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中 考 英 语 专 项 突 破：阅 读 理 解 精 练 During all this time I never stopped thinking about escape.When I traveledacross to the other side of the island,I could see the other islands,and I said tomyself,Perhaps I can get there with a boat.Perhaps I can get back to England oneday.So I decided to make myself a boat.I cut down a big tree,and then began tomake a long hole in it.It was hard work,but about six months later,I had a very finecanoe（独 木 舟）.Next,I had to get it down to the sea.How silly I was!Why didnt Ithink before I began work?Of course,the canoe was too heavy.I couldnt move it!Ipulled and pushed and tried everything,but it didnt move.I was very unhappy for along time after that.That happened in my fourth year on the island.In my sixth year I did makemyself a smaller canoe,but I did not try to escape in it.The boat was too small for along journey,and I did not want to die at sea.The island was my home now,not myprison,and I was just happy to be alive.A year or two later,I made myself a secondcanoe on the other side of the island.I also built myself a second house there,and soI had two homes.My life was still busy from mo rning to night.There were always things to do orto make.I learnt to make new clothes for myself from the skins of dead animals.Theylooked very strange,it is true,but they kept me dry in the rain.I kept food and tools at both my houses,and also wild goats.There were manygoats on the island,and I made fields with high fences to keep them in.They learntto take food from me,and soon I had goats milk to drink every day.I also workedhard in my corn（玉 米）fields.And so many years went by.46.The purpose of making a canoe on the island was t o.A.escape in it B.get to the other side of the islandC.use it for food D.go around the island47.To survive,the writer did the following E X C E P T.A.keeping goats for milk B.making clothes from animal skinsC.working in the cornfields D.going fishing in the sea48.Why didnt the writer use his first canoe?A.Because it was too small for a long journey.B.Because it was too heavy to get down to the sea.C.Because there was something wrong with it.D.Because the writer was busy building a second house.49.From the story,we can learn t h a t.A.the writer tried to make his stay comfortable on the islandB.the writer had nothing to do on the wild islandC.the writer tried to escape in the second canoe,but failedD.the writer was in prison on the island,losing his freedom50.What is the best word to describe the writer?A.excited B.braveC.adventurous D.hard-working根 据 2 0 1 0江 苏 宿 迁 中 考 试 卷 阅 读 题 改 编 阅 读 理 解 答 案：ADBACBThousands of people have been killed in a massive（大 规 模 的）earthquake inJapan.The quake-the most powerful to hit Japan in more than 100 years-causedmassive damage and many people are missing and feared dead.The 8.9 magnitude quake struck Friday（March 11）off Japans eastern coast,andprompted（弓|发）tsunami warnings（海 啸 警 才 艮）across the Pacific as far away as SouthAmerica and the U.S.West Coast.Several days after a 8.9-magnitude earthquake andresulting 10-meter-high tsunami devastated the coastline.The United StatesGeological Survey says it was the fifth largest earthquake since 1900.The largest,with a 9.5 magnitude,shook Chile（智 利）in 1960.In Japan,the tsunami swept away boats,cars and hundreds of houses in coastalareas north of Tokyo.The quake shook buildings in the Japanese capital and causedseveral fires.All train and subway traffic in Tokyo has been stopped,and thousands ofpeople there were unable to get back home.People are just trying to find clean water.Food supplies are running out.In the convenience stores,there are no rice balls left.There is no bottled water left.People are facing a really serious situation in thedays ahead for these people that are living in areas that were only moderately（普 通 的）damaged.The final death toll could range from the thousands to tens ofthousands,depending on how many of these communities are gone.Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan said the government would do everything itcan to minimize（使 降 至 U最 彳 氐）the effects of the disaster.And in Washington,President Obama said the United States is ready to help the people of Japan.51.The underline word damage means in the article.A.illness B.disaster C.terror D.danger52.Which is true according to the passage?A.Thousands of people have been killed in a massive earthquake in Japan.B.Only people in areas that were only moderately damaged are facing areally serious situation in the days.C.The tsunami devastated not only the coastline in Japan,but also theeras across the Pacific.as far away as South America and the U.S.West Coast.D.The massive earthquake caused the tsunami.53.According to the passage,which earthquak e is the larg est one since 1990?A.the one happened in Japan on March 11,2011B.the one in Chile in 1960C.the fifth largest earthquake since 1900D.We dont know.54.If youre in Tokyo these days,what you cant get from the conveniencestore?A.newspapers and magazinesB.some medicineC.paper napkins and toothpastesD.rice balls and bottled water55.The passage cant be i n/o n.A.March 10th newspapers B.TVC.Internet D.Radios阅 读 理 解 答 案：BDBDA第 二 节：请 仔 细 阅 读 56-60题 中 的 语 言 材 料，从 所 给 的 A 到 F六 个 选 项 中 选 出 与 它 们 相 对 应 的 选 项，其 中 一 项 为 多 余。56.The family planning policy（计 划 生 育 政 策）was introduced in 1979 tosolve the population problems.Most couples could have only one child except somespecial families and those in some special areas.57.During the early 1990s,the workers were more than the jobs in most of thecities.Many workers were losing their jobs.Jobless was a hot topic at that time,sothe leaders hoped the laid off workers could find new jobs or start up their ownbusiness.58.One of Dengs clever ideas was first performed in 1997.It described HongKong and Macaos situation after they returned to China.This policy would also besuitable for Taiwan.There would be one China,but Hong Kong,Macao and Taiwancould have their own economies and political systems.59.Lei Feng was a soldier who was happy to help others.He died in an accidentin 1962.On March 5th,1963,Mao wrote a piece to say the Chinese should helpothers when necessary.After that,March 5th became a Volunteer Day.60,Thephrase appeared in 2004,referring to a p eaceful society where all people wouldwork together to make the life better.This idea has become the main goal of theChinese Communist Party now.A.Learn from comrade Lei Feng,B.state owned company reforms（国 有 企 业 改 革）C.One child in a familyD.one country,two systemsE.harmonious societyF.thrice-good阅 读 理 解 答 案：C B D A EAMy problems started after I went to a boar ding school.I was only 14,and atfirst I missed my family a lot.I often called them and cried on the phone.But aftertwo weeks,I found I enjoyed being with my classmates at school.I had many friends who were boys.I thought of them as my best friends-butonly friends.I never guessed my friendships with boys would become a problem.Then,three months later,my friends told me that some teachers and girls said Iwas hanging out with boys all day long in order to get attention from them.Sevenmonths after that,the head teacher M r.Wang asked the class to choose somestudents to join the Student Union.I thought I could win for I was doing well inschool.Id already won prizes for the best math and English exams.A week later,thelist came out and it didnt include me.I was sad.M r.Wang came to me and sai d,Dont be sad.I know youre excellent!Maybeyoure a little distant from the girls in our class.They dont know much aboutyou,so some of them didnt choose you.It doesnt matter.Do your best to get alongwell with everyone and I think youll make it next time.46.What was the writer*s problem when she first entered the boarding school?A、She didnt like her new school.B、She didnt get along well with her classmates.C、She missed her family very much.D、She didnt like her new teacher.47.Many of the writers friends in her new school w e r e.A、teachers B、boys C、girls D.women48.Why did the writer fail to join the Student Union?A Her teachers didnt like her.B、She was a poor student.C、Some girls didnt choose her.D、She likes showing off herself.49.The underlined word distant means in English.A、estranged B、aggressive C、warm-hearted D、rude50.Which of the following is NOT true,according to the passage?A、The writer won prizes for the best science and English exams.B、The writer didnt realize that her friendships with boys would causeproblems.C、The writer was sad because she failed to join the Student Union.D、The teacher thought she was an excellent student.阅 读 理 解 答 案：46.C 47.B 48.C 49.A 50.ABWant to stay away from colds?Put on a happy face.Compared to unhappy people,those who are cheerful and relaxed are less likelyto suffer from colds,according to a new study.Its possible that being happy helpsthe body fight illnesses,say the researchers from New York University.It seems that positive feelings may reduce the danger of illness,said thestudys chief researcher Sheldon Cohen.In an earlier study,Cohen found that people who were cheerful and livelycaught coughs and colds less often.People who showed feelings were also less likelyto tell their doctors that they felt ill.In this study,Cohens interviewed 193 adults every day for two weeks.Duringthe interviews,the people told researchers about were given colds by doctors andhad to stay alone in a room for six days.The results showed that everyone in the study was equally likely to get ill.Buyfor people who said they felt happy during the research period,their illness are lessserious and lasted for a shorter time.Cohen believes that when people experience positive feelings,their body mayproduce a chemical that helps fight illness and disease.So if you are worried abutyour health,look on the bright side more often.51.Which of the following was NOT a part of the study?A.People talked about their feelings every day.B.People were kept alone for six days.C.People were given colds by doctors.D.People were made to feel unhappy.52.What did the study find?A.People who felt happy never got ill.B.Peoples feelings didnt influence their health.C.People with good feelings became ill more easily.D.People with positive feelings had less serious illnesses.53.According to Cohen,which of the following may help fight illness?A.Eating.B.Crying.C.Laughing.D.Sleeping.54.This passage is a/an.A.advertisementB.newspaper reportC.storyD.scientists diary55.What is the best title for this passage?A.Smiles can fight coldsB.Cause of colds foundC.The danger of coldsD.How people get sick阅 读 理 解 答 案:51.D 52.D 53.C 54.B 55.A第 二 节：请 仔 细 阅 读 56-60题 中 购 买 者 的 信 息 和 A-F六 条 广 告 语，然 后 选 出 与 之 对 应 的 产 品 的 广 告 语，其 中 一 项 为 多 余 选 项。56.George passed the entrance exam and was admitted（允 许 进 入）to a famousuniversity.These days,his father is looking for a mobile phone for him so as to keepin touch with him closely.57.Tom is a senior middle school student.He likes sports very much and playsbasketball every afternoon.He wants to buy a pair of shoes after school.58.Theres a party this evening for M arys 15th birthday.Her family are gettingready for it.Her sisters j ob is to buy some drinks.59.Joan doesnt want to forget the past,especially the happy moments.60.Bill travelled a lot when he was younger.Now he has stopped his work,heenjoys reading about foreign people,places and customs.A.Just do it!-This slogan speaks out to teens.It tells them to do something,ifthey think its worth it.And if so,why not do it wearing Nike?B.Share moments,share life.-This slogan from Kodak connects photos andbeauty.It asks people to remember the happy moments in life by taking photos ofthem-using Kodak film(胶 卷)of course.C.There are some public service advertisements(PSAS)that educate peopleabout public service projects,such as Project Hope.Its slogan is ProjectHope-Schooling Every Child.D.Always Coca-Cola-Cokes slogan change every few years,but this one hadenjoyed a lasting popularity because it shows the brands spirit.It seems to say Cokeis the only drink;there are no other forms of drinkE.On hearing the slogan Make yourself heard,you will know there is theEricsson product for you to call anyone.F.One magazine ad says Make me your window on the world!the advertiserssay that the weekly magazine can bring the world to your home.Have you everwondered what the Chinese eat for breakfast?Did you know that the Sahara Desertis getting bigger every year?This fascinating magazine,full of color pictures,is yourwindow on the world.阅 读 理 解 答 案：56.E 57.A 58.D 59.B 60.FALisa never had the chance to know her father.He and her mother divorced whenshe was just a young child.Even though he didnt move far,he never came to visit hischildren.Lisa often wondered about her father.What did he looked like and what he wasdoing.All she knew was his name:Jeff White.After Lisa grew up,she became a nurse at a hospital,where she would helpprovide medicine and comfort for patients in their final days.A few weeks ago,shereceived a new patient whose name was Jeff White.When Jeff came into his room,Lisa asked him if he had any children.Jeff toldher that he had two daughters,Lisa and Elly.Lisa couldn*t hold her tears back.Shetold him,I am Lisa,your daughter.Jeff embraced her,saying that he was not a good father.And the daughter heldhis hand and kissed him.Then Jeff began to sing This Magic Moment.Jeff could have just weeks left to live,so Lisa wanted to make the most of thetime she had with him.Lisa also brought her kids to the hospital to meet theirgrandfather.The kid made cards for him with the words,I love you.*Forgiveness is also a kind of love.46.what happened to Lisa when she was young?A.Her father lost his job.B.Her mother died.C.Her family moved to another country.D.Her father left the family.47.What did Lisa know about her father?A.Her fathers looksB.Her mothers nameC.Her fathers hobbyD.Her fathers job48.What does the underlined word patient mean in this passage?A.医 生 B.病 人 C.家 属 D.手 术 49.From the passage we know thatA.Lisa has a brother.B.Lisa hates his father.C.Lisa has a sister.D.Lisas father hates her daughter.50.This passage mainly tells us thatA.Kids should love their father.B.The father should love his kids.C.Forgiveness is also a kind of love.D.Fathers shouldnt leave their families.（根 据 2 1世 纪 报 阅 读 材 料 改 编）阅 读 理 解 答 案:DBBCCBNew York is one of the last large American cities to have some of its policemenon horseback.The New York police have 170 horses working in certain parts of thecity.The horses are expensive to feed,but it is even more expensive to look afterthem.Because the horses must walk on the streets,they need special horseshoes.Infact,they need more than 8,000 of them each year.Every police horse in New Yorkgets new shoes every month.Keeping these shoes in good repair is the job of sixblacksmiths.There are only about thirty-five of these blacksmiths in the wholeUnited States.The cost of shoing a horse is between twenty dollars and thirty-five dollars,and it takes a good blacksmith two or three hours to do the job.A blacksmiths job is not an
