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1、2020年中考英语时事阅读训练一、完形填空The United States is full of cars. There are still many families without cars. But some families have two or 1 more cars, because they are a 2 part of life.Cars are used for 3 . They are driven to offices and factories by workers who have no other way to get to their jobs. When
2、salesmen are sent to different parts of the city, they have to drive in order to 4 their products. Farmers have to drive into the city in order to shop for necessities.Sometimes, small children must be driven to schools. In some cities, school buses are used only when children 5 more than a mile fro
3、m the school. When the children are too young to walk that far, their parents 6 driving them to school. One parent drives on Mondays, taking her children and the neighbors children as well. Another mother drives on Tuesdays, 7 on Wednesdays and so on. This is called forming a carpool (拼车). Working p
4、eople also 8 carpools, with three or four people taking turns driving to the place where they work.More carpools should be formed in order to put less cars on the road and to use 9 oil. Parking is a great 10 , and so is the traffic in and around cities. Too many cars are being driven. Something shou
5、ld be done about the use of cars.( )1. A. much B. even C. such D. little( )2. A. strong B. possible C. proper D. necessary( )3. A. families B. business C. schools D. household( )4. A. cover B. create C. carry D. catch( )5. A. live B. study C. work D. sleep( )6. A. make overB. take over C. make turns
6、 D. take turns( )7. A. other B. the other C. another D. the others( )8. A. form B. make C. believe D. lift( )9. A. few B. less C. much D. more( )10. A. sense B. method C. topic D. matterKeys： 1-5 BDBAC 6-10 DCABD二、阅读理解In Britain, his name is known by almost everyone. And his clothing a blue duffle c
7、oat and an old red hat is iconic (标志性的). During a trip to China four years ago, Britains Prince William even met the famous bear at the Chinese opening of the film Paddington.Paddington was first introduced to the world in 1958 in the childrens book A Bear Called Paddington by British writer Michael
8、 Bond. In the story, Paddington is kind and humorous. He is also polite and always calls people “Mr”, “Mrs” and “Miss”. This cute bear immediately won over peoples hearts. “Many Britons were raised on tales of Paddington, the second-best-known bear in fiction (小说) after Winnie the Pooh,” The Economi
9、st noted.The story shows how kind British people are towards those who are in trouble, as Paddington is given a new home in London after escaping from an earthquake in Peru.As time went on, Paddington became popular in other countries. He first appeared on TV in 1975. Hes also been made into toys th
10、at wear different costumes. Hes been a guard for the British royal (王室的) family, a British policeman and a coffee shop waiter.Paddington is so beloved that its common to find plates and tea towels with Paddington patterns (图案) in British homes. Paddington has a special facial expression. He is known
11、 for giving a hard stare (瞪视) whenever he meets somebody he doesnt like. Therefore, when someone gives a hard stare, you could say that theyre making a “Paddington Bear face”.( )1. Paddington has been around for _ so far.A. about four yearsB. about 17 yearsC. nearly 45 yearsD. over 60 years( )2. Why
12、 do many people love Paddington?A. Because hes polite and humorous. B. Because he has magic powers. C. Because he was their grandparents favorite. D. Because he always helps others during emergencies.( )3. Giving someone a “Paddington Bear face” means _. A. being rude to someoneB. putting on a blank
13、 face C. staring hard at someone D. watching someone carefully( )4. Which might be the best title for this story?A. Paddingtons new home B. Paddington is beloved by the world C. Paddington is famous in Britain D. Paddingtons first TV appearanceKeys： 1-4 DACB三、补全对话阅读下面对话，从方框内7个选项中选择5个恰当的句子完成此对话。Jane:
14、 Bob, would you mind turning down your music? Im studying right now.Bob: WHAT? I CANT HEAR YOU.Jane: Come on. Would you mind being quiet? Its annoying. 1Bob: Sorry, Ill do it right away. 2Jane: Its my turn. But please Bob, I am quite busy these days. Would you mind helping me?Bob: Well . OK. Just th
15、is once. 3Jane: I know. Im sorry. I will clean it after my exams are over. 4Bob: Yes, I will buy some food for dinner. 5Jane: Thank you so much. I need some lemonade.Bob: Sure.A. Will you join me for dinner?B. Want me to do some shopping for you?C. By the way, who is going to do thedishes?D. Im preparing for my final exam.E. But you have to clean
