江苏省群力中学2022年中考英语阅读理解16篇.docx

1、最新阅读16篇1The Great Fire of London started in the very early hours of 2September 1666. In four days it destroyed more than three quarters of the old city, where most of the houses were wooden and close together . One hundred thousand people became homeless , but only a few lost their lives .The fire s

2、tarted on Sunday morning in the house of the Kings baker（面包师）in Pudding Lane . The baker, with his wife and family , was able to get out through a window in the roof . A strong wind blew the fire from the bakery（面包房）into a small hotel next boor . Then it spread quickly into Thames Street . That was

3、the beginning.By eight oclock three hundred houses were on fire . On Monday nearly a kilometer of the city was burning along the River Thames. Tuesday was the worst day . The fire destroyed many well-known buildings , old St Pauls and the Guildhall among them .Samuel Pepys , the famous write , wrote

4、 about the fire . People threw their things into the river . Many poor people stayed in their houses until the last moment . Birds fell out of the air because of the heat .The fire stopped only when the King finally ordered people to destroy hundreds of buildings in the paths of the fire , With noth

5、ing left to burn , the fire became weak and finally died out .After the fire , Christopher Wren ,the architect , wanted a city with wider streets and fine new houses of stone . In fact , the streets are still narrow , but he did build more than fifty churches , among them the new St Pauls .The fire

6、caused great pain and loss , but after it London was a better place : a city for the future and not just of the past .1. The fire began in .A. a hotel B. the palace C. Pudding Lane D. Thames Street 2. The underlined word “family ” in the second paragraph means .A. home B. children C. wife and husban

7、d D. wife and children 3. It seems that the writer of the text was most sorry for the fact that .A. some people lost their lives B. the birds in the sky were killed by the fire C. many famous buildings were destroyed D. the Kings bakery was burned down 4. Why did the write cite(引用)Samuel Pepys ?A. B

8、ecause Pepys was among those putting out the fire .B. Because Pepys also wrote about the fire C. To show that poor people suffered most D. To give the reader a clearer picture of the fire5. How was the fire put out according to the text ?A. The King and his soldiers came to help .B. All the wooden h

9、ouses in the city were destroyed C. People managed to get enough water from the river D. Houses standing in the direction of the fire were pulled down 6. Which of the following were reasons for the rapid spread of the big fire ?A. There was a strong wind B. The streets were very narrow .C. There was

10、 not enough water in the city D. People did not discover the fire earlier Key: 1. C 2. B 3. C 4. D 5. D 6. B2In the 1930s, a lot of people in the USA were out of work. Among these people was a man named Alfred Butts . He always had an interest in word games and so , to fill his time , he planned a g

11、ame which he called “Lexico ”. However , he was not completely satisfied with the game , so he made a number of changes to it and, in time , changed its name from “Lexico” to “Alph ”and then to “Criss Cross ” . He wanted to make some money from his new gave but he didnt have any real commercial succ

12、ess .In 1939, Butts happened to meet a man called Jim Brunot who showed an interest in the new game . The two worked together on developing the game and in 1984 it was offered for sale in the United States under its new name“Scrabble”.At first , it didnt sell very well . In the first year it sold ju

13、st 2250 sets and by 1951it had only reached 8500 sets a year .Then , in 1952 the manager of Macys department store in New York , Jack Strauss , happened to play “Scrabble” while he was on holiday . He thought it was a wonderful game and , when he went back to work after his holiday , he insisted tha

14、t Macys should stock（储备）the game and make an effort (努力) to call the publics attention to it .As a result , “Scrabble ”became a big success in the United States and it soon spread to Australia and then to other English-speaking countries .1. The text is mainly about .A. “Lexico” B. three men C. a wo

15、rd game D. Alfred Butts 2. Alfred Butts invented the game “Lexico” .A. to make himself famous B. to make spelling simpler C. when he was out of work and looking for a job D. when he was playing word game to pass the time 3. Who made “Scrabble ” popular ?A. Alfred Butts B. Jack Strauss C. Alfred Butt

16、s and Jim Brunot D. Jack Strauss and Jim Brunot 4. When did Alfred Butts first put his game on the market ?A. In 1939 B. In 1948C. Before 1939 D. Between 1939 and 1948Key: 1. C 2. D 3. B 4. C3On the evening of June 21, 1992, a tall man with brown hair and blue eyes entered the beautiful hall of the

17、Bell Tower Hotel in Xian with his bicycle . The hotel workers received him and telephoned the manager , for they had never seen a bicycle in the hotel hall before though they lived in “the kingdom of bicycles”.Robert Friedlander , an American , arrived in Xian on his bicycle trip across Asia which s

18、tarted last December in New Delhi, India .When he was 11, he read the book Marco Polo and made up his mind to visit the Silk Road . Now , after 44 years, he was on the Silk Road in Xian and his early dreams were coming true .Robert Friedlanders next destinations(目的地)were Lanzhou , Dunhuang , Urumqi

19、, etc . He will complete his trip in Pakistan .1.The best headline (标题)for this newspaper article would be .（主观问题）A. The Kingdom of BicyclesB. A Beautiful Hotel in Xian C. Marco Polo and the Silk Road D. An American Achieving His Aims 2. The hotel workers told the manager about Friendlander coming t

20、o the hotel because .（客观问题）A. he asked to see the manager B. he entered the hall with a bike C. the manager had too know about all foreign guests D. the manager knew about his trip and was expecting him 3. Friendlander is visiting the three countries in the following order : . （客观问题）A. China , India

21、 , and Pakistan B. India , China , and Pakistan C. Pakistan ,China , and India D. China , Pakistan ,and India 4. What made Friedlander want to come to China ?(客观问题)A. The stories about Marco Polo B. The famous sights in Xian .C. His interest in Chinese silk D. His childhood dreams about bicycle 5. F

22、riedlander can be said to be .(主观问题) A. clever B. friendly C. hardworking D. strong-mindedKey: 1. D 2. B 3. B 4. A 5. D4Do you always understand directions on a bottle of medicine? Do you know what is meant by “Take only as directed ”? Read the following directions and see if you understand them .“T

23、o reduce pain , take two tablets（药片）with water , followed by one table every eight hours , as required . For night-time and early morning relief(缓解疼痛)take two tables at bedtime . Do not take more than six tables in twenty-four hours .For children of six to twelve years old , give half the amount（量）.

24、 For children under six years old , ask your doctors advice .Reduce the amount if you suffer from restlessness or sleeplessness after taking the medicine . ”1. How many tables at most can a person over 12 have in 24 hours ?A. Three B. Four C. Six D. Eight2. How many tables should a nine-year old chi

25、ld normally take in 24 hours ?A. Half a tablet B. One tablet C. Two tables D. For tables 3. What is the advice for one who cannot sleep well after taking the medicine ?A. Stop taking the medicine at bedtime .B. Continue to take the normal amount.C. Take more than the normal amount.D. Take less than

26、the normal amount.4. It can be inferred from the directions that this medicine .A. helps you to fall asleep quickly B. may be dangerous to small children C. cannot be taken if one feels sleepy D. should not be taken by children under six 5. This text is most probably taken from a .A. textbook B. new

27、sreel C. doctors notebook D. bottle of medicine Key: 1. C 2. C 3. D 4. B 5. A5Many people go to different countries and live in different places in lifetime . In different countries , they may meet with different manners . Sometimes they are puzzled by the different manners , and perhaps they may ma

28、ke a joke about those manners . So when we go to a strange country , we should pay attention to something new or dissimilar . For example , the most Westerners are not concerned about protocol (礼仪) in social matters . But there are a few table manners the Easterners should try at all times to observ

29、e（遵守）.To start with , put the napkin（餐巾）on your lap. It protects your clothes from food or is used to wipe your hands or mouth when necessary .Hold the knife in your right hand and the fork in your left hand , and cut the meat or fish into pieces as you eat. Always use your fork to put food into you

30、r mouth. Use your spoon only for soup or other liquids .Do not put your own utensils (fork , knife, spoon )into the serving bowl （公用碗）. Use the utensil in the bowl to put some of the food on your own plate , and then return the serving utensil to the bowl .Do not spit food anywhere. If you have bone

31、s in your mouth, take them out with your fingers and place them on the edge of your plate , never on the table or floor .Do not reach across the table or in front of another person . Ask someone to pass whatever you want .Do not sneeze , cough or blow your nose anywhere except into a handkrechief（手帕

32、）or Kleenex（纸巾）. Then you throw it into a waste paper basket or garbage can（垃圾桶）. If you cough , try to cover your mouth with you hand .1.The Easterners usually pay attention to in social matters .A. table manners B. how to walk C. how to use a serving bowl D. how to use a utensil 2. Put the napkin

33、on your lap . Here the word “lap ” means .A. a race track B. the front part of a seated person between the waist and the knees C. a suit of clothes D. handkerchief3. Hold the knife in your hand and the fork in your hand .A. right, right B. left , left C. left , right D. right, left 4. Use utensil in

34、 the serving bowl to put some of the food on your own plate .A. your own B. a serving C. others D. your hand 5. Dont at table .A. talk with others B. sing songs C. laugh at others D. sneeze , cough , spit food or blow your nose (Key: 15 ABDBD)6Mr. Turner liked fishing. It was his favorite sport. He

35、often fished for hours without catching anything. But this did not worry him. Some fishermen couldnt catch fish. Sometimes they caught old boots or rubbish. Mr. Turner was even worse than the fishermen. He never caught anything not even old boots. After he spent whole morning on the river, he always

36、 went home with an empty bag. “You must give up fishing!” his friends said, “Its a waste of time.” “But they dont realize one important thing. Im not really interested in fishing. I am only interested in sitting in a boat and doing nothing at all. It can make me forget the noise of the city and live

37、 quietly for some time.” he always said to himself.1. Mr. Turner always went fishing because _.A. he could sell the fish and get some money B. he thought it was a good sport C. he could cook the fish for supper D. he could sit in a boat2. Mr. Turner liked to fish_. A. by the river B. in a boat on th

38、e riverC. in the river D. with the fishermen3. He always went home with an empty bag because _.A. he couldnt fish at all B. there werent any fish in the riverC. he gave the fish to the fishermen D. he didnt pay attention to fishing at all4. His friends told him _ when they knew he couldnt catch anyt

39、hing.A. to learn how to fish B. to change the way of fishingC. not to fish any more D. to buy fish to eat5. From the story we knew Mr. Turner_A. lived in the country B. was a good fishermanC. was interested in fishing D. disliked the noise of the city15 BBDCD7You probably know the food pyramid(金字塔)w

40、ell enough. It is a food pyramid with horizontal stripes (水平线).Carbohydrates(碳水化合物),such as bread ,rice and potatoes ,are on the base of thepyramid .They are most of our everyday food .The fats and oils(脂油)are at the top of the pyramid. We should eat the least of them. Well, the food pyramid with ve

41、rtical stripes(垂直线). Instead ofthe horizontal stripes ,the vertical stripes mean the five food groups andfats and pyramid .This is because not all foods in a food group give usthe same health benefits (好处).A fresh apple ,for example ,would be on the base of the pyramid ,while an apple pie would be a

42、t the top. This shows that we can eat more fresh (阶梯)going up the side This shows us how important exercise is .It also shows us that we will be healthier and healthier if we take exercise every day. So why did some American experts change the pyramid? They did this to do a better job of telling peo

43、ple how to be healthy .The new pyramid tells us to have balanced (平衡的)food from each food group every day and it shows us that we need less of some us kinds of food than other ,For example ,you need less meat or fish than rice or fruit .It also shows us that not all foods in a group give us the same

44、 health benefits, and that exercise is quite important in our everyday life.1. The vertical stripes in the new pyramid mean_A. bread, rice, potatoes, fruit and meatB. some kinds of food we should eatC. the five food groups and fats and oilsD. carbohydrates, fats and oils2. The word “fresh” here in C

45、hinese means_.A.清新的 B.新鲜的C.新做的 D.鲜做的3The steps show us _.A. how to eat fats and oilsB. exercise in very difficultC .how to have balanced foodD. exercise is very important4. The stripes in the new pyramid become healthier at the top because_A. you should eat less as grow olderB. all foods in a food g

46、roup give us different at the top because_.C. some foods in each food group are not as healthy as others D. the older you are the more important the food pyramid is5. The American experts changed the pyramid because_.A they wanted to tell people how to be healthy more clearlyB. the old food pyramid

47、doss not tell people to take exercise every day C. the new food pyramid looks much better than the oldD. the old food pyramid is not good for our health at all Key: 1- 5 CBDCA8WORLDWATCHBusiness JournalistThis international (国际的）business magazine.with 23,000 readers in the world, needs a journalist

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50、Tel:238700521. Mr. Smith wants to have a seven-day journey around Italy, France, Germany , Holland and England. How much will it cost him?A. ￥8.857. B. ￥8.875 C. $8.857 D. $8.8752. What telephone number should Lily call if she needs a2bedroom house?A2391400 B.23670072C. 23870052 D.23780023. Mr White

51、 lives in Hong Kong. He has never traveled abroad before and he wants to have a journey around Europe. _can help him.A. Ms Morison B. Business Journalist C. ECUTOURS D. Mr Brown 4.If Mr King wants to be a business journalist WORLDWATCH, what languages does he have to know well?A. Spanish and German

52、B. French and GermanC, Spanish and French. D. French, German and Spanish.5.Which one is NOT TRURE according to(根据)the above ads?A. You should have traveled widely if you want to be the journalist.B. You need write to David Benton if you want to be the journalist.C. Itll take 7 days to travel around

53、Italy, France, Germany, Holland and England.D. If Tom needs a 2bedroom house, he can call Ms Morison before17:00.Key: 1-5 DACBD 9（FOR SALE）Sunshine ApartmentSeaviewDiamond House $ 98,000 $ 132,000 $ 110,000 Built in 1967 Built in 1984 Built in 1994 bedroom, living roomkitchen, 2 bathrooms 3 bedrooms

54、, 2 bathroomskitchen, 2 dining room2bedrooms, kitchen,bathroom,living room a small garage a big beautiful gardena garden and a garage 9 km from the city center 23 km from the city center in the city center1. Diamond House was built _. A. about twenty years ago B. hundreds of years ago C. in 1984 D.

55、about ten years ago2. Seaview is _ more expensive than Sunshine Apartment. A. thirty-four thousand dollars B. twelve thousand dollars C. five thousand dollars D. twenty-two thousand dollars3. Which of the following is true?A. Seaview has got 3 bedrooms and two kitchens.B. Diamond House has got a gar

56、den and a garage.C. Diamond House is cheaper than Sunshine Apartment.D.Sunshine Apartment has got a small garden. 4. If I like doing shopping in the city center every day, I should buy _.A. Seaview B. Sunshine ApartmentC. Diamond House D. None of them 5. The Smiths want to buy a house with 2 bedroom

57、s, a bathroom, a living room and a garage. Which one do they choose?A. Seaview B. Sunshine ApartmentC. Diamond House D. None of them15DABCC10Internet Forum.WriterTime Topic: Whos a better singer: Andy Lau or Jacky Cheung.Andyfan 1-17-2022 2:45 pm.Some people say Jacky is the best Chinese singer. I d

58、ont think so! Andy is the best. I went to his concert last year. It was so hard to believe, I almost cried! OK, I did cry, but thats because Andy is so handsome! 1000 reasons 1-17-20224:38 pm I dont agree at all. Andy sounds like every other singer. His voice is nothing special. On the other hand ,

59、Jackys voice is different from others, and his songs are so romantic!Movieman 1-17-20228:55 pmI think they are about the same. But Andy is really a better actor. Ive seen almost all of his movies. Remember the one where he was an airplane pilot , and his plane crashed near a farm? I love that movie!

60、Lindalee1-18-202210:17 amI also thing Jacky is a better singer, I prefer his Cantonese songs. Maybe they sound better because Cantonese is his first language. 1000 reasons 1-18-202212:47 pmI agree. Jackys Cantonese songs are better than his Mandarin(普通话) songs. （though I still like all his songs.）1.

61、 Who likes Andy Lau the best ? A. Andyfan B. 1000 reasons C. Movieman D. Lindalee. 2. Why did Andyfan cry ? A. She was sad at a concert. B. she was angry with Jacky Cheung. C. She had a broken heart D. She thought Andy was very good-looking. 3. Whats Moviemans opinion? A. Andy is a better singer. B.

62、 Jacky is a better singer. C. They both sing well. D. Jacky is a better actor. 4. Lindalee thinks Jackys Cantonese songs sound the best because _. A. Jacky has no experience singing in Mandarin. B. Cantonese is his first language. C. his Mandarin pronunciation is bad. D. Jackys Mandarin songs are bo

63、ring. 5. Which of the following is true ? A. Nobody like Andys movies. B. 1000 reasons has the same opinion as Lindalee. C. 1000 reasons thinks Andys voice is more special than Jacks. D. Andyfan has never seen an Andy Laus concert. 15 A D C B B11Read the following six advertisements and answer the q

64、uestions for each of them.HOUSE FOR SALE.Comfortable family home with large garden on north side of town.Three bedrooms, living room, kitchen, bathroom.Offer over $ 35,000ASSISTANT WANTEDfor busy restaurant. Some evening and weekend work.All meals free. Ring 3320228JOIN OUR FOOTBALL TEAMBoys and gir

65、ls wanted to play in local football team. Aged 9-13Meet in Green Park on Fridays at 3 p.m.ROOM FOR RENTSmall room to rent in city center flat above restaurant.Newly painted with modern furniture. Near main railway station.Buses pass front door. Phone 3322108SEAVIEW HOLIDAY FLATS SEAVIEW HOTELSet in

66、lovely gardens Near sea and sands5 minutes walk from beach beautiful ground childrens playground children welcomeEnjoy your own cooking THREE FIRST-CLASSMODERN KITCHEN IN RESTAURANTEVERY FLAT1. The Browns are looking for a new house. Mr Brown wants to live in the north of town near his workplace. Mr

67、s Brown wants a house with four bedrooms. The Browns children dont care what the house is like as long as （只要）the garden is big enough.Why didnt the Browns buy the house in the advertisement?A. it was on the wrong side of the town. B. There werent enough bedrooms.C. There was no dinning room. D. The

68、 garden was too big.2. Man: Why dont we rent one of the Seaview Holiday Flats for our holiday, Mary? They sound just as good as the Seaview Hotel, and it would be much cheaper.Mary: Theres one big difference between the holiday flats and the hotel. The hotel would be much less work.Why would Mary ra

69、ther stay at the hotel? A. They wouldnt have to cook. B. Its not so expensive.C. She would enjoy the beautiful gardens. D. Its near the sea.3. Tom: Theres a new football team standing in the village, Mum. Im old enough to play in it. We stop school at half past three, so Id have plenty of time.Mum:

70、Well, I suppose you could do your homework later. But look, Tom, you havent read the advertisement carefully. You cant possibly play for this team.Why cant Tom play for the new football team?A. Hes not old enough. B. Tom hasnt read the advertisement carefully.C. School stops too late. D. He has to d

71、o his homework4. Man: Im looking for a room to rent. It doesnt matter how big it is. I dont care what colour the walls are or how old the furniture（家具）is. Ive got to study for my exams, so the house must be quiet and near the school.Girl: There are some advertisements for rooms in the paper. What ab

72、out this one?Man: Yes Yes thats all right. Oh, dear, no, I dont think it would do. Whats wrong with the room in the advertisement about rooms?A. Its too small. B. The walls are the wrong colour.C. The man likes old furniture better D. Its too noisy. 5. Ann has always wanted to work in a restaurant.

73、She thinks theyre exciting places. Its hard work but she isnt lazy. You have to work on Saturdays and Sundays but you get other days off. Its not very well-paid, but who cares about money?Why does Ann want to get the job in the restaurant? A. Its an easy job. B. The pay is good and the food is free.

74、C. She thinks it would be fun. D. You get long holidays.Key: 15: B A C D C12We are already familiar with computerscomputers work for us at home, in offices and in factories. But it is also true that many children today are using computers at schools before they can write. What does this mean for the

75、 future? Are these children lucky or not?Many people who do not know about computers think of them as machines that children play with. They worry that children do not learn from experience but just from pressing a button and that this is not good for them. They think that children are growing not k

76、nowing about the real world.But people who understand more about computers say that computers can be very good for children. A computer can help them to learn about the real world more quickly, to learn what they want to learn and think for themselves. And for the future, dont we need people who can

77、 think clearly, who know how to get information quickly and use it well? What do you think?6. “To be familiar with” means to _.A. know nothing B. know about C. dislike D. like7. Does everyone think computers are good for children?A. Yes, they do. B. No, not everyone thinks do.C. They dont know. D. T

78、hey are not sure.8. What can computers help children to do?A. To think clearly, to do homework and to write. B. To play games, to do math and to copy.C. To think clearly, to get information and to use it well. D. To count, to clean the house and to get information.9. Does the writer think computer i

79、s a good thing?A. It isnt mentioned B. No, he doesnt think so. C. He doesnt know D. Yes, he does.Key: 69 BBCD13Karen Finley was born in the U.S. in 1956. When she was only fourteen, she became interested in performing. She graduated from a performing arts school in 1981 and then began to perform in

80、theaters. In her performances, she showed people some of the problems in the world.Karent The Constant State of Desire was first performed The Kitchen in New York City in 1986. In this performance she wanted people to notice some of the difficult experienced women have because of men. It soon becaus

81、e controversial. Many people did not feel comfortable with the performance. They thought that Karen hated men to much and was out of control. She was strongly criticized by the newspapers. But some other people thought differently and spoke for her. They said that they felt the experiences Karen sho

82、wed in this performance were true to life.Karen hoped that people would think about the sad stories that happen every day. She believed people would understand her and learn some lessons if they could “read”her performances more carefully.new word: controversial 备受争议的10.According to the reading, wha

83、t might “The Kitchen”be? A.A theater. B.A restaurant. C.A newspaper. D.A performance.11.According to the reading, why would The Constant State of Desire be controversial? A. It seriously criticized men. B. Karen was not well prepared. C. The women who performed with Karen were our of control. D. Kar

84、en said something bad about newspapers during the performance.12.What did Karen Finley want to do by performing? A. To make more friends. B. To become a superstar. C. To show people her ideas. D. To make money for poor women.Key: 1012. A AC14 About the year 1900, a dart-haired boy named Charlie Chap

85、lin was often seen waiting outside the back entrances of London theatres. He looked thin and hurry. He was hoping to get work in show business. He could sing and dance, and above all, he knew how to make people laugh. But he couldnt get work and therefore wandered about the city streets. Sometimes h

86、e was sent away to a home for children who had no parents. But twenty years later, this same Chaplin became the greatest, best-known, and best-loved comedian (喜剧演员) in the world. Any regular visitor to the cinema, must have seen some of Charlie Chaplins films. People everywhere have sat and laughed

87、at them until the tears ran down their faces. Even people who dont understand English can enjoy his films, because they are mostly silent. It isnt what he says that makes us laugh. His comedy doesnt depend upon (依靠) words or language. It depends upon little actions which mean the thing to people all

88、 over the word. Acting out without words, of common human situations plays an important part in the dances and plays in many countries. Its a kind of the world language. Chaplin lived most of his life in America and died in Switzerland on Christmas Day 1977, at the age of eighty-eight. There was sad

89、ness all over the world at the news of his death.1. Chaplin was born _. A. in 1990 B. in Switzerland C. in 1889 D. in America 2. Why was Chaplin often seen waiting outside London theatre? A. Because he needed a job in show business. B. Because he needed food to eat. C. Because he hoped to sing and d

90、ance in theatre. D. Because he hoped to have a home.3. Twenty years later, Chaplin became the best _. A. singer B. dancer C. actor D. Comedian4. What does Chaplin comedy depend on? A. words and language B. music and dance C. story and background D. action, a kind of the world language5. Which is tru

91、e? A. Chaplin was an American B. Chaplins comedy was dull. C. Chaplin was a dumb. (哑巴) D. People in the world were very sad to hear that Chaplin died.Key: 15 CADDD15 In general (一般来说) people talk about two groups of colours: warm colours and cool colours. Scientists think that there are also two gro

92、ups of people: people who prefer warm colours and people who prefer cool colours. The warm colours are red, orange and yellow. Where there are warm colours and a lot of light, people usually want to be active. People think that red example is exciting sociable (善交际的) people, those who like to be wit

93、h others like red. The cool colours are green, blue and purple. These colours unlike warm colours, are relaxing. Where there are cool colours, people are usually quiet. People who like to spend time alone often prefer blue. Red may be exciting but one scientist says that time seems to pass more slow

94、 in a room with warm colours than in a room with cool colours. He suggested that a warm colour such as red or orange, is a good colour for a living room or a restaurant. People who are relaxing or eating dont want time to pass quickly. Cool colours are better for offices of factories as the people w

95、ho work there want time to pass quickly. Scientist dont know why people think some colours are warm and other colours are cool. However, almost everyone agree that warm colours remind (使想起) people of warm days and cool colours remind them of cool days. Because in the north the sun is low during wint

96、er, the sunlight appears quite blue. Because the sun higher during summer, the hot summer sunlight appears yellow.1. When people talk about two groups of people, they mean those that _. A. like warm colours and like cool colour B. are yellow, red and yellow C. are warm colours and cool colours D. ar

97、e green, blue and purple2. The people who like warm colours _. A. are very hard to get on with others B. are very easy to get on with others C. like to stay at home by themselves D. dont like to be with others3. Which of the following is NOT true? A. Time seems to pass more slowly in a room with war

98、m colours than in a room with cool colours. B. The persons who are relaxing dont want time to pass slowly. C. Maybe warm colors make people think of warm days. D. The writer thinks cool colours are good for offices of factories.4. Why do some people like warm colours and others like cool colours? A.

99、 Because the people who like warm colours are active. B. Because the people who like cool colours prefer staying at home alone. C. Because warm colours are nice and cool colours are not nice. D. The writer doesnt tell us the reason.5. Which is the best title? A. Two groups of colours B. Cool colours

100、 C. Warm colours D. Colours and peopleKey: 15 ABBDD 16 Many people hurt their backs when they try to lift heavy things from the floor. It is easy to hurt your back muscle(肌肉) when you try to pick up a heavy thing. However, there is a correct way to lift things from the floor. If you pick up heavy th

101、ings correctly, you probably will not hurt your back. To lift something from the floor correctly, first bend (弯曲) your knees and lower yourself. Keep your back straight. Do not bent over, from your waist (腰) keep your back and hips (臀部) and waist in a line. If you bent over, the muscles in your lowe

102、r back can became hurt very easily. If you keep your back and hips straight, the muscles are stronger, because they hold up together. The other muscles can then help the lower back muscles. As you lower yourself, try to get as close to thing as you can, put one knee on each side of the thing. Rememb

103、er at all times to keep your back straight. Put your hand under the thing that is in front of you, between y our knees. To lift the thing, you should stand up slowly. Use your leg muscles in order to stand up. In other words, lift with your legs, not with your back.1. Which part of your body is more

104、 easily to be hurt when you lift heavy things? A. The leg muscles. B. The back muscles C. The hips D. The knees2. Many people hurt their backs when they lift something because _. A. they are not strong B. the things are very heavy C. the way to lift the things is not correct. D. they are very heavy3

105、. The muscles are stronger if you _. A. keep your back, hips and waist in a line B. bend over from your waist C. lower your self D. get down on your knees4. To lift heavy things, the most important of all is to _.A. stand up slowly B. keep your back straight C. bend your knees D. put one knee on each side5. What does “In other words” mean? _ A. 总而言之 B、换句话说 C、在其它话中 D、在其它单词中Key: 15 BCABB19