初中英语-阅读CD篇真题

1、2013北京中考）选择性阅读 D篇The willful blindness in hockey toward concussions 供 部撞击）has dropped. Hockey Canada has followed the lead of USA Hockey in preventing body checking （身体拦截） below age 13. A bad head injury of Sidney Crosby, the hockey's greatest star, opened the eyes of hockey people everywhere. T

2、his country's children have been facing similar danger at early ages, and Hockey Canada had to deal with a deep worry in the minds of Canadians to make the rule change. The liking for body checking from an early age is part of what makes Canadian hockey what it is.The change in rules should be t

3、aken as a chance to draw special attention to skill development in an environment free of danger. It may also control the loss of thousands of young players who don't enjoy that environment.For years, many Canadian hockey parents and coaches have insisted that body checking at early ages is nece

4、ssary to ensure that players can do it safely at older ages. True or not, there may be a safer way to teach hitting than to make younger players pay a price for it in head injuries. When USA Hockey changed its rules for the 2011-2012 season,it also created body checking-education programs that will

5、be mandatory（强制的）for all coaches, including those teaching players in the pre-checking ages. And it began to encourage more "touch" - without real body checking - from 9 to 12. It also made the rules for 13 and up stricter. The USA is trying to show that it's possible to teach hockey p

6、rotective skills without putting11 and 12-year-olds in greater danger. It's worth the try.Hockey Canada has taken serious steps to do away with hits on the head. However, it's hard to change a sports culture so connected with who we are as a country. Too often, body checking has been used to

7、 try to separate a player from his head rather than from the ball. Children were paying a price for this country's love of the game.There are always changes in Canada's game, and the change in the body checking age sends the clearest message yet to coaches and parents that player safety is p

8、aramount（£ 上的）in the game.（1）56. We can tell that the problem of body checking in Canada. A. is controlled strictlyB. is taken more seriously nowC. is caused by players' carelessness D. is connected with players' interest（2）57. What does the writer want to tell us in Paragraph 2? A. The

9、 safe ways of controlling the loss.B. The steps of drawing special attention.C. The possible results of changing the rules.D. The methods of improving the environment.（3）58. What can we learn from the passage?A. The USA found a safer way to teach body checking.B. Body checking-education programs in

10、the USA are successful.C. Body checking is a good way to value players' skills in the USA.D. The USA has tried to create an environment of less body checking.（4）59. What is probably the best title for this passage?A. Which is more important?B. How do we change the rules?C. Why is hockey a danger

11、ous game?D. When should body checking be prevented?2、（2013北京中考）选择性阅读C篇Assertiveness is the ability to confidently express your opinions, feelings, attitudes, and rights, in a way that doesn't infringe（侵ffi） the rights of others.Many of us are taught that it is not nice to consider our own needs

12、above those of others. If someone says or does something that we don't like, we should just be quiet and try to stay away from that person in the future.Why is Assertiveness important? If you don't know how to be assertive, you might experience:?Depression- Anger, a sense of being helpless,

13、hopeless, or of having no control over your life.?Resentmen- Anger at others for taking advantage of you. ?Frustration- Why did I allow that to happen?Most people find it easier to be assertive in some situations than in others. This makes perfect sense. It's a lot easier to hold your ground wit

14、h a stranger than with someone you love. But the more important the relationship is to you, the more important it is to be assertive. Assertive behavior leads to increased respect from others! But before you decide to act assertively, you have to decide if you can live with the results. Although ass

15、ertive behavior usually will result in a positive response （积极的回应）,some people might react differently.How to be effectively （有效地） assertive:? Use "I" statements. Keep the focus on the problem you're having. "I'd like to be able to tell my stories without interruption." i

16、nstead of "You're always interrupting my stories!"? Use facts, not opinions." Did you know that shirt has a hole?" instead of "You're not going out looking like THAT, are you?"? Express ownership of your thoughts, feelings, and opinions. "I get angry when h

17、e breaks his promises. "instead of "He makes me angry."? Make clear and direct requirements. Don't invite the person to say no. "W川 you please?" instead of “Would you mind ？” or "Why don't you ？” ? Keep repeating your point. Use a low level and pleasant voice. D

18、on't try to explainyourself.(1)53. The writer probably agrees that.A. you should consider others' response before you act assertivelyB. you should be assertive if you want to get good marksC. assertiveness is the ability to infringe others' rights.D. assertive behavior will bring you bad

19、 feelings(2)54. The expression "hold your ground" probably meansA. reach an agreementB. insist on your pointC. keep your wordD. keep on fighting(3)55. Which of the following helps you to be effectively assertive?A. Explaining yourself in a soft and sweet voice.B. Expressing ownership of ot

20、hers' thoughts.C. Making requirements directly and clearly.D. Using your opinions instead of facts.3、(2015北京中考)选择性阅读D篇New Technology Revolutionizes(变革)LearningMore and more people believe that technologies are great for learning. Today, such teaching tools as iPads are used in a lot of courses,

21、including language, history and science.Many teachers are supporters of using iPads in language learning. They say that students now have much more time for discussion in the classroom. Instead of spending valuable class time listening to texts or watching teaching videos, students can do this on th

22、eir own and come to class prepared for discussion.The teachers also say that iPads allow students to learnattheir own pace . Some students might listen to a dialogue only once and understandit, so they can save time for doing other things. Other students, however, might need to listen to the same di

23、alogue again and again to understand it. Using iPads isespecially helpful to students who are learning a language at different paces.The students who are using the new tool in some courses are also happy. They believe that using iPads is a more enjoyable way to learn (such as listening to stories an

24、d watching movies). The class has become much more interesting and creative.There are other advantages for students. By using iPads, they can pay more attention to the material and learn more. Teaching notes are stored in their iPads andare easy to find .Some students spend more time studying now.“I

25、 can listen to mylanguage material or watch teaching videos on the bus, instead of having to wait untilI get home, " a student explained.Many adults complain that technologies such as iPads are doing harm to students. They worry that students might use iPads to download teaching notes and use t

26、hem to cheat during exams. Some believe that iPads may separate students from each other. If a student spends more time watching videos on an iPad, he will have fewer opportunities to have face-to-face communication with others.However, technologies are already a pat of most students -to-day lives.

27、As for cheating, teachers can ask students to hand in their iPads when they take exams. Education needs to make changes with the times as technology is playing an important part. We should look forward to a wonderful future when iPads and other technologies can add a lot to the classroom.(1)53. What

28、 does the expression at their own pace " in Paragraph 3 probably mean? A. According to their own timetable.B. Without their teachers ' help.C. Because of their wonderful goals.D. Against their parents ' hope.(2)54. From the passage we can learn that.A. students with iPads have less disc

29、ussion in classB. students get more fun from learning with iPadsC. iPads help students save time waiting for buses D. iPads prevent students from cheating in exams(3)55. The writer probably agrees that.A. teachers can take control of students' learningB. exam results depend a lot on now technolo

30、gyC. technology in education has a bright future D. note-taking is as helpful as video-watching4、(2015北京中考)选择性阅读C篇Do you enjoy visiting a museum? Did you ever make a plan before a visit? Every museum must have something that attracts you. And there are many possible ways to enjoy yourself in a museu

31、m. If you follow these steps below, you'll know what is worth seeing and doing, so that you can make themost of your time at the museum.Decide what museum you will visit. There are so many different kinds of museums and you first need to find one that you like. It's easy for you to choose on

32、e and start an enjoyable visit!Do some research online. Every museum now has a website which allows you to look through the information about it. On the website, you may look for such thingsas:?The exhibits(® 品)-See what is on show at the museum at all times, and what special exhibitions are he

33、ld for a short time.?The history of the museum There will often be very interesting stories about the exhibits and the benefactor却赠者).That can make your visit more interesting.?Activities -See whether there are talks, tours our special activities on the day when you visit. Many museums hold some act

34、ivities that meet the interests of all age groups.?Cost, food or shortage It's important how much the visit will cost. You have to decide whether or not you can eat there. You might also need to find out transportation needs, as well as storage for coats, bags etc.Learn at least one thing on you

35、r visit. It is always good to take away something new from your visit.Plan breaks into your visit. When you walk around, standing here and studying exhibits there, you may become very tired. So it is important to take breaks. A break is a good opportunity for you to think of what you have seen and w

36、hat else you might want to do in museum.Take a friend or two. Visiting museums is always a lot more fun when you are with someone else. You can talk over what you' re seeing. A friend also brings anotherway of thinking when you talk about the exhibit.(1)49. According to the passage, we should fi

37、rst.A. do some research onlineB. make a plan for lunchD. decide on a museum to visitD. choose a friend to go with(2)50. To make our visit more interesting, we can.A. organize activities like special shows and talksB. read the stories about exhibits and benefactorsC. learn about the interests of all

38、age groupsD. walk around the museum without breaks(3)51. If we visit a museum with friends, we can.A. share the experience with themB. come up with strange ideasC. cut down the cost of the visitD. discuss the next visit plan(4)52. What does the passage mainly talk about?A. What to do in a museumB. W

39、hen to visit a museumC. Where to find a museumD. How to enjoy a museum5、（2014北京中考）选择性阅读D篇Teens want structure in their lives, which means they want their lives well-planned. To begin building structure, teens need love and trust. They need to know their parents are there to give them needed love and

40、 suppo曲持）.Teens want to be sure that nothing can prevent parents from shouldering their responsibility for them not their growing maturity （成熟），misbehavior, nor anger at something they have done. Teens want parents to keep control while allowing them to make some decisions.There are some ways you ca

41、n help your teens create reasonable structure and remain close. One way is to spend time together. Parentsoften mistake their teens ' increased interest in friends for a disinterest in the family.Teens would like to spend more time doing things with their parents, but watching TV is not counted

42、as spending time together. As your teens mature, it is important you and your teens spend time alone together, one to one. Your teens need time to talk to you alone without any other family member present.Talk with your teens about their interests and concerns. Make sure you really show interest in

43、what is happening. When talking with your teens, give full attention and do not stop them.The way to help your teens become adults is to let your teens into your world. Sharing your emotions and concerns with you teens is important. Avoid causing needless worry.Trust your teens. Don exptect the wors

44、t. Hope for the best. Telling your teens you don' like their friends will cause the teens not to bring their friends home. If something should go wrong, believe that your teens didn' t do it on purpose.It is very important that you treat your teens with respect. Teens need the same respect a

45、dults show for total strangers. Don' t talk down to your teens.You need to be supportive of your teens. What may be a small problem to you may be troubling to your teens. Teens don' t have the experiences that adults have had.Let the teens know that you understand how much it hurts when some

46、thing happens that is upsetting or hurtful to them. As they mature, they can look back at some problems they had and laugh at having been upset by something that now seems unimportant.The most important things to remember are: talk with your teens, listen to their worries and offer suggestions when

47、needed. This will help your teens to live well-organized life.（1）56. According to Paragraph 1, teens. A. can control themselvesB. expect direction and freedomC. don ' t know how to make decisionsD. don ' t have responsibility for the family（2）57. The underlined part“counted as " in Para

48、graph 3 probably meansA. compared withB. used asC. connected withD. regarded as（3）58. To help teens organize their lives, parents should. A. invite their teens ' friends homeB. leave their teens problems alone C. share their feelings with their teens D. pay little attention to their teens' d

49、aily lives（4）59. What is the best tittle of the passage?A. Training Teens to Become Responsible AdultsB. Helping Teens to Build Reasonable StructureC. Improving the Relationship with Your TeensD. Stepping into Your Teens ' Secret World 【答案】BDCB6、（2014北京中考）选择性阅读C篇Have you ever wondered what goes

50、through your mind when you choose where to sit in a new classroom? Or in a waiting room full of strangers? Or on a bus? Researchers have found out some interesting facts.Perhaps unsurprisingly, we prefer to sit closer to people like ourselves. Girls sit by girls and boys sit by boys. Adults sit toge

51、ther and young people choose another young person to sit near. But it goes further than this. We even choose to sit near someone who looks like us. People with glasses are more likely to sit near other people with glasses. People with long hair sit closer to other people with long hair.We seem to believe that people with similar habits or hobbies will share similar attitudes and we are more likely to be accepted by people like ourselves or