2020年中考英语完形填空、阅读理解试题及答案4.doc

2020年中考英语完形填空、阅读理解试题及答案4Sophia Fowler was born deaf on March 20, 1798. At that time, there were no schools for the deaf in America. However, Sophia had a good mind. She used her intellect and learned many skills such as cooking and sewing by watching the people around her. Sophia was nineteen when her parents learned that a school for the deaf had been founded in Hartford. She entered the school in 1817 and stayed there until the spring of 1821. While she was there, the principal of the school, Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet fell in love with her and asked her to marry him. Sophia agreed and married him in 1821.Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet died in 1851, leaving his wife to make a life without him. However, with the help of her grown children, she continued to keep house for those children that had not yet married.In 1857, Mrs. Gallaudets youngest son, Edward Miner Gallaudet, became principal of the Columbia Institution for the Deaf in Washington. He was only 20 years only at the time, but his wanted to build a college for the deaf. His mother shared his dream and work. She often met with members of Congress in order to get support for her goals. Through them, she got money to build Gallaudet College.During her last years, Mrs. Gallaudet spent the winters in Washington, D.C., and the rest of the year traveling and visiting her children and grandchildren. She died on May 13, 1877. 1. It was _who built Gallaudet College. A. Sophia Fowler Gallaude B. Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet C. Edward Miner Gallaudet D. Sophia Fowler Gallaudes oldest son.2. The underlined word “intellect” in the second paragraph may mean _. A. The ability to learn B. physical strength C. The sense or power of hearing. D. hard work3. The first permanent public school may be founded in _. A. 1797 B. 1816 C. 1819 D. 18214. Which of the following is true according to the passage? A. Sophia Fowler Gallaude got married at the age of 23. B. Sophia Fowler Gallaude continued to keep house for all her children after 1851. C. Some of Sophia Fowler Gallaudes children had been adults when her husband died. D. Sophia Fowler Gallaude had been principal of the Columbia Institution for the Deaf.5. The best title of the passage is _. A. Sophia Fowler Gallaudes family B. Sophia Fowler Gallaude and Gallaudet College C. Sophia Fowler Gallaude and his children D. Sophia Fowler Gallaudes life Paul entered the band room. He heard the sounds of people playing trumpets, drums, and many other instruments. The band teacher Mr. Russo assigned an instrument to each new band student. Paul was given a trumpet. It was the instrument he was hoping for! During the rest of the class period, the experienced players practiced some songs. Paul was impressed with how good they sounded. But the more he listened, the more he began to wonder how he was going to play with these guys when he had never played a trumpet before.Before the next band class, Paul once again hesitated at the door before going in. Today was the day that he had to actually play his trumpet. He wondered if he would even be able to make a sound.Mr. Russo put the students in small groups, and lessons began. As the lessons continued, Paul began to feel more comfortable. He was not the only one who had trouble making the trumpet sound musical. These small groups continued for several months, and Paul spent time every night practicing.Then one day Mr. Russo announced that the new band members would be playing with the band during the class. Paul suddenly felt nervous. “What if I mess up or make some horrible sound?” he thought. When all the members had taken their seats, Mr. Russo stood on the directors stand. He gave the signal to begin.Paul concentrated on his music. Soon he was playing right along with the others. Paul played a few wrong notes, but no one seemed to notice. When the piece was done, Mr. Russo smiled. “Congratulations on your first musical number together.”Paul continued practicing every night. He was no longer afraid to go into the band room. At the end of the school year, he decided that the band was his favorite class. And when Mr. Russo asked who would like to play the trumpet solo in the concert, Pauls hand was the first to go up.( )1. What does the underlined word “it” refer to? A. The band. B. The lesson. C. The class period. D. The trumpet.( )2. Why did Paul entered the band room? A. He wanted to enjoy music there. B. He would learn a kind of musical instrument there.C. He would find one of his good friends there.D. He wanted to make a new kind of music instrument( )3. How did Paul feel when Mr. Russo announced that the new band members would be playing with the band during the class? A. Happy. B. Sad. C. Nervous. D. Excited.( )4. From the last paragraph, we know that Paul_ A. became confident of himself B. began to love playing trumpet C. made quite a few friends D. could played many kinds of instrument( )5. The title of the passage may be _. A. Playing in the Band. B. Entering the band room. C. Studying a new lesson. D. Concentrating on what you want to study.When you were a child, your parents made decisions about everything for you because you were not old enough to take care of yourself and make careful decisions. Finally, however, you grow up and become a teenager. You began to have your own thoughts and opinions about life. As you change and grow into this new person who makes his or her own decisions, your parents may have a difficult time adjusting. They arent used to the new youthey only know you as a child. In most families, this adjustment can cause a lot of arguments between teens and parents. You want to cover your walls with posters; they dont understand why you dont like your wallpaper any more. Then you feel your parents dont respect you and dont allow you to do what you like, and your parents get angry because they disagree with your decisions. And some other thingslike the type of friends you havecan cause even bigger conflicts, because your parents will always be ready to protect your and keep you safe, no matter how old you are. However, the good news is that there will be fewer arguments as your parents realize that you have grown up and should have your own ideas. Before you get along very well with each other again, communication between you and your parents is very important.( )51. The author describes _ in the first paragraph. A. the decisions you may make B. the changes you may make C. the difficult time you may have D. the friends you may have( )52. Why do your parents need to adjust when you become independent? A. Because they dont often stay at home. B. Because they are busy at work. C. Because they get angry easily. D. Because they are not familiar with the newyou.( )53. The underlined word “conflicts”, means _ in Chinese. A. 交流 B. 合作 C. 事情 D. 矛盾( )54. From the passage, we can learn that _. A. teenagers like to be with their parents B. parents may have a happy time adjusting C. parents dont need to respect their children D. your parents may not like the friends you make( )55. In order to get along with your parents, you should often _. A. communicate with them B. agree with their ideas C. protect them D. do what you likeBDDDA