2021河南中考英语复习冲刺：阅读理解限时训练(一)

2021河南中考英语复习冲刺：阅读理解限时训练（一）

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There are about 254 million people aged 60 or above in China now. As we all know, many old people feel lonely in their free time. In January, a special toy shop opened and it brought surprises to this group of people.

The shop, named "Lao You Suo Wan", is in Beijing. The 180-square-meter shop looks bright and warm. Walking into the door, you will see some green plants on the right. There are also some birds in cages at the back of the shop. The shelves in the shop are traditional wooden shelves, and on them are more than400 kinds of toys.

"After enjoying the wonderful toys, you can also enjoy some special storybooks. People used to read them in the 1980s and 90s," Song Delong, the owner, said.

There are more "real" toys, such as Chinese ring puzzles, 3D five-in-row, cola balls and indoor golf.

Known as the old people's Starbucks, "Lao You Suo Wan" now becomes a game center for old people living there.

"They love playing together. In the past, some people never talked to each other even if they often met, but now they become friends in my shop. It's much better than siting in an apartment and watching TV all day long," Song said.

Also, a lot of people born in the 1970s and 1980s go to buy toys for their parents.

（1）"Lao You Suo Wan" is a special toy shop because ________.

A.it is mainly for old people

B.it is larger then other shops

C.it has the most popular toys

D.it has the most kinds of toys

（2）The underlined word "them" in the second paragraph refer to ________.

A.the plants

B.the shelves

C.the cages

D.the books

（3）From Song's words in the sixth paragraph, we know ________.

A.people make friends easily in the toy shop

B.people like watching TV in the toy shop

C.people in the toy shop never talk with each other

D.people in the toy shop didn't see each other before

（4）What's the best title of the passage?

A.Old people's stories

B.Old people's dreams

C.Old people's problems

D.Old people's Starbucks

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The National Storytelling Youth Olympics is an event where thousands of kids from

Grades 6 to 12 compete against each other by telling stories. The only purpose of this event is to encourage students in America to discover（or rediscover）the beauty of storytelling and the story performance.

The National Storytelling Youth Olympics usually takes place around the first weekend in March. Students from all over the country arrive by bus, plane, or car in Johnson City, Tennessee. They usually arrive on Thursday or Friday.

Those who arrive on Thursday take advantage of their early arrival by telling stories at local schools. On Friday, an evening meal is prepared for all the contestants（参赛者）. Games are played, stories are told, and lifetime friendships begin. Saturday is the day of the big event.

The event is divided into three kinds separated by grades. A winner is picked from each of the three kinds. However, there is an overall（总的）winner who is given the name of Grand Torch Bearer. After the winners have been announced（宣布）, the contestants go back to their hotel where an ice cream party is held. And believe it or not, they tell more stories! This is what the National Storytelling Youth Olympics is all about; developing a love for the art of storytelling.

Joe Bewman did just that. He has been developing his love for storytelling since the sixth grade. His efforts and hand work paid off when he received the title Grand Torch Bearer in 199 with the story titled "The Pirate".

（1）Why is the National Storytelling Youth Olympics held?

A.To raise some money for poor people.

B.To make students know the beauty of storytelling and the story performance.

C.To spread American culture around the world.

D.To help students improve their storytelling skills.

（2）If the contestants arrive in Johnson City, Tennessee on Friday, what can't they do?

A.They can't tell stories at local schools.

B.They can't have an evening meal.

C.They can't play games.

D.They can't take part in the big event.

（3）How many winners are there in the National Storytelling Youth Olympics every year?

A.At least three.

B.At least four.

C.At least two.

D.Less than three.

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