上海卷英語閱讀

① 2017年上海中考英語閱讀理解訓練：Mr and Mrs King

Mr and Mrs King live in London.Mr King drives a car in a factory and Mrs King teaches in a

school.They have a daughter and two sons.The daughter is five and the sons are only one year old.They were born on the same day and they look the same.Mrs King always

dress them in the same shirts and trousers，so it's hard to tell who they are.Mr King can hardly(幾配凳畝乎不)differentiate(區分)them.Mr and Mrs King have no time to look after their children.They have to hire a servant(僱傭一個傭人)，Alice.The girl is kind and they all like her.

Today Mrs King has to go to the hospital.She says to Alice，「Bath(給??洗澡)Jim and Mike

and dress them the clean clothes.」

「OK，Mrs King，」says Alice.「But I can't differentiate them.」

「Don't worry，」says Mrs King.「Ann can tell you about it.」

Soon Alice finishes bathing the two children.She puts them on the bed and wants to dress

them.She asks，「Which is Jim，Ann?」

「I'm sorry，」answers Ann.「I can't differentiate them.I only know Mummy always puts Jim on

the left and Mike on the right.」

根據短文內容在下列培森各句中填入適當的單詞(有的首字母已粗局給出)。

1.Mr King is a and his wife is a .

2.There're f people in Mr King's family.

3.Mr King's two sons are t and Mrs King always dresses them the same .

4.The Kings are too to their children.So they hire Alice.

5.From the story we know that only can differentiate the two babies.

參考答案：1.driver，teacher 2.five 3.twins，clothes 4.busy，look after 5.Mrs King

② 翻譯 2009高考英語上海卷閱讀3

「我下車，你的手，我已被偷走，」筆記本電腦，攜帶型計算機，大聲喊道。這是一個新的解決方案，筆記本電腦盜竊：一個程序，讓業主給他們的財產時，已採取的聲音。

該程序允許用戶顯示警告丟失的電腦的屏幕，甚至設置一個發言的消息。跟蹤被盜的筆記本電腦軟體已經有一段時間的市場，但這個被認為是第一個允許車主給竊賊對他們的思想。

業主必須報告他們的筆記本電腦通過登錄到一個網站，將消息發送到的模型：一個紅色和黃色的「丟失或被盜」的旗號彈出的屏幕，啟動時失蹤。根據最新的版本（版本）的軟體，用戶還可以發送郵件發言。

該消息可以被設置為每30秒重新出現，無論多少次，小偷關閉它。 「一個客戶發來信息說，'你是被跟蹤。我是對你的門'，「嘉莉說Hafeman，該公司生產的計劃，獵犬行政長官。

在最新的版本，人們可以添加一個發言的消息。通過計算機的揚聲器默認是：「幫助，這是報告的筆記本電腦丟失或被盜。如果你不是我的主人，請向我匯報了。「

在尋回軟體，它的價格$ 29.95（￡21），但在免費試用期，有許多安全軟體程序的功能。業主可以遠程切換到另一種提示輸入密碼，如果他們擔心小偷也得到了訪問的細節舉行。

如果竊賊訪問的被盜筆記本電腦上網，獵犬，收集關於所使用的互聯網服務供應商資料，以便警方能警覺到它的位置。

數以千計的筆記本電腦被盜，每年從住房和辦公室，但隨著越來越多的筆記本電腦使用人數，被盜，而它們的主人外出走動已經急劇上升。
其他安全軟體允許用戶遠程擦除數據或鎖定計算機

③ 求 高一的英語閱讀（上海）數篇

答案：56~60 DDCDB 61~65 ADBBB 66~70DCBBB 71~75 ADACB

都是經過我編排了昂，多給點分，謝謝了 - - 很辛苦的

閱讀下面的短文，從每題所給的四個選項（A、B、C、D）中，選出最佳選項。

A

Moscow,Russia(Space news)-"The computer is a better chess player,"insisted Viktor Prozorov,the loser." It seemed as if it were laughing after every good move.I know I should have beaten it for the sake of mankind(為人類著想），but I just couldn't win," he announced and shook his head sadly.

Prozorov's disappointment was shared by several grand masters who were present,some of whom were so upset that they shouted at the machine.Many chess players said that this meant the end of chess championships(錦標賽）around the world,since the fun had been taken out of the game.

The computer walked－or rather,rolled-away with 5,000 dollars in prize money and limited its remarks to a set of noises and light.

56.Which of the following best gives the main idea of this newspaper article?
A.5,000 dollars goes to a computer!
B.New invention a laughing computer!
C.World's best chess player beaten!
D.Computer defeats man in chess!

57.How did some of the grand masters feel about the chess game between Prozorov and the computer?
A.They thought that the game was no fun.
B.They thought that the game wasn't fair.
C.They agreed that Prozorov didn't play well.
D.They were unhappy that the computer had won.

58.What was it that Prozorov felt most bitter(懊惱)about?
A.That he didn't win the$5,000.
B.That he hadn't tried his best.
C.That he had lost to a machine. D.That this was the end of the chess game.

59.After winning the game,the computer_____.
A.laughed
B.walked away
C.made some remarks
D.gave out some lights and sounds

60.Many chess players felt that playing with a computer would_____.
A.make the game tougher
B.make the game less interesting
C.make man appear foolish
D.make man lose lots of

B

A computer
Extract 1
A computer is an "information processor".It is given information,called "data",instructed to do certain things and then show us the results.The data put into the computer is called the"input" and the results which come out are the "output".Some people say the circle of large standing stones at Stonechenge is a kind of computer.Prehistory people worked out their calendar from the position of the shadows made by the sun shining on the stones.

Extract 2
Teach yourself new subjects and skills at your own pace with a home computer.Use it to help with schoolwork,for self-improvement,even to improve your career skills.Learn touchtyping.

Foreign languages or computer programming.A home computer can help children of all ages learn classroom subjects such as spelling,geography and others.In fact it makes learning fun.So if you want to teach yourself,or help your children teach themselves-get a home computer.It can also help you manage your personal finances(經濟）or help you to work taxes and plan household budgets(預算）.You can make business a pleasure with a home computer.

61.The writer introces the words such as "input" and "output" in order to_____.
A.introce people to computer language
B.show computer language is the same as English
C.help people some scientific language
D.give people some scientific language

62.Why does the writer talk about Stonechenge in Extract 1?
A.To give an example of the very first computer.
B.To show that computers are older than mankind.
C.To tell the difference between the past and the present.
D.To give another very of explaining computers.

63.If you think of the circle of large standing stones as a computer,_____.
A.the shadow is the input and the position is the output
B.the sunlight is the input and the calendar is the output
C.the position is the input and the sunlight is the output
D.the calendar is the input and the shadow is the output

64.Extract 2 is probably taken from_____.
A.a computer textbook
B.a company's advertisement
C.a teach-yourself computer book
D. a children's guide to computers

C

When did you last see a polar bear(北極熊）?On a trip to a zoo,perhaps?If you had attended a winter activity in New York a few years ago,you would have seen a whole polar bear club.These "Polar Bears" are people who meet frequently in the winter to swim in freezing cold water.That day,the air temperature was 3℃,and the water temperature was a little higher.The members of the Polar Bear Club at Coney Island,New York are usually about the age of 60.Members must satisfy two requirements.First,they must get along well with everyone else in the group;this is very important because there are so many different kinds of people in the club.Polar Bears must also agree to swim outdoors at least twice a month from November through February.

Dcotors don't agree about the medical effects of cold-winter swimming.Some are worried about the dangers of a condition in which the body's temperature drops so low that finally the heart stops.Other doctors,however,point out that there is more danger of a heart attack ring summer swimming because the difference between the air temperature and water temperature is much greater in summer than in winter.

The Polar Bears themselves are satisfied with the benefits of cold-water swimming.They say that their favorite form of exercise is very good for the circulatory system(循環系統）because it forces the blood to move fast to keep the body warm.Cold-water swimmers usually turn bright red after a few minutes in the water.A person who turns blue probably has a very poor circulatory system and should not try cold-water swimming.

The main benefits of cold-water swimming are probably mental.The Polar Bears love to swim all year round;they find it fun and relaxing.As one 70-year-old woman says,"When I go into water,I pour my troubles into the ocean and let them float away."

65.The members of the Polar Bear Club must meet the following requirements except that_____.
A.they must swim outdoors at least 8 times in the four cold months
B.they must reach the age of 60
C.they should be easy to make friends with
D.they must agree to swim outdoors from November through February

66.According to the passage,some doctors believe it is true that_____.
A.Polar Bears are bears swimming in freezing water
B.cold-water swimming can make the body temperature dangerously high
C.you are healthy if cold-water swimming turns your skin color blue
D.cold-water swimming causes more heart attacks in summer than in winter

67.The Polar Bears like to swim year-round,for_____.
A.it is an easy way ot keep the body warm in winter
B.they can remain young
C.they find it enjoyable and interesting
D.they might meet fewer troubles in life

68.The passage is mainly about_____.
A.the requirements of the Polar Bear Club
B.a group of cold-water-swimming livers
C.the Polar Bears' life in New York
D.doctors' ideas about cold-water swimming

D

Swimming is one of those activities that can be learned early in life.Little children can learn to swim as soon as they walk.In fact,you need the same skills in walking as in swimming. However,I believe that five is the best age to learn.By five or six,a child knows fear of water,a very important thing to know.It's wise to be afraid,to recognize true danger.Young ones understand that the water can sometimes be very dangerous.

To really benefit from swimming,every swimmer should learn,as soon as possible,these four basic strokes;butterfly,backstroke,breastroke,and crawl.I feel that one of these-the breaststroke-is different from the others,since some young swimmers use this stroke naturally,without any training.

In swimming there are certain rules every swimmer should follow:

1.Never swim alone!No matter how good you are in the water,don't risk drowning by swimming alone.If you swim by yourself,with no life guards or friends with you,you may get into trouble.

2.Don't go beyond your abilities.Most swimmers know enough not to swim too far from the bank or the beach,Showing off by doing dangerous tricks is no good.

Swim safely and you will continue to swim and alive.

3.Don't smoke.Swimming depends on a healthy body;good lungs are part of it.

4.Work at any activity that builds muscles.

69.Little children can learn to swim as soon as _____.
A.they can talk
B.they start walking
C.they have no fear of the water
D.they are five or six years old

70.The author believes that fear of water is_____.
A.stupid
B.sensible
C.dangerous
D.not smart

71.The stroke that some young swimmers use first is_____.
A.Picture(1)
B.Picture(2)
C.Picture(3)
D.Picture(4)

72.According to the passage,you should not swim alone because_____.
A.the water is too cold
B.your parents would not be happy
C.something in the water might attack
D.you might drown

E

Is there a difference in meaning between"It's too late to make a telephone.Mary is asleep now." and "It's too late to telephone.Mary will be asleep now？"

Yes.The difference is in the reason given for it being too late to telephone.In the first sentence"Mary is asleep now",the speaker is stating a fact.In the second sentence"Mary will be asleep now," the speaker is saying what Mary usually does.In fact,it's possible that Mary isn't asleep,but she is usually asleep at this time.

So let's take two situations.In the first case,imagine Mary's mother answers the telephone.

You:"May I speak to Mary,please?"
Mother:"No.It's too late.Mary is asleep now."
You:" Are you sure?It's only 10 o'clock."
Mother:" Yes.I went to her room and she was asleep."
The mother knows that Mary is asleep because she went into her room and saw her.

Here is another case.Two friends decide to telephone Mary.

Jack:"Let's telephone Mary.It's 10 o'clock."
jill:"No,It's too late.She will be asleep now."

Jill knows that Mary always goes to bed before 10 o'clock ,so now she'll probably be asleep.But it is also possible that she is staying up late.

73.In the first situation,Mary's mother_____.

A.wants to tell you that she knows Mary is asleep
B.knows that Mary was asleep
C.has no idea whether Mary is asleep or not D.wants to know if she can take a message for Mary

74.In the second situation,Jill_____.
A.knows that Mary has gone to bed
B.doesn't know that Mary is asleep
C.thinks it's likely that Mary cannot answer the telephone
D.is sure that Mary can not answer the telephone

75.According to the teacher,in which situation do you think the word "will" is used in the same way Jill uses it?
A.It's too heavy,I think.I'll help you.
B.Don't get into his office.He will be angry now.
C.You won't have to come to my office.I will send it to you.
D.Will you please do me a favor?

④ 2010年上海市浦東區二模英語試卷閱讀翻譯

The film festival at Cannes (戛納電影節) in France started this week. It is the world's most famous film festival --- it will be covered by more than 4000 reporters! The highest award is the Palme d'Or (French for "Golden Palm"---金棕櫚獎). More than 1000 films will be shown over a two-week period.
The Cannes Film Festival is quite old ,it has been around for 60 years. But that's only half as old as film-making itself ! Photography or the art of "still pictures" was invented in the 1820s. It was only in the 1890s that "moving pictures" were invented. The Lumiere brothers (Auguste and Louis) in France invented a device (設備) to record and show moving pictures. They called it the "cinematographe", from which we get the word "cinema". Their first film was "La Sortie des usines Lumière", which was just 48 seconds long! They did the first paid public showing of their films at the Grand Cafe in Paris on December 28, 1895. Many scholars view this event as the "birth of cinema". You can still watch these films if you want.
The Lumiere brothers didn't think that their invention would really be useful. Gee, were they wrong!! Years later, Louis Lumiere was asked to become the first president of a film festival ---the Cannes film festival! 在戛納電影節的(戛納電影節法國在本周開始進行。它是世界上最知名的電影節——將蓋住它超過4000記者!最高的獎項是多爾金棕櫚獎(法語稱為「金棕櫚大獎」——-金棕櫚獎)。1000多名電影會顯示兩周時間。
戛納電影節相當舊了,它已經存在了60年。但這只是承認年齡的一半本身!照片或藝術的「還圖片」被發明了19世紀20年代。就是在上世紀90年代的「移動的圖片」是發明了。盧米埃爾奧古斯特和路易斯·兄弟(法國發明了一種裝置(設備),記錄和顯示移動的圖片。他們稱它為「cinematographe」,從,我們才有單詞「電影」,他們的第一部電影「臘涉足des usines呂米埃」,這只是48秒長!他們做了第一批帶薪公共的展示他們的電影在大咖啡館12月28日,在巴黎1895。許多學者認為這事件為「電影」的誕生。你還能看這些影片,如果你想。
盧米埃爾兄弟不認為他們的發明真的會是有用的。哎呀,他們錯了! !十年後,路易斯·呂米埃被要求成為第一個國際電影節主席戛納電影節———!

⑤ 2012年高考英語上海卷 - 閱讀理解C

Researchers in the psychology department at the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA) have discovered a major difference in the way men and women respond to stress. This difference may explain why men are more likely to suffer from stress-related disorders.
加州大學洛杉磯分校（UCLA）心理學系的研究人員發現，男性和女性派尺衫對壓力的反應方式存在重大差異，這種差異可能解釋了為什麼男性更容易患壓力相關疾病。

Until now, psychological research has maintained that both men and women have the same "fight-or-flight" reaction to stress. In other words, indivials either react with aggressive behavior, such as verbal or physical conflict ("fight"), or they react by withdrawing from the stressful situation ("flight"). However, the UCLA research team found that men and women have quite different biological and behavioral responses to stress. While men often react to stress in the fight-or-flight response, women often have another kind of reaction which could be called "tend and befriend." That is, they often react to stressful conditions by protecting and nurturing their young ("tend"), and by looking for social contact and support from others - especially other females ('befriend"塵腔).
到目前為止，心理學研究一直認為，男性和女性對壓力都有相同的「戰斗或逃跑」反應。換句話說，個體要麼以攻擊性行為應對，比如言語或身體沖突（「打架」），要麼從壓力情境中退出（「逃跑」）。然而，UCLA 的研究團隊發現，男性和女性對壓力的生理和行為反應截然不同。雖然男性通常會在戰斗或逃跑反應中對壓力做出反應，但女性通常會有另一困源種反應，可以稱之為「照顧友好」也就是說，她們經常通過保護和養育自己的孩子（「照顧」）以及尋求他人——尤其是其他女性（「友好」）的社會聯系和支持來應對壓力。

Scientists have long known that in the fight-or- flight reaction to stress, an important role is played by certain hormones released by the body. The UCLA research team suggests that the female tend-or-befriend response is also based on a hormone. This hormone, called oxytocin,has been studied in the context of childbirth, but now it is being studied for its role in the response of both men and women to stress. The principal investigator, Dr. Shelley E. Taylor,explained that "animals and people with high levels of oxytocin are calmer, more relaxed, more social, and less anxious." While men also secrete oxytocin, its effects are reced by male hormones.
科學家們早就知道，在對抗或逃避壓力的反應中，身體釋放的某些激素起著重要作用。UCLA 的研究團隊認為，女性的照顧友好反應也基於激素。這種激素稱為催產素，研究過對於分娩的作用，但現在正在研究它在男性和女性對壓力的反應中的作用。首席研究員雪萊·E·泰勒博士解釋說，「催產素水平高的動物和人更冷靜、更放鬆、更社交，也不那麼焦慮。」雖然男性也分泌催產素，但男性激素會降低催產素的作用。

In terms of everyday behavior, the UCLA study found that women are far more likely than men to seek social contact when they are feeling stressed. They may phone relatives or friends, or ask directions if they are lost.
在日常行為方面，UCLA 研究發現，女性在感受到壓力時往往比男性更可能尋求社會幫助。他們可能會給親戚朋友打電話，或者在迷茫時尋找指引。

The study also showed how fathers and mothers responded differently when they came home to their family after a stressful day at work. The typical father wanted to be left alone to enjoy some peace and quiet. For a typical mother, coping with a bad day at work meant focusing her attention on her children and their needs.
這項研究還表明，在一天緊張的工作之後，當父母回到家中時，他們的反應是不同的。父親通常希望獨處，享受一些安寧，而母親通常將注意力集中在孩子和他們的需求上，來應對工作中糟糕的一天。

The differences in responding to stress may explain the fact that women have lower frequency of stress-related disorders such as high blood pressure or aggressive behavior. The tend-and-befriend regulatory system may protect women against stress, and this may explain why women on average live longer than men.
壓力反應的差異可能解釋了一個事實，即女性患壓力相關疾病的頻率較低，如高血壓或攻擊性行為。照顧友好調節系統可以保護女性免受壓力，這可以解釋為什麼女性平均壽命比男性長。

⑥ 上海高考英語閱讀資料

上海的閱讀題，文章雖然長了點，但是選項設計並不會為難學生，所以閱讀題的分數是非常容易拿到滿分的。完形稍難些，跟北京卷的完形難度差不多。10選9那個"完形" 因為是新題型，真題不多，不過這個題型是台灣學測 (即台灣高考) 里的題型，考很多年了，大概有十幾篇真題。台灣學測的真題比我們高考好做一些，倒不是難度比我們低，主要是出題老師並不是很想格外地為難學生。

The teacher who did the most to encourage me_舅媽引導我成長 (閱讀 403 - 2011 上海卷 A 段)
http://blog.163.com/melina_jiang/blog/static/127307538201164101713506/

按分類右側的 "上海閱讀" 即可調出歷年上海卷高考英語閱讀題目。

PS. 上海卷閱讀題的難度跟浙江卷 2010年 (含) 之前的差不多，上海考生可借用來做針對性練習。不過2011年浙江卷的難度增加了很多。

⑦ 請問上海高考英語閱讀理解有幾篇每天幾道題

五篇，4，3，4，4，5。每年應該有些變化。其中第二篇為讀表。最後篇為選擇句子填充，嚴格來說其實應該另外算個題型。

⑧ 2019年上海高考英語試卷試題及答案解析（WORD文字版）

上海高考英語卷評析

上海高考英語試卷在考查語言知識的基礎上，適應語言測試的潮流，也注重考核語言的運用和交際能力；通過豐富的考核內容，為不同水平的考生提供了發揮的平台。全卷視野開闊，有一定的深度和廣度。

一、試卷題材廣泛、內容新穎、語言地道

高考英語卷在選材方面力求既有傳承，亦有創新。首先，試卷延續了近年來題材廣泛、內容豐富的優秀傳統，涉及的主題包括社會交往、工作環境、科技進步、歷史文化符號、商務領導力培訓等等，使擅長於閱讀不同題材的考生均有展現自己能力的機會。其次，試卷語篇體裁多樣，包括對話、調查報告、新聞報道、影評、論文等，既能全面測試考生的語言能力，又在難度方面保持合理梯度。再次，所有語篇均取材於原版教材、書報，不僅語言地道，且盡可能還原英美國家的真實場景，使考試所用語言和以英語為母語的人們的日常生活、工作用語相一致，最大程度保證測試的公平性與客觀性。

二、試卷注重能力考核，順應語言教學趨勢

本次英語卷注重綜合考查考生的語言運用能力及思維能力，要求指向明確，有利於素質教育的實施。

1.語法：為了充分體現語法知識的語用功能，全面了解考生活用語法知識的能力，在堅持「基礎、常見、實用」的原則上，著重考查考生語法知識在語境中的應用。此舉旨在避免機械、孤立的考核方式可能帶來的弊端，能較好地反映學生靈活運用語言知識的能力。

2.詞彙：除了考核學生基本掌握詞彙的詞義、詞性外，今年的考題也考核了兼類詞的靈活運用以及詞彙在語境中的詞性變化，有利於引導教師在平時教學中關注一詞多義，利用真實語境進行教學。

3.閱讀：除了考核學生對文本的基本理解以及上下文內容推斷外，今年的閱讀語篇題材和體裁均有創新。其中「雪人」曾是歷史上的文化符號，莎士比亞的作品也是經典素材，內容真實、新穎，開拓學生眼界。影評語篇則繼續注重真實生活中的英語實用性，有利於引導教師平時適當選用各種英語題材進行閱讀教學，同時鼓勵學生進一步拓展課外閱讀，增加閱讀量。

4.簡答題：除了考核學生對基本信息的獲取能力外，今年的考題繼續注重檢測學生的理解能力，有利於引導教師在平時的教學中注重培養學生的整體閱讀能力和歸納、表述等能力。

5.漢譯英：除了常規考查學生的基本翻譯能力之外，如單詞拼寫、詞彙搭配、句型運用等要素外，今年的考題側重關注中學階段所學知識的綜合運用能力，英語的習慣表達、尤其是中英文表達上的文化差異。有利於引導教師平時在教學中注重知識與能力訓練的同時，注重漢英表達差異，使英語表達更地道。

6.寫作：除了考查學生的英語語言准確和流暢的表達能力外，今年的寫作主題不僅力求貼近學生生活，且給予考生充分自主選擇的權利，讓考生有話可寫，表達空間更大。

三、試卷講求思想性、實用性

本次試卷從思想性角度，通過「身殘志堅、勇攀高峰」的對話、「贈人玫瑰、手有餘香」的故事等，弘揚高尚的精神情懷。從實用角度而言，本次高考英語卷希望通過測試的導向作用讓學生明確語言學習同樣需要理論聯系實際並最終有益於今後的生活和工作。為此，試卷中出現了諸多「新」詞彙，包括最新列入詞彙手冊的單詞以及一些報章雜志中經常提到的高頻詞，盡可能真實地呈現學術英語閱讀的形態，體現高考的選拔作用。此外，試卷注重對學生實際應用能力的考核，包括閱讀能力、思維能力和分析問題的能力，並進一步指明教師應在教學中重視學生的能力培養，從而真正完成從「考什麼教什麼」到「教什麼考什麼」的轉變。

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⑨ 上海高中英語閱讀理解及答案

上海高中英語閱讀理解及答案

勤學苦練，是最踏實的.英語學習方法。下面是我整理的上海英語高考真題閱讀理解題及答案，希望能幫到大家!

2015上海英語高考真題閱讀理解

(A)

Look to many of history’s cultural symbols, and there you’ll find an ancestor of Frosty, the snowman in the movie Frozen. It appeared on some of the first postcards, starred in some of the earliest silent movies, and was the subject of a couple of the earliest photos, dating all the way back to the 1800s. I discovered even more about one of humanity’s earliest forms of life art ring several years of research around the world.

For example, snowmen were a phenomenon in the Middle Ages, built with great skill and thought. At a time of limited means of expression, snow was like free art supplies dropped from the sky. It was a popular activity for couples to leisurely walk through town to view the temporary works of chilly art. Some were created by famous artists, including a 19-year-old Michelangelo, who in 1494 was appointed by the ruler of Florence, Italy, to build a snowman in his mansion’s courtyard.

The Miracle of 1511 took place ring six freezing weeks called the Winter of Death. The city of Brussels was covered in snowmen—an impressive scene that told stories on every street corner. Some were political in nature, criticizing the church and government. Some were a reflection of people’s imagination. For the people of Brussels, this was a defining moment of artistic freedom. At least until spring arrived, by which time they were dealing with damaging floods.

If you fear the heyday of the snowman has passed, don’t worry: I’ve learned that some explosive snowman history is still being made today. Every year since 1818, the people of Zurich, Switzerland, celebrate the beginning of spring by blowing up a snowman. On the third Monday of April, the holiday Sechselauten is kicked off when a cotton snowman called the Boogg is stuffed with explosive and paraded through town by bakers and other tradesmen who throw bread to the crowds. The parade ends with the Boogg being placed on a 40-foot pile of firewood. After the bells of the Church of St. Peter have rung six times, representing the passing of winter, the pile is lit. When the snowman explodes, winter is considered officially over—the quicker it is burnt down, the longer summer is said to be.

66. According to the passage, why did snowmen become a phenomenon in the Middle Ages?

A. People thought of snow as holy art supplies.

B. People longed to see masterpieces of snow.

C. Building snowmen was a way for people to express themselves.

D. Building snowmen helped people develop their skill and thought.

67. “The heyday of the snowman” (paragraph 4) means the time when___________.

A. snowmen were made mainly by artists

B. snowmen enjoyed great popularity

C. snowmen were politically criticized

D. snowmen caused damaging floods

68. In Zurich, the blowing up of the Boogg symbolizes__________________.

A. the start of the parade

B. the coming of a longer summer

C. the passing of the winter

D. the success of tradesmen

69. What can be concluded about snowmen from the passage?

A. They were appreciated in history

B. They have lost their value

C. They were related to movies

D. They vary in shape and size

參考答案：66. C 67. B 68. C 69. A

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Scary Bunny

The Curse of the Were-Rabbit (2005) is the first full-length feature film made by directors Nick Park and Steve Box with their amazing plasticine (粘土) characters Wallace and Gromit. It won an Oscar in 2006, and if you watch it, you’ll understand why. It’s an absolutely brilliant cartoon comedy.

Cheese-loving inventor Wallace and his brainy dog Gromit have started a company to protect the town’s vegetables from hungry rabbits. However, just before the annual Giant Vegetable Competition, an enormous rabbit begins terrorising the town. It is attacking all the vegetables and destroying everything in its path. The competition organizer, Lady Tottington, hires Wallace and Gromit to catch the monster alive. But they will have to find the were-rabbit before gun-crazy hunter Victor Quartermaine who is desperate to kill it.

The screenplay is witty and full of amusing visual jokes. As usual, the voice of Peter Sallis is absolutely perfect for the role of Wallace, and Gromit is so beautifully brought to life, he can express a huge range of emotions without saying a word. And both Helena Bonham-Carter, who plays the part of Lady Tottington, and Ralph Fiennes as Victor are really funny.

To sum up, The Curse of the Were-Rabbit is an amazing film which is suitable for both children and alts. If you liked Wallace and Gromit’s previous adventures and you appreciate the British sense of humour, you’ll love this film. Don’t miss it!

70. In the film review, what is paragraph A mainly about?

A. The introction to the leading roles B. The writer’s opinion of acting

C. The writer’s comments on the story D. The background information

71. According to the film review, “the monster” (paragraph B) refers to ______.

A. a gun-crazy hunter B. a brainy dog

C. a scary rabbit D. a giant vegetable

72. Which of the following is a reason why the writer recommends the film?

A. It’s full of wit and humour.

B. Its characters show feelings without words.

C. It is an adventure film directed by Peter Sallis.

D. It is about the harmony between man and animals.

參考答案：70. D 71. C 72. A

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⑩ 上海市中考英語閱讀理解訓練及答案：A driver

上海市中考英語閱讀理解訓練及答案：A driver

A driver stopped his car on a street side to have a rest.As he lay down in the seat and closed his

eyes，a person came up and knocked(敲)at the window to ask the time.The driver opened his eyes and looked at his watch：「It's 8：05，」he said.Then he went to sleep again.But soon he was waken up(被叫醒)again because a second person was knocking at the window.「Sir，do you know the time?」he asked.The driver looked at his watch again，and told him it was half past eight.

In this way，the driver thought he could not have a good rest，so he wrote a short note(紙條)and

stuck(貼)it on the window for all to see.It said，「I don't know the time.」

Again，he lay down in the seat for his sleep.A few minutes later，a third person came and began to

knock at the window，「Hey，sir，」he said.「It's a quarter to nine.」

根據短文內容，選擇最佳答案。

1.How many persons asked the driver about the time?

A.One.B.Two.C.Three.D.Four.

2.The first person knocked at the window of the car .

A.at five to eight B.at half past eight

C.at five past eight D.at a quarter to nine

3.Why did the driver write a note and stick it on the window?

A.Because he didn't want anybody to trouble him.

B.Because he didn't know the time.

C.Because he needed somebody to wake him up.

D.Because he wanted somebody to tell him the time.

4.The third person knocked at the window to .

A.tell him what time it was B.ask him not to sleep

C.see if the driver was sleeping D.ask him the time

5.The driver in his car.

A.had a good sleep B.had no seat C.didn't have a good rest D.always closed his eyes

參考答案：1—5 BCAAC

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