2024-2025学年外研版九年级英语上册寒假（期末）复习季《阅读理解》专项巩固训练题（附答案）

2024-2025学年外研版九年级英语上册寒假（期末）复习季 《阅读理解》专项巩固训练题 姓名：___________班级：___________ 阅读理解 ①Giethoorn is a magical village in northern Netherlands. It's so fantastic that some people have a hard time believing it's real. Although the small village has no roads or cars, it has plenty of boats! ②Giethoorn's most noticeable feature(特色) is its canals(运河). They serve as the village's roads. With the feature, it gets another name" Dutch Venice". Local people get around by boat or bicycle, and if they have cars, they have to park them outside the village. Boats are certainly the most important ways of transportation(运输). Bridges connect most homes and businesses, but some houses can only be reached by water. That's why postmen have to send mails by boat. ③The second thing that visitors notice is the quiet. With a population of just over 2, 700 and without any noisy traffic, the village is what many people call a quiet oasis(绿洲). "In Netherlands'water village, the loudest sound you can normally hear is the sound of a duck or the noise made by birds, " a villager there said. ④But that isn't to say the village is not a popular place. In fact, it has become a place of interest, offering comfortable hotels and delicious meals at waterside restaurants. ⑤With all those wonderful views, Giethoorn is a perfect place for holiday. Would you go there if you had a chance? Visiting Giethoorn is certainly on many persons'tour list. We only have one question: When can we order the air ticket to Netherlands? 1．What ways of transportation can be found in Giethoorn? ①Car. ②Bike. ③Plane. ④Boat. A．①② B．②④ C．①②③④ D．①②④ 2．What does Paragraph 4 mainly talk about? A．The tour cost. B．The best visiting line. C．The service in Giethoorn. D．The reason why Giethoom is unpopular. 3．What is the writer's opinion according to the passage? A．Giethoorn is worth visiting. B．Giethoorn is a perfect place to live in. C．No other places is better than Giethoorn. D．The best way to Giethoorn is by plane. 4．Which of the following shows the structure of the passage? A．B． C． D． 阅读理解 Have you ever wondered how many ants there are on the earth? Scientists at the University of Hong Kong certainly have. In a new study, they estimated (估计) the number of the world's ants is about 20, 000, 000, 000, 000, 000(20 with 15 zeroes! That means for every human, there are nearly 2. 5 million ants. If you put all the ants on a scale, they'd weigh more than all the wild birds and mammals (哺乳动物) on the earth. How did they count such a big number? In the past, many scientists have counted ants in different areas. They collected fallen leaves and earth and dried them to force the ants to come out for counting. Based on 465 studies that cover the whole land, the new study made the estimation. According to Wang Runxi, one of the authors, the number and distribution(分布) of ants can be valuable to show the environmental changes. "Ants play an important role in the ecosystem, " Wang told Science and Technology Daily. "They help loosen the soil, spread seeds, break down things and form a part of the food chain (食物链). They are everywhere on the earth except for the coldest places. " "Compared with big animals, little ants are more sensitive (敏 感 的 ) to environmental changes, " Wang added. Most ants live in tropical (热带的) and subtropical(亚热带的) areas. But in recent years, ants have been moving toward the two poles because of global warming. Changes in forests, such as too many trees being cut down, also have influence on the number of ants, the study showed. "Our global map of ants allows us to better understand and predict ants' responses to worrying environmental changes, " scientists wrote in the study. 5．What does the study show about ants? A．Ants actually are mammals. B．There are more ants than humans. C．Ants on the earth weigh more than humans. D．There are nearly 2. 5 million ants on the earth. 6．How did scientists count ants in different areas? A．They counted the ants running on the ground. B．They picked leaves from trees and counted ants on them. C．They dried fallen leaves and earth to make ants come out. D．They made a fire on the fallen leaves to count the dead bodies. 7．What is Paragraph 4 mainly about? A．Why ants are important. B．How the ecosystem works. C．How ants work in the soil. D．What Wang Runxi found about the earth. 8．According to Wang, how has global warming influenced ants in recent years? A．Many ants have moved to warm places. B．More ants start to live in forests. C．More ants are moving to the two poles. D．The number of ants is going up. 阅读理解 2nd March is National Old Stuff Day(旧物日) in the US. It is all about old stuff — things you used have been forgotten for ages in your home. You must have some old stuff around. And today is all about enjoying it and reusing(再次使用) it. Because what's better than finding something really great from days gone by? It's so easy to forget things you have. If we don't use them every day, some things can be put away and stay there. And that's not just the things in your home — technology grows so quickly that new toys come out all the time, and new books keep coming out. In the age of new information, we can have so many things easily. Today is all about remembering the things we left behind. We've learnt to value what age can bring to things. Wines, for example, are more valuable and tastier as they grow older. It's certain that old things still have their uses, value or charm. People today will pay a lot of money for stamps, toys, video games, board games, books, coins, and clothes of yesterday. You can really get into the charm of old things by visiting a junk shop(旧货店). Another person's old stuff could be your new stuff! Or maybe now is a good day to clean up! Old stuff could become a great gift for someone else, or you could always send your old things to a charity(慈善机构). If you're free, you can turn your old clothes into new ones with just a little change. Today could be a good day to visit your elder families. You could ask your grandparents to tell you stories about family history, their childhood and their youth. Learn about what was going on in the world when they were growing up. Most of all, remember that today's new stuff will one day be old stuff. 9．What is National Old Stuff Day? A．A day to throw away old things. B．A day to follow new technology. C．A day to get together with families. D．A day to enjoy and reuse old things. 10．From Paragraph 3, we know that ____. A．age brings people new things B．people love buying new things C．people always clean up old stuff D．old stuff is still valuable and useful 11．Which of the following is a right way to deal with old stuff? A．Breaking it into pieces. B．Sending it to charities. C．Forgetting it in some places. D．Turning it into waste. 12．What's the writer's purpose in writing the passage? A．To make people realise the value of old stuff. B．To make people learn about new technology. C．To make people produce more old things. D．To make people remember family history. 阅读理解 Fresh green grass. Hundreds of colourful wild flowers. Water runs into little pools. Birds make their homes in boxes. The Augustenborg Botanical Roof (屋顶) Garden may look just like any other well- planned park but there's a difference. It lies on the roofs of industrial and office buildings in the city of Malmö in Sweden. Green roofs are not a new invention. And now they are getting popular again. The common roofs of a modern city have endless black surfaces with no life or water. Perhaps that's why a garden on a roof becomes such a perfect choice for more and more people. Green roofs are not just pretty. They also help to moderate the city temperature. The high temperatures on common roofs in summer can make top floor flats uncomfortably hot. What is more, they play a part in making the cities hotter than the countryside around them, causing the "urban heat island effect". On a green roof, however, with its plants and water, temperatures change only a little, as they do in a park. This can greatly cut the costs of heating and cooling in the building below. Also, a green roof takes in rain water, and protects the city drainage (排水) system. ▲ And small animals and birds can make their homes on it. Thanks to this, the city may become part of nature, rather than something that completely separates from it. While the cost of building such a roof can still be higher, it can be cheaper in the long term as a result of energy savings. And wouldn't it be wonderful to be able to walk out into a garden high above the city's noise and traffic, whether you're at school, in an office or just at home in a ten- floor block? 13．With the example of Augustenborg Botanical Roof Garden, the writer wants to explain ____. A．how the wildlife is protected B．what a green roof is like C．how to plan a good park D．what to do with a spare roof 14．Which of the following is the best sentence to fill in the blank" ▲ " in Paragraph 4? A．A green roof is alive. B．A green roof stops pollution. C．A common roof is noisy. D．A common roof increases the cost. 15．From the passage, we can learn that A．the Augustenborg Botanical Roof Garden is the same as any other well- planned park B．green roofs are now getting popular, though they are a new invention C．it is worth building green roofs because it costs little D．green roofs can help cut the costs of heating and cooling in the building below 16．The main purpose of the passage is to____ of green roofs. A．discuss the problems B．introduce the changes C．show the amazing beauty D．tell the advantages 阅读理解 Meiyu, is from Turkey (土耳其). She is the youngest child of her family. After high school, many people decided to learn English or Japanese, but Meiyu decided to learn Chinese in university. She learnt Chinese for four years in Ankara University in Turkey, and got her Chinese name Meiyu there. Meiyu fell in love with Chinese after going to university. She became more interested after she knew more about Chinese history. In the beginning, many people did not understand her decision. But they all said Meiyu had made a right choice when she graduated from university. Because at that time, more Chinese have been visiting Turkey. The trade between the two countries also requires Chinese- speaking people. "Being able to speak Chinese means more job opportunities, " said Meiyu. And then she worked in Wuhan, China. Besides going on studying Chinese, she showed great interest in Chinese kung fu as well, so she spent her free time on kung fu training with her coaches. Not only could kung fu help improve her health, but its history and culture also attracted(吸引) Meiyu. Meiyu said, "The moreI know about China, the luckier I feel to have been here. But the truth is that fun and pain go together in the process of learning. " After Meiyu worked in China for two years, her friends wanted her to stay in China, but her parents hoped she could go back home. Meiyu thought it was difficult to decide. "Even if I go back to Turkey, I will choose Chinese language education as my job, " said Meiyu. 17．Meiyu began to learn Chinese when ____. A．she was in high school B．she was in Ankara University C．she met some Chinese in Turkey D．she visited Wuhan, China 18．Why did Meiyu spend her free time on kung fu training? A．Because she was interested in kung fu. B．Because her friends wanted her to learn kung fu. C．Because she wanted to teach kung fu in Turkey. D．Because she wanted to take part in kung fu competitions. 19．Who wanted Meiyu to go back home after she worked in China for two years? A．Her parents. B．Her friends. C．Her coaches. D．Her classmates. 20．What can you learn from the passage? A．Meiyu wasn't confident when she was in Wuhan. B．Chinese culture has greatly influenced Meiyu. C．It was easy for Meiyu to choose whether to stay in China or not. D．Many people didn't think Meiyu's decision was right when she graduated from university. 阅读理解 One summer evening, Sylvie hurried the cow through the forest, following a path to her grandmother's home. Suddenly she heard a loud whistle(哨子声). "Hello," a young man carrying a gun called out cheerfully, "I've been hunting for birds." he explained,"but I've lost my way." Sylvie led the stranger through the forest.When they reached her house, the stranger explained his problem to Sylvie's grandmother and was invited to stay there for the night. After dinner, the young man said he was a scientist, who collected birds."Do you put them in a cage?" Sylvie asked."No," he answered,"I shoot birds and put something special into them to preserve them.I have over 100 different kinds of birds at home.Their feathers(羽毛) look as bright as before." "Sylvie knows a lot about birds too," her grandmother said proudly. "Maybe she can help me," the young man said."I saw a white heron(鹭) not far from here two days ago.I've been looking for it ever since.It's a tall, strange bird with white wings.Have you seen it?" he asked Sylvie.Sylvie didn't answer.Her heart began to beat fast.She had seen that bird! The young man added."I would give $10 to the person who showed me where the bird is." That night Sylvie thought about the wonderful things she and her grandmother could buy with ten dollars.She also wanted to be the young man's friend, because she had never seen anyone so handsome. When the sun began to rise, Sylvie quietly left her house and hurried to a huge tree.She wanted to climb to the top of the tree where she could see the whole forest. Sylvie's face was pale when, at last, she reached the top.Suddenly, a bird with big white wings flew past her and landed on a branch below her.The other white heron was sitting on the ne st in a nearby tree.Now Sylvie knew the bird's secret! An hour later, Sylvie returned to the house.The young man would give them the money they needed.Besides, Sylvie wanted to make him happy.But Sylvie was silent.She remembered how the white heron flew through the air and how they watched the sun rise together from the top of the forest.Sylvie could not speak.Finally, she decided to keep the secret of the white heron. The young man went away later that day and never returned. 21．The underlined word "preserve" in Paragraph 4 probably means"____". A．keep birds in good condition B．help birds treat wound C．make birds die peacefully D．provide birds with food 22．Which of the following is TRUE about Sylvie according to the passage? A．She had never seen the white bird before. B．She climbed the tree to watch the sun rise. C．She needed money to buy a gift for her grandma. D．She wanted to help the man find the bird at first. 23．Why did Sylvie finally decide to keep the secret of the white heron? A．Because she didn't like the young man. B．Because her grandmother told her to do that. C．Because she wanted to protect the white bird. D．Because she wanted more money. 24．What can be the best title for the passage? A．A Pleasant Decision B．A White Heron C．A Strange Visitor D．A Lonely Girl 阅读理解 Two little girls, 14-year-old Cindy and 12-year-old Lucy, wrote to a newspaper office, asking some fast food restaurants to stop giving away free plastic toys. Many people read the letter and supported them. "We have been learning all about the environment at school and the problem of plastic. It made us very sad to see how plastic harms wildlife and pollutes the ocean, and we want to change this. That's why we want the fast food restaurants to think of the environment and stop giving away plastic toys with their kids meals, " the two girls wrote in their letter. "We like to go to eat in fast food restaurants, but children only play with the plastic toys for a few minutes before they throw them away. In the end, they will harm animals and pollute the sea. We want anything they give us to be sustainable(可持续的), so we can protect the earth for us and for future humans, " they continued. The letter made a large number of readers pay attention to them. The number of people who supported them almost double d after reporters followed the two little girls. Since the little girls'story started being picked up by news reporters, the fast food restaurants had to give a reply to the newspaper office, telling about their plans for making their free toys more sustainable. 25．The two little girls wrote to the newspaper office in order to ____. A．get some fast food B．get some free presents C．stop children having junk food D．stop fast food restaurants giving away plastic toys 26．Where do the two girls learn about the environment? A．At home. B．At school. C．In a restaurant. D．In a library. 27．The underlined word "they" in Paragraph 3 refers to ____. A．fast food restaurants B．children C．plastic toys D．humans 28．What may fast food restaurants most probably do to deal with free plastic toys? A．They may stop giving away free plastic toys. B．They may throw away all their free plastic toys. C．They may sell their plastic toys to other countries. D．They may make free plastic toys more sustainable. 阅读理解 ※The science of hunger If you've ever been "hungry" — that is so hungry that it makes you angry — you'll be happy to learn that scientists have begun studying the causes of this unpleasant condition and recommending(推荐) fixes. Researchers from the University of North Carolina asked some people of hunger to write a story about either their feelings or their daily lives while others not. After a stress(精神压力) experiment, it turned out that people who had written stories about feelings (and were therefore focused on these feelings) felt less stressed or angry, even if they were hungry. The main point: Realising how you feel reduces the chance that hunger will influence your feelings. Mindfulness training can help with that. Of course, if you're hungry, eating also helps. ※A photo a day keeps the doctor away Taking a photograph each day and sharing it online is a popular hobby. To find out how this habit influences health, British scientists did research by interviewing the creators of online photo journals. They discovered that daily photography improved interviewees' lives in several ways: It made them consider the present, it pushed them to go for walks to get their photos, and it gave them chances to communicate with folks who share their interests. Moreover, it may help some fight against loneliness. "I'll stop and take a photograph of this insect sitting on my computer or something. Just taking a moment is very good and beautiful I think, " one participant says. 29．What does the underlined word "it" in Paragraph 2 refer to? A．The story. B．The result. C．The experiment. D．Stress. 30．What advice is helpful to reduce the influence of hunger? A．Take photos. B．Mindfulness training. C．Do research. D．Do experiments. 31．According to the passage, what is so good about taking photos? A．It can be posted online. B．It influences people's study a lot. C．It encourages more communication. D．It helps people memorise the past. 32．Which column(栏目) of the magazine is the passage probably from? A．Culture. B．Hobbies. C．Science. D．Nature. 阅读理解 This is my second day in the new school in the new country. There will be no lessons today because we are going to somewhere by train. On the train, the students know each other, but they don't know me and I don't know them. I can't understand them when they speak, and I can't speak to them. I don't know their language at all. Suddenly, the girl who sits next to me smiles and points to herself. "Anna, " she says. She points to me, "Farah!"I nod and say, "Farah. " Then I look across the field, aimlessly. We stop at a place with many apple trees. I find out we are to pick the fruit. Our teacher tells each student to pick one apple. When I am wandering around, I find a tree, shorter than the others. It is small and alone, like me. A few hard green apples in its branches. I twist one off and it fits perfectly in my hand. After a while, we all pick our apples and run to a little crooked house at the bottom of the hill. They have a machine that chop(切碎) the apples there. One by one we put our apples into the machine. I will be last to put my small green one. Then the students begin to push on the handle. It must be very hard. I hang back, not sure if I should be with the others. But I am strong. I can help. So, I take a step towards them. At this time, Ann a waves to me to come beside her. A boy quickly makes a place for me between them. It is hard, but we are working together and we can do it. I am pleased. The juice drips down. And we all taste it. I do think I taste my special apple. On the way back to school, Ann a sits next to me again on the train. There is a boy on my other side, smiling at me. Jim pats his stomach, and a belch(打嗝声) jumps from his throat. Everyone laughs. I do too. Laughs sound the same as at home. So do belches and lots of things. It is the words that are strange. But soon I will know their words. I will blend with the others the way my apple blended with the apple juice. I take a deep breath and try to learn their language, saying "App-ell". Anna claps. I smile. It is my first outside-myself word. There will be more. 33．How does Farah feel at the beginning of the school trip? A．Excited. B．Lost. C．Angry. D．Surprised. 34．Which of the following shows that Anna is trying to help Farah? A．She volunteers to introduce Farah to others. B．She offers to help Farah pick the green apple. C．She invites Farah to join in making the apple juice. D．She teaches Farah to spell the strange word "App-ell". 35．What does the underlined word "blend" in the passage probably mean? A．Mix. B．Agree. C．Connect. D．Match. 36．Why does Farah smile at last in the story? A．Because the apple juice is delicious. B．Because others are smiling at her. C．Because she has learnt the new language. D．Because she has been accepted slowly. 阅读理解 Australia is a large island and the world's sixth largest country. Australia has many beautiful places for travelling, from the Great Barrier Reef to Sydney. There are also many beautiful beaches. That's the reason why I went to Australia. My first impression(印象) of Australia was the Western architecture(建筑风格), comfortable life and nice people. Sydney is made up of many exciting areas, each with its own feature. I borrowed a car and drove around Fraser Island. I worked on a farm at Bowen for a week. Working on a farm was very difficult. Almost all the people there were working to save travel costs. I also did this. It helped me understand the value of money. By travelling I felt that the world was small. I realised that I had to study English very hard to be an international person. I didn't speak English well, so I often lost my way. Whenever I asked them for directions, they were willing to help me. I heard that they thought of nature first of all when they built a building. They think about animals and plants. I'm impressed by it. Most of all, I learned about the Australians' kindness and love of nature. Whenever I think of Australia, I want to travel to Australia again. I miss Australia. 37．How did the writer travel around Fraser Island? A．By car. B．By train. C．By bus. D．By ship. 38．Working on a farm at Bowen helped the writer ____. A．know how to work B．understand the people C．understand the value of money D．understand the country 39．What can we learn from the passage? A．Australia is the largest island in the world. B．Australia is the sixth largest country in the world. C．The writer's trip was comfortable all the way in Australia. D．Australians think little of nature. 40．What is this passage mainly about? A．The farm life in Australia. B．The writer's travel to Australia. C．The beauty of Australia. D．The famous architecture of Australia. 阅读理解 Travel and tourism(旅游) are very important to millions of people all over the world. It's important to some countries too. They need the money from tourism to help their people live better. However, travel and tourism cause many problems. Planes, buses, boats and other ways of transportation that carry travellers and tourists cause pollution. Moreover, some people do things on holiday that they would never think of doing at home. For example, many travellers use a lot of water and electricity when they stay in hotels. They forget to turn off the lights or even leave televisions and air-conditions on when they leave the room. That's why it is important for people to travel wisely and respect(尊重) the places they visit. There are ways you can travel and be environmentally friendly. Here are some tips to help you. ●Don't throw rubbish anywhere. Use bins(垃圾桶). Don't throw anything into the sea, especially plastic bags. Every year many sea animals die because of plastic bags. ●Don't waste water or electricity. Many parts of the world have not got enough water. ●Don't buy any products made from endangered animals. 41．What do many people use a lot when staying in hotels? A．A lot of water and electricity. B．A lot of paper and plastic bags. C．A lot of paper and electricity. D．A lot of water and plastic bags. 42．The second paragraph mainly tells us ____. A．travel and tourism are important to some countries B．a lot of problems are caused because of travel and tourism C．travellers should respect the places they visit D．travellers often do some things that are harmful to environment 43．What can we know according to the passage? A．All the countries need money from tourism. B．Traveller s prefer planes to trains. C．Turtles(海龟) may die from plastic bags. D．It's not bad for people to buy products made from animals. 44．What's the passage mainly about? A．Travel and tourism. B．Travel problems. C．Travel less. D．Travel green. 阅读理解 There was a photo touching the hearts of thousands of people online. In the photo a baby is staying with David, also known as "ICU(重症监护室) Grandpa". Logan, the baby, had to stay in an ICU. His father was too busy with work. And Mary, Logan's mother, had an 8-year-old daughter to look after too. So Logan had to stay alone in hospital for some time every day. One day, when Mary got to the hospital, she found an old man was looking after her son. " He said he heard Logan crying and asked the nurse if he could sing him to sleep. Oh, this man is like an angel(天使)!" said Mary. David volunteered at the ICUs for years. On Tuesdays, he always spent time with older children. And on Thursdays, he stayed with little babies. But why ICUs?"In ICUs, there are always some serious things going on. I'm happy to have a chance to help those kids, " said David. "When I stay with them, I feel warm. It's so great. I really enjoy it. " What David did really meant a lot to parents like Mary. Sadly, David died at the age of 86. Slade, a nurse at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, said she hoped that David's spirit would continue to provide some comfort for families in the future. 45．Who are in the photo? A．Logan and David. B．Logan and his father. C．Logan and his mother. D．Logan and Mary's father. 46．Mary met David most probably on a ____. A．Tuesday B．Wednesday C．Thursday D．Friday 47．David volunteered in ICUs because ①it was easy for him to work there ②doctors and nurses there were friendly to him ③there were always something serious ④he enjoyed helping kids there A．①② B．①④ C．②③ D．③④ 48．Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A．David was really a kind and helpful man. B．Staying with children made David tired. C．David always told stories to make Logan sleep. D．Logan's mother was too busy to look after his sister. 阅读理解 What an amazing horse! Even though more than a thousand years have passed, we can still feel the power within its burning eyes, orderly teeth and kicking hooves. Night-Shining White, now kept in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, is regarded as one of the most important horse paintings in the history of Chinese art. Its artist, Han Gan, is known for his drawing skills. Born into a poor family in the early Tang Dynasty, the young Han Gan had to help support his family by working in a local wine shop. His talent(才能) in art was discovered by accident when he was sent to the poet Wang Wei's house to co llect payment for some wine. While waiting at the gate, Han Gan used a stick(木棍) to draw pictures on the ground and was seen by the poet. Wang Wei decided to help the young man to study painting. Because of Han's natural talent and years of hard work, he was finally chosen to work for Emperor Xuanzong. The Tang emperors were crazy about horses. At that time, the most common way to study horse painting was to copy the works of other painters. Han Gan's way, however, was different — he studied the animal itself. He often visited the royal stables(马厩) and even lived with the stable workers for some time. The horses, whether resting or moving, offered him a lot of ideas. The more time he spent studying these horses, the more his understanding of them grew. Day by day, Han Gan painted the horses, showing every de tail that he saw with his own eyes. Those who saw Han Gan's horse paintings were all surprised at his skills, saying that his horses could gallop(疾驰) off the paper. Even Su Shi, the famous poet of the Song Dynasty. expressed his admiration for Han Gan as one of the best horse painters with the words, "The horses painted by Han Gan are real horses. " 49．Night-Shining White is ____. A．a poem by Su Shi B．a book by Han Yu C．a novel by Wang Wei D．a painting by Han Gan 50．From the passage, we know that ____. A．Han Gan's talent in art was discovered by Su Shi B．Han Gan spent much time studying the horses C．Han Gan was rich after working for the Emperor D．Han Gan painted horses by copying other works 51．In general, Han Gan achieved success for the following reasons EXCEPT ____. A．his hard work B．natural talent C．his family D．others' help 52．What's the passage mainly about? A．Han Gan and his horse paintings. B．An introduction to the Metropolitan Museum of Art. C．The painting Night-Shining White. D．The art in Tang Dynasty. 阅读理解 Honolulu is the capital and largest city of the US state of Hawaii, which is located in the Pacific Ocean. It is along the southeast coast of the island of Oahu, and is the westernmost and southernmost major US city. It is a centre of international business, hospitality, and military defense in both the state and Oceania. The city has a mix of various Asian, Western, and Pacific cultures. Temperatures change little throughout the months, with average(平均的) high temperatures of 27 — 32℃ and average lows of 18 — 24℃ throughout the year. Honolulu has an average of 278 sunny days and 89. 4 rainy days per year. The average rainfall is about 16 inches per year, which mainly takes place during the winter months of October through early April, with very little rainfall during the summer. However, both seasons experience a similar number of rainy days. Light showers happen in summer, while heavier rainfalls happen during winter. As the largest city and airport location in the Hawaiian Islands, Honolulu acts as a natural gateway to the islands' large tourism industry, which brings $10 billion and has the greatest influence on the local economy(经济) every year. Honolulu's location in the Pacific also makes it a large business and trading centre. Other important part of the city's income(收入) includes military defense, research and development, and manufacturing. Sunny beaches and a sky-blue sea coast make Honolulu a best place for holiday. Honolulu is not only a place of beautiful sights, but also a wonderful place of shopping. The world's largest open-air shopping centre, Ala Moana Centre with many international products is located here. However, it might take tourists lots of time to get there because of the traffic jam and the lack of subway system in Honolulu. Except for that, it is still worth visiting. 53．According to the passage, Honolulu is a city ____. A．for ski-lovers B．with mixed cultures C．of low temperatures D．in the centre of Hawaii 54．Which picture probably shows the average rainfall of Honolulu every year? A．B． C．D． 55．Paragraph 4 mainly talks about the ____ of Honolulu. A．economy B．tourism C．malls D．traffic 56．What does the underlined word "it" in Paragraph 4 refer to? A．Ala Moana Centre. B．Honolulu. C．Sunny beaches. D．The sky-blue sea coast. 阅读理解 Have you ever been to Xitang Water Town? Xitang Water Town is a small ancient town on water. It is in Jiashan County, Zhejiang Province, China. Xitang is famous for its bridges. alleys(小巷) and sheltered corridors(廊). Nine rivers run through Xitang, dividing it into eight parts, with stone bridges, quiet streets, and corridors. The bridges of Xitang date back to the Ming and Qing dynasties. Through a bird's-eye view of the whole town, green waves are everywhere and every family lives near water. In the morning, water runs under bridges; thin mist(薄雾) is like silk: pink walls on both banks stand tall and houses are reflected(反射) in the water. In the evening, the setting sun shines softly and songs come from fishing boats. The whole old town is like a poem and a picture. It is hard to know that it's people in the picture or the picture in the heart of people. ▲ Xitang enjoys convenient transportation. Visitors who travel to Xitang usually need to go to Shanghai or Hangzhou first, then go to Xitang from there. From Shanghai: Traveller s may take direct buses from Shanghai South Long- distance Bus Station or Shanghai Tour Bus Centre to get there. From Hangzhou: You may take direct buses from Hangzhou Jiubao Bus Centre Station to get there. It is recommended to spend a whole day to visit the water town. 57．Which words can describe Xitang Water Town? A．Small and old. B．Small and new. C．Big and famous. D．Big and new. 58．How does the writer introduce Xitang in Paragraphs 3 and 4? A．By telling stories. B．By describing sights. C．By showing cultures. D．By making interviews. 59．Which of the following can be put in the " ▲ " in Paragraph 5? A．When to visit Xitang Water Town B．How to get to Xitang Water Town C．What to see in Xitang Water Town D．Where to go in Xitang Water Town 60．What does the writer mean by saying the underlined sentence? A．A whole day isn't enough for you to visit Xitang Water Town. B．You should go to Xitang Water Town for your next vacation. C．Xitang Water Town is a good place for you to spend one day. D．You have to make a plan before you go to Xitang Water Town. 阅读理解 Welcome to Health First-Aid Courses WHO For all of our community members — volunteers, coaches, parents, doctors or anyone over 18 years old who communicates with young people. WHAT Youth Mental Health First Aid(青少年心理健康急救) is a course that teaches those who take part in the course about young people's common mental health. WHY One in ten persons in the community feel sad or hopeless every day for two weeks. Youth who have an adult to go to for help are less likely to hurt themselves. SUBJECTS How to help young people actively deal with a mental health crisis (危机). WHEN May 7th & 14th: 5:00 pm — 9:00 pm (must attend both) June 5th: 8:00 am — 4:30 pm (30 minutes lunch break) June 17th: 9:00 am — 4:30 pm (working lunch) WHERE Green Ave. Public Library Registration(登记): Http://mentalhealth.com OR send an email to MsBrown@ highschools.org OR visit Ms Brown's office in the Public Library Training is valued at $170 and offered at no cost thanks to the Project Mental Health 61．The courses are for ____. A．coaches over 18 years old B．primary school students C．volunteers under 18 years old D．doctors from other communities 62．How many ways can people register the course? A．One. B．Two. C．Three. D．Four. 63．The passage is probably from ____. A．a story book B．a community website C．a school board D．a travel guide 阅读理解 Do you like travelling? Have you heard of volunteer travel? Do you know what volunteer travel means? The main purpose of volunteer travel is to take part in service activities to help others. During the trip, volunteer travellers often provide services like teaching, cooking, animal caring, and cultural activities. The volunteers may get free or cheaper living places and meals because of their help. It seems these long journeys could only be made possible in recent years by modern transport(交通). However, volunteer travel started in the 1960s, when Alec Dickson and his wife Mora from the UK founded Voluntary Service Overseas(VSO), an international volunteer organisation. Traditionally, the volunteer activities take place in a foreign country. But now, more volunteer trips have taken place within the volunteers' own countries in recent years. Volunteer projects in the countryside are now attracting more visitors living in the cities as a break from the fast and tiring city life. There are lots of advantages in volunteer travel. By doing voluntary work while travelling, travellers may make a real, positive influence on the world. The services volunteers provide can reduce the costs for the communities they serve. Another advantage of volunteer travel is that it helps people living in cities experience the life in the countryside. For those who are tired of city life but can't move to the countryside, volunteer travel can be a way. In this way, travellers can relax themselves from the busy lives, while the countryside can get a lot by receiving more customers for local tourism industries(行业). 64．What's the writing purpose of Paragraph 1? A．To explain the topic. B．To express the writer's opinion. C．To raise some questions. D．To introduce the topic of the passage. 65．From the passage, we can know A．the purpose of volunteer travel is to help others B．volunteer travel only takes place in recent years C．the volunteer travellers can travel around for free D．the volunteer travellers prefer to go to a foreign country 66．What is NOT the advantage of volunteer travel? A．Reduce the serve costs for the communities. B．Help people living in cities experience the life in the countryside. C．Develop the local tourism industries in the countryside. D．Offer more jobs to the people who want to be volunteer travellers. 67．What's the best title for the passage? A．Travel and Work B．Relax in Your Life C．Help While Travelling D．Experience a New Life 答案 1．B 2．C 3．A 4．B 5．B 6．C 7．A 8．C 9．D 10．D 11．B 12．A 13．B 14．A 15．D 16．D 17．B 18．A 19．A 20．B 21．A 22．D 23．C 24．B 25．D 26．B 27．C 28．D 29．B 30．B 31．C 32．C 33．B 34．C 35．A 36．D 37．A 38．C 39．B 40．B 41．A 42．B 43．C 44．D 45．A 46．C 47．D 48．A 49．D 50．B 51．C 52．A 53．B 54．D 55．C 56．B 57．A 58．B 59．B 60．C 61．A 62．C 63．B 64．D 65．A 66．D 67．C 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$