初中英语社会文化类阅读试题

Think of space!What comes to mind？No，I'm not talking about planets or aliens.I'm talking about the space we live in!The world is full of different spaces.We can think about spaces in three different ways：public spaces，private spaces and personal spaces.

PUBLIC SPACE Public spaces are social spaces for everyone to get together.They belong to everyone.But wait！Before you camp in your local park or throw a party at a library，remember that there are rules.The rules are set to keep these spaces clean and safe.

PRIVATE SPACE A private space is for our own.We all need a space like homes，where we can relax and stay alone.I We are not allowed to enter a private space freely.

PERSONAL SPACE This is the space where we sit and stand.Everyone feels different about" their personal spaces.People may feel uncomfortable or angry when someone they don't know gets too close.

We should respect （尊重）all spaces，We should respect public spaces，We can't leave a mess or take anything that doesn't belong to us.It's important to leave no trace （痕迹）in public spaces.We should respect private spaces by asking for permission before entering.And we should respect personal spaces by finding out how much space a friend or classmate needs to feel comfortable.Respecting all spaces helps make us better people.It also helps keep our community safe and fun.

（1）According to the passage， 　     is a private space.

A．	the library
B．	the classroom
C．	your own room
D．	your local park

（2）People should respect public spaces by 　    　.

A．	bringing everyone together
B．	asking for permission
C．	finding out others' feelings
D．	leaving no trace in them

（3）From the passage we know that 　 　.

A．	personal spaces belong to everyone
B．	people feel the same about their spaces
C．	private spaces make people uncomfortable
D．	people can think about spaces in three ways

Zhang Yufei has made a name for herself as the new butterfly queen at this year's National Swimming Championships （锦标赛）.During the nine days of the event，she won five gold medals and a silver one. "With the Olympic Games drawing near，I feel more and more nervous，but I'm doing everything I can to relax and to focus on my game， " Zhang says.All eyes will be on the 23﹣year﹣old girl to see if she will pick up two gold medals in Tokyo.

Tianwen 1 landed on Mars （火星）on May 15，2021 successfully.It's China's first probe （探测器）to land on a planet other than Earth. China named its first Mars exploration mission （任务） Tiaraven 1 on April 24，2020，China's fifth Space Day. The name comes from a poem of the same name by Qu Yuan，one of the greatest poets of ancient China.In his poem，Qu Yuan asked questions about the sky，stars，nature and the world around us.He questioned traditional ideas and looked for the truth of the universe.

The Bulgarian national qualification contest of the 20th "Chinese Bridge"，a major international Chinese professional competition for foreign university students，was held in Sofia on Sunday. The event，organized by the Chinese embassy （大使 馆）in Bulgaria and the Confucius Institute in Sofia，was COVID﹣19，with seven students from three universities attending. The "Chinese Bridge" competition is organized every year to inspire foreign students to learn Chinese and improve their understanding of Chinese culture.

（1）How many medals did Zhang Yufei win at this years National Swimming Championships？ 　 　

A．	5.
B．	6.
C．	8.

（2）How does Tianwen 1 get its name？ 　 　

A．	It was named by Qu Yuan
B．	It landed on Mars for the first time.
C．	It comes from the name of Qu Yuan's Tianwen.

（3）What do you know about the 20th "Chinese Bridge" competition？ 　 　

A．	A It was organized by Bulgarian people.
B．	It was organized to inspire foreign students to learn Chinese.
C．	Seven students from Sofia came to China to attend the competition.

Boys and girls，have a look and see if you are interested in the amazing events.

	Yangzhou Horticultural Expo What do gardens around the world loo like？Now you have the chance to find out at the 2021 International Horticultural Exposition （博览会）.The expo is panned to be held from April 8 to October 8 in Yangzhou，Jiangsu.According to China News，there are 74 parks on show in the cities from China and abroad.
	Tianwen 1 Probe （探测器） China successfully sent the Mars （火星） probe Tianwen 1 from Wenchang，Hainan on July 23，2020.The probe is planned to reach the Red Planet in May or June in 2021，China Daily reported.It will stay there for three months by taking pictures，studying the soil and weather and looking for water.
	Universal Beijing Resort In May，the universal Beijing Resort （景区） was open to the public.As the fifth Universal Studios branded （环球影视） theme park，Beijing Universal is the largest，covering an area of 4 km ^2.It includes seven theme parks，such as Kung Fu Panda，Land of Awesomeness and Transformers，Metrobase.
	Dubai World Expo The World Expo is a global fair for people to develop business and share innovation （创新）.The latest expo is going to be held in Dubai from October 1，2021 to March 31，2022.The expo will show special culture from different countries around the world，as well as delicious food and the most advanced technology of our time.

（1）You can visit 　 　in 2021 if you are interested in gardens.

A．	Dubai
B．	Wenchang
C．	Beijing
D．	Yangzhou

（2）Tianwen 1 probe can do the following things on Mars EXCEPT 　 　.

A．	taking pictures
B．	building parks
C．	studying the soil
D．	looking for water

（3）Land of Awesomeness may be popular with 　 　lovers.

A．	garden
B．	space
C．	movie
D．	food

（4）We can learn about special culture and advanced technology in 　 　.

A．	June，2021
B．	July，2021
C．	March，2022
D．	October，2022

（5）You can probably find the passages from a 　 　.

A．	newspaper
B．	storybook
C．	movie poster
D．	car magazine

The following is adapted from a promotional film about Yancheng.

Here, you can come and go as you please. ___ ① ___	Here, cars are manufactured, as well as happiness. Here, we open the door toward the future by upgrading industries.	Here, agriculture is about scientific cultivation, and also for tourism and education. ____ ② ___	Here, we live in harmony with nature. ____ ③ __	Here, the spirit of the Iron Army is remembered and carried forward. ____ ④ ___
Here, a modern city is being built and enriched with passion. Here, broaden your horizon and open your heart. Welcome to Yancheng!

（1）. What's the main purpose of the film?

A．	To introduce Yancheng to the world.	B．	To show the sights of Yancheng.
C．	To explain the history of Yancheng.	D．	To describe the development of Yancheng.

（2）. " Here, it is a paradise for animals and also ani mal lovers." can be put in _________.

A．

①

B．

②

C．

③

D．

④

（3）. What might be the best title for the film?

A．

Old Yancheng.

B．

Busy Yancheng.

C．

Natural Yancheng.

D．

Loving Yancheng.