2019—2020学年初中英语阅读组合训练(五)

组合训练5

一、完形填空

When Charles Lee handed me the small red notebook in 1974，he changed my life．"While travelling，you should keep notes on the things you see and do．（1），you will forget them some day，"he explained．I was staying in his house when travelling in England．

I took his（2）．I wrote in the notebook every day during the homestay and back to university．I recorded weekend trips，my professors and ideas about my life and future．

When I wrote，I wondered about my（3）and purpose．Who would read this？Was I recording events and ideas just as a reminder to memory，or was there some larger purpose for this（4）exercise？

I got a big picture for the task．I was recording events，thoughts，words that were（5）to my life．I （6） a future me sitting down to read the pages．I wondered what it would feel like to read those words later．

I filled the notebook Charles gave me．I bought a new one and（7）it．Then another and another．

Recently，I decided to look through my notebooks in the past 42 years．Charles had been（8）．I remembered the big（9），the central happenings，but on each page were details I had（10）．I hadn't written every day，but I always picked up the（11）when it felt important．I often wrote in them at school（12）my students were writing．I wanted to pass on the（13）Charles had given me．These writings formed a continuous（14）between my past，present，and future through events in my life．

It took several long evenings to read through my notebooks．As I read，I suddenly realized they are a gift to the （15）me——I am now the person I was writing to throughout those years．

（）1.A．So B．Instead C．Moreover D．Otherwise

（）2.A．donation B．reward C．advice D．promise

（）3.A．listeners B．readers C．students D．professors

（）4.A．daily B．weekly C．monthly D．yearly

（）5.A．common B．important C．practical D．similar

（）6.A．imagined B．remembered C．enjoyed D．expected

（）7.A．wrote B．filled C．gathered D．increased

（）8.A．patient B．serious C．right D．wrong

（）9.A．mistakes B．problems C．accidents D．events

（）10.A．forgotten B．avoided C．kept D．improved

（）11.A．drawing B．travelling C．reading D．writing

（）12.A．when B．until C．before D．after

（）13.A．notebook B．house C．lesson D．effort

（）14.A．production B．connection C．instruction D．situation

（）15.A．late B．past C．present D．future

二、阅读理解

A

The French government will ban (禁止) students from using mobile phones. Students in the country’s primary schools and middle schools will be allowed to bring their phones to school, but not allowed to get them out at any time until they leave school.

Jean-Michel Blanquer, The French Education Minister, said the ban would come into effect (生效) in October 2019.

“Some education organizations have already stopped pupils from using their mobiles,” Blanquer told RLT Radio, “Sometimes you need mobiles for teaching reasons or special situations, but their use has to be controlled in some ways.”

However, there are some different voices about the ban, someone wasn’t sure if it could be followed. “This new ban makes us not understand well because we can’t find anything helpful about this ban.”

Some students from a middle school seemed not to be serious about this ban. “I don’t understand how it will work. Where will we put our phones? And how will we get them back?” said a boy. At another school, Mathilde, 12, said, “It’s unbelievable. At my school, we don’t use them in class, so what’s the problem? If anyone is caught using one in the toilet or at lunchtime, the phone will be confiscated (没收).”

Some of the parents are not sure, either. “It’s probably a good idea when the kids are in school,” said Sabine. “But my daughter goes to school and comes home alone. She needs a phone to keep in touch with me so that I won’t worry about her.”

Anyway, the government is now studying how the mobile ban can be put into effect (执行).

( )1. According to the ban, the students in primary schools ________.

A. aren’t supposed to bring their phones to school.

B. can play with their mobile phones at lunchtime.

C. aren’t allowed to use mobiles in school.

D. can’t use mobile phones at any time in France.

( )2. What does the underlined part “ not understand well” mean ?

A.excited

B.proud

C. tired

D.puzzled

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

A. The French government passed the ban for some teaching reasons.

B. The ban tries to make all children stay away from any screen.

C. The ban has made some people feel puzzled and uncertain.

D. Any student in France has to follow the ban on mobile phones.

( )4. What can we learn from the passage?

A. The ban on mobile phones has been put into effect.

B. The ban on mobile phones will meet problems when it starts in 2019.

C. All parents and students in France are against the ban on mobile phones.

D. The problems of mobile phones have been solved in French schools.

( )5. Why did the writer write the passage?

A. To show people’s ideas about the ban on mobile phones.

B. To tell us the reasons why students aren’t allowed to use mobile.

C. To describe the dangers of using mobile phones in schools.

D. To tell us the growing problems of using mobile phones in schools.

B

The“59 smiles”on a smartphone by an old woman in Wuhan，Hubei province in about six months tell a big story.The smiles are from the 59 people who offered her seats on buses.“Everybody can be a good citizen，because in many cases a friendly smile is all that is needed to build a better world，”says Zhang Yongsheng in an article on https://www.360docs.net/doc/2216164024.html,.

The 69-year-old Wuhan woman has taken photographs of the people who offered their seats to her on buses.The 59 photographs are good memories for her.Some of the smiles are shy,some friendly,while others are like sunshine.

The old lady is not good at taking photographs with her smartphone，because some of them are of poor quality，but in spite of that，the series of photographs has become famous immediately on the Internet.

The smiles that the old lady has taken show people's care and love for others,which is becoming valuable in today's society.Her act also expressed her thanks to those who have helped her,says Zhang.

Offering one's seat to elderly people on buses has become a hot topic of discussion.There have been many cases of quarrels(争吵)between young and aged people recently.They could have been avoided if we had thought more about others and also more thankful when others offered help.

( )6.Why has the woman taken so many photos?

A.Because she has a smartphone of good quality.

B.Because she wants to show thanks in this way.

C.Because she decides to become famous.

D.Because she is good at taking photos.

( )7.Which of the following words can’t describe the smiles that the old lady has taken ?

A.friendly

B.shy

C.surprising

D.sunny

( )8.Which of the following statement is NOT true?

A.The woman is 69 years old.

B.It took her about 6 months to photograph the“smiles”，

C.People offering seats to her are not happy at all.

D.The 59 photos are valuable to the woman.

( )9.We should________to make a better world according to the passage.

A.love ourselves first

B.take many photos

C.avoid quarreling with old people

D.care about others and be thankful

( )10.The best title for this passage is________.

A.Kindness recorded in pictures

B.Pictures popular on the Internet

C.A woman taking pictures

D.An event inspiring others

C

Buck did not read the newspapers, or he would know that trouble was coming.

In fact, trouble was on its way for every strong dog with warm

long hair. This was because men, going through the Arctic (北极的)

darkness, had discovered a yellow metal—gold. And because

shipping and transportation (运输) companies were advertising the

discovery, thousands of men were rushing into the Northland. These

men wanted heavy dogs, with strong muscles (肌肉) for working and

thick coats to protect them from the cold. Buck lived at Judge Miller’s house in the sunny -kissed Santa Clara Valley. There were big stables (马厩), long

grape fields, fruit gardens and a big swimming pool. Buck ruled over the whole kingdom. Here he was born and

here he had lived the four years of his life. He protected the Judge’s sons and daughters on long midnight or early

morning walks. On cold winter nights he lay at the Judge’s feet in front of the warm library fire. He was king—king over everything, crawled (爬行的), walked, or flew at Judge Miller’s place, including humans.

Buck was this kind of dog in the autumn of 1897, when the discovery of gold in the Klondike pulled men from

all over the world into the frozen North. But Buck did not read the newspapers. He did not know that Manuel, one

of gardener’s helpers, was not to be trusted. Manuel loved to gamble (赌博). He believed he could win but he was

doomed to failure.

On the night of Manuel’s betrayal (背叛), no one saw him and Buck go off through the fields. Buck imagined

it to be a relaxing walk. They arrived at a little train. A man talked with Manuel and mone y passed between them.

Manuel tied a piece of thick rope around Buck’s neck. Buck accepted it quietly. To be sure, it was unwanted, but

Buck had learned to trust men he knew. However, when the ends of the rope were placed in the stranger’s hands, he

barked. Then the rope tightened (收紧) painfully, his tongue hanging out of his mouth. Then his strength

disappeared, his eyes grew dim (浑浊), and he knew nothing when the train pulled up. Two men threw him into the

baggage car.

(Adapted from The Call of the Wild by Jack London)

( )11. Why were thousands of men rushing into the Northland?

A. Because they could live a better life there.

B. Because they might discover gold there.

Characters: Buck—a dog Judge (法官) Miller—Buck’s owner

C. Because they could find the dogs they needed there.

D. Because they wanted to enjoy the beautiful views there.

( )12.Which description about Buck is NOT true according to the story?

A. The judge’s family betrayed him so he ran away quietly.

B. He had lived in Judge Miller’s house since he was born.

C. Life before the autumn of 1897 was enjoyable for him.

D. Manuel could take him out of Miller’s house because he trusted Manuel.

( )13. The trouble Buck didn’t know at first is that ________.

A. he did not read the newspapers

B. Judge Miller would ask someone to send Buck away

C. men wanted heavy dogs to work for them in the cold areas

D. Manuel was doomed to lose money when gambling

( )14.Buck was finally thrown into the baggage car because of __________betrayal.

A.Judge Miller’s

B.Manuel’s

C. gardener’s helpers’

D.his own

( )15.The story is mainly about ________.

A. animals’ trust in humans

B. people’s discovery of gold

C. Buck’s early life at Judge Miller’s

D. the turning point of Buck’s life

三、阅读表达

Eco-friendly(环保) rain gardens have beautiful flowers, trees and other plants that beautify the community. They are also healthy for the environment and the people living and working nearby. A rain garden is not very different from a traditional garden, It is just far more eco-friendly. Usually it is built lower than the ground.

Why Eco-friendly Rain Gardens Are Recommended

Rain gardens smartly used rain and storm water by temporarily(暂时) holding water from rain and storms and letting it soak(渗透) slowly into the ground before it runs into streams or enters the public drinking water supply. In this way, a rain garden keeps the water, allowing it to be used as needed by plants in the rain garden, rather than flowing(流) directly into nearby streams and going unused, The water will soak. Slowly into the ground within a day or two. This creates an advantage that the rain garden does not allow mosquitoes(蚊子) to breed(繁殖). This is a simple, attractive and eco-friendly “green” way to treat storm water.

What's more, planting a rain garden helps cut down on pollution and make the environment better. The gardens don’t use expensive machinery and chemicals. They remove harmful chemicals in the rainwater and reduce the amount of pollution reaching streams and rivers by up to 30%.

How You Build Your Own Rain Gardens

Native(本地的) plants are recommended for rain gardens because they are more used to the local climate(气候), soil, and water conditions. They may attract local wildlife such as native birds. Water your rain garden right after planting and once a week. Don’t water it if you have had at least an inch of rain during the week. You needn’t take much care of it once the plants have a necessary root system(根系统).

Often, local governments and private businesses develop large rain gardens in their yards and in public parks. However, you can do your own part. You don't need to be an environmental engineer to create a rain garden. Just start by building smaller rain gardens in your yards.

根据上面短文内容回答问题（每小题答案不超过6个单词）。

1.What else does Eco-friendly rain gardens have besides beautiful flowers and trees?

2.Is a rain garden similar to a traditional garden?

3.What does the writer think of the way that rain gardens treat storm water?

4.What can help cut down on pollution and make the environment better?

5.Where can you build your own rain gardens?

四、任务型阅读

Five Tricks to Improve Your Memory

Remembering things, like names, dates, and other fine details is a skill that you can sharpen .Here are five memory tricks everyone can learn.

Imagine what you want to take before you get it

There’s something about walking into another room or passing through a doorway that changes our short-term memory and makes us forget what we went there for. If you imagine your purpose before you leave the present room, you’ll increase your chances of remembering what you want.

Learn the chunking technique(组块技术)

We can only store a limited number of things in our short-term memory—about four to seven different items, according to most estimates. The chunking technique can help us get past this limitation: Group several items into a

larger whole.

Make good use of the power of music

We forget names and numbers so easily, except our favorite songs or nursery rhymes from childhood. Music helps us memorize things well. If you want to learn a foreign language, try training with music videos with words of this language. Generally speaking, singing can help improve our brain.

Create mnemonic pegs(助记符) to remember long lists

Even without the music background, you can use rhyme and rhythm to remember things like shopping lists or lists or all the US capitals. You can build a connection between the items and the things that rhyme.For example,1 is a gun (imagine the first item being fired from a gun), 2 is a shoe, imagine the second item inside a shoe, and so on.

Take care of your health and learn new skills

Sadly, our memory falls as we get older. Taking care of our basic health, though, can go a long way towards optimizing(优化) our health. That means reducing the stress in your life, exercising and staying fit, and keeping your brain healthy too by learning new skills.

Find a trick that works for you and keep using it. You can strengthen your memory.

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五、短文填空

I climbed to the deck safely. I soon saw t 1 pirates(海盗) lying on the deck at the back of the ship.One was dead .The other ,Israel Hands ,was w 2 and calling for rum（朗姆酒）.

I gave Hands the rum.As he drank it,the colour of red returned to his f 3 .

“I am taking over this ship,Mr. Hands,” I said. “You will treat me as your captain.”He looked at me sourly(带有敌意的), but he could do nothing.

I took down the Jolly Roger flag and t 4 it into the sea.Hands watched me slyly(诡诈地).

“If you give me some food and drink and find something to tie up my wound, I’ll tell you how to sail the ship.”

I gave him all he asked. Soon the ship was sailing e 5 with Hands’ help. After eating and drinking, Hands sat up and looked b 6 . We soon arrived at North Inlet. Hands was very good at guiding me in and I f 7 his instructions perfectly. We turned into the beach and came easily to rest without an anchor(锚).

I was so b 8 bringing the shipin safely that I forgot to watch Hands. When I turned around,Hands was standing b 9 me with his knife ready. I jumped away and quickly climbed up the ropes and prepared both guns. Hands climbed slowly after me. Suddenly one of his hands went back and a knife flew through the air. I felt a sharp p 10 and was fixed by the shoulder to the mast (桅杆). Both guns fired, and fell into the sea together with Israel Hands.

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参考答案

组合训练5

一、完形填空DCBAB ABCDA DACBD

二、阅读理解

A篇CDCBA B篇BCCDA C篇BACBD

三、阅读表达

1. Other plants that beautify the community

2. Yes,it is .

3. Simple, attractive and eco-friendly

4. Planting a rain garden/Planting rain gardens.

5. In our yards

四、任务型阅读

1.improve

2.getting

3.why

4.helpful /good/ useful

5.power

6.general

7.connect

8. older

9. healthily/ better / properly /well 10. stronger/ better / strong / good

五、短文填空

1.two

2.wounded/weak

3. face

4. threw

5.easily

6.better

7.followed

8. busy

9. behind 10. pain