2019中考（人新）英语八下U4阅读练习及答案

一、阅读理解。

A

　阅读下列材料，从A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳答案，

In Western society，especially in the English﹣speaking world，the chance for young people to see the other countries and experience life is considered important．Many young people，when they finish school at the age of 18，take a gap yearbefore they go to university．

Parents often want their children to grow up a little and see what the real world is like when they finish school．Although they are worried about their safety，many think that the advantages of independenceand experience are worth the worries．Children are encouraged to be brave，independent and to explore the world on their own or with friends．

Young people also want to experience freedom and see what life is like on the other side．This other side could be the other side of the world or just the other side of life．For example，if they have a rich life，they may want to see how people in poor areas live．

A gap year after school is also an important chance for young people to spend time thinking about what they want to do with their lives．A little bit of growing up and experience will help them make their important career decisions，especially when they are unsure about what they want to study．

Another reason for going straight after school is to get a break from studying before they start the next few years of university．So anywhere you travel in the world，you will meet young European people exploring the world．

So much of the world has been travelled and explored．The young people are now looking for more worthy experiences．Some of them work as volunteers to do something for the country they are visiting．Many gap year volunteers are now spending a few months teaching English in Thailand，helping feed giant pandas in China or building a well（井） in a village in Africa．

These young people’s wish to explore the world is an expression of the values of the societies that they are part of．Both discovering the world and making a positive difference in it are important parts of the Western mind．

37．Which is NOT a reason for young people to take a gap year？　D　

A．Young people want to take a break from studying．

B．Young people want to be sure about what to study．

C．Parents encourage them to be brave and independent．

D．Parents encourage them to live a free and wealthy life．

38．Now a gap year volunteer mightdosomething more valuable like　B　．

A．experiencing different cultures

B．helping protect rainforests in Brazil

C．making friends with more people

D．enjoying traditional local food

39．By taking a gap year，young people may　C　．

A．stay with their parents all the time B．make money for their further study

C．help change the world for the better D．change the Western mind completely

40．The purpose of writing this article is to　B　．

A．show different opinions about gap year

B．offer readers information about gap year

C．discover new ways to take a gap year

D．tell young people when to take a gap year．

【考点】社会文化类阅读．

【分析】翻译：

在西方社会，特别是在讲英语的世界，看年轻人到其他国家和体验生活的机会被认为是重要的．很多年轻人，当他们完成学业，在18岁的时候，上大学以前的这年间隙．当他们完成学业，父母想要自己的孩子长大一点去看看真实的世界是什么样子．虽然他们很担心他们的安全，许多人认为独立和经验优势是值得担忧的．鼓励孩子勇敢，自己或与朋友独立探索世界．年轻人还想体验自由，看看生活是什么样的，另一边的世界是什么样的．另一边或是生活的另一边，例如，如果他们有富有的生活，他们可能希望看到穷人的生活方式．学校的一个空隙年也是年轻人花时间思考自己想做什么的重要机会，有点成长和经验会帮助他们做出重要的职业决策，特别是当他们不确定他们要学习什么时候．另一个去学校的原因是，在未来的几年里，你可以从学习中获得一个休息的机会，所以在世界上任何地方旅行，你都会遇到来自欧洲的年轻人．世界上许多的人已经在旅行和探索． 年轻人正在寻找更多值得借鉴的经验．其中一些志愿者工作，为他们所访问的国家做一些事情．许多空隙年志愿者现在花几个月在泰国教学英语，在中国帮助喂养大熊猫或在非洲的建立一个村庄．这些年轻人希望探索世界是一个社会的价值观的表达，他们是世界的一部分，并在这方面的积极的差异是西方精神的重要组成部分．

【解答】37．D．根据语境Parents often want their children to grow up a little and see what the real world is like when they finish school．可知父母鼓励孩子们过自由富足的生活是不对的．故选：D．

38．B．A表示不同国家的文化经验；B表示在巴西帮忙保护雨林；C表示和更多的人交朋友；D表示享用当地传统美食．根据语境和汉语意思在巴西帮忙保护雨林属于志愿者活动．故选：B

39．C．根据语境The young people are now looking for more worthy experiences．可知在间隙年，年轻人有助于改变世界．故选：C

40．B．根据语境Many young people，when they finish school at the age of 18，take a gap yearbefore they go to university．可知文章说的是间隙年的事．故选：B

【点评】本题考查的是一篇社会文化类阅读理解，首先要通读全文，了解文章大意，再熟悉题干和选项，然后根据语境逐一选出答案．最后在检查一遍，查缺补漏．

B

　　Are you looking for some new and exciting places to take your kids to? Try some of these places:

　　Visit art museums. They offer different kinds of activities to excite your kids' interest. Many offer workshops for making land-made pieces, traveling exhibitions, book signings by children's favorite writer, and even musical performances and other arts.

　　Head to natural history museums. This is where kids can discover the past from dinosaur(恐龙) models to rock collections and pictures of stars in the sky. Also, ask what kind of workshops and educational programs are prepared for kids and any special things that are coming up.

　　Go to a Youtheater. Look for one in your area offering plays for children and family visitors. Pre-show play shops are conducted(开设) by area artists and educators where kids can discover the secret about performing arts. Puppet(木偶) making and stage make-up(舞台化妆) are just two special offerings you might find.

　　Try hands-on science. Visit one of the hands-on science museums around the country. These science play-lands are great fun for kids and adults alike. They'll keep your child active the whole day while pushing buttons(按钮), experimenting, and building. When everyone is tired, enjoy a fun family science show, commonly found in these museums.  

1.If a child is interested in animals and plants, he will probably visit　　　　. 

A.a Youtheater B.an art museum

C.a natural history museum D.a hands-on science museum

2.Kids can 　　　　at a Youtheater. 

A.look at rock collections B.see dinosaur models

C.watch puppet making D.give performances

3.The underline phrase “hands-on science” in the last paragraph means 　　　　. 

A.learning science by doing things B.science games designed by kids

C.a show of kids' science work D.reading science books

4.This passage probably comes from 　　　　. 

A.a science textbook B.a museum guide

C.a tourist map D.a news report

参考答案：1.C　2.C　3.A　4.B

C

阅读下列短 文，从每小题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。

Have you noticed your life becoming a little easier? Now, when you go to a certain shopping mall, you can enjoy its free Wi-Fi there. When you want to take a taxi, you can book one with your phone. In fact, all these can be seen as the basic parts of a smart city.

The idea of a smart city was brought up by US company IBM in 2010. Generally, a smart city is a city that uses digital technologies such as the Internet to improve city planning, save money and resources, and make our life convenient. How smart can a city be? Here are great examples that we can learn from.

In 2009, Dubuque became the first smart city in the US. The city used smart water meters to take the place of traditional water meters. They can detect（探测〉water waste and leakage（泄漏）and send data to let the house owner know. The same system is used for other city resources like electricity and natural gas. This way, people know how they use their resources and are glad to help reduce waste.

Santander in Spain also gives us a look at the future. If people point a phone toward a nearby bus stop, the phone immediately shows all bus lines that serve the stop as well as their arrival times. The government organized a research team and provided an App（应用程序〉that collects data on almost everything: light, temperature, and the movements of cars and people. Opening the App near a supermarket provides immediate information on special offers.

1. According to the passage, which of the following is RIGHT?

A. Digital technologies are used in smart cities.

B. An English company first raised the idea of a smart city.

C. A smart city is mainly made up of free Wi-Fi and phones.

D. A smart city is still an idea and hasn’t come into being.

2. The underlined word “convenient” is the closest in meaning to _____.

A. useful B. normal C. suitable D. easy

3. Compared to traditional water meters, smart water meters do better in _____ .

A. cleaning water B. supplying water C. saving water D. producing water

4. The example of Santander shows the use of smart systems in aspects（方面）EXCEPT _____.

A. business B. health care C. traffic controlling D. public transportation

5. What’s the main idea of the passage?

A. Digital technologies help improve city planning.

B. Smart cities will make our future life better and smarter.

C. Smart cities are very common in both Dubuque and Santander.

D. Spain and the US take the leading position in building smart cities.

参考答案1--5ADCBB

D

Travelling is a good way to spend some time with your family and friends. Mostly people travel during their vacation in order to take a break from their everyday life. Traveling not only relaxes you, but also teaches travelers about different culture and traditions. The most amazing part of traveling is enjoying delicious foods and shopping for different cultural things. For this reason many people love traveling. But the most important thing which you have to do before going anywhere is to make successful travelling plans. Here are some useful tips.

Decide your travelling place. To decide a travelling place, you can look for the tourist spots(地点), its weather, the best time to visit it and the way to reach the place. But the most important is to consider whether the place is within your budget(预算).

Budget for your travelling. Money is very important for you to make a successful plan. So first think of the amount of money you can afford for a travel. Then make a traveling plan according to the money.

Book your hotel. After you decide the place and prepare the money, you should remember to book a hotel. If you forget it, it might happen that you won't get the staying place.

Make a list of all visiting spots according to your time and money. For this you can ask your friends who have visited that place earlier for some advice. Besides, you can get help on the Internet.

Try to do something new and try new food. You can do something new like cultural shopping, cultural events and adventurous sports. During the trip, you can also enjoy delicious foods of different places. Enjoy the flavor of different culture. Enjoy each moment with your friends and family members.

1.How many pieces of advice does the writer give us?

A.Three. B.Four. C.Five. D.Six.

2.What does the underlined word “flavor” mean in Chinese?

A.气味 B.味道 C.差异 D.景观

3.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A.When deciding the travelling place, the most important thing is to find the best time for traveling.

B.It's never too late to book your hotel when you reach the travelling place.

C.You can get some advice about the travelling place from your friends or on the Internet.

D.Money is not so important when preparing for your travelling.

4.What does the passage mainly talk about?

A.How to enjoy your travelling. B.What to do during a trip.

C.How to save money during a trip. D.How to make travelling plans.

参考答案

[主旨大意] 本文是一篇说明文,主要介绍了旅行的好处及如何成功地制订旅行计划。

1.C　归纳概括题。根据文章第二段至最后一段的内容可知,作者给了我们五点建议。故选C。

2.B　词义猜测题。根据上句中的“…enjoy delicious foods of different places.”可知,此处指“享受不同文化的味道”。故选B。

3.C　细节理解题。根据倒数第二段最后两句可知,你可以从你的朋友那里或者在网上得到一些关于旅游地点的建议。根据第二、三、四段的内容可知,A、B、D三项叙述不正确,故选C。

4.D　主旨大意题。通读全文,特别是文章第一段最后两句可知,本文主要介绍了怎么制订旅行计划。故选D。

二、短文改错。

2019中考英语（人教新目标）英语八年级下册U4阅读练习及答案