【山东省东营市2015年中考英语试题】阅读理解（共20小题，-优题课

【山东省东营市2015年中考英语试题】阅读理解（共20小题，计30分）
阅读下列短文，然后从每小题A.B.C.D四个选项中选出能回答所提问题或完成所给句子的最佳答案。
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There are many colors in nature. But do you think that a color has weight? I think you'll say 6/no". But I'm afraid you are wrong. If you don't believe it, you may do a small experiment(实验).
First, put two objects with the same weight into two boxes. Then cover the boxes.
Third, wrap(包裹) one box with a red piece of paper, the other one with a white piece of paper. OK. Now hold the boxes with your hand one by one. It is certain that you will think the red one is a little heavier.
Why do you think so? A scientist found that different colors have different weights in man's mind. That is to say, every color has its own weight in our mind.
The scientist told us that colors also have smell. Can you smell the color? Of course not. Then why did the scientist say S07 That is because every color stands for (代表) a kind of light with a certain wavelength,(波长). It reaches our brain through sense organs According to this discovery, scientists say that people accept the colors they like, and refuse the colors they hate. So your body and mind will be healthy by using the colors you like. Or you'll be nervous or even get ill. For example (例如) , you like blue and hate red. If you stay in a room with red windows, wallpaper and furniture（家具) for two hours, you'll feel you have been there for four hours. But if the room is blue, you'll feel you have been there for only an hour. And, if a person walks out of a blue room and into a red room, his temperature will rise.
That means our body temperature will change with different colors.
From the experiment, we know that .

A．the two boxes have the same weight

B．colors can change the weight of an object

C．the red paper is heavier than the white paper

D．colors have different weights in people's mind

From the fourth paragraph, we can infer(推断)____.

A．the smell of colors is changeable（可变的）

B．people can sense the light from colors

C．people can smell the colors through the nose

D．all the colors have the same smell for the blind

Which of the following is true?____.

A．White color is heavier than red color

B．People may get ill if they refuse the colors they don't like

C．People can stay longer in red rooms than in blue rooms

D．People's body temperature will change with different colors

We can infer from the last paragraph that____.

A．red color is bad for our health

B．people may get nervous in a red room

C．blue color can raise（提升）our body temperature

D．colors can influence our mood（情绪）and health

The passage is probably____.

A．a short novel	B．a news report
C．a science report	D．an advertisement

科目英语题型阅读理解难度中等

阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。每个选项仅使用一次。

You’ve probably heard of books that will change your life. And a lot of readers agree that the book Atomic Habits（《原子习惯》）will meet your needs.

James Clear, who did a lot of research on formation of habits, is the writer of Atomic Habits. （1） It has sold over 15 million copies and has been translated into more than 50 languages. And his website receives millions of visitors each month.

（2） That’s because the book introduces a practical system（系统）for creating good habits and breaking bad ones. Readers everywhere are very interested in Clear’s “science of tiny habits”.

In the book, file writer suggests trying to get 1% better each day. For example, you’d like to exercise but you don’t think you have the time or energy. Clear suggests starting with two minutes a day. Over time, the effects of this habit will increase as you repeat the actions. （3） “All big things come from small beginnings,” says Clear.

Clear continues with the following advice: Don’t focus on（聚焦）what you want to achieve. （4） For example, two men want to break the habit of smoking. When offered a cigarette（香烟）, one says, “No, thanks. I’m trying to give up smoking.” The other says, “No, thanks. I’m not a smoker.” While the first man still sees himself as a smoker, the second man doesn’t. Clear says, “Bad habits will die more easily if you focus on who you want to become.”

Atomic Habits will reshape the way you think about progress and success. （5） Slowly but surely, it will have a great effect on your health, job and relationships.

A. Why is it so popular?

B. Instead, focus on who you want to become.

C. He calls these repeated actions “atomic habits”.

D. This book is a No.1 New York Times bestseller.

E. Also, it will give you the tools you need to change your habits.

阅读下列材料，从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。

The Four Seasons, written by the Italian musician Antonio Vivaldi, was first played about 300 years ago. Since then, it has enjoyed worldwide popularity.

The great musical work includes four parts: “Spring”, “Summer”, “Autumn” and ‘‘Winter”. Each part brings to mind the season it is meant to describe. “Summer”, for example, begins slowly. Listeners can easily picture a hot, lazy summer day when nobody wants to move. When you listen to “Autumn”, a harvest（收获）celebration will readily come to mind.

But now, Hache Costa, a music director in Spain, has decided to give the old work a fresh feel. He says the climate（气候）today is very different from what it was in the 1700s. The Four Seasons would be “a lot dirtier” if it were written now.

Costa has “updated” the musical work to make it match the realities of the modern world. The ‘“updated” musical work has been played in Madrid, Spain. The performance takes place in front of a screen. As the musicians play, a video shows the effects（影响）of climate change, such as forest fires and unusually dry weather.

After enjoying it, people find the new “Summer” now sounds noisier and more powerful. Because of global warming（全球变暖）, the other three seasons have become shorter. Costa says he expects people to feel “really sad” after listening to the new Four Seasons.

“I really want more people to become truly aware of（意识到）what is happening to our planet,” says Costa. “And I believe Vivaldi would not be angry with my changes.”

（1）What do we know about The Four Seasons?

A．	It is still unpopular now.
B．	It was written by Hache Costa.
C．	It was first played about 300 years ago.

（2）What will come to mind when we listen to the old “Autumn” according to the passage?

A．

Forest fires and dry weather.

B．

A harvest celebration.

C．

A hot lazy day.

（3）Which is close to the underlined word “updated” in meaning in Paragraph 4?

A．

提上日程

B．

追根溯源

C．

赋予新意

（4）Why did Hache Costa give the old work a fresh feel?

A．	To call on more people to love music.
B．	To raise public awareness of climate change.
C．	To present the story of Antonio Vivaldi’s colorful life.

阅读下列材料，从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。

What should you do when you can’t find the time to do a long workout? Have you heard of exercise snacks （零食式锻炼）?

Exercise snacks are a popular and inventive new way for people to stay fit. Instead of spending hours on the playground, people break that “large meal” into exercise “snacks”. These exercises can last anywhere from 20 seconds to two minutes. Then you can have a rest for 30 minutes to four hours before another snack.

It is reported that exercise snacks can be as useful as traditional exercise methods. Just three exercise snacks a day can benefit（使受益）your physical health. Besides that, there are lots of other benefits. Your concentration （专注力）and creativity get better, and you can become more productive. Also, “snacking” throughout the day stops you from sitting too long.

There are so many acceptable exercise snacks, like doing sit-ups, jumping rope or running up and down some stairs（楼梯）. But for those who don’t know where to start, here are some helpful exercise choices:

Exercises such as lifting weights will satisfy the needs. Since most people don’t keep weights at their offices, lift full water bottles.

Squats（深蹲）— moving your body as if to sit down while keeping your back straight. Five to ten of these should make a good snack.

For those who don5t like traditional exercises, simply turn up the music. Pick a lively song and start dancing. It’ll make for a fun workout.

What are you waiting for? Let’s get moving. Your body will thank you for it!

（1）How long can an exercise snack last according to the passage?

A．

20 seconds to two minutes.

B．

30 minutes to four hours.

C．

Five to ten minutes.

（2）Which is an acceptable exercise snack mentioned in the passage?

A．

Doing math exercises.

B．

Eating snacks.

C．

Doing sit-ups.

（3）What is the writer’s attitude（态度）to exercise snacks?

A．

Doubtful.

B．

Unclear.

C．

Supportive.

（4）What is the main purpose of the passage?

A．	To change traditional eating habits.
B．	To introduce an inventive new way to stay fit.
C．	To encourage people to do long-time outdoor exercise.

阅读下列材料，从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。

International Summer Camp 2024

Edward Educational Company was set up in 1999. It has rich experience in providing educational trips for children. Our camp is located in（位于）the Swiss Alps. The mountains, forests and lakes here provide a playground for young adventurers（冒险者）.

Three age groups

The three age groups allow children to make friends of similar ages from different countries.

Plenty of activities

Our camp activities include rock climbing, horse riding, painting and much more. But hunting（猎捕）wild animals is not allowed.

Cultural exploration（探索）

Switzerland（瑞士）has many traditions like chocolate making. Through ow summer camp, children will learn more about this country.

For further information, please call us at 257-8900.

（1）When was Edward Educational Company set up?

A．

In 1999.

B．

In 2014.

C．

In 2024.

（2）What can children do at the camp?

A．	Join four age groups.
B．	Learn more about Switzerland.
C．	Ride horses and hunt wild animals.

You may have a house robot that can do housework for you. But is it so smart? Meet Laura, a robot in the National Library in Madrid, Spain, copying out the old books and writings in its collection. See Aurora, a headless dog-sized robot used to keep birds and other animals away at an Alaskan airport. Watch another 1.8 meter-tall legless robot called EveR6, waving its arms to guide musicians through a performance.

Those robots above require artificial intelligence（AI）（人工智能）. AI is a computer system（系统）that can understand languages, make decisions and solve problems. AI can be taught skills using a process called machine learning. Humans give AI information such as books, photos or videos to train it. The more information it studies, the better it can do its job.

________. For example, when you watch TV, AI is watching you. It’ll know what your favorite is and suggest similar ones. In hospitals, AI is very good at suggesting treatments and can even invent new medicines. To cut down food waste, some schools introduce online systems for the students to choose meals ahead of time. In cities, AI is used to watch out for cars that make black smoke. It works together with the police and transportation teams to stop them and keep the air clean. AI can help us fight climate（气候）change by finding clever ways to reduce energy use.

Some people worry that AI will take away a large number of jobs and also fear that AI could develop out of our control and bring danger to humans. However, AI is expected to be a more powerful production tool that will help humans achieve more in less time. It is believed that the flying car will be made to offer an easier way out of the morning traffic jam（交通堵塞）. Humans imagine AI might even find a way to solve the problems of our energy needs completely. Anyway, there is still a long journey for humans and AI.

（1）In which pictures can we see Aurora and EveR6?

$a, c$

$b, d$

$b, c$

$a, d$

（2）What BIG question does paragraph 2 answer?

A．	What is AI?	B．	Why are AI robots made?
C．	Where is AI used?	D．	How many AI robots are mentioned?

（3）Which of the following can be put in ________?

A．	AI will be developed rapidly	B．	Humans depend too much on AI
C．	Humans wonder if AI could think	D．	AI has become part of daily life

（4）In the future, AI is expected to be able to ________.

A．	suggest TV programs	B．	cut down food waste
C．	invent new medicines	D．	help produce enough energy

（5）What would the author write about after the last paragraph?

A．	The end of $A I$ .	B．	The history of $A I$ .
C．	The way to get along with $A I$ .	D．	The skill of making $A I$ robots.