2021年牛津译林版英语九年级下册中考考前阅读强化练习8（含答案）.doc

1、译林牛津英语九年级中考考前阅读强化练习8一、 完形填空。I have been living in Spain for just over a month now. This week my 1 came from England to visit me. They were here from Monday 2 Friday. My father hired a car in order to get around the area easily. So we visited Zaragoza for the day, and went to see beautiful vineyards(

2、葡萄园) and wine factories. My family 3 came to the school I worked in during the day to meet my teachers.We had such a 4 time together and I was so happy to 5 my new life with them. The trips to new cities were a lot of fun. My sister actually put the reason 6 the trips had been so special into words,

3、“Cindy, I have loved staying here 7 the people who you know and the people who we have met are all so welcoming and lovely. They have 8 the trips so special.”She was 9, of course. One of my best memories from that 10 was taking my family to visit my Spanish family in their village. Though my family

4、couldnt speak Spanish and my host family couldnt speak English,(with me acting as a 11 for two different languages)everyone seemed to get along really well. They even managed to start making fun of me.Another fact of having the trips so 12 was when we visited the vineyards in a tiny village. One of

5、my friends told me that her parents would meet us there. They would open the Church for us to see. This was a fantastic experience we wouldnt be able to have 13 the people here werent so welcoming and friendly.On future trips to new places, I will ask people around for 14 because they always let me

6、have wonderful experiences. It is the 15 on the trips in our life. Asking people around for advice and you can always get a surprise.1.A.cousinB.sisterC.friendD.family2.A.onB.inC.toD.at3.A.neverB.evenC.stillD.ever4.A.awfulB.lovelyC.hardD.busy5.A.playB.takeC.shareD.live6.A.whyB.whenC.whereD.how7.A.th

7、oughB.butC.becauseD.so8.A.mentionedB.takenC.madeD.praised9.A.wrongB.sillyC.cleverD.right10.A.hourB.weekC.monthD.year11.A.riverB.postmanC.wallD.bridge12.A.specialB.boringC.expensiveD.tiring13.A.unlessB.whetherC.ifD.once14.A.moneyB.helpC.ticketD.request15.A.sameB.difficultC.oldD.happy【答案】DCBBC ACCDB D

8、ACBA二、 阅读理解。 A Rupert Isaacson was born in Africa, and grew up in London and in the English countryside, where he discovered his love of horses. Because he grew up hearing so many fascinating memories about Africa from his parents, he went there and lived with the people called The Bushmen of the Ka

9、lahari Desert.By the year 2000, Rupert was already working as a reporter, writing articles and guidebooks about Africa and India. He met his wife Kristin in India. Today, they live with their son, Rowan, in the US. But Rupert faced the greatest challenge of his life when, at the age of two, Rowan wa

10、s diagnosed(诊断) with an illness that influenced his ability to communicate with others.Rupert discovered that spending time with horses and riding them was helping Rowan. But unluckily, the Bushmen of the Kalahari do not have horses. So the family set out for Mongolia, where horses have been importa

11、nt for long. Rupert has written about this journey to help his son in his book Horse Boy, and he has produced a documentary of the same name. In the film, people have the chances to see the family travelling in Mongolia, riding horses and meeting healers(治疗师) in order to help Rowan.Because working w

12、ith horses has helped Rowan, Rupert set up The Horse Boy Foundation on his farm in Texas. It is a school that teaches people how to use horses for healing. Besides writing another book, The Long Ride Home, about travelling with Rowan to Africa, Australia and Arizona in the US, Rupert has also produc

13、ed the documentary Endangerous, with Rowan as host, about dangerous animals that are endangered. Rupert Isaacson has managed to discover the secret of turning one challenge into many achievements.1. Where did Rupert Isaacson discover his love of horses?A. In the English countryside.B. In India.C. In

14、 Africa.D. In Mongolia.2. When was Rowan diagnosed with the illness mentioned in the passage?A. In the year 2000.B. At the age of two.C. When he was in Mongolia.D. When he was in London.3 Why did Ruperts family go to Mongolia? Because _ there.A. he worked as a reporterB. there were no horsesC. there

15、 were lots of horsesD. he wanted to meet his wife4. What is the purpose of The Horse Boy Foundation?A. To produce a documentary.B. To communicate with others.C. To learn how to ride horses.D. To teach people how to use horses for healing.5. How many documentaries has Rupert produced in the passage?A

16、. Two.B. Three.C. Four.D. Five.【答案】ABCDA BDepression(抑郁症)is a serious problem today. One expert says that depression is like cancer because it is “widespread, costly and deadly”. Depression hits one person in fivearound the world. Over any six-month period, between five to seven percent of the world

17、s population will be suffering from a serious depressionA recent research shows that the more teenagers watch television, the more likely they are to develop depression as young adults.The researchers used a nationwide long-term survey of teenage health to investigate(调查) the relationship between me

18、dia(传播媒介) use and depression. They based their findings on more than four thousand teenagers who were not depressed when the survey began in 2000.As part of the survey, the young people were asked how many hours of television or videos they watched daily. They were also asked how often they played c

19、omputer games and listened to the radio. Media use totaled an average of five and one-half hours a day. More than two hours of that was spent watching TV.Seven years later, in 2007, more than seven percent of the young people had signs of depression. The average age at that time was twenty-one.The r

20、esearchers say they did not find any such relationship with the use of other media such as movies, video games of radio etc. But the study did find that every extra hour of television meant an eight percent increase in the chances of developing signs of depression. Young men were more likely than yo

21、ung women to develop depression given the same amount of media use.The study didnt explore if watching TV causes depression. But one possibility is that it was taking time away from activities that could help prevent depression.Last December, the journal Social Indicators Research published a study

22、of activities that help lead to happy lives. Sociologists from the University of Maryland found that people who describe themselves as happy spend less time watching television than unhappy people. The study found that happy people are more likely to be socially active, to read, to take part in reli

23、gious services and to vote.1.The survey shows that of all the media uses.A.most teenagers prefer to listen to the radioB.teenagers enjoy watching TV very muchC.computer games are teenagers favouriteD.magazines are mentioned in the survey2.The result of the research seems to prove.A.media uses do no

24、harm to teenagersB.teenagers are more likely to develop depressionC.those who dont watch TV wont develop depressionD.TV probably causes teenagers to grow up with depression3.According to the passage, we can infer that _.A.watching TV may lead to happinessB.social activities can prevent depressionC.a

25、 teenager should play more video games instead of watching TVD.it was easier for young women to develop depression than young men4.What is the best title for this passage?A.Media use is harmful to teenagersB.Adults, Media use and DepressionC.Teens, Television and DepressionD.Take great care of teena

26、gers depression【答案】BDBC CIf you travel around the world, you will be surprised to find that some foreign customs can be so different from your own.A visitor to India would remember that people there think it impolite to use the left hand for passing food at table. The left hand is used for washing y

27、ourself. Also in India, when you see a man shaking his head, you may think he is disagreeing. But in many parts of India a shake of the head shows agreement or acceptance. Nodding your head when you are offered a drink in Bulgaria is likely to leave you thirsty. In that country you shake your head t

28、o say yes-a nod means no. The Arabs are famous for their hospitality(好客). At a meal in the Arabic countries, you will find that any drinking vessel(器皿) is filled again and again as soon as you drain it. The way to show that you have had enough is to take the cup or glass in your hand and give it a l

29、ittle shake from side to side or place your hand over the top.In Europe it is quite usual to cross your legs when sitting talking to someone, even at an important meeting. Doing this when meeting an important person in Thailand, however, could make him or her unhappy. It is considered too informal a

30、n attitude for such an occasion. Also when in Thailand you are not supposed to touch the head of an adult- its just not done. In Japan, it is quite usual for men to plan evening entertainment for themselves and leave their wives at home. In Europe such attitudes are disappearing.Customs differ from

31、country to country. Visitors may be at a loss as to what to do in a foreign environment. Remember the rule: when in Rome, do as the Romans do.1.In which country a left-hand is not welcomed?A.Thailand. B.India. C.Japan. D.Bulgaria.2.In many parts of India, if someone shakes his head at another, it sh

32、ows that heA.agrees B.disagrees C.refuses D.shocks3Which of the following is NOT polite in Europe?A.To cross your legs.B.To touch the head of an adult.C.To drain the glass in your hand.D.Men planning evening entertainment, leaving their wives at home.4.If you dont know the customs in another country

33、, the golden rule to follow isA.to do in your own way B.to do nothingC.to visit home only D.to do as the natives do【答案】BADD三、 阅读填空。 Writing a thank-you letter can be a great way to express thanks for a favor (帮助；恩惠) someone did for you. Consider these following steps when writing your letter, which

34、will help make your thank-you letter more meaningful and sincere(真诚的). Before you start, buy some special stationery, such as nice paper or blank cards. The stationery doesnt have to be expensive, since even one-dollar card can be very nice. And you must decide whether you prefer to type your letter

35、 or write it by yourself. Handwriting has a more personal feeling, while a printed thank-you letter looks more professional (专业的). Now, you can start writing. You should express your purpose from the beginning. Start your letter by thanking the person for the gift or service he or she provided. Then

36、 you should explain how you plan to use the gift or service, or explain how the gift or service has already been used. Whats more, you can also express your feelings on the gift or service by saying that “It was a wonderful birthday present” It also helps to mention a personal feeling such as “I was

37、 just so happy with the party.” In the end, you should mention that you want to see or talk to the person again soon. For close relatives and friends, you can also tell them how much you miss them and express regret(遗憾) that their visit was short. Sign your thank-you letter personally and with a hea

38、rt. Try “Love”, “Yours truly”, or “Take care” instead of “Sincerely” as it is more for business. In this way, you will always maintain (维持) a pleasant relationship(关系) with your friends and relatives. Title: How to Write a 1 LetterPurposeTo write a 2 and sincere letter to show your thanks. Suggestio

39、ns (建议)Before 3 ：Buy some stationery that is nice and 4 . Decide whether to type the letter or to write it by 5 . The text of the letter：At the beginning of the letter, 6 your thanks to the person providing the gift or service. Introduce how the gift or service is 7 for you. Express your personal fe

40、elings about it if needed. Mention that you are looking _8_ to their next visit. Signature： “Sincerely” is not proper because it is usually used in 9 letters.ResultYour relationship with others will stay 10 . 【答案】1. thank-you 2.meaningful 3. starting 4.special 5.yourself6.express 7.explain 8.forwards 9.business 10. pleasant