初中英语阅读理解

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?

_______________________________________

阅读下面短文，从每题所给A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳答案。

What year were you born in? Are you a dragon? That is to say, were you born in the Year of the Dragon?

As we know, the Year of the Dragon has arrived with us for a while, and everyone is excited about talking about dragons. Many of them have noticed that more and more people are using the word “loong” instead of “dragon” in their daily life. Actually, the loongs in Chinese culture, believe it or not, are far different from the dragons in Western culture.

First, let’s talk about their origins（起源）. Loongs are connected to stars and rain. They are believed to have to do with the power of emperors in the past. Dragons, however, are related to floods and dangerous waters underground.

Second, let’s dig into their stories. Loongs are like messengers between the sky and the earth. They help out the rulers, who become kings because of them. Dragons, though, are troublemakers. They fight with the rulers and can even beat them! But as time passes, dragons lose their shine and heroes start killing them.

Third, let’s look at what they mean. Since loongs represent（代表）power, they are seen as a symbol of the emperor and an important part of ceremonies and traditions. Dragons, though, are bad news. They are a symbol of evil（恶）, and beating the dragons is seen as a victory over evil.

Lastly, let’s check out how they look. Loongs are like a mix of animals, with heads like camels and necks like snakes. They don’t need wings to fly because they are already skilled at it. Dragons are more like snakes, living underground and causing problems. They don’t have wings either, but people add those to make them look more impressive.

（1）Why does the writer start the passage by asking questions?

A．	To make a report.	B．	To do a survey.
C．	To introduce a normal year.	D．	To catch readers’ interests.

（2）What are loongs connected with according to the passage?

A．	Stars and the moon.	B．	The power of emperors.
C．	Troublemakers and evil.	D．	Dangerous waters underground.

（3）What does the underlined word “them” in Paragraph 4 refer to?

A．

Rulers.

B．

Snakes.

C．

Heroes.

D．

Loongs.

（4）What can we learn from the passage?

A．	Loongs have wings.	B．	Dragons are good news.
C．	Loongs are used in ceremonies.	D．	Dragons’ heads are like camels.

（5）What’s the main idea of the passage?

A．	The origins of dragons and loongs.	B．	The meanings of dragons and loongs.
C．	The stories between dragons and loongs.	D．	The differences between dragons and loongs.

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.

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

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

阅读下面短文，并从方框里的六个句子中选择五个还原到原文，使原文的意思连贯、完整。

There are many humanistic monuments（人文古迹）and natural scenic spots（景点）in textbooks. Children are always interested in them, and they want to go there in person. （1） This kind of tour allows parents and children to deepen their understanding of the scenes（场景）mentioned in the textbooks.

Many families have taken part in the textbook tour. （2） They can understand the cultural background and experience the historical period in the textbooks. For example, in Fuzhou, parents and children can watch lively shows and visit the museums to learn more about the famous writer Tang Xianzu in the Ming Dynasty. In addition, they can learn about the local customs. （3）

The textbook tour is a connection between “reading thousands of books” and “travelling thousands of miles”. （4） Besides, the textbook tour further increases children’s pride in them other land. It also helps them learn about the excellent traditional culture of China.

The rise of the textbook tour is a great chance for the connection between culture and tourism. For example, the Wen chuan government holds some activities on the birthday of Dayu. （5） This spreads local culture and provides an unforgettable experience for tourists. As the text book tour becomes a new fashion, the government should offer warm services to achieve a win-win situation for both scenic spots and tourists.

A. This further makes their journey colorful. B. That’s why the textbook tour has become popular these days. C. They follow the stories in the textbooks and choose places to travel. D. Cultural workers teach “Dayu culture” to tourists in these activities. E. Through the practice, children can have a deeper understanding of the textbooks. F. Textbooks can broaden my horizons.

阅读下面短文, 从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中, 选出最佳选项。

As we know, eating vegetables is good for us. Why do some people like them but others don’t? A new study has found that other people’s likes and dislikes could be a reason. According to the research, people who eat vegetables and show a clear dislike for them can influence others.

People may make facial expressions（面部表情）when eating. How does it affect a person watching them? A team of scientists in the UK did a study. They asked more than 200 young women to watch videos of other adults eating broccoli（西兰花）. The people in the videos had different expressions while eating. They would smile, seem neutral（neither happy nor sad）, or look disgusted.

The study found that when people in the videos look disgusted while eating broccoli, people watching them began to like broccoli less. The opposite was not true, however. When someone had a smile while eating broccoli, people watching them did not like broccoli more.

By watching others, humans learn which behaviors will be good for them. Scientists believe that people might avoid food that looks terrible. In this way, people can protect themselves from eating something bad or dangerous.

The research focused only on adults, but the team believe that the results could also work for children. This means, if children see their parents not enjoying certain foods, including vegetables, they might not want to eat them either.

How does the behavior of adults influence children’s choices of food? The team said they hope to understand more about it. This could help find ways to encourage children to eat more healthy foods.

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

A．

Excited.

B．

Amazed.

C．

Unhappy.

D．

Untidy.

（2）What’s the result of the study?

A．	People may prefer the food others like.
B．	Children dislike eating certain vegetables.
C．	Young women are easily affected by others.
D．	People may not choose the food others dislike.

（3）The team may do further study on _________.

A．	the safety of children’s food	B．	the wish to understand children
C．	the influences of parents’ behavior	D．	the ways to produce healthy foods

（4）What is the best title of the text?

A．	Videos affect choices of food	B．	Studies on vegetables help a lot
C．	Expressions prevent possible dangers	D．	Opinions on vegetables influence others

阅读材料，从每小题所给的四个选项中选出最佳选项。

Mike, a 12-year-old boy, lived in a hillside village. His neighboring village was famous because of a great discovery there. In 2003, paleontologists（古生物学家）found the bones（骨头）of the largest dinosaur（恐龙）in Europe in a field near his neighboring village.

Mike liked dinosaurs more than anything else in the world. He also believed that there was an amazing dinosaur bone under the ground of his own village. His dream was to be the first person to find it.

One summer morning, Mike was exploring（勘查）in a field near a river. He looked up to see his two friends Fern and Pepe running toward him with a colorful kite. Mike enjoyed playing with his friends and began to fly the kite with them. As he ran, he fell to the ground. “I caught my left foot on this grey object,” he said.

“A rock,” said Fern.

Mike looked at it carefully. “I don’t think it’s a rock,” he said excitedly.

“Let me pull it out,” said Pepe.

“No,” said Mike. “It’s better to leave the object right here.”

Mike and the boys ran to school to tell their teacher. The teacher called the paleontologist’s office. The next day, a paleontologist came to the village to examine the object. “It could be a dinosaur bone,” he said. Soon, many paleontologists came and more bones were found. They turned out to come from a new kind of dinosaur.

Fern asked, “What do we call this dinosaur?” “Interesting question,” said one of the paleontologists, “we’ll call it Mikesaur!”

（1）Why was Mike’s neighboring village well-known?

A．	Scientists often visited it.	B．	It was the largest in Europe.
C．	High hills were behind it.	D．	A great discovery was made there.

（2）What was Mike doing before he met his friends?

A．	Flying a kite.	B．	Exploring in the field.
C．	Collecting grey objects.	D．	Giving a report to his teacher.

（3）Why did Mike say “It’s better to leave the object right here.”?

A．	He thought it was a rock.	B．	He thought it was a common bone.
C．	He thought it was difficult to move.	D．	He thought it was something valuable.

（4）What do you think most probably happened next?

A．	Fern got an expensive gift.	B．	The teacher sent Pepe to hospital.
C．	Mike felt proud of himself.	D．	More people moved into this village.

根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有一项为多余选项。

“Look! Here is a black-faced spoonbill（琵鹭）at the Futian Mangrove（红树林）Ecological（生态的）Park,” said Yan Zihan, a 15-year-old student from Shenzhen, Guangdong. （1）

Some experts said, “Spoonbills can live happily in Shenzhen because mangroves provide them with food and home. Generally, the special plants grow in warm places by the sea.”

（2） So its mangrove area has increased from 22,000 hectares（公顷）in 2001 to 27,000 hectares today, making China one of the few countries in the world with an increase in mangrove areas.

Recently, the world’s first international mangrove center has been set up in Shenzhen. （3） Local government has tried hard to protect mangroves. For example, back in the1990s when the city was building a road along the coast, instead of just cutting down the mangroves, they decided to move the road 260 meters to the north. （4）

The protection of mangroves is also good for the people living in Shenzhen. The park hosts fun events like the spoonbill festival and the otter（水獭）festival. （5） Students can learn about nature through programs like researching on mangroves or designing the park. From 2019 on, over 3,000 students and teachers have taken part in educational activities about wetlands at the park.

A. China works hard to protect mangroves. B. The transportation became more convenient than before. C. People can join in games and create picture books about the animals. D. This decision helped to save the important mangrove ecosystem（生态系统）in the city. E. He felt very excited to see this kind of endangered birds. F. The city is home to 296.18 hectares of mangroves according to People’s Daily.

阅读下面短文，根据短文内容选择最佳选项。

Have you ever looked at a cat’s face and wondered what it is thinking? Well, according to a new study, cats have many different facial expressions, which show how they are feeling.

The research was carried out by the scientists at the University of California, in the US. They visited a local cat café over several months to record videos of 53 cats, collecting 194 minutes of videos. They found that the cats have 276 different expressions. “Each expression was a mixture of lip different facial movements, which included licking（舔）their nose, opening their mouth, or widening the pupils of their eyes,” said the scientists. They also found cats use 26 of these facial movements in total, which can be mixed to express how they are feeling. Dogs use 27 facial movements and humans use a total of 44.

Out of the expressions they recorded, 45% were friendly and 37% were angry. “A friendly cat moves its ears and whiskers forward and closes its eyes. However, an angry cat often flattens its ears to its head, makes its pupils smaller and licks its lips,” said the team.

Although the researchers aren’t sure what the cats were trying to communicate with each other using their faces, they plan to study cats in other places to improve their understanding. They also hope that the research could help animal shelters（收容所）improve the way they look after the cats. Some pet owners even suggest the researchers develop an app for them to find out what their cats’ facial expressions really mean.

（1）Which of the following uses the most facial movements?

A

A．

. Humans.

B．

Dogs.

C．

Cats.

（2）Which picture shows a cat’s angry expression?

A．

B．

C．

（3）What might the scientists do next?

A．	Use an app to study cats’ expressions.
B．	Build an animal shelter to look after cats.
C．	Keep on studying to know more about cats.

（4）How does the writer develop the text?

A．	By giving numbers and choices.
B．	By showing examples and results.
C．	By presenting opinions and facts.

（5）What’s the writing purpose of the text?

A．	To call on people to love cats more.
B．	To introduce a new study about cats.
C．	To tell readers why the team did the research.

阅读下面短文，根据短文内容判断句子正误。正确的选“A”，错误的选“B”。

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（1）Group members can discuss with the world’s most famous thinkers.

（2）The discussion group can help you improve yourself.

（3）A 15-year-old teenager can join in the discussions.

（4）There will be some fun outdoor activities.

（5）You can visit the website or call for more information.

阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中，选出最佳选项。

In a heartwarming story, Mr. Sun from Fushun, Liaoning province, made a video using AI technology to make his grandma happy. He used a special computer technology to make himself look and sound like his dad, who had been dead. It took him almost half a month to finish it. Then he sent the video to his 91-year-old grandma. Sun had lots of feelings while making the video. He felt a lot of sadness thinking about his dad and how much he missed him.

Sun’s dad died in 2023 because of a serious disease. Sun’s grandma didn’t know about it because her family worried it would make her too sad. They told her that her son was still in hospital far away. However, the grandma missed her son a lot and wanted to talk to him.

Sun got a creative idea from movies. He decided to use a computer program to make a video where he looked like his dad. He even had his hair cut to look more like his dad. With the computer program, he changed his face into his father’s in the video and said, “Mom, it’s Jihai, your son. I’m doing well in Beijing.” The video wasn’t very clear, but the grandma believed it was really her son.

In fact, Sun made the video to help himself say goodbye to his dad as well and to start a new page in his life. Although it’s hard, Sun wants to be strong like his dad and take care of his family. Now, Sun is taking care of his grandma like his dad would have.

（1）What did Mr. Sun use to make the video?

A．

Some stories.

B．

AI technology.

C．

Some movies.

D．

His family photos.

（2）How long did Mr. Sun spend making the video?

A．

Half an hour.

B．

Two days.

C．

Almost a week.

D．

Almost half a month.

（3）Why did Sun’s grandma know nothing about her son’s death?

A．	Because she was too old to remember her son.
B．	Because her family wanted her to start a new page.
C．	Because she was very busy looking after her family.
D．	Because her family worried it would bring her much sadness.

（4）What’s Sun’s possible opinion about AI technology?

A．

It’s helpful.

B．

It’s terrible.

C．

It’s worrying.

D．

It’s unknown.

（5）Which can be the best title for the passage?

A．	The Importance of AI	B．	Mother’s Great Love
C．	A Heartwarming Story	D．	Ways of Saying Goodbye

根据短文内容，从题中所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。

All around the world, buildings are going green! People are making green buildings. What does it mean to go green or to make a green building? A green building is designed（设计）in a way that is not harmful to the environment. The building uses energy, water, and other materials in ways that are good for the environment.

When planning green buildings, architects（建筑师）must think about how to use energy, water, and materials in an environment-friendly way. There are many ways to save energy. Architects can design buildings to use natural light. Buildings can also be made with solar or wind power to get energy from the sun or the wind. To save water, green buildings can have areas on the roofs to collect rainwater. Kitchens and bathrooms can have sinks（洗池）and toilets（马桶）that conserve water. As for the materials used to build the building, it is important to use materials that do not have chemicals that are harmful to the air or water. Recycled materials can also be used for buildings.

Buildings around the world use all three of these ways to go green. An office building called CH2 in Melbourne, Australia, uses wind and solar power. A cultural center in London, England, is made from recycled train cars and is powered by solar and wind power. The Academy of Sciences building in California in the U. S. has recycled materials, solar energy, and a huge“living roof”of plants. A temple in Thailand is made out of one million recycled glass bottles! This is a good use of recycled material, and it also lets natural light into the temple.

More and more green buildings are being built and they are making the world a better place!

（1）What do we know about a green building?

A．	It is usually painted green outside.	B．	It uses more materials than other buildings.
C．	It is designed by famous architects.	D．	It is built in an environment-friendly way.

（2）Why do architects design buildings to use natural light?

A．	To save energy.	B．	To save materials.
C．	To protect the plants.	D．	To protect the buildings.

（3）What does the underlined word “conserve” in paragraph 2 probably mean?

A．

Save.

B．

Boil.

C．

Clean.

D．

Produce.

（4）How does the writer support the main idea of paragraph 3?

A．	By asking questions.	B．	By giving examples.
C．	By listing numbers.	D．	By explaining reasons.

（5）What can be the best title for the text?

A．	Designing Buildings	B．	Going Green
C．	Recycling Materials	D．	Using Energy

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

阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳答案。

Catia, a 73-year-old woman, is a hummingbird（蜂鸟）nurse. Her story with hummingbirds began in 2011, at a very difficult time in her life.

She lost her husband in 2009. Two years later, she herself got cancer（癌症）. To fight against her illness, she sold her five shops but it didn’t help much. So she felt depressed.

One day, she was walking on the street when she noticed a tiny hummingbird with a serious eye problem. The kind woman took it home and named it Gucci. At first, she knew nothing about taking care of a bird. To look after Gucci, she studied the birds and their habits. Finally, Gucci got well.

Later, Catia’s friends began to bring her sick and homeless hummingbirds. She never turned them away. Then, more and more hummingbirds were sent to her. So she used her apartment as a hospital and Safe House for them. Since then, her home has been a hummingbirds’ home.

Now Catia is considered as an expert on hummingbirds and lives happily with hummingbirds. People think she is a protector of hummingbirds, but she thinks it is the tiny birds that save her. She told others the hummingbirds managed to pull her out of sadness and hopelessness. She always says, “The hummingbirds wrote me a new life.”

（1）When did Catia get cancer?

A．

In 2007.

B．

In 2009.

C．

In 2011.

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

A．

Bored.

B．

Down.

C．

Angry.

（3）What is the correct order of the following events?

①Catia lost her husband.

②Catia is considered as an expert.

③Catia’s home has been a hummingbirds’ home.

④Catia helped a hummingbird with an eye problem.

A．

①④③②

B．

②③④①

C．

④③②①

（4）What is the main idea of the text?

A．	It’s important to protect animals.
B．	We should face difficulties bravely.
C．	Helping animals is helping humans.