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1、期中考试阅读专项复习题2017-2018学年第一学期初二英语期中复习专题阅读理解（1） When was the last time you saw three men running down a forest trail (小径) in the rain wearing flip-flops(拖鞋)? Thats what my friend Brandon, Josh and I were doing last autumn. We were looking for a waterfall(瀑布). We didnt have much time to get to the waterf

2、all and back, so we were running. We were wearing flip-flops to prevent our shoes getting dirty. It was raining, but lightly. It kept us cool as we climbed over giant stones and through a shallow(浅的) stream. We followed red arrows (箭头 ) and crossed that stream several times, walking on toward the pr

3、omised waterfall. Time was not on our side, however, and we were forced to turn around. As we started back, we looked at the shallow stream we had just crossed. Where did this rushing river come from? That was when we realized a flash flood was around! In the few minutes the water rose at a fast spe

4、ed. Now there were no big stones to be seen-only what looked like lumps (隆起) covered with rushing water. We had no choice but to move our way back carefully in the rushing water-in flip-flops. We had crossed the stream not once or twice, but six times in search of a waterfall that we never even reac

5、hed! With most of the crossings，we needed each others help if we didnt want to be washed away by water. Wet all over, we felt relaxed after we made the last crossing. My dad always told me to keep off a river when travelling in the rain, Josh said as we hurried back down the path. Why didnt you tell

6、 us that earlier? I laughed. Would it have made a difference? came the reply. He had a point.1. Why were there no big stones to be seen in the stream when they came back? A. The big stones were moved away by someone else. B. They were running too fast to notice the big stones. C. The big stones were

7、 covered with rushing water. D. The big stones were washed away by rushing water.2. Why didnt they find the waterfall in the end? A. Because they were short of time. B. Because they were wearing flip-flops. C. Because Josh kept warning them not to go any further. D. Because the flood prevented them

8、from going forward.3. We can infer(推断) from the passage that the writer and his friends_. A. were crazy about outdoor activities B. made full preparations before the trip C. crossed rushing water easily in the end D. had much experience in travelling in the rain（2）“ Where there is a will, there is a

9、 way.” Perhaps not many students can understand this better than 22-year-old Michael Ha. Because of his story of success（成功）, he has become an example to many young people.Michael Ha was born in a very poor family. His parents worked in Vietnam before they moved to Britain in 1980. They couldnt find

10、 work because they spoke little English. The whole family had to live no benefits(救济金）and they lived in a small house in Hackney, a poor area in London. Growing up was not easy for Michael, but he never gave up.At the age of 10, he set his heart on going to Cambridge University(大学). It was not easy,

11、 either. Michael studied at a school, which used to be called “the worst school in Britain”. However, young Michael decided to try his best, no matter (无论)what kind of school he was studying at. The smart boy studied very hard and did well in every subject at school. Once he made a bet(打赌）with his f

12、riend to learn further maths. As a result, after spending just four months teaching himself from a textbook, he got an A in AS-level further maths.Now Michael is the star medical student at St. Johns College, Cambridge and has just won an award(奖）for his excellent grades. He hopes he will be an insp

13、iration（鼓励） for other young people from disadvantaged backgrounds（弱势背景）. 1. When was Michael born? A. In 1994 B. In 1980 C. In 1990 D.In 19842. Where did Michaels parents work before 1980?A. In Britain B. In Vietnam C. In Cambridge D.In Hackney3. Which of the following is true? A. Michaels parents c

14、ouldnt find work in Britain because they had little work experience. B. Michael had a dream of studying at Cambridge University when he was 11 years old.C.In order to get an A in AS-level further study, Michael spent 4 months teaching himself. D. Michael has won two awards for his excellent grades.4

15、. Whats the best title of the passage? A. How to Deal with the Difficulties B. How to Become a Good Student C. From a Poor Area to Cambridge D. From “Worst School” to Cambridge University（3）Su Su is a 16-year-old Beijinger. She studies at the High School Affiliated to Renmin University. She has just

16、 published(发表) her first book,The Enigma of the Universe.The Enigma of the Universe tells a story of a girl called April. One day she meets an alien(外星人) boy named Kaka. Kaka takes April on a journey into the universe(宇宙). Later April finds out a big secret about Kaka.Whats special about this book? Its a book written in both Chinese and English.Su wrote the book