【英语】中考英语英语阅读理解汇编真题汇编(含答案)

【英语】中考英语英语阅读理解汇编真题汇编(含答案)

一、中考英语阅读理解汇编 1．阅读理解

Two little boys had two little toys Each had a wooden horse. Joyfully, they played each summer's day.

Soldiers both, of course.

Then Jack broke off his horse's head

Sad for his toy, then cried with joy

As his young friend Joe said:

Did you think I would leave you crying

When there's room on my horse for two?

Climb up here, Jack, and don't be crying

I can go just as fast with two

When we grow up we'll both be soldiers

And our horses will not be toys

And I wonder if we'll remember

When we were two little boys. Long years past, war came so . Bravely they marched away. Guns roared loud and in the mad crowd Wounded and dying lie Up goes a shout, a horse rushes out Out from the crowd, to where Joe lay Then came a voice he knew: Did you think I would leave you dying When there's room on my

horse for two ？

Climb up here, Joe, we'll

soon be flying

I can go just as fast with two.

Now we are both real

soldiers

And our horses are not toys

And I remember

When we were two little

boys.

（1）What happened to Jack's toy horse?

A. Its head was broken off.

B. It was taken by soldiers.

C. It was broken by Joe.

D. It was lost in the war.

（2）The best word for the blank is .

A. slow

B. hard

C. fast

D. quick

（3）What is the song mainly about ?

A. Dangerous war.

B. Interesting games.

C. Pleasant summer.

D. Valuable friendship.

【答案】 （1）A

（2）C

（3）D

【解析】【分析】本文是一首诗歌，讲述了两个从小一起玩的小男孩，他们小时候一起玩木头马，Jack 的马坏了，Joe 就让他一起玩他的玩具马；长大了他们当了士兵去打仗，Jack 受伤了，Joe 骑着马把Jack 带走了。

（1）细节题。根据短文中Then Jack broke off his horse's head可知Jack的玩具马的头断了，故选A。

（2）推理题。根据诗歌的第二节Long years past很多年过去了，战争来了，这个空与上句话在词尾是押韵的，past的结尾是/st/，因此这个空应填fast，它的结尾音也是/st/，故选C。

（3）主旨题。这篇短文讲述了两个从小一起玩的小男孩，他们小时候一起玩木头马，Jack 的马坏了，Joe就让他一起玩他的玩具马；长大了他们当了士兵去打仗，Jack受伤了，Joe 骑着马来把Jack带走了。从这首诗歌中，我们可以看到两个人珍贵的友谊，故选D。

【点评】考查阅读理解。本文涉及细节题、推断题，和主旨题3种常考题型，细节题要注意从文中寻找答案；推断题需要联系上下文，推断出需要的信息，主旨题需要通读全文，了解大意之后找出中心思想。

2．阅读理解

Holland（荷兰）is the magical land of tulips（郁金香） and windmills（风车）. The tulips bloom（开花） from March until May. Holland is famous as the largest flower selling country in the world. The windmills, however, are important for the people of Holland.

Keukenhof

Keukenhof is the most famous and largest flower park in the world. Will you visit Holland in spring？Then be sure to visit Keukenhof, you will see the beautiful Holland tulips and other famous flowers in Holland.

Single Bloemenmarket

Rain or shine, this famous floating（漂浮的）flowers market in Amsterdam is filled with colorful fresh flowers from Monday to Sunday. Though the best months are in March, April or May, the floating flowers market is a great place to find tulips at any time of the year.

Schiedam

Schiedam is the best choice if you want to see the largest windmills in the world. With heights up to 33 meters, they are hard to miss.

Zaanse Schans

Zannse Schans is also a good place you should visit. About 250 years ago, over 600 windmills formed the first industrial area in the world. It produces paint, paper and so on. Today it's an open﹣air conservation area（自然保护区） and museum, which interests thousands of visitors each year.

（1）Holland is selling country in the world.

A. the largest flower

B. the largest windmills

C. the smallest flower

D. the smallest windmills

（2）If you visit Keukenhof in spring, you can enjoy .

A. tulips and other flowers

B. tulips and some windmills

C. different kinds of plants

D. plants and some windmills

（3）You can see tulips in the floating flower market.

A. every month except March

B. at any time of the year

C. only in March, April or May

D. from Monday to Saturday

（4）The largest windmills in the world lie in .

A. Amsterdam

B. Zaanse Schans

C. Schiedam

D. Keukenhof

（5）From the last paragraph, we know Zaanse Schans .

A. has few visitors each year

B. is an animal conservation area

C. doesn't have any windmills

D. is a good place to see windmills

【答案】（1）A

（2）A

（3）B

（4）C

（5）D

【解析】【分析】本文介绍了荷兰的几个看郁金香和风车的地方。

（1）细节理解题，根据原文Holland is famous as the largest flower selling country in the world荷兰是作为世界上最大的售花国家而出名，故选A。

（2）细节理解题，根据原文，Will you visit Holland in spring？Then be sure to visit Keukenhof， you will see the beautiful Holland tulips and other famous flowers in Holland. 你会春天去荷兰吗？那么一定要去 Keukenhof，你将会看到很漂亮的荷兰郁金香和其他出名的花朵，故选A。

（3）细节理解题，根据原文， the floating flowed market is a great place to find tulips at any time of the year. 这个漂浮的花朵市场是全年都可以找到郁金香的好地方，故选B。

（4）细节理解题，根据原文，Schiedam is the best choice if you want to see the largest windmills in the world. 如果你想去看世界上最大的风车，Schiedam是最好的选择，故选C。

（5）推理题，根据原文，Zannse Schans is also a good place you should visit. About 250 years ago， over 600 windmills formed the first industrial area in the world，Zannse Schans也是你可以去玩的好地方，大约在250年前，超过600种风车促成了世界上的第一次工业领域，可知Zannse Schans 也是去看风车的好去处，故选D。

【点评】考查阅读理解。本文涉及细节题、推断题，细节题要注意从文中寻找答案；推断题需要联系上下文，推断出需要的信息。

3．阅读理解

Many environmental groups are warning that oceans of the world are in great danger. In the past 50 years, the number of water with zero oxygen（氧气） in the open ocean has increased more than four times. In the near coast water bodies, including the river mouth and seas, low-oxygen areas have increased more than 10 times since 1950.Scientists discover that oxygen continues dropping ever outside these zones as the Earth warms. To stop the drop, the world needs to control in both climate change and nutrient（养分） pollution.

Oxygen is a must to life in the oceans. The drop in ocean oxygen is among the most serious effects of human activities on the Earth's environment.

This is the first time for the scientists to take such a deep look at the causes, results and solutions to low oxygen worldwide, in both the open ocean and the near coast waters. About half of the oxygen on Earth comes from the ocean. However, mixed effects of nutrient loading and climate change are greatly increasing the number and size of "dead zones" in the open ocean and the near coast waters, where oxygen is too low to support most sea life.

In the areas traditionally called "dead zones", like those in Chesapeake Bay and the Gulf of Mexico, oxygen drops to levels so low that many animals have trouble in breathing and die. As fishes run away from these zones, their living areas become smaller and smaller. But the problem goes far beyond "dead zones". Even smaller oxygen drops can hold up the growth in animals and lead to disease or even death. Low oxygen also can cause the release of dangerous chemicals. Although a few animals can grow well in dead zones, overall biodiversity（多样性）falls.

（1）How to stop the drop of ocean oxygen in the article?

A. By controlling in both climate change and nutrient pollution around the world.

B. By taking a deep look at the causes, results and solutions to low oxygen worldwide.

C. By running away from these zones, for the living areas become smaller and smaller.

D. By cutting down the number of animals in the oceans.

（2）Why are these waters called" dead zones" from the article?

A. Because the oxygen in these areas is too low for most sea life to live.

B. Because nutrient loading and climate change are greatly increasing.

C. Because there are no animals living in these areas.

D. Because low oxygen also can cause the release of dangerous chemicals.

（3）Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the article?

A. Only a few animals living in the sea need oxygen.

B. Climate change can help cut down the dead zones.

C. Fishes grow faster and better in low oxygen areas.

D. Human activities have many serious effects on ocean environment.

【答案】（1）A

（2）A

（3）D

【解析】【分析】本文是介绍了世界海洋正处于极大的危险之中。

（1）细节题。根据To stop the drop, the world needs to control in both climate change and nutrient（养分）pollution可知，通过控制全球气候变化和营养污染阻止海洋氧气的下降，故选A。

（2）细节题。根据 like those in Chesapeake Bay and the Gulf of Mexico, oxygen drops to levels so low that many animals have trouble in breathing and die，可知称这些水域为“死区”是因为这些地区的氧气太低，大多数海洋生物无法生存，故选A。

（3）细节题。根据The drop in ocean oxygen is among the most serious effects of human activities on the Earth's environment.可知，人类活动对海洋环境有许多严重影响正确，故选D。

【点评】考查阅读理解。本文涉及细节题，细节题要注意从文中寻找答案。

4．阅读理解

Is a nearby neighbour better than a faraway cousin? An American lady, Anna Lane, believes it's true. Her kind neighbours once helped her out when she was in a big trouble.

Mrs. Lane was living alone in a city in Texas, US. The woman in her 70s could do a lot of housework herself. However, she was too old to mow（修剪）her lawn（草坪）. Then a big trouble found her. She let the grass grow over 18 inches high and it broke the law in her city. As a result, she was in danger of paying lots of money or even going to prison!

Luckily, her neighbours, the Adams brothers, heard the news about her on TV. They decided to do something to help. "We haven't met her yet, but she's 75 years old and she needs some help, "said Sam Adams, one of the boys. "That's the least we could do."

The Adams brothers took their mowers（修剪机）and came to Mrs. Lane's house to mow her lawn without telling her. Once they got started, other neighbours saw what was going on and joined in the effort.

Together they worked hard in the sun and finished mowing the whole lawn in about two hours. When Mrs. Lane saw what her neighbours did for her, she was surprised and moved to tears（感动得落泪）. "I cannot believe this," she said. "They were so kind to spend two hours helping me and I didn't even know their names." As for the Adams brothers, they said they would always be ready to help her.

（1）What can we know about Mrs. Lane?

A. She was 70 years old.

B. She could not do her housework.

C. She was living with her children.

D. She could not cut the grass on the lawn.

（2）Mrs. Lane was in danger of going to prison because .

A. she broke the education law in her city

B. the grass on her lawn was over 18 inches high

C. the news about her on TV was made up by her

D. she didn't pay enough money to her neighbours

（3）Who mowed the lawn?

A. The Adams brothers.

B. Sam Adams and Mrs. Lane.

C. The Adams brothers and Mrs. Lane.

D. The Adams brothers and other neighbours.（4）Which of the following is true?

A. The Adams brothers knew Mrs. Lane very well.

B. Mrs. Lane knew some of her neighbours' names.

C. Mrs. Lane didn't expect her neighbours would help her.

D. The Adams brothers used Mrs. Lane's mowers to cut the grass.

（5）The best title（题目）for the passage would be .

A. Good neighbours

B. A serious city law

C. A beautiful garden

D. Humorous brothers

【答案】（1）D

（2）B

（3）D

（4）C

（5）A

【解析】【分析】大意：文章主要通过Adam兄弟和邻居帮助Lane女士的故事来说明一句谚语——远亲不如近邻。

（1）细节题。根据第二段 However, she was too old to mow（修剪）her lawn（草坪）. 可知，Lane女士没办法修剪草坪上的草。故选D。

（2）细节题。根据第二段 She let the grass grow over 18 inches high and it broke the law in her city. As a result, she was in danger of paying lots of money or even going to prison! 她让草长到18寸，这破坏了她城市的法律。因此，她有要支付大量金钱或者进监狱的危险。可知Lane女士有可能进监狱是因为她家草坪的草高于18寸。故选B。

（3）细节题。根据第四段 Once they got started, other neighbours saw what was going on and joined in the effort. 他们一开始，其他的邻居看到了发生的事并加入了，可知参与除草的人有Adam兄弟和其他邻居。故选D。

（4）推断题。根据第五段When Mrs. Lane saw what her neighbours did for her, she was surprised and moved to tears（感动得落泪）. 当Lane女士看到她的邻居们为她做的事，她很惊讶并感动得落泪，可知Lane女士没有想到邻居们会帮她。故选C。

（5）最佳标题题。通读全文可知，短文过Adam兄弟和邻居帮助Lane女士的故事来说明“远亲不如近邻”的道理，因此好邻居是最佳标题。故选A。

【点评】考查阅读理解，首先快速浏览、分析问题，抓住关键词；其次带着问题通读全文，了解文章大意，找到依据，确定答案；最后再检查一遍，确保答案正确。

5．阅读理解

When faced with difficult situations in their lives, many people find them too challenging and give up, especially on their life dreams. But not for Gabriel Heredia.

Gabrrel is a 21-year-old Argentinean barber（阿根廷理发师）who was born without hands. But he was able to grow up happy and independent because he always had the support of friends and family. In fact, his inspiration for such work was his mother, who is a hairdresser. At the age of 14, he began to take interest in her work and learned all kinds of hair cutting skills from her. Although he first saw it as an interest, Gabriel quickly decided that this was his dream job.

Gabriel's family soon helped him open his first barbershop in San Isidro, Peru, which he worked at for one and a half years. There, he met Zlatan Gomez, the president of Argentina Corta, an organization for barbers to connect, do charity （慈善）work, and teach hairdressing. Later, Gabriel became part of Argentina Corta, offering his services to people of all ages so they can build up the skills they need to get a job.

Gabriel then moved to Buenos Aires, Argentina where he cuts hair today. As a bright and caring young man, Gabriel tries hard to not only be a barber, but also make a connection with the neighborhood. He says, "The thing that I like the most about my job is that people feel comfortable and stylish with my cuts and that makes me feel happy."

Gabriel always does his best to be independent. He never gives up. There is nothing he can't do. Besides cutting hair, he has learned to ride a bike, a motorbike and even to drive a car. He is no doubt inspiring others.

（1）When Gabriel was born, what made him different from others?

A. He was born without hands.

B. His special haircut.

C. His life dream.

D. His happiness and independence.

（2）At first, Gabriel Heredia learned hair cutting skills ________________.

A. from Zlatan Gomez

B. from his mother

C. from his friends

D. by himself

（3）Which of the following statements about Gabriel Heredia is NOT true?

A. He tries hard to make a connection with the neighborhood.

B. He can not only cut hair but also drive a car.

C. He joined Argentina Corta and taught others hair cutting skills in San Isidro.

D. He opened his first barbershop in Buenos Aires with the help of his family.

（4）What does Gabriel's story mainly tell us?

A. A good beginning makes a good ending.

B. You're never too old to learn.

C. Nothing is impossible if you don't give up.

D. Education changes life.

【答案】（1）A

（2）B

（3）D

（4）C

【解析】【分析】文章大意：很多人在面对困难时会选择放弃，但是加布里埃尔·赫雷迪亚没有放弃，他是一个理发师，生下来就没有双手，但是能够独立的成长，在家人的鼓励和支持下，实现了自己的梦想，后来帮搬到了阿根廷首都，布宜诺斯艾利斯，继续在那里理发。加布里埃尔总是尽力保持独立。他从不放弃。他什么都能做。除了剪发，他还学会了骑自行车、摩托车甚至开车。他无疑在激励别人。

（1）细节理解题，根据who was born without hands.可知，使他与众不同的是剩下了就没有双手，故答案是A。

（2）细节理解题，根据In fact, his inspiration for such work was his mother, who is a hairdresser. At the age of 14, he began to take interest in her work and learned all kinds of hair cutting skills from her.可知是他的理发技艺来自他的妈妈，故答案是B。

（3）正误判断题题，根据Gabriel's family soon helped him open his first barbershop in San Isidro, Peru, which he worked at for one and a half years.可知他在家人的帮助下在秘鲁圣伊西德罗开了第一家理发店，而不是在布宜诺斯艾利斯，所以D的叙述错误，故答案是D。

（4）细节理解题，根据根据文章内容可知，只要不放弃，什么都能成为可能，故答案是C。

【点评】考查阅读理解。本文涉及细节理解题和正误判断题。细节理解题要可以直接从文中寻找答案；文章出处题需要根据文章内容确定其来源；正误判断题属于细节理解题的一种，也需要根据文章内容进行判定。

6．阅读理解

I believe that we can have an important effect on anyone we meet. The right words at just the right time could change someone's life. When I was three years old, my parents discovered I was deaf. After asking many doctors and parents of other deaf children, they decided to put me in a normal school.

On my first day in the school, the other kids made fun of me because of my hearing aid. And then I saw myself as an ugly kid.

Mrs. Jordan, my teacher changed all of that with a simple three-word phrase. One morning, she asked the class a question. I read her lips（嘴唇） and raised my hand right away. She called me. I took a deep breath and nervously answered Mrs. Jordan's question.

I will never forget what happened next. Mrs. Jordan pointed directly at me. With a big smile she cried,

"That's right, Stephen! "For the first time in my young life, my confidence soared（剧增）.At that moment, I decided that no matter how many difficulties I may face, I can overcome（克服）them. Just from those three simple words, my life changed from that moment.

When I was three years old, my parents discovered I was deaf. After asking many doctors and

parents of other deaf children, they decided to put me in a normal school.

On my first day in the school, the other kids made fun of me because of my hearing aid. And then I saw myself as an ugly kid.

Mrs. Jordan, my teacher changed all of that with a simple three-word phrase. One morning, she asked the class a question. I read her lips（嘴唇） and raised my hand right away. She called me. I took a deep breath and nervously answered Mrs. Jordan's question.

I will never forget what happened next. Mrs. Jordan pointed directly at me. With a big smile she cried, "That's right, Stephen!" For the first time in my young life, my confidence soared（剧增）. At that moment, I decided that no matter how many difficulties I may face, I can overcome （克服） them. Just from those three simple words, my life changed from that moment.

（1）The writer felt when he answered the question.

A. excited

B. happy

C. afraid

D. nervous

（2）What is TRUE about the writer?

A. He often made fun of his classmates.

B. He didn't have confidence in himself.

C. He was outgoing and could learn quickly.

D. He got along very well with his classmates.

（3）What did the writer want to tell us in the story?

A. It's the teachers' duty to help students build their confidence.

B. The right words at the right time can make a difference.

C. Being deaf doesn't mean being less important than others.

D. We need to prove ourselves when we are given a chance.

（4）What is the best title for the passage?

A. We Should Be Confident

B. Mrs. Jordan Is My Teacher

C. The Words That Changed My Life

D. The Deaf Boy Has a Good Chance

【答案】（1）D

（2）B

（3）B

（4）C

【解析】【分析】文章大意：一个不自信的听力障碍孩子，因为老师的一句话改变了她的生活。

（1）细节理解题，根据 I took a deep breath and nervously answered Mrs. Jordan's question. 可知，当作者回答问题的时候很紧张。故答案是D。

（2）逻辑推理题，根据 For the first time in my young life, my confidence soared（剧增）可知，作者第一次增加了自信。可知原来是没有自信的。故答案是B。

（3）细节理解题，根据 The right words at just the right time could change someone's life. 可知，作者想告诉我们的是，正确的时间正确的语言可以改变一个人的生活。故答案是B。（4）标题判断题，文章主要讲述老师的一句话对作者的改变。故答案是C。

【点评】考查阅读理解，本题涉及到了细节理解题，标题判断题，逻辑推理题三种题型，细节理解题可以直接从文中找到答案，标题判断需要充分理解文章的意思，提炼中心，凝练句式得到正确答案。逻辑推理题则需要根据关键句进行科学严谨的推理得出正确答案。

7．阅读理解

Need to buy something? Why go to a store? Buy it on the Internet! Need it now? Why wait? Ask to receive it the next day! Each day, more and more people try on-line shopping. In fact, online sales have doubled in the last ten years. But not everyone is excited. Some scientists now say that online shopping is bad for the environment.

People are surprised to hear this." They think, I don't need to drive, and the business doesn't need to build a store, so there will be less pollution," says Nuria Prost, an environmental scientist. "But it is not so simple. In fact, online shopping is wasteful. It also adds to air pollution."

In truth, the Internet is not always as good a friend to the environment as it seems. For example, most people thought that the Internet would help offices use less paper and other materials. But paper use increased by33percent between 1986 and 1997."Online shopping could have similarly harmful results," says Nevil Cohen, a researcher of environmental science. Part of the problem is what people are buying these days. In the past, people bought things on the Internet that did not require much packing material, such as books and clothing. But now people also shop online for large, heavy pro ducts such as televisions, computers, chairs and tables. These products need to be packed in lots of plastic and paper. This creates a lot of waste.

Another problem caused by online shopping is air pollution. When customers buy products and ask to receive them the next day, online businesses often have to send them by air. Airplanes use much more oil than cars and produce more carbon dioxide（二氧化碳）. When people buy a lot of different things from different online businesses, this creates even more travel by airplane.

Online product returns are also a problem. For example, an online shoe store may allow customers to return shoes for free if they are wrong size. This doubles the packing materials and number of airline trips required to sell one pair of shoes.

"If people want to protect the environment, they need to think before they shop," says Prost. "People need to ask themselves: Is this exactly what I want? Do I really need it tomorrow, or can I wait?" Online stores can also ask customers to pay money for returns. This may make people shop more carefully." Online shopping is fast and easy, "says Prost," but we can't forget the harmful result it has caused to the environment."

（1）The passage begins with several questions to .

A. introduce the main topic

B. describe online shopping

C. show the writer's opinion

D. list advantages of shopping

（2）What is the passage mainly about?

A. The Internet is not good to the environment.

B. Online shopping causes more air pollution.

C. Online shopping is bad for the environment.

D. Stop online shopping to protect the environment.

（3）Which of the following is to show that online shopping is wasteful?

A. Large products need more packing materials.

B. Paper use increased by 33 percent about ten years.

C. Businesses need to build a store to sell the products.

D. Online shopping costs less than shopping in a store.

（4）What is probably the best title of the passage?

A. A Good Deal to Make

B. A Different Lifestyle to Keep

C. A Cleaner Way to Shop

D. A New Business to Start

（5）Which of the following shows the structure（结构）of the passage?（P=Paragraph）

A.

B.

C.

D.

【答案】（1）A

（2）C

（3）A

（4）C

（5）C

【解析】【分析】文章大意：文章主要讲述了网上购物对环境的危害，倡导人们清洁购物。

（1）意图判断题，根据 Each day, more and more people try on-line shopping. In fact, online sales have doubled in the last ten years. But not everyone is excited.可知，以上的几个问题是为了引出网上购物的话题。故答案是A。

（2）细节理解题，根据 Some scientists now say that online shopping is bad for the environment. 可知，短文主要在论述网上购物对环境的危害，故答案是C。

（3）细节理解题，根据 In the past, people bought things on the Internet that did not require much packing material, such as books and clothing. But now people also shop online for large, heavy pro ducts such as televisions, computers, chairs and tables. These products need to be packed in lots of plastic and paper. 可知，网上购买的产品的包装浪费了大量的包装材料，故答案是A。

（4）标题判断题，文章主要讲述了网上购物对环境的危害，倡导人们清洁购物，故答案是C。

（5）篇章结构题，通过阅读发现第一二段是独立的，接下来的三段是并列部分对于第二段进行论证，最后一段是总结性段落是对前面三段的总结，故答案是C。

【点评】考查阅读理解，本题涉及到的题型较多，包括目的意图题、细节理解题、标题判断题和篇章结构题。目的意图题需要找出句子之间的因果关系，细节理解题需要认真阅读，仔细在文中寻找答案，标题判断题需要抓住文章的中心，用精炼的短语概括中心，篇章结构题比较简单，一般来说只要能看明白文章的意思，就可以判定出它的结构方式。

8．阅读理解

Have you noticed your life becoming a little easier? Now, when you go to a certain shopping mall, you can enjoy its free Wi-Fi there. When you want to take a taxi, you can book one with your phone. In fact, all these can be seen as the basic parts of a smart city.

The idea of a smart city was brought up by US company IBM in 2010. Generally, a smart city is a city that uses digital technologies such as the Internet to improve city planning, save money and resources, and make our life convenient. How smart can a city be? Here are great examples that we can learn from.

In 2009, Dubuque became the first smart city in the US. The city used smart water meters to take the place of traditional water me tens. They can detect （探测） water waste and leakage （泄漏） and send data to let the house owner know. The same system is used for other city resources like electricity and natural gas. In this way, people know how they use their resources and are glad to help reduce waste.

Santander in Spain also gives us a look at the future. If people point a phone toward a nearby bus stop, the phone immediately shows all bus lines that serve the stop as well as their arrival times. The government organized a research team and provided an App （应用程序）that collects data on almost everything: light, temperature, and the movements of cars and people. Opening the App near a supermarket provides immediate information on special offers.

（1）The underlined word "convenient" is closest in meaning to "______".

A. useful

B. normal

C. suitable

D. easy

（2）Compared with traditional water meters, smart water meters do better in ______. A. cleaning water B. supplying water C. saving water D. producing water （3）The example of Santander shows the use of smart systems in aspects （方面）EXCEPT ______.

A. business

B. health care

C. traffic controlling

D. public transportation （4）What's the main idea of the passage?

A. Digital technologies help improve city planning.

B. Smart cities will make our future life better and smarter.

C. Smart cities are very common in both Dubuque and Santander.

D. Spain and the US take the leading position in building smart cities.

【答案】（1）D

（2）C

（3）B

（4）B

【解析】【分析】文章大意：文章主要对智能城市进行了基本介绍，又通过迪比克和桑坦德的例子介绍了智能城市为生活所带来的便捷。

（1）猜测词句题。由语句Generally, a small city is a city that uses digital technologies such as the Internet to improve city planning, save money and resources 可知，总的来说，小城市就是使用数码科技例如互联网去提高城市计划，节省金钱和资源。由此可推知，节省金钱、能源，可以使我们的生活更加轻松便捷。easy 意为“轻松的”，符合题意。useful 意为“有用的”，normal 意为“普通的”，suitable 意为“适合的”，均不符合题意。故正确答案为D。

（2）细节理解题。由文中语句This way, people know they use their resources and are glad to help reduce waste 可知，通过这种方式，人们就可以知道他们使用的资源并愿意减少资源的浪费。由此可知，智能水表可以在节约水资源方面做的比传统水表更好。save water 意为“节约水资源”，符合题意。故正确答案为C。

（3）细节理解题。A项，由第四段第四句Opening the App near a supermarket provides immediate information on special offers 可知，在超市旁边打开这个应用程序，可以马上推送特价商品的信息。由此可推知，智能系统在商业（business）中有所应用。B项，health care 意为“健康管理”，文章没有提及。C项，由第四段第二句 If people point a phone toward a nearby bus stop, the phone immediately shows all bus lines that sever the stop as well as their arrival times 可知，如果人们用手机指向一个附近的公交车站，手机就会马上展示出所有的会在这站停的公交车路线。由此可推知，智能系统在交通控制（traffic controlling）方面有所应用。D项，由第四段第二句 If people point a phone toward a nearby bus stop, the phone immediately shows all bus lines that sever the stop as well as their arrival times 可知，如果人们用手机指向一个附近的公交车站，手机就会马上展示出所有的会在这站停的公交车路线。由此可推知，智能系统在公共交通（public transportation）方面有所应用。故正确答案为B。

（4）主旨归纳题。A项，意为“电子科技帮助提升了城市规划”，只在第一段中有所提及。故A项错误。B项，意为“智能城市使我们未来的生活更好更智能”，文章主要对智能城市进行了基本介绍，又通过迪比克和桑坦德的例子介绍了智能城市为生活所带来的便捷。故B项正确。C项，意为“智能城市在迪比克和桑坦德非常普遍”，文章第三段和第四段主要介绍了智能应用在两座城市中的应用，并没有提到普及型。故C项错误。D项，意为“西班牙和美国在建设智能城市方面处于领导地位”，文章提到美国的迪比克是第一个智能城市，西班牙也采用了智能城市，但是并没有提到领导地位。故D项错误。故正确答案为B。

【点评】考查阅读理解。本文涉及细节题、推断题和主旨题三种常考题型，细节题要注意从文中寻找答案；推断题需要联系上下文，推断出需要的信息；主旨题需要通读全文，了解大意之后找出中心思想。

9．阅读理解

Nowadays lots of kids are at home alone after school. Are you one of them? Kids who regularly take care of themselves are called "latchkey kids".

This nickname got its start in the 1940s. Many men fought in the Second World War and women had to take jobs in factories to keep the country going. With both parents away, lots of kids went back to empty houses after school. Latchkey kids wore house keys around their necks and they used the keys to open doors.

Today, it's common for both parents to work. As a result, a new generation of kids are spending some time alone after school. It becomes necessary for both parents and kids to make some rules. There are a lot of questions to talk about:

Should you call your mum, or dad as soon as you get home?

Should you do your homework first?

Can you watch TV or play computer games? If so, how long?

What can you eat if you want a snack?

Can friends come over? If so, how many?

……

As latchkey kids, knowing how to stay safe is just as important as following the family rules. Talk about the following questions with your parents:

What should you do when the phone rings?

What should you do if someone knocks at the door?

What should you do if someone breaks into the house?

What should you do if you cut yourself while cooking?

……

You may feel when you are at home alone. Don't worry. Keeping yourself busy is helpful. There are many things which can make you feel that time goes by quickly:

●Read a magazine. ●Write an email. ●Phone a friend.

（1）Latchkey kids _________________.

A. like collecting keys

B. live with their grandparents

C. have part-time jobs in factories

D. regularly stay at home alone after school

（2）How many pieces of advice does the writer give to latchkey kids?

A. Two

B. Three

C. Four

D. Five

（3）Which of the following can be put in " "?

A. Can you have your hair cut?

B. Should you go to school on foot?

C. Can you go out? If so, where?

D. Can you ask teachers for help at school?

（4）Which of the following can be put in " "?

A. bored

B. excited

C. relaxed

D. pleased

（5）The writer probably agrees that __________.

A. there's no need to make family rules

B. latchkey kids should learn to protect themselves

C. time passes slowly when latchkey kids are busy

D. parents should never leave their kids alone at home

【答案】（1）D

（2）B

（3）C

（4）A

（5）B

【解析】【分析】本文介绍了独自在家的孩子，在家时应该怎么做。

（1）细节题。根据 Nowadays lots of kids are at home alone after school. Are you one of them? Kids who regularly take care of themselves are called "latchkey kids 现在许多孩子放学后独自在家。你是他们中的一员吗？经常照顾自己的孩子被称为“钥匙孩子” 可知, 钥匙儿童放学后经常独自呆在家里，故选D。

（2）细节题。根据 Read a magazine. ●Write an email. ●Phone a friend 阅读杂志。●写一封电子邮件。●给朋友打电话知, 作者给了钥匙儿童3个建议，故选B。

（3）推理题。根据 Can friends come over? If so, how many? ，可知你能出去吗？如果是，

在哪里 Can you go out? If so, where? 适合放在横线处，都是条件状语从句的省略形式，故选C。

（4）细节题。根据 Don't worry. Keeping yourself busy is helpful. 别担心。让自己忙碌是有帮助的可知,此处是个负面情绪的形容词，A无聊的，B激动的，C放松的，D高兴的，bored 适合放在横线处，故选A。

（5）细节题。根据 As latchkey kids, knowing how to stay safe is just as important as following the family rules 作为钥匙儿童，知道如何保持安全和遵守家庭规则一样重要可知，钥匙儿童应该学会保护自己，故选B。

【点评】考查阅读理解。本文涉及细节题、推断题，词义猜测题和主旨题四种常考题型，细节题要注意从文中寻找答案；推断题需要联系上下文，推断出需要的信息，词义猜测题需要根据上下文提炼相关信息锁定词意，主旨题需要通读全文，了解大意之后找出中心思想。

10．阅读理解

The main difference between China and Western countries on the dinner table is chopsticks instead of a knife and fork, but that's just a small difference. Besides, in decent（像样的）restaurants, you can always ask for a knife and fork, if you find the chopsticks not helpful enough. The real difference is that in the West, you have your own plate of food, while in China the dishes are placed on the table and everyone shares. If you are being treated to a formal（正式的）dinner and particularly if the host thinks you're in the country for the first time, he will do his best to give you a taste of many different types of dishes. The meal usually begins with a set of at least four cold dishes, followed by the main courses of hot meat and vegetable dishes. Soup will then be served （unless it is a Guangdong-style restaurant）, followed by rice, noodles or dumplings. Perhaps one of the things that surprise a Western visitor most is that some of the Chinese hosts like to put food onto their guests' plates. In formal dinners, there are always "public" chopsticks and spoons for this purpose, but some hosts may use their own chopsticks. This is a sign of real friendship and politeness. It is always polite to eat the food. If you do not eat it, just leave the food on the plate. People in China tend to over-order food, for they will find it embarrassing（令人尴尬的） if all the food is consumed（吃光）. When you have had enough, just say so, or you will always overeat!

（1）What's the real difference between Chinese and Western table manners?

A. The tools people use to eat.

B. Whether people share food on the same plate.

C. The things people like to eat.

D. How to begin the dinner politely.

（2）If a foreigner first comes to have dinner in a Chinese family, he may be _____.

A. given little food

B. served with rice first

C. served with many dishes

D. asked to use "public" chopsticks

（3）Which of the following is the RIGHT order for most Chinese formal dinners according to the passage?

A. Rice-soup-hot meat-cold dishes.

B. Vegetable dishes-soup-dumplings-cold dishes.

C. Cold dishes-hot meat-soup-rice.

D. Cold dishes-soup-hot meat-rice.

（4）What's the best title for this passage?

A. Having dinner with foreigners

B. How to use chopsticks

C. The importance of table manners

D. Chinese table manners

【答案】（1）B

（2）C

（3）C

（4）D

【解析】【分析】本文介绍了中西方的餐桌礼仪的区别。

（1）推理题。根据The real difference is that in the West, you have your own plate of food, while in China the dishes are placed on the table and everyone shares真正的区别在于，在西方，你有自己的盘子，而在中国，盘子放在桌子上，大家分享可知，中西餐桌礼仪的真正区别是人们是否在同一个盘子里分享食物，故选B。

（2）细节题。根据if the host thinks you're in the country for the first time, he will do his best to give you a taste of many different types of dishes可知，如果主人认为你是第一次来到这个国家，他会尽力让你尝到许多不同类型的菜肴，故选C。

（3）细节题。根据 The meal usually begins with a set of at least four cold dishes, followed by the main courses of hot meat and vegetable dishes. Soup will then be served （unless it is a Guangdong-style restaurant）, followed by rice, noodles or dumplings.这顿饭通常以一套至少四道凉菜开始，然后是热肉和蔬菜的主菜。随后将提供汤（除非是广东风味餐厅），然后是米饭、面条或饺子可知，中国正式晚餐的正确顺序是冷盘-热肉-汤-米饭，故选C。

（4）主旨题。根本文介绍了中西方的餐桌礼仪的区别据可知 Chinese table manners 是合适的标题，故选D。

【点评】考查阅读理解。本文涉及细节题、推断题，和主旨题，细节题要注意从文中寻找答案；推断题需要联系上下文，推断出需要的信息，主旨题需要通读全文，了解大意之后找出中心思想。

11．阅读表格，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

A. a news report

B. a comic strip

C. a poster

D. a notice （2）What are the kids mainly talking about?

A. The direction

B. The seasons

C. The map

D. The leaves

（3）In the pictures, it is now most probably ________.

A. spring

B. summer

C. autumn

D. winter

【答案】（1）B

（2）A

（3）C

【解析】【分析】主要讲了三个孩子通过看落叶来谈论南北。

（1）细节题，根据图片内容可知是连环画，故选B。

（2）细节题。根据NORTH IS UP AND SOUTH IS DOWN上北下南，可知他们在谈论方向，故选A。

（3）细节题。根据THEY'RE FLYING SOUTH FOR THE WINTER！树叶正在飞向南为了过冬，可知是秋天，故选C。

【点评】考查阅读理解，主要考查细节题，注意从文中仔细寻找答案。

12．阅读理解

Different countries have different greeting customs. Read this article to know more about the greeting customs in different cultures, and make sure you greet people in the right way next time. France

French people greet each other with a handshake, but close friends kiss each other on both cheeks when they meet. They do this gesture when meeting and before leaving.

South Korea

In South Korea, it is a sign of respect for people to bow when greeting each other, In South Korea, a bow is followed by a handshake. While shaking someone's hand, it is polite to support the right forearm with the left hand. However, South Korean women do not shake hands with Western men; instead, they bow slightly.

Brazil

Kissing women on the cheek is a common way of greeting. In a formal situation, a handshake is often done to show respect. Men should shake hands before and after meeting, and once they have become familiar with each other, a light hug is often given to each other.

Ghana

In a social situation, it's polite to greet everyone in the room. A handshake is used in greeting, and the palm must directly touch the palm of the other. It's considered disrespectful to touch the back of the hand.

The Philippines

There are several ways of greeting people in the Philippines. An elderly person places his or her right hand on the forehead of a child to "bless" the latter. This is called" mano". Relatives and family members greet each other with a kiss on the cheek. Friends greet each other with a polite nod or a handshake.

A. meet for the first time

B. be close friends

C. be in a social situation

D. be in a formal situation

（2）In Brazil, it is very common to _____ between good friends.

A. shake hands

B. kiss on the cheek

C. bow to each other

D. give a light hug （3）Which of the following is about Ghana?

A. Friends can give a light hug to each other.

B. People can give a nod or handshake.

C. It's impolite to touch the back of the hand.

D. Family members can greet each other with a kiss.

【答案】（1）B

（2）D

（3）C

【解析】【分析】本文介绍了不同的国家有不同的问候习俗，了解更多不同文化中的问候习俗，确保下次你用正确的方式问候别人。

（1）推理题。根据close friends kiss each other on both cheeks when they meet亲密的朋友见面时会亲吻对方的双颊可知，迈克亲吻一个法国男孩吉姆的脸颊，他们可能是亲密的朋友，故选B。

（2）细节题。根据a light hug is often given to each other可知，在巴西，好朋友之间轻轻拥抱一下很常见，故选D。

（3）细节题。根据It's considered disrespectful to touch the back of the hand可知，在加纳触摸手背是不礼貌的，故选C。

【点评】考查阅读理解。本文涉及细节题、推断题，细节题要注意从文中寻找答案；推断题需要联系上下文，推断出需要的信息。

13．阅读理解

Is there intelligent（有智力的） life on other planets? For years, scientists said "no" or "we don't know". But today this is changing. Seth Shostak and Alexandra Barnett are astronomers （天文学家）. They believe intelligent life exists（存在） somewhere in the universe. They also

think we will soon contact these beings（人生物）.

Why do Shostak and Barnett think intelligent life exists on other planets? The first reason is time. Scientists believe the universe is about 12 billion years old." This is long enough for other planets to have intelligent life," say Shostak and Barnett. The second reason is size-the universe is huge." Tools like the Hubble Telescope（哈勃望远镜） have shown that there are at least 100 billion galaxies," says Shostak. "And our galaxy, the Milky Way, has at least 100 billion stars.

Some planets going around these stars might be similar to the Earth."

In the past, it was hard to look for signs of intelligent life in the universe. But now, powerful telescopes（高倍望远镜）allow scientists to discover smaller planets-the size of Mars or the Earth-in other solar systems. These planets might have intelligent life.

Have beings from space already visited the Earth?" Probably not," says Shostak. "It's a long way away. However, intelligent beings may contact us in other ways, such as radio signals（信号）. In fact, they may be trying to communicate with us now, but we don't have the right tools to receive their messages. However, this is changing. By 2025, we could make contact with other life forms in our universe and we might help each other."

（1）Seth Shostak and Alexandra Barnett are .

A. astronomers

B. farmers

C. singers

D. drivers

（2）What is the best title for Paragraph 2?

A. The Age and Size of the Earth

B. Our Galaxy; The Milky Way

C. Why Intelligent Life Might Exist

D. The Earth: The Only Planet with Intelligent Life （3）Why was it hard to look for signs of intelligent life in the universe in the past?

A. Because there were not any smaller planets.

B. Because there were not any powerful telescopes.

C. Because the astronomers were not interested in them.

D. Because the Milky Way didn't exist at that time.

（4）Why haven't beings from space visited us yet according to Shostak?

A. Because they're afraid of us.

B. Because it's a long way away.

C. Because they don't want to see us.

D. Because they don't know how to use radio signals.（5）What does the underlined phrase "life forms" in the last paragraph mean?

A. Messages.

B. Tools.

C. Intelligent beings.

D. Radio signals.

【答案】（1）A

（2）C

（3）B

（4）B

（5）C

【解析】【分析】主要讲了天文学家认为其他星球存在有智力的生命的原因及发现。（1）细节题。根据Seth Shostak and Alexandra Barnett are astronomers（天文学家）.可知他们是天文学家，故选A。

（2）细节题。根据Why do Shostak and Barnett think intelligent life exists on other planets?可知主要讲了其他星球存在有智力生命的原因，故选C。