阅读课题练150篇(第一阶段)

1、 开放型阅读能力培训练习 第一阶段(1)Harry is eighteen now. He studies in a middle school. His parents like him very much and hope he can become a famous man. So they often tell him to study hard and they do all for him. They call him at six in the morning, after breakfast his father takes him to school in a car and

2、 in the afternoon, as soon as the young man comes back, the supper is ready. Of course, he never washes his clothes or goes to buy something in the shops.Once Harrys father was sent to London on business. He would stay there for half a year. Leaving, he told his wife to take good care of their son.

3、The woman had to get up earlier and did all what her husband did before. And two months later she was so tired that she was ill in bed. Now the young man got into trouble. He couldnt do any housework. He had to do as his mother told him. Even he didnt know where to get on the bus!Yesterday Harrys mo

4、ther found his shoes were worn out and told him to buy a new pair in the shop. But he didnt know how to choose. The woman had a sigh(叹息) and gave him a shoe pattern(鞋样) and told him to buy a pair of shoes himself. Its Saturday today and Harry doesnt go to school. With a policemans help, he found a s

5、hop. The shopkeeper was friendly to him. The man brought a lot of shoes and asked him to choose. When he was trying on a pair, suddenly he remembered something and took them off. The man was surprised and asked, “Whats the matter, young man?”“Im sorry, Ive left the shoe pattern at home!”1. _ always

6、does some housework in the morning. A. Harrys father B. Harrys mother C. Harry D. Nobody2. Harrys parents do all instead of him because _. A. hes too youngB. he has poor healthC. hes busy with his studiesD. they hope he spends all time on studies3. The woman had to look after her son by herself beca

7、use _. A. her husband wasnt at homeB. she was stronger than her husbandC. she knew the young man wellD. she was freer than her husband4. When the man was in London, _. A. Harry had to stay at homeB. Harry didnt find the bus stopC. Harry fell behind in his classD. Harry wouldnt go to school5. The wom

8、an told her son to buy a pair of shoes because _. A. she didnt know what kind he neededB. she was busy with the houseworkC. something was wrong with herD. she wanted her son to do something himself6. In fact, _. A. Harry wanted his mother to buy shoes for himB. Harry didnt believe himselfC. Harry wo

9、uldnt listen to his motherD. Harry was strong enough to buy shoes for himself(2)It gives me great pleasure today to say a few words in praise of a man we will all miss very much. To be honest, I cant imagine we will do without him when hes gone.Bill Masters almost singlehanded built up our sales for

10、ce in the Houston area and developed the market position that we enjoy today. In only six years, he has brought the firm from a very low fifth position in the area sales to the point where we now outsell all but one of our competitors. Not only have we got 37 per cent of the market under Bills leade

11、rship; we are increasing our share with each passing month.As you know, the company has moved Bill to northern California to work his sales magic in one of this companys most competitive(竞争的) areas. But we know that if anyone can do it, Bill Masters can, and I know you all join me in wishing him the

12、 best of luck in his new work.7. The speech was made _.A. at a welcome meetingB. at the opening of a new school termC. when somebody was leavingD. when they had a new manager8. How long did Masters worked there?A.37 years B. less than 5 yearsC. about six yearsD. since he began to work9. When Bill st

13、arted to work in Houston area, he had _to help him.A. many peopleB. nobodyC. about 37 peopleD. very few people10. Bill increased the companys sale _.A. by 37 per cent every monthB. to the second largest in the areaC. to be the fifth largest in the areaD. five times as much as before(3)Nick Petrels i

14、s a doctor in Montreal. He works 60 hours a week. He takes care of 159 patients a week in the hospital and at his office. Hes been a doctor for ten years.Dr. Petrels gives his patients good medical advice. But he doesnt just tell his patients what to do. He also sings to them on television! Dr. Petr

15、els has his own TV show. The show is in Italian, English and French. The doctor starts the show with a song and then gives medical advice. He explains a medical problem or disease in simple language. After that, he sings another song. Dr. Petrels produces and performs in his own show every week. The

16、 program is very popular with his patients and with people who enjoy his singing. His dream is to perform(表演) in Las Vegas. His favorite songs are love songs, and he has a compact disk of love songs that he wrote. Dr. Petrels says, “I always loved to sing. All my problems are gone when I sing.” But

17、when Dr. Petrels was young, his father didnt want him to be a singer, so he went to medical school.Some people tell Dr. Petrels he can help people more as a doctor. But Dr. Petrels says he helps people when he sings, too. “I like to make people smile. Sometimes its difficult to make a sick person sm

18、ile. Medicine and entertainment(娱乐) both try to do the same thing. They try to make people feel good.” 11. Dr. Petrels works 60 hours a week, because he _.A. gives his patients medical advice B. takes care of 159 patients a week C. sings on television D. has his own TV show 12. Dr. Petrels _, so he

19、is called a singing doctor. A. has been a doctor for ten years B. always loved to sing C. is popular with his patients D. also sings to his patients on TV 13. In his TV show, Dr. Petrel _.A. sings and gives medical advice B. sings about different diseasesC. starts to explain diseases with a song D.

20、sings love songs he wrote 14. Dr. Petrels show is popular _.A. in Las Vegas.B. at medical school C. with people who like his singingD. with patients in Montreal 15. Dr. Petrels says he likes to _.A. help people singB. make people feel betterC. do the same thing D. make difficult people smile(4)One o

21、f the best-known American writers of childrens books is Alfred Strong, or Doctor Strong, as he is better known to readers everywhere. Now, an art show called “Doctor Strong From Then to Now” is travelling around the United States. The pictures and drawings show the history of Doctor Strong.Doctor St

22、rong first became famous almost fifty years ago when his first childrens book was published. Since then, he has written forty-five books that have sold more than one hundred million copies around the world.Doctor Strongs books are known for their easy use of words and colorful, hand-drawn pictures.

23、These drawings bring life to his imaginary creatures. The Cat in the Hat, Horton the Elephant, The Grinch Who Stole Christmas, and hundreds of others.The San Diego Museum, in California, organized the art show. It included about three hundred Doctor Strongs original(最早的) drawings and some of his wri

24、tings.Most of Doctor Strongs books, although written in a funny way, have serious messages. For example, in Mc Elligots Pool, he describes the danger of pollution. He discusses the arms race in The Butter Battle Book, written in nineteen eighty-four.Doctor Strong is almost eighty-four years old now.

25、 He says he never planned to write stories just for children. He says he writes stories that interest people of all ages. He says he uses easy words so that everyone, even a child, can understand. 16. Alfred Strong is a famous _ in the United States.A. doctor B. artist C. writer D. reader17. Doctor

26、Strong first became famous in _.A. his eighties when an art show was travelling around the United StatesB. his fifties when his drawings and writings were publishedC. nineteen eighty-four when his book MeEligots Pool was publishedD. his thirties when his first book was published 18. Doctor Strongs b

27、ooks are very popular in America because _.A. they are stories about animals such as cats, elephants and so onB. they are written in easy words with colourful picturesC. he organized the art show in California D. they are written in a funny way19. His purpose in writing many such books is_. A. to sh

28、ow his original pictures and drawings B. to organize a special art show of his ownC. to make his readers laugh or smile when they read his booksD. not only to interest people but to expose (uncover) some serious social problems(5)James Cook, at the age of forty, was sent by England to explore(探索)the

29、 Pacific Ocean. On his third voyage, as captain in charge of two ships, the Discovery and the Revolution, he came upon a group of unknown islands which he named the Sandwich Islands after his friend, the Earl(伯爵)of Sandwich. Today the islands are known at the Hawaiian Islands. When Cook sailed into

30、a protected bay(海湾)of one of the larger islands. The native greeted him with curiosity(好奇)and respect. Some historians said that the islanders, welcomed him, believing he was the god, protector of peace and agriculture. The islanders were short, strong people with a very well-organized social system

31、. The men fished and raised crops. The women prepared for the children and made clothing for the men and short skirts for the women. 20. The islands were named _. A. the Hawaiian Islands by James CookB. the Earl of Sandwich by James CookC. Discovery by James CookD. the sandwich Islands by James Cook

32、21. When he landed there James Cook found the islanders were _. A. cold B. friendlyC. angry D. satisfied22. Which of the following is true? A. The natives were tall and healthy. B. The men mainly worked outside. C. The women did nothing but look after children. D. The natives were very curious about

33、 everything.(6)When the famous dancer Fred Astaire was interviewed for a job by a Hollywood producer, the movie “expert” turned him down, saying, “Cant sing. Cant act. Dances a little.” Heres another stupid mistake. When the great scientist Albert Einstein was at school, his teachers considered him

34、rather dull. And a final story, the famous Polish pianist Paderewski was told by a teacher that hed never be a success as a performer because the middle finger on each hand was too short. What lessons can be drawn from these three experiences? First, true genius(天才) cannot be suppressed(压抑). For som

35、e reason or other it works its way out. Second, early judgments of a persons abilities may be unfair or just wrong. Third, when there is a real determination to succeed, obstacles fall by the wayside. The famous motto “ad astra per aspera” can be translated as “To the stars through hardships”. Astai

36、re, Einstein and Paderewski proved their critics wrong. 1. Which of the following best expresses the main idea of the passage?A. Fred Astaire was a famous dancer. B. True ability will always make itself known. C. Some people never get discouraged.D. Albert Einstein proved his teachers wrong. 2. When

37、 Paderewskis teachers told him hed never be a success, they were _. A. being humorous B. cheerful, though concernedC. somewhat hesitant D. seriously mistaken3. “Ad astra per aspera” is used in the passage _. A. as a motto for the three mens lives B. to show the value of LatinC. to send the reader to

38、 the dictionary D. to point out that genius is always recognized early4. The writer of the passage thinks that the reader _. A. knows that the three men were successful menB. someday dreams to become like one of the menC. sympathizes with(同情) the poor teachers of the three men D. knows that Fred Ast

39、aire was an actor famous for performing Shakespeares plays(7)Mr. Lang worked in a factory. As a driver, he was busy but he was paid much. His wife was an able woman and did all the housework. When he came back, she took good care of him and he never did anything at home. So he had enough time when h

40、e had a holiday. A few friends of his liked gambling(赌博) and he learned it soon. So he was interested in it and hardly forgot anything except gambling. He lost all his money and later he began to sell the television, watches and so on. His wife told him not to do it but he didnt listen to her. She h

41、ad to tell the police. He and his friends were punished for it. And he was hardly sent away. After he came out of lockup(拘留所), he hated her very much and the woman had to leave him.It was New Years Day. Mr. Lang didnt go to work. He felt lonely and wanted to gamble again. He called his friends and t

42、hey came soon. But they were afraid the police would come. He told his five-year-old son to go to find out if there were the policemen outside. They waited for a long time and didnt think the police would come and began to gamble. Suddenly opened the door and in came a few policemen.“I saw there wer

43、ent any policemen outside, daddy,” said the boy, “so I went to the crossing and asked some to come.”5. Mr. Lang was paid much because _. A. he was a driver B. he worked in a factoryC. he had a lot of work to do D. he had worked there for a long time6. Mrs. Lang did all housework because _. A. she co

44、uldnt find any work B. she thought her husband was tiredC. her husband spent all time in gambling D. she wouldnt stop her husband gambling7. _, so he was put into lockup. A. Mr. Lang often gambled B. Mr. Lang was late for workC. Mr. Lang didnt help his wife at home D. Mr. Lang wasnt polite to the po

45、lice8. The woman had to leave Mr. Lang because _. A. he didnt love her any longer B. he wouldnt stop gamblingC. he had been put into lockup D. he was hardly sent away by the factory9. Which of the following is right? A. The boy hoped his father to be put into lockup again.B. The boy thought his fath

46、er needed some policemen.C. The boy hoped his father to stop gambling soon.D. The boy hoped his mother to come back. (8)136 Crestview CircleDover, ConnecticutJanuary 16, 1995Ganders Furniture StoreStamford, Connecticut, 09876Dear Sir, I am writing about your January bill, which I am returning with t

47、his letter. I am not going to pay this bill. Last month I bought a table and four chairs for $65.50. They were sent to me on December 18. That night one leg of the table broke while my wife was putting our dinner on it. It fell on one of the chair, and that broke, too. Our $ 2.50 steak(牛排) landed on

48、 the floor, and the dog ate it. I spoke to the salesmen who had sold me the table and the chairs. He told me to write you a letter. I wrote you on December 20, saying that I was not going to pay for the furniture. On December 21 some men came and took it back to the store. Please do something about

49、your records. I do not want to receive another bill for the furniture which I returned. Yours trulyAlberts Robbins10. From the letter we can conclude that Mr Robbins had actually paid _ for the table and the four chairs. A. $ 65.50 B. $ 68.00 C. $ 2.50 D. no money11. Why do you think Mr Robbins writ

50、e the letter to the furniture store? A. He had paid for the furniture but was asked to pay again. B. He didnt want to receive a second bill for the furniture he had returned. C. The furniture he bought was badly made and he wanted to return it. D. He wanted the manager to scold the salesmen for the

51、bad furniture. 12. Try to guess the mood(心情) when Mr Robbins was writing the letter.A. He was angry. B. He was disappointedC. He was anxious. D. He was friendly. (9) Kate: Has your sisters baby arrived yet? John: Yes, Ive been an uncle since yesterday noon. Kate: Congratulations! Is it a boy or a gi

52、rl? John: An eight-pound boy. They named him Francis. Thats spelled with an “i” before the “s”, you know. Kate: Thats right. Frances with an “e” is a girls name. But they are both pronounced the same. Why did they name your nephew Francis? John: I dont know. They considered a lot of other names, lik

53、e Richard, Edward, Philip, David, and several others. Kate: What if the baby had been a girl? Didnt they have any girls names in mind? John: They couldnt agree on any. Whenever he suggested a girls name, she said, “I hate that name!” Some people have very strong feelings about names. Kate: I think m

54、ost people do. Sometimes I decided not to like someone I havent even met, just because I dont like his name. John: That reminds me of something I read a few days ago. Somebody had found out that school children with certain names get low marks in school just because of their names. Kate: Their famil

55、y names? John: No, their first names. Thats what the article said. 13. The first sentence “Has your sisters baby arrived yet?” means _. A. Has your sisters baby come here yet? B. Has your sisters baby reached your home yet? C. Has your sisters baby been sent to you yet? D. Has your sister given birt

56、h to that baby yet? 14. Which of the following is NOT true according to this passage? A. Francis is boys name. B. Frances is a girls name. C. Francis and Frances have the same pronunciation. D. There is no difference between Francis and Frances. 15. According to the passage, we can infer that a neph

57、ew is _. A. a baby boy B. a baby girl C. the son of ones brothers or sisters D. the daughter of ones brothers or sisters. 16. Reading the passage, we can know _. A. Americans have only first names B. Americans have only family namesC. Americans have both first names and family namesD. Americans have

58、 either first names or family names(10)It was a quiet village in which there was a military camp. It was far from the towns and cities and there were some high mountains around. Of course it was a good place for training the new soldiers. But it was difficult for the young men to go outside. Mr. Whi

59、te, an officer of forty, was strict with them and he hardly let them leave the camp.Once Mr. White was ill in bed. He couldnt work and a young officer, Mr. Hunt, began to train the new soldiers instead of him. He knew the young men well and let nine soldiers go to the nearest town to have a holiday.

60、 But night fell and none came back to the camp. He was worried about it and stood at the gate. It was five to twelve when Mr. Hunt decided to go to the town and see what was happening with the young men. He started the car quickly and set off. At that moment the nine soldiers came back. It seemed th