一、中考英语阅读理解汇编1．阅读理解Edinburgh is the world's "festival city". The city holds 12 festivals throughout the year, half of which are celebrated during the months of July and August. Hundreds of thousands of people visit the Scottish capital during the summer. Here are some of the events they can enjoy. The Edinburgh International FestivalThis is the original （最初的） Edinburgh festival, which began in 1947.Actors, musicians, dancers and opera singers from all over the worldperform for large audiences. You need tickets for most of the festival'sevents, which take place in theaters around the city.The Edinburgh Festival Fringe This is the largest art festival in the world, with thousands ofperformances. Anyone can perform at the festival. Over 20,000 artists cantake part. Go to the Royal Mile, one of Edinburgh's main streets, to watchperformers such as magicians, acrobats （杂技演员） and comedians.However, it can get very busy, as thousands of tourists and local （当地的）people fill the city streets to enjoy the shows.The Edinburgh International Book Festival The largest book festival in the world began in 1983 and takes placeevery year in Charlotte Square Gardens in the center of Edinburgh. There areover 700 events for children and adults. You can meet many authors, talk tothem, ask them to sign a book or listen to them talk about their stories.The Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival Music lovers come to this festival to enjoy musical performances all overthe city. Artists perform street theater, dance and circus （马戏） shows in amazing costumes （戏装）. Everyone can enjoy the music and danceperformances.A. Edinburgh is famous for its festivals.B. Edinburgh is the capital of Wales.C. Six of Edinburgh's festivals are held in July.D. Summer is not the best time to visit Edinburgh.（2）Which of the following is the largest art festival in the world?A. The Edinburgh International Festival.B. The Edinburgh Festival Fringe.C. The Edinburgh International Book Festival.D. The Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival.（3）Where is the Edinburgh International Book Festival held?A. At theaters around the city.B. In the Royal Mile.C. In Charlotte Square Gardens.D. On Edinburgh's main streets.（4）What is the purpose of the story?A. To describe the city of Edinburgh.B. To describe some festivals in Edinburgh.C. To prove that Edinburgh is the world's art center.D. To encourage more artists to perform in Edinburgh.【答案】（1）A（2）B（3）C（4）B【解析】【分析】主要讲了Edinburgh的四个节日。
（1）细节题。
根据Edinburgh is the world's "festival city".可知Edinburgh是世界的节日城市，即以它的节日闻名，故选A。
（2）细节题。
根据第二个表格This is the largest art festival in the world可知the Edinburgh Festival Fringe是世界上最大的艺术节，故选B。
（3）细节题。
根据第三个表格The largest book festival in the world began in 1983 and takes place every year in Charlotte Square Gardens in the center of Edinburgh.可知在Charlotte Square Gardens举行，故选C。
（4）细节题。
根据全文可知主要讲了Edinburgh的四个节日，故选B。
【点评】考查阅读理解，主要考查细节题，注意从文中仔细寻找答案。
2．阅读理解It's reported that more than 450 million Chinese have myopia（近视）. Around 30 percent for primary school students, 60 percent for junior high students and 80 percent for senior high students are nearsighted. Maybe this is because students spend a lot of time reading books and using electronic products.Parents might have tried to do something to fix it, such as having their children get eye massages（按摩）, take medicine or even get surgery. People who offer these services or products often promise that they can reduce（缓解） or even cure（治愈） myopia. However, you will no longer see advertisements like this before long. The government has made a notice to ban（禁止）this kind of advertisements. The notice bans businesses from using words like "recovery"（恢复） and "myopia cure" in their advertisements. The notice says that myopia cannot be completely cured with medical technology now. As a result, these advertisements could mislead children and their parents.To reduce myopia among young people, the government made a new plan last August. The plan limits（限制） not only the time children play video games but also the production of new video games.Young people can prevent and control myopia by spending more time outside and less time in front of books or computers. People who have eyesight problems should go to a hospital and let a doctor decide what to do.（1）What's the myopia rate of junior high students according to the passage?A. 30%.B. 45%.C. 60%.D. 80%.（2）Parents might do the following EXCEPT to fix myopia according to Paragraph 2.A. have their children get eye massagesB. buy them special glassesC. make their children take medicineD. get their children to do surgery（3）You won't see advertisements on myopia with the word " " in the near future. A. recovery B. eyesight C. medical D. reduce（4）Which sentence is True according to Paragraph 4 and 5?A. Students in lower grades are easy to get myopia.B. Production of new video games has been limited.C. Spending less time outdoors is good for children's eyesight.D. The notice gives advice on protecting the eyesight of elderly people.（5）What can we learn from the passage?A. Don't believe the advertisements.B. Students shouldn't be allowed to play video games.C. The government and people are saving children's eyesight.D. Myopia can be cured with the medical technology at present.【答案】（1）C（2）B（3）A（4）B（5）C【解析】【分析】大意：据报道有4亿5千多万中国人患有近视，政府和其他的人正在想办法拯救孩子的近视。