Unit 4 Why don't you talk to your parents? 阅读理解练习 （含答案）

Unit 4
阅读理解练习
A
Dear Anna,
How are you My name is Cindy. I’ve been looking forward to having a pen friend for a long time. I hope we can become good friends.
I got your name and e-mail from my English teacher, Ms. Sands. These days I’m thinking about what to write. At first, I wanted to tell you what it’s like to go to school here in Minnesota, but later I thought you could look up Minnesota on the Internet and read about it yourself. Then I had the idea to tell you about my family, but I realized (意识到) that the story of my little brother losing a tooth or the time we got a new cat might be kind of boring. After that, I thought about asking you questions about what it’s like to live in Belgium, but I’m afraid you might think my questions are silly (愚蠢的).
I think I can tell you a little about myself. In fact, you probably already learned one thing about me. I sometimes have a hard time making up my mind! I hope you can write me back anyway.
Yours,
Cindy
1. Cindy got Anna’s information from _______.
A. the Internet
B. her English teacher
C. a pen friend program
D. her school newspaper
2. According to Cindy, which of the following might be boring for her letter
A. Her likes and dislikes.
B. Something about her family.
C. Famous places in Minnesota.
D. Going to school in Minnesota.
3. Why did Cindy decide not to ask Anna what Belgium is like
A. Cindy visited Belgium years ago.
B. Cindy’s classmate told her about it before.
C. Cindy already learned about it on the Internet.
D. Cindy thought her questions might sound silly.
4. From the letter, we can know that Cindy _______.
A. lost a tooth last week
B. has a lot of good friends
C. once wrote a letter to Anna
D. is not good at making decisions
5. Cindy wrote the letter to _______.
A. give advice to Anna
B. ask Anna for help
C. say “hi” to her new pen friend
D. reply to her new pen friend
B
How do you spend your spare time There will be different answers to it.Most people in Poland(波兰)have their own ways of spending free time.Sometimes they just want to take a rest,but they try to do something more relaxing most of the time.They have many different hobbies.They help them to get away from their everyday problems and spend their free time happily.
Many Polish(波兰的)people like traveling.They always look for new places that they have never been to.Some of them like to climb mountains,others like to go to a sea or a lake to swim,because these can make them get exercise and are good for their health.
Many Polish people also like to do sports in their free time.They are usually crazy about football,and football is regarded(当作)as the Polish national sport.Many football fans may support(支持)a certain team,so they go to watch every match of the team they support,and they buy many things that have any relation with the team.Watching sport and doing it are both good ways to relax.
Doctors also say that doing sports is very good for health.Many people in town,especially young men,often go to take the exercise classes.Also,Polish people have many other ways to spend their free time.And they really enjoy their free time.
1.Polish people have many hobbies in order to 　 　.
A.solve their daily problems
B.finish all their work
C.make more friends
D.relax themselves in their spare time
2.Why do some Polish people like climbing mountains
A.Because they hate traveling.
B.Because they can get exercise from it.
C.Because they can find a new place.
D.Because it is comfortable and funny.
3.Which of the following sports is NOT mentioned(提到)in the passage
A.Playing football. B.Climbing mountains.
C.Skating. D.Swimming.
4.What is the main idea of Paragraph 3
A.Football is many Polish people’s favorite sport.
B.Young Polish people often go to the gym.
C.All the Polish people do sports in their spare time.
D.Most Polish people like watching sports.
5.What can we learn from the passage
A.Polish culture is colorful.
B.We can have many ways of spending our free time.
C.A doctor can give you good advice.
D.There is no need to do sport activities.
C
Nick’s mother wanted him to learn how to play the piano,because she looked forward to hearing her son play for her.She sent her son to the piano lessons every week.But Nick learnt very slowly and did poorly.
One day,Nick stopped coming to the piano lessons.The teacher was happy because she didn’t have much hope for Nick.
Soon the teacher would hold a piano concert.Then she got a call from Nick.He wanted to play the piano at the concert.The teacher told Nick that he was not good enough,but Nick begged her and said that he would do his best.
In the end,as Nick played the piano,everyone was surprised at the skill of this little boy.His performance was successful.
His piano teacher finally learnt that Nick’s mother was badly ill and had to stay in hospital.No one could send him to the piano lessons.But he kept practicing it at home every day.
1.Why couldn’t Nick go to the piano lessons
A.Because his mother knew how to teach him.
B.Because the teacher didn’t like him.
C.Because his mother was ill in hospital.
D.Because he had to go to school.
2.Why did Nick’s teacher refuse to let him take part in the concert at first
A.Because she thought Nick was too young.
B.Because there were already enough people.
C.Because she thought Nick couldn’t play the piano well.
D.Because she thought Nick had to look after his mother.
3.The underlined word “begged” means “　 　” in Chinese.
A.砍价 B.期望 C.乞求 D.解释
4.How was Nick’s performance at the concert
A.Terrible. B.Wonderful. C.Boring. D.Bad.
5.Which of the following is TRUE
A.Nick’s father sent him to the piano lessons.
B.Nick went to the piano lessons twice a week.
C.Nick did best in the piano lessons.
D.Nick practiced the piano at home by himself before the concert.
D
Hi, I’m Amy. I’m here to help you with any study-related problem, big or small. Please send me a message anytime.
—Amy
My problem is time — I don’t have enough time. Next month, I will have twelve exams. How can I possibly study for all of them I think it’s difficult and impossible.
—Cindy
Hi, Cindy. It isn’t impossible but you have to get started now. Make a study plan and prepare for each subject. It’s better to study for an hour a day than just once a week, all day.
—Amy
I share a bedroom and a desk with my sister. When we study at the desk together, she distracts (使分心) me because she is noisy. I try to talk with her about it, but she gets angry. Can you help me
—Jane
Hi, Jane. You can discuss with your sister to use the desk at different times. Or you can study at the school library a few times a week. If it’s easier to write instead of talking face to face, try messaging her and explain how ▲ you feel.
—Amy
I’m silly (愚蠢的). I just find it hard to study. I always stop and start and I keep getting the feeling that I’m learning wrong things. I don’t think you can really help me.
—Liza
Liza, you’re not silly at all! Lots of students have the same experience as you. Sometimes things will improve if you join a study group. Join a group and meet twice or three times a week after school to study together. It’s helpful for lots of students.
—Amy
1. What is Cindy’s problem
A. Her teachers don’t like her.
B. Her parents don’t understand her.
C. She doesn’t want to study for her exams.
D. She doesn’t have enough time to study for her exams.
2. Who lives in the same bedroom with her sister
A. Amy. B. Cindy. C. Jane. D. Liza.
3. The best word for “ ▲ ” is “_______”.
A. terrible B. scared C. lucky D. excited
4. What does Amy think of Liza
A. She is silly.
B. She is noisy.
C. She learns quickly.
D. She has a common problem.
5. Amy advises Liza to _______.
A. make a plan
B. join a study group
C. talk with her friends
D. study in the school library
E
Last year,I went to Beijing Qizhi Special Education School for community service(社区服务).Before we took the bus,my friend asked me a question:“Why are you here ” I did not know how to answer the question.
The school was not far from my school,but it looked as if it was in a different world.A group of children were waiting for us.A boy walked toward me.He held my hands and pulled me to the ground.I kissed the earth and tasted nature.
I could not understand what he was doing at first,and then I was very angry.Though I was very angry,I controlled my anger.
A teacher stopped this awkward silence(尴尬的沉默)when she shouted at the boy.“What are you doing right here,right now ” she said “You will never see your mom again if you keep doing this.Now,say sorry!” “Sorry,” he cried fearfully and nervously.I said nothing,but I realized something about this child.After lunch I asked the teacher for information about the child’s parents.
She said that the child was very different from other students because of an illness.His family could not afford to treat him.He needed the kindness of his family,but they had abandoned him.So he depended on the support from the teachers and community service workers like us.
I suddenly realized I could answer the question my friend asked me at the beginning of the day.
Community service workers help others and make everyone feel better.There are so many people in the world that need help.Playing with lonely children may not make a big difference.But it can light a corner in the children’s hearts,making them know they are loved by people.
1.How did the writer reach Beijing Qizhi Special Education School
A.By train. B.By car. C.By bus. D.By taxi.
2.Why did the writer get angry
A.Because a boy held the writer’s hands.
B.Because the writer did not like to taste nature.
C.Because a boy pushed the writer to the ground.
D.Because a boy was polite to the writer.
3.The boy acted differently from others because 　 　.
A.he was sick
B.his parents didn’t like him
C.he was nervous and fearful
D.he always lived with teachers
4.The underlined word “abandoned” most probably means “　 　”.
A.hurt B.left C.sold D.forgotten
5.From the passage we can learn that the writer 　 　.
A.helped so many people in the world
B.played with the lonely boy after lunch
C.learned the meaning of community service
D.wasn’t good at answering the questions about community service
参考答案
A． 1-5 BBDDC
B． 1-5 DBCAB
C． 1-5 CCCBD
D． 1-5 DCADB
E． 1-5 CCABC