1、決勝2015中考英語(yǔ)壓軸題全揭秘第二輯模擬預(yù)測(cè)題專題27 閱讀理解（歷史文化類）【閱讀1】The fast development of technology has brought great changes to Chinas media industryIts becoming difficult for Chinese TV entertainment programmes to get a high rating(收視率)easily as they did in the 1980sHowever，Zhejiang Satellite TVs talent show The Voic

2、e of China became one of Chinas hottest topics last yearThe popular singing contest has helped turn some winners into hot stars，with a bright future ahead of themLast year,Im a Singer,another singing talent show of Hunan Satellite TV,had caught many peoples eyes，helping some once hot singers become

3、popula againThe Voice of China originares(起源)from The Voice of Holland.The show first started in Holland 4 years agoLater the American television network NBC bought the copyrights(版權(quán))to do a similar show in the USSince then，the music talent show has become a hit in more than 50 countries around the

4、worldIm a Singer was one of the highest rating shows in South Korea in 2011It was bought by Hunan Satellite TV from MBC，the South Korean television network laterThe success of The Voice of China and Im a Singer has helped Chinese TV producers find that its a good way to buy the copyrights of some ov

5、erseas TV shows and make them local programmesLast year，they turned their eyes from singing to diving(跳水)Stars in Danger-High Dive produced by Jiangsu Satellite TV in the Water Cube is a celebrity (名人) diving talent show originating from GermanyZhejiang Satellite TVs Splash also comes from the TV sh

6、ow named Celebrity Splash in Holland.Popular 10 talent shows in ChinaThe Voice of ChinaThe show first begin in Holland in 1 .Since the 2 TV company NBC bought the copyrights and produced the show in the USA, the show has been very popular in over 3 countries.Im a SingerHunan Satellite TV bought the

7、copyrights of the programme from the TV company in South 4 .The show invited some once popular 5 to take part in the contest.Popular 6 talent shows in ChinaStars in Danger-High DiveThe show is held in the Water Cube in Beijing.The diving talent show originates from 7 .SplashThe show is produced by 8

8、 Satellite TV.The original name of the show is Celebrity Splash from 9 .【閱讀2】Roger, a young man from China, has taught Chinese in a primary school in England for 3 years. A lot of children like his class and he enjoys teaching them very much. All the pupils are quite interested in what Roger teaches

9、 them. They learn quickly and do everything carefully.One day he said to the children, “People in a lot of Asian countries wear white clothes at funerals(葬禮), but people in America and in Europe wear white in the weddings because white means purity and happiness. What colour does an English woman we

10、ar when she gets married?”Mary said, “White, sir, because she is happy.” “That is good, Mary,” Roger said. “You are quite right. She wears white because she is happy.”But then one boy in the class put up his hand. “Yes, Dick?” Roger said, “Do you have a question?” “Yes,” Dick said. “Why do men wear

11、black in our country when they get married, sir?”【小題1】What does Roger do?A. He teaches English in ChinaB. He is a Chinese teacher in China C. He teaches Chinese in EnglandD. He teaches English in England【小題2】Roger enjoys teaching his pupils because_.A. they are his own children B. they are clever an

12、d carefulC. they are lovely D. they are polite and helpful【小題3】An English woman wears white clothes_.A. when she gets married B. when she is worriedC. when she is sad D. when she is at a funeral【小題4】What colour do men in England wear when they get married?A. White B. Black C. Red D. Green【小題5】Which

13、of the following is true?A. Roger dislikes teaching the children. B. Dick, a clever boy, liked asking questions.C. Dick was a slow girl.D. People in England wear white when they get married. 【閱讀3】據(jù)短文內(nèi)容，完成表格中所缺的信息。(10分)In the modern world, ads are everywhere! Some people think that ads are great. Oth

14、ers hate ads, saying that they make our cities and countryside look ugly. Some young people see more than 100 ads a day. Its true that some ads can be very useful. For example, they can help you to compare two different products so that you can buy the one you really need. They can also help you sav

15、e money. When prices are listed, you can go to the store with the lowest price. Ads also tell you when stores are having sales. However , some ads can be confusing(混肴的 ) or misleading（誤導(dǎo)的）. Sometimes the words sound good but dont really tell you anything about the quality of the product. At other ti

16、mes, the picture in an ad looks a lot better than the real thing. And you have to be careful. At times an ad can lead you to buy something you dont need at all.Different opinions about 1_Positive(肯定)1.They can help you to2_ two different products so that you can buy the one you really need.2.They ca

17、n also help you 3_Negative（否定）1. They make our cities and countryside 4_2. The words sound good but dont really tell you anything about the 5_ of the product.3. The picture in an ad looks a lot better than 6_4. An ad can lead you to buy something you dont need at all.【閱讀4】Diaoyu Dao and its affiliat

18、ed (附屬) islands, which consist of(由組成)Diaoyu Dao, Huangwei Yu, Chiwei Yu, Nanxiao Dao, Beixiao Dao, Nan Yu, Bei Yu, Fei Yu and other islands, are in the northeast of Chinas Taiwan Island, in the waters between 12320-12440E (東經(jīng)) and 2540-2600N (北緯). They belong to the Taiwan Island. The total area of

19、 these islands is about 5.69 square kilometers.Diaoyu Dao, in the western tip of the area, covers an area of about 3.91 square kilometers and is the largest island in the area. The highest part on the island stands 362 meters above the sea level. Huangwei Yu, which is about 27 kilometers to the nort

20、heast of Diaoyu Dao, is the second largest island in the area, with a total area of about 0.91 square kilometers and a highest height of 117 meters. Chiwei Yu, about 110 kilometers to the northeast of Diaoyu Dao, is the easternmost island in the area. It covers an area of about 0.065 square kilomete

21、rs and stands 75 meters above the sea level.Ancient ancestors (遠(yuǎn)古祖先) in China first discovered and named Diaoyu Dao through their fishing activities on the sea. In Chinas historical books, Diaoyu Dao is also called Diaoyu Yu or Diaoyu Tai. The earliest historical record of the names of Diaoyu Dao, C

22、hiwei Yu and other places can be found in the book Voyage with a Tail Wind published in 1403. It shows that China had already discovered and named Diaoyu Dao by the 14th and 15th centuries.These historical reports clearly show that Diaoyu Dao and Chiwei Yu belong to China. The sea waters around Diao

23、yu Dao is traditionally（傳統(tǒng)）Chinese fishing ground. Chinese fishermen have been involved in fishing activities in these waters for generations(世代).【小題1】Where is Diaoyu Dao?A. In the northeast of China. B. 2540-2600E.C. In the northwest of Taiwan Island. D. 12320-12440E .【小題2】The largest island of Dia

24、oyu Dao is _ square kilometers.A. 5.69 B. 3.91 C. 0.91 D. 0.065【小題3】The largest island of Diaoyu Dao is _ meters taller than the second largest one.A. 75 meters B. 117 meters C. 245 meters D. 362 meters【小題4】How did ancient Chinese people find Diaoyu Island?A. They grew up there. B. They wrote histor

25、ical books there.C. They worked and fished on the sea there. D. They drank water there.【小題5】Which of the following is NOT true? A. Diaoyu Dao has more than 8 islands. B. Huangwei Yu is about 110 kilometers to the northeast of Diaoyu Dao.C. China had already named Diaoyu Dao by the 14th and 15th cent

26、uries.D. The sea waters around Diaoyu Dao is traditionally Chinese fishing ground.【閱讀5】From March 12 to 17 of each year, hundreds of clowns(小丑)get together in the Bognor Regis Town, UK. They all wear tall blue hats and big red noses with colorful faces.The first International Clown Festival was in 1

27、987, UK. All the clowns from all over the world came together to celebrate the great festival in England.During the festival, people can see clowns from the world. They are together for the world of clown shows. They try their best to please all the people for the festival. In the shows, they have b

28、ig feet, funny noses and look really funny. They sing and dance in a strange way to make people laugh. All people for the festival can have great fun. Of course, children like this interesting festival best.Now women can take part in the clown shows , and they are very popular. But in the old days,

29、only men could be clowns.There are different kinds of clowns like white faces, red faces, street clowns and clowns for children. All these clowns are popular with people.1All the clowns get together _ for the International Clown Festival.Ain London Bin a small town，UKCall over the world Daround the

30、whole Europe2The first International Clown Festival was _.Ain 1987 Bin the UKCboth A and B Din London3 The festival lasts _.Aa month Bsix daysCseven days Dfive weeks4Which of the following is NOT true?AThe clowns wear in a funny way.BThe clowns dance in a strange wayCThe clowns try their best to mak

31、e others laughDWomen clowns are not popular with people.5Which is the best title of the article?A. The International Clown FestivalB. Men clowns and women clownsC. Different kinds of strange festivalD. Different kinds of clowns in the festival【閱讀6】 Generally speaking, American food is not very thick

32、 in taste. Salads are much liked and are served all year round. Many Americans are trying to keep down their weight. This is shown in menus offering “l(fā)ow calorie（卡路里）” or “weight watchers” meals. In markets, one can find “No Cal” drinks (meaning without calories) such as cola. Many Americans drink c

33、offee or tea with their meal. If a waiter in an American restaurant asks “Now or later?”, what he means is “Do you want coffee with your meal or later?” When eating out in the USA, we can ask for tea, milk, beer, and so on, if we prefer these to coffee. American restaurants cannot serve beer, wine,

34、or liquor unless they are licensed to do so. The main dish in American meals is usually meat, chicken or fish, but more than one of these is hardly served at the same meal. Most Americans eat quickly during the daythat is, breakfast and lunchunless it is a social, business, or family situation. The

35、evening meal, however, is usually a family time. Racing through daytime meals is part of the “American pace” of life, for working hours are considered important. The nationwide fast-food restaurants are suitable for the ways of American eating. The standard(標(biāo)準(zhǔn)的) products, of nearly the same price, a

36、re served quickly, and taste the same whether bought in New York City or in Los Angeles. McDonalds is a popular restaurant. It offers many choices of hamburgers, French fries and “cokes”. These foods are rich in fats, sugar and salt. Often, they are the major meal of the day of many young working pe

37、ople. 【小題1】“Weight watchers” most probably means in Chinese.A. 減肥者 B. 觀察者 C. 稱重者 D. 參與者【小題2】. In American restaurants which of the following is NOT true？A. Many American people like salads.B. Coffee can be served after a meal.C. One can order tea if he doesnt like coffee.D. All restaurants can sell

38、beer and wine.【小題3】 At the same meal, American people usually .A. have meat, chicken and fish togetherB. have either meat or chicken or fishC. drink a lot of beer, wine or liquorD. sit down together around a table【小題4】 In American restaurants, the standard foods . A. have different prices B. taste d

39、ifferent from place to place C. are very expensive D. can be served quickly【小題5】 This passage mainly talks about . A. American restaurants and people B. American eating cultureC. American working situation D. American food and price 【閱讀7】A. History helps me become more mature(成熟的). I used to believe

40、 that life is simple to understand. Now I know that we shouldnt make simple judgements. People arent good or bad ; things arent true or false. B. Francis Bacon wrote, Histories make men wise. I agree with that. If you know history you will respect the past and be confident about the future. History

41、tells you where you come from, where you are and where you are going. That is the power of history. Dont you think so？C. What are teenagers nowadays crazy about? Popular songs? Harry Potter books? Sports or online games? For me, the answer is history. D. History has also made me mentally(精神上) strong

42、er. Im more responsible now. I have learned useful things about myself from studying the rise and fall of the kings and queens. When I studied Chinese history between 1840 and 1949, I knew I must be a strong person and do my best for China. E. History occupies much of my free time. Since I was 10, I

43、ve been reading history books, collecting old maps and visiting museums. I always get excited when people around me talk about history. I have learned a lot from history. It has helped me deal with the problems of growing up. 【閱讀8】Americans love carsThey go everywhere in them8 5of people in the US g

44、o to and from work by car. And most adults have driving licensesWhy does this car culture exist?How it started？Americas love of cars started after the war(戰(zhàn)爭(zhēng))when soldiers returned home from World War II to rebuild their livesThey borrowed money from the government to buy houses and cars which becam

45、e the symbols of status(地位)The more money they had，the bigger their cars wereMaking of roadsDuring the war，President Eisenhower noticed what good roads Germany hadHe decided to build new four-lane(四車道)roads in AmericaHe said if something happened suddenly，the two-lane roads wouldnt be able to carry

46、all the cars that would suddenly leave the citiesCar and oil companies liked his idea and building startedCar loverNot just teenagers are crazy about carsSome Americans love their cars so much that they paint their cars beautifully .These are called Art CarsEvery April there is an activity in Housto

47、n，Texas，where they show their carsPollutionCars have polluted the environmentAmerican President Bush refused a worldwide law that is against pollutionMany countries were angry about itBush said he had to think of the American economy(經(jīng)濟(jì))and all the American people that make money from carsFactories

48、say they want to make cars that pollute lessBut others say making cars that pollute less will never be as good as having fewer cars【小題1】When did Americans begin to love cars? A.Before the new two-lane roads were built B.After World War IIC.During World War II 【小題2】.New four-1ane roads were build _.

49、A.in Germany B.by car and oil companies C.in America 【小題3】.The underlined word “building” here means “the building of _” A.companies B.roads C.houses 【小題4】.What were other countries feelings about Bushs decision? A.They agreed with him B.They showed anger to it C.They paid no attention to it. 【小題5】.

50、What does the last sentence mean? A.Its better to have fewer cars B.Its better to make cars that pollute less C.Its easier to make cars that pollute less【閱讀9】You might think that Western students are less shy when they meet something new or come to a new environment , but the truth is that pupils in the UK ca