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1、英语下学期期末考前练习-阅读理解1. 【阅读理解】 My friend named Paul received an expensive car from his brother as a Christmas present. On Christmas Eve when Paul came out of his office, a lovely boy was walking around the shining car. Is this your car, sir? he asked. Paul answered. Yes, my brother gave it to me for Chri
2、stmas. The boy was surprised, You mean your brother gave it to you and it did cost you nothing? Sir, I wish. He hesitated (犹豫). Of course Paul knew what the boy wanted, but what the boy said surprised him greatly. I wish, the boy went on, that I could be a brother like that. Paul looked at the boy i
3、n surprise, and then he said, Would you like to take a ride in my car? Oh yes, Id love to. the boy answered. After a short ride, the boy turned and with his eyes shining, said, Sir, would you mind stopping in front of my house? Paul smiled a little. He thought he knew what the boy wanted. He wanted
4、to show his neighbors that he could ride home in a big car. But Paul was wrong again. Will you stop where those two stairs are? the boy asked. He went up to the stairs. Then in a short while Paul heard him coming back, but he was not coming fast. He was carrying his little crippled (跛腿的) brother. He
5、 sat on the stair and pointed to the car. There he is, Buddy, just like I told you upstairs. His brother gave it to him for Christmas and it didnt cost him a dollar. And some day Im going to give you one just like itthen you can see for yourself all the nice things in the Christmas windows that Ive
6、been trying to tell you about. Paul got out and lifted Buddy to the front seat of his car. The shining-eyed elder brother climbed in behind him and the three began an unforgettable holiday ride.1小题1.Why was the boy surprised?ABecause he saw Paul coming out of his office.BBecause Paul gave a car to h
7、is brother.CBecause Paul told him about the car.DBecause Paul received a Christmas present.答案：C2小题2.Why did the boy ask Paul to stop his car in front of his house?ABecause he wanted to show that he had a rich friend.BBecause he wanted to show his neighbors the big car.CBecause he wanted to let his b
8、rother ride in the car.DBecause he wanted to tell his brother about his wish.答案：D3小题3.Who was crippled in the passage?APaul.BThe lovely boy.CThe boys brother.DPauls brother.答案：C解析短文为我们讲述了一个小男孩的故事，他看到 Paul 有一辆漂亮的汽车，当他知道这是 Paul 的哥哥送给他的时候，他也想做一个这样的哥哥，送给他的残疾的弟弟一辆汽车，让他能看到圣诞节橱窗里美丽的东西。1. 细节理解题。根据短文的第二段 Pau
9、l answered, Yes, my brother gave it to me for Christmas. The boy was surprised. You mean your brother gave it to you and it didnt cost you nothing? 可知，当 Paul 告诉这个男孩这辆车是他的哥哥送给他的时候，他感到很惊奇。故选C。2. 细节理解题。根据短文的倒数第二段的内容 There he is, Buddy, just like I told you upstairs. His brother gave it to him for Chris
10、tmas and it didnt cost him a cent (美分). And some day Im going to give you one just like it. 可知，这个男孩让 Paul 把车开到他家的前面，是为了让他残疾的弟弟看看，告诉他的弟弟有一天他也会为他买一辆这样的车。故选D。3. 细节理解题。根据文中 He was carrying his little crippled (跛腿的) brother. He sat on the stair and pointed to the car. There he is, Buddy, just like I told
11、 you upstairs. 可知，那个男孩的弟弟是残疾的。故选C。2. 【阅读理解】 Have you ever read Alices Adventures in Wonderland? It was written by Lewis Carroll. He was an English writer, poet, scientist, photographer, and priest. His real name was Charles Lutwidge Dodgson, and Lewis Carroll was his pen name. He was born in 1832 an
12、d died in 1898. He is most famous for writing two childrens fantasy books about a young girl called Alice. They were titled Alices Adventures in Wonderland (1865) and Through the Looking-Glass (1872). He also wrote two famous poems called The Hunting of the Snake and The Jabberwocky. What is importa
13、nt about these poems is that he made up many new words to use in them. He was an expert at word play and used words in many different ways. Some of these ways were quite new. And this has influenced members of the literary elite who are well educated about English. Many people still study his work a
14、nd his life today. Although they seem to have been written for children, Lewis Carrolls books and poems have been enjoyed by people of all ages. If you have not read Alices Adventures in Wonderland, which is also referred to by the short title Alice in Wonderland, you should read it soon. No matter
15、how old you are, you will find it exciting and enjoyable.1小题1.Who wrote Alices Adventures in Wonderland?ACharles Dodgson.BJabberwocky.CAlice.DJane Fleeb.答案：A2小题2.How many poems did Lewis Carroll write?AOne.BTwo.CThree.DFour.答案：B3小题3.From the passage, we know _ like reading Alice in Wonderland.Aonly
16、childrenByoung peopleConly adultsDpeople of all ages答案：D4小题4.According to the passage, we can infer Lewis Carroll was _.Aa woman writerBa Japanese writerCan American writerDan imaginative writer答案：D解析本文主要介绍英国作家刘易斯卡罗尔。他是英国作家、诗人、科学家、摄影师和牧师。他的真名是查尔斯路德维吉多奇森，刘易斯卡罗尔是他的笔名。他生于1832年，死于1898年。他最出名的是写了两本关于儿童的书爱
17、丽丝梦游仙境和走到镜子里；他还写了两首著名的诗猎蛇和贾伯沃基。1. 细节理解题。根据第一段第一、二句 Have you ever read Alices Adventures in Wonderland? It was written by Lewis Carroll. 和第四句 His real name was Charles Lutwidge Dodgson, and Lewis Carroll was his pen name. 可知 Charles Dodgson 写了爱丽丝梦游仙境故选A。2. 细节理解题。根据第三段第一句 He also wrote two famous poem
18、s called The Hunting of the Snake and The Jabberwocky. 可知刘易斯卡罗尔写了两首诗。故选B。3. 细节理解题。根据第四段第一句 Although they seem to have been written for children, Lewis Carrolls books and poems have been enjoyed by people of all ages. 可知各个年龄段的人喜欢读爱丽丝梦游仙境。故选D。4. 细节理解题。根据第三段第二句 What is important about these poems is th
19、at he made up many new words to use in them. He was an expert at word play and used words in many different ways. Some of these ways were quite new.（这些诗最重要的是他编造了许多新词用在其中。他是“文字游戏”的专家，用词的方式多种多样。其中一些方法是相当新的）可知刘易斯卡罗尔是富有想象力的作家。故选D。3. 【阅读理解】 Welcome to our holiday Activity Courses We offer holiday activit
20、y courses for young people aged between 715 years old and operate during every school holiday except Christmas. We have a track: record of excellence and have been delivering holiday activity courses for over 20 years. Master Chef Master Chef is a practical cooking experience for young people who wa
21、nt to try their hand in the kitchen. You will be taught tips and techniques (技能) as well as cooking something different every day. We, will supply everything, and all you need is a willingness to try something new. Cost: $140 Musical Theatre The young people will have the chance to develop their act
22、ing and singing skills through many exciting workshops. They will learn basic singing techniques, improve acting skills and create plays to develop their creativity. At the end of the week children will perform to parents in Prep Hall at 3:20 pm. Cost: $135 Water Sports We take Children to the Marin
23、e Lake for water sports. Activities include sailing, windsurfing and power boasting. We will supple wetsuits and children should bring their own footwear, swimwear and a T-shirt. A packed lunch will be provided. Transport to the Marine Lake is by school minibus. Cost: $160 Judo Judomeaning gentle wa
24、y is a modern martial art (武术) and Olympic sport. The Judo course is led by a fully trained instructor and it is open to all levels; beginners are welcome. Cost: $160 Children attending the course are on holiday; so it is important for them to have lots of fun and make new friends while learning new
25、 skills. With so many fantastic courses on offer, we are Wirrals leading Holiday Activity Course Provider. We look forward to welcoming you!1小题1.Whats the cost of Master Chef?A$140.B$135.C$260.D$160.答案：A2小题2.Which course provides a packed lunch?AMaster Chef.BMusical Theater.CWater sports.DJudo.答案：C3
26、小题3.The passage in a(n) _.AletterBstoryCpoemDadvertisement答案：D解析本文是一则广告，介绍假日活动课程。他们为715岁的年轻人提供节日活动课程。重点介绍了厨师，音乐剧，水上运动和柔道等课程。1. 根据 Master Chef 课程介绍的最后一句 Cost: $140 可知学厨师的费用140元。故选A。2. 根据 Water Sports 课程的介绍的第二段第二句 A packed lunch will be provided.（午餐提供一顿盒饭）可知Water Sports（水上运动）提供盒装午餐。故选C。3. 根据标题及文中所述的内容，提及的活动内容及课程价格，可知此文是一则广告。故选D。9