of saving money.	D．	Have an experience of shopping.

（3）What does the underlined word “satiate” mean in Paragraph 4?

A．

Relax.

B．

Interest.

C．

Surprise.

D．

Satisfy.

（4）Which of the following will the writer probably agree with?

A．	Adults can make money grow more.
B．	Kids should have a money spending plan.
C．	Parents may give kids lots of pocket money.
D．	Supermarkets will be places to change money.

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

A．	Causes of Spending Money	B．	Ways of Managing Money
C．	Purposes of Treating Money	D．	Conditions of Saving Money

阅读下列短文，从短文后每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

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.