中考英语阅读训练五一：完形填空（共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后所给各题的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。“Sesame Street” is a TV programme for children. It first appeared in New York in 1969. It is called “the longest street in the world”. Why? Thats 36 the TV programme by that name can now be seen in so many parts of the world.In the US, over six million children watch the programme regularly. The viewers 37 more than half the nations pre-school children. Parents love the programme. Many teachers also consider it a great 38 , though some educators are against certain things in it.Tests show children from different 39 have benefited(收获) from watching the programme. Those who watch it five times a week learn more than those who watch it once in a while. In the US, the programme is shown at 40 hours so that more children can watch it. The programmes all 41 songs, stories, jokes and pictures to help children understand numbers, letters and human relationship. But there are some differences, 42 , the programme made in Mexico City devotes more time to teaching whole words than to teaching letters one by one.Why is “Sesame Street” more successful than other childrens shows? There are many reasonsthe good education of its producers, the support 43 the government and businesses, and the skillful use of many TV tricks. Also 44 watch it along with their children. This is partly because famous adult stars often appear on it. But the best reason may be that it makes every child feel able to 45 . Children find themselves learning, and they want to learn more.36. A. whyB. because C. when D. how37. A. includeB. make C. getD. take38. A. troubleB. problemC. help D. need39. A. films B. cartoons C. stories D. backgrounds40. A. shortB. differentC. earlyD. late41. A. use B. take C. sing D. make42. A. till now B. as a result C. for exampleD. in all43. A. forB. withC. aboutD. from44. A. teathers B. doctors C. volunteers D. mothers45. A. work B. playC. learn D. remember二、阅读理解（共15小题, 每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下列材料，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中，选出最佳选项。ALast year, some groups of students in their community made a survey about “How do people spend their free time? ” The following diagrams(图表) show some results of it:Diagram (1): Hours for people of different ages who surf the Internet in a week.Diagram (2): Different days people go to the library. (library attendance)（%）Diagram (3): Different programs people like.46. People aged spend the most time surfing the Internet every week.A. 716 B. 1730C. 3155D. over 5647. How many people go to the library on Saturdays?A. About 20%.B. About 40%.C. Over 60%. D. More than 80%.48. Which of the following is TRUE according to the diagrams?A. People seldom go to the library on weekdays.B. Sports are the most peoples favorite programs.C. The fewest people like watching music programs.D. More people enjoy news programs than cartoons programs.BHave you ever recycled? To recycle is to take rubbish and make it into something new. Recycling is good for our planet because it makes waste into something that we can use again. Recycling also helps to clean up the litter that makes our streets look dirty.All kinds of things can be recycled. The most common materials like glass, plastic, paper, metals, cloth are all recyclable. Sometimes these products(产品) are broken down to make the same kinds of products. An example of this type of recycling is using paper to make more paper. Rubbish can also be broken down to make completely new items(材料) as well!Some items, like glass, can be recycled forever! We can use glass items, then break them down and use them again and again. Aluminum(铝) cans are one of the most successful recycled metals. They can be recycled again and again and nearly 60% of all cans have been recycled. The average family of four can produce nearly 2,000 pounds of rubbish each year. As time goes on, we have fewer places to put all of this rubbish in. Recycling is one way to control the amount of rubbish we need to put into the land.The next time you toss a can or bottle into the dustbin, look to see if there is a recycling triangle(三角) on the label. It is the international sign for recycling. It means that the item you are going to throw in the dustbin could be recycled. 49. To recycle is to .A. make new things out of litterB. find a land to put into the rubbishC. find something useful in the rubbishD. clean up the dirty things on the street50. Which of the following is NOT true in this passage? A. All things can be recycled forever.B. Some things can be recycled forever.C. Plastic, metals, cloth and paper can be recycled.D. Rubbish can also be used to make completely new items.51. What does the underlined word “toss” in the passage mean? A. tak