2020年中考英语完形填空、阅读理解试题及答案4

1、2020年中考英语完形填空、阅读理解试题及答案Sophia Fowler was born deaf on March 20, 1798. At that time, there were no schools for the deaf in America. However, Sophia had a good mind. She used her intellect and learned many skills such as cooking and sewing by watching the people around her.Sophia was nineteen when her

2、 parents learned that a school for the deaf had been founded in Hartford. She entered the school in 1817 and stayed there until the spring of 1821. While she was there, the principal of the school, Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet fell in love with her and asked her to marry him. Sophia agreed and married h

3、im in 1821.Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet died in 1851, leaving his wife to make a life without him. However, with the help of her grown children, she continued to keep house for those children that had not yet married.In 1857, Mrs. Gallaudet's youngest son, Edward Miner Gallaudet, became principal of

4、 the Columbia Institution for the Deaf in Washington. He was only 20 years only at the time, but his wanted to build a college for the deaf. His mother shared his dream and work. She often met with members of Congress in order to get support for her goals. Through them, she got money to build Gallau

5、det College.During her last years, Mrs. Gallaudet spent the winters in Washington, D.C., and the rest of the year traveling and visiting her children and grandchildren. She died on May 13, 1877.1. It was who built Gallaudet College.A. Sophia Fowler GallaudeB. Thomas Hopkins GallaudetC. Edward Miner

6、GallaudetD. Sophia Fowler Gallaude ' s oldest son.2. The underlined worda intellect " in the second paragraph may mean.A. The ability to learnB. physical strengthC. The sense or power of hearing.D. hard work3. The first permanent public school may be founded in.A. 1797 B. 1816 C. 1819 D. 18

7、214. Which of the following is true according to the passage?A. Sophia Fowler Gallaude got married at the age of 23.B. Sophia Fowler Gallaude continued to keep house for all her children after 1851.C. Some of Sophia Fowler Gallaude ' s children had been adults when her husband died.D. Sophia Fow

8、ler Gallaude had been principal of the Columbia Institution for the Deaf.5. The best title of the passage is.A. Sophia Fowler Gallaude ' s familyB. Sophia Fowler Gallaude and Gallaudet CollegeC. Sophia Fowler Gallaude and his childrenD. Sophia Fowler Gallaude ' s lifePaul entered the band ro

9、om. He heard the sounds of people playing trumpets, drums, and many other instruments.The band teacher Mr. Russo assigned an instrument to each new band student. Paul was given a trumpet. It_was the instrument he was hoping for! During the rest of the class period, theexperienced players practiced s

10、ome songs. Paul was impressed with how good they sounded. But the more he listened, the more he began to wonder how he was going to play with these guys when he had never played a trumpet before.Before the next band class, Paul once again hesitated at the door before going in. Today was the day that

11、 he had to actually play his trumpet. He wondered if he would even be able to make a sound.Mr. Russo put the students in small groups, and lessons began. As the lessons continued, Paul began to feel more comfortable. He was not the only one who had trouble making the trumpet sound musical. These sma

12、ll groups continued for several months, and Paul spent time every night practicing.Then one day Mr. Russo announced that the new band members would be playing with the band during the class. Paul suddenly felt nervous. “ Whatif I mess up or make some horrible sound? ” he thought. When all the member

13、s had taken their seats, Mr. Russo stood on the director s stand. He gave the signal to begin.Paul concentrated on his music. Soon he was playing right along with the others. Paul played a few wrong notes, but no one seemed to notice. When the piece was done, Mr. Russo smiled. “ Congratulations on y

14、our first musical number together.”Paul continued practicing every night. He was no longer afraid to go into the band room. At the end of the school year, he decided that the band was his favorite class. And when Mr. Russo asked who would like to play the trumpet solo in the concert, Paul s hand was

15、 the first to go up.( )1. What does the underlined word“ it ” refer to?A. The band.B. The lesson.C. The class period.D. The trumpet.( )2. Why did Paul entered the band room?A. He wanted to enjoy music there.B. He would learn a kind of musical instrument there.C. He would find one of his good friends

16、 there.D. He wanted to make a new kind of music instrument( )3. How did Paul feel when Mr. Russo announced that the new band members would be playing with the band during the class?A. Happy. B. Sad. C. Nervous. D. Excited.( )4. From the last paragraph, we know that Paul_A. became confident of himsel

17、fB. began to love playing trumpetC. made quite a few friendsD. could played many kinds of instrument( )5. The title of the passage may be _.A. Playing in the Band.B. Entering the band room.C. Studying a new lesson.D. Concentrating on what you want to study.Playing in the BandPaul stood listening out

18、side the band room. Some of last year's band students were warming up. He heard the sounds of people playing trumpets/ saxophones, drums/ and many other instruments. Suddenly a familiar voice called outz uHeyy Paul, what are you waiting for? Let/s go in!” It was his good friend Derek. Derek had

19、played in the band last year; and he often talked about how much fun it was to play at the football and basketball games. This was why Paul decided to take band class this year.The band teacher Mr. Russo welcomed the class. Then he began assigning an instrument to each new band student. When Paul wa

20、s called to come forward, he was given a trumpet. It was exactly the instrument he was hoping for! His uncle Carlos played the trumpet/ too. He returned to his seat, holding his new instrument case. During the rest of the class period, the experienced players practiced some songs from last yean Paul

21、 was impressed with how good they sounded. But the more he listened, the more he began to wonder how he was going to play with these guys when he had never played a trumpet before.At the end of the period, Derek joined Paul.MLet's look at your trumpet/ he said, opening Paul's case. Nicole； w

22、ho also played the trumpet, came over to demonstrate. She showed Paul how to hold it. "Give it a try,“ she said encouragingly.Paul held the trumpet to his mouth, took a deep breath, and blew. Hardly any sound came out. Everyone laughed, but Nicole said. "Sounded just like the first time I

23、played. You'll get it in time.”"You should have seen the look on my mom's face the first time I tried to play my saxophone!" said Derek. uFor the first three months, she left the house every time I practiced/z They all laughed,including Paul.Before the next band class, Paul once ag

24、ain hesitated at the door before going in. Today was the day that he had to actually play his trumpet. He wondered if he would even be able to make a sound.Mr. Russo put the students in small groups, and lessons began. Paul was shown how to hold, care for; and blow into his trumpet. As the lessons c

25、ontinuGd, Paul began to feel more comfortable. He was not the only one who had trouble making the trumpet sound musical. These small groups continued for several months, and Paul spent time every night practicing.Then one day Mr. Russo announced that the new band members would be playing with the ba

26、nd during class. Paul suddenly felt nervous. ''What if I mess up or make some horrible sound?” he thought. When all the members had taken their seatsz Mr. Russo stood on the director's stand. He gave the signal to begin.Paul concentrated on his music. Soon he was playing right along with

27、 the others. While playing, he heard several loud screeches from a few of the instruments but the band kept right on playing. Paul played a few wrong notes, but no one seemed to notice. When the piece was done, Mr. Russo smiled. ''Congratulations on your first musical number together/Paul co

28、ntinued practicing every night. He was no longer afraid to go into the band room, and he was no longer afraid of playing a wrong note. At the end of the school year; he decided that band was his favorite class. And when Mr. Russo asked who would like to play the trumpet solo in the concert； Paul'

29、;s hand was the first to qo up.When you were a child, your parents made decisions about everything for you because you were not old enough to take care of yourself and make careful decisions. Finally, however, you grow up and become a teenager. You began to have your own thoughts and opinions about

30、life.As you change and grow into this new person who makes his or her own decisions, your parents may have a difficult time adjusting. They aren t used to the new you they only know you as a child.In most families, this adjustment can cause a lot of arguments between teens and parents. You want to c

31、over your walls with posters; they don t understand why you don t like your wallpaper any more. Then you feel your parents don t respect you and don t allow you to do what you like, and your parents get angry because they disagree with your decisions. And some other things like the type of friends you have can cause even bigger conflicts, because your parents will always be ready to protect your and keep you safe, no matter how old you are.However, the good news is that there will be fewer ar