In nature, you may see many insects (昆虫）and animals of different colors. Have you ever wondered why?
Locusts are super delicious food for birds,but it is not always an easy job for birds to catch them.It is neither because locusts are good jumpers or runners nor because they are smarter than their enemies. The reason is that the colors of locusts change with the colors of crops(庄稼). When crops are young,locusts look green. But when autumn comes, locusts change to the yellow and brown color as crops do.
Brown bears,tigers and other animals move quietly through forests. They can’t be seen easily by their enemies. This is because they have colors similar to the trees. For the same reason, polar bears that live on a land of snow and ice are white. Butterflies and bees living among the flowers are colorful like flowers. Soil insects are mostly dark-colored and they live under the soil(土壤） in a dark and wet environment. However, insects with colors different from plants can easily be found and eaten by others. So in order to survive,they have to hide themselves in the daytime and appear only at night.
Have you ever noticed some even stranger acts? The ink fish in the sea can send out some very black ink when it faces danger. As the ink spreads over , its enemies will find themselves suddenly in a dark world. At the same time the ink fish immediately swims away. That is how it keeps itself safe though it is not strong at all.
It is not easy for birds to catch locusts because____________.
| A．locusts are good runners |
| B．locusts can jump very high |
| C．locusts are smarter than birds |
| D．locusts can change their color |
According to the passage, most soil insects_________
| A．do not have bright colors |
| B．change their colors with the soil |
| C．do not live in a dark and wet environment |
| D．Eat colorful insects like butterflies and bees |
What’s the meaning of the underlined word”survive” in the passage
| A．繁殖 | B．产卵 | C．觅食 | D．生存 |
The ink fish_______so that its enemies will not see it
| A．changes its color | B．makes the water around it black |
| C．appears only at night | D．hides itself in the sea rocks |
What is the main ides of this passage
| A．Some insects and animals have different skills. |
| B．Some insects and animals are clever than we think. |
| C．Some insects and animals use colors to protect themselves. |
| D．Some insects and animals can get used to the environment easily. |
【2014年江苏省宿迁市中考】
阅读下面短文，根据短文内容填写表格，每空限填一词。
Why should students play sports? Some people think that students play sports in order to get exercise. Others think it can help students have fun. But that is not enough. If students play sports, they can get more than healthy bodies. Why? Here are three more reasons.
Students who play sports do better in school. Some people think that doing exercise will take up students’ study time. But a recent study has shown that students who play sports get better scores in school than those who don’t. Exercise gets students to learn, remember things and concentrate better.
Students who play sports develop their teamwork spirits and learn problem-solving skills. When they are working together with others to win games and reach goals, they’re learning how to be successful in practice. And these skills will be useful to them for study or their future work.
Playing sports can also improve confidence. Students who play sports feel better about themselves. When they know they can improve and reach their goals by practicing, it builds their confidence. And sports can also help them communicate with others actively and make new friends.
Now, how about going out to play sports with your friends every day?
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【2014年江苏省淮安市中考】
Now there is a family problem. Nearly every parent says that we never grow up. In fact we are probably 16 or 17 years old. In their eyes, we are always little ones and often do wrong things. For example, when I need to stay at home alone, they always worry about me and my life without them.
Most parents always think that they have offered the best things they can to make their children live in a comfortable world. They buy their children pretty clothes, cool shoes, everything that they can for their dear children. In return, they only want their children to get good results in the exams.
But why still can’t their children understand them? Does it mean that we still want more material things? No. As a matter of fact, what we want is a true family. What does a true family mean”? I think it means a place where we can hide ourselves from the cold world outside. From here, we can get warmth, we can get consolation(安慰), and we can get happiness. And one important thing is that we should be stronger and more confident in the outside world because we know that we have a true family.
So I think that parents should sit down to talk with their children to let know that they have a true family, so the children and their parents could understand each other more and more. Then, parents will not treat their children as little ones.
In the eyes of most parents, children never ____________and seldom do_____________.
Most parents always think they _______________ the best things for their children to live in the world _______________.
Children still _________________their parents because what children need most is not material things but _________________.
Most parents want their children to get _________________in the exams while their children want to get _______________.
The way to __________________ between parents and children is that they should have more communication with each other. Then, no children will ______________as little ones.
【2014年江苏省淮安市中考】
任务型阅读（每小题2分）。
CCTV reported that every year Chinese people throw away a lot of food which can feed 200 million people for a year.
Do we have too much food? Of course not. According to the UN World Food Programme, there were 900million hungry people all over the world in 2013. About six million children die of hunger every year.
So think about it. We should say no to people who waste food every day. An old saying goes, “Every grain on the plate comes from hard work.” It tells us everybody must save food.
Luckily, a number of people have realized the importance of saving food. Li Hong, a waitress in a restaurant in Jiangsu, once lost her job because she took some leftover(剩余的) food home for her son. But many people were by her side and criticized (批评) the waste of food.
What should we do in our daily life to stop wasting food? We can do many things to prevent it from happening. Here are some tips:
Don't order too much food in a restaurant. Only order as much as you can eat. If you can’t eat all the food you order, take the rest of it home.
Don’t be too picky(挑剔的) about food. some food may not be tasty, but put body need it.
Don’t keep too much food at home, especially for fruit and vegetables.How many hungry people were there over the world in 2013?
____________________________________________________Why did Li Hong lose her job?
____________________________________________________What should you do if you can’t eat all the food you ask for?
_____________________________________________________Can you keep too much food at home?
______________________________________________________What’s the main idea of the passage?
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【2014年甘肃省兰州市中考】
任务型阅读理解(共5小题；每小题2分，满分l 0分)
仔细阅读下面的短文并按要求完成1至5小题。
New rules and behavior standards (行为规范) for middle school students came out in March.
①Who are the most excellent students? ②Middle schools use a new way to decide that. The best students won't only have good grades. They will also be kids who don't dye their hair,smoke or drink. The following are some of the new rules.
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Have you ever copied others' work in an exam? Don't do it again. That's not what an honest student should do. If you have played computer games for two hours in your room, don't tell your parents you have done your homework.
◆ Do more at school. ④好学生热爱动物，关心他人。 April is Bird-Loving Month in China. Is your school doing anything to celebrate it? You should join! That way, you can learn more about animals and learn to protect them. And when your classmates are in trouble,remember to give them a hand. You know a friend in need is a friend indeed.
◆ Use the Internet carefully. Try to ⑤ away from Web pages that are bad for you. Find good Web sites and use them for homework.
◆ Be open to new ideas. Have you ever thought that people could live on the moon? Maybe you can discover a new planet someday. Don't look down on new ideas. ⑥You should welcome them. because new ideas make life better for everyone.在横线上填写一词，使文中①、②句合并为一句。
Middle schools use a new way to decide the most excellent students are.选出文中③处的主题句。
A. Don't cheat in exams.
B. Never play computer games.
C. Tell the truth.将文中④句翻译成英语。
在文中⑤处填写一个单词，使句意完整、上下文通顺。
将文中⑥句翻译成汉语。
【2014年福建省莆田市中考】
任务型阅读 根据短文内容，完成表格。
American Table Manners
Table manners are different in different countries. What is polite in China may not be polite in the Unite States. These basic rules will help you enjoy western food with your American friends.
When you sit down at the table, always put the napkin on your lap first.
When eating something in a bowl, do not leave the spoon in the bowl. Put it on the plate under the bowl. When you have had your meal, place your knife and fork on the side of your plate.
During the meal, the hostess will offer you a second helping of food. Sometimes she will ask you to help yourself. When she offers you food, give her a direct answer. If you refuse the first time, she might not ask you again.
At the table, ask others to pass you dishes that are out of your reach. Good expressions to know are: “Please pass me the ...” or “Could you hand me the -please?”
The best way to learn good manners is to watch others. Observe (观察) the way your western friends eat. This is the best way to avoid making mistakes when you are unsure of what to do. 
| The Basic Rules of Table Manners in America |
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| Before the meal |
You should put the napkin on your |
| During the meal |
★ If the hostess offers you food, you' d better answer her★ You can ask others for help when the dishes are |
| After the meal |
★ After you have the meal, you should put the |
| The best way |
★ If you don't know how to behave well at table, just |