2018年最新英语中考任务型阅读专项练习(含答案)

2018年中考英语任务型阅读专练

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阅读下面短文，根据短文内容填写表格，每空限填一词。

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Starting a book club is easy—all you need is to love reading. Here's how to get yours off to a flying start.

When you set up your book club, the first thing is to get members for your club. They could be friends, family, or those you know through various activities, but they should all love to read. A small group of seven to ten people is usually an ideal size for a book club. Too many make discussions difficult.

Once you have a group, agree on how often you want to meet—usually clubs meet monthly. Pick a date and stick with it. That way, members can easily plan for it. Send out emails a week before the meeting to give people a written reminder. Set meeting time length. An hour is a good start. Two hours usually does the trick.

Then, you need a good place. Libraries, parks and restaurants—all make good meeting places. For many clubs, homes are the best place as you don't have to get dressed up, and noisy public places can make talking hard. If members bring a plate of food or a bottle, it can help start conversation.

Please don't forget the most important thing—the book! Think about the books your club will enjoy. Fiction? Non-fiction? Your club can choose books in different ways. You can take turns to recommend books. Let everyone vote upon what book to read. Anyway, make sure to keep it light and fun.

After all this has been decided, your book club is ready. Now, it's time to hold the first meeting. Enjoy your reading.

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Do you know how many bones are there in your body? When you were a baby, you had about 330 bones, and now you have just over 200 bones. The number reduces because some bones join together as you grow. Your wonderful bones work together to protect you and support your body.

Many uses

Many hones protect your body. For example, the bone that makes up your head is called the skull. The skull surrounds your brain and protects it. The ribs that cover your chest protect your heart and lungs.

Other bones are used to support the body. Many bones in your feet allow you to walk and stand on your tiptoes. Your hands and feet have more than half of the bones in your body!

Biggest Bone

The longest and strongest bone in your body is in your leg. It is called the femur, and it goes from your hip to your knee. It is a very important bone because it carries all of your weight and helps you move from place to place.

Smallest Bone

Would you believe the smallest bone in your body is in your ear? It is about the size of a grain of rice and is called the stirrup. When sound waves come into your ear, the stirrup shakes back and forth, allowing the sound waves to reach your brain. When the waves reach your brain, you hear the sound.

“Funny”Bone

Hah! The funny bone isn't really a bone at all. It is actually a nerve(神经). When you hit the nerve that is near your elbow, it really hurts or tingles. What's so funny about that? The funny bone probably got its name from the bone that is above your elbow. That bone is called the humerus, which sounds like the word “humorous”，meaning “funny”．The bones that make up our bodies help us grow, and allow us to move. When you think about it, our bones really are wonderful.

Smoking is bad for you, but what if your parents smoke? You might be worried about their health, be tired of smelling the smoke, or even a little embarrassed by it. You can't order your parents to stop smoking, but you can help them to give up this bad habit. Tell them smoking is not good for their health.

If you think it will help, you could find some articles like this one and give them to your parents. Many states now have free programmes to help people give up smoking. You might even see them advertised on billboards(广告牌) in your town. Point these out to your parents and help them to find out more about these programmes.

What if your parents get angry with you for mentioning the topic of smoking? People don't like to be told that they are doing something unhealthy, so it is possible that your parents will be angry, especially if they are worried they won't be able to give up smoking. Maybe they have tried before but failed.

Remember to be kind and show respect(尊敬) when you discuss smoking with your parents. Also remember that it is not easy to give up smoking. Some people have tried several times before they're able to give up. Instead of shouting at them, tell

them that you love them and want them to enjoy many healthy years ahead. They may finally realize you are right about smoking.

If your parents agree to stop smoking, be their biggest supporter. Ask if there is anything you can do when they feel the desire(渴望) to smoke. Maybe you could go for a walk, do a puzzle, or listen to music together. As they reach their goals, such as a month without smoking, remember to celebrate the achievement.

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France is the largest country in Western Europe. There are over 66 million people in France. The country is home to romantic natural scenes like the Seine River and places of interest such as the Eiffel Tower. About 75 million visitors come here every year. Here are top things to do in France.

Visit museums. No trip to France is complete without a visit to its museums, especially the world's best-known one, the Louvre in Paris. In this four-floor building, there are 35，000 works of art, such as the painting Mona Lisa by Da Vinci and the statue Venus de Milo. It will take you about nine months to enjoy all the pieces if you want to have a close look at each of them.

Have a local meal. French food is famous. Bread is very important in France. The most popular French bread is called baguette. The long bread tastes crispy(酥脆的) and salty. Snails are also a must-have here. About 40，000 tons of snails are eaten up every year! They are always cooked with butter and garlic.

Take a bike tour. What is the best way to enjoy the beauty of the Loire Valley? It's taking a bike tour. You can experience the real French life which is comfortable by cycling. You can stop and enjoy the charming scenery in any place you like and forget all unhappy things and trouble for the time being. How relaxed you will feel! You may meet some local people. A bright “Bonjour！” always begins a nice talk. If you come here in June and July, you are lucky. The famous bike race—Tour of France takes place at this time.