专题30 阅读理解（新闻报道类）（压轴题）（原卷版）

1、决胜2015中考英语压轴题全揭秘第一辑三年中考压轴题专题30 阅读理解（新闻报道类）1.【2014年福建省龙岩市中考】A: 阅读下面材料 ，从每题所给的三个选项（A、B和C）中，选出最佳选项。Michelle ObamaFrom March 20 to 26, the US first lady was on a trip to China with her daughters and mother. She met Chinas first lady Peng Liyuan in Beijing. They went to the Forbidden City and had dinner

2、together. Then they went to Xian and Chengdu. Michelle gave a speech at No. 7 High School in Chengdu, talking about the importance of education.Jiang WenshanHes a 32-year-old man who was born without his left arm. He entered a university with a high score in “Gaokao”. He often takes part in voluntee

3、r activities to help others like him. He traveled to more than 60 cities by selling his dreams online. Jiang not only sold his dreams, he also “sold” his courage. He has helped many other disabled people realize their dreams. Wang ChangdianWang, 63, is a retired(退休) policeman in Lushan, Yaan, Sichua

4、n. After the Lushan earthquake that killed 176 people took place on April 20, 2013, Wang volunteered to work in Qingjiang, a mountain village in Siyan to help the villagers rebuild homes.【小题1】What did Michelle do at No. 7 High School in Chengdu? A. She gave a speech on education.B. She had dinner wi

5、th Chinas first lady.C. She talked with a retired teacher.【小题2】We can learn from the passage that Jiang Wenshan _. A. is a man of 30 years oldB. failed to enter a universityC. always helps disabled people【小题3】Jiang Wenshan traveled with the money he made by _. A. teaching in different schoolsB. sell

6、ing his dreams onlineC. working in a mountain village【小题4】Wang Changdian went to Qingjiang Village to _. A. help to rebuild homes for the villagers B. work as a volunteer teacher C. meet his daughters and mother【小题5】Which of the following is True according to the passage? A. The US first lady went t

7、o visit China with her husband. B. Jiang Wenshan was born without his right arm. C. Wang Changdian used to work in a police station.2.【2014年湖南省娄底市中考】第一节判断正误 阅读下面短文，判断下列句子是否符合短文内容，符合的写（A），不符合的写(B)。（共5小题，计10分） Taobao, Chinas largest online shopping site(网上购物网站), has become an important part of Huang X

8、inhuis life. She spends lots of money on Taobao. A large number of Chinese Internet users like Huang have found the joys of online shopping. Most online shoppers are students and young workers. More women shop on line than men. Clothing and household products(家用产品) are the most popular on line. It w

9、as reported that more than 300 billion(十亿) yuan was spent on online shopping last year, 80% through Taobao. Taobao means “looking for treasure” in Chinese. People can find almost everything they need on Taobao, from clothes to books, from candies to DVD players.You may question the security(安全) of o

10、nline shopping, Huang Xinhui said, “ Its very safe and convenient(便利的). If you dont receive the products from the sellers or you are not satisfied with them, the shop owner will not get the money. You can also get your money back if you want to return the products.”【小题1】Chinas largest online shoppin

11、g site is Taobao.【小题2】Most online popular products are clothing and household ones.【小题3】300 billion yuan was spent on online shopping last year through Taobao.【小题4】People can only find three kinds of things on Taobao.【小题5】If you are not satisfied with the products, you can return them.3.【2014年上海市中考】

12、Answer the questions (根据短文内容回答问题)(12 分)Chris is not a traditional explorer（探险者）- he usually works in an office for a large organization. Yet his job can sometimes be just as exciting and dangerous as being an explorer.Chris works for MSF, an organization also known as Doctors Without Borders (无国界医生)

13、. MSF sends trained doctors all over the world to help people after a war or a disaster. Chris is a doctor from France who has travelled to many places to organize programmes that help people.At the moment, there are over 27,000 trained medical staff taking part in MSF projects and tasks. The organi

14、zation received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1999. All kinds of doctors can volunteer for MSF. They need to be prepared to go almost anywhere in the world and, of course, they should expect difficult conditions. Doctors with experience in tropical（热带的）diseases are especially useful because most of MSFs

15、work is in Africa. When MSF accepts a doctor for a task, he has to go for at least six months. When doctors have completed a few tasks, they might be sent on an emergency task following a disaster, such as an earthquake.But why would a doctor leave a comfortable life and a good salary to join MSF? A

16、ccording to Chris, the experience you gain is a great help in your career. Besides, just like the explorers of the past, you need to keep an open mind and learn to mix well with the people you meet. Most importantly, at the end of each task, you have made a real difference to peoples lives.【小题1】Does

17、 Chris work for a large organization?【小题2】When does MSF send trained doctors all over the world to help people?【小题3】How many medical staff are taking part in MSF projects and tasks?【小题4】What kind of doctors are greatly needed in Africa?【小题5】According to Chris, why is his work important to other peop

18、le?【小题6】Why is an MSF doctors job exciting and dangerous?4.【2014年四川省乐山市中考】What should you take in with you when you take an exam? Pen, pencil, eraser, ruler, and dont forget a bottle of water!According to a study at the British Psychological ( 心理学的) Society Annual Conference held in London, students

19、 who bring water into exams may improve their grades by up to 10 percent.Scientists at the University of East London and the University of Westminster, UK, did a study on 447 students. The students were studying for different degrees (学历) at the University of East London. Only 25 percent of them ent

20、ered the exam hall with something to drink.Scientists then compared their exam results with their normal schoolwork grades. They found that all those who had brought drinks with them got better grades by between 2 and 10 percent.It is unclear why drinking water improves exam results. But scientists

21、say having enough water in our bodies and not feeling thirsty could have a helpful effect on our brains. Drinking water may also cut down on anxiety ( 焦虑), which has a bad effect on exam performances, according to Chris Pawson, PhD, of the University of East London.“Whatever the explanation, it is c

22、lear that students should try hard to stay hydrated (含水的)with water during exams,” he said.So next time, when you are going to have a big exam, try bringing a bottle of water with you.Who knows it may help you pass the exam!【小题1】How much may the students improve their grades most if they bring water

23、 into exams? A. By2%. B. By8%. C. By10%. D. By25%.【小题2】How many students in the study got better grades?A. About112 students who brought drinks or water into their exams.B. All the447 students who come from the University of East London.C. About300 students who took part in the study.D. About10 perc

24、ent of the students who studied different subjects.【小题3】The underlined phrase “cut down on” probably means _.A. increase B. bring C. reduce D. change【小题4】According to the passage, how does water help students in exams?a. It is good for their brains.b. It makes students smarter.c. It helps students s

25、tay cool.d. It helps students stay awake.A. a b B. a c C. b c D. c d【小题5】Where can you probably read the article?A. Fashion magazine. B. Text book. C. Travel guide. D. Newspaper.5.【2014年浙江省丽水市中考】阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。A 2-year-od boy is being described as a hero after using Face Time to sav

26、e his mother after she was badly hurt. According to a report from KGUN, Laura was trying to stop a fight between two dogs when one of the dogs bit(咬) part of her middle finger almost completely off. Laura tried to call 911 herself, but she said her hands were too badly hurt to make the call. “ I ask

27、ed my daughters to call 911, and theyre four, and they were quite afraid to even touch the phone, because it was covered in my blood(血),” Laura told KGUN. The mother continued to lose a lot of blood and thought she would go into a deep sleepuntil her 2-year-old son Bentley came up with a dishcloth f

28、rom the kitchen. After cleaning some of the bold off his mothers iPhone, Bentley continued to use Face Time to call Lauras friend Connie. “All I could see was his little forehead. I said Hi Bentley and it was quiet for a little bit. Then I heard Laura shouting,” Connie told KGUN. Connie then called

29、911, and Bentley unlocked the door to let firefighters into the house. Laura told KGUN she is very thankful for her little hero and has since taught all of her children how to call 911. 【小题1】Laura was badly hurt when she was _. A. opening the door B. cooking in the kitchen C. making a phone call D.

30、trying to stop a dog fight【小题2】Through Face Time _ learned about the accident and called 911 at last. A. Lauras son B. Lauras daughter C. Lauras friend D. Lauras husband【小题3】The passage is probably taken from _. A. a newspaper B. a poster C. a science magazine D. a guidebook6.【2014年浙江省丽水市中考】阅读下面短文，从

31、每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。Canada is famous for its winter lifestyle, for the season lasts half the year there. A great example of this is the Quebec Winter Carnival(嘉年华). Quebec is an old city with beautiful historic building, and many agree that winter is the best time to visit. The city comes alive

32、in the snow, especially during the winter festival. People who visit the cold city can find tons of things to do that will make winter seem perfect. The Carnival has a magical ice palace made with 9,000 tons of snow, a boat race on the St. Lawrence River, and two night parades(游行) with funny people

33、and colorful cars. Other interesting things include a 122-meter ice slide, and a large football game. There is also an exciting dogsled race that runs through six kilometers of the citys streets. With more than 20 teams in the game, the dogsled race is noisy, fun and full of great cheer. Even better

34、, artists from around the world come to enter the snow sculpture(雕塑) competition. It is amazing how these artists can bring snow to life. The Quebec Winter Carnival has everything for the whole family and more. It is surely a great way to experience winter at its fullest. Another famous winter festi

35、val is on the other side of the world in China. Known as the City of Ice, Harbin is the capital city of Heilongjiang Province, which is next to Siberia. In the winter, it is very cold, and temperatures there can drop to 30 below zero. Even so, the cold weather makes the city the right place for the

36、Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival. The festival is held every year.【小题1】According to the passage, many people think _ is the best time to visit Quebec. A. spring B. summer C. autumn D. winter【小题2】The Quebec Winter Carnival includes _. a dogsled race a winter swimming two night parades a sno

37、w fight a boat race A. B. C. D. 【小题3】Which of the following is TRUE about Harbin? A. It is known as the City of Ice. B. Its famous for its four seasons. C. It is in Northern China, next to Quebec. D. It holds an exciting festival every month.【小题4】The writer will probably write about _ in the next pa

38、rt of the article. A. the Quebec Winter Carnival B. the introduction of Heilongjiang Province C. the snow sculpture competition in Quebec D. the Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival7.【2014年浙江省丽水市中考】阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。E-waste is fast becoming a serious problem around the world. Thi

39、s report will examine this problem and provide some possible ways to solve it. We live in a society that is producing and using electronics(电子产品) all the time. It is often cheaper to buy new products than to repair old ones. Also, through clever advertising, companies always encourage people to chan

40、ge their old TVs, mobile phones and computers for the latest models. E-waste is created when we throw away old ones. In the EU alone, about 8,700,000 tons of e-waste is produced each year. Sadly, just over 1,000,000 tons is recycled. Burying(填埋) e-waste or burning it cause serious problems for the e

41、nvironment. Electronics have dangerous things in them. These things can then get into the ground or pollute the air when they are burnt. In recent years, _. However, their plans are not always managed properly. Sometimes electronics are just sent to poor countries such as Ghana. Here they are often

42、burnt in public areas, which is very bad for peoples health. Setting up recycling centers is a good way to solve this problem. E-cycling centers could recycle the parts that can be reused and deal with the rest properly. Another way is to make producers responsible(负责任) for their used products. This

43、 means that producers must take back old products which are no longer wanted. They should then make sure they are properly recycled or reused. As for us, we should try to cut down on e-waste. Change electronics only when we have to. And dont buy a product just to have the latest model. E-waste is a

44、serious problem in the modern world. Both producers and users must take actions and try to keep it to the smallest amount.【小题1】According to the passage, it is often _ to buy new electronics than to repair old ones. A. more expensive B. more difficult C. cheaper D. worse【小题2】In the passage the underl

45、ined word “they” refers to _. A. the old products B. the producers C. the users D. the new products【小题3】Which of the following is the best for the blank in Paragraph 4? A. the e-waste problem has been solved B. the e-waste problem continues growing C. many countries have started recycling e-waste D.

46、 people havent realized the e-waste problem yet【小题4】Which sentence shows the writers opinion? A. Burning e-waste causes problems for the environment. B. E-waste problem is very serious and people should take actions. C. Sometimes electronics are sent to poor countries such as Ghana. D. In the EU alo

47、ne, about 8,700,000 tons of e-waste is produced each year.8.【2013甘肃兰州】In England, some food companies across the whole country have been told to carry out urgent (紧急的) tests on all beef products. Do you know why? Thats because some food companies used horsemeat to make beef products. There are some

48、examples about the horsemeat matter. In January, 2013, in a number of UK supermarkets, frozen hamburgers were found to havetracesof horsemeat in them. Some frozen beef products made by food company FINDUS were found to contain horsemeat. All of the beef products made by this company have been remove

49、d from sale. The government said that theres nothing to suggest any health risk from the products. Food minister David Heath said people should not throw away frozen meat products and carry on eating meat. The government will tell people not to eat meat if the meat is not safe. Food safety has been

50、an important matter all over the world. More and more countries plan to take some useful measures to ensure the safety of food.根据以上新闻内容，回答下列问题。【小题1】In England, some food companies have been told to _urgently.A. stop making beef products B. test all their beef productsC. test all their products D. re

51、move all their products from sale【小题2】What else did some food companies use to make beef products in England according to the passage?A. Horsemeat. B. Beef. C. Fish. D. Chicken.【小题3】What does “traces”mean in the second paragraph?A. 描绘 B. 追踪 C. 痕迹 D. 探索【小题4】What should people do with meat products ac

52、cording to David Heaths suggestions?A. Send them back to the food companiesB. Throw them away.C. Never eat themD. Go on eating them.【小题5】More and more countries plan to take some useful measures to ensure _.A. horsemeat out of products B. the food safetyC. the test food D. the food sale9.【2013海南】Dif

53、ferent weather makes people feel different.It influences health, intelligence(智力) and feelings.In August, it is very hot and wet in the southern part of the United States.People there have heart trouble and other kinds of health problems during this month.In the Northeast and the Middle West, it is

54、very hot at some times and very cold at other times.People in these states(州) have more heart trouble after the weather changes in February or March. The weather can also influence intelligence.For example, in a 1983 report by scientists, IQ(智商) of a group of students was very high when a very stron

55、g wind came, but after the strong wind, their IQ was 10% lower.The wind can help people have more intelligence.Very hot weather, on the other hand, can make it lower.Students in many schools of the United States often get worse on exams in the hot months of the year (July and August).Weather also ha

56、s a strong influence on peoples feelings.Winter may be a bad time for thin people.They usually feel cold during these months.They might feel unhappy during cold weather.But fat people may have a hard time in hot summer.At about 18, people become stronger.Low air pressure(气压) may make people forgetfu

57、l(健忘).People leave more bags on buses and in shops on low-pressure days.People feel best at a temperature of about 18.Are you feeling sad, tired, forgetful, or unhappy today? It may be the weathers problem.根据短文内容，从A、B、C、D四个选项中选择最恰当的答案。【小题1】What can cause problems on health？A.Hot and wet weather B.A

58、strong windC.Warm weather D.Low air pressure【小题2】A report shows that people may have more intelligence when _ comes.A.rain B.a strong wind C.very hot weather D.low air pressure【小题3】According to(根据) the writer, fat people may feel bad in _ weather.A.cold B.cool C.warm D.hot【小题4】The writer wants to te

59、ll us that _.A.hot and cold weather influences all people in the same wayB.weather influences peoples behaviourC.IQ changes when weather changesD.people feel good on low pressure days【小题5】Which is the best title(标题) for this passage？A.Hot Weather Causes Health ProblemsB.Different Weather Makes Peopl

60、e Feel BadC.Weather Influences FeelingsD.Weather Influences Health, Intelligence and Feelings10.【2013年天津】Dubai is a city of big business, expensive hotels, skyscrapers (摩天楼), and shopping malls. In the early 20th century, Dubai was a successful trading port. People from the world stopped in Dubai to