初中英语阅读理解

From diaries to blogs, we're all used to recording our lives with words.
So why not take those words one step further? It's a great hobby that can produce something as simple as a 17-word poems, or as complex as a 900-page novel. All you need is just a pen and a notebook.
Types of Writing
You can jump into any type of creative writing-novels, poems, or something else. Start wherever you feel most inspired, and try a few different forms to see what you like. You can also plan a children's book, write a song,  or just write pages in your diary.
Actually Writing
Creative writing is a skill. If you own natural talents for writing,  that's great!  If not,  you can improve yourself by writing something every clay, even if it's just a few words. 100words. com and 750words. com can help you reach the goal.
Getting Inspiration（灵感）
No inspiration is one of the biggest problems that beginning writers face, and it can be hard to find until you know how to look. So, you have to practice looking. Look for the beauty in everyday life, start by reading everything, and see where it takes you.
Really, just start writing. Get your thoughts on paper, express yourself, and have fun—because that's what creative writing is all about. As Ray Bradbury, the famous American writer said, "May you live with hysteria(大惊小怪)，and out of it make fine stories.
What does the underlined word "complex" probably mean in Chinese?

A．简单的

B．有趣的

C．复杂的

D．乏味的

What type of writing should a beginning writer choose?

A． The easiest one.

B． The most interesting one.

C． The one he feels most inspired.

D．The one he does worst in.

In the passage, the writer suggests that we get writing help from_______.

A．the teachers	B．the radio
C．our pen pals	D．the Internet

From the end of the passage we can learn that__________.

A．we can't put our thoughts into the writing

B．writing is a way to feel bored without fun

C．Ray Bradbury used to be the greatest writer

D．fine stories are from our happy or hard life

The Oxford English Dictionary (OED,牛津英语词典) is thinking of adding the Chinese word tuhao（土豪） to its 2014 edition（版本）.
The word has become popular in China during the past few months to describe newly rich people who spend money in extravagant(铺张的,浪费的) ways. Tuhao has caught on in Western countries, too, to describe similar people in their countries.
The adoption（采用） of the word by foreign countries is an example of China's spreading influence in the world not just economically, but also socially and culturally. People are paying attention to what is happening in China and are picking up some Chinese words in the process, especially those words that express unique(独特的) Chinese ideas that cannot be easily translated into English.
The OED is also thinking of adding hukou(户口) and dama（大妈） to the already 120 Chinese words in its dictionary. Hukou refers to (指的是) China's system of residency permits（户籍系统） and dama refers to middle-aged Chinese women whose gold buying habits influence the global gold markets. The news that the OED was adding these words has met with some criticism（批评）. Some people say the words embarrass (使人尴尬) China, but others insist that in a globalized (全球化的) society it's natural for words to spread and be adopted elsewhere. In fact, a word like tuhao expresses the humor of China. It's easy to pronounce and very accurate(精准的) at laughing at rich people who have more money than taste.
________ may be adopted in the Oxford English Dictionary in 2014 according to the passage.

A．Tuhao

B．Hukou

C．Dama

D．All above

________can be called "tuhao" according to the passage.

A．All newly rich people

B．People who own their money easily

C．People who love money very much

D．Newly rich people who spend money in an extravagant way

The underlined word "caught on". (in Paragraph 2) most probably means________.

A．流行

B．继续

C．接受

D．蔓延

The last paragraph mainly talks about _______________________.

A．humor of Chinese style

B．criticism on the adoption of Chinese words into OED

C．support on the adoption of Chinese words into OED

D．different opinions on the adoption of Chinese words into OED

Hunan TV's new program,   Dad,Where Are We Going? has become very popular since last year. The show tells us that fathers should take part in their children's growing-up. In fact, this topic was always mentioned by Zeng Guofan (1811-1872). a famous official(官员)during the late Daoguang Period of the Qing Dynasty (1644-1912).
Although Zeng spent most of his time away from his family, his letters back home to his children and younger brothers have become famous. In these letters, there are many helpful suggestions on proper behavior(行为). Many of his ways on child education are popular among today's Chinese parents, including reading classical books and so on. His child-raising methods are useful for today's busy fathers. Like Zeng, they also spend most of their time away from home.
According to Zeng,  the purpose of education was to learn wisdom(智慧)from books, rather than getting an official position. Children should know that the most important purpose of studies is to get more knowledge about nature and life.
"But now ,parents just want their children to be rich and powerful. " Mr. Tang, a writer in China, said.
Some teachers say that parents need to build a good relationship with their children. Parents shouldn't force (强迫)their children to realize their wishes.
In Zeng's letters, he asked his young children to do housework as part of their daily life, even though his children had many helpers. He believed that doing housework would make his children more confident and independent(独立的).
When was Zeng Guofan born?

A．In 1811.	B．In 1644.
C．In 1872.	D．In 1912.

Which o fthe following statements is TRUE, according to the passage?

A．Zeng Guofan was a great writer during the late Guangxu Period.

B．Zeng Guofan is one of the fathers in the program, Dad,Where Are We Going?

C．Many of Zeng Guofan's ideas on educati'on are not accepted by modern people.

D．Zeng Guofan was very busy and spent most of his time away from his family.

The purpose of education is to _____ according to Zeng Guofan.

A．get an official position

B．learn wisdom from books

C．get high scores in exams

D．make a lot of money in the future

Which of the following would be the best title for this passage?

A．Fathers Influence Their Children's Growing-up

B．Zeng Guofan and His Children

C．How to Raise a Child

D．Dad, Where Are We Going?

阅读理解 (共40分）
（A)请阅读下面短文，根据短文内容从每小题所给的ABCD四个选项中选出最佳选项。（每小题2分）

Bob, 15 years old, Toronto, Canada	In my free time, I like reading books, My favorite writer is Mark Twain. His books are very humorous. I also like O. Henry very much. His stories always finish with surprising endings.
Yuki, 12 years old, Tokyo, Japan	Every day afrter school, I finish my homework first. Then I will watch cartoons on TV. I think they are interesting. Of all cartoon programs, I like Tom and Jerry best.
Kate, 15 years old, London, UK	I like music very much. American country music can always drive me crazy. A song that I'm fond of is Take Me. Home, Country Road. These days, I am beginning to enjoy Chinese music.
Dick, 16 years old, Wellington, New Zealand	I'm going to high school this September, so I have much homework every day. But I try to find some time to hang out with my friends. Sometimes we go to the cinema or the library; sometimes we go swimming or play football or basketball together.

. All of them are from English-speaking countries except_________.

A．Bob

B．Yuki

C．Kate

D．Dick

What do we know about Take Me Home, Country Road?

A．It's a TV program.	B．It's a movie.
C．It's a book by Mark Twain.	D．It's an American song.

. Who of them are of the same age?

A．Bob and Yuki.	B．Yuki and Dick.
C．Bob and Kate.	D．Kate and Dick.

Wonderful Experience in Australia

Phillip Island Nature Park Adult: £79.00 Child: £67.00 Location（位置）:Melbourne Have fun at Phillip Island Nature Park. You will spend half a day there. You can see many animals, such as koalas, kangaroos and penguins at the park.

Balloon Flight Adult: £209.00 Child: £161.00 Location: Melbourne Enjoy an early morning balloon fight over the beautiful city of Melbourne. After the fight you will enjoy a wonderful breakfast at the Hilton Hotel.

Amazing Sailing Adult: £168.00 Child: £126.00 Location: Sydney Relax and enjoy the wonderful sights of the heart of Sydney as you sail across the sea in a large boat.

Restaurant Tour--Lunch Adult: £56.00 Child: £50.00 Location: Melbourne Having lunch in Melbourne can be a wonderful experience, specially in old trams(有轨电车) that have become restaurants.

11-year-old Tony and his parents will visit Phillip Island Nature Park. They should pay     .

A．£79

B．£146

C．£158

D．£225

The Balloon Flight starts in the       .

A．early morning	B．late morning
C．early afternoon	D．late afternoon

When you      , you can enjoy the wonderful sights of the heart of Sydney.

A．visit Phillip Island Nature Park

B．sail across the sea

C．take a balloon ride

D．have lunch in an old tram

From the passage, we can learn that       .

A．people can see animals at the Hilton Hotel

B．food in the trams is not good

C．Melbourne is a beautiful city

D．there are no aquatic animals at Phillip Island Nature Park

People who want to         are most interested in this passage.

A．travel in Australia

B．learn about the history of Australia

C．eat Eastern food

D．see forests

Sometimes it may seem difficult to improve our health. If so, the following health habits may help you.
·Eat breakfast every morning.
Research shows that if you eat a meal in the morning you may not become too fat or eat too much during lunch. Dating breakfast can help people feel better through the day.
·Get enough sleep.
Poor sleep can influence our memory and learning. It can also cause traffic accident! Studies show that people who don’t get enough sleep seem to get into more accidents. So stay safe and get enough sleep!
·Take a walk every day.
Walking is an easy way to exercise. You’d better meet friends for a walk, not for a meal. As you walk, you will see the beautiful world around you. Once you try, you will find that adding a walk into your daily life is very easy.
·Join social groups.
Social groups can provide support. They might include sport teams, art or music groups. The people in the group can offer advice and can help each other in difficult times. Also, being in a group keeps your mind busy. An active mind is a healthy mind!
·Have a hobby.
A hobby could be running, reading or making something with your hands. Hobbies help people to relax and rest. Hobbies bring us joy as well.
You may have a good memory and learn better if you________.

A．eat breakfast every morning

B．have a good sleep

C．take a walk every day

D．join a social group

If you need help and want to help others, you’d better _______.

A．invite your friend to a meal

B．make something with your friends

C．become a member of a social group

D．have a hobby

Which of the following is TRUE?

A．If you have breakfast every morning, you’ll be fat.

B．All the traffic accidents are caused by poor sleep.

C．To join a social group helps you keep healthy.

D．Having a hobby is the best way to relax.

The passage is mainly written for ________.

A．students at school

B．people who don’t like running

C．students who never have breakfast

D．people who want to improve health

Which is the best title(标题)of the passage?

A．Ways to Improve Your Health

B．Reasons for Keeping healthy

C．Good Habits

D．Breakfast and Exercise

Many years ago，there lived a very rich man who wanted to do something for the people of his town. But first he wanted to find out whether they were good enough to get his help. So he placed a very large stone in the center of the main road into town. Then he hid behind a tree and waited.
Soon an old man came along with his cow. “Who put this stone in the center of the road?" said the old man，but he did not try to move the stone away. Instead，he passed around the stone and continued on his way. Another man came along and did the same thing; then another came，and another. All of them complained about the stone in the center of the road，but none of them tried to move it away.
Late in the afternoon, a young man came along. He saw the stone and said, “It will be very dark at night. Some people will come along later in the dark and will fall against the stone.”
The young man then began to move the stone. He pulled with all his strength to move it to one side. But imagine his surprise when he found a bag full of money and this message under the stone: “This money is for the thoughtful person who takes this stone away from the road. Thank you.”
What did the rich man aim to do?

A．To offer help to the people of his town.

B．To show his people how rich he was.

C．To give money to anybody in need.

D．To find out how good his people are.

Why did the rich man put a large stone on the road?

A．To make life harder for the people of his town.

B．To find out the strongest man in his town.

C．To stop people from getting into his town.

D．To find the right person to receive his help.

The first old man found the stone and walked around it because _____.

A．he was too old to take the stone away all by himself

B．he thought it was good to have a stone on the road

C．he didn't want to move the stone away for others

D．he didn't want the money from the rich man

How many people complained but didn't try to move the stone?

A．Two.	B．Three.
C．Four.	D．Five.

What’s the main idea of this passage?

A．We should move the stone on the road.

B．Think for others sometimes is think for yourself.

C．We can make money by moving stones.

D．A luck man get much money from a rich man.

When I was seven years old my mom was diagnosed (诊断) with cancer. The doctors told us my mom might be saved with surgery (手术). But it could also kill her. She chose to have it.
The day before the surgery I was off school. And my mom planned the best day of my life, everything I loved at seven and everything that would put a smile on my face. The day began with her waking me up and saying, “ Kate, I have a surprise for you. Come and see.” The surprise was a doll I have wanted for the longest time. Throughout the day, she told me everything that I would always make her proud. We had a picnic in the park, and it was so cold that we moved to the car. The day was filled with laughter. For the first time in a long time I could see she was really happy. I would never forget her smile, or the way her eyes shone as if we were the same age. It was the best day of my life, and I will never forget the conversations we shared.
My mother managed to live throughout the surgery. Now when I look back, I realize that the best day of my life could be her last and this could be the last day I would remember with her, the last one we shared. I also understand how unselfish a mother is.
Who made the decision to have a surgery in the story?

A．The doctors	B．The patient
C．The writer	D．The patient’s family

What did the writer’s mother do the day before the surgery?

A．She stayed at home to have a rest.

B．She went to the doctor’s for advice.

C．She turned to her family for comfort.

D．She stayed all day for her child.

Why was the writer’s mother happy that day?

A．Because she left her child a special memory.

B．Because she realized her child had grown up.

C．Because she was proud of what her child had done.

D．Because she expected the surgery to be successful.

The underlined sentence in the last paragraph suggests that ________.

A．her mother was ill again

B．the surgery was unsuccessful

C．her mother was getting better

D．the surgery was very simple

Which of the following words best describes the writer’s mother?

A．Hardworking	B．Famous
C．Clever	D．Great

In general, people talk about two groups of colors: warm colors and cool colors. Scientists think that there are two groups of people: people who prefer warm colors and people who prefer cool colors.
The warm colors are red, orange and yellow. Where there are warm colors and lots of light, people usually want to be active. People think that red example is exciting sociable (善交际的) people, those who like to be with others like red. The cool colors are green, blue and purple. These colors unlike warm colors, are relaxing. Where there are cool colors, people are usually quiet. People who like to spend time alone often prefer blue.
Red may be exciting but one scientist says that time seems to pass more slowly in a room with warm colors than in a room with cool colors. He suggested that a warm color such as red or orange, is a good color for a living room or a restaurant. People who are relaxing or eating don’t want time to pass quickly.
Cool colors are better for offices of factories as the people who work there want time to pass quickly. Scientists don’t know why people think some colors are warm and other colors are cool.
However, almost everyone agrees that warm colors remind people of warm days and cool colors remind them of cool days. Because in the north the sun is low during winter, the sunlight appears quite blue. Because the sun is higher during summer, the hot summer sunlight appears yellow.
When people talk about two groups of people, they mean those that like ________.

A．warm colors and like cool colors

B．red, orange and yellow

C．warm colors and cool colors

D．green, blue and purple

People who like warm colors, ________.

A．are very hard to get on with others

B．are very easy to get on with others

C．like to stay at home by themselves

D．don’t like to be with others

Which of the following is NOT true?

A．Time seems to pass more slowly in a room with warm colors than in a room with cool colors.

B．The persons who are relaxing don’t want time to pass slowly.

C．Maybe warm colors remind people of warm days.

D．The writer thinks cool colors are good for offices of factories.

Why do some people like warm colors and others like cool colors?

A．Because the people who like warm colors are active.

B．Because the people who like cool colors prefer staying at home alone.

C．Because warm colors are nice and cool colors not nice

D．The writer doesn’t tell us the reason.

Which is the best title?

A．Two Groups of Colors	B．Cool Colors
C．Warm Colors	D．Colors and People

Did you hear of the supercomputer? Recently, China’s Tianhe-1 (天河一号) was ranked as the world’s fastest supercomputer, according to a new list of world’s TOP 500 supercomputers.
It took 200 Chinese scientists two years to build the fastest supercomputer. It can do 2,507 trillion (万亿次) calculations in a second! That means it will take a personal computer 600 years to finish the work that a supercomputer does in a day!
The US now leads the world in the area of supercomputers. It is home to more than half of the world’s top 500 supercomputers. Japan also has advanced technology. China is developing its supercomputer technology quickly. But experts say it will take years before China’s total computing power can catch up with that of the US.
Supercomputers can work on many different things. They can solve problems in areas like national defense (国防), energy and science. In business, you can also use supercomputers. Oil companies use them to find oil and gas. Banks use them for quick trades. Food companies even use supercomputers to make sure that they put potato chips into cans without breaking them.
To make a supercomputer, scientists first need to link (连接) thousands of small computers together. Then they use software to turn them into one supercomputer. In fact, any person with enough knowledge about computers can make a supercomputer. But you need the top technology to make a supercomputer run fast.
The world’s fastest supercomputer ________.

A．was made in America

B．was made within two months

C．can do 2,507 trillion calculations in a minute

D．was made by 200 Chinese scientists

Among the world’s top 500 supercomputers, ________ of them are made in the US.

A．less than 20%	B．more than 50%
C．less than 50%	D．more than 20%

The main idea of the fourth paragraph is ________.

A．supercomputers can be used in different kinds of areas

B．supercomputers can work fast

C．supercomputers can only be used to find oil and gas

D．supercomputers can be used to make money

According to the passage, to make a supercomputer, ________.

A．you needn’t know enough knowledge about computers

B．you need to know how to play computer games

C．scientists first need to link thousands of small computers together

D．scientists first need to make some software

Which of the following is true?

A．A personal computer needs 300 years to finish the work that a supercomputer does in a day.

B．Japan now leads the world in the area of supercomputers.

C．Supercomputer can be used by food companies.

D．Scientists needn’t use software to turn small companies into one supercomputer.

Alice, 35
I like shopping, but shopping with young children is not a good thing. I have to look after them while I'm shopping. I go shopping with my husband only when I buy something for him. When I look at a cheap dress, he always says, “It's beautiful on you.” But when I have an expensive one in my hands, he always says, “I don't think it fits you well.” So I often go shopping with my friends. It’s fun. I like shopping alone, too.
Maria, 26
I like shopping very much, but I never go shopping on weekends. There are too many people in shops. I don’t like shopping with other people. It usually takes me much time to buy things because I never buy the first thing I see. I always look around other shops to find the same thing cheaper. I’m good at finding cheap things. I don’t like buying food in small shops or street markets. I think food in supermarkets is fresh and cheap.
Both Alice and Maria like shopping ________.

A．with friends	B．alone
C．on weekends	D．on weekdays

Alice’s husband says, “I don't think it fits you well.” It means ________.
A. the dress is not good for her
B. an expensive dress is always good
C. he wants his wife to buy a cheap dress
Why does it take Maria much time to buy things?

A．Because she likes going around.

B．Because there are too many people.

C．Because she wants to find the same thing cheaper.

D．Because she likes buying expensive things.

From what Maria says we know ________.

A．many people like shopping on weekends

B．things are cheaper on weekends

C．people don't like shopping on weekends

D．she likes shopping on weekends

Maria likes to buy food ________.

A．in a small shop	B．in a supermarket
C．in streets	D．in street markets

阅读与回答问题（共10分，每小题2分）
Parents are the closest people to you in the world. They love you just because you are you. And they would do anything for you.
Like a lot of middle school students, Zhuang Shuxia has a problem. She and her parents don’t get on well.
“I really want to be my daddy’s little girl. But it feels like he just doesn’t understand. He doesn’t listen to me,” said Zhuang, a Junior 3 student in Shijiazhuang, Hebei.
Do you and your parents also have problems? Well, why don’t you all take a walk and have a talk? It’s the International Day of Families on May 15. People around the world give thanks for good things about their families and work on family problems.
A study last year showed that 1,500 Beijing families had the same problem as Zhuang’s family: The children, 12 to 15 years old, didn’t like talking with their parents much. They weren’t happy at home.
But you and your parents will be much happier if you can be friends. Here are some ways to have a good talk with them:
＊Find a good time to talk, like when you’re eating dinner, going out for a walk or watching TV .
＊Tell them something you’re interested in, or ask them about their lives when the young. They love to talk about it.
＊Listen to them carefully, and look at them in the eye.
＊Be honest, and your parents will trust you more. And a trusting family is a happy family.
Who are the closest people to us?
What is Zhuang Shuxia’s problem?
What does the writer suggest the students do if they have problems with their parents?
What kind of things do parents like to talk about?
What do you think is the best way to get on well with your parents?

Do you know more and more Chinese artists have made regular donations to charity or put their efforts into charity work in China? Here let’s know some of them.

Faye Wong and her husband Li Yapeng started the Yan Ran Angel Foundation(基金会) for harelipped(兔唇的) children three years ago. It was named after their daughter. Its purpose is to help children under 14 to cure their harelips. The couple donated one million yuan (about $ 133,000) to start the organization.

Cong Fei was born in a poor family. He became a successful singer in Shenzhen. He helped 178 poor students and disabled people for more than 10 years. Before he died of an illness at the age of 37 in 2006, he decided to donate his cornea(角膜) to people with eye diseases. He helped six people see the world.

Guan Mucun has donated money to Project Hope to help poor students finish primary education. Thirty of these poor students have already finished high school with her support. Guan has also helped with charity work for environment protection, HIV/AIDS prevention, blood donation and “Mother Water”. Guan had an unlucky childhood: her mother died when she was only 10. years old. With the help of the government and her neighbours, she grew up and was successful as a famous singer.

Action star Jackie Chan is a wholehearted supporter of charities including UNICEF, Operation Smile and his own Jackie Chan Charitable Foundation. In 2007, he used much of his spare time to visit the farthest parts of China on his Dragon’s Heart Charity Missions.      The Dragon’s Heart Foundation aims to meet the needs of poor children and the elderly in the hardest-to-reach areas of the country. Chan has made several trips to these poor villages, bringing warm clothing, wheelchairs and school supplies, and helping to build schools.

Who can get help from the Yan Ran Angel Foundation?

A．Harelipped children under 14.

B．All disabled children.

C．All disabled children under 14.

D．All harelipped children.

What can we learn from the passage?

A．Faye Wong and Li Yapeng don’t like their daughter.

B．More than 7 people’s eyes were cured thanks to Cong Fei’s Cornea.

C．Guan Mucun was once helped by the government and her neighbours.

D．Jackie Chan didn’t have chance to visit the people he helped.

What is the passage mainly about?

A．Chinese charity work.

B．Charity work of some Chinese artists.

C．Some famous Chinese artists.

D．Organizations started by Chinese artists.

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 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) 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 don’t say any bad words or do anything that will bring unhappiness to other people.
For instance, you’d better not say any bad words like “death”. Don’t break anything. People think that it means your luck is running out.
Also, don’t borrow or lend money on these days. If you have borrowed money, return it before the Spring Festival.
What do most people 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.

Why do people clean their houses days before the Spring Festival?

A．Because they enjoy being clean.

B．Because it 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.

We can tell from the story that the Spring Festival is _________.

A．a time of harvest and fun

B．celebrated for one whole month

C．only celebrated in China

D．a time for families to get together

A good way to pass an exam is to work hard every day in the year．You may fail in an exam if you are lazy for most of the year and then work hard only a few days before the exam．
Do not remember only grammar when you are learning English．Try to read stories in English and speak in English as often as you can．A few days before the exam you should go to bed early．Do not study late at night．Before you start the exam，read carefully over the exam paper．Try to understand the exact meaning of each question before you pick up your pen to write．When you have at last finished your exam，read your answers again．Correct the mistakes if there are any and make sure you have not missed anything out．
If you want to do well in an exam，you must_____．

A．work hard every day in the year

B．study hard a few days before the exam

C．get up early a few days before the exam

D．keep doing your homework day and night

It is_______ to go to bed late at night before the exam．

A．useful	B．not helpful
C．important	D．difficult

Do your best to get the meaning of each question________．

A．after you write down your answers

B．before you write down your answers

C．as soon as you write down your answers

D．while you are writing down your answers

In the last sentence“miss...out”means“______．”

A．think it hard	B．be important enough
C．be wrong	D．forget to answer

If you want to learn English well，you must_______．

A．try to read as many English stories as you can

B．learn grammar well

C．try to speak in English as much as possible

D．both A，B and C