10.体育运动-【中考英语得高分】2025年中考英语主题阅读得高分

【答案解析】 1.C根据第四段中的“In the1850s,Leo Tolstoy wrote his first story.He wrote about his experiences in the army.”可知，他在19世纪50年 代以前在部队服役过；根据第四段中的“These works were published and Tolstoy became a well- known writer..”可知，之后他成了一位众所周知的 作家；根据第六段中的“So in the1860s,Tolstoy tried a different way to find the meaning.He opened a school for the children of his serfs-the people who worked on his land..”可知，l9世纪60 年代，他为农奴的孩子们开办了一所学校；根据第 七段中的“So in 1862,Leo Tolstoy married a young woman named Sonya Behrs.”可知，l862 年，他与索尼亚·贝尔斯结婚了；根据第八段中的 "The next 15 years were the best years of Tolstoy's life.It was during this time that he wrote his most famous books-War and Peace and Anna Karenina.”可知，婚后的l5年里，他写 了《战争与和平》和《安娜·卡列尼娜》两本书。正 确的顺序应该是①⑤④②③。故选C。 2.C根据画线词前的He respected how they worked hard to以及之后的their families可知，他 尊重工人们为养家而努力工作，画线词意为“支 持，供养”，与support同义。故选C。 3.B根据倒数第二段中的“Tolstoy believed humans were supposed to live a simple life and take care of their families.Tolstoy thought this would satisfy him and bring him happiness.”可 知，托尔斯泰认为家庭最重要。故选B。 4.D通读全文可知，本文主要介绍了列夫·托尔斯 泰的生平，他一生都在寻找生命的意义。故选D。 阅读理解 【文章大意】文学家金庸于2018年10月30日在中国 香港去世。金庸一生创作了多部武侠小说，构建了武 侠世界。他的书广受喜爱，销售量超3亿册，被翻译 中考英语主题阅 ·D 成多种语言，并被改编成电影、电视剧等。 【答案解析】 1.B根据第一段的内容可知，金庸是在2018年去世 的，享年94岁，因此他应是1924年出生的。故选B。 2.D根据第三段中的“In these novels,Jin successfully created an imagined world of jianghu..”可知，江湖是金庸想象中的世界。故 选D。 3.A根据第四段中的Jin Yong has won the hearts of many可知，作者举这两个例子是为了说明金庸 小说受众之广。故选A。 4.C根据最后一段中的“It's a huge loss for Chinese people around the world.”以及画线词后 的the news of Cha's death可知，人们对金庸的去 世应当是感到悲痛的，画线词应与great sadness 同义。故选C。 5.B根据第四段中的“He touched many people not only through his books,but also through films, TV shows,comics,and video games.”可知，金庸 的作品被改编为电影、电视剧、漫画和游戏。故选B。 体育运动 完形填空 【文章大意】王发是云南佤族人。他自2016年开始 学习打职业网球，一直努力训练，最终在广州举行的 ASICS青少年网球巡回赛上赢得14岁以下组冠军。 【答案】 1.A2.C3.B4.D5.B6.A7.C8.D 9.C10.D11.A12.B13.A14.D15.B 完形填空 【文章大意】斯特劳德出生时没有腿。他13岁开始 打轮椅网球，现在还在继续打。他像许多最好的球员 一样，有礼貌，勇于拼搏，总是保持积极的心态。 【答案】 1.A2.C3.B4.B5.D6.C7.D8.B 读得高分·答案 17· 9.A10.C11.A12.B13.D14.C15.A 短文填空 【文章大意】橄榄球是美国文化重要的一部分。每年 的超级碗比赛和中国的春晚一样广为人知。作者当 地的球队也参加了今年的超级碗比赛。作者真正体 验了橄榄球的文化。 【答案】 1.as 2.is played 3.an 4.been 5.impossible 6.hearing 7.following 8.to wear 9.Although/ Though 10.truly 首字母短文填空 【文章大意】本文主要讲述了作者学习冲浪的经历。 作者认为冲浪是一项具有挑战性的运动，不怕失败和 坚持在练习冲浪时非常重要。 【答案】 1.but 2.successfully 3.strength 4.how 5.Once 6.wave 7.come 8.fell 9.through 10.over 信息还原 【文章大意】作者因为摔倒受伤，不能再滑冰。在经 历了八个月的消沉后，作者开始参与社区服务项目。 作者认为我们应该克服生活中的挑战，保持自信和乐 观，最终走向成功。 【答案】 1.B2.C3.A4.G5.E 阅读与回答问题 【文章大意】本文主要介绍了毽子的玩法以及历史。 毽子是一种很受欢迎的户外和室内游戏，现已成为竞 技体育项目。 【答案】 1.Indoors and outdoors. 中考英语主题阅 ·D 2.Keeping the shuttlecock in the air using various parts of the body. 3.To relax and exercise. 4.It is kicked towards the other side of a net. 5.In1936. 阅读理解 【文章大意】本文介绍了篮球运动的创始人詹姆斯· 奈史密斯以及篮球运动的起源与发展。现在，篮球成 为世界上第二大受欢迎的运动。 【答案解析】 1.A根据第二段内容以及最后一段中的“We should thank Dr.James Naismith for his creation..”可知，谷歌制作了一张可爱的图片，是为 了感谢詹姆斯·奈史密斯的发明，向他表达敬意。 故选A。 2.B根据第四段内容可知，奈史密斯受到了当时流 行的几种运动的启发，设计了最初的篮球形状、传 球规则等。所以第四段主要讲的是篮球运动是怎 样形成的。故选B。 3.C通读全文可知，正确的顺序是：奈史密斯在 YMCA国际训练学校工作；他从其他球类运动获 得灵感，发明了篮球；1905年，篮球运动被正式认 可为一项冬季运动；1936年，篮球运动被列为奥运 会项目。故选C。 4.D根据第五段中的“In December 1891,the first- ever basketball game was played.The game followed a set of thirteen instructions written by Naismith himself..”可知，第一场篮球比赛遵循了 奈史密斯自己写的十三条指令。故选D。 阅读理解 【文章大意】本文讲述了一位来自美国的唐氏综合征患 者克里斯·尼基奇完成了铁人三项的故事。他从一个俯 卧撑开始训练，每天进步1%，最终完成了铁人三项。 【答案解析】 l.D根据第二段中的“Throughout his childhood, 读得高分·答案 18· Chris and his parents were told that he could not do many things that other kids could do.For years they listened and accepted these limits." 知，多年来，克里斯和他的父母接受了他不能像其 他孩子一样做很多事情的这项限制。故选D。 2.A根据第三段中的“Until2017,Chris didn't decide to do anything to prove he could break the limits.”可知，克里斯决定完成铁人三项是为了证 明自己可以突破限制。故选A。 3.D根据第四段中的“Chris tries to encourage as many people as he can with his story which he shares through public speaking,presentations and a book he has written with his father.”可知，克里 斯通过分享他的故事来帮助别人。故选D。 4.A通读全文可知，克里斯永不言弃，终于突破限 制。故选A。 阅读理解 【文章大意】本文主要讲述了作者对节奏的思考。暑 假期间，作者决定去进行“步行跑步”，也就是结合步 行、慢跑和跑步。作者认为设定正确的节奏是形成积 极生活方式的关键。 【答案解析】 1.B根据第二段中的“Some days,when it was hot or I was tired,there was far more walking than running.On other days,I felt enough energy, then I ran..”可知，作者是根据自己的需求来决定走 路还是跑步的。故选B。 2.C根据第六段画线部分句意可知，一个人要不要 像苹果树或橡树一样快的成熟并不重要，不要盲目 地改变生活节奏。故选C。 3.C通读全文可知，作者通过展示一位专家的观 点，列举自己的经历以及将自己的生活比作“步行 跑步”来支持自己的观点。故选C。 4.B通读全文可知，文章主要在讲述我们要以自己 的节奏发展，这是给我们的生活建议。故选B。 中考英语主题阅 ·D 百科知识 完形填空 【文章大意】本文主要介绍了角色扮演者以及他们为 角色扮演所作的努力。 【答案】 1.D2.A3.A4.C5.D6.B7.B8.C 9.A10.B11.D12.B13.C14.D15.A 完形填空 【文章大意】为了庆祝贝多芬250周年诞辰，一支特 别的团队用人工智能创作出贝多芬未完成的《第十交 响曲》。 【答案】 1.D2.C3.A4.B5.C6.D7.B8.A 9.B10.D11.C12.A13.A14.D15.B 短文填空 【文章大意】本文主要介绍了妙鸭相机。用户只要上 传20张自己的近照到程序中，并支付9.9元的服务 费，就能得到不同风格的半身肖像照片，因此它很受 一部分人的欢迎。但妙鸭相机也存在一些弊端，所以 有的人不愿意尝试。 【答案】 1.have become 2.arrival 3.an 4.to wait 5.are dressed 6.During 7.waiting 8.however 9.unnatural 10.freely 首字母短文填空 【文章大意】本文讲述了作者车内被盗窃的经历，并 介绍了一种最新的盗窃手法以及如何防范这种盗窃 手法。 【答案】 1.remembered 2.later 3.broken 4.using 5.watch 6.steal 7.According 8.victim 9.but 读得高分·答案 19·Theme-Based Enalish Reading 《《体育运动 完形填空 记叙文 ★★★★★ 词数约357 A Basket Full of Dreams装满梦想的篮子 A set of photos of a boy carrying his tennis rackets in a bamboo basket has gone viral(). The boy,Wang Fa,is a member of the Wa ethnic group()1 Yunnan.After winning the under-14 title()at the ASICS Tennis Junior Tour in Guangzhou,2 member from Yunnan gave him the bamboo basket as a gift and 3 were taken. "We always carry bamboo baskets when we work in the field.This is a 4 farming tool of the Wa ethnic group.I 5 my rackets in this basket to honour my hometown,"Wang said after the match. Before tennis,Wang was just an ordinary boy from a village.But in 2016,he 6 by a local club as one of the first 10 local children to learn to play professional tennis."I was 7 at the beginning,because the outside world was so different from my home,"he said,8 that tennis has helped him make more friends and get a better education. Since then,Wang,along with other players at the Yunnan Wild Elephants Tennis Club, 9 hard to improve his skills and physical 10.The children would get up at 6:30 a.m.and practise for more than six hours a day.Every day,they need to swing a racket more than 7,000 times and run 9 kilometres. "11 it were not for tennis,I would still be helping out my family with farm work back home,”Wang said. Wang's parents didn't want him to learn tennis 12 because they could not 13 it.But the tennis club offered to teach him for free.Wang's hometown,the mountainous Cangyuan Wa Autonomous County(沧源佤族自治县)，was just lifted14 poverty(贫困)in20l9,reported China Daily. For Wang,winning the ASICS Tennis Junior Tour title was the beginning of a 15 future. “I will aim for the top spots(位置)on the professional stage,”he said. ()1.A.from B.to C.for D.toward ( )2.A.audience B.a audience C.an audience D.the audience ( )3.A.the baskets B.the photos C.the gifts D.the bamboos ( )4.A.physical B.technical C.practical D.typical ( )5.A.took B.carried C.got D.brought ( )6.A.was chosen B.was asked C.was told D.was invited ( )7.A.curious B.bored C.nervous D.happy ( )8.A.talking B.telling C.saying D.adding ( )9.A.is trained B.was trained C.has trained D.trained )10.A.weight B.height C.length D.strength ( )11.A.If B.Since C.As D.When ( )12.A.first B.at first C.first of all D.for the first time )13.A.afford B.offer C.give D.pay )14.A.of B.out C.outside D.out of )15.A.helpful B.hopeful C.useful D.careful 091 Theme-Based 中考英语主题阅读得高分>》 Enalish Reading 完形填空 值裁 记叙文 难度 ★★★★ 间数)约361 Wheelchair Tennis轮椅网球 To get to the tennis court,Conner Stroud has to push his wheelchair there. Conner Stroud is from North Carolina,US and he was born without 1.But when he picks up his racquet()and begins to hit a ball,you will 2 see that the young man just wants to 3· Stroud began playing tennis when he was a kid.For years,he played 4 able-bodied players by putting rubber on the stumps(残余部分)of his legs..Though he was a foot or two5than many of the players he played against,he has won a number of matches.He became so well-known 6 he got a chance to meet Rafael Nadal,his favourite player,at the US Open in 2013. "The most important thing is that he's 7,"Nadal told reporters about Stroud after that 15-minute meeting."He's playing 8 ..That's a great example of being happy even if life doesn't give him_9.” Stroud started playing wheelchair tennis at 13 and continues to play it until now. Stroud once played for 10 in the world's biggest junior wheelchair team tennis event-the World Team Cup.He played six matches and won five of them as the US won the cup for the first time since 2000. “He is a polite boy,ll_he will rip(撕扯)your heart out trying to beat you,”Jason Harnett,a United States Tennis Association's coach,said of Stroud."You see that attitude in a lot of the best players,whether they are able-bodied or 12." Teenage players can often get disappointed and angry.They may 13 their racquets or shout at themselves after they miss shots.Stroud 14 does that. "I just try to stay positive,"Stroud said."After every point,I try to say I'm going to win the next point,or the next game,or the next match if I 15 the whole match.There's always room to be positive.You can always win another time." ()1.A.legs B.arms C.feet D.hands ( )2.A.hardly B.really C.quickly D.carefully ( )3.A.act B.win C.play D.show ( )4.A.as B.against C.for D.with ( )5.A.longer B.taller C.farther D.shorter ( )6.A.after B.before C.that D.when ( )7.A.polite B.brave C.patient D.happy )8.A.basketball B.tennis C.volleyball D.badminton ( )9.A.everything B.something C.anything D.nothing ( )10.A.Britain B.Canada C.America D.France ( )11.A.but B.and C.so D.or ( )12.A.sick B.disabled C.hurt D.scared )13.A.kiss B.repair C.clean D.throw )14.A.ever B.sometimes C.never D.always )15.A.lose B.play C.prepare D.prefer 092 Theme-Based Enalish Reading 《体育运动 短文填空 记叙文 ★★★ 词数 约245 The Super Bowl超级碗 February is the annual time for the Super Bowl.This game is the National Football League's championship().Even people who don't like football will watch the Super Bowl.It is as well-known 1 China's annual CCTV Spring Festival Gala. Many of us may already know that American football is an important part of US culture.The game2(play)on a field marked like a gridiron(烤架)with3oval(椭圆的)ball. I have never 4 (be)into football,but I was excited for this year's Super Bowl.Our local football team,the Cincinnati Bengals,was in it!Cincinnati and the surrounding cities went wild.It was 5 (possible)to have a conversation without 6 (hear)about the Super Bowl. At school,teachers and students alike cheered on the Bengals.As the game is always played on a Sunday night,schools around Cincinnati got the 7 (follow)Monday off.It was like the world decorated itself with tiger stripes-the Bengals'team colour.My school even organized a spirit week.The event encouraged people 8 (wear)black and orange every day of the week. Even the principal wore orange and black. 9 the Super Bowl has been over,my friends at school still argue over who should win a football game.I still hear them talk about football in the hallways.The Bengals did not win the championship,but I have 10 (true)been able to experience the culture of American football. 2. 3 4. 5. 6 8. 9 10. 首字母短文慎空 记叙文 ★★★ 词数 约279 Surfing冲浪 Surfing is a challenging sport.It seems easy to learn,b 1 actually it's hard to do and doing it s 2 is much more difficult.Surfing not only requires perfect balance,but also requires s 3 No one could easily support his entire body weight while also balancing on a moving board. The first time I learned how to surf,I had a teacher,who was a tall and thin man.He told me h 4 to drive myself forward on a moving board.He also showed me the way of steering() and balancing.He would take me into the sea on my board and shout out instructions.O 5 I was onto the board,he would wait for the perfect wave for me to ride into shore.The w 6 I couldn't even see yet was coming to sweep through my body.Facing the shore,I could only prepare for what was to c 7.Then I felt the wave passing under me until it came to carry me and my board to the shore,like presenting a work of art to the beach.Sometimes,I misplaced my feet, shaking the board,and f 8 straight into a rushing wave,slapping the water across my face. Each time this happened,I would walk to the shore,only to start the difficult and boring process again. Anyhow,the moment of standing on the board and moving t 9 the fresh sea wind and salt water was the best part.After a few days,the study was o 10 and I learned to surf at last. From the experience,I have learned that not fearing failure and persistence()are important when practising surfing. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 7. 8 10. 093 Theme-Based 中考英语主题阅读得高分>》 Enalish Reading 信息还原 体裁 记叙文 ★★★ 词数约205 Get past Challenges克服挑战 It is not always easy to discover yourself.From a young age,I had a strong sense of who I would become-but an accident changed everything. To me,skating was more important than anything else in the world.1 I spent 24 hours a week developing my skills.I had no social life or interests other than skating.But I was rewarded with first place medals in nearly every competition. Unfortunately,during one competition,I fell and was badly injured.2 The pain in my back was hard to bear and even basic daily tasks became difficult. 3 I lost heart and had no idea what I would become.After eight months of suffering, something had to change.Instead of sitting around and wasting my days,I began to work with local community service projects.By volunteering as a swimming teacher and summer reading assistant (for kids,I got an idea of who I wanted to become.After a few months,I found a new interest.4 Sometimes,challenges in life will get in our way.5 My accident was a challenge that failed to stop me from reaching success.Today,I'm a very confident and optimistic ( person. A.My passion had been taken away. B.Nothing else filled my heart with so much joy. C.The doctor told me that I couldn't skate any more. D.I rebuilt my confidence by entering another competition. E.We can choose to stay behind or try to get past these challenges. F.Volunteering as a swimming teacher made me happy and confident. G.Little by little,I stepped out of the shadow and rebuilt my confidence. 2. 3 5 094 Theme-Based Enalish Reading <《体育运动 阅读与回誉问题 说明文 难度 ★★★ 间数约272 Kick the Shuttlecock踢键子 The shuttlecock is called jianzi in China.It is a popular outdoor and indoor game in China.It can be played almost anywhere and anytime whether you are on your own,in a pair or part of a group.The purpose of the traditional game is to try to keep the shuttlecock in the air using only the feet,and to get as many kicks as possible without dropping it.The art of the shuttlecock involves skillfully keeping the shuttlecock in the air using various parts of the body.Many children like to play the shuttlecock with their friends. Chinese shuttlecock has a long history of over 2,000 years.And it's believed to have come from another ancient Chinese game called cuju taken by soldiers for relaxation and exercise. Kicking the shuttlecock is a fond memory of childhood for many adults.Over the years,its popularity has grown. The shuttlecock used to be a folk leisure()activity,but it has become a serious competitive sport in recent years.There are strict rules about the standard of a shuttlecock,from the weight to the number of feathers.The shuttlecock is kicked towards the other side of a net and points are scored when the other team is unable to return it.The sport requires some of the goal- shooting skills of football. It is said that the shuttlecock got international attention when a Chinese athlete showed it at the Summer Olympics in Berlin in 1936.The shuttlecock was considered as an interesting sport at that time.Slowly,it entered many countries,and was tried by many players. 1.Where can the shuttlecock be played? 2.What is the art of kicking the shuttlecock? 3.Why did soldiers play a game called cuju in the old days? 4.What is the way to play the shuttlecock in a serious competition? 5.When did the shuttlecock get international attention? 095 Theme-Based 中考英语主题阅读得高分>》 Enalish Reading 阅读理解 体裁 说明文 ★★★ 间数约337 The Invention of Basketball篮球的发明 How surprised would you be if we told you that the very first basketball game was actually played with a soccer ball? On January 15,2021,Google created a cute image honouring the inventor of basketball,James Naismith.Now,let's learn more about the story behind the man. Naismith was born in Canada on November 6,1861.After graduating from college,he moved to the US to pursue()a career.He got a job at the YMCA International Training College.It was there that he invented an interesting game that could be played indoors,especially during the cold winters. When creating the rules of basketball,Naismith took inspiration()from several of the then-popular sports,such as rugby(英式撒揽球)，soccer,baseball and football.The idea of passing the ball was drawn from American rugby and the shape of the ball was influenced by soccer balls.And in 1891 the well-loved sport of basketball came to life,and Naismith named it "Basket Ball". In December 1891,the first-ever basketball game was played.The game followed a set of thirteen instructions written by Naismith himself,and players played for two fifteen-minute rounds with a five-minute break in between.Interestingly,the basketball hoop()was a simple fruit basket nailed(固定)to the wall.. Throughout the years,basketball's popularity has continued to grow.High schools and colleges introduced basketball into their PE classes,and by 1905,basketball was officially recognized()as a winter sport.Not only was basketball extremely popular in the US,but it was welcome in other countries as well.In 1936,basketball was added to the Olympic Games in Berlin,Germany. According to the International Basketball Federation,there are at least 450 million people around the world who play basketball,making this sport the second most popular in the world!We should thank Dr.James Naismith for his creation. ()l.The underlined word“honouring'”in Paragraph2 means“ 99 A.respecting B.encouraging C.helping D.understanding ( )2.What's the main idea of Paragraph 4? A.How the basketball game was played. B.How the basketball game was formed. C.How the basketball game was developed. D.How the basketball game became popular. ()3.Which is the correct order according to the passage? a.Basketball was officially recognized as a winter sport. b.Naismith took inspiration from other popular ball games. c.Naismith got a job at the YMCA International Training College. d.Basketball was added to the Olympic Games in Berlin,Germany. e.The well-loved sport of basketball came to life,and Naismith named it "Basket Ball". A.b-c-e-a-d B.a-d-e-c-b C.c-b-e-a-d D.c-e-a-b-d ()4.What can we learn from the passage? A.James Naismith invented basketball in Canada. B.The idea of passing basketball was drawn from baseball. C.Basketball has become the most popular sport in the world. D.The first basketball game was played following the thirteen instructions written by Naismith. 096 Theme-Based Enalish Reading <《体育运动 阅读理解 体藏)记叙文 雕度★★★★ 间数约300 A Special Man Who Has Completed an Ironman Triathlon一位完成铁人三项的特别的人 Chris Nikic,a young man from Maitland,Florida,US,has completed an Ironman Triathlon (铁人三项).The Ironman Triathlon includes swimming,bike riding and running.This is an amazing achievement for anyone,but it's especially special to this American man who has Down syndrome(唐氏综合征).He has also entered the Guinness Book of World Records as the first person in history with Down syndrome to complete an Ironman Triathlon! Chris Nikic's road to this amazing achievement has been anything but easy.Throughout his childhood,Chris and his parents were told that he could not do many things that other kids could do.For years they listened and accepted these limits. Until 2017,Chris didn't decide to do anything to prove he could break the limits.He set his goal of completing triathlons.His training started with one push-up().And he promised to get 1%better each day.Finally,in the year before the competition,Chris could train four to eight hours each day. Chris's amazing perseverance()is an example for not only children with Down syndrome but all kids around the world.Chris tries to encourage as many people as he can with his story which he shares through public speaking,presentations and a book he has written with his father. After he completed the triathlon,he had his sights on participating in the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games,and he has continued to raise money for Special Olympics and other charities. Think about some things you would love to do but then it seemed impossible.Talk it over with your parents and teachers.Follow Chris's 1%0 plan and draw up a plan and make it happen,getting l%better every day！ ()1.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A.Chris Nikic didn't do many things on his own like other kids. B.Chris Nikic's road to this amazing achievement has been easy. C.Chris Nikic's parents didn't allow him to do many things. D.Chris Nikic accepted that he couldn't do many things other kids could do for years. ()2.Why did Chris make his decision to complete an Ironman Triathlon? A.To break the limits. B.To accept the limits. C.To make himself more confident. D.To support people with Down syndrome. ()3.How does Chris help other people? A.By donating his money. B.By sending them books. C.By working for charities. D.By sharing his experiences. ()4.What can we learn from the passage? A.Don't give up easily. B.Making a plan works best. C.Independence is important. D.Helping others is helping ourselves. 097 Theme-Based 中考英语主题阅读得高分>》 Enalish Reading 阅读理解 体裁)记叙文 雅度大★★★ 间数约340 Pace节奏 During my summer vacation,I made a decision-I was going to go out every day on what I called a "walk-run".I decided to travel the same mile-long route each day in some combination( of walking,jogging and running. As long as I returned with red cheeks and clear-heard breath,I decided,I would do what I set out to do.Some days,when it was hot or I was tired,there was far more walking than running.On other days,I felt enough energy,then I ran. Over a week,I noticed that my body knew how to set its own pace.My legs would find their speed as the outing continued;my breath would find its pace,and I would complete a"walk-run" in whatever way met my physical and emotional needs on that special day. It occurred to me during those outings that setting the right pace-and trusting myself to know when to level up or down-is a key skill for a positive lifestyle. It can be hard to find the right pace for ourselves,though,especially in an age when everything we do seems to be watched and compared with what others are doing.To me,this pressure only makes it more important for each of us to remain present to our own needs,rather than comparing ourselves to what we are considered to be by others. The 19th century naturalist Henry David Thoreau offers this idea:"If a man does not keep pace with his companions,perhaps it is because he hears a different drummer.Let him step to the music which he hears,however measured or far away.It is not important that he should mature( as soon as an apple tree or an oak.Shall he turn his spring into summer?" So as you journey into the next season of the year,will you walk or run along your positive path?Or will you set out in some combination of the two today,knowing that each new day afterward will develop at its own pace? ()1.How did the author set the pace of "walk-run"? A.According to the goal she set. B.According to her own needs. C.According to her timetable. D.According to the weather. ()2.By saying the underlined sentences,Thoreau means A.it is no use learning from others'experience B.whether one becomes mature doesn't matter C.a man shouldn't change his life's pace blindly D.a man's growth depends on the environment ()3.The author uses some methods to support her opinion except A.showing an expert's opinion B.showing her own experiences C.comparing her life with others' D.comparing her life to“walk-run” ()4.Which column is this text most likely from? A.Health care. B.Life advice. C.Latest news. D.Family friends. 098 Theme-Based Enalish Reading <《体育运动 阅读与欣赏 After the Championship锦标赛后 Sweat ran its way down my cheek.It was hot,but the air was still and wet.One final play and the State Softball Championship was ours. I looked towards people who were watching the game.Sure enough,I found my mum.I always wished my dad were here.The farm needed his full attention,but I did not care. Finally,we won!State Champs!I let out a scream of happiness,full of tears.My mum made a"V"to celebrate my success and smiled.I smiled back at her. We all received medals,but I couldn't remember any of it.I concentrated my thoughts on my dad.I ran to my mum,asking for her cell phone.I had to tell my dad about the happiest day of my life,and complained about how he did not care. The phone rang twice,and no one answered.My heart sank with sadness,but I tried again anyway. “Hello??”my dad answered. “Dad！”I cried..“We won State！”Silence.. “Dad?”I could hear something on the other end.“Are you--crying?” “T'm just really happy for you,Meggie,”he said..“AndI'm sorry I couldn't be there.” An apology was all I needed.I hung up the phone feeling relaxed,and I began to understand how it must feel to be a father.I forgave him for never being there.He worked so I could play. My father loved me enough to let me experience life's happiest moments without him. sweat [swet] n.汗；繁重的工作运动服 v.出汗；渗出水分；艰苦努力；焦虑 still [stn] adv.还；仍然；不过 adj.静止的；无风的；不起泡的 championship ['tfaempionfip] n.锦标赛；冠军地位 medal ['medl] n.奖章；勋章 v.获得奖牌 apology [o'pplad3i] n.道歉；谢罪；致歉 099 Theme-Based 中考英语主题阅读得高分>》 Enalish Reading Swim Underneath Mt,Everest在珠穆朗玛峰下游泳 Last year,I heard about the Himalayas and the melting of the ice because of climate change. I decided to do a symbolic swim underneath Mt.Everest,the highest mountain on this Earth. When we got up to the small lake underneath the summit of Mt.Everest,I prepared myself in usual ways,not realizing this swim would be so difficult.I put on my iPod,listened to some music,got myself as aggressive as possible and then I threw myself into that water.I swam as quickly as I could for the first hundred metres.Afterwards I realized the huge problem on my hands.My fingers were exactly the size of sausages because-you know,we're made partially of water-when water freezes it expands.I then could barely breathe,began to choke and even threw up in the water.It all happened so quickly.I don't know why,but I went underwater. Luckily,the water was quite shallow,and I was able to push myself off the bottom of the lake. I've heard it said that drowning is the most peaceful death you can have.I have never,ever heard such nonsense. In our camp,I talked about what had gone wrong there on Mt.Everest with my crew.My team just gave it to me straight."Lewis,you need to have a complete shift if you want to make it.Every single thing you've learned in the past 23 years of swimming,you must forget.And also the every single thing you learned when you were serving in the British army,about speed and aggression.This is the time to swim with real respect." I can't tell how good and thankful I felt when I swam to the other side two days later.But I learned a very,very important lesson there on Mt.Everest:Although something worked in the past so well,it doesn't mean it's going to work in the future. Himalayas LhIma'leraz_ n.喜马拉雅山脉 aggressive [o'gresiv] adj.侵略的；挑衅的；声势浩大的；气势汹汹的 expand [Ik'spaend] v.扩展；扩大；增加 choke [tfouk] v.使室息；说不出话来；堵塞；阻塞；失灵 n.阻塞门；窒息（声）；哽噎（声） nonsense ['npnsns] n.胡言乱语；胡扯；愚蠢的行为；毫无意义的话 shallow [faelao adj.浅的；浅薄的；肤浅的；弱的 shift [fift] n.转移；轮班；轮班值工 V.挪动；改变；转嫁；推卸；换挡；去除 100