小学升外国语学校英语阅读专项50-46
1
Tom was three years old. He liked to watch TV with his parents after supper, but his parents never let him stay long. Mother would say, “It’s eight o’clock now. It’s time for you to go to bed, Tom.”
“But why don’t you go to bed, too?” Tom always asked.
“We are adults (大人),” mother would say, “And adults go to bed late.”
One evening Tom asked his mother for an apple.
“But it’s too late,” his mother didn’t want to give him anything to eat at bedtime. “The apples are already asleep.”
“But not all of them, Mom.” Tom said, “The baby apples are perhaps asleep, but their parents are surely awake.”
(A) 1. Tom liked to watch TV with_________ after supper.
A. his father and mother B. his sister
C. his grandparents D. his brother
【解析】根据文章第一段第二句可知他和他的父母一起看电视，parents可用father and mother代替。因此选A。
(A) 2. His parents _______let him stay long.
A. never B. sometimes C. often D. usually
【解析】根据文章第一段第二句最后可知选A。
(B) 3. One evening Tom asked his mother for_________.
A. an egg B. an apple C. an orange D. a pear
【解析】根据文章第四段可知他向他的妈妈要一个苹果。
(C) 4. His mother didn’t want to give anything to him to eat________.
A. in the morning B. in the afternoon
C. at bedtime D. at noon
【解析】根据文章倒数第二段可知选C。
(D) 5. From the story we know__________.
A. Tom was a quiet boy B. Tom was a bad boy
C. Tom was a lazy boy D. Tom was a clever boy
【解析】根据最后一段Tom的回答可知Tom是一个聪明的男孩，因此选D。
【主旨大意】本文通过一个故事讲述了三岁孩子与大人不同的思维。
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Everyone knows that there’s not enough land in Hong Kong. If you go there by air, you will land at Kai Tak Airport. It was built out into the sea. It is in the part of Hong Kong called Kowloon. Kowloon is one of the two big islands in Hong Kong.
The other island is Hong Kong itself. You can get there by ship or through a tunnel(隧道) under the sea.
The population of Hong Kong is more than six million. Chinese and English are spoken by many people there. Clothes, computers, radios, televisions are made in Hong Kong. It is a shopping center. You can buy all kinds of things there.
Hong Kong is also a beautiful city. It’s a good place for traveling. People from all over the world visit Hong Kong every year. You can watch dog-racing and motor-racing there. When you are hot and tired, you may rest in the small cool gardens. There are also a lot of tall buildings with comfortable rooms to live in. If you enjoy eating out, you can easily find a good place for delicious food. Foods of different flavors(风味) are served in Hong Kong.
(A) 1. Where was Kai Tak Airport built?
A. It was built out into the sea. B. It was built out into the lake.
C. It was built out into the river D. It was built out into the pool.
【解析】细节题。根据第一段的“It was built out into the sea.”
(C) 2. What’s the population of Hong Kong?
A. Nearly 6 million. B. Less than 6 million.
C. Over 6 million. D. Only 6 million.
【解析】细节题。根据第三段的“The population of Hong Kong is more than six million”， more than的同义词就是over.
(D) 3. How many products(产品) of Hong Kong are mentioned in this passage?
A. 7. B.6. C.5. D.4.
【解析】细节题。根据第三段的“Clothes, computers, radios, televisions are made in Hong Kong.”，故选D。
(B) 4. Which of the following sentences is NOT true according to the passage?
A. Kai Tak Airport is in Kowloon.
B. There's a lot of land in Hong Kong.
C. Many people in Hong Kong speak Chinese and English
D. Hong Kong is a beautiful city for traveling
【解析】细节题。A在第一段“It is in the part of Hong Kong called Kowloon.”，C在第三段“Chinese and English are spoken by many people there.”，D在最后一段的第一行“Hong Kong is also a beautiful city. It’s a good place for traveling.”。B与第一段第一句“Everyone knows that there’s not enough land in Hong Kong.”。
(A) 5. According to the passage, we know that ________.
A. Hong Kong is a big city with a large population
B. there are almost no factories in Hong Kong
C. few people visit Hong Kong ever year
D. visitors can enjoy the comfortable living rooms and delicious foods in Hong Kong
【解析】主旨大意题。B可排除，文中没提。C与文中“People from all over the world visit Hong Kong every year.”不符。
【主旨大意】本文介绍了香港人口，语言，旅游等。
小学升外国语学校英语阅读专项50-47
1
Paris is the capital of France. Its subway is also very special. You can enjoy its culture when you are in this city. First you can see many people reading books in the subway. Whenever they are in the subway or at the station, there is always a book in the hand.
The subway station in Paris is not big, but each of them has its special facts. Some stations look like ships. Some stations have clothes, caps and shoes. And every station has a big advertisement picture. But many of them are for selling clothes and cosmetics(化妆品).
You can meet some beggars(乞丐) in the subway. But the beggars in the Paris subway are also very special. They often play the violin or guitar in the train. They don’t feel shy at all. Instead they think it is natural. After playing, they will go around the train and ask you to give them some money.
If you want to learn more about Paris, go to the subway and enjoy its culture by yourself.
(D) 1. What do many people usually do when they are in the subway?
A. Listen to music. B. Beg some money.
C. Sell clothes and cosmetics. D. Read books.
【解析】细节理解题。由第一段第四句“First you can see many people reading books in the subway.”可知答案。
(A) 2. How do the beggars get money from people in the subway?
A. They often play the violin or guitar in the train.
B. They usually brush shoes for the passengers.
C. They often steal money from the shops.
D. They usually help the passengers carry suitcases.
【解析】细节理解题。由第三段第三句“They often play the violin or guitar in the train.”可知答案。
(B) 3. What’s the main idea of this passage?
A. Reading in the Paris subway.
B. The subway is a window of the Paris culture.
C. The beggars in the Paris subway usually have some skills.
D. Each of the subway station in Paris has its special facts.
【解析】主旨大意题。通读全文，文章总是围绕巴黎地铁里的文化现象，故选B。
【主旨大意】本文介绍了法国巴黎地铁里的文化特色，譬如：在地铁里能随时看到人们在读书；在地铁里卖东西大多数是卖服装和化妆品的；即使地铁里的乞丐也很有特色。
2
In the United States, parents usually encourage their children to develop their potential (潜能). They pay attention to what their kids can do, not what they can’t. As a result, US boys and girls hope to be actors, athletes and doctors; many even want to become presidents when they grow up.
US parents often encourage their children to take part in all kinds of activities at school. They believe that joining in these activities can make their children mature(成熟). Schoolwork is important, but they think that social skills are important as well.
But things in China are different. Chinese parents often tell their children to study hard and pass exams. They think that, for a student, staying away from schoolbooks means wasting time. This puts a lot of pressure on Chinese students, so leaders in China’s education department have called for less homework at the lower grades. Only healthy kids can become healthy adults.
(A) 1. American parents think that .
A. Schoolwork is as important as social skills
B. Schoolwork is more important than social skills
C. Schoolwork is less important than social skills
D. Passing exams is the most important for their children
【解析】细节理解题。由第二段最后一句“Schoolwork is important, but they think that social skills are important as well.”可知，美国父母认为学业和社会技能一样重要。
(D) 2. Why do many American children have their dream jobs?
A. Because they start school earlier than Chinese children.
B. Because they study hard.
C. Because their parents encourage them to do less homework.
D. Because their parents usually pay attention to what they can do，not what they can’t.
【解析】细节理解题。由第一段二、三句可知答案。
(B) 3. Chinese parents think that .
A. taking part in all kinds of activities at school can make their children mature
B. staying away from schoolbooks means wasting time
C. their children should do what they want to do
D. social skills is necessary for the students at lower grades
【解析】细节理解题。由第三段中“They think that, for a student, staying away from schoolbooks means wasting time.”可知答案选B。
(B) 4. According to this passage the writer thinks .
A. China’s education is better than America’s
B. America’s education is better than China’s
C. Chinese students at the lower grades should have more homework
D. Chinese students have less pressure than America’s
【解析】态度观点题。纵观全文，文章阐明了美国教育和中国教育的不同，作者对美国教育始终怀有赞同之情。
【主旨大意】本文介绍了中国和美国的父母在对待学业上的不同的观点：美国父母更注重孩子潜能，鼓励孩子积极参加各种活动。而中国父母注重孩子的学业和成绩。
小学升外国语学校英语阅读专项50-48
1
A kind of little cars may be seen in the streets in the future. People will like this kind of small cars better than the big ones. The car is as small as a bike. But it can carry two people in it. Everybody can drive it easily, just like riding a bike. Even children and old people can drive them to schools or parks.
If everyone drives such cars in the future, there will be less pollution in the air. There will be more space for all the cars in cities, and there will also be more space for people to walk in the streets.
The little cars of the future will cost less money to buy and to drive. These little cars can go only 65 kilometers an hour, so driving will be safer. The cars of the future will be fine for going around the city, but they will not be useful for a long trip.
This kind of cars can save a lot of gas. They will go 450 kilometers, then they have to stop for more gas.
They are nice cars, aren’t they?
(A) 1. If you drive this kind of little cars for four hours, you can probably go at most.
A. 260 kilometers B. 65 kilometers
C. 450 kilometers D. 130 kilometers
【解析】由第三段“These little cars can go only 65 kilometers an hour.”可计算得知。
(B) 2. Why do these little cars have to stop after going 450 kilometers?
A. For more water. B. For more gas.
C. To have a rest. D. To charge (充电)
【解析】由第四段“They will go 450 kilometers, then they have to stop for more gas.”可知。
(C) 3. Which of the following statements is NOT true?
A. Driving big cars can make the air dirtier.
B. The little cars can make more space for other cars and people.
C. These little cars will be useful for a long trip.
D. This kind of cars can save much gas.
【解析】由第三段“but they will not be useful for a long trip.”可知。
【主旨大意】本文作者介绍了未来的一种小型汽车，他具有体型小，代价低，安全系数高等特点，它适合在城市里驾驶，可以节省空间，减少污染。表达了作者对它的期盼之情。
2
Rock climbing(攀岩) did not become a sport until late in the 1900s. But now it has become a popular outdoor activity. While rock climbing may still be necessary for mountain climbing, most people just climb low mountains for fun.
If you have ever done rock climbing, you will know that it is not a very easy sport. Indoor and outdoor rock climbing both need practice. What most people don’ t know is that rock climbing is one of the sports that depend on your body and mind(意志).
To climb successfully, one must use wonderful skills. One of the important rules is to always have three parts of your body on the rock face. Another important rule is that your arms only hold you close to the rock face while your legs are pushing you up, the closer you are to the rock face, the easier it is to climb.
Rock climbing is a wonderful sport. Once you start to learn how to climb, you'll find more fun. People who like games such as chess playing or problem-solving may love rock climbing, because they are nearly the same in the way of thinking. For anyone who wants to get into beautiful shape, rock climbing is a fun and good way. Anyone who enjoys a difficult game and loves the outdoors should think of taking rock climbing as a new hobby.
(D) 1. When did rock climbing become a sport?
A. In 1900. B. Early in the 1900s.
C. In the middle of the 1900s. D. Late in the 1900s.
【解析】从文章第一句话“Rock climbing did not become a sport until late in the 1900s.”得出答案。
(C) 2. The chess players may like rock climbing because .
A. they'd like to get into beautiful shape
B. it is more interesting than chess playing
C. it is like chess playing in the way of thinking
D. they really tike to do sports
【解析】从这句话“because they are nearly the same in the way of thinking.”得出答案。
(A) 3. What can we learn from the passage?
A. Rock climbing is a kind of indoor and outdoor activity,
B. Rock climbing is a very easy sport.
C. When you climb, your arms push you up.
D. The closer you are to the rock face, the more difficult it is to climb.
【解析】排除法。得出答案。
【主旨大意】本文讲述了攀岩这项运动的相关情况。
小学升外国语学校英语阅读专项50-49
1
Welcome to the Blue Moon Beachland!
Check out the COOL things you can enjoy here in the HEAT of August, 2011!
Week 1
The welcome party in the Boating Club Opening of the Water Park
Week 2
Fresh seafood at Fishermen’s Market Bike riding along the beach
Week 3
Music shows in moon light
Street dance in Gold Street
Week 4
Cold drinks in Sand Garden
Swimming competition
Take Bus 201, 306 or take a taxi. Call 203-2228888 or surf http://www.blue moon. com for more information.
(A) 1. What can we do on the Blue Moon Beachland in the first week of August?
A. Enjoy the welcome party.
B. Go bike riding.
C. Have cold drinks.
【解析】细节理解题。从“Week 1”中“The welcome party”可知答案。
(C) 2. When will we enjoy the music shows on the Blue Moon Beachland? '
A. In the morning. B. In the afternoon. C. In the evening.
【解析】细节理解题。从“Week 3”中“Music shows in moon light”可知在晚上有音乐节目。
(B) 3. Where can we have fresh seafood on the Blue Moon Beachland?
A. In Sand Garden.
B.At Fishermen’s Market.
C. In Gold Street.
【解析】细节理解题。从“Week 2”中“Fresh seafood at Fishermen’s Market”可知。
(C) 4. How can we get more information the Blue Moon Beachland?
A. Send an email.
B.Write a letter.
C. Call the phone or surf the Internet.
【解析】细节理解题。根据“Call 203-2228888 or surf http://www.blue moon. com for more information.可知答案。
【主旨大意】本宣传海报主要介绍了蓝月亮海滩从第一周到第四周的主要活动以及联系方式。
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The best way of learning a language is using it. The best way of learning English is talking in English as much as possible. Sometimes you’ll get your words mixed up and people will not understand you. Sometimes people will say things to quickly and you can’t understand them. But if you keep your sense of humor(幽默感), you can always have a good laugh at the mistakes you make. Don’t be unhappy if people seem t be laughing at your mistakes. It’s better for people to laugh at your mistakes than to be angry with you, because they don't understand what you are saying. The most important thing for learning English is, “Don’t be afraid of making mistakes because everyone makes mistakes.”
(B) 1. What is the best way for you to learn a language according to the writer?
A. writing. B. using it. C. listening.
【解析】细节理解题。根据第一句话“The best way of learning a language is using it.”可得出答案。
(B) 2. What should you do in learning English?
A. Write as quickly as you can.
B. Speak English as much as you can.
C. Laugh more often.
【解析】细节理解题。根据第二句话“But mostly they just write down what they do every day.”可知答案。
(A) 3. When people laugh at your mistakes, what should you do?
A. Not care. B. Be happy. C. Feel worried.
【解析】推理判断。根据句子“Don’t be unhappy if people seem t be laughing at your mistakes. ”可知，如果别人在嘲笑你的错误时，不要在意。
(C) 4. What should you do when you make a mistake?'
A. Keep quiet.
B.Get angry.
C. Keep your sense of humor
【解析】细节理解题。根据句子“if you keep your sense of humor(幽默感), you can always have a good laugh at the mistakes you make.”可知答案A。
(A) 5. What can we learn from the passage?
A. Anyone will make mistakes.
B. People never make mistakes.
C. Few people make mistakes.
【解析】细节理解题。由最后一句“Don’t be afraid of making mistakes because everyone makes mistakes.”可得出答案。
【主旨大意】学英语的方法是用它，而且还不要怕犯错误，不要怕别人嘲笑你。
小学升外国语学校英语阅读专项50-50
1
Part-time Cleaning Help
Are you looking for a vacation job? Can you clean the house and cook? Then, 1 need you. The work is boring, but the pay is good. I need you from 2:00 pm—5:00 pm, Monday to Saturday. Please come to the cleaning center or call Mrs. Johnson at 544-9968.
A Fitness Camp
For Overweight Kids
Are you too fat? Can you run as fast as your classmates? Have you failed your PE examination?
Our fitness camp can help you lose weight and get tit again. Come and join r
us!Please call Nathan at 475-2300.
Next Wave Music Store
After 10 years of teaching the piano,
David Smith has made his first CD!
Come and meet him this weekend
Special presents for the first 50 people.
Time: Sat. 7:00 pm
Call Marsha at 8732059.
( C )1. The cleaner will work_______hours one week.
A. 12 B. 15 C.18
【解析】细节考查。根据广告一：清洁工每天三小时，每周六天，故每周18小时。
( B )2. In the fitness camp, you can_______.
A, clean the house B. lose weight C, meet David Smith
【解析】细节考查。根据广告二：健康俱乐部可以使人减肥。
( A )3._needs a cleaner.
A. Mrs. Johnson B. Marsha C. Nathan
【解析】细节考查。根据广告一最后一句可知：Mrs. John需要清洁工。
( B )4. You can call_, if you want to go to the fitness camp.
A. 544-9968 B. 475-2300 C. 8732059
【解析】细节考查。根据广告二：想参加健康俱乐部请拨打475—2300.
( C )5. If you're the tenth to come to_, you can get a special present.
A, the cleaning center B, the fitness camp C. Next Wave Music Store
【解析】细节考查。根据广告三：头50名有奖品。
【主旨大意】文章介绍了三种不同的求供信息。
B
Mr Scott was the owner of a shop. He lived by himself in a small room above his shop. He was always afraid that someone might break into his shop at night.
One day, when he checked his money after closing up, he found he had almost 10,000 dollars. He thought keeping so much money in the shop was a dangerous thing. So he took the money with him to his bedroom, put it in the pocket of his coat and went to bed with his coat on. At midnight the doorbell rang and woke him up. He got out of bed and called out in a shaky(颤抖的) voice, “What do you want?” Under the street light stood a policeman, “Sorry to wake you up,” the policeman said, “but all the lights are on in your shop. I think you just forgot to turn them off when you closed up.”
(C) 1. Where did Mr Scott live?
A. By himself. B. In his shop. C. Above his shop.
【解析】细节理解题。根据第一段第二句“He lived by himself in a small room above his shop. ”得出答案。
(A) 2. How much money did he have that day?
A. ＄10,000. B. ￥10,000. C. 10,000.
【解析】细节理解题。从短文第二段第一句“...he found he had almost 10,000 dollars.”可找出答案。
(B) 3. Why did Mr Scott sleep with he money that night? '
A. Because he loved money very much.
B.Because he thought it was not safe to keep it in the shop.
C. Because he knew the policeman would wake him up.
【解析】细节理解题。从第二段第二句“He thought keeping so much money in the shop was a dangerous thing. ”可知答案。
(A) 4. Why did the policeman wake him up? '
A. Because he wanted to turn off the lights .
B.Because he wanted to remind Mr Scott
C. Because he wanted to ring his doorbell.
【解析】细节理解题。根据最后一句“I think you just forgot to turn them off when you closed up.”可知答案是A。
(C) 5.How did Mr Scott feel when he heard the doorbell.
A. Excited. B. Angry. C. Stressed.
【解析】推理判断题。由第二段中“He got out of bed and called out in a shaky voice,....”可知他的声音是颤抖的，说明他紧张不安。
【主旨大意】本文讲述了斯科特先生因害怕有人闯进自己店里，抢走他的钱，不得不揣着钱睡觉，结果忘了关等，让警察找上门来。
