中考英语真题，阅读理解 p2

美好未来在线学堂

Nowadays there seems to be an app for everything. And mobile apps have been a part of our life. The following apps are part of the most popular apps.

Ctrip can be the best helper when you feel it hard to buy the train or airline tickets. You can buy tickets anywhere at anytime.

Ximalaya Reading has millions of books including poems, short stories, novels and even fairy tales for children. What’s special about it is that you can use it to download book recording that can be listened to. It has more than 1 million valuable rescources.

Baby Bus is a very good friend for children under three years old. Kids can learn to speak, understand numbers and draw pictures with the help of this app.

World Hero may help learn more English words while you’re playing games, so if you have problems remembering the new words when you learn English, use it!

World of Tanks Blitz(坦克世界), a free-to-play online games with over 40 million downloads, bring quick-fire tank fights. “A lot of tanks, a lot of people and a lot of fun.” It will be the best choice to kill your time.

1.Ctrip is a useful app for .

A. playing games B. learning English C. booking tickets D. drawing pictures

2.You can NOT know about from Ximalaya Reading.

A. poems B. novels C. news D. fairy tales

3.To remember words in a fun way, is a good choice.

A. Ctrip B. World Hero C. Baby Bus D. World of Tanks Blitz

4.World of Tank Blitz has downloads and it fits in people’s free time.

A. more than 40 millions B. less than 1 million

C. more than 1 million D. less than 40 million

5.According to the information above, .

A. we can buy tickets from Ctrip only in the daytime

B. we have t o pay some money for World of Tanks Blitz

C. we can’t use Ximalaya Reading to download book recording

D. Peter, a 2-year-old boy, can learn to draw pictures with the help of Baby Bus

Bobby was preparing to go to bed one night when he heard a shrill screech(尖叫) coming from the barn(牲口棚) outside. What could be making such a loud noise so late in the evening? He had trouble falling asleep and turned all night long dreaming about the noisy monster in the barn. When Bobby woke the next morning, he ran to the barn to discover what caused the loud noise last night. Bobby was baffled. He could not figure out what would make such a noise. That evening after dinner, Bobby gathered his courage, held a flashlight and headed out to the barn.

“Where are you going?” Bobby’s father asked as Bobby made his way through the kitchen to the back door.

“I am going to find the monster in the barn that was making such a noise last night,” Bobby replied bravely.

“If you are going to look for a monster, you might need some help,” Bobby’s dad responded as he walked with Bobby out to the barn.

“What did this monster sound like?” Bobby’s dad asked.

“It was a screeching noise,” Bobby said, “and it was coming from the barn. I know it!” Bobby’s dad began to smile as they went near the barn, and he took the flashlight from Bobby. Shining the flashlight up at the roof of the barn, Bobby and his dad saw a small brown owl in the roof.

“It was only a barn owl that you heard last night,” Bobby’s dad said. “They are active in the night so that is why you only heard him at night. He must have been hunting.”

Bobby was relieved that it wasn’t really a monster. He thanked his dad as they walked back to the house. As they reached the door they heard a loud screech and looked up just in time to see the barn owl flying away into the night sky.

1.The noise Bobby heard the first night was_______________.

A. the barn owl flying B. the barn owl screeching

C. a monster in the barn D. the barn owl building a nest

2.What do you think the underlined word “baffled” in Paragraph 5 probably mean?

A. 勇敢 B. 疑惑 C. 自信 D. 害羞

3.This passage is mostly about _______________.

A. dreaming about the noisy monsters

B. a father and son going hunting in the barn

C. learning about different types of owls

D. discovering the source of a strange sound

4.What would probably be the best title for this passage?

A. The Monster in the Barn B. The Horse in the Barn

C. Father and Son D. Bobby’s Dad

On Feb 21, a special Chinese “diplomat (外交官)”, Bao Bao the panda, arrived in China from the United States. Many people in the US found it hard to say goodbye to her and were at the airport to see her leave.

Bao Bao was born at the National Zoo in Washington DC in 2013. Her parents are Tian Tian and Mei Xiang. They went to the US in 2000. “We have watched Bao Bao grow up during the past three years,” said Dennis Kelly, the zoo director. “We’re going to miss her so much.”

In fact, the zoo has been preparing for Bao Bao to leave since the moment she was born. That’s because under the agreement between China and other countries, all the pandas born outside China must return home by the time they are four years old.

The flight took nearly 16 hours. A zookeeper and a doctor were on the plane together with Bao Bao. To make her comfortable, the zoo put bamboo and other snacks on the plane. Now, Bao Bao is at her new home in Chengdu. She will start a new life there.

Back to 1972, China first sent two pandas to the US as gifts. Right now, four zoos in the US have pandas from China. The pandas play an important role in the friendship between the two countries.

Of course the US is not the only country with pandas. There were 44 pandas living in different countries around the world last year, reported Xinhua.

1.The people in the US _________ when Bao Bao left the US.

A. didn’t mind her at all B. missed her so much

C. didn’t want to say goodbye D. bought her some gifts

2.What’s the agreement about the pandas between China and other countries?

A. All pandas born outside China must move to another city after they were born.

B. All pandas born outside China must return to China at the age of four.

C. The country where the pandas were born must offer good living condition for them.

D. The country where the pandas were born must protect them from danger carefully.

3.China sends two pandas to the US _________.

A. to make them comfortable and happy B. to help them start a new life in US

C. to help the US zoos have more pandas D. to be a gift and symbol of friendship

4.This passage might come from _________.

A. a newspaper B. a poster C. a story book D. a guide book

My grandfather is an eighty­year­old man.He has changed，and he often says that life used to be better.

Families aren't families the way they used to be.A lot of families have broken up.If husband and wife have problems with their marriage，they no longer stay together.And mothers used to stay at home and take care of their children，but now everyone's working.No one has time to look after children at home.

And the cars！No one walks any more：everyone drives.We used to walk five miles to school every day，even in winter.But now we don't.And in school，the children don't have to think any more.In math class，for example，we used to add，subtract，multiply and divide in our heads.Kids don't use their heads any more，instead，they use calculators(计算器)．

Most families have computers now.In the past we didn't have computers.We didn't even have lights.My mother used to spend all day cooking in the kitchen.But now nobody eats home­cooked food any more.

And people don't talk to each other any more.They are too busy to talk，too busy to eat，too busy to think…

Life used to be simple，but it isn't any more.

1.My grandfather thinks that life ______.

A. is better than it used to be B. is worse than it used to be

C. is as good as it used to be

2.What does the underlined word “marriage” mean in Chinese?

A. 生活 B. 工作 C. 婚姻

3.What changes have happened to some families?

①There are lights at home.

②People like to eat home­cooked food.

③Lots of families have computers.

④Lots of couples live apart because of some problems.

A. ①②④ B. ②③④ C. ①③④

4.Which is TRUE according to the passage?

A. People have too much time to talk with each other.

B. Life now is very simple.

C. Many families have broken up because of problems between husbands and wives.

5.Which is the best title for this passage?

A. How life used to be B. The better life

C. The changes in our life

I used to hate my mother because she worked a lot and didn’t spend much time with me. Then one Friday morning I took part in a three-day self-help program for teenagers. Whether you believe it or not, that weekend changed my life.

About 100 other teenagers were there. During the first two days I met a lot of great people. I was glad because I made so many friends there.

On Sunday, the leader did an interesting exercise called “Chocolate or Toys”. He asked a girl which she liked better, chocolate or toys. She chose chocolate. Then he asked her to choose again between chocolate and chocolate. Of course, she didn’t have a choice.

This exercise told us that sometimes we don’t have a choice in life, and that sometimes we have to accept something, rather than complaining(抱怨).

A girl stood up and started talking about her mom who was a drug addict (吸毒者)and how much she hated her mother.

“I want a new mom,” she cried.

“Unluckily, you can’t have one,” the leader replied.

“You have to accept the mother that you have.”

This hit me hard. I realized that, for better or worse, my mom was my mom. I couldn’t choose another mom, but I could try to make the best of the situation.

1.The writer used to hate his mother because ________.

A. she didn’t care for him.

B. she had no time to be with him

C. she was a drug addict.

D. she was too strict with him.

2.The self-help program for teenagers lasted ___________.

A. a week B. two days

C. three days D. only one day

3.The writer started to change his thinking ___________.

A. during the first two days of the program

B. after the exercise named “Chocolate or Toys”

C. as soon as he came to the program

D. after he left the program some time

4.From the end of the passage, we can know that ____________.

A. the writer used to love his mom for years

B. the writer’s mom is a very bad person

C. the writer’s mom loves her son very much

D. the writer will try to get along with his mother

5.What is the main idea of this passage?

A. Choices can be made as we like

B. Everyone should take part in a self-help program

C. Chocolate can influence one’s attitude toward things.

D. We should try to accept things instead of complaining about them.

Twenty years ago, I drove a taxi for a living. One night I went to pick up a passenger at 2:30 am. When I arrived to collect, I found the building was dark except for a single light in a ground floor .

I walked to the door and knocked, “Just a minute,” answered a weak, elderly voice. After a long pause, the door opened. A small woman in her eighties stood before me. By her side was a small suitcase.

I took the suitcase to the car, and then returned to help the woman. She took my arm and we walked slowly toward the car. She kept thanking me for my kindness. “It’s nothing,” I told her. “I just try to treat my passengers the way I would want my mother treated.”

“Oh, you’re such a good man.” She said. When we got into the taxi, she gave me an address, and then asked, “Could you drive through downtown?”

“It’s not the shortest way,” I answered quickly.

“Oh, I’m in no hurry,” she said. “I’m on my way to a hospice(临终关怀). I don’t have any family left. The doctor says I don’t have very long.”

I quietly reached over and shut off the meter（计价器）.

For the next two hours, we drove through the city. She showed me the building where she had once worked, the neighborhood where she had lived, and the furniture shop that had once been a ballroom where she had gone dancing as a girl. Sometimes she’d ask me to slow down in front of a particular building and would sit staring into the darkness, saying nothing.

At dawn, she suddenly said,” I’m tired. Let’s go now.”

We drove in silence to the address she had given me.

“How much do I pay for you?” she asked.

“Nothing.” I said.

“You have to make a living,” she answered. “Oh, there are other passengers,” I answered.

Almost without thinking, I bent and gave her a hug. She held onto tightly. Our hug ended with her remark, “You gave an old woman a little moment of joy.”

1.How was the old woman?

A. She was fine, but she wanted to have a family.

B. She missed her hometown very much.

C. She was ill, but not serious.

D. She was ill and she was dying..

2.The old woman chose to ride through the city in order to ______.

A. show she was familiar with the city

B. see some places for the last time

C. let the driver earn more money

D. reach the destination on time

3.The taxi driver did not charge the old woman because he ______.

A. wanted to do her a favor

B. shut off the meter by mistake

C. had received her payment in advance

D. was in a hurry to take other passengers

4.What can we learn from the story?

A. Giving is always a pleasure.

B. People should respect each other.

C. An act of kindness can bring people great joy.

D. People should learn to appreciate others’ concern.

Saturday，March 24th We have arrived in the hot, wet city of Bangkok. This is our first trip to Thailand（泰国）. All the different smells make us want to try the food. We are going to eat something special for dinner tonight. The hotel we are staying in is cheap, and very clean. We plan to stay here for a few days, visit some places in the city, and then travel to Chiang Mai in the North. Tuesday, March 27th Bangkok is wonderful and surprising! The places are interesting. We visited the famous market which was on water, and saw a lot of fruits and vegetables. Everything is so colorful, and we have taken hundreds of photos already! Later today we will leave for Chiang Mai. We will take the train north, stay in Chiang Mai for two days, and then catch a bus to Chiang Rai. Friday，March 30th Our trip to Chiang Rai was long and boring. We visited a small village in the mountains. The village people here love the quiet life -- no computers or phones. They are the kindest people I have ever met. They always smile and say “hello”. Kathy and I can only speak a few words of Thai, so smiling is the best way to show our kindness. I feel good here and hope to be able to come back next year.

1.The diaries above show the writer’s ______ days in Thailand.

A. 3 B. 7 C. 15 D. 30

2.It seems that visitors ______ in Bangkok.

A. often feel hungry B. can always find cheap things

C. can’t take any photos D. can enjoy themselves

3.Which of the following is TRUE?

A. Chiang Mai is a beautiful city in the south of Thailand.

B. The writer left Chiang Mai for Chiang Rai by bus.

C. Chiang Rai is a boring city in the mountains.

D. The writer is traveling alone in Thailand.

4.The people in the village _______.

A. are friendly to others B. like to speak English

C. are very weak D. hope to live in the cities

5.What is the best title（标题）for the whole diary?

A. My First Travel B. The Outside World

C. Traveling in Thailand D. A Country on the Train

阅读下列材料，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中，选出最佳选项。

From a large elephant to a small mouse， animals live happily together in Disney’s new movie Zootopia. Judy Hopps， the main character， becomes the first rabbit police officer in the city. While solving a mystery， she meets the smart fox， Nick， who helps her with her case， and some other animals like the lion mayor(市长) and a sloth called Flash. Here is something more about the movie.

There are 64 kinds of animals in the movie. Each kind is special. Elephants have trunks(big noses)， pigs have snouts； some animals have feet， some have paws； some animals have three fingers while some have two. Judy’s character is a bit different from real rabbits. Real rabbits actually have a split lip(裂唇)， but the film makers decided to keep Judy’s lip all together to look nice.

Film makers learned that not all fur of animals is the same. In the movie， some of polar bear fur is clear. It appears white because the light reflects(反射) off of it. Part of fox fur is dark at the root(根部)， getting lighter till its red top. They did so to make sure that the animals in Zootopia were believable.

Moreover， a film maker， Nathan Warner with his partners also took a trip to Africa for researching animals. There they had a close watching of different animals. Based on their discovery， these artists added leaves and sticks to animals’ coats like the big sheep. They also make animals’ tears run from the inside corners of eyes down to the outside of the mouth.

1.From the passage we know that Zootopia may be the name of a(an) .

A. animal B. zoo

C. city D. mayor

2.You may see the following characters in the movie EXCEPT .

A. Flash B. Nick

C. Judy Hopps D. Nathan Warner

3.We can infer(推断) from the passage that .

A. Nick is a fox police officer and helps Judy solve a case

B. leaves and sticks on animals’ coats make them look real

C. Judy Hopps also has a split lip as well as the real rabbits

D. part of fox fur is dark at the root and gets lighter till its red top

4.This passage is mainly about .

A. the main clues of Zootopia

B. some fun facts about Zootopia

C. different kinds of animals roles

D. the steps of the movie designing