中考英语阅读理解能力突破卷.pdf
中考英语阅读理解专题能力突破卷阅读理解（共 35小题；每小题2 分，总分70分）Elizabeth Taylor（伊丽莎白 泰勒）was born in England in 1932.She was a very beautifulchild,with black hair and bluish-purple eyes.In 1939,she and her family moved to America,where film makers soon noticed herbeauty.She became a child star at the age of nine,and appeared in the film Lass ie andNational Velvet.Elizabeth Taylor is one of the few child film stars who have been quitesuccesstul when they grow up.She has made many well-known films all her life：one of them is Cat on a Hot Tin Roofin 1958.Her personal life has not been as successful as her films.She has often been ill with back problems and has had many operations.In 1981 after sheleft her second husband,she was in such low spirits that she turned to food,drink and drugs（毒品）for comfort.For the first time in her life,her beauty left her and she put on a lot of weight.However,in 1983,she went to stay in a hospital,and there she worked hard to give up heraddiction（毒瘾）.Today she is a grandmother and she has her film star looked again.1.Elizabeth Taylor is a f amous.A.grandmother B.film starC.film maker D.film writer2.She became famous as early as.A.the year 1939 B.the year 1941C.the year 1932 D.the year 19583.She has been.A.very happy all her lifeB.very successful in both her work and her personal lifeC.very successful in filmsD.quite beautiful all the time in her life4.Which of the following is true?A.She was born in England and became famous there.B.Most child film stars were still famous when they grew up.C.She has not been very successful fn personal life.D.She is still working fbr the film.5.Put the following sentences in the right order（顺序）.a.She left her second husband.b.She gave up her addiction.C.She appeared in the film and Lassie Ve I vet Lass i e.d.She appeared in the film Cat on a Hot Tin Roof.A.d-c-b-a B.d-c-a-bC.cdba D.cdabStudents work very hard but many are unhappy.They feel heavy pressure（压力）from theirparents.Most students are always being told by their parents to study harder so that they canhave a wonderful life.Though this may be a good idea for those very clever students,it can haveterrible results for many students because they have difficulties in their studies.As it is reported,some students killed themselves.Some join the groups of troublemakers.Many of them have tried very hard at school but they have failed in the exams and itmakes their parents lose hope.Such students feel that they are hated by everyone else they meetand they dont want to go to school any longer,so they become dropouts.It is surprising that though most parents are worried about their children,they do not helpthem in any way.Many parents feel that they are not able to help their children and that it is theteachers9 work to help their children.To make matters worse,a lot of parents send their childrento those schools opening in the evenings and on weekends.Those schools only help students topass,exams.It is a great suiprise that almost three quarters of middle school students have beento such kind of schools.Many schools usually have rules about everything,from the studentshair to their clothes and the things in their school bags.In fact,such strict rules may hurt thefeelings of the students.Almost 40%of the students said that no one had taught them how to geton with others,how to tell right from wrong,how to show love to others,even to their parents.1.Many students feel unhappy b e c a u s e.A.their teachers dont like themB.they worry about their parentsC.their parents put too much pressure on themD.they cant get on well with those clever students2.Some of the students join the groups of trouble makers be c a us e.A.they want to kill themselvesB.they cant do well in schoolC.they hate everyone else they meetD.they are afraid of making trouble3.Dropoutsare the students who.A.make trouble in and out of schoolB.try hard but always fail in the examsC.lose hope and never do their homeworkD.leave school before finishing their studies4.Which of the following is NOT true?A.Few students like very heavy pressure.B.Its only the teachers9 duty to help the students.C.Heavy pressure may be harmful to many children.D.Most parents only think of their childrens exam results.5.We should to help them feel less pressure.A.show more love to the studentsB.send the students to evening schoolsC.help the students choose school clothesD.make the students keep all the strict school rulesaClimbing Mount：Qomolangma is a kind of discovery.said a reporter of CCTV.He wassent to join the climbing team for broadcasting this TV program.The climbers climbed MountQomolangma from May 18 to 24.CCTV also sent a team to join in this most dangerous andexciting sport.They called it aStanding at the Worlds Third Pole（极）in 2003”.It is just 50 years since the first climbers got to the top of the Mount Qomolangma.In2003,nearly 600 people from all over the world will try to reach the highest mountain in theworld.As we know,Mount Qomolangma is famous for its height 一 8848 meters in the world,soit has attracted thousands of people to climb.On May 25th,1953,Edmund Hillary from NewZealand,and Tenzing Norgay from Nepal finally reached the top of Mount Qomolangma.Thismost dangerous sport in the world brings the greatest challenge and the most exciting andhappiest moment to human beings because the climbers have to face the teirible cold andavalanches（雪崩），and some other difficulties.The higher they climb,the more difficulties theywill meet.On the way to the top they may lose their lives at any time.It is reported that 175climbers had to live there forever.During the past 50 years,more than 10000 men and womentried to go to the top,but only 1200 have made their dreams come true.We Chinese climbersfirst showed our national flag to the world on the top of the mountain in 1960.Once someone asked why the pioneers never stopped trying to reach the top.I dont thinkclimbing the highest mountain only means danger or death.It is really a chance tochallenge.You can really understand the love of nature and the true meaning of life,“a reporterof CCTV answered.1.How many people succeeded in climbing up to the top of the mountain?A.1 200.B.10000.C.175.D.600.2.What may the climbers meet when they climb Mount Qomolangma?A.Avalanches,rain,strong wind and the terrible cold.B.Mist,strong wind,water and falling ice.C.The terrible cold,avalanches,mist,strong wind and falling ice.D.Rain,avalanches,mist,strong wind and falling ice.3.When did the Chinese climbing team first stand on the top of Mount Qomolangma?A.In 1953.B.In 1960.C.In 2003.D.In 1950.4.What does the sentence“It is reported that 175 climbers had to live there forever.”mean?A.175 climbers had decided to live there.B.175 climbers didnt want to go back forever.C.175 climbers climbed Mount Qomolangma.D.175 climbers lost 由 eir lives.5.What can we learn from the climbers?A.Their love of nature.B.Their spirit of meeting the challenge bravely.C.Their spirit of never giving up.D.A,B and C.四Over 450 wild horses have been killed in Nevada.They were found far from the nearestroad.The killings,which have happened over a large area for the last two years,are thought tobe worse than when the buffaloes were killed.Many of the horses were shot while running.Sothe police will try to find out who did it.28000 horses share the land with the six million cattle.Cattlemen say the horses arecrowding the cattle out.One rancher（牧场主）says that there is a war going on,because both thecattle and the horses need the water and grass on the land.The president of the Nevada cattleman group helps to protect the horses.He says that hedoes not like what is happening to the horses.However,he wants the government to help keepthe number of horses low.Some people think the Navy（海军）has used the wild horses for target（靶）practice,for pilots（飞 彳 亍 员）were seen flying over the area where the dead horses were found.But the Navy saidthat they had not let their pilots do that.Some people think that the horses should be killed.Others think that they should stay.Thecontroversy（争议）is still going on.1.What is the main idea of this passage?A.Wild horses killing is necessary since they are dangerous.B.Wild horses should be protected by law.C.Different opinions about wild horses killing.D.The government killed the horses in order to keep the number low.2.Which of the following is true?A.Wild animals are well protected in Nevada.B.The cattle and the horses fought for the grass and water on the land.C.The police will try to find out how many wild horses were killed.D.The police agree that the Navy should use the wild horses for target practice.3.What the police would find out was t hat.A.who killed the buffaloesB.why the wild horses were killed while runningC.why the cattle fought against the wild horsesD.who killed the wild horses4.Which of the following is the right order?a.People saw pilots flying over the grassland.b.More than 450 dead wild horses were found.C.A lot of buffaloes were killed.A.b,c,a B.c,a,b C.b,a,c D.c,b,a5.What do we know about the writers idea of wild horse killing?A.The writer does not give his idea.B.The writer thinks the Nevada cattleman group is right.C.The writer thinks the Navy are right.D.The writer does not agree with the rancher.五Most American school students have a long summer holiday.It is usually from June toSeptember.During this holiday students often travel or have summer work.Some students takelessons in summer school.Mary often spends her summer in summer school.She usually studiestwo lessons and she travels with her family too.They go to interesting places near their home inSeattle.Marys friend,Peter,often works in a shoe shop near his home because he wants to getenough money for his study in a university（大学）.He is going to university next year and heneeds money for it.1.In America from June to S e p t e m b e r.A.most students have lessons in universitiesB.all school students are at schoolC.most school students stay at homeD.there are still lessons in summer schools2.Peter,one of Marys friends,is.A.a worker in a shoe shopB.a teacher teaching in summer schoolsC.a school studentD.a university student3.Seattle is the name of.A.a summer school B.Marys friendC.a university D.an American city4.What does Peter often do in summer?A.He works in a shoe shop.B.He travels with his family.C.He studies in summer school.D.He goes to some interesting places.5.How does Peter get money for university?A.He gets it from his parents.B.He gets it from summer school.C.He gets it by working in a shoe shop.D.He doesnt need any money for university.六Last week was Road Safety Week at Jasons school.All the students had to take part in atalk on road safety which was given by a police officer.The following is what the police officersaid.“Most tramc accidents shouldnt happen.They happen because people are careless.Afrequent cause of traffic accidents is speed（速度）.Some people drive too quickly.This meansthat if they have to stop suddenly,they cannot stop quickly enough to avoid（避免）hitting othervehicles（车辆）or people.You need to remember this when you are crossing the street or walkingalong the sidewalk.v“Its not only drivers who cause accidents,however.People on foot pedestrians,andbicycle riders often eause accidents,too.Pedestrians sometimes walk out into the street withoutlooking.You should always look in both sides before stepping into the street.”“Do any of you ride a bike?Bicycle riders can cause accidents by changing direction（方向）suddenly or without warning other road users.Before you turn left,for example,you shouldcheck behind you to make sure there arent any cars,trucks or buses coming.You should showwith your left hand to tell that you want to turn left.You should no turn until the street is clear.”“The rules of the road are very simple.If we learn them and obey them,we should nothave accident any more。1.The main idea of the story is.A.knowing the rules of the road can help you from having accidentsB.it was Road Safety Week at Jason9s schoolC.its not only drivers who cause traffic accidentsD.some people have accidents because they drive too quickly2.Why do most traffic accidents happen?A.Because people stop their cars suddenly.B.Because people dont know the rules.C.Because people dont care if they have an accident.D.Because people are careless.3.How can bicycle riders cause accidents?A.By crossing the road without warning other road users.B.By turning suddenly or without warning other road users.C.By making sure there arent any cars coming.D.By showing suddenly or without warning other road users.4.The word frequent“in the passage means in Chinese.A.频繁的 B.偶尔的 C.所有的 D.鲜有的5.Which of the following is the best title（标题）of the passage?A.Road Safety Week B.Safety ReportC.Safety First D.Safety and Accidents七Television programmes are very realistic（逼真的）.One who watches TV often feels thatwhatever happened in the film could well happen to him.With only a little imagination（想象），every man in the street becomes a thief,a spy or a murderer.Jane had been watching a spy filmat her friends house.A young girl had been followed and murdered in the film.So she felt alittle frightened when she was walking to the station.She took a train back to the centre of thecity.There were so manv people travelling with her that she felt much safer.A man sitting opposite her,reading a newspaper,glanced（看下）at her.She thoughtnothing of it until she saw him staring at her.Remembering the film and feeling veryuncomfortable,she got off the train and went to the bus stop：When the man got on the same busas she did.she found that he was following her.As long as she had been with other people,shewasnt frightened,but when she got off the bus,the streets were almost empty.She walked asquickly as she could.She could hear footsteps following her but she didnt dare to lookround.After what seemed to have been hours,but was in fact only a few minutes,she reachedthe front door.She felt for her keys,but was unable to find them,because she was sofrightened.The footsteps stopped behind her.She felt a hand on her shoulder.Instead of feelinghands round her neck,however,she heard a pleasant voice.“I apologize if I frightened you.Im your neighbour.I thought I recognized you in thetrain,butl wasnt sure.”1.Why did Jane feel frightened when she was walking to the station?A.Because she had seen a murderer on TV.B.Because she was being followed：C.Because she had been at her friends house.D.Because she was a girl of rich imagination.2.Janes friend l i ved.A.in the centre of the cityB.a short distance away from herC.a long way from herD.next to her3.Jane was really frightened b e c a u s e.A.the man who followed her was her Fiew neighbourB she had lost her keysC.the street was emptyD.she thought she met a murderer4.The man put his hand on her shoulder.He meant toA.kill Jane B.be friendly to JaneC.frighten Jane D.play a joke on Jane5.A girl will be frightened if.A.she often watches TVB-she is followed by a stranger for a long timeC.she meets her nei
