初中英语阅读训练及答案.pdf

（01）This is a talk by a London taxi（出租车）driver.Ive been a taxi driver for nearly ten years.Most London taxi drivers have their own taxis.”Its a nice job most of time,you meet a lot of people.I always work at night,because there is too much traffic during the day.I live twenty miles（英里）outside London and I go to work at 5:30 in the afternoon.“I usually go home between 2 and 3 in the morning.“Some very strange things happened late at night。The other day I was taking a woman home from a party。She had her little dog with her.When we got to her house,she found that she had lost her key.So I waited in the car with the dog while she climbed in through the windows.”“I waited and waited.After half an hour of ringing the bell I decided to find out what was going on。I tied the dog to a tree and started to climb in through the window.The next thing I knew was that the police came.They thought I was a thief（小偷）。Luckily the woman came downstairs（下楼）。She must have gone to sleep and forgotten about me and the dog!”1.The driver always worked at night because it was easier to。A.drive B.make money C.climb in through the window D.meet a lot of people2.The woman climbed in through the window becauseA.she wanted to have a sleepB.her husband didnt open the door for herC.she didnt want to pay the driverD.she couldnt find her key3.The story happenedA.early in the morning B.late at nightC.20 miles outside London D.near the police station4.Which of the following is wrong?A.The driver worked until between 2 and 3 in the morning.B.The police made a mistake.C.The woman had no money to pay the driver.D.The woman had forgotten about the driver and the dog.5.The driver climbed in through the window toA.get money from the womanB.return the dog to the womanC.see what was happening in the house2D.phone the police(02)There are fifty states in the United States.The largest in population is California,the largest in area is Alaska.Alaska is the smallest in population and Rhode Island is the smallest in size.The oldest states are the ones along the Atlantic coast.The newest states are Alaska and Hawaii.Alaska is also the coldest state.California and Florida are the warmer.Henry and his family live in Seattle,a big city,on the Pacific coast.But Los Angeles and San Francisco,also on the Pacific coast,are larger than Seattle.Henrys cousin,Susan,lives in New York.It is the largest city in the United States.Thousands of people visit New York each year.The most important city in the United States is Washington,D.C.It is the capital,but it is much smaller than New York.1.How many states are there in the U.S.A.?A.Five B.Forty-Five.C.Fifty D.Fifteen.2.Which state is the largest in population?A.California.B.Rhode-Island.C.Alaska D.Los Angeles.3.Which state is the oldest,the newest,and the smallest in population?A.Rhode Island.B.Seattle.C.San Francisco.D.Alaska.4.Which of the following is true?A.The oldest states are the ones along the Pacific coast.3B.Washington is the most important and the largest city.C.New York is the largest city in the United States.D.Henrys cousin lives in the Seattle.5.Why is Washington,D.C.the most important American city?Because。A.it is the largest city B.it is the largest in populationC.it is the most beautiful city D.it is the capital of the United States(03)Mrs Black lives in a small village.Her husband is dead.Her son,Jack,lived with her.He worked in a shop in the village,but then he found a job in town named Greensea.He went to live there.Mrs Black was very angry.She got on a train and went to see her son.Then she said to him,Jack,why do you never telephone me?”Jack laughed,But,mother,you havent got a telephone.,KtNo.she answered,I havent,but you have got one.1.The old Black。A.is dead B.lives with his wifeC.went to a small village D.worked in a shop2.Jack lived with his mother he worked in the village.A.before B.when C.after D.so43.Greensea is。A.a big city B.a small village C.a town D.a mans name4.Jack didnt phone his mother because。A.he had no phone B.he was very busyC.his mother had no phone D.he went home every day5.Jacks mother was very angry because。A.Jack didnt want to ring her upB.Jack had a telephone but she hadntC.she didnt know how to make a telephoneD.she didnt know she couldnt be called（04）Danny was just tired about the way things were going.His mom came to the school and went on and on about Rick Jackson.It seemed that she would never stop talking.Somebodys got to stop that boy!she was shouting.Ricks troubling everybody in the neighborhood（四邻）.And he loves to pick on（结交）little boys like Danny.Mrs.Green,Dannys teacher,was concerned（担心）a lot.t4T didnt know that Danny was being picked on,she answered.Hes never said anything about this to me!Mrs.Green looked at Danny.4tHow long has this been going on?5she asked.Danny could only shake his head and look at the floor.He knew if he said a word about this,he would have trouble after school.Danny hadnt said anything about the problem because he wanted to do things with the boys in the neighborhood.After all,most of them were nice to him.He hated to leave the gang just because of Rick.Maybe the time had come to find new friends.He felt it hard to make up his mind.1.We learn from the reading that.A.Danny was not a good studentB.Dannys mother talked too much about the schoolC.Dannys teacher knew something about Dannys problem beforeD.Danny wanted to get away from Rick2.When Dannys mother came for Mrs Green,the matter was now toMrs Green.A.serious B.common C.untrue D.similar3.Danny now.A.was tired of the school and his friendsB.had no friends at allC.was not sure what he should to with the problemD.made some new friends in the neighborhood64.Danny didnt say anything about the matter to Mrs Green because.A.she had known itB.the other boys would tell herC.he didnt want to be in troubleD.his mother didnt want him to say it5.The word gang in the reading means.A.a place for boys to play gamesB.a group of young peopleC.a school bus for children to and from schoolD.the teachers office（05）Foulsham House is a fine,large house of the 1790s.It stands by the River Byer,in twenty-five hectares（公顷）of the best farmland in the southwest.The house was built by Smithson,and the story goes back to George,the son of King of Whales,who fell in love with the beautiful Lady Kitty,at one of the first Foulshams wild woods（野夕卜）parties.Many years ago many great men rode on the hiJls about Foulsham House,and many fine girls took tea in the Green Room.The house has eight bedrooms,three bathrooms（浴室）,two living-rooms,and a dining-room with a real Adam fireplace.Its library has a good view over the park 7and the river.All rooms are light and airy,with good,high windows,and wood floors.At the back of the house there is room for four cars.The third Foulsham once kept there.In many other ways,this house of the 1790s meets the needs of the 1990s.If you wish to know more about Foulsham House,write to:Harvey.Platt,Longford&Son.6,Castle Green,Gilham,Byreside.1.Foulsham House is.A.an old farm houseB.a 25-house for people to come to listen to its storyC.a large house for people to come to listen to its storyD.a house with a history of nearly two hundred years2.We learn from the reading that.A.Smithson built the house for wild wood partiesB.many important people had been to Foulsham HouseC.George and Lady Kitty loved the house and had many parties hereD.the Green Room is a place for many girls to make tea3.The sentence Its library has a good view over the park and the river,means8A.The park and the river can be seen clearly from the libraryB.The library has a picture of the park and the river on the wallC.The library was built in the park by the riverD.Books about the park and the river can be read in the library4.Which of the following is true?A.The 3rd Foulsham often rode his horses at the back of the house.B.The house has a room for four cars at the back of the house.C.The road behind the house is wide enough for 4 cars to go.D.There is some parking behind the house.5.We can infer(推断)that HarveyA.wants the house to meet the needs of modern lifeB.wants people to know the history of the houseC.wants to sell the houseD.wants some money to make the house meet todays needs(06)John sent for a doctor because his wife was ill.He called the doctor and made sure they would meet at five.He arrived at the doctors at twenty to five.He9thought,It4s a little bit earlier.I411 wait for a moment.It4s good to keep the time.Then he stopped his car in front of the doctors.He looked around and saw a noisy square（广场）not far from here.He went there and sat down on a chair to enjoy the last light of afternoon sun and make himself quiet.He saw some children playing and some women talking to each other happily.Suddenly he heard a girl crying.He came up to her and asked some questions.Then he knew she got lost.John tried to find out her address and took her home.The girls parents were very thankful.Then John hurried to the doctors.The doctor said angrily when he saw him,Youre late.Why did you keep me waiting for twenty minutes?John said nothing but one word一 Sorry!1.John drove to the doctors.A.late B.on time C.in time D.in no time2.John went to the square to.A.spend the time B.enjoy himselfC.see the children and the women D.help the girl3.The girl cried because.A.someone hit her B.she fell off her bike C.her parents were angry with her D.she didnt find the way home4.At last John got to the doctors at.10A.twenty to five B.twenty past fiveC.five oclock D.forty past five5.From the story,we know John is a.A.busy person B.quiet personC.helpful person D.lucky person(07)The big red American car was much too wide for an English country road.When Jack saw it coming toward him,he stopped his own car at the side if the road to make room for it to past.The American car went slowly past,so close that he could see the drivers face quite clearly.“Where have I seen that face before?he thought,Wait a minute!I remember now.It was in the newspaper!He took out the newspaper from his bag,turned quickly to the middle page.There was a picture of the face in it.Yes,it bad a large mouth and small ears,and his eyes were behind dark glasses.“Wanted by the police,read by Jack.The City Bank will give a lot of money to anyone who helps the police to catch this man.“Call the police at once,he said to himself.But a few minutes later,he was sad.This man was caught this morning,answered the police.1.In which country did the story happen?A.It happened in America.11B.It happened in Australia.。C.It happened in England.D.The story didnt tell us.2.Why did Jack stop his car?A.He wanted to see who the driver was.B.He didnt want to pass by first.C.The road was too narrow for the two cars to pass at the same time.D.Because it was good for an Englishman to stop to let other go.3.Who was wanted by the police in this passage?A.Jack.B.The driver in the American car.C.Either Jack or the driver.D.Neither Jack nor the American driver.4.what did Jack do when he had read the newspaper again?A.He drove to the City BankB.He drove to the police.C.He made a telephone call.12D.He stopped the American car.5.Who caught the man with a large mouth and small ears?A.The police.B.JackC.Nobody.D.The American driver（08）Linda and David have travelled by air from London to Sydney,Australia.Linda has promised（答应）her mother that she will ring her to let her know that they have arrived safely.This is something she had done ever since she was a child.David thinks it is not a good idea to ring so far,to spend too much,and to say so little.“If there were an accident.He says,theyd know soon enough.Bad news travels fast.But Linda has promised that she would ring.However,she says,“it doesnt cost much when you just think that its the other side of the world.Ifs only six pence per second（每秒六便土）。“If youre on that telephone for less than one minute,Ill eat my hat,David says,And one minuted nearly four pounds（英镑）。Thats no more than youd pay for a new hat,Linda answers.She has asked the man at the hotel（旅馆）desk to get her the number.The telephone rings.Linda picks it up.Hello,Mum.Is that you?She says.134tSix pence per second,David reminds（提醒）her.“Hello,love.It is Mrs Lee,Lindas mother,speaking from London.I can hear you very clearly just like you are in the next room.Its a better line than when you called me from your office.Do you remember?I shouted at that time,and still you couldnt hear me sometimes.“Yes,Mum.Linda puts in.。I just wanted to ring to.。“I remember how you rang when you went to Bettys house to eat,when you were a little girl.And then when you.Mrs Lee is a great talker“Nearly four pounds.says David.Linda tries to tell her mother that it is time to say goodbye.“Yes,all right,“says Mrs Lee,But you will write,wont you,as you did when you were at work.Once again,Mrs Lee talks about the pass,and there is no stopping her.“Four pounds fiftysays David.At last,Linda cuts her mother short,promises to write,and rings off.“There!That wasnt long,was it?Four pounds,ninety pence.David answers.And you didnt even say that weve arrived.1.Linda is telephoning home to。A.tell her mother some bad news14B.say that she and David have arrived safelyC.report an accident to her motherD.say that she and David have left London2.Linda does not think it expensive to ring,becauseA.it only costs four pounds and ninety penceB.it is even more expensive to buy a new hatC.she had telephoned home since she was a childD.she will speak from one side of the word to the other73.David says,Nearlyfour pounds,becauseA.he wants to remind Linda of the cost of the cost of the callB.he wants to buy himself a new hatC.Linda has not told her mother they have arrivedD.he wants Mrs Lee to know how much the call costs4.Mrs Lee goes on talking for so long becauseA.she likes to hear all about the past.B.she likes talkingC.Linda had not told her that she has arrived15D.she is going to pay for the telephone call5.Linda tries to stop her mother by。A.telling her how much the call is costingB.writing a letter as she has promised to doC.telling her that they have arrived safelyD.promising to write,and ringing off（09）In English（英格兰人）nobody under eighteen years old is allowed（允许）to drink in a bar（酒吧）.Mr Thompson often went to a bar near his house.But he never took his son,Tom,because he was too young.Then when Tom had his eighteenth birthday,Mr Thompson took him to his usual bar for the first time.They drank for an hour.Tom drank a bit.Then Mr Thompson said to his son,“Now,Tom,I want to teach you a useful lesson.How do you know when youve had enough?Well,THl tell you.De you see those two lights at the end of the bar?When they seem to become four,youve had enough and should go home.”“But,Dad,said Tom,can only see one light at the end of the bar.”1.Young people allowed to drink in a bar until eighteen.A.is not B.are not C.many D.must2.When Tom was a child,his father often went to a nearby bar takinghim.16A.by B.for C.with D.without3.On Toms eighteenth birthday,he drank togethe