初一级英语阅读竞赛试题

1、初一级英语阅读竞赛试题 （考试时间：40分钟，满分：100分。）班别 _ 姓名_ 学号_第一节 语法选择 （每题1分，共10分） 阅读下面的短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，选出最佳答案。 A person, who is born deaf(聋的), is usually dumb（哑的） as well. _1_ may be nothing wrong with his mouth and tongue, but he cannot _2_. This is because, as he is deaf, he cannot hear _3_ people, and so h

2、e has _4_ to imitate(模仿). He must try _5_ sounds himself, but he hears his own voice. However, even though he finds it difficult _6_ and cannot hear, he can see. He can also learn _7_ to read. Nowadays he can also be taught to speak _8_ we have modern ways and machines but we _9_ not have these one

3、hundred years ago.Even with modern ways and machines, however, it is not easy for deaf children to learn how to speak, though most of them succeeded. When a child is deaf and blind, it becomes _10_.1. A. ItB. ThatC. He D. There 2. A. speakingB. speakC. speaks D. to speak 3. A. otherB. the otherC. ot

4、hersD. the others 4. A. nothingB. somethingC. anythingD. everything 5. A. makingB. makeC. makes D. to make 6. A. speakB. speakingC. to speakD. spoken 7. A. whatB. whenC. how D. which 8. A. why B. so C. if D. because 9. A. doB. did C. haveD. had10. A. difficult B. much more difficult C. difficulty D.

5、 difficultly第二节 完形填空（每小题1分，共10分）There are many shows on TV every day. Cartoons are my favourite. But my parents_11_ watch cartoons with me. They have their favourite TV programmes. My mother likes TV plays and fashion shows. My _12_ likes ball games. At nine oclock every _13_, the TV is his. When my

6、 parents watch TV in the evening, I often _14_ my projects in my room. But there are a lot of TV commercials in their programmes. When I hear the _15_ of a fast food commercial, Ill quickly come out and _16_ beside them. Then I talk with my father about his favourite _17_ and tell him we can get one

7、 of their cartoon figures after I have a set of that fast food once. And I ask my mother to collect beautiful saving mugs(大杯子). _18_ we have a set of that fast food theyll send us one for free. Then I can _19_ coins with it. Up till now, I have got all the eleven player figures and seven beautiful m

8、ugs. Of course, I have had a lot of fast food these days. And I become _20_. But the beautiful saving mugs are still empty.11. A. alwaysB. usuallyC. sometimesD. seldom12. A. fatherB. motherC. brotherD. sister13. A. morningB. afternoonC. eveningD. week14. A. work outB. work onC. work atD. work with15

9、. A. noiseB. voiceC. musicD. sound16. A. sitB. playC. writeD. read17. A. songsB. cartoonsC. playersD. mugs18. A. SinceB. IfC. ThoughD. Because19. A. saveB. getC. buyD. sell20.A. taller and taller B. fatter and fatterC. thinner and thinner D. shorter and shorter第三节 阅读理解 （每题2分，共80分） (A) In England, pe

10、ople often talk about the weather because they can experience (经历) four seasons in one day. In the morning the weather is warm just like in spring. An hour later black clouds come and then it rains hard. The weather gets a little cold. In the late afternoon the sky will be sunny, the sun will begin

11、to shine, and it will be summer at this time of a day.In England, people can also have summer in winter, or have winter in summer. So in winter they can swim sometimes, and in summer sometimes they should take warm clothes. When you go to England, you will see that some English people usually take a

12、n umbrella (伞)or a raincoat with them in the sunny morning, but you should not laugh at them.If you dont take an umbrella or a raincoat, you will regret (后悔) later in the day.21. Why do people in England often talk about the weather?A. Because they may have four seasons in one dayB. Because they oft

13、en have very good weatherC. Because the weather is warm just like in springD. Because the sky is sunny all day22. From the story we know that when _come, there is a heavy rain.A. sunshine and snow B. black clouds C. summer and winter D. spring and autumn23. People can also have summer in winter. Mea

14、ns it is sometimes too _in winter.A. warm B. cool C. cold D. rainy24. In the sunny morning some English people usually take a raincoat or an umbrella with them because _.A. their friends ask them to do so B. it often rains in EnglandC. they are going to sell them D. they are their favourite things25

15、. The best title (标题)for this passage is _.A. Bad Seasons B. Summer or Winter C. The Weather in England D. Strange English People （B）This is a song millions of Americans will hear this New Years Eve. It is called Auld Lang Syne (友谊地久天长). It is the traditional music played during the New Years celebr

16、ation. Auld Lang Syne is an old Scottish poem. It tells about the need to remember old friends.The words “auld lang syne” mean “old long since”. No one knows who wrote the poem first. However, a version（版本） by Scottish poet (苏格兰诗人)Robert Bums was published (出版) in 1796. The words and music we know t

17、oday first appeared in a songbook three years later.The song is played in the United States mainly on New Years Eve. The version (译文) you are hearing today is by the Washington Saxophone Quartet. As we end our program with Auld Lang Syne. I would like to wish all of our radio friends a very Happy Ne

18、w Year! This is Buddy Thomas.26. Where is this passage from?A. A newspaper. B. A magazine. C. A TV program. D. A radio program.27. Who is introducing Auld Lang Syne to us?A. Robert Bums.B. The Washington Saxophone Quartet.C. Buddy Thomas.D. The passage doesnt tell us.28. When is Auld Lang Syne mainl

19、y played in the USA according to the passage?A. On New Years Eve.B. On Christmas Eve.C. On weekends.D. On holidays.29. When did the words and music of Auld Lang Syne we know today first appear?A. In 1790 B. In 1793. C. In 1796. D. In 1799.30. Whats Auld Lang Syne about?A. Its about the history of Sc

20、otland. B. Its about an old Scottish poet.C. Its about the need to remember old friends.D. Its about the wishes to the radio friends.(C)Henry was an office worker in a big city. He worked very hard and enjoyed traveling in his holidays. He usually went to the seaside, but one year he saw an advertis

21、ement in a newspaper. “Enjoy country life. Spend a few weeks at West Hill Farm. Good food. Fresh air. Horse riding. Walking. Fishing. Cheap and interesting.”“This sounds a good idea,” he thought. “Ill spend a month at West Hill Farm. I think I can enjoy horse riding, walking and fishing. Theyll make

22、 a change from sitting by the seaside and swimming.”He wrote to the farmer. In the letter he said that he would like to spend all of July there. Then on the first of July, he left for West Hill Farm. But four days later, he returned home. “What was wrong with West Hill Farm?” his best friend, Ed, as

23、ked him. “Didnt you enjoy country life?”“Country life was very good,” Henry said. “But there was another problem.”“Oh. What?”“Well,” he said, “the first day I was there a sheep died, and we had roast mutton for dinner.”“Whats wrong with that?” Ed asked. “Fresh meat is the best.”“I know, but on the s

24、econd day a cow died, and we had roast beef for dinner.”“Lucky you!”“You dont understand,” Henry said. “on the third day a pig died and we had roast pork for dinner.”“A different meat every day,” Ed said loudly, “and you are complaining!”“Let me finish,” Henry said. “on the fourth day the farmer die

25、d, and I didnt dare (敢)stay for dinner!”31. How did Henry find out about the farm?A. He saw it in a newspaper advertisement. B. His best friend told him. C. He wrote to the farmer. D. Maybe he learned it from the radio. 32. Henry came back home several days later because _. A. he didnt like the coun

26、try life at allB. the farmer wasnt friendly to himC. his holiday was overD. he thought he might have to eat the farmer33. “and you are complaining!”, the word “complain” means _. A. 夸奖B. 说三道四 C. 抱怨D. 故弄玄虚34. Which of the following sentences is true?A. Ed could eat a different kind of meat every day.

27、 B. Henry thought he could enjoy a change. C. Henry couldnt think of anything else to do, so he went to the farm. D. The farmer died because of the bad meat he ate. 35. Which is the best title for the passage?A. What a beautiful farm!B. Have a good time. C. A short holiday D. Henry and the farmer. (

28、D )Paragraph 1Scientists have learned a lot about the kinds of people need. They say that there are several kinds of food that people should eat every day, they are: (1) green and yellow vegetables of all kinds; (2) citrus (柑桔) fruits and tomatoes; (3) potatoes and other fruits and vegetables; 94) m

29、eat of all kinds, fish and eggs; (5) milk and foods made from milk; (6) bread or cereal (谷类), rice is also in this kind of food; (7) butter, or something like butter. Paragraph 2People in different countries and different places of the world eat different kinds of things. Foods are cooked and eaten

30、in many different kinds of ways. People in different countries eat at different times of the day. In some places people eat once or twice a day; in other countries people eat three or four times a day. Scientists say that none of the differences is really important. It doesnt matter whether foods ar

31、e eaten raw or cooked, canned (罐装的) or frozen (冷冻的). It doesnt matter if a person eats dinner at 4 oclock in the afternoon or at eleven oclock at night. The important thing is what you eat every day. Paragraph 3There are two problems, then, in feeding the large number of people on the earth. The fir

32、st is to find some way to feed the worlds population so that no one is hungry. The second is to make sure that people everywhere have the right kinds of food to make them grow to be strong and healthy. 36. According to(依据)the scientists，which of the following groups of food is the healthiest for you

33、r lunch？A. Chicken, apples, cereal and cabbages. B. Potatoes, carrots, rice and bread. C. Oranges, bananas, fish and tomatoes. D. Beef, pork, fish and milk,37. It is important for people to eat _. A. three times a day B. dinner at twelve oclock C. cooked food all the time D. something from each of t

34、he seven kinds of food every day 38. People in different countries and different places of the world _. A. have the right kinds of food to eat B. cook their food in the same way C. have their meals at the same time D. eat food in different ways 39. Which of the following is not true？A. People in som

35、e places dont have enough to eat. B. There are too many people in the world. C. One of the problems is that no one is hungry. D. The scientists are trying to make people grow to be strong and healthy. 40. If there is Paragraph (段落) 4, what do you think is going to be talked about？A. When people eat

36、their lunch. B. What to do with the two problems. C. How to cook food in different ways. D. Why people eat different kinds of food.(E)Linda Evans was my best friendlike the sister I never had. We did everything together: piano lessons, movies, swimming, horseback riding. When I was 13, my family mov

37、ed away. Linda and I kept in touch through letters, and we saw each other on special timelike my wedding (婚礼) and Lindas. Soon we were busy with children and moving to new homes, and we wrote less often. One day a card that I sent came back, stamped “Address (地址) Unknown. ” I had no idea how to find

38、 Linda. Over the years, I missed Linda very much. I wanted to share (分享) happiness of my children and then grandchildren. And I needed to share my sadness when my brother and then mother died. There was an empty place in my heart that only a friend like Linda could fill. One day I was reading a news

39、paper when I noticed a photo of a young woman who looked very much like Linda and whose last name was Wagman Lindas married name. “There must be thousands of Wagmans,” I thought, but I still wrote to her. She called as soon as she got my letter. “Mrs. Tobin!” she said excitedly, “Linda Evans Wagman

40、is my mother. ”Minutes later I heard a voice that I knew very much, even after 40 years, laughed and cried and caught up on each others lives. Now the empty place in my heart is filled. And theres one thing that Linda and I know for sure: We wont lose each other again!41. The writer went to piano le

41、ssons with Linda Evans _. A. at the age of 13 B. before she got marriedC. after they moved to new homes D. before the writers family moved away42. They didnt often write to each other because they _. A. got married B. had little time to do soC. didnt like writing letters D. could see each other on s

42、pecial time43. There was an empty place in the writers heart because she _. A. was in trouble B. didnt know Lindas address C. received the card that she sentD. didnt have a friend like Linda to share her happiness or sadness44. The writer was happy when she _. A. read the newspaper B. heard Lindas v

43、oice on the phoneC. met a young woman who looked a lot like LindaD. wrote to the woman whose last name was Wagman45. They havent kept in touch _. A. for about 40 years B. for about 27 yearsC. since they got married D. since the writers family moved away (F)Last Friday a storm swept through two villa

44、ges in the New Territories, destroying (摧毁) fourteen homes. Seven others were so badly damaged (破坏) that their owners had to leave them, and fifteen others had broken windows or broken roofs. One person was killed, several were badly hurt and taken to hospital, and a number of other people received

45、smaller hurt. Altogether over two hundred people were homeless after the storm. A farmer, Mr. Tan, said that the storm began early in the morning and lasted for over an hour. “I was eating with my wife and children,” he said, “When we heard a loud noise. A few minutes later our house fell down on to

46、p of us. We tried our best to climb out but then I saw that one of my children was missing. I went back inside and found him, safe but very frightened.”Mrs. Woo Mei Fong said that her husband had just left for work when she felt that her house was moving. She ran outside at once with her children. “

47、There was no time to take anything,” she said, “A few minutes later, the roof came down.”Soldiers helped to take people out of the flooded (水淹的) area and the welfare department (福利机构) brought them food, clothes and shelter. 46. How many homes altogether (总共) were damaged in the storm?A. FourteenB. T

48、wenty-one C. Twenty-nine D. Thirty-six47. Where was Mr. Tan when the storm first began?A. He was in bed.B. He was inside the house. C. He was outside the house.D. He was on the roof. 48. Mrs. Woo and her family didnt get hurt because _. A. her husband knew there would be a stormB. they were all outs

49、ide the house when the storm became worseC. she felt the house was moving D. the welfare department helped her49. The underlined word “shelter” in this passage means _. A. something to eatB. something to wear C. somewhere to studyD. somewhere to stay50. Which of he following may be the best title fo

50、r this passage?A. A Terrible StormB. A Lucky WomanC. Good Soldiers D. Clever People (G)Huaihua Foreign Language SchoolLin Nan, Teacher of EnglishYingfeng Street, Huaihua, ChinaTel:0745- Fax:0745-E-mail: LBp:Zip code:Daqing Childrens HospitalLiu Hong, Doctor12 Xingling Road, Changchun, Ji

51、lin Tel:0431-(mobile) Fax:0431- E-mail:Red Star FarmZhang Hui, FarmerShangping Village, Zhejiang, Tel: 0745-(mobile) Bp:Tiantai Taxi CompanyYang Jun, Driver235St. Tongzhi, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 31007Tel:0571- Fax:0571-E-mail: Bp:51. We can learn English from _.A. Yang JunB. Zhang

52、Hui C. Liu Hong D. Li Nan52. You may telephone _ for help if your grandmother is ill. A. Yang JunB. Zhang Hui C. Liu Hong D. Li Nan53. We can call _ when we want to take a taxi to Hangzhou Railway Station.A. B. 0745- C. D. 54. Of the four, we cant send fax to the _.A. driver B. teacherC. doctor D. f

53、armer55. If you have some questions about your health, please send an E-mail to _.A. LB. C. D. (H)Alfred Nobel, the great Swedish inventor and industrialist, was born in Stockholm on October 21, 1833, but moved to Russia with his parents in 1842, where his father, Immanuel, made a