If you want to find out a piece of information about anything, the best place to search for it is Wikipedia. This online encyclopedia(百科全书) is written by thousands of people around the world. Anyone can add or change the information if he or she finds it not correct or not well written. In this way, people who know a lot about a certain subject can write about it even if they are not university professors.
What is more, Wikipedia includes articles written in about 235 languages. This fact makes it one of the few websites on the Internet that are truly international. It was started in 2001 by Larry Sanger and Jimmy Wales, as a free online English-language encyclopedia project. By April 2008 over 10 million articles had been put on Wikipedia. A quarter of the articles in English. Wikipedia is also a place where people can find the latest news.
However, Wikipedia has its own problems. There have been many complaints that some of the information on Wikipedia is not accurate and some important subjects are not included. This has led to arguments between the writers of articles. The people running Wikipedia say that the accuracy of the information is improving and that it is one of the top 20 visited websites on the Internet.
So, if you are looking for some information, why not try Wikipedia?Wikipedia is ___________.
| A．a computer game | B．an online magazine |
| C．a free university | D．a website encyclopedia |
People who write on Wikipedia__________.
| A．know much about a certain subject | B．likes writing different stories |
| C．can’t be university professors | D．are usually famous scientists |
The underlined word “accurate” means __________.
| A．错误的 | B．准确的 | C．有条理的 | D．逻辑的 |
Which is TRUE according to the passage?
| A．Wikipedia includes articles written in about 253 languages. |
| B．People can find information about different subjects on Wikipedia. |
| C．Wikipedia is the only truly international website on the Internet. |
| D．Half of the articles on Wikipedia are written in English. |
【2014年四川省宜宾市中考】请根据短文内容，从下列各题A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳答案。
Wonderful Activities for Teenagers in Summer Vacation
| A New Animal Star Is Coming! An elephant from Thailand is waiting for you at  Cuiping Zoo from July 10 to August 25. The elephant can ride bikes, play basketball, dance and play the harmonica (口琴)He gives two shows a day at 9:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Address: Mount Cuiping Ticket: ￥20 |
Welcome to Our Free Exhibition! There is going to be anionat Daguanlou from July 5 to July 19. Wang Gang is one of the best-known photographers in Sichuan Province. There will be many great photos of people in Yibin and Yibin city. Open Time: 9:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m. from Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m.—3:00 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday |
 Join Us for a Day at Tianchi Amusement Park! Children aged 12 to 15 are invited to take part in the Event of the Summer at Tianchi Amusement Park. It’s in Yibin County(县), next to Tianchi Park. You won’t want to miss this day of fun. Join us at Tianchi Amusement Park on July 14. Register（登记）early. TEL: 555-7267 |
Who can take part in the Event of the Summer? ______
| A．Children under 5. | B．Children aged 5-9. |
| C．Children under 10. | D．Children aged 12-15. |
How long is the elephant staying at Cuiping Zoo? ______
| A．45 days . | B．46 days. |
| C．47 days. | D．48 days. |
What can the elephant do? ______
| A．Ride bikes, play basketball and play the harmonica. |
| B．Ride bikes, dance and play the harmonica. |
| C．Ride bikes, play basketball, dance and play the harmonica. |
| D．Ride bikes, dance and play the harmonica. |
What are the photos about? ______
| A．People and city. |
| B．People in Yibin. |
| C．Yibin city. |
| D．People in Yibin and Yibin city. |
Which of the following is RIGHT？______
| A．You can only register the Event of the Summer on July 14. |
| B．The elephant gives 2 shows a day from July 10 to August 25. |
| C．Wang Gang is one of the best-known photographers in Yibin. |
| D．You can see the exhibition at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday from July 5 to July 19. |
【2014年辽宁省丹东市中考】
根据短文内容，从每个题的四个选项中选择一个最佳答案，并将符合题意的选项用2B铅笔涂在答题卡的相应位置上。
Passage 1
Lisa’s Gym Keep fit! Lose weight! Play basketball, do yoga(瑜伽), dance and meet many new friends! Price:￥40/hour Open time: Saturdays and Sundays Tel: 2133730 |
| A Concert Do you like classical music? Come to the concert on Friday evening. The concert will begin at 6:30 in the Children’s Palace. Ticket price: Adults:￥120 Children(under 15):￥60 |
| Star Wars USA wonderful movie at Huachen Cinema. Ticket price:￥80 Time: 6:00 pm —— 8:00 pm Dates: July 24 to July 27 |
| Summer Job Do you like to talk with people? Do you like to work late? Do you like to work for a restaurant? Then come and work for us as a waiter. Please call Jenny at 8124697 for more information. |
You can ______ at Lisa’s Gym.
| A．watch a movie | B．find a job |
| C．listen to a concert | D．play basketball |
Mr. and Mrs. Smith and their 14-year-old son want to go to the concert, they have to pay ______ for the tickets.
| A．￥120 | B．￥180 | C．￥300 | D．￥240 |
Star Wars is the name of ______.
| A．a cinema | B．a movie |
| C．a club | D．a gym |
Linda wants to find a job during her summer holiday, she can ______ for more information.
| A．call 8124697 |
| B．call Lisa |
| C．call 2133730 |
| D．go to the Children’s Palace |
Which of the following is TRUE?
| A．Lisa’s Gym is open every day. |
| B．You have to work late as a waiter in the restaurant. |
| C．You and your friend should pay 80 yuan for the movie. |
| D．The movie will be on for a week. |
【2013山东滨州】阅读下列内容，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出一个最佳答案。
Airline
Route China Mai—Luang Prabang
Day 2,3,5,7 Flight QV 645
Dep. 15: 05 Arr, 16: 05
Airfare (机票费用)5,090THB Airline
Route Chiang Mai—Phuket
Day 2,3,5,7 Flight TC 129
Dep. 12:35 Arr. 14: 30
Airfare 3,590 THB
Airline
Route Chiang Mai—Koh Samui
Day Daily Flight PG 242
Dep. 9:55 Arr. 11:40
Airfare 5,090 THB Airline
Route Phuket—Bali
Day Daily Flight FD 3942
Dep. 6:30 Arr. 11:10
Airfare 11,391 THB
Note:
The days of the week are:
1. Monday 2. Tuesday 3. Wednesday 4. Thursday 5. Friday 6. Saturday 7. Sunday
(Dep.="departure" 出发 Arr.="arrival" 到达)How long does it take to fly from Chiang Mai to Phuket?
| A．less than 1 hour. | B．About 1 hour |
| C．One and a half hours. | D．About 2 hours. |
Lao Airlines has a flight from Chiang Mai to Luang Prabang on .
| A．Monday | B．Thursday | C．Friday | D．Saturday |
If Lisa wants to travel from Chiang Mai to KOh Samui, which flight should she choose?
| A．QV 645. | B．TG 129. | C．PG 242. | D．FD 3942. |
How much it coast to fly from Phuket—Bali?
A.3, 590 THB. B. 5, 090 THB.
C. 9,050THB. D. 11, 391 THB.Where can we probably find the information?
| A．At an airport. | B．In a restaurant. |
| C．In a museum. | D．At a bus stop. |
【2013山东烟台】 阅读下列内容，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出一个最佳答案。
Once you open the book, you will become a good speaker. Susan Weinschenk’s excellent ideas on how to make a perfect speech are very helpful to you. With the help of the book, you will be confident to know how to give your speech. Also, you will learn how to attract your audience during the speech.
Car and Driver is the world’s most popular automotive magazine. The people who like cars can get information and entertainment from it. It offers the best vehicle (机动车) tests in the business. The magazine also covers the latest developments in car technology.
There are four parts in IELTS: listening, speaking, reading and writing. Listening is very important. Are you confident? Have you made good preparation? The book IELTS Listening is helpful for your preparation for IELTS.
The book offers healthy and delicious food. These dishes can all be completed in less than half an hour, and in many cases, in just a few minutes. Sisson and Meier show you how to delight your family or guests every time with quick, delicious meals using local materials: meats, healthy fats (yes, and real butter) and common herbs and spices.Who wrote Designing Effective Speech Interfaces?
| A．Susan Weinschenk | B．Sisson |
| C．Meier | D．Jack Smith |
Suppose you are going to join in an English talk show, which of the following can you refer to (参考)？
| A．IELTS Listening | B．Car and Driver |
| C．Quick & Easy Meals. | D．Designing Effective Speech Interfaces. |
We can find the latest developments in car technology in the _________ of Car and Driver.
| A．newspaper | B．Magazine |
| C．passage | D．article |
The book Quick & Easy Meals teaches us how to make ____________ in a short time.
| A．Chinese food |
| B．junk food |
| C．common herbs and spices |
| D．healthy and delicious food |
What’s the meaning of the word “delight” in Quick & Easy Meals?
| A．To cook the food well | B．To turn on the light |
| C．To make people happy | D．To show people how to cook. |
【2014年山东省威海市中考】阅读C篇，简要回答问题。（每小题2分）请将答案填写到答题卡指定位置。
If you take Hip Hop class, how many times a week do you have to go?
How much does it cost if you take a one-year course in the Hip Hop class?
When is the Kids’ Talent Competition?
If you want to enter the Kids’ Talent Competition?
What is the first prize in the Kids’ Talent Competition?