Do you know the game "Rock, paper or scissors"? Maybe you think it's just a simple game for children. But in fact, some adults use it to make decisions and solve their problems. It is also popular in many countries.
There are different stories about the history of the game. But many people believe the game came from Japan, and Japanese have played it for a long time. Later it came to Europe in the middle of the 18th century. In 1842, England founded the Paper Scissors Stone Club and from then on people could get together to play the game for honor (荣誉).
There is even an international club named the World Rock Paper Scissors Club in Toronto. The club makes "Rock, paper or scissors" more and more popular. It holds the world championship (锦标赛) every year. Top players from around the world take part in it and the champion (冠军) can get a lot of money and the honor of all the fans of "Rock, paper or scissors".Who use the game to make decisions and solve problems according to this passage?
| A．Children. | B．Some adults. | C．Students. | D．The old. |
Where do many people think this game came from?
A. Europe. B. China. C. Japan. D. The USA.From when could people get together to play this game for honor?
| A．1842. | B．1841. | C．1845. | D．1846. |
How often does the World Rock Paper Scissors Club hold the world championship?
| A．Once a year. | B．Once two years. |
| C．Once three years. | D．Once four years. |
What will the champion of this game get?
| A．A lot of money. | B．The leader of this club. |
| C．Honor. | D．A and C |
【贵州省六盘水市2015年中考英语试题】阅读理解。（共4篇文章，共40分）
1）阅读短文，根据短文内容，从所给的A.B.C.D.四个选项中选出最佳选项。（3篇短文，共15小题，每小题2分，计30分）
A
People drink tea. There are many kinds of tea, such as black tea, green tea, white tea and yellow tea. People drink a lot of tea in China. Some people drink it because they think it makes them healthy. Many people drink it because it tastes very good. It is delicious.
People drink a lot of tea in Japan. People drink a lot of green tea in South Korea, too. In Vietnam, people like to drink coffee first. Then they drink tea.
People drink a lot of tea in England. Every afternoon, people drink tea. It’s “tea time”. English people like to drink their tea with milk in it.
Many people drink black tea in the US. In the South, people like to drink sweet tea. Sweet tea is cold black tea with sugar in it.
Most tea comes from China. Some tea comes from India or Sri Lanka. Kenya, Japan and Indonesia also grow tea.How many kinds of tea are mentioned in the first paragraph?
| A．Five | B．Four | C．Three | D．Two |
In China some people drink tea because it makes them .
| A．healthy | B．young | C．smart | D．warm |
People like to drink coffee before tea in
| A．Japan | B．South Korea | C．Vietnam | D．Sri Lanka |
In England, people like to drink tea with in it.
| A．sugar | B．ice | C．juice | D．milk |
Most tea comes from
| A．China | B．Japan | C．India | D．Indonesia |
【甘肃省兰州市2015年中考英语试题】阅读理解（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）
阅读下面三段材料，根据材料内容和要求，从题后选项中选择一个最佳答案。
B
阅读以上诗歌，根据其内容回答下列各个小题。According to the poem, ______________ has come so fast.
| A．the end of school | B．the exam |
| C．the celebration | D．the new class |
What does the underlined word delight mean?
| A．Sickness. | B．Sadness. | C．Happiness. | D．Fairness. |
What’s waiting for you all according to the poem?
| A．Too many subjects. | B．The same school. |
| C．Similar faces. | D．A new life. |
This poem can probably be used ______________.
| A．in a welcome party | B．in a birthday party |
| C．on a prom night | D．on a Silent Night |
The purpose of this poem is to _____________.
| A．tell us to say thanks to all our teachers |
| B．encourage us to be positive and move on our senior high |
| C．tell us that we should do something for our junior high schools |
| D．remind us of our happy junior high life |
【甘肃省兰州市2015年中考英语试题】阅读理解（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）
阅读下面三段材料，根据材料内容和要求，从题后选项中选择一个最佳答案。
A
The golden rule: Watch the other people. Do as they do!
阅读以上节选自学校国际文化周活动中的海报，根据其内容回答下列各个小题。What time do western people usually have dinner?
| A．About midday. |
| B．At 5:00 in the afternoon. |
| C．Around 7 p.m. or even later. |
| D．Before 7:00 in the afternoon. |
Most food in the West is eaten with ______________.
| A．spoons | B．chopsticks | C．fingers | D．knives and forks |
What will a host probably say to a guest at the start of a meal?
| A．“Can I help you?” |
| B．“Eat slowly!” |
| C．“Help yourself!” |
| D．“Could you serve me?” |
When might people want to say, “I’m sorry, I can’t eat this.”?
| A．If they’ve been given something they don’t like. |
| B．If they are full. |
| C．If the hosts keep offering a lot of food to them. |
| D．If they are not hungry. |
Which of the following is helpful when you’re in the West according to the poster?
| A．You can leave as soon as you’ve finished eating. |
| B．If you don’t know what to do, just watch the others and do as they do. |
| C．You can’t eat chicken legs with your fingers. |
| D．The fork is held in your right hand and the knife in your left. |
【福建省厦门市2015年中考英语试题】阅读下面五篇文章，根据文章的内容选择最佳答案作答37-61小题。
Peking Opera(Beijing Opera), is one of the most ancient forms of drama in the world. The roles in it were Sheng, Dan, Jing, Mo, Chou, Wuhang, and Longtao during its early age. But with the development of Peking Opera, there are four main roles in it today: Sheng, Dan, Jing and Chou.
Sheng——Men Roles
Sheng are the men roles in Peking Opera, which can be divided into Laosheng, Wusheng, Xiaosheng and Wawasheng.
Laosheng are middle-aged or older men who are decisive and honest. Hongsheng, a type(种类) of Laosheng, have a red face. There are only two roles knowns as Hongsheng. One is Guan Gong and the other is Zhao Kuangyin. Wusheng are young generals skilled in martial arts(武术). Xiaosheng are clean-shaven(没有胡须的) and handsome. Wawasheng are children’s parts.
Dan——women Roles
Dan are women roles that can be divided into different types—— Laodan, Qingyi, Huadan, Wudan and Caidan.
Laodan play old and clever women. Qingyi are the main women roles. Huashan, a type of Qingyi, was created by Mei Lanfang, who played an important role in shaping Peking Opera. Huadan are lively and unmarried women roles. Wudan characters are woman skilled in martial arts. Caidan are clowns(小丑) in funny plays and comedies.
Jing——Painted Face Men Roles
A Jing role is an important man character with striking(吸引人的) looks and high social position. There main types of Jing are Tongchui, good at singing and usually a general; Jiazi, good at acting with less singing; and Wujing, a martial arts and acrobatics(杂技) role.
Chou——ComedyRoles
Chou are comedy roles in Peking Opera. There are Wenchou who speak, act and sing, and Wuchou who both speak and fight. What makes this type of painted face role special is a small patch(块) of white chalk around the nose. One of the famous roles is the Monkey King, who has a special position in the hearts of all who are interested in Chinese opera.The passage is mainly about____.
A. the roles in Peking Opera
B. the development of plays
C. different forms of dramas ____ are both good at martial arts.
A. Wawasheng and wenchou
B. Wusheng and Wudan
C. Wuchou and Caidan ____ belong to the same role type in Peking Opera.
A. Wujing and Huadan
B. Tongchui and Jiazi
C. Laosheng and LaodanWhich of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?
A. Mei Lanfang created a type of Qingyi—Hongsheng.\
B. Zhao Kuangyin and Guan Gong are two roles know as Xiaosheng.
C. The Monkey King has a special position among Peking Opera fans. From the passage, we know Picture ____ is a Chou role.
A. 
B.
C. 
【福建省厦门市2015年中考英语试题】阅读下面五篇文章，根据文章的内容选择最佳答案作答37-61小题。
B
Visiting London? Start planning your trip right here. This guide tells you the must-see events that take place in London throughout the year.
| 1. Change the Guard at Buckingham Palace |
2. British Summer Time Music Festival |
| Changing the Guard or Guard Mounting includes an exchange of guard duties(换岗) at Buckingham Palace. Watch the ceremony as each set of guards dressed in traditional coats and hats takes over from their brothers-in-arms. Address: Buckingham Palace, London SWIA1AA Public Transport: Green Park Tube Station Opening Hours: 11.30 am daily at Buckingham Palace, 11.00 am(10.00 am on Sundays) daily at Horse Guards Parade. Tickets: Free to enter Internet:www.visitlondon.com/things-to-do/event-8725947-changing-the guard |
The Barclaycard British Summer Time Music Festival take place every year in Central London’s Hyde Park. The week-long event covers many musical tastes, from pop to rock to dance. The acts so far confirmed(确认) for 2015 include Taylor Swift, The Who, Paul Weller, Ellie Goulding, Kaiser Chiefs and John Newman. Address: Hyde Park, London, W2 2UH Public Transport: Marble Arch, Hyde Park Corner, or Green Park Opening Hours: 26-27 June 2015 Internet:www.visitlondon.com/things-to-do/whats-on/music/music-festival |
| 3. Totally Thames Festival |
4. NFL American Football |
| In September, London’s Totally Thames Festival celebrates the city’s famous river over 30 days, spreading 42 miles, and more than 100 separate arts and cultural events. In 2014 the festival was filled with walks, tours, rowing-boat races, theatre, cinema, the many other exciting ways to enjoy London, all taking place on or next to the River Thames. Address: Different locations along the river Opening Hours: Throughout September Internet: totallythames.org |
London’s Wembley Stadium, seating 90,000, will host three games in the NFL International Series. In 2015 the teams that will be visiting London from the USA include the Buffalo Bills, the Jacksoville Jaguars, the Detroit Lions, the Kansas City Chiefs, the New Yorks Jets an the Miami Dolphins. Address: Wembley Stadium, Empire Way, Wembley, London, HA9 OWS Public Transport: Wembley Park Opening Hours: 4 Oct, 25 Oct and 1 Nov 2015 Internet:www.visitlondon.com/tag/nfl-london |
You can enjoy the ceremony of Changing the Guard at Buckingham Palace at ____.
A. 11.30 am every day
B. 11.00 am every day
C. 10.00 am on SundaysIn the late June, a music fan would probably go to London to watch ____.
A. British Summer Time Music Festival
B. London’s Totally Thames Festival
C. NFL American FootballThe opening hours for Totally Thames Festival is ____ NFL American Football.
A. as long as
B. longer than
C. shorter thanThe 2015 NFL American Football will be held in ____.
A. Hyde B. Wembley Park C. Wembley StadiumThe passage is probably taken from a ____.
A. diary B. geography book C. guidebook