1、译林牛津英语九年级中考阅读训练卷2一、 完形填空。Most parents, I suppose, have had the experience of reading a bedtime story 1 their children. And they must have realized how difficult it is to write a 2 childrens book. Either the writer has aimed too 3 , so that children cant follow what is in his (or more often, her) sto
2、ry, 4 the story seems to be talking to the readers.The best childrens books should be 5very difficult nor very simple, and satisfy the 6 who hears the story and the adult who7 it. Unfortunately(不幸的是), there are in fact few books like this,8 the problem of finding the right bedtime story is not 9 to
3、solve. This may be why many of the books regarded as 10of childrens literature were in fact written for 11 “Alice in Wonderland” is perhaps the most obvious of this. Children, left for themselves, often 12 the worst possible interest in literature. Just leave a child in a bookshop or a 13 and he wil
4、l more willingly choose the books written in an unimaginative way, or have a look at the most childrens comics, full of the stories and jokes which are the rejections of teachers and righting-thinking parents. Perhaps we parents should stop 14 to brainwash(洗脑)children into accepting our taste in lit
5、erature. After all, children and adults are so 15 that we parents should not expect that they will enjoy the same books. So I suppose well just have to compromise(妥协)over the bedtime story.( )1 A. to B. in C. with D. around ( )2. A. short B. long C. bad D. good ( )3. A. easy B. short C. high D. diff
6、icult ( )4 A. and B. but C. or D. so ( )5. A. both B. neither C. either D. very ( )6. A. child B. father C. mother D. teacher ( )7. A. hears B. buys C. understands D. reads ( )8. A. but B. however C. so D. because ( )9. A. hard B. easy C. enough D. fast ( )10.A. articles B. work C. arts D. works ( )
7、11. A. grown-ups B. girls C. boys D. children ( )12. A. are B. show C. find D. add ( )13. A. school B. home C. office D. library ( )14 A. going B. liking C. trying D. preferring ( )15. A. same B. friendly C. different D. common ADCCB ADCBD ABDCC二、 阅读理解。AGrain(谷物) Rain falls between the end of spring
8、 and the beginning of summer, and the temperature rises much higher than it does in March. With dry soil and heavy winds, sandstorms may happen more often.There is an old custom in southern China that people drink tea on the day of Grain Rain. Spring tea during Grain Rain is good for the eyes. It is
9、 also said that drinking tea on this day would prevent bad luck.People in northern China have the tradition to eat the vegetable toona sinensis during Grain Rain. An old Chinese saying goes “toona sinensis before the rain is as tender as silk”. The vegetable is good for the stomach.The Grain Rain Fe
10、stival is celebrated by fishing villages in northern China. Grain Rain marks the start of the fishermens first voyage of the year. The custom dates back to more than 2,000 years ago.1What season starts when Grain Rain ends?A. Spring.B. Summer.C. Fall.D. Winter.2What do the people in southern China d
11、o on the day of Grain Rain?A. They often fly a kite.B. They often eat toona sinensis.C. They often drink tea.D. They often start the first voyage.3We can infer that “toona sinensis” must be a kind of vegetable which _.A. can bring good luckB. is a type of medicine C. grows at the seasideD. is delici
12、ous and healthyBCD BPeople in poor and faraway areas have few chances to visit the Internet. In Africa, 72% of the population cannot connect to the Internet.Luckily，“Balloon Internet System，developed by Loon，is now providingservice to faraway, mountainous places in Kenya where there are too fewpeopl
13、e to support the building of signal equipment* on the ground.The balloons, are about 24 meters tall and 8 meters wide. They are made of a plastic material that is built to last at least 100 days. They arefilled with gas that is lighter than air and rise up to 20 kilometers into thesky - a height twi
14、ce as high as airplanes fly. This helps the balloons avoidweather problems and wildlife. The balloons move through the skies by wind currents that carry them upand down during the flight path. They are designed to link up with a team of balloons over areas with littleInternet connectivity. Stations
15、on the ground send signals from local Internet service providers up to theballoons. These signals are then fed back to earth in a similar way to how satellites work. Then people onthe ground can connect to the high-speed Internet service. Solar energy collectors power the equipmentduring the day and
16、 charge* a battery as well. The battery runs the system at night. When the life of theballoon ends, a parachute self-deploys to guide it back down to the ground.The sky-based system has many advantages. It is cheaper than building signal equipment on the ground and undeveloped countries are able to
17、afford it. Moreover，it already showed success in Peru andPuerto Rico during natural disasters. The balloons were usable in 48 hours in May after a powerfulearthquake struck a rural part of Peru. In the U.S. territory of Puerto Rico, Loon balloons were deployedafter Hurricane* Maria hit in 2017.The l
18、aunch in Kenya creates a first in many ways: the first non-emergency use to provide service in large areas, the first successful use of balloon-powered Internet in Africa and the first of lots of businessuses to come round the world.1. Loon runs Balloon Internet System in mountainous places in Kenya
19、 to _.A. sell large balloons to its governmentB. show its new productions to the local peopleC. support the local people to build signal equipmentD. provide the local people with more chances to visit Internet2. Which of the following is TRUE about the balloon system?A. The balloons rise up as high
20、as planes fly to avoid weather problems.B. The balloons send signals to the Internet service providers on the ground.C. The balloons work together to provide the areas with Internet connection.D. The collectors power the equipment and run the system both day and night.3. The successful examples of P
21、eru and Puerto Rico shows _.A. the system is cheap enough for poor countries B. the system has been widely used in the two placesC.local signal equipment will be replaced by the systemD. people can use the system in terrible natural conditions4. Whats the best title of the passage?A. Loon Balloons H
22、elp to Connect B. The Near Future of the InternetC. Kenyan People in Need of Internet D. The first Launch of Loon BalloonsDCDB CSometimes young people have problems at home just because there is no dialogue - childrendont talk, parents dont talk and conflicts (冲突) broke out when you least expect the
23、mClothes seem to be one of the causes of these conflicts. Either you want to buy too expensive ones, or you look like a homeless person - parents want you to dress smartly and seldom understand your style. Some other times its your behavior that makes your parents unhappy.In Britain today, more and
24、more young people want to be independent and leave home between The age of 16 and 20. Some are students; others run away to avoid their homes which are overcrowded and unhappy. They go in search of work or of a more exciting life.We asked Phil Tillinghurst, 17 years old, to examine his life, the goo
25、d and the bad things about being his age.He said, “I dont know whether this is the best time of my life because I still have got the rest of it to go, but until now its been good. Having said that its also one of the most difficult times because you already have to take important decisions about wha
26、t you are going to do, what subjects you want to specialize in, what career Thats why this is the time for trying out the different things that you think you may like, so that you can find out what you are best at for the future. You also have the chance of being almost an adult but still getting aw
27、ay with being young. Your parents dont treat you like a child.they trust you more I know that parents are only worried about whats happening to you, but sometimes they really worry too much I get on OK with my parents. A lot of people think that boys have more freedom than girls, but in fact I know
28、some girls that have more freedom than I do. I have many friends and their parents are stricter than mine. They have to be back at a certain time and theres no but about it. I have no major problems, though money is always a problem. Everyone is always running out of money these days, but thats abou
29、t it. 1 Why do young people have problems with their parents?A. They talk too much at home. B. They dress in their own way.C. They act just like their parents. D. They hope to go out to work.2 What did Phil think of his life?A. So far so good. B. Much too difficult.C. Worse than before. D. The best
30、and happiest.3 What is the important thing at this age according to Phil?A. Being treated like a child. B. Having a lot to worry about.C. Preparing for the future. D. Finding ways to get money.ABD 三、 阅读填空、 Many animal lovers would like to do more to help animals, but arent sure where to start. The g
31、ood news is that there are many simple things you can do to help protect animals. Think twice before you decide.The decisions you make may go a long way toward stopping the killing of animals. Consider eating a vegetarian(素食的）diet. If you arent ready to make this change, there are still things you c
32、an do. Do not buy animal products from companies that have illegal(违法的）practices. Help speak the word outSpeaking the word out about the problems faced by animals can be as easy as putting up a notice on your car. Also, talk to your friends and family members about important problems of animals. Giv
33、e some simple advice to a friend with a new pet about the serious pet over-population problem were facing. Turn to some books on the subject if you are not so clear about the advice you give your friend. Write a letterWeve all heard the saying, The pen is more powerful than the sword. Put this idea
34、to the protection of animals. If a company has practices or rules that are harmful to animals, write them a letter to let them know you are angry about them, and that you wont buy their products until they make some changes. Write letters to state and local legislators(立法者)to let them know how impor
35、tant it is that they support legislation that protects animals. Make them know that their actions will have a great effect on your vote. Be more lovingIf youre considering adding a dog or a cat to your family, think about getting one from a homeless-animal house rather than buying a pet. There are m
36、any wonderful animals just waiting for a home By talking back an animal from there, you will be helping in the fight against pet over-population, as well as giving your money to those who look after poor animals. Let your actions be an example to othersIt may sound simple, but one of the best ways t
37、o help animals is to let your actions speak to the world. You should do the following things first by yourself: Treat all living animals with respect. Care about your pets and look after them well. Avoid entertainment places that use animals to perform. Support legislation(立法) that protects animals.
38、 All of these things set an example for others to follow. Title:ways of _1_ animalsThink carefully before you make_2_*Dont eat meat.*_3_to buy animal products from companies that have illegal practices.Speak the word out*Put up an animal- protection _4_on the car*Talk to your friends and family memb
39、ers about important animal problems. *Give your friends some simple_5_ on the pet over-population*Get help from books if necessaryWrite letters*Let those companies that are doing _6_ to animals know about your anger.* Let legislators know the _7_of their support for legislation that protects animals
40、.Be more loving* Get a pet from a homeless-animal house.Act as an example to others* Treat all living animals with respect. *Take good _8 of your pet. *Do not go to places where animals _9_*Support legislation which is _10_ for animals.答案：protectingdecisionsRefusenoticeadviceharmimportancecareperformspecial
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