2019年人教版九年级上册期中复习：优选阅读理解专练(含答案及解析)

1、20192019 年人教版九年级上册期中复习年人教版九年级上册期中复习 优选阅读理解专练优选阅读理解专练 一一 A school bus is a type of bus designed and used for student transport: carrying children and teenagers to schools. The earliest school bus was horse-drawn, invented in 1827 by George Shillibeer. It was for a school in London, United Kingdom and

2、 it was designed to carry 25 children. In the United States, school buses provide 10 billion students trips every year. Every school day, over 480,000 school buses transport 26 million children to and from schools; most half of the countrys student population is transported by school bus. Bus Struct

3、ure:Bus Structure: School buses are much safer than normal buses. Every part of the bus must be stronger than a normal bus. The roof of a school bus is designed to withstand(承受) rolling without caving(崩塌). The oil tanks on school buses are also specially designed. In general, they wont break open du

4、ring an accident. Its large structure allows it to take in large pressure, protecting the students. The government has 13 safety tests which each school bus must pass. Bus Stops:Bus Stops: Bus stops are usually built on street corners where school children live near, so that they can take the bus ea

5、sily. The state of New York had a number of rules in place that deal with bus stops on corners. These rules can increase safety and prevent unnecessary accidents when entering or exiting the bus. Bus Drivers:Bus Drivers: New York requires bus drivers have to meet these requirements. They must be at

6、least 18 years old and they must pass a physical examination before getting a driving license. They must not have a record of breaking driving laws, and drivers who are involved in crime(犯罪), are also nor allowed to drive a school bus. Each year, school bus drivers are required to have safety classe

7、s. They must perform daily safety check on their buses to make sure that no students have been left on the bus. 1. The earliest school bus appeared _ to the public. A. in UKB. in FranceC. in the USD. in Canada 2. Each school bus must pass _ safety tests to protect the students. A. 10B. 13C. 18D. 26

8、3. The school bus stops are usually built on street corners, because _. A. most bus drivers live in the downtown B. the students are easier to go to the shopping malls C. most schools are located on the main streets in America D. the students living near can take the school bus easily 4. To get a sc

9、hool bus driving license, he must _. A. be at least 18 years old B. pass a physical examination C. not have bad records of breaking driving laws D. all of the above 5. We cant infer(推断) from the passage that _. A. a school bus driver should have daily safety check every day after work B. more than h

10、alf of the students in the USA take the school bus to school C. the school bus picks up each student at their house gates in the morning D. a school bus is much safer than a normal bus when an accident happens 二二 You have been working hard to learn English. Do you know American kids are trying to le

11、arn Chinese? More than 60,000 American students now study Chinese. “Because of Chinas fast development, Chinese has become more useful, and more and more Americans begin to learn it,” said Scott McGinnis, a Washington language expert(专家). For example, in 1999, only three schools in Chicago had Chine

12、se lessons. This year more than 30 schools there have Chinese during school days. Lastyear China gave them 3,000 textbooks because they had done a good job. Although Chinese is becoming more and more popular, it is one of the most difficult languages to learn. Usually, an English speaker takes about

13、 1,320 hours to become good at Chinese. He needs only 480 hours for French, Spanish or Italian. 1. According to Scott McGinnis, more and more Americans begin to learn Chinese_. A. because of Chinas fast development B. because of Chinas interesting culture C. because they have more free time D. becau

14、se Chinese is easy to learn 2. This year, _ schools in Chicago give students Chinese lessons. A. only threeB. thirteen C. over thirtyD. less than thirty 3. The students at those schools in Chicago take Chinese lessons_. A. after schoolB. at weekends C. on school nights D. on school days 4. Last year

15、 China gave_ textbooks to those schools in Chicago. A. thirtyB. three hundred C. three thousandD. thirty thousand 5. From the last two sentences we know that_. A. Chinese is easier to learn than French, Spanish or Italian B. Chinese is more difficult to learn than French. C. English speakers like to

16、 learn French, Spanish or Italian more than Chinese. D. English speakers like to learn Chinese more than French, Spanish or Italian. 三三 Some students think taking notes by hand is too tiring，so they use digital cameras to take pictures of the words that their teachers write on the blackboard. Some e

17、ven use digital recorders to record what teachers say in class. The children are clever to make use of technology. They might think there are too many notes to take. They might also think that teachers write too fast. They are just trying to find ways to make things easier. But do digital cameras or

18、 recorders really make taking notes easier? Not really! Before you can read the notes on your digital cameras ，there are a lot of things to do. You have to find a computer to download the photos. You also have to find a printer to print the photos out. To listen to the sounds from the digital record

19、er is even harder. There is usually a lot of noise with what you have recorded. You will have to listen to it several times before everything is clear. In fact，taking notes by hand really helps you to remember and understand what you are learning. You only need to write down key points. You dont hav

20、e to write down everything. 1 .Why do some students use digital cameras and recorders in class? A. Because they want to take pictures of what their teachers write on the blackboard. B. Because they want to record what their teachers say in class. C. Because they want to show they are clever to make

21、use of technology. D. Both A and B. 2. How does the writer think students should take notes in class? A. By hand.B. By digital cameras. C. By digital recorders.D. By modern technology. 3. Whats the right order of the following steps if you want to read the notes from digital cameras? a. download the

22、 Photos b. find a computer c. print the photos out on paper d. find a printer A. dcabB. badcC. bcadD. cdab 4. The underlined word “download” means “_”in the passage. A.冲洗 B.浏览 C.下载 D.上传 5. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A. Taking notes by hand of everything that the teacher

23、s write on the blackboard is necessary. B. Taking notes by hand is helpful for remembering and understanding what you are learning. C. Taking notes of the most important things can save your time. D. Digital cameras or recorders dont make taking notes easier. 四四 World Forestry Day World Environment

24、Day Arbor Week Arbor Day Wattle Day National Landcare Week Biodiversity(生物多样性)Month National Threatened Species Day Notes: Arbor Day is a day in a year that celebrates trees. The first Arbor Day celebration took place in Nebraska，the US in 1872. Wattle is the common name for plants that are known as

25、 Acacias(金合欢树). Acacias grow throughout the world except in Europe and Antarctica. Wattle Day is traditionally celebrated by the handing out and wearing of wattle sprigs( 小枝)and the planting of wattle trees. The first World Environment Day was celebrated in1972 and was started by the United Nations

26、General Assembly. 1 .Haw many holidays are there in this passage? A. Four.B. Six.C. Eight.D. Ten. 2 .When is Arbor Week? A. The first week of June. C. The last week of June. B. The first week of July. D .The last week of July. March 21 June 5 The last week of July Monday of Arbor Week September 1 Th

27、e first week of September September September 7 3 .The first day of September is_ . A .World Environment DayB. Wattle DayC. World Forestry DayD .National Threatened Species Day 4 .The first World Environment Day celebration took place in_ . A .1782B.1792C. 1872D.1972 5 .According to the passage，the

28、above days are all held for _. A. animals and plants 五五 Each and every year, during Chongyang Festival, citizens of China celebrate the elders in their families and communities. Its a special tradition which is rooted in the deep value that Chinese culture places on honoring its elders. Sadly, many

29、of our aging population are seniors without sons, daughters or grandchildren to visit. While they may have great friends, they no doubt miss the tender and loving relationships unique to families. To fill this void, many volunteers turned up on October 28 at nursing homes around the country in order

30、 to spend time with the residents. In some cases, they performed humble gestures （举止）of kindness, such as combing（梳） their hair or washing their feet. While the kind acts were appreciated （感激）, one embarrassing story out of Anhui province raised a valuable question. Reportedly, one old gentleman had

31、 his feet washed seven times during the day by different volunteers. Is this genuinely caring for the elderly? Many of the residents at the home said that those gestures do not make them feel cared for at all. Their family members or community volunteers may drop by for a few hours, but soon they di

32、sappear back into their busy lives. There is nothing we can give that is more valuable or appreciated than our time. While you may feel like there is barely enough time to care for your many responsibilities, might it be possible to spare just a moment as you walk home from school to sit with a seni

33、or who lives in your community? Just five minutes is not going to prevent you from getting your homework done, but it may totally change a day of loneliness into a day of joy for one old man or woman. Do you live far from B. brave peopleC. trees and forestsD .farmers your grandparents? Why not pick

34、up the phone and let them know youre thinking of them? Or maybe you could remind them of the “good old days” and mail them a short letter. Imagine their surprise and joy! We live in a complicated and busy world, but kindness and caring is still a very simple thing. 1. When do Chinese celebrate the e

35、lders in their families and neighborhoods? A. Spring Festival.B. Dragon boating Festival. C. Midautumn Festival.D. Chongyang Festival. 2. Why dont the residents feel cared? A. Because they are too noisy all the time. B. Because they are not kind. C. Because they may drop by for a few hours, but soon

36、 disappear. D. Because nobody cares them at all. 3. What valuable thing should we do to the elder? A. Wash feet seven times for them every day. B. Drop by for a few hours. C. Make them feel cared all the time. D. Visit them every week. 4. Whats the Chinese meaning of the underlined word “void” in th

37、e second paragraph? A.作用B. 空白C. 影响D.尴尬 5. Whats the best title of this passage? A. Turn up to visit the elder on Chongyang Festival. B. Spare a moment with a senior. C. Give them a call as often as we can. D. Real kindness and caring. 六六 International students in Christine Rhodes English class in Au

38、stralia share their impressions(印象)of places they have visited in Australia. Canberra, the nicest city in AustraliaCanberra, the nicest city in Australia I went for a short holiday to Canbera. My uncle lives there. Its the nicest city in Australia, a little bit similar to Cairns. Therere lots of big

39、 rivers and trees around the city. Siggi Siebold from Germany The small city of Mount IsaThe small city of Mount Isa I went to Mount Isa six months ago. Its a long way from Brisbaneabout 2,000 km. Its a small city, with a population of 21, 000, but it has all the basic facilities such as a base hosp

40、ital, six schools and supermarkets. Here the weather is hot and gets very little rain. Therere two big lakes to keep rainwater for people in the city to drink. Indra Ekanayake Lake Moondarra and a mine(Lake Moondarra and a mine(矿矿) ) In Mount Isa, theres a dam(水坝)called Lake Moondarra. At weekends y

41、ou can go there with your friends, and it is beautiful. On the lake, there is water skiing. Also, people can go fishing there. Theres a big mine in Mount Isa. Many people go to work in the mine and earn a lot of money. Mount Isa isnt a beautiful green place, but many people love it. Ida Robb from In

42、donesia 1. Siggi Siebold is from _. A. AustraliaB. GermanyC. EnglandD. Indonesia 2. What does the underlined word “facilities” probably mean in Chinese? A. 设施B. 土地C. 交通D. 名胜 3. Lake Moondarra is a _. A. cityB. mountainC. mineD. dam 4. Which of the following is NOT mentioned by Ida Robb? A. People ca

43、n go fishing on Lake Moondarra. B. There are 21,000 people in Mount Isa. C. Theres a big mine in Mount Isa. D. Many people like Mount Isa thought it isnt a beautiful green place. 5. Which of the following is TRUE? A. Siggi Siebold stayed in Canberra for six months. B. Mount Isa is a famous village i

44、n Australia. C. People in Mount Isa drink rainwater. D. People cant go water skiing on the lake. 七七 Jim Carrey has become one of the most well-known faces in the world. And it is because of his face that he has made such achievements. Jim Carrey was born in a working class family, and life was poor

45、for young Jim. While in has teens, he had to take a job as a doorkeeper when has father lost his job, and finally he dropped out of school. At that time, he developed his sense of humour to help him deal with anger at the world. He was often alone. He said he didnt have any friends because he didnt

46、want any. At 15 he started performing at a comedy club. Later he moved to Los Angeles and there he got the attention from a famous comedian, Rodney Dangerfield, and his life started to change. Jim Carrey got his big break in 1990, when he played a role on the new comedy show, In Living color ,He bro

47、ke into films in 1994, It was the year of Funny Face, First there was Pet Detective,a success that showed Carreys comic style, Next came The Mask, which was another success for him. Jim Carrey has come a long way from his unhappy childhood, In fact, he seems to be having a second childhood new. The

48、future looks good for him. He has developed a large crowd of fans and he also has proved his ability to get through a storm and come out on top, which is important for any person. 1.Why didnt Jim Carrey have any friends when he was young? A. Because he dropped out of school. family. C. Because he di

49、dnt want to make friends. D. Because he was angry at the world 2. The underlined phrase “got his big break” in paragraph 4 may mean “. A. got a good chance C. felt fired B. made a lot of money D. had a rest B. Because he was in a working class 3.From the last paragraph we can learn that_ . A. Carrey

50、 didnt finish his school education B. many people like Jim Carrey C. he once survived a storm D. Rodncy Dangerfield changed Carreys life 4. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A. Carreys success comes from his handsome face. B. Carrey was happy in his childhood C. Carreys sense

51、of humour came from the difficult environment D. The film The Mask was not a success at first. 5. Whats the best title of the passage? A. Jim Carrey B. Jim Carreys Face C. Dangerfields Help D. An Unhappy Childhood 八八 An interesting thing happened to me last Sunday. It was such a beautiful day that I

52、 decided to drive in the country. On my way home， my car stopped. I was out of gasoline(汽油) on a road away from a town. I decided to walk along the road until I found someone who could sell me some gasoline. I had walked almost a mile before I finally found a bighouse near the road. I was pleased to

53、 see it because it was getting dark. I knocked on the door and a small old lady with long white hair answered. She said,“Ive been waiting for you for a long time. Come in ，please. I got tea ready for you.” “But Ive come here only for some gasoline.”I answered. I didnt know what she was talking about

54、. I didnt understand her. “Oh ，Tony! Gasoline? You used to love tea.” I quickly explained that my car was out of gasoline，but she didnt seem to hear me. She just kept calling me Tony and talking about how long it had been since she had seen me. She was talking so strangely that I was anxious to stay

55、. As soon as she went to get the tea, I went out of the house as quickly as possible. I was so happy when I saw another house by the road. I was able to get some gasoline. When I told the man about the old lady，he said, “Oh，that is Helen. She lives all by herself inthatbighouse.Shes strange ，butshe

56、wouldnt hurtanyone.She isstill waiting for the man whom she was going to marry twenty-fiveyears ago. The man was named Tony. The day before their wedding， he went away and never came back.” I understood! 1 .The writer went to a house to find some A. saltB. paperC. waterD. gasoline 2. Who was Tony ac

57、cording to the passage? A. Tony was the old ladys son. B. Tony was the old ladys fianc（未婚夫） C. Tony was the old ladys father. D. Tony was the old ladys neighbor. 3. The old lady lived all by herself because A. she didnt want to be hurt B. she didnt want to live with her children C. her second husban

58、d died D. she was still waiting for her fianc 4. The wedding was going to be held A. 25 years ago C. 30 years ago B. 20 years ago D. 10 years ago 5. From the passage we can know that A. the old lady was a woman who lost her memory B. the old lady was a woman who was cruel to anyone C. the old lady w

59、as a woman who was loyal to (忠贞于) love D. the old lady was a woman who forgot everything 九九 Have you ever heard of a “talking kitchen”?A French Digital(数码的) Kitchen has been developed at Newcastle University in the UK. It teaches students how to cook French food and speak French at the same time. For the first time, students can learn a language by following cooking steps. The k