2024年广东中考英语阅读理解A篇训练
A
There are many beautiful cities in the world. Mineral City is an interesting place to visit. It is a beautiful little town with many old buildings. Here are some of people’s descriptions about it.
The Mineral City Hotel is on the corner of Main Street and Glenn Avenue. It is about 150 years old. Many visitors like to stay there because it’s clean and comfortable. What’s more, the price is very low. I think it is the symbol of Mineral City.
—Gina
There is an interesting old building across from the Mineral City Hotel. It was a post office. Now it is a store. There are many different kinds of books there. I go there with my friends once a month. Here you can also rent (租借) many interesting videos, too.
—Jenny
I love to take a walk down Glenn Avenue to look at the old buildings and little stores on the street. And there are many interesting things sold in the little stores. Sometimes I buy them for my friends and I also love to enjoy the beautiful views there. It makes me relax.
—Tony
There are many places to eat on Oak Street. You can get lunch or dinner in one of these places. The food there is very delicious. Many of them are traditional food of this place. So don’t forget to come here if you visit our lovely Mineral City.
—Jack
( )1. Mineral City is__________.
A. a big country B. a busy city C. a beautiful town D. an old building
( )2. What used to be across from the Mineral City Hotel
A. A post office. B. A bank. C. A restaurant. D. A park.
( )3. What should you do if you want to buy something interesting for your friend
A. You should go to the corner of Main Street and Glenn Avenue.
B. You should take a walk down Glenn Avenue.
C. You should go to Oak Street.
D. You should go to the Mineral City Hotel.
( )4. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage
A. Mineral City is about 150 years old.
B. Gina thinks the symbol of Mineral City is the Mineral City Hotel.
C. Tony loves to enjoy the beautiful views in Mineral City.
D. There are many places to eat on Oak Street.
( )5. Where may the passage come from
A. A textbook. B. A diary. C. A dictionary. D. A magazine.
B
There are many activities in our school this term, and the biggest one is the English Festival. It is organized by the Happy English Club. The main purpose of the festival is to create a good English learning environment for students. The English Festival will take place from September 8th to November 8th. During the months, a lot of activities will be held. Warmly welcome to join us.
Activities:
Singing Competition ------------ For Grade 7 & 8
Drawing Party -------------------- For Grade 8 & 9
Cosplay (角色扮演) ------------- For Grade 7 & 9
Speech Match --------------------- For English teachers
Purposes:
To help more students who like English and want to learn English well.
To make students learn English in a relaxing way.
To develop students’ ability of communicating with others.
Things you can do during the English Festival:
Play some English songs on the school radio.
Try to talk with your teachers or classmates in English. In this way, you can practise your spoken English.
Watch some English films and share them with your friends.
( )1. The English Festival is held by .
A. Students’ center B. School Art Group C. the Happy English Club D. School Activity Center
( )2. How long will the English Festival last
A. For two months. B. For three months. C. For four months. D. For five months.
( )3. If you are in Class 8 Grade 9, what activity can you take part in
A. Cosplay and Speech Match. B. Drawing Party and Cosplay.
C. Drawing Party and Speech Match. D. Singing Competition and Drawing Party.
( )4. What can we do during the English Festival
A. We can make some English films with friends.
B. We can play some English songs on the school radio.
C. We can write to your teachers or classmates in English.
D. We can make some foreign friends.
( )5. Who is the text mainly written for
A. Tourists. B. Parents. C. Teachers. D. Students.
C
Animal and human bites (咬) may cause cuts and wounds. Most animal and human bites aren’t serious, but home treatment is necessary to care for the cuts.
Animal Bites
☆Most happen to school-age children.
☆Dog bites happen more often than any other animal bite.
☆Boys are bitten about twice as often as girls.
☆Cat bites usually cause more serious wounds than dog bites because they can be hard to clean.
☆Pet bites from mice may carry viruses.
☆Wild animal bites may happen while people are camping or hiking.
Human Bites
Adult bites that cause a wound to the hand can be serious. A fist (拳头) hitting another person in the mouth and teeth can cut the skin (皮肤). This is called a“fight bite”.
Bites From Children Are:
☆Usually not very deep.
☆Not as serious as adult bites.
☆Not too likely to become infected (被感染的).
What to Do if You Get a Bite
☆Stop the blood from coming out at once.
☆Clean the wound to avoid getting infected.
☆Decide if you need a tetanus shot (注射破伤风).
☆Check if other parts of your body have been hurt.
☆Decide if you should see a doctor.
( )1. What kind of animal bites happens most often
A. Dog bites. B. Cat bites. C. Mouse bites. D. Wild animal bites.
( )2. When may the wild animal bites happen
A. While you are sleeping in bed. B. While you are camping or hiking.
C. While you are watching TV at home. D. While you are studying at school.
( )3. If you get an animal bite, you should do the following at once EXCEPT .
A.cleaning the wound B. checking if there are any other wound
C. preventing the blood from coming out D. having a good rest
( )4. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage
A. Adult bites on hands are not serious.
B. A schoolboy is more likely to be bitten by animals than a two-year-old girl.
C. Bites from children are not very deep, but they can be as serious as adult bites.
D. If you get a bite, you need a tetanus shot as soon as possible.
( )5. Where may the passage come from
A.A storybook. B. A movie. C. A magazine. D. A dictionary.
D
Gu Ailing, a Chinese freestyle skiing player, was born in 2003 in California, US. When she was 3 years old, she got very interested in skiing and practiced very hard. She got two gold medals on February 8th and 18th, one silver medal on February 15th at the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics.
Su Yiming was born in 2004. At the age of 4, he began to ski. After trying, he fell in love with it. With over ten years’ hard work, he won a gold medal in the Men’s Snowboard Big Air at the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics.“The biggest reason for my success is my love for snowboarding,”Su said, when asked about the secret to his success.
Xu Mengtao, 32, won gold in the Women’s Freestyle Skiing Aerials (空中技巧) on February 14th after finishing sixth at Vancouver 2010, winning silver at Sochi 2014 and finishing ninth at the Pyeongchang 2018 Winter Olympics. Xu started to practice gymnastics (体操) at the age of 4 and changed to freestyle skiing at 12.“Xu’s gold medal was achieved through overcoming pains and never giving up.”
When Fan Kexin first started ice skating, her family could not afford a pair of skates. But she never gave up, she put a lot of pressure on herself as she wanted to achieve good performances and improve her family’s living conditions. Now, her dream has come true. Chinese skater, Fan, 29, won an Olympic gold medal in the mixed team relay (接力赛) on February 5th, 2022.
( )1. How many medals did Gu Ailing win at the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics
A. Two. B. Three. C. Four. D. Five.
( )2. Why did Xu Mengtao succeed in winning the gold medal according to the passage
A.Because of the support from her family.
B. Because of the training of gymnastics.
C. Because of her strong mind.
D. Because of her talent in skiing.
( )3. How is Fan Kexin’s family
A. Poor. B. Big. C. Rich. D. Small.
( )4. What can we learn from the passage
A. Gu Ailing showed an interest in snowboarding when she was five.
B. Su Yiming is the youngest among the four athletes mentioned in the passage.
C. Xu Mengtao started to practice freestyle skiing at the age of four.
D. Fan Kexin won an Olympic gold medal in skiing on February 5th, 2022.
( )5. The passage may come from the part about in a magazine.
A. famous people in history B. pressure and ways to solve
C. style and design D. sports world
E
( )1. What is NOT mentioned about Sunny Island Club
A.Its address. B. Its website. C. Its e-mail address. D. Its phone number.
( )2. Who probably has been to the Sunny Island Club before
A. Alan. B. Marco. C. Rita. D. Iggy.
( )3. Which is NOT part of the plan tonight
A. Going dancing. B. Eating outside. C. Drinking coffee. D. Watching a film.
( )4. They are going to watch .
A. a comedy B. an action movie C. an art film. D. a science fiction movie
( )5. Where may the passage come from
A. An English dictionary. B. An online chat room.
C. A movie magazine. D. A music book.
F
Fun cooking classes for children at Cooking club!
Jiaozi magic (Tuesday 5:00 p.m. or Thursday 4:30 p.m. ) What fillings (馅) do you like in your jiaozi, vegetables, eggs, meat or fish Do you want to make jiaozi in different colors Come and join us. Teacher: Mr. Li (Tel: 578 8766) Easy hamburger (Wednesday 5:00 p.m.or Thursday 5:00 p.m.) Making hamburgers is easy! All you need are bread, beef, chicken, lettuce and salad e and learn how to make hamburgers with these simple ingredients (原料). Teacher: Mrs. Smith (Email: happysmith@)
Tasty zongzi ( Monday 5:00 p.m.or Friday 4:30 p.m. ) What kind of zongzi do you like, sweet or salty You can make your own zongzi with different tastes. Teacher: Ms. Wang (WeChat: Wang6126) Cupcake fun (Friday 4:00 p.m. orSaturday 2:30 p.m. ) Do you like cupcakes We can teach you how to make all your favorite cupcakes! Teacher: Ms. Green. (Tel: 578 9665)
Note: You may use the oven or the knife. The boiling water may also be necessary. Be careful! Visit www. to sign up (报名) for the classes!
( )1. What do you NOT need to make hamburgers in the Easy hamburger class
A. Eggs. B. Beef. C. Bread. D. Lettuce.
( )2. Jenny can’t take the Tasty zongzi class tomorrow. Who should she talk to
A. Mr. Li. B. Mrs. Smith. C. Ms. Wang. D. Ms. Green.
( )3. Jack is free at the weekend only. What class can he join
A. Jiaozi magic. B. Easy hamburger. C. Tasty zongzi. D. Cupcake fun.
( )4. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage
A. Having cooking classes is fun.
B. There is a cooking class every day.
C. You should be careful in cooking classes.
D. You can learn how to cook both Chinese and Western food.
( )5. How can you sign up for the classes
A. By visiting the website. B. By making a telephone call.
C. By sending an email. D. By leaving a message on WeChat.
G
Homeland Shopping Coupons (优惠券)
Hours of Free Parking ▼ You will receive 2 hours of free parking if you spend $30 in our mall. If you spend $50 or more, you can get 8 hours of free parking and coupons. And you can get a surprise with a coupon in the following stores.
20% Off ▼ Get a 20% off on any book you buy at the Wonderland Store. We have many books to choose from our store, including children’s book, novels and travel guides. You’re sure to find something that you’ll enjoy. Buy One, Get One Free ▼ Buy one shirt or tie at David’s Menswear, and get one more shirt or tie of the same value for free.
Free Soft Drinks ▼ Buy any meal for at least $8 at Tom’s Café, and you’ll receive a free soft drink. We serve the best hamburgers and snacks in the e in and try our delicious meals and our excellent service. You will be satisfied with us. Half-price Movie Tickets ▼ If you buy any full-price movie ticket on weekdays, you can buy a second ticket for a friend for only half price, or a second ticket for free on your birthday! The latest movies are all here.
Welcome to our mall! Get more coupons! They can be used in two weeks! Tel: 869-3527
( )1. How long can you park for free if you spend $60 in the mall
A. For 2 hours. B. For 4 hours. C. For 6 hours. D. For 8 hours.
( )2. When should Tom and his friend go if they want to get a half-price movie ticket
A. On Sundays. B. On Saturdays. C. On Tuesdays. D. On Tom’s birthday.
( )3. The shopping coupons include all of the following EXCEPT__________in the passage.
A. soft drinks B. movie tickets C. men’s shirts D. ladies’ dresses
( )4. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage
A. You can get a free soft drink if you buy any meal at Tom’s Café.
B. Buy one tie at David’s Menswear, you may get one more tie of the same price.
C. The shopping coupons can be used in two months.
D. You can e-mail or call the store.
( )5. Who is the passage for
A. People who would like to buy things in Homeland. B. People who work in Homeland.
C. People who want to do business with Homeland. D. People who plan to shop for some meat.
H
Asia’s fastest man, Su Bingtian made history in the summer of 2021. Su set a new record of 9.83 seconds at the Tokyo Olympics Men’s 100m Semi-final (半决赛), which made him the first Chinese runner to enter the event’s final round. For a long time, some people thought that Asian people were not good at running, but Su’s success shows everything is possible.
Yang Zhenning always has his motherland in mind. In 1957, he won the Nobel Prize in Physics. But at that time, he couldn’t return to China. Then, he sold his house and gave the money to Tsinghua University. In 2003, Yang finally returned to China and taught at Tsinghua University. Under his influence, many Chinese scientists returned to China.
Jiang Mengnan’s world has been silent since she was 6 months old. She couldn’t hear anything, which also made it hard for her to start speaking. So when she was a child, her parents began teaching her to read lips (嘴唇). They also taught her vocalization (发声) by putting her hands on their throats. Jiang learned to speak finally. In 2018, she achieved her dream of studying for a PhD (博士学位) at Tsinghua University. In 2022, she received the prize of Touching China Person for 2021.
( )1. Su Bingtian_________.
A. won first prize at the Tokyo Olympics Men’s 100m Race
B. changes what the world thought about Asian people
C. was the first runner to enter Tokyo Olympics Men’s 100m Race
D. didn’t break the Asian record
( )2. When did Yang Zhenning begin to teach at Tsinghua University
A. The year before he won the Nobel prize. B. The year when he won the Nobel prize.
C. 36 years after he won the Nobel Prize. D. 46 years after he won the Nobel Prize.
( )3. According to the passage, how was Jiang Mengnan when she was a baby
A. She was deaf. B. She was blind. C. She was shy. D. She got sick easily.
( )4. Which of the following is TRUE
A. Su Bingtian didn’t enter the final round of Men’s 100m Race at the Tokyo Olympics.
B. Yang Zhenning had a great influence on Chinese Scientists abroad.
C. Jiang Mengnan learned to speak by watching her parents’ throat.
D. Jiang Mengnan’s parents were students of Tsinghua University.
( )5. Where may the passage come from
A guide book. B. A novel. C. A newspaper. D. A storybook.
I
Laughter Club
Laughter &Yoga (瑜伽) on Grassland
Held by Natalie (Nat Lui) and Winifred L.
Monday, May 29th, 2023
3:30 p.m. to 4:45 p.m.
LAUGH LIKE A KID! PLAY LIKE A KID!
This time we try to start the laughter yoga and yoga meet in Tamar Park.
Laughter Club is a non-profit (非营利的) unit. In this club, our laughter yoga teacher Nat will lead you to have the laughter yoga activities.
Laughter Yoga Clubs were started by an Indian physician, Dr. Madan Kataria, in 1995 with just five people. Today, the Laughter Movement is widely accepted and has become popular among over 6,000 clubs in 60 countries. Realizing the power of laughter and it as the best medicine for health, Laughter Clubs have brought smiles and laughter in the lives of many people who have physical, mental and emotional upsets (精神和情绪困扰).
Language: Chinese or English (depends on the people taking part that day)
Please feel free to join our club.
What We Do
What to Bring
( )1. When will the yoga meet be
A. On May 9th. B. On March 29th, 2023.
C. On a Monday morning. D. On a Monday afternoon.
( )2. How long will the Laughter Yoga last
A. For 15 minutes. B. For 30 minutes. C. For 60 minutes. D. For 75 minutes.
( )3. You should bring the following EXCEPT_______to the meet.
A. water B. towel C. clothes D. food
( )4. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage
A. The laughter yoga meet is held by Natalie and Winifred L.
B. Laughter Yoga Clubs were started with fifteen people in 1995.
C. There are over 6,000 Laughter Yoga Clubs in each country.
D. You can have tea before the activities.
( )5. Where may we find this passage
From a storybook. B. From a travel guide. C. From a newspaper. D. From a science fiction. 、
J
The coming Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holiday in 2023 are just around the corner.
Different from most other Golden Week, which has a 7-day holiday, we will have one more day off in this year’s Golden Week holiday. With 8 days off, how about watching some exciting movies Here are the introductions of the interesting films that will come out during the holiday. Welcome to choose your favorite movie and have a good time at the cinema.
Films Lost to Win Volunteers: Xiongbing Attack Moscow Mission Under the Light
Date to come out Sep. 28th, 2023 Sep. 28th, 2023 Sep. 29th, 2023 Sep. 28th, 2023
Movie type Comedy History and war Crime (犯罪)and action Suspense (悬疑) & Crime
Director Gao Hu Chen Kaige Qiu Litao Zhang Yimou
Lasting time 136 minutes 150 minutes 120 minutes 127 minutes
( )1. How long will people have for the Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holiday in 2023
A. Six days. B. Seven days. C. Eight days. D. Nine days.
( )2. Who directed Volunteers: Xiongbing Attack
A. Gao Hu. B. Chen Kaige. C. Qiu Litao. D. Zhang Yimou.
( )3. Which film may Katie want to watch if she really wants to laugh and relax herself
A. Lost to Win. B. Volunteers: Xiongbing Attack.
C. Moscow Mission D. Under the Light
( )4. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage
A. Viewers can see all these four films on National Day in 2023.
B. Viewers can see Andy Lau in the film Lost to Win.
C. The film Volunteers: Xiongbing Attack is about war and crime.
D. Moscow Mission lasts the longest among the four films.
( )5. Where is the passage most probably from
A. A textbook. B. A novel. C. A diary. D. A magazine.