1、学优中考网 2012 中考英语冲刺版：阅读理解精选共 36 集【第 35 集】阅读简答的答题技巧 “Cool”is a word with many meaningsIts old meaning is used to express a temperature that is a little bit coldAs the world has changed，the word has had many different meaning “Cool”can be used to express feelings of interest in almost anything When you
2、see a famous car in the street，maybe you will say， “Its cool ”You may think， “Hes so cool， ”when you see your favourite footballer We all maximize（扩大） the meaning of“cool” You can use it instead of many words such as “new” or “surprising”Heres an interesting story we can use to show the way the word
3、 is usedA teacher asked her students to write about the waterfall（瀑布）they had visitedOn one students paper was Just the one sentence， “Its so coolMaybe he thought it was the best way to show what he saw and felt But the story also shows a scarcity（缺乏）of wordsWithout “cool”，some people have no words
4、to show the same meaningSo it is quite important to keep some credibility（可信性） Can you think of many other words that make your life as colourful as the word “cool”？ I canAnd I think they are also very cool 1We know that the word “cool“ has had _. Aonly one meaning Bno meanings Cmany different meani
5、ngs Dthe same meaning 2In the passage，the word “express”means“_”. Asee Bshow Cknow Dfeel 3If you are _ something，you may say， “Its cool.” Ainterested in Bangry about 学优中考网 Cafraid of Dunhappy with 4The writer takes an example to show he is _ the way the word is used Apleased with Bstrange to Cworrie
6、d about Dcareful with 5In the passage，the writer suggests（暗示）that the word “cool”_ Acan be used instead of many words B usually means something interesting Ccan make your life colourful Dmay not be as cool as it seems 参考答案 KEY: 1C 2B 3A 4C 5D*Once Einstein gave a lecture in many places in America Hi
7、s driver always listened to him and knew the lecture so well that he was sure be could give it himself So Einstein agreed that the driver gave the lecture himAs nobody knew Einstein there, the driver gave the lecture for Einstein that evening At first he was a bit afraid, but Einsteins smile made hi
8、m feel better He gave a good lecture and the people were quite pleasedThen the driver started to leave and Einstein followed him without a word When they got to the door, a man asked the driver a difficult questionThe driver said that the question was very easy, and told the man to ask his driver be
9、hind to answer it学优中考网 根据短文内容填空，每空限填一词。Einstein gave the (1) _ lecture again and again His driver (2) _ to his lecture so many times (3) _ he wanted to give it (4) _ When Einstein knew it, he let the driver (5) _ the lecture for him that night The driver gave a (6) _ lecture and the great scientist
10、was quite pleasedWhen they were (7) _ the lecture room, a man asked the driver a question To show (8) _ easy the question was, the driver asked Einstein who followed him (9) _ to answer it (10) _ of him参考答案 KEY: 1same 2listened 3that 4himself 5give 6good 7leaving 8how 9quietly(behind) 10Instead*I fi
11、rst met Windy, a six-year-old girl, on the beach near where I lived. Every time when I felt unhappy, I drove to the beach. She was building sand house or something else there. She looked up, her eyes were as blue as the sea.“Hello.” She said. I answered, but didnt really want to stop her. “Im buildi
12、ng.” she said again. I saw that. “What is it?” I asked her. “Oh, I dont know. I just like the feeling of the sand.”Oh, thats good, I thought, and took off my shoes to join her. A sandpiper（一种水鸟） flew by. She told me that it would make me happy. I felt better then.On my next visit, I learned that Win
13、dy lived in a summer cottage（小屋） and didnt go to school, even though it was winter. Soon after, my mother died, and I 学优中考网 rushed to the beach to be alone. I didnt want to say anything when Windy came up to me. “Why?” she asked.I turned to her and shouted, “Because my mother died!” “Oh,” she said q
14、uietly, “then today is a bad day.”A month later, I went to the beach but couldnt find Windy. I missed her so much that I visited her house. I learned that Windy had died of leukemia(白血病), but left a picture of a sandpiper for me, to make me happy.1. The writer drove to the beach because _.A. a six-y
15、ear-old girl lived near thereB. Windys eyes were as blue as the seaC. she didnt feel happy 2. The writer felt better _.A. because she took off her shoes B. when she stopped the girl from playingC. after she learned that a sandpiper would bring her joy3. On her next visit to the beach, the writer lea
16、rned _.A. that the girls name was Windy . B. how to build a summer cottage C . that Windy didnt go to school.4. Why did the writer rush to the beach soon after? Because _.A. her mother died B. she wanted to be aloneC. she thought Windy must be there 5. Why did Windy left a picture of a sandpiper for
17、 the writer?Because she thought that _.A. the writer liked the sandpiper B. it would make the writer happyC. the writer missed her学优中考网 *In 1896, the first modern Olympic Games was held in Athens, Greece. Since then many countries have successfully held the Olympics, such as England, France, Germany
18、, Canada, the USA, Spain and Australia. After more than a century the Games returns to its hometown last year.When people hold the Olympic Games, they always make an emblem. The emblem of the Athens Olympic Games last year was a white circle of olive branches in the sky.Now Athens is developing a sp
19、irit of peace. An officer said, “While in Athens, the world should be at peace. We hope the peace is not just for a short time. We would like the message from the Athens Games to help countries come together and solve their problems.”Three years later, the Olympic Games will be held in China. And Ch
20、ina has already made a seal as the emblem of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games. The emblem has a single Chinese character on a red seal and means “Chinese seal-dancing Beijing”. Below it, there are the words “Beijing 2008”. The character in the emblem is “Jing”. It means “capital” of China and it is al
21、so a runner or a dancer. The running figure of the emblem shows the spirit of the Olympics-faster, higher and stronger.6. In which country was the first modern Olympics held?A. Greece B. China C. Australia 7. What do people always make when they hold the Olympic Games?A. A picture. B. An emblem C. A
22、 flag 8. What message does the Athens Olympic Games want to give?A. Luck B. Danger C. Peace9. How many years have passed when Athens again holds the Olympic Games?A. 101 B. 105 C. 109 学优中考网 10. The spirit of the Olympic Games is _.A. history and friendship B. faster, higher and strongerC. peace , fr
23、iendship and development *37下面是吉林长春之间的快车时刻表，请根据表内信息选择答案。 （5 分）Train number From To Start ArriveT272 JilinChangchun 17:56 20:05K666 JilinChangchun 14:20 16:25K958 JilinChangchun 06:45 08:48K656 JilinChangchun 16:22 18:35K676 JilinChangchun 04:18 06:25T271 Changchun Jilin05:29 07:34K665 Changchun Jili
24、n11:21 13:36K957 Changchun Jilin16:40 18:45K655 Changchun Jilin10:05 12:07K675 Changchun Jilin21:00 22:5711.Here are of trains going between the two cities every day.Afive pairs Bten pairs Cfifteen12. If you want to get the earliest train to Changchun, you should take train.AK958 B. K656 CK676学优中考网
25、13The first train from Changchun arrives in Jilin at .A07:34 B08:48 C05:2914You are in Changchun now. Which train do you have to catch if you want to stay in Changchun as long as possible?AK957 BK655 CK67515Its 10 to 2 p.m If you are going to send a bag to the Changchun RailwayStation and get the re
26、turn train in only a few minutes, when will you arrive in Jilin?A16:25 B18:35 C18:45*38Farmer John and Farmer Bob were neighbours. For more than 30 years, they had been getting along very well.Then their good relationship broke. It began with a small thing, then bitter words, and then weeks of silen
27、ce. One morning Farmer John woke up to find a stream between the two farms. “It must be Bob,” John thought.Then one day there was a knock on Johns door. He opened it to find a carpenter(木匠 ) standing at the doorway. “Im looking for a few days work,” the carpenter said.“I do have a job for you,” John
28、 said. “Look across the stream at that farm. Thats my neighbour Bob. He dug a stream between the two farms. I want you to build a fencean 8-foot fence. I dont want to see his place or his face any more. I dont have such a neighbour!”学优中考网 The carpenter said, “I think I know what to do, sir, and Ill
29、be able to do a job that pleases you.”Farmer John helped the carpenter get the materials(材料) ready and then he was off for the day.About sunset when the farmer returned, the carpenter had just finished his job. The farmers eyes opened wide. There was no fence there at all!It was a bridge! And the ne
30、ighbour, Bob, was coming across, with his hand outstretched(伸出 ). “Hi, John! Youre quite a fellow to build this bridge!” Then they met in the middle, taking each others hands. “Im terribly sorry for what I have said and done. We should be good to each other.” said Farmer Bob. Then they turned to see
31、 the carpenter, who was ready to go. “No, wait! Stay a few days. I have a lot of other jobs for you,” said Farmer John. “Id love to stay,” the carpenter said, “but I have more bridges to build.”根据材料内容选择最佳答案，并将其标号填入题前括号内。( ) 56. Just before the carpenter came, John and Bob each other.A. didnt speak t
32、o B. were friendly to C. often fought with D. never had bitter words with( ) 57. Farmer John asked the carpenter to build a fence because .A. he wanted to protect his farm B. he didnt want to do it himself C. he wouldnt like to see Bob D. he wanted to find him something to do( ) 58. What does the se
33、ntence “Youre quite a fellow to build this bridge!” mean?A. John was great to build this bridge.B. John was not good at building bridges.C. John was foolish to build such a bridge.D. John should build the bridge earlier.学优中考网 ( ) 59. What do you think of the carpenter?A. Shy. B. Wise. C. Proud. D. C
34、areless. ( ) 60. What is the best title for the passage?A. What a Big Fence! B. A Strong BridgeC. Three Kind Men D. A Fence or a Bridge?参考答案 Key：5660 ACABD*Dear Darcy,I have braces(牙套), so its important that I brush my teeth. But I dont like to brush my teeth at all. Do you have any ideas for how to
35、 make me enjoy brushing? Annoying in GainesvilleDarcy: A few changes should help you feel better about brushing. Start by getting a new toothbrush in your favorite color. A tasty toothpaste might make you smile.* * * * * * * * * * * * * * *Dear Darcy,My best friend has moved to the countryside and I
36、m finding school really hard without him. What shall I do? Lonely in Los AngelesDarcy: Face the situation bravely! Whats more important, try to be friendly and find other kids that share your interest. That way you and other kids will have much to talk about. Sure youll make new friends with each pa
37、ssing day.学优中考网 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *Dear Darcy,My friends birthday is coming soon. I want to give her something special but I havent got enough money and Im not good at making things. Whats your advice, please? AnxiousDarcy: When your friend knows what youre thinking, I think she will b
38、e happy. Does your friend mind how much money you will spend on the gift? Write a letter to her or buy her a gift with the money you can afford. A true friend never cares how much a gift costs.* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *Dear Darcy, I listen to your program every night. I also have a problem. M
39、y cousins dog has just had babies and I really want to have one for a pet. My parents wont allow the baby dog in! I really need your help. Helpless in SeattleDarcy: Your parents sure have their reasons for not having a pet. Maybe they dont have time looking after it. So have a talk with them and mak
40、e them believe you can be a good pet owner.根据材料内容选择最佳答案，并将其标号填入题前括号内。( ) 1. According to Darcy, he who is easier to make new friends.A. likes writing letters to her B. takes good care of himself C. can share his interest with others D. buys special gifts for others( ) 2. Helpless in Seattle has a pr
41、oblem that . A. she has no money to buy a dog B. she cant find her dogC. she has no time looking after her dog D. she cant have a dog at home 学优中考网 ( ) 3. There is no information in the text about where comes from.A. Helpless B. Anxious C. Annoying D. Lonely( ) 4. Darcy most probably works at .A. a school B. a hospital C. a radio station D. an airport( ) 5. We can learn from the text that .A. they have the same problemB. Annoying will change her bracesC. Anxious wont buy an expensive gift D. Lonely also moves to the countryside参考答案 Key: 1-5 CDBCC*
