江苏省无锡市2020年中考一模英语试卷分类汇编：阅读理解

江苏省无锡市
2020年中考一模英语试卷分类汇编
阅读理解
江苏省无锡市滨湖区2020年初三英语一模试题
三、阅读理解（本大题共26分，每小题2分）
阅读下面的短文，然后根据短文内容，在每小题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

A
26.Which kind of waste is the most harmful to public health and the soil?
A.Residual waste.
B.Hazardous waste.
C.Recyclable waste.
D.Household food waste.
27.You may read the above table from a_
A.story book
B.medicine report
C.science magazine
D.daily newspaper
B
28.From the experiment(实验），we can learn something about_
A.Geography
B.Biology
C.Chemistry
D.Physics
29.Which of the following is most probably the result of this experiment?
A.The ice cube on the plate melted most slowly.
B.The unwrapped ice cube in warm water melted fastest.
C.The ice cube in your hand melted more slowly than the one on the plate.
D.The ice cube wrapped in foil melted faster than the unwrapped one in warm water.
30.The purpose of the passage is to_
A.encourage the readers to do the experiment
B.advise the readers to do things on their own
C.teach the readers to melt ice cubes in different ways
D.ask the readers to guess the result of the experiment
C
A boy was one day sitting on the steps of a door.He had a broom in one hand,and in the other a
large piece of bread and butter,which somebody had kindly given him.While he was eating it, and happily singing a song,he saw a poor little dog quietly sleeping not far from him.He called
out to him,"Come here,poor fellow!"
The dog,hearing himself kindly spoken to,rose,pricked up his ears,and wagged his tail.Seeing the boy eating,he came near him.The boy held out to him a piece of bread and butter.As the dog stretched out (伸出）his head to take it,the boy quickly drew back his hand and hit him a hard rap on the nose.The poor dog ran away,howling(嚎叫）dreadfully,while the boy sat laughing at what he had done.
A gentleman,who was looking from a window on the other side of the street,saw what the boy had done.Opening the street door,he called him to cross over.At the same time,he held up a sixpence between his finger and thumb.
＂Would you like this?"
＂Yes,if you please,sir,"said the boy,smiling,and he quickly ran over to seize the money.
Just at the moment that he stretched out his hand,he got so hard a rap on his hand, from a stick
which the gentleman had behind him,that he roared(咆哮）out like a bull!
＂What did you do that for?"said the boy,making a very long face,and rubbing his hand."I didn't hurt you,nor ask you for a sixpence."
＂What did you hurt that poor dog for just now?"said the gentleman."He didn't hurt you,nor ask you for your bread and butter.As you served him I have served you.Now,remember: 33 ”
31.How did the dog probably feel at the end of Paragraph 2?
A.Curious and amazed.
B.Surprised and angry.
C.Nervous and stressed.
D.Relaxed and happy.
32.Why did the gentleman pretend(假装）to offer the boy a sixpence?
A.Because he wanted to help the poor boy.
B.Because he wanted to protect the poor dog.
C.Because he wanted to teach the boy a lesson.
D.Because he wanted to let the boy make friends with the dog.
33.What did the gentleman most probably say at the end of the story?
A.Like me,like my dog.
B.You can't teach an old dog new tricks.
C.Don't do to others what you don't want others do to you.
D.Never give your bread or butter to dogs,because they don't like it.
D
Imagine you are thinking about entering a senior high school,but have questions.So you go to
the school's website to find answers.A message appears on your computer and says,"How can I help?" You are not communicating with a human being,but a chatbot.It is using artificial intelligence(AI)to communicate with you.This might sound strange,but in recent years,chatbots have become an usual tool for banks and large companies around the world.
Having workers answer people's questions and complaints can be expensive.And workers canonly work several hours a day,making customers wait longer for a response(答复）。

So not only companies,but more schools have also begun using chatbot technology,says Keith Rajecki.He is with Oracle Higher Education,a computer software company that serves these institutions.
Rajecki notes that reducing costs and response time is one of the main reasons why schools and companies are turning to this technology.However,the purpose of many schools is to find ways to
better serve students,since students are used to communicating online through Facebook or WeChat, says Rajecki.
Now Oracle is offering many schools a chatbot which can do everything from helping students register(注册）for classes to helping them ask for a few days off.Oracle is not the only company working on chatbot technology.Businesses like AdmitHub and Ivy.ai are involved in similar efforts.
Western Governors University,or WGU,also received a$750,000 award to experiment with a new kind of chatbot."We're not trying to create a bot that answers simple questions,"said Jason Leven,the director of WGU Labs."We're trying to create a chatbot that can help decision making for students.”
Ian Jacobs is with the market research company Forrester.He suggests that technology
like chatbots can work well if it is able to do what users ask of it.Jacobs says the problem will appear when cost cutting becomes an important reason for using the technology.This means schools and companies are more likely to try using chatbots for things they are not yet able to do,such as communicating in the way humans do.For one thing,there are hundreds of ways to word even simple requests.For another,chatbots aren't able to deal with emotions(感情）。

They can't understand how humans feel,not to speak of comforting(安慰）them.
34.Which of the following is not the reason why more schools are turning to chatbot technology?
A.Schools want to serve the students better.
B.Chatbot technology can help schools save money.
C.Students are used to communicating with chatbots.
D.Chatbot technology makes students wait shorter for a response.
35.Chatbots may work well in the following situations except_
A.when students want to know more about a school
B.when students are wondering how to register for classes
C. when students want to have two days off because of illness
D.when students are in need of some help because a parent dies
36.The following sentence would best be placed at the end of_
However,not everyone is ready to consider the possibilities this kind of technology presents.
A.Paragraph 5
B.Paragraph 4
C.Paragraph 3
D.Paragraph 2
37.What can we infer from the passage?
A.A chatbot is able to do whatever users ask of it.
B.A chatbot is a kind of completely new technology using AI.
C.A new chatbot may appear to help students to make decisions.
D.Chatbot technology has been used in both schools and companies.
答案：
25-29ABDDB 30-34 ABCCC 35-37 DAC
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三、阅读理解阅读下面的短文，然后根据短文内容，在每小题所给的四个选项中选出
最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

（本大题共13小题，每小题2分，
共26分）
A
45. The pictures above are ___________.
A. a poster
B. a notice
C. a news report
D. a comic strip
46. What do the girl's friends really think of her hat?
A. Attractive.
B. Strange.
C. Lovely.
D. Beautiful.
47. Which of the following has the closest meaning as "Don't beat about the bush"?
A. Don't tell lies.
B. Don't laugh at me.
C. Don't avoid getting to the point.
D. Don't play jokes on me.
B
It's believed that people reach their mental peak (顶峰) in their 20s. However, this isn’t completely true. According to a recent study by scientists from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in the US, people are best at doing different things at different ages. They studied many people aged 10 to 90 years old, who were asked to take part in different memory tests.
48. At what age can people reach the peak of their attention?
A. 2.
B. 18.
C. 45.
D. 50.
49. Which fact does the passage provide?
A. The younger people are, the better memory they have.
B. The study is based on some research on people of all ages.
C. People in their 40s can understand others' feelings best.
D. Different people are good at different things at the same age.
50. This passage is probably a(n) ________________.
A. novel
B. report.
C. advertisement.
D. notice.
C
Characters:
Buck —a dog
Judge (法官) Miller—Buck's owner
Buck did not read the newspapers, or he would know that trouble was coming.
In fact, trouble was on its way for every strong dog with warm long hair. This was because men, going throw the Arctic (北极的) darkness, had found a yellow metal—gold. And because shipping and
transportation companies were advertising the discovery, thousands of men were rushing into the Northland. These men wanted heavy dogs, with strong muscles for working and thick coats to protect
them from the cold.
Buck lived at Judge Miller’s house i n the sunny-kissed Santa Clara Valley. There were big stable (马厩), long grape fields, fruit gardens and a big swimming pool. Buck ruled over the whole kingdom. Here he was born and here he had lived the four years of his life. He protected the judge's sons and daughters on long midnight or early morning walks. On cold winter nights, he lay at the Judge's feet in front of the warm library fire. He was king—King over everything, crawled (爬行), walked, or flew at Judge Miller's place, including humans.
Buck was this kind of dog in the autumn of 1897 when the discovery of gold in the Klondike pulled men from all over the world into the frozen North. But Buck did not read the newspapers. He did not know that Manuel, one of the gardener's helpers, was not to be trusted. Manuel loved to gamble (赌博). He believed he could win but he was doomed (注定) to failure.
On the night of Manuel's betrayal (背叛), no one saw him and Buck go off through the fields. Buck imagined it to be a relaxing walk. They arrived at a little train. A man talked with Manuel and money passed between them. Manuel tied a piece of thick rope around Buck's neck. Buck accepted it quietly. To be sure, it was unwanted, but Buck had learned to trust men he knew. However, when the ends of the rope were placed in the stranger's hands, he barked. Then, the rope tightened (收紧) painfully, his tongue hanging out of his mouth. Then his strength disappeared, his eyes grew dim (浑浊), and he knew nothing when the train pulled up. Two men threw him into the baggage car.
(Adapted from The Call of the Wild by Jack London)
51. Why were thousands of men rushing into Northland?
A. Because they could live a better life there.
B. Because they might discover gold there.
C. Because they could find the dogs they needed there.
D. Because they wanted to enjoy the beautiful views there.
52. Which description about Buck is NOT TRUE according to the story?
A. The Judge's family betrayed him so he ran away quietly.
B. He had lived in Judge Miller's house since he was born.
C. Life before the autumn of 1897 was enjoyable for him.
D. Manuel could take him out of Miller's house because he trusted Manuel.
53. The story is mainly about ___________.
A. animal's trust in humans
B. people's discovery of gold
C. Buck's early life at Judge Miller's
D. the turning point of Buck's life
D
Spring is here, the colourful flowers are seen everywhere but it is pity that many of us are not able to smell them while enjoying the colourful flowers?
Growing levels of air pollution from the factories and cars have reduced flower fragrances(芳香) by up to 90 percent in the US, compared with pre-industrial levels 100 years ago.
But if the trend is simply unpleasant for human noses, it may be life-dangerous for bees and butterflies.
Many insects find flowers by following the scent produced by those flowers.
The increasing pollution makes it difficult for them to find the flowers and feed on their nectar (花蜜).
Scientists have already found that flowers produce scent molecules (气味分子) that mix with polluted things, which breaks down the plants’ sweet smell.
With more pollution in the air, the scent molecules don’t remain powerful as long and travel shorter distances on the wind. In the mid-19th century, when pollution levels were first recorded, scent molecules would have been able to travel some 1,000 to 1,200 meters. Today, in the polluted air of large cities, scents may only make it some 200 to 300 meters.
Also, pollution from pollu ted air may fool the bee’s “nose”, making their search for flowers all the more difficult.
In a paper published recently in Scientific Reports, scientists said that the nitric oxide (NO) and nitrogen dioxide (NO2) in polluted air could change many chemicals that work together to
give a flower its special smell.
“This”, researchers said, “could prevent honeybees from reaching their flowers and prevent the pollination (授粉) of some of the world’s food crops.” Or, this could put in danger agricultural harvests worldwide.
But the bees seem to have learned to get used to the changing world. “In nature honeybees use their special eyes and flower smell to find out where a flower is for the first time,” the researchers said.
54. According to the article, researchers have recently found that ________.
A. reduced flower fragrances have resulted in the dying out of many bees and butterflies
B. reduced flower fragrances are connected to growing levels of air pollution
C. polluted things in the air prevent flowers from producing scent molecules
D. flowers today can’t produce enough nectar because of air pollution
55. What do the underlined words “the trend” in Paragraph 3 refer to (指的是)?
A. Increasing air pollution.
B. Reduce flower fragrances.
C. Human beings’ wor se sense of smell.
D. A growing number of power plants and cars.
56. The scent molecules a plant produces are mainly to ________.
A. help flowers to produce nectar
B. prevent insects from eating the plant
C. draw attention from bees and butterflies
D. clear up polluted things in the air
57. We can infer (推断) from the article that ________.
A. future food crops won’t depend on bees to complete their pollination
B. bees have great advantages in their senses compared to humans.
C. world food crop production is likely to fall greatly in the near future
D. some bees have successfully get over the challenge of reduced flowers fragrance
答案：
45. D 46. B 47. C 48. C 49. C 50. B 51. B 52. A 53. D
54. B 55. B 56. C 57. D
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四. 阅读理解阅读下面的短文，然后根据短文内容选择最佳答案。

（本大题共26分，每
小题2分）
(A)
Beijing Opera is the most representative of all Chinese traditional dramatic art forms and the largest Chinese opera form. Having a history of
about 200 years, it is developed from absorbing(吸收)many other
dramatforms, mostly from the local drama 'Huiban', which was popular in
South China during the 18th century. It is a scenic（戏剧的）art integrating music, performance, literature, aria, and face painting.
Theatrical art forms in many other countries do not present singing, dancing and spoken parts in one single drama. An opera singer, for example, neither dances nor speaks on stage; there are no singing or dancing parts in a modern play; in a dance drama, the dancer has no speaking role and does not sing either. Traditional Chinese drama, including Beijing Opera, is a kind of entertainment which includes spoken parts, singing, dancing and acrobatics.
In addition to its presence in China, Beijing Opera has spread to many other places. Mer Lanfang, one of the most famous performers(表演者)of all time, was the first to introduce Beijing Opera to foreigners and made highly successful tours to foreign countries.
“You will be puzzled(困惑)all the way through and a little bored from time to time; but you will be charmed and interested. You will be strongly attracted to Beijing Opera even if you know nothing of the dramatic background. "This is how one American traveller described his first experience in watching Beijing Opera.
Beijing Opera is China’s natio nal opera and it is full of Chinese cultural traditions. Welcome to China and enjoy Beijing Opera!
( )45. What makes Beijing Opera different from theatrical art forms in many other countries?
A. It has one opera singer on stage.
B. It has one dancer who has no speaking role.
C. It has already spread to many other countries.
D. It includes spoken parts, singing , dancing and acrobatics.
( )46. From Paragraph 4 we know that the American traveler ________.
A. felt bored all the way
B. thought highly of Beijing Opera
C. found Beijing Opera interesting at first
D. knew the background of Beijing Opera
( )47. What does the underlined word “it” mean in th e passage?
A. Beijing Opera
B. Local drama
C. An opera singer
D. A modern play
(B)
Americans love to cheer for their favorite football teams.
Join in football fun
The National Football League(NFL) is exciting for many Americans. If you live in the US and don’t understand the sport, you can easily feel left out. Here are some tips to help you go from outsider to super fan.
Learn the basic rules
There are two teams, each with 11 players on the field. The team on offense（进攻）aims to run with the ball to the opposing team’s end zone for a touchdown or kick the ball through the other team’s goalposts for a field goal. The team on defense (防守) aims to stop these things from happening or take control of the ball for themselves. The team with the most points at the end wins.
Get into the drama
It’s exciting to see powerful players moving the ball forward on offense –and equally powerful defensive players trying to stop them from getting points. The game sometimes causes serious damage to players’brains. “As long as no one gets terribly hurt, the hitting is the best part, ” said Calvin White, a 16-year-old from New York.
Watch the Super Bowl
The Super Bowl is the annual championship game of the NFL. Nearly 110 million viewers will watch this game on TV. Even non-fans don’t want to miss the star-studded halftime show. It’s not only a treat for US football fans, but also a global wonder.
BY Amir Davis, Generation Youth
What things do football players have to wear?
American football is a violent sport. Players tackle each other to get the ball. Although the conflict is exciting, players must have gear（装备）to protect themselves from serious injuries.
Here is some of the gear they wear.
( )48. The team on offense can get points through .
a. a touchdown
b. touching the ball
c. a field goal
d. running with the ball
A. ab
B. ac
C. dc
D. bd
( )49. American football players must wear gear because .
A. wearing gear is a tradition
B. wearing gear looks cool
C. they may get hurt in the game
D. gear can help players run fast
( )50. Which of the following is not mentioned in the story? .
A. The basic rules of American football.
B. The risks of playing American football.
C. The annual Super Bowl game.
D. The food people eat while watching the game.
(C)
Since the COVID-19 outbreak, many people have been forced to stay at home for long periods of time to protect themselves from the virus. This has given people more free time to learn new skills and find different ways to entertain themselves.
Some of these activities include things like singing, learning to cook and ordering fresh food online. All of these things can be done in the palm of your hand with mobile apps.
Before, young people would go outside and meet friends at karaoke bars. Now, friends can meet and sing on the mobile karaoke app Changba, which translates to Singing Bar. “The Changba app not only gives me the chance to sing whatever I like at home, but also lets me keep
in touch with friends by sharing our songs, ” said an app user.
Some people have also taken up cooking as a new hobby to pass the time. You don't need to attend culinary(烹饪的) school, thanks to apps like Xiachufang and Ecook, which make it easier for those who want to learn how to cook. These apps provide a platform for users to look up different recipes (菜谱) and to share their own recipes with others. "Using this app, I have learned many new and healthy dishes which help me eat better, " an app user commented on the app's website.
To help people avoid crowded places like grocery stores, apps that deliver goods right to your door have also become very popular. "It is noteworthy that the epidemic has attracted new groups of consumers(消费者), such as elderly people, who originally didn't belong to our target user group, " Zhang Yi, an analyst (分析师) from the market research company iiMedia Research, said.
Indeed, during this special time, these apps have opened up a whole new world of opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds.
( )51. What did the author tell us about Changba in Paragraph 3?
A.It is more user-friendly than karaoke bars.
B. It helps users to discover their singing talent.
C. It provides opportunities to communicate with friends.
D. It allows users to improve their singing skills fast.
( )52. What does the article tell us about food-delivery apps?
A. They have lost many young customers.
B. They have opened culinary classes for their users.
C. They have more elderly users than before.
D. They have caused many grocery stores to close.
( )53. Which of the following shows the structure of the article?
( ①②③④⑤⑥= Paragraphs 1-6 )
(D)
What is a hero? We may think of the fictional characters with supernatural powers or great people who can influence world events. Now, as the nation continues its all-out efforts to fight against the novel coronavirus pneumonia(新冠肺炎), medical staff have become heroes in the eyes of the public.
As of Feb 19, a total of 32, 000 medical staff outside Hubei province have been working to treat patients around the center of the outbreak.
Zhang Dingyu, the president of Wuhan Jinyintan Hospital, is one of these heroes, Since the hospital received the first seven patients in December, Zhang has been so busy that he barely gets any sleep. Even suffering from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis(肌萎缩侧索硬化), the 56-year-old doctor is doing his best to quicken his pace to save precious time for infected patients.
“I have to run, racing against time to save more patients from the deadly disease, because I don't have much time left in my life, ” Zhang told Xinhua News Agency.
With the duty of saving lives, many medical professionals like Zhang have been working long hours for days, despite their fear and worries.
Lu Jingjing from Wuhan Children's Hospital also works at a temporary mobile hospital. She does not let her parents know that she is now working with novel coronavirus-infected patients.
When her parents ask for a video chat, Lu says she is working and lets her husband and children chat with them instead.
“It’s dangerous but we should win the battle with the virus as soon as possible, so that medical staff and patients can go back home, " she told China Daily.
US writer Khalil Gibran (1883- 1931) once wrote, "Tenderness(温柔) and kindness are not signs of weakness and despair(绝望), but the manifestations of strength and resolution. " It’s true for the medical workers.
Everyone has fear, especially when it comes to deadly diseases. But for medical staff, saving lives comes first and is enough for them to be brave and stay on the front. They may look like ordinary people in daily life, but in these extraordinary(不同寻常的) times, they are heroes. ( )54. What do we learn from Zhang Dingyu's words?
A. His illness has turned him into an impatient man.
B. His illness makes him work without fear.
C. He feels sorry for himself because of his illness.
D. He wants to help as many patients as possible.
( )55. Why doesn't Lu Jingjing answer her parents' video calls?
A. She is too busy and has no time for video chats.
B. She doesn't want her parents to worry about her.
C. It's not allowed to make a video call from the hospital.
D. There is no network signal at the temporary mobile hospital.
( )56. The underlined word "manifestations" in the second-to-last paragraph probably means
A. results
B. differences
C. symbols
D. advantages ( )57. What is the author's main purpose in writing this article?
A. To explain what makes a modern-day hero.
B. To praise medical staff for their efforts to fight the NCP.
C. To describe what measures China has taken to deal with the virus.
D. To show the difficulties faced by the medical staff treating NCP patients.
答案：
A) 45-47 DBA B) 48-50 BCD C) 51-53 CCC D) 54-57 DBCB
江苏省无锡市江南中学2019-2020学年第二学期初三第一次模拟英语试题
三、阅读理解阅读下面的短文，然后根据短文内容，在每小题所给的四个选项中选出
最佳选项。

(本大题共26分，每小题2分)
A
OUR KIDS ARE AMAZING一especially compared with everybody else's (who seem to cry all the time). How do you show your love for your kids this holiday season? With toys that are smooth and colorful, interactive and exciting. And with ones that have educational value—because you are the boss.
1. FLAX ART HOSPITAL PUZZLE AND PLAY SET
Here is a toy that doesn't need power—and the kids have to put it together themselves.This 50-piece puzzle set is made of soft-edged hardwood and makes a complete hospital, with an X-ray room. It also includes eight patients, a car and a driver. $135; .
2. TINY LOVE ACTIVITY BALL
Sure, it's cool, but this colorful baby toy also develops problem solving and motor skills. It has a head and legs, a magnetic (磁性的) hand and a tail. Suitable for little ones from 6 to 36 months. $19.95; .
3. ROBOSAPIEN
This small, remote control robot is really powerful. It performs 67 preprogrammed (预编程序的) functions, including throwing, kicking, picking up and dancing. You can even program your own function, which, sadly, does not include doing windows. $99; .
4. MINI PEDAL CAR
Want a Mini Cooper but can't fit the family inside? Get one for the kids. They can jump into this Mini car, which comes in hot orange with a single adjustable seat, and ride away. But it could spoil them for that used car they'll be driving when they turn 16. For ages 3 to 5.$189; (click on“gear up”, then “Mini motoring gear”).
41. Which toy is said to have the special design for children's safety?
A. ROBOSAPIEN
B. MINI PEDAL CAR
C. FLAX ARTHOSPITAL PUZZLE AND PLAY SET
D. TINYLOVE ACTIVITY BALL
42.Which toys are fit for 3-year-old kids?
A.1 and 3.
B.2 and 4
C.1 and 2.
D.3 and 4.
43. This passage is written for____________.
A.parents
B. children
C. the writer
D. the boss
B
As the novel corona-virus (新型冠状病毒) spreads throughout China and the rest of the world, an important question has yet to be answered: where did the virus come from?
The latest study showed that pangolins (穿山甲) may be an intermediate (中间的) host of virus, according to Xinhua. However, bats are suspected to be the original cause.
“We don't know the source yet, but there's pretty strong evidence that this is a bat origin corona-virus, said Peter Dazsak, president of Eco-Health Alliance, an environmental nonprofit (非营利机构), according to The New York Times,“When you lo ok at the genetic sequence (基因序列) of the virus, and you match it up with every known corona-virus, the closest ones are from bats,"。