Ⅳ. 阅读理解
A long time ago, there were two talented boys, John and Joe. They showed great talents from an early age, and they did better than others around.
They grew up but they chose different ways. John used all of his talents to find a good job. He took part in many activities and visited the most important people and places. Everyone thought that he would be the most important person in the world.
But Joe was different. He always took a heavy responsibility (责任). He was always busy looking for ways to help others.
One day, bad things happened and they met many problems. John didn't know what to do. But Joe always tried his best to solve all kinds of problems. He thought of some good ways and didn't let the bad things affect (影响) the people in his town. From then on, he was more famous than John.
John then knew that our best talents were not only for ourselves. He learnt from Joe that we should always help other people.
1. What did John use his talents to do?
A. To make others happy.
B. To find many problems.
C. To find a good job.
D. To help others.
2. Which word can best describe Joe?
A. Outgoing.
B. Careful.
C. Serious.
D. Responsible.
3. Why was Joe more famous than John?
A. Because he thought of some good ways and didn't let the bad things affect the people.
B. Because he visited many places.
C. Because he took part in activities.
D. Because he had a good job.
4. Which is the best title for this passage?
A. Two Talented Girls
B. What We Should Do with Our Talents
C. How to Help Others
D. The Most Important People in the World
A long time ago, there were two talented boys, John and Joe. They showed great talents from an early age, and they did better than others around.
They grew up but they chose different ways. John used all of his talents to find a good job. He took part in many activities and visited the most important people and places. Everyone thought that he would be the most important person in the world.
But Joe was different. He always took a heavy responsibility (责任). He was always busy looking for ways to help others.
One day, bad things happened and they met many problems. John didn't know what to do. But Joe always tried his best to solve all kinds of problems. He thought of some good ways and didn't let the bad things affect (影响) the people in his town. From then on, he was more famous than John.
John then knew that our best talents were not only for ourselves. He learnt from Joe that we should always help other people.
1. What did John use his talents to do?
A. To make others happy.
B. To find many problems.
C. To find a good job.
D. To help others.
2. Which word can best describe Joe?
A. Outgoing.
B. Careful.
C. Serious.
D. Responsible.
3. Why was Joe more famous than John?
A. Because he thought of some good ways and didn't let the bad things affect the people.
B. Because he visited many places.
C. Because he took part in activities.
D. Because he had a good job.
4. Which is the best title for this passage?
A. Two Talented Girls
B. What We Should Do with Our Talents
C. How to Help Others
D. The Most Important People in the World
答案：Ⅳ. 本文是一篇记叙文，通过约翰和乔的故事，告诉我们要好好利用我们的才能帮助别人。
1－4 CDAB
1－4 CDAB
解析：
【分析】
做英语阅读理解题时，需先通读全文梳理主旨，再针对各小题的问题，定位原文对应内容，逐一比对选项与原文信息，排除不符合的错误选项，从而选出正确答案。
【解析】
1. 细节理解题：根据原文第二段“John used all of his talents to find a good job.”可知，John用他的才能找好工作，对应选项C；A、B、D均与原文不符，故选C。
2. 细节理解题：根据原文第三段“He always took a heavy responsibility (责任).”可知，Joe是有责任感的，对应选项D；A（外向）、B（仔细）、C（严肃）均不符合描述，故选D。
3. 细节理解题：根据原文第四段“He thought of some good ways and didn't let the bad things affect (影响) the people in his town. From then on, he was more famous than John.”可知，Joe更有名的原因是他想出好办法不让坏事影响镇上的人，对应选项A；B、C是John的行为，D与原文无关，故选A。
4. 主旨大意题：原文通过John和Joe的故事，最后点明主旨“我们应该好好利用才能帮助他人”，对应选项B；A（两个有天赋的女孩）与原文男孩不符，C（如何帮助别人）过于片面，D（世界上最重要的人）偏离主旨，故选B。
【答案】
CDAB
【知识点】
英语阅读理解、细节理解、主旨大意
【点评】
本文通过对比两个有天赋男孩的不同选择及结果，传递了正确价值观，题目围绕原文细节和主旨设置，难度适中，适合初中学生练习。
【难度系数】
0.7
做英语阅读理解题时，需先通读全文梳理主旨，再针对各小题的问题，定位原文对应内容，逐一比对选项与原文信息，排除不符合的错误选项，从而选出正确答案。
【解析】
1. 细节理解题：根据原文第二段“John used all of his talents to find a good job.”可知，John用他的才能找好工作，对应选项C；A、B、D均与原文不符，故选C。
2. 细节理解题：根据原文第三段“He always took a heavy responsibility (责任).”可知，Joe是有责任感的，对应选项D；A（外向）、B（仔细）、C（严肃）均不符合描述，故选D。
3. 细节理解题：根据原文第四段“He thought of some good ways and didn't let the bad things affect (影响) the people in his town. From then on, he was more famous than John.”可知，Joe更有名的原因是他想出好办法不让坏事影响镇上的人，对应选项A；B、C是John的行为，D与原文无关，故选A。
4. 主旨大意题：原文通过John和Joe的故事，最后点明主旨“我们应该好好利用才能帮助他人”，对应选项B；A（两个有天赋的女孩）与原文男孩不符，C（如何帮助别人）过于片面，D（世界上最重要的人）偏离主旨，故选B。
【答案】
CDAB
【知识点】
英语阅读理解、细节理解、主旨大意
【点评】
本文通过对比两个有天赋男孩的不同选择及结果，传递了正确价值观，题目围绕原文细节和主旨设置，难度适中，适合初中学生练习。
【难度系数】
0.7