阅读训练题 25ABedtime stories are one of the delights of early childhood. But according to Dr. Julie Spreadbury from Queensland University, parents should not 1 up reading to their children 2 they enter primary school. She says listening to, reading and discussing the stories help childrens 3 .“My 4 indicates that once children can read themselves, most parents stop reading 5 them.” Dr. Spreadbury says.“ 6 may be at the end of Year I, which is far too 7 .”Dr. Spreadbury says 8 reading not only gives children a good start at school, but brings parents and their children closer.“This makes it 9 for them to open up and talk to parents about things that are worrying them, or things they are 10 in their everyday life.”1. A. speed B. keep C. give D. hold2. A. after B. until C. if D. unless3. A. thinking B. comprehension C. relaxation D. development4. A. theory B. research C. story D. decision5. A. about B. from C. to D. through6. A. Some B. Most C. They D. That7. A. difficult B. early C. much D. informal8. A. daily B. healthy C. fast D. bedtime9. A. easier B. funnier C. rarer D. clearer10.A. reading B. promising C. celebrating D. receivingBChinese scientists are again becoming excited about the fact that a large hairy animal may live in central China. Now they hope it wont be too long before they are able to 11 its existence. Their confidence is the 12 of a new discovery of the mystery animal in Hubei Province.Ten Chinese 13 , enjoying a holiday in a National Forest Park, were driving down a road. As their bus turned a corner, the men were suddenly 14 by what they saw. Three 15 animal, covered with long dark hair, were crossing the road. On seeing the animals, the engineers immediately stopped and 16 them. 17 , when they saw how the animals moved through the forest with great 18 and strength, they did not dare to follow any further.The men did not take any 19 . However, scientists are 20 by the discovery, because the engineers were all very educated people and scientists feel they can 21 what they described.After the discovery, scientists returned to the forest and 22 some hair and measured footprints. About 20 inches appears to be the length of the animals foot! Chinese scientists have now set up a special group to exchange information and make a 23 of the forest. But in the meantime, some people 24 to believe that this half-man, half-monkey exists. They will not believe that it is 25 until one of the animals has been caught.11.A. prove B. analyze C. protect D. check12.A. basis B. requirement C. result D. preparation13.A. travelers B. engineers C. scientists D. explorers14.A. frightened B. amazed C. upset D. inspired15.A. trained B. rejected C. tall D. violent16.A. shot at B. looked at C. fought with D. ran after17.A. However B. Indeed C. Meanwhile D. Anyway18.A. difficulty B. speed C. care D. pleasure19.A. bullets B. tools C. medicines D. photographs20.A. surprised B. delighted C. disturbed D. supported21.A. rely on B. deal with C. write down D. pass on22.A. cut B. pulled C. collected D. tore23.A. film B. tour C. choice D. study24.A. come B. refuse C. prefer D. have25.A. wrong B. alive C. real D. correctCThe Doctors CallThere was ice on the road, and the doctors car hit a tree and turned over three times. To his surprise, he was not hurt. He got out of the car and walked to the nearest house. He wanted to telephone the garage (汽车修理部) for help. The door was opened by one of his patients.“Oh, Doctor,” she said, “I have only just telephoned you. You must have a very fast car. You have got here very quickly indeed. There has been a very bad accident (事故) in the road outside. I saw it through the window. I can sure the driver will need your help.”1. Where was the doctor going in his car? A. We dont know. B. To a patients home. C. To a garage. D. To his own home.2. Which of the following was the cause of the accident? A. Careless driving. B. A tree had fallen across the road. C. A slippery (滑) road. D. There was a thick fog.3. The doctor went to the house because _.A. he knew one of his patients lived there