山东省枣庄市2019年中考英语二轮专题突破集训—阅读理解（笔记类）3（含答案）

中考英语专题突破集训
阅读 做笔记（三）
读下面的文章，做简短的笔记。
(A)
Aron Ralston is an American man who is interested in mountain climbing. As a mountain climber, Aron is used to taking risks. This is one of the exciting things about doing dangerous sports. There were many times when Aron almost lost his life because of accidents. On April 26, 2003, he found himself in a very dangerous situation when climbing in Utah
On that day, Aron's arm was caught under a 2,000-kilo rock that fell on him when he was climbing by himself in the mountains. Because he could not free his arm, he stayed there for five days and hoped that someone would find him. But when his water ran out, he knew that he would have to do something to save his own life. He was not ready to die that day. So he used his knife to cut off half his right arm. Then, with his left arm, he bandaged himself so that he would not lose too much blood. After that, he climbed down the mountain to find help.
After losing his arm, he wrote a book called Between a Rock and a Hard Place. This means being in a difficult situation that you cannot seem to get out of. In this book, Aron tells of the importance of making good decisions, and of being in control of one's life. His lose for mountain climbing is so great that he kept on climbing mountains even after this experience.
Do we have the same spirit as Aron? Let's think about it before we find ourselves “between a rock and a hard place”, and before we have to make a decision that could mean life or death.
1. Aron Ralston's hobby is:_____________________________________________________
2. The place where Aron found himself in a very dangerous situation: ________________________
3. The reason why Aron couldn't free his arm:____________________________________________
4. The reason why Aron cut off half his right arm:____________________________________________
5. The meaning of Aron's book Between a Rock and a Hard Place: ________________________________
(B)
Dear Miss Li,
I'd like to thank you for sending money to Animal Helpers. I'm sure you know that this group was set up to help disabled people like me. You helped to make it possible for me to have Lucky. Lucky makes a big difference to my life. Let me tell you my story.
What would it be like to be blind or deaf? Or imagine you can't walk or use your hands easily. Most people would never think about this, but many people have these difficulties. I can't use my arms or legs well, so normal things like answering the telephone, opening and closing doors, or carrying things are difficult for me. Then one day last year, a friend of mine helped me out. She talked to Animal Helpers about getting me a special trained dog. She also taught a dog might cheer me up. I love animals and I was excited about the idea of having a dog.
After six months of training with a dog at Animal Helpers, I was able to bring him home. My dog's name is Lucky—a good name for him because I feel very lucky to have him. You see, I’m only able to have a "dog-helper" because of your kindness! Lucky is very clever and understands many English words. He can understand me when I give him orders. For example, I say, “Lucky! Get my book," and he does it at once.
Lucky is a fantastic dog. I’ll send you a photo of him if you like, and I could show you how he helps me. Thank you again for changing my life.
1. The letter was written by: _________________________________________________________
2. Animal Helpers was set up to: _______________________________________________________
3. The difficulties the writer has: _______________________________________________________
4. The name of the writer's dog: ________________________________________________________
5. The reason why the writer thanks Miss Li: _______________________________________________
(C)
Dear Mr. Hunt,
My problem is I can't get on with my family. Relations between my parents have become difficult. They fight a lot, and I really don't like it. It's the only communication they have. I don't know if I should say anything to them about this. When they argue, it's like a big, black cloud hanging over our home. Also, my elder brother is not very nice to me. He always refuses to let me watch my favorite TV show. Instead he watches whatever he wants until late at night. I don't think this is fair. At home I always feel lonely and nervous? What can I do?
Sad and Thirteen
Dear Sad and Thirteen,
It's not easy being your age, and it’s normal to have these feeling. Why don't you talk about
these feelings with your family? If your parents are having problems, you should offer to help. Maybe you should do more jobs around the house so that they have more time for proper communication. Secondly, why don’t you sit down and communicate with your brother? You should explain that you don't mind him watching TV all the time. However, he should let you watch your favorite show. I hope you'll feel better about yourself in future.
Robert Hunt
1. Sad and Thirteen's problem is:_________ ________________________________________________
2. The relations between his/her parents: ________________________________________________
3. The reason why Sad and Thirteen thinks it's unfair: ________________________________________
4. The feeling about the writer at home: _______________________________________________
5. The numbers of Robert Hunt's suggestions: _____________________________________________
(D)
These days, Chinese children are sometimes busier on weekends than weekdays because they have to take so many after-school classes. Many of them are learning exam skills so that they can get into a good high school and later a good university. Others are practicing sports so that they can compete and win. However, this doesn’t only happen in China. The Taylors are a typical American family. Life for Cathy Taylor's three children is very busy.“On most days after school,” Cathy says,“I take one of my two boys to basketball practice and my daughter to football training. Then I have to take my other son to piano lessons. Maybe I could cut out a few of their activities, but I believe these activities are important for my children's future. I really want them to be successful.”However, the tired children don’t get home until after 7:00 p.m. They have a quick dinner, and then it's time for homework. Linda Miller, a mother of three, knows all about such stress.“In some families, competition starts very young and continues until the kids get older," she says.“Mothers send their small kids to all kinds of classes. And they are always comparing them with other children. It’s crazy. I don’t think that's fair. Why don't they just let their kids be kids? People shouldn't push their kids so hard.”? Doctors say too much pressure is not good for a child's development. Dr. Alice Green says all these activities can cause a lot of stress for children.“Kids should have time to relax and think for themselves, too. Although it's normal to want successful children, it's even more important to have happy children.”
1. Chinese children are sometimes busier on weekends than weekdays because:____ ________________
2. The purpose（目的）of taking after-school classes: ________________________________
3. The lessons that Cathy Taylor's three children take: ____________________________________
4. The number of Linda Miller's children: ________________________________________
5. The advice Dr. Alice Green gives: ____________________________________________________
(E)
Ben could hear strong winds outside his home in Alabama. Black clouds were making the sky very dark. With no light outside, it felt like midnight. The news on TV reported that a heavy rainstorm was in the area. Everyone in the neighborhood was busy. Ben's dad was putting pieces of wood over the windows while his mom was making sure the flashlights and radio were working. She also put some candles and matches on the table. Ben was helping his mom make dinner when the rain began to beat heavily against the windows. After dinner, they tried to play a card game, but it was hard to have fun with a serious storm happening outside. Ben could not sleep at first. He finally fell asleep when the wind was dying down at around 3:00 a.m. When he woke up, the sun was rising. He went outside with his family and found the neighborhood in a mess. Fallen trees, broken windows and rubbish were everywhere. They joined the neighbors to help clean up the neighborhood together. Although the storm broke many things apart, it brought families and neighbors closer together.
1. The place where the rainstorm happened : _____________________________________________
2. The people mentioned (提到) in this passage: _______________________________________________
3. The time when the rainstorm died down: ____________________________________
4. The sight（景象）Ben saw after he woke up: _____________________________________________
5. The title（题目）of the passage: ______________________________________________________
【参考答案】
(A)
1. climbing mountains.
2. In Utah.
3. Because his arm was caught under a 360-kilo rock.
4. Because he was not ready to die that clay.
5. It means being in a difficult situation that you can't get out of.
(B)
1. Ben Smith.
2. help disabled people.
3. answering the telephone, opening and closing doors, or carrying things.
4. Lucky.
5. Because Miss Li gave money to Animal Helpers and helped him to get a dog to help him out.
(C)
1. He /She can't get on with his/her family.
2. Relations between my parents have become difficult.
3. His／Her elder brother always refuses to let him/her watch his/her favorite TV show. Instead he watches whatever he wants until late at night.
4. Lonely and nervous.
5. Two.
(D)
1. they to take so many after-school classes.
2. Learning exam skills and practicing sports.
3. Basketball, football and piano. .
4. Three children.
5. Kids should have time to relax and think for themselves, too. Although it's normal to want successful children, it's even more important to have happy children.
(E)
1. In Alabama.
2. Ben, his dad, his mom,
3．At around 3:00 a.m.
4. Fallen trees, broken windows and rubbish were everywhere.
5. The brainstorm brought families and neighbors closer together.