科目：初中英語 來源：2011年廣西省桂林市中考英語試卷（解析版） 題型：閱讀理解
When I was a kid in Minnesota, watermelon was expensive. One of my father’s friends, Bernie, was a rich businessman, who owned a large store in St. Paul.
Every summer, when the first watermelons arrived, Bernie would call. Dad and I would go to Bernie’s place. We’ d sit on the edge of the dock（碼頭）, feet dangling（搖晃）, and got ready for a big meal.
Bernie would take his knife, cut our first watermelon, hand us both a big piece and sit down next to us. Then we’d bury our faces in watermelon, eating only the heart—the reddest, juiciest, firmest, sweetest, most seed-free part—and throw away the rest.
Bernie was my father’s idea of a rich man. I always thought it was because he was such a successful businessman. Years later, I realized that it was not Bernie’s wealth itself but his way of dealing with it that my father liked. Bernie knew how to stop working, get together with friends and eat only the heart of the watermelon.
What I learned from Bernie is that being rich is a state of mind. Some of us, no matter how much money we have, will never be free enough to eat only the heart of the watermelon. If you don’t take the time to dangle your feet over the dock and enjoy life’s small pleasure, your work is probably hurting your life.
For many years, I forgot that lesson I’d learned as a kid on the loading dock. I was too busy making all the money I could.
Well, I’ve relearned it. I hope I have time left to enjoy the success of others and to take pleasure in the day. That’s the heart of the watermelon. I have learned again to throw the rest away.
【小題1】 We learned from the second paragraph that the writer and his father were feeling ______.
| A．relaxed | B．worried | C．hungry | D．proud |
| A．They ate it in a polite way. | B．They only ate its best part. |
| C．They ate every part of it. | D．They shared only one piece. |
| A．was just a rich businessman | B．worked hard all the time |
| C．lived a rich but healthy life | D．knew how to make money |
| A．the best part of the watermelon | B．the writer’s busy life |
| C．the writer’s decision of making money | D．the writer’s hope of enjoying life |
| A．one has to work hard to reach his goal | B．a friend in need is a friend in deed |
| C．watermelon is the healthiest fruit | D．one should keep work-life balance |
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科目：初中英語 來源：2013-2014學年浙江省金華市九年級上學期期初考試英語試卷（解析版） 題型：其他題
五位母親Betty, Sara, Gina, Mary和 Alice打算為各自的孩子選擇一所合適的學校。請仔細閱讀第1—5題中的個人情況說明，從A到F的六個選項中，選出符合各人要求的最佳選項，其中一項為多余選項。
1.Betty has a six-year-old daughter. She wants her to be a musician when she grows up, so she is looking for a famous music school for her.
2.Sara’s son is 10 years old. He is interested in water sports. He said that he hoped to be a sailor in the future.
3.Alice learned to dance when she was young. Now she is a successful dancer. She wants her little daughter to follow her steps.
4.Mary is always worried about her daughter, who is poor at math and English at school, so she is looking for a training centre to help her daughter.
5.Gina has a son who is a football fan. He knows about almost all the well-known football players. He wishes to be a football star.
A
Aqualility
Making water safe and fun. Swimming lessons are for all ages from birth. Small groups are in warm pools in Reigate on Monday & Friday afternoons.
Call 07914 688 826
B
Manor House
A small and friendly school for girls 2—16 offers a modern and caring environment. Bring your daughter and come and see why our girls are so happy and do so well.
Call 01372 45768
C
Little Kickers
Why do we get a kick out of every class? It’s fun. The children have fun learning new skills. So if you want your kid to be a football star or just to be happier, why not come and have a ball with us?
Call 01753 83109
D
Monkey Music
Since 1993 thousands of children across the UK have grown up with Monkey Music. Our wonderful teaching program introduces music to young children in a way they can easily understand and enjoy.
Call 0193 82866
E
Kip McGrath
Do you want your child to succeed at school? We have very good Math and English teachers. We are for children aged 6—16.
Call 01483 303233
F
Farnham Dance
New ballet(芭蕾) classes at the St. John’s Centre, 19 Tilford Rd, Farnham GU9 8DJ.
Tuesday afternoons, 10 week terms
Call 01252 727347
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科目：初中英語 來源：2013-2014學年江蘇省蘇州市相城區九年級上學期期末調研測試英語試卷（解析版） 題型：閱讀理解
The Great Fire of London started in the very early hours of 2 September 1666. In four days it destroyed more than three-quarters of the old city, where most of the houses were wooden and close together. One hundred thousand people became homeless, but only a few lost their lives.
The fire started on Sunday morning in the house of the King's baker(面包師)in Pudding Lane, The baker, with his wife and family, was able to get out through a window in the roof. A strong wind blew the fire from the bakery(房)into a small hotel next door. Then it spread quickly into Thames Street. That was the beginning.
By eight o'clock three hundred houses were on fire. On Monday nearly a kilometer of the city was burning along the River Thames. Tuesday was the worst day. The fire destroyed many well-known buildings, old St Paul's and the Guildhall among them.
Samuel Pepys, the famous writer, wrote about the fire. People threw their things into the river. Many poor people stayed in their houses until the last moment. Birds fell out of the air because of the heat.
The fire stopped only when the King finally ordered people to destroy hundreds of buildings in the path of the fire. With nothing left to burn, the fire became weak and finally died out.
After the fire, Christopher Wren, the architect(建筑師), wanted a city with wider streets and fine new houses of stone. In fact, the streets are still narrow; but he did build more than fifiy churches, among them new St Paul's.
The fire caused great pain and loss, but after it London was a better place: a city for the future and not just of the past.
1.The fire began in_______.
A. a hotel. B. the palace. C. Pudding Lane. D. Thames Street.
2.The underlined word "family" in the second paragraph means_______.
A. home. B. children.
C. wife and husband. D. wife and children.
3.It seems that the writer of the text was most sorry for the fact that ________.
A. some people lost their lives.
B. the birds in the sky were killed by the fire.
C. many famous buildings were destroyed.
D. the King's bakery was burned down.
4.Why did writer cite(引用)Samuel Pepys?
A.Because Pepys was among those putting out the fire.
B. Because Pepys also wrote about the fire.
C. To show that poor people suffered most.
D. To give the reader a clearer picture of the fire.
5.How was the fire put out according to the test?
A.The king and his soldiers came to help.
B. All the wooden houses in the city were destroyed.
C.People managed to get enough water from the river.
D.Houses standing in the direction of the fire were pulled down.
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科目：初中英語 來源：2011-2012學年上海市奉賢區初三中考模擬英語試卷 題型：閱讀理解
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Newcastle is beginning to draw tourists from all corners of Europe. It's one of the fastest developing cities in the United Kingdom. It is said most visitors come here to see the famous soccer team play. The mood of the locals is often changed by the success or failures of the local team.
Newcastle's most popular place is the Gate. It's in the center of the city and has many attractions including bars, restaurants, sports bars, pubs and so on. During a home game it becomes a real home to happiness.
Culture and local history lovers can make their dreams come true by taking one of the local city tour buses. They come and leave every few minutes and stop at all the important historical sites in the city. Also the seats and the environment on the buses are comfortable. It's the best way to see the city without tiring yourself out or getting cold. Places such as the Hancock Museum and Millennium Bridge are must-see attractions. But be careful if you're short of time, Newcastle is a big place. So you should be prepared to kill a few hours on one of these buses.
If you want to watch the local team play soccer in the St. James Park, remember to book a ticket as early as possible. The locals are crazy soccer fans, and you’ll find it hard to get a ticket if you don’t wait in the queue early.
As you can see, Newcastle is a fantastic city with so much to be offered and so many things to see. You’re sure to have a wonderful time here!
1.From the passage we know Newcastle is most famous for its_______.
|
A．soccer team |
B．city restaurants |
C．rich culture |
D．historical sites |
2.If you want to learn about the history and culture of Newcastle, you_____.
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A．can go to the Gate |
B．can take a city tour |
|
C．must go to St James Park |
D．must drive a car |
3.The underlined word “They” in Para 3 refers to ______.
|
A．history lovers |
B．historical sites |
|
C．city tour buses |
D．culture lovers |
4.Which place is not in Newcastle? ______
|
A．St. James Park |
B．The Hancock Museum |
|
C．the Gate |
D．the Tower Bridge |
5.What can we learn from the passage?
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A．Tourists will enjoy delicious food and have a good time in the Gate. |
|
B．It's usually easy to get a ticket for a local soccer team play. |
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C．Many world famous soccer matches are held in Newcastle every year. |
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D．Newcastle is a very small city with many famous attractions. |
6.The author wrote this passage mainly in order to_______.
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A．introduce the culture and history of Newcastle |
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B．tell people the popularity of soccer teams in Newcastle |
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C．introduce the characters of people in Newcastle |
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D．encourage people to visit Newcastle |
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