2022年河南省中考英语二轮复习专题突破训练：阅读理解－选择型阅读（word版，含答案）

阅读理解－选择型阅读
A　应用图表类
Text 1
International Short Story Writing Competition Our next International Short Story Competition will be held in July 2021. It is open to students at school all over the world.
Competition Rules ●The story has to be written in English. ●Drawings and photos are not allowed. ●You can choose your own topic.
●The competition will be in three groups： ①Sub junior (7—9 years) ②Junior (10—12 years) ③Senior(13—16 years)
●The required length of the story is as follows： ①Sub junior: 300＋ words ②Junior: 500＋ words ③Senior: 700＋ words
●Mention the following information below your story： ①Full name ②Date of birth ③Email address—parent's/teacher's email address can be used here if necessary ④School name
●Any story that is copied will not be accepted. ●There will be three winners in each group. The prizes for all groups are as follows： First prize: ?$75, a certificate(证书), and publication(发行)on the website Second prize: ?$50, a certificate, and publication on the website Third prize: ?$25, a certificate, and publication on the website
(　　)1. Which can be chosen freely about the story
A. Language. B. Topic. C. Length. D. Form.
(　　)2. Which of the following information must be included below your story
A. Your teacher's name. B. Your phone number.
C. Your parent's email address. D. Your school name.
(　　)3. How many winners will there be in this competition
A. 3.　　 B. 6.　　 C. 9.　　 D. 12.
(　　)4. What will happen to each winner
A. Win a certificate. B. Receive at least ?$50.
C. Get a copy of all the winning stories. D. Have his/her story printed in a magazine.
(　　)5. Who is the text written for
A. Students. B. Teachers. C. Parents. D. Artists.
Text 2
Indooroopilly Library Indooroopilly Shopping Center, Level 4，322 Moggill Road, Indooroopilly, QLD, 406807 3407 0009
English Conversation Group Our friendly group meets at the library every Thursday afternoon. Come along to make new friends and improve your English. Learners of all levels are welcome. Age: All adults. Bookings: Not required. Time & date： Thursday Aug 1 1：00 pm to 2：00 pm.
Learn to Code(编程) with Me Learn how to create a game or a webpage online. It allows time to experiment and play. It is designed for adults with basic computer and Internet skills. Age: Young adults. Bookings: Not required. Time & date： Wednesday Aug 28 10：30 am to 12：00 pm.
Creative Club Do you love to write or express yourself through art Come and join our creative club, share your ideas and make friends with people. Age: 11—15 year olds. Bookings: Required. Call 073407 0009. Time & date： Thursday Aug 1 4：30 pm to 5：30 pm.
Gumtree Come and learn about buying and selling products safely online through Gumtree. Basic computer and Internet skills are required. Age: All adults. Bookings: Required. Call 07 3407 0009. Time & date： Tuesday Aug 13 1：30 pm to 3：00 pm.
(　　)1. What do we know about the English Conversation Group
A. It is for children. B. It is a weekly activity.
C. It is for high level students. D. It is open on mornings.
(　　)2. What should you do if you want to learn how to code
A. Have basic computer skills. B. Buy a coding book.
C. Book your place. D. Find free online resources.
(　　)3. What is the time for the creative club
A. 1：30 pm to 3：00 pm. B. 10：30 am to 12：00 pm.
C. 4：30 pm to 5：30 pm. D. 1：00 pm to 2：00 pm.
(　　)4. What do the four activities have in common
A. They are in August. B. They require bookings.
C. They are for adults. D. They require basic skills.
(　　)5. Where is the text most probably from
A. A science report. B. A library introduction.
C. A website for teenagers. D. An art club poster.
Text 3
　　Welcome to www.. Would you like to join us this summer vacation Here are tours of four amazing museums.
　　The Underwater Museum Time: July 5—10 Age: 8—18 Ticket: ￥50 You can enjoy fishes in different colors. There are also excellent dolphin shows. If you are brave enough, have a try to swim underwater to see the sea life clearly.
　　The Museum of Movies Time: July 16—21 Age: 8—15 Ticket: ￥20 This is a museum about movies and cameras. It has very old cameras and you can learn a lot about the history of them.
　　The China(瓷器)Museum of the Song Dynasty Time: August 3—8 Age: 12—18 Ticket: free More than 120 china pieces from ancient China are on show here. You can make your own clay art works in person at a very good e and have fun with your friends!
　　Suining Science and Technology Museum Time: August 23—28 Age: over 6 Ticket: free You may learn something about the space and increase your science knowledge. You can experience wonderful activities, such as VR games, driving games, recycling games and so on. Children under 12 must be with at least one adult.
(　　)1. Jenny is a 7 year old girl. Which museum can she visit
A. The Underwater Museum. B. The Museum of Movies.
C. The China Museum of the Song Dynasty. D. Suining Science and Technology Museum.
(　　)2. If a boy has an interest in the old cameras, he can go to the museum on ______.
A. July 6 B. July 18 C. August 5 D. August 24
(　　)3. Helen wants to visit the Underwater Museum with her classmate Sally. How much do they have to pay
A. ￥20. B. ￥50. C. ￥100. D. ￥150.
(　　)4. What can you do at Suining Science and Technology Museum
A. Make clay art pieces. B. Swim underwater.
C. Experience VR games. D. Watch movies.
(　　)5. What is recommended in the text
A. Interesting movies. B. Different animals.
C. Wonderful games. D. Amazing museums.
B　故事记叙类
话题人物故事类
Text 4
Five years ago, my mother gave birth to a brother for me when I was 8 years old. I have learned a lot from getting along with him.
After he was born, I almost became a babysitter(保姆). I had to amuse him after school. I would make faces and sing to him when he was crying. Sometimes I even carried him everywhere in our yard to refresh him while my parents were busy. What I liked to do best was feed him when looking after him. How cute he was as he tasted his favorite food! My parents often praised me happily, “As an elder brother, you've done well in looking after your younger brother.”
I have got happiness from sharing. When I was young, I was the only child in my family. I could get what I wanted from my parents and get my parents' whole love. I was a “Little Emperor”．
But now, as long as I get something good, I will share it with him. I remembered the year when he was three, he was fond of Rubik's cubes(魔方). So I bought one for him with my lucky money as a birthday present. When he got the toy, he was so happy that he laughed, hugged me and said, “Brother, I love you！”
Thanks for spending these years together with my family, it has taught me what responsibility means, what unselfishness(无私) means and what friendship means. Not only should I look after myself, but also I should pay attention to my family and my friends.
(　　)1. The underlined word “refresh” in the second paragraph means ______.
A. 令(某人)激动 B. 令(某人)开心
C. 令(某人)生气 D. 令(某人)讨厌
(　　)2. When looking after his younger brother, the writer did the following EXCEPT ________.
A. carrying him everywhere B. making faces and singing to him
C. feeding him D. telling stories to him
(　　)3. How old was the writer when he bought the birthday present for his younger brother
A. 3.　　 B. 8.　　 C. 11.　　 D. 13.
(　　)4. What was the writer's life like before his younger brother was born
A. He was a babysitter in his family. B. He was a “Little Emperor” in his family.
C. He cooked for his family every day. D. He had a Rubik's cube for himself.
(　　)5. What does the text mainly tell us
A. We should be responsible for our family. B. We can be selfish when facing difficulties.
C. We will feel lonely and helpless without friends. D. We should be quiet together with our family.
Text 5
On the second floor of a big garage in New York City, 63 уear old Nelson Molina was listening to a CD which he had found in the rubbish. The song The Way You Look Tonight was playing through a music player. In fact, all the space was full of things strangers had thrown away. “My family kept everything，” said Molina. “Now, people throw it all away.” Molina, during his 34 years as a sanitation worker(环卫工人), gave these things a second life.
Molina grew up in a poor area with his parents and five other kids in the family and developed a habit of picking up things that could still be used at a young age. “My family was poor, so we didn't get much for Christmas，” he said. “I'd go out to look for a toy for my sisters, or maybe a truck for my brothers.” He kept his habit secret from his friends, but not out of shame, he just didn't want the competition.
On the job, Molina had his sixth sense for finding gems. He could tell whether a bag was full of bottles or a different kind of glass just by sound. He kept special finds on the truck, and then put them in out of the way places in the garage. After almost 10 years, he began showing his discoveries. Recently, a team of New York University students has taken on the job of sorting the tens of thousands of objects, in the hope that the collection, which has hardly been open to the public, might one day be shown in a sanitation museum.
(　　)1. What do we know about the garage in New York City
A. It is on the first floor. B. It is small in size.
C. It is always full of strangers. D. It is a new home for many old things.
(　　)2. Which word can describe Molina as a child
A. Caring. B. Brave. C. Confident. D. Strong.
(　　)3. What was Molina's worry if his friends knew his habit
A. They would stop him. B. They would join him.
C. They would make fun of him. D. They would no longer be his friends.
(　　)4. What does the underlined word “gems” probably mean in the last paragraph
A. Things unused. B. Things clean. C. Things valuable. D. Things unbroken.
(　　)5. What is the best title for the text
A. Rich and poor B. Lost and Found C. All kinds of waste D. A sanitation worker's job
Text 6
“I'm going to school today！” says my little brother, Trevor, jumping to the breakfast table. He's already wearing his backpack. In fact, it's not great for me to be at the same school at all.
After Mom drops us off, I lead him to his classroom that I once studied. “Hi, Mrs. Morena！” I say. “This is Trevor.”
“Hello, Trevor！” Mrs. Morena kneels(跪着)so they're the same height. “Want to meet the other kids？” Trevor nods and lets go of my hand.
I run across the playground and go to my classroom. My seat is by an open window, so I can see the kindergarten(幼儿园)room if I look outside. By break, I've forgotten all about Trevor. Suddenly, Trevor is sitting in the sandbox, with tears on his face.
“I want to go home！” he shouts. Mrs. Morena tries talking to him, but he's still crying.
I take another step toward him. Then Trevor cries again. My feet turn. But I can't go to where he is because of the fence between the kindergarten and the playground. I suddenly remember what my mom does to calm him down, calling, “Trevor！” He looks up and runs to the fence. I blow him a kiss. He stops crying. I blow another one, and he begins to smile.
Soon the bell rings. Mrs. Morena comes to get him, and he wants to cry again.
I have an idea. “Trevor! I'll be in that window over there.” I point. “I'll blow kisses across the playground, OK？”
As Mrs. Morena leads him inside, I run to my classroom and look out to see her opening the kindergarten window.
I blow a kiss. Trevor is inside his classroom. He blows a kiss back and smiles.
(　　)1. Why is Trevor so happy in the morning
A. Because he can go to school.
B. Because he gets a new backpack today.
C. Because he is going to stay with his sister.
D. Because he can have breakfast with his parents.
(　　)2. Which of the following words can best describe Mrs. Morena
A. Strict and serious. B. Popular and funny.
C. Friendly and beautiful. D. Caring and patient.
(　　)3. What can we know from the text
A. Mrs. Morena is as tall as Trevor.
B. Trevor has a great time in the kindergarten.
C. The story happens on Trevor's first day of school.
D. The writer is pleased to take care of her brother all the time.
(　　)4. 【排序】Which is the right order of the following things
a. Trevor runs to the fence. b. Mom drops Trevor and me off.
c. Mrs. Morena says hello to Trevor. d. I blow a kiss to make Trevor calm down.
A. b—c—a—d B. c—a—d—b C. b—c—d—a D. c—b—a—d
(　　)5. What's the best title for the text
A. At the same school B. To the classroom C. Across the playground D. By an open window
话题寓意故事类
Text 7
Rosen made his living by playing the guitar in a street, but he was always in a good state and saw things from a different side. He often said, “When the sun sets, it will rise again. When the sun rises, it will also set. That is life.”
Rosen loved cars, but it was impossible for him to buy one himself. When he was with his friends, he always said, “If only I had a car！” His eyes were full of hope. Someone said to him as if it was joking, “Go and buy a lottery ticket(彩票). If you win, you'll have a car！”
So he bought a two dollar lottery ticket. Perhaps with all his luck, Mr. Rosen won the lottery. Mr. Rosen got his wish. He bought a car with his prize money, drove it all day, went to the public, and was often seen a smile on his face. What's more, he washed his car as clean as a new one.
One day, however, Mr. Rosen left the car outside his room and, half an hour later, found it was stolen when he went out. When his friends heard the news, they worried that he could not stand it. They thought that he loved his car so much, but the car he had bought for tens of thousands of dollars had gone in the blink(眨眼)of an eye. So they got together to comfort him, “Rosen, the car has lost. Don't be too sad！”
“Hey, why should I be sad？” Mr. Rosen laughed. The friends looked at each other with doubt. “If one of you lost two dollars by chance, would you be sad？” Mr. Rosen continued.
“Of course not！” some people said.
“Yes, I just lost two dollars！” Mr. Rosen laughed.
(　　)1. What did Rosen do to make a living
A. Sold lottery tickets. B. Washed cars.
C. Played the guitar. D. Drove cars.
(　　)2. What's the dream of Rosen
A. Having a car. B. Winning prize money.
C. Opening a car company. D. Being happy every day.
(　　)3. Why were Rosen's friends worried about him
A. Because Rosen was very sad all day long.
B. Because Rosen found the car would never return.
C. Because Rosen had no ability to buy another new car.
D. Because Rosen loved his car very much but it was lost.
(　　)4. 【句意猜测】The last sentence of the text means that ______.
A. Rosen was always in a bad state in his life
B. Rosen didn't care about how to make his dream come true
C. Rosen did hold an active view towards his life
D. Rosen felt sad about losing two dollars
(　　)5. What can we learn from the text
A. We should be careful of our own car. B. We should keep a good life attitude.
C. We should believe the power of dream. D. We should never give up something difficult.
Text 8
I prefer to go slowly when I drive in the mountains of my home, because the forest scenery is beautiful no matter what the season is. This morning I was driving slower than usual because an early March snow had made the roads slippery(湿滑的). Going up a mountain road, I had to slow down as I rounded a sharp, snowy curve(拐弯处). That was when I saw a strong and handsome male deer standing in the middle of the road. I came to a full stop and for a few seconds we just looked at each other. His eyes seemed wise and calm. Finally, he nodded his head at me. I nodded in return and waved with my hand for him to go on. He then jumped and ran across the road, up the hill, and back into the woods. I drove on smiling at the magic of this moment and thanked that I had been going slowly enough not to hit this beautiful creature.
Most of us rush through this life not knowing what we are missing. We hardly get to enjoy what each day brings us. Wouldn't it be better to go slowly through our days here Life is meant to be savored. Moments are meant to be valued. Days are meant to be lived in love and joy not flown through at a crazy speed.
The next time you find yourself going too fast, slow down. Take the time to watch the sunrise fill the world with light. Take the time to smile, laugh and sing. Take the time to read and relax. Take the time to live your life with love and enjoy all the miracles(奇迹)each day brings you. If you do, your life will be so much better and more beautiful. And you might even end up not hitting a deer on your way home.
(　　)1. Why does the author like to go slowly in the mountains
A. Because the road is dangerous. B. Because there is much snow.
C. Because there are wild animals. D. Because the forest scenery is beautiful.
(　　)2. What may the author regret most if he drove too fast in the mountains
A. Missing the beautiful scenery of the mountains.
B. Missing the chance of enjoying an early March snow.
C. Missing the chance of having magical communication with a beer.
D. Missing the chance of spending time with wild animals in the mountains.
(　　)3. How did the author feel after meeting the deer
A. Sacred. B. Nervous. C. Thankful. D. Lucky.
(　　)4. What does the underlined word “savor” mean in Chinese
A. 创造 B. 品味 C. 面对 D. 挑战
(　　)5. What's the best title for the text
A. Protect animals B. Enjoy life C. Love nature D. Drive slowly
Text 9
Tommy and his sister Maggie visited their grandparents on their farm. One day, Tommy found a slingshot(弹弓) in his grandparents' home. He wanted to try it out, so he went into the woods to find the target but failed. Getting a little sad, Tommy headed back for lunch. As he was walking home, he saw Grandma's pet duck.
The duck was sleeping. What an easy target! Without much thought, Tommy picked up a stone, placed it in the center of the slingshot and fired. The stone hit the duck on the head and killed it!
Tommy never thought he would really hit the duck. He also felt upset that he had killed Grandma's pet. Feeling afraid that Grandma would punish him, he hid the dead duck in the woods.
Maggie had seen it all from the window, but she said nothing. After lunch the next day, Grandma said, “Maggie, let's wash the dishes.” Maggie said, “But Grandma, Tommy told me he wanted to help in the kitchen.”
Then she said quietly to Tommy, “Remember the duck？” Tommy got nervous, knowing his sister knew about the duck. So without saying anything, he did the dishes.
Later that day, Grandpa asked if the children wanted to go fishing. Grandma said, “I'm sorry but I need Maggie to help me prepare for the dinner.” Maggie just smiled and said, “Well, that's all right because Tommy told me he wanted to help.”
She turned again to Tommy, “Remember the duck？” So Maggie went fishing and Tommy stayed to help. That night, Tommy lay on the bed, thought about the whole thing and decided that he wouldn't be taken advantage of(利用)any longer.
The next morning, he told Grandma that he had killed the duck. Grandma said, “I know, sweetheart. I was standing at the window and I saw the whole thing. I was just wondering how long you would let Maggie take advantage of you.”
(　　)1. How did Tommy feel when he saw Grandma's pet duck on his way home
A. Excited. B. Proud. C. Upset. D. Bored.
(　　)2. How many times did Maggie take advantage of Tommy
A. None. B. Once. C. Twice. D. Three times.
(　　)3. Why did Maggie say “Remember the duck”？
A. She wanted to comfort her brother. B. She felt sorry for their grandparents.
C. She reminded Tommy to buy a duck. D. She warned Tommy to do as she said.
(　　)4. What can be known from the text
A. Grandma saw Tommy kill the duck.
B. Grandpa taught Tommy to use the slingshot.
C. Maggie was angry with Tommy for killing the duck.
D. Tommy was willing to help Maggie with the housework.
(　　)5. What can we learn from the text
A. Seeing is believing. B. Bad news has wings.
C. Doing is better than saying. D. Don't let others walk all over you.
话题成长故事类
Text 10
Li Zixuan is a junior middle school student. He is now studying in Grade 9. He has had many dreams since he was little. But as time goes by, some new dreams have appeared and some old ones have disappeared. However, only one dream is still in his mind.
Li Zixuan says that when he was a child, he heard about rockets and spaceships. At first, he didn't know what they were. From his father, he knew that scientists make rockets to carry things into space, and spaceships are used to carry people through space. From then on, he has had a real interest in space. Every time he sees beautiful stars and the moon in the sky at night, he gets very excited. He is always dreaming that he can fly to space to look at the earth one day. His mother knows about his dream and often encourages him.
In school, Li Zixuan learned that the first man flew into space in 1961 and later, more astronauts succeeded in traveling into space. Some astronauts even landed on the moon. His teacher always encourages him to learn more. He knows not everyone has a chance to travel into space. More importantly, before he can fly to space, he must be trained specially.
Li Zixuan knows it's not easy to achieve his dream, but he decides to try his best. He says, “I've had this dream for many years. It has brought me a lot of joy and always gives me power. Even if it doesn't come true in the end, I won't be sorry.”
(　　)1. What does the boy want to be when he grows up
A. A scientist. 　　 B. A pilot.
C. An engineer. 　　 D. An astronaut.
(　　)2. Who told the boy something about rockets and spaceships
A. His father. B. His mother.
C. His teacher. D. His friend.
(　　)3. How did the boy feel when he saw beautiful stars and the moon
A. Excited. B. Afraid. C. Proud. D. Sorry.
(　　)4. What must the boy do before he can fly to space
A. Study very hard. B. Get a special licence.
C. Do exercise every day. D. Get some special training.
(　　)5. What is the best title for the text
A. A Boy's Dream B. The Love of a Father
C. An Excellent Hobby D. An Unusual Experience
Text 11
It was Saturday again. Lily and Lucy disliked Saturdays. That was another thing the twins had in common. They shared the same clothes and tied their hair in the same manner. In fact, it was hard for their classmates and teachers to tell them apart sometimes.
Unlike their classmates, they had to get up early at seven every Saturday to prepare for their lessons. Lily had to attend the art lesson and Lucy had to attend her ballet(芭蕾) lesson. “How I wish I could do something different today，” said the twins with one voice. All at once, an idea came to Lily and Lucy at the same time. “Do you have the same idea as me？” they asked each other and laughed. It seemed like a wonderful plan to them. After giving each other a description of their own friends, Lily put on Lucy's ballet dress while Lucy put Lily's brushes and paints into her bag. Then they left for their classes.
When the art lesson started, Lucy couldn't understand the art teacher. Unlike Lily, Lucy was poor at drawing. When the art lesson finally ended, Lucy didn't dare to hand in her work.
Meanwhile, Lily was struggling in the ballet class as well. As she had no idea about the dance steps, she had to follow her classmates blindly. As a result, she kept knocking into them. Their ballet teacher became impatient with her, “Lucy, you should remember the basic steps. You can't depend on copying what others are doing.”
When Lily and Lucy arrived home, they were tired out. They decided that they would never try to be someone else that they were not.
(　　)1. What was the twins' plan
A. To have a day off. B. To be each other for a day.
C. To wear the same clothes. D. To just have a normal day.
(　　)2. At the art lesson, Lucy couldn't understand the art teacher because ______.
A. she was poor at drawing B. she didn't hand in her work
C. she didn't like the art teacher D. she was short of basic knowledge
(　　)3. What does the underlined word “them” refer to
A. The teachers. B. The classmates.
C. The dance steps. D. The ballet dresses.
(　　)4. Why did the ballet teacher become impatient
A. Because she wasn't herself that day. B. Because “Lucy” wasn't patient that day.
C. Because “Lucy” did very badly that day. D. Because she had discovered the twins' plan.
(　　)5. What can we learn from the text
A. Don't try to run before you can walk. B. A good beginning makes a good ending.
C. Saying is one thing and doing is another. D. The grass is not always greener on the other side.
C　科普说明类
Text 12
Can plants talk Modern research has found something amazing: they do communicate with each other.
It has been known for some time that plants use chemicals to communicate with each other. This happens when a plant gets attacked(攻击)by insects. The plant gives out chemicals from the leaves that are being eaten. This is like a warning, or a call for help: “I'm being attacked！” When another plant gets the chemicals, it starts to give out its own, different chemicals. Some of these chemicals drive insects away. Others attract the wasps(黄蜂)! The wasps kill the insects that are eating the plants. Scientists hope to learn more about this plant warning system, so that we can use it to grow more food.
More surprisingly, plants also use sound to communicate. People can't hear these sounds, but plants are making them. Some plants make noises with their roots. Corn and chili(辣椒) plants do this. Some trees make small noises when there is not enough water.
Most surprisingly of all, plants have an amazing system of communication that can connect nearly every plant in a forest. Scientists call this system the “wood wide web”. The wood wide web is connected underground by fungi(霉菌). It connects the roots of different plants to each other. It is in some ways similar to the Internet we use. Using the wood wide web, plants can share information and even food with each other. However, it may lead to bad influence. Plants may use it to steal food from each other, or spread chemicals to attack other plants. Perhaps one day scientists will learn how to create a “firewall” to help prevent these attacks within the wood wide web.
Scientists are learning more every day about the secret ways in which plants talk to each other. Maybe one day we will know enough about plant communication to be able to “talk” with them ourselves.
(　　)1. What will plants do when they are attacked by insects
A. They will kill the insects by themselves.
B. They will control the wasps to kill the insects.
C. They will send out information to ask for help.
D. They will produce chemicals as a warning or a call for help.
(　　)2. How are the wood wide web connected by fungi
A. By making noises with their roots.
B. By connecting the roots of different plants to each other.
C. By sharing food and information with each other.
D. By spreading chemicals to each other.
(　　)3. What is the writer's intention of the last paragraph
A. To give people hope for further studies.
B. To praise scientists for their great achievements.
C. To call on people to protect the plants on Earth.
D. To encourage people to communicate with plants.
(　　)4.【文本结构】What is the structure of the text
(　　)5. Which is the best title for the text
A. The Secret Language of Plants B. The Study about the Plant Warning System
C. The Plants that Give Warnings D. Why Scientists Do Research about Plants
Text 13
Many scientists once believed that physical similarities between twins are genetic(基因的), while their characters, intelligence and other differences between them are an effect of their environment. Now scientists are discovering that the boundaries(界限)between genes and environment are not so clear.
Twins Jim Springer and Jim Lewis were adopted as babies and raised by different couples. When the Jims finally met at age 39, they discovered they had plenty in common. Both were six feet tall, 180 pounds. They had the same smile and the same voice. When scientist Thomas Bouchard Jr. invited the Jim twins to his lab, people there found it very hard to tell them apart.
But the similarities didn't stop at the physical. They'd both had dogs named Toy. They had both married women named Linda and then their marriage broke up. They'd both been policemen, enjoyed music, and left love notes around the house for their wives. They had so much in common, and it seemed unlikely these were just coincidences(巧合).
The Jim twins were just one of 137 sets of separated twins Bouchard tested. When they compared the twins' IQ scores, Bouchard and his team reached a surprising discovery. They found that intelligence was mostly connected to genes rather than to training or education. It seemed the differences in family and environment had little influence.
“However, genes can't control everything，” said Danielle Reed, who also studies twins. Reed's research shows that though nothing can truly change our DNA, environmental differences that a child experiences before birth and in their first year can sometimes change the way the DNA behaves, making even identical twins into very different people. “What I like to say is that Mother Nature writes some things in pencil and some things in pen，” she explains. “Things written in pen you can't change. That's DNA. But things written in pencil, you can.”
(　　)1. What does the underlined word “adopted” mean in Chinese
A. 采取 B. 收养 C. 接受 D. 通过
(　　)2. How many physical similarities between the Jim twins are mentioned
A. 2.　　 B. 3.　　 C. 4.　　 D. 5.
(　　)3. What did Bouchard's study find about the twins
A. Each seemed to be as tall as their twin. B. Each had the same hobby as their twin.
C. Each had almost the same ability as their twin. D. Each had about the same IQ level as their twin.
(　　)4. What is Reed's opinion about genes and environment
A. Only DNA has an influence on our development.
B. Environment could possibly change some things about us.
C. There are no boundaries between genes and environment.
D. Environmental differences can sometimes change our DNA.
(　　)5. What is the text mainly about
A. The special way the DNA behaves. B. The similarities between the Jim twins.
C. The connection between intelligence and families. D. The influence of genes on personality and intelligence.
Text 14
Go, commonly known in China as weiqi, is a board game for two players. To win, one player must use black or white playing pieces, named stones, to take up more areas.
The game was invented in China more than 2，500 years ago. It's one of the four Chinese traditional fine arts, along with playing guqin, writing and painting, so it owns a wide fan base in China. Now it is also popular in other parts of the world.
In Germany, the Berlin Go Association has worked together with the China Cultural Center to host The China Cup, which sees about 50 to 100 players each year. As the cooperation(合作)between China and Germany deepens, many Go training courses are offered, and sometimes professional players from China are invited to give talks to German Go lovers.
Andreas Urban, chairman of Berlin Go Association, discovered a book on Go accidentally. “I tried to understand the rules, but I couldn't.” said Urban. Schreiber, the vice(副的)chairman, was introduced to the game 16 years ago by a classmate. “The first time I played Go, I even couldn't understand the rules, ”he said. But both of them found the game more and more interesting after practice. “I advise children to learn Go. They can learn that there is always someone stronger and it's OK to lose. They can also learn how to improve from their mistakes and say tomorrow will be better than today，” said Schreiber.
To the experienced players, Go can be very addictive(使人入迷的), as it is not just for fun, but also has a deeper cultural ground. When two players meet on the Go board, they follow the same rules, but may carry completely different methods. One of the best ways to improve is to play against someone who's stronger, as well as from different cultural backgrounds. This kind of cross cultural communication helps the development of Go.
(　　)1. What does Paragraph One mainly tell us
A. The basic rules of playing Go. B. The materials from which Go is made.
C. The useful skills of playing Go. D. The number of players a Go team has.
(　　)2. How often does Berlin host The China Cup
A. Once a year. B. Twice a year. C. Three times a year. D. Four times a year.
(　　)3. Schreiber advises children to learn Go because ______.
A. it's easy for children to play it well B. few children can face failure bravely
C. children can learn a lot from playing it D. it's the best way to win for their country
(　　)4. What similar experience did Schreiber and Urban have
A. They found it difficult to learn Go. B. They learned Go by accident at first.
C. They learned Go from their classmates. D. They didn't know Go rules well at first.
(　　)5. What can we learn from the text
A. Go is one of the four traditional fine arts in Germany.
B. Players can't carry the same method when playing Go.
C. Cross cultural communication plays a part in Go development.
D. Playing with stronger players is the best way to improve yourself.
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Humans have many instinctive(本能的)behaviors. We can yawn(打哈欠)and laugh from birth. Why Maybe we can't answer the question immediately. But we know that everyone yawns in the same way and laughs in the same way.
About yawning, we also know that it is contagious. When we see someone yawn, we yawn, too. Many people say that they yawn because they are bored or tired. Someone believes that the man who yawns a lot is lazier than other people. This might be true. However, we know that people also yawn when they are excited or nervous. For example, Olympic runners, often yawn before a race. Why is that
Some scientists believe that yawning makes us be able to think or notice things quickly. When we yawn, we breathe more deeply. Maybe this makes us be careful of the things around.
About laughing, scientists say that people laugh about 17 times a day. They believe that laughter is good for us. Why For one thing, laughter is good exercise. When we laugh, we exercise many muscles(肌肉)in our body. Scientists say that one hundred laughs equals ten minutes of running. When we laugh, we also breathe deeply. This helps us relax. That's good for us, too.
Why do people laugh That is a hard question to answer. We know that people laugh more often in a group. They don't laugh very often when they are alone. Many scientists believe that we use laughter to connect to other people. Laughter helps us be part of a group in a short time.
Some people say that laughter is the best medicine. Some think that laughter helps sick people get well. Do you agree
(　　)1. Which of the following about yawning is TRUE
A. People yawn in different ways. B. People yawn only when they are tired or bored.
C. Yawning makes people lazier. D. People may yawn before a big test.
(　　)2. What does the underlined word “contagious” mean in Chinese
A. 不雅的 B. 神秘的 C. 传染的 D. 连续的
(　　)3. What does the third paragraph mainly tell us
A. The cause of yawning. B. The process of yawning.
C. The way of yawning. D. The effect of yawning.
(　　)4. Which is the similarity between yawning and laughing
A. We can do them without learning. B. We breathe smoothly when doing them.
C. We do them 17 times a day. D. We don't do them very often when we are alone.
(　　)5. What can we know about laughter from the text
A. It can help people think quickly. B. It can make one join others quickly.
C. It's the best way to exercise. D. It's as good as medicine.
Text 16
“If you look the right way, you can see that the whole world is a garden.” These words come from The Secret Garden which first came out in 1911. At that time, only the very rich in Britain had gardens. Very soon after this, homes with gardens began to be built. This is what started the British love of gardening. Today millions of Brits like to say that they have “green__fingers”， with around half the population spending their free time gardening.
For many people in the UK, their garden is their own private world. Each spring, children plant sunflowers and wait to see which one is the tallest. Experienced gardeners know just the right corner for roses, and others spend hours trying to grow perfect vegetables to enter into competitions. And while many Brits like nothing better than spending their Sunday cutting the grass, some are happy just to sit under the trees and enjoy the beauty of the world around them.
But in cities, limited space has led to people looking for new solutions. Those without outside space can rent small pieces of land on which to grow things. Today, there are over 4，000 people in London waiting for such pieces of land. One recent idea has been to turn housetops and walls into private gardens. These gardens have helped make the cities greener and the air cleaner.
As well as being good for the environment, gardening is also good for the spirit. What other free time activity allows you to be at one with nature and create more beautiful living things And take a moment to read this line from The Secret Garden: “Where you tend a rose… A thistle(蓟)cannot grow.”
(　　)1. What does the underlined part “green fingers” most probably mean in Chinese
A. 园艺技能 B. 绿色手指 C. 园艺新手 D. 绿色指针
(　　)2. 【筛选排除】What are mentioned in the text
①The book that Brits like best. ②Activities Brits do in the garden.
③The spirit of experienced gardeners. ④Ways to get more space for gardening.
A. ①②　 B. ③④　 C. ①③　 D. ②④
(　　)3. Why did people look for new solutions to gardening in cities
A. Because there is not enough room for them to garden.
B. Because they want to enjoy the beauty of the world.
C. Because they want to make the cities greener.
D. Because they want to create more living things.
(　　)4. What can we know from the text
A. Brits will keep the gardening going.
B. Brits want to make the cities richer.
C. Brits have enough time and money for gardening.
D. Brits turned all the housetops and walls into private gardens.
(　　)5. What is the text mainly about
A. Man and society. B. Man and man. C. People and nature. D. People and history.
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