2020届中考专项复习之阅读专练（含答案）

（一）
I never saw my father home from work late or ill, nor did I ever see my father take a "night out with the boys". He had no hobbies but just took care of his family.
For 22 years, since I left home for college, my father called me every Sunday at 9:00 am. He was always interested in my life—how my family was doing. The calls even came when he and my mother were in Australia, England or Florida.
Nine years ago when I bought me first house, my father, 67 years old, spent eight hours a day for three days, painting my house. He would not allow me to pay someone to have it done. All he asked, was a glass of iced tea, and that I hold a paintbrush for him and talk to him. But I was too busy, for I had a law practice to run, and I could not take the time to hold the paintbrush, or talk to my father.
Five years ago, my 71-year-old father spent five hours putting together a swing set（秋千）for my daughter. Again, all he asked was that I get him a glass of iced tea, and talk to him, but again, I had laundry to do, and the house to clean.
The morning on Sunday, January 16, 1996, my father telephoned me as usual, this time he had seemed to have forgotten some things we had discussed the week before. I had to get to church, and I cut the conversation short.
The call came at 4:40 am. That day my father was sent to hospital in Florida. I got on a plane immediately, and I vowed（发誓）that when I arrived, I would make up for the lost time, and have a nice long talk with him ad really get to know him.
I arrived in Florida at 1:00 am, but my father had passed away at 9:12 pm. This time it was he who did not have time to talk, or time to wait for me.
In the years since his death I have learnt much about my father, and even more about every single day.
1. We know from the reading that the father_____.
A. liked to paint houses B. had no friends around him
C. was not healthy in his youth D. thought of his family as his all
2. When her father painted her first house, the daughter_____.
A. could only afford a glass of iced tea
B. was too busy to talk to her father
C. could do nothing but hold a paintbrush
D. spent eight hours a day working with her father
3. On January 16, 1996, the daughter felt that her father_____.
A. seemed to be a little different B. had no time to phone her as usual
C. became interested in church D. had forgotten to discuss some things with her
4. In the reading the underlined phrase 'get to know him' most probably means_____.
A. get him to know her B. know more about him
C. get him to know himself D. make him well-known
5. Which is the best title of the reading?
A. Painting Houses B. Daughter's Family
C. Father and I D. Father's phone calls
DBABC
（二）
Spiderman is one of the most famous comic book heroes of all time. He was created by Stan Lee in 1963 and was first introduced to the world in the pages of Marvel comic books.
Spiderman’s story is the story of Peter Parker, a child who lost his parents and lives with his aunt and uncle. Peter is a shy, quiet boy wearing glasses and has few friends. One day, on a high school class trip to a science lab，he gets bitten by a special spider. Soon Peter realizes he has amazing powers：he is as strong and quick as a spider and also has a type of sixth sense. He no longer needs his glasses and he can use his super power to fly through the city streets! Remembering something his Uncle Ben has told him, that “with great power, there must also come great responsibility(责任), ” Peter decides to use his powers to fight enemies who do cruel things to people. And so, Spiderman is born.
Life is not easy for Peter even though he is a superhero. He is in love with Mary Jane but cannot tell her about his amazing powers. Besides, his best friend Harry hates Spiderman! Peter is also short of money and time. He has to sell photos of Spiderman (himself) to a newspaper and he keeps losing his other jobs because he’s so busy saving people! Yet he has to fight different kinds of cruel enemies.
1. Who created Spiderman?
A. Stan Lee. B. Marvel. C. Peter Parker. D. Superman.
2. What happened to Peter Parker after he was bitten by the spider?
A. He could not see with his eyes. B. He became a spider.
C. He developed spider-like powers. D. He was sick.
3. What does “with great power, there must also come great responsibility” mean?
A. Powerful people can do whatever they like.
B. People with power are always good.
C. Powerful people should have a responsibility to do good.
D. Powerful people are to blame for all the bad things that happen.
4. In what areas does Peter have problems that are similar to normal people?
A. Money, time, studying, reading. B. Money, work, time, relationships.
C. Relationships, sport, money, work. D. Money, work, time, sleep.
ACCB
（三）
When I was seven years old my mom was diagnosed(诊断) with cancer. The doctors told us my mom might be saved with surgery(手术). But it could also kill her. She chose to have it.
The day before the surgery I was off school, and my mom planned the best day of my life, everything I loved at seven and everything that would put a smile on my face. The day began with her waking me up saying, “Kate, I have a surprise for you. Come and see.” The surprise was a doll I had wanted for the longest time. Throughout the day, she told me everything that she thought I would need to know to grow up and be a good person; she told me to be the best I could be and that I would always make her proud. We had a picnic in the park, and it was so cold that we moved to the car. The day was filled with laughter. For the first time in a long time I could see she was really happy. I would never forget her smile, or the way her eyes shone as if we were the same age. It was the best day of my life, and I will never forget the conversations we shared.
My mother managed to live through the surgery. Now when I look back, I realize that the best day of my life could be her last and this could be the last day I would remember with her, the last one we shared. I also understand how unselfish a mother is.
1. Who made the decision to have the surgery in the story?
A. The doctors. B. The patient. C. The writer. D. The patient’s family.
2. What did the writer’s mother do the day before the surgery?
A. She stayed at home to have a good rest.
B. She went to the doctor’s for advice.
C. She turned to her family for comfort.
D. She stayed all day with her child.
3. Why was the writer’s mother happy that day?
A. Because she left her child a special memory.
B. Because she realized her child had grown up.
C. Because she was proud of what her child had done.
D. Because she expected the surgery to be successful.
4. The underlined sentence in the last paragraph suggests that ______.
A. her mother was ill again B. the surgery was unsuccessful
C. her mother was getting better D. the surgery was simple
5. Which of the following words best describes the writer’s mother?
A. Hardworking. B. Famous. C. Rich. D. Great.
（四）
On March 19，2019， eight-year-old Tani won the New York Championship(纽约象棋冠军赛) of his age group. But the boy, who was homeless at the time, began learning the game less than a year ago.
Tani and his family arrived in New York City from Africa in 2017. A church helped him enter the primary school, P. S. 116. Here the gifted boy was first introduced to chess by a part-time teacher Makofsky, owner of a chess club. Interested in the game, the seven-year-old asked his mother to allow him to join the club. Not able to afford the chess classes, she emailed Makofsky. To her surprise and joy, Makofsky agreed that Tani could learn it for free.
Though the chess club helps, it’s largely believed that Tani’s success lies in hard work. Theboy practices the game for many hours a day on the floor with his board. Every Saturday, Tani goes to a free 3-hour class to improve his game skills.
Not surprisingly, Tani’s story, first reported by The New York Times, has brought him great support from the public. Soon after the young boy won the New York Championship, Makofsky began a GoFundMe activity for Tani and his family so that he could continued his chess journey. It raised $200,000 in just ten days, far more than they expected. And the money keeps coming. But the family donates(捐赠) most of the money to the church and to those poor family!
Tani has also received offers from three famous private schools in New York. However, the family have politely refused all of them and chosen to continue Tani’s education at P. S. 116.
While excited about his new life, Tani is ready to meet great challenges(挑战). He is busy preparing for the 2019 National Primary Championships. Winning the competition will bring the chess player closer to his dream of becoming the world’s youngest chess grandmaster(大师). The record has been 17 years by the Russian chess player Karjakin, who won the title at the age of 12.
5. Tani began to learn chess at the age of __________.
A. seven B. eight C. nine D. twelve
6. Paragraph 3 is mainly about __________.
A. where Tani practices chess B. how hard Tani works at chess
C. what Tani’s mother does for him D. how much the chess club helps
7. After winning the New York Championship, Tani __________.
A. hoped to see Bill Clinton B. went to a famous private school
C. became the richest boy in New York D. got much support from society
8. The writer mentions the Russian chess player Karjakin to __________.
A. call on young people to learn chess
B. introduce his great achievements in chess
C. show it’s a big challenge for Tani to realize his dream
D. tell people Tani has been the world’s best chess player
ABDC
（五）
Recently I had a trip to Sydney with my parents. We visited the Wildlife Park.
The Wildlife Park has lots of different animals. Some are native(当地的) to Australians and can only be found there. There are more than 500 animals there, including kangaroos, koalas(考拉)and crocodiles(鳄鱼).They are kept in their natural environment. I like the Wildlife Park better than a zoo. In zoos, most of the animals are in cages(笼子).
We first spent some time with the kangaroos. We could touch and feel them. It was very exciting to be so close to them. There were koalas there too. They looked very cuddly(令人想拥抱的). Although we couldn’t carry koalas, I could take a photo with one. It is a wonderful souvenir(纪念品) of my holiday in Sydney.
The Wildlife Park has plenty of freshwater crocodiles and saltwater crocodiles. Some of them are very big and scary(吓人的)with huge teeth! I did not want to get too close to them.
There was also a bird show. The keepers(饲养员)showed us different species(种类)of birds. I saw an old parrot(鹦鹉).It could "talk" and made a great impression on me.
I enjoy the trip very much. There was so much to see.
9. The Wildlife Park is __________.
A. in Sydney B. in Cairo C. in Athens D. in Rome
10. What is a wonderful souvenir of the writer’s holiday?
A. A parrot that could talk. B. A chance to feed a koala.
C. A photo with a koala. D. Food for the kangaroos.
11. Why didn’t the writer want to get very close to the crocodiles?
A. They lived in water. B. The writer was afraid of them.
C. The writer did not want to feed them. D. The writer did not like the smell of saltwater
12. Which of the following is true?
A. The kangaroos are kept in cages in the Wildlife Park.
B. The writer traveled to the Wildlife Park alone.
C. The writer went to see koalas first.
D. The writer watched a bird show
13. After visiting the Wildlife Park, the writer felt __________.
A. bored B. unhappy C. excited D. hopeless
ACBDC
（六）
Like many high school graduates, Maggie Doyne didn’t go straight to college. She decided to travel and arrived in western Nepal in 2006. A war had just ended there and left many children living on the streets. They were often forced to work at hard physical jobs for little money.
One day, while walking down a country road, Doyne saw a little girl breaking up rocks. She soon learned that 7-year-old Hima sold the rocks to support her family. With deep sadness, she decided to pay Hima’s tuition(学费) for school. Encouraged by the changes in the child, Doyne thought, "If we can help one child, why not?"
Doyne felt that the street children’s greatest need was a home. She found a piece of land for sale and bought it with $5,000 she saved from years of babysitting(当临时保姆) . In 2008 the Kopila Valley Chilren’s Home was set up. With the help from the community, another goal was reached in 2010—the Kopila Valley School. Over 350 children now attend the school and over 50 live in the home.
Today, Doyne lives in the home and is "mum" to the kids.
14. When did Maggie Doyne travel to western Nepal?
A. In 2006. B. In 2007. C. In 2008. D. In 2010.
15. Why did Hima break up the rocks?
A. To do physical exercise. B. To build a new school.
C. To get money for her family. D. To repair the country road.
16. What can we learn from Paragraph 3?
A. The street children once worked as babysitters.
B. Doyne got some support from the community.
C. Doyne borrowed much money from the government.
D. Over 5,000 children attend the Kopila Valley School.
17. Which of the following might be the best title for the text?
A. Maggie Doyne—A Lonely Traveller B. War in Western Nepal
C. Maggie Doyne—Mum to More Than 50 D. A Girl Lived on Her Own
ACBC
（七）
Rupert Isaacson was born in Africa, and grew up in London and in the English countryside, where he discovered his love of horses. Because he grew up hearing so many fascinating memories about Africa from his parents, he went there and lived with the people called The Bushmen of the Kalahari Desert.
By the year 2000, Rupert was already working as a reporter, writing articles and guidebooks about Africa and India. He met his wife Kristin in India. Today, they live with their son, Rowan, in the US. But Rupert faced the greatest challenge of his life when, at the age of two, Rowan was diagnosed(诊断) with an illness that influenced his ability to communicate with others.
Rupert discovered that spending time with horses and riding them was helping Rowan. But unluckily, the Bushmen of the Kalahari do not have horses. So the family set out for Mongolia, where horses have been important for long. Rupert has written about this journey to help his son in his book Horse Boy, and he has produced a documentary of the same name. In the film, people have the chances to see the family travelling in Mongolia, riding horses and meeting healers(治疗师) in order to help Rowan.
Because working with horses has helped Rowan, Rupert set up The Horse Boy Foundation on his farm in Texas. It is a school that teaches people how to use horses for healing. Besides writing another book, The Long Ride Home, about travelling with Rowan to Africa, Australia and Arizona in the US, Rupert has also produced the documentary Endangerous, with Rowan as host, about dangerous animals that are endangered. Rupert Isaacson has managed to discover the secret of turning one challenge into many achievements.
18. Where did Rupert Isaacson discover his love of horses?
A. In the English countryside. B. In India.
C. In Africa. D. In Mongolia.
19. When was Rowan diagnosed with the illness mentioned in the passage?
A. In the year 2000. B. At the age of two.
C. When he was in Mongolia. D. When he was in London.
20. Why did Rupert’s family go to Mongolia? Because __________ there.
A. he worked as a reporter B. there were no horses
C. there were lots of horses D. he wanted to meet his wife
21. What is the purpose of The Horse Boy Foundation?
A. To produce a documentary. B. To communicate with others.
C. To learn how to ride horses. D. To teach people how to use horses for healing.
22. How many documentaries has Rupert produced in the passage?
A. Two. B. Three. C. Four. D. Five.
ABCDA
（八）
The world has a plastics problem. And not just with bottles. Straws(吸管), toothbrushes, toys—all kinds of plastics are placed in landfills. There are 5 billion tons of plastic waste in the world. Landfills have a large part of it. By 2050, they could have 13 billion tons.
Much of plastic rubbish finds its way into the ocean. Scientists say 165 million tons of plastic pieces are floating around out there. And most plastic won’t disappear itself. It will remain in the ocean forever. Whales get caught in plastic fishing nets. Birds die because of eating plastic straws and bottle caps. It endangers ocean life. Plastic rubbish even ends up in the food we eat.
Governments are realizing that recycling may not be enough. They are taking more actions. Though it is hard work, it is still a solvable problem. In Britain, people are not allowed to use plastic bags except in hospitals. Scotland and several coastal cities in the US stop people from using plastic straws as well. The US alone throws away some 500 million plastic straws a day. That’s enough to circle the Earth twice. ＂Saying no to a plastic straw is an easy way to make a big difference,＂ Dana Lofflin who started www.strawfree.org said. ＂Do we really want to pass on to our children a world harmed by plastic?＂
People have found some tasty ways to reduce waste. A company in India made the first-ever spoon that people can eat. You don’t have to eat the spoon. You can throw it away. It decomposes(分解) in just a few days. David Edwards, a scientist at Harvard University, designed an eatable bag which can protect the food or drink inside. It is a delicious replacement for plastic ones.
9. According to the write, birds die because they ___________.
A. eat bottle caps and straws B. get caught in fishing nets
C. feed on ocean animals D. have the spoons in India
10. The underlined word "endangers " in Paragraph 2 probably means ___________.
A. brings B. loses C. harms D. saves
11. The purpose of the passage is mainly to ___________.
A. introduce some ways to recycle waste
B. tell readers about the problem with plastics
C. compare air pollution and plastic pollution
D. describe how the US is reducing plastic waste
12. From the passage, we can tell that the plastics problem ___________.
A. is too big for people to solve B. can be solved by recycling alone
C. can be solved, but it won’t be easy D. will have to be solved by future scientists
ACBC
（九）
Artificial intelligence(AI)(人工智能)is the ability of a computer program or a machine. The computer or the machine with AI can think and learn. It is also a field of study that tries to make computers "smart". John McCarthy, a scientist, came up with(提出)the name "artificial intelligence" over 60 years ago. Many things such as learning and problem solving can be done by computers, though not in the same way as people do.
An unusual goal of AI research is to create computer programs. They can learn, solve problems, and think logically(逻辑地）. At present, Al can successfully understanding human speech, recognizie (识别）human faces, operate self-driving cars and compete in some game systems like playing Chess. However, some people also consider(认为）AI a danger to humans if it develops too quickly. A famous British scientist also was not for this kind of technology.
Math is the basic language of AI. If students are good at math, they will be more likely to become successful AI designers(设计者）in the future. We need not only bright students, but also average(普通的）students. As for(对于）average students, if they get enough math skills, they can also become successful AI designers. Besides, a good knowledge of computer science is also necessary for AI designing.
Scientists hope to create creative(有创造力）and emotional (有感情的）AI. The AI can possibly understand human feelings or create art. Many ways and tools have been tried to discover this wide and exciting field.
13. From Paragraph 1, we know that ___________.
A. all problems can be solved by computers
B. machines with AI can think and learn
C. AI has been around for only 60 years
D. AI works in the same way as people
14. According to the passage, what can’t AI do at present?
A. Understand human speech. B. Operate self-driving cars.
C. Compete in some game systems. D. Understand human feelings.
15. The underlined word＂it＂in Paragraph 2 refers to(指的是）___________.
A. chess B. a scientist C. the danger D. AI
16. According to the passage, if students want to become successful AI designers, they should learn ___________ well.
A. math and art B. art and technology
C. math and computer science D. art and computer science
17. Paragraph 4 mainly tells us the scientist ___________ about AI.
A. wishes B. worries C. feelings D. discoveries
BDDCA
（十）
I never saw my father home from work late or ill, nor did I ever see my father take a "night out with the boys". He had no hobbies but just took care of his family.
For 22 years, since I left home for college, my father called me every Sunday at 9:00 am. He was always interested in my life—how my family was doing. The calls even came when he and my mother were in Australia, England or Florida.
Nine years ago when I bought me first house, my father, 67 years old, spent eight hours a day for three days, painting my house. He would not allow me to pay someone to have it done. All he asked, was a glass of iced tea, and that I hold a paintbrush for him and talk to him. But I was too busy, for I had a law practice to run, and I could not take the time to hold the paintbrush, or talk to my father.
Five years ago, my 71-year-old father spent five hours putting together a swing set（秋千）for my daughter. Again, all he asked was that I get him a glass of iced tea, and talk to him, but again, I had laundry to do, and the house to clean.
The morning on Sunday, January 16, 1996, my father telephoned me as usual, this time he had seemed to have forgotten some things we had discussed the week before. I had to get to church, and I cut the conversation short.
The call came at 4:40 am. That day my father was sent to hospital in Florida. I got on a plane immediately, and I vowed（发誓）that when I arrived, I would make up for the lost time, and have a nice long talk with him ad really?get to know him.
I arrived in Florida at 1:00 am, but my father had passed away at 9:12 pm. This time it was he who did not have time to talk, or time to wait for me.
In the years since his death I have learnt much about my father, and even more about every single day.
1. We know from the reading that the father_____.
　　A. liked to paint houses　　　　　　　　　　B. had no friends around him
　　C. was not healthy in his youth　　　　　　 D. thought of his family as his all
2. When her father painted her first house, the daughter_____.
　　A. could only afford a glass of iced tea 　　?
　　B. was too busy to talk to her father
　　C. could do nothing but hold a paintbrush　?
　　D. spent eight hours a day working with her father
3. On January 16, 1996, the daughter felt that her father_____.
　　A. seemed to be a little different　 　B. had no time to phone her as usual
　　C. became interested in church 　　　　D. had forgotten to discuss some things with her
4. In the reading the underlined phrase 'get to know him' most probably means_____.
　　A. get him to know her 　　　　　　　 B. know more about him
　　C. get him to know himself　 　　　　 D. make him well-known
5. Which is the best title of the reading?
　　A. Painting Houses　　　　　　　　　　　　 B. Daughter's Family
　　C. Father and I 　　　　　　　　　　　　　 D. Father's phone calls
DBABC