初二英语期末复习专题《阅读理解》.docx

1、初二英语期末复习专题阅读理解2019-2020年初二英语期末复习专题阅读理解 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 waterfall a

2、nd 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 promise

3、d 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 speed. N

4、ow 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 reached!

5、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 us t

6、hat 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 cove

7、red 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 from

8、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 rainCDA（2）“ Where there is a will, there is a w

9、ay.” 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 w

10、ork 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, e

11、ither. 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 fri

12、end 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 inspir

13、ation（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 cou

14、ldnt 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 UniversityABCD（3）Su Su is a 16-year-old Beijinger. She studies at the High School Affiliated to Renmin University. She has ju

16、st 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

17、? Its a book written in both Chinese and English.Su wrote the book when she was 14 years old. She was influenced(影响) by the bookSophies World and the movieThe Truman Show. Sophie is a girl who is interested in philosophy(哲学). Trumans life is run by television.These stories gave Su an idea for her ow

18、n book. She decided to write it in English. “My English teacher asked us to write something,” says Su, “I thought Id write about my idea.”Su spent a whole summer vacation writing the story. “Sometimes I had to stop because I couldnt find the right words,” says Su. “I used the dictionary all the time

19、.”After finishing the English novel, Su had another idea. She decided to turn it into Chinese. The job took her just a few days. “It was easy because Chinese is mymother language,” she says.Su says her story is “a mixture ofphilosophy anddetective(侦探) story and science fiction”. “My classmates and I

20、 have turned it into a DV play,” says Su. “I wrote the play and I played April. We will show it in our school soon!”1. In Which language did Su Su write this book?A. Chinese. B. English. C. French D. Both Chinese and English.2. How did Su Su write the book?A. She wrote it in Chinese first and then t

21、urned it into English.B. She wrote it in English first and then turned it into Chinese.C. She wrote it half in Chinese first and then wrote it half in English.D. She wrote it half in English first and then wrote it half in Chinese.3. What does her book talk about?A. It talks about how to learn Engli

22、sh well.B. It is a mixture ofphilosophyanddetectivestory and science fiction.C. It talks about how to learn English grammar well.D. It is a mixture oflove.4. Whats the best title of this passage? A. A clever girl. B. An interesting book. C. Su Su and her first book. D. A young writer.DBBC（4）“I will

23、think of it.” It is easy to say this, but do you know what great things have come from thinking? Sir Isaac Newton was sitting in his garden when he saw an apple fall from a tree. He began to think and tried to find out why the apple fell. Then he discovered how the sun, moon, and stars are kept in t

24、heir places. A boy named James Watt sat quietly by the fire, watching the lid of the kettle move up and down. He wanted to find out why the steam in the kettle moved the lid. From that time he went on thinking and thinking. And when he became a man, he improved the steam engine (蒸汽机) so much that it

25、 could easily do the work of many horses. James Ferguson was a poor boy. Once, seeing the inside of a watch, he wondered. “Why should I not make a watch?” But how could he get the materials to make the mainspring (钟表的主发条)? He soon found he could make it with whalebone (鲸骨). He then made a wooden clo

26、ck which kept good time. His motto (座右铭) was “I will think of it.” And he made his thoughts useful to himself and the world. Boys and girls, when you have a difficult lesson to learn, dont lose heart, and dont ask someone for help before helping yourselves. Think, and by thinking you will learn how

27、to think to some purpose.1From the passage, we know that some great things come from _. A. listening B. reading C. speaking D. thinking2The idea of Isaac Newtons discovery was from _. A. the falling of an apple B. the cleaning of a garden C. the falling of a tree D. the moving of a lid3The achieveme

28、nt of James Watt was that he _. A. kept thinking B. found the steam in the kettle C. improved the steam engine much D. watched the lid move up and down 4The right order of the following sentences is _. James Ferguson made a wooden clock. James Ferguson saw the inside of a watch. James Ferguson made

29、the mainspring with whalebone. A. B. C. D. 5What is the main idea of the passage? A. Learn to ask for help. B. A difficult lesson to learn. C. It is easy to say “I will think of it. D. Think, and by thinking you will learn how to think to some purpose.DACBD（5）One Thursday afternoon, when I was in Gr

30、ade 9, a new boy came into my classroom. He was short and thin. He walked up to the teacher and told her, very seriously, that he was new. His name was Christian. He sat down, took a look at me, and then looked away. I didnt think he was very nice and I was sure he wasnt the type I would like to bec

31、ome friends with.During that year, I didnt talk to him much, but he smiled at me when our eyes met, always shyly. He never ate lunch with anybody, and he never talked to anybody but me.But one day I joined those unkind kids who were making fun of him. We made fun of him though I thought it was wrong

32、.“Havent you got any friends？” a kid asked Christian, who had walked past us alone, head down.“No, he hasnt got any friends. Hes too stupid and shy，”I said. Then Christian looked up at me with the saddest dog eyes I had over seen. I felt very sorry at that moment.That night, I couldnt sleep because I couldnt get Christians face out of my mind. In the