2012学年中考阅读提升练习(4)

2012学年中考阅读提升练习（4）

They crossed in front of me as I was driving out of the store parking lot. I would be delayed for a whole ten seconds. However, I realized that it was an elderly couple. No more anger.

The man leaned on his wife who walked in front of him. He not only used her for support but it was obvious that he was blind. She was his eyes as well. The two of them worked as one --- each needing the other to function(起作用) in this fast-changing world.That little example of true strength that day changed my whole personal perception of life. Suddenly I wasn‟t so mad about having to work a few extra hours on Saturday. I had my strength, and I was still relatively young.

That picture of those two elderly people walking with dignity(尊严、自尊) and strength stayed with me the entire week. My life wasn‟t so bad after all. I had my health and a good job. My wife always gave me good advice whenever I needed it. I started to think --- not only was I lucky to have it all, but so was that wonderful old couple, who, despite the trials and sufferings of a long life, still had the love and support of each other to carry them through this world.

There are so many people out there just like that couple. My wife and I sometimes picture ourselves in our old age, walking arm-in-arm into the sunset. That image always gives us a warm feeling of comfort. Just remember, none of us would be here if it wasn‟t for our elders. We should spend an extra minute to listen and learn when it comes to helping our elder friends. They need it.

1. What was the writer‟s first reaction(反应) when he was stopped by the old couple?

A He got angry at being delayed. B He didn‟t mind at all. C He showed great pity for the couple. D He waited patiently. 2. After meeting the old couple, the writer thought ________.

A they lived a happier life than he

B they should be respected because of their love C they didn‟t live a life without hardships D they lived happily by walking together

3. The underlined word “perception” in Paragraph 3 probably means.

A strength B method C picture D understanding 4. From the fourth paragraph, we can learn that ________.

A) the writer once decided to change his job B) the writer‟s wife gave him lots of support

C) old people are more likely to get impatient with others D) it is a bad thing to live a long life full of hardships

5. What do we know about the writer according to the passage?

A He and his wife are in their old age. B He has a good but busy job. C His life is very bad actually.D He and his wife often walk arm-in-arm.

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九年级英语中考

More than forty years ago, a group of artists gathered to develop a television program. They planned to make a television show that would teach young children about subjects like reading and math in a fun way. Sesame Street was first shown on TV on November 10th, 1969. It was produced by a group called The Children‟s Television Workshop, and today it was called The Sesame Workshop. The show combines animation (动画), music, large puppets (布偶) and human actors to create funny and creative lessons. Some of the most famous characters on the show are Big Bird, Cookie Monster, Oscar the Grouch, and Bert and Ernie. Puppet maker Jim Henson created these lovely characters.

Research is an important part of what made Sesame Street special. The show‟s creators studied children very carefully to understand how to best keep them having fun and learning. When the show was first introduced to children, some of its creators were not sure whether it would last one season. But forty years later, Sesame Street is the longest running children‟s television program in the United States.

As part of its fortieth anniversary (周年纪念日), Sesame Street had a special guest on its show. First Lady Michelle Obama showed a group of children and Big Bird how to plant. She explained that the seeds would grow into vegetables, which are healthy and good to eat. She also had a message to the parents who watch the show with their children. She said parents can help their children do things to have healthy lives, like getting enough exercise.

1. Sesame Street is a program shown ________.

A in the cinema B on the radio C on TV D on the Internet 2. The characters in the program were created by ________. A The Sesame Workshop B Jim Henson C Big Bird D Michelle Obama 3. Sesame Street was produced mainly________.

A to make money B to introduce the United States C to teach parents D to help children learn

4. On 40th anniversary, First Lady tried to help parents learn A how to grow and eat vegetables correctly B to watch the show with their children C to teach children to do enough exercise D the importance of a healthy life for their children

5. Children may find the lessons taught by Sesame Street very ________. A funny B difficult C strange D useless 6. Sesame Street is a successful children‟s program because ________. A it was developed by a group of artist

B it is the longest running children‟s program C it has invited many famous actors and actresses

D it knows very well what children really want texting.

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九年级英语中考

Daniel Olin was 11 years old when his parents moved to Canada. He liked his new school and made friends there, but then things at home started to change. His mum and dad began to argue and the arguments got worse and worse until one day, Daniel's mum left. With his father working long hours, Daniel felt very lonely and very unhappy. He wanted to escape, to run away. And that's what he did.

Very early one terribly cold morning when the snow was deep on the ground, he packed a bag with some clothes, some chocolate and a map of Canada and set off to a forest. He ran and ran until he could hardly breathe. His feet were heavy with the snow but he still walked on through deep snow, not even watching where he was going. Then, disaster struck. A rock hidden by the deep snow caught his feet and Daniel fell to the ground. He had broken the bone. He was very cold and was starting to feel tired, but he knew that if he fell asleep in the snow, he would certainly die from the cold. A tree shook ahead. From within the branches(树枝), a pair of yellow eyes watched Daniel. The puma had been following him. A puma is a large wild cat with claws that could tear Daniel into pieces. But instead of moving in for the kill, the puma walked up to Daniel and lay across his chest, arms and legs. Daniel was too frightened to move, but soon the warmth of the animal reached Daniel and he began to feel better. From time to time, the puma pressed his muzzle (口鼻) against Daniel and rocked his head gently. Clearly, the puma knew that Daniel must not fall asleep. This animal should have been a real danger to Daniel and yet the boy began to feel safe.

They remained like that for several hours until Daniel and the puma heard voices. The rescue (援救) team had found them. 1. Daniel ran away from home because ______. A he had a big argument with his father B he wanted to learn to be independent C he didn‟t get enough care from his parents D his parents were always arguing at home 2. What was the „disaster‟?

A Daniel lost his way in the forest B The heavy snow blocked the way. C Daniel fell down and got hurt. D A puma wanted to attack Daniel. 3. Why didn‟t Daniel notice the rock that caused him to fall? A Because it was getting dark.

B Because the rock was hidden by snow. C Because he was frightened by a puma. D Because he was too sad to notice it.

4. Why did the puma press its muzzle against Dan and rock his head gently from time to time? A To keep Daniel warm. B To play with Daniel. C To kill Daniel. D To keep Daniel awake.

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九年级英语中考

Miracles（奇迹）will happen if you don't give up trying. Even if you have 1 for one hundred times, you may succeed when you try for the lst time.

When I was born, my doctor told my mother that there was something wrong with my 2 . They were too soft to be able to walk. Although the news was bad, my mother didn't become 3 . She didn't believe what the doctor said 4 started to look for other ways.

My mother kept looking for other doctors for me, and finally she 5 . The doctor and his team in the hospital did 6 they could to help me. They also asked my parents to teach me to do some 7 to help me walk. One day when my mother came to pick me 8 . I crawled(爬) towards her. She was so surprised and happy that she couldn't believe 9 eyes. Crawling was not walking, but it was a good 10 . Day by day, I could walk by myself.

When I grew up, my mother 11 told me these stories. She said that if I thought of what she said whenever I met 12 , I could do anything successfully. I have been working hard and I have turned out to be a very 13 person. I get best 14 in school and I am a good dancer and swimmer. Thanks to my mother's strong resolution(决心), I live a 15 life now. What the story tells us, as my mother always says, is: Never give up.

1. A. achieved B. failed C. suggested D. told 2. A. legs B. hands C. arms D. eyes 3. A. patient B. confident C. frustrated D. proud 4. A. or B. and C. if D. because 5. A. forgot B. changed C. succeeded D. worked 6. A. nothing B. somewhere C. anywhere D. everything 7. A. time B. exercise C. medicine D. shopping 8. A. away B. from C. into D. up 9. A. her B. my C. his D. its 10. A. advice B. end C. chance D. start 11. A. hardly B. never C. always D. nearly 12. A. dreams B. experiments C. jobs D. difficulties 13. A. excellent B. dangerous C. busy D. special 14. A. presents B. friends C. books D. grades 15. A. happy B. sad C. tired D. boring

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