2010年湖州中考英语试题分类汇编:阅读理解

　　（2010·浙江省湖州市，四，8）

　　A mascot（吉祥物）is very important to an event.Do you know what the mascot of Shanghai World Expo 2010 is?Well,it is haibao,It can be seen almost everywhere in China now.The inspiration fo the design comes from a Chinese word "ren"which means people in English.It really looks like a man putting up his hands and saying hello to everyone.The name,Haibao,comes from the Chinese phrase "Si Hai Zhi Bao". "Hai"means the sea in English,and it also implies（隐含）that it was born in Shanghai. "Bao'is a lucky name in Chinese traditional culture.The name not only means the treasure（宝藏）of the sea,but also means the treasure of Shanghai.

　　Every part of  Haibao's body has its special meaning.For example,Haibao's hair is like the wave of the sea.Its smiling face shows its friendliness.Haibao was designed by two artists,one from Shanghai and the other from Taiwan.The design is very successful.It is very easy to remember and it also shows the theme of Shanghai World Expo, "Better City,Better Life'.Haibao is confident,lovely and lively,It is a good anbassodor（形象大使）of Shanghai World Expo.It is welcoming friends all over the world with its opening arms and friendly smile.

　　48.What's the meaning of the name "Haibao"in the passage?

　　A.It means sea water.

　　B.It means the Chinese word "ren".

　　C.It means the treasure of the sea and Shanghai.

　　D.It means a smiling face.

　　49.How many artists designed the mascot?

　　A.Two.            B.Three.            C.Five.            D.Eight.

　　50.What is the themeo f Shanghai World Expo 2010?

　　A.Better City,Better Life.            B.One World ,One Dream.

　　C.Welcome Home.                D.Share the Spirit.

　　51.Which of the following is NOT TRUE according to the passage?

　　A.Haibao has curly hair and a smiling face.

　　B.Haibao looks like a man saying hello to everyone.

　　C.The artists who designed Haibao come from the same place.

　　D.Haibao is a lucky name in Chinese culture.

　　【答案】CAAC

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