湖南省长沙市中考英语模拟题汇编阅读回答问题含答案解析共18组.docx

1、湖南省长沙市中考英语模拟题汇编阅读回答问题含答案解析共18组阅读回答问题限时训练一 It is good to get in touch with your inner (内在的) child from time to time, and clearly some people are willing to pay big money for the chance to do so in a proper environment. A Brooklyn-based adult preschool is charging (收费) customers between 333 and 999 fo

2、r them to get a chance to act like a kid again during the course.At Preschool Mastermind in New York adults can have a month-long course where they may join in show-and tell, arts-and-crafts (手工课) such as finger paint, games like musical chairs and even taking naps (打盹). Its a great chance for them

3、to act and learn just like a little child.30-year-old Michelle Joni Lapidos, the brain behind the adult preschool, studied childhood education and has always wanted to be a preschool teacher. Shes always looking for new ways to get people in touch with their inner child. A friend encouraged her to s

4、tart the mastermind course instead.According to her friend, Candice, Preschool Mastermind can give adults a chance to relearn and master the things that they failed to understand as children. I realized all the significance of what we learn in preschool, said founder Michelle Jomi, People come here

5、and get in touch with their inner kid. Its magical. We are bringing ourselves back to another place, another time with ourselves when we are more believing in ourselves, more confident and ready to take on the world.Some people come here because they want to learn to be more relaxed. Others are here

6、 to learn to be more confident.Michelle said. Although the planned activities here are fun, I think what attracts the adults most is the sharing between friends and learning from each other just like a kid. 1. How much should a customer pay for the course at the Brooklyn-based preschool?2. What acti

7、vities may the adults at Preschool Mastermind take part in?3. Do adults learn how to be serious parents at Preschool Mastermind in New York?4. Who started Preschool Mastermind in New York?5. What does Candice think people can get from Preschool Mastermind? A mother wanted to encourage her son to pla

8、y the piano, so she bought tickets to the concert of a great pianist. When they arrived at the theater, the mother found a friend. She stopped to talk to her friend and her son ran off.At eight oclock, the lights began to dim (变暗), and the concert was going to start. The mother began to look for the

9、 boy. Suddenly, she saw her 6-year-old son on the stage (舞台). He was on the piano bench playing Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star.The mother was very shocked. Before she could run to the stage and get her son back, the famous pianist himself was on stage and quickly moved to the piano.Dont stop. Keep pla

10、ying, he said kindly to the boy. The great pianist reached down with his left hand and began filling in the bass (低音部) part of the Song. Soon, his right arm reached around the other side and played a beautiful piece of music. Together, the two impressed (使人印象深刻) people with their beautiful music.In

11、all of our lives, we receive helping hands-some we notice and some we dont. We also have lots of chances to give helping hands-sometimes we want people to know and sometimes we dont. On our way to success, we should always remember to give a helping hand because without others help, we can hardly ac

12、hieve anything.6. Why did the mother buy tickets to the concert?7. When the concert was going to start, where was the boy?8. What was the mother going to do when she found her son?9. Did the pianist get angry with the boy?10. In the writers opinion, is receiving a helping hand or giving a helping ha

13、nd more important for us to succeed? Tea, coffee and cocoa are three major drinks all over the world. Tea is drunk by the largest number of people in the world. Tea, as well as silk and porcelain, began to be known by the world over a thousand years ago and has been an important Chinese export since

14、 then. Tea has a history of over 4,000 years and China is the home of tea. In ancient China, tea was used as a kind of medicine, while nowadays people drink tea daily. Longjing, Puer, Wulong and Tieguanyin are all famous tea. Thanks to the mild climate and rich soil in Fujian, Zhejiang and Yunnan, t

15、ea is produced mainly in these provinces. The word for tea in different languages came from Chinese, like chai in Russian. And the Japanese character for tea is written exactly the same as it is in Chinese. Over the past centuries, Chinese people have developed their unique（独特的）tea culture, which in

16、cludes tea planting, tea-leaf picking, tea making, tea drinking and so on. Tea is also popular in some sayings, like A friendship between gentlemen is like a cup of tea. In dances, songs, poems and novels, tea is often mentioned, too.11. How many drinks are mentioned in this passage?12. Why is tea p

17、roduced mainly in Fujian, Zhejiang and Yunnan?13. What does the underlined sentence “A friendship between gentlemen is like a cup of tea ” mean in Chinese?14. In ancient China, people used tea as a kind of medicine, didnt they?15. What is the best title for the passage?阅读回答问题限时训练二 Sydney has a histo

18、ry of more than 200 years. But in Australia, it is the oldest city. It is also the countrys largest city. Sydney is the capital of New South Wales and the most populous (人口稠密的) city of Australia.The climate of Sydney is very good. Its not too cold during the winter and not too hot during the summer.

19、 The sky is blue, the air is fresh, birds sing in the garden. People who live in Sydney seem to have an easy life style. They will tell you, Dont worry.Many people think that Sydney is one of the most attractive cities in the world. It has many tall and modern buildings. Among them, Centrepoint Towe

20、r is the tallest. Standing on the 305-meter tower, you will have a great view of the city.Sydney is famous for its deep harbor (港口). The harbor has many bays (湾) and beautiful surf beaches. Among them, Bondi beach is the most popular. Sydney Harbor is not only beautiful, but also serves as a large p

21、ort. Ships carry wool, wheat and meat from Sydney to other countries.People living in Sydney like to call themselves Sydneysiders. They are mostly friendly and easygoing. When they are not working, they love to have a good time at the beach, swimming and sailing.1. How many years does Sydney have a

22、history of?2. How is the climate of Sydney?3. Is Centrepoint Tower the tallest among them?4. What is Sydney famous for?5. What do people living in Sydney love to do when they are not working? Angelo Merendino is an artist. He is a man I have not met, but Ive shared his works again and again. Here I

23、want to introduce some of his works.True art moves us. It takes us on a journey. And I have not come across such an exciting journey as Angelo Merendinosnot ever. He took a lot of photos of his wife, Jennifer, during her battle with cancer. Although she lost the battle finally, she left us with some

24、 of the most beautiful photos Ive ever seen.I hope that you take time with each of these photos and get inside them. Meet Jennifer. You can witness (见证) her bright spirit (心灵) in spite of her battle against disease. You can also see her in the situations that she knew so well. And you can meet the p

25、eople who supported her. Whats more, you can see the normal they maintained (保持) for her in their daily life一the conversation, the laughter, the quiet.Meet the man who loved her, who honored her, until the end.Remember that this is a storya true story. Angelo loved Jennifer. He honored Jennifers ene

26、rgy, and her expressions changed as she fought the cancer.Finally, Angelo Merendino had to say goodbye to his wife, but his photos allow her spirit to continue on. She is still doing work in this world, she continues cheering us up. Thank you, Angelo一youve shown us what it means to love, and thank y

27、ou, Jenniferyouve changed my heart in some way.6. What is Angelo Merendino? 7.What did Angelo Merendino do to show love to his wife? 8.Has the writer met Anzgelo Merendino before? 9.What happened to Jennifer finally? 10.What does the writer think of the photos? My father died when I was five years o

28、ld. Life was hard for us all.Because of my fathers death (死亡), my mother had to take a full-time job. So my brother had to take care of me. He was eight years older than me. He got up early every morning. Then he woke me up and made breakfast for me. Hand in hand, we would walk to the bus stop. When

29、 we waited for the bus, we would play games that my father had played with me. He tried his best to make me happy.One Saturday in June, my mother and I were in a shop. The shop was selling Fathers Day cards. I looked at the cards. My mom said, Honey, I know it is a hard time for you. I said, No, Mom

30、, thats not it. I want to buy a card for my brother. She smiled and let me choose a card.When we got home, I gave my brother the card. As he read it, I saw tears (眼泪) in his eyes. Mom said, Son, your father is proud of you and he knows that you will do your best to step into his shoes. We love you,

31、and thank you.11. How old was the writers brother when their father died?12. What did the writers mother have to do after his father died?13. What would the writer and his brother do when they waited for the bus?14. Why does the writer want to buy a card for her brother?15. How did the brother feel

32、when he read the card?阅读回答问题限时训练三 My father died when I was five. Life was hard for us all. Because of my fathers death (死亡), my mother had to take a full-time job. So my brother had to take care of me. He was eight years older than me. He got up early every morning. Then he woke me up and made breakfast for me. Hand in hand, we would walk to the bus stop. When we waited for the bus, he would play games that my father had played with me. He tried his best to make me happy.One Saturday in June