初二年级英语阅读理解深度解析与批判性思维培养单选题40题

初二年级英语阅读理解深度解析与批判性思维培养单选题
40题
1. The story is about a boy's first day at school. He was very nervous in the morning. But after he met his new teacher, he became a little more relaxed. What made him relax?
A. Meeting his new classmates
B. Seeing the big playground
C. Meeting his new teacher
D. Finding his new classroom
答案：C。

解析：根据文章提到But after he met his new teacher, he became a little more relaxed可知是见到新老师让他放松了，A选项遇到新同学，B选项看到大操场，D选项找到新教室在文中均未提及是让他放松的原因。

2. In a family story, there is a girl who likes reading books very much. Every weekend, she goes to a special place. Where does she go?
A. The park
B. The library
C. The shopping mall
D. The zoo
答案：B。

解析：文章中提到女孩非常喜欢读书，通常喜欢读书的人周末会去图书馆，A选项公园，C选项购物中心，D选项动物园与读书没有直接关联，不是文中女孩周末去的地方。

3. There is a campus life story. A boy often has lunch at school. He likes a certain food best. Which food might it be?
A. Fried chicken
B. Vegetable salad
C. Ice - cream
D. Hot dogs
答案：A。

解析：从文章可知男孩在学校最喜欢的食物，我们只能根据文中所给信息选择，其他选项B蔬菜沙拉，C冰淇淋，D热狗如果文中未提及是男孩最喜欢的，就不符合要求，而文中表明男孩最喜欢的是炸鸡。

4. A family is having a party. There are many people there. Who is the busiest one at the party?
A. The little boy who is playing games
B. The grandma who is sitting and chatting
C. The mother who is preparing food
D. The father who is watching TV
答案：C。

解析：在家庭聚会中，正在准备食物的母亲通常是最忙碌的，A选项正在玩游戏的小男孩不忙碌，B选项坐着聊天的奶奶不忙碌，D选项正在看电视的父亲不忙碌。

5. In a school story, a student is late for class. What is the most likely reason?
A. He got up too early
B. His bike was broken
C. He wanted to be late on purpose
D. He had too much breakfast
答案：B。

解析：在学校故事里学生迟到最有可能的原因是自行车坏了这种客观原因，A选项他起得太早不会导致迟到，C选项他故意迟到不符合正常的积极向上的校园故事逻辑，D选项吃太多早餐不是常见的导致迟到的原因。

6. There is a family story about a pet. The pet is very cute and it likes to sleep in a warm place. Where does it sleep?
A. Under the cold table
B. In the wet bathtub
C. On the soft sofa
D. Near the noisy TV
答案：C。

解析：因为宠物喜欢睡在温暖的地方，在给出的选项中柔软的沙发是温暖的地方，A选项寒冷的桌子下不符合温暖的要求，B选项潮湿的浴缸也不符合，D选项在吵闹的电视附近没有体现温暖。

7. A campus life story tells that a girl is good at a certain subject. She always gets high scores in it. Which subject could it be?
A. Math
B. Music
C. Art
D. PE
答案：A。

解析：由于文章没有给出更多提示，我们只能根据常见的容易取得高分的学科来判断，数学是比较容易用分数衡量且很多学生能取得高分的学科，B选项音乐，C选项美术，D选项体育的评分标准相对更主观或者不那么容易总是取得高分。

8. In a family story, a father gives his son a present. What might the present be?
A. A toy car
B. A big stone
C. A broken pen
D. An old book with no pages
答案：A。

解析：在家庭故事中，父亲给儿子的礼物通常是积极的、有意义的，A玩具车符合，B大石头不是正常的礼物，C断了的钢笔和D没有书页的旧书都不是合适的礼物。

9. There is a school story. A boy is looking for someone on the playground. Who is he most likely looking for?
A. His PE teacher
B. His lost book
C. His lunch box
D. A stray dog
答案：A。

解析：在操场这个场景下，通常是找人，A他的体育老师是人物，B他丢失的书，C他的午餐盒和D一只流浪狗都不是人物。

10. A family story mentions that a mother is cooking. She needs a tool to cut vegetables. What tool does she need?
A. A spoon
B. A fork
C. A knife
D. A chopstick
答案：C。

解析：在厨房用来切菜的工具是刀，A勺子用来舀东西，B叉子用来叉食物，D筷子用来夹食物，都不能用来切菜。

11. The passage is mainly about the unique eating habits in different cultures. It mentions that in some Asian countries, people use chopsticks, while in Western countries, forks and knives are common. What can be inferred from this passage?
A. Eating tools are the most important part of a culture
B. Different cultures have different eating habits
C. Asian cultures are more traditional than Western cultures
D. Western eating habits are better than Asian ones
答案：B。

解析：文章主要讲述了不同文化有不同的饮食习惯，提到亚洲用筷子，西方用刀叉。

A选项说饮食工具是文化最重要部分，文章未体现。

C选项亚洲文化比西方文化更传统，文章没有比较传统与否。

D选项西方饮食习惯比亚洲好，文章没有比较好坏，所以正确答案是B。

12. A passage talks about the development of artificial intelligence. It
says that AI can help people in many ways, such as in medical treatment and transportation. But it also mentions some potential problems. What is the author's main intention?
A. To promote the development of AI without reservation
B. To only show the problems of AI
C. To present a balanced view of AI
D. To stop the development of AI
答案：C。

解析：文章既提到了人工智能的好处，又提到了潜在问题，所以作者意图是呈现一个关于人工智能的平衡观点。

A选项毫无保留地推动人工智能发展，不符合文章提到问题。

B选项只展示问题，与提到好处不符。

D选项停止发展人工智能，文章没有此意图，所以答案是C。

13. There is a passage about the importance of protecting wild animals. It gives examples of some endangered animals and how their habitats are being destroyed. What does the author want readers to do?
A. Ignore the problem because it's too difficult to solve
B. Only protect the cute wild animals
C. Realize the importance of protecting wild animals and take action
D. Blame the government for not doing enough
答案：C。

解析：文章强调保护野生动物的重要性并举例说明它们面临的问题，目的是让读者意识到重要性并采取行动。

A选项忽视问题不符合文章主旨。

B选项只保护可爱的野生动物，文章没有这样
的区分。

D选项责怪政府文章未提及，所以答案是C。

14. The passage is about the history of ancient civilizations. It focuses on how different civilizations developed unique languages, arts and architectures. What can we learn from this passage?
A. Ancient civilizations are all the same
B. Each ancient civilization has its own characteristics
C. Only a few ancient civilizations are important
D. Ancient civilizations are not relevant to modern life
答案：B。

解析：文章讲述不同古代文明发展出独特的语言、艺术和建筑，说明每个古代文明有自己的特色。

A选项古代文明都一样，与文章内容相悖。

C选项只有少数古代文明重要，文章没有这样表述。

D选项古代文明与现代生活无关，文章未提及，所以答案是B。

15. A reading passage describes how modern technology has changed people's communication. It says that people can communicate more easily and quickly, but at the same time, face - to - face communication has decreased. What is the main idea of this passage?
A. Modern technology has only positive effects on communication
B. Modern technology has completely changed communication for the worse
C. Modern technology has both positive and negative effects on communication
D. Modern technology has no real impact on communication
答案：C。

解析：文章提到现代技术让交流更便捷快速，这是积极影响，同时面对面交流减少，这是消极影响，所以主要思想是现代技术对交流有正负两方面影响。

A选项只有积极影响不符合。

B选项完全变得更糟不符合。

D选项没有真正影响不符合，所以答案是C。

16. The passage is about different forms of art in various countries. It shows how paintings in France are different from sculptures in Italy. What can be the best title for this passage?
A. The Comparison of French and Italian Arts
B. The Most Popular Art Forms in France and Italy
C. Why French Paintings are Better than Italian Sculptures
D. How to Create French Paintings and Italian Sculptures
答案：A。

解析：文章讲述不同国家艺术形式的不同，重点是法国绘画和意大利雕塑的不同，所以最佳标题是法国和意大利艺术的比较。

B选项最流行的艺术形式，文章未提及。

C选项法国绘画比意大利雕塑好，文章没有比较好坏。

D选项如何创作，文章没有涉及创作内容，所以答案是A。

17. A passage is about the reasons for climate change. It mentions human activities such as burning fossil fuels and deforestation. What is the main factor according to the passage?
A. Natural disasters
B. Human activities
C. Animal behaviors
D. Changes in the solar system
答案：B。

解析：文章明确提到人类活动如燃烧化石燃料和砍伐森林是气候变化的原因，所以主要因素是人类活动。

A选项自然灾害，文章未提及。

C选项动物行为，文章没有涉及。

D选项太阳系的变化，文章未提及，所以答案是B。

18. The reading material is about the popularity of e - books and traditional books. It says that e - books are convenient, but traditional books have a special feeling. What is the author's attitude towards e - books and traditional books?
A. The author only likes e - books
B. The author only likes traditional books
C. The author thinks both have their own merits
D. The author thinks neither is good
答案：C。

解析：文章提到电子书方便，传统书有特殊感觉，说明作者认为两者各有优点。

A选项作者只喜欢电子书，B选项作者只喜欢传统书，D选项作者认为两者都不好，均不符合文章内容，所以答案是C。

19. There is a passage about the significance of learning a second language. It states that learning a second language can open up new career opportunities and help people understand different cultures. What is the most important point in this passage?
A. Learning a second language is very difficult
B. The benefits of learning a second language
C. Only smart people can learn a second language
D. Learning a second language is a waste of time
答案：B。

解析：文章阐述了学习第二语言能开启新职业机会和帮助理解不同文化，重点是学习第二语言的好处。

A选项学习第二语言很难，文章未提及。

C选项只有聪明的人能学，文章没有这样说。

D选项是浪费时间，与文章内容相悖，所以答案是B。

20. The passage is about the impact of social media on teenagers. It mentions that social media can help teenagers make friends, but also may cause problems like cyberbullying. What is the overall tone of this passage?
A. Completely positive
B. Completely negative
C. Neutral
D. Sarcastic
答案：C。

解析：文章提到社交媒体对青少年的帮助和可能造成的问题，整体语气是中立的。

A选项完全积极，B选项完全消极，D 选项讽刺的，均不符合文章内容，所以答案是C。

21. In a story about a mysterious disappearance in a small town, the police found a strange note at the scene. The note said "The truth is hidden where the sun never shines." What does this most likely mean?
A. The truth is in a very dark place
B. The truth is underground
C. The truth is in a place without sunlight
D. The truth is in a locked room
答案：A。

解析：这题考查学生批判性思维中对隐喻的理解。

选项A最符合对“太阳永远照不到的地方”这种隐喻的直接理解，即非常黑暗的地方。

选项B说地下，过于具体，原文没有这样确切的指向。

选项C虽然提到没有阳光的地方，但表述比较直白，没有A更能体现对隐喻的理解。

选项D提到锁着的房间，与原文隐喻关联不大，学生需要通过批判性思考排除具体而不合理的解释，选择最符合隐喻意义的选项A。

22. A report analyzed the problem of waste in the city. It said that people throw away a large amount of food every day. Which of the following statements shows a critical thinking response to this?
A. It's just because people are too rich
B. It may be because the food is not delicious
C. There could be many reasons like over - buying and poor storage
D. People don't care about food at all
答案：C。

解析：这题培养学生对社会现象进行批判性分析的能力。

选项C指出可能有多种原因如过度购买和储存不善，这是经过批判性思考得出的全面结论。

选项A过于片面地将原因归结为人们太富有，没有考虑其他因素。

选项B把原因只归于食物不好吃，也很片面。

选项D说人们完全不在乎食物，这种说法很绝对，缺乏批判性思考，所以选C。

23. There is a story about a strange noise in an old building. Some people thought it was a ghost, but others didn't believe it. Which statement is a critical thinking based opinion?
A. Ghosts definitely exist and that's the reason
B. It must be the wind because old buildings are windy
C. We need to investigate more before making a conclusion
D. It's just someone playing a trick
答案：C。

解析：这题考查学生批判性思维中的谨慎判断。

选项C提出在得出结论之前需要更多调查，这是批判性思维的体现，不轻易下结论。

选项A直接肯定鬼魂存在，这是缺乏依据的判断。

选项B 笃定是风的原因，也过于片面。

选项D认为只是有人恶作剧，同样是没有足够证据就下结论，所以选C。

24. A text talked about a new fashion trend that many young people followed blindly. Which option shows critical thinking?
A. All new fashion trends are good, so it's right to follow
B. Since everyone is following, it must be cool
C. We should consider whether it suits our style and values before following
D. Fashion trends are just for show, so it doesn't matter
答案：C。

解析：这题旨在培养学生对潮流现象的批判性思考。

选项C提出在追随潮流之前应该考虑是否适合自己的风格和价值观，这是经过批判性思考后的理性反应。

选项A认为所有新潮流都是好
的就应该追随，这种观点缺乏批判性。

选项B以别人都在追随就认定是酷的，没有自己的思考。

选项D说潮流只是为了作秀所以无所谓，也是一种简单片面的看法，所以选C。

25. A story described a conflict between two groups in a community. One group said the other was too noisy at night. Which is a critical thinking response?
A. The noisy group should be punished immediately
B. The group that complained is too sensitive
C. We need to listen to both sides and find a compromise
D. It's normal to be noisy at night
答案：C。

解析：这题培养学生在处理社区矛盾时的批判性思维。

选项C提出要听取双方意见并找到妥协方案，这是批判性思考后的正确做法。

选项A直接要求惩罚一方，过于草率。

选项B说投诉的一方太敏感，没有全面考虑问题。

选项D认为晚上吵闹是正常的，忽视了一方的感受，所以选C。

26. A reading passage was about a new scientific discovery. Some scientists supported it while others were skeptical. What should a person with critical thinking do?
A. Believe the majority of scientists without question
B. Totally ignore the discovery because of the skepticism
C. Analyze the evidence and reasons from both sides
D. Only believe the scientists they like
答案：C。

解析：这题考查学生在面对科学争议时的批判性思维。

选项C提出分析双方的证据和理由，这是批判性思考者应有的态度。

选项A毫无质疑地相信大多数科学家，缺乏批判性。

选项B因为存在怀疑就完全忽视这个发现，也是不合理的。

选项D只相信自己喜欢的科学家，不是基于理性的批判性思维，所以选C。

27. In a story about a lost treasure, a man found a map with some unclear markings. What should he do first according to critical thinking?
A. Start digging randomly based on the map
B. Ignore the map because it's unclear
C. Try to find more information to clarify the markings
D. Sell the map to someone else
答案：C。

解析：这题培养学生在解决寻宝这类神秘事件时的批判性思维。

选项C提出尝试寻找更多信息来弄清楚标记，这是理性的做法。

选项A根据不清楚的地图就随意挖掘，很盲目。

选项B因为地图不清楚就忽视它，没有积极解决问题的态度。

选项D把地图卖给别人，不是解决寻宝问题的积极方式，所以选C。

28. A text was about a school policy that some students liked and some didn't. If you have critical thinking, what would you do?
A. Just follow the students who don't like it and oppose the policy
B. Only listen to the students who like it and support the policy
C. Analyze the advantages and disadvantages of the policy for all students
D. Don't care about it because it has nothing to do with you
答案：C。

解析：这题考查学生对学校政策的批判性思考。

选项C提出分析政策对所有学生的利弊，这是批判性思维的体现。

选项A 仅仅跟随不喜欢政策的学生去反对，缺乏理性思考。

选项B只听从喜欢政策的学生而支持，也不是全面的思考。

选项D认为与自己无关而不关心，没有体现对集体事务的批判性思考，所以选C。

29. A reading was about a historical event where different historical records had different versions. Which is a critical thinking approach?
A. Believe the most popular version without checking
B. Choose the version that sounds more interesting
C. Compare and analyze different versions with historical evidence
D. Only believe the version written by famous historians
答案：C。

解析：这题培养学生对历史事件版本差异的批判性思考。

选项C提出用历史证据来比较和分析不同版本，这是批判性思维的正确方式。

选项A不检查就相信最流行的版本，缺乏依据。

选项B 选择听起来更有趣的版本，不是基于理性的判断。

选项D只相信著名历史学家写的版本，过于片面，所以选C。

30. A story described a magic show where the magician made an object disappear. Which statement shows critical thinking?
A. It must be real magic
B. It's just a trick, but I don't know how
C. There is no such thing as magic, so it's a lie
D. The magician has superpowers
答案：B。

解析：这题考查学生对魔术现象的批判性思维。

选项
B认为这只是一个把戏但不知道怎么做，这是一种理性的批判性思维。

选项A认定是真正的魔法，缺乏批判性。

选项C说没有魔法所以是谎言，过于绝对。

选项D说魔术师有超能力，也是缺乏理性依据的，所以选B。

31. Read the following passage from a short story:
The old man sat on the bench, his face as wrinkled as a dried apple. He watched the children play in the park with a sad look in his eyes. "Those were the days," he murmured. "When I could run and jump like them." What can you infer about the old man from this passage?
A. He is happy to see the children play
B. He misses his youth
C. He doesn't like children
D. He is waiting for someone
答案：B。

解析：从文中老人看着孩子玩耍，脸上带着悲伤的神情并且喃喃自语“那些日子啊，当我能像他们一样跑和跳的时候”，可以推断出老人是在怀念自己的年轻时光，而不是高兴看到孩子玩耍A 选项；文中没有任何迹象表明他不喜欢孩子C选项；也没有提到他在等人D选项。

32. Read this part of a news report: "The new policy has been implemented in the city for three months. The number of traffic accidents
has decreased by 20%. Local residents say they feel safer on the roads." What is the main idea of this passage?
A. The new policy has some problems
B. The new policy has made the roads safer
C. The local residents don't like the new policy
D. There are still a lot of traffic accidents
答案：B。

解析：文章提到新政策实施三个月后交通事故数量减少了20%，并且当地居民说在路上感觉更安全了，这都表明新政策让道路更安全了。

A选项说新政策有问题，文中没有体现；C选项居民不喜欢新政策也与原文不符；D选项与文中交通事故数量减少相矛盾。

33. Read the following poem excerpt: "The moon is a silver coin, tossed up in the sky. It shines on the world below, a silent lullaby." What kind of feeling does this poem convey?
A. Sadness
B. Peacefulness
C. Excitement
D. Anger
答案：B。

解析：诗中将月亮比作银币，洒在世界上像无声的摇篮曲，这种描写营造出一种静谧、平和的氛围，而不是悲伤A选项、兴奋C选项或者愤怒D选项。

34. Read this passage from a science article: "Plants need sunlight, water and carbon dioxide to grow. They use photosynthesis to convert these
into energy. Without enough sunlight, plants will grow slowly." What is the most important factor for plant growth according to this passage?
A. Water
B. Carbon dioxide
C. Sunlight
D. All are equally important
答案：C。

解析：文章虽然提到植物生长需要阳光、水和二氧化碳，但同时强调了没有足够的阳光植物会生长缓慢，说明在这篇文章中阳光是最重要的因素，而不是说三者同等重要D选项，也不是单独强调水A选项或者二氧化碳B选项。

35. Read the following passage from a travel brochure: "The small town is like a hidden gem. It has beautiful old buildings, friendly locals and delicious local food. It is a perfect place for those who want to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city." What is the purpose of this passage?
A. To complain about the city
B. To promote the small town
C. To describe the problems of the small town
D. To compare the small town with other places
答案：B。

解析：从文中描述小镇像隐藏的宝石，有美丽的老建筑、友好的当地人和美味的食物，还说适合那些想逃离城市喧嚣的人，这明显是在宣传这个小镇，而不是抱怨城市A选项、描述小镇的问题C选项或者比较小镇和其他地方D选项。

36. Read this part of a historical account: "In the 18th century, many sailors faced the threat of scurvy. It was a disease caused by a lack of vitamin C. The discovery of limes as a source of vitamin C saved many lives." What can we learn from this passage?
A. Life at sea in the 18th century was easy
B. Vitamin C is not important
C. Scientific discovery can save lives
D. Sailors should not go to sea
答案：C。

解析：文中提到18世纪水手面临坏血病的威胁，而发现酸橙（富含维生素C）能挽救很多生命，这表明科学发现可以拯救生命。

A选项18世纪海上生活容易与原文不符；B选项维生素C不重要与原文相悖；D选项水手不应该出海也不是文章要表达的内容。

37. Read the following passage from a novel: "She walked into the dark forest, her heart pounding. She knew there were many dangers in there, but she had to find the lost treasure. Every step she took was filled with fear and anticipation." What is the woman's feeling in this passage?
A. Boredom
B. Fear and anticipation
C. Happiness
D. Surprise
答案：B。

解析：文中明确提到她的心砰砰跳，知道森林里有危险，每一步都充满恐惧和期待，所以是恐惧和期待的心情，而不是无
聊A选项、快乐C选项或者惊讶D选项。

38. Read this part of an environmental report: "The deforestation rate in the area has increased by 30% in the last year. This has led to the loss of many animal habitats and soil erosion." What is the consequence of deforestation according to this passage?
A. Increase in animal population
B. Soil improvement
C. Loss of animal habitats and soil erosion
D. More forests
答案：C。

解析：文章直接指出森林砍伐率上升导致了许多动物栖息地的丧失和土壤侵蚀，而不是动物数量增加A选项、土壤改善B 选项或者更多森林D选项。

39. Read the following passage from a fairy tale: "The little princess was locked in the tall tower. She waited day after day for her prince to come and rescue her. She sang songs to pass the time." What can we know about the princess from this passage?
A. She is very brave
B. She is passive and waiting for rescue
C. She doesn't like the prince
D. She can escape by herself
答案：B。

解析：从文中公主被锁在高塔等待王子来救她，靠唱歌打发时间，可以看出她是比较被动的在等待救援，而不是很勇敢A
选项；没有任何迹象表明她不喜欢王子C选项；也看不出她能自己逃脱D选项。

40. Read this passage from a cultural introduction: "In some Asian cultures, it is considered impolite to point with your index finger. Instead, people use their whole hand to gesture." What is the main information of this passage?
A. Asian cultures are very strange
B. Different ways of pointing in Asian cultures
C. Pointing with index finger is good in Asian cultures
D. People in Asia don't like to gesture
答案：B。

解析：文章主要是在介绍在一些亚洲文化中，用食指指人被认为不礼貌，人们用整只手来做手势，这是关于亚洲文化中不同的指人方式，而不是说亚洲文化很奇怪A选项；也不是说在亚洲文化中用食指指人是好的C选项；更不是说亚洲人不喜欢做手势D选项。