牛津版英语九年级上册期末复习（题型专练）：阅读理解D卷

牛津版英语九年级上册期末复习（题型专练）：阅读理解D卷一、 阅读理解 (共10题；共80分)1. （8分）根据短文内容，选择最佳选项。 People usually think volunteering is just for adults and it seems hard for students like us. But it is different in Canada. The government encourages people of any age to volunteer in public and work for the whole society. If students want to graduate from high school, thirty hours of volunteering is required, if students want to get into a well - known university, it helps if they do a lot to society. Volunteering is an important factor (因素) that universities will take into consideration.Furthermore, there are volunteer chances everywhere. People can find information about how to volunteer posted in the library or on the Internet. It includes different jobs, such as taking care of small kids or doing some cleaning in a neighborhood. Students can choose what they want to do.I got my first volunteering job in New Westminster Museum every Sunday from 9:30 am to 11: 30 am. My job is to proofread(校对) the documents on a computer and correct mistakes. The museum is about the history of the Irving Family, a historically important family in New Westminster. At first, I was nervous to communicate with others. But as time passed, I became more open. During volunteering, I not only learned how to work with other volunteers, but also learned a lot of history about New Westminster. As a volunteer, I am proud of myself. （1）How many hours of volunteering is required for a student in a high school in Canada? A . 13.B . 20.C . 30.D . 40.（2）Where can people find the information about volunteering? A . On the Internet or on the radio.B . In the library or in the newspaper.C . In the library or on the Internet.D . On the Internet or in the magazines.（3）In which place did the writer work as a volunteer? A . In a park.B . In a zoo.C . In a neighborhood.D . In a museum.（4）How did the writer feel when she started her first volunteering job? A . Excited.B . Nervous.C . Peaceful.D . Hopeful.（5）Whats the best title of the passage? A . What I did in Canada.B . Volunteering in Canada.C . Volunteering for adults.D . Being a volunteer in a museum.2. （8分）阅读理解 A tornado happened in Illinois, the USA on April 9th. The tornado hit the ground at around 7:00 p. m. on Thursday evening. According to a report, eight of the 150 local people were taken to hospitals after the tornado. All the people there were evacuated(撤离), and the power was off across the area. The Red Cross and Salvation Army built a rescue centre in a high school.Chad Connell, the Chief of Kirkland Community Fire District, said he watched the tornado moving toward the town from his house. “Ive never seen anything like it in my life, he said, almost lost for words.It is reported that about 20 houses in Ogle County were badly damaged or even destroyed. Luckily, no people were killed or badly hurt there. It is also reported that 12 people were trapped(被困住) in a restaurant which collapsed(坍塌) in the tornado in Rochelle, about 20 miles south-west of Fairdale. Raymond Kramer, 81, was one of them. He said they were trapped for 90 minutes before the emergency crews were able to rescue them.When the tornado hit, we all got a dust(灰尘) bath, Raymond told a reporter. Everyone there got covered with dust. We are so lucky that we are finally saved. （1）The first paragraph told us the following facts EXCEPT . A . why the tornado happenedB . when the tornado happenedC . where the tornado happenedD . what happened after the tornado came（2）According to the passage, it was the time that Chad Connell experienced a tornado in his life.A . lastB . firstC . secondD . third（3）What might be the 12 people doing when they were trapped? A . Sleeping.B . Having dinner.C . Taking a shower.D . Saving other people.（4）Whats the best title for the passage? A . A tornado hit IllinoisB . What to do after a tornadoC . What a tornado brings peopleD . People trapped in a tornado3. （8分）阅读理解 How The Little Kite Learned To Fly?By Katherine PyleI never can do it, the little kite said, As he looked at the others high over his head.I know I should fall if I tried to fly.Try, said the big kite, only try!Or I fear you never will learn at all.But the little kite said, Im afraid Ill fall.The big kite said, Ah, well, good-bye; I am off. And he rose towards the sky.Then the little kites paper stirred（微动）.And he shook himself free for flight.First whirling（回旋） and scared, then bravery grown, Up, up he rose through the air alone, While far below he could see the ground, And the boys like small ants moving round.Oh, how happy I am! the little kite cried.And all because I was brave and tried.（1）This writing is a/an . A . adB . poemC . noticeD . story（2）When the little kite was afraid, the big kite . A . helped it to flyB . laughed at it C . said nothing to itD . encouraged it（3）The little kite flew high at last because it . A . tried bravelyB . was carefulC . grew upD . was free4. （8分）阅读理解 Last year, on Philips birthday, he decided to refuse to eat meat Philips parents were not happy about that. You are a twelve-year-old boy, his mother said. You need meat. His mother put some beef, rice and carrots in front of him. I want you to eat all your food now, she said. Dont leave anything, Philip didnt want to make his mother sad. But he ate only the rice and the carrots. Youre a silly boy! said his father. Im getting very angrier with you.Im sorry, Mum and Dad, answered Philip. I think its not right to eat animals. They are our friends. I dont want you to be sad or angry. But I really dont want to eat any meat.Then have some fish, dear, said his mother. Oh no, I cant! cried Philip. Fish are living things too.Well, you cant have anything to eat at all if you dont eat any meat or fish, said his father. The next morning, his father walked to the school with him and asked to see the teacher. Is this what you teach the students at school? he asked the teacher. Philip doesnt eat meat at home.I dont agree with Philip, replied the teacher. But we teach the students to do what they think is right.（1）What does the underlined word refuse mean? A . Say no to somebody or something.B . Say something many times.C . Do something many times.D . Need something more.（2）How old is Philip this year? A . 11.B . 12.C . 13.D . 14.（3）How did Father go to school? A . By bus.B . By car.C . By bike.D . On foot.（4）Why didnt Philip want to eat any meat? A . He didnt like eating meat at all.B . He thought animals are peoples friends.C . He wanted his parents to be sad or angry.D . His teacher told them not to eat animals meat.（5）From the last paragraph, what does Philips teacher mean? A . The teacher often tells Philip not to eat meat.B . The teacher doesnt like Philip any more.C . The teacher thinks Philip is silly.D . The teacher tells Philip to do what he thinks is right.5. （8分）阅读理解 Any introduction to Peking Opera would not be complete without telling of Mei Lanfang. During his stage life, he combined(融合) the traditions of the past with his own creations, creating a style of his own and giving birth to The Mei Lanfang School. He was also the first artist to introduce Peking Opera to foreigners, winning international fame（名声）in the globe. For half a century, Mei Lanfang was a household name in China.Mei Lanfang began his stage life at the age of 8. His teacher said he showed little hope because of his boring eyes. To improve this, he exercised them day after day. He would fly kites and look at them moving slowly in a blue sky. He also kept pigeons in order to look at them flying higher and higher until they disappeared into the clouds. Thanks to his efforts, he managed to change his dull eyes into a pair of bright and expressive eyes and win national fame before the age of 20.In over 50 years on the stage, Mei Lanfang played no less than 100 different characters in the traditional Peking Opera performance（表演）. He completely changed both stage make-up and costumes, and made characters performance. He also wrote many new plays, designing the dances himself. They are part of the great legacy(遗赠) that he left to Peking Opera.In 1930, Mei Lanfang started on a successful US tour. There his great performances fascinated the audience, making them realize that Peking Opera was a most valuable form of art.（1）What does the first sentence mean？ A . Peking Opera would not be well-known without Mei Lanfang.B . Mei Lanfang made Peking Opera a complete art form.C . Peking Opera won international fame in the fame.D . Mei Lanfang plays an important role in Peking Opera.（2）How long did it take Mei Lanfang to exercise his eyes into bright and expressive ones？ A . About 8 years.B . About 10 years.C . About 12 years.D . About 14 years.（3）What is the main idea of the passage？ A . The history of Peking Opera.B . Mei Lanfangs early stage life.C . Mei Lanfangs great contributions to Peking Opera.D . The creations of Peking Opera by Mei Lanfang.6. （8分）阅读理解 One of the most detailed(详细的) descriptions Of a UEO was given by nine-year-old Gaynor in Sunderland in July 1976.Gaynor lived in Oakenholt, a village in North Wales. On her way home from school, she saw a silver(银色的) object shaped like a saucer(茶碟) in a field not far from her home.The strange craft(飞行物) was about 30 feet long and 9 feet high. It had yellow windows along the side and on the top there was a light flashing in a kind of box. Although Gaynor was very frightened, she did not run away. Instead, she lay quietly in the long grass and watched the door of the strange craft open. She saw two people wearing silver suits come out of the craft. They were carrying some kind of equipment(设备) which they used to examine the ground. They were short and had large pink eyes, Gaynor reported.After about half an hour, the two people went back into the craft. At once there was a loud noise and the UFO took off.Although Gaynor told her mother what she had seen, her family decided to keep quiet about it. They did not want people to laugh at their daughter. However, 18 months later, Gaynor told her story to UFO experts. They hypnotized(使进入睡眠状态) Gaynor so that they could be sure she was telling the truth.Not only did she repeat her story, but also she was able to draw a picture of what she had seen!（1）Which of these descriptions of Gaynor is TRUE? A . She was nine, lived in a village and had never seen a UFO before.B . She was nine, and lived in Sund6rland in England in 1976.C . She was nineteen in 1986, and lived in North Wales.D . She was at school and her family name was Oakenholt.（2）Which of these descriptions of the UFO is TRUE? A . It was round and flat, and had yellow windows along the side.B . Its length was ten feet longer than its breadth, and was silver.C . It was a saucer-shaped box about thirty feet high.D . It was a strange silver saucer which was like a craft.（3）What did Gaynor do as soon as she saw the UFO? A . She told her mother.B . She ran away.C . She went home from school.D . She hid in the long grass and watched it.（4）Who did she see come out of the UFO? A . Some equipment.B . Two short, pink-eyed people.C . Animals.D . Silver people with equipment.7. （8分）阅读理解 How funny would it be to see memes(表情包) in our textbooks? Fourteen high school students from Sichuan Province have made this a reality.They wrote a set of creative textbooks that includes five subjects: Chinese, English, Maths, Chemistry and Physics. They share their notes and experiences to help you prepare for high school entrance exams. You can see funny memes almost everywhere in their textbooks. The language they use is not too serious.Each textbook has its own highlights(亮点), too. The English textbook introduces tongue twisters(绕口令), movies and TV series. The chemistry textbook has wuxia characters. There is a boy named Shangguan Huaxue(chemistry) in the book. He meets a girl and they learn chemistry together. It has ancient poems and wuxia-style descriptions.Yan Zuhuai, 15, a top student from Chengdu No.7 High School, is the textbooks editor-in-chef. He got the idea to create the books in June. Many underclassmen wanted me to share my notes with them. When I saw people sharing bikes, I thought, why not share knowledge as well? Yan said.But when he put all of his notes together, he found that they were boring. Realizing that his classmates enjoy online novels and memes, he decided to add these things. He wrote guidelines and samples for each textbook and invited 13 students to join him in creating them.Their first drafts(草稿) came out in August. Students and teachers praised them. But Yan felt the books needed to be improved. In October, he and his team learned how to use the design software to improve the books. The final version(版本) will come out at the end of December. About 2,500 people have preordered (预订) them. Many publishing houses have shown great interest in them. （1）What subjects are included in the set of creative textbooks? A . Chinese, Maths and History.B . English, Maths and Physics.C . Chinese, Physics and Computer.（2）Whats the meaning of the underlined word underclassmen in the 4th paragraph? A . 课后机构B . 下层人士C . 学弟学妹们（3）Yan Zuhuai decided to add online novels and memes after he _. A . found his notes interestingB . realized that his classmates enjoy theseC . watched a movie（4）Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A . Many publishing houses havent shown any interest in them.B . The English textbooks introduces movies, TV series and so on.C . The language in the creative textbooks is too serious.（5）What can we learn from the passage? A . The textbooks can be harmful to students.B . Fifteen students use the software to improve the books.C . The creative textbooks are so welcomed by the students.8. （8分）阅读理解 My mom only had one eye. I hated her. I am always angry about it. She cooks dinner for students and teachers. One day at school, my mother sees me and says hello to me. I am so unhappy! How can she do this? I turn back and run away. The next day at school one of my classmates says, EEEE, your mother only has one eye! I dont know what to say. I wish my mother to just get away. I say to her at home, If youre only going to make others laugh at me, just die. She doesnt say a word.Many years later, I have family in another city. Then one day, my mother comes to visit me. When she stands at the door, my children laugh at her. I shout, GET AWAY! NOW! Oh, Im sorry. I have the wrong address(地址).She says. A few years later, she dies. Somebody gives me a letter from my mother. It reads: My dearest son, I think of you all the time. Im sorry that I should not go to your house andYou see, when you are very young, you lose your eye in a car accident. As a mother, I give you mine. I am glad you can see a whole world for me with that eye. With all my love to you. Your mother. （1）How does the writer feel when his classmate laughs at him? A . Happy.B . Angry.C . Sorry.D . Glad.（2）What doesnt the mother do before she dies? A . She writes a letter and asks someone to hand it to her son.B . She visits the writer and his children.C . She gives her eye to his son.D . She has an accident and loses her eye.（3）What does the underlined word accident mean in Chinese? A . 故事B . 停车场C . 事故D . 车库（4）How may the writer feel after he reads the letter? A . He still hates his mother because of her blind eye.B . He feels really sorry because he isnt kind to her before she dies.C . He feels happy that he will never see the one-eyed woman.D . He is not sad at all, but very angry.9. （8分）阅读下列短文，根据短文内容，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选择最佳选项。A Beautiful MomentWhen I was in high school.I worked part-time helping Dad sell fruits and vegetables at a matket. One day，as I was preparing the fruits. A little boy came by with his mom and sister. He was about eight years old，and the girl.five or six. They were looking the fruits in front of me. I heard the kids say to their mom(in French),Theyre good! I knew it was French. Because I can speak and understand it.Then I noticed how mom was picking the fruits.At first I thought she was really looking at the fruits because she was facing them. But then I noticed how much she had to feel and smell each one as she picked them out. And often asked her son if it looked okay, but looked way above where his face was. Putting what I saw together,I was sure she was blind.Both of the kids continued to help their mom pick out the fruits .The son made sure the fruits were not obviously bad, and the daughter handed them to her mom. The woman then felt each one and smiled, and the daughter would put them into their basket .The kids were smiling while helping their mom pick the fruits out.Their smile and gentle manner moved me in a way that never happened before .It was so beautiful to see such young kids so willingly help. Most kids that age would be picking out candies or toys in a store for themselves, instead of helping their mom pick out fruits as the two kids did.It was great to witness the moment, but not so great because I didnt tell the mom how beautiful her children were in their language .this is what I regret to this day.（1）The women and her kids came to the market to buy . A . fruitsB . vegetablesC . candiesD . toys（2）According to what he saw, the writer was sure the mother couldnt . A . speakB . seeC . smellD . hear（3）The writer was moved because . A . the mother was brave to face her problems.B . the kids were polite and kind to each otherC . the mother was careful in picking out thingsD . the kids were so willing to help their mother10. （8分）阅读理解Wanting: I want nothing but musicWanting Qu, born and raised in Harbin, Heilongjiang, China, has become one of the most popular singers in China this year. During the past few months, her name and songs have spread quickly on the Internet, over the radio, and in almost every corner of China. You would be considered totally “out” if you have never heard of her song “Stay in My Song”.She is a girl full of courage. At only 16, Wanting left home and entered a Canadian school to study business, starting her life in a foreign country alone. Soon，she found that her true passion was music. She went on to get her degree(学位), but also tried her hand at songwriting. She did part-time jobs to keep on her study like many Chinese students who study in foreign countries, but never gave up her dream of being a musician. When the chance came, she bravely introduced herself to the CEO of Nettwerk and became the first Chinese singer-songwriter the company signed in 26 years.Wantings music career started to take off in 2009 when she worked in Nettwerk. In 2011, after hearing the songs she wrote and recorded, the famous Chinese composer Zhang Yadong called her and would like to work with her.With all the successes she has achieved in China, Wanting is recording her first English album. She is ready to conquer(