基础版初二上英语阅读故事篇.doc

初一英语基础版 阅读训练 故事篇 超级玛丽过关题 （A） When George was young, he played a lot of games, and he was thin and strong. But when he was about 45, he began to become fat. He couldnt breathe well. And when he walk fast, his heart painfully (心跳痛). He couldnt do anything about this for a long time, so finally he became afraid and went to see a doctor.The doctor looked him over here and there and said, “I dont want to make you sad, George. But youre very ill and I believe that you cant live much longer. Would you like me to ask anybody to come and see you before you die?” George thought for a few seconds and then answered, “Id like another doctor to come and see me.”1.George got fat _.A. when he was very old B. when he was youngC. when he was forty-five D. When he was fifty2.In this passage, the word “breathe” means _ in Chinese.A.吃饭 B. 呼吸 C. 喝水 D. 喝酒3.There was something wrong with Georges _when he walked fast.A. heart B. legs C. feet D. eyes4.What did George do?A.he was a doctor.B.He was a teacher.C.He was a worker.D.We dont know.5.Which of the following is RIGHT?A.When George found he had trouble in breathing and walking, he went to see a doctor soon.B.George did nothing about his illness for a long time.C.George was afraid to see a doctor when he was ill.D.The young doctor wanted George to see another doctor first.(B) Dick was born in a poor family. His father had a small boat and went fishing in the morning and sold the fish in the market in the afternoon. Then he bought some food for his family. When winter came, they were often hungry. One morning the hungry man fell into the river and wasnt found. Dicks mother left her three-year-old son without saying good-bye. His aunt had to look after him.Twenty years passed. Dick became a tall, strong man. He found work on a farm. He worked hard and wanted to get more money. He often went to see his aunt with some nice presents. The woman was very happy but one day she died in a traffic accident. The young man was very sad. After he buried her, he decided to buy a beautiful tombstone(墓碑)for her. He went to town and came in a shop, but all the tombstones were too expensive. He asked, “Do you sell an old tombstone, sir?” “Yes, we do, sir, ” answered the shopkeeper. “Is it as expensive as the new one?”“No, its much cheaper,” said the man. “But another name was engraved (刻) on it.” “It doesnt matter, ” said Dick. “My aunt couldnt read. ”( )1.If , the family members were hungry.A. Dicks father could catch no fish in winter B. Dicks father had a boat in winterC. Dicks father had to look after him in winter D. no food was sold in winter( )2.The woman had to look after Dick because .A. she was rich B. his father asked her C. she was kind-hearted D. the boy loved her( )3.Dick wanted to get more money to .A. marry a wife B. give his aunt nice presents C. buy a farm D. build a house( )4.Dick often went to see his aunt because .A. she felt lonely B. she was often ill C. she had no children D. with her help he grew up( )5.Dick wanted to buy an old tombstone because .A. he had enough money to buy a new one B. his aunt couldnt read whose name was engravedC. his aunt wasnt going to mind it D. nobody knew what his aunts name was(C)The Greens live next to the Black. Mr. Greens name is Henry. But where everyone talks about him, they all call him “Mr. Going-to-do”. Do you know why? Mr. Green usually says he is going to do something , but he never does it.Every Friday Mr. Green goes to the Black back door and talks to Mr. Black. He usually says he is going to do something. “ Im going to clean my room today.” He says, or “ Im going to wash my clothes tomorrow.” Or “ These trees in front of my house are too big, Im going to cut them down next week.”Mr. Black usually says, “Are you, Henry?” He knows he is not cleaning his room, or washing his clothes, or cutting down any trees. Then he says, “well excuse me, Henry, I want to do some work in the house. now” And so he does.Mr. And Mrs. Black always say to their son Tom, “ Are you going to do something ? then do it ! Dont be another Mr. Going-to do!”1. What is Mr. Going-to-dos name?_.2. Why do people call him Mr. Going-to-do?_.3.When does Mr. Green talk to Mr. Black?_.4.Will Mr. Green do what he said?_.5.What does Mr. And Mrs. Black talk to Tom?_.(D)Henry had studied in a university before he came back to his hometown. He thought he had lots of knowledge and he was supercilious(目中无人).At first he was easily given a job in a bank. But he couldn,t get on well with his workmates and often made mistakes. And soon he was sent away. Then he found a job in a post office, but he still couldnt be competent(适任) at it and before long he had to leave. After he had lost the work, his life got worse and worse and he was often worried about food and clothes. When he hardly asked for some food in the street, a friend of his aunt,s felt pity for him and asked him to work in his restaurant. Of course he didn,t like the work at all but it was much better than being hungry. He had to work there.One day a young beautiful woman came into the restaurant. She wanted two eggs, some chicken and a glass of milk. Henry thought she wore beautiful clothes but didn,t have much knowledge. When he was taking the milk to her, he found there was a fly in the milk, but he still bring it to the woman. As soon as he left her table, he heard her crying behind.“What,s in my milk, waiter?”the woman shouted at him.“Haven,t you seen it,s a fly, madam?”asked Henry.“It,s terrible!”the woman said angrily.“Don,t be angry, madam,” Henry said quietly. “It,s too small. It can,t drink much of your milk!”( )1.Why was Henry supercilious? Because .A. he was rich B. he thought he knew much more than othersC. he could be competent at all the work D. he came from a big family( )2.Why was Henry sent away from the bank? Because .A. he didnt like there B. he couldnt get on well with his workmatesC. he was careless in his work D. B and C( )3.Why did the man tell Henry to work in his restaurant? Because .A. he liked the young man B. he needed a learned manC. he wanted to help the young man D. the young man had lots of knowledge( )4.Henry didnt bring the woman for another glass of milk because .A. he didnt like the young woman B. he knew her wellC. he hoped she went out D. he hoped she could ask for another drink( )5.Which of the following is TRUE?A. Henry wanted to find another piece of work.B. Henry would soon be sent away again.C. Henry would be given a piece of important work.D. The manager would be afraid of Henry.(E)One day Jacks wife was cleaning out a closet（壁橱）.“Look at all these umbrellas,” she said to Jack. “There are eight and they are all broken.”“Ill take them to the umbrella shop and have them mended,” Jack said.Jack took the eight umbrellas to the shop and left them there. “Theyll be ready tomorrow,” the shopkeeper said.That evening Jack went home from the office by bus as usual. He sat next to an old woman. She had an umbrella on the floor near her.When the bus reached his stop, he picked up her umbrella and stood up. “Hey!” the woman said. “Thats my umbrella!”“Im sorry,” Jack said, and at the same time he gave the umbrella to her. “I wasnt thinking. Please excuse me.”The next day he got back the umbrellas from the umbrella shop and got on the bus.As he sat down, a voice behind him said, “You certainly have a successful day!”He turned around and saw the woman whose umbrella had almost been taken by him the day before.( )1.Jacks wife found umbrellas in the closet.A. eight broken B. broken eight C. eight new D. new eight( )2. had the broken umbrellas mended in the umbrella shop.A. Jacks wife B. Jack C. The shopkeeper D. The old woman( )3.That evening the old womans umbrella was almost taken by . A. the shopkeeper B. Jacks wife C. Jack D. the driver( )4.The next day Jack saw the woman . A. in the shop B. at home C. on the train D. on the bus( )5.Which of the following is True?A. Jack had an umbrella shop. B. The womans umbrella was Jacks.C. The woman thought Jack was a thief.D. Jack bought eight umbrellas from the shop again（F）Jack worked in an office in a small town. One day his boss(老板) said to him, “Jack, I want you to go to London, to an office there, to see Mr Brown. Here is the address.”Jack went to London by train. He left the station and thought, “The office is near the station. I can find it easily.”But an hour later, he was still looking for the office. So he asked an old woman. She said, “Just go down the street, turn left at the end, and its the second building on the right.” Jack got to the office, he was very happy.Some days later he went to the same city, but again he didnt find the office. So he asked someone on the way. It was the same woman! She was very surprised(惊奇的)and said, “Are you still looking for that place?”( )1.Where was the office Jack worked in?A. In a small town B. In a building C. In a city D. Near London( )2.Why did Jack go to the office in London?A.To see an old woman B. To see Mr Brown C. To see his boss D. To see his friend( )3.How did Jack go to the office?A. By plane B. By bus C. By taxi D. By train( )4.Why was the old woman surprised to see Jack again?A. Because Jack was her friend. B. Because Jack was still looking for the office.C. Because Jack was her boss D. Because Jack came to London again( )5. Where did Jack work?A. In London. B. In a small city C. In a big shop D. In an office（G）Mr Smith was in trouble those days. He drove a car for Mr Black, a rich businessman. He worked hard and the shopkeeper liked him. But he couldnt work when he drank too much. And once he almost fell into the river when he drove along the bridge . Mr Black become angry and was going to send him away . He had a big family and was afraid of it and promised(许诺) he would stop drinking at once. The man told him to wait to be dealt with（处置）. One Monday morning Mr Smith came into the office with two badly burnt ears. What happened to your ears? asked Mr Black. Well, said t he man. I went to watch a football match yesterday while my wife was ironing（熨） clothes. She had put the iron（熨斗） near the telephone before she went to cook supper. Our team lost the game and I felt sorry for it. As soon as I went into t he sitting-room, the phone rang and I answered t he iron! And what happened to the other ear ? When I put the iron down on the table, the telephone rang again !( )1. _, so he almost drove the car into the river.A. Mr Smith was not carefulB. Mr Smith drank too muchC. Mr Smith forget they were on the bridge D. Mr Smith couldnt work in the evening.( )2. Mr Smith went to watch the football match on _.A. Monday B. Tuesday C. SaturdayD. Sunday( )3. We can guess _.A.Mr Smith drank much after the matchB.Mr Smith was angry with his team C.Mr Smith didnt drink those daysD. Mr Smith watched the match at home ( )4. The _ badly burned Mr Smiths ears. A. telephone B. drinking C. iron D. irons( )5. What would happen to Mr Smith?A.He would go on driving for Mr Black.B.He would join his football team.C.He would never watch any matchD.Mr Black would send him away. （H）A farmer had a cow. He took very good care of this cow and one day when it was ill, he was very worried. He telephoned the vet.“Whats the problem?” The vet asked him when he arrived.“My cows ill,” the farmer said. “I dont know whats the matter with her. Shes lying down and wont eat. Shes making a strange noise.”The vet looked over the cow. Shes certainly ill, he said, and she needs to take some very strong medicine.He took a bottle out of his box, put two pills into his hand and said, Give her these. The pills should make her better.“How should I give them to her?” the farmer asked.The vet gave him a tube (管子)and said, Put this tube in her mouth, then put the pills in the tube and blow. Thatll make it.The next day the vet came to the farm again. The farmer was sitting outside his house and looked more worried.“Hows your cow?” the vet asked.“No change,” the farmer said, “and Im feeling very strange myself.”“Oh?”