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1、2020年中考英语阅读训练（原创、有答案）一、完形填空The virus has swallowed up all of Europe, and now it has reached Russia. When it all began, it seemed to be so 1_ and it would not affect me. We think that death is something unrealistic that will never touch us 2_ our loved ones die, and then we begin to perceive everythi
2、ng differently. Its the same with the coronavirus.Im 22 years old, and I suppose I shouldnt worry 3_ about being infected. But I do worry, because my grandmother is 82. She survived (幸存) the Siege of Leningrad (列宁格勒保卫战) during World War II, and she does not deserve new shocks. But the virus has reac
3、hed St Petersburg, where I and my family live, and Im 4_. So my whole family has moved to the countryside away from everything. The fact that Russia is helping other countries warms me inside. Our two 5_ have been friends for a long time, and at the beginning of February, Russia was one of the first
4、 countries to send medical help to China. This friendship is precious (珍贵的), and when a friend is in deep trouble, you have no choice 6_ to help.Now that things have got 7_ in China, it has been donating materials to my country. 8_ this unprecedented challenge, Russia and China have shown a sense of
5、 responsibility for the international community, too.Despite political differences, Russia has lent a hand to the United States because we know theres a lack (缺乏) of medical equipment (设备) there. I believe that the coronavirus is above politics. We are talking about saving human lives, and everyone
6、should have the chance 9_.Only by working together will we be able to find a solution and destroy the virus. We must look into the eyes of our fear and show that we are not afraid, that we are ready to 10_. If we succumb (屈服) to panic, then we have already lost.( )1.A.far away B. far from C. close t
7、o D. long ago( )2.A.after B. until C. before D. only( )3.A.too many B. so many C. too much D. much too( )4.A.exciting B. excited C. scaring D. scared( )5.A.countries B. cities C. towns D. families( )6.A.and B. but C. so D. however( )7.A.better B. good C. worse D. bad( )8.A.Face B. Faced C. Facing D.
8、 To face( )9.A.living B. to live C. lived D. live( )10.A.cry B. fight C. play D. laughKeys: 1-5 ABCDA 6-10 BACBB二、阅读理解He was the greatest writer in the English language and is known around the world. But how much do you really know about William Shakespeare and his life?Shakespeare was born in Strat
9、ford-upon-Avon, located in central England, in 1564 and died in 1616. His surviving work consists of 38 plays, 154 sonnets (十四行诗) and some other poems. He is best known for his plays, which have been translated into every major language and are performed more than those of any other playwright (剧作家)
10、 in the world.When Shakespeare was 18 years old, he married Anne Hathaway and they had three children. Shakespeare went to London to work as an actor and a writer. In 1599, the Globe Theatre was built in London. It was in this theatre that some of Shakespeares plays were first performed. In 1613, th
11、e theatre was destroyed by a fire. However, a modern reconstruction (重建) of the theatre was built near the original site in 1997, so even today you can go to the Globe Theatre to see one of Shakespeares plays.Shakespeares work is still very popular. But why do we like these old plays? Perhaps it is
12、because they all contain fantastic stories. His characters suffer bloody battles, deaths by poison (毒药), and dramatic family battles. His plays are full of exciting storylines and lessons about morality (道德).Hamlet, for example, is about revenge (复仇) and also about how difficult it is to take action
13、 sometimes, even when it is important to do so. Hamlets father is murdered (谋杀) by another man, who then marries Hamlets mother. Everybody wants to see Hamlet dead. Hamlet must take revenge, but will he be able to? The famous quote (引语) “To be or not to be, that is the question” comes from this play
14、.( )1.A.What is Shakespeare best known for?A. plays B. poems C. sonnets D. novels( )2.What happened to Shakespeare in 1582? A. He married Anne Hathaway B. He was born. C. His plays were first performed.D. He died( )3.Which is not true according to the passage? A. Shakespeares plays are still liked t
15、oday. B. Hamlet is a play about revenge.C. Shakespeare began to work as a director.D. The new Globe Theatre was built 384 years after it was destroyed.Keys: 1-3 AAC三、选词填空Afor exam good strong do they important exercise many includeTian Xu, 15I think it will play a positive (积极的) role in students edu
16、cation. For one thing, doing exercise may become a daily routine (惯例) for students. Students will gradually get used to 1_ every day and consider PE classes to be a good way to improve their health. During the novel coronavirus outbreak, nearly everyone has learned about the 2_ of immunity (免疫力), wh
17、ich partly comes from daily physical training.Whats 3_ this may foster (养成) a spirit of sportsmanship among students. This spirit 4_ fair play, honesty, courage, teamwork and respect for rules and laws. With this spirit, well have more confidence in facing hardships in the future.Luo Renran, 15This
18、reform is a terrific (极好的) start. When we have a 5_ body, we are capable of studying intently (聚精会神地), which may help us gain more knowledge.Obviously, the hopes of getting 6_ scores may push students to exercise harder. They might make an effort 7_ better on tests. In addition, sports play an impor
19、tant role in giving students a break from schoolwork. Students can have a chance to slow down and refresh themselves. Since they have the motivation (动力) for playing sports, they will enjoy 8_ when exercising.Jiang Youchen, 15I disagree with the idea of putting PE in such a high position. No one can
20、 doubt that it is good 9_ our health. However, the subject itself is not fair towards all students. Students athletic (体育运动的) talents are not as easily improved as academic (学业的) talents.The scores allocated (分配) to physics and chemistry are 50 and 30, respectively (分别地). Why is PE considered to be
21、more important than these two subjects?I dont think raising the PE score can really encourage students to exercise more. As we all know, working hard on10_ and keeping your interest in a certain subject are completely different things.Keys: 1.exercising 2.importance 3.more 4.includes 5.strong 6.bett
22、er 7. to do 8.themselves 9.for 10.examsB allow exercise student be on stop quiet who we connectOn April 8, Wuhan reopened after 76 days of lockdown. As the hardest-hit city in the novel coronavirus outbreak in China, what have people in the city been through? How do they feel now? We spoke to two 1_
23、 from Wuhan Foreign Languages School and heard their stories.Tian Yutong, 14Starting from Jan 23, I stayed at home and didnt take one step outside from then 2_. In the first week, my family was kind of in a panic (恐慌). All delivery (快递) and take-out services 3_ temporarily (暂时地). We were worried tha
24、t we wouldnt have enough supplies (物资), not to mention my favorite milk tea. Meanwhile, we were also worried about my father, 4_ is a police officer. He had to go out every day for work. The whole family was enveloped (笼罩) in anxiety.Later, my mother went online to buy food and other supplies every
25、day. We were able to get enough of them as we got used to our new lives. I learned tai chi from my grandma and took online classes. In March, I even joined 5_ school orchestras (管弦乐队) “cloud performance” and recorded a song titled March of Steel Torrent (钢铁洪流进行曲).On April 8, when I heard the cars ho
26、rns (鸣笛) again in the streets, I was very excited. I wrote a note to myself I want 6_ a doctor and save lives in the future.Li Haiyi, 15Before the lockdown, my family went to my parents hometown in Caidian, a suburb of Wuhan. Villagers closed their doors and didnt go out. Life went on 7_. But it was
27、 difficult for me to keep up my studies while I was in the countryside, as the internet is very slow there. I often had trouble 8_ to my online classes and couldnt study effectively (有效地). Without my textbooks, I had to read and do exercises on a computer screen, which hurt my eyes. Luckily, our tea
28、chers helped us do eye 9_ and offered psychological guidance (心理辅导).Gradually, life fell into a new routine. I studied online, went to bed and got up early. Every afternoon, I would run around the backyard for a while to strengthen my body. I wanted to be prepared for the coming entrance examination
29、 for high school.It was my birthday when Wuhan 10_ to reopen. Seeing stores selling hot dry noodles again, I think Ill remember this birthday forever.Keys: 1.students 2.on 3.stopped 4.who 5.our 6.to be 7.quietly 8.connecting 9.exercises 10.was allowedC this early they receive with student display ho
30、rse while callQ: What were admission letters (录取通知书) like in ancient China?A: While preparing for the high school entrance exam, you might have your dream school in mind and hope 1_ an admission letter from it. But todays admission letters are quite different from 2_ in ancient China.The 3_ admissio
31、n letter dates back to the Tang Dynasty (618-907). It 4_ jinhua tiezi (金花帖子). If a student passed an imperial (皇家的) examination, or keju, he would receive a letter written on high-quality paper. The paper would be sprinkled (撒) 5_ gold powder (金粉), showing it was a great honor to pass the exam.In th
32、e Ming (1368-1644) and Qing (1644-1911) dynasties, admission letters were called jiebao (捷报). They were larger in size and made for students to put on display (展示) in 6_ halls.There was a special team to deliver the letters. An official (官员) would be riding on a tall 7_ and holding up a flag in the
33、front, 8_ a band following behind would be playing cheerful music to celebrate.After receiving the admission letter, the 9_ family would give red envelopes (红包) to the delivery men. The letter would then 10_ in the most prominent (显眼的) position in their home.Keys: 1.to receive 2.those 3.earliest 4.was called 5.with 6.their 7.horse 8.while 9.students 10.be displayed