初二英语阅读题专项练习 篇一
Passage 1
Dear Tim,
I hope this letter finds you well. I just wanted to tell you about my recent trip to London. It was an amazing experience!
I arrived in London on Monday morning and immediately went to see the famous landmarks. First, I visited the Tower of London. It was so impressive to see the old castle and to hear the stories behind it. The Crown Jewels were also on display, and they were absolutely breathtaking.
After that, I headed to Buckingham Palace to watch the Changing of the Guards ceremony. It was a bit crowded, but definitely worth it. The guards' uniforms were so colorful and their marching was very precise. It was a great opportunity to witness a tradition that has been going on for centuries.
In the afternoon, I visited the British Museum. It was enormous and filled with treasures from all over the world. I spent hours exploring the different exhibitions and learning about different cultures. The highlight for me was seeing the Rosetta Stone, which played a crucial role in deciphering ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs.
The next day, I took a ride on the London Eye. The view from the top was absolutely breathtaking. I could see the entire city and even caught a glimpse of the famous Big Ben.
Overall, my trip to London was fantastic. The city has so much history and there is always something interesting to see or do. I highly recommend visiting if you get the chance.
Take care and hope to see you soon!
Best regards,
Emma
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初二英语阅读题专项练习 篇二
Passage 2
Title: The Benefits of Reading
Reading is not only a great way to relax, but it also has numerous benefits for our mental and emotional well-being. In this article, we will explore some of the advantages of reading regularly.
Firstly, reading helps to expand our knowledge and vocabulary. When we read, we come across new words and phrases, which enrich our language skills. Additionally, reading exposes us to different ideas and perspectives, broadening our understanding of the world.
Secondly, reading can improve our cognitive abilities. It challenges our brain to think critically and analytically, as we try to understand the plot, characters, and themes. This mental exercise helps to keep our minds sharp and improves our problem-solving skills.
Furthermore, reading is a great way to reduce stress. When we immerse ourselves in a good book, we are transported to a different world, temporarily forgetting about our own worries and problems. This escapism can be highly therapeutic and helps us to relax and unwind.
In addition to these benefits, reading also enhances our empathy and emotional intelligence. As we read about different characters and their experiences, we are able to put ourselves in their shoes and understand their emotions. This can help us to develop a greater sense of empathy towards others in real life.
In conclusion, reading is not just a hobby, but a valuable activity that can improve our language skills, cognitive abilities, and overall well-being. So, pick up a book and start reading today!
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初二英语阅读题专项练习 篇三
这篇关于初二英语阅读题专项练习（10篇），是®特地为大家整理的，希望对大家有所帮助！初二英语阅读题专项练习（10篇） (001) In England (英格兰人) nobody under eighteen years old is allowed (允许) to drink in a bar (酒吧)． Mr Thompson often went to a bar near his house．But he never took his son, Tom, because he was too young．Then when Tom had his eighteenth birthday, Mr Thompson took him to his usual bar for the first time．They drank for an hour．Tom drank a bit．Then Mr Thompson said to his son,“Now, Tom, I want to teach you a useful（有用的） lesson．How do you know when you’ve had enough（足够的）? Well, I’ll tell you．Do you see those two lights（灯） at the end of the bar? When they seem（好象） to become four, you’ve had enough and should（应该） go home．” “But, Dad,”said Tom,“I can only see one light at the end of the bar．” 1．Young people ______ allowed to drink in a bar until eighteen． A．is not B．are not C．many D．must 2． A．by B．for C．with D．without 3．． A．the first time B．once C．many times D．eighteen times 4．Father wanted to tell his son ______． A．the time to drink B．C．when to stop drinking D．5．In fact (事实上．A．was one light B． C．were three lights D． (002) （覆盖） by forests． Today the （沙地）． to copy（抄） the USA's example． We're planting more and the " Great Green Wall" of trees across northern（北部的） ．The Great Green Wall is 7,000 kilometres long, and ． It will stop the wind from blowing the earth away． （农田） in the south． More "Great Green Walls" are needed． Trees must be grown all over the world． Great Green Walls will make the world better．根据短文内容，选择正确答案。 1．In 1620, about ______ the USA was covered by forests． A．a third B．half C．two thirds D．a fourth 2．A lot of good land has gone with ______． A．sand B．water C．wind D．forests 3．The Great Green Wall in China is ______ long． A．7,000 kilometers B．1,700 kilometers C．7,000 meters D．400 kilometers 4．Trees must be grown in ______. A．China B．the USA C．some countries D．every part of the world 5．______ will make the world better． A．The Great Wall B．Tall buildings C．Great Green Walls D．Flowers and grass (003) “Cool”is a word with many meanings．Its old meaning is used to express （表达）a temperature that is a little bit cold．As the world has changed，the word has had many different meaning． “Cool”can be used to express feelings of interest in almost anything． When you see a famous car in the street，maybe you will say，“It’s cool．”You may think，“He’s so cool，”when you see your favourite footballer． We all maximize（扩大） the meaning of“cool”．You can use it instead of many words such as “new” or “surprising”．Here’s an interesting story the way the word is used．（瀑布）they had visited．On one studen，“It’s so cool．． But the story also shows a scarcity（缺乏）of words．，some people have no words to show the same meaning．So it is quite to keep some credibility（可信性）．Can you think of many that make your life as colourful as the word “cool”？ I can．． 1． A．only one meaning B．no meanings C．many different meanings D． 2．In the passage， A．see B．show C．．3．If you are _______ something，，“It’s cool．” A．interested in B．angry about C．afraid of D 4．． A． C．careful with 5．（暗示）that the word “cool”________． A．．usually means something interesting C．can make your life colourful D．may not（可能不） be as cool as it seems 004 A friend of mine named Paul received（收到） an expensive car from his brother as a Christmas present．On Christmas Eve when Paul came out of his office，a street urchin(顽童) was walking around the shining car．“Is this your car，Paul？”he asked． Paul answered，“Yes，my brother gave it to me for Christmas．”The boy was surprised（惊奇）．“You mean your brother gave it to you and it didn’t cost you anything？Boy，I wish…”He hesitated(犹豫)． Of course， Paul knew what he was going to wish for（希望）．He was going to wish he had a brother like that. But what the boy said surprised Paul greatly. “I wish,”the boy went on，“that I could be a brother like that．”Paul looked at the boy in surprise, then he said again, “Would you like to take a ride in my car？” “Oh yes，I’d love that．” After a short ride，the boy turned and with his eyes shining，said，“Paul，would you mind （介意）driving in front of my house？” Paul smiled a little．He thought he knew what the boy wanted．He wanted to show his neighbours that he could ride home in a big car. But Paul was wrong again. “Will you stop where those two steps are？ the boy asked． He ran up to the steps. Then in a short while Paul heard him coming back, but he was not coming fast. He was carrying his little crippled（残疾的） brother. He sat him down on the step and pointed to the car. “There she is, Buddy, just like I told you upstairs. His brother gave it to him for Christmas and it didn’t cost him a cent（美分）. And some day I’m going to give you one just like it…then you can see for yourself all the nice in the Christmas windows that I’ve been trying to tell you about.” Paul got out and lifted the boy to the front seat of his car. older （难忘的） holiday ride. 1．The street urchin was very surprised when ________． A．Paul received an expensive car B．Paul told him about the car C．he saw the shining car D．he was walking around the car 2． A． B．C． D． 3．． A． B． C． D． 4．We can inferfrom the story that ________． A．Paul couldn’t understand the urchin B．the urchin had a deep love for his brother C．the urchin wished to have a rich brother D．the urchin’s wish came true in the end 5．The best name of the name story is _________． A．A Christmas Present B．A Street Urchin C．A Brother Like That D．An Unforgettable Holiday Ride 005 Dreams "Dreams (梦 ) may be more important th
an sleep. We all need to dream," some scientists say. Dreams take up（占据） about one quarter of our sleeping time. People have several dreams each night. Dreams are like short films. They are usually in colour. Some dreams are like old films. They come to us over and over again. That may be because the dreamer is worrying about something. Dreaming may be a way of trying to find an answer. Some people get new ideas about their work from dreams. They may（可能） have been thinking about their work all day. These thoughts can carry over（携入） into dreams. Sometimes we wake up with a good feeling from a dream. But often we can't remember the dream. Dreams can disappear (消失) quickly from memory (记忆). Too much dreaming can be harmful (有害的). The more we longer we dream. The mind is hard at work when we dream. That is why may long sleep and still wake up tired. 1. It may be less important to sleep than to__. A. think B. dream C. work D. study 2. Dreams and films are usually ____. A. very long B. in colour C. about work D. very sad A. Because they are tired in the daytime. A. what dream is B. people like to sleep 006 Dog More than hundred years ago, the Prince of Wales had a very big and brave dog called Gelert. One day the Prince wanted to go hunting（打猎） with his men. He told his dog to stay at home and look after his baby son. The baby was in a wooden cradle（摇篮）, which was like a small bed. When the Prince came back from hunting, Gelert ran out to meet his master. He wagged（摇） his tail（尾巴） and jumped up to put his paws（ 手爪 ）on the Prince's chest. Then the Prince saw the blood（血） on Gelert's jaws（颚） and head. "What have you done?" the Prince said. He rushed into his house and looked for his baby son. The cradle was lying on its side on the floor. The clothes were torn and there was blood on them. "So you have killed my son?" the Prince said angrily. "You unfaithful dog!" He took out his sword（剑） and killed the dog. Just as Gelert was dying, he managed（设法） to bark. Then the Prince heard a baby call to the dog. The Prince ran out of the house and saw his son lying on the ground unhurt（没受伤）. Near him was a dead wolf. Then the Prince knew that Gelert had defended（保卫） the baby and killed the wolf. The Prince ran back into the house but he was too late. Gelert was dead. The Prince was very sad indeed. Tears ran down his face when he realized 'he had killed his faithful friend. The Prince carried the body of his brave dog to the top of a mountain and buried（埋葬） him there. After this, the Prince never smiled again. Every morning at dawn, he walked up the mountain and stood by the dog's grave for a few minutes. If you go to Mount Snowdon in Wales, people will show you where Gelert is buried. 1. Gelert was the dog of the Prince of ___. A. Scotland B. England C. Ireland D. Wales 2. The Prince told the dog to _____ when he was leaving. A. watch the door B. take care of his baby at home C. welcome his friends D. stop the strangers A. glad B. fearful C. afraid D. tired A. jaws B. paws C. head A. the wolf was killed by Gelert 007 下降) in strong first made in China thousands 古代的) Chinese were making and flying kites even before they were writing. A long time ago, the Chinese made kites to use in wars. They would fly these war kites in the dark. The kites were fixed (固定) so that they made strange sounds. Men who were at war with them would hear these sounds and run away. They thought those strange sounds were made by gods(神) in the sky. The ancient Chinese also flew kites to bring good luck and to make their crops（农作物） grow rich and tall. Sometimes they tied long strings (细绳) and hooks (钩) to their kites. Then they would fly the kites over water, letting the hooks hang down to catch fish. The Chinese use sticks（树枝）, strings（线） and paper for their kites. Some of these kites look like animals or trees. Others look like birds or houses. 第5/9页 1. The main idea of the first paragraph（段落) is that A. kites were first made in China B. most of us have flown or seen a kite C. the ancient Chinese were making kites before they were writing D. the ancient Chinese were good at making kites 2. In ancient China kites could be used for ___. A. catching fish B. helping people fly C. watering the crops D. helping people walk in the dark 3. The ancient Chinese used kites in wars because the kites ____. A. could bring good luck B. looked like animals C. could help them win a war D. could fly high 4. The Chinese usually use ____ for their kites. A. sticks, strings and grass B. strings, hair and wood C. paper, strings and sticks D. paper, ropes and hooks 5. What is the best title (题目) of this passage? A. Lucky Kites. B. Strange Kites. C. Beautiful Kites. D. Chinese Kites. 008 We are all busy talking about and using the ), but how many of us know the history of the Internet? that time, computers were large and networks (网络) didn't work well. If one computer in the down, then the whole network stopped. So a new up. It should be good enough to be used by many If part of the network was not working, information（信息） At first the Internet government (政府), but in the early 1970s, universities (大学and banks (银行) were allowed (允许) to use it too. developed (软件) that made "surfing" (浏览) the Internet more convenient (方便). Today it is easy to get on-line (上网) and it is said that millions of people use the Internet every day. Sending e-mail (电子邮件) is more and more popular among students. The Internet has now become one of the most important parts of people's life. 1. The Internet has a history of more than ___ years. A. sixty B. ten C. thirty D. twenty 2. A new network system was set up to ____. A. make computers cheaper B. make itself keep on working all the time C. break down the whole network D. make computers large and expensive 第6/9页 3. At first the Internet was only used by ______. A. the government B. universities C. hospitals and banks D. schools 4. ______ made "surfing" the Internet more conve-nient. A. Computers B. Scientists C. Software D. Information 5. Which of the following is true? A. In the 1960s, computer networks worked well. B. In the early 1970s, the Internet was easy to use. C. Sending e-mail is now more popular among students than before. D. Today it's still not easy to get on-line. 009 Pollution（污染） The world itself is becoming much smaller by using modem and modern communication means (通讯设备). Life today is much easier than 污染). To pollute means to make things dirtydrink it and even hear it. Man has been polluting the earth. The more people, the years land was used up（用完） not the only one kind of pollution. kills our fish and pollutes our Many countries are (fight pollution. They stop people from burning coal (煤, and from putting dirty smoke into the air. is caused (引起) by if there are fewer people driving, there will be less air pollution. The earth must take care of it. That means keeping the land, water A. because the earth is being polluted day and night. B. thanks to science development C. because of the rise in population D. because the earth is blown away by the wind every year 2. Thousands of years ago, life was ____ it is today. A. much easier than B. as easy as C. as hard as D. much harder than 3. Pollution comes in many ways. We can even hear it. Here "it" means ____. A. water pollution B. air pollution C. noise pollution D. rubbish (垃圾) 4. Air pollution is the most serious kind of pollution because ____. 第7/9页 A. it's bad for all living things in the world B. it makes much noise C. it makes our rivers and lakes dirty D. it makes us angry more easily 5. Which of the following is NOT true? A. Many countries are making rules to fight pollution. B. The pollution of the earth grows as fast as the world's population does. C. If people could go to work by bus or bike instead of car or motorbike it would be helpful in fighting against the problem of SO2. D. The problem of pollution is not so serious because there are not so many people living on the earth. 010 Long, long ago there were only a few thousand people in the people No one knows how or when these people learned about in one place and grow it. People began to live near one another. And so village grew. Many people came to work in the villages. These big. When machines appeared(出现), life in the villages were built. More and 1. The best title(题目A. Cities or Villages C. How Cities Grew 指的是) ___. A. villages D. people 4. We can learn from the text that ___. A. people like to work only in big cities B. some people don't like to live in big cities C. there will be no small towns in the future(将来) D. it is better to live in cities than in villages 5. In what order did people do the following things? A. Worked in villages B. Lived near the factories. C. Learned to grow food. D. Built factories. E. Began to live near each other. A. d, b, a, e, c B. e, a, c, d, b, C. c, e, a, d, b D. a. c. d. e. b 第8/9页 001----010参考答案: 001: 1．B 2．D 3．A 4．C 5．A 002: 1．B 2．D 3．A 4．D 5．C 003: 1．C 2．B 3．A 4．C 5．D 004: 1．B 2．A 3．D 4．B 5．C 005: 1. B 2. B 3. C 4. A 006: l. D 2. B 3. A 4. D 5. C 007: AACCD 008: CBACC 009: 1. B 2. D 3. C 4. A 5. D 010: 1. C 2. D 3. A 4. B 5. C
