1、初中英语教育类阅读Passage 1Not all inventions are made by scientists. Kids can also make history with their inventions.The state flag of Alaska was designed by 13-year-old Bennie Benson in 1926. His design was chosen from a flag-designing competition. It became the official flag in 1959. Bennie won a 1,000 s
2、cholarship（奖学金）and a watch.Frank Epperson invented the Popsicle in 1905 when he was only 11 years old. It was called the Epsicle at that time. Frank left his drink outside the door overnight with a stick（木棒）in it. That night the temperature dropped and everything was frozen including Franks drink. T
3、hat didnt stop him from tasting it, so today we have Popsicles to eat.In 1642 Blaise Pascal designed the first counting machine when he was 18.The machine was for his father, a tax collector, to make his job easier. Blaise named it “the Pasealine”. He made about 50 of them, but nobody was interested
4、 in it. People thought it would take jobs away from them. 300 years went by, and the calculator（计算器）finally became a success. In 1968, the programming language（程序设计语言）, PASCAL, was named after him.1. How old was Bennie Benson when he designed the flag?A.13. B. 26. C. 46. D. 59.2. What does the under
5、lined word “Popsicle” mean in Chinese?A.凉茶 B.美味 C.冰柜 D.棒冰3. Why did Blaise Pascal invent the calculator?A. Because he wanted to use it in a test B. Because he wanted to make his fathers job easier.C. Because he wanted to sell it for money.D. Because he wanted to know how much money he should give to
6、 sellers.4. Why were people not interested in “the Pasealine” at first?A. Because people thought it could make them lose jobs.B. Because they thought it was useless.C. Because it cost a lot.D. Because there was no programming language then.5. This passage mainly tells us about_.A. several useful inv
7、entions B. several inventions by kidsC. how to make history D. how to become a successful inventorPassage 2Most kids hate doing housework. However, not all hope is lost. There are some things that you can do to get your kids to help you clean your house. If you are struggling with the chores (家务)and
8、 need your kids to help you, take a look at some of the creative ways in this article. If you are dealing with older kids, you may want to try the allowance deal. You can give your kids a list of chores that need to be done each week. If they complete these chores, you can give them some money. You
9、can also break the list down and tell them they will get so much for each chore that is finished. Older kids , who like to do things on weekends or buy things like video games, will work hard to complete their chores and earn their money. This is also teaching them responsibility. This is teaching t
10、hem that they must work for what they want.If you are dealing with younger kids, you may want to go with the rewards chart(奖励图表）. This is where you design a chart and list their chores on the chart. For each chore they complete, you can put a red flower beside it. For the rewards, you can also do a
11、number of things ,such as going to the park, going out to eat, buying a DVD or something similar. The rewards would be up to you because you know what your kids like. For real small kids, you can turn it into a game. When kids were much younger, you can teach them to dance around and sing as you cle
12、aned. The kids loved it and would do a wonderful job at picking up their toys. So, consider turning cleaning into a game for the real small kids. 1. What does the underlined word “allowance” in Paraph 2 mean ? A. Good words given by parents B. Business that needs studying C. Explanation of responsib
13、ility D. Small change given by parents2. Why can we put a red flower beside the chore on a chart? A. To know what your kids like. B. To know how many chores the kids have done. C. To encourage younger kids to do more chores. D. To go out to eat or do something similar they like. 3. What can we know
14、from this article? A. Kids should help parents do more chores. B. Parents should teach kids how to do housework. C. The more chores kids do, the more they love their parents. D. Creative methods can be helpful for parents to get their kids to do housework. Passage 3It is true that people with better
15、 education are usually able to get better paying jobs. In other words, they have more chances to choose a good job while people with little or no education dont. It seems that the purpose of education is to make people get jobs. But this isnt accepted by all people. Some people may think that a pers
16、on should spend the best years of his life to get education only for a way of living. This was probably one of the earliest reasons of education. In fact, if education is just a way of making a living, people dont need to spend so much time in school. People can get education for a living in a short
17、 time. Subjects like history and geography need not be taught to everyone. Even language and mathematics need not be taught in detail(详细地), either. Here it is clear that education is much more than teaching a man to get a way of living. Education is well-rounded and it is mainly for improving a man.
18、 It is not only to teach him to speak, read and write, but also to develop his creative thinking and other abilities. After that, it is to make him a wise man and thankfully enjoy the achievements of human. Education is to make a man lead a better life. Educated people are expected to be able to lis
19、ten to good music, read good books, watch plays and most of all take an interest in the world. I would agree that making a good living is an important reason for education, but certainly not the most important or the main reason.1People with little education usually _.A. spend a long time in school
20、B. have a good chance to get a jobC. spend the best years to choose jobs D. have fewer chances to get a good job2The earliest education was probably to _.A. make a man lead a better life B. teach a man to write and thinkC. make people get a way of living D. teach people to read good books3The underl
21、ined word “well-rounded” in the passage means “_” in Chinese.A. 圆满的 B. 崭新的 C.公平的 D. 全面的4It is expected that educated people will be able to _.A. accept education as a way of living B. take an interest in the whole worldC. develop their abilities to make plays D. learn subjects like language and math
22、5The passage mainly tells us that _.A. education should make a man improve B. people can get education in a short timeC. people should be able to get better paying jobsD. all subjects are so important for a way of livingPassage 4Its not easy being a teenager nor is it easy being the parent of a teen
23、ager. If your teen has you puzzled and upset, or even refuses to talk to you. the following offers a practical approach to giving your child the space he needs to grow while gently making him know that youll be still there for him when he needs you.Offer your help always, but your advice only when a
24、sked. If your child is unwilling to discuss a particular topic, dont force him to tell you whats in his mind. Let him attempt to solve things by himself a sure sign to him that you support his growing independence and the greatest way for him to build self-respect.Dont invade your teenagers space. S
25、how the same respect for his privacy （隐私）that you would show for any adult relatives. Never read his mail or listen in on personal conversations. And do avoid going into his room to tidy up when hes not at home. Remember a teenager is old enough to maintain his own room.Mirror only positive (积极的) fe
26、elings about physical appearance. Most teenagers are oversensitive about how they look. Although they may be highly critical (批评的) about the way others look or dress, they are often unable to handle such criticism directed toward them. Self-image is very important to teenagers, so keep a cool head a
27、bout fashions your teen chooses to wear. You should look for ways to support and strengthen any positive comments your child makes about himself.It may seem like a simple step, but talking to your teen about the risks of drugs (毒品) may help keep your teen drug-free. In fact, teens who learn about th
28、e dangers of drugs from their parents are less likely to (可能) try drugs than those who learn nothing at home.Try to open up the lines of communication with your teen.1. According to the author _is really not an easy job for parents.A to give your teen the spaceB to offer your teen helpC to make your
29、 teen talk to youD to be a good parent2. The sentence Offer your help always, but your advice only when asked. in the 2nd paragraph means _A You should always give your teen help.B Your help should be always good advice. C Youll give your teen help when he asks. D You also need to get help from your
30、 teen.3. Which of the following can properly show the respect for your teens privacy? A To treat him as one of adult relatives. B To listen to his private conversations.C To read his personal e-mails often. D To tidy up his room when he is out.4. What is mainly discussed in the 4th paragraph? A Pare
31、nts should not give any advice on their teens clothes.B Parents should comment positively on teenagers self-image.C Teenagers cant accept the criticism for their physical appearance.D Teenagers may put much emphasis on their physical attractiveness.5. The passage shows that teens who know_.A more ab
32、out drags at home are less likely to take themB less about drags at school are less likely to take themC more about drags at home are more likely to take themD less about drags at school are more likely to take them6. The author wrote the passage w itli the purpose of telling us_.A that teens arc gr
33、owing quickly in their bodiesB the friendship between parents and teensC the way how parents treat with their teens properlyD sometimes parents should learn something from their teens7. What is probably the best title for this passage? A) Difficulties of Being Teens Parents B) A Get-Along Guide for
34、Teens* ParentsC) How to Be an Educated Parent D) Know More in Your Teens MindPassage 5Cause and effect is one way to explain things that happen around us. Many things happen because something caused or influenced them to happen. Sometimes it is hard to look at a cause and find out what causes the ef
35、fect. It may help you to start with the effect and use your reasoning (推理的) skills. Think about all the things you know that could be reasons for the effect you can see. For example，you may see someone putting on a heavy jacket. This is the effect. To look for a cause, think to yourself, “What would
36、 make someone put on a heavy jacket?” Maybe the person is going outside into very cold weather. Maybe the person works in the penguin pen (企鹅圈养地) at Sea World. Maybe the person is going to visit an ice skating rink where the air is kept very cold. All of these things could be a cause for putting on
37、a heavy jacket.Now, think about a second example. The effect is a boy named Tony has to go to the head teachers office. What are the possible causes? Maybe he fought with another student. Maybe he is just being picked up early. Maybe he is being given a prize!Here is another example for you to think
38、 about its cause and effect. Carol，13，was trying to fall asleep when her 8-year-old brother, Doug, came into her room. He looked around a bit，but seemed really out of it. Then Doug went back into the hallway and stood there looking straight up at the hall light for quite a while. Little brothers can
39、 be very strange，but this was really much too strange. Carol didnt know what to do. Just then, Carols father appeared and explained that Doug was sleepwalking. Whats the cause and effect, could you tell?1. According to the second paragraph，which of the following is an effect?A. Someone puts on a hea
40、vy jacket. B. Someone works in the penguin pen.C. Someone will go outside into cold weather.D. Someone will go to visit an ice skating rink.2. Tony has to go to the head teachers office. Which of the following isnt the possible cause?A. He fought with another student. B. He is going shopping.C. He i
41、s being picked up early. D. He is being given a prize.3. What was Doug doing when his sister Carol tried to fall asleep?A. He was going outside. B. He was reading a story.C. He was sleepwalking. D. He was looking for his dad.4. Which of the following is cause and effect?A. Tony got up and had a glas
42、s of water.B. We came home and found him sleeping.C. The ball was lost and a window was broken.D. Tim was late again and his teacher got angry.Passage 6Why is it that some people seem to learn several languages without any effort, while for others learning just one foreign language is neither enjoya
43、ble nor successful? What makes learning a new language so easy for some and so difficult or others.We each have our own preferred way of learning as a result of our cultural and educational backgrounds and our personalities. Experts have identified different learning styles.Visual Learners usually e
44、njoy reading and prefer to see an image of the words they are learning. They like looking at pictures and flashcards. Auditory Learners, on the other hand, prefer to learn by listening. They enjoy conversations and talking to others. They dont need to see words written down. One study revealed that
45、Japanese students tend to be Visual Learners, while English-speaking American, prefer the auditory learning style.Some people like to learn by using their hands to touch objects, while others like to move around and need frequent breaks from sitting at a desk.There are Analytical Learners, meaning t
46、hey enjoy understanding how the language works. They love studying grammar rules and like to focus on details, whereas Global Learners are more interested in communicating their ideas and are not worried about whether what they say is grammatically correct.In spoken English, the Japanese tend to be
47、Reflective Learners. They think carefully before they speak to ensure their message is accurate. They do not make so many mistakes but their communication is slower. European learners tend to be mote Impulsive Learners. They speak more fluently and worry about how well they are communicating rather
48、than how many mistakes they are making.So, to do well in a language, you should identify your style and try to find a class that will teach you the way you want to learn. For example, if you are a Reflective Learner, you may not do so well in a purely conversational class and as an Auditory Learner,
49、 you probably dont want to do so much reading. In fact if you are an Auditory Learner, you are probably not enjoying yourself right now!1. The passage mainly talks about _.A. the difficult learning styles of some peopleB. the easy learning ways of, other peopleC. the different learning styles of the
50、 JapaneseD. the different learning methods of all the people2. Which of the following phrases isnt connected with the learning style?A. The way people are taught to learn a language.B. The place where people are from.C. The size of people.D. The kind of person people are.3. Visual Learners like to _
51、.A. see things B. touch things C. hear things D. do things4. Auditory Learners like to _.A. hear things B. buy things C. destroy things D. paint things5. Analytical Learners _.A. are similar to Global Learners B. never worry about mistakesC love to study details D. do well in conversationPassage 7Fo
52、r a long time being happy was considered something that just happened, and there was nothing special about it. Now we know that getting along with other people is something that we can work at. It is possible to act in such a way that other people will like us better. One way is being unselfish, not
53、 wanting everything from our friends. Another way is to look for good points, not bad points in other people. It is surprising how successful this treasure hunt can be.You do not have to be spineless (优柔寡断的) in order to be popular. In fact, you will be liked or loved if you are not afraid to stand u
54、p for your rights (正当行为). But do it politely and pleasantly. Being friendly and polite to your group, to other people and to strangers and especially to those who do not look important or do not interest you is one way to develop a good character.You cannot expect to be perfect, and you must learn n
55、ot to be unhappy when you make mistakes. Everyone makes mistakes, and no one is to be blamed if he does not refuse to learn from them. Many young people become discouraged (灰心丧气的) when they know in themselves qualities that they do not likeselfishness, laziness, and other unpleasant qualities. Just
56、remember that we all have some of these faults (缺点) and have to fight against them.At the same time, it is important to remember that while you are probably no worse than others, the best way to be happy is to think yourself above other people. When something is wrong, it is good sense to try to mak
57、e it right. Perhaps you do not like a teacher or a classmate. Try to see why, and look at yourself, too, to be sure that you are not doing anything to make that person dislike you. Some day, things may turn out all right when you have to learn to get along the best with the situation, without thinki
58、ng too much about it. Worrying never helps in a situation you cannot change.1. One of the two ways the writer suggests for us to get along with others is to _.A. work hard at everything we doB. enjoy the best share of everythingC. look for treasure in order to be successfulD. pay more attention to t
59、heir strong points2.If a person wants to be popular, he or she has to _.A. be polite and friendly B. give up some rights C. get away arguing with other people D. be ready to change his or her character3.There is no person but someone should be blamed if he or she _.A. is modest and generous B. is se
60、lfish and lazyC. does not draw a lesson from his or her own fault D. is very happy with unpleasant quality4.The purpose for the writer to write the passage is to _.A. train you to be perfectB. show you the way to be happyC. tell you how to act when you dislike a personD. teach you how to be popular
61、among your friendsPassage 8Having a teenager at home can be a real headache. Many teenagers smoke, drink and even fight. They often do something dangerous. Earlier studies have shown that teenagers are more likely (可能) to make irrational decisions than people from any other age group, including chil
62、dren and adults. Is it that teenagers are too young to tell right from wrong? Not really. So whats the reason? According to Laurence, a teacher from a US university, the reason is that teenagers care a lot about how their peers (同龄人) view themthat is “peer influence”. As children enter their teenage
63、 years, they spend more time with their friends and classmates, and also they care more about what they think of them. This makes teenagers make decisions without thinking about the costs. In a test, a group of teenagers were asked to play a video driving game. When they played with their friends wa
64、tching around them, they took more chances and drove more carelessly because that would increase their possibility of winning. But when they played alone, they drove more safely. Why do peers have such a big influence on teens behavior? As Laurence sees it, a teenagers brain is like a car with a goo
65、d accelerator (油门) but a weak brake (刹车). The “accelerator” is fully developed by teenage years while the “brake” is still not fully developed. When teenagers are watched by their peers, they usually push hard on the accelerator. With their weak brake, it is likely that they are going to end up in a
66、n accident. But the good news is that a violent (暴力的)teenager doesnt necessarily become a violent adult. About two-thirds to three-quarters of violent youth grow out of it. “They get more self-controlled.” 1. What does the underlined word “irrational” in the 2nd paragraph mean?A. Quick. B. Crazy. C.
67、 Careful. 2. Why are teenagers likely to make wrong decisions according to the text? A. They like difficult tasks.B. They dont care about costs.C. They care a lot about what their peers think of them.3. How does Laurence explain the influence of peer pressure on teens behavior?A. By comparing it wit
68、h how a car works.B. By comparing it with an accident. C. By showing research findings.4. What can we learn from the text?A. Teenagers are easy to have traffic accidents.B. Peer influence is bad on teenagers.C. Most of the teenagers become less violent when they grow up.Passage 9 Some people think o
69、nly school children dont agree with their parents, however, it is not true. Communication is a problem for parents and children of all ages. If its hard for you to communicate with your parents, dont worry about it. Here are some advice for you to bridge the generation gap (消除代沟). Dont argue (争辩) wi
70、th your parents. Dont get to your parents when you are angry. Your parents probably wont consider your ideas if you are shouting at them. And you cant express yourself well if you are angry. Go someplace to cool off. Make sure you understand why you are unhappy. Then think about what you want to say
71、 to your parents. If you dont think you can speak to them at the moment, try writing a letter. Try to reach a compromise (和解). Perhaps you and your parents disagree on something. You can keep your disagreement and try your best to accept each other. Michaels mother didnt agree with him about buying
72、a motorcycle. They argued over it. But they finally came to a compromise. Michael bought the motorcycle, but only drove it on certain days. Of course, your parents might refuse to compromise on something. In these situations, it is especially important to show love and respect (尊敬) to them. Showing
73、respect will keep your relationship strong. Talk about your values. The values of your parents are probably different from those of your own. Tell your parents what you care about, and why. Understanding your values might help them see your purposes in life. A good relationship with your parents can
74、 make you a better and happier person. It is worth having a try!1. The passage tells us _ have a communication problem. A. parents and other people B. school kids and their parents C. teachers and their students D. parents and children of all ages2. Your parents probably wont consider your ideas if
75、you _. A. dont get to them often B. write a letter to them C. dont speak to them politely D. express yourself well3. The underlined phrase “cool off” in the passage means “_”. A. to make yourself happy B. to get you quiet and relaxed C. to have a good rest D. to hide yourself quickly4. If theres rea
76、lly a generation gap between you and your parents, youd better _. A. have a talk with them often B. keep away from themC. agree with them all the time D. know about their values5. From the passage we learn that _.A. parents and children should not have a generation gapB. parents should show love and
77、 respect to their children C. there are some good ways to bridge the generation gap D. there are so many serious problems in families todayPassage 10Some people believe that classes, teachers and school buildings will no longer be necessary in the near future because of the Internet and other new te
78、chnology. Perhaps this will be true one day, but if the world has no schools, I cant imagine how our society will be. In fact, we should learn how to use new technology to make schools better. We should invent a new kind of school connected to libraries, museums, science centers, labs and even compa
79、nies. Technological companies should create learning programs for schools. Scientists could give talks through the Internet. TV networks and local stations could develop programs about things students are studying in school. Labs could set up websites to show new technology, so students could see it
80、 on the Internet.Is this a dream? No. There have been many cities where this is beginning to happen. Here the whole city is connected to the Internet, and learning can take place at home, at school, and in the office. Businesses provide programs for the schools and the society. The schools provide c
81、omputer labs for people without their own computers at home. Because everyone can go on the Internet, older people use it as much as younger ones, and everyone can visit faraway libraries and museums as easily as nearby ones. How will this new thing of school change the usual way of learning? It is
82、a little early to be sure, but it is very exciting to think about it. Technology will change the way we learn; schools will change as well; and we will learn something from the Internet.1. Who thinks that students wont have to go to school?A. Everyone. B. The writer. C. Some people. D. The teachers.
83、2. What does “a new kind of school” mean in the passage?A. A school with many new computers. B. A school with many new students.C. A school with many new teachers. D. A school connected to the Internet.3. What the writer thinks is that_.A. schools are still necessary B. more schools should be builtC
84、. there should be fewer schools D. more computers are needed in schools4.Why do people think learning can take place at home, at school, and in the office?A. Because whole city is connected to the Internet.B. Because everyone can go on the Internet.C. Because getting online is very easy.D. Because S
85、cientists could give talks through the Internet.5. What fact does the passage NOT provide?A. Technology will change our way of learning.B. If you are a student, you can set up websites to show new technology.C. The schools provide computer labs for those who have no personal computers.D. On the Inte
86、rnet, you can visit another citys libraries as easily as the people there.Passage 11Last Friday a storm swept through two villages in the New Territories, destroying (摧毁) fourteen homes. Seven others were so badly damaged (破坏) that their owners had to leave them, and fifteen others had broken window
87、s or broken roofs. One person was killed, several were badly hurt and taken to hospital, and a number of other people received smaller hurt. Altogether over two hundred people were homeless after the storm. A farmer, Mr. Tan, said that the storm began early in the morning and lasted for over an hour
88、. “I was eating with my wife and children,” he said, “When we heard a loud noise. A few minutes later our house fell down on top of us. We tried our best to climb out but then I saw that one of my children was missing. I went back inside and found him, safe but very frightened.”Mrs. Woo Mei Fong sai
89、d that her husband had just left for work when she felt that her house was moving. She ran outside at once with her children. “There was no time to take anything,” she said, “A few minutes later, the roof came down.”Soldiers helped to take people out of the flooded (水淹的) area and the welfare departm
90、ent (福利机构) brought them food, clothes and shelter. 1 How many homes altogether (总共) were damaged in the storm? A. Fourteen B. Twenty-one C. Twenty-nine D. Thirty-six2 Where was Mr. Tan when the storm first began? A. He was in bed.B. He was inside the house. C. He was outside the house.D. He was on t
91、he roof. 3 Mrs. Woo and her family didnt get hurt because _. A. her husband knew there would be a storm B. they were all inside the house when the storm became worse C. she felt the house was moving D. the welfare department helped her4 The underlined word “shelter” in this passage means _. A. something to eat B. something to wear C. somewhere to study D. somewhere to stay5 Which of he following may be the best title for this passage? A. A Terrible Storm B. A Lucky Woman C. Good Soldiers D. Clever People 参考答案1、 ADBAB2、DCD3、DCDBA4、DCABACB5、ABCD6、DCAAC7、DACB8、BCAC9、DCBAC10、CDAAB 11、DBCDA
