An old man called Xie Liang, 80, has given free help to people who ask for directions for 8 years.
Every day, Mr Xie goes to Dongzhimen Bus Stop, and gives help to at least 1,200 people asking for directions. During holidays, the number may be even 3,500. There are more than 50 roads and streets meeting at Dongzhimen, and at least 100 thousand people pass by there daily.
The reporter of Beijing Youth Daily had an interview with Xie. At that time, he arrived at the bus stop and placed his little table with maps and guidebooks written by himself on it.
"Is it really free to ask you for the way?" said a person from southeast China
"Of course," answered Xie with a smile. "Quite a number of people have asked me the same question. I am a volunteer."
The reporter found that at least 5 people came to ask him for the way in a minute, and Xie told them the way patiently and gave every one of them a note with his words on it.Xie has a husky voice. People think that it's because of the result of the things he is doing.
Now Xie has encouraged several other volunteers to join him. Many people hope to do volunteering like Xie, but it's hard to do as well as he does.Xie Lang directs the ways for people at the bus stop as .
| A．a driver | B．a reporter | C．a guide | D．a volunteer |
During holidays, there may be ________ people a day asking Xie for ways.
| A．5 | B．1,200 | C．3,500 | D．100,000 |
The old man helps others by .
| A．calling a taxi for them |
| B．driving them to the right place |
| C．giving them maps or guidebooks to read by themselves. |
| D．telling them the right way or writing the way on a note. |
Which of the following is NOT TRUE according to the passage?
| A．No other volunteers help Xie Liang now. |
| B．Xie Liang has written some guidebooks on his own. |
| C．People don’t need to pay Xie Liang for asking for directions. |
| D．Xie Liang’s voice is bad because he has to talk with so many people every day. |
【浙江省丽水市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）
阅读下面四篇短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。D
Hi Sam! Sorry I haven’t emailed recently— I’ve been revising for my exams. I have finished them now and I have got some time to relax and some money to spend on going out. Last weekend, I went to see a great film called Yes Man. If you haven’t seen it, you must go! Jim Carrey plays the main character and it’s very funny--and also quite encouraging. It’s based on a book by Danny Wallace which is also called Yes Man. I read the book a few months ago and that’s hilarious, too – I really laughed out loud!
The book is a true story about what happens to the writer, Danny. Basically, he found that he was doing nothing all the time, just worrying about things and complaining about his life. He wasn’t seeing his friends much, so he was lonely and bored. Then one day, he was on a bus in London when he sat down next to a man. The man was a stranger, but they started talking. Danny told him about his boring life and the man just gave him three words: ‘Say “yes” more.’ And for Danny this was a turning point in his life. Those three words influenced everything he did. At that moment, he made a decision: ‘I will say “yes” to everything!’ And he wrote a book about what happened to him in the next year or so. Three years later, the book was made into a hit film.
The film is based on the book although there are some differences. First, it’s set in the US instead of England. Secondly, the main character is based on Danny, but he called Carl in the film. And what’s more, he doesn’t meet a man on a bus. His turning point comes when he goes to a self-help class and they advise him to say “yes” more.
In the film, Carl succeeds in changing his life and doing lots of crazy things: he has flying lessons, he learns to speak Korean and he rides a motorbike with no clothes on! The storyline isn’t very strong. It’s quite weak, I suppose, but all Carl’s stories are very interesting— especially because Jim Carrey is a very funny actor.
I’m really interested in the film because there’s a serious message, too. I believe in making the most of life and I’ve decided I’m going to be more positive. I’ve decided I’m not going to stay at home so much. I’m going to do more things, see my friends more and everything. Actually, that’s why I’m emailing you! It would be great if we could meet up soon. Let me know when you are free.
All the best, AdamThe underlined word hilarious in Paragraph 1 most probably means _____.
| A．simple | B．helpful | C．humorous | D．meaningful |
In Paragraph 3, there are_____ differences mentioned between the book and the film.
| A．two | B．three | C．four | D．five |
Adam wrote this email mainly _____.
| A．to talk about what he was doing recently |
| B．to introduce the book Yes Man written by Danny to Sam |
| C．to advise Sam to watch the film Yes Man made in US |
| D．to talk about why and how he wants to change his life |
From the email we can infer (推断) that _____.
| A．Sam will love Yes Man as much as Adam does |
| B．Yes Man must be the most popular book in the US |
| C．Adam used to stay at home a lot before seeing Yes Man |
| D．Jim Carrey is now a very funny actor because of Yes Man |
【云南省2015年中考英语试题】阅读理解（共15小题；满分25分）
A
Have you heard about paper-cutting? Paper-cutting is an important art form in China. Paper-cuts were used for many purposes, and everything can become the theme (主题) of paper-cuts, from people to the things that can be found in everyday life such as birds, flowers and animals.
Each paper-cut brings out the personal ideas of the author (作者). People express traditional culture or their own feelings with different styles of paper-cuts. For example, when someone marries, we put up some red paper-cuts on the wall, dressing table or other furniture to express our best wishes.
It is easy to learn paper-cutting but very difficult to make it perfect. We need a long-time practice to learn how to use the scissors and how to paint. More over, we need to learn some cutting skills.
At present, in many parts of China, paper-cutting skill has become a must for women and a symbol of a clever mind.
根据短文内容，判断下列句子的正误。正确的填“T”，错误的填“F”，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）Not everything can become the theme of paper-cuts.
People express traditional culture or their own feelings with the same paper-cut.
It is not easy to make a perfect paper-cut.
When we learn paper-cutting, we don’t need to learn cutting skills.
Women must learn paper-cutting skills in many places of China.
【四川省南充市2015年中考英语试题】阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）
阅读短文，从题中所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
C
Carrots are grown all over the world. They are easy to plant and easy to harvest. They have a good taste.
When people think about carrots, they usually think they are a kind of long, thin, orange-colored vegetable. In fact, carrots are in many different sizes and shapes. And not all carrots are orange.
Carrots should be grown in a field that does not have water for a long time. The earth also should not be too hard. To prepare your carrot garden, dig up the earth and turn it over(翻土).
Weather, soil condition(土壤状况), and time affect(影响) the taste of carrots. Warm days and cool nights are the best time to grow great delicious carrots.
The best way to decide if a carrot is ready to be harvested is by its color. Usually, the brighter the color is, the better the taste is.
Most people do not know that carrots can be grown during the winter months. If the winter is not cold enough to freeze the ground, you can grow carrots the same way as you do during the summer months.
Carrots are prepared and eaten in many different ways. They are cut into thin pieces and cooked with other vegetables or meat. Or, they are washed, and eaten just as they come out of the ground.What does the underlined word “harvest” mean?
| A．品尝 | B．收获 | C．种植 | D．销售 |
What can affect the taste of carrots?
| A．Weather and tome |
| B．Weather and soil condition |
| C．Soil condition and time |
| D．Weather, time and soil condition |
carrots have a better taste.
| A．The long | B．The orange |
| C．The thin | D．The bright |
Which is the right order according to the article?
a. Carrots are eaten in different ways.
b. Carrots are in many sizes and shapes.
c. Dig up the earth and turn it over before planting carrots.
d. The best way to decide if a carrot is ready to be harvested is by its color.
| A．b→a→c→d | B．b→c→d→a |
| C．c→b→d→a | D．d→c→b→a |
Which of the following is Not true?
| A．Carrots are easy to plant and easy to harvest. |
| B．Carrots should be grown in a field without water for a long time. |
| C．Everyone knows that carrots can be grown during the winter months. |
| D．Carrots have a good taste. |
【四川省南充市2015年中考英语试题】阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）
阅读短文，从题中所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
| A Telephone Message From: Ren Xue To: Yu Wei Date: May 23rd Time: 16:00 Message: She says that you must put on your sports shoes, your hat and sunglasses, bring some food and drinks, and ride a bike to meet her at the school gate at 8:00 tomorrow. Tel: 84676352. Taken by: Mother. |
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| Found May 13th, 2015 An MP5 was found in the library on the morning of May 13th. Please call 87058344 or come to Class 1, Grade 9 to get it. Lin Xiang |
Sunshine Club FOR YOUNG PEOPLE FROM 12 TO 18 YEARS OLD Every Saturday 6:30 am—9:30pm London Street 28 87539682/87539683 Just 5 yuan a time Games, music, dancing and more |
Yu Wei will meet Ren Xue at the school gate .
| A．at 8:00, on May 23rd | B．at 8:00, on May 24th |
| C．at 16:00, on May 23rd | D．at 16:00, on May 24th |
Tomorrow Yu Wei and Ren Xue will probably .
| A．go hiking | B．go to a party |
| C．go to movies | D．join the Sunshine Club |
Which number can Maria call at if her MP5 is lost?
| A．84676352. | B．87539683. | C．87539682. | D．87058344. |
Which of the following people is allowed to join the club?
| A．A 10-year-old kid. | B．A 14-year-old boy. |
| C．A 19-year-old student. | D．A 30-year-old parent. |
When can we go the club .
| A．At 7:00 pm on Saturday | B．At 10:00 pm on Saturday |
| C．At 7:00 am on Sunday | D．At 1:00 pm every day |
【四川省乐山市2015年中考英语试题】阅读理解（共两节，满分 40 分）
第一节（共 15小题；每小题 2 分，满分 30分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的几个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
Do you know something about the holiday camps in Hong Kong? The students in Hong Kong[used to take part in an English holiday camp in their holidays. And their parents weren’t with them, though they were very young.Now they still enjoy taking part in many kinds of holiday camps without their parents. Many parents let their children take part in some kinds of holiday camps in order to learn some practical knowledge in their life and also learn some knowledge about living skills, science, reading and writing ... The most important for the children is to learn to look after themselves. Holiday camps in Hong Kong are not so expensive. Most families can afford to send their children there for further study or for making their bodies strong.
It is said that students in Hong Kong have much knowledge about many things. Perhaps it has something to do with all kinds of holiday camps.Students in Hong Kong usually took part in ________in the past.
A. an English holiday camp
B. a maths holiday camp
C. a science holiday campWhen students in Hong Kong are in holiday camps, their parents ______.
A. have to look after them
B. don’t go with them
C. must stay at homeThe most important thing for the students to take part in holiday camps in Hong Kong is______.
A. to learn some practical knowledge in life
B. to learn about living and learning skills
C. to learn to look after themselvesThe cost of taking part in a holiday camp is ________.
A. very high B. not fair C. lowThe students who often take part in holiday camps usually ________.
A. know a lot about many things
B. show much interest in sports
C. have a strong love for further study