中考英语阅读理解说明文篇(4).doc

Four short words sum up what has lifted most successful individuals above the crowd: a little bit more.-author-date中考英语阅读理解说明文篇(4)教学资源中考英语阅读理解-说明文篇（4）（16）Earthquakes may happen anywhere on the earth. When some plates of the earth move suddenly, an earthquake happens. Many earthquakes begin under the sea. They often happen near the mountains, too. During an earthquake, the shakings make rocks rise suddenly and even crack (断裂) open. Houses fall, people are killed or hurt, and sometimes the whole villages or cities are destroyed. Can we do something to keep ourselves safe from earthquakes? Scientists have studied earthquakes and make maps that show the “earthquake belts”. In areas in these belts, its possible for earthquakes to happen. In these areas we should build strong houses to fight against earthquakes. In the future, scientists will be able to tell when and where an earthquake will be before they happen. They can also tell people what to do and how to do it.51. The reason for an earthquake is . A. that there are so many plates on the earth B. that the sea is too deep C. rocks cracking open52. A lot of earthquakes often happens . A. in the area B. next to mountains C. at night 53. A map showing the earthquake belts will tell people . A. what kind of houses to build B. what kind of houses can stay up in an earthquake C. where earthquake may happen54. Which is Not True according to the passage? A. During an earthquake people are killed or hurt.B. The scientists can tell when and where an earthquake is now. C. we should build strong houses to fight against earthquakes. 55. In the future, well be no longer so afraid of earthquakes .A. with the help of scientists exact prediction B. because of a map showing the “earthquake belts” C. because we can guess the date and place of earthquakes（17）We all dream although we remember only a few of our dreams. Some people train themselves to remember their dreams. As soon as they wake up, they record what their dreams were about.Scientists believe that we have different kinds of sleep. One kind is called R.E.M. R.E.W. stands for Rapid(快速的) Eye movement. During this kind of sleep our eyes move quickly, even though they are closed. Although we are asleep, there is a lot of brain(头脑) activities. We probably have dreams at this time.Sometimes people talk in their sleep. In these dreams the dreamer is usually unhappy or worried about something. The worst of the dreams are so frightening that we call them nightmares. In a nightmare we often dream that we are being closed(追赶) or that we are trapped in some way.Scientists or others have written books about the meanings of dreams. The most famous of these scientists was Sigmund Freud who wrote a hundred years ago. He suggested different meanings to certain kinds of dreams. It is possible, however, that every dream has a special meaning only for the person who dreams it, and that this dream about something in that persons life.63. How can we tell if someone is having an R.E.M. dream? A. They are talking in their sleep. B. They are worried about something. C. Their eyes are moving quickly. D. heir eyes are moving slowly.64. What does the word “nightmare” in the 3rd paragraph means in Chinese? A. 噩梦 B. 睡眠 C. 美梦 D. 失眠65. What is the main idea of Paragraph Four? A. Bad Dreams B. The meaning of dreams C. People and their dreams D. R.E.M. and sleep and dreams（18）Everyone worries But how do you deal with your worries? Whether your worries are big or small，you can take these three steps to deal with your worries：1Try to find out what youre worried about Sometimes，you will know what youre worried aboutOther times，you might notTry to find it out first: if you cant，you can ask for help2Think of ways to make it better There is always something you can do to help you feel less worriedSitting there worrying is no fun and it wont solve your problem Grades at school are often a top worry for kidsIf youre worried about gradesask yourself these questions： Why are grades important? What do grades mean to me? How do I get ready for class? Do I go over my notes even when there isnt a test? Do I have a good place to do my homework? Have I tried different ways of studying? If your worry is about a fight you had with a friend，you might write down all the things you could dowrite a note to him or her，invite him or tier to a basketball game，say sorry to him or her etcOnce you have a list of things you could do，you can choose the one that gets your friend back3Ask for help When youre worried，it can help to find someone to talk toYou can ask your parents，friends，or teachers for help根据短文内容，选择最佳答案。(5分)76How many steps of dealing with your worries are mentioned in the passage? ATwo BThree CFour DSeven77When you dont know what youre worried about，_ Ayou should try to find it out Byou cant ask for help Cyou dont need to think of ways Dyou can sit there worrying78If youre worried about gradesyou can ask yourself these questions except AWhy are grades important? BWhat do grades mean to me? CHow do I get ready for class? DWhy dont my friends like me?79According to the passagewhat will you do if you have a fight with your friend? AMake a new friend BDont talk to him or her any more CHave another fight with him or her DInvite him or her to a basketball game80The passage mainly tells us _ Awho is often worried Bwhen people are worried Chow to deal with our worries Dwhat kind of worries people have（19）China will be the first developing country to host the Olympic Games in modern Olympic historyIt hopes to learn from other countries that have held Olympic GamesAs well as new buildings，the government wants more people to work in all the services in BeijingThere will be a lot more people in the city，because of all the visitors to the OlympicsThe city will need more places to eat and drink，because visitors eat out a lot The government says the Beijing Olympics will be“green”，“hi-tech”(科技)，and“the Peoples Olympics”They want everyone to feel part of the OlympicsSo the Chinese people are preparing for the Olympics tooMany people are learning English to work as guides in The Beijing organizers(组织者) are making sure everything that is built for the Olympics will be used after the Games are overSo the Chinese people will work for the Olympics and they will benefit(受益) from the Olympics tooWhen the Olympics are over，the people of Beijing will use the swimming pools and other Olympic sports centers51China will be _ country to host the Olympic Games in modern Olympic history Afirst Bthe first developing Cthe first Asian52Why does the government want more people to work in Beijing? ABecause the services in Beijing used to be very poor BBecause many people cant find jobs in their hometown CBecause many visitors will come to Beijing53The new buildings for the Olympics will _ Abe used by the people after the Olympic Games Bbe closed after the Olympic Games Cbe only reopened when the next Olympic Games come54What does“the Peoples Olympics”mean? AIt means that everyone in China will be a player in the Olympic Games BIt means that everyone in China feels part of the Olympics CIt means that all the Chinese people are rich enough to go to Beijing and watch the Olympic Games55What does this passage want to tell us? AThe people in Beijing enjoy learning English BThe new buildings for the Olympics are very modernCEveryone in China should do something for the Olympics and can also get a lot from the Olympics（The time may be 10 amin Beijing and 2 amin New YorkIt is set on the same timeGreenwich Mean TimeThis is because in 1884，many nations met to decide how to prevent the confusion(混乱) made by almost every town having its own time Such a time rule was devised(设计) by Sir Sanford Fleming(18271915)He was an engineer who lived in CanadaHe held a meeting in 1884 to discuss the timeproblemHe suggested that there should be 24 meridians(子午线) dividing the world into 24 time zones(时区)The zero meridian would pass through the village of Greenwich near LondonThe time at Greenwich would be called Greenwich Mean Time，and at each of the 24 meridian lines，the time Would go forward or backwards by one hour Twenty-seven nations agreed to this suggestion，and since then GMT has been the centre of time-keeping for all nationsMost nations have only one time zone，however，large nations such as the USA and Australia are divided into several time zones61What time is it in New York when it is 10 amin Beijing?62Who devised Greenwich Mean Time?63When was the meeting held to discuss the time problem?64How many nations agreed to Greenwich Mean Time?65Does Australia have only one time zone?参考答案（16）51-55 ABCBA（17）63-65 CAB（18）76-80BADDC（19）51-55BCABC（1It is 2 a. m. in New York62Sir Sanford Fleming.63It was held in 1884.64Twenty-seven nations.65No, it doesnt-