初中英语家教详解40.doc

四、阅读理解（共12小题；56-63题，每小题2分：64-67题，每小题1分；共20分） 阅读下面的短文，从每小题所给的A、B、C和D选项中选出一个最佳选项。A Henry was a carpenter（木匠）of our village. Once I asked him to make a dining table for my wife. He made it just the right size to fill the space between the two windows. When I arrived home that evening, Henry was drinking a cup of tea and writing out his bill for his work.。 My wife said to me，quietly，“That，s his ninth cup of tea today.”But she said loudly, Its a beautiful table，dear，isnt it? I wont decide about that until I see that bill.” I said. Henry laughed and gave me his bill for the work. It said： BILL One dining table June 10，1995Cost of wood 17.00Paint（油漆） 1.50Work，8 hours（1 an hour） 8.00Total（总计） 36.50When I was looking at the bill，Henry said，its been a fine day，hasnt it? Quite sunny.” Yes,”I said. Im glad it is only the 10th of June.” Me too，”， said Henry. You wait一itll be a bit hotter by the end of the month.” Yes. Hotter一and more expensive. Dining tables will be 20 more expensive on June 30th，wont they，Henry?” Henry looked hard at me for half a minute. There was a little smile in his two blue eyes. I gave his bill back to him. If it isnt too much trouble，Henry,”I said，Please add it up again. You can forget the date.” I paid him 26. 50 and he was happy to get it.56. Why did Henry talk about weather when the writer was looking at the bill? A. Because it was a fine day indeed, B. Because he wanted the writer to look at the bill carefully. C. Because he wanted to tell the writer what the weather was like. D. Because he didnt want the writer to go through the bill carefully.57. Why did the writer say that dining tables would be 20 more expensive by the end of June? A. Because he thought Henry would almost certainly add the date to the cost of the dining table. B. Because it was difficult to make dining tables in hot weather. C. Because paint would be more expensive. D. Because the cost of wood would be more expensive.58, The writer thought Henry would ask for_if he made a dining table on the last day of June. A.26.50 B. 56. 50 C. 46.50 D. 20.0059, When the writer gave him the money，Henry was happy because_ A. he got the money easily B. be didn，t have to add up the cost again C. he got what he should get for his work D. he got much money for his work60. From the story we know that_ A. Henry had written out the bill before the writer got home B. Henry still wanted to get 36. 50 for his work in the end C: Henry made a mistake in the bill D. Henry tried to get more money for his work B From the time we were babies we have been taught manners. We are taught how to hold a knife and fork and not to talk with our mouths full. We are taught how to shake hands and when to stand and when to sit and the way to introduce people. Sometimes good manners in one place are very bad manners somewhere else. Almost everywhere eating together means that people are very friendly to each other. But in parts of Polynesia（波利尼西亚）it is bad manners to be seen eating beside each other. So they politely turn their backs to each other when they are taking food. Some East Africans spit four times as a kind of blessing（祝福）They do it to show thatthey want a sick person to get well，or to bless a new-born baby. In most other places，spitting means something completely different. It usually shows an unhealthy habit. In manycountries，it may mean that you hate someone.When we go to visit someone we say“Hello！”Or“How are you? or things like that.But if you are visiting an East African village，everyone will be very careful not to pay attention to you, The polite thing there will be for you to go quietly，without speaking to anyone, and sit beside your friend. You should wait until he has finished what he is doing and then he will begin talking to you. In a village in Arab，a visitor will walk behind all the tents until he gets to the one he wants to visit. If he passes in front，he will be invited into each tent and asked to eat. It is rude to refuse.61. From this passage we know A. its good manners to use a knife and fork to eat B. its bad manners to stand and talk C. its good manners not to talk with our mouths full D. how to shake hands when we introduce people62. In many places，spitting may mean A. you give a new-born baby the blessing B. you want a sick person to get well C. you hate someone D. you show your love to your relatives or friends63. If you visit an East African village，you A. should say“Hello！”or“How are you？”to others B. should talk to the villagers quietly C. should be very careful and not to pay any attention to others D. must wait until your friend has finished his work and then begin to talk to himC I was sleeping soundly last night when I was awakened by someones groans（呻吟）.I listened，and heard it was from Sam，a student from Africa. I really wanted to go on sleeping, as I had insomnia（失眠）and had just fallen asleep, but I couldnt because Sam groaned louder and louder，showing he was seriously ill. At that time，Robbie，a student from China，also got up to help. We found some pills，got some water，and helped him sit up to take them, hoping this would make his pain go down a little and get over the difficult time. If only daytime would come soon, everything would become easier. Things went contrary相反）to our wishes. Sams condition developed from bad to worse. We telephoned the emergency service，and in no time an ambulance stopped in front of our gate. We helped the medical（医疗）workers carry Sam to the vehicle，and then both Robbie and I got in and took Sam to the hospital. We helped him go through many medical examinations. After all kinds of tests，we were told that the final diagnosis（诊断）was appendicitis（盲肠炎）Luckily，Sam didnt need an operation because we brought him to the hospital in time. He got timely treatment. After Sam felt much better，we rushed back to prepare ourselves for the class. We were a little tired，but we had certainly done something good，something right.64. Why couldnt the writer go on sleeping that night?A. Because he was too excited that day.B. Because his roommates were watching football games on TV.C. Because one of his roommates was sick and groaning.D. Because he was sick.65. What does vehicle in the third paragraph refer to? A. Car. B. Ambulance. C. Taxi. D. Bus66. Why didnt Sam need an operation? A. Because Sam didnt have enough money for an operation. B. Because Sam was sent to the hospital in time. C. Because Sam was much afraid of having an operation. D. This article doesnt tell us the reason.67. Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage? A. Sam，Robbie and the writer lived in the same room. B. Sam was feeling very well after taking some pills. C. Robbie and the writer also went to the hospital. D. Robbie and the writer didnt sleep after they came back from the hospital.四. 阅读理解（本大题共10小题，每小题2分，共20分）阅读下面的短文，从每小题所给的A、B、C和D选项中选出一个最佳选项。AThis is News on the Hour , Ed Wilson reporting . The president and First Lady will visit Africa on a good will tour in May . They plan to visit eight African countries . Reports from China say the Chinese want closer ties between China and the U.S. and Western Europe . A group of top Chinese scientists start its ten-nation tour next month . In news about health , scientists in California report findings of a relationship between the drinking of coffee and the increase of heart diseases among women . According to the report in the American Medical Journal , the five-year study shows that : women who drink more than two cups of coffee a day have a greater chance of having heart disease than women who do not . Thats the news of the hour . And now back to more easy listening with Jan Singer . 56. To improve the ties between China and the U.S. and Western Europe , .A. China has expressed its strong wishesB. China has given many reports to improve the tiesC. China will send some scientists to visit the U.S. onlyD. some Chinese scientists will visit the U.S. and Western Europe57. The news about health tells us that .A. no one should drink more than two cups of coffee a dayB. no heart disease will be found if people dont drink coffeeC. womens heart disease has a lot to do with their drinking coffeeD. the more coffee people drink , the more chance theyll get to have heart disease58. The passage is probably from .A. a book B. a radio station C. a diary D. a Medical JournalBNew York State has passed the USAs first state law banning（禁止）motorists talking on cell phones . The ban will begin on November 1 , although drivers caught using cell phones will be given only warnings during the first month . First-time violators（违法者）will face a 100 fine . A second time call for a 200 fine and every violation after that will cost 500 .At least a dozen localities have established（制定）bans , starting in 1999 ; and 40 states have had bans proposed but not passed . At least 23 countries , including the Great Britain , Italy , Israel and Japan , ban drivers from using cell phones . There are about 115 million cell phones in use in the United States and more than 6 million in New York State . “ To think that Im not going to use cell phone when at the same time I can still use my laptop（手提电脑）, I still can read a paper , I can still change my pants while driving at 65 mph . I think theres just something wrong , ” an official said . Other critics（批评）noted other things like eating , drinking coffee and doing make-up while driving . They suggested that the ban include a broader range of things . 59. What does the underlined word “warning” mean ?A. The word that tells you not to do it again .B. A textbook that talks about the law . C. A lesson . D. A 100 fine . 60. How much fine will a cell phone user receive if he has been caught using it four times while driving after November ? A. 500 . B. 1000 . C. 1200 . D. 1300 .61. We can infer from this passage that .A. some developed countries forbid drivers using cell phones B. the ban has been put into effect in most states in the U.S.C. more people in the U.S. are against the ban than for itD. over fifty localities or states ban drivers from using cell phonesC“ Im hungry , ” said Kelly as she and Sheila walked home from school . “ Youre always hungry , ” Sheila said , “ Well have something when we get to my house . ”Kelly looked at Sheila , who was walking quickly down the sidewalk . Sheila had long , beautiful red hair and always wore nice clothes . Kelly had short hair and many of her clothes were hand-me-downs . No one was home when they got to Sheilas house . No one ever seemed to be home at Sheilas house . Kelly had two sisters and a brother . “ It must be amazing to have the whole house to yourself . Im lucky if I can be alone for five minutes , ” said Kelly . “ Well , I can do whatever I want . Do you want to order a pizza ? Theres nothing in the fridge . ” There was never anything in Sheilas fridge . “ Thats okay , ” said Kelly . “ I have to go home for dinner soon . ”“ But I would go crazy if people were telling me what to do all the time .”“ Well , youre lucky ,” said Kelly . Sheila was lucky . She had perfect hair , perfect clothes , a perfect house . “ I would give anything to be Sheila for just one day , ” thought Kelly . The phone rang . “ Hi , Mom , ” Kelly heard Sheila say . “ No , its okay . I understand . ” She hung up . “ My moms having dinner out again , ” she said . “ Are you sure you cant stay for pizza ? ”“ Sorry . I have to go or Ill be late for dinner , ” said Kelly . “ Whatever . See you . ”Kelly saw Sheila looking out of the window as she walked down the street . Suddenly , Sheilas house looked very big , and Sheila looked very small . 62. Which of these sentences tells the difference between Sheilas life and Kellys ?A. Sheila is from a big family and Kelly is from a small one . B. Kelly has a big , caring family and Sheila is often on her own . C. Kelly has perfect clothes and Sheila wears hand-me-downs .D. Sheila and Kelly have similar family situations .63. Which things about Sheilas life does Kelly like ?A. Her house , her parents , and her clothes . B. Her hair , her clothes , and her pets . C. Her hair , her clothes , and her house . D. Her clothes , her parents , and her pets . 64. What things about Kellys life might Sheila like ?A. The fact that Kelly has sisters to lend her clothes . B. The fact that Kelly has caring parents who are there to take care of her . C. The fact that Kelly has a big house and lots of time to herself . D. The fact that Kelly gets to eat pizza almost every night of the week . 65. Why do you think the writer includes the final sentence of the story ?A. To show that Sheila lives in a big , beautiful house . B. To show that Sheila gets to do whatever she wants . C. To show that Sheila is happy . D. To show that Sheila is lonely . 四、阅读理解（共10小题，每小题2分，共20分）阅读下列短文，并做每篇后面的题目，从各题A、B、C、D中选出能回答所提问题或完成所给句子的最佳答案。AWhen I was 16 years ago a boy gave me an important gift. It was a smile.It was the early autumn of my first year at a junior high school, and my old school was far away. As a result, no one knew who I was. I was very lonely, and afraid to make friends with anyone.Every time I heard the other students talking and laughing, I felt my heart break. I couldnt talk about anyone with my problems. And I didnt my parents to worry about me.Then one day, my classmates talked happily with their friends, but I sat at my desk unhappily as usual. At that moment, a boy entered the classroom. I didnt know who he was. He passed me and then turned back. He looked at me, without a word, a smile.Suddenly, I felt the touch of something bright and friendly. It made me feel happy, lively and warm.That smile changed my life. I started to talk with other students and made friends. Day by day, I became closer to everyone in my class. The boy with the lucky smile has become my best friend now.One day I asked him why he smiled, but he couldnt remember smiling at me!It doesnt matter because all the dark days have gone. I believe that the world is what you think it is. If you think it lonely, you might always be alone. So smile at world and it will smile back.56. Why was the smile an important gift? A. Because the writers old school was far away. B. Because the writer didnt know who the boy was. C. Because the smile didnt mean anything to the boy. D. Because it made the writer feel happy, lively and warm.57. The writer didnt talk to anyone in her new school about her problem because . A. she was always unhappyB. she didnt have any friends there C. she was in the first year at the junior high school D. she didnt want her parents to worry about her58. How did the smile change her life? A. She started to make friends.B. She became the best friend with the boy. C. Her parents didnt worry about her any more. D. She realized that she was lonely.59. Where does she now think her feeling of unhappiness came from? A. From her old school.B. From her parents. C. From herselfD. From her classmate at the new schoolBWhen we asked students what they want to be, they often talk about unusual jobs, things like teachers and doctors. But if you think about it, many people dont plan to do their jobs. They just start doing them by accident. We have talked to two people with unusual jobs.Emily is a dentist but she doesnt work with people. She works with horses. After university she took care of animals health for several years, but she notices that there were few people who could help horses teeth. She deicide to go to college and study again. Then she had to buy special tools, but she is never out of work. Shed always very busy taking care of horses teeth. “I couldnt be a dentist for people now,” Emily said, “because I really enjoy working with horses.”As soon as David could read, he read books about robots, but the robots he build today dont look like the strange robot people in his books. He build robots for industry. Early one he made up his mind to study math, science and computers so that he could break into the world of robot engineering. “Some of the math is very difficult.” say David, “but you must study math to be an engineer.” Fortunately he got top marks in all his math exams.60. Emily doesnt want to be a dentist because . A. the pay is lowB. she has to buy special tools C. she will be out of workD. she likes working with horses61. To become a robot engineer, David . A. need to worryB. bought a lot of robots C. had to study hardD. didnt