四、阅读理解
Weather is everywhere, and it affects almost every part of our lives. It changes what we wear, how we feel, the activities we choose to do, and even how healthy we are. From bright sunny mornings to stormy nights, every kind of weather brings its own challenges and joys.
On a sunny day, the sunlight makes people feel glad and full of energy. Many people wake up in high spirits, ready to go out. Some students choose to hike up a mountain to enjoy the clear sky at the top. Others meet friends to play beach volleyball by the sea. Even though the temperature might be high, the warm weather makes everyone want to stay outside longer. Most people truly love it.
However, when the sky turns grey and it starts to rain heavily, things change quickly. The ground becomes wet, and the air feels cold. Farmers check their crops(庄稼) carefully, because too much rain can wash away the soil and hurt the plants. For people who have to walk to work or school,
the rain can make their clothes and shoes wet. If the rain is too heavy, even cars might have trouble moving through the water. Although some people stay at home reading or listening to music, others feel sad or sleepy on rainy days.
Snowy days bring a different kind of magic. When the first snow falls, the streets become white and quiet. Children run out of their houses to build snowmen and throw snowballs. But the snow also makes the roads slippery, so drivers have to be very careful. For older people, the freezing weather can be hard, as the cold makes it difficult to walk or stay warm.
Hot weather can also bring problems. When the temperature is too high, people often feel tired and sleepy. They don't want to exercise or even move much. Some students find it hard to focus on their lessons, and farmers worry about their crops getting too dry. That's why scientists study the weather closely. They use special tools to predict storms, heavy rain, or hot days, so people can prepare and stay safe, no matter what the weather is like.
1. What does the underlined word "it" in Paragraph 2 refer to?
A. The mountain.
B. The sea.
C. The warm weather.
D. The beach volleyball.
2. Why do farmers check their crops carefully on rainy days?
on rainy days?
A. They want to water the crops.
B. They are afraid the rain will wash away the soil and hurt the plants.
C. They want to pick the crops before the rain.
D. They want to see if the crops are ready to sell.
3. What can we learn from Paragraph 4?
A. Snowy days are only fun for children.
B. Snow makes the roads safe for driving.
C. Snow brings both fun and problems.
D. Older people love snowy days very much.
4. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
A. Sunny weather makes people feel energetic.
B. Rainy days can make some people feel sad or sleepy.
C. Hot weather makes people want to exercise more.
D. Scientists study the weather to help people stay safe.
5. What is the main idea of the passage?
A. Different kinds of weather in different countries.
B. Why people like sunny days better than rainy days.
C. How weather affects people's lives, feelings and health.
D. What activities people can do on snowy days.
Weather is everywhere, and it affects almost every part of our lives. It changes what we wear, how we feel, the activities we choose to do, and even how healthy we are. From bright sunny mornings to stormy nights, every kind of weather brings its own challenges and joys.
On a sunny day, the sunlight makes people feel glad and full of energy. Many people wake up in high spirits, ready to go out. Some students choose to hike up a mountain to enjoy the clear sky at the top. Others meet friends to play beach volleyball by the sea. Even though the temperature might be high, the warm weather makes everyone want to stay outside longer. Most people truly love it.
However, when the sky turns grey and it starts to rain heavily, things change quickly. The ground becomes wet, and the air feels cold. Farmers check their crops(庄稼) carefully, because too much rain can wash away the soil and hurt the plants. For people who have to walk to work or school,
the rain can make their clothes and shoes wet. If the rain is too heavy, even cars might have trouble moving through the water. Although some people stay at home reading or listening to music, others feel sad or sleepy on rainy days.
Snowy days bring a different kind of magic. When the first snow falls, the streets become white and quiet. Children run out of their houses to build snowmen and throw snowballs. But the snow also makes the roads slippery, so drivers have to be very careful. For older people, the freezing weather can be hard, as the cold makes it difficult to walk or stay warm.
Hot weather can also bring problems. When the temperature is too high, people often feel tired and sleepy. They don't want to exercise or even move much. Some students find it hard to focus on their lessons, and farmers worry about their crops getting too dry. That's why scientists study the weather closely. They use special tools to predict storms, heavy rain, or hot days, so people can prepare and stay safe, no matter what the weather is like.
1. What does the underlined word "it" in Paragraph 2 refer to?
A. The mountain.
B. The sea.
C. The warm weather.
D. The beach volleyball.
2. Why do farmers check their crops carefully on rainy days?
on rainy days?
A. They want to water the crops.
B. They are afraid the rain will wash away the soil and hurt the plants.
C. They want to pick the crops before the rain.
D. They want to see if the crops are ready to sell.
3. What can we learn from Paragraph 4?
A. Snowy days are only fun for children.
B. Snow makes the roads safe for driving.
C. Snow brings both fun and problems.
D. Older people love snowy days very much.
4. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
A. Sunny weather makes people feel energetic.
B. Rainy days can make some people feel sad or sleepy.
C. Hot weather makes people want to exercise more.
D. Scientists study the weather to help people stay safe.
5. What is the main idea of the passage?
A. Different kinds of weather in different countries.
B. Why people like sunny days better than rainy days.
C. How weather affects people's lives, feelings and health.
D. What activities people can do on snowy days.
答案
1. C 2. B 3. C 4. C 5. C
解析
【分析】
1. 第1题是词义猜测题,需定位对应段落,分析it的指代对象,结合前文语境判断其指代内容;
2. 第2题是细节理解题,定位到描述农民的相关内容,找到其检查庄稼的原因对应选项;
3. 第3题是细节理解题,定位到雪天的段落,分析雪天的两面性(乐趣与问题);
4. 第4题是细节理解题,逐一核对选项与原文,找出与原文不符的选项;
5. 第5题是主旨大意题,通读全文梳理各段核心,总结文章主旨。
【解析】
1. 第1题:定位第二段最后一句,前文提到“the warm weather makes everyone want to stay outside longer”,此处it指代“warm weather”,故选C;
2. 第2题:定位第三段“Farmers check their crops carefully, because too much rain can wash away the soil and hurt the plants”,对应选项B,故选B;
3. 第3题:第四段既提到雪天孩子玩乐的乐趣,又提到道路滑、老人难的问题,说明雪天兼具乐趣与问题,故选C;
4. 第4题:第五段指出热天人们不想锻炼,选项C“Hot weather makes people want to exercise more”与原文不符,故选C;
5. 第5题:全文围绕天气对人们的生活、感受、健康的影响展开,A、B、D均片面,故选C;
【答案】
1.C 2.B 3.C 4.C 5.C
【知识点】
词义猜测、细节理解、主旨大意
【点评】
本题为英语阅读理解题,考查学生的文本细节查找、词义推断及主旨归纳能力,文本贴近生活,题目设置常规,适合初中学生练习。
【难度系数】
0.6
1. 第1题是词义猜测题,需定位对应段落,分析it的指代对象,结合前文语境判断其指代内容;
2. 第2题是细节理解题,定位到描述农民的相关内容,找到其检查庄稼的原因对应选项;
3. 第3题是细节理解题,定位到雪天的段落,分析雪天的两面性(乐趣与问题);
4. 第4题是细节理解题,逐一核对选项与原文,找出与原文不符的选项;
5. 第5题是主旨大意题,通读全文梳理各段核心,总结文章主旨。
【解析】
1. 第1题:定位第二段最后一句,前文提到“the warm weather makes everyone want to stay outside longer”,此处it指代“warm weather”,故选C;
2. 第2题:定位第三段“Farmers check their crops carefully, because too much rain can wash away the soil and hurt the plants”,对应选项B,故选B;
3. 第3题:第四段既提到雪天孩子玩乐的乐趣,又提到道路滑、老人难的问题,说明雪天兼具乐趣与问题,故选C;
4. 第4题:第五段指出热天人们不想锻炼,选项C“Hot weather makes people want to exercise more”与原文不符,故选C;
5. 第5题:全文围绕天气对人们的生活、感受、健康的影响展开,A、B、D均片面,故选C;
【答案】
1.C 2.B 3.C 4.C 5.C
【知识点】
词义猜测、细节理解、主旨大意
【点评】
本题为英语阅读理解题,考查学生的文本细节查找、词义推断及主旨归纳能力,文本贴近生活,题目设置常规,适合初中学生练习。
【难度系数】
0.6
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