2020年中考题型特训之阅读理解专练（一）（word版有答案）

1、2020年中考题型专项复习之阅读理解专练（一）阅读理解（一）Once there was a man traveling in a faraway village. As he was passing the elephants, he suddenly stopped. He found that these huge elephants were being held by only a small rope tied to their front leg. No chains(锁链), no cages. It was clear that the elephants could, at

2、 any time, break away from these ropes, but for some reason, they did not.He saw a trainer nearby and asked why these animals just stood there and didnt try to get away. “Well，” the trainer said, “when they are very young and much smaller, we use the same size rope to tie them and, at that age, its

3、enough to hold them. As they grow up, they still believe they cannot break away. They believe the rope can hold them, so they never try to break free.”How could it be? These animals could at any time break free from these ropes. But because they were always stuck right where they were, they believed

4、 they couldnt.Just like the elephants, how many of us go through life believing that we cannot do something, just because we failed at it once before?_. We should never give up the struggle(斗争) in life. 1What did the man see in the village?AChains. BElephants. CCages. DFarmers.2Why do the elephants

5、never try to break free from the ropes?ABecause they think they cannot.BBecause they are too old to do it.CBecause they like their living places.DBecause they get on well with the trainer.3How did the man feel after he heard what the trainer said?AMoved. BSurprised.CAngry. DNervous.4Which of the fol

6、lowing is the missing part in the last paragraph?AFailing is part of learning BWe should be different from othersCHelping animals is helping ourselvesDTraveling always makes people relaxed5What is the best title of this text?AA Pleasant Trip BA Cruel TrainerCElephant Training DThe Elephant Rope阅读理解（

7、二）Dear Sunday Globe，I am writing to tell you about your article Smartphones Make Life Easier in last Sundays newspaper. You did an excellent job explaining the good points of smartphones, but you didnt talk about their bad points at all. So, I hope youll let me give your readers some advice on smart

8、phone etiquette (礼仪)The first point Id like to address is loudness. When you talk on your smartphone in public, please dont shout. In fact, the microphones in smartphones are very sensitive (灵敏的). So, you can be heard even if you speak quietly.Another point is about personal space. I dont think it i

9、s polite to make calls in small spaces full of people. This makes others uncomfortable and forces them to listen to your personal business. Whats worse, it stops many facetoface conversations from ever beginning. Lastly, doing two things at the same time is dangerous. For example, making calls while

10、 driving is a bad habit. Pay attention to the road! Similarly, when staying with yourfriends, turn off your smartphone and enjoy their company. Yours truly，Amber Jala 1. Amber Jala wrote the letter to _A. find a good job B. provide advice Cmake her life easier D. buy a smartphone 2. What does the un

11、derlined word “address” in Paragraph 2 probably mean？ A致函 B. 称呼C. 陈述 D. 选址3According to Paragraph 3, what makes people around you uncomfortable? A. Discussing face to face. B. Speaking quietly on your phone. C. Minding your own business. D. Calling in small spaces full of people.4What can we learn f

12、rom the last paragraph? A. It is dangerous to drive on the road.B. It is easy to start a company with others.C. It is bad to turn off our phones while driving.D. It is important to use our smartphones properly. 阅读理解（三）Canada is a very large country. It is the second largest country in the world. By

13、contrast it has a very small population. There are only about 29 million people there. Most Canadians are of British or French origin(后裔), and French is an official language of Canada as well as English. About 45% of the people are of British origin, that is, they or their parents or grandparents, e

14、tc, come from Britain. Nearly 30% are of French origin. Most of the FrenchCanadians live in the province of Quebec. Over the years, people have come to live in Canada from many countries in the world. They are from Europe and also from China, besides other Asian countries. However, Canada was not an

15、 empty country before the Europeans began to arrive. Canadian Indians lived along the coast, by the rivers and lakes and in forests. Today, there are only about 350，000 Indians in the whole country, with their own languages. In the far north live the Inuit. There are only 27，000 CanadianInuit. Their

16、 life is hard in such a difficult climate. 1. The phrase “By contrast” in the passage means _. A. 同时 B. 相比之下 C. 而且 D. 实际上 2. _ live in Quebec. A. Most of the FrenchCanadiansB. 45% of the Canadians C. 27，000 peopleD. 350，000 FrenchCanadians3. The official languages of Canada are _. A. English and Chi

17、nese B. French and English C. Indian and French D. Chinese and Inuit 4. About 23% of people in Canada come from _. A. ChinaB. EnglandC. FranceD. some other countries except France and Britain阅读理解（四）Different countries have different ideas about mannershow you behave when you are eating. In England,

18、table manners are important. Good table manners in England are as follows：How to sit: You should sit up straight in your chair. It is not a good idea to lean(倾斜)forwards or backwards. When you eat, you should not lean towards the plate, but bring the knife, fork or spoon towards you. At the same tim

19、e, do not put your elbows on the table, nor reach over someones plate for something. Using your fingers: English people normally dont pick food up with their fingers when they are eating main courses. If you are not sure, the safest is to use your knife or fork. There are, however, some foods that a

20、re usually eaten with fingers. They include pizza, sandwiches, burgers, crisps and fruit. Your mouth: It is not polite to talk with your mouth full of food, or to eat with your mouth open. And if possible, do not make any noises. Never lick (舔) your plate after eating. How much to eat: It is polite

21、to eat food that you have been offered so a clear plate is a good plate. It shows that you enjoyed the food. If you cant finish everything and need to leave a little, thats also okay. You could say something like “That was very nice, thank you, but Im just too full to eat another bite. ” 1. How shou

22、ld you sit when you are eating in England?A. You should lean backwards. B. You should lean forwards. C. You should sit up straight in your chair. 2. What food do Englishmen eat with their fingers?A. Beef. B. Pizza. C. Juice. 3. What is the good table manner in England?A. Reach over someones plate fo

23、r something. B. Lick your plate after eating. C. Eat an orange with fingers. 4. What can we infer(推断)according to the passage?A. Eating with the mouth closed is a good manner. B. We mustnt leave anything on the plate any time. C. Saying sorry means we are full. 5. What does the passage mainly talk a

24、bout?A. The differences between England and China. B. Good table manners in England. C. The importance of table manners. 阅读理解（五）Embarrassing moments happen to everyone, no matter how important a person is. What would you do if you had an embarrassing moment?Forget all about it and then laugh about i

25、t. The first thing you should do is let others know it is a joke. Just laugh loudly and say, That is funny！ People will know that you are not taking it seriously. They will stop making fun of you. _ When you go back to your room, just take a moment to think how that embarrassing moment happened. Are

26、 you always careless? Think about ways to correct the problem.Improve your awareness (意识). Try to be more aware of what is happening around you if you are always careless. Just remember not to be upset over it. The people who laugh at you have probably done something similar to what you have done. J

27、ust laugh with them at the time, or they will remember your embarrassment for a long time. Stay cool and enjoy the rest of the day.Dont be afraid of embarrassing moments. Take it easy. Its not hard to get through it if you believe that you can deal with it.1. According to the passage, _ people have

28、embarrassing moments.A. most B. few C. no D. all2. If you feel embarrassed, the first thing you should do is _.A. make fun of othersB. stay away from others C. talk about it with your friendsD. let others know it is just a joke3. When embarrassing moments happen to you, you should keep _.A. serious

29、B. careful C. cool D. upset4. Which sentence can be filled in the blank of Paragraph 3?A. Stay in your room alone and laugh.B. Think about your problem carefully.C. How do you feel after the embarrassing moment?D. What can we do at the embarrassing moment?5. The passage mainly tells us _.A. how to d

30、eal with embarrassing momentsB. when embarrassing moments usually happenC. how to forget embarrassing momentsD. how to face embarrassing moments bravely阅读理解（六）Have you ever had an embarrassing experience? Last week we asked readers to tell us about embarrassing experiences. We received some letters.

31、Tony：My most embarrassing experience happened when I had just left university. I had just started teaching in a Liverpool school. One morning my alarm clock didnt ring. I woke up at half past eight and school began at nine. I quickly washed, dressed, jumped into my car and rushed to school. When I a

32、rrived, the students had already gone into the classroom. I didnt go to the office, but went straight into the classroom. After two or three minutes the students began laughing, and I couldnt understand why. Suddenly I looked down and understood. I had put on one black shoe and one brown shoe!James：

33、My wife and I had decided to buy a new house, and Id made an appointment to see our bank manager. Id never met him before and I was a bit nervous. I went into town in my car and I was lucky enough to find a parking space outside the bank. Id just started reversing (倒车) into the space when another ca

34、r made its way into it. I was irritated! I opened my window and shouted at the man in the car. Then I rushed to the bank. I was ten minutes late for my appointment. I went to the managers office, knocked and walked in. The manager was sitting at his desk. He was the man who had taken up my parking s

35、pace!1. Tony arrived at school late that morning because _. A. he couldnt find his shoes B. his alarm clock didnt ringC. he washed and dressed slowly D. his car went wrong on the way2. James went into town to _.A. put money in the bankB. look for a jobC. meet the bank managerD. buy a new car3. The u

36、nderlined word “irritated” probably means “_”. A. Angry B. nervous C. worriedD. embarrassed阅读理解（七）When you finish high school or university, is learning done? The answer is“no”. In many countries, people continue learning all their lives. Why is lifelong learning important? How can it help you? Lets

37、 look at one example of lifelong learning in Japan. Why is lifelong learning important?You go to school and learn. You take tests. But learning doesnt only happen in school. And learning doesnt stop when you graduate from high school or college. You are learning all the time. For example, learning c

38、an happen when you go to a museum. It can also happen when you get a job. You learn when you play a sport or when you take a trip. Learning is life! We never stop learning. Every day, you can improve yourself by learning something new. Lifelong learning in JapanIn Japan, lifelong learning is very im

39、portant. People in Japan like to try new learning activities. Music, calligraphy, flower arranging, and foreign languages are some of their favourite classes. The Japanese take classes to improve their skills and learn new things. 1. Why is lifelong learning important ?A. It helps you improve yourse

40、lf. B. Its the best way to learn. C. Its fun and easy. D. Its an important goal. 2. Some people in Japan take foreign language classes to _. A. get a jobB. learn new thingsC. get good gradesD. finish college3. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage ?A. Learning only happens in schoo

41、l. B. When we graduate from school, learning is done. C. You cant learn anything when you play a sport. D. Music, calligraphy, flower arranging and foreign languages are popular classes in Japan. 阅读理解（八）These days, more and more students in the UK are taking a “gap year” between their graduation fro

42、m school and their university studies. This means they can take a year off to do something else, before they start their studies.For most students, spending time in foreign countries is their favorite activityand Australia is their favorite place to visit.Many parents, teachers and business people a

43、gree that travelling can teach important values.“After a year of travelling, I felt Id grown up. I had learnt the importance of relationships with people, on all kinds of levels.”There are many companies around the world that welcome these students on their projectshelping people in poorer countries

44、, or even in your home country. Although you dont get paid for your work, this kind of work can teach important skillsdecision making and finding answers to problems, for examplethat will help many students in a job one day.Finally, getting some knowledge and experience in an area you hope to study

45、or work in one day will always be very useful. If several university graduates are applying (申请)for the same job, gap year work experience allows you to say, “Ive already had some experience of this kind of work.” And that can help you get your job.1. More and more students in the UK are taking a ga

46、p year _.A. before they graduate from schoolB. before they graduate from universityC. after they graduate from universityD. before they go to university after graduating from school2. _ is their favorite activity for most students in the UK.A. Spending time in AustraliaB. Spending time in the UKC. S

47、pending time with their teachersD. Spending time with their parents3. What cant students get in gap year work in the writers opinion?A. Values. B. Skills.C. Knowledge and experience. D. Money.4. Chances for the same job will be given to the students _.A. who study well in schoolB. who have some expe

48、rience in this kind of workC. who dont apply for the jobD. who are rich enough5. The best title (题目) of the passage can be _.A. Work for the PoorB. Take a Year offC. Apply for a JobD. Travel阅读理解（九）He Jiang, a postgraduate(研究生)in biology, became the first Chinese student to give a speech in the comme

49、ncement(毕业典礼)at Harvard University on May 26, 2016.Given the highest honor by the university, He Jiang, who was born in a small village in Hunan Province, said, “People in China often believe that its useless to study and that children from the countryside cannot be successful in the future. However

50、, I cannot agree with them. Education can change a persons life. I hope my experience can encourage the students from the countryside to spare no effort in study and make their dreams come true.”Different from many other families in the village, his parents never thought about finding a job in big c

51、ities and leaving their two sons at home without their care. His father was strict in their studies. He and his younger brother studied at home while the other kids in the village played in the fields. Unlike his strict father, his mother took sides with her sons when her husband scolded the boys. S

52、he preferred to sit with her sons when they studied rather than chat with other women in the village.1. Where did He Jiang give the speech?A. At Harvard University.B. In Hunan Province.C. At Harvard Kennedy School.D. At Massachusetts Institute of Technology.2. The underlined part means“_”. A. get re

53、ady for studyB. try their best in studyC. enjoy themselves in studyD. be interested in study3. Which of the following is true according to the passage?A. He Jiang is the only child in the family.B. Both of He Jiangs parents were very strict with him.C. He Jiangs parents never tried to find a job in

54、a big city.D. He Jiang often played in the fields with other kids in the village.阅读理解（十）When you finish high school or university, is learning done? The answer is “no”. In many countries, people continue learning all their lives. Why is lifelong learning important? How can it help you? Lets look at one example of lifelong learning in Japan.Why is lifelong learning