1、外研版英语九年级上学期重点专项突破-专项四 阅读理解一、阅读理解Jack Johnson is one of the most popular singer-song writers in the world. Jack was born on May 18, 1975 in Hawaii. As the son of a famous surfer, Jack was born with an interest in surfing. Most of his life lessons were learned in the water. At the age of 17, Jack ente
2、red the finals of the Pineline Mastersthe worlds most famous surfing competition. Everyone thought Jack would become a professional surfer like his father. Unluckily, one month later, he had a deadly accident while surfing and was seriously hurt.Life is like a revolving (旋转的) door. When it closes, i
3、t also opens. Jack started to practise playing the guitar and writing songs when he was staying in hospital. At first, his father thought Jack only did it for fun, but soon he was surprised at the great progress his son had made. At university, Jack didnt stop practising his guitar skills. He played
4、 the guitar for school parties. He wrote songs and sang for his teachers and friends. They liked his songs. His first music album (专辑) Brush fire Fairytales came out in 2001. It was a great success. His second album, On and On, was much like his first. They were sweet and easy-going songs that every
5、body liked to listen to later. Jack had lots of concerts in and out of America. He became popular all over the world. Jack had five albums by 2010 and more than 15 million copies of them were sold. His music doesnt fit into any of the popular music styles like pop, rock, R&B or hip-hop. It is mo
6、re like folk music, played with a guitar and sung by a beautiful voice. When listening to his songs, you feel like lying on the beach enjoying the warm sunshine. Jack is a talent, though he says he is only a surfer who loves music. In his songs we can find his secret of success. Whatever happens in
7、our lives, we have to accept it and do the best we can.1In 1992, Jack_.Aheld his first concertBhad his first music albumCtook part in a surfing competitionDbecame popular all over the world2What did his father think of Jack writing songs at first?AHe did it for fun.BHe wasted his time.CHe was bored
8、with surfing.DHe would succeed in the future.3People most probably think Jacks songs are .AexcitingBpleasantCseriousDboring4What is the secret of Jacks success?AHe has a talent for surfing.BHis father is very famous.CHis father gives him enough help.DHe always faces difficulties bravely and tries hi
9、s best.5Whats the best title for the passage?AA Famous WriterBSurfing in the SeaCA Guitar PlayerDSurfing in the MusicAlmost all cultures celebrate the end of one year and the beginning of another in some way. Different cultures celebrate the beginning of a new year in different ways, and at differen
10、t times on the calendar. In Western countries, people usually celebrate New Year at midnight on December 31stJanuary 1st. People may go to parties, sometimes dressed in formal clothes, and they may drink champagne (香槟酒) at midnight. During the first minutes of the new year, people cheer and wish eac
11、h other happiness for the year ahead. But some cultures prefer to celebrate the new year by waking up early to watch the sunrise. They welcome the new year with the first light of the sunrise. Many cultures also do special things to get rid of bad luck at the beginning of a new year. For example, in
12、 Ecuador, families make a big doll from old clothes. The doll is filled with old newspapers and firecrackers. At midnight, these dolls are burned to show the bad things from the past year are gone and the new year can start afresh (重新). Other common traditions to keep away bad luck in a new year inc
13、lude throwing things into rivers or the ocean, or saying special things on the first day of the new year. Other New Year traditions are followed to bring good luck in the new year. One widespread Spanish tradition for good luck is to eat grapes on New Years Day. The more grapes a person eats, the mo
14、re good luck the person will have in the year. In France, people eat pancakes for good luck in the New Year. In the United States, some people eat black-eyed peas for good luckbut to get good luck for a whole year you have to eat 365 of them!6The passage is mainly about _.Athe meaning of “Happy New
15、Year!”Bseveral different New Year traditionsCwhat to eat on New Years DayDwhy people dress up nicely on New Years Day7Its clear that _.Asome cultures celebrate New Year in the morningBWestern people celebrate New Year only on New Years DayCpeople in Ecuador go to parties on December 31stJanuary 1stD
16、no cultures do special things to celebrate New Year8In some cultures, people throw things into rivers or oceans to _.Abring good luckBkeep away bad luckCforget everythingDplan for the next year9To have a happy new year, _.Afriends talk to each other in special waysBfamilies make big dolls filled wit
17、h old clothesCsome people get up early to watch the sunriseDEuropeans eat 365 grapes on New Years Day10When eating black-eyed peas on New Years Day, people think _.Aone pea brings one day of luckBblack-eyed peas are the best medicineCthe peas are too black and taste badDthe peas are helpful to count
18、 numbersIn Singapore, many middle school students spend a lot of their time on their studies. Good education is often regarded as a ticket to success in their future. So many of these students try their best to get a good mark in their examinations. They have a lot of homework every day and exams ar
19、e a big headache. Sometimes some of them are even made to go to remedial (补习的) classes after school. Schools run programmes apart from school hours. The students can take part in games, music, dance, hiking, rock-climbing, etc. These activities are popular. They are also very active in community ser
20、vice (社区服务). In their spare time, most students like to listen to pop music. Hollywood blockbusters (好莱坞大片), Hong Kong and Singapore movies are very popular among them. They understand IT very well. Some of them also spend their free time surfing the Internet, communicating with their friends on soc
21、ial media, and playing computer and video games. They sometimes go to cafes, fast food restaurants, shopping centres and big bookstores. So, it seems that life as a middle school student in Singapore is not easy but it is rich and colourful.11What is NOT mentioned in the passage?ASchoolwork.BAfter-c
22、lass activities.CSubjects.DThings to do in the spare time.12Why do students work hard at school in Singapore?ABecause they have a lot of homework.BBecause they have to go to remedial classes.CBecause they want to get a good future.DBecause they have many outside school activities.13What does the und
23、erlined sentence mean in the first paragraph?AStudents are stressful because of exams.BStudents have a headache before an exam.CStudents have too many exams about headache.DStudents are in poor health because of exams.14Programmes apart from school hours are _.Athe same as spare time activitiesBreme
24、dial classes after schoolCsports activitiesDpopular among students15What do you know from the last sentence?AThe middle school students live an easy life in Singapore.BThe middle school students life in Singapore is amazing.CThe middle school students life in Singapore is boring.DThe middle school s
25、tudents life in Singapore is hard, but interesting.A subway (地铁) is not just an important form of transport. It is also a window for other people to learn about local culture. Beijing, ChinaThe Beijing Subway was opened in 1971 and is the oldest subway system in China. It has added some modern techn
26、ologies. All stations now have touch screen maps. In some stations, people can also see traditional Chinese culture. For example, on the walls of a few stations of Line 8, there are some pictures of blue and white porcelain (青花瓷). Stockholm, SwedenThe first subway line for Stockholm was opened in 19
27、50. The Stockholm Subway is well-known for its decoration of the stations. It is called the longest art gallery in the world. Over 90 percent of its stations are decorated with paintings. A few stations are decorated with red bedrock (基岩). This makes you feel as if you are in a cave. London, the UKT
28、he London Underground or the Tube is the oldest subway in the world. It was opened in 1863. During World War II, it was used to protect people from German plane attacks (袭击) on London. Now, it is a symbol of the city. There is no air conditioning in the train, so it is very hot in summer. New York,
29、the USThe New York City Subway runs 24 hours a day. It has an express train on almost every line. You can get to your destination (目的地) quickly. The trains themselves are full of fun: you will see people doing moonwalk dances like Michael Jackson, playing the guitar and singing.16Which subway is cal
30、led the longest art gallery in the world?AThe Beijing Subway.BThe Stockholm Subway.CThe London Underground.DThe New York City Subway.17From the passage, we can know that the London Underground _.Ais also called the TubeBwas well protected during the warCis the symbol of the UKDis the oldest transpor
31、t in the world18Which of the following is TRUE?AMichael Jackson often danced in the New York City Subway.BTourists feel cool when they take the London Underground in summer.CSeveral stations of the Stockholm Subway are built in caves.DSome stations of the Beijing Subway are decorated with pictures o
32、f porcelain.19The introduction of the subways mainly shows the _ of different cities.Agreat changesBlong historyClocal cultureDpublic transport20The passage may come from _.Aa storybookBa travel magazineCa science bookDa newspaper advertisementDo you prefer being a movie star or joining the army if
33、you graduate (毕业) from a famous film school? While many people may choose the first one, Shang Lin chose the second one. From a cute girl to a soldier, Shang shows one life choice of Chinas Generation Z. Shang graduated from Beijing Film Academy in 2020. Then she passed the civil servant (公务员) exami
34、nation in Beijing and worked in the government office. But with a dream of joining the army, she chose to join the Peoples Liberation Army after she had only been in the office for two months, which also got her familys agreement. “Young people should always do something meaningful, so I chose to be
35、 a soldier,” Shang said proudly. To join the army, her biggest difficulty was that her body fat rate (体脂率) didnt reach the standard. Shang used to be thin. She exercised and finally added 10 kg to her weight in a short period of time. On the training ground, her every move is done in a standard way.
36、 Now, the short-haired Shang and the previous (以前) long-haired Shang are like two different people. The young woman can handle a difficult environment and hard training. “Born in the best of times, women should not be defined (被定义). We need to get out of our comfort zones (舒适区),” said Shang. Days of
37、 training in the army doesnt make Shang feel bored at all. Instead, her love for her army life continues to grow, and she is proud of being a soldier.21What problem did Shang Lin have at first?AHer parents didnt agree to her decision.BHer body fat rate was too high.CShe was a little worried about th
38、e life in the army.DShe was too thin to reach the standard.22Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?AShang Lin thinks its more meaningful for her to join the army.BShang Lin took part in the civil servant examination twice.CMost people born in the best of times prefer to join the ar
39、my.DIt was not easy for Shang Lin to overcome (克服) her study difficulties.23The underlined word “handle” in Paragraph 5 means “_” in Chinese.A管教B应付C命令D对抗24What does the writer want to tell us through the passage?AWe may lose many chances if we dont take risks.BDont lose heart whatever difficulties w
40、e are faced with.CWe should be brave to step out of our comfort zone.DBeing a soldier is better than being a civil servant.25What is the best title for the passage?AHow to Choose a JobBHow to Lose WeightCBeing a Star or Joining the ArmyDI Chose to Be a Soldier二、任务型阅读It was near Christmas during my f
41、irst semester teaching at a new school. I loved my small special class more than any group I had taught in the past. They were hungry for knowledge and I was enjoying teaching. Other teachers had told me that our children were from poor families and not to expect any child to bring a Christmas gift.
42、 In fact, I wasnt expecting any gifts. Imagine my surprise when every child brought me a gift on the day before our holiday break. First, I got a much-loved toy monkey from a shy girl. I was told, “He is my favourite, but I love you and I want him to be with you, Miss Taylor.” How moved I was! Next
43、came a new set of Christmas tree lights that was “missing” from a mothers cupboard. Finally, I came to one little boys gift which I had never received. It was an old, dirty and broken Christmas storybook. Just when I wanted to express my happiness, I was interrupted (打断) by the giver, “And see, it i
44、s new! It still has the price tag.”When other children laughed at him, I stopped them and said, “Oh, books are good in that way. The story is always new if you have not read it before. Now, lets share one together.” Everyone listened quietly as I read the most wonderful Christmas story of my life. I
45、 still keep those Christmas gifts. They always remind me of my lovely kids.26Why did the teacher like her small special class? 27Did the teacher expect any gifts? 28When did the children bring their teacher gifts? 29Who gave a toy monkey to the teacher? 30What was the Christmas storybook like? 31How
46、 did the teacher feel when she got the gifts? Have you heard about “Survival (生存) Holidays”? “Survival Holidays” is for children to go into the lonely place for exciting activities. Now about 1,100 companies are allowed to take children into the great outdoors without their parents. The reason why p
47、eople like “Survival Holidays” is that they think being close to nature is good for children. Many children in big cities spend all their spare time watching TV and playing computer games. “Survival Holidays” gives them an important change. Is “Survival Holidays” a wonderful idea? Maybe it is. Children need more free time to play. They need to be left on their own, without adults disturbing (
