初中英语阅读理解专项练习
Passage 1
In many countries, people have birthday cakes with candles. The number of candles is the person's age. The birthday person must make a wish and blow out the candles. If he or she blows out all the candles in one go, the wish will come true. In the UK, people sometimes put a candy in a birthday cake. The child with the candy is lucky.
In China, on a child's second birthday, family members put many things on the floor around the child. According to Chinese tradition, the first thing that the child picks up tells you what profession the child will choose later in life. For example, if a child picks up a book, he or she will be a scholar.
1. How many candles are on the birthday cake
A. The same as the person's age.
B. Always ten.
C. Fewer than the person's age.
D. More than the person's age.
2. What must the birthday person do first before blowing out the candles
A. Eat the cake.
B. Open the presents.
C. Make a wish.
D. Sing a song.
3. What do people in the UK sometimes put in a birthday cake
A. A coin.
B. A candy.
C. A flower.
D. A toy.
4. In China, what does the first thing a child picks up on the second birthday tell
A. The child's hobby.
B. The child's weight.
C. The child's profession.
D. The child's name.
Passage 2
Mr. and Mrs. Green have three daughters. They are Sue, Rose and Kitty. Sue is sixteen, Rose is twelve and Kitty is fourteen. Their father, Mr. Green, is a teacher. Their mother, Mrs. Green, is a nurse. They love their three daughters very much.
Sue, Rose and Kitty all like fruit, but they don't like the same fruit. Sue likes apples. Rose likes bananas. Kitty likes oranges.
Now Mr. and Mrs. Green don't call their real names at home. They call Sue “Apple”, Rose “Banana” and Kitty “Orange”. The children like their nicknames very much. They often call each other's nicknames, too.
1. How many people are there in Mr. Green's family
A. Three.
B. Four.
C. Five.
D. Six.
2. What does Mr. Green do
A. He is a doctor.
B. He is a worker.
C. He is a teacher.
D. He is a farmer.
3. Who likes apples
A. Sue.
B. Rose.
C. Kitty.
D. Mrs. Green.
4. What are the children's nicknames
A. Their real names.
B. The names of the fruits they like.
C. The names of their friends.
D. The names of their pets.
Passage 3
Tom is a middle school student. He is very busy on weekdays. He gets up at half past six in the morning. Then he has a quick breakfast and goes to school. Classes begin at eight. He has four classes in the morning and three in the afternoon. After school, he often plays basketball with his friends. He gets home at about half past five. He has dinner at seven. After dinner, he does his homework. He goes to bed at about ten o'clock.
On weekends, Tom is also very busy. He often goes to the library to read books. Sometimes he goes to the park with his parents.
1. What time does Tom get up on weekdays
A. At 6:00.
B. At 6:30.
C. At 7:00.
D. At 7:30.
2. How many classes does Tom have in a day
A. Four.
B. Five.
C. Seven.
D. Eight.
3. What does Tom often do after school
A. He plays basketball.
B. He reads books.
C. He goes to the park.
D. He does his homework.
4. What does Tom do on weekends
A. He goes to school.
B. He plays computer games.
C. He goes to the library and the park.
D. He watches TV.
Passage 4
My name is Lily. I'm a student. I like learning English very much. My father is a doctor. He works in a big hospital. My mother is a teacher. She teaches English in a middle school.
I have a good friend. Her name is Amy. She is from America. She is very friendly. We often study and play together.
1. What does Lily like doing
A. Learning Chinese.
B. Learning English.
C. Playing basketball.
D. Playing the piano.
2. What's Lily's father's job
A. A teacher.
B. A worker.
C. A doctor.
D. A driver.
3. Where is Amy from
A. England.
B. America.
C. Australia.
D. Canada.
4. What's Amy like
A. Shy.
B. Quiet.
C. Friendly.
D. Serious.
Passage 5
The world is changing rapidly. Every day there are new inventions and new technologies that are changing the way we live. One of the most important technologies of our time is the internet. The internet has made it possible for people to communicate with each other and access information from all over the world.
Another important technology is mobile phones. Mobile phones have made it possible for people to stay connected with each other no matter where they are. They have also made it possible for people to access the internet and do many other things on the go.
In addition to the internet and mobile phones, there are many other new technologies that are changing the way we live. For example, self-driving cars are being developed that will make it possible for people to travel without having to drive. Robots are being developed that will be able to do many of the jobs that people currently do.
As these new technologies continue to develop, they will have a profound impact on our lives. We will need to adapt to these changes and learn how to use these new technologies in order to stay competitive in the job market and in our personal lives.
1. What is one of the most important technologies of our time
A. The television.
B. The radio.
C. The internet.
D. The telephone.
2. What have mobile phones made possible
A. Staying connected with others no matter where they are.
B. Watching movies on the go.
C. Playing games all day long.
D. Reading books without going to the library.
3. What are self-driving cars being developed for
A. To make driving more fun.
B. To reduce traffic accidents.
C. To make it possible for people to travel without driving.
D. To save fuel.
4. What will we need to do to stay competitive in the job market and in our personal lives
A. Ignore new technologies.
B. Resist change.
C. Adapt to new technologies and learn how to use them.
D. Complain about new technologies.
Passage 6
In recent years, there has been a growing concern about the environment. People are becoming more aware of the impact that human activities have on the planet. As a result, there is a growing movement towards sustainable living.
Sustainable living means living in a way that is environmentally friendly and sustainable in the long term. This can involve making changes to our daily lives, such as reducing waste, conserving energy, and using sustainable products.
One of the key aspects of sustainable living is reducing waste. This can be done by recycling, composting, and reducing the amount of single-use products we use. Another important aspect is conserving energy. This can be done by turning off lights and electronics when they are not in use, using energy-efficient appliances, and insulating our homes.
Using sustainable products is also an important part of sustainable living. This can involve choosing products that are made from sustainable materials, such as bamboo or recycled plastic. It can also involve choosing products that are produced in an environmentally friendly way.
By making these changes to our daily lives, we can all play a part in protecting the environment and creating a more sustainable future.
1. What is sustainable living
A. Living in a luxurious way.
B. Living in a way that is environmentally friendly and sustainable in the long term.
C. Living in a big house.
D. Living alone.
2. What can we do to reduce waste
A. Buy more single-use products.
B. Throw away everything we don't need.
C. Recycle, compost, and reduce the amount of single-use products.
D. Burn all our waste.
3. How can we conserve energy
A. Leave lights and electronics on all the time.
B. Use old and inefficient appliances.
C. Insulate our homes and turn off lights and electronics when not in use.
D. Use as much energy as possible.
4. Why is using sustainable products important
A. They are cheaper.
B. They are more fashionable.
C. They are made from sustainable materials and produced in an environmentally friendly way.
D. They are easier to find.
1.Answers: 1. A；2. C；3. B；4. C。
2.Answers: 1. C；2. C；3. A；4. B。
3.Answers: 1. B；2. C；3. A；4. C。
4.Answers: 1. B；2. C；3. B；4. C。
5.Answers: 1. C；2. A；3. C；4. C。
6.Answers: 1. B；2. C；3. C；4. C。
