【期末专项培优】阅读理解（含解析）2025-2026学年高一上学期英语期末必刷卷人教版（2019）

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期末专项培优 阅读理解
一．阅读理解（共15小题）
1．Kuala Lumpur is a capital city in Malaysia.Here are the top 4 budget hotels：
The Chinatown Inn （About ﹩30 per night）
Just a block from the railway station，located in Chinatown's open market.It has clean beds，central air conditioning，hot water for coffee and tea，and a hall with a big screen TV.Wi﹣Fi is good except Floor 5.The guests' complaint is that the air condition is too cold，so make sure you get a room with a window.You can open it to let some warmth in.
Ancasa Express （About ﹩45 per night）.
The hotel is above the sky﹣train station.That makes it convenient to get to other parts of the city.From the station，take the elevator to the 5th floor to reach the hotel lobby （大厅）.The rooms are clean and nice.There is a flat screen TV，the strongest Wi﹣Fi，and a very hot rainfall shower.The guests' complaint is that the cafe is only open for breakfast and dinner，and not 24 hours.
Central Hotel （About ﹩35 per night）
This hotel is just two blocks from the Central Station，which is the heart of all transportation in the city.From Central you can walk 2 blocks to the beautiful Central Hotel，in which rooms are small but clean，and have common Wi﹣Fi.
Ocean 77 （About ﹩25 per night）
On Petaling Street in Chinatown，this brand new hotel is most spotlessly clean.There is a flat screen TV and good Wi﹣Fi in each room.The location is good，in the heart of the Petaling Street market.No cafe in the hotel，but many on the street.
（1）In the Chinatown Inn you are told to choose a room with a window 　 　.
A．because the light in the room is dim
B．so that you can breathe the fresh air
C．so that you can let some warm air in
D．so that you can have a good view from it
（2）If a guest likes surfing the Net，which of the following would be his first choice？ 　 　
A．The Chinatown Inn.
B．Central Hotel.
C．Ocean 77.
D．Ancasa Express.
（3）What is the unusual characteristic of Ocean 77？ 　 　
A．It is the cheapest，newest and cleanest.
B．Its location is in the heart of the city.
C．It is located in the street in Chinatown.
D．There is a flat screen TV and good Wi﹣Fi.
2．In 2015，Chennai was destroyed by one of the worst floods in over a century，leaving thousands without food，water and supplies．During the flood，many heroes arose，one of whom was Santosh，a young man who owned a takeout restaurant in Chennai．
When the first flood hit in November，he got a call from a company called Naga Rava．The company asked him to prepare 5，000 packets of food and give them to the flood victims（受害者）．He，with his partners，took the order，cooked for 14 hours and delivered them．But that night，as they sat together discussing the event of the day，they actually felt ashamed（羞愧）．"Here was a man not even from Chennai and he was going out of his way to help the affected people．We，while living here，had not really done anything ourselves for our own people，" said Santosh later．
He then began the groundwork for a collection to help cook more dishes．Little did he know that the November flood was just the beginning，and the real show was about to begin．The December flood affected them all．His own house got flooded and his family was trapped on the second floor．They lost phone connection and electricity．In spite of this，Santosh went back out into the flood，creating a kitchen and preparing food all by himself for the victims．
He did not sleep for four days，taking a one﹣hour break every day as he kept on cooking．As word got out about this man's effort，others stepped out to join him．From children to the elderly，strangers came to aid him in cooking，packing and transporting food．Up to 300 volunteers worked together to make it all happen．By the time the fourth day finally came to an end，Santosh and his team had prepared 170，000 food boxes and delivered them to people in need．
（1）What inspired Santosh to help the affected people？ 　 　
A．A call for help．
B．His cooking skills．
C．An act of kindness of a stranger．
D．The encouragement from his partners．
（2）What does "the real show" in the third paragraph refer to？ 　 　
A．The help and support．
B．The severer flood．
C．Santosh's family suffering．
D．Santosh's cooking more food．
（3）Which of the following can best describe Santosh？ 　 　
A．Humorous and helpful．
B．Determined and clever．
C．Selfless and caring．
D．Kind and wise．
（4）What is the best title for the text？ 　 　
A．Many Hands Make Light Work
B．Kindness Is Its Own Reward
C．Major Floods Brought Challenges To People
D．A Man Cooked 170，000 Meals For The Affected
3．You've heard that plastic is polluting the ocean—between 4.8 and 12.7 million tonnes enter ocean ecosystems every year.But does one plastic straw or cup really make a difference？Artist Benjamin Von Wong wants you to know that it does.He builds massive sculptures out of plastic garbage，forcing viewers to re﹣examine their relationship to single﹣use plastic products.
At the beginning of the year，the artist built a piece called "Strawpocalypse，" a pair of 10﹣foot﹣tall plastic waves，frozen mid﹣crash.Made of 168，000 plastic straws collected from several volunteer beach cleanups，the sculpture made its first appearance at the Estella Place shopping center in Ho Chi Minh City，Vietnam.
Just 9% of global plastic waste is recycled.Plastic straws are by no means the biggest source（来源）of plastic pollution，but they've recently come under fire because most people don't need them to drink with and，because of their small size and weight，they cannot be recycled.Every straw that's part of Von Wong's artwork likely came from a drink that someone used for only a few minutes.Once the drink is gone，the straw will take centuries to disappear.
In a piece from 2018，Von Wong wanted to illustrate（说明）a specific statistic：Every 60 seconds，a truckload's worth of plastic enters the ocean.For this work，titled "Truckload of Plastic，" Von Wong and a group of volunteers collected more than 10，000 pieces of plastic，which were then tied together to look like they'd been dumped（倾倒） from a truck all at once.
Von Wong hopes that his work will also help pressure big companies to reduce their plastic footprint.
（1）What are Von Wong's artworks intended for？ 　 　
A．Beautifying the city he lives in.
B．Introducing eco﹣friendly products.
C．Drawing public attention to plastic waste.
D．Reducing garbage on the beach.
（2）Why does the author discuss plastic straws in paragraph 3？ 　 　
A．To show the difficulty of their recycling.
B．To explain why they are useful.
C．To voice his views on modern art.
D．To find a substitute for them.
（3）What effect would "Truckload of Plastic" have on viewers？ 　 　
A．Calming.
B．Disturbing.
C．Refreshing.
D．Challenging.
（4）Which of the following can be the best title for the text？ 　 　
A．Artists' Opinions on Plastic Safety
B．Media Interest in Contemporary Art
C．Responsibility Demanded of Big Companies
D．Ocean Plastics Transformed into Sculptures
4．Have you ever wondered how your favorite NBA team received its famous name？All NBA teams have an interesting story or a history behind their names.Some of the names reflected the city's culture or history，others came from previous owners and many were selected through "Name the Team" contests.
For teams like the Los Angeles Lakers and the Utah Jazz，the names were not always a reflection of the city.Even though Los Angeles has no lakes，the Lakers name has been a city treasure for almost 40 years.Before going to Los Angeles，the team originated in Minneapolis，Minnesota.In 1947，team officials changed the name to the Lakers to reflect the Minnesota State's nickname，"Land of 10，000 Lakes".The team name went unchanged after moving to Los Angeles in 1960.
Because the Utah's team originated in New Orleans，Louisiana，it was called the Jazz.In 1974，New Orleans club officials chose the name to represent the city for its reputation as the "Jazz Capital of the World".The name stayed with the team even after finding a new home in Salt Lake City，Utah in 1979.
The original owner of the Chicago Bulls，Richard Klein，named the team the Bulls.He picked the name because a fighting bull is relentless and never quits.Klein，who founded the club in 1966，believed these qualities were necessary for a championship team and hoped his Chicago athletes would live up to the team name.The Bulls，the winner of the six NBA championships，has definitely followed the belief.
In 1967，the Indiana Pacers selected their team name in a different way from most other teams.Their decision was based on what they wanted to accomplish in the NBA.Team officials chose the Pacers name because the organization wanted to set the "pace" in professional basketball.
（1）Why is the Los Angeles' team named "the Lakers"？ 　 　
A．The name shows that Los Angeles is a city with various lakes.
B．It was named after a city treasure，which had a long history.
C．The team got this name in another state，which had a lot of lakes.
D．The name was selected from a "Name the Team" contest.
（2）Which of the following refers to the "Jazz Capital of the World"？ 　 　
A．New Orleans.
B．Salt Lake City.
C．Los Angeles.
D．Minneapolis.
（3）Why did Richard Klein name the Chicago's team the Bulls？ 　 　
A．Because he had guessed the success of the team.
B．Because he wished the team to have the qualities of fighting bulls.
C．Because Chicago was then a city famous for fighting bulls.
D．Because people in Chicago used to like watching bullfighting.
（4）Which can be the best title for this passage？ 　 　
A．The Long History of NBA Teams
B．Stories Behind the Names of NBA Teams
C．Excellent Qualities of NBA Team Officials
D．Interesting Stories about NBA Players
5．If the crust （外壳） of the earth were not pretty solid （坚固的），it would be shaking about and moving up and down frequently．However，there are places in the rocks of the earth's crust where it isn't strongly held together ﹣ where faults exist．Along the faults，one rock might push against another with great force．The energy is changed to vibration in the rocks，so they begin to shake and we have an earthquake!
The most famous one in North America was the San Francisco earthquake of 1906．Seven hundred people died and property（财产） damage amounted to about 425，000，000．The greatest destruction came from the fires that followed the quake．
One of the most famous earthquakes in Europe took place in Lisbon，Portugal，in 1755．The city was destroyed and at least thirty thousand people were killed．In 1908，in Calabria and Sicily，a quake killed about seventy﹣five thousand people．In 1915，in central Italy，hundreds of towns and villages were damaged and thirty thousand people were killed．
Two great earthquakes that caused great damage in Asia took place in Tokyo，Japan，and in Gansu Province in China．The Tokyo quake of 1923 killed more than one hundred thousand people and destroyed the city and the city of Yokohama，too．The Chinese quake in 1920 covered more than three hundred square miles and killed about two hundred thousand people．
（1）The first paragraph mainly tells us 　 　．
A．where earthquakes happen
B．how earthquakes happen
C．the damage caused by earthquakes
D．famous earthquakes in the world
（2）The underlined word "vibration" in the first paragraph probably means " 　 　"．
A．shaking
B．force
C．energy
D．losing
（3）Which of the following is the correct order of the years when the earthquakes happened？ 　 　
①the San Francisco earthquake
②the earthquake in Lisbon，Portugal
③the earthquake in Calabria and Sicily
④the earthquake in central Italy
⑤the earthquake in Gansu Province
⑥the Tokyo quake
A．③④⑤⑥②①
B．⑤⑥②①③④
C．②①③④⑤⑥
D．①③④②⑤⑥
（4）We can infer from the passage that 　 　．
A．the earth's crust in Europe is weaker than that in other places
B．the fires following the San Francisco earthquake caused more damage than the earthquake did
C．there were 75，000 people killed in the San Francisco earthquake
D．the city of Yokohama was not greatly influenced by the Tokyo quake
6．These days，more and more Chinese people enjoy sending and receiving messages on the phone.It can help them to get the latest news and communicate with friends.But I think I should read more books besides the textbooks.The more，the better.It can open my eyes and improve my language skills.Of course，it also can help me to get good grades.Do you know how to read more and learn more？Here are some tips for you.
◆Be clear about your purpose for reading
Before you start reading，ask yourself why you are reading this book.Most people read for two main reasons，pleasure or knowledge.Being clear about your reading purpose can not only help you choose the books you really need to read，but also remind you why reading the book is important to you，so you will keep reading and complete the book faster.
◆Read only what you are interested in
No matter what you are reading，it is important to enjoy what you read.Your friends may tell you the books they love，but those books might not necessarily be the ones you enjoy.
◆Give up books that you don't enjoy
You may have chosen books that you are interested in，and they serve your purpose.But while you are reading them，there may still be some books that you don't enjoy reading.Whenever you realise that you aren't enjoying the book you are reading，give it up.Remember reading shouldn't be a chore.
◆Set a reading goal
It is interesting that I read the books borrowed from libraries faster than those I bought.The reason is the books I bought don't have a due date!I don't need to return those books.Having a reading goal helps you work out how much reading you need to do in a week or even a day.Before you read each book，ask yourself what time you need to complete this book by.
（1）According to the passage，the writer might be a 　 　.
A．teacher
B．doctor
C．student
D．scientist
（2）Why do most people read books？ 　 　
A．To get the latest news and communicate with friends.
B．For pleasure or knowledge.
C．To open their eyes and improve their language skills.
D．To get good grades.
（3）What should you do when you find the book which you are reading is boring？ 　 　
A．Keep on reading.
B．Set a reading goal.
C．Read the books your friends love.
D．Give up the book.
（4）This passage mainly tells us 　 　.
A．how to read more and learn more
B．how to choose a good book
C．how to read faster
D．why we should read more books
7．In the summer of 1885，nine﹣year﹣old Joseph Meister was very ill.He had been wounded by a sick dog that had rabies，a very dangerous disease.His parents were told that there was probably only one man who could save Joseph's life—Louis Pasteur.
When Pasteur was a young boy in France，he spent many hours every day with the chemist（药剂师）who lived in his small town.At that time，the chemist had to make all the medicines himself.Young Louis enjoyed watching the chemist as he worked and helped those people who came to him each day.
As a schoolboy，Pasteur worked slowly and carefully.At first，his teachers thought that young Louis might be a slow learner.Through elementary school，high school，and college，Pasteur worked in the same thoughtful way.Then he became a college professor（教授）and a scientist，and he continued to work very carefully.
Pasteur was studying about the germs（细菌）that cause rabies when Joseph Meister became ill.In fact，Pasteur believed he had a medical treatment for rabies，but he had never given it to a person before.At first，Pasteur was afraid to treat Joseph，but the poor child was dying.Pasteur gave Joseph an inoculation （预防接种） every day for ten days.Slowly，the child became better.
During his lifetime，Pasteur studied germs and learned how they cause diseases in animals and people.He developed vaccinations（疫苗）that prevent many of these diseases.On September 28，1895，Louis Pasteur passed away，at the age of 72.The work of this great man has been of great help to modern medicine.
（1）The story of Joseph Meister is given to 　 　.
A．express the author's sadness
B．introduce the subject of the text
C．show some common diseases in 1885
D．warn children to stay away from dogs
（2）According to the text，young Louis 　 　.
A．was once badly hurt by a dog
B．was very interested in medicine
C．made a living by working for a chemist
D．had been thought highly of by his teachers
（3）We can learn from Paragraph 3 that Louis Pasteur 　 　.
A．was always patient
B．was clever but proud
C．was a slow learner
D．was a humorous professor
（4）What would be the best title for the text？ 　 　
A．Germs and Diseases
B．Rabies：a Terrible Disease
C．The Earliest Chemist in France
D．Louis Pasteur：a Great Scientist
8．Sure，it's good to get along well with your teacher because it makes the time you spend in the classroom more pleasant.
And yes，it's good to get along well with your teacher because，in general，it's smart to learn how to get along well with the different types of people you'll meet throughout your life.
In fact，kids who get along well with their teachers not only learn more，but they're more comfortable about asking questions and getting extra help.This makes it easier for them to understand new materials and do their best on tests.When you have this kind of relationship with a teacher，he or she can be someone to turn to with problems，such as problems with learning or school issues.
Here is a question：what if you don't get along well with your teachers？In fact，teachers want to get along well with you and enjoy seeing you learn.But teachers and students sometimes have personality clashes（个性冲突），which can happen between any two people.If you show your teacher that you want to make the situation better，he or she will probably do everything possible to make that happen.By dealing with a problem like this，you learn something about how to get along with people who are different from you.
However，if a certain teacher isn't your favorite，you can still have a successful relationship with him or her，especially_____.Here are some of those responsibilities：
Attend class ready to learn.
Be prepared for class with the right pencils，books，and completed assignments.
Listen when your teacher is talking.
Do your best，whether it's a classroom assignment，homework，or a test.
（1）According to the passage，getting along well with your teachers will make you 　 　.
A．get the best scores in the exams
B．have more pleasant time in the classroom
C．have no problems with study
D．get a better seat in the classroom
（2）The underlined word "that" in the fourth paragraph refers to 　 　.
A．getting along very well with classmates
B．the disappearance of personality differences
C．a better relationship between you and your teacher
D．the happy time you have in the classroom
（3）" 　 　" can be filled in the blank.
A．if you fulfill your basic responsibilities as a student
B．if you are easy﹣going and helpful
C．if you know some basic social skills
D．if you are thought of as a good student
9．In 2015，Chennai was destroyed by one of the worst floods in over a century，leaving thousands without food，water and supplies.During the flood，many heroes arose，one of whom was Santosh，a young man who owned a take﹣out restaurant in Chennai.
When the first flood hit in November，he got a call from a company called Naga Rava.The company asked him to prepare 5，000 packets of food and give them to the flood victims.He，with his partners，took the order，cooked for 14 hours and delivered them.But that night，as they sat together discussing the event of the day，they actually felt ashamed."Here was a man not even from Chennai and he was going out of his way to help the affected people.We，while living here，had not really done anything ourselves for our own people，" said Santosh later.
He then began the groundwork for a collection to help cook more dishes.Little did he know that the November flood was just the beginning，and the real show was about to begin.The December flood affected them all.His own house got flooded and his family were trapped on the second floor.They lost phone connection and electricity.In spite of this，Santosh went back out into the flood，creating a kitchen and preparing food all by himself for the victims.
He did not sleep for four days，taking a one﹣hour break every day as he kept on cooking.As word got out about this man's effort，others stepped out to join him.From children to the elderly，strangers came to help him in cooking，packing and transporting food.Up to 300 volunteers worked together to make it all happen.By the time the fourth day finally came to an end，Santosh and his team had prepared 170，000 food boxes and delivered them to people in need.
（1）What inspired Santosh to help the affected people？ 　 　
A．A call for help.
B．His cooking skills.
C．An act of kindness of a stranger.
D．The encouragement from his partners.
（2）What does "the real show" in the third paragraph refer to？ 　 　
A．The help and support.
B．The severer flood.
C．Santosh's family's suffering.
D．Santosh's cooking more food.
（3）Which of the following can best describe Santosh？ 　 　
A．Energetic and helpful.
B．Determined and clever.
C．Selfless and caring.
D．Kind and wise.
（4）What is the best title for the text？ 　 　
A．Many Hands Make Light Work
B．Kindness Is Its Own Reward
C．Major Floods Brought Challenges To People
D．A Man Cooked 170，000 Meals For The Affected
10．On the day the tornado hit，there was no sign that the fierce weather was on its way﹣﹣the sky was blue and the sun had been out．The first warning my husband，Jimmy，67，and I，65，got came around 9 p．m．，from some text on the TV Jimmy was watching．He ran upstairs to find me in our third﹣floor bedroom，and we changed the channel from the national television to our local Pensacola，Florida，station．
Soon the tornado was on top of us．It was the loudest thing I had ever heard．The house shook，and the power went out．And the wind began to roar（咆哮） through the house，most likely through windows and the door to our garage．Everything was moving．And the back wall of the house came off and flew into the darkness outside．We had three flights of steps to get to the storeroom down there，the relative safety of the first floor．
I didn't know how or if we would make it down the steps．It felt as if there was no floor as the wind lifted me off my feet．As we finally reached the last flight of steps，our front door blew open．Suddenly，a three﹣foot﹣long tree branch（树枝） flew over our heads，missing us by inches．
By the time I reached the storeroom，the tornado had been over us for about a minute．Jimmy pushed me down to the storeroom floor，but he couldn't get inside himself because of the wind．I held Jimmy's arm as the tornado blew the door open．My knees were full of glass，but I felt no pain．If I had let go，Jimmy would have flown right out of the house．
All of a sudden，Jimmy lifted off his feet．I thought he was gone．And then everything stopped．He landed on his feet．In those first quiet moments，I couldn't believe it was over．Our neighbor said the storm lasted four minutes．In that time，four of the twelve town houses in our unit were completely destroyed．Luckily，none of us were seriously injured．
（1）Where did the couple learn about the coming fierce weather？ 　 　
A．From the dark sky．
B．From the radio station．
C．From the news report on TV．
D．From the text sent by their neighbors．
（2）What can we infer from Paragraph 2 about the couple？ 　 　
A．They had no place to hide．
B．They tried to get out of the house．
C．Their garage was blown into pieces．
D．Their house was badly destroyed．
（3）What do we know about Jimmy when the author reached the storeroom？ 　 　
A．He was in great danger．
B．He flew out of the house．
C．He was seriously injured．
D．He got inside the storeroom．
（4）What is the best title of this text？ 　 　
A．The tornado hitting Florida
B．A couple stopping a disaster
C．The wind roaring through the house
D．A couple keeping alive in a disaster
11．A bicycle may be seen by most people as just another vehicle（交通工具），but for many Londoners，cycling is a way of life.According to a UK government survey in 2017，about 570，000 bike journeys were made every day in London.In fact，almost half of the vehicles that pass over London Bridge each day are bikes.
London introduced a public bike﹣sharing system in 2010. "There can be no doubt that our trusty bicycles have changed the way people get around our great city，" Johnson told The Guardian.
In London，bikes are used for more than just taking short trips to and from the subway.No matter where you want to go in the city，riding a bike is usually the quickest and easiest choice.
And it's not just shared bikes that the government is encouraging people to ride.In many companies across the UK，the UK government's Cycle to Work program allows workers to buy a brand new bike without having to pay any tax（税）.This means that it's common to see many people cycling to and from work，and some companies even provide showers and lockers in the workplaces for their workers.More importantly，a cycle﹣friendly boss may let you off for being late if you ride a bike to work.
Not only is it great for the environment and our body，but cycling is also good for the mind.According to National Geographic Magazine，"Bike riding can improve people's happiness. "
（1）How does the author show the popularity of cycling in London？　 　
A．By using numbers.
B．By giving examples.
C．By making comparisons.
D．By using famous sayings.
（2）What's Johnson's attitude towards the bike﹣sharing system in London？　 　
A．Disappointed.
B．Concerned.
C．Supportive.
D．Doubtful.
（3）What can workers benefit from the Cycle to Work program？　 　
A．Tax﹣free bikes.
B．Shorter working hours.
C．Free bike﹣sharing services.
D．Showers and lockers in workplaces.
（4）Which of the following can be the best title of the passage？　 　
A．Cycling，a healthy way of life
B．How cycling has become popular in London
C．Why Londoners are encouraged to ride bikes
D．London's public bike﹣sharing system
12．As the parent of two teenagers who have played multiple sports over the years，I've seen the good，the bad，the ugly and the absolutely cruel.
However，when I think about the value of sports and why my kids continue to play sports，I find that playing sports can help kids become successful adults.Through sports，kids learn how to work in teams，how to challenge themselves to be better，and how to behave when they lose and when they win.
Whether kids play soccer，baseball，or football，they learn they are part of a team where one person depends on another.When my son plays baseball，he's not the only one who needs to play well；he depends on his defense to make the plays on the field.When my daughter plays tennis，she depends on her partner to cut off the ball at the net and win the point，and the tennis team depends on each person in order to win the overall match and become the champion.Sports also teach children to trust and respect the decisions of someone who understands how the entire team needs to work in order to succeed.
Sadly，though，youth sports have suffered from the "winning isn't everything；it's the only thing" attitude.They have become too much of a reflection of professional sports.Winning is a happy result，but the lessons from losing are even more important.When my daughter loses the tennis match，her coach reminds her that she shouldn't lose heart and that she should learn more from losing than from winning.Losing makes you focus on improving your skills and your strategy.We're going to learn from our mistakes and not repeat them.
I believe that participating in youth sports is much more than building a sound body.Sports are the best way to shape and build more self﹣motivated and happier children and help them become more self﹣motivated and happier adults.
（1）What is the author's attitude to youth sports？ 　 　
A．Critical（批评的）.
B．Positive.
C．Doubtful.
D．Unclear.
（2）What does Paragraph 2 mainly talk about？ 　 　
A．What sports the author's kids play.
B．What the value of sports is.
C．How sports benefit the kids.
D．Why the author's kids continue to play sports.
（3）What does the underlined part in Paragraph 4 mean？ 　 　
A．Teenagers don't have to win every time.
B．Winning is the only goal for teen players.
C．Teenagers should work together to succeed.
D．Winning is not the most important in sports.
（4）What is the best title for the text？ 　 　
A．Youth Sports Build Better Adults
B．Teenagers Suffer from Youth Sports
C．Losing Brings More than Winning Does
D．Teenagers Perform Better than Adults in Sports
13．Foreign visitors to the UK might be disappointed when they learn that not everyone there speaks like Harry Potter and his friends.Usually，there's an assumption by many non﹣Brits that everyone in Britain speaks with what's known as a Received Pronunciation （RP，标准发音）accent，also called "the Queen's English".However，while many people do talk this way，most Britons speak in their own regional accents.
Scouse，Glaswegian and Black Country ﹣from Liverpool，Glasgow and the West Midlands﹣ are just three of the countless non﹣RP accents that British people speak with.There are even differences in accents between towns or cities just 30 kilometers apart.What is even more disappointing is that not speaking in a RP accent may mean a British person is judged or even treated differently in their everyday life.
In a 2015 study by The University of South Wales，videos of people reading a passage in three different UK accents were shown to a second group of people.The group then rated how intelligent they thought the readers sounded.The lowest﹣rated accent was Brummie，native to people from Birmingham，a city whose accent is considered working class.
However，there is no need to be disappointed though you are not speaking in an RP accent.In fact， doing the opposite may even give you strength.
Kong Seong﹣jae，25，is an internet celebrity from Seoul.After studying in the UK，he picked up several regional accents.He's now famous for his online videos，where he shows off the various accents he's learned. "British people usually get really excited when I use some of their local dialect words，and they become much more friendly.I think it makes a bit of bond between local people and foreigners to speak in their local accent." he said.
So if you're working on perfecting your British accent，try to speak like someone from Liverpool，Glasgow or Birmingham.You may not sound like Harry Potter，but you are likely to make more friends.
（1）What can we infer from Paragraph 1？ 　 　
A．Non﹣Brits usually hold that all Britons speak in a RP accent.
B．Only "the queen's English" is accepted in the UK.
C．Foreign visitors are disappointed at their own spoken English.
D．Any Received Pronunciation around the world is also called "the Queen's English".
（2）What do people think of the Brummie accent？ 　 　
A．Favored by foreign visitors to the UK.
B．Closest to the RP accent.
C．Spoken by people of lower class.
D．Smart and easy to understand.
（3）What does the underlined phrase "doing the opposite" in Paragraph 4 refer to？ 　 　
A．Speaking in a RP accent.
B．Speaking in regional accents.
C．Speaking the Brummie accent.
D．Speaking like Harry Potter.
（4）What is the passage mainly about？ 　 　
A．A study about the most intelligent accent in Britain.
B．A comparison between different British accents.
C．How much British people value the RP accent.
D．The influence of regional accents on people's lives.
14．Table tennis may not seem a reasonable option for someone with no arms—but Ibrahim Hamadtou doesn't believe in limits.The 48﹣year﹣old Egyptian Paralympian breaks the barrier by holding the paddle（球拍）in his mouth and using his right foot to serve the ball.
Hamadtou，who lost his arms in a train accident at the age of ten，was drawn to table tennis after being challenged by a friend. "I was once watching a match between two of my friends，" Hamadtou explains. "They disagreed on a point.When I counted the point in favor of one of them，the other player told me， 'Mind your own business as you will never be able to play.' It was that statement that fired me up to decide to play table tennis."
It took Hamadtou three years to master the sport.He says the biggest challenge was figuring out the best way to control his body. "I was trying first to use the bat under the arm，and I also tried using other things，which weren't working so well.Finally，I tried using my mouth.It took me nearly a year of practice to get used to holding the paddle with my mouth and making the serve.With practice and playing regularly，this skill was improved."
The Egyptian's incredible talent came to light in 2014 when he was awarded the best Arab Athlete of the year.He won a silver medal at the 2016 African Championships，qualified for his first Paralympics in 2016 at 43，and then again for the 2020 Tokyo Games at 48.
The inspiring athlete says，"The disability is not in arms or legs but to give up in whatever you would like to do."
（1）What made Hamadtou take up table tennis？ 　 　
A．His passion for table﹣tennis.
B．His ambition to prove himself.
C．His willingness to inspire others.
D．His suffering in a train accident.
（2）What was the most difficult for Hamadtou to play table tennis？ 　 　
A．Serving the ball with his mouth.
B．Holding the paddle under his arm.
C．Practicing strengthening his muscles.
D．Playing the game with the right body parts.
（3）What can we learn about Hamadtou from the text？ 　 　
A．He was recognized as a gifted player at 41.
B．He was awarded the best athlete in Africa.
C．He won a medal in the 2020 Tokyo Games.
D．He realized his dream of winning a gold medal.
（4）What message does the story convey？ 　 　
A．Well begun is half done.
B．Love breaks down barriers.
C．Success gives people delight.
D．Nothing is impossible to a willing heart.
15．Dear Jorge，
Are you enjoying your break from school？My family are now in Sacramento，California.We are here paying a visit to my aunt Gloria.We have been to the California State Capitol Building，the nature center，and the zoo.I have seen many interesting things，but one stands out above the rest.This morning we drove from my aunt's home to Calistoga to see California's Old Faithful Geyser（老忠实泉）.I had read about it in my book，Sightseeing in California：Where You Should Go.You have probably heard of Old Faithful，the geyser farther north in Yellowstone National Park.This California geyser is sometimes called "Little Old Faithful".
When we arrived California's Old Faithful was only a calm pool of water.The geyser didn't look very deep."What's the big deal？" I wondered.As I turned，I saw some steam（蒸汽）rising from the water.Before I knew it，there was hot water shooting（射）up about 60 feet into the air.We could not believe our eyes!It continued for almost three minutes.
Aunt Gloria told me that the water came from an underground river.She also said that the water temperature was about 95℃.This water can sometimes shoot 170 feet into the air.
My aunt said that other geysers around the world reach hotter temperatures and shoot water even higher than California's Old Faithful Geyser.I'd love to learn more about this geyser and other geysers in different countries when I get home.I'll see you soon!
Your friend，
Bennetto
（1）According to the text，Bennetto 　 　.
A．visited his aunt Gloria by himself
B．had never heard of Old Faithful Geyser
C．thought nothing of Old Faithful Geyser at first
D．flew all the way from Sacramento to Calistoga
（2）The water Bennetto saw high in the sky 　 　.
A．disappeared at once
B．was too hot to touch
C．came from a deep sea
D．was 170 feet in height
（3）What was expressed in Bennetto's letter？ 　 　
A．Anger.
B．Doubt.
C．Courage.
D．Excitement.
（4）Bennetto wrote the letter mainly to 　 　.
A．talk about his holiday experiences
B．ask Jorge to visit Old Faithful Geyser
C．express his thankfulness to Aunt Gloria
D．give Yellowstone National Park some advice
期末专项培优 阅读理解
参考答案与试题解析
一．阅读理解（共15小题）
1．Kuala Lumpur is a capital city in Malaysia.Here are the top 4 budget hotels：
The Chinatown Inn （About ﹩30 per night）
Just a block from the railway station，located in Chinatown's open market.It has clean beds，central air conditioning，hot water for coffee and tea，and a hall with a big screen TV.Wi﹣Fi is good except Floor 5.The guests' complaint is that the air condition is too cold，so make sure you get a room with a window.You can open it to let some warmth in.
Ancasa Express （About ﹩45 per night）.
The hotel is above the sky﹣train station.That makes it convenient to get to other parts of the city.From the station，take the elevator to the 5th floor to reach the hotel lobby （大厅）.The rooms are clean and nice.There is a flat screen TV，the strongest Wi﹣Fi，and a very hot rainfall shower.The guests' complaint is that the cafe is only open for breakfast and dinner，and not 24 hours.
Central Hotel （About ﹩35 per night）
This hotel is just two blocks from the Central Station，which is the heart of all transportation in the city.From Central you can walk 2 blocks to the beautiful Central Hotel，in which rooms are small but clean，and have common Wi﹣Fi.
Ocean 77 （About ﹩25 per night）
On Petaling Street in Chinatown，this brand new hotel is most spotlessly clean.There is a flat screen TV and good Wi﹣Fi in each room.The location is good，in the heart of the Petaling Street market.No cafe in the hotel，but many on the street.
（1）In the Chinatown Inn you are told to choose a room with a window 　C　.
A．because the light in the room is dim
B．so that you can breathe the fresh air
C．so that you can let some warm air in
D．so that you can have a good view from it
（2）If a guest likes surfing the Net，which of the following would be his first choice？ 　D　
A．The Chinatown Inn.
B．Central Hotel.
C．Ocean 77.
D．Ancasa Express.
（3）What is the unusual characteristic of Ocean 77？ 　A　
A．It is the cheapest，newest and cleanest.
B．Its location is in the heart of the city.
C．It is located in the street in Chinatown.
D．There is a flat screen TV and good Wi﹣Fi.
【考点】应用文．
【专题】阅读理解．
【答案】CDA
【分析】这是一篇应用文。文章介绍了马来西亚吉隆坡最经济实惠的四家旅馆。
【解答】（1）C.细节理解题。根据The Chinatown Inn （About ＄30 per night）中"The guests' complaint is that the air condition is too cold，so make sure you get a room with a window.（ 客人抱怨的是空调太冷了，所以一定要订一个有窗户的房间。）"可知，在唐人街旅馆，你被告知要选择一个有窗户的房间，这样你就可以让一些温暖的空气进来，因为房间空调太冷了。故选C。
（2）D.细节理解题。根据Ancasa Express （About ＄45 per night）中"There is a flat screen TV，the strongest Wi﹣Fi，and a very hot rainfall shower.（ 这里有平板电视，最强的Wi﹣Fi，还有非常热的淋浴。）"可知，Ancasa Express的无线网信号最强；由此可知，如果一个客人喜欢上网，Ancasa Express是他的首选。故选D。
（3）A.细节理解题。根据Ocean 77 （About ＄25 per night）的标题和"On Petaling Street in Chinatown，this brand new hotel is most spotlessly clean.（ 在唐人街的Petaling街，这家崭新的酒店是最干净的。）"可知，Ocean 77的价格最便宜，酒店也是最新，最干净的，这是这家酒店最特别之处。故选A。
【点评】做这类题材阅读理解时要求考生对文章通读一遍，做题时结合原文和题目有针对性的找出相关语句进行仔细分析，结合选项选出正确答案。切忌胡乱猜测，一定要做到有理有据。
2．In 2015，Chennai was destroyed by one of the worst floods in over a century，leaving thousands without food，water and supplies．During the flood，many heroes arose，one of whom was Santosh，a young man who owned a takeout restaurant in Chennai．
When the first flood hit in November，he got a call from a company called Naga Rava．The company asked him to prepare 5，000 packets of food and give them to the flood victims（受害者）．He，with his partners，took the order，cooked for 14 hours and delivered them．But that night，as they sat together discussing the event of the day，they actually felt ashamed（羞愧）．"Here was a man not even from Chennai and he was going out of his way to help the affected people．We，while living here，had not really done anything ourselves for our own people，" said Santosh later．
He then began the groundwork for a collection to help cook more dishes．Little did he know that the November flood was just the beginning，and the real show was about to begin．The December flood affected them all．His own house got flooded and his family was trapped on the second floor．They lost phone connection and electricity．In spite of this，Santosh went back out into the flood，creating a kitchen and preparing food all by himself for the victims．
He did not sleep for four days，taking a one﹣hour break every day as he kept on cooking．As word got out about this man's effort，others stepped out to join him．From children to the elderly，strangers came to aid him in cooking，packing and transporting food．Up to 300 volunteers worked together to make it all happen．By the time the fourth day finally came to an end，Santosh and his team had prepared 170，000 food boxes and delivered them to people in need．
（1）What inspired Santosh to help the affected people？ 　C　
A．A call for help．
B．His cooking skills．
C．An act of kindness of a stranger．
D．The encouragement from his partners．
（2）What does "the real show" in the third paragraph refer to？ 　B　
A．The help and support．
B．The severer flood．
C．Santosh's family suffering．
D．Santosh's cooking more food．
（3）Which of the following can best describe Santosh？ 　C　
A．Humorous and helpful．
B．Determined and clever．
C．Selfless and caring．
D．Kind and wise．
（4）What is the best title for the text？ 　D　
A．Many Hands Make Light Work
B．Kindness Is Its Own Reward
C．Major Floods Brought Challenges To People
D．A Man Cooked 170，000 Meals For The Affected
【考点】记叙文．
【专题】阅读理解．
【答案】CBCD
【分析】主要讲述了在一次严重的洪灾期间Santosh和一些好心人准备了170，000分盒饭救援灾区的故事。
【解答】（1）C.推理判断题。根据第二段的Here was a man not even from Chennai and he was going out of his way to help the affected people．We，while living here，had not really done anything ourselves for our own people .这里有一个甚至不是金奈人的人，他正不遗余力地帮助受灾群众，我们在这里生活时，并没有真正为自己的人民做过任何事情。可见是一个陌生人的善举激励Santosh帮助灾民，所以选C.
（2）B.推理判断题。根据第三段句子Little did he know that the November flood was just the beginning，and the real show was about to begin．The December flood affected them all．他不知道11月的洪水只是个开始，真正的演出就要开始了，12月的洪水影响了他们所有人。可知此处the real show指的是12月更严重的洪水，所以选B.
（3）C.推理判断题。根据全文内容可知Santosh的家也遭遇了洪水，但是她依然去帮助其他受灾的人们。这说明她是无私而有大爱的人，A．Humorous and helpful．幽默和乐于助人的；B．Determined and clever．意志坚强聪明的；C．Selfless and caring．无私有爱的；D．Kind and wise．好心而明智的。所以选C .
（4）D.标题归纳题。主要讲述了在一次严重的洪灾期间Santosh和一些好心人准备了170，000分盒饭救援灾区的故事。所以D一名男子为受灾群众做了17万份饭菜，作为标题比较简洁明了，故选D.
【点评】阅读理解题测试考生在阅读基础上的逻辑推理能力，要求考生根据文章所述事件的逻辑关系，对未说明的趋势或结局作出合理的推断；或根据作者所阐述的观点理论，对文章未涉及的现象、事例给以解释。考生首先要仔细阅读短文，完整了解信息，准确把握作者观点。
3．You've heard that plastic is polluting the ocean—between 4.8 and 12.7 million tonnes enter ocean ecosystems every year.But does one plastic straw or cup really make a difference？Artist Benjamin Von Wong wants you to know that it does.He builds massive sculptures out of plastic garbage，forcing viewers to re﹣examine their relationship to single﹣use plastic products.
At the beginning of the year，the artist built a piece called "Strawpocalypse，" a pair of 10﹣foot﹣tall plastic waves，frozen mid﹣crash.Made of 168，000 plastic straws collected from several volunteer beach cleanups，the sculpture made its first appearance at the Estella Place shopping center in Ho Chi Minh City，Vietnam.
Just 9% of global plastic waste is recycled.Plastic straws are by no means the biggest source（来源）of plastic pollution，but they've recently come under fire because most people don't need them to drink with and，because of their small size and weight，they cannot be recycled.Every straw that's part of Von Wong's artwork likely came from a drink that someone used for only a few minutes.Once the drink is gone，the straw will take centuries to disappear.
In a piece from 2018，Von Wong wanted to illustrate（说明）a specific statistic：Every 60 seconds，a truckload's worth of plastic enters the ocean.For this work，titled "Truckload of Plastic，" Von Wong and a group of volunteers collected more than 10，000 pieces of plastic，which were then tied together to look like they'd been dumped（倾倒） from a truck all at once.
Von Wong hopes that his work will also help pressure big companies to reduce their plastic footprint.
（1）What are Von Wong's artworks intended for？ 　C　
A．Beautifying the city he lives in.
B．Introducing eco﹣friendly products.
C．Drawing public attention to plastic waste.
D．Reducing garbage on the beach.
（2）Why does the author discuss plastic straws in paragraph 3？ 　A　
A．To show the difficulty of their recycling.
B．To explain why they are useful.
C．To voice his views on modern art.
D．To find a substitute for them.
（3）What effect would "Truckload of Plastic" have on viewers？ 　B　
A．Calming.
B．Disturbing.
C．Refreshing.
D．Challenging.
（4）Which of the following can be the best title for the text？ 　D　
A．Artists' Opinions on Plastic Safety
B．Media Interest in Contemporary Art
C．Responsibility Demanded of Big Companies
D．Ocean Plastics Transformed into Sculptures
【考点】说明文；议论文．
【专题】阅读理解．
【答案】CABD
【分析】本文是一篇健康环保类阅读，文章主要讲述海洋里的塑料垃圾被环保主义者做成一个巨型雕像，极其震撼，引发人们对塑料污染的反思。
【解答】（1）C.细节理解题。根据第一段He builds massive sculptures out of plastic garbage，forcing viewers to re﹣examine their，relationship to single﹣use plastic products.他用塑料垃圾建造巨大的雕塑，迫使观众重新审视自己与一次性塑料产品的关系。可知他想让公众注意到塑料污染的危害性。C.Drawing public attention to plastic waste.（引起公众对塑料垃圾的注意）正确。故选C。
（2）A.推理判断题。根据第三段Plastic straws are by no means the biggest source（来源）of plastic pollution，but they've recently come under fire because most people don't need them to drink with and，because of their small size and weight，they cannot be recycled.塑料吸管绝不是最大的塑料污染源，但它们最近却受到了抨击，因为大多数人不需要吸管喝饮料，而且由于它们体积小、重量轻，无法回收利用。可知这一段提到塑料吸管是为了告诉大家塑料吸管的特殊性导致回收非常困难。A.To show the difficulty of their recycling.（展示它们回收的困难）正确。故选A。
（3）B.推理判断题。根据倒数第二段In a piece from 2018，Von Wong wanted to illustrate（说明）a specific statistic：Every 60 seconds，a truckload's worth of plastic enters the ocean.For this work，titled "Truckload of Plastic，" Von Wong and a group of volunteers collected more than 10，000 pieces of plastic，which were then tied together to look like they'd been dumped（倾倒）from a truck all at once.在2018年的一篇文章中，冯 王（Von Wong）想说明一个具体的统计数字：每60秒，就有一卡车塑料进入海洋。这项名为"一卡车塑料"的工作，冯 王和一组志愿者收集了一万多块塑料，然后把它们绑在一起，让它们看起来像是同时从卡车上倾倒下来的。可推测这样的景象很有震撼性，从而会让观众感到不安。A.Calming.镇静的；B.Disturbing.令人不安的；C.Refreshing.令人耳目一新的；D.Challenging.挑战的。故选B。
（4）D.标题归纳题。根据第一段You've heard that plastic is polluting the oceans﹣between 4.8 and 12.7 million tonnes enter ocean ecosystems every year.But does one plastic straw or cup really make a difference？Artist Benjamin Von Wong wants you to know that it does.He builds massive sculptures out of plastic garbage，forcing viewers to re﹣examine their，relationship to single﹣use plastic products.你已经听说了塑料正在污染海洋——每年有480万吨到1270万吨塑料进入海洋生态系统。但一根塑料吸管或一个塑料杯真的有什么区别吗？艺术家本杰明 冯 王想让你知道，它确实如此。他用塑料垃圾建造巨大的雕塑，迫使观众重新审视自己与一次性塑料产品的关系。可知文章主要讲述海洋里的塑料垃圾被环保主义者做成一个巨型雕像，极其震撼，引发人们对塑料污染的反思。因此D.Ocean Plastics Transformed into Sculptures（海洋塑料转化为雕塑）为最佳标题。故选D。
【点评】阅读题型，要注重句子与句子之间、段落与段落之间逻辑关系以及对篇章的整体理解，根据所给问题选择正确选项完成试题。
4．Have you ever wondered how your favorite NBA team received its famous name？All NBA teams have an interesting story or a history behind their names.Some of the names reflected the city's culture or history，others came from previous owners and many were selected through "Name the Team" contests.
For teams like the Los Angeles Lakers and the Utah Jazz，the names were not always a reflection of the city.Even though Los Angeles has no lakes，the Lakers name has been a city treasure for almost 40 years.Before going to Los Angeles，the team originated in Minneapolis，Minnesota.In 1947，team officials changed the name to the Lakers to reflect the Minnesota State's nickname，"Land of 10，000 Lakes".The team name went unchanged after moving to Los Angeles in 1960.
Because the Utah's team originated in New Orleans，Louisiana，it was called the Jazz.In 1974，New Orleans club officials chose the name to represent the city for its reputation as the "Jazz Capital of the World".The name stayed with the team even after finding a new home in Salt Lake City，Utah in 1979.
The original owner of the Chicago Bulls，Richard Klein，named the team the Bulls.He picked the name because a fighting bull is relentless and never quits.Klein，who founded the club in 1966，believed these qualities were necessary for a championship team and hoped his Chicago athletes would live up to the team name.The Bulls，the winner of the six NBA championships，has definitely followed the belief.
In 1967，the Indiana Pacers selected their team name in a different way from most other teams.Their decision was based on what they wanted to accomplish in the NBA.Team officials chose the Pacers name because the organization wanted to set the "pace" in professional basketball.
（1）Why is the Los Angeles' team named "the Lakers"？ 　C　
A．The name shows that Los Angeles is a city with various lakes.
B．It was named after a city treasure，which had a long history.
C．The team got this name in another state，which had a lot of lakes.
D．The name was selected from a "Name the Team" contest.
（2）Which of the following refers to the "Jazz Capital of the World"？ 　A　
A．New Orleans.
B．Salt Lake City.
C．Los Angeles.
D．Minneapolis.
（3）Why did Richard Klein name the Chicago's team the Bulls？ 　B　
A．Because he had guessed the success of the team.
B．Because he wished the team to have the qualities of fighting bulls.
C．Because Chicago was then a city famous for fighting bulls.
D．Because people in Chicago used to like watching bullfighting.
（4）Which can be the best title for this passage？ 　B　
A．The Long History of NBA Teams
B．Stories Behind the Names of NBA Teams
C．Excellent Qualities of NBA Team Officials
D．Interesting Stories about NBA Players
【考点】传统习俗与文化；说明文．
【专题】阅读理解．
【答案】CABB
【分析】本文是一篇说明文，本文主要介绍NBA球队的队名背后的故事，在后四段里分别介绍了"洛杉矶湖人队、犹他爵士队、芝加哥公牛队和印第安纳步行者队"这四个队名的历史由来。
【解答】（1）C．细节理解题.根据第二段三四句"Before going to Los Angeles，the team originated in Minneapolis，Minnesota.In 1948，team officials chose the name for its direct relationship to the state's motto， "The Land of 10，000 Lakes.""在去洛杉矶之前，这支队伍来自明尼苏达州的明尼阿波利斯。1948年，球队官员选择这个名字是因为它与国家的座右铭"万湖之乡"有着直接的关系。可知湖人队在搬到洛杉矶之前是在明尼苏达的Minneapolis城，这个地方有很多湖泊，由此得名为湖人队，后来才搬到洛杉矶。故选C。
（2）A．细节理解题.根据第三段前两句"Because Utah's team originated in New Orleans，Louisiana，it was called the Jazz.In 1974，New Orleans club officials chose the name to represent the city for its reputation as the "jazz capital of the world.""因为犹他州的球队起源于路易斯安那州的新奥尔良，所以被称为爵士队。1974年，新奥尔良俱乐部的官员选择了这个名字来代表这个城市作为"世界爵士乐之都"的声誉。可知犹他爵士队原来是在路易斯安娜的新奥尔良市，他们取名爵士是为了纪念新奥尔良市作为世界爵士乐之都的荣耀。故选A。
（3）B．推理判断题.根据第四段二三句"He picked the name because a fighting bull is relentless，and never quits.Klein，who founded the club in 1966，believed these qualities were necessary for a championship team and hoped his Chicago athletes would live up to the team name."他选择这个名字是因为一头斗牛不屈不挠，永不放弃。克莱恩于1966年创立了这家俱乐部，他认为这些品质对于一支冠军球队来说是必要的，他希望他的芝加哥运动员能够名副其实。可知Klein选择公牛为名是希望这支球队能够像公牛一样永不放弃追求胜利。故选B。
（4）B．标题判断题.根据文章前两句"Have you ever wondered how your favorite NBA team received its famous name？All NBA teams have an interesting story or a history behind their names."你有没有想过，你最喜欢的NBA球队是如何得到这个名字的？所有NBA球队的名字背后都有一个有趣的故事或历史。可知本文主要介绍NBA球队的队名背后的故事，在后四段里分别介绍了"洛杉矶湖人队、犹他爵士队、芝加哥公牛队和印第安纳步行者队"这四个队名的历史由来，故选B。
【点评】阅读理解题测试考生在阅读基础上的逻辑推理能力，要求考生根据文章所述事件的逻辑关系，对未说明的趋势或结局作出合理的推断；或根据作者所阐述的观点理论，对文章未涉及的现象、事例给以解释。考生首先要仔细阅读短文，完整了解信息，准确把握作者观点。
5．If the crust （外壳） of the earth were not pretty solid （坚固的），it would be shaking about and moving up and down frequently．However，there are places in the rocks of the earth's crust where it isn't strongly held together ﹣ where faults exist．Along the faults，one rock might push against another with great force．The energy is changed to vibration in the rocks，so they begin to shake and we have an earthquake!
The most famous one in North America was the San Francisco earthquake of 1906．Seven hundred people died and property（财产） damage amounted to about 425，000，000．The greatest destruction came from the fires that followed the quake．
One of the most famous earthquakes in Europe took place in Lisbon，Portugal，in 1755．The city was destroyed and at least thirty thousand people were killed．In 1908，in Calabria and Sicily，a quake killed about seventy﹣five thousand people．In 1915，in central Italy，hundreds of towns and villages were damaged and thirty thousand people were killed．
Two great earthquakes that caused great damage in Asia took place in Tokyo，Japan，and in Gansu Province in China．The Tokyo quake of 1923 killed more than one hundred thousand people and destroyed the city and the city of Yokohama，too．The Chinese quake in 1920 covered more than three hundred square miles and killed about two hundred thousand people．
（1）The first paragraph mainly tells us 　B　．
A．where earthquakes happen
B．how earthquakes happen
C．the damage caused by earthquakes
D．famous earthquakes in the world
（2）The underlined word "vibration" in the first paragraph probably means " 　A　"．
A．shaking
B．force
C．energy
D．losing
（3）Which of the following is the correct order of the years when the earthquakes happened？ 　C　
①the San Francisco earthquake
②the earthquake in Lisbon，Portugal
③the earthquake in Calabria and Sicily
④the earthquake in central Italy
⑤the earthquake in Gansu Province
⑥the Tokyo quake
A．③④⑤⑥②①
B．⑤⑥②①③④
C．②①③④⑤⑥
D．①③④②⑤⑥
（4）We can infer from the passage that 　B　．
A．the earth's crust in Europe is weaker than that in other places
B．the fires following the San Francisco earthquake caused more damage than the earthquake did
C．there were 75，000 people killed in the San Francisco earthquake
D．the city of Yokohama was not greatly influenced by the Tokyo quake
【考点】说明文．
【专题】阅读理解．
【答案】见试题解答内容
【分析】本文讲述了地震是怎么发生的，以及国内外发生的地震．
【解答】（1）B 考查细节理解．根据第一段"The energy is changed to vibration in the rocks，so they begin to shake and we have an earthquake!"可知，第一段讲述的是地震形成的原理．故选B．
（2）A 考查词意猜测．根据句意可知，这些能量被转变为岩石中的振动能量，所以它们开始摇晃，我们有了地震．所以该词的意思是"震动"．故选A．
（3）C 考查细节理解．根据文章中提到的各个时间点排序可知，地震发生时间的先后顺序是C．
（4）B 考查细节理解．根据第四段 "The greatest destruction came from the fires that followed the quake"可知，旧金山地震引发的火灾比地震造成的损失更大．
【点评】阅读理解考查学生的细节理解和推理判断能力，做细节理解题时一定要找到文章中的原句，和题干进行比较，再做出正确的选择．在做推理判断题不要以个人的主观想象代替文章的事实，要根据文章事实进行合乎逻辑的推理判断．
6．These days，more and more Chinese people enjoy sending and receiving messages on the phone.It can help them to get the latest news and communicate with friends.But I think I should read more books besides the textbooks.The more，the better.It can open my eyes and improve my language skills.Of course，it also can help me to get good grades.Do you know how to read more and learn more？Here are some tips for you.
◆Be clear about your purpose for reading
Before you start reading，ask yourself why you are reading this book.Most people read for two main reasons，pleasure or knowledge.Being clear about your reading purpose can not only help you choose the books you really need to read，but also remind you why reading the book is important to you，so you will keep reading and complete the book faster.
◆Read only what you are interested in
No matter what you are reading，it is important to enjoy what you read.Your friends may tell you the books they love，but those books might not necessarily be the ones you enjoy.
◆Give up books that you don't enjoy
You may have chosen books that you are interested in，and they serve your purpose.But while you are reading them，there may still be some books that you don't enjoy reading.Whenever you realise that you aren't enjoying the book you are reading，give it up.Remember reading shouldn't be a chore.
◆Set a reading goal
It is interesting that I read the books borrowed from libraries faster than those I bought.The reason is the books I bought don't have a due date!I don't need to return those books.Having a reading goal helps you work out how much reading you need to do in a week or even a day.Before you read each book，ask yourself what time you need to complete this book by.
（1）According to the passage，the writer might be a 　C　.
A．teacher
B．doctor
C．student
D．scientist
（2）Why do most people read books？ 　B　
A．To get the latest news and communicate with friends.
B．For pleasure or knowledge.
C．To open their eyes and improve their language skills.
D．To get good grades.
（3）What should you do when you find the book which you are reading is boring？ 　D　
A．Keep on reading.
B．Set a reading goal.
C．Read the books your friends love.
D．Give up the book.
（4）This passage mainly tells us 　A　.
A．how to read more and learn more
B．how to choose a good book
C．how to read faster
D．why we should read more books
【考点】日常生活；说明文．
【专题】阅读理解．
【答案】CBDA
【分析】这篇短文讲述了人们应该读更多的书。它可以打开我的眼睛和提茼我的语言技能.当然.也可以帮我们在字校取得好成缋《文宣主要讲述 了怎样读的更多.字的更多.给出了一些建议。
【解答】（1）C.细节理解题。根据第一段Of course.it also can help me to get good grades.当然，它也可以帮助我取得好成绩。可知作者可能是一名学生。故选C。
（2）B.细节理解题。根据Most people read for two main reasons，pleasure or knowledge.大多数人阅读有两个主要原因，快乐或知识。可知大多数人阅读是为了快乐或者知识。故选B。
（3）D.细节理解题e 根据 ◆Give up books that you don't enjoy文中Whenever you realize that you aren't enjoying the book you are reading.give it up.当你意识到你不喜欢你正在读的书时，放弃它。可知当遇到正在读的书无聊的时候就要放弃。故选D。
（4）A.主旨大意题。根据第一段Do you know how to read more and learn more？Here are some tips for you.你知道如何多读书，多学习吗？这里有一些给你的建议可知你知道如何阅读和学习更多吗？这里有一些提示给你。这篇短文主要讲述了怎样读的更多，学的更多。故选A。
【点评】阅读理解题测试考生在阅读基础上的逻辑推理能力，要求考生根据文章所述事件的逻辑关系，对未说明的趋势或结局作出合理的推断；或根据作者所阐述的观点理论，对文章未涉及的现象、事例给以解释。考生首先要仔细阅读短文，完整了解信息，准确把握作者观点。
7．In the summer of 1885，nine﹣year﹣old Joseph Meister was very ill.He had been wounded by a sick dog that had rabies，a very dangerous disease.His parents were told that there was probably only one man who could save Joseph's life—Louis Pasteur.
When Pasteur was a young boy in France，he spent many hours every day with the chemist（药剂师）who lived in his small town.At that time，the chemist had to make all the medicines himself.Young Louis enjoyed watching the chemist as he worked and helped those people who came to him each day.
As a schoolboy，Pasteur worked slowly and carefully.At first，his teachers thought that young Louis might be a slow learner.Through elementary school，high school，and college，Pasteur worked in the same thoughtful way.Then he became a college professor（教授）and a scientist，and he continued to work very carefully.
Pasteur was studying about the germs（细菌）that cause rabies when Joseph Meister became ill.In fact，Pasteur believed he had a medical treatment for rabies，but he had never given it to a person before.At first，Pasteur was afraid to treat Joseph，but the poor child was dying.Pasteur gave Joseph an inoculation （预防接种） every day for ten days.Slowly，the child became better.
During his lifetime，Pasteur studied germs and learned how they cause diseases in animals and people.He developed vaccinations（疫苗）that prevent many of these diseases.On September 28，1895，Louis Pasteur passed away，at the age of 72.The work of this great man has been of great help to modern medicine.
（1）The story of Joseph Meister is given to 　B　.
A．express the author's sadness
B．introduce the subject of the text
C．show some common diseases in 1885
D．warn children to stay away from dogs
（2）According to the text，young Louis 　B　.
A．was once badly hurt by a dog
B．was very interested in medicine
C．made a living by working for a chemist
D．had been thought highly of by his teachers
（3）We can learn from Paragraph 3 that Louis Pasteur 　A　.
A．was always patient
B．was clever but proud
C．was a slow learner
D．was a humorous professor
（4）What would be the best title for the text？ 　D　
A．Germs and Diseases
B．Rabies：a Terrible Disease
C．The Earliest Chemist in France
D．Louis Pasteur：a Great Scientist
【考点】记叙文．
【专题】阅读理解．
【答案】BBAD
【分析】本文是记叙文。文章主要介绍了法国微生物学家、化学家路易 巴斯德。
【解答】（1）B.推理判断题。总览全文可知，作者旨在通过Joseph Meister的故事来引入本文的主人公Louis Pasteur。故选B。
（2）B.细节理解题。根据原文第二段At that time，the chemist had to make all the medicines himself.Young Louis enjoyed watching the chemist as he worked and helped those people who came to him each day.那时，化学家不得不自己制作所有的药物。年轻的路易斯喜欢看着这位化学家工作，帮助那些每天来找他的人。可知，Louis在小的时候就对药物很感兴趣。故选B。
（3）A.推理判断题。根据原文第三段As a schoolboy，Pasteur worked slowly and carefully.At first，his teachers thought that young Louis might be a slow learner.Through elementary school，high school，and college，Pasteur worked in the same thoughtful way.作为一个学生，巴斯德学习缓慢而仔细。起初，他的老师们认为小路易斯可能学得很慢。在小学、高中和大学期间，巴斯德以同样深思熟虑的方式工作。可知，Louis Pasteur总是非常认真而且有耐心。故选A。
（4）D.标题判断题。总览全文可知，作者主要介绍了法国微生物学家、化学家路易 巴斯德。D.Louis Pasteur：a Great Scientist（路易 巴斯德：伟大的科学家）为最佳标题。故选D。
【点评】做这类阅读理解，要求考生对文章通读一遍，做题时结合原文和题目有针对性的找出相关语句进行仔细分析，结合选项选出正确答案。
8．Sure，it's good to get along well with your teacher because it makes the time you spend in the classroom more pleasant.
And yes，it's good to get along well with your teacher because，in general，it's smart to learn how to get along well with the different types of people you'll meet throughout your life.
In fact，kids who get along well with their teachers not only learn more，but they're more comfortable about asking questions and getting extra