中考真题分项汇编3期25阅读理解（社会现象或历史文化教育类及广告布告类）

【福建省龙岩市2015年中考英语试题】阅读下面材料,从每题所给的三个选项(A、 B和C)中,选出最佳选项,
Let's read the conversations and guess the meaning of the following expressions.

When someone says“It's up to you!”,he(she)       .
A.wants you to make the decision
B.invites you to have dinner together
C.is not sure what to have for dinner.
What does “in your dreams” mean according to the conversations?
A. I’m in your dreams.
B. I love you.
C. I don’t believe you.
“ Keep my finger crossed” has the similar meaning to “           “
A.It’s interesting
B.I’m hopeful              
C.You’re excellent
When we play it by ear”, we will      .
A. play with our ears
B.be busy at the weekend
C. decide what to do as we go along
If you don’t understand something and want other people to explain it again, you may say.                      
A. I missed the point
B. It’s up to you
C.In your dreams

【福建省龙岩市2015年中考英语试题】阅读下面短文, 从方框内选择恰当的句子填入文中空白处，使短文内容完整、 意思连贯。
In 2011, when British photographer David J. slater was visiting a park in Indonesia, his camera was taken away by a group of black monkeys. The resu1t was hundreds of monkey selfies（自拍照）。The best ones show a monkey smiling toothily for the camera      
Nobody knew they would create a copyrjght(版权) battle three years later.
Last month, a website put the monkey se1f1es online under a collection of free photos without Slater’s permission(允许).               .
However, the website refused to do so. They said that according to US copyright law, whoever pushes the button on the camera owns the copyright to the photo.        .
They Said,“US copyright law says that works that come from a non-human source can’t ask for copyright. That means monkeys don’t own copyright”.
_______He said he bought the cameras; he spent a lot of money traveling to Indonesia and it was his carelessness that allowed the monkeys to take his cameras away.All these have made him own the pictures, no matter who pushed the button .In a sense,the monkeys helped him take the photos, Slater said.
   Who do think will win this battle?

【福建省厦门市2015年中考英语试题】阅读下面五篇文章，根据文章的内容选择最佳答案作答37-61小题。
B
Visiting London? Start planning your trip right here. This guide tells you the must-see events that take place in London throughout the year.

You can enjoy the ceremony of Changing the Guard at Buckingham Palace at ____.
A. 11.30 am every day
B. 11.00 am every day
C. 10.00 am on Sundays
In the late June, a music fan would probably go to London to watch ____.
A. British Summer Time Music Festival
B. London’s Totally Thames Festival
C. NFL American Football
The opening hours for Totally Thames Festival is ____ NFL American Football.
A. as long as
B. longer than
C. shorter than
The 2015 NFL American Football will be held in ____.
A. Hyde           B. Wembley Park          C. Wembley Stadium
The passage is probably taken from a ____.
A. diary B. geography book                 C. guidebook

【福建省厦门市2015年中考英语试题】阅读下面五篇文章，根据文章的内容选择最佳答案作答37-61小题。
Peking Opera(Beijing Opera), is one of the most ancient forms of drama in the world. The roles in it were Sheng, Dan, Jing, Mo, Chou, Wuhang, and Longtao during its early age. But with the development of Peking Opera, there are four main roles in it today: Sheng, Dan, Jing and Chou.
Sheng——Men Roles
Sheng are the men roles in Peking Opera, which can be divided into Laosheng, Wusheng, Xiaosheng and Wawasheng.
Laosheng are middle-aged or older men who are decisive and honest. Hongsheng, a type(种类) of Laosheng, have a red face. There are only two roles knowns as Hongsheng. One is Guan Gong and the other is Zhao Kuangyin. Wusheng are young generals skilled in martial arts(武术). Xiaosheng are clean-shaven(没有胡须的) and handsome. Wawasheng are children’s parts.
Dan——women Roles
Dan are women roles that can be divided into different types—— Laodan, Qingyi, Huadan, Wudan and Caidan.
Laodan play old and clever women. Qingyi are the main women roles. Huashan, a type of Qingyi, was created by Mei Lanfang, who played an important role in shaping Peking Opera. Huadan are lively and unmarried women roles. Wudan characters are woman skilled in martial arts. Caidan are clowns(小丑) in funny plays and comedies.
Jing——Painted Face Men Roles
A Jing role is an important man character with striking(吸引人的) looks and high social position. There main types of Jing are Tongchui, good at singing and usually a general; Jiazi, good at acting with less singing; and Wujing, a martial arts and acrobatics(杂技) role.
Chou——ComedyRoles
Chou are comedy roles in Peking Opera. There are Wenchou who speak, act and sing, and Wuchou who both speak and fight. What makes this type of painted face role special is a small patch(块) of white chalk around the nose. One of the famous roles is the Monkey King, who has a special position in the hearts of all who are interested in Chinese opera.
The passage is mainly about____.
A. the roles in Peking Opera
B. the development of plays
C. different forms of dramas
____ are both good at martial arts.
A. Wawasheng and wenchou
B. Wusheng and Wudan
C. Wuchou and Caidan
____ belong to the same role type in Peking Opera.
A. Wujing and Huadan
B. Tongchui and Jiazi
C. Laosheng and Laodan
Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?
A. Mei Lanfang created a type of Qingyi—Hongsheng.\
B. Zhao Kuangyin and Guan Gong are two roles know as Xiaosheng.
C. The Monkey King has a special position among Peking Opera fans.
From the passage, we know Picture ____ is a Chou role.
A.   B.   C.

【甘肃省兰州市2015年中考英语试题】阅读理解（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）
阅读下面三段材料，根据材料内容和要求，从题后选项中选择一个最佳答案。
A


The golden rule: Watch the other people. Do as they do!
阅读以上节选自学校国际文化周活动中的海报，根据其内容回答下列各个小题。
What time do western people usually have dinner?

Most food in the West is eaten with ______________.

What will a host probably say to a guest at the start of a meal?

When might people want to say, “I’m sorry, I can’t eat this.”?

Which of the following is helpful when you’re in the West according to the poster?

【甘肃省兰州市2015年中考英语试题】阅读理解（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）
阅读下面三段材料，根据材料内容和要求，从题后选项中选择一个最佳答案。
B

阅读以上诗歌，根据其内容回答下列各个小题。
According to the poem, ______________ has come so fast.

What does the underlined word delight mean?

What’s waiting for you all according to the poem?

This poem can probably be used ______________.

The purpose of this poem is to _____________.

【贵州省六盘水市2015年中考英语试题】阅读理解。（共4篇文章，共40分）
1）阅读短文，根据短文内容，从所给的A.B.C.D.四个选项中选出最佳选项。（3篇短文，共15小题，每小题2分，计30分）
A
People drink tea. There are many kinds of tea, such as black tea, green tea, white tea and yellow tea. People drink a lot of tea in China. Some people drink it because they think it makes them healthy. Many people drink it because it tastes very good. It is delicious.
People drink a lot of tea in Japan. People drink a lot of green tea in South Korea, too. In Vietnam, people like to drink coffee first. Then they drink tea.
People drink a lot of tea in England. Every afternoon, people drink tea. It’s “tea time”. English people like to drink their tea with milk in it.
Many people drink black tea in the US. In the South, people like to drink sweet tea. Sweet tea is cold black tea with sugar in it.
Most tea comes from China. Some tea comes from India or Sri Lanka. Kenya, Japan and Indonesia also grow tea.
How many kinds of tea are mentioned in the first paragraph?

In China some people drink tea because it makes them    .

People like to drink coffee before tea in

In England, people like to drink tea with    in it.

Most tea comes from

【贵州省六盘水市2015年中考英语试题】阅读短文，根据短文的大意及首字母提示，写出各单词的完全形式（包括首字母），使短文意思完整。（共5小题，每小题2分，共10 分）
We call Chinese New Year the Spring Festival . It is usually in January o   February. It is one of the most important festival in China.
Before the Spring Festival, families usually clean their house. Children like the Spring Festival, because they can wear new clothes and get pocket money(压岁钱) f    their grandparents, parents uncles and aunts. On New Year’s Eve, all the family members get together to have a b   dinner. After dinner, all of them stay up late to welcome the New Year. On the first day of the Spring Festival, people go to v   their friends and relatives. They give each other the best wishes and good luck for the coming year”. They all h    a good time.

【河南省2015年中考英语试题】阅读理解（20小题，每小题2分，共40分）
阅读下面四篇语言材料，然后按文后要求做题。
C

THE FORKS MARKET The Forks Market offers many different  kinds of special souvenirs. Downstairs, shoppers may buy fresh food and fruits. In the upstairs, shoppers will find artworks. Open year- round. Tel: 204-942-6302   www.theforks.com

MANITOBA LEGISLATIVE BUILDING Manitoba Legislative Building was completed in 1920. many consider it to be the finest in the country. Open from a,m, to 8 p.m. for self-guided tours. Guided tours are offered free. Call for more information. Tel: 204-945-5813 www.gov.mb.ca/mit/legtour/index.html

MILLENNIUM LIBRARY Every day, up to 5,00 visitors come to Millennium Library for books, movies, music, wifi, reading corner and study space. Open Monday to Thursday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sundays from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.. Tel: 204-986-6450 www.winnipeg.ca/library

CHILDRON’S MUSEUM The Children’s Museum helps lead to creative learning. there will be public programs, workshops and special events. During the holiday seasons, visitors can take a walk in Eaton’s Santa’s Village. Open daily. Tel;204-924-4000  www.childrenmuseum.com

注：souvenirs 纪念品；legislative 议会
根据材料内容选择最佳答案。
You may call         if you want to know more about the Forks Market.

What can you do in the Manitoba Legislative Building?

When can you go to the Millennium Library?

You can take a walk in Eaton’s Santa’s Village in       during the holiday season.

Where is text most probably from?

【黑龙江省哈尔滨市2015年中考英语试题】阅读理解（本题共20分，每小题1分）
(B)
The Information about Some Great Inventions

Invention	Wheel	Telephone	Light bulb	Paper
Appearing Time	A few thousand years ago	In 1876	In 1879	Around 2,000 years ago
Inventor	Unknown	Alexander BeIl	Thomas Edison	Cai Lun
Inventor's Nationality	Unknown	American	American	Chinese
Early Main Material	Wood	Plastic and metal	Glass and metal	Cotton or flax
Main Use	Making travelling faster	Used for communicating over distances	Giving light	Used for recording information

WordBox: lightbulb 灯泡  unknown 未知的  flax 亚麻
根据表格所提供的信息选择最佳答案。
Since      invented paper, people have been able to record information on paper.
A. Alexander Bell      B. Thomas Edison      C. Cai Lun
According to the form above, the invention that appeared in 1876 was made of     .
A. plastic and metal
B. glass and metal
C. cotton or flax
According to the form above, the latest invention was           .
A. the telephone
B. the light bulb
C. the wheel
Thanks to the invention of the wheel, people can              .
A. have enough light to read
B. travel faster
C. communicate over distances
Which of the following is TRUE according to the form above?
A. Three of the inventions were made of metal.
B. Neither Alexander Bell nor Thomas Edison is American.
C. Two of the inventions appeared in the 19th century.

【江西省南昌市2015年中考英语试题】请阅读下面短文，根据短文内容从每小题 所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项，并在答题卷上将该项涂黑。（每小题2分）

Where can we get funny cards when we visit English?

Which is the proper time to go to the pub at Cox’s Hotel?

How much should four college students pay for a visit to Startford Butterfly Farm?

【辽宁省丹东市2015年中考英语试题】阅读理解
（根据短文内容，从每个题的四个选项中选择一个最佳答案，并将符合题意的选项用2B铅笔涂在答题卡的相应位置上。每小题1分，共20分）
Passage 1

Music Club Friday-Sunday   9:00a.m.-5:00p.m. ￥20/hour for children(under 12) ￥30/hour for adults 264 Center Street Tel: 504-525-2951

Holiday Restaurant Monday-Friday   11:00a.m.-10:00p.m. Saturday-Sunday  11:00a.m.-10:30p.m. 1403 Jinjiang Road Tel: 504-410-9997 Come to enjoy Dandong seafood.

Movie World Tuesday-Sunday   10:30a.m.-9:30p.m. ￥48 for adults ￥30 for children (under 15) 162 Guangming Street Tel: 504-822-9503

Science Museum Thursday-Sunday   10:00a.m.-4:30p.m. Ticket price:￥50 132 Xueyuan Street Tel: 504-732-9406 If you want to learn about robots, welcome to the science museum.

Nick is 8 years old, he wants to see a movie with his parents. How much should they pay?

If you want to go to the music club, you can go there on ________.

Fred wants to learn about robots, he can go to ________.

You can call ________ if you are interested in music.

Lucy is free on Monday, she can ________.

【辽宁省丹东市2015年中考英语试题】阅读理解
（根据短文内容，从每个题的四个选项中选择一个最佳答案，并将符合题意的选项用2B铅笔涂在答题卡的相应位置上。每小题1分，共20分）
Passage 3

In modern world, most people have at least one time-telling tool with them, such as mobile phones, MP5 players and mini computers. Since these small machines are so common, will people stop wearing the 500-year-old watches? Maybe the answer is “yes”. According to a survey, most teenagers say it’s unnecessary to wear a watch, they usually use their mobile phones to tell the time.
However, watchmakers say that watches will get popular again when people reach their 20s and 30s. By then, they want to spend money on a creative(有创意的) time-telling tool because they think it’s not enough if a watch can just keep good time, so watchmakers are trying their best to create new kinds of watches. Recently, a new kind of watches has been invented. It can use different color lights to tell the time. This kind of watches makes people talk more about modern watches again.
Also people want their time-telling tools to be beautiful, fashionable and practical(实用的), so watches are designed(设计) to meet the need of almost any personality(个性). Now more and more watches can be used as compasses(指南针), calendars and even USB drives …
All in all, a watch has become more important than the time it tells.
According to the survey, ________ use mobile phones to tell the time instead of watches.

Watches will get ________ again when people reach their 20s and 30s.

In this passage, watches can be used as different kinds of things except _______.

Recently, a new kind of watches uses ________ to tell the time according to the passage.

What’s the main idea of the passage?

【山东省济宁市2015年中考英语试题】阅读理解（共 16 小题，计 24 分）
阅读下面短文，从每小题 A、B、C、D 四个选项中，选出能回答所提问题或完成所给句子的最佳答案。
A

Show your Art Talent
Hand in a drawing of your favorite place in school and get a chance to win PRIZES!
Your drawing may be a picure of the gate,the dining hall,the field,the classroom or even the toilet!
Along with your picture,include a short description(3—5sentences)explaining why that place is special for you!
All winning picture will be on show outside the school hall for the whole month of June!
1^st prize--$100
2^nd prize --$70
3^nd prize -$50
5 Comfort prizes of $30 each
Your picture can be either or black-and-white.All drawings must be handed in to your Art teacher by May 30,2015.
All LCPS students are encouraged to join!
Organized by:
Lion City Primary School (LCPS)      Prizes sponsored(赞助)by:
（Art Department）                Lucky Books and Stationery
Which of the following would be a proper picture for thecompetition?

Besides your picture, you must write about _____.

According to the ad（广告）, all winners can get ____.

The competition is organized by___________.

【山东省济宁市2015年中考英语试题】阅读理解（共 16 小题，计 24 分）
阅读下面短文，从每小题 A、B、C、D 四个选项中，选出能回答所提问题或完成所给句子的最佳答案。B
Do you still remember the great snacks in your childhood? Do they remind you of your happy childhood?
Sugar Figure（糖人）

In the old days, you could always find people making sugar figures at the school gate. First, the maker would take a little maltose(麦芽糖）with a small spoon,   using
his hands to make a figure, such as the Monkey King, the White Dragonet, and so on. It was not expensive, only 1 yuan for one. If one child bought a sugar figure, many other children would crowd around and admire it.
Dada Bubble Gum（泡泡糖）

Almost every kid is fond of bubble gum. They often gather together to see who gets the largest bubble. I still remember my cousin once blew a big bubble and then it broke, covering her face with gum! It was cheap. I could get 2 for 1 yuan.
Baby Face Ice Cream

We  prefer  to  call  it  snowman  ice  cream.  It  tastes  very  delicious.  It  was rather
expensive; I remember the price was 2 yuan for each piece, which was not easy for me to buy them those days. Each time I got one, the happiness would last for several days.
Malt Sugar Candy

Malt Sugar Candy is usually called Tangguar in northern China, and is offered during the days just before the Spring Festival. It’s delicious but cheap, and you could get five pieces for 1 yuan. My friends and I would get together to enjoy Tangguar. What happy time!
A child who wants a cartoon character should choose ____.

If you had 10 yuan, you could buy ____.

Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

What is the purpose of the passage?

【山东省济宁市2015年中考英语试题】阅读理解（共 16 小题，计 24 分）
阅读下面短文，从每小题 A、B、C、D 四个选项中，选出能回答所提问题或完成所给句子的最佳答 案。C
There is an unusual holiday in the US that falls on the fourth Thursday of April every year. It is very different from Christmas, Thanksgiving, or other well-known holidays. It is called Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day. This holiday is meant to be educational as well as fun. The idea is simple, and the name says it all. It is a day for working parents to show their kids what they do all day.
Although this holiday doesn’t seem very complex(复杂的), it has meaningful purposes. There are many
good reasons why a child should know what his or her parents do at work. For one thing, it is hard for children to understand the life of an adult when all they know is school. Therefore, this holiday helps children learn what it means to have a job. It also helps them learn about the differences and similarities between their world and the grown-up world. When young people know more about their parents’ lives, they can form stronger parent-child relationships. This alone is worth a day of celebration.
This year’s Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day falls on _____ .

The underlined part in the first paragraph is closest in meaning to ___ .

The writer thinks the holiday is ____.

【山东省济宁市2015年中考英语试题】阅读理解（共 16 小题，计 24 分）
阅读下面短文，从每小题 A、B、C、D 四个选项中，选出能回答所提问题或完成所给句子的最佳答 案D。
No one knows exactly when jazz was invented, or by whom. But it is said that it began in the early  1900s.
Jazz was a new kind of music, for America and the world, and New Orleans was its birthplace.
Who were the jazz pioneers? Most were blacks. This music was not written down, and at first only blacks played it. It was hard for white musicians to learn the new style. But soon they, too, were playing jazz.
The popularity of this music spread. From New Orleans, it traveled up the Mississippi to Chicago, then to Kansas City and New York. By the 1920s, there were many jazz musicians, both black and white. Many of them were famous. One man was better than the rest. His name was Louis Armstrong.
Louis Armstrong was a born musician. He was not only talented but also hard-working. He also had a good sense of humor and a big, good-natured smile. These personal qualities were valuable in his rise to fame. After he became famous, he traveled around the world. It seemed that everyone wanted to hear Louis play. But life was not always easy, especially at the beginning.
Louis Armstrong was born in 1900 in New Orleans. His father never went to school and his mother could hardly read. When Louis was still a kid, his parents separated, and Louis lived with his mother. How hard their life was can readily be imagined. And yet Louis smiled through everything. He later wrote, “My whole life has been happiness. Life was there for me and I accepted it. Whatever happened has been beautiful to me. I love everybody.”
What can we know exactly from the first paragraph?

The underlined word “they” in Paragraph 2 refers to（指）____     ____.

What made Louis Armstrong become the best jazz musician?

Which of the following best expresses Louis Armstrong’s attitude (态度) to life?

What is the passage mainly about?

【山东省临沂市2015年中考英语试题】阅读理解
(一) 阅读短文，完成1-5小题。（共15小题，计15分）
B .
merican country music is also known as (被视为) country western music .It has a very long history . It comes from the folk songs of immigrants(移民) from Britain.
Country music users simple music and words to express everyday feelings such as loneliness, love , and sadness . That is to say , country music describes life . It talks about friends and  enemies , trucks and roads , farm and crops.. People in many parts of the world like country music, because everyone can understand what the music is about .
Country western music became popular first among cowboys(牛仔) in the American west countryside . Cowboys had to take care of cows day and night. When they were alone with the cows, they often sang beautiful and peaceful songs to calm the animals and to overcome their own fear .They were not well-educated and so they sang about their daily life in very simple words .They played guitars, violins. and other instruments. In the south of America ,  many people added instruments from their homes , like bottles and spoons, When cowboys visited their friends and families on holidays like Thanksgiving , they usually sang and played country western music .
In recent years ,many musicians have made country western music a little different from the one in the past.These changes make the songs sound even better.Today singers such as Carth Brooks.Reba McEntire. Emmylou Harris. Lyle Lovett,Eddie Rabbitt, LeAnn Rimes,Randy Travis and a group called Alabama are singing and playing in different styles.They have brought country western music more and more fans from all over the wold.
根据短文内容，选择最佳答案。
Country western music comes from the folk songs of immigrants from ____

According to the passage, people like American country music because ____.

The chunk “calm the animals “ here means “make the animals become ___”.

Which of these is mentioned in the passage ?

The best title(标题) for the passage is ________.

【陕西省2015年中考英语试题】阅读理解（共15小题，计20分）
第一节：阅读下面一篇短文，判断下列句子是否符合短文内容，符合的用“A”表示，不符合的用“B”表示。（共5小题，计5分）
A
Edinburgh, the capital city of Scotland, is famous for its festivals. There are twelve festivals around the year. Half of them are celebrated during the months of July and August.Thousands of people visit it. Here are some of the events（公开活动）you can enjoy in Edinburgh.
Edinburgh International Festival
The first Edinburgh International Festival was planned during World War II for artists to find hope and communicate with each other. Later, actors, musicians, dancers and singers from all over world came over to give performances.
Edinburgh Festival Fringe
This is one of the largest art festival in the world. There are thousands of shows across the city. It was first held as a supplement（补充）to the Edinburgh International Festival. Then it developed very well. Anyone can perform in the festival and many artists take part in it. During the festival, you can go to the Royal Mile to watch performances for free.
Edinburgh International Book Festival
It began in 1983. It is the largest book festival in the world. It is held every year in Charlotte Square Gardens in the center of Edinburgh. There are over 700 event for kids and adults who love books. You can meet many writers, talk to them or ask them to sign a book. Kids also like it because they can listen to stories and watch artists draw pictures of the stories.
In Edinburgh, six festival are celebrated in July and August.
We can watch performances for free in the Royal Mile during the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
The first Edinburgh International Festival was planned for artists to give performances.
The Edinburgh International Festival is a supplement to Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Kids like the Edinburgh International Book Festival because they can watch artists draw their favorite pictures.

【陕西省2015年中考英语试题】阅读下面B、C、D三篇短文，从各小题所给的四个选项中选出能回答所提问题或完成所给句子的一个最佳答案。（共10小题，计15分）
B
As traditional Chinese art, paper cutting has a long history. The first and earliest paper cutting was found in China 1,500 years ago. But this traditional art is at risk of disappearing now. Luckily, Voyo Woo, a Chinese immigrant（移民）in America, is trying to bring this art back to life.
One Saturday in 2014, Ms Woo held a paper cutting show at a shopping center near Washington. She got much fun and peace doing it. She hoped more people would enjoy it.
Ms Woo began to study the art of paper cutting as a 14-year-old girl in her hometown in China. She said all the students at school had to learn paper cutting. But she had a deep love for it. So her teacher spent more time teaching her after class. Later, she won the second prize in a national painting and art competition. Ms Woo went to America after she finished collage in 2008. Soon after that, she took part in an activity to promote（宣传）Chinese paper cutting. And then she was invited to show the art in many important activities.“It is important to promote this art to Americans or anyone who is interested in it.Maybe it will make this art more popular.”Woo said.
From the art of paper cutting, people can know about Chinese cultural values, history and stories of people’s life. Ms Woo uses the art as a tool to show Chinese culture to people who know little about it. Chinese art is not only for Chinese, but also for people all over the world.
What did Ms Woo do in 2014?

Ms Woo began to study the art of paper cutting          .

In the passage, the writer thinks the art of paper cutting is        now.

【四川省乐山市2015年中考英语试题】阅读理解（共两节，满分 40 分）
第一节（共 15小题；每小题 2 分，满分 30分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的几个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
Do you know something about the holiday camps in Hong Kong? The students in Hong Kong[used to take part in an English holiday camp in their holidays. And their parents weren’t with them, though they were very young.Now they still enjoy taking part in many kinds of holiday camps without their parents. Many parents let their children take part in some kinds of holiday camps in order to learn some practical knowledge in their life and also learn some knowledge about living skills, science, reading and writing ... The most important for the children is to learn to look after themselves. Holiday camps in Hong Kong are not so expensive. Most families can afford to send their children there for further study or for making their bodies strong.
It is said that students in Hong Kong have much knowledge about many things. Perhaps it has something to do with all kinds of holiday camps.
Students in Hong Kong usually took part in ________in the past.
A. an English holiday camp
B. a maths holiday camp
C. a science holiday camp
When students in Hong Kong are in holiday camps, their parents ______.
A. have to look after them
B. don’t go with them
C. must stay at home
The most important thing for the students to take part in holiday camps in Hong Kong is______.
A. to learn some practical knowledge in life
B. to learn about living and learning skills
C. to learn to look after themselves
The cost of taking part in a holiday camp is ________.
A. very high B. not fair C. low
The students who often take part in holiday camps usually ________.
A. know a lot about many things
B. show much interest in sports
C. have a strong love for further study

【四川省南充市2015年中考英语试题】阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）
阅读短文，从题中所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A

Yu Wei will meet Ren Xue at the school gate          .

Tomorrow Yu Wei and Ren Xue will probably          .

Which number can Maria call at if her MP5 is lost?

Which of the following people is allowed to join the club?

When can we go the club        .

【四川省南充市2015年中考英语试题】阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）
阅读短文，从题中所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
C
Carrots are grown all over the world. They are easy to plant and easy to harvest. They have a good taste.
When people think about carrots, they usually think they are a kind of long, thin, orange-colored vegetable. In fact, carrots are in many different sizes and shapes. And not all carrots are orange.
Carrots should be grown in a field that does not have water for a long time. The earth also should not be too hard. To prepare your carrot garden, dig up the earth and turn it over(翻土).
Weather, soil condition(土壤状况), and time affect(影响) the taste of carrots. Warm days and cool nights are the best time to grow great delicious carrots.
The best way to decide if a carrot is ready to be harvested is by its color. Usually, the brighter the color is, the better the taste is.
Most people do not know that carrots can be grown during the winter months. If the winter is not cold enough to freeze the ground, you can grow carrots the same way as you do during the summer months.
Carrots are prepared and eaten in many different ways. They are cut into thin pieces and cooked with other vegetables or meat. Or, they are washed, and eaten just as they come out of the ground.
What does the underlined word “harvest” mean?

What can affect the taste of carrots?

          carrots have a better taste.

Which is the right order according to the article?
a. Carrots are eaten in different ways.
b. Carrots are in many sizes and shapes.
c. Dig up the earth and turn it over before planting carrots.
d. The best way to decide if a carrot is ready to be harvested is by its color.

Which of the following is Not true?

【云南省2015年中考英语试题】阅读理解（共15小题；满分25分）
A
Have you heard about paper-cutting? Paper-cutting is an important art form in China. Paper-cuts were used for many purposes, and everything can become the theme (主题) of paper-cuts, from people to the things that can be found in everyday life such as birds, flowers and animals.
Each paper-cut brings out the personal ideas of the author (作者). People express traditional culture or their own feelings with different styles of paper-cuts. For example, when someone marries, we put up some red paper-cuts on the wall, dressing table or other furniture to express our best wishes.
It is easy to learn paper-cutting but very difficult to make it perfect. We need a long-time practice to learn how to use the scissors and how to paint. More over, we need to learn some cutting skills.
At present, in many parts of China, paper-cutting skill has become a must for women and a symbol of a clever mind.
根据短文内容，判断下列句子的正误。正确的填“T”，错误的填“F”，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）
Not everything can become the theme of paper-cuts.
People express traditional culture or their own feelings with the same paper-cut.
It is not easy to make a perfect paper-cut.
When we learn paper-cutting, we don’t need to learn cutting skills.
Women must learn paper-cutting skills in many places of China.

【浙江省丽水市2015年中考英语试题】阅读理解（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）
阅读下面四篇短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。D
Hi Sam! Sorry I haven’t emailed recently— I’ve been revising for my exams. I have finished them now and I have got some time to relax and some money to spend on going out. Last weekend, I went to see a great film called Yes Man. If you haven’t seen it, you must go! Jim Carrey plays the main character and it’s very funny--and also quite encouraging. It’s based on a book by Danny Wallace which is also called Yes Man. I read the book a few months ago and that’s hilarious, too – I really laughed out loud!
The book is a true story about what happens to the writer, Danny. Basically, he found that he was doing nothing all the time, just worrying about things and complaining about his life. He wasn’t seeing his friends much, so he was lonely and bored. Then one day, he was on a bus in London when he sat down next to a man. The man was a stranger, but they started talking. Danny told him about his boring life and the man just gave him three words: ‘Say “yes” more.’ And for Danny this was a turning point in his life. Those three words influenced everything he did. At that moment, he made a decision: ‘I will say “yes” to everything!’ And he wrote a book about what happened to him in the next year or so. Three years later, the book was made into a hit film.
The film is based on the book although there are some differences. First, it’s set in the US instead of England. Secondly, the main character is based on Danny, but he called Carl in the film. And what’s more, he doesn’t meet a man on a bus. His turning point comes when he goes to a self-help class and they advise him to say “yes” more.
In the film, Carl succeeds in changing his life and doing lots of crazy things: he has flying lessons, he learns to speak Korean and he rides a motorbike with no clothes on! The storyline isn’t very strong. It’s quite weak, I suppose, but all Carl’s stories are very interesting— especially because Jim Carrey is a very funny actor.
I’m really interested in the film because there’s a serious message, too. I believe in making the most of life and I’ve decided I’m going to be more positive. I’ve decided I’m not going to stay at home so much. I’m going to do more things, see my friends more and everything. Actually, that’s why I’m emailing you! It would be great if we could meet up soon. Let me know when you are free.

All the best, Adam
The underlined word hilarious in Paragraph 1 most probably means _____.

In Paragraph 3, there are_____ differences mentioned between the book and the film.

Adam wrote this email mainly _____.

From the email we can infer (推断) that _____.

【浙江省温州市2015年中考英语试题】阅读理解（本题有15小题，每小题2分，共30分）
阅读下面的短文，从每小题所给的A.B.C.D四个选项中选出最佳答案。
A
The most interesting festivals around the world

The International Pillow Fight Day was first celebrated in _________.

The latest Guinness World Record of the largest pillow fight was set in _______________.

You may read about ______________ on the Page 19.

【云南省2015年中考英语试题】阅读理解（共15小题；满分25分）
C
These days, more and more Chinese people enjoy sending and receiving messages on the phone. It can help them to get the latest news and communicate with friends. But I think I should read more books besides the textbooks, the more, the better. It can open my eyes and improve my language skills. Of course, it also can help me to get good grades. Do you know how to read more and learn more? Here are some tips for you.
◆ Clear your purpose for reading
Before you start reading, ask yourself why you are reading this book. Most people read for two main reasons, pleasure or knowledge. Clearing about your reading purpose can not only help you choose the books you really need to read, but also remind you why reading the book is important to you, so you will keep reading and complete the book faster.
◆ Read only what you are interested in
No matter what you are reading, it is important to enjoy what you read. Your friends may tell you the books they love, but those books might not necessarily be the ones you enjoy.
◆ Give up books that you don’t enjoy
You may have chosen books that you are interested in, and they are right to your purpose. But while you are reading them, there may still be some books that you don’t enjoy reading. Whenever you realize that you aren’t enjoying the book you are reading, give it up. Remember reading shouldn’t be a chore.
◆ Set a reading goal
It is interesting that I read the books borrowed from libraries faster than those I bought. The reason is the books I bought don’t have a due date! I don’t need to return those books. Having a reading goal helps you work out how much reading you need to do in a week or even a day. Before you read each book, ask yourself what time you need to complete this book by.
根据短文内容，从题中所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出正确选项，并将所选答案涂到答题卡的相应位置上。（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）
According to the passage, the writer might be a       .

Why do most people read books?

What should you do when you find the book which you are reading is boring?

The underlined words “due date” mean        in Chinese.

This passage mainly tells us       .