中小学教育资源及组卷应用平台
2020年中考复习专练五：阅读理解
阅读理解（每组共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）
阅读下面四篇短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
第一组
A
A 2-year-old boy is being described as a hero after using FaceTime to save his mother after she was badly hurt.
According to a report from KGUN, Laura was trying to stop a fight between two dogs when one of the dogs bit (咬) part of her middle finger almost completely off.
Laura tried to call 911 herself, but she said her hands were too badly hurt to make the call. “I asked my daughters to call 911, and they’re four, and they were quite afraid to even touch the phone, because it was covered in my blood (血),” Laura told KGUN.
The mother continued to lose a lot of blood and thought she would go into a deep sleep--until her 2-year-old son Bentley came up with a dishcloth from the kitchen. After cleaning some of the blood off his mother’s iPhone, Bentley continued to use FaceTime to call Laura’s friend Connie.
“All I could see was his little forehead. I said ‘Hi Bentley’ and it was quiet for a little bit. Then I heard Laura shouting,” Connie told KGUN.
Connie then called 911, and Bentley unlocked the door to let firefighters into the house. ?
Laura told KGUN she is very thankful for her little hero and has since taught all of her children how to call 911.
1. Laura was badly hurt when she was _____.
A. opening the door B. cooking in the kitchen
C. making a phone call D. trying to stop a dog fight
2. Through FaceTime _____ learned about the accident and called 911 at last.
A. Laura’s son B. Laura’s daughter C. Laura’s friend D. Laura’s husband
3. The passage is probably taken from _____.
A. a newspaper B. a poster C. a science magazine D. a guidebook
B
Many people have a fear (害怕) of public speaking. According to a study, it has an influence on 3 in every 4 people. This fact is surprising and worrying, as most jobs require some speaking ability. The following will help you to make a speech better.
Write note cards. Write main ideas on your cards. Don’t write details. Put in some fun facts, questions, and other activities on the cards to share with the class. Don’t look at your note cards for a long time while speaking. If necessary, you’re only going to want to have a quick look at the card for information, not read every last word.
Smile?at your class. When it comes time to speak, there’s nothing that draws your class into your speech than a good old-fashioned smile. Be happy, because you’re about to teach your class something they didn’t know before. Studies have shown that smiles are infectious. That means once you smile, it’s hard for everyone else?not?to smile. So if you want your speech to go off well, smile. That’ll make everyone smile and maybe those smiles will make you actually smile.
Make eye contact.?Nothing is more boring than listening to a speaker who looks at the floor or at note cards. Relax. Your class is made up of your friends and you talk to them all the time. Talk the same way now. Have a look at every person in the classroom at least once. That way, everyone will feel like you’re communicating with them. Also, you’ll look like you know what you’re talking about.
Use hand motions.?Move your hands along as you talk, using them to express your key points and keep the class interested. It will also lead your nervous energy into a better place.
4. According to the passage, _____ of people might fear to speak in public.
A. 100 percent B. 75 percent C. 50 percent D. 25 percent
5. In Paragraph 3 of the passage “smiles are infectious” means_____.
A. smiles can be passed on B. it’s hard to smile
C. smiles keep people fit D. people should smile every day
6. Which picture matches the last paragraph best？
A. B. C. D.
7. The passage mainly talks about _____.
A. a boy’s speech in class B. how to write note cards
C. the fear of public speaking D. how to make a speech better
C
Canada is famous for its winter lifestyle, for the season lasts half the year there. A great example of this is the Quebec Winter Carnival (嘉年华). Quebec is an old city with beautiful historic buildings, and many agree that winter is the best time to visit. The city comes alive in the snow, especially during the winter festival. People who visit the cold city can find tons of things to do that will make winter seem perfect.
The Carnival has a magical ice palace made with 9,000 tons of snow, a boat race on the St. Lawrence River, and two night parades (游行) with funny people and colorful cars. Other interesting things include a 122-meter ice slide, and a large foosball game. There is also an exciting dogsled race that runs through six kilometers of the city’s streets. With more than 20 teams in the game, the dogsled race is noisy, fun and full of great cheer. Even better, artists from around the world come to enter the snow sculpture (雕塑) competition. It is amazing how these artists can bring snow to life. The Quebec Winter Carnival has everything for the whole family and more. It is surely a great way to experience winter at its fullest.
Another famous winter festival is on the other side of the world in China. Known as the City of Ice, Harbin is the capital city of Heilongjiang Province, which is next to Siberia. In the winter, it is very cold, and temperatures there can drop to 30℃ below zero. Even so, the cold weather makes the city the right place for the Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival. The festival is held every year.
8. According to the passage, many people think _____ is the best time to visit Quebec.
A. spring B. summer C. autumn D. winter
9. The Quebec Winter Carnival includes _____.
①a dogsled race ②a winter swimming ③two night parades
④a snow fight ⑤a boat race
A. ①②③ B. ②③④ C. ①③⑤ D. ③④⑤
10. Which of the following is TRUE about Harbin?
A. It is known as the City of Ice.
B. It’s famous for its four seasons.
C. It is in Northern China, next to Quebec.
D. It holds an exciting festival every month.
11. The writer will probably write about _____ in the next part of the article.
A. the Quebec Winter Carnival
B. the introduction of Heilongjiang Province
C. the snow sculpture competition in Quebec
D. the Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival
D
E-waste is fast becoming a serious problem around the world. This report will examine this problem and provide some possible ways to solve it.
We live in a society that is producing and using electronics (电子产品) all the time. It is often cheaper to buy new products than to repair old ones. Also, through clever advertising, companies always encourage people to change their old TVs, mobile phones and computers for the latest models. E–waste is created when we throw away old ones. In the EU alone, about 8,700,000 tons of e–waste is produced each year. Sadly, just over 1,000,000 tons is recycled.
Burying (填埋) e–waste or burning it causes serious problems for the environment. Electronics have dangerous things in them. These things can then get into the ground or pollute the air when they are burnt.
In recent years, ▲ . However, their plans are not always managed properly. Sometimes electronics are just sent to poor countries such as Ghana. Here they are often burnt in public areas, which is very bad for people’s health. Setting up recycling centers is a good way to solve this problem. E–cycling centers could recycle the parts that can be reused and deal with the rest properly.
Another way is to make producers responsible (负责任) for their used products. This means that producers must take back old products which are no longer wanted. They should then make sure they are properly recycled or reused.
As for us, we should try to cut down on e-waste. Change electronics only when we have to. And don’t buy a product just to have the latest model.
E-waste is a serious problem in the modern world. Both producers and users must take actions and try to keep it to the smallest amount.
12. According to the passage, it is often _____ to buy new electronics than to repair old ones.
A. more expensive B. more difficult C. cheaper D. worse
13. In the passage the underlined word “they” refers to _____.
A. the old products B. the producers
C. the users D. the new products
14. Which of the following is the best for the blank in Paragraph 4?
A. the e-waste problem has been solved
B. the e-waste problem continues growing
C. many countries have started recycling e–waste
D. people haven’t realized the e-waste problem yet
15. Which sentence shows the writer’s opinion?
A. Burning e–waste causes problems for the environment.
B. E-waste problem is very serious and people should take actions.
C. Sometimes electronics are sent to poor countries such as Ghana.
D. In the EU alone, about 8,700,000 tons of e–waste is produced each year.
第二组
A
1. Posted by: Monica, Canada April 24 10.11
Black bread with honey— A friend of mine stayed in a hotel in India and the manager gave this to her for stomachache. It really works. Just take a piece of bread and toast it until it’s black. Then put honey on the bread and eat it. It doesn’t look good, but it can really help. So if you get stomachache, try this remedy (治疗法).
An onion—If you get a high temperature, use an onion. It sounds strange but it helps. Cut one large onion in half and tie the half an onion to the bottom of each of your feet. You shouldn’t wear socks of course! I use this on my kids and it works every time. The remedy came from a relative from down south.
3. Posted by: Hell, Australia April 23 18.03
A wet teabag—Here is my tip for toothache. You should put a wet teabag on the sore tooth. I always have a wet teabag in the fridge so it’s there when I need it.
4. Posted by: Lameed, England April 23 16. 15
Salt water—When I was a child, I got a lot of headaches and my grandmother always did this for me. Put a few drops of warm salt water in your ears. Don’t use really hot water. Do this three or four times for both ears. Then lie down and close your eyes for about ten minutes.
5. The topic of the postings (帖子) is _____.
A. school problems B. home remedies
C. food and drink D. outdoor sports
2. _____ gave a tip for toothache.
A. Hell from Australia B. Norma ’s kids
C. A friend of Monica’s D. Lameed’s grandmother
3. According to the postings, you can _____ if you have a headache.
A. tie half an onion to your feet B. put a wet teabag on your head
C. eat a piece of bread with honey D. drop warm salt water in your ears
B
He was an old man who fished alone in a small boat on the sea and he had gone eighty-four days now without taking a fish. In the first forty days a boy had been with him. But after forty days without a fish, the boy’s parents had told him that the old man was now salao, which is the worst form of unlucky, and the boy had gone with another boat which caught three good fish the first week. It made the boy sad to see the old man come in each day with his boat empty. The sail looked like the flag of failure forever.
The old man was thin with deep wrinkles (皱纹) in the back of his neck. His face was terribly brown because of the strong sunlight on the sea every day and his hands had the deep scars (伤疤) from dealing with heavy fish on the lines. But none of these scars were fresh. Everything about him was old except his eyes and they were the same color as the sea and were cheerful.
“Santiago,” the boy said to him as they climbed the bank from the sea. “I could go with you again. We’ve made some money.”
The old man had taught the boy to fish and the boy loved him.
“No,” the old man said. “You’re with a lucky boat. Stay with them.”
“But remember how you went eighty-seven days without fish and then we caught big ones every day for three weeks.”
“I remember,” the old man said.
“It was papa who made me leave. I am a boy and I must follow him.”
“I know,” the old man said. “It is quite normal.”
“He hasn’t much faith (信心).”
“No,” the old man said. “But we have. Haven’t we?”
“Yes,” the boy said. “Can I offer you a beer on the Terrace?”
“Why not?” the old man said “Between fishermen.”
4. In the story the old man was the boy’s _____.
A. grandfather B. friend C. boss D. host
5. The word they in Paragraph 2 refers to (指的是) _____ of the old man.
A. the hands B. the scars C. the eyes D. the wrinkles
6. The old man refused the boy to go fishing with him again because _____.
A. he wanted to fish by himself B. he could really understand his parents
C. the boy asked for some money D. the boy had already learnt how to fish
7. From the story we can know that _____.
A. the old man was always full of hope
B. the boy’s parents believed in the old man
C. everyone laughed at the old man’s bad luck
D. the boy was worried about the old man’s health
C
One weekend in May 2015, over 48 centimeters of rain fell in Houston, Texas, USA. Soon the city was covered with water. The rising water rushed into the cars on the roads. There were 16 deaths that weekend.
Changing Weather
The weather is changing. Over the last few years, heavy rains have caused floods (洪灾) in Brazil, Pakistan, and Thailand. Droughts (干旱) have struck Russia and Australia. Heat waves have killed thousands in Europe. There are more different kinds of terrible wild weather all over the world. In 2011 alone, the bad weather caused the world to lose 150 billion dollars.
Warmer and Wetter
As more wild weather events happen, a worried world is beginning to ask questions like: What is going on with the weather? And why? Many also want to know: Is this natural, or are we to blame (责怪)?
The answer seems to be: a little of both. Wild weather is natural. ▲ This global (全球的) warming makes heat waves more likely to happen. The higher temperatures also cause more water to enter the air. This causes much more rain. Some scientists also believe global warming makes some storms stronger.
This means we’re likely to see more wild weather. “But we don’t have to just stand there and take it,” says Scientist Michael Oppenheimer. He and other scientists say we need to stop the Earth from getting warmer. We also need to be prepared, to do things that will help save lives.
8. What is the purpose of the second paragraph?
A. To give examples of wild weather events.
B. To guess how the weather will change.
C. To explain why the weather is changing.
D. To describe the weather events in 2011.
9. Which of the following can be put in the blank in Paragraph 4?
A. And wild weather happens more and more.
B. And nature also influences human activity.
C. But humans have already paid enough attention to the wild weather.
D. But most scientists agree human activity has made the Earth warmer.
10. Which of the following would Oppenheimer probably agree with?
A. It is too late to stop global warming.
B. Humans have nothing to do with global warming.
C. The weather will get better if we can stop global warming.
D. To find ways to keep our things safe is the most important.
11. What is the main idea of the passage?
A. In May 2015, there was a deadly flood in Houston, Texas, USA.
B. There are more kinds of terrible wild weather all over the world.
C. Many scientists believe global warming makes some storms stronger.
D. Global warming causes wild weather events and that makes people worried.
D
Hi Sam! Sorry I haven’t emailed recently— I’ve been revising for my exams. I have finished them now and I have got some time to relax and some money to spend on going out. Last weekend, I went to see a great film called Yes Man. If you haven’t seen it, you must go! Jim Carrey plays the main character and it’s very funny--and also quite encouraging. It’s based on a book by Danny Wallace which is also called Yes Man. I read the book a few months ago and that’s hilarious, too – I really laughed out loud!
The book is a true story about what happens to the writer, Danny. Basically, he found that he was doing nothing all the time, just worrying about things and complaining about his life. He wasn’t seeing his friends much, so he was lonely and bored. Then one day, he was on a bus in London when he sat down next to a man. The man was a stranger, but they started talking. Danny told him about his boring life and the man just gave him three words: ‘Say “yes” more.’ And for Danny this was a turning point in his life. Those three words influenced everything he did. At that moment, he made a decision: ‘I will say “yes” to everything!’ And he wrote a book about what happened to him in the next year or so. Three years later, the book was made into a hit film.
The film is based on the book although there are some differences. First, it’s set in the US instead of England. Secondly, the main character is based on Danny, but he called Carl in the film. And what’s more, he doesn’t meet a man on a bus. His turning point comes when he goes to a self-help class and they advise him to say “yes” more.
In the film, Carl succeeds in changing his life and doing lots of crazy things: he has flying lessons, he learns to speak Korean and he rides a motorbike with no clothes on! The storyline isn’t very strong. It’s quite weak, I suppose, but all Carl’s stories are very interesting— especially because Jim Carrey is a very funny actor.
I’m really interested in the film because there’s a serious message, too. I believe in making the most of life and I’ve decided I’m going to be more positive. I’ve decided I’m not going to stay at home so much. I’m going to do more things, see my friends more and everything. Actually, that’s why I’m emailing you! It would be great if we could meet up soon. Let me know when you are free.
All the best, Adam
12. The underlined word hilarious in Paragraph 1 most probably means _____.
A. simple B. helpful C. humorous D. meaningful
13. In Paragraph 3, there are_____ differences mentioned between the book and the film.
A. two B. three C. four D. five
14. Adam wrote this email mainly _____.
A. to talk about what he was doing recently
B. to introduce the book Yes Man written by Danny to Sam
C. to advise Sam to watch the film Yes Man made in US
D. to talk about why and how he wants to change his life
15. From the email we can infer (推断) that _____.
A. Sam will love Yes Man as much as Adam does
B. Yes Man must be the most popular book in the US
C. Adam used to stay at home a lot before seeing Yes Man
D. Jim Carrey is now a very funny actor because of Yes Man
第三组
A
New Baby Brother
I was sitting in school
when I heard the news.
“Your baby brother is born,
and wants to see you!”
Dad got me from school
and to the hospital with no delay.
Hurrying on our journey,
he almost forgot the way!
My brother’s hands were tiny,
and wrinkly soft, like a prune.
After he smiled at me,
Mom said, “He’ll come home soon!”
Everyone “oohing” and “aahing”,
they say “He is so sweet.
And one day he’ll walk around
on those little baby feet!”
1. The writer was _____ when hearing the news.
A. at school B. at home C. in the hospital D. in the store
2. The writer’s _____ took the writer to the hospital to see the baby brother.
A. father B. mother C. brother D. teacher
3. The family felt _____ to have the new baby.
A. worried B. surprised C. relaxed D. excited
B
Have you ever heard of a rattlesnake? It is a poisonous (有毒的) American snake. When it is angry or afraid, it makes a noise like a rattle with its tail. It’s very scary. But Heather Ramirez and her husband, from California, in the United States, make a living in an unusual way. They are self-employed (自雇的) snake catchers! They catch snakes, especially rattlesnakes which have gone indoors, and return them to the wild.
Heather describes her work as “protecting people from rattlesnakes — and protecting rattlesnakes from people!” In the area where they live, rattlesnakes often come face to face with people. They are found in stores, offices, houses and gardens. Heather explains that it’s not the snakes that are moving into places where people live, but it’s the other way round. The snakes lived in these places first and then the people built houses.
Most people who see a rattlesnake are feared. If you keep your distance, however, the snake won’t bite (咬) you. In twelve years as a snake catcher, Heather has never touched a snake. She doesn’t take the risk. She picks up the snakes with a special tool. This doesn’t hurt them, but it keeps them at a safe distance so that they can’t bite her.
Heather and her husband are very busy because they are never off duty. Catching snakes is a full-time job and they don’t often have a day off. People can get to them at any time of the day or night. Not everyone can do this job, but Heather doesn’t want to do anything else. “I just love my job,” she says.
4. The Ramirezs make a living in an unusual way by _____.
A. catching and selling snakes B. catching snakes as a part-time job
C. protecting snakes in the wild D. being self-employed snake catchers
5. In Paragraph 2, Heather explains why the rattlesnakes _____.
A. never bite people B. are afraid of people
C. are found where people live D. lived with people at first
6. The underlined word “them” in Paragraph 3 refers to _____.
A. rattlesnakes B. special tools C. people around D. the Ramirezs
7. Which of the following is true according to the passage?
A. Heather catches snakes only at night.
B. Heather is always ready to do her job.
C. Heather risks touching snakes sometimes.
D. Heather has been a snake catcher for 20 years.
C
A team is a group of people with a common goal. A school’s football team has two goals. One goal is to win. That is what the team wants to do. The other goal is to build character. Character is what a person values, how a person gets along with others. That is why schools have football teams. They want to help students build good values.
Each team member builds character. They learn to cooperate（合作）. They learn to make good decisions. They work hard. They practice every day. They learn to follow the rules.
Each team member has a position (位置). Each position is part of winning. No one player has the ability to win the game for the team. Only if the team works together does a team win. People often say, “There is no I in TEAM.”
Whether the team wins or loses, at the end of the game they congratulate the other team. That is called sportsmanship. While they fight to win during the game, it is just a game. They cannot be angry with the other team. If they are, they’ll hear from their coach.
▲ makes sure the team reaches the school’s goal. The coach cares about the whole team. The coach gives each player advice. When the team wins, everyone celebrates. And the coach is glad. But after the season is over, the coach is still happy. The coach gets to see the players as they go to school every day. The character they have built is part of their success in school, too.
Some coaches say that if you go into a classroom at their school you’ll be able to tell the players. It is not that they are bigger than the other students. It is the ones who are helping other students work. Teamwork is part of their lives.
8. Schools build football teams mainly to help students _____.
A. get good grades B. become leaders
C. build good values D. improve football skills
9. What does the underlined sentence “There is no I in TEAM.” in Paragraph 3 mean?
A. I never take part in the game.
B. I am not a member of the team.
C. A famous star is the key to success.
D. Teamwork comes first during the game.
10. Which of the following can be put in the blank in Paragraph 5?
A. The captain B. The coach C. The headmaster D The monitor
11. Some coaches think football players are different from others because they are _____.
A. taller B. bigger C. more helpful D. more talented
D
One day, Susie was unhappy when she came home from school. “What’s the matter, my dear?” asked her mother, drawing her to her side and smiling.
“All our class must hand in compositions tomorrow. We must write 12 lines at least. But I can never write one. I’ll have to go to school without a composition, for I won’t copy one from a book, or ask you or papa to write one for me.”
“That’s right,” said her mother. “You’ll be happier with a poor composition, if it’s your own, than with a fine one written by somebody else. But cheer up. Run into the garden and play. I’ll call you in half an hour. Don’t think about your composition now. Just have a good time.”
It seemed just a few minutes to Susie before she heard her mother calling her. She went into the house immediately — her hands full of sweet flowers, and her face red with exercise.
Then her mother asked her to sit by the window with a nice piece of paper and a pencil, and write something about what she could see. “Never mind your composition; do this to please me, and we’ll talk about that later.”
Although Susie thought her mother’s request was strange, she knew she always had a good reason for everything she did. So she did as her mother requested.
As she looked out, she first saw the western sky and some bright, sunset clouds. “Oh, mother, what a sunset!”
“Don’t talk. Just write.”
The pencil began moving rapidly across the paper. She wrote about the sunset clouds, the look of the distant hills, the streets, the river, the garden with its flowers, and the birds flying past the window. She forgot all about the terrible composition!
Just as she had reached the bottom of the page, her mother came in and said with a smile, “Well, Susie, how does that composition come on?”
“Composition! You told me not to think about it, and I’ve never thought of it once. I’ve had such a nice time writing about what I could see from the window.”
Mrs. Smith took the paper and read what Susie had written. She said, “There, Susie, that’s a very nice composition, really.”
“A composition! Is that a composition?” Susie asked in surprise.
“Yes, my dear, and a very good one, too, if we find a title for it,” replied her mother. Then she added, “I’m sure it will please your teacher, as it does me. You see, it’s easy enough to write a composition if you have anything interesting to write about.”
12. Susie was unhappy when she came home because _____.
A. she was punished by her teacher
B. she couldn’t write a composition
C. she forgot to take her composition home
D. she didn’t get on well with her classmates
13. From the story we can know Susie’s mother _____.
A. had never understood her daughter
B. had never talked with Susie’s teacher
C. knew how to write a good composition
D. wrote the composition for her daughter
14. The title of Susie’s composition might be _____.
A. My Helpful Clever Mother B. The Beautiful Sights at Sunset
C. How to Please Your Teacher D. How to Have a Pleasant Time
15. What might happen the next morning?
A. Susie’s classmates would laugh at her.
B. Susie’s teacher would be angry with her.
C. Susie’s mother would ask her to stay at home.
D. Susie would hand in her composition happily.
第四组
A
A
1. A support worker must _______.
A. be a non-smoker B. be free on weekends
C. live near the university D. have some computer skills
2. If you find a small grey cat, you can _______.
A. call 09651 21472 B. send an email to Luka
C. keep her as your own D. take her to the computer doctor
3. The information above is probably from the section (栏目) of _______ in a newspaper.
A. Star Stories B. Magic World C. Teacher’s Guide D. Notice Board
B
On Sunday 23 April, more than 30,000 people joined in the 2017 London Marathon, running 26.2 miles around the city center.
The London Marathon has taken place every year since 1981. At the first one, just 6,225 people completed the course, and since then it has grown into one of the most important sporting events in the world. Each winner receives $500,000 in prize money.
However, most marathon runners are not professional (专业的). They run to raise money for charities or just as a personal experience. Many people do fun things to make themselves stand out, like wear silly clothes or do things instead of just running.
For example, Tom Harrison took three days just to reach the halfway point, as he was crawling on his hands and knees dressed as a gorilla (猩猩), trying to raise money and attention for ‘The Gorilla Organization’.
One exciting part from this year’s race was the story of Jackie and her husband, who got married on the morning of the marathon. Then they both ran the race, with Jackie doing it in her wedding dress! They were running to raise money for cancer charities, as Jackie was diagnosed (诊断) with cancer three years ago.
Matthew Rees was another runner to inspire (激励) people, as he stopped just before the finish line to help another runner run the last 200m. They did not know each other before, but Matthew saw that David was too tired to finish the race and wanted to help him finish.
Every year there are lots of inspiring stories like this from the London Marathon, and it is a huge achievement even to run the 26.2 miles!
4. The 2017 London Marathon is the _______ race.
A.3rd B.5th C.7th D.9th
5. The meaning of the underlined word “crawling” is probably similar to _______.
A. drawing B. walking C. singing D. swimming
6. Jackie and her husband took part in the race to _______.
A. raise money for cancer charities B. celebrate their wedding
C. help another runner finish the race D. catch others’ attention
7. Which of the following might be the best title for the passage?
A. The Most Important Sport B. Funny Parts in Marathon
C. More Than Running a Race D. A Personal Experience
C
Think of a simple object—a piece of chalk, for example. Are you remembering its name, its shape, its color or its size? Are you remembering what it is used for, or the sound it makes when the teacher writes on the blackboard? Scientists say that memory includes different parts of the brain, such as language and the ability of sense. They believe that you begin to create a memory when you notice something with your senses. Then, messages are sent to different brain cells, which join together to form connections. A new connection goes into your short-term memory. It is stored there for about 30 seconds, and then it is either lost or stored in your long-term memory.
Having a good memory means making lots of connections and storing them in your long-term memory. To do this, you need to keep your brain in good shape. Eat plenty of brain food such as fish oil, fruit and vegetables. Laughter also makes your brain more active. Also, don’t forget to exercise. So do some sports or just move around a lot in the house. Finally, get plenty of sleep. This will make your memories grow stronger.
When you want to remember new information, you must pay special attention. Use your senses—sight, smell, hearing and touch—and keep repeating the information. To do well in your exams this year, turn off the TV, silence your mobile, and review your work regularly. To remember something special, use your imagination to create visual (视觉的) connections. For example, you need to take a pencil, an eraser, your ID card and chips to your next exam. Imagine the ID card as the body of an animal, the pencil its long neck, and the eraser its head. Your animal is hungry, so now imagine it eating a bag of chips. It may sound crazy, but it’s fun and it works. Another way is to do something different to your room. Turn a picture upside-down, or tie a sock around the door handle to remind (提醒) yourself of something to remember!
8. At the beginning, the writer gives an example to _______.
A. lead in the topic of the article B. show the importance of chalk
C. let readers remember the word D. make readers know his favorite
9. How many ways are mentioned to have a good memory in Paragraph 2?
A. 2. B. 3. C. 4. D. 5.
10. The main idea of the third paragraph is _______.
A. how to do well in exams B. how to remember new information
C. why to review your work D. what to eat to make memories stronger
11. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A. Memory has nothing to do with languages.
B. Laughter can help to improve our memory.
C. A picture of eating chips is the most useful.
D. Our brain is difficult to keep in good shape.
D
My best friend Jenny and I got to the mall for shopping. She held up a white sweater and matching skirt. “Do you like this?” she asked.
“It’s great,” I said. Jenny nodded and continued looking while I moved about, touching the beautiful clothes. “I’ll try this on,” Jenny walked towards the dressing room. After a while, she came out in the outfit (一套衣服). She looked beautiful.
I sighed. Part of me wanted to say how good she looked, but another part stopped the words coming out. Jenny was in such good shape that she’d look good in the outfit. Sometimes, I regretted choosing a best friend who was so pretty. God, why can’t I be the one with the rich parents and the great look? More and more, I was envious (妒忌的) of her.
“Well, Teresa, what do you think?” Jenny asked more than once. “Do you like it?”
The outfit looked great on her, but I lied, “Not really. I think you need something with more colors.”
“You think so?” Jenny said doubtfully.
“Just believe me. We’ll find something better,” I told her, pushing her back into the dressing room. “You just can’t buy the first thing you see.” I did my best to get Jenny out of the store, away from that outfit. As we left, Jenny gave the sweater one last look.
Just down the mall, we passed a yogurt place. “My treat,” Jenny said, pulling out her wallet.
I could never say no to chocolate, so we got some and sat down at a table. As Jenny talked without stopping about a million things, I thought about my feelings toward her. Those feelings weren’t kind.
Sitting there, ▲ Jenny was attractive (吸引人的) not just because of her good luck, but more because of her kindness. Treating me to chocolate was far from her only show of generosity. She also let me drive her car and borrow her clothes.
Finishing our chocolate, we headed for the next clothing store. “Look at that red sweater,” Jenny said as we passed the window. “It would be perfect for you. Soon maybe you’ll have enough by saving your babysitting money to buy something like that.”
A few minutes earlier, all I had heard was about saving my babysitting money. I had hated the fact that Jenny could ask her parents for anything, and they’d buy it for her. This time, though, I heard more. I heard the voice of someone who loved and cared me for who I was. I needed to express the same to her.
12. Teresa felt _______ when Jenny came out of the dressing room in the new outfit.
A. envious B. excited C. lonely D. comfortable
13. Teresa and Jenny _______ after they left the first clothing store.
A. headed for the next clothing store B. talked about the outfit Jenny wanted
C. had some chocolate at a yogurt place D. ended the friendship between them
14. Which of the following can be put in the blank?
A. Jenny lent me some money. B. Jenny asked for more chocolate.
C. I told Jenny my unkind feelings. D. I began to see Jenny in a new light.
15. We can infer (推断) that Teresa would _______ that day.
A. forget all about what had happened
B. ask her parents for money to buy something
C. buy herself the red sweater in the next store
D. push Jenny back to the first store for the outfit
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第一组
1. D 2. C 3. A 4. B 5. A 6. A 7. D 8. D 9. C 10. A
11. D 12. C 13. A 14. C 15. B
第二组
1. B 2. A 3. D 4. B 5. C 6. B 7. A 8. A 9. D 10. C
11. D 12. C 13. B 14. D 15. C
第三组
1. A 2. A 3. D 4. D 5. C 6. A 7. B 8. C 9. B 10. D
11. C 12. B 13. C 14. B 15. D
第四组
1. B 2. A 3. D 4. C 5. B 6. A 7. C 8. A 9. C 10. B
11. B 12. A 13. C 14. D 15. D
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