中考閱讀與表達練習及答案

1、初三閱讀與表達專項練習及答案1.閱讀與表達（共8分，每小題2分） 閱讀短文，根據(jù)其內(nèi)容回答問題。What is a hurricane （颶風）You may already know that hurricanes are storms, they can cause devastating （毀滅性的） waves,wind, and rain. They happen during“Hurricane Season”, which is from June 1stuntil November 30thin the Atlantic Ocean and from May 15thuntil

2、 November 30th in the Pacific Ocean.Categories （類別） of HurricanesThere are five categories of hurricanes, which are based on wind speeds. The categories helppeople know how much damage （危害） a hurricane may cause because the greater the wind speed,the more dangerous the storm. For example, a Category

3、 5 hurricane has winds over 155 miles per hour,they are strong enough to destroy the buildings along the shorelines completely.Hurricane DangersWhen a hurricane happens together with heavy rainfall, there can be a devastating flood （洪水）.The center of a hurricane is called the eye. While most of a hu

4、rricane has dangerously strong winds, theeye is actually a calm （平靜的） area in the storm. When the eye of a hurricane passes over land, peoplemight think that its over, but before long the wind and rain increase again as the second part of thehurricane moves through.Hurricane Safety tipsThere is no w

5、ay to stop a hurricane or make it change direction, so if you ever find yourself in thepath of a hurricane, be sure to remember the following safety tips.Be sure you have a radio, batteries, fresh drinking water, and enough food.Tell neighbors, friends, and family members your emergency （緊急的） plans.

6、Tell them where youll go if you need to leave your home.If you live near the ocean, leave your home and travel to a safe place. You could stay with a friendor a family member, in a hotel, or in an emergency shelter area.Stay inside during the storm. You could be seriously injured （受傷的） if you go out

7、side.57. Are hurricanes storms58. Where do hurricanes happen59. What is the centre of a hurricane called60. What does the passage mainly talk about2.閱讀短文，根據(jù)短文內(nèi)容回答問題。（共10 分，每小題 2 分）We need to be responsible for our environment. Being a frugal consumer （ 節(jié)儉的消費者 ）is one way to help. But, whatexactly do

8、es that meanUse It UpYou can use things up instead of wasting them. Squeeze that last bit of toothpaste out of the rube. Use t he last littlepiece of soap. Don t throw away any bits of the biscuit at the bottom of the box.Wear It OutYou do not always need to have new things. Suppose your sneakers ha

9、ve broken laces, but they still fit you. Repairthem and wear them longer. You dont have to have the latest iPhone until the old one doesn wt ork any more. Then youcan get a new one. Think twice before replacing something that still works.Make It DoWhen something you want is not on hand, look for som

10、ething else that you already have to take its place. Suppose youare packing your lunch for tomorrow and want a butter sandwich. You are out of butter. Have a cheese sandwich instead sothat you can use all of the cheese. Learn to fix broken boys instead of just throwing them away. With a little thoug

11、ht, you canmake something do, instead of buying something new.Do WithoutThink about all those things that you would like to have. Do you really need them How long will you really play with thatnew toy you saw on TV Making the things that we want uses up our world s resources 源 ）. And, getting rid of

12、 the thingswe don Want any more takes up even more resources and space.65. Do we need to be responsible for our environment66. How do we deal with the last little piece of soap67. When do we need to get a new iPhone68. What should we do when something we want is not on hand69. What does the writer w

13、ant to tell us3.閱讀短文，根據(jù)短文內(nèi)容回答問題。（共 10 分，每小題 2 分）Chinatown is the name given to an area in the middle of London. It is just between Leicester Square and ShaftsburyAvenue. Gerrard Street is at the center and is the most important street in the area. There is a large Chinese community（ 社區(qū) ） with a lot

14、of Chinese restaurants, Chinese supermarkets and shops in this street.In the 1950s, it was a poor area and everything was very cheap. At the same time, the worldrice market changed and thousands of farm workers in Hong Kong lost their jobs. They began arriving in London to look forwork. They found j

15、obs in the restaurants in this area. Many British people liked Chin ese food, and the restaura nts werepopular.These restaura nt workers ofte n worked 17 hours a day and had no time to lear n En glish. As more Chin ese arrived,more shops and bus in esses grew up. Wives came and joined their husba nd

16、s and childre n came and joined their fathers.The com mun ity grew, and Chin atow n was born.In the 1970s and 1980s, British-born Chinese started to have a better education and this brought economic（經(jīng)濟的）success to the area. Many families moved out of Chinatown, and there was more space for bus in es

17、ses. Gerrard Streetbecame a street only for visitors and was soon a popular place for tourists.Now every one knows about London s Chin atow n. During the Chin ese New Year, the streets are see n with flagsand thousa nds of Chin ese go into the streets. For most of the year, though, Londoners and tou

18、rists go there mainly for thefood in the Chinese restaurants. The best restaura nts are the ones where the Chin ese eat.65. Is this Chin atow n in the middle of London66. Was the area rich or poor in the 1950s67. Why did the restaura nt workers have n ot time to learn En glish68. When did British-bo

19、rn Chinese start to have a better education69. What are the main points about Chin atow n in this passage4.閱讀短文根據(jù)短文內(nèi)容回答問趣。（共 10 分，每小題 2 分）Are you a twin And if so, are you a double too Then Ohio, the Un ited States is the placefor you to be for an August weekend of twin fun. Every year, in August, t

20、wins from all over theworld get together in Ohio. for a special day - the Twins Day Festival offered to twins and for aweekend of socially, celebration and fun.The Twins Day Festival at Twinsburg is the worlds largestgathering of twins every year. Its a big club-like event in which twins and their p

21、arents come tofins small tow n.The first Twins Day Festival was held in 1976 withUn ited States celebrated 200 years of in depe ndence, and the n a group of people decided to set aOnly 37 pairs of twins, That year, theday for twins. The directors did not want the festival to be a one-off celebration

22、. So the next year, they planned it better andmade sure that the festival continued at the same place. Since then, this festival has been held without fail, drawing twinsfrom every corner of the world.However, there used to be heated arguments whether Twins Day should be only a local celebration or

23、a festival forchildren of multiple births. In 1979, the festival went international with two sets of twins arriving from Lebanon and Poland. Inthe same year, the Twins Day Committee was formed as a non-profit orga ni zatio n.Today, the Twins Day Festival attracts 2,736 pairs of twins from every stat

24、e in the USA and others from all over theworld, from baby twins to people in their eighties and nineties!65. Is the Twins Day Festival held in August every year66. Where is the worlds largest gatheri ng of twins held67. Why did the directors pla n the festival better the next year68. whe n did the f

25、estival go intern ati onal69. What are the main points about the Twins Day Festival in this passage5.閱讀短文，根據(jù)短文內(nèi)容回答問題。（共 10 分，每小題 2 分）If you like unusual places, you should visit theHebrides Isla nds. Not many people live on theseislands in the northwest of Scotla nd. The land is notgood for farming.

26、 It only good for keeping sheep.The win ters are long, cold, and wet. It make a livingon the Hebrides, but for a visitor, these islands canbe very special.They re not for every one, however Even summer days are cool and ofte n win dy. The water is too cold for swimmi ng.There are no forests, and the

27、re are on ly a few trees and gree n fields. In stead of fields, there are just rocks and small pla nts.The hills, too, are just piles of rocks. Sometimes the view looks like pictures of the moon.But there is beauty in this place. From the beach you can ofte n see all the way to the rocky hills. From

28、 the hills you cansee far out to other islands and the open ocean. The colors, too, are special. Blue is everywhere. It s in the sky and in theocean. It is in the tiny flowers that grow on the hills. In the spring there is also green in the hills. In the summer and fall the hillsare more purple. Oft

29、en the air is soft and gray with clouds and rain.On these isla nds you can forget about the rest of the world. The eve nings a re quiet. Therestaurants close early, and there isn t any nightlife. Visitors stay at a guest house or a Bed andBreakfast. This is the best way to learn about life on the is

30、lands. The islanders are often friendly, and they like to talk.s hard toIf you want to meet isla nders, you can also try the pubs （酒吧） or even the shops. Peopleare in no hurry here. They like to chat about the weather or the fishing. There are also some tourist shops, but not many. Theysell the usua

31、l tourist things. They also sell some beautiful clothes made of wool from the isla nds.Do not come to the Hebrides for shopp ing. Come to walk in the clea n, cool air. Come for thequiet beauty and for the views.65. Are there many people living on the Hebrides Islands66. What s the weather like on th

32、e Hebrides in the summer67. Where can you see other isla nds and the ope n ocea n whe n you are on the Hebrides68. Where do visitors stay for the ni ght on the Hebrides69. Accord ing to the passage, what can we do on the Hebrides6.閱讀短文，根據(jù)短文內(nèi)容回答問題。（共 10 分，每小題 2 分）Peer pressure （同伴壓力）can come to you i

33、n many shapes and sizes. We feel it from ourpeers to do certa in thin gs, dress certa in ways, use certa in words, eat certa in foods, and on and on.No matter how old you are, there will always be peer pressure, but it can be a problem in highschool. Though pee r pressure can sometimes result in pos

34、itive （ 積極的）results, usually it is usedto describe a n egative （消極的）in flue nee.Give in to Peer PressureAlthough every one will probably give in to peer pressure at some time in their lives.Uni uckily, there are people who are more likely to give in to n egative peer pressure. They are theones who s

35、how:Little or no self-c on fide nceLon eli nessCom mon Activities Conn ected with Peer PressureThe activities that your peers may pressure you to do are:Putt ing off school work to have funAllow ing others to cheat by copy ing your homework or examsDrinking and smok ingTeasing 嘲弄）or bullying （欺侮）oth

36、ersDefeati ng Peer PressureIt takes courage! You n eed to develop the self-c on fide nee, self-accepta nee and self-love thatwill allow you to stay comfortable with your dreams and interests. The following suggestions can be helpful:Join groups whose members believe in the same things as you.Develop

37、 frien dships with people who do not pressure you.Think about where you sta nd on issues so that you can give your own opinion.Discuss your opinions and future pla ns with your pare nts in order to get support.Unfortunately, dealing with peer pressure seems to be part of being a teenager. Know yours

38、elf, love yourself and beyourself, and dont let anyone tell you differe ntly!65. Does peer pressure have n egative in flue nee66. What kind of tee nagers is most likely to give in to peer pressure67. Will the negative pressure lead you to study harder or drink and smoke68. Why is it better for tee n

39、agers to talk to their pare nts69. What does the passage mainly talk about7.閱讀與表達（共 10 分，每小題 2 分）閱讀短文，根據(jù)其內(nèi)容回答問題。For many of us the home in our hearts is one we remember from childhood（童年時期 ）.Forme it was the real house I ever lived in. The house had a big front yard with a swing（ 秋千）on it. Mary is m

40、y sister. We wereboth 8 years old at the time, but we were nin was Januctrtw ins.and she in December. When it rained, we d play there with neighb 街坊 bDdds, tell eachother movies we d been to, and sing rounds like“ Row, Row, Row your Boat.”a lot at funny stories. In side, of course, was the kitche n.

41、 I remember Mom putt ing n ewspapers on the kitchen table. In thatroom, I also remember the more pleasing aroma（芳香）of dinner being cooked. They say smell is the stron gest senseI remember laugmemory. I can still smell the soup. Whatever the dinner was, the family would always eat it every night in t

42、he dining roomwhen Dad washome. After dinner, Mary and I would help with the dishes: I d wash, and she d dry. There wlot of si nging going on, too. I n the livi ng room there was the pia no. Mom ofte n played“Silver Moon” on it. Both Mary and I were taking piano lessons so there was much practicing.

43、When the piano wasn t playing, the radio was.The expression “ Home Sweet Home, ” to me, is the memory of voices and faces in that place on Than ksgiv ing andChristmas, of other family members gra ndpare nts, aun ts, un cles, cous ins, and the little dog named Inky. It s notthe rooms of that house I

44、think of so much as what went onthere. It s always the people, the singin g, laugh ing, and jokiagd occasi on ally quarreng（吵架） and crying. Quite often,come to think of it. You go back and look at a house all these years later, and it seems so different now, much smaller thanyou remember. And you re

45、alize that if it there at all, it has to be basically what it was. It s not the brick（磚塊）,the shape, orsize that matters. It s us who have changed.65. Are Mary and the writer twins66. Does the writer have a small family or a big family67. What did the writer usually do after dinner68. Why does the h

46、ouse look smaller to the writer now69. What s in the writer s memory8.閱讀短文，根據(jù)短文內(nèi)容回答問題。（共10 分，每小題 2 分）On a very hot day, it is hard to know what to do to feel good. If you run around,you may feel sick in your stomach. However, if you just sit quietly and do nothing, youmay feel bored. Are there thing

47、s you can do to feel good and have fun when you rehotPerhaps play ing in water is a good choice to make you cool down. Taking a coolbath or shower, or even wash ing toys in a pan of cool water can also make you feelgood on a hot day. Besides, you can read stories or paint in front of a fan. You don

48、t need to move your body very much.These are just some of the cool things to do on a hot day.In addition, it s important for you to drink water. On hot days, you can Ioseuib16 glasses of water in oneday. If you feel thirsty, you are already short of water. So don before you start to drink. You shoul

49、d try to drink as much wateras you lose every day. Mixing alittle f ruit juice into your water is a fun way to help you drink plenty of water.The food you eat also makes a differe nee in how you feel in the heat. Cold foods such as ice cream and drinks withsome ice can cool dow n your bodies. Fruits

50、 and vegetables are also helpful to stay cool in hot weather. So plan a healthymenu for a hot day-one that doesn t need anycook ing.65. Is it easy to know what to do to feel good on a hot day66. Is play ing in water a good choice or a bad one67. How much water do we lose one day in hot weather68. Wh

51、at is a healthy menu for a hot day69. What is the writer s purpose of writing this passage9.閱讀短文，根據(jù)短文內(nèi)容回答問題。 （共 10 分，每小題 2 分）Are you the kind of person who likes staying in unusual places If the ans wer is “ yes ” , then trythe world s coldest hotel in Jukkasjarvi in the n orth of Swede n. But go in

52、 win ter or all youa pool of water, because the hotel melts every spri ng!The man who runs the ARTic Hall Hotel is Nils Yngve Bergqvist. He is also the man whoseidea it was. He built his first hotel for an art show in 1991 and he desig ned the prese nt hotel-over 200 metres square -himself. It took

53、workme n about two mon ths to put 1,000 tons of snowonto a wooden board. As the weather got colder, the snow froze and then they removed the board. The whole buildi ng andeverythi ng in it is made of snow except for the woode n front door. There s a theatre, a jazz club, a radio station and alarge i

54、ce bar. As you can imagine, hot drinks are popular with the guests! The rooms have no doors, there is no furniture, noheating and every one sleeps onyes, that s right ice beds. But the 800 people who have stayed at thehotel this winter seem to like it. If you want to stay in one of the ice rooms, it

55、 will cost you about 30 a night. You won t be very comfortable, but you will receive a survival certificate生存能力證書）from the manager!When the winter is over, Nils holds his competition every year to predict the day that thehotel will fall. The pers on that guessed the day correctly last year received

56、a large painting fromt wait for tan ARTic Hall show. Bergqvist s ice hotels are becomingamrarlds and he loves his work.He s already excited about his n ext project an ice hotel thawill be bigger and better, he says.65. Can you visit the ARTic Hall Hotel in summer66. Where is the ARTic Hall Hotel67.

57、How much does the hotel cost for one night68. What will the manager do next69. Why is the ARTic Hall Hotel unusual10.閱讀短文，根據(jù)短文內(nèi)容回答問題。 （共 10 分，每小題 2 分）Do you run away when you hear a bee buzzing Many people do. A bee sting（叮咬）hurts and some people are allergic（過敏的） to bee venom. But did you know that

58、 bees are very important to humans Honeybees do more than just makehoney. They fly around and pollinate（授粉） flowers, plants and trees. Our fruits, nuts and vegetables depend on these pollinators. One third of America sfood supply is pollinated by the honeybee.Have you seen or heard a honeybee lately

59、 Bees are strangely disappearing in many parts of the world. Most peopledon kt now about this problem. It is called Colony Collapse Disorder （CCD）. Some North American beekeepers lost 80%of their hives （蜂巢） from 2006 to 2008. Bees in Italy and Australia are disappearing too.The disappearance of the

60、honeybee is a serious problem. Can you imagine never eating another blueberry Withouthoneybees food prices will go up sharply. The poorest people always suffer the worst when there is no enough food.This problem affects（影響）other foods besides fresh produce. Imagine losing your favorite ice cream! Ha