2014中考英语阅读理解冲刺练习（5月27日）

　　中考英语阅读理解解题技巧：抓主题句是快速掌握文章大意的主要方法。主题句一般出现在文章的开头和结尾。用归纳法撰写的文章，都是表述细节的句子在前，概述性的句子居后，此时主题句就是文章的最后一句。更多有关2014中考英语的信息可登录出国留学网英语频道，欢迎收藏本站(CTRL+D即可收藏)!

　　Dear Malia and Sasha,

　　I know that you've both had a lot of fun these two years. You have been to many picnics and had all kinds of junk food your mother and I probably shouldn't have let you eat. But I also know that it hasn't always been easy for you and Mom. So now I want to tell you a little more about why I decided to take our family on this journey.

　　When I was a young man, I thought life was all about me—about how I'd make my way in the world, become successful, and get the things I want. But then the two of you came into my world with those smiles and suddenly, all my big plans didn't seem so important any more. I soon found that the greatest happiness in my life was that you were so happy. And 1 realized that my own life wouldn't mean much if I couldn't make you two happy. In the end, girls, I ran for (竞选) President: because of what I want for you and for every child in the US.

　　I want all our children to go to school so that they can learn and grow. I want them to have the chance to go to college—even though their parents don't have enough money. And I want them to get good jobs.

　　I want us to see new technologies and inventions that improve our lives and make our earth

　　cleaner and safer. And I want us to see no difference of different colors and areas because we are all equal (平等的). I hope both of you will start to give others the chances you've had. You know, this country has given our family so much, so you have to, and really should, give something back. When you are doing something larger than yourself, you will realize how helpful you are.

　　These are the things I want for you—to grow up in a world in which you can make your dreams come true. And I want every child to have the same chances to learn and dream and grow and get what you girls have. That's why I've taken our family on this great adventure.

　　I am so proud of you. I love you more than you can ever know. And I am thankful every day because you behave so well when we get ready to start our new life together in the White House.

　　Love, Dad

　　56. From the letter we can see that the father is President of ________.

　　A. the US B. the UK C. Australia D. Canada

　　57. According to the second paragraphy, the greatest happiness in the father’s life was that ________.

　　A. he could be President B. he was very successful

　　C. his two children were so happy D. he could get all the things he wanted

　　58. The underlined word “colors” in paragraph 4 most probably means ________

　　A. people B. lifestyles

　　C. inventions D. cities

　　59. What can we learn from the last paragraph?

　　A.The children don't behave well enough.

　　B.The children know their father's love well.

　　C.The children are very proud of their father.

　　D. The family will live in the White House soon.

　　60. Which of the following can be the best title of this passage?

　　A. How to be a president B. What I want for you

　　C. A journey to the White House D. We love you, Dad!

　　【主旨大意】本文是美国的总统奥巴马给他的两个女儿的信, 在信中他讲述了自己年轻时的生活, 以及当他的两个孩子出世之后对他的影响, 他希望她们能够为社会做出自己的努力和贡献。

　　56. A 细节理解题。根据句子 “for every child in the US.”可以判断。

　　57. C 细节理解题。根据句子“I soon found that the greatest happiness in my life was that you were so happy.”可以判断。

　　58. A 推理判断题。从 “because we are all equal.”可知colors在此意为着“民族;种族”即people。故选A。

　　59. D 细节理解题。从“when we get ready to start our new life together in the White House.”可知。

　　60. B 主旨大意题。从信件的内容可以看出作者是多么深爱自己的女儿，可贵的是作者把自己的爱女之心扩展到所有儿童，可以看出作者胸怀国家和天下。信件用大段内容陈述了作为身兼总统和父亲双重角色的奥巴马深知自己的责任。即“What I want for you”。