初中英语政治经济文化类阅读理解

1、初中英语政治经济文化类阅读一It is difficult to say exactly how the music we call “rock or “rock and roll began. Its roots (根源) go back to many different countries and many different kinds of music and many musicians.Rock music developed mainly from the interaction (相互影响of black African and white European music. T

2、he Europeans and the African slaves (奴隶who came to America during the seventeenth century each had their own different kinds of music. Black Africans used heavy drumbeats ,a rough singing voice ,and the calling of a melody (旋律and answer of a chorus. The white Europeans ,mostly English and Scots ,use

3、d a stronger melody ,a less heavy beat ,and instruments such as guitars ,horns ,and fiddles. The history of rock and roll is the history of how rock changed from these two traditions.From the seventeenth to the twentieth century, musicians in the southern United States developed two new forms of mus

4、ic: the blues ,usually played by blacks ,and country music, played by whites. Black musicians sang the blues with a guitar. This music was similar to work songs：stories of troubles and pain, with lines that were repeated several times. The word “rock and roll probably came from the black churches in

5、 the South, where people sang and danced to the strong rhythms, which they called “rocking and reeling. At the same time, whites were playing country music, which was mostly traditional dancing music and slow songs that told sad stories. The singers played with string instruments such as fiddles and

6、 guitars.During this time blues and country musicians had some influence on each other, but the influence grew stronger after phonograph records (留声机唱片)became popular in the late nineteenth century. The birth of the electric guitar changed country and blue music in the 1940s. The sound of the electr

7、ic guitar would become the sound, of rock and roll. No one thinks of early rock and roll without thinking of Elvis Presley ,the “King of Rock and Roll. Rock music continues to develop and change, but the heart and soul of rock is the same heart and soul that Elvis expressed.1. Which of the following

8、 doesnt describe black Africans music style?A. They used heavy drumbeats.B. They sang in a rough voice.C. They used instruments such as guitars, horns, and fiddles.      D. They used the calling of a melody and answer of a chorus.2. Which of the following describes country m

9、usic?A. Country music is usually played by blacks.B. People sang spiritual music and danced the strong rhythms, which called “country music.C. Country music was traditional dancing music and slow songs that told sad stories.D. Country music was similar to work songs.3. Which of the following NOT rig

10、ht according to the passage?A. In the seventeenth century, many visitors went to America from Europe and Africa.B. Rock music developed mainly from the interaction of black African and white European music. C. Musicians in the southern United States developed two new forms of music: the blues and co

11、untry music from the seventeenth to the twentieth century.D. Blues and country musicians had some influence on each other during a time in history.4. Whats the best title for the passage?A. Different Kinds of Music                

12、               B. The Development of Rock and RollC. Elviss Contribution to Music                         D. Rock and Ro

13、ll Is Popular 二The Internet has become part of teenage life. There's a report on 3, 375 students aged from 10 to 18 in seven Chinese cities. It says that 38% of them believe they use the Internet often. While most of them get useful information and use the Internet to help in their studies, some

14、 are not using it in a good way. Many are playing online games too much. A few even visit Web sites they should not look at. Bad things can happen if young people spend too much time on the Internet. In order to help young people use the Internet in a good way, a textbook on good Internet behavior h

15、as started to be used in some Shanghai middle schools. It uses real examples to teach students all about good ways of using the Internet. It gives useful advice such as its good to read news or find helpful information to study. Some students also make online friends. But if you are meeting a friend

16、 offline, let your parents know. Teachers and parents all think the book is a very good idea. It will teach students how to be a good person in the online world. It will be a guide for teens using the Internet and keep students away from bad sites. 46. From the report, about     

17、   students between 10- 18 years old in the seven cities use the Internet often. A. 3, 375          B. 1, 280          C. 2, 100          D. 3, 00047.

18、 The underlined word “it in Paragraph 2 means        . A. the book        B. the report       C. the Internet      D. useful information48. Why do teachers and parents think t

19、he book is a good idea?A. Because it helps with the students' studies. B. Because it gives useful information for study. C. Because it is used in Shanghai middle schools. D. Because it teaches students how to be a good person in the online world. 49. Choose the best title for the passage. A. Stu

20、dents can't use the Internet. B. Be careful when using the Internet. C. The Internet has become part of teenage life. D. How to be a good person. 三The theme park rides and attractions are open from July 26 to November 6, 2019There is something for the whole family, with lots of frightening rides

21、, amazing live shows, and unusual and wonderful costume characters. Guests of all ages will enjoy many activities.    Thirteen  It is based on the discovery of an ancient burial site墓地in an area known as the Dark Forest. It is built on the site of the old Corkscrew roll-coaster a

22、nd you are invited to take the rides on Thirteen and travel deep into the living and breathing Dark Forest which might be dangerous.    You must be at least 1.2 m to ride. If you are 1.86 m or over, you cant ride.    Laughs and Frights   Up for a bit of l

23、ight-hearted fun with friends and family? The roll-coasters at the Alton Towers Resort make for unforgettable experiences. You will have so much fun with its amusement ride.    Magic and Young Fun Ideal for all the family, the Alton Towers Resort offers family rides packed with fun fo

24、r little kids. There are a number of rides and activities to keep all ages happy, all day long.     Attractions  There is fun for the whole family with Sharkbait Reef by SEA LIFE, old Macdonalds Farmyard and Mutiny Bay. Take a ride on the Skyride and dont forget to check the

25、 amazing new live shows. Start or finish your day with a round of Golf!    Save 20% by booking预订on line and achieve advantages from Early Ride Time. No online booking feethe price you see below is the price you pay.Ticket Type including Early Ride TimeOnline Only priceOnline Family of

26、 Four Tickets86Online Adult Ticket28Online Child Ticket (age 4-11)141. Eric is 1.88 m. He cannot_. A. visit the Dark Forest                           B. take rides on the

27、 ThirteenC. ride at the Alton Towers Resort              D. have fun at Sharkbait Reef2. If Tom, a boy of ten, visits the Theme Park with his parents without booking tickets online, they have to pay _.A. 84 pounds    

28、60;       B.70 pounds           C. 56 pounds          D. 86 pounds3. The writer wrote the passage mainly to_.A. introduce the history of the Theme Park  B. encourage peop

29、le to do dangerous thingsC. attract more people to visit the Theme ParkD. tell people about his exciting experiences四  “How are you? is a nice question. Its a friendly way that people in the U.S.A greet each other. But “How are you? is also a very unusual question. Its a question that often doe

30、snt need an answer. The person who asks“How are you?hopes to hear the answer“Fine,even if the persons friend isnt fine. The reason is that “How are you?isnt really a question and “Fineisnt really an answer. They are simply other ways of saying“Helloor “Hi.Sometimes, people also dont say exactly what

31、 they mean.For example,when someone Asks “Do you agree?,the other person might think,“No, I disagree.I think youre Wrong.But it isnt very polite to disagree so strongly,so the other person might say“Im not sure.Its  a nicer way to say that you dont agree with someone.People also dont say exactl

32、y what they are thinking when they finish talking with other people.For example,many talks over the phone finish when one person say “Ive to go now.Often,the person who wants to hang up gives and excuse:“Someones at the door.“Something is burning on the stove.The excuses might be real,or not. Perhap

33、s the person who wants to hang up simply doesnt want to talk any more,but it isnt polite to say that.   The excuse is more polite,and it doesnt hurt the other person.Whether they are greeting each other,talking about an idea,of finishing a talk,people dont say exactly that they are thinkin

34、g.Its an important way that people try to be nice to each other,and its part of the game of language.1.When a person in America asks“ How are you?, he or she wants to hear“         A. How are you?          

35、0;   B. Hello           C.I dont know.            D. Fine2.When a person disagree with someone, it is polite to say“            &#

36、160;  A. You are wrong. I disagree.                  B. Im not sure.        C. Im sure I disagree.           &

37、#160;               D. No, I disagree.3. A polite way to finish talk is to say“                A. You have to go now.      &#

38、160;                  B.I want to hang up.       C.I have to go now.                  

39、0;           D.I dont want to talk any more.4.  When a person says“ Ive to go now. Someones at the door., the person may be       .     A. giving an excuse       

40、60;    B. hurting someones feeling       C. ill                     D. asking you a question五The Hawaiian Islands are lying about two thousand miles away from North America, right in the middle of the

41、 Pacific Ocean. Despite(不管) the distance the Islands actually make up the fiftieth state of the United States. The Islands were all formed by volcano eruption(火山爆发)and on the largest of the islands, Hawaii, or the Big Island, there are still two active volcanoes, the Mauna Loa and the Kilauea, which

42、 still erupt every few years.       On the Hawaiian islands the natives have a particularly strange way of indicating(指明) directions. They dont use the north, south, east and west system common to the rest of the world. They use the mauka and makai system. Mauka means &

43、quot;mountain". The mountains in Hawaii are always at the center of the islands, as these are volcanic islands. Makai means "the sea". The islands are small and the system is simple. Wherever you want to visit, it can always be described in terms of where it lies in relation to the mo

44、untains and the sea. A typical conversation(谈话) between a native Hawaiian and a visitor might go as follows.                                

45、                       VISITOR： Excuse me! Could you tell me where the Sheraton Hotel is?HAWAIIAN: Well . Let me see! From here its two blocks mauka, and then one block makai. You cant miss

46、it!1. This article would be most likely to appear in which of the following? A. A novel.                                   &#

47、160;               B. A collection of stories.C. A travel book.                            

48、;               D. A womens magazine.2. Which is the most suitable title for the article?A. The Big Island.                    

49、60;                    B. Giving Directions in Hawaii.C. Volcanoes.                       

50、                        D. The Hawaiian Islands.3. In Hawaii the mountains are in the center of the islands because_. A. of the weather        &#

51、160;                                B. thats where they originally areC. the islands were created by volcanic eruptions D. of the islands locatio

52、n in the pacific4. To find your way in Hawaii, you must _.A. refer to geographical directions B. refer to well - known establishmentsC. refer to the location of the mountains and the sea D. refer to the earth and the sea六 Chinese people call the Spring Festival“Nian. But do you know that Nian was on

53、ce the name of a monster(妖怪)?      A long time ago, the monster Nian lived in the mountains. It ate animals. But in winter, it could not find food. So it came to villages and ate a lot of people. People were so afraid of Nian that they locked their doors before evening came

54、during the winter. One day, an old man came to a village. He told people there that Nian was afraid of three thingsthe color red, fire and noise. He told people to play drums and gongs, make big fires and set off fireworks(放鞭炮)to make Nian go away.      On a moonless, cold n

55、ight, Nian went to the village again. As soon as it opened its big mouth, people made loud noises and made fires. Nian was really afraid and ran away. wherever it went, there was noise and fire. When Nian was tired and could not run anymore, people killed the monster.      A

56、fter that, on the coldest day of winter, people beat drums and gongs, and set off fireworks to celebrate the death of the monster of Nian. They put up red lanterns and have a big dinner without sleeping during the night.      In the morning people greet each other happily. S

57、o now we have the Spring Festival.1 From the story, Nian seemed to be        long, long ago.A exciting      B  interesting    C boring    D terrible2 The monster Nian ate people in winter because it  

58、         . A wanted to make people afraid     B had no food to eat C celebrated the Spring Festival    D liked to eat people in a village3 Nian was afraid of         

59、;  .A red    B fire   C noise    D  A, B and C 4 The monster Nian wasnt killed until           . A it had eaten all the animals  B  the old man came to a village C it was too

60、tired to run away  D people knew what it was afraid of5 What is the best title for the passage?  A How the Spring Festival Came  B What People did During Nian   C How People Celebrated Nian  D What the Spring Festival was七 The Sydney Opera House is a very famous building in

61、the world.It has become Sydneys best-known landmark and international symbol.The Opera House with a “sailing roof was designed by a famous Danish architect (丹麦建筑师) ,Utzon.The base for the building was started in 1959 ,years before the designs were finished.Utzon spent four years designing the Opera

62、House.In 1962 ,the designs were finalized (定稿) and the construction began.In 1967 ,they started the decoration inside.It took 14 years in total to build the Opera House.Queen Elizabeth officially opened it on October 20th,1973.The Sydney Opera House cost around 100 million and was paid for by the pu

63、blic. 6,225 square meters of glass was used to build it.The Opera House includes 1,000 rooms.It is 185 meters long and 120 meters wide.The buildings roof sections weigh about 15 tons.Each year ,this fantastic building attracts 200,000 tourists to come for a visit or enjoy events in it.The Opera Hous

64、e reaches out into the harbour (港湾).It is amazing and unforgettable ,offering people a strong sense of beauty.1. The designer of the Sydney Opera House was from_.A. America             B. Australia C. England     &#

65、160;       D. Denmark2. Building the Sydney Opera House lasted_.A. from 1959 to 1973                              &

66、#160;      B. from 1962 to 1973C. from 1959 to 1967                                     D. from

67、 1962 to 19673. The underlined word “construction means_in Chinese.A.创立            B.设计 C.施工          D.竣工4. _paid for the cost of the building of the Sydney Opera House.A. Utzon   

68、0;       B. The public C. Queen Elizabeth      D. The government 5.Which is the best title for the passage?A. Sailing Roof                    

69、60;       B. Travelling in SydneyC. The Sydney Opera House     D. The Opening of the Opera House八The Spring Festival is the biggest festival for Chinese people all around the world. The celebration usually lasts for 15 days. There is a lot to do.On t

70、he eve of the Spring Festival, family members get together and have big meals. Their favorite dish on this day is dumplings.Days before the Spring Festival, families will clean their homes. People think cleaning sweeps away bad luck. It makes the house ready for good luck.The color red is everywhere

71、 during the Spring Festival. People think red is a happy color and will bring them a bright future. People wear red, too. They decorate (装饰) their homes with pieces of red paper. Kids get a lot of “hong bao. It is a red paper bag with money in it. Usually, older people give younger ones hong bao. Th

72、ey think it brings good luck.The Spring Festival is the time to make everybody happy. So dont say any bad words or do anything that will bring unhappiness to other people.For instance, youd better not say any bad words like “death. Dont break anything. People think that it means your luck is running out.Also, dont borrow or lend money on these days. If you have borrowed money, return it before the Spring Festival.  1. What do most people do on the eve of the Spring Festival?A. Family members gathe