初中寒假英语阅读专项训练 (附答案).doc

Snow oct初三寒假英语阅读专项训练2012.1.16完形 阅读 7选5 （三次）合编1This is a talk by a London taxi(出租车)driver.Ive been a taxi driver for nearly ten years. Most London taxi drivers have their own taxis.Its 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. drive B. 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 didnt open the door for herC. she didnt want to pay the driverD. she couldnt find her key3.The story happened _.A. early in the morning B. late at nightC.20 miles outside London D. 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 policeThere 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. Henrys cousin, Susan, lives in New York. It is the largest city in the United 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. Five B. Forty- Five. C. Fifty D. Fifteen. 2. Which state is the largest in population? A. California. B. Rhode-Island. C. Alaska D. 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. Henrys cousin lives in the Seattle. 5. Why is Washington, D. C. the most important American city? Because _. A. it is the largest city B. it is the largest in population C. it is the most beautiful city D. it is the capital of the United States 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 havent got a telephone. No. she answered, I havent, but you have got one. 1. The old Black _. A. is dead B. lives with his wife C. went to a small village D. worked in a shop 2. Jack lived with his mother_he worked in the village. A. before B. when C. after D. so 3. Greensea is _. A. a big city B. a small village C. a town D. a mans name 4. Jack didnt phone his mother because _. A. he had no phone B. he was very busy C. his mother had no phone D. he went home every day 5. Jacks mother was very angry because _. A. Jack didnt want to ring her up B. Jack had a telephone but she hadnt C. she didnt know how to make a telephoneD. she didnt know she couldnt be called Dear Linda ,I saw your name in a newspaper . You _1_ for penfriends in _2_ .I am fifteen , and I _3_ at No. 1 Middle School in Nanjing . _4_ can see my photograph that I have a big smile _5_ long black hair .My father is a factory worker . My _6_ is a cook . she workd in a hospital . I like stamps , watching films and reading . I _7_ dancing and helping my uncle _8_ the farm , too. I am _9_ very interested in your country . Please _10_ soon . Yours , Liu Zhong 1. A.ask B.asked C.are asking D.have asked2.A.Japan B.England C.Australia D.China3.A.live B.stay C.am born D.am glad4.A.They B.He C.We D.You5.A.and B.or C.but D.nor6.A.uncle B.friend C.brother D.mother7.A.stop B.enjoy C.finish D.need8.A.in B.with C.on D.to9.A.also B.too C.either D.really10.A.come B.go C.write D.help（辽宁，1996）In the past all letters were sent by train or ship . Now most letters _1_ go by ship or train , but some are sent by air . You send a letter _2_ so that your friend may receive it sooner . A letter _3_ about twelve days to go from England to India by train or by ship . A letter can get to India by air _4_ five days now , but _5_ the time may be made shorter . _6_ people were afraid to send letters by air . They thought that the plane may fall and their friends may not receive the letter . So they sent two letters - one letter by air and _7_ by train or ship . They wanted to _8_ that the letters would be received. Planes are now almost as safe _9_ trains or ships . _10_ letters are sent by air . 1. A.yet B.just C.still D.already2. A.by ship B.by train C.by air D.by bus3. A.take B.takes C.took D.is taken4. A.in B.on C.after D.during5. A.by then B.fast C.quickly D.soon6. A.At last B.At first C.At times D.So far7. A.other B.another C.the other D.the others8. A.know B.see C.hear D.make sure9. A.as B.like C.than D.the same as10. A.More or less B.More and more C.Much and much D.Many and many（河南省 1996） 阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从下面方框的七个选项中，选择五个还原到文中，使短文意思通顺，结构完整。China will carry out its sixth population census (人口普查) from November 1. Census workers will go to every home to check who lives there. 16._ China holds a census every 10 years. The first one was in 1963. 17._ But in 2000, the number was 1.29 billion (十亿). Why does our country carry out a population census? 18._ China has the biggest population in the world, and it is still growing. The government (政府) could use the information from the census to help people live better lives. For example, if the population census shows that there are a lot of kids in your area, the government will know that they have to build more schools there. Second, from the population census, scientists can learn more about population growth (增长). In some years, the population grows faster than in others. 19._ Scientists can use the information to look for reasons behind the growth. Third, the census will help to find the number of foreigners living in China. It can also find out how many Chinese have moved to other countries. 20._ In the US, census workers first mail out a questionnaire（调查问卷）to every house. If they dont get it back, they call the house by phone. In Australia, people can fill in a questionnaire online. A. Even in the same year, population growth is different in different places.B. They will ask each family questions about their names, ages, jobs and so on.C. There is no population census in England.D. At that time, there were only about 600 million people in China.E. Chinas population grows slower these years.F. First, the census will help draw a big picture of the country.G. Most countries carry out a census, but the ways of doing it are different.2John 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 doctors at twenty to five He thought, Its a little bit earlier Ill wait for a moment Its good to keep the time Then he stopped his car in front of the doctors 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 girls parents were very thankful Then John hurried to the doctors The doctor said angrily when he saw him, Youre late Why did you keep me waiting for twenty minutes? John said nothing but one wordSorry! 1John drove to the doctors _ Alate Bon time Cin time Din no time 2John went to the square to _ Aspend the time Benjoy himself Csee the children and the women Dhelp the girl 3The girl cried because _ Asomeone hit her Bshe fell off her bike Cher parents were angry with her Dshe didnt find the way home 4At last John got to the doctors at _ Atwenty to five Btwenty past five Cfive oclock Dforty past five 5From the story, we know John is a _ Abusy person Bquiet person Chelpful person Dlucky person To find out whether bees（蜜蜂）can see colours, the following experiment is made. A round table is put in a garden, and on the table is a piece of blue cardboard（硬纸版）with a drop of syrup（糖浆）on it. After a short time, bees come to the syrup. The bees then fly to their hive（蜂房）and give the syrup to other bees in the hive. Then they return to the feeding-place which they have found. After a while, the blue cardboard with the syrup on it is taken away. Instead of this card, a blue card is now put on the left side of the first feeding-place and a red card to its right. These new cards have no syrup on them. Very soon bees arrive again, and fly straight to the blue card. None go to the red card.Picture 11. How many cards do you need to prepare for the experiment?A. Two: one blue and one redB. Three: two blue and one redC. Three: one blue and two redD. Four: two blue and two red2. If Picture 1 below shows the table top during Step 1 of the experiment, which of A, B, C, D in Picture 2 shows the table top during Step 2?Picture 23. During Step 2 of the experiment, the bees go to _.A. the blue card with syrup on itB. the new blue card with no syrup on itC. the empty space where the original（原先的）blue card wasD. the new blue card with syrup on it on the left of the red card4. The experiment has proved（证明）that bees _.A. cannot see colors B. can see colorsC. can not see blue D. cannot see red5. Which of the following is the best title for the passage?A. Bees Love Blue B. Bees Love SyrupC. Bees, Color and Syrup D. Can Bees See Color?Greenland is the largest island in the world . It is in the _1_ of Europe（欧洲） . Near Greenland is another island . It is small . Its _2_ is Iceland . Do you think that Greenland is green and warm ? Do you think that Iceland is white with ice ? If you do , you are _3_ . Not many people live on the big island of Greenland . There _4_ more people in your hometown than in all of Greenland . That is because Greenland is not green . Greenland is _5_ . Most of the island is covered with lots of ice . The ice covering Greenland is _6_ than the worlds tallest building . What _7_ Iceland ? Is it colder than Greenland ? No, it is not . Iceland has ice , but not so much ice _8_ Greenland . Iceland has a lot of hot springs（泉）. They give out hot water and steam （水蒸气）.The climate（气候） is not as _9_ as Greenland . And there are a lot _10_ people who live in Iceland .1. A.east B.west C.north D.south 2. A.village B.name C.farm D.town3. A.wrong B.clever C.fight D.bring 4. A.must B.are C.is D.be5. A.yellow B.brown C.blue D.white6. A.more higher B.high C.highest D.higher7. A.of B.in C.about D.on8. A.as B.like C.than D.then9. A.warm B.cold C.hot D.cool10. A.many B.much C.more D.most （南京市 1996）A young man was going to join the army(军队)and had to take a medical examination(体格检查).The doctor was sitting at a desk when he came in. He said to the man,“Take your coat and shirt off and 1 on that chair.” The young man did so ,the doctor 2 at him for a moment without getting up from his chair and then said ,“All right. put your clothes on again.” “But you havent examined me at all !”the young man said in 3 . “There is no need to do so ,”the doctor said with a 4 . “When I told you to take your coat and shirt off, you heard me all right .So there is nothing wrong with your 5 .You saw the chair, so your eyes are 6 .You could take your clothes 7 and sit on the chair, so you must be in good health. And you understood what I told you to 8 and did it without a 9 , so you must be 10 enough for the army.”1.A、sleep B、put C、hold D、sit 2.A、looked B、pointed C、knocked D、laughed3.A、trouble B、time C、surprise D、front4.A、pity B、smile C、pleasure D、help5.A、head B、mind C、ears D、hands 6.A、good B、well C、bright D、bad 7.A、in B、on C、out D、off8.A、do B、make C、get D、guess9.A、teacher B、question C、mistake D、matter10.A、old B、healthy C、safe D、happy （武汉市 1996）Home can be a great place for children to study. Its important to provide a workspace of their own where they can read books or just write a letter to their friends. Location （位置）72Kitchen and dining room are not so well suited for regular study, since books and pens get in the way of the day-to-day uses of those areas. Set up a place where a child can settle in and leave papers and pens at band without having to clear everything away each night. For a child that likes being alone, set aside a corner of his bedroom, but keep it separate from things like games, music and other hobbies not related to studying. Keeping Things in Order Parents should encourage their child to spread out, but to leave it neat and orderly when he isnt using his workspace. Ownership is very important for self-respect 73 The workplace should be personal, but not another part of the playroom. _74_Encourage the whole family to help build a supportive environment that children need for success in school. Give them a good example of how to deal with problems, how to manage time and get things done in the right way. 75 Study will be more enjoyable and effective when supported by the whole family.A.Attitude Is Everything.B.Bring Organization into Your Home.C.Here are several ways to choose a location.D.Building a Good Home Learning Environment.E.Hold a can-do attitude and your child will follow your example.F.Setting up a space in a common area of your home can be a good idea for children.G.A child who learns to organize his spare will carry organization into every corner of his life.高考题 附答案72. 【答案】F【解析】第二段则提供建议，给孩子建立良好的学习地方的条件，孩子能轻松拿到笔和纸，要远离与学习无关的爱好，地点的选择则比较普通，故选F。防止误选C。73. 【答案】G【解析】第三段主要讲述家长个鼓励孩子把东西铺开，给孩子拥有权是尊重，但学习的地方不是游戏室，主要建议保持整洁，由Ownership is very important for self-respect可知孩子学会管理自己的空间，也对自己的人生产生影响，所以孩子学会管理自己的空间将会把组织带入自己的生活，故选G。74. 【答案】 A【解析】第四段内容可知，要鼓励家庭帮助建立孩子在学校成功需要的支持性的环境。本段表明的是对待学习的态度问题，故选A。75. 【答案】 B【解析】第四段内容可知，要鼓励家庭帮助建立孩子在学校成功需要的支持性的环境。应该选择“将组织引入家庭”，才会有下句“当全家支持的时候，学习会更有趣更有效”，故选B。3Danny was just tired about the way things were goingHis mom came to the school and went on and on about Rick JacksonIt seemed that she would never stop talkingSomebodys got to stop that boy! she was shoutingRicks troubling everybody in the neighborhood(四邻)And he loves to pick on(结交)little boys like Danny MrsGreen, Dannys teacher, was concerned(担心)a lotI didnt know that Danny was being picked on, she answeredHes never said anything about this to me! MrsGreen looked at DannyHow long has this been going on? she askedDanny could