Some children cannot wait to grow up. Because once you become an adult, you are free to make your own decisions. More importantly, you can do all those things that you cannot do now because you are too young. So, the question is, ‘At what age do you really become an adult?' Well, people become adults at different ages in different places.
In Australia, the 18th birthday is a very important event for young Australians because it means they can do almost anything they want. They can vote, learn to drive a car, get married, join the army and even buy their own houses. However, even if they can do all these things, most Australians have to wait until their 21st birthday to really celebrate becoming an adult. This is the traditional adult age not only in Australia, but also in the USA and the UK. It is their first year of true independence (独立).Traditionally, people were given a key to their houses by their parents when they turned 21, meaning they could come and go as they like.
Even though 21 is the traditional adult age in many English-speaking countries, the law nowadays is different in each country. In the UK, you can join the army at 16 and even get married at 16 if your parents allow. Young people in the UK can learn to drive a car at 17 as in Australia, although they have to wait until they are 18 to vote.
In China, there is a different age for each of the stages of becoming an adult. You can vote and learn to drive a car when you are 18, but if you want to get married, women have to wait until they are 20 and men until they are 22. Chinese people celebrate important birthdays every 10 years--so when young people turn 20, they can expect a big party!
No matter what age you are, becoming an adult is really about learning how to be independent and responsible（负责任的）. Once you are finally able to take care of yourself and make your own decisions, then you can say that you are truly all grown-ups.Which of the following are truly adults according to the passage?
| A．Independent grown-ups. | B．Married people. |
| C．People who can drive. | D．People in the army. |
At what age do Australians really become adults?
| A．17. | B．18. | C．20. | D．21. |
What is the writer’s opinion about the age people become adults?
| A．The age people become adults depends on whether they can vote or not. |
| B．The age people become adults depends on their own independence and responsibility. |
| C．The age people become adults depends on if they are eighteen years old. |
| D．The age people become adults depends on when they get the key to their houses. |
Why do people in Australia get the key to the houses when they really become adults?
| A．Because the law decides it. |
| B．Because they can leave when they want. |
| C．Because they can come home when they want. |
| D．Because it is a tradition. |
What are adults free to do according to the passage?
| A．They are free to decide when to celebrate their own birthdays. |
| B．They are free to look after themselves well. |
| C．They are free to make their own decisions. |
| D．They are free to make time move faster. |
【广东省茂名市2015年中考英语试题】阅读理解（共20小题, 每小题1分, 满分20分)
阅读下面文章，根据文章内容，从每小题所给出的A、 B、 C、 D四个选项中选出最佳答案，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
C
Many rules govern drivers on American streets and highways. The most common ones are the speed limits(限制). The speed limits control how fast a car may go.
On streets in the city, the speed limitis usually 25 or 35 miles per hour.On the highways between cities, the speedlimit is usually 55 miles per hour. When people drive faster than the speedlimit, a policeman can stop them. The policemen give them pieces of paper which people call traffic tickets. Traffic tickets tell the drivers how much money they must pay. When drivers receive too many tickets, they probably cannot drive for a while.
The rush hour is when people are going to work or going home from work. At rush hour there are many cars on the streets and traffic moves very slowly. Nearly all American cities have rush hours. Drivers do not get tickets very often for speeding during the rush hours because they cannot drive fast.
What does the underlined word “ones” in the first paragraph mean?
| A．Rules | B．Drivers. |
| C．Governments. | D．Highways. |
On the highways, the police will stop you if your speed is over .
| A．25 miles per hour | B．35 miles per hour |
| C．55 miles per hour | D．45 miles per hour |
According to the passage, traffic tickets tell the drivers .
A how much they have to pay
B. where they have to pay
C. when they have to pay
D.why they have to pay
Drivers will not be allowed to drive for some time .
| A．if they drive too fast |
| B．If they drive too slowly |
| C．if they break the rules too often |
| D．if the stop too often |
The passage is mainly about .
| A．rush hours | B．American drivers |
| C．traffic rules | D．traffic policemen |
【甘肃省兰州市2015年中考英语试题】阅读理解（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）
阅读下面三段材料，根据材料内容和要求，从题后选项中选择一个最佳答案。
C
Earthquakes usually come without warning. What should you do if this happens to you? An earthquake is dangerous, but there are still things you can do to protect yourself.
Stay calm as the earth begins to shake. Your chances of survival (幸存；存活) in an earthquake go up if you can keep calm.
You need to have something strong around you to protect you from falling objects. Do not stand near walls or windows and stay out of the kitchen. The kitchen is dangerous because of many glass objects.
Stay away from buildings and trees. If you are in a car, pull over to a place where there are no trees or tall buildings and stay in the car. If you are close to the sea, try to get as far away from the water as possible. Earthquakes can cause huge waves that can really harm the people nearby.
For example, gas fire often comes with an earthquake. If you see a fire, quickly move outdoors to an open area.
Remember to always hope for the best but prepare for the worst.
阅读以上短文，从文后表格中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，使文意通顺、正确；根据短文内容回答第5小题。
What is the passage mainly about?
| A．The ways to protect yourself when an earthquake happens. |
| B．The ways to stay away from tall buildings. |
| C．The ways to stay calm. |
| D．The ways to move outdoors to an open area. |
【福建省漳州市2015年中考英语试题】阅读理解(A、B、C、E篇：每小题2分，D篇：每小题1分．计45分)
A、B、C篇：根据所提供的内容，从四个选项中选择最佳答案。
A
Family traditions are special habits or customs that your family have. For example, in the family of Bill Gates, his parents keep the tradition of reading with children. And what's the tradition in your family?
Ialways the one who chooses where to go. We have visited Qingdao, Xiamen and Beijing.
The family of Bill Gates keeps the tradition of ______ with children .
| A．playing | B．reading | C．singing | D．traveling |
________bought a film ticket for his mother.
| A．Bill | B．Jack | C．Nick | D．Yu Xin |
Sometimes, Jack's parents _________when the family get together .
A. cook food B. talk about interesting things
C meet cousins D. play games with the children
Yu Xin has visited some places EXCEPT_________.
| A．Xiamen | B．Hangzhou | C．Beijing | D．Qingdao |
The three children are talking about their________ .
| A．school life | B．birthday parties |
| C．holiday plans | D．family traditions |
【福建省厦门市2015年中考英语试题】阅读下面五篇文章，根据文章的内容选择最佳答案作答1-5小题。
E
Tony and Jane give their opinions about keeping pet dogs.
| Keeping pet dogs is a good idea, says Tony I think people should be allowed to keep pet dogs. There are lots of reasons for this. First, dogs are really cute. It’s nice to pick them up and hold them in our arms, and it’s wonderful to see them growing up quickly. Second, your dog might not be dangerous but by simply barking(吠)he can keep away a burglar(窃贼)who might think of entering your house. Finally, we can also learn about life and death from dogs. Young people can learn how to care for others and how to respect(尊重)all living things by keeping a pet dog. I think keeping pet dogs is something everyone can enjoy. |
Keeping pet dogs is not a good idea, say Jane In my opinion, it is never a good idea to keep a pet dog. Firstly, pet dogs creates a lot of mess. They leave fur(毛) and hair on the floor, on beds and on sofas, and they need to be washed daily. Secondly, we should remember that not all dogs are friendly. Some dogs bark at people they do not know. A few dogs bark all night. This stops their neighbors from getting any sleep. A small number of pet dogs even bite(咬) people. Lastly, you have to make sure pet dogs are in good health and provided with good pet products. Paying for dog food and visiting the vet when dogs are ill can be expensive. I believe that people should not keep pet dogs. |
57.Tony would probably think it____ to put pet dogs on beds.
A. uncomfortable B. acceptable C. dangerous
The underlined word “they” in the passage refers to(指) “ ____”.
A. beds B. sofas C. pet dogs
From the underlined part, we can guess “vet” means“ ____”.
A. 兽医 B. 宠物店 C. 驯兽师
Tony and Jane disagree on ____.
A. the growth of pets
B. the sound made by dogs
C. the money paid for pets
It can be learned from the passage that ____.
A. people are not allowed to keep pet dogs
B. people are encouraged to keep pet dogs
C. opinions are divided on keeping pet dogs
【浙江省温州市2015年中考英语试题】阅读理解（本题有15小题，每小题2分，共30分）
阅读下面的短文，从每小题所给的A.B.C.D四个选项中选出最佳答案。
C
The village of Hengly was going to have the Bean Olympics.It was a competition to see which kind of bean would grow the fastest and tallest.Everybody was excited.They couldn’t waited to show their best plants.
Cassie knew clearly which bean she would choose for the competition,for her family had planted a special “family bean.”It was a flat bean that her greatgrandparents had brought from Sicily.Her grandmother planted the beans every year and served them at many meals.Cassie was sure they would be unbeatable beans.
However,the plan did not work out that way.Although Cassie’s bean plants looked healthy with beautiful purple flowers,they did not grow as fast or climb as high as any of her neighbors’.These people chose beans from seed(种子)stores.Their beans had wonderful names like “Rocket” or “Top Crop.”One type was even named “King’s Bean.”That was the bean Ivan planted,and his plants climbed almost to the top of the fence.Cassie’s plants were just near the middle of the fence.
On the day of the competition,Cassie was disappointed that her beans were in last place.Ivan laughed at hr beans and said she could win a prize for the slowest,shortest beans.
The organizer,Mr.Williams,handed out medals for the fastest-growing and the tallest beans plants.“Now there remains only one final test,and it is just as important:the taste test.”
Mr.Williams cooked the beans from each competitor and chose five experienced villagers as judges(裁判).
Cassie was nervous.Would her family beans lose another time?
After the judges tasted the beans,Mr.Williams counted the results.“We have a winner,” Mr.Williams announced.“The judges all agree that Cassie’s beans are the winner.”
Cassie grinned at this unexpected result.Many of her neighbors,even Ivan asked for her seeds.They were all in favor of the good-tasting beans even though they didn’t grow fast or very tall.
Cassie’s beans were from _____________.
| A．the organizer | B．seed stores |
| C．her neighbors | D．her family |
Cassie won the prize for ____________.
| A．the tallest beans | B．the most delicious beans |
| C．the most beautiful beans | D．the fastest-growing beans |
What does the underlined word grinned probably mean in the passage?
| A．smiled widely | B．left silently |
| C．nodded quickly | D．sang sadly |
What is the topic of the passage?
| A．The experience of growing beans. |
| B．The tallest bean in the competition. |
| C．The history of a special family bean. |
| D．The bean competition in Hengly Village. |
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