阅读理解(2014山西)
What does it mean to be green?“Green”is more than just a color.It also means taking special steps to protect the environment—the water,the land,and the air we breathe.Why green?Plants are green,and without them the earth wouldn’t be such a lovely home for us human beings.
Sometimes people call ours a“throw—away society”.That means we are always throwing away old things and buying new ones.Many times,if you no longer need something,someone else just might need it.For example,if your brother is old enough not to play with his plastic bike,why not give it to another family who has a little kid so that they don’t need to buy one?And one less large plastic toy doesn’t need to be produced.
Recycling(回收利用)has never been easier.Many organizations will pick it up right in front of your house and some towns even require(要求)it.Tell your mom or dad you want to become“Chief of Recycling”for your family.Now that you know what things you can recycle,find a place to keep them.Make sure you encourage everyone in your house to think whether things can be reused or recycled before they’re thrown away.
Almost everyone likes traveling.But next time before you travel around the world,take a look at your own backyard.Is there a place where you could plant a tree or put in a little fruit or vegetable garden?If so,get there and get your hands dirty.Then you can watch with pride as your tree takes root,and your garden plants grow into big plants full of ripe,red tomatoes or tiny,juicy blueberries.Who knew being green would taste so good?In the first paragraph,the writer introduces the topic of the passage by________.
A.telling an interesting story
B.explaining the word“green”
C.giving some special examplesIn a“throw-away”society,________.
A.people shouldn’t produce any plastic things
B.people can get anything they want from others
C.people always throw away the used things and buy new onesTo be“Chief of Recycling”.you should________.
A.recycle things all by yourself
B.ask your family to use the old things all the time
C.find a place to keep the things that can be recycledYou are advised to run a fruit or vegetable garden in order to________.
A.creat a green environment
B.make a lot of money
C.get your hands dirtyThe purpose of the passage is to tell us that________.
A.we must enjoy nature
B.we had better eat more green food
C.we should protect our environment
Susan Boyle was born as the ninth child in a Catholic family. She suffered from learning disabilities ever since her birth because of her mother’s poor health.
School was difficult for Susan and she was bulled(凌辱) because of her different behaviour. Her siblings, who were much older, had life experiences that were unknown to their little sister. From the time of her birth, Susan was a screamer. The only really safe place that she would use as a repeat was her bedroom. There she would hang posters of her musical heroes on the walls and sing popular music into a hairbrush that she pretended was a microphone.
One by one her brothers and sisters moved away from home and then Susan’s father died. This left her alone with an old mother and a cat. She tried volunteer work. Her best state of mind, however, was found when she was singing and so she would regularly join others in karaoke or pubs where she could show her skills and receive appreciation(欣赏)from the crowd.
When Susan announced at Christmas that she was planning to take part in the Britain’s Got Talent competition, her brothers and sisters tried to discourage her. It was a wonder that she was even able to do the audition(试唱) considering the troubles she faced just physically getting to the right place.
The Woman I Was Born to Be is a beautiful story written in the simple but humorous voice of the author, Susan Boyle. She tells her story from birth to the present in an interesting and educational manner.
I love this book ! In fact, I read the whole thing in one day! There is something in the stories that not only teaches the reader but also encourage us to reach for our dreams—no matter how impossible they may seem to be!What does the underlined part “Her siblings” in Paragraph 2 refer to?
A.Susan’s parents | B.Susan’s friend |
C.Susan’s classmates | D.Susan’s brothers and sisters |
What can we learn about Susan from Paragraph 3?
A.She liked being alone | B.She was good at singing |
C.She had various hobbies | D.She disliked volunteer work. |
We learn that the book The Woman I Was Born to Be_______.
A.is based on Susan’s life stories |
B.is written to educate readers |
C.is very sad to read |
D.is difficult to read |
What does the author probably think of Susan’s life stories?
A.Encouraging | B.Discouraging |
C.Worried | D.Boring |
Last summer I went through a training program and became a literacy(识字) volunteer. When I began to know what other people’s lives were like because they could not read, I realized the true importance of reading.
My first student Marie was a 44- year-old single mother of three. In the first lesson, I found out she walked two miles to the nearest supermarket twice a week because she didn’t know which bus to take. When I told her I would get her a bus timetable, she told me it would not help because she could not read it. She said she also had difficulty once she got to the supermarket because she couldn’t always remember what she needs. Since she did not know words, she could not write out a shopping list. Also, she could only know items by sight, so if the product had a different sign, she would not know it as the product she wanted.
As we worked together, learning how to read built Marie’s self-confidence, which encouraged her to continue her studies. She began to make fast progress and was even able to take the bus to the supermarket. After this successful trip, she reported how self-confident she felt.
At the end of the program, she began helping her youngest son, Tony, a shy first grader with his reading. She sat with him before he went to sleep and together they would read bedtime stories. When his eyes became wide with excitement as she read, pride was written all over her face. As she described this experience, I was proud of myself as well. I found that helping Marie to build self-confidence was more rewarding than anything I had ever done before.
As a literacy volunteer, I learned a great deal about teaching and helping others. In fact, I may have learned more from the experience than Marie did.Marie didn’t go to the supermarket by bus because______.
A.she lived too close to the supermarket |
B.she wanted to stay fit through walking |
C.there were no bus stops in front of the supermarket |
D.she had no idea which bus to take to the supermarket |
What did the writer probably find when he was teaching Marie to read?
A.Marie learnt how to read really fast |
B.Marie had no gift for learning how to read |
C.It was hard for Marie to change her habits |
D.It was hard for Marie to build self-confidence |
We learn that in the end________.
A.Marie could read and became confident |
B.the writer chose to help Marie’s son to read too |
C.the writer decided to spend more time learning to read |
D.Marie thought she learnt more from the experience than the writer |
What is the passage mainly about?
A.The importance of learning to read |
B.The difficulties that a single mother faced |
C.The writer’s most unforgettable experience |
D.The writer’s experience as a literacy volunteer |
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What is small talk? It means that the conversation is about some little things, which are not important. You can make a small talk while waiting in line at the store, or waiting for the bus or the elevator. Though the topics in small talk are not important, small talk itself is very important. It makes people relaxed, it breaks the silence, it shows friendliness(友谊) and good manners(行为), and it makes the time quickly.
In small talk, it is important to remember to smile and keep the conversation relaxed. It’s also good to show a sense of humor(幽默). You can talk about the weather, an interesting story in the news or on TV, a sports event, a play or a movie, or you can ask those parents about their new babies.
What shouldn’t you talk about? Well, you shouldn’t talk about politics(政治) or religion(宗教). Also, you should not talk too long on a topic(话题) or ask questions that are too personal. Give other people a chance to speak and listen to what they say.
阅读短文内容,回答下列问题。
What does small talk mean?
Is small talk important? Give one example.
What should you remember when you make a small talk with other people?
Can you talk about the weather in small talk? Why?
What shouldn’t you talk in a small talk?
What are the best pets for kids?
Rabbits |
★Rabbits live for around 7 years. ★Touch them carefully. Rabbits may bite(咬). ★You can keep rabbits either in a hutch(笼子) outside or even indoors. ★Rabbits need large hutches and a lot of space to exercise. |
Fancy rats(褐鼠) |
★Fancy rats’life span(寿命) is about 2-5 years. ★You should keep fancy rats indoors and they need a very large hutch. ★You’d better keep fancy rats in a busy room in the house, so that they can be parts of the family. |
Guinea pigs(豚鼠) |
★Guinea pigs live for around 4 to 7 years. ★They are very friendly and seem to enjoy being touched. ★Our guinea pigs live indoors at night and go into a pen(围栏) outdoors during the day. ★Guinea pigs can live outdoors in cold weather. |
Goldfish |
★Goldfish can live up to be about 25 years old. ★They should be kept with other goldfish. ★They are easy to look after. ★Goldfish don’t cost much to keep. |
根据表格内容,选择正确答案。
You need to be careful to touch rabbits because they.
A、are small
B、hate it
C、may bite
You’d better keep a fancy rat.
A、in a small hutch
B、in a busy room
C、in a large room
can live outside in cold weather.
A、Rabbits
B、Fancy rats
C、Guinea pigs
have the longest life span.
A、Rabbits
B、Goldfish
C、Guinea pigs
Which of the following is TRUE?
A、Guinea pigs don’t like to be touched by owners.
B、Rabbits live shorter than guinea pigs do.
C、Rabbits and fancy rats need large hutches.