初中英语阅读40篇

Surtsey was born in 1963.Scientists saw the birth of this island. It began at 7.30 a.m. on 14th November. A fishing boat was near Iceland. The boat moved under the captain’s（船长）feet. He noticed a strange smell. He saw some black smoke. A volcano（火山）was breaking out. Red-hot rocks, fire and smoke were rushing up from the bottom（底部）of the sea. The island grew quickly. It was 10 meters high the next day and 60 meters high on 18th November. Scientists flew there to watch. It was exciting. Smoke and fire were still rushing up. Pieces of red-hot rock were flying into the air and falling into the sea. The sea was boiling and there was a strange light in the sky. Surtsey grew and grew. Then it stopped in June 1967.It was 175 meters high and 2 kilometers long. And life was already coming to Surtsey. Plants grew. Birds came. Some scientists built a house. They want to learn about this young island. A new island is like a new world. 1. Surtsey is ______. A. an island not far from Iceland B. a new volcano C. a fishing boat D. a place in Iceland 2. Scientists flew there ______. A. to watch the birth of the island B. to save the fishing boat C. to learn about the island D. to build a house 3. When did scientist fly there to watch? A. Before the volcano broke out. B. As soon as the volcano broke out. C. About four days after the volcano broke out. D. After the volcano stopped rushing up. 4. Put the following sentences in correct order. a. The captain found the boat was moving. b. A new island appeared in the sea. c. Fire, smoke and rocks were seen rushing up. d. A fishing boat was near Iceland. e. The island grew quickly. A. d-a-c-b-e B. a-b-c-d-e C .a-b-e-c-d D. b-e-d-a-c 5. The best title of this article is ________. A. A new island B. The birth of an island C. A new world D. Scientists discovered Surtsey 答案：1.A 2.A 3.C 4.A 5.B On Nov.18th,1908,three men went up in a balloon（气球）.They started early in London. The headman was Augusta Gaudron, and the other two men were Tannar and Maitland. They had a big balloon and they were ready for a long way. Soon they heard the sea. They were carrying the usual rope（绳子）,and it was hanging down from the basket of the balloon. At the end of the rope they had tied a metal box. This could hold water, or it could be empty. So they were able to change its weight（重量）.It was for use over the sea. They were also carrying some bags of sand. After the sun rose, the balloon went higher. It went up to 3,000 metres, and the air was very cold. The water in the balloon became ice. Snow fell past the men’s basket, and they could see more snow on the ground. The men tried to throw out some more sand; but it was hard. They tried to break the icy sand with their knives, but it was not easy. The work was slow and they were still falling, so they had to drop some whole bags of sand. One of them fell on an icy lake and made a black hole in the ice. At last they pulled the box into the basket. It was still snowing; so they climbed to get away from the snow. They rose to 5,100 metres! Everything became icy. They were so cold that they decided to land. They came down in Poland heavily but safely. They had travelled 1,797 kilometers from London! 21. Three men flew in balloon ________. A. for nearly 1,800 kilometers B. to another city C. to visit Poland D. more than a century ago 22. The metal box was used for ________. A. carrying the bags of sand B. keeping drinking-water C. carrying ropes of the basket D. changing weight 23. When the balloon went up higher, ________. A. the temperature of the balloon began to fall B. They saw the sun go down C. They made a hole in the basket with their knives D. They could see a black hole on the ground 24. The balloon landed ________. A. in London B. on the sea C. on a lake D. in a foreign country 25. Which of the following is NOT true?________ A. The three men started their journey before the sun rose. B. The balloon began to go up when they threw bags of sand out of the basket. C. When they pulled the box into the basket, the balloon began to climb up. D. The three men had to land because they felt cold. 答案：1.A 2.D 3.A 4.D 5.B School officials want to change class time from 7:30 in the evening to 7:30 in the morning. What do you think? Hilim Askin---“I think it’s a terrible idea! I usually get up at 9:00 and even that is difficult for me. At night, I like to watch TV and relax. I go to bed around 1:00 in the morning. Besides, I can’t catch a bus at that time of the morning.” Isabel Lopez---“I think it’s a great idea. I’m always up at 5:00 in the morning. It’s the best time of the day. First I go jogging.. Then I take a shower, have breakfast and watch TV. A 7:30 class would be perfect for me.” Hwa-Jeong Lim---“I never get up before 9:00. I always have several cups of coffee. Then I walk the dog, check my e-mail, take a shower, call my parents, finish my homework and have breakfast. A morning class would be no good for me.” 36. From the passage we know the students used to have the class ____. A. from 9:00 in the morning till it ended. B. from 7:30 in the evening till it ended. C. from 7:30 in the evening to 7:30 in the morning. D. from 7:30 in the morning to 7:30 in the afternoon. 37. Why do the school officials want to change class time? A. Some students want to change it. B. Some teachers want to change it. C. The school officials don’t want to tell the students. D. We don’t know the reason for it’s not told in the passage. 38. ____ agreed on the time change of the class while ____ didn’t. A. Hilmi, Isabel and Hwa-Jeong B. Hilmi and Isabel, Hwa-Jeong C. Isabel, Hwa-Jeong and Hilmi D. Isabel and Hwa-Jeong, Hilmi 39. Arrange some of the things Miss Lim usually does in the morning: a.walk the dog b.have breakfast c.does her homework d.drink coffee A. a-b-d-c B. b-a-d-c C. c-d-a-b D.d-a-c-b 40. Which statement is TRUE? A. Everyone likes the idea of early morning classes. B. Hilmi says there are no buses early in the morning. C. Isabel likes to watch TV in the morning. D. Hilim phones family members every morning. 答案：BDCDCThe Farmer, His Horse, and His sonOnce there was an old farmer, with a horse which was almost as old as himself.He set out one morning with his son to sell the horse before it died. Fatherand son walked, because the farmer did not want the horse to be too tired.They met two men on the road who said, "Why are you walking, farmer? You havea horse, It's a long way to market(市场). "The farmer know that this was true,so he rode on the horse, while his son walked.Then they met two old women, "What are you doing up there, farmer? Can't yousee how tired boy is?" So the farmer got down, and his son rode instead.\$Next, three old men stopped them, one said, "Why are you walking, farmer?Get up, It's too hot for an old man like you to walk today," So the farmer gotup behind his son, and they rode on.Some time later, a young woman passed them, "Why aren't you walking?" sheasked, "It isn't far to the market. Give your poor horse a rest."So the farmer, and his son, got down once again. It is a fact that you cannotplease all the people all the time.1. The farmer wanted to sell the horse ____.A. before it was deadB. before it become too tiredC. before it market was overD. before it was as old as he was#A2. The two men on the road ____.A. asked how far it was to the marketB. said they thought the horse looked very tiredC. asked why the farmer was not riding on his horseD. told the farmer's son to get off the horse and walk#C3. The two old women said it was wrong for ____.A. the farmer to ride such a tired horseB. the farmer to ride while his young son walkedC. the boy to ride instead of his fatherD. only one person to ride such a long way4. The farmer got up behind his son because ____.A. the old man said it was too hot for him to walkB. the three old men stopped them on the roadC. he did not know why he was walkingD. his son could not ride the horse by himselfI am a girl.My English name is Linda.I am eleven years old.I have eight subjects at school.They are Chinese,math,English,P.E.,music,art,science and history.My favorite subject is Chinese.I think it is interesting.I also like English.But it's a little difficult for me.I can speak only a little English.History is interesting ,too.I like it.Math is difficult.Mr Wang is our math teacher.He is very strict.I'm usually tired after his class.But I work hard.I think I can study it well.⒈Linda is ______.(A)A.11 B.12 C.13⒉Linda has ______subjects at school.(C)A.six B.seven C.eight⒊Linda's favorite subject is ______.(A)A.Chinese B.English C.math⒋Linda thinks English is ______.(C)A.difficult B.interesting C.a little difficult⒌______ is NOT true.(B)A.Linda can speak a little English.B.Mr Wang is Linda's history teacher.C.Linda thinks she can study math well.

在英语教学过程中，英语阅读更是不容忽视的环节和内容。通过阅读，有助于学生保持学习英语的兴趣，增长知识和提升能力。我整理了有关初中英语短文，欢迎阅读!

Yesterday, my mother told me that we were going to visit my grandparents, I was so happy to hear that. I was raised by my grandparents most of the time until I was at the age of 7, since my parents are busy with their work. I haven’t seen grandparents for half a year, I have to attend the class. When I met grandpa, he was so happy to hug me, grandma had already waited at the table, she cooked a lot of dishes, I like to eat the food she cooks, it is so delicious. I told a lot of things about my school to them, they loved to hear it. Time flies, I had to go home, I promised them I would come to visit them soon, today is a wonderful day for me.

昨天，我妈妈告诉我我们要去看外公和外婆，我很高兴听到这个消息。在七岁以前，因为我的父母忙于工作，我大部分的时间都是由爷爷奶奶抚养。我已经有半年没见到外公和外婆了，我要去学校上课。当我见到外公时，他很高兴地拥抱我，外婆已经在饭桌上等着了，她煮了很多菜，我喜欢吃她煮的菜，很美味。我跟他们说了很多我在学校的事，他们喜欢听我讲这些事情。时间过得很快，我要回家了，我答应他们很快就会来看他们，今天对我来说真是美好的一天。

For most girls, I believe they must have read the story about Cinderella. The story tells about a beautiful and kind girl named Cinderella, her mother dies when she is very small, so her father marries another lady who has two daughters. When the father dies, Cinderella is bulled by her step-mother and step-sisters, but she keeps nice to them. One day, Cinderella meets a prince and when she joins the party, she has to run away before midnight. The prince finally finds her by her missing glass shoe. Finally, Cinderella lives a happy life and her step-mother and step-sisters are punished. The story tells people that if we are kind to others, we will have the good return.

对于大部分女孩子来说，我相信他们肯定有看过关于《灰姑娘》的故事。故事讲述了一个美丽又善良，名叫灰姑娘的女孩。她的妈妈在她很小的时候就去世了，因此她的父亲和另一个有着两个女儿的女人结婚了。当父亲过世后，灰姑娘被她的继母和两个姐姐欺负，但是她一直对她们很好。有一天，灰姑娘在参加舞会的时候遇到了一位王子，但是她在午夜前不得已逃走了。王子最终通过她遗落的水晶鞋找到了她。最终，灰姑娘过上了幸福的生活，她的继母和姐姐们也受到了惩罚。这个故事告诉人们如果我们善待别人，就会有好的回报。

David Beckham, his family is believed to be the coolest family in the world. He has three handsome boys and a lovely girl. To me, I am very interested in the big brother, he is not only looking very handsome, but also very considerate to his sister. Every time when the family goes out for the activities, the media will take the photos of them all the way. Then the big brother is always holding his little sister, he will protect her out of the media’s annoyance. I am so envious of the little girl, she has a sweet brother, who will protect her all the time. I also want a big brother to protect me.

大卫贝克汉姆，他的家庭被认为是世界上最酷的家庭。他有三个英俊的儿子和一个可爱的女儿。对于我来说，我对大哥比较感兴趣，他不仅长得好看，而且对他的妹妹也很体贴。每次当这个家庭外出活动，媒体就会不停地拍照。然而大哥总是会抱着他的妹妹，保护她免受媒体的骚扰。我很羡慕这个小女孩，她有一个贴心的大哥，一直保护着她。我也想要一个大哥哥来保护我。

Since I was small, I was so curious about the beach, because in my hometown, I never have the chance to see the real beach. It happens to me that my friends planned to go to Beihai this weekend, so I was so excited to join them. It took us four hours to arrive in Beihai, I saw the beach when I was in the bus, the water was so clean and there were so many people walked on the beach. When we found the hotel and dropped everything down, we went to the beach and had the barbecue, I played with my friends so happily. I realized my dream and have a happy weekend.

打从我小时候起，我就对海滩很好奇，因为在我家乡，我从来没有机会看到真正的海滩。碰巧我的朋友计划在这个周末去北海，因此我很兴奋能加入他们。我们花了四个小时到达北海，当我在汽车上的时候，我看到了海滩，水是那么的清澈，很多人在海滩上散步。当我们找到旅馆，放下一切东西以后，我们走到海边并进行烧烤，我和朋友们都玩得很开心。我实现了自己的梦想，并且度过了一个愉快的周末。

你去书店里买，有专门的练习题，我的学生都用。

通过阅读,学习者可以巩固和强化已经获取的英语知识,并可获得新的知识,为听、说、写、译等技能的培养打下基础。我整理了初中英语故事短文带翻译，欢迎阅读!

Some of us always spend Sundays aimlessly. We can seldom derive profits from the valuable hours of Sundays. This is indeed a great pity. Though Sundays are set aside as a day for rest, we must make good use of them.

We know that our school lessons are usually not sufficient. We should often utilize Sundays to read reference books. In this way we will increase our knowledge. Besides, we must be engaged in sports or outing so as to strengthen our bodies.

我们许多人总是毫无目的地度过星期日。我们很少能从星期日的宝贵时光中获得什么。这确实是一个很大的遗憾。虽然星期日是被指定为一个休息的日子，但是我们必须好好利用它。

我们知道我们学校做的功课通常是不够的。我们应时常利用星期日来阅读参考书。这样，我们的知识就会增加。此外，我们必须多做运动或郊游以便强壮我们的身体。

Teachers’ Day comes on September 10th every year. On the day we usually give our teachers cards to show our thanks. I thank them for helping me when I am in trouble, and I thank them for teaching me how to be a real man.

Of course they are very friendly to everyone. They always get on very well with their students. They are not only our teachers but also our friends. They love us very much and we love them,too.

每年的九月十日是教师节。在这个日子里，我们通常送老师卡片来表示我们对老师的谢意。感谢他们在我困难的时候帮助我，感谢他们教会我如何成为一个真正的男人。

当然，老师们对每个人都很友好。他们与我们相处得很好。他们不仅是我们的老师也是我们的朋友。他们非常爱我们，我们也爱他们。

Today, i went to my old house. i lived in it two years ago. when i am at school, i often think of my old house because it made me happy in the past. my old house is very tidy but old. it has only one level and there are just two rooms in it. i slept with my mother and my father ever evening.

my old house is between two high houses, so it looks very small but lovely. when i lived in my old house, i often played with my sister at the weekends. but now i can’t, so i feel a little sad. two years ago, i could share my feelings with my parents too, but they were separate at last.

so my old house is my favourite place. if i have some trouble, i think of it and my parents, i’ll always get lots of energy. i will then forget the trouble soon. do you think my old house is a wonderful place? yes, it’s my great “palace.”

今天,我去了我的老房子。两年前我住在这里。当我在学校的时候,我经常想起我的老房子,因为它让我过去很快乐。我的老房子很整洁,虽然很旧。它只有一层,只有两个房间。曾经的夜晚我和我的母亲,我的父亲睡在那里。

我的老房子是在两个高房子之间,所以它看起来很小,但是可爱。当我住在我的旧房子,在周末我经常和我的姐姐玩。但是现在我不能,所以我感到有点难过。两年前,我与我的父母分享了我的感情,但是最后他们还是分开了。

所以我的老房子是我最喜欢的地方。如果我有一些麻烦,我会想起它和我的父母,我总是会收到很多的能量。很快我就会忘记了。你觉得我的老房子是一个美妙的地方吗?是的,这是我最好的“宫殿”。