中考阅读理解训练英语
Itzhak Perlman was born in Israel. But his music has made him a citizen of the world. He has played in 26 every large city. He has won fifteen Grammy Awards and four Emmys. Perlman suffered a terrible disease which hurt his 27 at four. Today he uses a wheelchair or walks with crutches(拐杖). But none of the se 28 him from playing the violin. As a young child，he took his first lessons at the Music Academy of Tel Aviv. Very quickly，his 29 talent was recognized. At the age of thirteen he went to the United States to 30 on television. His playing led him to the Juilliard School in New York.
His music is full of power and strength. It can be 31 or joyful，loud or soft. But people say it is not the music 32 that makes his playing so particular. They say he is able to show the joy he 33 in playing，and the feelings that great music can express.
Anyone who has attended(出席)his performance will tell you it is exciting to watch him play. His face changes 34 the music from his violin changes. He smiles and closes his eyes when the music is light and happy. He often 35 dark when the music seems dark and frightening.
Itzhak Perlman has received many honours，and continues to receive honours for his music.
26. A. even B. almost C. only D. already
27. A. hands B. arms C. legs D. eyes
28. A. stopped B. moved C. protected D. got
29. A. common B. usual C. simple D. special
30. A. practice B. watch C. appear D. train
31. A. happy B. cheerful C. noisy D. sad
32. A. alone B. lonely C. alive D. available
33. A. touches B. feels C. develops D. achieves
34. A. as B. but C. and D. or
35. A. performs B. thinks C. looks D. sounds
中考英语阅读理解训练
Assertiveness is the ability to confidently express your opinions, feelings, attitudes, and rights, in a way that doesn?t infringe(侵犯) the rights of others.
Many of us are taught that it is not nice to consider our own needs above those of others. If someone says or does something that we don?t like, we should just be quiet and try to stay away from that person in the future.
Why is Assertiveness important?
If you don?t know how to be assertive, you might experience: Depression - Anger, a sense of being helpless, hopeless, or of having no control over your life. oResentment - Anger at others for taking advantage of you. oFrustration - Why did I allow that to happen?
Most people find it easier to be assertive in some situations than in others. This makes perfect sense. It?s a lot easier to hold your ground with a stranger than with someone you love. But the more important the relationship is to you, the more important it is to be assertive. Assertive behavior leads to increased respect from others!
But before you decide to act assertively, you have to decide if you can live with the results. Although assertive behavior usually will result in a positive response (积极的回应)，some people might react differently.
How to be effectively(有效地) assertive: oUse "I" statements. Keep the focus on the problem you?re having. "I?d like to be able to tell my stories without interruption." instead of "You?re always interrupting my stories ! "
Use facts, not opinions. "Did you know that shirt has a hole?" instead of "You?re not going out looking like THAT, are you?" oExpress ownership of your thoughts, feelings, and opinions. "I get angry when he breaks his promises. " instead of "He makes me angry.
Make clear and direct requirements. Don?t invite the person to say no. "Will you please?" instead of "Would you mind...?" or "Why don?t you...?" oKeep repeating your point. Use a low level and pleasant voice. Don?t try to explain yourself.
1. The writer probably agrees that____________.
A. you should consider others? response before you act assertively
B. you should be assertive if you want to get good marks
C. assertiveness is the ability to infringe others? rights
D. assertive behavior will bring you bad feelings
2. The expression "hold yourground" probably means "_________________"
A. reach an agreement
B. insist on your point
C. keep your word
D. keep on fighting
3. Which of the following helps you to be effectively assertive?
A. Explaining yourself in a soft and sweet voice.
B. Expressing ownership of others? thoughts.
C. Making requirements directly and clearly.
D. Using your opinions instead of facts.
中考英语阅读理解训练
Greenland is the largest island in the world.It is in the north of Europe(欧洲). Near Greenland is another island.It is named Iceland(冰岛).Do you think that Greenland is green and warm ?Do you think that Iceland is white with ice?If you do，you are wrong.Not more people live on the big island of Greenland.There are more people in your hom etown than those in all of Greenland.That is because Greenland is not green.Greenland is white.Most of the island is covered(被??覆盖) with lots of ice.The ice covering Greenland is higher than the world's tall buildings.What about Iceland?Is it colder than Greenland ?No，it isn't.Iceland has ice， but not so much as Greenland.Iceland has a lot of springs(泉)，and they give out hot water and steam(蒸汽).The climate(气候)is not as cold as Greenland.And there are a lot of people who live on Iceland.
1)Where is the largest island in the world?
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2)Which is the larger island，Iceland or Greenland?
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3)There are fewer people in Greenland than those in your hom etown，aren't there?
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4)What is most of Greenland covered with?
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5)Why isn't the climate in Iceland so cold as that in Greenland ?
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