初中英语阅读理解

Have successful people ever felt sad? Do they have any "secrets" to success? The answers to these questions can be found in US president Barack Obama’s "back to school" speech. Here is a small part of his speech.
I know that sometimes, after watching TV, you may feel that you can be rich and successful without any hard work--that your ticket to success is through rapping (饶舌音乐) or basketball or being a TV star. But when chances come, you may not succeed.
The truth is, being successful is hard. And you may not succeed at everything the first time you try. That’s OK. Some of the most successful people in the world have had the most failures. JK Rowling’s first Harry Potter book was rejected(退稿)12 times before it finally came out. Michael Jordan lost hundreds of games and missed thousands of shots during his career (职业生涯). But he once said, "I have failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed."
These people succeeded because they understand that you can’t let your failures beat you--you have to let them teach you. You have to let them show you what to do differently next time.
No one’s born being good at things. You become good at things through hard work. Don’t be afraid to ask questions. Don’t be afraid to ask for help when you need it.
And even when you’re struggling(挣扎), even when you’re discouraged(泄气), and you feel like other people have given up on you--don’t ever give up on yourself. Because when you give up on yourself, you give up on your country.
Why does Barack Obama talk about JK Rowling and Michael Jordan in the second paragraph?

A．To show that these two famous persons are different.

B．To show that writing and sports are difficult skills.

C．To show that the two persons were treated unfairly.

D．To show that being successful is hard.

Barack Obama believes ____________ in his speech.

A．you can be rich and successful without any hard work

B．you may succeed at everything the first time you try

C．you can’t let your failures beat you

D．you shouldn’t ask other people for help

What does the underlined sentence mean?

A．If you’re discouraged, you should give up on yourself.

B．You should believe in yourself no matter how difficult it is.

C．When you’re struggling, you’ll feel like other people have given up on you.

D．If you are not struggling or discouraged, you can give up on yourself.

What’s the best title of this small part of Mr. Obama’s speech?

A．The way to succeed	B．Failures can help you
C．Don’t give up on yourself	D．Barack Obama’s success

In less than two months, Junior 3 students around the country will take the senior high school entrance (入学) exam. They are studying hard for this big challenge. Do they have time to do something in memory of their middle school years? Many do.
Leng Jingze, 15, from Tianjin said that in her class students are already writing goodbye messages for each other. "Even the head teacher has a plan," said Leng. "She plans to put all our class photos and the Chinese compositions we have written onto a CD and give each student one," said Leng. "She will also write something for each student."
Wang Zeyu, 16, in Changchun, Jilin said his classmates are making "lucky stars" as graduation gifts. They are making the cheerful stars from colored paper. "Before making a lucky star, you write some words for the person on the paper," said Wang. "He or she can read the words later." Who does Wang want to make a lucky star for? He said he wanted to make one for his head teacher. "I’ll write: Dear teacher, you always look so serious," said Wang. "But we know you have a warm heart. Smile more!"
In Xiao Xia’s school in Beijing, each Junior 3 student will get a yearbook (毕业年鉴) , in which the graduating classes will put their photos and self-introductions. "Most classes have written an article as the self-introduction," said Xiao, 15. "We have written a poem in the ancient style!" The poem records the big events of the class’s history and is in the shape of the number 9. "Nine is our class number," said Xiao, who felt very proud of the idea. "Our class may be not the one with the best school grade but it must be the most creative one," said Xiao. "I feel lucky to study in such a class!"
Leng Jingze’s head teacher plans to ____________.

A．put all the class photos onto a CD

B．put the student’s Chinese compositions onto a CD

C．give each student a CD

D．all above

Wang Zeyu wanted to make a "lucky star" for his teacher because ____________.

A．his head teacher wasn’t serious enough

B．he doesn’t like his head teacher

C．his head teacher sent him a gift

D．he wanted his head teacher to smile more

From the last paragraph, we know that ____________.

A．most classes in Xiao Xia’s school have written a poem as the self-introduction

B．9 is the lucky number for Xiao Xia’s Class

C．Xiao Xia’s class has very creative ideas

D．each graduating class will get a yearbook to put their photos and self-introductions

The passage is probably from ____________.

A．a newspaper

B．a novel

C．a letter

D．a diary

"Dear Grandpa Guo, we are losing our childhoods! Please help us!"
Guo Chuanjie, a famous scientist, received a letter from a Beijing primary school student. The student said that many Chinese kids have to take extra classes on weekends in order to enter key middle schools. The kid hoped more people would hear his voice with Guo’s help.
Guo is a member of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC,中国人民政治 协商会议). Last month the CPPCC members met in Beijing. They are from all walks of life - scientists, businesspeople, doctors, artists and athletes. They give proposals (提案) on the country’s important issues(问题) to make our country better. For the Beijing student’s letter, Guo read it in front of Yuan Guiren, China’s Minister of Education (教育部部长), during a CPPCC meeting.
According to Xinhua, there were 5,762 proposals in all. Many of the proposals were about problems like housing prices, heavy traffic and food safety, which were related to people’s daily lives. Some proposals were about teenagers. For example, singer Han Hong suggested that the government should deal with people who traffic(拐卖) children.
As usual, proposals will be given to relative departments (相关部门) after the meetings. For example, Guo’s proposal was handed to the Ministry of Education. The departments will consider the proposals carefully and see if they can be carried out in the future.
The primary school student thought ____________ with Guo’s help.

A．children were losing their childhoods

B．he didn’t have to take extra classes

C．more people would hear his voice

D．he could enter key middle school

Many of the proposals were about problems except ____________ according to the passage.

A．housing prices

B．heavy traffic

C．food safety

D．scientific research

After the CPPCC meetings, Guo’s proposal ____________.

A．was given to other members of the meeting

B．was sent to the primary school student

C．was handed to the Ministry of Education

D．was returned to himself

Which of the following sentences is NOT TURE?

A．A primary school student wrote a letter to a famous scientist, Guo Chuanjie.

B．Guo Chuanjie went to Beijing for the CPPCC meetings last month.

C．Guo Chuanjie read the student’s letter during a meeting.

D．Guo Chuanjie wrote a letter to the Ministry of Education.

Sunny English Club For students 16:00-18:00 every Saturday 200 Yuan a month 9 Zhou Yu Street Tel:[phone] Foreign teachers, English songs and film and more!

Ocean Museum 9:00-17:00 Form Thursday to Sunday] Ticket:50Yuan 132 Xue Yuan Street Tel:[phone] Show you a full picture of sea lives

Health Centre 9:00-17:30 16 Yong Le Street Tel:[phone] Free examinations for those over 70 Give you good advice to keep healthy

 
Sunny English Club is for ____________

A．nurses

B．policemen

C．businessmen

D．students

One can get free examinations in Health Centre if he is ____________.

A．9

B．17

C．67

D．73

If you are interested in the life offish, you should go to ____________.

A．Health Centre

B．Ocean Museum

C．Sunny English Club

D．16 Yong Le Street

An American friend has invited you to visit his family. You’ve never been to an American’s home before, and you’re not sure what to do. Should you take a gift? How should you dress? What time should you arrive? What should you do when you get there? Glad you asked. When you’re the guest, you should just make yourself at home. That’s what hospitality(款待) is all about: making people feel at home when they’re not. 
The question of whether or not to bring a gift often makes guests squirm（难为情）. Giving your host a gift is not just a social manner in some cultures-it’s expected. But in American culture, a guest is not necessary to bring a present. Of course, some people do bring a small present to their host to show their thanks. The right gifts for the host might be flowers, candy, and you can bring toys if the family has small children. If you choose not to bring a gift, don’t worry. No one will even notice.
The passage talks about ______.

A．where to find a friend in need	B．what to do while visiting your friends
C．how to make friends	D．when to visit your friend

The underlined word “manner” means ________ in Chinese.

A．弊端

B．礼节

C．趋势

D．挑战

You can _______ if you want to bring a gift to your friend according to the passage.

A．bring a bundle of beer

B．bring him some beautiful clothes

C．bring delicious food

D．buy a bunch of fowlers

The underlined sentence wants to tell us _______.

A．you are impolite if you don’t bring a gift

B．how to pick out a gift for our friend

C．the host won’t care if you don’t bring a gift

D．bringing a gift is very necessary

Hi! My name is Robert and I live in Chicago. My school is called Parkside Elementary.  It is Jake and Elizabeth’s school too.  Michael and Trevor’s school is called Lincoln Middle School.  In the USA many students go to elementary school between the ages of 5-10, then middle school between the ages of 11-13, and then a four year high school, and last but not least, many people go to college or vocational school. Our elementary school starts at 8:30 am and ends at 3:20 pm. We go to school on Monday through Fridays and have the weekends off.
Some of the favorite sports here in America are basketball, baseball, football, soccer, hockey, and more. But, my favorite sport is football. My favorite player in the NFL (National Football League) is Brian Urlacher of the Chicago Bears ( the Bears are my favorite team too).
Americans wear jeans, a shirt, socks, shoes, and sometimes a hat. I usually wear a baseball hat, my favorite pants, and my favorite shirt. My pants have 4 pockets on it, and my shirt has red and black stripes on it.
There is no common agreement in the west about the best method of education. Many views can be found among parents, teachers, and students.
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Students in elementary school stay at school for about ________days.

A．four

B．five

C．six

D．seven

The writer’s favorite sport is __________.

A．basketball

B．baseball

C．hockey

D．football

The third passage mainly tells us __________.

A．the writer’s favorite sports	B．the writer’s favorite food
C．the writer’s favorite clothes	D．the writer’s favorite color

“views”in the last passage means _________ in Chinese.

A．视野

B．风景

C．见解

D．检查

Several years ago， a television reporter was talking to three of the most important people in America. One was a very rich banker, another owned one of the largest companies in the world, and the third owned many buildings in the center of New York.
The reporter was talking to them about being important. “How do we know if someone is really important?” the reporter asked the banker. The banker thought for a few moments and then said,” I think anybody who is invited to the Whiter House to meet the President of the United States is really important. ”
The reporter then turned to the owner of the very large company. “Do you agree with that?” she asked. The man shook his head, “No. I think the President invites a lot of people to the White House. You’d only be important if while you were visiting the President, there was a telephone call from the president of another country, and the President of the US said he was too busy to answer it. ”
The reporter turned to the third man. “Do you think so?” “No, I don’t.” he said. “I don’t think that makes the visitor important. That makes the President important. ” “Then what would make the visitor important?” the reporter and the other two men asked.
“Oh, I think if the visitor to the White House was talking to the President and the phone rang, and the President picked up the receiver, listened and then said, “It’s for you.”
There are _______ in this passage.

A．two men and two women	B．three men and one woman
C．three women and one man	D．four women

The banker thought _______.

A．he was really important because he was a rich banker

B．the visitor to the White House was really important

C．the visitor who met the President of the United States

D．the reporter was really important

 The owner of many buildings thought _______.

A．he was really important because he owned many buildings in the center of New York

B．the owner of the very large company was really important

C．the visitor was really important if he was talking to the President and the President received a telephone call for the visitor

D．the person who worked in the White House was really important

This is a song millions of Americans will hear this New Year’s Eve. It is called Auld Lang Syne (《友谊地久天长》)。 It is the traditional music played during the New Year’s celebration. Auld Lang Syne is an old Scottish poem. It tells about the need to remember old friends.
The words “Auld Lang Syne” mean “old long since”. No one knows who wrote the poem first. However, a version (版本) by Scottish poet Robert Burns was published（出版）in 1796. The words and the music we know today first appeared in a songbook three years later.
The song is played in the United States mainly on New Year’s Eve. The version you are hearing today is by the Washington Saxophone Quartet. As we end our program with Auld Lang Syne, I would like to wish all our radio friends a very Happy New Year! This is Buddy Thomas.
This passage is from ___________.

A．a newspaper

B．a magazine

C．a TV program

D．a radio program

Who is introducing Auld Lang Syne to us ?

A．Robert Burns	B．the Washington Saxophone Quartet
C．Buddy Thomas	D．The passage doesn’t tell us.

The words and the music of Auld Lang Syne we know today first appeared _________.

A．in 1790

B．in 1793

C．in 1796

D．in 1799

Who is wanted in the first advertisement?

A．A teacher.

B．A policeman.

C．A witness.

D．A detective.

Any person who is qualified(合格) as an English teacher ________ first.

A．will be interviewed	B．will work from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
C．will be offered a good salary(薪水)	D．will organize a party

The person who can share the apartment with the young female student_____.

A．should not smoke	B．should not keep a pet
C．had better be a female	D．A, B and C

Which of the “wanted” advertisements above have a similar meaning?

A．I and IV

B．II and III

C．None.

D．I,II and III.

When we talk about stars, especially women stars，it seems that they are always young，pretty and own charming body shapes．But recently a Britain’s Got Talent（英国达人）star Susan Boyle has changed our views absolutely(完全地)．
Simon Cowell，one of the judges of the talent show spoke of his shock over Ms Boyb’s voice. “This lady came up，and I’m thinking, ‘This will take five seconds and I can go to have a cup of tea.’ That changed when she began to sing I Dreamed a Dream from Les Miserables. She knew we were going to have that reaction and just to see that look of satisfaction on her face midway through —it was one of my favorite moments,” Cowell said.
The performance was posted On line and before long，the 47-year-old Scottish woman has been famous all over the world．
Speaking from her home in Scotland,MsBoyle said that she hadn’t thought of changing her appearance．She said that her friend helped her with make-up．“I mean，that’s hardly a makeover.” she added．
Ms. Boyle also spoke of the reason she first began to explore her vocal(歌唱的) talents．”I was kind of slow at school, so getting something like singing was a good way of hiding behind that and thus it built my confidence．’’
Susan Boyle is __________．

A．a judge

B．a reporter

C．a beautiful lady

D．a Scottish woman

Susan Boyle had a look of satisfaction on her face when she was singing because ______.

A．she was confident of her singing

B．she was satisfied with the judges

C．she was pretty and in good shape

D．she sang the song，I Dreamed a Dream from Lea Miserables

What does the underlined word “views” mean?

A．见解

B．预告

C．复习

D．景色

According to the passage，which is NOT true?

A．It was the vocal talents that built Susan’s confidence．

B．Susan Boyle was not good at her lessons when at school．

C．Susan Boyle became famous because of her appearance．

D．Simon Cowell didn’t think Susan Boyle a good singer at the time sight．

What can we learn from Susan Boyle’s success?

A．It’s never too old to learn．

B．It’s easier to succeed at the age of 47．

C．If you have a dream，try to make it come true!

D．If you are not able to study well，to be a singer instead．

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Mr. Smith wants to have a seven-day journey around Italy, France, Germany , Holland and England. How much will it cost him?

A．￥8.857.

B．￥8.875

C．$8.857

D．$8.875

What telephone number should Lily call if she needs a2-bedroom  house?

A．2391400

B．23670072

C．23870052

D．2378002

Mr. White lives in Hong Kong. He has never traveled abroad before and he wants to have a journey around Europe. _________can help him.

A．Ms Morison

B．Business Journalist

C．ECUTOURS

D．Mr. Brown

If Mr. King wants to be a business journalist WORLDWATCH, what languages does he have to know well?

A．Spanish and German	B．French and German
C．Spanish and French.	D．French, German and Spanish.

Which one is NOT true according to the above ads?

A．You should have traveled widely if you want to be the journalist.

B．You need write to David Benton if you want to be the journalist.

C．It’ll take 7days to travel around Italy, France, Germany, Holland and England.

D．If Tom needs a 2—bedroom house, he can call Ms Morison before17:00.

Today there are 6.4 billion people on the earth. By the year 2050 there may be 12.5 billion . There are a lot of people to feed. We need more  and more food.
One way to produce more food is growing stronger plants. For thousands of years, farmers have made plants better. Every season, they pick the best plants for the next season. It works very slowly. Since 1983, scientists have been able to change plants more quickly by changing their genetic（遗传的） material. Foods from plants grown in this way are called genetically modified(改变的) foods, or GM foods.
By changing the genetic material of a plant, it is possible to make new plants. They make plants which are strong against plant diseases. They can also help in our diseases; a kind of rice is being prepared , for example , which stops people becoming blind.
Rich countries produce GM foods because they are easy to grow and bring in more money. Poor countries are interested in them because they help produce more food.
GM plants are not natural. No one knows how good or bad they are,. Making GM foods is only one way of feeding people in 2050. There are strong feelings against them, because they are unnatural. They may feed people , then hurt them or their children later. But both rich and poor countries are interested in their use, and they are not going to go away. In 2050, we may think differently about them.
GM foods are made by                 
A. farmers            B. workers      C. scientists          D plants
What are the good things about GM foods  ?
A. They make plants strong against diseases.   B. They are unnatural.
C. They can help in human diseases.            D  Both A and  C.
GM foods        .
A. are a quick way to produce food    B. grow in the wild 
C. are safe                           D are grown only in rich countries
Why do some people not like GM foods?
A. They are not useful.       B. They are not helpful.
C. They are not natural.      D  They are not cheap.
From the passage we know that      .

A．GM foods will disappear one day in the future

B．GM foods will not disappear in the future

C．People will not be interested in GM foods.

D．People will have to stop using GM foods

“Everything happens for the best,” my mother said whenever things weren’t going my way. “Don’t worry, one day your luck will change.”
Mother was right, as I discovered after I had finished my college education. I had decided to try for a job in radio. One day, I wanted to host(主持) a sports program. I went to Chicago and knocked on the door of every station. But I got turned down every time.
In one station, a kind lady said my problem was that I hadn’t got enough experience. “ Get some work with a small station and work your way up,” she said.
I went back home. I couldn’t get a job there, either. Then my dad told me a businessman had opened a store and needed someone to help him. But again, I didn’t get the job.
I felt really down. “ Your luck will change,” Mom said to me. Dad lent me the car to help me to look for my job. I tried another radio station in Iowa. But the owner, a nice man, told me he had already had someone.
As I left his office, I asked, “How can someone be a sports announcer(播音员) if he can’t get a job in a radio station?”
I was waiting for the lift when I heard the man call. “ What did you mean? Do you know anything about football?” He put me in front of a microphone and asked me to try to imagine that I was giving my opinion on a football game, I succeeded.
On my way home, Mom’s words came back to me, “One day your luck will change, Son. And when it happens, it’ll feel doubly(加倍的) good because of all the hard work you’ve had.” At that moment I knew what just what she meant.
What’s the writer’s ideal (理想的) job?

A．A sportsman

B．A shop assistant

C．A sports announcer

D．A businessman

Why didn’t the writer get the job in Chicago? 

A．because he was too young	B．Because he didn’t get college education
C．Because he’s got a good-looking person	D．Because he hadn’t got enough experience

Which of the following is true according to the article?

A．You just need wait for some time, then luck will come.

B．Luck will come if you try your best to do everything.

C．It’s important for you to wait for luck.

D．You should trust your mother.

The sentence “But I got turned down every time.” Means “______”

A．But I was refused every time	B．But I was successful every time
C．But I lost my way every time	D．But the door of every station was always closed

What’s the best title of this passage?

A．Mother’s words	B．Everything Happens For The Best
C．No One Is Always Lucky	D．To Find A Job In Radio Is Difficult

In northern China during spring, big sandstorm often make trouble for people. Sandstorms usually happen in spring. They have happened in more than 10 provinces in northern China this year. People in southern China don’t have to worry about this kind of bad weather. Most of the sand comes from the north of China. In northern China, lots of places have few trees and don’t get much rain. When there aren’t many trees, the ground can’t keep enough water. Over the years, the ground dries up and turns to sand. When spring comes and the ice melts, the ground becomes loose. Strong winds take the loose sand into the sky. Besides, in northeast China, there lies some vast deserts.
Sandstorms are bad for people’s health. If people breathe in too much sand, they will cough or have serious illnesses. Sandstorms also give farmers lots of problems. Sometimes their sheep get lost in the storms and never come back home. The winds also tear the farmers’ houses down.
What can you do to stop sandstorms? Here’s a piece of advice. Ask your parents to help you plant some trees this spring. If you see people cutting down too many trees, tell them about the dangers of sandstorms, and ask your government to stop them.
When do sandstorms usually happen?

A．In summer.

B．In spring.

C．In winter.

D．In autumn

What does the underlined word "loose" mean in China?
肥沃的           B.贫瘠的        C.疏松的        D.大量的
The second paragraph tells us ______________.

A．why sandstorms happen in northern China

B．the dangers of sandstorms

C．sandstorms aren’t terrible at all

D．how sandstorms happen

Which of the following is NOT a way to stop sandstorms?

A．Plant more trees in spring.

B．Stop people to cut down too many trees

C．Don’t stay outside when sandstorms happen.

D．Tell people about the dangers of sandstorms.

Which is the best title for this passage?___________

A．Sandstorms

B．How we can stop sandstorms

C．Why sandstorms only happen in northern China.

D．Sandstorms can influence most of China.

Ole Bull was a very famous violinist from Norway. He really liked to play the violin. But his father thought that playing the violin was not useful. So his father sent him to university to study. However, playing the violin was his dream. He didn’t want to give up his dream. So he left university before he finished his studies and spent all his time and energy practicing the violin. Unfortunately, his violin teacher was not very good. So when it was time for him to start his concert tour, he still couldn’t play the violin very well.
Therefore, a Milan newspaper critic¹ criticized him and said that he was an untrained violinist. The critic said, “If he is gold, he is not ready to shine² yet.”
When facing this kind of problem, some people may become very angry and some people try to learn from it. Fortunately, Ole Bull belonged to the second group. He went to the newspaper office and found the critic. Instead of being angry, he talked about his mistakes with the man and listened to the man’s advice.
After he met the critic, he gave up the rest of his concerts. Then he went back to practice the violin with the help of good teachers. In the end, he got great success when he was only 26. He also became one of the most famous violinists in the world.
Why didn’t Ole Bull’s father like him to play the piano?

A．Because he thought playing the violin was useless.

B．Because his father thought playing the violin would cost lots of money.

C．Because his father thought he couldn’t play the violin well.

D．Because his father thought he couldn’t make his dream come true.

What does the underlined part "If he is gold, he is not ready to shine yet." mean?

A．Gold always shines no matter where it is.

B．He is an excellent violinist.

C．He doesn’t play the violin very well.

D．If he sells gold, he will make a lot of money.

What was Ole Bull’s attitude towards the critic’s article?

A．Angry.

B．Excited.

C．Modest.

D．Worried.

Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?

A．Without a good teacher, one can’t succeed.

B．The critic’s advice helped Ole Bull a lot.

C．Ole Bull got success after many years’ hard practice at last.

D．The critic helped Ole Bull find a famous teacher.

What can we learn from the passage?

A．Becoming a violinist can make a lot of money.

B．When we meet problems, we should learn to face them.

C．Old Bull was a famous American pianist.

D．You can be famous easily if you play the violin.