2019中考（人新）英语八下U4阅读练习及答案一、阅读理解。A阅读下列材料，从A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳答案，In Western society，especially in the Englishspeaking world，the chance for young people to see the other countries and experience life is considered importantMany young people，when they finish school at the age of 18，take a gap yearbefore they go to university Parents often want their children to grow up a little and see what the real world is like when they finish schoolAlthough they are worried about their safety，many think that the advantages of independenceand experience are worth the worriesChildren are encouraged to be brave，independent and to explore the world on their own or with friends Young people also want to experience freedom and see what life is like on the other sideThis other side could be the other side of the world or just the other side of lifeFor example，if they have a rich life，they may want to see how people in poor areas live A gap year after school is also an important chance for young people to spend time thinking about what they want to do with their livesA little bit of growing up and experience will help them make their important career decisions，especially when they are unsure about what they want to study Another reason for going straight after school is to get a break from studying before they start the next few years of universitySo anywhere you travel in the world，you will meet young European people exploring the world So much of the world has been travelled and exploredThe young people are now looking for more worthy experiencesSome of them work as volunteers to do something for the country they are visitingMany gap year volunteers are now spending a few months teaching English in Thailand，helping feed giant pandas in China or building a well（井） in a village in Africa These young peoples wish to explore the world is an expression of the values of the societies that they are part ofBoth discovering the world and making a positive difference in it are important parts of the Western mind37Which is NOT a reason for young people to take a gap year？DAYoung people want to take a break from studyingBYoung people want to be sure about what to studyCParents encourage them to be brave and independentDParents encourage them to live a free and wealthy life38Now a gap year volunteer mightdosomething more valuable likeBAexperiencing different culturesBhelping protect rainforests in BrazilCmaking friends with more peopleDenjoying traditional local food39By taking a gap year，young people mayCAstay with their parents all the time Bmake money for their further studyChelp change the world for the better Dchange the Western mind completely40The purpose of writing this article is toBAshow different opinions about gap yearBoffer readers information about gap yearCdiscover new ways to take a gap yearDtell young people when to take a gap year【考点】社会文化类阅读【分析】翻译：在西方社会，特别是在讲英语的世界，看年轻人到其他国家和体验生活的机会被认为是重要的很多年轻人，当他们完成学业，在18岁的时候，上大学以前的这年间隙当他们完成学业，父母想要自己的孩子长大一点去看看真实的世界是什么样子虽然他们很担心他们的安全，许多人认为独立和经验优势是值得担忧的鼓励孩子勇敢，自己或与朋友独立探索世界年轻人还想体验自由，看看生活是什么样的，另一边的世界是什么样的另一边或是生活的另一边，例如，如果他们有富有的生活，他们可能希望看到穷人的生活方式学校的一个空隙年也是年轻人花时间思考自己想做什么的重要机会，有点成长和经验会帮助他们做出重要的职业决策，特别是当他们不确定他们要学习什么时候另一个去学校的原因是，在未来的几年里，你可以从学习中获得一个休息的机会，所以在世界上任何地方旅行，你都会遇到来自欧洲的年轻人世界上许多的人已经在旅行和探索 年轻人正在寻找更多值得借鉴的经验其中一些志愿者工作，为他们所访问的国家做一些事情许多空隙年志愿者现在花几个月在泰国教学英语，在中国帮助喂养大熊猫或在非洲的建立一个村庄这些年轻人希望探索世界是一个社会的价值观的表达，他们是世界的一部分，并在这方面的积极的差异是西方精神的重要组成部分【解答】37D根据语境Parents often want their children to grow up a little and see what the real world is like when they finish school可知父母鼓励孩子们过自由富足的生活是不对的故选：D38BA表示不同国家的文化经验；B表示在巴西帮忙保护雨林；C表示和更多的人交朋友；D表示享用当地传统美食根据语境和汉语意思在巴西帮忙保护雨林属于志愿者活动故选：B39C根据语境The young people are now looking for more worthy experiences可知在间隙年，年轻人有助于改变世界故选：C40B根据语境Many young people，when they finish school at the age of 18，take a gap yearbefore they go to university可知文章说的是间隙年的事故选：B【点评】本题考查的是一篇社会文化类阅读理解，首先要通读全文，了解文章大意，再熟悉题干和选项，然后根据语境逐一选出答案最后在检查一遍，查缺补漏BAre you looking for some new and exciting places to take your kids to? Try some of these places: Visit art museums. They offer different kinds of activities to excite your kids interest. Many offer workshops for making land-made pieces, traveling exhibitions, book signings by childrens favorite writer, and even musical performances and other arts.Head to natural history museums. This is where kids can discover the past from dinosaur(恐龙) models to rock collections and pictures of stars in the sky. Also, ask what kind of workshops and educational programs are prepared for kids and any special things that are coming up.Go to a Youtheater. Look for one in your area offering plays for children and family visitors. Pre-show play shops are conducted(开设) by area artists and educators where kids can discover the secret about performing arts. Puppet(木偶) making and stage make-up(舞台