中考考前辅导：英语阅读测试题

以下是一篇中考英语阅读理解测试题及答案：

【阅读】 The Story of a Painting

Once upon a time, there was a young painter named Tom. He lived in a small village and dreamed of becoming a famous artist. Every day, Tom would paint in his small studio, hoping to create a masterpiece.

One day, a wealthy man from the city came to the village. He was looking for a unique painting to hang in his office. He heard about Tom's talent and decided to visit his studio.

As soon as the wealthy man entered the studio, he was amazed by Tom's paintings. However, he noticed a small, unfinished painting on the floor. That painting looks interesting, he said. Do you mind if I ask how much it costs?

Tom looked at the painting and smiled. This painting is special, he replied. It's not just a painting; it's a story.

The wealthy man was curious and asked, What's the story?

Tom began to tell the story behind the painting. It was about a young girl who lived in the village. She had a dream to become a teacher, but she had to work in a factory to support her family. One day, she saved a child from a burning building and became a hero. The painting showed her happy and proud, holding the child in her arms.

The wealthy man was touched by the story. I'll buy it, he said. But how much do you want for it?

Tom smiled and said, I don't want money for this painting. I want you to help me make a school for the children in our village.

The wealthy man agreed and helped Tom build a school. The village children were grateful and called Tom their hero.

【答案】

Tom was a young painter who lived in a small village.

He dreamed of becoming a famous artist.

One day, a wealthy man visited his studio.

The wealthy man was amazed by Tom's paintings.

He noticed a small, unfinished painting and asked about its cost.

Tom told him the story behind the painting.

The story was about a young girl who wanted to become a teacher.

She saved a child from a burning building and became a hero.

The painting showed her happy and proud, holding the child in her arms.

The wealthy man was touched by the story and agreed to help Tom build a school.

The village children were grateful and called Tom their hero.