中考英语阅读理解16
中考阅读16
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Beijing-Shanghai Railway was completed in 1968. The
line runs 1,462 km between China's two main cities and
passes through five provinces and the city of Tianjin.
Since opening, it has been one of the busiest routes in
our country. The Beijing-Shanghai route is now served by
10 trains a day, five of which are non-stop. The journey
time is just under 12 hours. Now trains are allowed to travel
at 250 kph ( kilometers per hour) and the journey time is
only 10 hours.
With the sixth railway speedup, China has joined the ranks (行列) of countries with high-speed rall serviees. Trains are able to run at speeds of 200 kph on some 6,003 km of track(轨道), and on some sections, the highest speed can increase to 250 kph. The 6,003 kmof track serves both high-speed passenger trains and low-speed cargo (货物) trains.
Railway operators have to deal with the problem of the speed gap (差距) between the two kinds of trains to make sure they both run safely.
1.The Beijing-Shanghai Railway line runs 1,462 kilometers, doesn't it?
A.Yes, it does. B.No, it doesn' t. C.1t' s very far. D.We don' t know.
2.How many times have the trains been speeded up so far?
A.Five. B.Six. C.Seven. D.Eight.
3. on the train.
A.ten hours B.twelve hours C.one day D.two days.
4.Which of the following sentences is TRUE?
A.Only one train is served on the 6,003 km of track.
B.Beijing-Shanghai Railway passes through six provinces.
C.All of the trains run without any stops on Beijing-Shanghai Railway .
D.Since opening, Beijing-Shanghai Railway has been one of the busiest routes in China.
5.
A.a story-book B.a dictionary C.a newspaper D.an advertisement B
Saturday,March 24th
We have arrived in the hot, wet city of Bangkok. This is our first trip to Thailand(泰国). All the different smells make us want to try the food. We are going to eat something special for dinner tonight. The hotel we are staying in is cheap, and very clean. We plan to stay here for a few days, visit some places in the city, and then travel to Chiang Mai in the North.
Tuesday, March 27th
Bangkok is wonderful and surprising! The places are interesting. We visited the famous market which was on water, and saw a lot of fruits and vegetables. Everything is so colorful, and we have taken hundreds of photos already! Later today we will leave for Chiang Mai. We will take the train north, stay in Chiang Mai for two days, and then catch a bus to Chiang Rai.
Friday,March 30th
Our trip to Chiang Rai was long and boring. We visited a small village in the mountains. The
village people here love the quiet life -- no computers or phones. They are the kindest people I have ever met. They always smile and say “hello”. Kathy and I can only speak a few words of Thai, so smiling is the best way to show our kindness. I feel good here and hope to be able to come back next year.
6. The diaries above show the writer’s ______ days in Thailand.
A. 3 B. 7 C. 15 D. 30
7. It seems that visitors ______ in Bangkok.
A. often feel hungry B. can always find cheap things
C. can’t take any photos D. can enjoy themselves
8. Which of the following is TRUE?
A. Chiang Mai is a beautiful city in the south of Thailand.
B. The writer left Chiang Mai for Chiang Rai by bus.
C. Chiang Rai is a boring city in the mountains.
D. The writer is traveling alone in Thailand.
9. The people in the village _______.
A. are friendly to others B. like to speak English
C. are very weak D. hope to live in the cities
10. What is the best title(标题)for the whole diary?
A. My First Travel B. The Outside World
C. Traveling in Thailand D. A Country on the Train
C
There are a lot of dangerous and terrible pests in India, but the tree-bees are the most terrible.They are killers.
Last year I was on holiday there.Riding along a road one sunny morning, I found the air above me suddenly became thick with bees.Although it was hot, I went cold all over.To run away fast seemed the only thing to do, but my horse was frightened, too.He jumped and kicked out in all directions to get rid of the bees that were attacking him, and then threw me to the ground.
The village was about half a mile away.began to run.But by now I was covered from head to foot with bees.They crawled all over me, stinging(刺) with terrible pain.I tore them away, but made room for others.Each time I opened my lips for breath, more bees entered my mouth.I could hardly breathe.Then I reached the village.I ran towards a house that was being built.As soon as the men working there saw the bees, they ran for safety at top speed.
My eyes had completely closed.I fell into a pile of something soft.I pushed myself down into this until my head and shoulders were covered.This made bees angry and they began to attack my legs.I struggled but soon became tired out.The bees had won.
At last I was saved by two clever soldiers.They ran to a pile of dry grass and quickly surrounded me a thick wall of fire and smoke until the bees were driven away.They remained with me, I later learned, looking after me for the next three hours until a doctor was found and brought.
A. fly B. mosquito C. tree-bee D. ant
12. Why did the horse jump and kick when he saw the bees?
A. He got excited. B. He got angry
C. He got frightened D. He became happy.
13. How was the writer saved at last?
A. Two soldiers killed the bees with their guns.
B. Two soldiers put some dry grass around him , set fire to it and then the bees flew away.
C. The villagers helped him kill the bees.\
D. He put his head and shoulder down into the dry grass and the bees flew away.
D
Dear Sir,
Thirty years ago, I walked into your bakery(面包房) and asked for some loaves(块)of bread to sell. At that time I was twelve years old. A young lady was working that day. She gave me five loaves and wished me good luck.
I took the loaves and went out to sell them. It took me all day, but I sold them all. At the end of the day, I had some money. I was the happiest boy in the world as I walked home that evening.
The next day, I went to a bicycle shop. I paid a deposit(定金)on a new bicycle. And then I started my next job—as a newspaper deliver(递送)boy. Soon I could pay the rest of the money for the bicycle and the bike was mine. I was so proud!
Today, I still work in the delivery business. I have a lot of trucks to send goods(货物)all over the country. I live in a beautiful house, but I don’t ride a bicycle these days. I drive a large and nice car.
I do not know who that young lady was. But because she gave me the start, I have become a successful man. I’d like to show my thanks to her.
Yours,
George Jenkins
14. George Jenkins is ________years old now.
A. 30 B. 12 C. 42 D. We don’t know
15. Thirty years ago, the man went to a bakery and ________.
A. asked a young lady for some bread to sell
B. asked a young man for some bread to sell
C. asked a young lady for some bread to eat
D. asked a young lady for some money to buy a bicycle
16. What did the man do with the money made by selling bread?
A. He went home to give it to his parents.
B. He bought some newspapers to read.
C. He paid the money as a deposit on a new bicycle.
D. He bought some more bread.
17. What’s the man’s job now?
A. He still delivers newspapers by bicycle.
B. He has become a successful man.
C. He delivers goods all over the country by truck.
D. Both B and C.
18. Why did the man write the letter? Because he wanted to _______.
A. give the money back to that young lady
B. pay for the bread
C. thank the lady for giving him the start thirty years ago
D. let the boss of the bakery know the young lady was kind