2020中考英语倒计时考前冲刺专练（三）进阶版 阅读理解篇（含答案）

2020中考英语倒计时考前冲刺专练（三）进阶版
阅读理解篇
A
Most American families are smaller than the families in other countries.Most American families have one or two parents and one or two children each.
Children in the US will leave their parents’ home when they grow up.They usually live far from their parents because they want to find good jobs.They often write to their parents or telephone them.And they often go to visit their parents on holiday.
Parents usually let their children choose their own jobs.Americans think it important for young people to decide on their lives by themselves.
Children are asked to do some work around their house.And in many families,children are paid for doing some housework so that they learn how to make money for their own use.
1.The size of most American families is 　　　 that of families in other countries.?
A.larger than
B.smaller than
C.as big as
D.We don’t know.
2.When children grow up,they leave their parents’ home to 　　　.?
A.be free
B.study
C.find good jobs
D.make more money
3.They visit their parents 　　　.?
A.on weekdays
B.at any time
C.on holiday
D.on Christmas Day
4.Which of the following statements is True?
A.Most American families have more than two children.
B.Parents don’t ask their children to do housework.
C.When children grow up,they usually live far away from their home.
D.Parents don’t usually let their children choose their own jobs.
5.Some parents pay their children for doing housework because 　　　.?
A.children can learn how to make money for themselves
B.their children require them to do so
C.they are rich enough to do so
D.the government requires them to do so.

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B
It’s hard to imagine life without the Internet.How greatly it has changed our lives in the past 15 years since it was widely used.At the same time,however,the Internet has also caused some traditions to fall away(消失).
E-mail is quicker and cheaper.Getting a handwritten letter from a friend has become a rare (稀有的) pleasure.You’ve spent the past few years talking with your friends on QQ,so meeting a friend is no longer as important as it once was.When almost any fact can be found within seconds through Google and Baidu,personal memory becomes less important.The Web can remember it for us.
When was the last time you watched the world out of a window?When was the last time you read a favorite book once again?When was the last time you sat in the cinema with your family?More and more people lose themselves in the Internet.They show less interest and spend less time in the outside world.
When you surf the Internet,it feels like something you’re enjoying and nobody knows it.But when you realize just how many people are watching your every move,it might just make you mad.Many people have realized their personal information can be found easily on the Internet even they don’t want to.
1.According to the passage,the Internet has been widely used for　　　　years.?
A.15　　　B.20　　　C.25　　　D.30
2.People spend more time　　　　these days.?
A.going to the cinema B.watching the outside world
C.surfing the Internet D.doing sports
3.The underlined word “within” in the third paragraph probably means “　　　　” in Chinese.?
A.在……之内 B.在……中间
C.在……之外 D. 在……之上
4.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A.The Internet has also improved some traditions.
B.Personal memory becomes more important.
C.People get more handwritten letters from their friends now.
D.Fewer people want to share their personal information on the Internet.
5.From the passage we can learn that the writer　　　　when some traditions are falling away.?
A.doesn’t care B.feels interested
C.is worried D.is excited

1-5.ACADC


C
“Make-A-Wish” is one of the world’s most well-known charities(慈善机构).It makes wishes come true for children who have serious illnesses.It gives them hope and joy and helps them forget about their health problems and have fun.
It all started in 1980 in Phoenix,Arizona.Christopher was a 7-year-old boy who was very sick.He always dreamed of becoming a police officer.Tommy Austin and Ron Cox,two police officers,made his wish come true.They gave Christopher a tour of the city in a police helicopter(直升飞机)and made a real police uniform for him.
There are four kinds of wishes children usually have:I wish to go.Children usually want to travel or go to a concert,a game or a park.
I wish to meet.Children sometimes want to meet their favourite actors,singers or players.
I wish to be.Some children wish to become actors,singers or police officers.
I wish to have.They often want to have a computer,a game,a bike or many other things.
Let’s hope more wishes will come true in the future.People who work in the charity always try for the best.Almost 25,000 volunteers help,work or give money.Will you be one of them?
1.“Make-A-Wish” is a charity to help　　　　.?
A.sick children B.serious officers
C.famous actors D.popular singers
2.What did the two police officers do for Christopher?
A.They gave him a computer.
B.They gave him a tour of the city.
C.They took him to a concert.
D.They took him to the hospital.
3.Which kind of wishes does Christopher have?
A.I wish to go. B.I wish to meet. C.I wish to be. D.I wish to have.
4.The purpose of the last paragraph is to　　　　.?
A.explain what “ Make-A-Wish” is
B.encourage more people to join the charity
C.tell us how Christopher’s wish came true
D.introduce different kinds of children’s wishes
5.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A.Sick children just wish to get well.
B.Christopher and Tommy are two officers.
C.A few people are working for “Make-A-Wish”.
D.“Make-A-Wish” has a history of over 30 years.

1—5 ABCBD




D
Tom and his cousin took a boat trip.When they got on the boat, every passenger(乘客)should answer the keeper a question.If the passenger answered “yes”, he or she got one gift; if the passenger answered “no”, he or she got two gifts.Tom and his cousin saw all about this.Now it was their turn.The keeper came up to them and asked, “Are you a good sailor?” Tom wanted to get two gifts, so he answered “no” loudly, at the same time he said, “I have never been a sailor, how could I be a good sailor?” The keeper gave him two gifts.His cousin gave the same answer, so he got two gifts, too.
The boat started off.The passengers began to open their gifts.Tom and his cousin did the same.They found that one of the two gifts was a small bottle of drinking water, the other was a seasick tablet(晕船药).Tom had a look at a “yes”-passenger’s gift.His was a nice chocolate.Tom shouted at the keeper, “We are never seasick.Why do you give us seasick tablets?”
1.Tom and his cousin　　　　.?
A.went to eat chocolates B.went on a trip by boat
C.worked for the keeper D.needed a bottle of drinking water
2.When did the keeper ask the passengers questions?
A.Before the trip. B.After the trip.
C.During the trip. D.Never.
3.Why did Tom and his cousin answer “no”?
A.Because they felt sick on the boat.
B.Because they were good sailors.
C.Because they both wanted to get two gifts.
D.Because they wanted to have chocolates.
4.The underlined part “a good sailor” means　　　　.?
A.晕船 B.不晕船
C.好销售员 D.好水手
5.Which of the following statements is true?
A.The keeper cheated Tom and his cousin.
B.Tom and his cousin didn’t want the seasick tablets.
C.All the other passengers answered “yes”.
D.The keeper didn’t want to give Tom and his cousin chocolates.

1—5 BACDB


E
A serious earthquake can be a terrible experience,and it is easy to forget safety measures in disorder(混乱).Fortunately,most earthquake safety measures are common sense,but if you forget everything else,remember the following instructions: drop,cover,and hold on.Also,most of earthquake deaths happen after the earthquake,so remember that the danger does not end when the shaking does!
If you stay indoors during an earthquake,move away from unsupported areas and windows.Try to get under a doorway or another area of the building which is held up by strong beams(梁).Stay under a table or desk only if it is very strong.Do not rush to lifts,because it is far safer to stay where you are.Cover your head with your arms around it and curl(蜷缩)into a ball,and wait for the shaking to stop.
If you stay outdoors during an earthquake,move to an area which is as open as possible.Don’t move to buildings,electric poles and other objects which may fall during an earthquake and injure you.Protect your head and stay low to the ground till the shaking ends and it is safe to move.
After an earthquake,many buildings are less strong,although they appear safe.If you stay indoors,move people from the building quickly and help disabled or injured people.Once outdoors,move well away from the building so that if it falls down,you will not be injured.Wait till public safety officials announce that it is safe to stay indoors.
By planning ahead and keeping calm during an earthquake,you can greatly increase your chances of survival(生存)without injury.
1.The underlined word “Fortunately” in the first paragraph means　　　　.?
A.especially B.gradually
C.luckily D.finally
2We can learn from the passage that earthquake safety measures　　　　.?
A.are planned for children B.help us to keep safe
C.are not necessary D.are not easy to understand
3.According to the passage,it isn’t a good choice　　　　during an earthquake.?
A.to take a lift B.to stay under a strong table
C.to get under a doorway D.to cover the head with arms around it
4.If you stay outdoors during an earthquake,you can do all the following except　　　　.?
A.trying to protect your head
B.moving to an open place
C.moving away from buildings
D.taking the disabled people into the room
5The purpose of the passage is mainly to tell us how to　　　　.?
A.stay away from an earthquake
B.predict an earthquake
C.control an earthquake
D.keep safe during and after an earthquake

1—5CBADD