山西省吕梁市中阳县 2016 中考英语阅读理解练习（4）及答案【基础能力测试】【实战训练】 A（来自 2016 中考模拟训练）阅读下列短文，从每小题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出一个最佳选项。Forty years ago few people were brave enough to ask, “What will people do with a computer in the home?” Thats because computers then were usually huge machines and mostly used by governments and businesses .But on March 5th in 1975,32 men gathered to find answers to this question .It was the first meeting of the Homebrew Computer Club.Everyone in the club shared the same hobbyfitting together computer parts .The members of Homebrew differed in their levels for skill and experience. Some worked for computer companies .Some had just graduated from high school, and some just loved playing with electronics .They were all excited about the possibiliti es of the personal computer._After six months the group grew 100 members.Meetings were held in a spirit of fun and discovery .The people in the group didnt care about making money. They just wanted to share their ideasand computers partsfreely. They hoped that their dream of making low cost home computers would come true for common people.Without being prevented by the groups fun-loving nature, many members went on to achieve great things. One of the youngest, Bob Lash, w ent on to invent several electronic medical machines. Another member, John Draper, developed one of the first wordprocessing programs. Somewhat in the Homebrew crowd sat perhaps its most famous member, Steve Wozniak. The young engineer seldom spoke during meetings .But when he first shared his idea for the Apple I computer, everyone paid attention. This computer helped point the way toward the future of low-cost, personal computers. And, of course, it resulted in Wozniak forming a partnership with the talented Steve Jobs.Although the Homebrew Computer Club stopped meeting in 1986, its influence lives on .Thanks to the Homebrew Computer Club, a great number of people today enjoy the convenience of personal computers.26. Which is the best sentence for the bla nk in the second paragraph?A. So all of the members worked hard. B. They had a meeting every weekend.C. And their excitement spread quickly. D. They invited more young inventors.27. What did the Homebrew Computer Club work for?A. Putting computer parts together. B. Developing processing programs.C. Having fun and making money. D. Making low-cost home computers.28. What can be learned from the passage?A. Bob Lash is the youngest and always silent in club.B. John Draper developed electronic medical machines.C. Steve Wozniak gave the idea for the Apple I computer.D. Steve Jobs is the most famous member in the Homebrew.29. How many years did the Homebrew Computer Club last?A. Nine B. Eleven C. Thirty D. Forty-one30. Which of the following statement is true?A .The influence of the Homebrew Club has never stopped.B. There were 100 members when the club had its fir st meeting.C. All the men in the Homebrew Club had achieved great things.D. Members in club were good at creating new computer games.参考答案 DDCBA【实战训练】 B阅读理解A popular shopping bag has been seen on the arm of some of the worlds most beautiful women. It sells at an official price of 5, but as much as 400 online. The bag called “Im Not a Plastic Bag” is made of cotton. It is so “hot” that now everyone wants to get one. Its fashionable, and its green! Supporters see the bag as a way to move away from throwaway(一次性的) plastic bags that are given away i n large numbers by supermarkets every year.When the bags were first sold, about 500 people waited in line to buy one. So far, 20,000 of the popular bags have been sold at the second largest supermarket in Great Britain. It is one of the ways to encourage shoppers to use the reusable bags, rather than the plastic ones. The bag has also become a must-have for many famous people who want to be fashionable, and at the same time care about the environment.The designer of the bag has been asked to develop the bag by the “We Are What We Do” group. The group believes that each person in Great Britain uses about 167 plastic bags every year. It says that small lifestyle changes can have a strong effect on reducing waste and the environmental pollution. It also says that everyone should try his best to protect the earth from being polluted.( ) 48.We can buy the popular bag at a price of 5 _. A. on the Internet B. from the shops all over the world C. at the designers homeD. at the 2nd largest supermarket in Britain( ) 49.According to the passage, the “We Are What We Do” group most probably means _.A. those who want to do something by themselves B. those who design the new bagsC. an organization that protects the environment D. a business that sells bags( ) 50 .The purpose of designing the popular bags is _.A. to make money B. to help famous peopleC. to make women fashionable D. to reduce the environmental pollution(