北京2012中考英语一模试题汇编(阅读理解)含答案.docVIP

西城区 阅读理解（共44分） 六、阅读下列短文，根据短文内容，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选择最佳选项。（共26分，每小题2分） A Japanese people are famous for their inventions. The latest time-saving invention is a dog-washing machine. Dog owners can buy one for their dogs. They can save time by putting their dogs in the machine and then 33 minutes later, out comes a clean, fresh-smelling dog. The washing includes a shampoo (洗发), rinse (冲洗) and blow- dry. Sales of the dog-washer are increasing. The machines save a lot of money for pet owners in cleaning bills. However, it is bad news for pet hospitals because they are losing customers to the new dog washing machine. The washing machine is very safe. Tests showed that dogs enjoyed the wash and were very happy when the blow-drier came on. The makers of the machine say it is very safe and does not harm dogs in any way. One dog-owner, Michiko Kobayashi, loves her new machine. She said her dog was happy, too. Michiko explained to reporters, “Before I bought my washer, I only took Honey to the pet hospital a few times a year. Now, I wash her every week and she looks great. I also save a lot of money.” 47. The dog-washer is used to ______. A. walk a dog B. feed a dog C. clean a dog D. catch a dog 48. The invention is not good news for ______. A. dog-owners B. reporters C. machine makers D. pet hospitals 49. The dog-washer can help dog owners ______. A. save time and money B. make money C. make dogs stronger D. clean the room B A new museum about laziness has opened in Colombia’s capital, Bogota. But, you have to hurry if you want to find out about being lazy because the show lasts for only one week. The unusual show has displays (展品) that include things, such as sofas, beds, and anything that lets you take the weight off your feet. There are also plenty of televisions for visitors to watch while they walk around in the museum. The museum opened soon after the holiday season. The idea is for people to think about laziness, and perhaps change their behavior and