2024年中考英语二轮题型练习 人与社会阅读理解专项练习（无答案）

2024年中考英语人与社会阅读理解专项练习
A young man was getting ready to graduate from the college. He loved a beautiful sports car for many months, and knew his father could well afford it for him. He told his father that was all he wanted.
As the graduation day was coming, the young man had got nothing from his father. On the morning of his graduation, his father called him into his study. He told his son how proud he was to have such a good son, and told him how much he loved him. Then he gave his son a beautiful gift box. The young man opened the box and found a lovely book, a Bible, with the young man’s name on it. Angrily, he raised his voice to his father and said, “With all your money you gave me a Bible ” He then ran out of the house, leaving the Bible behind.
Many years later, the young man was very successful in business. He had a beautiful house and a wonderful family. Realizing his father was old, he thought he should go to see him. He had not seen him since that graduation day. Unfortunately, he was told that his father had died.
When he arrived at his father’s house, he began to take care of his father’s papers. And then he found the Bible, just as he had left it years ago. With tears, he opened it and began to turn the pages. As he was reading, from the back of the Bible dropped a car key. That was the key to the sports car he wanted so much. Sudden sadness and regret filled his heart.
Sometimes we don’t realize the good luck that we already have because we don’t know the “gift box” is packed in a different way. The “gift box” may be the door to happiness. It is just waiting for us to open.
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1．The son would like his father to buy him ________.
A．a beautiful gift box B．a sports car
C．a beautiful house D．a Bible
2．The son ran out of the house angrily because ________.
A．his father didn’t love him
B．his father gave him nothing
C．his father said something wrong to him
D．he thought his father only gave him a Bible
3．Many years later, the son ________.
A．had a hard life B．went to see his father quite often
C．became a successful businessman D．was told his father was still healthy
4．What did the son feel when he got the car key
A．Sad and regretful. B．Disappointed and upset.
C．Excited and happy. D．Worried and sad.
5．From the story, the writer wants to tell us ________.
A．we should accept any gift that our parents give us
B．we may miss good luck because they are not packed as we expected
C．we should look after our parents carefully
D．our parents will give us everything we ask for
Many years ago， there was an old man who had four sons. He wanted his sons to learn not to judge(判断) things too quickly. So he told them to go and look at a pear tree. It was far away from his home. The first son went in winter， the second in spring， the third in summer， and the youngest son in autumn.
When the sons came back， the old man asked them to say what they had seen. The first son complained the tree was ugly. The second son said the tree was covered with buds(花蕾) and full of hope. The third son said the tree was full of green leaves. They looked so beautiful， and it was the most wonderful thing he had ever seen. The youngest son said that the tree was bowed（弯） down with heavy fruits. It was full of life and fulfillment(收获).
The man explained that all of his sons were right， but each of them had seen just one season of the tree. He told them that they couldn’t judge a tree or a person by only one season. "If you give up when it’s winter， you will miss the hope of your spring， the beauty of your summer， and the fulfillment of your autumn." said the old man.
It is true that we shouldn’t let the hard season break the happiness of the other seasons. Never give up during the difficult days and better times are sure to come some day.
6．In which season did the fourth son go and look at a pear tree
A．Spring . B．Summer. C．Autumn. D．Winter.
7．Which son thought the tree was ugly
A．The first one. B．The second one.
C．The third one. D．The fourth one.
8．Which of the following is true
A．The old man just played a joke on his sons.
B．The four sons all liked the tree.
C．The third son said the tree was beautiful.
D．The pear tree was near his home.
9．What’s the main idea of this passage
A．Every tree has four seasons.
B．Father’s love is great.
C．Don’t judge a life by one difficult time.
D．Life is different for everyone.
10．What do you think of the old man
A．Selfish. B．Silly. C．Fair. D．Wise.
Close your eyes and picture a scientist. Does an image of a man show up in your mind
It is hard to ignore that even in the 21st century, the “scientist equals male” stereotype （成见）is still there. In the science world, women’s voices are often unheard.
According to UNESCO, only 35 percent of global STEM（science, technology, engineering, and mathematics）students in higher education are women. In taking up science and technology careers, women are more likely to be treated unfairly because of their motherhood and skin color, noted Teen Vogue.
In November, at the 4th World Laureates Forum（世界顶尖科学家论坛）held in Shanghai, some of the world’s top female scientists announced an initiative（倡议）, encouraging universities around the world to promote gender equality in STEM areas.
“Role models of women scientists need to be better represented on important international stages and allow their voices to be heard as a way to encourage youths,” Lenore Blum, a female scientist from the US, said at the forum.
In December, Talk With Lu Jian, a Chinese TV show, launched a series of programs under the title of She Power in Tech. The show interviewed Chinese female scientists, including geneticist (遗传学家）Fu Qiaomei at the Chinese Academy of Sciences, L Zhi, a professor of life sciences at Peking University, and Rong Yi, a chief designer of the Long March 2F rocket.
“These female scientists share a strong passion for science,”said Lu Jian, the TV show’s host. “They are making a pathway for the next women scientists.”
Actions should also be taken to create a better environment for women working in the field of science and technology, noted Science and Technology Daily. For example, they should be given more resources, join in decision-making and gain support for their research during maternity（生育）.
11．According to UNESCO’s statistics （统计数字）,we can learn that ________ .
A．most women do not work during their motherhood
B．skin color may cause women scientists to be treated unfairly
C．only 35% of global STEM students are women
D．women are more interested in the arts than STEM courses
12．Lenore Blum thinks that ________ .
A．science companies should employ more women scientists
B．women scientists should have more respect from the world
C．role models of women scientists should have more chances to encourage young people
D．the 4th World Laureates Forum gives a good example of gender equality
13．Talk With Lu Jian interviewed several Chinese women scientist as an effort _________.
A．to celebrate women’s achievement in scientific technology
B．to show the importance of getting well-educated
C．to call for gender equality in China
D．to attract social concern about the stereotype in the science world
14．The career of the rocket designer Rong Yi infers that ________ .
A．she is lucky enough to work together with many top scientists jg
B．women can also become successful in high-tech fields
C．rocket designing is a challenging work for women scientists
D．she is the most remarkable woman scientist in the interview
15．The “scientist equals male” stereotype is probably caused by .
A．a lack of resources in high-level education
B．women’s weakness in competing with men in science
C．women’s traditional role in society
D．the amazing achievements of male scientists
Welcome to our winter camp! For over 25 years, International Students Placements (ISP) has successfully placed thousands of international students in the US.
Date November 1st ~ 30th, 2022
Location Southern California
Course Our winter camp gives students a chance to experience full immersion（沉浸）in an American classroom. There they can learn STEM (science, technology, engineering, math), history, and P. E. together with American students. The classes will be interesting and exciting. And the students will be provided with an active learning environment.
Homestay Students will be placed with local host families who provide a bedroom and all meals and drive them daily to and from the camp. These host families are excited to meet the students and start a lifelong friendship.
Who can join Elementary and junior high school students (aged 6—13) are welcome.
Price Each student should pay 900 for the host family placement, daily school journeys, airport pick-up, etc. Plane tickets and insurance（保险）are not included. Payment should be made 30 days before the camp starts.
16．What can students learn at the winter camp
①History. ②Geography. ③ Science. ④Math.
A．①②③ B．②③④ C．①②④ D．①③④
17．Who will prepare breakfast for the students
A．Their host families. B．Staff members.
C．Cooks at the camp. D．Teachers at the camp.
18．The text is written mainly to ________.
A．share winter camp experience
B．introduce a winter camp program
C．tell how to attend a winter camp
D．encourage students to study English
Pizza is the world’s favorite fast food. We eat it everywhere — at home, in restaurants, on street corners. About three billion pizzas are sold each year in the United States alone, that’s about 46 slices each person.
The word “pizza” means “pie” in Italian. First “pizzas” were made on flat stones. These were large pieces of bread called focaccia bread. Focaccia is still popular in Italy as a snack. When Europeans came to America and discovered tomatoes, which they then took back to Europe. The Italian people were the first to put tomatoes on focaccia bread. At first, people did not want to use tomatoes because they thought this vegetable was harmful for their health. In 1899, the Italian Queen asked a local restaurant to create a special pizza for her. The clever shop owner wanted to use the colors of the Italian flag, so he added tomatoes, white cheese, and some fresh vegetables in the special pizza. The queen was very happy with this new kind of pizza, and it was also quite healthy. From then on, pizza got more popular.
Later, people got more creative, they started to put more and more things on the focaccia bread. Gradually, it has become the pizzas we know today. In 1905, pizza found its second home — America, the first pizza restaurant was opened in New York City and it is still there today.
19．How many pizzas are sold in the US each year
A．3,000,000. B．30,000,000. C．3,000,000,000. D．30,000,000,000.
20．Which of the following is TRUE about focaccia
A．It was small. B．It is still popular.
C．It means “pie” in Italian. D．It is harmful for people.
21．According to the text, what are the colors of the Italian flag
A．Red, white and green. B．Green, white and black.
C．Red, yellow and green. D．Green, yellow and black.
22．Which is the second home of pizza
A．Italy. B．Europe. C．America. D．New York City.
23．What is the main idea of the passage
A．The history of Italy. B．The history of pizza.
C．The history of tomato. D．The history of focaccia.
Create Your Own Story Competition If you love to write, draw and create stories, here’s your chance! Come and join in the Create Your Own Story Competition.
Who The competition is only open to the students in Foshan, Guangdong.
Groups Group 1: Aged 7-12 Group 2: Aged 13-15 Group 3: Aged 16-18
When Send your entry（报名表）before February 1st, 2022
Winners of each group
1st place 2nd place 3rd to 5th places
A computer and 5 books A mobile phone and 3 books A mini camera and a dictionary
All you have to do is to create your own stories. 1. Please write a story in at least 600 words. 2. Pictures are not necessary but stories with creative pictures will get extra（额外的）points. 3. Get an entry from www.edu.foshan./createyourownstories. The closing date: February 1st, 2022. 4. The best stories will be posted on www.edu.foshan./beststories. Everyone will have the chance to vote（投票）for their favourite stories from 5th to 15th February, 2022. 5. Names of winners will be posted on www.edu.foshan./winners on February 25th, 2022. 6. Please call 400-800-2283 or visit www.edu.foshan./storycompetition for more information.
24．In all, there will be ________ winners of the story competition.
A．3 B．5 C．10 D．15
25．If you win the 4th place, you will get ________.
A．a computer and 5 books B．a mobile phone and 3 books
C．a mini camera and a dictionary D．a computer and a dictionary
26．You can send your entry on ________.
A．February 2nd, 2022 B．January 25th, 2022 C．February 15th, 2022 D．February 25th, 2022
27．You can find ________ on www.edu.foshan./beststories.
A．the best stories B．more information C．an entry D．names of winners
28．The text is written for ________.
A．students B．teachers C．parents D．singers
Start of Spring, the first solar term of the year. After Start of Spring everything turns green and is full of energy; people see that the daytime is becoming longer and the weather is becoming warmer. Here are some things about Start of Spring.
Flying kites
Spring is the best season for kite-flying. This is a traditional folk activity, which has a history of over 2,000 years. It can help build one’s health and keep people from getting sick.
Biting (咬) the spring
In many parts of China, it’s a tradition to “bite the spring” on the first day of Start of Spring. People eat spring pancakes and spring rolls (春卷).
Appreciating plum (赏梅)
Plums blossom from the 12th lunar month to the second month of the next year. The plum blossom always fights against the cold. In China, the plum is praised as one of the four gentlemen of Chinese flowers.
Welcome spring
People began holding a special activity on the first day of Start of Spring about 3,000 years ago. They made sacrifices (祭品) to Gou Mang, the god of Spring. By the Qing Dynasty, greeting spring had become an important folk activity. In Beijing, government officials welcomed spring in the wild field near Dongzhimen (the east gate of Beijing).
29．What can we know from the passage
A．After Start of Spring, the daytime is becoming shorter.
B．Flying kites is able to keep people healthy.
C．In all parts of China, people “bite the spring” on Start of Spring.
D．The plum blossom always fights against the warmth.
30．What does the underlined word “blossom” mean in Chinese
A．绽放 B．凋谢 C．休眠 D．返青
31．What’s the text mainly about
A．The tradition of biting the spring. B．The story of Gou Mang.
C．Start of Spring and the Spring Festival. D．An introduction of Start of Spring.
William Shakespeare was a writer of plays and poems. Some of his most famous plays are Hamlet, Romeo and Juliet, Macbeth. He wrote thirty-seven plays in all. They are still popular today.
He was born in England. At school he liked watching plays. He decided to be an actor when he finished school at the age of fourteen. In 1582, he married a farmer’s daughter. She was eight years older than he was. Their first child was a daughter. Later they had twins. In 1585, Shakespeare left his hometown, Stratford-upon-Avon. His wife and children stayed behind. No one knows why he left or what he did between 1585 and 1592.
At twenty-eight, he moved to London and joined a theatre company which opened the Globe Theatre in 1599. He became an actor, and he also wrote plays. He usually acted in his own plays. He made almost no money from his writing. But he made a lot of money from acting. With the money he bought a large house in his hometown.
At the age of forty-nine, Shakespeare retired (退休) and went to live in Stratford-upon-Avon. He died at the age of fifty-two in 1616. He left his money to his family. He left the genius (天才) to the world. You still see his plays in English and in many other languages. He is one of the most famous writers in the world.
32．Shakespeare wrote many famous plays except 　 　.
A．Hamlet B．Macbeth
C．Romeo and Juliet D．Man and Superman
33．Shakespeare decided to be an actor in 　 　.
A．1578 B．1582 C．1599 D．1616
34．In 1585,Shakespeare left his hometown Stratford-upon-Avon 　 　.
A．with his wife B．with his daughter
C．with his wife and children D．Alone
35．Shakespeare got much money from 　 　.
A．writing B．plays C．acting D．Retirement
36．According to the passage,which of the following is TRUE
A．Shakespeare had two children.
B．Shakespeare wrote both plays and poems.
C．Shakespeare left his money to the Globe Theatre.
D．Shakespeare wrote plays in English and some other languages.
Different countries have different ideas about manners. In Britain, “table manners” are important. How do you show good table manners in Britain Here are some hints.
Noises at the table
It is never a good idea to make a noise or a burp at the table. British people think this is very rude. If people burp, they always say, “Excuse me.”
When to eat with your fingers
British people don’t use their fingers to eat most things. There are some foods that it’s OK to eat with your fingers. These include sandwiches, pizza, hamburgers and fruit.
Your mouth
It’s not polite to talk with food in your mouth or eat with your mouth open.
How much to eat
It’s good manners to eat all the food on your plate. This shows you like the food. It’s always polite to say the food is nice, even when it’s horrible!
37．How many suggestions（建议）are mentioned on table manners
A．One. B．Two. C．Three. D．Four.
38．According to the passage, different countries have different ideas about ________.
A．friends B．languages C．manners D．families
39．What do British people use their fingers to eat
A．Noodles. B．Vegetables. C．Pizza. D．Beef.
40．Which is good table manner according to the passage
A．Burping at the table. B．Eating food with your fingers.
C．Eating with your mouth open. D．Saying the food is nice.
41．Which of the following sentences is NOT wrong according to the passage
A．Table manners are important in every country.
B．If British people burp, they always say “sorry”.
C．In Britain it is rude to eat up all your food.
D．It is not polite to talk with others when you have some food in your mouth.
Grin（谷物）Rain falls between the end of spring and the beginning of summer, and the temperature rises much higher than it does in Mach. With dry soil and heavy winds, sandstorms may happen more often.
There is an old custom in southern China that people drink tea on the day of Grain Rain. Spring tea during Grain Rain is good for the eyes. It is also said that drinking tea on this day would prevent bad luck.
People in northern China have the tradition to eat the vegetable toona sinensis during Grain Rain. An old Chinese saying goes “toona sinensis before the rain is as tender as silk”. The vegetable is good for the stomach.
42．What season starts when Grain Rain ends
A．Spring. B．Summer. C．Fall. D．Winter.
43．What do the people in southern China do on the day of Grain Rain
A．They often fly a kite. B．They often eat toona sinensis.
C．They often drink tea. D．They often start the first voyage.
44．What is “toona sinensis” good for
A．The eyes. B．The head. C．The stomach. D．The legs.
45．We can read this article from ________.
A．a history book B．a fiction novel C．a guide book D．a magazine