2019年中考英语阅读理解专题训练

第一节 阅读理解。

根据短文内容，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳答案。

Interesting festivals in the world

Throwing tomatoes — Spain(西班牙)

Spain takes “tomatoes fights” to a whole new level. But the

tomatoes are being thrown, not eaten. The festival takes place

during the last Wednesday in August. Trucks(卡车) carry tomatoe

into the square. People rush to the tomatoes and throw them into

crowd.

Rolling cheese — England

This festival is celebrated on the last Monday in May. It take

place on Cooper's Hill. A large wheel of cheese(奶酪) is rolled d

Cooper's Hill. The festival is actually a race where people run d

the hill after the rolling cheese. The first person to cross th

finish line at the bottom of the hill wins the cheese.

Burning man — The United States

The Burning Man Festival lasts a week, it is from the Monday bef

Labor Day to Labor Day(which falls on the first Monday in Septem

in America). The festival takes place in the Black Rock Desert.

best part of the festival is the burning of a large sculpture of

man.

Pouring water — Thailand

The Songkran Festival is the celebration of the New Year in

Thailand. Rather than a single day, Thailand celebrates the New Y

from April 13th to April 15th. Thai people run after each other

pouring water. Songkran is one of the most important reasons wh

foreigners travel to the beautiful land.

(　　)1. How many festivals are mentioned in the passage?

A. One. B. Two. C. Three. D. Four.

(　　)2. Where will you probably go to enjoy one of the festivals above in May?

A. Spain.

B. England.

C. The United

States. D. Thailand.

(　　)3. Which festival is held in Black Rock Desert?

A. Throwing tomatoes. B. Rolling cheese.C. Burning man. D. Pouring water.

(　　)4. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A. The tomatoes are thrown into the crowd to eat.B. Not all the festivals above fall on the single day.C. Burning a large real man is the best part of the festival.D. Songkran is the only reason for attracting lots of tourists.

(　　)5. The passage is most probably taken from ________.

A. a tour guide B. a science report C. a story book D. a fashion magazine

It came as a real shock(震惊) to find out that chickens could tell what color they were eating.

I picked up a package of mixed greens one day. I anxiously

brought it home and immediately took a trip out to the chicken house to deliver(递送) it. I knew the girls would welcome the treat!

My chickens have their regular gravity-type feeder for their

grain(谷物), and I have a large plastic dog dish that I use for

those special treats.

I emptied the bag of greens into the dog dish and stood back, as I usually do, to watch for a minute. I began to notice that the chickens were eating the green lettuce(莴苣)but were leaving the red leaves. I though it must be mistaken, but I didn’t have time to find out for sure right then.

When I went back a short time later, the dish was empty except for the red leaves. The chickens didn’t eat them with the red leaves. It took several hours, but they finally did eat it. I guess if they had their druthers(偏爱), they’d choose for green leaves only. Red leaves only satisfy in the absence of greens.( )1. The word “girls”in the second paragraph means “________”

A. chickens B. greens C. colors( )2. What was used to feed the chicken as the special treat?

A. A heavy feeder B. A big plastic dog dish C. A special plate

( )3. What does the author usually do when feeding the chickens?

A. He often watches them eating for a while.B. He usually offers some water for the chicken.

C. He often leaves first and then comes back to have a look.

( )4. How did the author feel when he found the chickens could tell the food color?

A. Very interesting B. Quite pleased C. very surprised

C

Emma has just finished travelling alone in Europe. Are you interested her

in

journey?

Let's read some of her travel diaries.

(　　)1. Emma was looking forward to this travel because ________．

A. she had never taken a train ride beforeB. she could do anything she liked on the journeyC. she hoped to keep herself away from the busy life

(　　)2. From the passage, we can know Salzburg is a great place for ________．

A. enjoying classical musicB. buying children's booksC. visiting history museums(　　)3. In Amsterdam, she ________．

A. climbed the beautiful mountainsB. travelled along the river in a boatC. wrote some postcards in her hotel

(　　)4. She didn't need to worry about her safety in Copenhagen because ________．

A. there was very little crime thereB. the city was full of friendly peopleC. she thought she was careful enough

(　　)5. We can know that ________ from the passage.

A. Emma has little interest in artB. Emma is a brave but careless girlC. Emma's travels were enjoyable and special

D

Sarah stood in front of the mirror(镜子). “It looks like a

raincoat on me,” she said.

“Perhaps the blue,” said Mama, gently.

“Sure,” the shopkeeper said. But when he took the blue coat, there on the shelf behind all of the dark coats, hidden like a spring flower in winter darkness, there, as if by magic, was a pink coat.

“A pink coat!” Sarah cried. “I want the pink coat.”“That coat is smaller than the other ones,” Papa said.Sarah spoke up. “I’m small, too. Papa, please let me try it on, Mama? Please?”

“It wouldn’t hurt to let her try it on,” Mama said.Without a word, the shopkeeper took the coat from the shelf and held it for Sarah.

“Ohhh!” Sarah said. The coat was smooth and shiny inside like her sister Sylvia’s blouses. “Ahhh!”

Sarah stood very straight and looked in the mirror. She looked for a very long time. In the pink coat she looked like a spring flower.

“Sarah!” Mama said.

Sarah looked up. Mama was standing behind her. She was holding the brown coat.

“I’m afraid the pink coat will only fit one year,” Mama said, taking a step closer.

“And there’s no one to pass it on to,” said Papa.And the shopkeeper said, “It’s wise to save money.”

Sarah backed away. No one was going to put her into a raincoat again. She wanted to be a flower.

“Sarah!” It was Papa. He came over to her. “You’re old enough to know that you can’t always have your own way,” he said seriously.

“Wise and true,” said the shopkeeper.Sarah took off the pink coat, slowly.“It is her colour, though,” Mama said.

“Ahh,” said the shopkeeper. “Anyone can see how the pink of the coat brings out the roses in her face.”Papa looked thoughtful for a moment.

“We are lucky.” continued Mama, “that it is only one little coat for Sarah and not also new coats for Sylvia and Susan and Sally.”

Papa looked from the brown coat to the pink coat. “The cows will give milk soon enough,” he said “And how can we let Sarah wear a brown coat when she looks like a flower in this one?”

“Papa!” Sarah cried, putting on the pink coat back, quickly. She threw her arms around Papa’s neck. “ 33 ” she whispered.

“Like a rose in spring,” Papa said.( )1. What did Sarah try on first?

A. A big pink coat. B. A small pink coat. C. A big brown coat. D. A small brown coat.

( )2. Why did Mama want Sarah to try brown and blue?

A. Because Sarah looked better in them. B. Because

Sarah could wear them longer.

C. Because they were big enough for Sarah. D. Because they cost less than the pink one.

( )3. What did Sarah most probably say to Papa in the end?

A. How do I look? B. How does the coat look?

C. I do look like a flower, don’t I? D. The coat looks nice, doesn’t it?

E

As you enjoy the great beauty of Big Bend National Park，safety comes first. By giving careful thought to your actions，you can have a safe，exiting，and happy time in it.

Driving

•Be careful with the speed limit in the park，and look out for monkeys and rabbits along roads，especially at night.

•Stop on the side of the roads when you want to take pictures—do not stop on roadways.

•Take more than enough water，food，and sleeping bags. If your car breaks down，stay with it. It is much easier for others to find a car on a road than a person walking through the forest.

Fire

•Wood fires and ground fires are not allowed in the Park.•Pay more attention when smoking.Wildlife

•Never feed wildlife.

•Watch your children closely.

•If you meet a tiger or a lion，back away. If you think it may attack you，wave your arms，throw stones，and shout but never run.

•Poisonous(有毒的) snakes are active during warmer months. Carefully check your shoes before putting them on and your sleeping bags before using them. Carry a flashlight(手电筒) at night. Keep away from bushes.

( )1. From the passage we can know that ________ in Big Bend National Park.

A. lions won's attack tourists B. there is danger for tourists

C. snakes are active during winter D. you can't find monkeys or rabbits

( )2. When your car breaks down in Big Bend National Park，you can ________.

A. stay with it waiting for help B. make a fire with wood

C. walk through the forest D. go and find someone to fix it

( )3. If a lion or a tiger attacks you in Big Bend National Park，you can ________.

A. run away quickly B. let children play with themC. throw stones at them D. use a flashlight to scare them away

( )4. According to the passage，you might ________ in Big Bend National Park.

A. drive as fast as you can B. take sleeping bags with you

C. give food to wild animals bushes in summer

( )5. What's the passage mainly about?

A. How to protect yourself against wildlife.B. The great beauty of Big Bend National Park.C. Big Bend National Park's safety instructions.D. Things to do while driving in Big Bend National Park.

F

The Spring Festival is one of the most important festivals in China. During the festival，Chinese people have many activities. They paste Spring Festival Couplets(春联)，greeting the New Year and saying goodbye to the old year. On the first day of the Spring

Festival，people

hang

out，wearing

new

clothes.

D. walk around in

Nowadays，children get red pockets from their parents and their relatives. It is a good time for people to visit relatives and friends. More importantly，the Spring Festival is celebrated not only in China but also in other parts of the world.

The Spring Festival was celebrated in the UK from 1980. Every New Year，people also get together and have lots of activities. They sing songs and share with friends or watch movies in the cinema. Besides，the Spring Festival has become a key time for Chinese living in the US. They join in a large evening party to welcome the traditional New Year. The Chinese New Year will be welcomed with three weeks of celebration across Australia. Thousands of people come to Sydney's Chinatown. They enjoy fireworks and lion dances. The family dinner on New Year's Eve is

an important tradition for Chinese whether they were born in Singapore or moved there from China. They usually hold it at home because having it in a restaurant takes away the meaning of the tradition.

( )1. According to Paragraph 1，children can get red pockets from their ________ on the first day of the Spring Festival.

A. friends

B. parents and relatives

C.

teachers D. classmates

( )2. Which activity is not mentioned(提到) in Paragraph 1?

A. Hold a New Year party. B. Hang out，wearing new clothes.

C. Visit relatives and friends. Festival Couplets.

( )3. The underlined word “fireworks” in the second paragraph means “________” in Chinese.

A. 火炉工 B. 消防员 C. 烟花表演 D. 畅销书

( )4. Which of the following is TRUE in the passage?

A. The Spring Festival is the most important festival in China.

B. The Spring Festival is celebrated only in China.C. The Spring Festival was celebrated in the US from 1980.D. Chinese living in Singapore usually hold the family dinner on New Year's Eve at home.

( )5. How many countries are mentioned except China in the passage?

D. Paste Spring

A. Two. B. Three. C. Four. D. Five.

G

Many Chinese people will wonder what presents to get for their moms on Mother's Day，but not many know Mother's Day is actually a festival from overseas.

Mother's Day originated(起源) in America during the early 20th century. The festival spread to China as early as the 1980s and was widely accepted.

Why did a foreign festival become popular in China? In fact，Chinese traditional culture has always encouraged filial(孝顺的) devotion to parents. There are many stories which show filial respect in ancient China. For example，the story of “Taste Liquid(液体的) Medicine for Mother” tells us the filial virtue(美德) of Emperor Wen of the Western Han dynasty. His mother had been sick for three years. He often stayed up by her bedside and cared for her day and night. He tasted the liquid medicine first before she drank it. Also，mother love is a repeated subject in Chinese ancient poems，like “Song of the Parting Son” by Meng Jiao，a poet of the Tang dynasty. Now this poem is still a must in the school textbooks. Children in China are brought up with the education of filial devotion.

On special days，people often use roses or forget­me­notes to express love. Carnations are considered as the perfect flowers for mothers around the world，but few know that China has its own for mothers—the tiger lily.

Love for mothers can have different ways of expression. What matters most is love，not the festival itself. What mothers truly

want is perhaps just a simple expression of love from their children.

( )1. When did Mothers Day spread to China?

A. In the 1920s. B. In the 1980s. C. In the Western Han dynasty. D. In the Tang dynasty.

( )2. What is the poem of “Song of the Parting Son” mainly about?

A. The filial virtue of Emperor Wen. B. Caring for the old.

C. Traditional Chinese medicine. love for her son.(

)3. Mother's Day is popular in China mainly because

D. A mother's

of________.

A. its wide spread in many countries B. our ancient stories of respecting parents

C. our traditional cultural values D. its simple way of expressing love

( )4. What a mother truly wants on Mother's Day may be________.

A. a big dinner B. a celebration party C. greetings of the festival D. expensive presents

H (2018·浙江湖州)

For me，one of the greatest pleasures in life is going to watch a great film at the cinema. It's a chance for me to get away from real life. There's nothing better than being lost in a story unless，of course，someone decides to break down the moment.

Whether at a cinema or a huge theatre, someone usually decides to treat the place like their own home! There is an accepted way of behaving at the cinema which some people don't seem to understand.

To start with，some people always turn up late，causing you to rise from your seat to allow them to go past. Then，when you want to enjoy the surround­sound effects，someone begins to enjoy their drinks and popcorn and thus makes a lot of noises. And what I can't stand most is people who decide to chat to their friends，sometimes not even about the film.

I'm not alone in this situation. Simon Mayo，a film critic at the BBC，experienced a “new low” during a film. He says，“ The woman in front of me got a mirror out，then her boyfriend got a phone out and used the light on it to allow her to do her make­up！”

Simon has helped to create a list of rules on how moviegoers should behave at the cinema. One of them is no use of mobile phones，and another is not to take your shoes off—a most serious offence(冒犯) !

Of course，when we have paid for a ticket，we feel it is our right to relax and enjoy the film in the way we want to，but we mustn't forget our fellow moviegoers who want to enjoy the cinematic experience，too.

The best choice for anyone wanting to break the rules of cinema manners is to get a DVD and watch it at home. But we all know that the best way to enjoy the art of cinematography is on the big screen.________.

What about you? What annoys you about other people at the cinema?

( )1. Why does the writer enjoy going to the cinema?

A. It makes him feel like being at home.

B. It gives him a moment to stay away from real life.C. He prefers watching the films on big screens.D. He wants to enjoy the cinematic experience.

( )2. What is considered by Simon to be the rudest at a cinema?

A. Using mobile phones. B. Chatting to their friends.C. Taking the shoes off. D. Having drinks and eating popcorn.

( )3．“________” is the best sentence to fill in the blank in Paragraph 7.

A. Don't break the rules! B. Manners are important!C. Just stay at home! D. It's your choice!

( )4. Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?

A. Popular Cinemas B. A Serious Problem C. Cinema Manners D. An Unpleasant Experience

I

During the summer holiday，some students might have been busy with traveling，summer camps and all kinds of courses. But a special group of Chinese middle school students decided to taste the hardship of life outside school.

Twelve students in a big city sold vegetables at a local market together. Within 12 days，they made more than 1,500 yuan.

Among them，the oldest is 21 years old，while the youngest is just 10. They are all cousins in a big family and eight of them are from rural areas.

“Compared to traveling，such social practice connects us and makes us learn how tough our parents are，” said Dalin,18，to the City Morning Post. Dalin，a senior high graduate，and her 12­year­old brother Xiaolin came up with the idea.

They learned to work hard to sell their veggies. Every morning they had to wake up at 3 o'clock. Some of them went to the farmer's market to buy vegetables. Some of them went to the local market to take up a temporary stall(临时摊位). To lower the cost，they learned to bargain(讲价) with the sellers.

At about 6：30 am，they began to sell vegetables. They peddled(吆喝) loudly to attract(吸引) customers. After several days，they got some experience，too.

For example，it was better to put vegetables in order and bigger ones on top. When the vegetables are too heavy，they should give customers an extra plastic bag.

When they finally packed up and went home，they had a small meeting. Everyone took notes and shared their feelings.

“We are tired，” said Dalin. “But we gained a lot.”

( )1. In the writer's opinion，the 12 students' action was ________.

A. popular D. embarrassing

( )2. The cousins decided to sell vegetables at a market to ________.

B. encouraging

C. strange

A. show how able they were hardship of life

B. have less

C. learn how hard their parents work D. prepare for their future traveling

( )3. They bargained with the sellers to ________.

A. cut down the cost B. share their feelingsC. get bigger vegetables D. attract more customers( )4. It's clear that ________.

A. they took up the temporary stall in turnB. they gave each customer an extra plastic bagC. Dalin and Xiaolin got the idea of selling vegetablesD. the elder sold vegetables when the younger took notes( )5. The best title of the story should be “________”．

A. Summer Courses B. Family Business

C. Students Learn from Bargains D. Cousins Work with Vegetables

J

In Britain, Boxing Day is usually celebrated on December 26th, which is the following day after Christmas Day. However, strictly speaking, Boxing Day is the first weekday after Christmas. Like Christmas Day, Boxing Day is a public holiday. This means it's a non­working day in the whole of Britain. When Boxing Day falls on a Saturday or Sunday, the following Monday is the public holiday.

The exact origin(起源) of the holiday is unclear. One of the thoughts is that during the Middle Ages, when great sailing ships

were setting off to discover new land, a Christmas Box was placed by a priest (神父) on each ship. Those sailors who wanted to ensure a safe return would drop money into the box. It was sealed_up and kept on board until the ship came home safely. Then the box was handed over to the priest in the exchange for the saying of a Mass of thanks for the success of the sailing. The priest wouldn't open it to share the contents with the poor until Christmas.

One more thought is about the “Alms Box” placed in every church on Christmas Day. Worshippers (做礼拜的人) put gifts for the poor into it. These boxes were always opened the day after Christmas, that is why that day became known as Boxing Day.

Today, many businesses, organizations and families try to keep the traditional spirit of Boxing Day alive by donating (捐赠) their time, services and money to aid Food Banks, providing gifts for the poor, or helping families in need. Besides, spending time with family and shopping are popular Boxing Day activities now.

(　　)1. If Christmas Day is on a Saturday, Boxing Day will be celebrated on ________．

A. December 25th　　　B. December 26th C. December 27th D. December 28th

(　　)2. Sailors dropped money into the Christmas Box in order to ________．

A. save the poor B. pay for the priestC. discover new land D. pray for sailing safety(　　)3. What does the underlined phrase “sealed up” mean?

A. 密封　　 D. 传递

　B. 悬挂　　 　C. 归还　　 　

(　　)4. The following activities can show the traditional spirit of Boxing Day EXCEPT ________．

A. offering gifts to the poor families in need

C. spending time with family D. giving money to aid Food Banks

(　　)5. The purpose of the passage is ________．

A. to praise the kindness of priests B. to introduce the origins of Boxing Day

C. to call on people to help the poor D. to compare Boxing Day with Christmas Day

K

Dear mum and dad，

I'm writing this letter to you from the center of Australia. At the moment we're staying near Uluru—that's the aboriginal(土著) name for Ayers Rock. On the first day, we took a balloon tour over the rock, and I was surprised at how big it was: 3.6 kilometers long and 384 meters high. The colors of the rock are fantastic, and at different times of the day, they change from purple to red. The Aborigines are the first people of Australia, and the ancient aboriginal stories describe the spirits that created the world. Uluru is a center of Aboriginal culture.

The Australians have many British relatives. That's why they're like us in many ways. Their family life is similar to ours, and they enjoy the same food and hobbies. The food and

B. supporting

drink that most Australians like are grapes, lamb, ham and especially wine that they make in the south of the country. They love all sports, but football is the most popular. Most Australians live near the coast, so they also love going to the beach, swimming and surfing.

Although it's December, it's summer over here. The sunshine is very bright, and near the coast the countryside is very green. There are lots of sheep in the fields and on the hills, but the outback(澳洲内陆) is more like a desert, full of rocks and sand.

The next day after we arrived at Uluru, we went on a camel(骆驼) ride. The camel that I rode had a bad temper. When I sat on its back, it became very angry and refused me. So everyone else thought it was very funny that my camel kept lying down...

Finally, later this evening, we're taking the plane back to Sydney and coming home, it's been a fantastic trip!

Tony

(　　)1. Which is NOT true according to Paragraph One?

A. Uluru is the name for Ayers Rock. B. The height of Uluru is 384 meters.

C. The rock of Uluru doesn't change colors. D. Uluru is the center of Aboriginal culture.(　　)2. Tony may be a(n) ________．

A. British B. Australian D. Chinese

(　　)3. ________ is the most popular sport in Australia.

C. American

(　　)4. The underlined word “temper” means “________” in

Chinese.

A. 脾气 B. 记忆 C. 命令信心

(　　)5. What is the best title of this passage?

A. A Balloon TourC. A Fantastic Trip

B. An Aboriginal Letter

D. A Summer Evening L

The summer vacation is a time to enjoy a change from the school year. It's a good chance to work on different activities that you don't have much time to do during the rest of the year.

We asked about 2，000 people what they would do during the summer vacation. Most of the survey­takers agreed that the summer vacation was a break from homework and they could relax.

Alexis said, “At school, I'm really tired, so during the summer vacation I can read books and do many outdoor activities.”

Amy is in high school. After school, she sometimes works in a cafe. She told us, “It's a chance to relax after a hard school year—sleep more, and see my friends more.”

We also asked them if they would be too busy or kind of bored. About half (52%) of the survey­takers said they would be busy during the summer vacation but still have time to relax. And that is exactly how it should be.

D.

But not everyone said their summer vacation would be the right balance (平衡) between being busy and relaxing. Many thought that they would be too bored.

How bored or busy people feel during the summer vacation depends on how old they are. Survey­takers in their early teens were more likely (可能的) to be bored. Among them, 40% said they would be bored and only 10% thought they would be too busy.(　　)1. What does the underlined word “survey­takers” in Paragraph 2 mean?

A. 进行调查的人 B. 接受调查的人 C. 写调查报告的人 D. 看调查报告的人

(　　)2. What does Amy want to do during the summer vacation?

A. To do a part­time job. outdoor activities.

C. To help her parents do housework. D. To sleep more and visit friends more.

(　　)3. The underlined word “that” in Paragraph 5 refers to ________．

A. feeling bored B. being very busy

C. spending all the time enjoying oneselfD. having time to relax though being busy

(　　)4. How bored or busy people feel during the summer vacation depends on ________．

A. their age B. their parents C. where they live D. what they are

B. To do some

(　　)5. According to the passage, those who took part in the survey are most probably ________．

A.scientists B. doctors C. students D. teachers

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