人教版 中考英语阅读理解真题经典
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。
【英语】人教版英语中考英语阅读理解(word)
【英语】人教版英语中考英语阅读理解（word）一、初三英语阅读理解（含答案详细解析）1．阅读理解Radio and television are very popular in the world today. Millions of people watch TV. Perhaps more people listen to the radio.The TV, of course, is more useful than the radio. On TV you can see and hear what is happening in the world.Now the radio is not disappearing. It's still with us. And the number of listeners is becoming larger. One reason for this is the invention of the transistor（晶体管）radio. The transistor radio is sometimes very small. It is very easy to carry. You can put one in your pocket and listen to it on the bus when you go to work. It is better for blind people. Many old people don't have good sight （视力）to watch TV. When people are working，they can't watch TV but they can listen to music or news over the radio. What's more，the radio is much cheaper than the TV.（1）After the television was invented，people ____.A. think it is unnecessary to use the radioB. don't want to use the radio any moreC. are still using the radioD. find the radio is disappearing（2）One of the reasons for the larger number of listeners of the radio is that ____.A. the TV was inventedB. the transistor radio was inventedC. people don't like watching TVD. millions of people watch TV（3）____ listen to the radio more because their sight isn't good enough.A. ChildrenB. Young peopleC. Old peopleD. Adults（4）Usually ____ can be used easily while people are moving or working.A. the radioB. the TVC. both the TV and the radioD. neither the radio nor the TV【答案】（1）C（2）B（3）C（4）A【解析】【分析】大意：本文讲述收音机和电视机在世界上的很受欢迎，电视与收音机比，电视更有用，然而收音机由于体积小便宜，便于携带，听众也越来越多，深受老年人喜爱。
人教版中考英语阅读理解真题经典
人教版中考英语阅读理解真题经典一、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。
In 1845, a deadly disease struck the farms of Ireland, killing all the Lumper potato plants. In another place or time, the death of single crop species （物种）might not have been so important. But in Ireland, in 1845, people depended almost solely on the potato for food. The death of one species caused a terrible famine（饥荒）. Now, some scientists are worried that such a famine could happen again, but on a much wider scale.Over the centuries, farmers have discovered thousands of different species of food crops. Each species has special qualities. Some can be grown in very hot or cold climates. Others are not affected by certain diseases. However, you won't find many of these species in your local supermarket. To feed the seven billion people on Earth, most farmers today are growing only species of plants and farming only species of animals that are easy to produce in large numbers. For example, in the Philippines, there were once thousands of varieties of rice: now fewer than 100 are grown there. In China, 90 percent of the wheat varieties grown just a century ago have disappeared. Scientists believe that over the past century, we have allowed more than half of the world's food varieties to disappear.One solution to this problem is to collect and store the seeds （种子） as many different plant varieties as we can before they disappear. The idea was first suggested by Russian scientist Nikolay Vavilov. In the 1920s and 1930s, he collected around 400,000 seeds from five contients. More recently, others arecontinuing the work he began.In the U.S. state of Iowa, Diane Ott Whealy wanted to protect historic plant varieties, like the seeds her great –grandfather brought to the U.S. from Germany more than a hundred years ago. She and her husband started a place called Heritage Farm, where people can store and trade seeds.More importantly, the people at Heritage Farm don't just store the seeds; they plant them. By doing this, they are reintroducing foods into the marketplace that haven't been grown for years. These food species are not just special in terms of appearance or taste. They also offer farmers food solutions for the future, from the past.（1）What is this passage mainly about?A. The need to protect different food species.B. How to increase the number of food species.C. The fact that many food species are dying out.D. How to prevent food species from disappearing.（2）Why are some scientists worried that such a famine could happen again?A. Because people depend on certain species of food crops.B. Because the same deadly disease may attack crops again.C. Because the world's population is larger than that in 1845.D. Because farmers grow the same potatoes as those in the past.（3）The following sentence would best be placed at the end of ________.Meanwhile, thousands of other species are dying out.A. Paragraph 1B. Paragraph 2C. Paragraph 3D. Paragraph 4（4）What can we learn from the passage?A. The disease spread very quickly and killed thousands of people in Ireland.B. Around 80 percent of the rice varieties in the Philippines have disappeared.C. People have been storing seeds to save plane varieties for less than 100 years.D. Heritage Farm is the first place in the U.S. for people to store and trade seeds.【答案】（1）D（2）A（3）B（4）A【解析】【分析】主要讲了人们发现方法来阻止食物物种消失。
人教版中考英语阅读理解(含答案解析)经典
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。
Alan Smith is blind. He teaches blind children in his country. To show the world that the blind can also do something amazing, he walked across the world's largest salt desert, Salar de Uyuni, only with the help of a GPS.Walking across the desert is not easy for an able-bodied person, let alone （更不用说）a blind man. Before setting off, Alan spent three years training for the journey. He studied everything he could find about the place and asked for advice from other travelers. During his journey, he only took water, food and sleeping bags. He walked about 20 kilometers a day. He showed great perseverance （毅力） and finished the 140-kilometer journey in just seven days.The brave teacher thought his week-long journey was wonderful. He said, "The journey was quite good. There were snow storms and winds, but luckily I made it."（1）Why did Alan cross the desert on foot?A. To tell children a story.B. To have a wonderful journey.C. To take a risk for money.D. To show the ability of the blind.（2）The underlined phrase "setting off" in the second paragraph probably means ________.A. preparing a journeyB. starting a journeyC. breaking a journeyD. finishing a journey（3）What did Alan do during the journey?A. He overcame all of the difficulties.B. He asked for advice from other travelers.C. He walked with an experienced tour guide.D. He studied something useful about the place.（4）How long did Alan's journey take?A. 140 days.B. One week.C. 20 months.D. 3 years.（5）Which of the following can best describe Alan's journey?A. It is a piece of cake.B. It is between a rock and a hard place.C. Nothing is impossible.D. Learning should be a lifelong journey.【答案】（1）D（2）B（3）A（4）B（5）C【解析】【分析】主要讲了Alan Smith为了向世界表明盲人也可以做一些令人惊奇的事情，他仅仅在GPS的帮助下步行穿过世界上最大的盐沙漠——Salar de Uyuni。
人教版中考英语阅读训练及答案(共20篇)
中考英语阅读训练附参考答案This is a talk by a London taxi(出租车)driver."I've been a taxi driver for nearly ten years. Most London taxi drivers have their own taxis.""It's a nice job most of time. you meet a lot of people. I always work at night, because there is too much traffic during the day. I live twenty miles(英里)outside London and I go to work at 5:30 in the afternoon.""I usually go home between 2 and 3 in the morning.""Some very strange things happened late at night .The other day I was taking a woman home from a party .She had her little dog with her. When we got to her house, she found that she had lost her key. So I waited in the car with the dog while she climbed in through the windows.""I waited and waited. After half an hour of ringing the bell I decided to find out what was going on .I tied the dog to a tree and started to climb in through the window. The next thing I knew was that the police came. They thought I was a thief(小偷).Luckily the woman came downstairs(下楼).She must have gone to sleep and forgotten about me and the dog!"1.The driver always worked at night because it was easier to _____.A. driveB. make money •C. climb in through the windowD. meet a lot of people2.The woman climbed in through the window because _____.A. she wanted to have a sleepB. her husband didn't open the door for herC. she didn't want to pay the driverD. she couldn't find her key3.The story happened _____.A. early in the morningB. late at nightC.20 miles outside LondonD. near the police station4.Which of the following is wrong?A. The driver worked until between 2 and 3 in the morning.B. The police made a mistake.C. The woman had no money to pay the driver.D. The woman had forgotten about the driver and the dog.5.The driver climbed in through the window toA. get money from the womanB. return the dog to the womanC. see what was happening in the houseD. phone the policeKEY: 1-5 ADBCC中考英语阅读训练（002）There are fifty states in the United States. The largest in population is California, the largest in area is Alaska. Alaska is the smallest in population and Rhode Island is the smallest in size. The oldest states are the ones along the Atlantic coast. The newest states are Alaska and Hawaii. Alaska is also the coldest state. California and Florida are the warmer. Henry and his family live in Seattle, a big city, on the Pacific coast. But Los Angeles and San Francisco, also on the Pacific coast, are larger than Seattle. Henry's cousin, Susan, lives in New York. It is the largest city in theUnited States. Thousands of people visit New York each year. The most important city in the United States is Washington, D. C. It is the capital, but it is much smaller than New York.1. How many states are there in the U. S. A. ?A. FiveB. Forty- Five.C. FiftyD. Fifteen.2. Which state is the largest in population?A. California.B. Rhode-Island.C. AlaskaD. Los Angeles.3. Which state is the oldest, the newest, and the smallest in population?A. Rhode Island.B. Seattle.C. San Francisco.D. Alaska.4. Which of the following is true?A. The oldest states are the ones along the Pacific coast.B. Washington is the most important and the largest city.C. New York is the largest city in the United States.D. Henry's cousin lives in the Seattle.5. Why is Washington, D. C. the most important American city?Because _________.A. it is the largest cityB. it is the largest in populationC. it is the most beautiful cityD. it is the capital of the United StatesKEY: 1. C 2. A 3. D 4. C 5. D中考英语阅读训练（003）Mrs Black lives in a small village. Her husband is dead. Her son, Jack, lived with her. He worked in a shop in the village, but then he found a job in town named Greensea. He went to live there. Mrs Black was very angry. She got on a train and went to see her son. Then she said to him, "Jack, why do you never telephone me?"Jack laughed, "But, mother, you haven't got a telephone. ""No. "she answered, "I haven't, but you have got one. "1. The old Black ______.A. is deadB. lives with his wifeC. went to a small villageD. worked in a shop2. Jack lived with his mother______he worked in the village.A. beforeB. whenC. afterD. so3. Greensea is _________.A. a big cityB. a small villageC. a townD. a man's name4. Jack didn't phone his mother because ______.A. he had no phoneB. he was very busyC. his mother had no phoneD. he went home every day5. Jack's mother was very angry because ______.A. Jack didn't want to ring her upB. Jack had a telephone but she hadn'tC. she didn't know how to make a telephoneD. she didn't know she couldn't be calledKEY: 1. A 2. B 3. C 4. C 5. D中考英语阅读训练（004）Danny was just tired about the way things were going．His mom came to the school and went onand on about Rick Jackson．It seemed that she would never stop talking．"Somebody's got to stop that boy! " she was shouting．"Rick's troubling everybody in the neighborhood(四邻)．And he loves to pick on(结交)little boys like Danny．"Mrs．Green, Danny's teacher, was concerned(担心)a lot．"I didn't know that Danny was being picked on, " she answered．"He's never said anything about this to me! " Mrs．Green looked at Danny．"How long has this been going on? " she asked．Danny could only shake his head and look at the floor．He knew if he said a word about this, he would have trouble after school．Danny hadn't said anything about the problem because he wanted to do things with the boys in the neighborhood．After all, most of them were nice to him．He hated to leave the gang just because of Rick．Maybe the time had come to find new friends．He felt it hard to make up his mind．1．We learn from the reading that ______．A．Danny was not a good studentB．Danny's mother talked too much about the schoolC．Danny's teacher knew something about Danny's problem beforeD．Danny wanted to get away from Rick2．When Danny's mother came for Mrs Green, the matter was now ______ to Mrs Green．A．serious B．common C．untrue D．similar3．Danny now ______．A．was tired of the school and his friendsB．had no friends at allC．was not sure what he should to with the problemD．made some new friends in the neighborhood4．Danny didn't say anything about the matter to Mrs Green because ______．A．she had known itB．the other boys would tell herC．he didn't want to be in troubleD．his mother didn't want him to say it5．The word 'gang' in the reading means '______'．A．a place for boys to play gamesB．a group of young peopleC．a school bus for children to and from schoolD．the teacher's officeKEY: 1.D 2.A 3.C 4.C 5.B中考英语阅读训练（005）Foulsham House is a fine, large house of the 1790s．It stands by the River Byer, in twenty—five hectares(公顷)of the best farmland in the southwest．The house was built by Smithson, and the story goes back to George, the son of King of Whales, who fell in love with the beautiful Lady Kitty, at one of the first Foulsham's wild woods(野外)parties．Many years ago many great men rode on the hills about Foulsham House, and many fine girls took tea in the Green Room．The house has eight bedrooms, three bathrooms(浴室), two living—rooms, and a dining—room with a real Adam fireplace．Its library has a good view over the park and the river．All rooms are light and airy, with good, high windows, and wood floors．At the back of the house there is room for four cars．The third Foulsham once kept there．In manyother ways, this house of the 1790s meets the needs of the 1990s．If you wish to know more about Foulsham House, write to：Harvey．Platt, Longford ＆Son6, Castle Green, Gilham, Byreside．1．Foulsham House is ______．A．an old farm houseB．a 25—house for people to come to listen to its storyC．a large house for people to come to listen to its storyD．a house with a history of nearly two hundred years2．We learn from the reading that ______．A．Smithson built the house for wild wood partiesB．many important people had been to Foulsham HouseC．George and Lady Kitty loved the house and had many parties hereD．the Green Room is a place for many girls to make tea3．The sentence 'Its library has a good view over the park and the river, ' means '______'．A．The park and the river can be seen clearly from the libraryB．The library has a picture of the park and the river on the wallC．The library was built in the park by the riverD．Books about the park and the river can be read in the library4．Which of the following is true?A．The 3rd Foulsham often rode his horses at the back of the house．B．The house has a room for four cars at the back of the house．C．The road behind the house is wide enough for 4 cars to go．D．There is some parking behind the house．5．We can infer(推断) that Harvey ______．A．wants the house to meet the needs of modern lifeB．wants people to know the history of the houseC．wants to sell the houseD．wants some money to make the house meet today's needsKEY: 1.D 2.B 3.A 4.D 5.C中考英语阅读训练（006）John sent for a doctor because his wife was ill．He called the doctor and made sure they would meet at five．He arrived at the doctor's at twenty to five．He thought, "It's a little bit earlier．I'll wait for a moment．It's good to keep the time．"Then he stopped his car in front of the doctor's．He looked around and saw a noisy square（广场）not far from here．He went there and sat down on a chair to enjoy the last light of afternoon sun and make himself quiet．He saw some children playing and some women talking to each other happily．Suddenly he heard a girl crying．He came up to her and asked some questions．Then he knew she got lost．John tried to find out her address and took her home．The girl's parents were very thankful．Then John hurried to the doctor's．The doctor said angrily when he saw him, "You're late．Why did you keep me waiting for twenty minutes? " John said nothing but one word—"Sorry! " 1．John drove to the doctor's ______．A．late B．on time C．in time D．in no time2．John went to the square to ______．A．spend the time B．enjoy himselfC．see the children and the women D．help the girl3．The girl cried because ______．A．someone hit her B．she fell off her bike C．her parents were angry with her D．she didn't find the way home4．At last John got to the doctor's at ______．A．twenty to five B．twenty past fiveC．five o'clock D．forty past five5．From the story, we know John is a ______．A．busy person B．quiet personC．helpful person D．lucky personKEY: 1．C 2．A 3．D 4．B 5．C中考英语阅读训练（007）The big red American car was much too wide for an English country road. When Jack saw it coming toward him, he stopped his own car at the side if the road to make room for it to past. The American car went slowly past, so close that he could see the driver’s face quite clearly. "Where have I seen that face before ?" he thought, “Wait a minute! I remember now. It was in the newspaper!" He took out the newspaper from his bag, turned quickly to the middle page. There was a picture of the face in it. Yes, it bad a large mouth and small ears, and his eyes were behind dark glasses."Wanted by the police," read by Jack. “The City Bank will give a lot of mo ney to anyone who helps the police to catch this man. ""Call the police at once," he said to himself. But a few minutes later, he was sad. "This man was caught this morning," answered the police.1. In which country did the story happen?A. It happened in America.B. It happened in Australia. .C. It happened in England.D. The story didn‘t tell us.2. Why did Jack stop his car?A. He wanted to see who the driver was.B. He didn’t want to pass by first.C. The road was too narrow for the two cars to pass at the same time.D. Because it was good for an Englishman to stop to let other go.3. Who was wanted by the police in this passage?A. Jack.B. The driver in the American car.C. Either Jack or the driver.D. Neither Jack nor the American driver.4. what did Jack do when he had read the newspaper again?A. He drove to the City BankB. He drove to the police.C. He made a telephone call.D. He stopped the American car.5. Who caught the man with a large mouth and small ears?A. The police.B. JackC. Nobody.D. The American driverKEY: 1. C 2. C 3. D 4. C 5. A中考英语阅读训练（008）Linda and David have travelled by air from London to Sydney, Australia. Linda has promised（答应）her mother that she will ring her to let her know that they have arrived safely. This is something she had done ever since she was a child. David thinks it is not a good idea to ring so far, to spend too much, and to say so little."If there were an accident. " He says, ‘they’d know soon enough. Bad news travels fast. "But Linda has promised that she would ring. "However," she says, "‘it doesn’t cost much when you just think that it‘s the other side of the world. It’s only six pence per second (每秒六便士)。
2024-2025学年人教版中考英语试卷及答案
2024-2025学年人教版中考英语试卷班级：____________________ 学号：____________________ 姓名：____________________一、听力题（每题3分）Question 1:Listen to the dialogue and choose the correct answer.(A)The woman will go to the cinema.(B)The woman will stay at home.(C)The woman will go to the park.Answer: (A) The woman will go to the cinema.Question 2:Listen to the news report and select the main topic.(A)A new school opening.(B)A traffic accident.(C)An environmental event.Answer: (B) A traffic accident.Question 3:Listen to the short conversation and answer the question. Where is the man going to meet his friend?(A)At the library.(B)At the coffee shop.(C)At the bookstore.Answer: (B) At the coffee shop.Question 4:Listen to the speaker’s instructions and circle the correct nu mber.(A)3(B)5(C)7Answer: (C) 7Question 5:Listen to the passage and choose the best title for it.(A)The History of Basketball(B)Famous Basketball Players(C)Tips for Playing BasketballAnswer: (A) The History of Basketball二、单选题（每题3分）1.— What do you think of the new film?—It’s really interesting. I_______it twice.A. sawB. have seenC. will seeD. seeAnswer: B2. The teacher asked us_______too much noise in class.A. not makeB. not to makeC. don’t makeD. making notAnswer: B3.—_______you_______the book yet?— Yes, I finished it last week.A. Have; readB. Did; readC. Are; readingD. Will; readAnswer: A4. The_______news made us all_______excited.A. exciting; feelingB. excited; feelC. exciting; feelD. excited; feelingAnswer: C5. I have been to the amusement park before, so I_______go there again.A. don’t needB. needn’t toC. don’t need toD. needn’tAnswer: C三、多选题（每题4分）Question 1:Which of the following sentences are correct in grammar? (Select all that apply)A. He is eating a apple.B. She goes to school by bike every day.C. They have went to the museum.D. We don’t like playing football.E. She sings very good.Answers: B, DQuestion 2:Identify the words that are synonyms (similar meaning) of the word “happy”. (Select all that apply)A. JoyfulB. AngryC. SadD. DelightedE. UpsetAnswers: A, DQuestion 3:Which of the following are correct ways to express the future tense in English? (Select all that apply)A. I will go to the market.B. He is going to the cinema.C. She goes to school tomorrow.D. We shall visit the museum.E. They go to the beach next week.Answers: A, B, DQuestion 4:Which of the following are prepositions? (Select all that apply)A. UnderB. RedC. WithD. TallE. OverAnswers: A, C, EQuestion 5:Identify the parts of speech for the underlined words in the following sentences. (Select all that apply)A. She is a kind girl.B. They ran to the park.C. Yesterday I went to the beach.D. The book is on the table.E. He is playing football.•Kind: Adjective•Ran: Verb•Yesterday: Adverb•Book: Noun•Playing: VerbAnswers: For A: Adjective; For B: Verb; For C: Adverb; For D: Noun; For E: Verb四、阅读理解（每题4分）Title: The Power of ReadingReading is a magical activity that opens doors to new worlds and ideas. It’s a way to travel through time and space, all while sitting comfortably in a chair. Books have the power to transform lives, inspire imaginations, and broaden perspectives.One of t he greatest benefits of reading is the ability to escape reality. Whether it’s a thrilling adventure story or a peaceful nature description, books can transport us to another place. This escape can be especially helpful during stressful times, providing a welcome distraction.Moreover, reading is a great way to learn new things. Non-fiction books can provide valuable insights into history, science, and culture. Even fiction books often contain elements of truth and life lessons that readers can apply to their own lives.Reading also fosters empathy and understanding. By reading about different characters and situations, we gain a deeper understanding of the human experience. This understanding can help us be more compassionate and tolerant of others.Finally, reading is a lifelong pursuit. It’s an activity that can be enjoyed at any age and in any situation. Whether you’re a young child just learning to read or an adult seeking to expand your horizons, books are always there to guide and enrich your life.Questions:1.What is the main idea of the passage? (4 points)Answer: The power and benefits of reading.2.According to the passage, what is one of the greatest benefits of reading? (4 points)Answer: The ability to escape reality.3.How do non-fiction books provide value to readers? (4 points)Answer: Non-fiction books provide valuable insights into history, science, and culture.4.What skill does reading foster, according to the passage? (4 points)Answer: Empathy and understanding.5.Who can enjoy reading as an activity? (4 points)Answer: People of any age and in any situation can enjoy reading.五、作文（30分）Section V: Writing (30 points)Topic: The Importance of Reading in My LifeDirections: Write a composition of no less than 80 words o n the topic “The Importance of Reading in My Life”. You should base your composition on the outline given below.Outline:1.My love for reading.2.The benefits I have gained from reading.3.My future plans for reading.Example Composition:The Importance of Reading in My LifeReading has always been a significant part of my life, a source of knowledge and a gateway to new worlds. Since childhood, I have found myself drawn to the magic of words, whether in fairy tales or adventure stories.The benefits of reading are immeasurable. It has broadened my horizons and allowed me to explore different cultures and ideas. Books have taught me empathy, compassion, and the art of critical thinking. They have also helped me develop a strong vocabulary and improve my writing skills.Looking ahead, I plan to continue my journey of reading. I aspire to delve deeper into the classics, understanding the wisdom of the ages. Additionally, I aim to diversify my reading choices, from science to philosophy, ensuring that my knowledge remains current and comprehensive. I firmly believe that the habit of reading will enrich my life, both now and in the future.。
人教版英语中考英语阅读理解
人教版英语中考英语阅读理解一、初三英语阅读理解（含答案详细解析）1．阅读理解I'm writing this article in China, far away from my home in the United States. You might wonder what I do to remember my mom on Mother's Day. Well, l certainly call her to say "Happy Mother's Day" and promise that I will visit home soon.I still remember the first time I forget Mother's Day. When I finally figured it out, I asked, "Why does mom get a special holiday? Why isn't there a Children's Day for us?My mom explained, in that way that only moms seem to be able in explain, "Because every day is Children's Day!"I knew that I had messed up. I thought about all the time and love my mom had given me. I thought about the food she had made, the toys she had brought and the long hours she had spent with me. There might not be a perfect mom, but there is mom's love, which can fix anything. After that day, for 364 days, I was looking forward to the next Mother's Day.That was the first year l forgot Mother's Day. It was also the last year I forgot.Are you struggling to consider what to do for your mom on Mother's Day?Common things are to write a message that thanks for the love she has given you, send her a card or buy her a gift. But the most important thing is -DON'T FORGET!（1）How does the writer celebrate Mother's Day this year?A. He calls his mom.B. He send his mom a card.C. He visits home to see his mom.（2）What might the underlined phrase "figure out" means?A. 弄清楚B. 预料到C. 归纳出（3）Why did the writer begin to expect Mother's Day?A. Because he missed his mom far in the United States.B. Because he wanted to spend more time with his mom.C. Because he realized he had got much care from his mom.（4）What is the purpose of the passage?A. To explain why there isn't a Children's DayB. To advise us not to forget to keep our own promises.C. To remind us to remember the love mom has given us.（5）Which is the best title for the passage?A. An Interesting TalkB. An Important DayC. An Expensive Gift【答案】（1）A（2）A（3）C（4）C（5）B【解析】【分析】本文讲述了作者理解了为什么过母亲节，提醒大家要给妈妈过母亲节。
人教版中考英语阅读理解（含答案）精品资料
人教版中考英语阅读理解（含答案）精品资料一、中考英语阅读理解汇编1．阅读理解Of course you don't want to be sick in your vacation. So what can you do while traveling? There are three things you should remember: relax, sleep and eat well.A vacation is a time for relaxing, but very often it is not. Think about what you do when you are a tourist. There are so many places to visit: shops, parks, churches and temples（寺庙）. You may spend most of the days walking around these places. Tourists can be very tiring. Do not ask your body to do too much.A tired body means a weak body. A weak body gets sick easily. So sit down for a few hours in a nice place. In good weather, look for a quiet park bench.Sleep is also important. If you want to stay healthy, you need to get enough sleep. Your hotel room may be noisy, or the bed may be too hard. Or you may want to stay out late at night. Then you should plan to sleep for an hour during the day. The extra hour can make a big difference. Finally, if you want to stay healthy, you must eat well. That means eating the right kinds of food. Your body need fresh fruit, vegetables, meat, milk and cheese.So remember this: if you want to enjoy your vacation, take good care of yourself. Give your body some rest. Get enough sleep and eat healthy food.（1）You should_______ while traveling.A. eat wellB. walk all the timeC. do shoppingD. ask your body to do a lot （2）Traveling is usually ______.A. easyB. noisyC. tiringD. dangerous（3）You must________ to enjoy your traveling.A. visit parksB. go to churches and templesC. walk around the placesD. get enough sleep and eat healthy food（4）The underlined word "extra" means ______ here.A. one moreB. more than oneC. usualD. different（5）The passage tells us ______ in traveling.A. how to workB. how to take care of ourselvesC. what places to visitD. When to travel【答案】（1）A（2）C（3）D（4）A（5）B【解析】【分析】文章讲述了我们如何在旅行中照看好自己。
人教版英语中考英语阅读理解
人教版英语中考英语阅读理解一、初三英语阅读理解（含答案详细解析）1．阅读理解"Without music, life would be a mistake, "famous German philosopher（哲学家）Friedrich Nietzsche said over a century ago. Music is a big part of our lives. But in recent years, some American schools have cut music classes to control budgets（预算）.For example, Chicago public schools hurt arts education when it fired over 1, 000 teachers. Among them, 10 percent of the teachers taught art or music, according to The Washington Times. In fact, this is not just a problem in the US. In other countries, such as China and the UK, music classes are not thought to be as important as ones like science, math and history. That's partly because music is not seen as a very important life skill, and it isn't tested. Many students are busy with schoolwork, so parents and students choose to focus on subjects that are tested more often. However, learning music is beneficial（有益的）in many ways.When playing music, you need different abilities to work together. It is not as simple as it looks, according to Kenneth K. Guilmartin of Music Together, an early childhood music development program. For example, when playing the piano, people see music notes and decode（解码）them in their brains. They also use their fingers to make sounds. You need to deal with all these things at the same time.Music has a special connection with science as well. You can see that many scientists are good at playing music：Einstein played the violin and German physicist Max Planck was talented in playing the piano.（1）Some schools in the US cut music classes, because ____.A. they were too difficult to learnB. students in the US weren't interested in musicC. the schools wanted to control budgetsD. there weren't enough music teachers in the US （2）In Paragraph 2, what does the underlined word "them" refer to（指代）?A. Students in Chicago.B. Public schools.C. Parents in Chicago.D. Fired teachers.（3）How many scientists who are good at playing music are mentioned in this passage? A. One. B. Two. C. Three. D. Four.（4）What's the writer's opinion according to this passage?A. Music is as simple as it looks.B. Music classes should be cut in some schools.C. Music is a big part of our lives.D. Music isn't a very important life skill for us.【答案】（1）C（2）D（3）B（4）C【解析】【分析】本文介绍了很多地区削减了音乐课以控制预算，这是不合适的，因为音乐在许多方面都是有益的。
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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。
In 1845, a deadly disease struck the farms of Ireland, killing all the Lumper potato plants. In another place or time, the death of single crop species （物种）might not have been so important. But in Ireland, in 1845, people depended almost solely on the potato for food. The death of one species caused a terrible famine（饥荒）. Now, some scientists are worried that such a famine could happen again, but on a much wider scale.Over the centuries, farmers have discovered thousands of different species of food crops. Each species has special qualities. Some can be grown in very hot or cold climates. Others are not affected by certain diseases. However, you won't find many of these species in your local supermarket. To feed the seven billion people on Earth, most farmers today are growing only species of plants and farming only species of animals that are easy to produce in large numbers. For example, in the Philippines, there were once thousands of varieties of rice: now fewer than 100 are grown there. In China, 90 percent of the wheat varieties grown just a century ago have disappeared. Scientists believe that over the past century, we have allowed more than half of the world's food varieties to disappear.One solution to this problem is to collect and store the seeds （种子） as many different plant varieties as we can before they disappear. The idea was first suggested by Russian scientist Nikolay Vavilov. In the 1920s and 1930s, he collected around 400,000 seeds from five contients. More recently, others are continuing the work he began.In the U.S. state of Iowa, Diane Ott Whealy wanted to protect historic plant varieties, like the seeds her great –grandfather brought to the U.S. from Germany more than a hundred years ago. She and her husband started a place called Heritage Farm, where people can store and trade seeds.More importantly, the people at Heritage Farm don't just store the seeds; they plant them. By doing this, they are reintroducing foods into the marketplace that haven't been grown for years. These food species are not just special in terms of appearance or taste. They also offer farmers food solutions for the future, from the past.（1）What is this passage mainly about?A. The need to protect different food species.B. How to increase the number of food species.C. The fact that many food species are dying out.D. How to prevent food species from disappearing.（2）Why are some scientists worried that such a famine could happen again?A. Because people depend on certain species of food crops.B. Because the same deadly disease may attack crops again.C. Because the world's population is larger than that in 1845.D. Because farmers grow the same potatoes as those in the past.（3）The following sentence would best be placed at the end of ________.Meanwhile, thousands of other species are dying out.A. Paragraph 1B. Paragraph 2C. Paragraph 3D. Paragraph 4（4）What can we learn from the passage?A. The disease spread very quickly and killed thousands of people in Ireland.B. Around 80 percent of the rice varieties in the Philippines have disappeared.C. People have been storing seeds to save plane varieties for less than 100 years.D. Heritage Farm is the first place in the U.S. for people to store and trade seeds.【答案】（1）D（2）A（3）B（4）A【解析】【分析】主要讲了人们发现方法来阻止食物物种消失。
（1）主旨题。
根据全文可知主要讲了人们发现方法来阻止食物物种消失，故选D。
（2）细节题。
根据in 1845, people depended almost solely on the potato for food. The death of one species caused a terrible famine（饥荒）. Now, some scientists are worried that such a famine could happen again, but on a much wider scale.可知人们依赖单一的土豆或者食物，所以科学家担心饥荒再次来临，故选A。
（3）推断题。
根据第二段However, you won't find many of these species in your local supermarket.在超市里不能发现这些物种，因为一些正在灭绝，故选B。
（4）细节题。
根据But in Ireland, in 1845, people depended almost solely on the potato for food. The death of one species caused a terrible famine（饥荒）.可知疾病迅速蔓延，给爱尔兰的人们带去了饥荒，故选A。
【点评】考查阅读理解。
本文涉及细节题、推断题和主旨题三种常考题型，细节题要注意从文中寻找答案；推断题需要联系上下文，推断出需要的信息；主旨题需要通读全文，了解大意之后找出中心思想。
2．阅读理解Drones are a kind of machine that can fly. People use a computer to control this flying machine. Drones can do many things even without people touching them. They can carry things, go somewhere on their own and take pictures .Exports say that drone will change human life in amazing ways. Some people say this special machine will change human life as much as the car or even the computer does.Many people around the world are using drones today. These drones can help humans solve some difficult problems. For example, filmmakers use drones to make difficult parts of films. Drones can also help to find people. If people are lost, far from home, police can use drones to find them.In Brazil, farmers also use drones to watch their crops. Brazil has many large farms. On thesefarms, people find it difficult to look after all the crops. Drones can help farmers to look for crop diseases. They also help farmers use fewer farm chemical. This can help the environment and save muсh money. Реорlе thіnk thаt drоnеѕ wіll bе vеrу uѕеful іn fаrmіng іn thе futurе.（1）What's the meaning of the underlined word drones?A. 电脑B. 摄影机C. 特斯拉D. 无人机（2）Drones can't ?A. carry thingsB. flyC. control computersD. take pictures（3）Police can use drones to ?A. look for lost peopleB. catch criminalsC. find out the truthD. collect information （4）Drones are good for the environment because theyA. can fly high in the skyB. can do many things without peopleC. help filmmakers save moneyD. help farmers use fewer farm chemicals（5）We know from the passage that dronesA. don't need anyone to control themB. are more useful than computersC. can help people fight dangerous diseasesD. will play an important part in farming【答案】（1）D（2）C（3）A（4）C（5）D【解析】【分析】本文介绍了无人机的作用。