中考英语真题汇编第2期04阅读理解之应用文
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中考英语真题汇编第2期
04 阅读理解之应用文
(2023·福建·统考中考真题)
Books of the Week
※ Laurence in Hopeland
— by Wilton Smith
Laurence is a boy from Hopeland, a place with magic. He lives with his parents and beloved grandpa. One day when he can’t find his grandpa who has magic powers, Laurence teams up with his uncle to find out the truth.
※ Gavin Talks to Birds
— by Wayae Abel
When 10-year-old Gavin joins a team of superheroes, he finds he has an unusual ability: he can talk to birds. Now a whole world has opened up to him, but can he use his new abilities to help save the birds’ world?
※ Life of Dorothy
— by Nelson Arthur
After meeting a stranger, Dorothy finds herself in a place with deep mystery. She is now meeting with many strange things, from some sudden accidents to losing her friend’s pet pig. The ups and downs of the story will keep you laughing from beginning to end.
※ The Last of Drumfield
— by Gorgeous Morgan
It’s about Ella who has got a book from her aunt. When she is reading the book with her good friend, they drop into the book and are taken to a fairytale (童话的) world. And they have to find a way back.
1.Which book is about looking for Grandpa?
A.Laurence in Hopeland. B.Gavin Talks to Birds.
C.Life of Dorothy. D.The Last of Drumfield.
2.Who can talk to birds?
A.Laurence. B.Gavin. C.Dorothy. D.Ella.
3.Dorothy gets into trouble after she ________.
A.meets a stranger B.loses her pet pig C.reads a scary story D.laughs at her friend
4.The writer of Life of Dorothy is ________.
A.Wilton Smith B.Wayae Abel C.Nelson Arthur D.Gorgeous Morgan
5.What do we know about Ella?
A.She is good at magic. B.She helps save the birds’ world.
C.She lives in a fairytale world. D.She experiences an unusual trip.
(2023·湖南郴州·统考中考真题)阅读下面的图表,完成各小题。
The Fashion Dress Shop
From
Material
Color
Size
Price
Hangzhou
silk
white/blue
L/M/S
¥188
Beijing
cotton
red/yellow
M/S
¥128
Shanghai
wool
white/black
L/M
¥248
Shenzhen
cotton
black/purple
XL/L
¥168
6.Of all the dresses, ________ are the most expensive.
A.the blue silk dresses B.the white wool dresses C.the black cotton dresses
7.Where are the red cotton dresses made?
A.In Beijing. B.In Shenzhen. C.In Hangzhou.
(2023·浙江丽水·统考中考真题)
Home>China Tours>
There is no better way to visit China’s Great Wall than by hiking. Take your time and feel the history come to life. We will help you have an enjoyable Great Wall Hike.
The Great Wall Hike
There are about nine sections(段)of the Great Wall around Beijing. Here are three sections for you to consider.
Mutianyu(Repaired)
2 hours by car from Beijing
Hiking difficulty:
With cable car: ★★
Hiking up/down: ★★★
Jiankou-Mutianyu hike: ★★★★
Ranked 81 of 1,615 things to do in Beijing on Trip-Advisor.
Jinshanling(Half-Repaired)
2.5 hours by car from Beijing
Hiking difficulty:
With cable car: ★★
Hiking the wall: ★★★
This section has beautiful scenery and is less crowded.
Simatai(Wild)
2.5 hours by car from Beijing
Hiking difficulty:
Night tour with cable car: ★
Hiking the wall: ★★★★
This is the only section open for day tours and night tours, with nice hotels.
No suitable tour? Need advice?
We are here to help you plan your own tour with one-to-one help from our travel advisors.
Please Contact Us
8.How many sections of the Great Wall are there around Beijing according to the text?
A.Three. B.Five. C.Seven. D.Nine.
9.Which of the following is TRUE according to the text?
A.Badaling is to the west of Juyongguan.
B.Hiking from Jiankou to Mutianyu is the easiest.
C.It takes 2 hours to drive to Jinshanling from Beijing.
D.Simatai is the wild- section only open for tours at night.
10.On which of the following websites can we most probably read the text?
A.www.fisu.net/sport-events/ B.www. bbcamerica.com/movies/
C.www.goodreads.com/book/ D.www. chinahighlights.com/greatwall/
(2023·重庆·统考中考真题)With a little touch of art, simple fruit can be turned into a nice gift for Father’s Day or a surprise for your family.
DO IT YOURSELF
Wash your hands first. Cut the green apple and kiwis (猕猴桃) with a knife.
Get the banana ready. Place it in the middle of the plate.
Cover the banana’s end with kiwis pieces as the ground.
Put the apples around the banana’s top as leaves, with their green skin facing up.
Put the grapes on top to fit into space between the apple pieces and banana.
11.What do you do first before cutting the apple and kiwis?
A.Buy a gift. B.Wash your hands.
C.Cut the banana. D.Cover the banana’s end.
12.What are the leaves made from?
A.Apples. B.Bananas. C.Grapes. D.Oranges.
13.Where do you put the grapes?
A.Under the banana’s top. B.At the end of the banana.
C.In the middle of the plate. D.Between the apple pieces and banana.
(2023·重庆·统考中考真题)
Pandas
Size
Up to 1.9 m long
Weight
Up to 120 kilos
Home
Bamboo forests mainly in Sichuan, Shaanxi and Gansu
Food
Bamboo
Lifespan
About 25 years
Fun Fact
They spend at least 12 hours each day eating bamboo. Most of the rest time is spent sleeping.
New Guinea singing dogs are famous for their howl (长嚎), which sounds like the song of a whale. In a group, one dog starts singing and the others all join in. They are 30 cm to 46 cm tall and can be up to 14 kilos. They live in far-away mountains or forests in New Guinea. They live on birds and small mammals. They can live up to 20 years.
14.How long can pandas be?
A.1.5 m. B.2 m. C.2.8 m. D.3 m.
15.What do pandas eat?
A.Fish. B.Chicken. C.Bamboo. D.Birds.
Which of the following can be put into No. 3 and No. 4 with the help of Pandas?
Name
New Guinea singing dogs
3
Up to 20 years
Home
Far-away mountains or forests in New Guinea
Fun Fact
4 In a group, one dog starts singing and the others all join in.
16.A.Lifespan. B.Size C.Color. D.Weight.
17.A.They can be up to 14 kilos.
B.They are 30 cm to 46 cm tall.
C.They live on birds and small mammals.
D.Their howl sounds like the song of a whale.
(2023·湖北随州·统考中考真题)
Friendship RestaurantWe have different kinds of Japanese food here. The food menu is written in Japanese and Chinese. All the waiters or waitresses can speak at least one foreign language.
Tel: 3129997
Time: 11:30 a.m. —10: 00 p.m.
Volunteer ProjectMaybe you want to help others but don’t know how to do it. Then Volunteer Project will help you. Here you will get the best idea of volunteering.
Call 8225566 to join it.
E-mail address: lisa@hotmail.com
Red Bird ClubDo you like dancing? Do you want to show off your cool dance at parties? Join us and make your dream come true.
Closed on Tuesday.
Call 8223331 for more information.
The Underwater WorldHere you will find different kinds of fishes and even some kinds of sharks. You will feel you are in the sea, but of course this is not true. If you like fishes, I suggest that you pay a visit to it.
Time: 9:30 a. m. —5:30 p. m.
18.In the Friendship Restaurant you can eat ________ food.
A.Chinese B.Japanese C.English D.French
19.Sarah wants to do some volunteer work. She can call ________ to get some ideas.
A.8463809 B.3129997 C.8223331 D.8225566
20.Red Bird Club is closed on ________.
A.Tuesday B.Monday C.Saturday D.Thursday
21.According to the ad, you can see ________ in the Underwater World.
A.volunteers B.sea-animals C.excellent dancers D.waiters and waitresses
(2023·山东泰安·统考中考真题)
Book Chat ClubCalling all book lovers aged 11 to 17 years old!
The Margaret River Bookshop and the Margaret River Library work together to start a Book Chat Club.
What is a Book Chat Club?It’s a club for people aged 11—17 who love reading books. Each month we will discuss what we have read and give recommendations(推荐)to other members. There will not be a “set” of books that every member needs to read. Each time we will choose a different theme and you pick a book that you think fits.
The book can be one from your own collection or something you have read at the school library. Actually we don’t mind where you found the book. What we want to know is your thoughts on it.
There will be prizes for the best review(评论)of every month and free snacks!
If you want to join us, please complete our sign-up sheet(报名裘)at either the Library or the Bookshop.
Free Event!
Time, location and dates
*9:30 a, m.—10:30 a. m.
*Margaret River Library
* Last Sunday of the month
28 May 25 June
30 July 27 August
29 October 26 November
31 December
Call the library at 555-3721 for more information or visit amrlibraries.com.
22.When can the club members take part in the activities?
A.At 9:50 p. m. on May 28. B.At 9:30 a. m. on July 30.
C.At 10:20 a. m. on November 28. D.At 10:30 p. m. on October 29.
23.How many themes will the club offer in total?
A.Five. B.Six. C.Seven. D.Eight.
24.What can we know about the Book Chat Club?
A.Each member has a required book list every month.
B.The best reviewer can only get free snacks as the prize.
C.The book lovers aged 11—17 don’t have to pay to join the Book Chat Club.
D.The book lovers aged 11—17 can visit amrlibraries.com to complete sign-up sheets.
(2023·湖北宜昌·统考中考真题)Come and buy books at our great sale! Here is the information about some new books. You will get 50% off if you buy three or more books together.
Chinese Clothing(¥50)
It’s written by Hua Mei, a professor of a university. It’s about typical Chinese clothing styles in different historical periods. From the book, readers can know traditional Chinese customs have made a big difference in clothing culture.
A Little Bit of Beijing (¥60)
The writers are Li Han and Hu Yan. The book is about the beautiful buildings in Beijing. It’s a great gift for kids who love picture books with colorful houses, cars and flowers.
The Brightest from the Best(¥40)
The writers are Hong and Zhang Xiaolong. The book tells us some stories about choices and growth. It records the real lives of eleven young people. They graduated from top universities and went to serve the people in the poor areas in China.
Stories of China(¥30)
It’s written in both English and Chinese. All the writers are from China and UK. The folk stories in this book help readers understand Chinese history and culture better.
25.Who wrote Chinese Clothing according to the passage?
A.Hua Mei. B.Hu Yan. C.Li Han. D.Wang Hong.
26.Which book is the best gift for kids who like colorful pictures?
A.Stories of China. B.Chinese Clothing.
C.A Little Bit of Beijing. D.The Brightest from the Best.
27.What is The Brightest from the Best about?
A.The history of clothes. B.The folk stories of China.
C.The beauty of Beijing. D.The real stories of young people.
28.How much will you pay if you buy these four books together?
A.70 yuan. B.90 yuan. C.140 yuan. D.180 yuan.
29.What do you know from the passage?
A.An introduction to some books. B.A list of several bookstores.
C.An interview with foreign readers. D.A report on famous writers.
(2023·湖南岳阳·统考中考真题)
30.Your Chinese Zodiac is a Rabbit if you were born in ________.
A.1998 B.2011 C.2022
31.Which of the following is a Rabbit’s symbol?
A.Peace. B.War. C.Wealth.
(2023·湖南永州·统考中考真题)Top 10 Most Valuable Chinese Brands
Brand Finance, known for its professional opinions in brand valuation, recently published its yearly report on the 500 most valuable Chinese brands in 2023. In this table below, we will take a closer look at the top 10 brands on the list.
Number
Brand Name
Brand Value
10
Huawei
$44.3 billion
9
Ping An Insurance
$44.7 billion
8
Bank of China
$47.3 billion
7
Kweichow Moutai Group
$49.7 billion
6
$50.2 billion
5
Agricultural Bank of China
$57.7 billion
4
State Grid
$58.8 billion
3
China Construction Bank
$62.7 billion
2
Douyin
$65.7 billion
1
Industrial and Commercial Bank of China
$69.5 billion
32.What is the brand with $58. 8 billion?
A. B. C.
33.How many banks are in the table above?
A.Two. B.Three. C.Four.
34.Which of the following brands is the most valuable?
A.Huawei. B.Douyin. C.WeChat.
(2023·江苏苏州·统考中考真题)
What was your favorite subject in school?History. I really loved studying different time periods, countries and cultures. I still love to read history books; travel when possible; watch the History Channel.
—Kristin Singer
Art. I was shy and quiet, and I could express my feelings through my artwork. It helped to build my self-confidence.
—Blair C. Wilke
History/social studies. A great teacher got me thinking about the role that each of us plays in society and how we can change the course of history.
—Richard Goldman
English. It created a love of books and writing in me. Being able to write beautiful words for others to read is real magic.
—Tammy Bond
Math. Some of the greatest life lessons I ever learned were in math. And then I decided I’d be a math teacher.
—Teri Bench
Top AnswersScience 25%
Math 18%
History/social studies 17%
English 14%
Other (includes music, art, etc.) 26%
What your favorite subject says about you
Science: You are highly curious. You try to understand things by studying them carefully. You wisely connect ideas or reasons.
Art: You are always looking for the bright side, even in the darkest situations, and often see the bigger picture.
History: You seem to remember everything. You are wise, humorous and hardworking.
Math: You’re well organized, seldom late and very strict. You can tell what things will be like.
English: You are creative and open-minded. You love to explore in your own mind.
35.What percent of people in this survey like Science?
A.17%. B.18%. C.25%. D.26%
36.What do Kristin Singer and Richard Goldman have in common?
A.They both liked History. B.They did well in social studies.
C.They both enjoyed travelling. D.They showed interest in Math.
37.What does Tammy Bond’s favorite subject say about her?
A.She is highly curious and studies things carefully.
B.She is shy and quiet and finds beauty through art.
C.She is strict and san tell what things will be like.
D.She is creative and loves to explore in her mind.
(2023·浙江台州·统考中考真题)
Dear Mr. Rob Hunter,
Hello! My name is Adam. I’m 12 years old, and I live in Timmins, Ontario, Canada. I’m a huge fan of yours. It’s too bad that the Lions lost in the final game last year. I saw you crying when the game ended, and I started to cry too. How do you get over a loss like that? I want to send you a T-shirt to sign(签名), but my mom says it would be too expensive to mail to you.
I wish you good luck this year, I know you’re the best professional soccer player in the world. I want to be as good as you someday. There’s a card for you to sign and an envelope with my address on it so you can send it back. I hope you write back, but it’s OK if you don’t. I’m just glad that I could tell you how much I look up to you.
Sincerely,
Adam
Dear Adam,
①Thank you so much for your letter and the card! I’ve signed the card and sent it to you with a signed T-shirt. Hope you like them!
②To answer your question, I think it’s certainly not easy to get over a loss like that. I depend on my family, coaches, and teammates to help me improve and focus on what I can control.
③But let me just say that for someone as young as you, you should just try to be better every day. Winning and losing matters, but it doesn’t matter more than things like sportsmanship, fun and teamwork.
④Thank you for the kind words. There are some really good soccer players in the world, and I think I’m one of the best players. I’ll try to make you proud in the next game!
⑤Cheer up and keep practicing!
Rob
38.What do you know about Rob in Adam’s letter?
A.He knows Adam very well.
B.He is a professional soccer player.
C.He teaches young soccer players.
D.He lost an important game against the Lions.
39.What did Rob send back to Adam?
a. A card. b. A T-shirt. c. A photo. d. A soccer ball.
A.ab B.bc C.cd D.ad
40.What’s Paragraph 2 mainly about in Rob’s letter?
A.When Rob lost the game.
B.Why Rob said thanks to Adam.
C.What Rob advised Adam to do.
D.How Rob overcame his loss.
41.From Paragraph 4 in Rob’s letter, we can tell that Rob is a _______ person.
A.handsome B.creative C.confident D.humorous
(2023·湖南衡阳·统考中考真题)阅读下面短文,从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项回答问题。
A Picture of My Own City
How will your dream city look in 50 years’ time? What kind of city do you hope your children, or grandchildren will be living in? Now paint your own idea about the city and you’ll have a chance to win 4,000 yuan!
What: ①The idea of your painting must be your own.
②Write down the idea behind your painting in 150 words.
Where: Send your painting to A Picture of My Own City, 8F, No.128, Jiefang Road, Hengyang City.
When: Send your painting before June 20, 2023.
Prize: 1st Prize: 4,000 yuan (2 winners)
2nd Prize: 3,000 yuan (4 winners)
3rd Prize: 2,000 yuan (10 winners)
To learn more, please visit: http://picturemyowncity.hengyangcity.gov.
42.What does the ad (广告) ask people to do?
A.To live with their grandchildren.
B.To paint their own city in 50 years.
C.To write a 150-word story.
43.Where will you send your painting?
A.9F, No.128, Jiefang Road, Hengyang City.
B.8F, No.138, Jiefang Road, Hengyang City.
C.8F, No.128, Jiefang Road, Hengyang City.
44.You have to send your painting ________.
A.before July 20, 2023 B.after June 20, 2023 C.before June 20, 2023
45.How much will the government pay for the 1st Prize?
A.6.000 yuan. B.8,000 yuan. C.3.000 yuan.
46.Which of the following is most probably a picture for the competition?
A. B. C.
(2023·四川眉山·统考中考真题)
47.Which day is probably Lucy’s day off?
A.May15, 2022 B.May16, 2022
C.May15, 2023. D.May16, 2023.
48.Which of the following suggestions is NOT mentioned?
A.To have a good sleep.
B.To drink a lot of water.
C.To keep a light diet.
D.To take the medicine 3 times a day.
49.What kind of writing is the text?
A.A sick leave note. B.A news report.
C.A safety guide. D.A hospital ad.
1.A 2.B 3.A 4.C 5.D 6.B 7.A 8.D 9.A 10.D 11.B 12.A 13.D 14.A 15.C 16.A 17.D 18.B 19.D 20.A 21.B 22.B 23.C 24.C 25.A 26.C 27.D 28.B 29.A 30.B 31.A 32.B 33.C 34.B 35.C 36.A 37.D 38.B 39.A 40.D 41.C 42.B 43.C 44.C 45.B 46.B 47.D 48.D 49.A
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