中考英語(yǔ)闊讀理解分類(lèi)介紹及例文

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“My dear lady，” says Holmes. “You’re shivering. Are you cold？ Do you want a cup of hot tea？”

“I’m not cold，” the woman replies， “I fear for my life！”

“We are here to help you. Don’t worry about anything. I don’t know you. But I know many things about you. For example， I know how you travel. You came to London by train. You also ride to the train station on a horse-drawn wagon （馬車(chē)）.”

“Why， yes. You’re right. But how do you know these things？”

“I see a return ticket in your glove. I see fresh mud on the left arm of your dress. Now tell us your problem.”

“My name is Helen Stoner，” she states， “My mother and father are dead. I am living with my stepfather， Dr. Grimesby Roylott. He comes from a rich family. But they are no longer rich. They have nothing except a small piece of land and a huge old house. We are living in the house. Dr. Roylott is using my mother’s money for expenses （開(kāi)支）. Part of it was for my sister and me. It was for our marriages.”

Holmes is sitting in his chair. His eyes are closed. He is listening carefully to Helen’s story. He hears every detail.

Helen continues. “My stepfather has no friends. He fights with everyone. He is strong and gets angry quickly. Everyone is afraid of him.”

“He has no friends at all？” asks Holmes.

“No. He talks to no one except the gypsies. They are poor people who travel from place to place. A band of gypsies is staying on our land right now.”

“Are you and your sister afraid of the gypsies？”

“My dear Mr Holmes. You are making me so sad. My sister is dead. That is why I am standing here in this room.”

（ ）1. Paragraph 6 beginning with “My name is...” is mostly about ______.

A. Helen’s dead sister

B. Helen’s trip to London

C. the house Helen lives in D. Helen’s stepfather and the family

（ ）2. What is Holmes doing while Helen is telling her story？

A. Walking slowly.

B. Listening carefully.

C. Standing sadly.

D. Writing quickly.

（ ）3. Which of the following can best describe the gypsies according to the passage？

A. They are very rich. B. They are afraid of other people.

C. They live on a horse-drawn wagon. D. They move from one place to another.

（ ）4. The passage is probably from ______.

A. a novel B. a guide

C. a poem D. an advertisement

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Do you ever find yourself getting really unhappy for almost no reason？ Or suddenly feeling down without knowing why？ Going from sadness to anger to joy in a matter of minutes can make many teens feel as though they’re losing control. But why is the feeling so common among teens？

Maybe you’re starting a new school and not able to see old friends as much. Getting good grades or wanting to be better in sports or other activities can be a concern （關(guān)注） for many teens.

Being accepted by friends is important. Teens also may notice， for the first time， a sense of distance from parents and family. You may feel you want to be on your own and make your own decisions， but it can also seem a bit lonely at times.

Another important cause for mood swings is biology. When puberty （青春期） begins， the body starts producing hormones （荷爾蒙）. These hormones cause physical changes in the body. But in some people， they also seem to cause emotional （情緒的） changes.

Here are some things you can do that might make those bad moods a bit easier to deal with.

·Recognize you’re not alone. Although not every teen experiences mood changes to the same degree， they are common.

·Talk to people you trust. Friends can help each other by realizing that they’re not alone in their feelings. Talking to parents is important， too. Parents can share their own experiences dealing with bad moods. Teachers are often good resources and a doctor can help to answer questions about development.

·Get enough sleep. Though it can be hard to find enough time， getting enough rest is very important. Being tired can lead to more sadness.

·Create. Taking part in some kinds of activities， like building something out of wood， or starting an art or music piece. Writing can help you organize and express your thoughts and feelings. Get your thoughts on paper. Do the same thing with paint， music， or other art forms. Put your feelings into your artwork.

（ ）1. When puberty begins， many teens feel ______.

A. unhappy B. angry

C. joyful D. emotional

（ ）2. ______ may not make some teens be in bad moods.

A. Study pressure B. Getting good grades

C. The sense of distance from parents D. Missing old friends

（ ）3. It’s easier to deal with your mood changes by ______.

① realizing they are common

② explaining your feelings to people

you trust

③ playing computer games

④ being creative

⑤ breaking school rules

⑥ getting enough sleep

A. ①②③④B. ①②③⑥

C. ①②④⑥D(zhuǎn). ①③④⑤

（ ）4. The passage is mainly for ______.

A. parents B. teenagers C. teachers D. doctors

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If you plan to take your pet on a trip， prepare ahead of time. At least two weeks before you leave， take your pet to a vet. See if he or she is tit for travel and ask if he or she should have any medicine before leaving. The vet may suggest certain pills for sickness or for calming the pet.

Some states or foreign countries have health laws that say animals must have certain injections （注射） before they can be allowed to enter. Your vet may have this information. You can also get help on the United States and Canadian laws from a book published by the Department of Agriculture which some libraries have. For information on foreign countries， check with their consulates （領(lǐng)事館）. You can also ask the airlines on which you are traveling.

Find out if the places where you plan to stay allow pets because many do not.

If you are going by plane or train， ask if pets are allowed. If they are， ask where they will be kept and who will care for them. The big bus lines in this country do not allow pets.

Choose your pet’s box carefully. Plastic boxes are better than cardboard or wooden ones because they can’t be chewed （嚼碎）.

If going by plane or train during warm weather， try to go in the cooler early morning or evening hours. Also try to avoid （避免） very cold winter weather because pets often suffer from cold. Even in your own car， be careful. Do not leave the animal inside with the windows closed because the car may become too hot or too cold.

（ ）1. The main idea of this passage is to ______.

A. warn people to leave their pets at home

B. give general information about pet travel

C. tell people how to choose their

pet boxes

D. tell people about foreign pet laws

（ ）2. When taking a pet on a trip， a pet owner ______.

A. doesn’t need to make any special plans

B. should stay at friends’ homes

C. should make plans before leaving home

D. should travel by bus instead of

plane

（ ）3. From the passage， we can learn that ______.

A. it costs too much to take pets on trips

B. some pets may not be well enough to travel

C. all train lines treat pets exactly

the same

D. pets are welcome everywhere

（ ）4. Which person would be the most interested in this passage？

A. A vet. B. A pet owner.

C. A bus driver.

D. A pet shop owner.

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Films

Two films will be on this Saturday afternoon at Andersen Cinema. See Life of Pie at 2：30 pm. Smurfs will be on at 4：45 pm. For more information， call 66328801.

International picnic

Are you tired of eating the same food every day？ Come to City Park this Saturday and enjoy food from all over the world. Delicious and not expensive. Noon to 5： 00 pm.

Football game

Nov.16 this Saturday night （7：00 pm to 9：00pm）， is your last chance to watch the football game in our city this year. Buy your tickets at the gate of the gym. It might be cold... Don’t forget to wear a sweater or a jacket.

Concert

“The only”， a popular rock band （搖滾樂(lè)隊(duì)） from America， will give their first concert this Saturday night， at 8：00 pm at Colden Hall.

（ ）1. If you want to see the film Life of Pie， you have to arrive the cinema before ______.

A. 2：30B. 4：45C. 5：00 D. 7：00

（ ）2. At noon people can ______ this Saturday.

A. see a film B. have a picnic

C. go to a concert

D. watch a football game

（ ）3. The food for the international picnic is

______.

A. expensive

B. not delicious

C. only from America

D. from the whole world

（ ）4. We can infer from the third advertisement that ______ this year.

A. the weather will be very hot on

November 16

B. no football game will be held after November 16

C. the tickets for the game will be free

on November 16

D. another football game will be held after November 16

（ ）5. The rock band’s first concert will be given at ______.

A. Andersen Cinema B. City Park

C. Colden Hall D. The gym