2022年重庆中考英语第二轮专题复习——阅读理解训练（含答案）

2022年重庆中考英语第2轮专题复习
阅读理解训练3
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It's true that there are some differences between China and western countries. If you don't know any of them, you may get into trouble when you are with foreigners.
If you go to the foreigners' house, there may be one dish ready on the table. And they will tell you, "The dish." While Chinese people usually get a lot of dishes ready and like to say, "It isn't well prepared."
As we know, Chinese people like to put the food on your plate to show their hospitality. But foreigners don't do it. They think to help yourself is the best way. Foreigners give guests the chance to choose what they like best.
In the west, it is polite to open the gifts as soon as they are given. In China, it is quite different. The Chinese people think if you open the gift at once, you might embarrass(使尴尬) the person who gives you the gift. So they always open it after the guests leave.
Speaking in public is a kind of two-way-communication, it needs eye contact(接触), But the Chinese are usually shy to do this and this will make the speakers feel sad.
The westerners are happy to praise(赞扬) others, and they are also glad to accept others' praise. However, the Chinese often refuse praise from others. Foreigners can't understand why they do it like this.
"Lao" is used by Chinese people to show someone who is older than the speaker. It also means politeness. But foreigners sometimes seem unhappy because they are called "Lao Wai". They think they are not very old.
The underlined word "hospitality" means ______ in Chinese.
A. 富裕 B. 好客 C. 谦虚 D. 喜好
In public communication, ______ will make the speakers feel sad.
A. no eye contact B. eye contact
C. no body language D. body languages
Western people may think it good to ______.
A. be called like "Lao Wai"
B. get a lot of dishes ready
C. praise others and be praised
D. open the gift after the guests leave
The passage is mainly about the differences between Chinese and western ______.
A. cultures B. languages C. eating habits D. lifestyles
B
Yue opera（越剧）is also called Shaoxing opera.It is one of the five operas in China.Since 2006，it has been one of the first national non-material cultural heritages（非物质文化遗产）.Yue opera appeared in Sheng County,Zhejiang Province in the Qing dynasty,and then it became famous in Shanghai in the 1920s.
Yue opera is famous for sweet singing,touching music and lively performances.The main subjects of Yue opera are stories about excellent gentlemen and beautiful ladies.Main music instruments are the erhu and some other traditional Chinese music instruments.
First performed by male（男性）farmer artists in the countryside,Yue opera was later developed into a popular performance in cities.The first female troupe（女性剧团）of Yue opera was created in 1923，and then female performers took the place of the males.Nowadays,almost all performers are females.The most famous one of Yue opera is Yuan Xuefen.One of the classics is Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai.
In fact,Yue opera is getting more and more popular among young people in China nowadays.And many people who have watched it for the first time like Yue opera.So if you haven't watched it before,why not give it a try next time？
In the 1920s,Yue opera became famous in ______ .
A. Shaoxing B. Sheng county C. Shanghai D. Zhejiang
According to the passage,the main subjects of Yue opera are stories about ______ .
A. farmers and performers B. ladies and gentlemen
C. males and females D. parents and children
Which of the following is NOT mentioned （提及） in the passage？ ______
A. Yue opera was first performed by male artists.
B. More and more young people like Yue opera.
C. Tianxianpei is one of the classic Yue opera.
D. Main instruments of Yue opera are traditional Chinese instruments.
In which section would you probably read the passage in a newspaper？ ______
A. Education and Society B. Culture and Leisure
C. Science and Technology D. Health and Medicine
C
Nowadays,we are able to try some special sports.Skin-diving（潜泳） is one of them.But it's an old sport.People began to do it about two thousand years ago.
This sport is usually full of fun.It's very cool to go under the water in hot weather.It can take you into a wonderful new world.It is like a visit to the moon!When you are under water,it is easy for you to climb big rocks,because you are not heavy any more.During the day,when there is much sunshine,everything is blue and green under the sea（海洋）.You can easily find fish swimming freely and grass dancing more than ten meters under the water.If the fish swim around you,you can catch them with your hands.
To catch the fish is one of the most interesting parts of this sport.And you can clean the ships,but you don't have to take them out of the water.You can get many things from the sea.Now you can see that skin-diving is both useful and interesting.
If you think you have tanks（罐子） of air on your back,you can swim freely under the sea—you are wrong.You must learn many diving skills.If you don't feel well or the water is too cold,stop diving.It's dangerous.It's really dark（黑暗的） under the sea,so you must watch carefully before moving.Also,there are sometimes dangerous sea animals.So be careful.
How old is the skin-diving sport？ ______
A. About 200 years old. B. About 1，200 years old.
C. About 2，000 years old. D. About 3，000 years old.
Why can you climb big rocks under water？ ______
A. Because you are stronger.
B. Because the fish can help you.
C. Because you are not as heavy as on the land（陆地）.
D. Because there is a lot of light.
When skin-diving,you ______ under water in the sunny day.
A. can see fish and grass clearly（清楚地）
B. can see only blue color
C. can see nothing
D. can see only fish
Which of the following is NOT true about skin-diving？ ______
A. Skin-diving is a new kind of sport.
B. Skin-diving is like visiting the moon.
C. You must be careful when you are skin-diving.
D. Skin-diving is both interesting and useful.
D
Shuttlecock（毽子）kicking is a traditional popular folk game. It’s said that this game first appeared as far back as the Han Dynasty. It became popular during the Tang Dynasty, when producing shuttlecocks even became a business. In the Ming Dynasty, formal competition of shuttlecock kicking was held. In the Qing Dynasty, shuttlecock kicking reached its peak（巅峰）in the kicking skills.
The purpose of the game is to kick the shuttlecock into the air and keep it there for as long as possible just by the use of the feet. There are several styles and methods of kicking. For example, a person can fix one foot on the ground and repeatedly kick the shuttlecock by the other foot. Another popular style is kicking the shuttlecock back and forth between two people. If there are more than two participants, players form a circle and kick the shuttlecock to each other. A player who misses and lets it fall to the ground has to be out of the game. This process of elimination（排除）is repeated, and the winner will be the one who remains at the end. The challenge of kicking the shuttlecock in different styles has made it a popular and timeless game among the Chinese children.
This game helps people strengthen their legs and improve their concentration. Besides, it’s convenient to play, for only a very small area is needed to kick the shuttlecock, and it can be practiced just about anywhere and anytime.
According to the passage, Shuttlecock kicking was probably invented in the_______.
A. Han Dynasty B. Tang Dynasty C. Ming Dynasty D. Qing Dynasty
If there are six people playing this game, you can see them standing like _______.
A. B.
C. D.
What can be inferred from the passage
A. Shuttlecock kicking is the most popular game in China.
B. Shuttlecock kicking should be played in limited time.
C. Playing Shuttlecock kicking helps people strengthen their legs and improve their concentration.
D. Children can play shuttlecock kicking with their parents at home.
You may read this passage in a/an _______.
A. notice B. science report
C. magazine D. advertisement
E
Starbucks is an international coffee and coffeehouse chain(连锁店) in Seattle, Washington. The story began in 1971, when the first Starbucks opened at Pike Place Market, which is Seattle s and the Nation s oldest Farmers Market (opened on August 17, 1907).
But at that time the company was just a local company to sell coffee beans. Their business didn t change until 1982 when Howard Schulz joined the company. He was the new manager and began right away to ask more and more local cafes, high-level restaurants and hotels to buy Starbucks coffee beans. The turning point for the company should be one year later when Schulz traveled through Italy. He got inspired by the old Italian coffee bar tradition to serve fresh boiled Espresso and Cappuccino, because at that time, American people only drank coffee at home tables. They didn’t have other choices. So Schulz wanted to open a coffee bar in America. He told the Starbucks bosses to give his idea a chance and in 1985 the first Starbucks coffee bar appeared in Seattle.
The new idea worked out. The coffee bar was a success. But Schulz aimed higher. He found some rich people in Seattle and they bought Starbucks in 1987. And in the same year he opened more bars in Chicago and even in Vancouver, Canada. In January, 1999, Starbucks came to China. The first Starbucks coffee bar in China mainland opened in Beijing. And so far, it has opened 3. 300 coffee bars in China. Now, the company has more than 16, 226 Coffee bars in more than 30 countries worldwide.
The first Starbucks coffee bar around the world opened in_______.
A. Chicago B. Vancouver C. Seattle D. Beijing
To start with, Starbucks was just a company to sell________.
A. coffee beans B. fresh Espresso
C. Cappuccino D. chocolate
Before 1985, American people only drank coffee at home because________.
A. they didn t like drinking coffee in the bar
B. there were no coffee bars in America at that time
C. they were not allowed to drink coffee outside
D. they liked to make coffee at home
Paragraph 3 is mainly developed by_______.
A. following time order B. giving examples
C. making comparisons(作比较) D. following space(空间) order.
F
What's in a name What does your name say about you, where you’re from or your status (身份) in life While Chinese names have the family name before the given name, it’s quite different in other countries around the world.
Many common first names in the English language have their origins(起源) in the Bible (《圣经》), even if the parents choosing the names aren’t religious (有宗教信仰的). The sound of the full name (first, middle and last) is important when choosing a name as well. The first name of a deceased relative (已逝的先人) may be used as a first or middle name. Many English-language family names first came from the names of different jobs, such as Baker, Fisher, Cook or Smith.
In other parts of the world, people look to the stars for names. In India, some children are named after the stars of constellations (星座) they’re born under.
Other countries use only a single name! In Bali, Indonesia, children are named according to birth order and have no family name. Names are often unisex (不分性别的). It means they work for both boys and girls.
Traditionally, Native Americans choose names according to nature and animals, such as Eagle Eye or Dancing Wind. A Native American name can reflect(反映) your personality, your accomplishments (成就) or things that have happened to you. These names can change during your life. Family and society will give new names as an award(奖励)---or as motivation (激励) to be a better person.
Wherever you're from, names have meaning, and play an important part in our life and who we grow up to become.
The story is mainly about _____.
A. how people name their children in different cultures
B. what different Chinese names mean
C. the origins of common names all over the world
D. the importance of finding the origins of names
What might we know about someone named Julie Baker
A. Her hobby is baking.
B. Her name is religious.
C. Her ancestors came from India.
D. Her ancestors might have been bakers.
What can Native Americans’ names reflect
a. Their personalities. b. Their experiences.
c. Their motivations. d. Their accomplishments.
A. abc B. abd C. acd D. bcd
What else can we learn from the story
A. A good Chinese name should sound pleasant.
B. You might not be able to tell girls’ and boys’ names apart in Indonesia.
C. Native Americans’ names cannot be changed.
D. English names usually mean family status.
G
Modesty( 谦逊) is a valuable quality in many cultures around the world. However, the phrase “Mao Sui recommending himself ” seems to disagree with this.During the Warring States Period, the Qin army marched(进军) on Handan. Seeing that Handan was in danger, Prince Pingyuan decided to ask the state of Chu for help. He wanted to pick 20 talented people to go with him. However, he could only find 19 people who were good enough. Then, a man named Mao Sui volunteered.
Prince Pingyuan looked at Mao Sui with doubt,“How long have you been here with me ”
“Three years," Mao Sui answered.
“I hear that a person with talent is like an awl(锥子)in a cloth bag. Its sharp point will soon pierce(戳) through the bag. You've been here for a long time, but I haven't seen any of your achievements.Maybe you don't have any talent.”said Prince Pingyuan.
“What I'm asking you now is to put me into that bag. If you do that, I will pierce through it. But not only the point －the whole awl," Mao Sui said confidently.
Impressed, Prince Pingyuan allowed Mao to join his team, and Mao proved very helpful, Now the phrase“Mao Sui recommending himself” is used to describe someone who volunteers to do a task.
However, there’s a fine line between self-confidence and arrogance. It’s important to believe in yourself, but a strong sense of your own value can harm your career and professional relationships. So we recommend letting your work speak for itself.
At the beginning of the story, _______ was in danger.
A. the Qin army B. the state of Chu
C. the city of Handan D. a man named Mao Sui
The underlined word “ that” in Paragraph 6 refers to _______ .
A. putting an awl into a bag.
B. putting Mao Sui into a bag.
C. letting Mao Sui be a member of his team.
D. refusing Mao Sui.
The underlined word “arrogance” in the last paragraph means______ .
A. 自信 B. 偏见 C. 自尊 D. 傲慢
According to this passage, which of the following is TRUE
A. Modesty isn’t a valuable quality.
B. Mao Sui was a confident person.
C. Prince Pingyuan didn’t like Mao Sui.
D. The writer thinks we should learn from Mao Sui.
H
What do you know about Latin America People often call Latin America a wild(疯狂的）and happy land.
Latin America has a lot of natural beauty. There are volcanoes(火山），high mountains and large grasslands. It also has the world s biggest rainforest(雨林）－the Amazon .The rainforest is the home of many of the world s strange plants and animals. There are books and movies that tell exciting stories about the Amazon.
People in Latin America are open and friendly. They like to sing and dance happily. Dances like the samba, rumba, cha-cha and tango all come from Latin America. The music is lovely and the dancers hold each other tightly. People become closer(更亲近的）to each other by dancing together. Singing is also a talent for many Latin Americans. Many famous singers are from Latin America. Their music usually has strong rhythms(节奏）.
Would you like to go to Latin America for a trip You are always welcome there.
________ is/are NOT natural beauty of Latin America.
A. Volcanoes B. Large grasslands
C. Rainforest D. Snow
Which of the following is NOT true about the Amazon
A. It is the world’s largest volcano.
B. There are many stories about it.
C. It’s the world’s biggest rainforest.
D. There are strange plants and animals there.
What does the underlined word “tightly” mean in Chinese
A. 别扭地 B. 松垮地 C. 紧紧地 D. 嫌弃地
What’s the best title for the passage
A. The Amazon in Latin America
B. A Wild and Happy Land
C. People in Latin America
D. Natural Beauty in Latin America
I
Thanks to the Earth, we have fresh air to breathe, clean water to drink and warm sunshine to enjoy. But it seems that we haven't realized that the Earth is facing many environmental challenges and it is getting "sick".
Scientists say that of all the environmental challenges, climate(气候) change is the biggest one. The temperature on the Earth has risen by more than 0.5 C since 1992. Cities like Singapore and Tokyo that are at low altitudes(海拔) may be covered by the ocean(海洋) in the future.
But this is not the only problem people are facing. Since 1992, the human population has grown by 2 billion, while the population of all other animals has dropped by nearly 30 percent. At the same time, water pollution has become serious. We are also facing problems like light pollution, noise pollution and so on.
However, we have made some progress in saving the Earth. For example, we stop using harmful materials to make the hole in the ozone layer(臭氧层) smaller to slow the rise of the temperature. We do a lot of work to help the animals in danger, or more than two thirds of the worlds wild animals may disappear(消失) by the end of 2020.
"The progress shows that we can make good changes when we act wisely," scientists say, "we must take action to protect the environment, or it will be worse."
In the passage, the writer mentions many good things the Earth brings us EXCEPT ________.
A. fresh air B. clean water C. rich land D. warm sunshine
According to scientists, ________ is the most serious environmental challenge.
A. climate change B. water pollution
C. light pollution D. noise pollution
How many kinds of pollution are mentioned in the passage
A. Two B. Three C. Four D. Five
If we divide the passage into three parts, which of the following is the best
(①=Para.(自然段)1 ②=Para.2 ③=Para.3 ④=Para.4 ⑤=Para.5)
A. ①②;③;④⑤ B. ①②;③④;⑤ C. ①;②③④;⑤ D. ①;②③;④⑤
J
Since the NCP (新冠肺炎) outbreak began in December, Japan has given away a lot of medical supplies (物资) to China. On the boxes of these supplies, poems are often written. Taken from ancient Chinese and Japanese poems, these powerful and inspiring lines show heartfelt wishes for Chinese people. And they let people know that ancient stars still shine in modern times. Let’s take a look at some of them.
山川异域，风月同天。
Lands apart, sky shared.
This line comes from a Buddhist hymn (佛诗) by the Japanese Prince Nagaya (长屋亲王). This hymn reminds us of the cultural exchanges between both countries in history. At that time, the prince wrote the hymn as an invitation for Chinese Buddhist monks(僧侣) to visit Japan. Inspired by the hymn, Jianzhen, a well-known monk of the Tang Dynasty (618－907), started his travel to Japan soon after.
岂曰无衣？与子同裳。
Fear not the want of armor(盔甲), for mine is also yours to wear.
This line is from a battle song of the Qin state, Wuyi (《无衣》), in the Book of Songs (《诗经》). The song refers to (指的是) soldiers sharing their armor, encouraging each other to win the war. The Chinese phrase “同裳” has the same meaning as “同袍” and “袍泽” which also come from this song. They all mean those who have fought together in armies.
青山一道同云雨，明月何曾是两乡。
Though separated by a mountain, we’ll share the same clouds and rain/The bright moon belongs not to a single town.
This sentence is from Tang poet Wang Changling’s Seeing Off Imperial Censor Chai (《送柴侍御》). This poem was written after the poet was demoted (贬官) and sent to a faraway place. He wanted to show that even though he had to separate with his friend, their friendship would continue.
“Lands apart, sky shared” is written by __________.
A. Prince Nagaya B. Jianzhen
C. Wang Changling D. a Chinese monk
In the poems, people in different places can share the same things EXCEPT__________.
A. clothes B. the sky
C. clouds and rain D. the bright moon
The theme of the poems written on the boxes is __________.
A. hometown feelings B. beauty of nature
C. love for family D. friendship
We can know from the passage that _________.
A. all the sentences are taken from Chinese poems
B. actions are always better than words
C. ancient poems can be used in modern times
D. Japanese understand Chinese poems the best
K
Everyone has an important role in society. In this time of public crisis（危机）, it’s important that each of us sticks to our roles and plays them well. What can common people do in this crisis How are the Chinese people taking on their special responsibilities Here are some of the examples.
The novel coronavirus（新冠病毒）made this year’s Spring Festival very different for most of us. Many places in China began a first-level emergency (突发事件) response to the virus at the end of January, calling for people to stay at home. Following these rules, most people gave up family dinners during the Spring Festival and canceled any festival celebrations.
“It’s the quietest Chinese New Year I’ve ever had,” Xin Jingrong, a 14-year-old student from Nanning, Guangxi. It was the first time that Xin’s grandmother had to put off her trip to Nanning and stay alone in her hometown.
The control all over China not only separates many families, but also ▲ . Many shops are closed, delivery services are slow, and wearing masks in public has become a must. But people are showing their understanding and cooperation (合作).
Tong Zexi, a 15-year-old student from Harbin, has not gone out in more than 20 days. “I know I need to protect myself and cause no trouble. In this key time, when one gets sick, many others could be influenced.”
More than simply following the rules, some people have done amazing things to help fight the outbreak. On Feb 3, Zhao Junyan, a Junior 2 student from Shanghai, brought 15,000 masks from Indonesia back to China, People’s Daily reported. Zhao, while traveling in Jakarta, collected the masks with his uncle, who works in the city. The 15-year-old gave away all of the masks to Cangnan, Zhejiang, his hometown. “When a country is in trouble, everyone is responsible to help,” Zhao said to the reporter. “What I have done is what an normal Chinese person can possibly do.”
As a popular speech says nowadays, “We are all fighters!” Everyone has his or her role to play in this fight. And it’s believed that we can soon enjoy the warm sunshine and beautiful spring freely outside!
What do we know about Xin Jingrong
A. Xin lives in Nanjing.
B. Xin’s grandmother celebrated this Spring Festival alone.
C. Xin is a quiet person.
D. Xin’s grandmother was unable to go back to her hometown.
In the fourth paragraph,which of the following sentence can be put in the ▲ .
A. cheers up many people B. makes the world more colorful
C. makes daily life inconvenient D. brings fears to people
If we put the passage into three parts, which of the following is the best
(①=para.1 ②=para.2 ③=para.3 ④=para.4 ⑤=para.5 ⑥=para.6 ⑦=para.7)
A. ①②③;④⑤⑥;⑦ B. ①;②③④⑤⑥;⑦
C. ①②;③④⑤;⑥⑦ D. ①;②③④;⑤⑥⑦
The story is mainly about _________.
A. what teenagers do to enjoy themselves at home in the crisis
B. what Chinese people do to take on their responsibilities in the crisis
C. how Chinese New Year was celebrated this year during the Spring Festival
D. how common people’s lives are changed by the virus in the crisis
L
We sometimes say the tiger is “the king of the jungle (丛林) ” because it is stronger and more dangerous than the other animals. It can run faster than most other animals and it can hunt better. The tiger is the highest animal in the land food chain. In the sea, the shark（鲨鱼） is at the top of the food chain. It can swim faster than most other sea animals. It can also use its big teeth to catch other sea animals and eat them.
What is at the top of the world's food chain Humans are! We are not the biggest or fastest, but we are the cleverest. We could not run faster than most animals, so we invented cars and now we can move fastest. We could not fight better than lions, so we invented guns. Now we can hunt best.
People's inventions are useful, but they can be dangerous, too. For example, many years ago, in Inner Mongolia, people used guns to kill a lot of wild（野生的） wolves（狼）. The wild wolves usually eat wild rabbits. But today, the number of wild rabbits is becoming bigger and bigger because the number of wild wolves is getting smaller and smaller. The wild rabbits competed for the grass（青草） with the sheep and cows. Much of the grassland became desert because it was seriously destroyed（破坏） by the rabbits.
Remember that we are a part of the food chain, so we are in danger, too! If we protect animals, we are protecting ourselves.
The writer describes the tiger and the shark in the first paragraph to _____________.
A. lead into the topic of food chain
B. show they are dangerous animals
C. show how they hunt food
D. explain the differences between them
People are at the top of the world's food chain because_____________.
A. they can use guns B. they're the biggest
C. they’re the cleverest D. they can drive cars
On the grassland in Inner Mongolia, _________are at the top of the food chain.
A. the wild rabbits B. the sheep
C. the cows D. the wild wolves
The best title for the passage is_________.
A. The food chain B. The king of the jungle
C. The dangerous animal D. The most helpful invention
M
When throwing away trash, do you know which bin it should go in Some of you might not be able to answer this question. But it’s very important to know how to deal with your waste. Not knowing how to deal with waste will be hard for you to save energy and protect the environment.
If you don’t deal with your garbage, all of it will go to a landfill (垃圾场) and be buried together. These landfills can take up large areas of ground. The electronic waste you throw away can pollute the soil and groundwater. Other pieces of garbage can be used to make other things if they are properly recycled.
Many cities in China have taken actions in recent years. For example, Shanghai announced in July that it would divide the cabbage into four groups recyclable, hazardous(有害的),wet and dry.
Paper, metal, glass and other things that can be reused are called recyclable waste.
Hazardous waste includes things like medicine, batteries and fluorescent bulbs(荧光灯泡). These things are not recyclable.
"Wet waste" is also known as a household waste. "They are things that you don’t want but pigs can’t eat," Guangzhou daily explained.
Some waste such as plastic bags, beer bottles and other man-made things will go in the "dry waste" bin.
Many other Chinese cities plan to use this way to deal with their garbage let’s encourage each other to deal with our waste well by sorting it to protect the environment.
Why is it important to know how to deal with the trash in life
A. Because it helps save energy and protect the environment.
B. Because it helps make much money by selling it.
C. Because it helps keep every neighborhood clean.
D. Because it helps develop children’s good habits.
People in Shanghai separate their waste into ________
A. a recyclable and non-recyclable waste
B. recyclable non-recyclable and harmful waste
C. recyclable and other waste
D. recyclable, hazardous, wet and dry waste
Which of the following isn’t hazardous waste
A. Medicine B. Paper
C. Batteries D. Fluorescent bulbs
The passage is mainly about ________
A. the way to deal with the waste
B. the way to stop throwing waste
C. the way to protect the water
D. the way to save energy
N
We can use Chinese character “少” to make different words like “多少” and “少年”. Here “少” has two meanings. We can tell them apart (区分) by their different sounds or pinyin.
In Chinese, there are many such words. It is a lot of fun, but not easy. Pinyin helps us learn. Zhou Youguang was the father of pinyin. He and his team designed pinyin in 1958.
This year, pinyin turns 60 years old. Pinyin is not only popular in China. Many people around the world start to study Chinese by learning pinyin. You might say “nihao” instead of “hello” to a foreign friend. If you talk about Chinese “gongfu”, he or she will understand you.
In the Oxford English Dictionary, there are more than 100 Chinese words in pinyin, such as jiaozi for dumpling, zhongguomeng for Chinese dream, wanggou for online shopping and xiongmao for panda.
Pinyin is not just a language tool. It’s also a bridge between China and the world.
We have used pinyin for ________ years since Zhou Youguang designed it
A. 58 B. 60 C. 68 D. 70
We may see this passage in a(n) ________.
A. travel magazine B. weather report
C. English magazine D. science report
From the passage, we have learned that ________.
A. pinyin is only popular in China
B. pinyin is just a language tool now
C. people can tell some Chinese words apart by their sounds or pinyin
D. there aren’t any Chinese words in the Oxford English Dictionary
The passage mainly wants to tell us ________.
A. it’s easy for people around the world to learn pinyin
B. many foreigners study Chinese by learning pinyin
C. pinyin is more important than English expressions
D. pinyin has become a bridge between China and the world
O
Many people think that the British are very humorous. However, it is often difficult for foreigners to understand their jokes. The main point to remember is that the British often use understatement.
For example, if someone gets really wet in a shower of rain, he might just say, “It’s a little wet outside.” Or, if someone is very impolite and shouts at another person, someone else might say, “She isn't exactly friendly.” Understatement is often used in unpleasant situation, and it plays an important part in British humor.
Another key to understanding British humor is that the British like to make fun of themselves as well as others. They often laugh about the silly and unpleasant things that happen to their everyday life, like when someone accidentally falls over in the street.What's more, the British love to watch comedies about people who do not know how to behave in society. The comedy Mr. Bean is a good example of this kind of humor.
Mr. Bean is the character created by British actor Rowan Atkinson in 1990. Mr. Bean doesn't talk often, and instead he uses his body and face to make people laugh. Perhaps what makes Mr. Bean so funny is that he does things that adults in the real world cannot do. Mr. Bean is popular in many countries around the world because you do not have to speak English to understand the humor. Because of this, many people have become familiar with the British sense of humor.
___________ examples are used in the passage to explain how the British use understatement
A. One. B. Two. C. Three. D. Four.
The underlined word “ understatement” in the passage probably means “________” in Chinese.
A. 避讳不谈 B. 轻描淡写 C. 如实描述 D. 夸大其词
Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage
A. When the British meet someone rude, they may laugh at him.
B. The British always make fun of others, but not themselves.
C. Mr. Bean usually uses his body language to make others laugh.
D. If someone can’t speak English, he won’t understand Mr Bean’s humor.
The best title of the passage is _________.
A. British Humor in Comedy
B. Humor in Different Cultures
C. Developing Your Sense of Humor
D. Understanding British Humor
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Welcome to London! Now let me tell you something about this wonderful city. London, the capital(首都) of the United Kingdom, is the biggest city in Western Europe with over 7 million people. It sits by the River Thames. London has a history of more than 2,000 years. People all over the world are familiar(熟悉) with the city's red double-decker(双层的) buses and black taxis.
People
The British Empire used to rule around the world, so many people from around the world moved to London. They have brought with them their own languages and cultures. More than 300 different languages are spoken in London.
Culture
London is known for its museums. One important museum is British Museum. It is the oldest public(公共的) museum in the world. There are two main art museums in London: the National Gallery and the Tate Gallery. Besides(而且), London is also home to arts, such as theatre and music. The Globe Theatre, which was popular in the late 16th and 17th centuries, was opened for performances of William Shakespeare's plays.
Tourist attractions(旅游景点)
London has many wonderful places to visit. For example, the well-known Clock Tower, a 320-foot-high tower, was called the Big Ben. Another famous London building is Buckingham Palace. The members of royal(皇家的) family of England live there. Besides, Hyde Park is the largest open area in central London.
What's the population of London
A. Less than 7 million. B. Only 7 million.
C. More than 7 million. D. Nearly 7 million.
How many museums are there in London according to the passage
A. Two. B. Three. C. Four. D. Five.
Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage
A. The Location of London.
B. The history of London.
C. The interesting places in London.
D. The food in London.
From the passage, we can know that ______.
A. more than 300 different languages are spoken in London
B. the Globe Theatre has less than 300 years' history
C. the Big Ben is a 320-foot-high clock
D. London is the biggest city in Europe
参考答案
1~4.B、A、C、A
5~8.C、B、C、B
9~12.C、C、A、A
13~16.A、C、D、C
17~20.C、A、B、A
21~24.A、D、B、B
25~28.C、C、D、B
29~32.D、A、C、B
33~36.C、A、B、D
37~40.A、A、D、C
41~44.B、C、B、B
45~48.B、C、D、A
49~52.A、D、B、A
53~56.B、C、C、D
57~60.B、B、C、D
61~64.C、B、D、A
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