外研版英语中考-阅读理解专练（含答案）

外研版英语中考--阅读理解
一
配对阅读。左栏是5个人的选书要求的表述，右栏是七本书的介绍。请根据左栏的每个人的兴趣，为他们选择合适的书籍，并将其字母编号填写在题号前的括号内。
( )1. Mrs Smith is looking for a book with simple words and　colourful pictures for her 3-year-old son. She also wants to get some tips from the book.
( )2. Mary wants to choose a book for her 6-month-old baby. The baby is interested in sounds, especially some farm　animals sounds.
( )3. Lily is 5 years old. She isn’t good at using pencils. So her father wants to buy a book to help improve her pencil-control skills.
( )4. Eric, a 6-year-old boy, doesn’t like taking a bath. His mother wants to buy him a book to make his bath time interesting. It will be perfect if the book includes some animals.
( )5. Linda is 3 years old. Her father wants to buy a book for her to read before the end of the day. Its size should be suitable (合适的) for her little hands.
A. Goodnight Moon
Age Range (范围 ): 1~4 years
A perfect book for the end of the day
The perfect size for little hands
B. Baby Touch and Feel: Animals
Age Range: 0~2 years
The perfect book for the very youngest readers
A perfect touch and feel book full of animals
C. Who’s Playing on the Farm?
Age Range: 5 and up
Make children’s bath time fun
Animals changing colours in the bath
D. Hands Are Not for Hitting
Age Range: 1~4 years
Simple words and full-colour pictures
Tips for parents and caregivers
E. Noisy Farm: My First Sound Book
Age Range: 0~2 years
Simple but interesting
The amazing sounds bring every farm animal to life
F. My Book of Colouring: At the Zoo
Age Range: 5~6 years
Fun and colourful pictures
Help children improve their pencil-control skills
G. The Cat in the Hat
Age Range:3~7 years
Especially suitable for the preschool children
Change the way our children learn how to read
1-5DEFCA
二
Summer is almost here, which means it is time for swimming classes again at the Mangakino Community Pool.
Beginning Time: Monday, May 5th
Swimming Classes: 15
Lasting time: 10 hours each class
Cost: $20 each class
Number of children each class: 6
Note:
◆Classes will increase in difficulty each week. The first week is for children up to six years old. The last week is for advanced (高级的) swimmers who want to improve their race skill.
◆Children can sign up for as many classes as they like, but they must pass the skills level test. For example, children signing up for Level 4 must show their certificate (证书) for completing Level 3.
◆Children can’t sign up for a level they’re not really for. Children who have never attended Community Pool classes must show up on April 29 or 30 for a swimming skills test. Coaches will divide (分开) the children into different levels.
◆Swimming classes are fun for all. Children learn new skills and make new friends. Parents get to meet other parents in the community. Swimming, like bicycling, is a valuable skill that once learned, is never forgotten.
( )1. How many swimming classes does the Mangakino Community Pool offer?
A. 6 B. 10. C.15. D. 20
( )2. Who can take the first week’s swimming class?
A. Advanced swimmers. B. Children who have paid 20 dollars.
C. Children up to 6 years old. D. Children who sign up on April 29 or 30.
( )3. The last paragraph wants to tell us ______.
A. the advantages of attending swimming classes B. parents can attend the swimming classes
C. the advantages of bicycling D. how to make new friends
( )4. Which of the following is WRONG according to the material?
A. There are six children every swimming class. B. The swimming classes will start on May 5th.
C. The children’s certificate for Level 3 must be offered when they want to learn Level 4.
D. The children only attending Community Pool classes can attend the swimming classes.
( )5. Where is the material probably from?
A. A swimmer’s article. B. A local newspaper. C. A school notice. D. A sports report.
CCADB
三
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 and 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.
( )1. Schools build football teams mainly to help students ______.
A. get good grades B. become leaders C. build good values D. improve football skills
( )2. 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 the first during the game.
( )3. 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
( )4. What does the underlined word “sportsmanship” mean in Paragraph 4?
A. 团队 B. 运动员精神 C. 运动员 D. 协商
( )5. Some coaches think football players are different from others because they are ______.
A. taller B. bigger
C. more helpful D. more talented
CDBBC
四
配对阅读。左栏是五个人的情况介绍，右栏是七个提供运动建议的网站简介，请为左栏的这五个人找到合适的网站，并将其字母编号填写在题号前的括号内。
( )1. Samuel, a successful businessman, always works from morning till night. His doctor advised him to do some exercise to keep healthy. However, Samuel has no idea how to make a fitness programme. He needs someone to help create one.
( )2. Jenny, a PE teacher, wants to find some latest information about races and other events. She wants to share it with her students. They plan to take part in some of these events.
( )3. Tom, a college student, wants to get some advice on buying sports things for the coming competition. He would also like to share his experience with other people online.
( )4. Lily, an active girl, likes doing sports in her free time. Running is her favourite sport. She is looking for a good place to run outdoors. It will be better if she can enjoy the sights at the same time.
( )5. Linda, an American girl, moved to London last week. She likes riding to enjoy the sights of the countryside. She wants to find some wonderful places for riding in the UK. But she is new there.
A. If you like to combine (结合) living a healthy lifestyle with enjoying the countryside, please visit this website. You can get a list of locations with routes (路线) for riding as well as some information on riding competitions in Britain.
B. Swavedon is a national park with a lake. There are three running routes around the lake and several woodland walks. The sights around the lake are wonderful. Enter www.park.com for more information. It offers many different ways of keeping healthy in the great outdoors.
C. Steve Amos started this website for busy people wanting to keep healthy. Fill in a questionnaire (调查表) and Steve will create a fitness programme for you. Although Steve’s cost is high, you can email him for advice whenever you want.
D. This website tells people how to keep healthy. It offers advice on buying sports things and healthy eating for free. It also has a chat room. You can share your experience with others there.
E. This website tells you how you can keep healthy at this group of London sports centres. You don’t have to be a member—these centres run a pay as-you-go system. They all have a sports room. The website includes information about locations, opening times and prices.
F. The National Athletics Group is a website for people interested in sports. It allows you to find out where your nearest sports club is and provides the latest information about races and other sports events around the country. There is also a popular chat room for people to share suggestions and ideas.
G. This website provides the latest fitness clothes for children. All these clothes were designed (设计) by famous designers. The price is good and the service is excellent. You can order what you want at any time. And the clothes will be sent to you in two days.
CFDBA
五
( )1. Since _____ invented paper, people have been able to record information on paper.
A. Alexander Bell B. Thomas Edison C. Cai Lun D. someone unknown
( )2. According to the form above, the invention that appeared in 1876 was made of ______ .
A. plastic and metal B. glass and metal C. cotton or flax D. wood
( )3. According to the form above, the latest invention was ______.
A. the telephone B. the light bulb C. the wheel D. paper
( )4. Thanks to the invention of the wheel, people can ______.
A. have enough light to read B. travel faster C. get light D. communicate over distances
( )5.Which of the following is TRUE according to the form above?
A. Three of the inventions were made of metal. B. Neither Alexander Bell nor Thomas Edison is American.
C. Three of the inventions are about communication. D. Two of the inventions appeared in the 19th century.
CABBD
六
Bikes are popular in Holland(荷兰). In fact，nearly half of all travel in Holland is by bike. Now，one Dutch bike designer，Thomas，has taken the country’s interest in bikes by making a school-bus bike.
The big bike has eight sets of pedals(踏板) for kids，a driver seat for an adult，and three other seats，comfortably letting little kids for their trip to and from school. The bike even has a motor，which can help with high hills or at times when few kids are on it.
So far，Thomas tells Fast Company，he’s sold 25 school-bus bikes，at a price of $ 25,000 each---less than it would cost to buy a traditional school bus with the same number of seats. Along with the traditional colour，the bikes are coloured yellow so that they can be seen easily.
Thomas says he’s sold school-bus bikes to neighbouring countries such as Belgium，England and Germany，but so far，the school-bus bike hasn’t been sold in the United States. If the US agrees to buy this kind of school-bus bike，it could do a lot of good to improve exercise for the young and help them keep healthy.
( )1. How do people in Holland usually go to work?
A. By car. B. By bus. C. By bike. D. On foot.
( )2. How many seats does the school-bus bike have?
A. Three. B. Eight. C. Nine. D. Twelve.
( )3. The schoolbuses are yellow in Holland because _________.
A. the colour yellow is easy to paint B. yellow buses can be seen easily
C. yellow is the national colour of Holland D. it’s the designer’s favourite colour
( )4. Which country of the following hasn’t bought a school bus bike?
A. America. B. Germany. C. England. D. Belgium.
( )5. Which of the following is TRUE?
A. Thomas made a new kind of schoolbus. B. A school bus usually costs $ 25，000.
C. Thomas sold bikes to Asian countries. D. Riding school-bus bikes helps keep kids healthy.
CDBAD
七
配对阅读。左栏是五个人的信息，右栏是七个新奇的发明，请将这左栏的五个人的信息与相对应的发明配对，并将其字母编号填写在题号前的括号内。
( )1. James Young, 25, is from the UK. A few months ago, he lost an arm in a train accident. He’s now looking for an artificial one.
( )2. Rebecca Smith is a back-packer and she often goes hiking and camping in the mountains. She needs one thing to help her walk for long hours at night.
( )3. Ben is a 5-year-old boy. He doesn’t like brushing his teeth because he can’t get the toothpaste out by himself and his mother sometimes gets mad at him because of that.
( )4. Miss Grew loves nature, but she lives in a small apartment and there’s no room for flowers or plants. She wants to have some plants that don’t take much room.
( )5. Mike works in a big company in Shanghai. He used to drive to work but always arrived late because of the heavy traffic. Now he tries riding a bike and worries about the parking.
A. Easy Bike Parking
Parking a bike is not easy in big cities. Here comes the bicycle-parking tower. You only need to swipe a card (刷卡) and push a button. Then the tower can hold your bike in an empty place inside it. You don’t even need to lock the bike.
B. Wear Real Plants
Let’s wear real plants as necklaces and bracelets (手链)! The plants can keep growing for weeks without water or soil. They can be worn for two to four weeks before growing off their metal base. You can then move them into flowerpots.
C. Water Loop
In some places in Africa, people have to walk miles to get water. Women and girls often have to do this hard job. So Water Loop was invented to help. It is a water tank that people can easily pull or push. They can also carry it like a backpack.
D. Solar Charged Light
You can put it in your pocket. But if it’s inflated (充气), it turns into a light! This is Lumnaid, a solar light that can be on for 16 hours after recharging (充电) with just seven hours of sunlight. Two US students designed it.
E. Arm with Cool Tools
Its a bionic (仿生的) arm made by a Japanese company. The cool arm has a smart-watch, laser and phone chargers (充电器).
F. Squeeze Every Drop
Does your mother always tell you to squeeze the toothpaste from the bottom? South Korean designer Jee Young-choi has created a new toothbrush to help you with the job. The slot (槽) in the brush will help you squeeze the last drop of paste out of the tube.
G. Hang up Your Plant
It’s great to grow plants inside your home. But the Livi planter will make it more fun. It is a kind of flowerpot that you can stick to windows. It’s also OK if you want to put it on the table. The pot can also stand up right.
EDFGA
八
Do you want to have a nice trip during the Spring Festival? There you can enjoy different views. Maybe an ad can help you.
Time
Place
Activities
Day 1
Arrive in Shangri-La County. You will meet your local guide at the airport or bus station and he’ll take you to the hotel. Visit Napa Lake in your free time in the afternoon.
Day 2
Drive to Lijiang for 2 hours and visit the Tiger Leaping Gorge on the way. In Lijiang, you can visit the Black Dragon Pond and the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. You can take a cable car to Baisha Village.
Day 3
Take a bus to Dali (about 3.5~4 hours). Visit Bai village, Xizhou and Zhoucheng. And there is a Dali old town.
Day 4
Fly to Kunming in the morning, which is the capital of Yunnan Province. Then take a tour to the Stone Forest. In the afternoon, end your trip and leave Kunming by air.
( )1. In which season is this wonderful trip?
A. Spring. B. Summer. C.Autumn. D. Winter.
( )2. On which day can you visit Napa Lake?
A. The first day. B. The second day. C. The third day. D. The fourth day.
( )3. You can’t visit _________ in Lijiang on the second day.
A. the Tiger Leaping Gorge B. the Black Dragon Pond
C. the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain D. Baisha Village
( )4. How long does it take you to go to Dali from Lijiang?
A. 2 hours. B. 3 hours. C. 3.5~4 hours. D. 4.5 hours.
( )5. How can you go home after ending your trip?
A. By bus. B. By car. C. By train. D. By air.
DAACD
九
A city without cars would be very strange, right? But Venice is such a city.
Venice is in the northeast of Italy. It wasn’t built on land, like Beijing or Shanghai, but on more than 110 islands. Seawater is everywhere around the city.
Even so, travel isn’t that difficult. The waterways have always been the best way to get around. There are 117 waterways and more than 400 bridges that can lead you where you want to go.
People in Venice move from place to place by boat. They like to enjoy the scenery and cool summer nights while taking boat trips. They can talk to other people as they go along.
Venice grew out of small islands in saltwater lakes when some Italians escaped from a war more than 1,500 years ago, and built homes there.
Water makes the city special, but it is also a big problem.
Once, people used too much underground water. This made the city get lower, little by little. Now the city has gone down by 23 centimetres.
Another problem is the rising seawater. The temperature has risen over the years. This has made arctic (北冰洋的) ice melt (融化).
Every year, high waters hit the city in autumn and winter. When a lot of water comes, more than half of the city is under water.
Scientists are trying different ways to stop the city from getting even lower.
( )1. According to the article, which picture shows the right position of Venice?
( )2. The best way to travel in Venice is by water, because _________.
A. 117 waterways can make your trip easy
B. you can talk to other people while you go along
C. you can enjoy the scenery and cool summer nights
D. it is not only easy but also you can enjoy yourself better
( )3. There are _________ reasons that lead Venice lower and lower.
A. 1 B. 2 C.3 D. 4
( )4. Which of the following statements is TRUE?
A. The first people coming to the island were Italians.
B. They came to Venice, because they liked the place very much.
C. They came here at the year 1,500.
D. The city has gone down to 23 centimetres.
( )5. The article is mainly about _________.
A. the position of Venice B. the history of Venice
C. the problem of Venice D. the scenery of Venice
十
配对阅读。左栏是对五个人的情况介绍，右栏是澳大利亚七个方面的简介信息。请为左栏的这五个人选择他们感兴趣的信息，并将其字母编号填写在题号前的括号内。
( )1. Henry is looking forward to visiting Australia. He likes playing cricket. He wants to know whether cricket is popular in Australia or not.
( )2. Jenny likes geography very much. She is collecting some information about the area of Australia.
( )3. Mary is from the USA. She plans to visit Australia. She wants to know whether Australians can understand her or not.
( )4. Mrs Black wants to move to Australia. What she cares about is the weather there. She doesn’t like rainy days.
( )5. Chris wanted to know about the capital of Australia. She asked her friend, but her friend didn’t know, either.
A. Australia has an area of about 7.7 million square kilometres. It is also the world’s sixth largest nation after Russia, Canada,China, the USA and Brazil.
B. Canberra is the capital of Australia. With a population of over 345,000, it is Australia’s largest inland (内陆) city.
C. The Australians and Americans speak very similar (相似的) English, though the Australians sometimes use some different words.
D. The Sydney Opera House is world-famous. It was opened in 1915. It is one of the busiest art centres in the world. More than seven million people visit it every year.
E. One of Australia’s most famous places is the Great Barrer Reef(大堡礁). It is the world’s largest living coral reefs (珊瑚礁群) and is about 2,000 kilometres long.
FACGB
十一
Rules of entry
1. Those who enter the competition must be under the age of 18.
2. To enter the competition you must send in three photographs of animals which you have taken by yourself. Both you and a parent must sign the form below which states that no one else has taken the photographs.
3. Below each photograph must be a sentence that describes the photo.
4. The last date for photographic entries is 31st August of this year.
5. All photos must be in colour.
6. Photos must not be more than 21×21centimetres in size.
7. Photos should be sent to: The Danford Mirror, Mirror Newspapers, 45 Wingate Street, Danford, RBW25XT.
The winning photographs
●The winner of the competition will be the person who sends in the best photographs and the best descriptions of the photos.
●The winner will receive an Olympic 500 camera. He / She will also be invited to take pictures for The Danford Mirror for a period of three months. He / She will be paid for this.
●Second prize is an Olympic 200 camera.
●Third prize is an Olympic 100 camera.
●The winning photographs will be announced on 31st October of this year at Longbridge School in Danford at 7 pm.
●The winner of last year’s photographic competition will present the prizes.
●The winning photos will be shown on screen and Mike Bronson, a photographer of Mirror Newspapers, will discuss them.
( )1. You can enter the competition if you are _________.
A. at the age of 16　　　　　 B. 19 years old C. 18 years old D. at any age
( )2. You must sign a form to say that _________have taken the photographs.
A. you B. your parents C. you and your parents D. your friends
( )3. Each photograph must have _________.
A. a description B. one or two sentences C. a form D. a price
( )4. The winning photographs can be _________.
A. black and white B. 22×22 cm in size C. 21×21 cm in size D. taken by an old man
( )5. To find out who the winner is, you must go to _________.
A. The Danford Mirror B. Longbridge School C. 45 Wingate Street D. Mirror Newspapers
AAACB
十二
We were very pleased with the photo competition. Compared with other years，we received many more photos. Even though all of the photos are excellent，we can’t give prizes to everyone. There are four prizes，so read on to find out who the winners are.
The person who won the prize for the “Most Beautiful Nature” photography is fifteen-year-old Li Wei. Li took photos of the mountains in Xiangshan Park. The park isn’t far from his home，about 500 metres，and he knows it well. The photo we liked best in the “Historic China” group was taken by Zhao Min.Zhao is only 12 years old. Her photo is of Tian’anmen Square. It’s 880 metres from north to south and 500 metres wide at the northern end. Her photo shows the size and beauty of the square perfectly.
The best photo in the “Music” category was taken by He Zhong who is fourteen years old. His photo of this year’s best band Crazy Feet shows the singer，Becky Wang，and the band playing at a concert in Shenzhen. He Zhong manages to show the movement and the sounds of this great new band，and the fun which their fans are having.
A collection of photos called “Many Faces of Our City” which features Beijing won the prize for the “Most Unusual” category. Three pupils at the same school worked on this entry. It includes photos of different parts of the city，old and new. It successfully shows the rich culture which makes Beijing so famous.
Congratulations to our winners and thanks to everyone who entered the competition. We are very lucky that the famous photographer John Black is in China to talk about his new book. He has agreed to present the prizes at the prize giving ceremony at the end of this month.
( )1. The passage mainly talks about the results of the_________.
A. student photo competition B. student speaking competition
C. adult photo competition D. student swimming competition
( )2. What category do you think Li Wei’s prize was for?
A. Everyday City Life. B. Music. C. Most Unusual. D. Nature.
( )3. What’s the subject of Zhao Min’s photo?
A. Beijing. B. The mountains in Xiangshan Park. C. Tian’anmen Square. D. Crazy Feet.
( )4. Which of the following sentences is TRUE?
A. The photo competition was more popular in the past than it was this year.
B. Tian’anmen Square is longer from north to south than from west to east.
C. There was one photo which won the “Most Unusual”prize.
D. John Black is coming to China soon.
( )5. Why are the fans having fun?
A. Because of the movement of the band. B. Because of the sounds of the band.
C. Because of the movement and the sounds of the band. D. Because Crazy Feet is the best band.
ADCBC
十三
配对阅读。左栏是对五个人的需求的描述，右栏是七个网站的介绍。请为左栏的每个人选择适合的网站，并将其字母编号填写在题号前的括号内。
( )1. Amy is taking part in a singing competition soon. But she is still not sure about her performance, so she is eager to look for a website to record her song. She hopes her friends can hear it through the website and give some suggestions.
( )2. Charles likes watching movies. He spends most of his free time watching the movies on the Internet at home instead of going out with his friends. He says he wants to be a director in the future.
( )3. Mary is a basketball fan. Now she is a member of her school basketball club. She meets many students who are good at playing basketball in the club. They often share information about famous basketball stars.
( )4. Alice likes reading and writing and she wants to be a writer like J. K. Rowling.She loves her family so much that she decides to write a book about them. A website for people who like writing and reading is a good choice for her.
( )5. Janet works in a big company and is well-paid. Though she likes shopping very much, she is very busy and can’t spend too much time on it. Her colleague (同事)suggests online shopping to her.
A. If you are a super fan of movies or TV series, please visit this website. You can watch them online. You can also download(下载) them from the Internet.
B. This is the website of American National Basketball Association. You can find all the information about the NBA teams and the scores of basketball matches in the website stars.You can also find a lot of stories about them.
C. This online writing course provides a number of materials for learners who want to improve their English writing skills. The website provides different topics (话题), good articles, and writing suggestions.
D. If you like shopping, this is the best website for you. Here you can find anything you want, such as food, clothes and books. We’re sure that you can enjoy the same shopping pleasure that you have in the shopping centre!
E. This is a music website and you can find a lot of the latest songs. The most interesting thing about this website is that you can even record your songs in the website and allow others to enjoy them! It’s wonderful, isn’t it?
F. Do you like reading? Do you want to write your own books? If yes, this is the very website for you. Here you can not only read others’ books but also write your own books. What’s more, you can ask famous writers for advice on how to improve your writing skills.
EABFD
十四
We all waste food, you and me, every day, millions of tons of it. In China, enough food is wasted in restaurants every year to feed 200 million people. And the amount of food wasted by Chinese consumers is increasing fast. So our nation is being encouraged to stop wasting food.
So what should Chinese consumers do to prevent food waste?
◆Keep a kitchen diary
All of us should keep a kitchen diary, and we can know how much food we waste at home. The first thing for us to do is stop throwing away food that we can still eat. We should eat everything we buy and if we cannot, we should buy less.
◆Buy only what we need
We should ask for smaller portions in stores. We should also check how much food we have before buying more. We shouldn’t bring much food we don’t need home even if large posters ask us to do so.
◆Develop the habit of packing food
Chinese consumers are generous and friendly. In restaurants, often too much food is ordered and served. So when ordering out, we are supposed to exclude the food in the order if we don’t plan to eat it. And order smaller servings in restaurants and take home what we cannot finish.
Don’t put it off! Let’s stop food waste today!
( )1. Why is our nation being encouraged to stop wasting food?
A. Because there’s enough food for Chinese people. B. Because Chinese consumers like to try delicious food.
C. Because the number of food wasted by us is growing fast.
D. Because it’s traditional to invite friends to dinner in China.
( )2. Miss Li is a housewife, she’d better ________ at home.
A. keep a kitchen diary B. buy things as much as possible
C. cook too much food for her family D. keep the food as long as possible
( )3. In order to urge more and more people to prevent food waste, we design a poster with the words“_________”.
A. Enjoy the food! 　　　　 B. Keep healthy! C. Share the dish! D. Waste not, want not!
( )4. Your friend invites you to dinner, which of the following is NOT right?
A. He asks for the right portions. B. You leave a lot of food on the table.
C. You ask your friend to order less food. D. He takes away the food that you can still eat.
( )5. As teenagers, what should we do to stop food waste?
A. Have a balanced diet. B. Eat less food to keep fit.
C. Keep the balance of nature. D. Have a good habit of clearing the plate.
CADBD
十五
No Car Day was first started by 34 cities in France on September 22, 1998. It was started to protect the environment. By now, more than 1,000 cities around the world have had a No Car Day.
The first No Car Day in China was in Chengdu in 2001. Other cities, including Taipei, Shanghai and Wuhan, also support the day.
In Beijing, more and more people are joining the campaign. It asks drivers to leave their cars at home for one day each month and walk or ride a bike to work. It also calls on Beijingers not to use cars on June 5(World
Environment Day). The slogan for the day is, “If we drive for one less day, we can have one more nice day.”
So far, more than 200,000 drivers have shown their support. “We can’t control the weather, but we can choose not to drive,”said Wu Zonghua, a car club chairman. Beijing is trying to have 238 blue sky days this year. In the first quarter of 2012, Beijing only had 52 blue sky days. This was 11 days less than the number for the same period the year before. Much of the dust comes from the desert, but cars cause most of the air pollution. We must do more for No Car Day.
( )1. The first No Car Day fell on _________.
A. February 2nd　　　　 B. June 5th C. July 5th D. September 22nd
( )2. _________was the first city to have No Car Day in China.
A. Beijing B. Chengdu C. Shanghai D. Wuhan
( )3. What does the underlined word “slogan” in Paragraph 3 mean?
A. 目的　　　 B. 原因 C. 意义　　　 D. 口号
( )4. How many blue sky days did Beijing have in the first quarter of 2011?
A. 63. B. 52. C.41. D. 238.
( )5. Which of the following statements is TRUE?
A. China is the first country to start No Car Day. B. No Car Day is World Environment Day.
C. No Car Day has been supported by over 1,000 cities around the world so far.
D. Much of the dust in the air comes from cars.
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( )1. With the rapid growth of population and industry, the more resources (资源) we make use of, the less there will be left for the future.
( )2. Our environment is much dirtier than it was in the past.
( )3. Thirty years ago, Lake Ponkapog was full of life. Now there are few birds, animals and fish.
( )4. The carbon monoxide (一氧化碳) in cities’ air has already affected some people’s health.
( )5. A toilet can waste twenty to forty liters of water an hour. In a year, that would fill a big swimming pool.
A. The suggestion for limiting the use of cars seems fair and reasonable to air pollution.
B. We will try to find ways to make our environment cleaner and ways to stop future pollution.
C. In many countries, governments and scientists have done something to solve the problems by recycling the wastes,and we can save more natural resources.
D. Modern farmers form rows in curling lines and plant trees to stop the wind.
E. People mustn’t use motorboats any more on the lake.
F. We must turn off the water taps (水龙头) and take short showers.
G. The earth has warmed by about 1℉ (华氏度) over the past 100 years. We should tell people not to do the things which make the earth warmer.
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