最新中考英语英语阅读理解练习题
2024年人教版中考英语复习+阅读理解+专项训练(10篇)

九年级中考英语阅读理解专练第(一)篇Tea and coffee are two of the most popular drinks in the world. However, people usually like one more than the other. These drinks also have very different uses.Tea drinking started in China over 4,000 years ago. Tea is made from leaves. These days, some people drink tea for health, using it to help with stress(压力) or losing weight. However, most people in tea-drinking countries think of tea as more than just a healthy drink. In fact, tea drinking in some countries is a part of the culture. In Turkey(土耳其), tea is always there when people meet. Whether in someone’s home or a company, tea is always offered as a way of welcoming. In the UK, homes and offices usually have tea time. Tea and other dishes are served at tea time in the afternoon. It is a way of relaxing with friends .Coffee came much later than tea, just over 1,000 years ago. Coffee is made from beans. Something in the coffee beans makes a person feel active. Most people do not drink coffee to relax. Instead, they drink coffee to get going. Many people drink coffee in the morning to help them wake up. Others will also drink coffee during short breaks in the afternoon to keep going through the working day. Some people may visit coffee shops just to meet and talk with friends. However, many people in coffee shops drink coffee while working on their computers.Is tea or coffee more common in your country? Between the two, which do you like to drink more?1. Where did tea drinking start?A. In Japan.B. In China.C. In Turkey.D. In the UK.2. We can learn from Paragraph 2 that people in the UK ________.A. drink tea to get fatB. offer tea to say goodbyeC. think of tea as a bad drinkD. have tea to relax themselves3. What is coffee made from?A. Leaves.B. Sugar.C. Dishes.D. Beans.4. Which of the following is NOT true according to Paragraph 3?A. Coffee came much earlier than tea.B. Many people drink coffee to wake up.C. Many people work on their computers in coffee shops.D. Some people meet and talk with friends in coffee shops.5. What is the best title of the passage?A. The Smells of Tea and CoffeeB. The Prices of Tea and CoffeeC. The Different Cultures of Tea and CoffeeD. The Different Ways of Making Tea and Coffee第(二)篇Why did Chinese people have more than one name in ancient times?In ancient China, people’s names had three parts, their family name, given name and courtesy name. Take famous poet Li Bai for example. His family nam e, which came from his father’s name, was Li. His given name was Bai, and his courtesy name was Taibai.People used their given names when they were among family members. But in social life, they called each other by their courtesy names to show respect. This was mostly done among people of similar age. If you were talking about yourself, or if your elders were talking about you, the given name would be used instead of the courtesy name.Men would get their courtesy names when they turned 20. It was a symbol of adulthood (成年礼). Women would get their courtesy names after getting married.One’s courtesy name often had something to do with one’s given name. For example, the name of Mencius was Meng Ke. His courtesy name was Ziyu. Both Ke and Ziyu mean “carriage (马车)”. Zhuge Liang’s given name was Liang, which means “bright”. His courtesy name was Kongming, which means “very bright”.1. How many parts are there in people’s names in ancient China?A. three.B. four.C. five.D. six.2. What does the under lined word “courtesy” in Paragraph 2 mean in Chinese?A. 名B. 姓氏C. 字D. 昵称3. Why did people call each other by their courtesy names in social life?A. To show their love.B. To show their good relationship.C. To show their kindness.D. To show their respect.4. What would be used if your elders were talking about you according to the passage?A. Family name.B. Nickname.C. Given name.D. Courtesy name.5. What’s the main idea of the passage?A. The famous poet Li Bai.B. Three parts of ancient names.C. The ancient names and the modern names.D. The development of names.第(三)篇For 16-year-old Ma Yifei, the violin performance of the Beijing 2022 Olympic theme song, Snowflake, was her best present for Paralympians (残奥运动员) all over the world. Even though snowflakes are related to winter, she let others feel warmth, hope and light through her performance. “I’m also disabled and I want to do something for them with my music,” said Ma.Ma went blind at the age of two because of an illness. She became interested in music when she was young. She started to learn to play the piano at five and the violin at nine, experiencing the “colorful” music through sound and emotion.Ma’s mother Ha Chunyan, a former music teacher in a primary school, helped her memorize the music score (乐谱) before she played the piano. Ma could not see the keys and always played the wrong notes. It took her thousands of tries to play a piece correctly.Learning the violin was more challenging. Ma needed to feel the teacher’s hands, arms and back to learn the movements, and listen to the strings (弦) over and over again to feel the muscles (肌肉) herself.“After three years of learning, she still could not make any sound except terrible noises,” said Ha, who advised her daughter to give up the violin. But Ma said, “As I’ve been practicing so long, it’s hard to give up. I believe I will play better if I persist in practicing.”In 2018, Ma got a chance to follow Sheng Yuan and Cao Yuhan, famous musicians from the CentralConservatory of Music, to study music in Beijing. She left her home in Ningxia to follow her musical dream, though she knew there would be more challenges ahead.Ma expressed her excitement about performing at the big event. “All my hard work has paid off. I’m proud of standing on the stage today.”1. The violin performance made people feel __________.A. regret, hope and lightB. fear, warmth and hopeC. warmth, hope and lightD. pity, warmth and light2. How does the writer describe Ma’s difficulties in learning the violin?A. By questioning.B. By listing numbers.C. By offering advice.D. By giving examples.3. Which of the following is TRUE about Ma?A. Ma began to learn to play the piano at nine.B. In 2018, Ma got a chance to study music in Beijing.C. It was more challenging for Ma to learn the piano than the violin.D. Ma could memorize the music score by herself before playing the piano.4. What does the underlined phrase “persist in” probably mean in Paragraph 5?A. keep onB. end upC. take pride inD. look forward to5. Ma’s story tells us __________.A. old habits die hardB. there is no place like homeC. practice makes perfectD. a good friend is like a mirror第(四)篇We know many musical instruments well, such as pianos, violins, drums and so on. What about the erhu? The erhu is a traditional Chinese instrument. It is the most popular of the huqin family, and it has a long history.The modern erhu developed from the xiqin, which was played by many ethnic minorities (少数民族) during the Tang Dynasty. In the Song Dynasty, musicians began to use the erhu to perform different kinds of music, and itbecame quite a popular instrument. With the rise of some forms of folk art, the art of the erhu developed quickly during the Ming and Qing Dynasties. It became an important accompanying (伴奏) instrument in different folk music. At present, it is used in both traditional and modern music, such as in pop, rock and jazz. It has even become a solo (独奏) instrument. One of the most famous musical pieces played on the erhu is Erquan Yingyue.As the erhu was mainly played by common people and the playing skills were passed down orally (口头地), there are few written records about the erhu that can be found. To study the history and the development of the erhu, historians (历史学者) usually turn to ancient paintings. The earliest pictures of this instrument were found in Yulin Caves and Eastern Thousand Buddha Caves in Gansu Province, where five erhu pictures were discovered on murals (壁画).1. When did the erhu become a popular instrument?A. In the Tang Dynasty.B. In the Song Dynasty.C. In the Ming Dynasty.D. In recent years.2. To study the history of the erhu, historians usually ________.A. play the most famous erhu piecesB. listen to different kinds of folk musicC. get help from ancient paintingsD. read some books about ethnic minorities3. Which is TRUE according to the passage?A. The huqin belongs to the erhu family.B. Folk art stops the development of the erhu.C. People can find plenty of written records about the erhu.D. The erhu is used in both traditional and modern music now.4. You may read the passage in the ________ section of a newspaper.A. cultureB. businessC. healthD. nature5. The passage mainly talks about ________.A. the forms of folk musicB. the history of the erhuC. the rise of different dynastiesD. the development of Chinese instruments第(五)篇Just a few days after his 18th birthday, Beijing 2022 gold medal winner Su Yiming received a surprise gift—aletter from Xi Jinping, President of the People’s Republic of China.In the letter, Xi expressed his congratulations to Su and other sportsmen in ice and snow sports for their great achievements at the Beijing Winter Olympics, hoping what they had achieved would encourage young Chinese to aim(立目标) high.When Su first stepped onto a snowboard at the age of four, a future as a world-class sportsman seemed to be “a dream too big” for him. Little did he know that he would not only compete for his country but also take home gold. With the great excitement of winning an Olympic gold medal still fresh in his mind, Su wrote a letter to the president, telling him how lucky he felt to have made his dream come true.Su still remembers what Xi wrote in the reply, “The new era is the time for young people to realize their dreams.”“I have always kept those words in my mind,” Su said.“When I made up my mind to be a professional(职业的) snowboarder, I know there is a big gap between my performance(表现) and that of the top sportsmen in the world. But I have been working hard to realize my dream. Now my story shows the fact that hard work will pay off.” Su said.Su believes the sky is the limit. “Find the thing you love, believe in yourself and do your very best. Finally, your dream will come true.”Now Su has his strong wish to win all the competitions in his sporting field.1. What was the surprise gift Su Yiming got after his birthday?A. A letter.B. A gold medal.C. A birthday cake.D. A snowboard.2. Su wrote a letter to the president to ________.A. invite young Chinese to try snow sportsB. encourage young Chinese to make big plansC. express his excitement of realizing his dreamD. congratulate Chinese sportsmen on their achievements3. The under lined word “gap” in Paragraph 6 probably means ________.A. agreementB. differenceC. fightD. relationship4. Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?A. Ice and snow sportsB. Aim high and win bigC. The secret to successD. Fight for a bright future5. Which part of a magazine is the passage probably taken from?A. historyB. geographyC. sportD. wildlife第(六)篇Liu Jinyin, a young farmer in a village of southwest China's Sichuan Province, has attracted nearly 100,000 followers by live streaming (网络直播) his daily life in the rural area.Within six months, Liu made 80,000 yuan.Some of his followers said his broadcasts reminded them of their childhood memories.The rise of live streaming has given ordinary people chances to receive more attention and make the ways they can make money.However, crudely-made content and lack of originality have long been criticized (批评) by society.The broadcasts of Liu stand out because of their different content—clean content that is close to real life, such as feeding pigs, transplanting rice seedlings (插秧), and catching fish.Liu's videos also open a window for the people living in cities or towns to know more about village life.Liu does not ask for any gifts from his viewers.Instead, he lets the broadcasts serve as a platform for people to exchange ideas and make friends.Liu's parents have found it hard to accept his money earning plan and criticized their son.Honestly speaking, broadcasting one's daily life is not a proper job.But according to Karl Marx, when we choose a career, we should guide our choice of the career from the happiness of human beings and our own perfection.Starting from the countryside, Liu mixes his personal development with the building of a new countryside.His career of broadcasting the daily life in the village is a career that is worth exploring.1.According to the article, we know that Liu live in ________.A.the countrysideB.the cityC.the southeast of ChinaD.a village of Shanxi Province2.Which of the following is NOT true about Liu's broadcasts?A.People who live in the city can learn about village life from the broadcasts.B.People can exchange ideas with one another from the broadcasts.C.People can make friends with each other from the broadcasts.D.Liu uses his broadcasts to ask for presents from his viewers.3.What do Liu's parents think of their son's broadcasts?A.It's not easy for them to accept Liu's broadcasts.B.They accept Liu's broadcasts although they don't like them.C.They are happy with Liu's broadcasts.D.They advised their son to find a job in the city to make a living.4.All the following things are mentioned in the passage EXCEPT ________.A.the amount of money Liu's earned from his broadcastsB.the number of people on Liu's broadcastsC.the disadvantages of Liu's broadcastsD.the reason why Liu's broadcasts were watched by people5.What's the writer's opinion on Liu's career?A.He is against it.B.He supports it.C.He doesn't care about it.D.He isn't interested in it.第(七)篇Around the Earth, there are more than 7,000 National Parks. Most of them cover huge areas of land where nobody lives, and usually far way from cities. However, the National Parks in England include places where people live and work, as well as wild areas where there are few human activities.The National Parks in England are called “England’s Breathing Spaces” because they are places where people can go to be in the open air, away from the dirt and noise of cities. They provide wonderful scenes of mountains, woods, grasslands and wetlands. And there are plenty of activities to do in all of the National Parks in England. Visitors can walk or ride bikes for fun. Many of the parks put on activities for families.Every year there are about 110 million visitors to the parks, bringing many benefits(益处) to the areas. At the same time, it creates problems too. First, life can be difficult for local people. Car parks and roads are too crowded. Gift shops and cafes take the place of many everyday shops. Even house prices in some areas can become too high. Besides, country roads can be damaged, for too many people walk, cycle or ride horses on them. Roads can be rebuilt, but then they look less natural. Another big problem to the National Parks is litter. In the parks it is a danger to wild animals. Broken glass can also cause fires by focusing the rays of the sun. Such fires in wild places can be out of control.How can people help? All National Parks in England are making more rules, which tell people how to take good care of their environment. If these rules are followed, the National Parks will be well kept and continue to give pleasure to many people for a very long time.1.According to paragraph 1, what can we learn about the National Parks?A.There are only several national parks in the worldB. National parks are usually hardly visited by humansC. the National Parks in England are different from othersD. Many people live in national parks2.What can visitors to the National Parks in England do?A. give food to wild animalsB. drive cars on the grasslandsC. enjoy fresh air and peaceful timeD. have fun farming with local people3.Why do the national parks sometimes catch fire?A. the results of the dry airB. improper use of fire in the wildC. the strong rays of the sunD. the grass is everywhere in parks4.What’s t he main purpose of the text?A. introduce things about the National parksB. give advice on visiting a national parkC. tell us about the new type of National parks in EnglandD. show the importance of environment protection5. Where may you read the article?A.In Chinese textbooksB. In fashion magazinesC. In history booksD. In geographical newspapers第(八)篇During work hours, among the sounds of machines, the kitche n of Bach’s Bakery (面包房) is especially tidy and quiet, not because of any rules against talking during work hours, but because all of the workers have a hearing disability. They are hard-working and professional in their work, and use sign language to communicate with each other from time to time.Bach’s Bakery lies in Changsha City, Hunan Province. It is run by a German couple, Uwe Brutzer and his wife Dorothee Brutzer, who started it up ten years ago with the purpose of creating more jobs for those disabled in the neighborhood. So far, Bach’s Bakery has trained around 30 hearing disabled people. While some skilled workers found jobs in other bakeries and hotels and have been able to live on their own, several of them have stayed to work atthe bakery after they completed the training.The Brutzers’ work has won the support of many people in China. With the spread of news about the bakery, many Internet users learned about Bach’s Bakery and its inspiring story. As a result, many local people in Changsha as well as visitors from other parts of the country come to buy their products, Uwe said that public attention has encouraged them a lot and helped grow the bakery’s business, resulting in workers getting higher pay. However, what he values more is that, through media (媒体) reports, more people have come to understand that disabled people can work as well as other people when they are given chances.Now, as they are preparing to return to Germany, they have found a German couple teaching in China as the new managers, and handed over the bakery to a public welfare (福利) organization. Their wish is to continue providing free training for the hearing disabled and that the bakery will never be changed into a shop with moneymaking as its main goal.1. The workers in Bach’s Bakery use sign language because ________.A. their boss doesn’t allow them to talkB. machines make too much noiseC. they can’t communicate in spoken wordsD. heavy work keeps them too busy to speak2. It can be inferred from Paragraph 2 that Bach’s Bakery ________.A. also offers jobs to people outside HunanB. helps its workers live independentlyC. requires its workers not to leave after trainingD. has more than 30 workers now3.What does th e underlined word “inspiring”mean in Chinese?A. 鼓舞人心的B.刺激的C. 苦难的D.有趣的4. In Uwe’s opinion, the greatest value of public attention is that ________.A. disabled workers are paid moreB. his shop becomes more popularC. the disabled are better understoodD. sales of their products get stronger5. What’s the best title for the passage?A. A Silent BakeryB. A Special WishC. The Success of the DisabledD. The Rules of Bach’s Bakery第(九)篇Scientists are looking for ways that we can effectively use the light and heat from the sun. One idea that has caught their imagination is solar roads. They are expected to produce clean and renewable energy.With solar panels on the surfaces, solar roads cost more than traditional roads. However, besides the functions of traditional roods, they have the panels to receive sunlight and change it into the energy to supply power to homes, factories and street lighting. There are four layers in a solar panel:•Base layer: It is made of insulation material and forms a good grip with the road below this layer.•Middle layer: This is the most important layer. It holds all kinds of power lines connecting all the solar parts in the panel, like LED lights and the heating system.•Top layer: This layer is super-strong glass. It allows the panel to hold the weight of the heaviest vehicles.•Capping: This is the topmost layer used to offer extra protection to the solar parts in the panel. The layer must be rough enough to provide the traction for the safety of vehicles.With the smart design, solar roads can successfully charge the vehicles on them. And the roads have inbuilt LED lights to replace the traditional rood signs and lines, which are usually painted and harmful to humans. What’s more, the heating systems in the solar roads can take care of the snow and ice on the roads for drivers.Test solar roads have been built in several countries (France, China, USA, etc.) since 2014. The first word solar road project, Metrics of Watt Way in France, was set up by a French company called Construction Colas. It was an example of low effectiveness. In the first year, it had been expected to produce around 767 kWh of energy a day, but it only produced 409 kWh. Even so, the production could increase with design improvements. Of course, more time is needed before this technology is put into use.Solar roads may not be widely used in the near future, but they are indeed great for an environment-friendly and energy-saving world.1. Solar roads ________.A. offer power to homesB. get energy from factoriesC. keep the sunlight awayD. cost less than traditional roods2. Which of the following about the layers of a solar panel is TRUE according to the passage?A. The base layer is the most important layer.B. There are many power lines in the middle layer.C. The top layer lies on the top of the solar panel.D. The capping should be smooth enough for drivers.3. The first world solar road project ________.A. was set up in China in 2014B. showed high effectiveness as expectedC. was started by a US companyD. could get better with design improvements4. What is the best title for the passage?A. Solar Roads: A Widely Used InventionB. Solar Roads: A Safety Guard for DriversC. Solar Roads: A New Idea for Clean EnergyD. Solar Roads: A Way to Produce LED Lights5. Which part of newspaper may you read this passage?A. HistoryB. FashionC. SportD. Environment第(十)篇Steven Spielberg is the world’s most famous director. Hundreds of millions of people around the world have seen his films like Firelight, Amblin’ and The Color Purple. His films include two of the most popular films: Jurassic Park and E.T: The Extraterrestrial.Each of Steven’s parents had a deep influence on the young boy’s growing and character. His mother had given up her job when she married. When Steven was six, his father took him to Philadelphia to see his first film, The Greatest Show on Earth. Steven enjoyed this exciting circus (马戏团) story, however he could not understand how a circus could perform on a screen. Part of him felt disappointed that he couldn’t smell the sawdust (锯木) and gunpowder.When Steven was twelve, his parents bought an 8mm Kodak movie camera. Steven’s father handed Steven the camera and asked him to try. The first efforts were terrible, but Steven was interested in camera. He used his toys as characters and began making short films. By his teens Steven had made his first short film, called The Great TrainCrash. Before long the Spielberg house began to look like a film set, with furniture and lights being moved around to prepare for a new film.He is skilled in making a film excite, sadden or amuse people as they watch it. Spielberg understands the life in the countryside, television and fast cars, all of which became more common in his childhood in 1950s America. Films such as Jaws and Close Encounters of the Third Kind succeed because they are about ordinary people.After all the years Steven Spielberg had spent dreaming about getting into Hollywood. Steven Spielberg’s films were finally received the highest praise around the world.1. What are Steven’s two of the most popular films?A. Firelight and Amblin’.B. J aws and The Color Purple.C. Jurassic Park and E.T: The Extraterrestrial.D.Close Encounters of the Third Kind2. Why did Steven feel disappointed after watching the first film?A. Because he couldn’t feel the real scenes.B. Because he couldn’t perform in the film.C. Because he couldn’t understand the theme.D.Because he doesn't like the actors in the film.3. What did Steven use as characters in his short films?A. His toys.B. His parents.C. Circus’ actors.D.His friends4. What does the underlined word “they” refer to?A. Cars.B. Films.C. Cameras.D. Musical instrument5. What’s the best title for the passage?A. The Life of a FamilyB. The Introduction of FilmsC. The Experience of a DirectorD. The Story of Circus参考答案:【第一篇】1. B 2. D 3. D 4. A 5. C 【第二篇】1. A 2. C 3. D 4. C 5. B 【第三篇】1. C 2. D 3. B 4. A 5. C 【第四篇】1. B 2. C 3. D 4. A 5. B 【第五篇】1. A 2. C 3. B 4. B 5. C 【第六篇】1. A 2. D 3. A 4. C 5. B 【第七篇】1. C 2. C 3. C 4. A 5. D 【第八篇】1. C 2. B 3.A 4.C 5. A 【第九篇】1. A 2. B 3. D 4. C 5.D 【第十篇】1. C 2. A 3. A 4. B 5. C。
中考英语阅读理解专项训练30题

中考英语阅读理解专项训练30题1<背景文章>Last weekend, I went on an exciting outdoor adventure with my friends. We decided to explore a nearby forest that we had heard was full of surprises. As we entered the forest, the fresh air and the sound of birds chirping filled our senses. The sunlight filtered through the leaves, creating a beautiful pattern on the ground.We followed a narrow path that led us deeper into the forest. Along the way, we saw various kinds of plants and flowers. Some of them were so colorful and unique that we couldn't help but stop and admire them. We also came across a small stream that was crystal clear. The water was so cold and refreshing that we took off our shoes and dipped our feet in.After walking for a while, we reached a clearing where there was a large rock. We climbed up on the rock and had a picnic. We ate sandwiches, fruits, and drank juice. It was a perfect moment, surrounded by nature.As we continued our adventure, we stumbled upon an old abandoned cabin. It was a bit spooky, but we were brave enough to explore it. Inside, we found some old tools and a dusty book. It was like stepping back in time.Finally, as the sun began to set, we made our way back home. We weretired but happy, filled with memories of our amazing outdoor adventure.1. What did they do when they saw the small stream?A. They swam in it.B. They took pictures of it.C. They took off their shoes and dipped their feet in.D. They ignored it.答案:C。
中考英语阅读理解应用题单选题40题(带答案)

中考英语阅读理解应用题单选题40题(带答案)1.John is a brave boy. He always helps others. He is _____.A.kindzyC.meanD.rude答案:A。
解析:根据文中提到John 是个勇敢且总是帮助别人的男孩,可知他是善良的。
B 选项lazy 是懒惰的;C 选项mean 是吝啬的、刻薄的;D 选项rude 是粗鲁的,均不符合题意。
2.Mary loves reading books. She spends most of her free time in the library. Mary is _____.A.bookishB.sportyzyD.shy答案:A。
解析:因为Mary 喜欢读书且大部分空闲时间都在图书馆,所以她是爱读书的。
B 选项sporty 是爱运动的;C 选项lazy 是懒惰的;D 选项shy 是害羞的,都不符合描述。
3.Tom is a famous singer. He has many fans. He is very _____.A.popularB.unknownC.lonelyD.mean答案:A。
解析:Tom 是著名歌手且有很多粉丝,说明他很受欢迎。
B 选项unknown 是不知名的;C 选项lonely 是孤独的;D 选项mean 是吝啬的、刻薄的,都不符合。
4.Linda is a good student. She studies hard and gets good grades. Linda is _____.zyB.cleverC.stupidD.mean答案:B。
解析:Linda 努力学习且成绩好,说明她很聪明。
A 选项lazy 是懒惰的;C 选项stupid 是愚蠢的;D 选项mean 是吝啬的、刻薄的,不符合描述。
5.Jack is a kind man. He often donates money to the poor. Jack is _____.A.meanB.selfishC.generousD.rude答案:C。
中考英语英语阅读理解练习题(及答案)

中考英语英语阅读理解练习题(及答案)中考英语英语阅读理解练习题(及答案)一、英语阅读理解专项练习试卷1.阅读理解That year, I was a Junior 2 student. Falling off the stairs hurt me in the head. Almost everyone thought I was dead. But they were wrong. However, it was difficult to get back to normal (正常的) life. I had to leave school and learn everything, walking, talking, and yes, maths.To help me with that task, Mrs. Pillar volunteered to come to the hospital and later to my house once a week. We began with basic maths skills. As time passed by, I made progress.I remembered very vividly how she came to my home on Sundays, sat with me at the kitchen table, and threw different coins on the talbe. She asked me to show her 38 cents, 17 cents, 63 cents. It was challenging, but she also made it fun.After a year and a half, I had progressed a lot, both in body and mind, to return to school. Seven years later, I graduated from the University of T exas at the top of my class.As year went by, I always kept in touch with Mrs. Pillar. Unluckily, one day my parents told me that Mrs. Pillar had been in hospital because she suffered a stroke(中风).Now it was my turn to help her. Mrs. Pillar lay in bed, unable to speak and know anybody around. I pulled some coins out of my pocket, dropped them on her bed, and asked her to show me 12 cents. The nurse thought that my action was very strange until one day Mrs. Pillar smiled happily as I began working with her—just as she had worked with my years before. She make progress every day and was moved out of ICU(重症监护室) and finally outof hospital.One day, I called to wish her a happy New Year. She spoke into the phone excitedly, “Happy New Year to you and your family, Michael. Thank you for everything you've done for me.”I quickly said, “Thank you for everything you've done for me.”Mrs. Pillar was one of my Junior 2 teachers, but she taught me so much more about life than only maths.(1)Which of the following is the correct order of what happened in the story?a. Mrs. Pillar suffered a stroke and was in hospital.b. I fell off the stairs and had to leave school.c. I returned to school with Mrs. Pillar's help.d. Mrs. Pillar got better with my help.A. b-c-d-aB. c-a-b-dC. b-c-a-dD. b-d-c-a(2)What does the underlined word “vividly” mean in Paragraph(段落) 3?A. 模糊的B. 清晰地C. 彻底地D. 感激地(3)What does the writer mean by saying “ (I)graduate d from the University of Texas at the top of my class” in Paragraph 4?A. He was clever than his classmates.B. He worked very hard on maths.C. His classmates failed to graduate.D. Mrs. Pillar's help greatly influenced him.(4)The writer asked Mrs. Pillar to show him 12 cents in thehospital in order to ______.A. help Mrs. Pillar just as Mrs. Pillar helped himB. play an interesting game with Mrs. PillarC. see whether Mrs. Pillar was getting betterD. make the nurse in the hospital feel strange(5)What is the best title for the passage?A. A Great TeacherB. Always Have A DreamC. Never Give upD. Kindness Makes Wonders【答案】(1)C(2)B(3)D(4)A(5)D【解析】【分析】大意:本文作者讲述初中老师皮勒夫人帮助自己,后来他又帮助皮勒夫人的故事。
中考英语阅读理解单选题60题

中考英语阅读理解单选题60题1. Tom is a student. He is good at playing basketball. He often plays basketball after school. What sport is Tom good at?A. FootballB. V olleyballC. BasketballD. Tennis答案:C。
汤姆是一名学生,文中明确提到“He is good at playing basketball.”,所以答案是篮球。
A 选项足球、B 选项排球、D 选项网球在文中均未提及。
2. Mary has a lot of friends. She is kind and helpful. Everyone likes her. Why does everyone like Mary?A. She is beautiful.B. She is rich.C. She is kind and helpful.D. She is smart.答案:C。
文中提到“She is kind and helpful. Everyone likes her.”,所以大家喜欢玛丽是因为她善良且乐于助人。
A 选项她漂亮、B 选项她富有、D 选项她聪明在文中均未提及。
3. Jack goes to school by bike every day. It takes him about twenty minutes. How does Jack go to school?A. By bus.B. By car.C. By bike.D. On foot.答案:C。
文中明确说明“Jack goes to school by bike every day.”,所以杰克是骑自行车去上学。
A 选项坐公交车、B 选项坐汽车、D 选项步行在文中均未提及。
4. Lily loves reading books. She often goes to the library on weekends. Where does Lily often go on weekends?A. To the park.B. To the zoo.C. To the library.D. To the museum.答案:C。
2024年中考英语热点阅读练习专题5 外国文学作品(含解析)

2024年中考英语新热点时文阅读-外国文学作品01(2023·江苏淮安·校考一模)Huck is my name, Huckleberry Finn. The story started when my best friend, Tom Sawyer and I found $12,000 in a cave. That money made us rich. We got $6,000 each. Judge Thatcher, an important man in St. Petersburg, put it in the bank, and now we get a dollar a day interest (利息).Then a kind old lady called Douglas invited me to live with her because I haven’t got a family or a home. My mother died a long time ago, then my dad, Pap, disappeared. He was a violent (暴力的) man especially when he drank a lot, which was most of the time, and he often beat me. I was scared of him. I didn’t go to school like the other boys of my age. I lived on the streets and in the woods.My life changed after I lived with Douglas. She gave me a bed to sleep in and bought new clothes for me. She read stories to me and taught me how to eat at a table. But then her sister Miss Watson arrived. She brought her black slave (奴隶) Jim with her. I liked Jim but I didn’t like Miss Watson very much. She often shouted at me.Douglas sent me to school every day. I didn’t like going there at first because learning was very difficult. But when I could read and write a bit, I didn’t mind going.The months passed and winter came. The weather got cold. One morning I woke up and there was snow on the ground. On my way to school I saw some footprints outside Douglas’s house. There was a cross on the heel (脚后跟)of the left one. My heart jumped. Only one person wore boots with a cross on the left heel! Pap!“He’s heard about my ________” I thought. “And he wants it!”That night I went to see Jim. Jim had a magic ball made of animal hair. There was a spirit inside the ball that could answer people’s questions about the future.—Adapted from Adventures of Huckleberry Finn1.How did Huck get the money which was put in the bank?A.Huck’s father gave it to him.B.Huck’s mother left it to him before she died.C.Douglas gave it to him.D.He and Tom Sawyer found it in a cave.2.How did Huck feel about the life with Douglas?A.He hated his new life.B.He didn’t mind his new life.C.He felt satisfied with his new life.D.He wanted to get away from his new life.3.Which word can be put in the “__________”?A.life B.spirit C.secret D.money4.Which is the right order of what happened in the story?①Douglas sent Huck to school.②Huck’s mother died.③Douglas invited Huck to live with her.④Douglas read stories to Huck.A.③②④①B.②③④①C.③④②①D.②④③①02(2023·江苏镇江·统考中考真题)Katie was waiting for Gulliver’s calls. Instead, she just heard sparrows making noise in the bushes. “Maybe Gulliver missed the harbour.” Dad said. After breakfast, Katie took her camera to the harbour. All the colourful boats made pretty pictures, but not the one she wanted most.Katie waved to Ernest, her uncle’s neighbour, on the boathouse. The gull’s name, Gulliver, was given by him.The gull’s size and his single leg made the bird itself different. But Ernest told Katie what Gulliver did that first summer Katie and her dad came caught everyone’s attention. Young Katie lay in her stroller (婴儿车) on the floating dock (码头) when Uncle Ralph and Dad were repairing boats nearby. The waves from the passing boat made Katie’s stroller shake strongly. “Kee-aah! Kee-aah!” Gulliver made the loudest cry. Dad and uncle rushed to Katie and stopped the stroller from falling into the water. They kept a close eye at Katie after that. Another summer Katie was three years old, she liked to touch everything. But Dad didn’t watch her every minute when she tried to catch small ducks around or fish from water. “Kee-aah! Kee-aah!” The gull’s cry brought Dad back in time. He stopped Katie as she tried to follow the small ducks running towards water. Several summers passed, and Gulliver continued to call out as Katie tried new things.This summer Katie did the usual by-the-sea things she’d learned to do. One day, she rowed a boat out but was trapped on a rock by a storm. As she looked up and tried to catch the last warmth of the sunshine through dark clouds, she saw a single white feather. A gull feather? She searched the sky for an answer. Putting her arms around knees, she closed eyes to hold in the tears (眼泪). “Kee-aah! Kee-aah!” Katie sat up. “Katie! Katie!” Soon, Dad and Uncle Ralph appeared. “How lucky! We heard Gulliver as we came around the rocks,” Uncle Ralph said, “At least… it sounded like him. Strange, he was nowhere in sight.” Katie remembered the feather. “I thought I heard him, too.”—Adapted from the story by Gillian Richardson5.Katie took a camera to the harbour in order to take a picture of ________.A.Gulliver B.Ernest C.sparrows D.boats6.What’s the right order of the following events about Katie?①She was trapped on a rock by a storm.②She lay in her stroller on the floating dock.③She followed the small ducks running towards water.A.①②③B.①③②C.②③①D.②①③7.Which of the following can show the change of Katie’s feelings in Paragraph 3?A.sad—peaceful—excited B.sad—excited—nervousC.helpless—hopeful—thankful D.helpless—thankful—nervous8.What’s the best title for the story?A.Katie and Gulliver B.Katie’s HolidaysC.Katie and Dad D.Katie’s Tears03(2023·江苏宿迁·校联考一模)Marie didn’t like Eva’s friendship with Tom, so she told her husband that she didn’t want any smell of horses in the house. St Clare told Tom to stop working with the horses. Eva told her father she liked going for walks with Tom. So Tom had orders to leave what he was doing when Eva needed him. Eva and Tom spent a lot of time together.Tom noticed that St Clare didn’t look after his money and his house very well, and that he spent too much money on the wrong things. He started making some suggestions, and soon St Clare understood that Tom’s business advice was very good. After some time Tom started to look after the house expenses(费用).Tom also noticed that his master didn’t take anything seriously and didn’t live well, and this worried him. One night St Clare went to a party where he drank too much. He came home very late, and Tom and another slave(奴隶)had to help him to get into bed. Tom went into his room and prayed(祈祷)for his master.The morning after, St Clare gave Tom some money to do some business for him. Tom took the money but he didn’t move.“Well, Tom, what are you waiting for?” said St Clare. “Is everything alright?”“I’m afraid not, Master,” said Tom.“What’s the problem? You look very serious.”“I feel very bad, Master. I thought that Master was always going to be good to everybody.”“Well, Tom, am I not? Do you need anything?”“No, Master is always good to me. But there is someone that Master isn’t good to.”“What do you mean?”“I thought about it last night. Master isn’t good to himself.”St Clare felt his face become red, then he laughed. “Oh, Tom!” said St Clare, with tears in his eyes. “Well, you’re right. Never again, Tom, I promise.”—Adapted from Uncle Tom’s Cabin9.Tom was asked to, leave what he was doing to ________A.work with horses B.go for walks with EvaC.spend some time with St Clare D.look after money for St Clare10.In Paragraph 3, the thing that worried Tom is ________.A.St Clare asked Tom to look after his moneyB.St Clare drank too much every dayC.St Clare didn’t look after himself well and didn’t live wellD.St Clare didn’t look after Tom well11.The underlined word “himself ” in Paragraph 12 is ________.A.Maria B.St Clare C.Eva D.Tom12.According to the passage, the correct order of the story is ________.a. Maria was unhappy with Eva’s friendship with Tom.b. St Clare felt moved and joyful when he laughed.c. St Clare gave Tom some money to do some business for him.d. Tom’s master spent too much money on the wrong things.A.adcb B.abcd C.badc D.dabc13.From the passage, we know that Tom was a ________ person.A.lazy but smart B.kind but stupid C.caring and brave D.lazy and stupid04(2023·湖南长沙·统考二模)The Adventures of Huckleberry Fine by Mark Twain is one of the first Great American Novels. It was also one of the first major American novels ever written by using Local Colorism(地方色彩主义). The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is famous for its colorful description of people and places along the Mississippi River.This book is about how a boy called Huck set the slave(奴隶)free and realized his dream of living an adventures life. In order to get out of his father’s control. Hook pretended that he was dead by Jim, who is practical and loyal to friends. Jim went together with Huck in the journey, and they became friends after experience. scenes of adventures. In their voyage, they met two frauds(骗子). One called himself king, the other duke. Because of the king, Jim got caught by his master. By an expected chance, Huck and Tom, best friend of Hack. Got together, and they decided to set Jim free. At last, they made it.Although the book has been popular with young readers since it came out, the book immediately became controversial(有争论的)and has remained so today because the Southern society that it satirized(讽刺)had already been history.14.Where did the story happen in The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn? ________A.Along the Mississippi River.B.In the southern states.C.In Canada.15.What is the plot(情节)of the story? ________①Huck met a run-away slave. Jim.②Huck met two frauds.③Huck pretended to be dead.④Jim was caught by his master and then set free.A.①②③④B.③①②④C.③②①④16.What does the underlined word “pretended” mean in Paragraph 2 ________.A.否定B.承认C.假装17.We can read the following in the passage EXCEPT ________.A.history of Local ColorismB.Huck’s life experienceC.popularity of the book18.What can we learn from the passage? ________A.It’s Buck’s dream to live a peaceful life.B.The book has gained a lot of attention.C.Huck succeeded in setting Jim free on his own.05(2023·吉林长春·统考一模)They left the busy streets and went to a part of the town Scrooge never visited. It was a terrible place. The streets were dirty, and the smell was very bad. The houses and shops were of the poorest kind. The people were all thin, dirty, and they looked very ill. Everything was ugly.They came to where an old man sat. He was selling dirty pieces of cloth, smelly old bones, and all kinds of old and useless things. As they watched, two old women and an old man, equally dirty, smelly, and ugly came into the shop. They carried large bags.“Come and sit by the fire,” the shopkeeper said. “Tell me what you have to sell me.”“Nothing a dead man will miss,” the first woman said with a nasty(让人讨厌的)laugh.“If he wanted to keep them after he was dead, why wasn’t he a good man when he was alive? If he had been, he would have had someone to look after him. He would not have died alone.”“That’s very true,” said the second woman, putting a few clothes on the floor. “He got the death he deserved.” She pointed at the clothes. “What will you give me for those, Joe?” She asked the shopkeeper, adding, “I did nowrong taking them from the dead man’s house.”The shopkeeper looked at everything the woman wanted to sell him and put a price on it. Then he added everything up. The final amount was very small.“That’s not much,” the woman said.“Take it or leave it,” the shopkeeper said. “I won’t pay a penny(便士)more.”—Taken from A Christmas Carol根据短文内容,选择最佳答案。
英语阅读理解练习题20篇含解析
一、中考英语阅读理解汇编1.阅读短文,从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。
Hobbies let you explore interests outside of your line of work. They let you be creative and try all kinds of new things. Picking a different one can get your creative juices flowing again.Look at what interests you.Check what you love doing in your spare time. Do you enjoy reading books? Maybe you want to try your hand at writing your own. Do you like a hot coffee at the end of the day? Maybe your hobby could be trying to make it at home. Turn what you already love into a hobby.Think about what you value mostDo you value wisdom or courage? Do you admire artists? Let such question guide you when choosing a hobby.For example, maybe you could volunteer at a library as a hobby because you value education or maybe you could try painting because you admire people who can express themselves with art. Examine your skills and personality.Certain hobbies require certain skillIf you don't have much patience, then maybe going fishing isn't something you'd enjoy. However, if you love building things, maybe you should consider a hobby like working on older cars or building furniture.Play to your strengths.Pay attention to what excites your ①________.The way you talk about things can also show what you really like and it can be developed into a hobby.Think about the topics you go on endlessly about. Ask your friends and family what you seem to talk about all the time. Now think about the subject that you enjoy so much and decide how it can be turned into your hobby.(1)This passage is most probably taken from ________.A. a magazine for old peopleB. a magazine for young peopleC. a picture book for childrenD. a picture book for hobbies(2)This passage mainly shows us ________.A. how to find a new hobbyB. how to give up old hobbiesC. why you must find a new hobbyD. why you must give up old hobbies(3)Which is the most suitable word for ①________?A. hobbiesB. skillsC. topicsD. interests【答案】(1)B(2)A(3)C【解析】【分析】主要讲了发现一种新爱好的建议。
中考英语记叙文阅读练习题30题
中考英语记叙文阅读练习题30题1. What is the main idea of the passage?A. A boy's adventure in the forest.B. A girl's trip to the zoo.C. A family's vacation at the beach.D. A teacher's day at school.答案:C。
解析:文章主要讲述了一家人在海边度假的经历,包括在沙滩上玩耍、游泳等。
A 选项男孩在森林冒险与文章内容不符;B 选项女孩去动物园也不是文章内容;D 选项老师在学校的一天也不正确。
2. According to the passage, what did the family do first when they arrived at the beach?A. Went swimming.B. Built a sandcastle.C. Had a picnic.D. Collected shells.答案:B。
解析:文章中提到一家人到达海边后首先建了一个沙堡。
A 选项去游泳是之后的事情;C 选项野餐不是最先做的;D 选项捡贝壳也不是一开始就做的。
3. The author mentions that the water was “crystal clear”. What does this mean?A. The water was very cold.B. The water was very deep.C. The water was very dirty.D. The water was very clean.答案:D。
解析:“crystal clear”表示非常清澈,即水很干净。
A 选项水很冷不符合;B 选项水很深不是这个意思;C 选项水很脏错误。
4. What did the children find in the sand?A. A crab.B. A starfish.C. A shell.D. A fish.答案:C。
最新初三英语阅读理解专项训练100(附答案)
一、中考英语阅读理解汇编1.阅读理解Once there was an emperor. He had a beautiful garden. In the garden, there was a little nightingale(夜莺) singing very beautifully.One day, the emperor heard about this little bird's beautiful voice. He asked his guards to bring her to him. When the emperor heard the nightingale's voice, he said, "Put her in a golden cage, so she can stay and sing for me whenever I want to hear her."The little bird was so unhappy about being kept in the cage that she stopped singing one day. The emperor was very angry. He ordered the scientists in his palace to make a robot bird for him. The bird could sing very beautifully too. The emperor was pleased.Soon the robot bird became old. It no longer sang beautiful songs. Just at that time, the emperor was ill and he became very weak. One morning, while lying in bed, the emperor wanted it to sing once again. But the robot bird could not sing any more. Suddenly, the nightingale landed on the window. She began to sing her most beautiful song. The emperor was very happy! He became better and better each day.After the emperor was well, he changed a lot and became kind to his people. From then on, all his people cherished(爱戴) him for his love and kindness.(1)Why did the little bird stop singing?A. Because she was ill.B. Because she was not free.C. Because she was hungry.D. Because she was too excited.(2)What made the emperor become better and better?A. The robot's beautiful voice.B. His men's voice.C. The little bird's nice dance.D. The little bird's beautiful song.(3)According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE?A. A little nightingale lived in the emperor's beautiful garden.B. The nightingale went on singing songs for the emperor after she was kept in a cage.C. One day, the robot bird was broken and it couldn't sing.D. The emperor gave up listening to songs after he got sick.(4)What can we learn from the passage?A. If we keep a bird, we can enjoy the beautiful songs.B. Don't make a robot because it can get broken easily.C. A bird can help people get away from illness.D. If we are kind to someone, he or she will be also kind to us.【答案】(1)B(2)D(3)A(4)D【解析】【分析】主要讲了国王因为小夜莺动听的歌声把小鸟关在笼子里,结果小鸟难过不再唱歌,国王让科学家做了一只机器小鸟,一天机器小鸟也不唱歌了,国王病了,原来的小鸟唱了最动听的歌,国王变得越来越好了,并且变得对他的人民友好了。
英语中考英语阅读理解题20套带答案含解析
(英语)中考英语阅读理解题 20 套( 带答案 ) 含解析一、阅读理解1.阅读理解Scrapbooking is a hobby. It was popular for more than 500 years. People called it a friendship book. They kept pictures, letters, poems and other things they wanted to remember.Today people collect many things in scrapbooks. Some people have funny collections, likethe world's most awkward ideas or pictures of the world's most ugly dogs. Other people maycollect stories about the bad weather.It is easy to get started. First, you should decide what you want to collect. Start with just one idea. Next, you will need a book with background paper, scissors and glue. You need the scissors to cut out the pictures or stories. You need the glue to stick them to the background paper.You can be busy and collect many things or lazy and collect few things. It'll be lots of funto make your scrapbook and you can share it with your friends.(1) How long was scrapbooking popular?A. less than 500 yearsB. 500 yearsC. over 500 yearsD. more than 550 years (2) What is the Chinese meaning of the underlined word "awkward"?A. 聪慧的B. 蠢笨的C. 美好的D. 残疾的(3) How many items (物件) are mentioned to make a scrapbook?A. One.B. Two.C. Three.D. Four.(4) To make a scrapbook, what do you need first?D. An idea.A. Glue.B. Scissors.C. A book.(5) What's the best title of the passage?A. ScrapbookingB. The History of ScrapbookingC. What Is a Scrapbook?D. How to make a Scrapbook【答案】( 1) C(2) B(3) C(4) D(5) A【解析】【解析】本文介绍了剪粘书的通途,可以保存照片、信件、诗歌和其余他们想记着的东西。
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最新中考英语英语阅读理解练习题一、英语阅读理解专项练习试卷1.阅读理解Earlier this year, China achieved a new milestone (里程碑) in space research. On January 3, 2019, Chang'e-4 became the first lunar probe (月球探测器) in history to successfully land on the far side of the moon.The Earth's gravity (重力) slows the moon's rotation (自转), matching it to the speed of its orbit (公转). Therefore, the far side of the moon is almost "dark" and has never been seen. It's this sense of the unknown that makes the far side of the moon such an interesting place for scientific and space research. Being blown by solar (太阳的) winds, the far side may have the special minerals (矿物质). For this reason, Chang'e-4 will study the effect of solar winds on the lunar surface and any mineral found by the spacecraft. Chang'e-4 is also carrying flower seeds, potatoes and silkworm eggs to see whether life is possible on the moon. If it is, then the moon will become a possible choice for space travel in the future.However, research of the "dark" side isn't easy. As the far side is blocked(阻断) off from us, radio noise coming off Earth is also blocked. This is why China's relay satellite (中继卫星) Queqiao was sent up in May, 2018. Thanks to Queqiao, the communication problem between Earth and Chang'e-4 has been well solved.Power supply (电源供应) is also a challenge to the task. Chang'e-4 gets energy from the sun through its solar panels. As we know, a lunar day has the length (长度) of 28 Earth days. After Chang'e-4 was sent up on December 8, 2018, it took the probe over 20 days to orbit the moon to be in a position to be able to land in moon daylight and use its solar panels.Luckily, everything goes well, Chang'e-4 has worked on the "dark" side for over 5 months. It has sent back many photos of the far side of the moon and has been used to carry out some scientific experiments.The New York Times used the word "groundbreaking" to praise the task and wrote that "it will offer help to the history and development of the moon".(1)When was Chang'e-4 sent up?A. In May, 2018.B. On December 8, 2018.C. On January 3, 2019.D. The passage doesn't tell us.(2)The main tasks of Chang'e-4 don't include _______________________.A. studying if life is possible on the moonB. studying the effect of solar winds on the lunar surfaceC. solving the communication problem between Earth and other probesD. researching any mineral found by the spacecraft(3)The meaning of the underlined word "groundbreaking" in the last paragraph is the closest to "________________".A. harmfulB. unpredictableC. riskyD. pioneering(4)According to the passage, which of the following statements is NOT true?A. Chang'e-4 has sent back many photos of the far side of the moon.B. A lunar day has the length of 28 Earth days.C. China's relay satellite Queqiao was sent up in order to offer power supply to probes.D. Chang'e-4 is the first lunar probe in history that has successfully landed on the "dark" side of the moon.【答案】(1)B(2)C(3)D(4)C【解析】【分析】文章大意:文章介绍了中国的嫦娥四号月球探测器,为我们讲述了嫦娥四号升空时间,什么时候在月球背面着陆,如何跟地球进行通讯联系等等。
(1)细节理解题,根据After Chang'e-4 was sent up on December 8,可知,嫦娥四号是在2018年12月8号发射升空的,故答案是B。
(2)细节理解题,根据For this reason, Chang'e-4 will study the effect of solar winds on the lunar surface and any mineral found by the spacecraft. Chang'e-4 is also carrying flower seeds, potatoes and silkworm eggs to see whether life is possible on the moon.可知,嫦娥四号的人物包括研究月球表面的太阳风的影响,寻找矿物质,携带花种、土豆和蚕卵看,他们是否恩能够在月球成活,不包括解决地球与月球的通讯问题,故答案是C。
(3)细节理解题,groundbreaking的一是是开创性的,A.有伤害的;B.难以预料的;C.冒险的,D先锋,故答案是D。
(4)正误判断题,根据Thanks to Queqiao, the communication problem betweenEarth and Chang'e-4 has been well solved.可知鹊桥中继卫星的发射是微利解决通讯问题,故答案是C。
【点评】考查阅读理解,本文涉及到了细节理解题和正误判断题,细节理解题一般可知直接在文中找到答案,正误判断题也是细节理解题的一种,也是基于短文内容进行判断的。
2.阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
When Jan and Brian Dutcher moved to San Diego for Brian's new basketball coaching job at the university,the neighbours smiled and introduced themselves.But there were no"bring a plate " invitations,no recipe(食谱)sharing and no car pooling for her daughtersLiza,12, and Erin,15."The families really didn't know each other, and we missed that."says Jan."We have moved a lot and are far from relatives.Neighbours are our family."So Jan decided to repeat a project she had done for Liza's fifth-grade class:ask each person to paint his or her face on a big canvas(帆布). The finished piece would become the Dutchers'new family picture.First,Jan painted a grid (网格) on the canvas and put it Lip on a board in the garage(车库),next to a table of paints.Then whenever she was home,the "art room" door was up,with an open invitation for neighbours to paint a square.The first to stop in were kids riding by on their bikes. "They thought it was cool,"says Jan,but the adults weren't so interested in it."Most said they hadn't picked up a paint brush since primary school,"she says."They were afraid they'd mess it up. But as word slowly spread,they came,some using their driver's licence photos as models.Then something started to happen.They came back-to see who had painted, or if they could find out who was who.While in Jan's garage,they began to chat about news,schools,jobs and families.Almost daily.Wendy Schucholz, who lived across the street and was fighting a serious illness,came in her wheelchair to watch the fun.Neighbours began to offer their support.When the worst happened and Wendy died,they stood by her husband,Bill,and invited him over for dinners.This year has been different in the neighbourhood.Families take turns hosting happy hours.They share birthdays and swim in one another's pools."We're watching over each other now,"says Jan."Just like in the painting."(1)When the Dutcher family lived in San Diego,they felt a bit _____ at the beginning.A. excitedB. sadC. interestedD. worried(2)Where did Jan start her art project?A. At the square.B. In the Street.C. At the university.D. In the garage.(3)By telling the story of Wendy, the writer wants to show that _____.A. Bill made many new friendsB. Wendy was seriously sickC. the project brought something goodD. painting was a way of supporting(4)What can be the best title for the passage?A. New Place.Brighteter FacesB. Art Room or GarageC. Painting Faces,Happy HoursD. Neighbours and Families【答案】(1)B(2)D(3)C(4)A【解析】【分析】本文是一篇记叙文。