牛津版英语九年级上册期末复习（题型专练）：阅读理解D卷一、 阅读理解 (共10题；共80分)1. （8分）根据短文内容，选择最佳选项 People usually think volunteering is just for adults and it seems hard for students like us. But it is different in Canada. The government encourages people of any age to volunteer in public and work for the whole society. If students want to graduate from high school, thirty hours of volunteering is required, if students want to get into a well - known university, it helps if they do a lot to society. Volunteering is an important factor (因素) that universities will take into consideration.Furthermore, there are volunteer chances everywhere. People can find information about how to volunteer posted in the library or on the Internet. It includes different jobs, such as taking care of small kids or doing some cleaning in a neighborhood. Students can choose what they want to do.I got my first volunteering job in New Westminster Museum every Sunday from 9:30 am to 11: 30 am. My job is to proofread(校对) the documents on a computer and correct mistakes. The museum is about the history of the Irving Family, a historically important family in New Westminster. At first, I was nervous to communicate with others. But as time passed, I became more open. During volunteering, I not only learned how to work with other volunteers, but also learned a lot of history about New Westminster. As a volunteer, I am proud of myself. （1）How many hours of volunteering is required for a student in a high school in Canada? A . 13. B . 20. C . 30. D . 40. （2）Where can people find the information about volunteering? A . On the Internet or on the radio. B . In the library or in the newspaper. C . In the library or on the Internet. D . On the Internet or in the magazines. （3）In which place did the writer work as a volunteer? A . In a park. B . In a zoo. C . In a neighborhood. D . In a museum. （4）How did the writer feel when she started her first volunteering job? A . Excited. B . Nervous. C . Peaceful. D . Hopeful. （5）What's the best title of the passage? A . What I did in Canada. B . Volunteering in Canada. C . Volunteering for adults. D . Being a volunteer in a museum. 2. （8分）阅读理解 A tornado happened in Illinois, the USA on April 9th. The tornado hit the ground at around 7:00 p. m. on Thursday evening. According to a report, eight of the 150 local people were taken to hospitals after the tornado. All the people there were evacuated(撤离), and the power was off across the area. The Red Cross and Salvation Army built a rescue centre in a high school.Chad Connell, the Chief of Kirkland Community Fire District, said he watched the tornado moving toward the town from his house. “I've never seen anything like it in my life," he said, almost lost for words.It is reported that about 20 houses in Ogle County were badly damaged or even destroyed. Luckily, no people were killed or badly hurt there. It is also reported that 12 people were trapped(被困住) in a restaurant which collapsed(坍塌) in the tornado in Rochelle, about 20 miles south-west of Fairdale. Raymond Kramer, 81, was one of them. He said they were trapped for 90 minutes before the emergency crews were able to rescue them."When the tornado hit, we all got a dust(灰尘) bath," Raymond told a reporter. "Everyone there got covered with dust. We are so lucky that we are finally saved. "（1）The first paragraph told us the following facts EXCEPT . A . why the tornado happened B . when the tornado happened C . where the tornado happened D . what happened after the tornado came （2）According to the passage, it was the time that Chad Connell experienced a tornado in his life.A . last B . first C . second D . third （3）What might be the 12 people doing when they were trapped? A . Sleeping. B . Having dinner. C . Taking a shower. D . Saving other people. （4）What's the best title for the passage? A . A tornado hit Illinois B . What to do after a tornado C . What a tornado brings people D . People trapped in a tornado 3. （8分）阅读理解 How The Little Kite Learned To Fly?By Katherine Pyle"I never can do it," the little kite said, As he looked at the others high over his head."I know I should fall if I tried to fly.""Try, "said the big kite, "only try!Or I fear you never will learn at all."But the little kite said, "I'm afraid I'll fall."The big kite said, "Ah, well, good-bye; I am off." And he rose towards the sky.Then the little kite's paper stirred（微动）.And he shook himself free for flight.First whirling（回旋） and scared, then bravery grown, Up, up he rose through the air alone, While far below he could see the ground, And the boys like small ants moving round."Oh, how happy I am!" the little kite cried."And all because I was brave and tried."（1）This writing is a/an . A . ad。