1、【全国区级联考】北京市城六区2018届初三一模英语分类汇编之综合阅读学校:_姓名：_班级：_考号：_一、回答问题 It was a cold night in Washington, DC, and I was heading back to the hotel when a man came to me. He asked if I would give him some money so he could get something to eat. Id read the signs: “Dont give money to panhandlers (乞丐）.” So I shook my
2、 head and kept walking.I wasnt prepared for a reply, but he said, “I really am homeless and I really am hungry! You can come with me and watch me eat!” But I kept on walking.I couldnt forget what happened to me that day for the rest of the week. I had money in mypocket and it wouldnt have killed me
3、to hand over a dollar or two even if he had been lying. On a very cold night, no less, I thought the worst of a fellow human being. Flying back to Anchorage, I still couldnt help thinking of him.I was the writer of a weekly garden column (专栏）at The Anchorage Daily News. One day, out of the blue, I c
4、ame up with an idea. Beans Cafe, the soup kitchen in Anchorage, feedshundreds of hungry people every day. Why not try to get all my readers to plant one row in theirgardens for Beans? Plant a row and take it down to Beans. Clean and simple.We didnt keep records back then, but the idea began to take
5、off. People would call me when they took something in. Those who only grew flowers gave them away. Food for the spirit.In 1995 , the Garden Writers Association of America ( GWAA) held their meeting in Anchorage and alter learning of Anchorages program, Plant a Row for Beans became Plant a Row for th
6、e Hungry. The idea was to have every member of the Garden Writers Association of America write or talk about planting a row for the hungry.As more and more people started working with the program, many companies gave free seed to customers and had the logo (商标）seen in public.Garden editor Joan Jacks
7、on raised more than 30,000 pounds of fruits and vegetables her first year, and showed the public how the program could really work. Texas fruit farms gave away food to their local food bank alter hearing about Plant a Row. Today the program continues to grow.I am shocked that millions of Americans a
8、re threatened by hunger. If every gardener inAmerica - and were seventy million strong - plants one row for the hungry, we can make a difference in the number of neighbors who dont have enough to eat. Maybe then I will stop feeling guilty (愧 疚) about walking past a hungry man I could have helped.1Di
9、d the writer give money to the hungry man?2How did the writer feel alter flying back to Anchorage?3What did the writer try to get his readers to do?4What did the GWAA do for the “Plant a Row” program?5What is the purpose of the program?（东城一模）阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题。Rooftop GardensHave you ever seen a roofto
10、p gardena garden on the top of a roof? Many people arefinding it good for the environment and good forthemselves.Cities can be as much as 410 degreeswarmer than the countryside. Green rooftopscan actually help cool the air in cities. A single green roof will not do much to change the temperature of
11、a city. However, when more buildings begin to change their rooftops into green spaces, it makes a real difference. Buildings that are cooler also use air conditioning less often. This reduces the amount of energy a building uses, which is good for the environment. Cities are usually more polluted th
12、an other areas. Plants on rooftops can even help clean the air. Gardens in the city can also provide a place for birds and bugs to live in.One unusual rooftop garden is located above Childrens Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. The garden covers an area of 7, 500 square feet. The garden has flowers, f
13、ountains (喷泉），even a goldfish pond, and also paths that children can walk on in slippers or with bare feet. It is used as a place for the children and their parents to relax and be close to nature without leaving the hospital. Another interesting garden is on the rooftop of the Royal York Hotel in T
14、oronto, Canada. A large vegetable garden has been planted on the roof. The hotels chefs (厨师）can pick fresh vegetables from the roof.Now not all buildings have rooftop gardens. One reason is that rooftop gardens can be more expensive than traditional rooftops. However, they may save on heating and co
15、oling bills in the future. Also, a roof needs to be flat and strong enough to support the weight of the garden.Some people may not know about rooftop gardens and how good they can be for the environment. But word is starting to get out. You may want to keep your eyes on the skies when you walk in yo
16、ur town or city. You never know when you might find a secret garden many feet above the ground.6What is a rooftop garden?7What is the second paragraph mainly about?8What is the rooftop garden in Childrens Hospital in St. Louis used as?9Why is the rooftop garden of the Royal York Hotel interesting?10
17、Why dont all buildings have rooftop gardens?（海淀一模）阅读短文,根据短文内容回答问题。Cartoonist: Charles SchulzCharles Schulz is a true hero. For nearly 50 years, Schulzs comic strip, the Peanuts collection has been the most well-known cartoon in the world. It has 355 million daily readers in 75 countries. On February
18、 13th, 2000, Schulz died of cancer. But he will always be remembered by people old and young worldwide.In Schulzs works, he always stayed positive. He tried to give readers a happy feeling. Kids like Peanuts because the characters live a simple life and go through the same troubles as they do. He di
19、d not pick out stressful topics of the day. Instead, he always brought readers into a joyful world by writing about a happy place with simple worries.Schulz was also a good father of four children. Its said that he never failed to stop his work to play a pick-up baseball game or have lunch with his
20、family. He was always very involved in his childrens lives and supported their decisions. He taught them the importance of a persons inner worth. His family describes Schulz as a man with the fewest needs.His youngest daughter, Jill, said, Hes a fighter, but he always has bad luck. When Schulz leame
21、d his cancer was senous, he was forced to give up the job he loved - writing the Peanuts cartoons. Unluckily, Schulz died the night before the last strip of his comics came out in the Sunday papers. Some might say this was unlucky, but Jill said her father enjoyed spending his whole life writing to
22、make people happy.Charles Schulz put a little comedy into our often-stressful world. He will be remembered as the worlds favorite cartoonist. Youre a good man, Charles Schulz!11How many daily readers does the Peanuts collection have?12How did Schulz bring readers into a joyful world?13What did Schul
23、z teach his children？14When was Schulz forced to give up the job he loved?15Why is Charles Schulz a true hero?（朝阳一模）阅读短文,根据短文内容回答问题。We should learn to understand our mother well. Here are the best ways towards a better relationship with her. They are not necessarily surprising, but they have worked
24、for many people. Try them.Remember your mothers ageAs children, we often forget our mothers age. Knowing our mothers age, not just in numbers of years but in terms of her psychological (心理的)and physical state, often helps us to understand her better.Listen to your motherI have found that sometimes t
25、he things my mother told me long ago are pretty useful.If you respect her point of view, it will help your mother feel close to you.Ask your mother about your childhood(童年的)historyIf you are lucky enough to have a living family, think of your life as a jigsaw puzzle(拼图游 戏)and ask as many questions a
26、s you can to put the picture together. Understanding your childhood history can help you know more clearly who you are,as part of a family which you share with your mother.Trying to understand our mother is the topic of how we understand ourselves. We should follow the way of her life. When we are a
27、ble to accept our motherwith all her failings, we can understand her better and it can also help us to know about our shortcomings. Remember that understanding our mother is really about understanding ourselves.16Should we learn to understand our mother well?17What do children often forget about the
28、ir mother?18How do we make our mother feel close to us?19Why do we ask our mother about our childhood history?20What does the writer want to tell us?（石景山一模）阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题。Theatre began with the ancient Greeks. They used to have shows called plays, which tell a story by people acting out what happen
29、ed in it. They had big theatres which were outside, and you could have up to 17.000 people come and watch it. These outside theatres were round in shape, with stone seats going down to the centre, when they had the stage. The Romans also built theatres, and there are several you can visit in England
30、, Greece, Italy and Turkey. Greek used to have a person to explain the story to the people who were watching, and the actors used to wear pictures on their faces, some with happy faces, some sad. There were not any theatres in Europe in the Middle Ages, but groups of actors (or players, as they used
31、 to be called) travelled around the country putting on shows and singing songs in the towns and in large private houses. Many large houses from this time have a special area in it where the players would do their shows.In England between 1558 and 1603, the ruler was Queen Elizabeth I. During this ti
32、me, theatres would be built outside the city walls because some people thought they were not safe places to be and that people caused troubles there. They were usually round, and people would stand up to see the show. Rich people had seats to sit on. People used to eat and drink during the show. The
33、y used to shout out to the actors and sometimes throw food at them.In Elizabethan times, a theatre group had 12 men and one writer in it. Women were not allowed to be in the show, so young boys used to wear dresses and play the female roles. Theatre in London today is very popular, even if tickets a
34、re very expensive. Many American stars want to perform in London, and in the last few years Kevin Spacey, Nicole Kidman and Kathleen Turner have all acted in plays in Londons theatres.21Who began theatre?22Where did actors put on shows in the Middle Ages in Europe?23Why were theatres built outside t
35、he city walls in Elizabethan times?24How many people did a theatre group have in Elizabethan times?25What_ is the passage mainly about?（丰台一模）阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题。If youre going to travel the world this summer, you should make up a travel budget (预算) before you hit the road. This budget will help you know
36、 how muchyou need to save before leaving home so that you dont need to call mom and dad, begging for help halfway through your trip. Here are three tips to help you plan your money for the trip you have planned for this summer vacation.Pick a location that fits your budgetThe countries you choose to
37、 visit will have the greatest influence on the necessary size of your travel budget. Road tripping across America or backpacking through Europe, while popular, are two of the more expensive choices for a vacation. In contrast, a visit to Asia or South America will be much less expensive than back ho
38、me.“Fun” activities are expensiveIt seems to be necessary to plan your travel budget around three major costs1.Transportation2.Hotels3.FoodPaying for these necessities is part of travel, but you might be surprised to learn that they could add up to less than half of the money youll spend abroad. If
39、youre like me, your “dream vacation” includes more than sitting in your hotel bed.When I was living in Chiang Mai, Thailand, I owned a small apartment and ate delicious Asian noodles 3 times per day. With the room at $5 per night and meals for $1, I spent about $8 per day.One of the coolest things t
40、o do in Chiang Mai is to go on a zip line adventure. It cost me $60 to get into the trees, which is about what I paid to live for 1 week inThailand. If you want to go on an excursion (远足) every day, youll easily spendfive times as much on “fun” as you do on necessities. This is true all over the wor
41、ld, so make sure you plan excursions into your travel budget ahead of time. Plan for the unexpectedYou wont always be prepared for everything that comes your way while traveling. You need at least $1,000 to help you deal with the unexpected.First, theres the good kind of unexpectedWhen I was traveli
42、ng through France on my summer vacation three years ago,I had no idea that the annual bull running festival (奔牛节) was happening in Spain. A traveler who had just arrived from Spain told me about the festival and because I had some extra money I was able to change my plans and attend!Theres also the
43、bad kind of unexpectedWhen I entered Thailand, I forgot my visa expiration date (签证截止日期). Iended up overstaying by nearly 1 month! When I crossed the border (边境), I was politely told I needed to pay the Thai government nearly $400!Giving yourself some extra money is very important to your safety and
44、 the enjoyment of your trip.26What should you do if youre going to travel the world?27How much did the writer spend getting into the trees in Thailand?28What does the writer think of going on an excursion?29Why could the writer attend the annual bull running festival?30Whats the passage mainly about
45、?参考答案1No, he didnt.2He felt guilty.3He got his readers to plant a row in gardens for Bean,s.4It had every member write or talk about planting a row lor the hungry.5The purpose is to call on more people to help the hungry in America.【分析】文章讲诉了作者在回宾馆的路上遇到一个乞丐，但是他并没有给他钱，这件事情困扰着他，后来他号召他的读者给 Beans Cafe一个每
46、天养几百人的地方，在自己的花园里种一排东西，后来这个主意被扩散，越来越多的人加入到这个项目。1根据 So I shook my head and kept walking.I wasnt prepared for a reply, but he said, “I really am homeless and I really am hungry! You can come with me and watch me eat!” But I kept on walking.可知作者没给饥饿的人钱；故答案是 No, he didnt.2根据 I will stop feeling guilty (愧
47、 疚) about walking past a hungry man I could have helped.和Flying back to Anchorage, I still couldnt help thinking of him.可推测作者没帮助那个饥饿的人感到愧疚；故答案是He felt guilty. 3根据Why not try to get all my readers to plant one row in their gardens for Beans? Plant a row and take it down to Beans. Clean可知作者让他的读者给 Bean
48、s在自己的花园里种一排东西，故答案是 He got his readers to plant a row in gardens for Beans 4根据The idea was to have every member of the Garden Writers Association of America write or talk about planting a row for the hungry.可知是让每个成员写或者讨论为饥饿的人种一排这个话题；故答案是It had every member write or talk about planting a row for the hungry. 5根据As more and more people started working with the program, many companies gave free seed to customers and had the logo (商标）seen in public.可知这个活动的目的是让更多的人来帮助饥饿的人；故答案是The purpose is
