初中英语任务型阅读试题

下面是宇航员 Jose Hernandez的采访页面。阅读该页内容，然后从方框中所给的A、B、C、D、E五个选项中选出符合各段内容的问题，完成第 1﹣5 小题。

5 Questions for Jose Hernandez As a kid，he dreamed big dreams﹣﹣ then worked hard to make them come true.
（1）　   　 We were farm workers.Until I was 12，my family moved around every two or three months，following the harvest （丰收） of crops in California.That helped define me I always work hard.	（2）　 　 It was December of 1972.I was 10，watching the final Apollo mission on a black﹣and﹣white TV.When I saw astronaut Gene Cernan walking on the Moon，I told myself， "I want to be an astronaut."
（3）    　 NASA refused me not once，not twice，but eleven times!I finally got chosen the twelfth time.Five years later，I flew on my first mission to the International Space Station.Never give up!	（4）　 　 Floating（漂浮）!You're always floating. My favorite food was a burrito with scrambled eggs.We take tortillas to space because bread creates tiny pieces.It's really fun.
（5）　 　 As we passed over North America，I could see Canada，the US，Mexico，and other parts of Latin America.It surprised me that I couldn't tell where one country ended and the next started.Borders are human﹣made.From up there，we're just one.

A.When did you decide to be an astronaut？ B.What did you love about space？ C.What was your life like as a kid？ D.What was it like to see the earth from space？ E.What challenges did you face？

Getting English Language Learners to Put Down the Books and Have Some Fun

Even if there's so much about English that can be learned from a book or even in a traditional classroom setting，a lot of the language can still be learned best in more relaxing situations where students are having fun.Here are some suggestions.

★Communicate with strangers.If you live in an area filled with English speakers，get students out of the classroom.（1） 　 　.Students may not speak to strangers，but they'll hear conversations taking place and may begin to understand how the words learnt in the classroom are actually used in everyday speech.

★Let their guard down.One difficult thing for learners is confidence （自信）when they speak English.Fun activities，especially those outside of the classroom，give students a chance to feel relaxed.（2） 　 　.It may take a bit of time at the beginning，but once students get into it，they'll start to get confidence.

★Make use of English media （媒体）.Most recorded language instruction is pretty boring and it can get tiring hearing the same voice repeat the same phrases.（3） 　 　.They will hear common expressions and more everyday conversations in the movie.If they're not sure about something they hear，it can turn into a more formal lesson once back in the classroom.

★（4） 　 　 .Casual （随意的）conversations give learners the chance to hear or use English in situations.They can talk all they want about expressions to use while dining out or informal words to use with friends，but it takes a trip to McDonald's or a picnic in the park for many of those expressions to truly set in.

A．	You can let students go to a movie in English.
B．	Put them among other English speakers.
C．	They may hate to speak English.
D．	Hear or use English in situations.
E．	They will speak more freely.

（5）How do you learn English？ （回答不多于10个单词） 　                      

How to Give a Good Talk	Before the talk	Get a good idea. Choose a topic carefully.You can talk more easily about something you like and know about.
		（1) 　 　 It's better to say less.Choose a few good ideas and think about how to communicate them clearly to your audience（听众；观众）.
		（2) 　 　 BEGINNING:Think of an interesting way to begin. MIDDLE:Think carefully about this part of your talk. END:People often remember the ending best,so plan this part of your talk first.
		（3） 　 　 Write your main ideas on a card.It helps you remember your talk while practicing.When you can do it easily without notes,then you're ready.
	When you do the talk	（4） 　 　 Talk more slowly than you usually do but speak more loudly than usual.Make sure that everyone can hear you easily.
		（5） 　    　 Talk to your audience,not to your hands or to the floor.Look around the room at people's faces and check they're listening.

A．	Don't try to say too much.
B．	Don't speak too fast.
C．	Make notes and prepare.
D．	Plan your talk.
E．	Look up not down.
F．	Finish on tim.

How to get that job!

    Interviews can be quite frightening but our top five tips can help you.Don't worry — relax!Remember these things and you'll be fine.

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    Find out exactly where the interview is and how to get there.Remember that buses and trains can often be late so allow plenty of time.It's better to be early than late.

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    Think about what the interviewer will ask you.He or she will probably ask about your qualifications（资格）and your experience but they'll also ask you why you want the job as well.Think of some possible questions and prepare your answers before you go.

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    If you wear something new it will make you feel uncomfortable.It's best to wear something smart but something you like and feel happy in.

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    In the interview，don't sit looking at your feet.Make sure you sit up and look the interviewer in the eye.This makes you look honest and more confident.

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    It's a good idea to ask questions at the interview.Ask about the company or the job.Prepare some questions before the interview.It makes you look more interested if you do this.

A.Ask a question! B.Be relaxed. C.Wear comfortable clothes. D.Be on time! E.Make eye contact（眼神交流）! F.Be prepared!

People didn't pay much attention to their health in the past，but now more and more people try to make sure that they are healthy.（1）　    　

    Do exercise every day.There are many ways to do exercise in daily life.（2）　 　 Some people think that doing simple things like cleaning the house is helpful.Other people think that doing exercise such as running or playing ball games is good.

    Eat healthy food.It is good for your health to eat healthy food.You should eat more vegetables and fruits but less junk food every day. （3）　   　

    （4）　   　Today many people have stress （压力）in their life，but we should try to relax ourselves.In fact，you can never keep yourself away from stress in life. （5）　 　 So you need to know the reason for the stress and find ways to feel better.Thinking about things in an active way can also reduce stress.Try to live for now，and don't worry about the future.

A.Pick up a hobby.

B.It is always with you.

C.Learn to relax yourself.

D.It's bad for your health to sit for a long time.

E.Now let me tell you some ways to keep healthy.

F.People have different ideas about ways to exercise.

G Healthy food plays an important role in a strong body.

I travel a lot.Each month，I pack up my suitcase to hit the road，whether it could be by plane，train，or automobile.I always find myself with the same problem—how to stay healthy while traveling？ （1）    　

    1.Move around.

    Though only about 1 in 4，500 airplane passengers develop a blood clot（血块），you should still make efforts to move around on the plane，just standing in the aisle or by taking a walk to the toilet.Have a layover（中途停留）？Instead of sitting，make sure to walk around the airport.Taking a road trip？Make plenty of stops to move around.（2）　 　 Whether it is working out at your hotel，taking hikes，or giving up public transport to walk，you'll feel much better if you get in some activity.

    2.Prepare snacks smartly.

    （3）    　 Though these seem like a convenient choice，they're not the healthiest.I like to pack snacks that are within my calorie budget for the day and 100 calories or under each.When traveling and buying food，I try to choose fresh fruit and vegetables.Is fast food the only choice if you're very hungry？Stick to something simple and whatever you do，don't supersize.

    3. （4）　   　

Because of low humidity on planes，many of us can find ourselves feeling thirstier than ever.Drink more water.Make sure when traveling on day trips to carry water with you at all times. （5）     　As a result，you will eat more healthily throughout the day.

A.Eat，eat，eat. B.Drink，drink，drink. C.Here are some practical tips. D.Once you get to your location，don't forget to do exercise. E.Water will also help you to be able to stay full between meals. F.While at the airport or on road trips，you'll pass countless fast restaurants.

Many of us have had the same "pleasant surprise".After you mark a song as a favorite on a music app（程序），it suggests songs of the same kind to listen to （1） 　 　

   Big data（数据）is a lot of sets of information that are put together so they can be used by a computer program.It can have different kinds of information from many sources（来源），such as information that comes from schools，social media sites，companies，and governments. （2） 　 　Another set can have what they like，where they go to school，and how much time they spend on the computer.

   （3） 　 　The government uses it to understand how many people travel on buses or trains.The information is then used to make bus or train systems better.Companies use big data，too.It helps them understand who buys their products.For example，one company uses weather data to see when people eat the most ice﹣cream.

   Big data can be used for good reasons.Some hospitals use big data to predict if a baby who is born too early will get sick.The hospital can then take extra steps to take care of that baby so he or she does not get sick. （4） 　 　It can be used to predict which kinds of people are likely to break the law or hurt others，even if they have not done anything wrong.

   （5） 　 　It is because the computer programs used to look at big data and understand it are written by people.People think a certain way.Because they think a certain way，they build a model of those ideas.These ideas are then used to look at the data.Sometimes，these ideas are helpful for people or businesses.Other times，bad ideas can cause problems for certain groups of people.

A．	Big data can be used in many ways.
B．	Why do we use big data for bad things？
C．	Big data can also be used for bad reasons.
D．	How can big data be used for good and bad things？
E．	One set of data can have people's names and addresses.
F．	In fact，this magic，mind﹣reading power depends on data.

Thousands of years ago，Shennong，who had an ox （公牛） head and a human body，lived in the south of China.Seeing that local people were suffering from disease，he built ladders （ 梯子） and houses on a high mountain to keep hundreds of medicine plants.

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This legend （传说） has made Shennongjia in Hubei an inviting place for tourists.（2）　　

You can see natural scenery from all four seasons at different altitudes （ 海拔）. "When the bottom of the mountain is summer，the top is spring and while the foothill is autumn，the top is covered with ice，" local people say of the special climate of Shennongjia.

Shennongjia is also home to 5，000 kinds of animals and plants. （3）　 　For example，the golden monkey，the clouded leopard （云豹） and the Asian black bear live in this area.

One interesting and mysterious thing about Shennongjia is its "Bigfoot" legends.Some people have said that they have seen huge footprints or large man﹣like wild animals. （4）　 　Some say they are just bears.

    （5）　 　On July 17，2016，the Shennongjia Forestry District was added to the United Nations World Heritage list as a natural site.It was China's 50th world heritage site （遗址）.

A.But scientists haven't made sure if it's true. B.That's why people love these animals. C.To remember him，people named the place Shennongjia. D.This beautiful place got a valuable title. E.Many rare animals live there. F.Traveling there is an unusual experience.

A.However，some new illnesses will appear. B.Biotechnology（生物技术）will make food better and healthier. C.Some cities on water will have two floors. D.They will be much safer. E.They will have pictures that，as clear as photos.

Cars will run on solar power or electricity and will be much cleaner.（1）　 　For example，if you are too close to another car or if you are driving dangerously，your car will slow down by itself.

    Since there won't be any spare place，new cities will have to be built in the sea.（2）　 　

    People will live on the upper floor，the lower floor will be used for traffic，shops and factories.

    （3）　 　 Plants that are not influenced by insects （昆虫） or illnesses will be developed.The taste of fruit and vegetables will be better and food will be kept longer.

    New technology will be used to make TVs that are only 5 cm thick.（4）　 　 Electrical appliances（电器）will be quieter and will be controlled by computer.They will also use 50% less power.

    Many new ways to treat illnesses will be successful using products of genetic engineering （基因工程）.Treatments will be found for the flu （流感）and the common cold.（5）　 　

The pictures of the Chinese flag on the moon made headlines（头版头条）in China and abroad following the landing of the Chang'e 5 spacecraft.（1）　 　

Zhou Chengyu，a 24﹣year﹣old from Guizhou Province，has also got a lot of attention.She is the youngest﹣ever space commander（指挥） in Wenchang，China.

（2）　 　She was one of the important leaders in the project.

    Born in 1996 in Guizhou，Zhou is now named "Dajie" （big sister） by her workmates.（3）　 　She is only 1.58 meters tall.Zhou was an active and hard﹣working student in middle school. "She liked writing down her mistakes and seldom made the same mistakes twice"，said one of her middle school teachers. "She had always dreamed of being a scientist，（4）　 　" In 2014，she was accepted into National University of Defense Technology.She used her time wisely and worked really hard at university.

    After finishing her university，she became an astronaut in the Chang'e 5 space project.

    （5）　 　She said that she was just a Spaceflight Worker without great achievements.She hoped that people could pay more attention to the development of China's space project.

A.She has played a key role in the Chang'e 5 pace project. B.Zhou said she was a little surprised when she learned that she was so popular online. C.In fact，the big sister is not so big. D.and she did quite well in physics and chemistry. E.But that wasn't the only thing that caught people's attention.

Problems between parents and children are common.If you need to improve your relationship with your parents，you are not alone.To develop a better relationship with your parents，you should change how you think and do things.（1）　 　.

    Act first.Don't wait for your parents to try to improve the relationship.（2）　 　.

   Be thankful to your parents.Think about everything that your parents have done for you,you are sure to feel thankful to them.（3）　 　.Give them a nice gift or do some housework without being asked.They will be happy with you for these actions.

    （4）　 　.Talk to your parents about things that you care about and your feelings about these things.Often talk to them，and your parents can understand you better.If so，it's easy for them to discuss things that you are interested in and develop the relationship.

    Accept that your parents are different.They grow up in a different situation with different technologies.（5）　 　.Try to remind them of any problem in their relationships with their parents because of these differences.Use this information when you talk to your parents to improve your relationship with them.

A.Be open and honest. B.Be brave and hard﹣working. C.You should take action first. D.Here is some advice for you. E.So they think in a different way. F.Show your thanks with your actions.

The Communist Party of China （CPC，中国共产党） was founded in 1921，which was a difficult time in China's history.（1）　 　

    The CPC led China to realize the goals of national independence and people's liberation （解放） during the revolutionary （革命的） times before 1949.（2）　 　 It has also led the people to achieve many "Chinese miracles （奇迹）."

    Now，the CPC is the biggest party in the world.（3）　 　The members of the CPC must wholeheartedly serve the people and be ready to make any personal sacrifice （牺牲）.They may be your parents，uncles and aunts，grandparents or teachers.

    But when danger comes，they stand out and fight for the people.（4）　 　In the battle against COVID﹣19，CPC members fight on the frontlines.They put the interests （利益） of the country and people above their own.They take on great responsibilities just as the older generations did.

A.It has led the Chinese nation to stand up，become prosperous （繁荣的） and grow strong. B.You can get to know them through their various actions. C.The CPC wanted to save the country and give Chinese people a better life. D.It has over 91 million members.

The invention of barcodes（条形码）is based on a very simple idea.We only need to give each product a specific number and print it. （1）　 　We could simply print the number itself.But this can cause problems.For example，an unclearly printed "seven" could look like a "one" to a computer.It's also true for "three" and "eight". （2）　 　 We need a better way of printing numbers so that they can be read correctly at high speeds.That's the problem barcodes solve.

    Each number in a barcode is shown by seven blocks of the same size. （3）　 　 For example，the number "one" is shown in turn by two white stripes（条），two black stripes，two white stripes，and one black stripe.（4）　 　

    A barcode includes different parts and each one provides a specific meaning.The first part of a barcode tells you the country where the product was made.For example，690—692 is the barcode for China. （5）　 　 .The final part is about the product itself.This is how barcodes work.

A.Then computers can read it directly. B.All information can be shown by barcodes. C.The next part tells you who produced the product. D.And "nine" looks similar to "six" if you turn it upside down. E.Even if you turn it upside down，it isn't similar to any other number. F.These are colored either black or white to show the number zero to nine.

Do you know the reason why we feel tired in the middle of a class？Maybe you would say it is because the teacher's class is boring. （1）　 　 Perhaps this is something you have not paid enough attention to or not yet noticed.

    Purpose of sleep

    （2）　 　 Sleep helps our body heal（修复），grow，and stay healthy.It also gives us energy，so we can be active all day.Doctors and health scientists say：When you close your eyes and need t rest，sleep is just the very best!This is more than advice.

    Sleep time

Enough sleep is important to us.How much sleep do we need？New﹣born babies sleep most of the time.They can sleep 20﹣22 hours a day.Children need 10﹣12 hours of sleep a day.Teenagers need 8﹣ 10 hours of sleep a day because they need lots of energy to grow into their adult（成人的）bodies.Grown﹣ups usually need 6﹣8 hours of sleep to keep active.

（3）　 　 That is why old people sleep less than young people.

    Interesting facts

    Almost everyone has their dreams while they sleep，but not all of them can tell their dreams clearly when they wake up. （4）　 　 More surprisingly，some may even get up in their dreams and walk around.This is called "sleepwalking".Are you a sleepwalker？Or，is there a sleepwalker around you？

    （5）　 　

    It's not just people that love to snooze（打盹）.In fact，many animals have unusual or surprising sleeping habits.Some animals，such as bears and hedgehogs，sleep all through winter.The swift is a very fast bird that can sleep while it flies!Cute koalas sleep around 18 hours a day.Giraffes don't need much sleep at all.They usually sleep standing up.

A.Sleepy animals B.Why do we need sleep？ C.Some people talk in their dreams. D.However，the real reason is probably that we don't have enough sleep. E.The older you get，the less sleep you will need. F.Some people never dream while they sleep. G.Clever animals

Recently，teenagers face many kinds of problems.Like many of them.I was once troubled with worries and dissatisfaction.Few people could understand my feelings.（1）　 　

    "The problem with your generation is that you always expect to be happy，" my mother once said.（2）　 　Shouldn't we try hard to achieve it？

    But now I have noticed a change in my thinking.I gradually realize what my mother said was correct.Over these years，many studies have shown that we are crazy about happiness and high personal confidence（3）　   In fact，we may often be happier when we stop focusing on happiness.

    We should also reset our expectations of the future.Don't expect miracles（奇迹），and accept that no matter how hard we try，feelings of failure and unhappiness will appear from time to time.When we feel sad，it's often because we have learned something painful but important.（4）　 　At the same time，we should learn how to deal with them better than trying to make them disappear.

    （5）　 　As my mother tried to teach me all those years ago， "Prepare for the worst，hope for the best，and be unsurprised by everything in between."

A.Neither could my parents.

B.We should keep the stress off ourselves.

C.Surely happiness was the purpose of living.

D.That may make us less satisfied with our lives.

E.Happiness arrives when we are least expecting it.

F.So it's necessary for us to accept sad feelings as part of life.