1、12019中考英语：阅读理解（限时:30 分钟）AHave you ever been on a student exchange program? How useful was it? We asked three people for their opinions.EllenI spent 8 days in Germany when I was studying for my Level A. I went to school every day, and spent the evenings with a family. It was great because I had to sp
2、eak German all the time. However, the most useful thing was that I was paying more attention to communicating in the language, instead of speaking perfectly correct German. I was really glad that people could understand what I was saying. Id certainly introduce it to other students studying language
3、s.FrankI went on an exchange with my class for a week in Japan. Before the exchange, I thought my understanding of grammar was pretty good, but I had much trouble in listening and speaking. So, what I thought most meaningful was that I had no choice but to use everyday language skills, rather than t
4、he language from books. If I had the opportunity, Id certainly take part in another language exchange.AliceI took part in a French exchange. It lasted two weeks, and I stayed with my exchange family in a small town just outside Paris. Im quite a shy person, so in the first few days, I was kind of ne
5、rvous, but then it was fine. I love French and my French has always been good. But the exchange really helped develop my speaking skills, and made me a much more confident（自信的） person. It felt great to be able to talk with French people. I also found that everyone who took part in the exchange did a
6、 lot better in their end-of-year exams.1.How long did Frank stay in Japan?2A.For a week.B.For eight days.C.For two weeks.D.For half a year.2.What did Alice think about her exchange?A.It developed her listening skills.B.It made her more confident.C.It taught her exam skills.D.It took too much of her
7、time.3.All three people would most likely describe their exchange as . A.tiring B.excitingC.boring D.helpful4.Who will be interested in the passage above?A.Students who are learning a foreign language.B.Students who want to work as teachers later.C.Students who are interested in traveling abroad.D.S
8、tudents who are not doing well in their studies.BThere are different ways to celebrate Teachers Day in different countries across the world. China （September 10）In China, Teachers Day is celebrated on September 10. It was first celebrated in 1931. In 1939, the day was set on August 27, Confucius bir
9、thday. In 1985, it was decided that the day was to be celebrated on September 10. The day is celebrated in almost all schools in the country where the students show their appreciation to the teachers, such as presenting the gifts including cards and flowers. Malaysia （May 16）In Malaysia, Teachers Da
10、y is known as “Hari Guru” and is celebrated every year on May 16. The celebrations are usually held on May 16, or earlier 3if it falls on a Saturday or Sunday. The celebration is mainly in the schools and colleges with students giving greeting cards, flowers, books and other things of appreciation t
11、o their teachers.India （September 5） In India, Teachers Day is better known as “Shikshak Divas” and is celebrated on September 5 every year. It is celebrated in almost every school in India, with teachers and students going to school as usual but the usual activities and classes are replaced（代替） by
12、activities of celebration, thanks and remembrance. Even many former（以前的） students show respect to the former teachers by visiting them and handing a rose. Vietnam （November 20）Teachers Day is celebrated in Vietnam on November 20 and is better known as “Vietnamese Educators Day”. It was first celebra
13、ted in 1958. Today, the holiday provides an opportunity for students to show respect to their teachers. Senior students usually visit their teachers to offer flowers and small gifts. Former students also show respect to their former teachers on this day.5.Which is NOT true about Teachers Day in Mala
14、ysia?A.The celebrations are always held on May 16 every year.B.It is celebrated earlier than May 16 if it comes on weekends.C.It is mainly celebrated in the schools and colleges.D.The students give greeting cards, flowers and books to their teachers.6.When do people celebrate Teachers Day in India?A
15、.On May 16. B.On September 5.C.On September 10. D.On November 20. 7.The passage mainly tells us . A.the different customs to give gifts in different countriesB.what the students give to their teachers on Christmas DayC.the different ways to celebrate Teachers Day in different countriesD.how the stud
16、ents appreciate their teachers in different countries4CJohn and Nancy were so excited, because their parents promised them a trip to Disneyland if they did well in school, so the kids were studying hard for their finals. They didnt know that their father had purchased the plane tickets and booked th
17、e hotel already. After weeks of preparing for their tests, John and Nancy passed their tests. They were on their way to the airport to catch the early flight to Orlando. As soon as the plane took off, Nancy started to complain about getting an earache caused by the pressure change（气压变化）, while John
18、was so busy looking out of the window, and telling his mom that the cars on the highway looked so tiny from the plane. About half an hour later, they were both sound asleep. They slept throughout the flight, and woke up only when their mother told them that the plane was about to land. Once they lan
19、ded, John asked, “Are we going to Disneyland now, Daddy?”“No, not now, John. Well go tomorrow,” the father replied.“But why not now, Daddy?” Nancy asked.“Because we have to check into the hotel first, and then get something to eat, and by then, itll be too late to go to the park,” her mother said.Th
20、e next morning, John got up at 6:00 a.m. and woke everyone up. “Up, up, everyone! We have to go. We dont want to be late,” he shouted.So, all of them woke up, took their showers, had their breakfast at a nearby restaurant, and went to Disneyland. John and Nancy loved all the fun rides in the park an
21、d had lunch with Mickey. The family had lots of fun visiting Animal Kingdom, Epcot, and Universal Studios throughout the week they spent in Orlando.The kids thought that was the best week because their parents made their dream of taking a trip to Disneyland come true.8.The underlined word “purchased
22、” means . A.bought B.soldC.looked for D.given up 59.The third paragraph mainly tells us . A.what they saw on the planeB.what they did on the plane C.how to deal with an earache on the planeD.how to sleep well on the plane 10.Why did John get up so early and wake others up the next morning?A.Because
23、he couldnt wait to go to Disneyland. B.Because the service in the hotel was bad. C.Because he wanted to take a shower earlier than others.D.Because he was hungry and wanted to get something to eat.11.Which of the following is NOT true about Disneyland according to the passage?A.Its John and Nancys d
24、ream to take a trip to Disneyland.B.John and Nancy liked the fun rides in Disneyland.C.John and Nancy had lunch with Mickey.D.When the plane landed, they went to Disneyland at once.DMom and Dad are two of the most important people in your life. You probably see at least one of them every day and, ov
25、er your lifetime, they may influence you more than anyone else you will meet. Moms and Dads need to care for their kids from the minute they were born. Its a parents job to love and help kidsand most parents will try their best to do this, even when the “kids” grow up and have children of their own.
26、 That means you have many years ahead to share with your mom and dad.Here are some ways you can stay close, get along, and build a strong relationship（关系）.Spend time together. Dont play a computer game or watch TV by yourself. Ask your mom and dad to play with you, go outside together, play a game,
27、or read a book out loud. Try to spend more time together.Share your feelings and ask for help. Many kids say theyd like their parents to help them when theyre unhappy. Tell them if youre sad or have a 6problem. Theyll be happy to help you.Be kind and caring. Little things might mean a lot to your mo
28、m or dad. You can brighten a parents day with a hug, a card, or a joke. Its also lovely when a kid cleans up his or her room without being asked. Its important to show that you care for each other. Kids and parents show their love by respecting（尊重） each other, and being caring, polite and thoughtful
29、.Do your best at whatever you do. You dont have to be perfect, but when you do your best, you make your parents proud. It makes them happy to see how youre turning into a great kid. Why? Because it lets them know youre doing a good job.12.Your parents are two of the most important people in your lif
30、e because they . A.see you every dayB.have a duty to care for youC.need your helpD.influence you more than anyone else13.Most parents even when their kids have grown up. A.stop helping their kidsB.try their best to help their kidsC.leave their kidsD.are busy doing exercise14.What should kids do when
31、 theyre unhappy?A.Watch TV by themselves.B.Play a game with their parents.C.Tell their parents and ask for help.D.Be kind to their parents.15.Which can be the best title of the passage?A.Getting Along with Your ParentsB.Talking to Your ParentsC.When Your Parents Fight7D.Spending More Time with Your
32、Parents参考答案A 主旨大意 本文讲述了三名学生对交换生活动的看法。1.A 细节理解题。根据 Frank这一段中“I went on an exchange with my class for a week in Japan.”可知,Frank 和同学们去日本做了一周的交换生。 故选 A。2.B 细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“made me a much more confident person.”可知,Alice 觉得做交换生的经历使得她更加自信,故选 B。3.D 推理判断题。通读全文可知,该篇文章讲述的是做交换生积极正面的影响,即交流学习是有益处的,故选 D。4.A 推理判断题。本
33、文主要讲述的是三名学生对交换生活动的看法和学习外语的感受,故可推测那些正在学习外语的学生可能会对此更感兴趣,故选 A。B 主旨大意 本文是一篇说明文,主要介绍了不同国家庆祝教师节的情况。5.A 细节理解题。根据 Malaysia部分第二句“The celebrations are usually held on May 16”可知,庆祝活动通常在 5月 16日举行,因此,A 项表述“庆祝活动总是在 5月 16日举行”是错误的。 6.B 细节理解题。根据 India部分第一句“In India, TeachersDay is better known as Shikshak Divas and
34、is celebrated on September 5 every year.”可知,在印度,教师节在 9月 5日庆祝。7.C 主旨大意题。由第一段可知,文章主要介绍了不同国家庆祝教师节的情况。故选 C。C 主旨大意 本文是一篇记叙文,主要讲述了约翰一家去 Orlando旅行的故事。8.A 词义猜测题。根据语境可知,他们不知道父亲已经买了飞机票,预订了酒店。因此,purchased的意思是“买”,相当于 bought。9.B 段落大意题。通读第三段可知,本段主要讲述了他们在飞机上所做的事情。10.A 推理判断题。根据倒数第三段中的“We have to go. We dont want to
35、 be late”可以判断,约翰第二天早晨起得很早并且喊醒了其他人是因为他迫不及待地要去迪士尼乐园。811.D 细节理解题。根据第五段中的“No, not now, John. Well go tomorrow”可知,当飞机着陆的时候,他们没有立刻去迪士尼乐园,因此,D 项表述是错误的。D 主旨大意 本文是一篇议论文,文章通过介绍“父母是在生活中对孩子们影响最大的两个人”,阐述了父母、孩子在生活中如何相互关心,彼此影响,由此说明爱是相互的,只有彼此尊重,彼此关怀,关系才会更融洽。12.D 细节理解题。根据第一段第二句“You probably see at least one of them
36、every day and, over your lifetime, they may influence you more than anyone else you will meet.”可知,在生活中父母对你的影响比其他任何人都大。 13.B 细节理解题。根据第二段第二句中的“most parents will try their best to do this, even when the kids grow up and have children of their own”可知,大多数父母甚至在孩子长大后,依旧尽力去帮助他们。 14.C 细节理解题。根据倒数第三段可知,孩子们不高兴时,应该告诉父母,向父母求助。 15.A 主旨大意题。通读全文可知,文章主要围绕如何协调父母和孩子之间的关系展开探讨。故 A项最能概括本文主旨。
