初中英语阅读理解

Reading comprehension

Niu Niu, a six-year-old girl, has become a good helper in a silent foot spa（足疗馆）. The owner of the foot spa and all of the workers can’t hear. And the girl helps them to communicate with the customers.

Niu Niu is the daughter of the foot spa owner Hu Yong, who lost his hearing because of a high fever in his childhood. This made it difficult for him to get a job. After finishing training in a foot spa, Hu started his own business in Chengdu in 2019. Peng Feng, the mother, who is also deaf, works together with her husband at the shop.

Though their shop is small, it is popular with customers because of the couple’s good skills. The foot spa is usually busy in the evening, when Niu Niu comes home from school and helps her parents. Niu Niu helps her parents in her sweet child voice and with rich body language. She is very funny and always makes customers laugh happily.

“She is always cheerful, active and outgoing,” said one of the customers.

“Dad taught me to work hard,” Niu Niu said. In her opinion, her parents are like superheroes who look after the family and her. “My parents are different from other people, but they are the best for me,” she added.

Choose the best choice from A, B or C according to the passage.

（1）What is wrong with Niu Niu’s parents?

A．

They can’t see.

B．

They can’t hear.

C．

They can’t walk.

（2）How does Niu Niu help her parents?

A．	She helps communicate with the customers.
B．	She helps tell jokes to the customers.
C．	She helps look after the customers.

（3）When did Niu Niu’s parents start the foot spa?

A．

Three years ago.

B．

Four years ago.

C．

Five years ago.

（4）Why is their foot spa popular?

A．	Because Niu Niu’s parents have good skills.
B．	Because Niu Niu is good at telling jokes.
C．	Because Niu Niu’s parents are deaf.

（5）What do you think of Niu Niu?

① She is hardworking and shy.

② She is outgoing and helpful.

③ She is cheerful and understanding.

A．

①②

B．

①③

C．

②③

Reading comprehension

	Lu Ban was a famous inventor.
	He created the Luban Lock to see how clever his son was.
	It took his son a whole night to put it back.
	One day, Lu Ban cut his hand on a leaf. He came up with a good idea. He invented the saw.
	Watching his mother making a quilt（被子）, Lu Ban created the ink line to mark a straight line on wood to saw it properly.
	The plane was invented to make flat surfaces（平整的表面）on the wood.

Choose the best choice from A, B or C according to what you read.

（1）Why did Lu Ban invent the Luban Lock?

A．

To see if his son was clever.

B．

To have fun.

C．

To lock the door.

（2）How did Lu Ban invent the saw?

A．	He got the idea from marking a straight line.
B．	He got the idea from cutting his hand on a leaf.
C．	He got the idea from using the Luban Lock.

（3）When did Lu Ban invent the ink line?

A．	While he was marking a straight line on the wood.
B．	After he saw the wood in a proper way.
C．	After he saw his mother making a quilt.

（4）What’s the plane used for?

A．

Sawing the wood.

B．

Flying in the sky.

C．

Making the wood flat.

（5）What do you think of Lu Ban according to the information above?

A．

Creative.

B．

Kind.

C．

Brave.

Reading comprehension

One day, we were told that we would have a school trip at the end of the month. The whole class got very excited and the girls began to discuss what to wear and what to bring with them. But Danny simply told everyone he wouldn’t go.

“Don’t you like it, Danny?” our teacher Mr. Smith asked with kindness.

Danny stood up and said, “It’s too much money for me. My dad is ill in bed. My mom works in a supermarket every day. I will not ask them for money.”

“I’m very proud of you that you can understand your parents. Not every student of your age can think about this,” Mr Smith replied.

Then Mr. Smith asked us to come up with some good ideas to raise money for the trip by ourselves. We all thought it was really meaningful, and it would be a different and valuable learning experience for everyone.

That day, we knew Danny more than before, because he was not only honest but also brave. He won the respect of all of us.

Judge the sentences below true（T）or false（F）according to the passage.

（1）At the end of the month, the students would go for a school trip.

（2）Mr. Smith was kind to his students.

（3）Danny didn’t like the trip because he thought it was boring.

（4）The teacher asked his students to raise money for Danny.

（5）The students respected Danny, because he was honest and brave.

Reading comprehension

（1）As teenagers, you have many dreams. The dreams can be very big, such as winning the Nobel Prize. Or they can be very small, and you may just want to become one of the best students in your class.

（2）Follow Your Heart by the Australian writer Andrew Matthews tells us that making our dreams real is life’s biggest challenge.

（3）You may think you’re not good at some school subjects, or that it is impossible for you to become a writer. These kinds of ideas stop you from getting your dream.

（4）Don’t let it leave your heart. Keep telling yourself what you want. Do this step by step and your dream will come true.

（5）You must never give up your dream. There will be difficulties on the road to your dreams. But the biggest difficulty comes from yourself.

Choose the best topic from A to F according to the meaning of the passage.

A. What should you always tell yourself? B. What can dreams be? C. What does the writer tell us about dreams? D. What is the biggest challenge? E. What can stop you? F. When can you achieve your dream?

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Around the 15th United Nations Chinese Language Day, which fell on April 20, some foreign students of Xi’an International Studies University practiced and enjoyed Chinese characters together with some Chinese experts and teachers. It has been a tradition for some foreign Chinese speakers and Chinese teachers to get together to mark the special day. （1）

Chinese famous writer Lu Xun once said that the beauty of Chinese characters lies in three ways: their meanings educate the mind, their sounds please the ear, and their appearances please the eye. （2）

The history of Chinese characters can date back over 3,000 years. To improve beauty and writing efficiency（效率）, different kinds of characters were developed, such as zhuanshu, lishu, caoshu, and kaishu. （3）

Many Chinese characters not only carry meanings but also have cultural significance（意义）passed down through history. （4） Through them, we can closely connect the past, present, and future of our country.

According to a recent survey, more than 30 million people worldwide are learning Chinese. （5） As more people can speak their mother languages and Chinese, the culture of Chinese characters is likely to be better understood and enjoyed worldwide.

A. They are symbols of Chinese traditional culture. B. The language is taught in over 190 countries and areas. C. He is happy to see a growing interest in Chinese characters. D. The beauty of Chinese characters is still clear and popular today. E. They enjoy sharing their understanding and benefits of this language. F. Another writer Yu Guangzhong also praised Chinese characters highly.

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Wangari Maathai, a Nobel Peace Prize winner, was born on April 1, 1940, in Kenya（肯尼亚）. Growing up in the countryside, Wangari was deeply connected to the land from an early age. This early experience with the environment later inspired her life’s work, which has left an unforgettable mark on the world.

With the help of a program, Wangari received her university education in the United States. After graduation, she returned to Kenya. In 1971, she got a doctor’s degree from the University of Nairobi, becoming the first woman doctor in East and Central Africa. But her greater achievement was outside the university. In 1977, Wangari set up the Green Belt Movement, an organization focused on tree planting, environmental protection, and women’s rights. She called on Kenyan women to plant trees in their hometown. This simple act not only helped to protect the environment but also made women powerful economically（经济地）and socially.

Wangari focused not only on environmental problems. She made great efforts to fight for democracy（民主）, human rights, and social fairness. Her activism（激进主义）often put her in disagreement with the Kenyan government. As a result, she was put in prison（监狱）several times, but she kept fighting bravely. It was because of her tireless work that she was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2004. She became the first African woman to receive the award.

Wangari passed away on September 25, 2011, but her spirit continues to inspire a worldwide movement towards environmental protection and social fairness. Her book, Unbowed, records her life journey and the challenges she faced, offering an inspiration to countless people worldwide. Her story lives on through the millions of trees planted by the Green Belt Movement and the countless lives she touched through her hard work. It serves as a reminder that even the smallest actions, like planting a tree, can have a great influence on the world.

（1）For what purpose does the writer mention Wangari’s early life in Paragraph 1?

A．	To describe how she grew up in the countryside.
B．	To tell us why she studied hard for a doctor’s degree.
C．	To explain why she cared for environmental problems.
D．	To show how she became a Nobel Peace Prize winner.

（2）What does the underlined part “This simple act” mean in Paragraph 2?

A．	Setting up an organization.	B．	Planting trees in Kenya.
C．	Focusing on women’s rights.	D．	Fighting for democracy.

（3）Why was Wangari put in prison several times?

A．	Because there was something harmful in her book Unbowed.
B．	Because she founded the Green Belt Movement organization.
C．	Because the Kenyan government was angry with her activism.
D．	Because she received her university education in the United States.

（4）What can we learn from Wangari’s story?

A．	Small actions can make great differences.	B．	Brave people should win the Nobel Prize.
C．	Good education can help one be successful.	D．	We shouldn’t look down upon African women.

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A Long March 5 rocket took off from the Wenchang Space Launch Site in Hainan province on May 3, 2024. After flying for about 37 minutes, it successfully placed the Chang’e 6 robotic lunar probe（月球探测器）into an Earth-moon transfer trajectory（转移轨道). Several days later the probe was programmed to land on the moon’s far side and started its tasks, which would last about 53 days.

This is the world’s first try to bring samples（样本）from the moon’s far side. For China, it’s the second sample-return moon journey. Chang’e 5 successfully brought samples from the moon in the winter of 2020. Up to now, 10 moon sample-return tasks have been carried out by the United States, the former Soviet Union（前苏联）and China, but all these samples were collected from the moon’s near side.

The moon’s far side has always been a subject of scientific wonder because of its many mysteries. It’s facing away from Earth and it can never be seen from Earth. It was once called the “dark side of the moon” even though it receives just as much sunlight as the near side.

Chinese researchers have found that the soil on the far side is much thicker than that on the near side, but they haven’t found out the reason. Samples brought back by Chang’e 5 have helped scientists find that there were volcanic（火山的）activities on the near side around 2 billion years ago. Some scientists thought maybe volcanoes became inactive on the far side about 4 billion years ago. Is it true? Samples from the far side will allow them to know the answer.

“Comparing the make-up of the far side samples from Chang’e 6 with those collected from the near side will be of great scientific value to the international community,” said Martin Sweeting, a famous professor of space engineering.

（1）When did Chang’e 6 begin to work on the moon?

A．	On May 3, 2024.	B．	After flying for about 37 minutes.
C．	In the winter of 2020.	D．	After landing on the moon’s far side.

（2）How many times has China got samples from the moon’s near side?

A．

Once.

B．

Twice.

C．

Five times.

D．

Ten times.

（3）According to the passage, the moon’s far side ________.

A．	receives less sunlight than the near side
B．	has thicker soil compared with the near side
C．	can be seen from Earth with powerful cameras
D．	has more recent volcanic activities than the near side

（4）What can we learn from Martin Sweeting’s words?

A．	Chang’e 6 will stay longer on the moon for more tasks.
B．	Chang’e 6 is carrying out a valuable task for the world.
C．	Chang’e 6 will bring samples from both sides of the moon.
D．	Chang’e 6 can compare samples before bringing them back.

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Last December, when An Lingfei, a doctor from an Inner Mongolia medical team, arrived in Kigali, the capital city of Rwanda（卢旺达）, he set up a center in the Masaka District Hospital. Since then, the China-Rwanda Traditional Chinese Medicine（TCM）Treatment Center has increased in popularity.

According to An, the center now receives an average of more than 30 people daily, with most of them suffering from lower back pain or knee and ankle joint（踝关节）pain. Rwanda is known as the land of a thousand hills. Locals often have to walk on mountain roads year-round, which can lead to joint stress.

“TCM has great advantages in treating these diseases, and the effects are very good.” An said. “The center now provides most kinds of TCM treatments, allowing local people to experience Eastern medicine.”

Naomin, a 60-year-old patient, is amazed by TCM. She was unable to walk due to serious pain in both knees and ankles. But after a month of treatment at the center, she is now able to walk around with a walking stick. “The treatment has been a huge help,” she said.

Another patient, Mukagatare, said that his back pain disappeared after three TCM treatments. According to him, doctors at the local hospitals had been unable to make a clear diagnosis（诊断）after many examinations, let alone reduce the pain.

Besides treating patients, the center also educates locals about TCM and Chinese culture.

Up to now, TCM has spread to nearly 200 countries and areas, with its worldwide influence continuously growing. “From treating a common cold to chronic（慢性的）and difficult diseases. TCM can all play an important role,” a Chinese expert said.

（1）Where did An Lingfei set up the TCM Treatment Center?

A．

In China.

B．

In Kigali.

C．

In his home.

D．

In Inner Mongolia.

（2）Why do many locals in Rwanda suffer from joint pain?

A．	Because their average ages are over sixty.
B．	Because they are given a wrong diagnosis.
C．	Because they can’t go to the local hospitals.
D．	Because they often walk on mountain roads.

（3）What improvement did Naomin achieve after a month of TCM treatment?

A．	Her back pain disappeared.	B．	Her knees didn’t hurt anymore.
C．	She could move around again.	D．	She didn’t need a walking stick.

（4）What can we infer（推断）from the passage?

A．	The local hospitals in Rwanda are not responsible.
B．	There are no effective ways to treat chronic diseases.
C．	TCM will have increasing popularity around the world.
D．	An’s center mainly focuses on spreading Chinese culture.

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Everyone knows some teachers who whole-heartedly help their students learn and grow. This year, Teacher Appreciation（感谢）Week starts from May 6. To celebrate it, we asked some kids to make cards to thank the teachers who inspired them greatly. Let’s enjoy some of their works and think about which teacher inspires you.

（1）How did students celebrate this year’s Teacher Appreciation Week?

A．	By writing thank-you cards.	B．	By helping their teachers.
C．	By sending teachers presents.	D．	By telephoning their teachers.

（2）What problem did Harper probably have in the past?

A．	He was afraid of speaking in class.	B．	He had difficulty in reading and writing.
C．	He didn’t get along well with his parents.	D．	He was too shy to communicate with others.

（3）What do Mrs. Elizabeth White and Mrs. Taylor have in common?

A．	They are strict.	B．	They are humorous.
C．	They are energetic.	D．	They are encouraging.

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April 24^th is Space Day of China. Ever since Yang Liwei made it to space in 2003, about 20 Chinese astronauts have been sent into space.

In space, astronauts face many problems. There is little gravity（重力）there, which influences their bodies. Also, being away from family and friends and staying in a tiny spaceship for a long time can make them feel sad or stressed out. What’s more, if something goes wrong suddenly, they have to fix it under huge pressure. That’s why astronauts have to be smart, strong, and ready for any challenge before they can go to space.

To make sure that Chinese astronauts complete their tasks and return to Earth safely, 8 kinds, including over 200 subjects of training, are set. Besides physical training, basic science knowledge and mock（模拟）tasks are included. Before astronauts can go to space, they train like this for at least three and a half years.

In China’s manned space project, one of the most difficult parts of the training is the underwater training. This helps astronauts get ready for the weightless environment in space. And they wear diving suits（潜水服）over 100 kilos and stay underwater for six hours every time.

（1）What problem do astronauts face according to paragraph 2?

A．	They have to train under huge pressure.
B．	They are influenced by little gravity in space.
C．	They often worry about their family and friends.

（2）What do astronauts need to do before going to space?

A．	Master basic science knowledge.
B．	Experience 8 subjects of training.
C．	Get three years of underwater training.

（3）What does the underlined word “This” in paragraph 4 refer to（指代)?

A．

A diving suit.

B．

Underwater training.

C．

China’s manned space project.

（4）What can be the best title for this text?

A．

Work Hard to Live in Space

B．

Train Hard to Work in Space

C．

Deal with Problems in Space

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Recently, the story of a Chinese girl playing the erhu on the streets of Milan, Italy has been reported. She has been trying street performances in her spare time since April 2023. Every time she performs, she attracts（吸引）many people to watch, building a bridge of communication between China and Italy through music. The girl is Zheng Xiaohui from Weifang, who is talented in playing the erhu.

In 2021, Zheng went to Milan for study. There, she found the street art culture was very popular. She saw some wonderful street performances that caused many people to dance, “I was so touched, and found that music has a great power to bring people together,” she said.

In 2023, Zheng started her street performance during Milan Design Week. And many tourists were attracted by her performance. Some even experienced playing the erhu. Zheng also performed at the 2023 Milan Fashion Week. “I am very happy that China’s erhu has shown its special beauty on the international stage,” Zheng said.

With the popularity of her performances, Zheng has more chances to show traditional Chinese culture. Besides street performances, she also performs online and gives concerts to show the beauty of the erhu to the world. She hopes to meet more friends who love Chinese folk music and traditional Chinese culture through her performances.

（1）How does the writer begin the text?

A．

By telling a fact.

B．

By making a suggestion.

C．

By answering a question.

（2）What can we infer（推断）from the underlined sentence in paragraph 2?

A．	Zheng may learn to dance from local people.
B．	Zheng may make money by street performances.
C．	Zheng may produce the idea of playing the erhu on the streets.

（3）How many ways did Zheng use to show the beauty of the erhu?

A．

One.

B．

Two.

C．

Three.

（4）What is the purpose of Zheng’s performances?

A．	To make more people know her.
B．	To show her love for playing the erhu.
C．	To spread traditional Chinese culture through folk music.

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Catia, a 73-year-old woman, is a hummingbird（蜂鸟）nurse. Her story with hummingbirds began in 2011, at a very difficult time in her life.

She lost her husband in 2009. Two years later, she herself got cancer（癌症）. To fight against her illness, she sold her five shops but it didn’t help much. So she felt depressed.

One day, she was walking on the street when she noticed a tiny hummingbird with a serious eye problem. The kind woman took it home and named it Gucci. At first, she knew nothing about taking care of a bird. To look after Gucci, she studied the birds and their habits. Finally, Gucci got well.

Later, Catia’s friends began to bring her sick and homeless hummingbirds. She never turned them away. Then, more and more hummingbirds were sent to her. So she used her apartment as a hospital and Safe House for them. Since then, her home has been a hummingbirds’ home.

Now Catia is considered as an expert on hummingbirds and lives happily with hummingbirds. People think she is a protector of hummingbirds, but she thinks it is the tiny birds that save her. She told others the hummingbirds managed to pull her out of sadness and hopelessness. She always says, “The hummingbirds wrote me a new life.”

（1）When did Catia get cancer?

A．

In 2007.

B．

In 2009.

C．

In 2011.

（2）What does the underlined word “depressed” in paragraph 2 mean?

A．

Bored.

B．

Down.

C．

Angry.

（3）What is the correct order of the following events?

①Catia lost her husband.

②Catia is considered as an expert.

③Catia’s home has been a hummingbirds’ home.

④Catia helped a hummingbird with an eye problem.

A．

①④③②

B．

②③④①

C．

④③②①

（4）What is the main idea of the text?

A．	It’s important to protect animals.
B．	We should face difficulties bravely.
C．	Helping animals is helping humans.

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Volunteers Wanted

Do you want to have a meaningful summer holiday? Do you hope to protect our environment? Come and join us!

We want you to help us:

Age: 12 years old and above

Date: July 10^th—July 15^th

If you are in good health and interested in our activity, please call us at 0813-8866012 or e-mail us at [e-mail].

（1）What do the volunteers need to help?

A．	Plant flowers in the park.
B．	Make and give out posters.
C．	Clean the office in our community.

（2）If Dave wants to become a volunteer, he must ________.

A．	be healthy
B．	be under 12 years old
C．	be free before July 10^th

（3）Where can the text be found?

A．	In a storybook.
B．	In a newspaper.
C．	In a travel magazine.

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①Plants have roots, leaves, and flowers. They have seeds（种子）, too. New plants grow from seeds. Some seeds fall on the ground. New plants grow next to the old plants. When plants grow this way, they are too crowded to get enough sunshine and water. So some of them die. But some plants spread their seeds even far from where they live. These seeds grow in new places. There are many ways of the seeds’ travel.

②The wind helps seeds to travel. Some plant seeds have little wings. When the wind blows, the seeds fly away. Soon they fall to the ground and new plants may grow there. Some plants dry up. The wind pulls them from the ground, but they are so big that they can’t fly. They roll along the ground, dropping off their seeds.

③Other plants grow near the water. Their seeds drop into the water and go away with it. They may travel many miles before they stop.

④Some seeds have special parts called “stickers”. The stickers help the seeds travel far. How? These seeds wait for an animal to walk by. Then they stick into its fur to get a free ride. Sometimes it’s a long trip. Birds carry some plant seeds to new places, too.

⑤Seeds can’t walk. They can’t run. But they can travel with the help of wind, water and animals.

（1）What will happen if new plants are crowded?

A．	Some of them will travel.	B．	Some of them will die.
C．	Some of them can grow taller.	D．	Some of them can live better.

（2）The underlined word “them” refers to ________.

A．

Wings.

B．

Seeds.

C．

Plants.

D．

Birds.

（3）What can help the seeds to travel according to the text?

A．	Leaves, roots and flowers.	B．	Birds, stickers and wings.
C．	Wind, water and other plants.	D．	Animals, water and wind.

（4）Which can be the best title for the passage?

A．	The growth of the plants.	B．	The kinds of the seeds.
C．	The parts of the plants.	D．	The travel of the seeds.

（5）What’s the structure of the passage?

A．

B．

C．

D．

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Li Fang is an engineer during the day, but in the evening, she becomes a student at a night school in Chengdu, Sichuan Province. She is trying new hobbies with her 4-year-old daughter, including art and jazz dancing. She used to spend evenings watching her daughter play in the park. Now, she can experience new things together with her daughter at a night school.

A growing number of Chinese people go to night schools. They can get colorful courses from dancing and sports to wine tasting. These courses usually cost hardly anything. They have become popular among young people who want to look for new skills, hobbies and friends.

In the 1980s, many people studied at night schools for middle school courses. However, night schools disappeared because of the popularization of higher education. The latest fashion came to Shanghai last autumn, when more than 650,000 people competed for 10,000 places at the city’s night schools.

Night schools have also rapidly appeared in other cities. Miss Wang in Wuhan thinks night schools are good places to make friends. “I used to spend much of my time alone. Since I attended the night school, І have felt more connected with modern society. Besides, chatting to people with similar hobbies is a lot of fun,” she said.

Young people strongly wish to improve themselves and make their cultural lives colorful. That has made night schools popular.

（1）What did Li Fang use to do in the evening?

A．	Watch her daughter play.	B．	Experience new hobbies.
C．	Try new things.	D．	Learn jazz dancing.

（2）How much does it cost if young people go to night schools?

A．

A little.

B．

Much.

C．

Little or nothing.

D．

Too much.

（3）According to the numbers “650,0000” and “10,000”, we can infer _______.

A．	there are more young people	B．	there are more night schools
C．	the night schools are very popular	D．	the night schools are only in Shanghai

（4）What does Miss Wang think of the night schools?

A．	Good places to connect with society.	B．	Good places to spend time alone.
C．	Good places to take up hobbies.	D．	Good places to chat with old people.

（5）Why do young people attend the night schools?

A．	To make friends.	B．	To taste wine.
C．	To do sports.	D．	To improve themselves.