20篇最新2013年中考英语阅读理解材料(最有可能考的)

20篇最新2013年中考英语阅读理解材料(最有可能考的)

20篇最新2013年中考英语阅读理解材料（最有可能考的）

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第一组：(4篇)

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The house in the future

What will the house of the future look like? Could it have

gardens on its walls, or a pool with fish for dinner? Architects

﹡believe that they are all possibilities. The only thing for sure

is that the houses will be as green as possible.

The tree house

Many architects in the world would like to build a “tree

house.” Like a leaf, the surface of the house collects sunlight

during the day. The energy can be used to heat water, produce electricity, and even create fresh air for the home. The “root” of the house is deep under the ground. It uses the soil﹡to the tem- perature at home.

The Lizard house

Like a lizard﹡, changing color with the weather is the most important design of a lizard house. When it s in the bright sun, the cover of the house will turn dark to protect it from strong heat. During dark days, it turns white and takes in as much light and heat as possible to produce energy. Meals at home

This design is perhaps as much about the future of food production. It has gardens on the outside wall of the house. People can plant tomatoes, carrots and green tea on them. So every day in the morning, you just need to walk outside and collect your meals.

Learning from the past

Looking to the future isn t the only way to be green. Sometimes, ancient techniques﹡can also help cut down energy use. For example, a chimney﹡can be a useful air conditioner because it is easier of hot air to flow out at the chimney.

( ) 1. How many kinds of houses of the future are mentioned in the passage?

A. Three. B. Four. C. Five. D. Six.

( ) 2. ____________ is designed like an old one.

A. The tree house B. The lizard house

C. The house with food D. The house with a chimney

( ) 3. Which is TRUE according to the passage?

A. The passage is about old houses.

B. The surface of a green house can collect the sunlight which can be used as energy to heat water.

C. The lizard house can change color to protect itself from enemies.

D. You just need to collect food you like in the house because the house can produce the food.

B

Since I was a foreign teacher in China, every day I taught English to my students and they taught me about

China. One day the topic turned to saying “I love you”. I was shocked to learn