【上海市2015年中考英语试题】Reading comprehension (阅读理解) （共50分）
A. Choose the best answer （根据以下内容，选择最恰当的答案）
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Monday |
| 8—10 a. m |
TECHNOLOGYInformation Technology (IT )—Using the Internet In this lesson, students learn how to surf the internet safely and effectively. There will also be information about using different search engines. Finally, this lesson teaches students about the best websites to use to continue their education online. |
| 10—12 a. m |
ARTS |
| 10:00 a. m |
DRAMA Students learn the play that the teacher gave before class. During this lesson, students will have the chance to act out roles with other students. |
| 11:00 a. m |
PAINTING WITH WATERCOLOURS For most of this term, students learn how to use watercolours properly to make pictures. If the weather is good, the lesson may take place outdoors. |
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LUNCH |
| 1—2 p. m |
SCIENCES Biology/Chemistry Students can choose which class to attend In biology this week, the topic is Human Body. Students will learn about how it works. Alternatively, students can study chemistry. This class takes place in the science lab, and this week students learn about H2and O2 |
| 2—4 p. m |
SPORTS |
| 2:00 p. m |
SIKLLS Students learn about the skills in a certain sport. We use video to see real action from past games. |
| 3:00 p. m |
PRACTICE After we have picked teams, students will play a short match lasting 45 minutes. This week, the sports are football(for boys) and tennis (for girls) |
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HOMEWORK IT— the teacher will give students websites to look up at home (about 30minutes) Drama –students have to learn a part for the next lesson (about 40 minutes) Biology/ Chemistry—students have to write a short report of the lesson (about 20 minutes) |
At ______ , students are having a painting lesson.
| A． 9:30 a. m | B． 11:35 a. m |
| C． 1:30 p. m | D．2:15 p. m |
The underlined word “Alternatively” in closest in meaning to “______ ”.
| A．As another choice | B．For this reason |
| C．At the same time | D．In other words |
Students should prepare a new part of _____ ahead of time as their homework.
| A．Technology | B．Biology | C．Drama | D．Chemistry |
Students can learn how to ______ according to the information in the table.
| A．make a video | B．write a report on Drama |
| C．play basketball | D．surf the internet safely |
An average student need about ______ minutes to finish his homework.
| A．30 | B．40 | C．90 | D．110 |
The information in the table is mainly for students to ______
| A．take classes | B．do their homework |
| C．choose teachers | D．organize hobby group |
I really love my job because I enjoy working with small children and like the challenges and awards from the job. I also think my work is important. I wasn’t an excellent student because I didn’t do much schoolwork. In my final term I started thinking what I might do and found I didn’t have much to offer.
I then found myself a job, looking after two little girls. It wasn’t too bad at first. But the problems began when I agreed to live in. I would be there if my boss had to go out for business in the evening. We agreed that if I had to work extra hours one week, she’d give me time off the next. But unluckily, it didn’t often work out. I was getting very tired. Because I had too many late nights and early mornings with the children.
One Sunday, I was in the park with the children, and met Megan who used to go to school with me. I told her about my situation. She suggested that I should do a course and get a qualification（资格证书）if I wanted to work with children. I didn’t think I would be accepted because I didn’t take many exams in school. She asked me to phone the local college and they were really helpful. My experience counted for a lot and I got on a part-time course. I had to leave my job with the family, and got work helping out at a kindergarten.
Now I’ve got a full-time job there. I shall always be thankful to Megan. I wish I had known earlier that I could have a success, even if I am not top of the class at school.What do you think of the writer when she was a student?
| A．An excellent student | B．A hardworking student |
| C．A bad student | D．A lazy student |
What is the writer’s first job?
| A．A cleaner | B．A babysitter | C．An assistant | D．A teacher |
When staying with the two girls’ family，the writer ________.
| A．was paid for extra work |
| B．often worked long hours |
| C．got much help from her boss |
| D．took a day off every other week |
Why did the writer leave her first job？
| A．She found a full-time job. |
| B．She was fed up with children. |
| C．She decided to attend a part-time course. |
| D．She needed a rest after working extra hours. |
What has the writer learned from her own experiences？
| A．Less successful students can still have a success. |
| B．Qualifications are necessary for a job. |
| C．Hard work makes an excellent student. |
| D．One must choose the job she like. |
Different colours have different meanings and represent different characteristics. Everyone has his or her favourite colour.
Blue is popularbecause it is the colour of the clear sky and the sea. People who like blue are modest. Communication is a strong need for them.①They always leave themselves freedom to change their plans or decisions when they do things.
Green is a peaceful colour. ②It often ______ us______ wide field and forests. People who like green are patient andpractical. They often do things step by step. They are also good atplanning to spend their money.
Yellow is the cheerful colour of the sun. People who like yellow are curious, active and outgoing. They like making friends withothers. Sometimes they need lots of mental stimulation(精神鼓励).
Red usually represents power. People who like red are energetic and lively. They have strong feelings, but sometimes they like to talk big.
Black is the colour of protection. People who like black would rather do things by themselves and keep their own space.
White is the colour of purity. People who like white are honest and loyal. Of course they are tidy in the everyday life.将①处翻译成汉语
__________________________________________________________________.在②的空白处填入适当的单词使句意完整、上下文通顺：
____________ ___回答下列问题：Why blue is popular?
____________________________________________________找出文中与下列句子意思相近的句子：
They also spend their money wisely.
__________________________________________________________________.找出或写出最能表达该短文主题的句子：
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Now throwing shoes at President Bush is a popular game on the Internet. It turns out that there are times when it’s good to throw shoes.
After leaving his office in the center of the city, a young man bought a new car and drove it from the city to his home. He was very happy and the car ran very fast. Suddenly, a shoe hit the car door . The man got very angry. He jumped out of the car and caught a boy who still had a shoe in his hand.
“Who are you? Why did you do that?” the young man shouted at the boy.
“I’m sorry. But I don’t know what else to do. My sister has been hurt. I cried for help but nobody stopped,” the boy said.
The man looked around and saw a girl by the road. Her leg was bleeding(流血).
“She is my sister. She wanted to cross the road but fell out of her wheelchair. She is too heavy for me. I can’t get her back into the wheelchair. ”The man was moved. He helped the bleeding girl back into her wheelchair.
“Thank you. You’re so kind,” said the little boy. Life speaks to our hearts. Sometimes we don’t have time to listen and it will throw a shoe at us.The young man drove his new car ______.
| A．to the city | B．home | C．to his office | D．to his school |
Who threw a shoe at the car?
| A．A small boy | B．A bleeding girl | C．A young man | D．An old lady |
The underlined word “wheelchair” means ______ in this passage.
| A．自行车 | B．电动车 | C．手推车 | D．轮椅 |
Why did the boy throw the shoe?
| A．Because he liked the car. | B．Because her sister was hurt. |
| C．Because he was hurt. | D．Because he was naughty. |
What can we learn from the story?
| A．We should be kind and helpful. |
| B．We should drive slowly and safely. |
| C．Life always throws shoes at our cars. |
| D．Nobody wants to be hit by a shoe. |
The summer sun is out, and we're beginning to feel the heat. Before you go outside to have fun, make sure you put on the right things!
Do you know what kind of clothes can make you look hot and keep you cool? Here are some ideas for clothes to help you look great.
Fun colors and cartoons are back from the 1980s this year; the dirty look is out. People will be looking for fresh bright colors this summer. Girls in pink look cute and sweet. And green makes everyone look more lively. Some of the best colours are cotton candy pink and lime green. These soft colours go well with jeans or just about anything else. As soon as you put on one of these colours, you'll feel like a star!
Some girls like something more interesting than all solid(单一的) colours. For them, there are lots of floral patterns (花卉图案) to choose from in shirts, dresses or skirts. A floral shirt looks nice with a light-coloured solid skirt or trousers.
Of course, jeans are in for boys. If you get too hot, try something lighter, like khaki cargo pants. They'll have enough pockets to keep everything you need for studying, playing and keeping cool! Army green is all the rage(盛行) this year.This passage mainly tells us ____.
| A．what colour to choose for summer clothes | B．how to make summer clothes |
| C．right colours for boys | D．how to hold a fashion show |
The underlined word “in” probably means ____.
| A．“在里面” | B．“流行的” | C．“参加” | D．“喜欢” |
Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?
| A．Colours, like red and green, look good with jeans. |
| B．A floral shirt goes well with a light-coloured solid skirt. |
| C．Light colours make people feel hot. |
| D．Army green is out this year. |
Khaki cargo pants are special because they ____.
| A．go well with floral patterns in shirts |
| B．make people want to dance |
| C．have enough pockets |
| D．are cheap |
Which of the following colours may not look good in summer according to the passage?
| A．orange | B．pink | C．army green | D．black |
On the first day of school our professor introduced himself and asked us to get to know someone we didn’t know. I stood up to look around when a gentle hand touched my shoulder. “Hi, girl! My name is Rose, I’m 87 years old.”
“Why are you in college at such a young age?” I asked jokingly.
“I always dreamed of having a college education and now I’m getting one!”she replied. Rose became a college symbol(象征) this year and she easily on her from the other students.
At the end of the term we invited Rose to speak at our football party. I’ll never forget what she taught us.
“We do not stop playing because we are old, we grow old because we stop playing. There are only two secrets to staying young, being happy and achieving success. You have to laugh and find humour every day. You’ve got to have a dream. When you lose you dreams, you die!” she said.
“There is a huge difference between growing older and growing up. If you are nineteen years old and lie in bed for one full year and don’t do anything, you will turn 20 years older. If I am 87 years old, and stay in bed for a year, and never do anything, I will turn 88. Anybody can grow older. But every minute counts for young men,” she added.
She ended her speech by singing The Song of Rose. She challenged each of us to study the lyrics and live then out in our daily lives.
At the year’s end, Rose finished the college education she had begun all those years ago. One week after graduation Rose did peacefully in her sleep.Rose went to college because she_________.
| A．wanted to live longer | B．loved to stay with the young |
| C．wanted to realize her dream | D．planned to enjoy her life there |
From the story we can see that Rose was _______during her stay in college.
| A．outgoing and popular | B．brave and hard-working |
| C．honest and athletic | D．calm and creative |
Which of the following is included in Rose’s speech?
| A．People won’t grow old if they stop playing. |
| B．The more you laugh, the younger you will be. |
| C．People easily become old if they do more things. |
| D．Time is especially important for young people. |
At the end of her speech, Rose asked each of her classmates _______.
| A．to sing along with her | B．to sing one’s own song |
| C．to recite the lyrics | D．to do as the lyrics said |
Which of the following can best describe the story?
| A．Live with your dream. | B．Find secrets of staying young. |
| C．Learn wherever you are. | D．Be happy every day. |