上海华东师范大学松江实验中学初中英语阅读理解阅读专项练习试卷

上海华东师范大学松江实验中学初中英语阅读理解阅读专项练习试卷
一、英语阅读理解阅读
1．阅读理解
The word, "photography", was first used in 1839. It comes from the Greek words that mean "to write with light". But photography could only give people static pictures. So scientists were trying hard to find ways to make pictures that can move. They made lots of experiments, but failed again and again. It was Eadweard Muybridge who finally succeeded. He was the first photographer to try this successfully. But how did he make it? It was an interesting story.
Back in 1872, people didn't know exactly（确切地）whether all four of a horse's hooves （蹄）left the ground at the same time when it was running. A gentleman called Leland Stanford made a bet with his friend about it. Most people believed that a horse always had one hoof on the ground, or it would fall over. But Stanford didn't think so.
At that time, it was hard to know who could win the bet, because a horse's legs move so fast that it is impossible to tell just by looking. So they needed a way to record the movement of a running horse. Then Stanford offered $ 25,000 to the famous photographer, Muybridge, to help find the answer. In the beginning, Muybridge failed to get clear images, but he didn't give up. He continued to improve his cameras. In 1878, after many experiments, he managed to get a sequence（连续） of 12 photos. One of them clearly showed that all four of the horse's hooves were off the ground at the same time. And when the photos moved fast, people could see a horse running.
Though Edison is usually considered as the person who created the first movie in 1889, it was the work of Eadweard Muybridge and the bet that led to Edison's invention.
（1）The underlined word "static" in Paragraph 1 most probably means .
A. pretty
B. dark
C. moving
D. still
（2）What did Leland Stanford make a bet with his friend about?
A. Whose horse ran faster.
B. Whether a horse would fall over while running.
C. Whether it was possible for scientists to make moving pictures.
D. Whether a horse's hooves all left the ground at the same time while running.
（3）Muybridge finally found the exact answer to the bet in .
A. 1839
B. 1872
C. 1878
D. 1889
（4）The passage mainly tells us .
A. that Thomas Edison created the first movie
B. that Eadweard Muybridge created the first static pictures
C. how photography helped people know more about animals
D. how Eadweard Muybridge got pictures of motion（移动） successfully
2．阅读理解
Anna was excited about starting her first day in the new school. However, when she first walked past the students in the school, her excitement turned to fear, and then to loneliness（孤独） over the next few days. "Why didn't anyone say 'hi' to me or invite me to his or her lunch
table? Is it because of my clothes or my hair?" she wondered. Almost every day during the first week, Anna stayed alone, thinking that there must have been something wrong with her or that nobody saw her at all!
What caused Anna's problem? The reason was that nobody knew her. Most people don't like talking with strangers. So it's your job to volunteer to make contact with people who you want to know. The easiest way to catch their attention is to notice them first. Make eye contact with them, and smile at them. When you smile at them, you are doing your best to show your kindness to them, and they are sure to understand that you are saying, "Hey, how's everything going?" In this way, you are taking the first step towards the road to friendship.
When Anna realized this, she started talking to her classmates. Guess what happened? It really worked. She had made two friends by the end of the month.
In fact, saying "hi" or making friends with strangers is not hard. And the joy it brings you is really great. So try to open your heart to strangers!
（1）Which of the following shows the change in Anna's feelings?
A. excited→afraid→lonely→happy
B. happy→lonely→sad→proud
C. afraid→relaxed→nervous→happy
D. nervous→angry→happy→sad
（2）The underlined word "contact" in Paragraph 2 means .
A. agree
B. greet
C. praise
D. communicate
（3）According to the writer's opinion, which is the easiest way to catch others' attention?
A. Doing something for them.
B. Making yourself cool.
C. Noticing them first.
D. Talking to them.
（4）What can we learn from the passage?
A. Loneliness is a common problem these days.
B. Teenagers can't get along well with each other.
C. Opening our heart to strangers can help us get friends.
D. It's hard to take the first step towards the road to friendship.
3．阅读理解
Have you found this? Sometimes, on grey, rainy days, your mood level is lower than on bright, sunny days. Is this a coincidence（巧合）, or is there some science behind this? Would you like to know more about how the weather can affect how you feel?
According to a recent study, there is a connection between weather and moods. Going to a warm place in the middle of winter can make our moods better. Pleasant weather has been proved to improve moods and memory. However, extremely hot weather can actually make us feel more tired and bored, spoiling our moods.
In the study, people who spent time outdoors in warm weather were happier than those who spent all day inside.
The best temperature for humans is about 22.2℃. That explains why people in southern
California are happy all the time. To improve his or her moods, a person must spend at least 30 minutes outside in warm, sunny weather. Spending time indoors when the weather outside is so nice tends to lower moods.
Maybe just the activities connected with being outside affect our moods. Warm weather is connected with the beach, fun outdoor sports and so on. It brings back childhood memories of playing outside all day. Who doesn't love that?
Of course, we can wake up every day and decide how we will feel that day. If it's rainy, that won't necessarily make us unhappy. We'll just have to bring our umbrellas out and cheer up those who are feeling sad!
（1）According to the study, we may feel on extremely hot days.
A. happier
B. more bored
C. more excited
D. more pleased （2）Warm weather can help improve our moods and according to the passage.
A. sight
B. memory
C. height
D. hearing
（3）Why are people in southern California happy all the time?
A. Because the weather there is always cold.
B. Because people there don't like doing sports.
C. Because the temperature there is the best for humans.
D. Because the weather there is extremely hot all the year round.
（4）What is the best title for the passage?
A. Rainy Days Make Us Sad
B. The Best Temperature for Humans
C. Go Outside on Sunny Days
D. How the Weather Affects Our Moods
4．阅读理解
Bradford City Matters
Welcome to the winter edition（版） of City Matters.
"Don't Drop It; Stop It!"
Put rubbish in your wheelie bin（有轮大垃圾筒）.
You must put your rubbish in your wheelie bin to keep your environment clean. Don't pile your rubbish up（堆放） in your house or garden-use a wheelie bin or one of our larger bins.
You can buy a wheelie bin from our Waste Management Section at 01943 874122.
You can tell us about mice or rubbish in your area by phoning our Public Health Unit at 01943 874146.
▲
Did you know that you can get a 50 fine（罚款） for dropping rubbish on the streets? Our Council officers are on the streets of Bradford looking for people who drop rubbish. They will fine people who drop litter. This is part of our "Don't Drop It; Stop it!" campaign（运动）.
Don't fill your bin-recycle.
Just think how full your bin gets over the holidays.
To reduce your waste:
Say "no" to unwanted bags.
Take your own bags to the supermarket or reuse old ones.
Get your free shopping bag from our Advice Center.
Recycle your waste.
Take bottles to your local recycling center.
Buy recycled things.
Cards and paper are good examples.
Our competition winners
As part of our "Don't Drop It; Stop It!" campaign, community groups from the north, south, east and west of the city-500 volunteers-entered our competition to clean up their area. The goal was to make the city cleaner for those who live, work, shop or play there.
The four winners were: High Trees Parent Group, South Bradford Community Project, The Bridge Community Association and Forest Youth Group.
（1）If you have a problem with mice in your area, you can call .
A. 01943874122
B. 01941824146
C. 01943874146
D. 01941824122（2）Which of the following can be put into ▲ ?
A. Dropping rubbish can be expensive.
B. Many people take their bags when shopping.
C. Piling rubbish up in your garden is a bad habit.
D. Our Council officers will help you when you're in trouble.
（3）From the Advice Center, you can get .
A. two wheelie bins
B. a free young tree
C. a free shopping bag
D. some recycled paper
（4）What do we know about the competition?
A. There were five winners.
B. It was held in the spring.
C. It failed to reach its goal.
D. 500 volunteers took part in it.
（5）Where might you see this material?
A. In a storybook.
B. In a health report.
C. In a travel magazine.
D. In a local newspaper.
5．阅读理解
Technology is everywhere. We see it any place we go and, in fact, almost all of us carry some piece of technology with us every time we leave the house. What I always forget, though, is just how useful and powerful technology can be when we want to help others.
There is not a single room in my house that does not have some electronic devices （设备）lying around in it. Whenever I am at home, I am almost always using at least one electronic device. If you walked into my living room on any given day, you would find that, first, I have the television on. At the same time, I usually have my laptop resting on my knee, or I will be using my mobile phone. Even when I'm not at home I am always using my phone, and at work or in cafés, I
sit down and connect to the local wireless network on my laptop.
I must say that I waste a lot of time on the computer and the time I spend on it could be much better spent if I were to take up a little online volunteering.
The technology we carry about everywhere can have a great power to do good for the world and to help others and recently I discovered just how much online volunteering there is to do in the world. From using your language skills to do translations, to developing and managing projects and helping with IT work, there is so much that so many people can do to help people in their own countries and across the world. The United Nations, in fact, has a huge page with "Volunteers Recruited" on its website.
This work can support the poor and help charities who cannot pay for staff members. Many organizations only require you to work an hour a week﹣some even less. And the support provided by online volunteers can really help make a difference to those in need.
（1）From Paragraph 2, we can know that the writer .
A. is a computer engineer
B. works in a café
C. uses technology a lot
D. likes modern music
（2）The underlined word" Recruited" in Paragraph 4 means" ".
A. Ordered
B. Visited
C. Wanted
D. Warned
（3）In the writer's opinion, people should spend more time with technology.
A. working on computer programs
B. keeping the Internet safe
C. inventing electronic products
D. helping people in need
（4）What can be the best title for the passage？
A. Online Volunteering
B. Internet Organizations
C. Website Design
D. Online Translation
6．阅读理解
When throwing away rubbish, do you know which Bin it should go in? Have you ever noticed the differently-colored Bins on the street?
Some of you might not be able to answer this question. However, it's actually quite important to know how to sort your waste. Not knowing how to sort waste can make it harder to save energy and protect the environment.
If you don't sort your waste, all of it will go to a landfill and Be Buried（埋） together. These landfills can take up large areas of ground that could have Been used for planting trees or Crops. The electronic waste you throw away, such as Batteries, Can pollute the soil and groundwater. Other pieces of waste, like the metal part of a pen, can be used to make other things if they are properly recycled.
With this in mind, many Cities in China have Been running waste-sorting Campaigns （活动）
in recent years. For example, Shanghai announced in July that within three years, all of its residents（居民）should sort their waste into four groups wet, recyclable, harmful and dry.
"Wet" waste is also known as household waste." They are things you don't want but that pigs can eat," Guangzhou Daily explained. Paper, metal, glass and other things that Can Be reused are recyclable waste.
Harmful waste includes things like medicine, Batteries and fluorescent Bulbs. Finally, any waste that's not wet, recyclable or harmful will go in the" dry waste" bin.
Many other Chinese Cities, including Shenzhen, plan to use this method to sort their garbage. Now that you know this, perhaps you can do your part to protect the environment and encourage others to sort their waste.
（1）The passage is most probably from a（an）__________.
A. newspaper
B. notion
C. Advertisement
D. science story
（2）The underlined word "landfill" in this passage means"__________" in Chinese.
A. 垃圾箱
B. 垃圾填埋场
C. 农场
D. 陆地（3）Which of the following things are harmful waste?
A. medicine, fluorescent Bulbs and metal
B. Batteries, glass and metal
C. medicine, fluorescent Bulbs and Batteries
D. medicine, Batteries and paper
（4）The author writes this passage in order to __________.
A. introduce waste-sorting Campaigns in recent years
B. tell people to sort the trash and protect the environment
C. advise people to sort the garbage into four groups
D. describe the disadvantages of not sorting the garbage
7．阅读理解
My 14-year-old son, John, and I saw the coat at the same time in a second-hand clothing store. It stood out among big and old coats. It was so beautiful and had an unbelievable price, $ 28. I looked at my son and we both said nothing, but John's eyes shone. Dark, woolen coats were popular with teenage boys, but new ones could cost several hundred dollars. This coat was even better. John tried it on and turned from side to side, eyeing himself in the mirror. It fit him so well. John wore the coal to school the next clay. After he came home, I asked. "Did the kids like your coat?"
"They loved it," he said with a big grin.
Over the next few weeks, John changed. He was polite, less argumentative, more thoughtful, and much happier. "Good dinner, Mom," he would say every evening. Without a word of complaining, he would carry in wood for the stove. One day when I suggested that he might start on his homework before dinner, John, who always put things off, said, "You're right. I guess I will." When I mentioned this change to one of his teachers, she joked that the coat must have changed him.
John and I both know we should never judge a person by his clothes. But it is true that when wearing beautiful and suitable clothes, we may try to be better in thought, speech and behavior
to match what is on the inside to what is on the outside.
（1）What can we learn from the first paragraph?
A. The price of the coat was too high.
B. John liked the coat very much.
C. They often went shopping together.
D. The writer didn't want to buy the coat.
（2）What did John use to do when he was asked to study?
A. Start at once.
B. Put off his homework.
C. Work hard on schoolwork.
D. Carry in wood for the stove.
（3）Which of the following changes did NOT happen to John after he wore the coat?
A. He was willing to follow suggestions.
B. He often helped to do some housework.
C. He always worried about his study.
D. He said sweet words to make his mother happy.
（4）What does the writer want to say through this passage?
A. What we wear could help shape who we are inside.
B. Life is full of possibilities when we are young.
C. We should not judge people by their appearance.
D. It's a good choice to try different things in our lives.
8．阅读理解
Sometimes I really doubt whether there is love between my parents. Every day they are very busy trying to make money for my schooling.
One day, my mother was sewing a quilt（缝被子）.I silently sat beside her.
"Mom, is there love between you and Dad? "I asked in a very low voice.
With surprise in her eyes, she stopped her work for a while. Then she said, "Susan, look at this thread（线）.It can hardly be seen, but it's really there. It makes the quilt strong. If life is a quilt, love should be a thread. Love is inside."
I couldn't understand her until the next spring. At that time, my father suddenly got sick seriously. My mother had to stay with him in the hospital for a month.
After they were back, my mother helped my father walk slowly on the country road every day. They were so kind to each other and it seemed they were the happiest couple.
After two months my father still couldn't walk by himself.
"Dad, how are you feeling now? "I asked him one day.
"Susan, don't worry about me, "he said. "I just like walking with your mom. I like this kind of life." Reading his eyes, I knew he loves my mother deeply.
Now I understand that love is just a thread in the quilt of our life. Love is inside, making life strong and warm.
（1）Susan's father stayed in hospital for _________.
A. one day
B. one month
C. two months
D. three months
（2）Susan came to understand her mother _________.
A. while her mother was sewing a quilt
B. before her father was in hospital
C. when she was sitting beside her mother
D. after her father was seriously sick
（3）What can we know from the passage?
A. Susan's father is very lazy.
B. Susan's mother is a nurse.
C. Susan's parents love each other.
D. Susan doesn't like her father.
（4）Which of the following could be the best title for the passage?
A. How to make a quilt strong
B. Love is just a thread
C. Walking on the country road
D. A seriously sick father
9．阅读理解
It was Mother's Day. John was so busy with his work that he couldn't go back home. When he passed by a flower shop in the evening, an idea came to his mind, "I'll send mom some roses（玫瑰）."While John was picking his flowers, a young man went inside. "How many roses can I get for only five dollars, Madam?" he asked. The assistant（店员） was trying to tell him roses were as expensive as forty dollars a dozen（一打）. Maybe he would be happy with carnations（康乃馨）.
"No, I have to have red roses, "he said. "My mom was badly ill last year and I didn't get to spend much time with her. Now I want to get something special, it has to be roses, for roses are her favorite."
After hearing it, John said he would pay the rest of the money for the young man. Moved by both of them, the assistant said, "Well, lovely young men, thirty dollars a dozen, only for you." Taking the roses, the young man almost jumped into the air and ran out of the shop. It was well worth twenty-five dollars that John paid to see the exciting moment. Then John paid for his dozen of roses and told the assistant to send them to his mother.
As he walked out, he felt nice. Suddenly he saw the young man crossing the street and going into a park. But soon John realized it was not a park but a cemetery（墓地）. Crying, the young man carefully put down the roses, "Mom, oh, Mom, why didn't I tell you how much I loved you? God, please help me find my mom and tell her I love her."
Seeing this, John turned and quickly walked to the shop. He would take the flowers home himself.
（1）John spent altogether（总共） in the flower shop that day.
A. $5
B. $25
C. $30
D. $55
（2）The young man cried at the cemetery because he .
A. had spent all his money on the roses
B. wasn't able to tell his mother he loved her himself
C. felt sorry to ask John to pay for his flowers
D. hadn't got enough money for his sick mother
（3）At last John changed his mind and went home because he wanted to .
A. tell his mother he loved her himself
B. ask his mother for more money
C. tell his mother the young man's story
D. ask his mother if she liked roses
（4）The writer writes the passage in order to tell us " ".
A. buy roses for your mother when she is ill
B. let your mother know how much you love her
C. work hard to get more money for your mother
D. send your mother flowers on Mother's Day
10．阅读理解
Australia at last! The flight was tiring, but here I am at last, in Sydney! Look! Here we are at last! The Sydney Opera House! It looks like shells!
It's wonderful and amazing! And I'm taking the plane to New Zealand on Tuesday. I'll post again from there.
Coffee and Paris! Paris is beautiful! We went on a great city tour. We also took a boat ride on the River Seine. And it's nicer to just sit at a street care and watch the world go by. But, to tell you a secret. Frank's disappointed because no one can understand his French!
Don't come here! We're staying at a farm in Utah. There is nearly nothing! It's too quiet. Every morning, we get up really early, and we ride the horses. Then it's breakfast and more riding--not my idea of fun! So, today I walked to a little town near the farm where they actually have Internet! Next week, we're shopping in New York. I can't wait!
（1）Where is Jessy writing from?
A. Sydney.
B. New Zealand.
C. Paris.
D. Utah.
（2）What did Donna and Frank do during their travelling?
A. They visited museums.
B. They took a boat ride.
C. They sat at a street park.
D. They watched movies in the cinema.
（3）Which of the following is TRUE according to Anna's Moments（朋友圈） ?
A. It is too noisy around the farm.
B. Her idea of fun is horse riding.
C. She is going to London next week.
D. She cannot use Internet at the farm.
11．阅读理解
Some people think only school children do not agree with their parents, however, it is not true.
Communication is a problem for parents and children of all ages. If it's hard for you to communicate with your parents, don't worry about it. Here are some advice for you to bridge the generation gap （代沟）.
Don't argue （争辩） with your parents. Don't get to your parents when you are angry. Your parents probably won't consider your ideas if you are shouting at them. And you can't express yourself well if you are angry. Go someplace to cool off. Make sure you understand why you are unhappy. Then think about what you want to say to your parents. If you don't think you can speak to them at the moment, try writing a letter.
Try to reach a compromise （和解）. Perhaps you and your parents disagree on something. You can keep your disagreement and try your best to accept each other. Michael's mother didn't agree with him about buying a motorcycle. They argued over it. But they finally came to a compromise. Michael bought the motorcycle, but only drove it on certain days.
Of course, your parents might refuse to compromise on something. In these situations, it is especially important to show love and respect （尊敬） to them. Showing respect will keep your relationship strong.
Talk about your values. The values of your parents are probably different from those of your own. Tell your parents what you care about, and why. Understanding your values might help them see your purposes in life.
A good relationship with your parents can make you a better and happier person. It is worth having a try!
（1）According to the passage who have a communication problem?
A. parents and other people
B. only school kids and their parents
C. teachers and their students
D. parents and children of all ages
（2）How many pieces of advice does the writer give us to bridge the generation gap?
A. 5.
B. 4.
C. 3.
D. 2.
（3）The underlined word "bridge" in the passage means "___________".
A. 建立
B. 消除
C. 通过
D. 到达
（4）If the values of your parents are different from those of yours, you'd better ___________.
A. argue with them
B. keep away from them
C. agree with them all the time
D. tell your parents what you care about
（5）The best title for the passage is ___________.
A. How to bridge the generation gap
B. How to deal with family problems
C. How to be good parents
D. How to be a good child
12．阅读理解
Do you enjoy novels? The best sellers of the year are waiting for you in our bookstore!
The Longest Night
This is William Smith's last book in his life. William became a writer after teaching English for a few years.
Susan is a nurse in southern England. There she works in a small hospital. One day a baby is so ill that Susan has to drive all night to get her to the nearest big city. They have a lot of problems getting there and when they reach the hospital
No Pains No Gains（收获）
This exciting story is Emma Brown's twentieth.
No Pains No Gains is about Harry, who works with his father, a carpenter, in Philippines. They work long, hard hours making tables and chairs, but they do not have any money. Then one day a man dressed all in black buys the most beautiful table in the shop and.
Hospital or Cinema?
Elizabeth Beckman, who studies English in Sydney, wrote this story earlier this year.
Betty is a young and beautiful Brazilian（巴西的） woman. Her dream is to become a doctor. She goes to Sydney to study English and medicine but one day she meets a man who asks her to go to the US with him to become a film star.... What will Betty do?
（1）After we read this, we know that this is ________________.
A. apiece of news
B. an ad
C. a diary
D. a menu
（2）The Longest Night is about ________________.
A. William Smith's life
B. William Smith's last book
C. William Smith's job
D. the nurse Susan and a sick baby
（3）From the title No Pains No Gains, we may know that Harry ________________ at last.
A. has made a success
B. is still poor
C. doesn't have to work hard
D. has killed the man in black
（4）What's the meaning of the word "carpenter"?
A. A shop owner.
B. A businessman.
C. A hard- working man.
D. A person who makes wooden things
（5）Which of the following is TRUE?
A. William Smith is still alive.
B. Emma is twenty years old.
C. Susan had taught English for two years.
D. Elizabeth wrote Hospital or Cinema? years ago.
13．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
14．阅读理解
Bob was only seven years old. One night Bob was at home alone while his parents were out for a party. He had often stayed alone before, so he wasn't afraid. As he waited for his parents to。