1、2013北京中考）選擇性閱讀 D篇The willful blindness in hockey toward concussions （ 頭部撞擊）has dropped. Hockey Canada has followed the lead of USA Hockey in preventing body checking （身體攔截）below age 13. A bad head injury of Sidney Crosby, the hockey's greatest star, opened the eyes of hockey people everywhere.Th

2、is country's children have been facing similar danger at early ages, and Hockey Canada had to deal with a deep worry in the minds of Canadians to make the rule change. The liking for body checking from an early age is part of what makes Canadian hockey what it is.The change in rules should be ta

3、ken as a chance to draw special attention to skill development in an environment free of danger. It may also control the loss of thousands of young players who don't enjoy that environment.For years, manyCanadian hockey parents and coaches have insisted that body checking at early ages is necess

4、ary to ensure that players can do it safely at older ages. True or not, there may be a safer way to teach hitting than to make younger players pay a price for it in head injuries. WherUSAHockey changed its rules for the 2011-2012 season, it also created body checking-education programs that will be

5、mandatory（ 強制的）for all coaches, including those teaching players in the pre-checking ages. And it began to encourage more "touch" - without real body checking - from 9 to 12. It also made the rules for 13 and up stricter. The USA is trying to show that it's possible to teach hockey pro

6、tective skills without putting11 and 12-year-olds in greater danger. It's worth the try.Hockey Canadahas taken serious steps to do away with hits on the head. However, it's hard to change a sports culture so connected with who we are as a country. Too often, body checking has been used to tr

7、y to separate a player from his head rather than from the ball. Children were paying a price for this country's love of the game.There are always changes in Canada's game, and the change in the body checking age sends the clearest message yet to coaches and parents that player safety is para

8、mount（ 至上的）in the game.（1）56. We can tell that the problem of body checking in Canada.A. is controlled strictlyB. is taken more seriously now C. is caused by players' carelessness D. is connected with players' interest （2）57. What does the writer want to tell us in Paragraph 2 A. The safe wa

9、ys of controlling the loss.B. The steps of drawing special attention.C. The possible results of changing the rules.D. The methods of improving the environment.（3）58. What can we learn from the passageA. The USA found a safer way to teach body checking.B. Body checking-education programs in the USA a

10、re successful.C. Body checking is a good way to value players' skills in the USA.D. The USA has tried to create an environment of less body checking.（4）59. What is probably the best title for this passageA. Which is more importantB. How do we change the rulesC. Why is hockey a dangerous gameD. W

11、hen should body checking be prevented2、（2013北京中考）選擇性閱讀C篇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 ot

12、hers. 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.Whyis Assertiveness important If you don't know how to be assertive, you might experience:? Depression - Anger, a sense of being helpless, hopeless, or of h

13、aving no control over your life.? Resentment - Anger at others for taking advantage of you.? Frustration - Why did I allow that to happenMost people find it easier to be assertive in some situations than in others. This makes perfect sense. It's a lot easier tohold yourground with a stranger tha

14、n with someoneyou 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 us

15、ually will result in a positive response （ 積極的回應）,some people might react differently.How to be effectively（有效地） assertive:? Use "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 "Yo

16、u'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"? Express ownership of your thoughts, feelings, and opinions. "I get angry when he breaks his promise

17、s. "instead of "He makes me angry." ? Makeclear and direct requirements. Don't invite the person to say no. "Will you please" instead of “Would you mind" or "Whydon't you” ? Keep repeating your point. Use a low level and pleasant voice. Don't try to exp

18、lain yourself.(1)53. The writer probably agrees that.A. you should consider others' response before you act assertivelyB. 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)54.

19、The expression "hold your ground" probably means «:A. reach an agreementB. insist on your pointC. keep your wordD. keep on fighting(3)55. Which of the following helps you to be effectively assertive A. Explaining yourself in a soft and sweet voice.B. Expressing ownership of others'

20、; thoughts.C. Making requirements directly and clearly.D. Using your opinions instead of facts.3、(2015北京中考)選擇性閱讀D篇New Technology Revolutionizes( 變革)LearningMore and more people believe that technologies are great for learning. Today, such teaching tools as iPads are used in a lot of courses, includi

21、ng language, history and science.Manyteachers are supporters of using iPads in language learning. They say that students now have muchmore time for discussion in the classroom. Instead of spending valuable class time listening to texts or watching teaching videos, students can do this on their own a

22、nd come to class prepared for discussion.The teachers also say that iPads allow students to learn at their own pace . Some students might listen to a dialogue only once and understand idt, so they can save time for doing other things. Other students, however, might need to listen to the samedialogue

23、 again and again to understand it. Using iPads is especially helpful to students who are learning a language at different paces.The students whoare using the new tool in somecourses are also happy. They believe that using iPads is a more enjoyable way to learn (such aslistening to stories and watchi

24、ng movies). The class has becomemuchmore interesting and creative.There are other advantages for students. By using iPads, they can pay more attention to the material and learn more. Teaching notes are stored in their iPads and are easy to find .Somestudents spend more time studying now. “I can list

25、en to my language material or watch teaching videos onthe bus, instead of having to wait until I get home," a student explained.Many adults complain that technologies such as iPads are doing harm to students. They worry that students might use iPads to download teaching notes and use them to ch

26、eat during exams. Some believe that iPads may separate students from each other. If a student spends more time watching videos on an iPad, he will have fewer opportunities to have face-to-face communication with others.However, technologies are already a part of most students ' day-to-day lives.

27、 As for cheating, teachers can ask students to hand in their iPads when they take exams. Education needs to make changes with the times as technology is playing an important part. We should look forward to a wonderful future when iPads and other technologies can add a lot to the classroom.(1)53. Wha

28、t does the expression “ at their own pace " in Paragraph 3 probably meanA. According to their own timetable.B. Without their teachers ' help.C. Because of their wonderful goals.D. Against their parents' hope.(2)54. From the passage we can learn that.A. students with iPads have less disc

29、ussion in classB. students get more fun from learning with iPadsC. iPads help students save time waiting for buses D. iPads prevent students from cheating in exams(3)55. The writer probably agrees that.A. teachers can take control of students ' learningB. exam results depend a lot on now technol

30、ogyC. technology in education has a brightfutureD. note-taking is as helpful as video-watching4、（2015北京中考）選擇性閱讀C篇Do you enjoy visiting a museum Did you ever make a plan before a visit Every museum must have something that attracts you. And there are many possible ways to enjoy yourself in a museum.I

31、f you follow these steps below, you'll know what is worth seeing and doing, so that you can makethe most of your time at the museum.Decide what museumyou will visit. There are so manydifferent kinds of museums and you first need to find one that you like. It's easy for you to choose one and

32、start an enjoyable visit!Do someresearch online. Every museumnow has a website which allows you to look through the information about it. Onthe website, you maylook for such things as:? The exhibits( 展品)-See what is on show at the museumat all times, and what special exhibitions are held for a short

33、 time.? The history of the museum There will often be very interesting stories about the exhibits and the benefactors( 捐贈者).That can makeyour visit mor e interesting.? Activities See whether there are talks, tours our special activities on the day when you visit. Many museums hold some activities th

34、at meet the interests of all age groups.? Cost, food or shortage It's important howmuchthe visit will cost. You have to decide whether or not you can eat there. You might also need to find out transportation needs, as well as storage for coats, bags etc.Learn at least one thing on your visit.It

35、is always good to takeaway something new from your visit.Plan breaks into your visit. Wheryou walk around, standing here and studying exhibits there, you may become very tired. So it is important to take breaks. A break is a good opportunity for you to think of what you have seen and what else you m

36、ight want to do in museum.Take a friend or two. Visiting museumss always a lot more fun when you are with someoneelse. You can talk over what you' re seeing. A friend also brings another way of thinking when you talk about the exhibit.(1)49. According to the passage, we should first.A. do some r

37、esearch onlineB. make a plan for lunchD. decide on a museum to visitD. choose a friend to go with(2)50. To make our visit more interesting, we can.A. organize activities like special shows and talksB. read the stories about exhibits and benefactorsC. learn about the interests of all age groupsD. wal

38、k around the museum without breaks （3）51. If we visit a museum with friends, we can. A. share the experience with them B. come up with strange ideas C. cut down the cost of the visit D. discuss the next visit plan（4）52. What does the passage mainly talk about A. What to do in a museumB. When to visi

39、t a museumC. Where to find a museum D. How to enjoy a museum 5、（2014北京中考）選擇性閱讀D篇Teens want structure in their lives, which meansthey want their lives well-planned. To begin building structure, teens need love and trust. They need to know their parents are there to give them needed love and support （

40、支持）.Teens want to be sure that nothing can prevent parents from shouldering their responsibility for themnot their growing maturity（成熟），misbehavior, nor anger at something they have done. Teens want parents to keep control while allowing them to make some decisions.There are someways you can help yo

41、ur teens create reasonable structure and remain close. Oneway is to spend time together. Parents often mistake their teens ' increased interest in friends for a disinterest in the family.Teens would like to spend more time doing things with their parents, but watching TV is not counted as spendi

42、ng time together. As your teens mature, it is important you and your teens spend time alone together, one to one. Your teens need time to talk to you alone without any other family member present.Talk with your teens about their interests and concerns. Make sure you really show interest in what is h

43、appening. When talking with your teens, give full attention and do not stop them.The way to help your teens become adults is to let your teens into your world. Sharing your emotions and concerns with you teens is important. Avoid causing needless worry.Trust your teens. Don' t expect the worst.

44、Hope for the best. Telling your teens you don' t like their friends will cause the teens not to bring their friends home. If something should go wrong, believe that your teens didn ' t do it on purpose.It is very important that you treat your teens with respect. Teensneed the same respect ad

45、ults show for total strangers. Don' t talk downto your teens.You need to be supportive of your teens. What may be a small problem to you may be troubling to your teens. Teens don ' t have the experiences that adults have had. Let the teens know that you understand how much it hurts whensomet

46、hing happens that is upsetting or hurtful to them. As they mature, they can look back at some problems they had and laugh at having been upset by something that now seems unimportant.The most important things to rememberare: talk with your teens, listen to their worries and offer suggestions when ne

47、eded. This will help your teens to live well-organized life.(1)56. According to Paragraph 1, teens.A. can control themselvesB. expect direction and freedomC. don ' t know how to make decisionsD. don ' t have responsibility for the family(2)57. The underlined part “counted as " in Paragr

48、aph 3 probably means“:.A. compared withB. used asC. connected withD. regarded as(3)58. To help teens organize their lives, parents should.A. invite their teens ' friends homeB. leave their teens ' problems aloneC. share their feelings with their teensD. pay little attention to their teens

49、9; daily lives(4)59. What is the best tittle of the passageA. Training Teens to Become Responsible AdultsB. Helping Teens to Build Reasonable StructureC. Improving the Relationship with Your TeensD. Stepping into Your Teens ' Secret World 【答案】BDCB6、(2014北京中考)選擇性閱讀C篇Have you ever wondered what go

50、es through your mind when you choose where to sit in a new classroom Or in a waiting room full of strangers Or on a bus Researchers have found out some interesting facts.Perhaps unsurprisingly, we prefer to sit closer to people like ourselves. Girls sit by girls and boys sit by boys. Adults sit toge

51、therand young people choose another young person to sit near. But it goes further than this. We even choose to sit near someone who looks like us. People with glasses are more likely to sit near other people with glasses. People with long hair sit closer to other people with long hair.We seem to believe that people with similar habits or hobbies will share similar attitudes and we are more likely to be accepted by people like ourselves or even