1、初中英语政治经济文化类阅读（一）It is difficult to say exactly how the music we call “rock” or “rock and roll” began. Its roots (根源) go back to many different countries and many different kinds of music and many musicians.Rock music developed mainly from the interaction (相互影响）of black African and white European mus
2、ic. The Europeans and the African slaves (奴隶）who came to America during the seventeenth century each had their own different kinds of music. Black Africans used heavy drumbeats，a rough singing voice，and the calling of a melody (旋律）and answer of a chorus. The white Europeans，mostly English and Scots，
3、used a stronger melody，a less heavy beat，and instruments such as guitars，horns，and fiddles. The history of rock and roll is the history of how rock changed from these two traditions.From the seventeenth to the twentieth century, musicians in the southern United States developed two new forms of musi
4、c: the blues，usually played by blacks，and country music, played by whites. Black musicians sang the blues with a guitar. This music was similar to work songs：stories of troubles and pain, with lines that were repeated several times. The word “rock and roll” probably came from the black churches in t
5、he South, where people sang and danced to the strong rhythms, which they called “rocking and reeling”. At the same time, whites were playing country music, which was mostly traditional dancing music and slow songs that told sad stories. The singers played with string instruments such as fiddles and
6、guitars.During this time blues and country musicians had some influence on each other, but the influence grew stronger after phonograph records (留声机唱片)became popular in the late nineteenth century. The birth of the electric guitar changed country and blue music in the 1940s. The sound of the electri
7、c guitar would become the sound, of rock and roll. No one thinks of early rock and roll without thinking of Elvis Presley，the “King of Rock and Roll”. Rock music continues to develop and change, but the heart and soul of rock is the same heart and soul that Elvis expressed.1. Which of the following
8、doesnt describe black Africans music style?A. They used heavy drumbeats.B. They sang in a rough voice.C. They used instruments such as guitars, horns, and fiddles. D. They used the calling of a melody and answer of a chorus.2. Which of the following describes country music?A. Country music is usuall
9、y played by blacks.B. People sang spiritual music and danced the strong rhythms, which called “country music”.C. Country music was traditional dancing music and slow songs that told sad stories.D. Country music was similar to work songs.3. Which of the following NOT right according to the passage?A.
10、 In the seventeenth century, many visitors went to America from Europe and Africa.B. Rock music developed mainly from the interaction of black African and white European music. C. Musicians in the southern United States developed two new forms of music: the blues and country music from the seventeen
11、th to the twentieth century.D. Blues and country musicians had some influence on each other during a time in history.4. Whats the best title for the passage?A. Different Kinds of Music B. The Development of Rock and RollC. Elviss Contribution to Music D. Rock and Roll Is Popular （二）The Internet has
12、become part of teenage life. Theres a report on 3, 375 students aged from 10 to 18 in seven Chinese cities. It says that 38% of them believe they use the Internet often. While most of them get useful information and use the Internet to help in their studies, some are not using it in a good way. Many
13、 are playing online games too much. A few even visit Web sites they should not look at. Bad things can happen if young people spend too much time on the Internet. In order to help young people use the Internet in a good way, a textbook on good Internet behavior has started to be used in some Shangha
14、i middle schools. It uses real examples to teach students all about good ways of using the Internet. It gives useful advice such as its good to read news or find helpful information to study. Some students also make online friends. But if you are meeting a friend offline, let your parents know. Teac
15、hers and parents all think the book is a very good idea. It will teach students how to be a good person in the online world. It will be a guide for teens using the Internet and keep students away from bad sites. 46. From the report, about students between 10- 18 years old in the seven cities use the
16、 Internet often. A. 3, 375 B. 1, 280 C. 2, 100 D. 3, 00047. The underlined word “it” in Paragraph 2 means . A. the book B. the report C. the Internet D. useful information48. Why do teachers and parents think the book is a good idea?A. Because it helps with the students studies. B. Because it gives
17、useful information for study. C. Because it is used in Shanghai middle schools. D. Because it teaches students how to be a good person in the online world. 49. Choose the best title for the passage. A. Students cant use the Internet. B. Be careful when using the Internet. C. The Internet has become
18、part of teenage life. D. How to be a good person. （三）The theme park rides and attractions are open from July 26 to November 6, 2019There is something for the whole family, with lots of frightening rides, amazing live shows, and unusual and wonderful costume characters. Guests of all ages will enjoy
19、many activities. Thirteen It is based on the discovery of an ancient burial site（墓地）in an area known as the Dark Forest. It is built on the site of the old Corkscrew roll-coaster and you are invited to take the rides on Thirteen and travel deep into the living and breathing Dark Forest which might b
20、e dangerous. You must be at least 1.2 m to ride. If you are 1.86 m or over, you cant ride. Laughs and FrightsUp for a bit of light-hearted fun with friends and family? The roll-coasters at the Alton Towers Resort make for unforgettable experiences. You will have so much fun with its amusement ride.
21、Magic and Young Fun Ideal for all the family, the Alton Towers Resort offers family rides packed with fun for little kids. There are a number of rides and activities to keep all ages happy, all day long. Attractions There is fun for the whole family with Sharkbait Reef by SEA LIFE, old Macdonalds Fa
22、rmyard and Mutiny Bay. Take a ride on the Skyride and dont forget to check the amazing new live shows. Start or finish your day with a round of Golf! Save 20% by booking（预订）on line and achieve advantages from Early Ride Time. No online booking feethe price you see below is the price you pay.Ticket T
23、ype including Early Ride TimeOnline Only priceOnline Family of Four Tickets86Online Adult Ticket28Online Child Ticket (age 4-11)141. Eric is 1.88 m. He cannot_.A. visit the Dark Forest B. take rides on the ThirteenC. ride at the Alton Towers Resort D. have fun at Sharkbait Reef2. If Tom, a boy of te
24、n, visits the Theme Park with his parents without booking tickets online, they have to pay _.A. 84 pounds B.70 pounds C. 56 pounds D. 86 pounds3. The writer wrote the passage mainly to_.A. introduce the history of the Theme Park B. encourage people to do dangerous thingsC. attract more people to vis
25、it the Theme ParkD. tell people about his exciting experiences（四） “How are you?” is a nice question. Its a friendly way that people in the U.S.A greet each other. But “How are you?” is also a very unusual question. Its a question that often doesnt need an answer. The person who asks“How are you?”hop
26、es to hear the answer“Fine”,even if the persons friend isnt fine. The reason is that “How are you?”isnt really a question and “Fine”isnt really an answer. They are simply other ways of saying“Hello”or “Hi”.Sometimes, people also dont say exactly what they mean.For example,when someone Asks “Do you a
27、gree?”,the other person might think,“No, I disagree.I think youre Wrong.”But it isnt very polite to disagree so strongly,so the other person might say“Im not sure.”Its a nicer way to say that you dont agree with someone.People also dont say exactly what they are thinking when they finish talking wit
28、h other people.For example,many talks over the phone finish when one person say “Ive to go now.”Often,the person who wants to hang up gives and excuse:“Someones at the door.”“Something is burning on the stove.”The excuses might be real,or not. Perhaps the person who wants to hang up simply doesnt wa
29、nt to talk any more,but it isnt polite to say that. The excuse is more polite,and it doesnt hurt the other person.Whether they are greeting each other,talking about an idea,of finishing a talk,people dont say exactly that they are thinking.Its an important way that people try to be nice to each othe
30、r,and its part of the game of language.1.When a person in America asks“ How are you?”, he or she wants to hear“ ”A. How are you? B. Hello C.I dont know. D. Fine2.When a person disagree with someone, it is polite to say“ ”A. You are wrong. I disagree. B. Im not sure.C. Im sure I disagree. D. No, I di
31、sagree.3. A polite way to finish talk is to say“ ”A. You have to go now. B.I want to hang up.C.I have to go now. D.I dont want to talk any more.4. When a person says“ Ive to go now. Someones at the door.”, the person may be . A. giving an excuse B. hurting someones feelingC. ill D. asking you a ques
32、tion（五）The Hawaiian Islands are lying about two thousand miles away from North America, right in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. Despite(不管) the distance the Islands actually make up the fiftieth state of the United States. The Islands were all formed by volcano eruption(火山爆发)and on the largest of
33、the islands, Hawaii, or the Big Island, there are still two active volcanoes, the Mauna Loa and the Kilauea, which still erupt every few years. On the Hawaiian islands the natives have a particularly strange way of indicating(指明) directions. They dont use the north, south, east and west system commo
34、n to the rest of the world. They use the mauka and makai system. Mauka means mountain. The mountains in Hawaii are always at the center of the islands, as these are volcanic islands. Makai means the sea. The islands are small and the system is simple. Wherever you want to visit, it can always be des
35、cribed in terms of where it lies in relation to the mountains and the sea. A typical conversation(谈话) between a native Hawaiian and a visitor might go as follows. VISITOR： Excuse me! Could you tell me where the Sheraton Hotel is?HAWAIIAN: Well . Let me see! From here its two blocks mauka, and then o
36、ne block makai. You cant miss it!1. This article would be most likely to appear in which of the following? A. A novel. B. A collection of stories.C. A travel book. D. A womens magazine.2. Which is the most suitable title for the article?A. The Big Island. B. Giving Directions in Hawaii.C. Volcanoes.
37、 D. The Hawaiian Islands.3. In Hawaii the mountains are in the center of the islands because_. A. of the weather B. thats where they originally areC. the islands were created by volcanic eruptions D. of the islands location in the pacific4. To find your way in Hawaii, you must _.A. refer to geograph
38、ical directions B. refer to well - known establishmentsC. refer to the location of the mountains and the sea D. refer to the earth and the sea（六） Chinese people call the Spring Festival“Nian”. But do you know that Nian was once the name of a monster(妖怪)? A long time ago, the monster Nian lived in th
39、e mountains. It ate animals. But in winter, it could not find food. So it came to villages and ate a lot of people. People were so afraid of Nian that they locked their doors before evening came during the winter. One day, an old man came to a village. He told people there that Nian was afraid of th
40、ree thingsthe color red, fire and noise. He told people to play drums and gongs, make big fires and set off fireworks(放鞭炮)to make Nian go away. On a moonless, cold night, Nian went to the village again. As soon as it opened its big mouth, people made loud noises and made fires. Nian was really afrai
41、d and ran away. wherever it went, there was noise and fire. When Nian was tired and could not run anymore, people killed the monster. After that, on the coldest day of winter, people beat drums and gongs, and set off fireworks to celebrate the death of the monster of Nian. They put up red lanterns a
42、nd have a big dinner without sleeping during the night. In the morning people greet each other happily. So now we have theSpring Festival.1 From the story, Nian seemed to be long, long ago.A exciting B interesting C boring D terrible2 The monster Nian ate people in winter because it .Awanted to make
43、 people afraid Bhad no food to eatCcelebrated the Spring Festival D liked to eat people in a village3 Nian was afraid of .A red B fire C noise D A, B and C 4 The monster Nian wasnt killed until .A it had eaten all the animals B the old man came to a villageC it was too tired to run away D people kne
44、w what it was afraid of5 What is the best title for the passage? A How the Spring Festival Came B What People did During Nian C How People Celebrated Nian D What the Spring Festival was（七） The Sydney Opera House is a very famous building in the world.It has become Sydneys best-known landmark and int
45、ernational symbol.The Opera House with a “sailing roof ” was designed by a famous Danish architect (丹麦建筑师)，Utzon.The base for the building was started in 1959，years before the designs were finished.Utzon spent four years designing the Opera House.In 1962，the designs were finalized (定稿) and the const
46、ruction began.In 1967，they started the decoration inside.It took 14 years in total to build the Opera House.Queen Elizabeth officially opened it on October 20th,1973.The Sydney Opera House cost around 100 million and was paid for by the public. 6,225 square meters of glass was used to build it.The O
47、pera House includes 1,000 rooms.It is 185 meters long and 120 meters wide.The buildings roof sections weigh about 15 tons.Each year，this fantastic building attracts 200,000 tourists to come for a visit or enjoy events in it.The Opera House reaches out into the harbour (港湾).It is amazing and unforget
48、table，offering people a strong sense of beauty.1. The designer of the Sydney Opera House was from_.A. AmericaB. Australia C. England D. Denmark2. Building the Sydney Opera House lasted_.A. from 1959 to 1973 B. from 1962 to 1973C. from 1959 to 1967 D. from 1962 to 19673. The underlined word “construc
49、tion” means_in Chinese.A.创立B.设计 C.施工 D.竣工4. _paid for the cost of the building of the Sydney Opera House.A. Utzon B. The public C. Queen Elizabeth D. The government 5.Which is the best title for the passage?A. Sailing Roof B. Travelling in SydneyC. The Sydney Opera House D. The Opening of the Opera
50、House（八）The Spring Festival is the biggest festival for Chinese people all around the world. The celebration usually lasts for 15 days. There is a lot to do.On the eve of the Spring Festival, family members get together and have big meals. Their favorite dish on this day is dumplings.Days before the
51、 Spring Festival, families will clean their homes. People think cleaning sweeps away bad luck. It makes the house ready for good luck.The color red is everywhere during the Spring Festival. People think red is a happy color and will bring them a bright future. People wear red, too. They decorate (装饰
52、) their homes with pieces of red paper. Kids get a lot of “hong bao”. It is a red paper bag with money in it. Usually, older people give younger ones hong bao. They think it brings good luck.The Spring Festival is the time to make everybody happy. So dont say any bad words or do anything that will b
53、ring unhappiness to other people.For instance, youd better not say any bad words like “death”. Dont break anything. People think that it means your luck is running out.Also, dont borrow or lend money on these days. If you have borrowed money, return it before the Spring Festival. 1. What do most peo
54、ple do on the eve of the Spring Festival?A. Family members gather for a big meal. B. Friends eat dumplings together.C. They borrow money from friends. D. They give each other hong bao. 2. Why do people clean their houses days before the Spring Festival?A. Because they enjoy being clean.B. Because it
55、 is believed that cleaning will sweep away bad luck.C. Because they think it will bring happiness to others.D. Because it is thought that cleaning brings in money. 3. We can tell from the story that the Spring Festival is _.A. a time of harvest and fun B. celebrated for one whole monthC. only celebr
56、ated in China D. a time for families to get together （九）How do you celebrate New Years Eve? Have you ever imagined how New Years Eve would look in another country? Examples listed below are four of the top ten “Special New Year Traditions Around the World”. Breaking Dishes on Neighbors DoorDenmarkA
57、strange Danish New Year tradition is throwing dishes at neighbors door. Strangely, this makes them happy instead of annoying them. The family with the tallest tower of broken plates, glasses, cups is considered to be the luckiest one because it means their large number of true friends. Talking to Sp
58、iritsMexicoTalking to spirits is a part of Mexican belief. Mexicans strongly believe that they can communicate with the souls of their dead loved ones. New Years Eve is considered the best time to communicate with dead spirits. Wearing Polka Dots (小圆点)PhilippinesImagine streets full of people wearin
59、g polka dots and dining room tables full of round shaped food and fruits on one single day of the year. This all actually happens in the Philippines on New Years Eve every year. Philippines believe that this will bring them wealth by relating the round dots to coins and wealth. Mistletoe Leaves Are
60、Placed Under Pillow to Find HusbandIrelandThe unmarried women of Ireland wait until 12 for New Years Eve because it is the night that can bring them the love of their lives. They place mistletoe leaves under their pillow hoping to catch their future husband. It is also believed in the Irish culture
61、that this act will help them stay away from bad luck.No matter how people celebrate the New Year, we all want to start a new, fresh year with renewed enthusiasm. We all want to be happier, find love, renew friendships, increase our wealth and also hope for a little extra luck in the coming new year.
62、1. Which is considered the luckiest family in Denmark?A. The family which throw dishes at the neighbors door.B. The family which pours water onto the neighbors door.C. The family which has no broken plates.D. The family with the tallest tower of broken plates, glasses or cups.2. Why do Philippines w
63、ear polka dots? A. Because it makes them look cute.B. Because the polka dots are very popular in the culture.C. Because the round dots are like coins which means wealth.D. Because the round dots are very not easy to see in their daily lives. 3. The unmarried Irish women placed mistletoe leaves hopin
64、g to _.A. catch there future dream job B. get a better future C. catch the future husband D. to make more money4. From the passage we can see _.A. people around the world celebrate the New Year in the same wayB. although people celebrate differently, their wishes are nearly the sameC. Mexicans belie
65、ve that Christmas Eve is the best time to talk with the dead loved onesD. the mistletoe leaves are placed under the bed in Ireland by single women（十）For some people, its easy to get dressed for work. Pilots and police officers, for example, dont have to make decisions about their work clothes. They
66、wear uniforms to work every day. For many office workers, however, it is more difficult to choose clothes for work. They do not wear uniforms to the office. Also, many organizations are changing their dress codes. They are allowing their employees to wear casual(随意的) clothes to work. The change to c
67、asual work clothes began in the 1990s. At first, many companies in the United States allowed employees to wear casual clothes on one day of the weekFriday. Friday became “Casual Friday” or “Dress-down Friday”. Today, however, many companies are allowing their employees to wear casual clothes every d
68、ay of the week.Some studies show that people are producing and achieving more when they are wearing comfortable clothes. Some companies also like the casual dress code because they dont need to buy special clothes for work. They can save money this way. Unfortunately, a casual dress code can also ca
69、use problems. Sometimes employees think they can wear anything. Many companies have rules about casual clothes. They list the kinds of clothes that are not “business-casual” clothes. Blue jeans, sandals, and sportswear are examples of clothes that are usually too casual for the office.1. What do pil
70、ots and police officers wear to work?A. Casual clothes. B. Sportswear. C. Blue jeans. D. Uniforms.2. What do the underlined phrase “dress codes” mean?A. They tell what you can do and cant do. B. They are rules about what clothes to wear.C. They save a lot of money. D. They show you what to say at wo
71、rk.3. “Dress-down Friday” is a day when employees are allowed to_.A. eat delicious food B. have smart uniforms onC. wear casual clothes to work D. work longer hours4. Why do some companies agree to the casual dress code?A. They like to buy special clothes for work.B. It is difficult for them to choo
72、se clothes for work.C. They dont like the same uniforms.D. It is easy for them to make decisions about work clothes.5. What problems can a casual dress code cause according to the passage?A. Employees seldom wear comfortable clothes.B. Usually employees put on expensive clothing.C. Employees always
73、have too little on themselves.D. Sometimes employees dress too casually.（十一）A superstar is someone who is usually famous in sports, or films, or popular music, someone like the singer Michael Jackson. In the nineteen eighties, Michael Jackson made a record album called “Thriller”. It quickly became
74、the most popular recording in the history of music and it made Michael Jackson a superstar.The word “super” means more than usual or very wonderful. And of course, a star is a person who is very famous. So people who are famous and skillful in sports, films or music are called superstars, such as Li
75、 Ning.One of the most famous sports superstars in the United States is the boxer（拳击手） Muhammad Ali. After he won a gold medal in the Olympics and became the heavyweight boxing champion, he was known as one of the greatest and most famous boxers in the sports history. At that time Muhammad Ali was ev
76、en better known than the president of the United States. He was a true superstar, nearly everyone knew his name.But like the stars in the sky, a superstar may fade away（褪色） as the years go by. These days people know little about Muhammad Ali.Superstars, loved by millions of people today, and may be
77、forgotten tomorrow.1. According to the author which of the person is NOT a superstar?A. Michael Jackson B. Abraham Lincoln C. Muhammad Ali D. Li Ning2. According to the passage, what would happen to superstars at last?A. They will be remembered by millions of people.B. They will become the most impo
78、rtant people in history.C. They will be loved only by young people.D. They will be little known as time passes by.3. Today few teenagers know about Muhammad Ali, because_.A. he isnt as famous as other superstars B. he had already disappeared in the worldC. he is like a star fade away quicklyD. he is
79、nt skillful enough in boxing4.Millions of people today love superstars because _.A. superstars are very beautiful and cool in appearance B. the superstars are greater than anyone else in all the fields C. they will be known little by the world in the futureD. they are very famous and skillful in some special field参考答案 1、CCAB2、BADC 3、BAC4、BCA5、CDCC6、DBDCA7、DACBC8、ABD9、DCCB10、DBCBD 11、BDCD
