备战2013中考英语04：阅读理解1—5（试题精编--科普类）

1、备战2013中考英语04：阅读理解15（试题精编-科普类）一）科普类（说明文）1）Earthquake Intensity & Observed Effects（强度与现象）I.Felt by only a few people under very special conditions.II. Felt by only a few people at rest, especially on the upper floors of buildings.III. Felt noticeably indoors, especially on upper floors of building

2、s.IV. Felt indoors by many people, outdoors by a few; some awaked.V. Felt by nearly everyone; many awaked; dishes and windows break; plaster (灰泥) cracks (开裂).VI. Felt by everyone; many frightened and run outdoors; heavy furniture such as tables and shelves moves.VII.Everyone runs outdoors; small to

3、moderate (中等的) damage(损毁) in usual buildings.VIII.Considerable (相当大的) damage in usual buildings; monuments(碑) fall.IX.Considerable damage in all buildings; ground cracks; underground pipes (管道) break.X.Most buildings damaged; rails bend(弯曲); landslides (山崩) take place; water splashes(溅落) over banks.

4、XI.Few buildings left standing; bridges damaged; wide cracks in the ground; underground pipes break.XII.Damage total; waves seen on ground; objects thrown into air.1. According to the picture, what is the possible position of the earthquakes epicenter?A. 36°N, 90°W.B. 36°N, 90°E.

5、C. 90°N, 36°W.D. 90°N, 36°E.2. What is the effects of earthquake intensity IV?A. Everyone runs outdoors.B. Only a few people feel it.C. Many people who stay indoors feel it.D. Felt by people on the upper floors of buildings.3. According to the picture, which city would have annou

6、nced the report: “Nearly everyone felt the earthquake, and many people were awaked. Dishes and windows were broken”?A. Cincinnati.B. Louisville.C. Pittsburgh.D. Nashville.4. Which statement best describes the earthquake intensity at Boston?A. Felt indoors by few people under very special conditions.

7、B. Few buildings left standing.C. Felt noticeably indoors, especially on upper floors of buildings.D. Felt indoors by many people, outdoors by a few, some awaked.5. For which city was the description of an earthquake “Heavy furniture moved, everyone felt it, and many were frightened and ran outdoors

8、” reported?A. Nashville.B. Louisville. C. Syracuse. D. Cincinnati.2）Do you know why different animals or pests (昆虫) have their special colors? Colors in them seem to be used mainly to protect themselves.Some birds like eating locusts (蝗虫), but birds cannot easily catch them. Why? It is because locus

9、ts change their colors together with the change of the colors of crops(庄稼). When crops are green, locusts look green. But as the harvest time comes, locusts change to the same brown color as crops have. Some other pests with different colors from plants are easily found and eaten by others. So they

10、have to hide themselves for lives and appear only at night.If you study the animal life, youll find the main use of coloring is to protect themselves. Bears, lions and other animals move quietly through forests. They cannot be easily seen by hunters (猎人). This is because they have the colors much li

11、ke the trees.Have you ever noticed an even stranger act? A kind of fish in the sea can send out a kind of very black liquid (液体)when it faces danger. While the liquid spreads over (散开), its enemies (敌人)cannot find it. And it immediately swims away. So it has lived up to now though it is not strong a

12、t all.6.From the passage we learn that locusts_.A. are small animals B. are easily found by birdsC. are dangerous to their enemies D. change their colors to protect themselves7.How can pests with different colors from plants keep out of danger?A. They run away quickly. B. They have the colors much l

13、ike their enemies.C. They hide themselves by day and appear at night. D. They have to move quietly.8.Bears and lions can keep safe because _.A. they have the colors much like the trees B. they move quietlyC. they like brown and gray colors D. they live in forests9.Why can the kind of fish live up to

14、 now?A. Because it is very and strong. B. Because the liquid it sends out can help it escape from its enemies.C. Because the liquid it sends out can kill its enemies.D. Because it swims faster than any other fish.10.Which is the best title for this passage?A. The Change of Colors for Animals and Pes

15、ts B. Colors of Different Animals and PestsC. The Main Use of Colors for Animals and PestsD. Some Animals and Pests 3）Happiness is important for everyone. Most people want to be happy but few know how to find happiness. Money and success dont bring lasting happiness. Happiness depends on ourselves.

16、In other words, we make our own happiness.Some people believe that if they are wealthy, they will be able to do anything they want, which means happiness. On the other hand, some people believe that holding a high position in the government is happiness. In this way, you have not only money, but als

17、o many other things which cant be bought by money. However, other people believe that having lots of money is not happiness, nor is holding a high position in the government. These people value(重视) their beliefs, or their intelligence, or their health. They think these can make them happy.Here are a

18、 few ways to help you be happier.The first secret of happiness is to enjoy the simple things in life. Too often, we spend so much time thinking about the future, for example, getting into college or getting a good job, that we dont enjoy the present. You should enjoy lifes simple pleasures, such as

19、reading a good book, listening to your favorite music, or spending time with close friends. People who have close friends usually enjoy happier and healthier lives.The second secret of happiness is to be active. Many people go dancing or play sports. People can forget about their problems and only t

20、hink about the activities.Finally, many people find happiness in helping others. According to studies, people feel good when they volunteer their time to do many meaningful things for other people. If you want to feel happier, do something nice for someone. You can help a friend with his or her stud

21、ies, go shopping to get food for an old neighbor, or simply help around the house. （2010四川宜宾）Now maybe you know how to find happiness!( )11. The underlined word “wealthy” means “_” in the article. A. pleased B. healthy C. excited D. rich( )12. Some people who hold a high position in the government think they can _. A. get money and something they cant buy with