1、初中英语阅读理解满分特训Passage 1We are all busy talking about and using the Internet, but how many of us know about the history of the Internet?Many people are surprised when they find that the Internet was set up in the 1960s.At that time, computers were large and expensive. Computer networks(网络) didn t work
2、well. If one computer in the network broke down, then the whole network stopped. So a new network system(系统) had to be set up. It should be good enough to be used by many different computers. If part of the network was not working, information could be sent through another part. In this way the comp
3、uter network system would keep on working all the time.At first, the Internet was only used by the government, but in the early hospitals and banks were allowed to use it too. However, computers were still expensive and the Internet was difficult to use. By the start of the 1990s,computers become ch
4、eaper and easier to use.Scientists had also developed software(软件) that made “surfing(浏览)” the Internet more conveninent(方便).Today it is easy to get on-line and it is said that millions of people use the Internet every day. Sending e-mail is more and more popular among students.The Internet has now
5、become one of the most important parts of people s life.1. The Internet has a history of _ years.A. about 40 B. less than 30 C. more than 45 D. nearly 352. Scientists set up a new network system to _.A. make the computer cheaper B. make the system work wellC. make the computer go well D. develop new
6、 softwares3.The Internet was widely used in the _.A.1960s B.1970s C.1980s D.1990s4.The underlined words “get on-line” in Chinese mean _.A.上机 B.上网 C.接线 D.买电脑5. Which of the following is NOT true?A. In the 1960s computer network system went wrong easily.B. Computers are much cheaper than before.C. Tod
7、ay the Internet is used everywhere.D.People had enough softwares to get on-line fifteen years ago.Passage 2 Stonehenge, a rock circle, is not only one of Britains most famous historical places but also one of its greatest mysteries. Every year it receives more than 750,000 visitors. People like to g
8、o to this place especially in June as they want to see the sun rising on the longest day of the year. For many years, historians(历史学家) believed Stonehenge was a temple where ancient leaders tried to communicate with the gods. However, historian Paul Stoker thinks this cant be true because Stonehenge
9、 was built so many centuries ago. “The leaders arrived in England much later,” he points out. Another popular idea is that Stonehenge might be a kind of calendar. The large stones were put together in a certain way. On midsummers morning, the sun shines directly into the center of the stones. Other
10、people believe the stones have a medical purpose. They think the stones can prevent illness and keep people healthy. “As you walk there, you can feel the energy from your feet move up your body,” said one visitor. No one is sure what Stonehenge was used for, but most agree that the position of the s
11、tones must be for a special purpose. Some think it might be a burial(埋葬) place or a place to honor ancestors(祖先). Others think it was built to celebrate a victory over an enemy. Stonehenge was built slowly over a long period of time. Most historians believe it must be almost 5,000 years old. One of
12、the greatest mysteries is how it was built because the stones are so big and heavy. In 2019, a group of English volunteers tried to build another Stonehenge, but they couldnt. “We dont really know who built Stonehenge,” says Paul Stoker. “And perhaps we might never know, but we do know they must hav
13、e been hard-working and great planners!”1. Visitors like to go there in to enjoy on the longest day of the year.A. July; sunrise B. June; sunrise C. June; sunset D. July; sunset2. When was Stonehenge most likely built?A. 750,000 years ago. B. Six centuries ago.C. 5,000 years ago. D. In 2019.3. What
14、do most people think was Stonehenge built for?A. Ancient leaders built it a temple to communicate with the gods.B. It might be a kind of calendar to tell people the summertime.C. It can prevent illness and make people feel energetic.D. It must be for a special purpose because of the position of the
15、stones.4. What arent people interested in about Stonehenge?A. Where it was built. B. Who built it.C. When it was built. D. Why it was built. 5. What does Paul Stoker mean by “we do know they must hard-working and great planners”?A. He has known who built Stonehenge.B. He thinks Stonehenge is really
16、a great mystery.C. He believes he will find out who built Stonehenge.D. He encourages volunteers to build another Stonehenge.Passage 3Londons Chinese community (社区) dates back to the 18th century, when a small number of Chinese sailors moved to the city to work in Limhouse, east London. As time went
17、 on, other Chinese people came to this area and Limhouse began to be known as “Chinatown”. However, Londons Chinese community remained very small for many years: at the start of the 20th century, there were just 545 Chinese people in Britain.After the Second World War, many farmers in Hong Kong lost
18、 their jobs and came to London. As Limhouse had been almost destroyed during the war, they settled (定居) in a different areaa part of central London near Leicester Square. This area is now what Londoners call Chinatown.At first, the new immigrants (移民) found it difficult to get jobs. In the 1950s, ho
19、wever, a small Chinese restaurant opened in London. Many British people visited it and said that Chinese food was wonderful! Suddenly, Chinese restaurants and take-aways started opening in every part of the city. Instead of too little work, the new Chinese immigrants now found that they had too much
20、! They worked as cooks, managers or waiters. Most of them enjoyed their lives and arranged their friends and relatives to join them from overseas.As time went by, Londons Chinese community became more and more successful. The sons and daughters of the original restaurant workers studied and worked v
21、ery hard. And most went on to get highly paid jobs. Many Chinese families left Chinatown and moved to the more expensive outskirts. Chinatown, however, is still as lively as ever.1. When did the first Chinese immigrants come to London?A. In the 1950s. B. More than 200 years ago.C. After the Second W
22、orld War. D. At the start of the 20th century.2. Why did many Chinese immigrants come to London in 1950s?A. Because it was easy for them to get jobs there.B. Because Limhouse had been almost destroyed during the war.C. Because many British people enjoyed Chinese food.D. Because their children could
23、study there and get highly paid jobs.3. In the 1950s, Chinese immigrants came to London and worked as _.A. sailors B. farmers C. sailors and farmers D. restaurant workers4. Where is Londons Chinatown now?A. In the east of London.B. In Limhouse.C. Not far from Leicester Square.D. Outside the city.5.
24、According to this passage, if people live in the outskirts of a city, they live _. A. in the village B. far away from the cityC. in the centre of the city D. in the outer areas of the cityPassage 4If we want to deal with the association(社交) between boys and girls properly, here are some “dos and don
25、ts” for you to follow. Keep a normal and healthy state of mind. Our schools and classes are made up of boys and girls. It is very nature for the boys and girls to make friends with each other. We should make as many friends as possible. We should keep touch with the other sex(性别) in public instead o
26、f in secret. Dont be too nervous or too shy. If you are a shy person, you can also find a way out. First of all, you can make friends with the students who have the same interest and hobby as you. As both of you have much in common, you may have much to talk about. If you keep doing like that, littl
27、e by little, you will gladly find you are also as free to express yourself as others. Dont fall into the ditch of early love. The boys and girls at a adolescence (青春期) are rich in feeling. They are easy to regard the friendship as a sign of love and fall in love with each other at an early age. In m
28、y opinion, early love is a green apple that cant be eaten. An apple wont taste sweet until it is full ripe. Boys and girls at middle school are too young to carry the heavy duty of love. Do keep out of early love.1. The main idea of the passage is to _. A. tell students to keep away from early love
29、B. give some advice on how to associate between boys and girls C. tell students how to make friends D. teach boys how to talk with girls2. We should keep touch with the other sex in following ways EXCEPT _. A. with a good state of mind B. in real friendship C. in public D. in secret3. If you are a s
30、hy person, you can _. A. find friends with the same interest and hobby first B. only have a few friends of the same sex C. not make friends with the other sex D. not fall in love with other students easily4. What does the underlined word “ditch” mean? A. 波浪 B. 泥潭 C. 圈套 D. 迷惑5. A person at adolescenc
31、e is _. A. complicated(复杂的)in feelings B. good at making friends with each other C. old enough to fall in love D. easy to regard the friendship as a sign of lovePassage 5Swimming and English LearningCan you swim? Do you like swimming? Yes? Well, how can you learn to swim? I think the best way is to
32、go into the water and learn. Im afraid youll never learn to swim just by reading books about swimming or looking at others swimming. Its the same with the English study. We must practice, practice and practice.Listening and speaking are very important for beginners. The children in English-speaking
33、countries first listen to others. Then they try to imitate and speak. We can listen to English programs on radio. You may just understand a few words. It doesnt matter. Just be relaxed, try to catch every word.Somebody may be a good listener. But he dare not speak. Hes afraid of making mistakes. You
34、 know we sometimes make mistakes when we speak Chinese. Dont be afraid. We must be brave. If you really want to learn English well, you must try to speak with everyone so long as he knows English. Whether you know him or not is not important when theres nobody to talk with, you can talk to yourself
35、in English. Its interesting and also a good way to practice your spoken English. Remember, the more you speak, the fewer mistakes youll make.Reading and writing are more important for senior school students. First we must choose the books were interested in. A lot of reading will improve your langua
36、ge sense. This is the most important.Keep writing English diaries. We can also write English articles. You may even post them to English magazines. Dont be afraid of failure. Failure is the mother of success.Easier said than done. Well, lets do more practice from now on. Im sure youll learn English
37、well in this way.1.You can learn to swim by_. A. reading books about it B. looking at others swimmingC. having lessons on it D. going into the river and learning2. We should learn English by _.A. listening and speaking B. reading and writingC. A and B D. swimming3. What will you do with mistakes whe
38、n you speak?A. Dont make mistakes. B. Study hardC. Try not to speak English D. Dont be afraid.4. Whats more important for senior school students? A. listening B. speaking C. reading and writing D. learning5. We can listen to English _, according to the passage. A. by train B. on the radio C. every m
39、inute D. now and thenPassage 6New changes have taken place in Paris in recent years. Paris used to be among Europes busiest cities. Traffic jams could be seen all the time. But now there is a new 2.5 kilometre-long car-free area inside the city. The Louvre(卢浮宫) attracts world tourists. People visit
40、there not just for the art works, but also enjoy the roof of the building which is like a flying carpet. The worlds most beautiful city is now even more beautiful.Li jiang River National Park, China.Li jiang River is in Guilin. It is well-known for its clear water, limestone(石灰岩洞) and green hills. T
41、he hills have beautiful names depending on different shapes, such as “Elephant Trunk”. These attract many Chinese poets and artists. The best way to enjoy Lijing River is to take an 83 km boat trip from Guilin to Yangshuo in summer. Zurich, Switzerland What do you think Zurich is famous for? Great b
42、anks? Yes. People can find many Swiss banks and foreign banks here. But the city is of great interest to many people for another reason. Zurich hosts Europes largest street party each year. Its Street Parade has overtaken Londons Notting Hill Carival. Whats hot in the city in 2019? In August, Zurich
43、 will host the European Athletic Championships. This gives tourists a chance to see the worlds top athletes making new records. Adelaide, Australia Many people may know Sydney or Melbourne. They are big cities in Australia. But Adelaide wins peoples hearts with great festivals and tasty food. Adelai
44、de Fringe Festival is the largest art festival in Australia. Every February and March, people celebrate with outdoor art works, dance performances and live music. Adelaide has many kinds of foreign foods. British fish and chips, Italian pizza and German pork can be found in most restaurants.1. Touri
45、sts enjoy the art works as well as _of the Louvre. A. the busy streetB. the shape of its roofC. the car-free areaD. the flying carpet 2. Many Chinese poets and artists are attracted by_ in Guilin. A. elephant trunks B. warm weather C. the highway to Yangshuo D. the green hills and limestone caves 3.
46、 Compared with Londons Notting Hill Varnival, the Street Parade in Zurich is _. A. even worse B. exactly the same C. much better D. less popular 4. When and where will the 2019European Athletics Championships be held? A. In August, Paris B. In February, Europe C. In March, Adelaide D. In August, Zur
47、ich 5. Betty is studying art at college. Shes travelling to some place to enjoy art work and taste foreign foods. She could go to_ A. AdelaideB. Lijiang River National ParkC. Zurich and ParisD. the Louvre Passage 7Animals do many different, amazing things to get through the winter. Some of them migr
48、ate. They travel to other places where the weather is warmer or where they can find food. Many birds migrate in autumn. Because the trip can be dangerous, some travel in large groups. For example, geese(鹅) fly in noisy, “V”-shaped groups. Other kinds of birds fly alone.Some animals stay active in wi
49、nter. They must change themselves as the weather changes. Many change their doing or their bodies. For example, snowshoe rabbits grow white fur to help them hide in the snow. Food is hard to find in winter. Some animals, like mice, collect lots of food in autumn and store it to eat later. Some anima
50、ls eat different kinds of food as the seasons change. Some animals hibernate for part or all of the winter. This is a special, very deep sleep. The animals body temperature drops, and its heartbeat and breathing slow down. It uses very little energy. In autumn, these animals get ready for winter by
51、eating much more food than in summer and storing it as body fat. They use this fat to keep them alive while hibernating. Water makes good protection for many animals. When the weather gets cold, they move to the bottom of lakes and rivers. There, frogs and many fish hide under rocks or fallen leaves
52、. Cold water holds more oxygen than warm water, and frogs can breathe through their skin. Every type of insect has its own life cycle and that is the way it grows and changes. Different insects spend the winter in different forms of their lives. Some insects also spend the winter without moving. Som
53、e insects spend the winter as pupae（蛹）. Other insects die after laying eggs in autumn. The eggs change into new insects in spring and everything begins all over again.1. What does the underlined word “migrate” in the first paragraph most probably mean ? A. move from one place to another B. sleep in
54、the winter C. disappear D. look for food2. Why do many birds fly in large groups?A.They can easily find food this way. B. There may be danger during the trip.C. They can get warm at night. D. They will use little energy.3. Snowshoe rabbits spend the cold winter by _. A. breathing through their skin
55、B. eating a lot of food C. sleeping for the whole winter D. growing white thicker fur4. The main purpose of the examples in the last paragraph is to tell us _. A. most insects die when winter comes B. different insects grow and change in their own ways C .most insects spend the winter without moving
56、 D. different insects grow and change in the same ways5. What is the passage mainly about? A. How living things grow and change in the winter. B. How living things spend the winter. C. How living things get food in the winter. D. How living things travel in the winter.Passage 8Lijiang, Yunnan, Dec.
57、17(Xinhuanet)A film directed by the famous Chinese director Zhang Yimou, made its domestic debut(国内首映式)in Lijiang, where the film was shot, in southwest Chinas Yunnan Province, on Friday night.The film, titled Riding Along for Thousands of Miles, was played by the Japanese actor TakakuraKen. It tell
58、s a story that Takada, a Japanese fisherman, fulfills(完成)the last wish of his dying son by traveling thousands of miles to Chinas Yunnan Province to search for the secret behind a local opera play, called Riding Along for Thousands of Miles.Zhang Yimou, who has been Takakuras admirer for almost 30 y
59、ears, made the film just forfulfilling his own wish of working with Takakura Ken.The film made its global（全球的）bedut at the opening session of the 18th Tokyo International Film Festival on Oct. 22.Takakura, one of the best-known actors in Japan, has played roles in 204 filmsincludingZhangsand won wor
60、ld recognition(认可) after starting in the 1975 Sydney Pollack hit The Yakuza(71) and in Ridley Scotts 1989 work Black Rain.Invested by the Beijing New Picture Edko Films, Riding Along for Thousands of Miles wasmade at a cost of 60 million yuan(about 7.3 million US dollars), much less than Zhangs two
61、previous films, Hero and House of Flying Daggers, both had been nominates（提名）for best foreign film Oscars.The film will be formally released in China on Dec. 22.1. One of the famous actors in Riding Along for Thousands of Miles is_.A. Zhang Yimou B. Takakura Ken C. Takada D. Jiang Wen2. Riding Along
62、 For Thousands of Miles made its domestic debut in _ and made its global debut in _.A. Beijing, Tokyo B. Lijiang, Tokyo C. Beijing, Tokyo D. Lijiang, London3. _ is not directed by Zhang Yimou.A. Riding Along For Thousands of Miles B. HeroC. Black rain D. House of Flying Daggers4. 6 million yuan is a
63、bout _ million US dollars.A. 7 B. 7.3 C. 0.73 D. 3.7Passage 9The Shanghai Expo Park is 5.28 km2.There are about 170 pavilions(馆)in the park. Join us on our trip to some of them. We hope it will help you to find the places you are interested in. The China Pavilion It is the largest pavilion in the pa
64、rk. The huge red building has three parts about Chinas history, Chinas ancient architecture(建筑)and Chinas future. You can see an 8-minute movie about the changes in Chinese cities over the past 30 years.The Germany Pavilion Want to see what life is like in a German city? Go to the city tunnel! The s
65、mell of flowers and the singing of birds will make you feel like you are in a German park. If you visit “Energy Source show, youll see a magic metal ball. The louder you shout，the more the ball will swing(摆动)!The UK PavilionBritish people put 60,000 seeds(种子)in their pavilion. Through these seeds, t
66、hey show their love for nature. If you cant go to Shanghai, you can find out all about the UK Pavilion at its official website.The Japan Pavilion Japan is a kingdom of robots. Robots there can speak, walk, climb and even kick balls. Japan will bring its latest robots to Shanghai. The Belgium(比利时)Pav
67、ilion Almost everything in the pavilion will move. The walls are moving. Moving pictures show different parts of Belgium. There will also be a Chinese shadow (皮影戏) center. A small chocolate factory at the pavilion will make free chocolate for visitors.The Russia PavilionHere youll find a spaceship.
68、The roof is a window of the spaceship. We can see the dream space cities of the future. We can also find new inventions made by Russian young people in every corner.1. The passage has introduced _ pavilions in the Shanghai Expo Park. A. three B. four C. five D. six2. _ is the largest in the Shanghai
69、 Expo Park.A. The China Pavilion B. The Russia PavilionC. The UK Pavilion D. The Belgium Pavilion3. If you want to have chocolate for free, you can go to_.A. the Germany Pavilion B. the Russia PavilionC. the UK Pavilion D. the Belgium Pavilion4. According to the passage, which of the following is NO
70、T right? A. We can go to the Germany Pavilion to see a magic metal ball.B. British people put 60,000 seeds in their pavilion. C. If you like robots go to the Japan Pavilion.D. There will be a Chinese shadow center at the China Pavilion.Passage 10Shopping habits in the United States have changed grea
71、tly in the last quarter of the twentieth century. Early in the 1900s, most American towns and cities had a Main Street. Main Street was always in the heart of a town. This street was lined on both sides with many businesses. Here, shoppers walked into stores to look at all kinds of merchandise（商品）：c
72、lothing, furniture, hardware（五金）, groceries（杂货）. In addition, some shops offered services. These shops included drugstores（药店）, restaurants, shoe-repair stores, and barber or hairdressing shops（理发店）. But in the 1950s, a change began to take place. Too many cars and trucks had crowded into Main Stree
73、t. There were few parking places. Because the streets were crowded, merchants （商人） began to look with interest at the open spaces outside the city limits. Open space is what their car-driving customers needed. And open space is what they got when the first shopping center was built. Shopping centers
74、, or malls, started as collection of small new stores built away from crowded city centers. Attracted by hundreds of free parking spaces, customers were drawn away from downtown areas to the outlying malls.By the late 1970s, many shopping malls had almost developed into small cities themselves. In a
75、ddition to providing the convenience of one-stop shopping, malls were changed into landscaped parks, with beautiful flowers, fountains, and outdoor entertainment. For example, one of the shopping malls is The Galleria in Houston, Texas. Inside the Galleria, more than ten of shops face balconies and
76、there is an indoor ice skating rink（溜冰场）. Some of Houstons best restaurants are also here. Atop（在顶上）the whole mammoth（巨大的）structure is a new hotel. The Galleria, and other imaginative shopping centers throughout the United States, have led a magazine to title its recent leading article “The Malling
77、of America”.1. Which of the following is not correct?A. During the 1950s, many parking places were available to shoppers who drove Main Street.B. Before the 1950s, a Main Street was a shopping center in most American towns.C. Main Street was usually in the heart of a town.D. the twentieth century, a
78、ll kinds of stores were located along Main Street.2. The Galleria in Houston, Texas is _. A. a huge and modern restaurant. B. a beautiful guest house. C. a soaring new hotel. D. a wonderful shopping mall.3. The best title for this passage would be _.A.The changes of American Shopping Centres.B. The Malling of America.C.The Convenience of One-stop Shopping.D.The Past and Present of the American People参考答案一、阅读理解1、1A 2B 3D 4B 5D2、1B 2C 3D 4A 5B3、1B 2A 3D 4C 5D4、BDABD 5、DCDCB6、1B 2D 3C 4D 5A7、1A 2B 3D 4B 5B8、1B 2B 3C 4C 9、1D 2A 3D 4D10、1A 2D 3A
