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     About the year 1900, a small, dark-haired boy named Charlie Chaplin was often seen waiting outside the back
entrances of London theatres. He looked thin and hungry. He was hoping to get work in show business. He could
sing and dance,and above all,he knew how to make people laugh. But he couldn't get work and therefore wandered
about the city streets. Sometimes he was sent away to homes for children who had no parents.
     But twenty years later this same Chaplin became the greatest, best-known, and best-loved comedian in the world.
Any regular visitor to the cinema must have seen some of Charlie Chaplin's films. People everywhere have laughed
at them until tears have run down their faces. Even people who don't understand English can enjoy Chaplin's films
because they are mostly silent. It isn't what he says that makes us laugh. It depends on little actions which mean the
same thing to people all over the world. Acting out, without words, the common human play an important part in the
dances and plays of many countries. It's a kind of world language.
     Chaplin lived most of his life in America and died in Switzerland on Christmas Day in 1977 at the age of eighty-eight.
There was sadness all over the world at the news of his death.
1. Why was young Chaplin waiting outside the back entrance of the theatre?
A. Because he wanted to enjoy a play in the theatre.
B. Because he had no money to buy tickets.
C. Because he liked to act a part in a play and thus made a living.
D. Because he wanted to become a man of business.
2. Chaplin's comedies didn't almost depend on         .
A. actions
B. acting out
C. common human situations
D. words and languages
3. People all over the world can enjoy Chaplin's films because           .
A. most of them have been translated into foreign languages
B. they can enjoy the films silently
C. they are best comedies
D. most of them are films without sound
4. What is a kind of world language according to the passage?
A. Comedy.
B. Acting out without words.
C. Silence.
D. Films.
5. Chaplin is regarded as king of comedy mainly because         .
A. he acted out the common human situations best in his comedy
B. his films are mostly silent
C. he knew how to make people laugh
D. any regular visitor has seen some of his films
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科目：初中英語 來源：2010年北京市高級中等學校招生考試英語試卷 題型：050

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　　In the West, some people believe that personality can be predicted according to the time of the year the person was bor．From China comes the belief that the year of birth influences one's personality．In the past century, a new belief ahs arisen：the idea that personality is related to one's ABO blood type．People with blood type A, for example, are considered more likely to be serious, hard-working, and quiet, while people with blood type O are likely to be popular and outgoing, yet often unable to finish what they start．Though this belief continues to be strong, some people question whether it is true．

　　The blood-type personality theory(理論)started in Japan in 1927 when Furukawa Takehi noticed personality similarities and differences among his workers．This idea soon went out of fashion, but was brought back by a Japanese television host named Toshitaka Nomi in the 1970s．The belief is still strong in Japan and is increasingly popular in neighboring countries．Some young Koreans have taken to the theory．A recent study showed 76 percent of Koreans aged between13 and 64 believing in the blood-type personality connection．Though most Asians might believe in the blood-type theory, for many it seems harmless and not something to be taken too seriously．

　　Is the belief true?The scientists in Asia largely dismiss the belief as a modern-day superstition(迷信)．Most studies have failed to find any strong connection between blood and personality．Generally, scientists warn against making predictions or important decisions based on this questionable theory．

(1)

The writer uses blood type A and O as an example to explain ________．

[　　]

A．

the difference between to two blood types

B．

the relationship between the two blood types

C．

the influence of blood type on one's behavior

D．

the connection between personality and blood type

(2)

What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 2 mean?

[　　]

A．

It was lightly believed．

B．

It was brought to them．

C．

They liked and accepted it．

D．

They stole the idea from others

(3)

Which of the following is true according to the passage?

[　　]

A．

Most scientists in Asia don't believe in the theory．

B．

The blood-type theory began in Japan in the 1970s．

C．

The blood-type personality theory is about blood type．

D．

People don't change their personality to match the theory．

(4)

What is the best title for the passage?

[　　]

A．

Is the blood-type theory poplar?

B．

Is the personality changeable?

C．

Is it in your blood?

D．

Is it in you mind?

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科目：初中英語 來源：北京中考真題 題型：閱讀理解

閱讀理解。
    In the West, some people believe that personality can be predicted according to the
time of the year the person was born. From China comes the belief that the year of birth
influences one's personality. In the past century, a new belief has arisen: the idea that
personality is related to one's ABO blood type. People with blood type A, for example, are
considered more likely to be serious, hard-working, and quiet, while people with blood
type O are likely to be popular and outgoing, yet often unable to finish what they start.
Though this belief continues to be strong, some people question whether it is true.
    The blood-type personality theory (理論) started in Japan in 1927 when Furukawa
Takehji noticed personality similarities and differences among his workers. The idea soon
went out of fashion, but was brought back by a Japanese television host named Toshitaka
Nomi in the 1970s. The belief is still strong in Japan and is increasingly popular in
neighboring countries. Some young Koreans have taken to the theory. A recent study
showed 76 percent of Koreans aged between13 and 64 believing in the blood-type personality
connection. Though most Asians might believe in the blood-type theory, for many it seems
harmless and not something to be taken too seriously.
    Is the belief true? The scientists in Asia largely dismiss the belief as a modern-day
superstition (迷信). Most studies have failed to find any strong connection between blood
and personality. Generally, scientists warn against making predictions or important
decisions based on this questionable theory.
1. The writer uses blood type A and O as an example to explain ______.
[     ]
A. the difference between two blood types
B. the relationship between the two blood types
C. the influence of blood type on one's behavior
D. the connection between personality and blood type
2. What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 2 mean?
[     ]
A. It was lightly believed.
B. It was brought to them.
C. They liked and accepted it.
D. They stole the idea from others.
3. Which of the following is true according to the passage?
[     ]
A. Most scientists in Asia don't believe in the theory.
B. The blood-type theory began in Japan in the 1970s.
C. The blood-type personality theory is about blood type.
D. People don't change their personality to match the theory.
4. What is the best title for the passage?
[     ]
A. Is the blood-type theory poplar?
B. Is the personality changeable?
C. Is it in your blood?
D. Is it in you mind?

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科目：初中英語 來源：北京中考真題 題型：閱讀理解

閱讀理解。
     In the West. some people believe that personality can be predicted according to the time of the year the 
person was born.  From China comes the belief that the year of birth influences one's personality. In the past 
century, a new belief has arisen: the idea that personality is related to one's ABO blood type. People with blood 
type A, for example, are considered more likely to be serious, hard-working, and quiet, while people with blood 
type O are likely to be popular and outgoing, yet often unable to finish what they start.  Though this belief 
continues to be strong, some people question whether it is true.        
     The blood-type personality theory (理論)  started in Japan in 1927 when Fu- rukawa Takeji noticed 
personality similarities and differences among his workers. The idea soon went out of fashion, but was 
brought back by a Japanese television host named Toshitaka Nomi in the 1970s.  The belief is still strong in 
Japan and is increas- ingly popular in neighboring countries.  Some young Koreans have taken to the theory.  
A  recent study showed 76 percent of Koreans aged between 13 and 64 believing in the blood-type personality 
connection. Though most Asians might believe in the blood-type theory, for many it seems harmless and not 
something to be taken too seriously.        
      There is also the possibility that people are influenced to change their personality to match the expected 
stereotypes (思維定式). A survey of studies made in Japan over a 10-year period found that while in the 1970s 
there was no relationship between blood types and personality, later studies in the 1980s found that the 
relationship increased a little.  Researchers concluded that as the belief in the stereotypes increases, people 
may be changing their personality to follow the blood-type theory.       
       Is the belief true? The scientists in Asia largely dismiss the belief as a modem day superstition (迷信). 
Most studies have failed to find any strong connection between blood and personality. Generally, scientists 
warn against making predictions or important decisions based on this questionable theory.
1. The writer uses blood type A and O as an example to explain ____.     
A. the difference between the two blood types        
B. the relationship between the two blood types        
C. the influence of blood types on one's behaviour             
D. the connection between personality and blood types
2.  What does the underlined sentence in paragraph 2 mean?        
A. It was lightly believed.        
B. It was brought to them.        
C. They liked and accepted it:        
D. They stole the idea from others.
3. Which of the following is true according to the passage?       
A. Most scientists in Asia don't believe in the theory.       
B. The blood-type theory began in Japan in the 1970s.       
C. The blood-type personality theory is about blood types.       
D. People don't change their personality to match the theory. 
4. What is the best title for the passage?         
A. Is the blood-type theory popular? 
B. Is the personality changeable? 
C. Is it in your blood? 
D. Is it in your mind?

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