【湖南省娄底市2015年中考英语试题】 阅读理解
Good books are like wise friends. They support you to walk forward, and help you understand the world. TIME listed three best books of 2014 for teens. Have you read all of them?
| Names of Books |
Writers |
Stories |
| This One Summer |
Jillian Tamaki & Mariko Tamki, Canada |
Every summer, Rose goes with her parents to a lake house. It’s their relaxing time. But this summer is different. Rose’s parents keep fighting. Rose meets a local teen. But later he is caught up in something bad. It’s really a summer of sorrow（悲伤）and growing up. |
| The Fourteenth Goldfish |
Jennifer L. Holm, US |
Ellie has never liked change. She misses everything in the past, especially her dearly dead goldfish. Then one day a strange boy who looks like Ellie’s grandfather shows up. He’s always obsessed（着迷的）with immortality（永生）. Has he finally found the secret to immortality with Ellie? |
| Absolutely Almost （完全几乎） |
Lisa Graff, US |
Albie has always been an “almost”. He’s almost good at everything. In fact, Albie has a long list of the things he’s not very good at. But when Albie meets Calista, she helps him work out all of the things he is not good at. What will happen to this “almost” boy? |
What are good books like?
A. Parents. B. Brothers and sisters. C. Wise friends.
What’s the difference for Rose this summer?
A. She lost something important.
B. She can’t meet her friend.
C. Her parents keep fighting.
If you’re interested in the secret to immortality（永生）, you can read______.
A. This One Summer B. The Fourteenth Goldfish C. Absolutely Almost
The book Absolutely Almost is written by_____.
A. Jillian Tamaki B. Jennifer L. Holm C. Lisa Graff
Which of the following is TRUE?
A. Ellie misses her dearly dead goldfish a lot.
B. Rose has the same summer as before.
C. Albie never does well in everything before.
It was midday when I got the call that my grandfather was not well and he was quickly getting worse. My family did not know how long he would stay in the world. I knew I had to get to the hospital to tell him how much I loved him. As I drove to the hospital, I pictured him before I got to tell him how much he meant to me. Trying to fight back the tears, I wanted to stay calm when I saw him.
When I got to the hospital, I hurriedly looked for his hospital room. I found him in a semi-conscious state(半清醒状态). On my knees, I said softly, “Hello, Grandpa.”
Still feeling shy, I decided not to leave his bedside without letting him know. While I asked about how he was, he told me, “I’ll be fine, Henry.” although we both knew that wasn't true. Then he asked me with a smile how I was doing.
Hearing what my grandpa said, I was much moved. I made the decision that I had to show my gratitude for him. As I found all the courage (勇气) I had, I hold his hand tightly. I cried out, “Grandpa. I just want to let you know how much I love you. I hope you already know that yet I just want to make sure.” By this time, tears were rolling down my face. All those years of love that I had shut and not let him know, became free.
Smilingly, he said, “I know. Thank you for telling me that. All I have on this planet is my family and my love for them. If there is anything I could ask of you, I want you to be good to your family, your mother, your father, and your brother. That’s all I want of you.”
What I learned that day changed my whole life.
From then on, I began telling people how much I love them, care for them, and respect them. I get in touch with, for example, my babysitter, my barber, to show my appreciation. I go down into the city once a week and serve pizza to the homeless. I wake up every morning and list everything I’m thankful to in my life.The author got the news of Grandpa’s illness________.
| A．in the morning | B．at noon | C．in the evening | D．at midnight |
The author didn’t tell Grandpa his love because _______ to say love to Grandpa before.
| A．he was too shy | B．he was too frightened | C．he was too busy | D．he had no chances |
The underlined word “gratitude” (in Paragraph 4) means _________ in Chinese.
| A．兴奋 | B．惊讶 | C．害怕 | D．感激 |
The author wrote this passage to tell readers mainly about ________.
| A．how to think highly of others |
| B．how to help others get out of trouble |
| C．how to get in touch with others |
| D．how to share feelings with others |
The story develops with the changes of __________.
| A．the author’s life | B．Grandpa’s feelings | C．the author’s emotion | D．Grandpa’s illness |
You’ve probably heard of working dogs that help police officers, or horses that help farmers. Did you know that carrier pigeons（信鸽）can be trained to help people too? Here are some examples.
Mailman
Carrier pigeons can be trained to carry messages to people. The note is placed into a small can. The can is tied to the pigeon’s leg. Then the pigeon flies off with the note.
Lifeguard
From high up in the sky, specially trained pigeons can find orange life jackets in the ocean. Sometimes it is difficult for humans to find people lost at sea, especially when the weather is bad. However, pigeons can fly quickly over a large area of water to look for people.
Spy
Many years ago, carrier pigeons were used to help our country during wars (战争). “Spy pigeons” had small cameras that were tied to their feet. As a pigeon flew over enemy (敌人)land, the camera took photos of the land below. This would allow our soldiers to see where the enemies were and what they were doing.
So next time you see a pigeon, stop and watch it closely. What might look like an ordinary bird to most people, might actually be helpful.Which part of the carrier pigeon is the can tied to?
| A．The pigeon’s back. | B．The pigeon’s head. |
| C．The pigeon’s neck. | D．The pigeon’s leg. |
What kind of people can the carrier pigeons find?
| A．The people in orange life jackets at sea |
| B．The people in red jackets in the boats. |
| C．The people swimming in the ocean. |
| D．The people lost in the mountains. |
Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?
| A．A pigeon could predict what the weather would be like. |
| B．A pigeon was tied with a small camera around its leg. |
| C．A pigeon could help us to know the number of the enemy. |
| D．A pigeon carried the camera to take photos of the enemy land. |
What kind of jobs are mentioned for a carrier pigeon?
| A．A mailman, a lifeguard and a spy. |
| B．A trainer, a spy and a police officer. |
| C．A soldier, a police officer and a mailman. |
| D．A farmer, a weather reporter and a lifeguard. |
What is the purpose of writing this article?
| A．To make readers like pigeons more. |
| B．To teach readers about the lives of wild pigeons. |
| C．To tell readers about real jobs held by carrier pigeons. |
| D．To share science fictions about pigeons helping people. |
Who is this postcard sent to?
| A．Peter. | B．Gemma. | C．Kim. | D．Tom. |
Which country does this postcard come from?
| A．Canada. | B．China. | C．England. | D．Australia. |
How did Tom go to Holiday Cove?
| A．By plane. | B．By ship. | C．By car. | D．By train. |
Why does Peter want to go to the aquarium instead of the crocodile farm?
| A．Because he has visited it before. |
| B．Because he is afraid of crocodiles. |
| C．Because he is interested in dolphins. |
| D．Because he has no tickets to the crocodile farm. |
Where is Tom going on Friday?
| A．Holiday Cove. | B．Rest Harbor. | C．Mill Hill. | D．Golden Beach. |
Are you interested in country music? I like it very much !It will take me away for a while after I am tired . The guitars and songs will take me to mountains and fields. Country music usually talks of everyday life and feelings. It’s the spirit（精神） of America ,easy to understand ,slow and simple.
Country music developed in the Southern United States. It was the folk music of American countryside. Many of songs tell about the lives of famers . They talk about love, crops（庄家） or death.
The life of the countryside can be hard, so the words in country music are often sad. At first, people played the music only at family parties. But it became more popular later. In the 1920s,people played country songs on the radio, and they made them into records.
When people in the countryside moved to towns and cities to look for work, they took their music with them. Country music continued to change and became popular across America.
John Denver was one of America’s most famous country singers in the 1970s. His song “Take Me Home, Country Roads” is well-known and people still play it today.
根据短文内容,选择正确答案，并将其字母代号填入答题卷相应空格内。 (共
小题，每小题2分，满分10分)Country music is usually about _______.
| A．students’ feelings | B．farmers’s feelings |
| C．the lives of workers | D．crops |
Country music developed ________.
| A．in John Denver’s city | B．in the Southern United States |
| C．in the Northern United States | D．the United States |
People bagan to make country song records _______.
| A．in the 1920s | B．in 1920 | C．in the 1970s | D．in 1970s |
Why did Country music become popular in America?
| A．Because city people liked the music. |
| B．Because people in the city moved to the countryside. |
| C．Because country music talked about city people’s lives. |
| D．Because farmers moved to cities with their music and it continued to change. |
Who is famous for the song “Take Me Home,Country Roads”?
| A．A farmer in the countryside. | B．A person who moved to towns |
| C．John Denver. | D．Denver John. |
Every year there is a Spring Festival in China. Usually it is in January or February. It is the most important festival in China. So before it comes， everyone has to prepare things. They buy pork， beef， chicken， fruits and many other things. And they often make a special kind of food—“dumplings”. It means “come together”. On the day before the festival， parents buy new clothes for their children. Children also buy presents for their parents. On the Spring Festival Eve（除夕）， all the family members come back to their hometown. This is a happy moment. Some sing and dance， some play cards and others get the dinner ready. When they enjoy the meal， they give each other the best wishes for the coming year. They all have a good time.
根据短文内容,选择正确答案，并将其字母代号填入答题卷相应空格内。 (共5
题，每小题2分，满分10分)Which is the most important festival in China?
| A．Mid-Autumn Festival. | B．Spring Festival. |
| C．Children’s Day. | D．Teachers’ Day |
When is the Chinese Spring Festival usually celebrated(庆祝)?
| A．In March or April. | B．In May or June. |
| C．In January. | D．In January or February |
is the special kind of food for the Spring Festival in China.
| A．Chicken | B．Dumplings | C．Fish | D．Beef |
What’s the meaning of the food “dumplings” for Chinese people in the Spring Festival?
| A．Look up. | B．Help yourself. | C．Come together. | D．Take care |
The family when they are having dinner together on the Spring Festival Eve.
| A．give each other the best wishes | B．buy each other presents |
| C．sing， dance and play cards | D．play cards |