八年级下册英语阅读理解练习

八年级下册英语阅读理解练习阅读下面短文，根据短文内容回答问题。

My name is Jenny. I am a middle school student. I like English very much. My English teacher is Miss Li. She is a very nice teacher. She is strict with us, but she is also very kind and friendly. She always helps us with our English. I like her because she is a good teacher.I have a good friend named Lily. She is tall and thin. She has beautiful long black hair. She is very outgoing and likes to make new friends. We often play together after class. Lily is very hard-working and she studies very hard. She is good at math and she always helps me with my homework. I like her because she is a good friend.根据短文内容，回答下列问题。

1.What does Jenny like?Jenny likes _______.2.What does Jenny's English teacher look like?Miss Li is _______ and _______.3.Why does Jenny like her English teacher?Jenny likes her English teacher because she _______ a _______ teacher.4.What does Lily look like?Lily is _______ and _______. She has _______ long _______ hair.5.What are Lily's hobbies?Lily likes to _______ and _______. She is also _______ and _______.。

新目标英语八年下阅读理解20篇阅读理解1Jack is a twenty-year-old young man. Two years ago, when he finished middle school, he found work in a shop. Usually he works until ten o'clock in the evening. He is very tired when he gets home. After a quick supper he goes to bed and soon falls asleep. His grandma who lives downstairs is satisfied with (满意) him.One day, on his way home, he met Mary. They were both happy. He asked the girl to his house, she agreed happily. He bought some fruit and drinks for her. And they talked about their school, teachers, classmates and their future (未来). They talked for a long time.“Have a look at your watch, please,”said the girl. “What time is it now?”“Sorry, something is wrong with my watch,”said Jack. “Where's yours?”“I left it at home.”Jack thought for a moment and found a way. He began to stamp his foot on the floor, “Bang! Bang! Bang!”The sound woke his grandma up. The old woman shouted downstairs, “It's twelve o'clock in the night, Jack. Why are you still jumping upstai rs?”1. Jack was ________ when he finished middle school.A. sixteenB. eighteenC. twentyD. fifteen2. The old woman is satisfied with Jack because ________.A. he's her grandsonB. he's cleverC. he can keep quietD. he gets home on time3. From the story, we can know that Mary is Jack's ________.A. classmateB. colleague (同事)C. auntD. wife4. The word “stamp” in the story means ______ in Chinese.A. 盖印B. 跺C. 贴邮票D. 承认5. Jack stamped his foot on the floor in order (为了) ________.A. to wake his grandma upB. to make his grandma angryC. that his grandma was going to tell him the timeD. that his grandma was going to buy him a watch参考答案：1．B2．C3．A4．B5．C 讲解：1．第一句介绍杰克今年20岁，2年前中学毕业，故选B。

八年级英语下册阅读理解专项练习6篇1When Mencius (孟子) was a small boy, his father died. So Mencius and his mother were quite poor. One day, Mencius returned home from school and found his mother making some cloth. It was very beautiful and expensive."How much of your book have you read today?" Mencius' mother asked him. Mencius threw down his book. "I haven't read any of it." He replied, "I played with some friends of mine in the fields."When his mother heard this, she picked up a pair of scissors (剪刀) and cut the cloth. "Why have you cut your cloth?" Mencius asked, "It was so beautiful and now you've wasted it." "You have wasted your time," she said, "Now I have wasted mine. Look at the terrible (可怕的) thing we have done!"Mencius learned a lot from this lesson. After this, he always studied hard.1. When did the story happen?A. When Mencius was 30 years old.B. When Mencius' family was very rich.C. When Mencius' father lived with them.D. When Mencius was a small boy.2. The phrase "make some cloth" means "______".A. 做衣服B. 织布C. 纺棉花D. 缝衣服3. Why did Mencius' mother cut the cloth? Because ______.A. She wanted to make some more beautiful clothB. She thought it was wasting time to make clothC. She wanted to let her son get angryD. She wanted to give her son a lesson4. Why did Mencius always study hard after this? Because ______.A. he wanted to be a teacherB. he learned a lot from the lessonC. he wanted to make his mother happyD. he didn't play with any other friends5. This passage mainly tells ______.A. A story of Mencius and his friendsB. a story of Mencius' motherC. a story about Mencius' wasting timeD. Mencius' mother cut the cloth答案：DBDBC2One day, a teacher was giving a speech to his students. He held up (举起) a glass of water and asked the class, "How heavy do you think this glass of water is?"The students' answers ranged from 20 g to 500 g? "It does not matter on the weight itself. It depends on how long you hold it. If I hold it for a minute, it is OK. If I hold it for an hour, I will have an ache in my right arm. If I hold it for a day, you will have to call an ambulance (救护车). It is exactly the same weight, but the longer I hold it, the heavier it becomes."If we carry our burdens (负担) all the time, sooner or later, we will not be able to carry on, the burden becoming increasingly heavier."What you have to do is to put the glass down, rest for a while before holding it up again."We have to put down the burden sometimes, so that we can be refreshed and are able to carry on.So before you return home from work tonight, put the burden of work down. Don't carry it back home. You can pick it up tomorrow.Whatever burdens you are having now on your shoulders, let it down for a moment if you can.1. The teacher brought a glass of water to the class because _____.A. he was very thirstyB. his arms were strongC. it was a good example2. "A glass of water" in this passage referred to (指) _____.A. knowledgeB. the burdenC. the time3. According to the teacher, you may feel _____ if you put down the burden sometimes.A. more energeticB. much heavierC. more stressed out4. This was a lesson about _____.A. how to relax oneself in lifeB. how to solve a physics problemC. how to keep fit by drinking water5. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?A. You could become heavier and heavier if you held a glass of water in your hand.B. All the students in the class knew what the weight of the glass of water exactly was.C. The teacher had a good way of making his lesson clear and easy to be understood答案：CBCAC3Years ago, a college teacher gave a group of graduate (毕业) students this job: Go to a poor place. Take 200 boys, between the ages of 12 and 16, and find out their living environment. The predict their chances for the future.After doing some research, the students found that 90% of the boys would spend some time in jail (监狱). Twenty-five years later, another group of students was given the job: Go to test what the first group of students had predicted. They went back to the same place. These 200 boys had then become men. Some of them were still there, a few had died and some had moved away. The students found that only four of them had ever been sent tot jail.These men had lived in a place full of crime (犯罪, 罪行) for many years. Why did the have such a good record? When the students asked the reason, the men said," Well, there was a teacher…?The students found the teacher. What did she do to these boys? Could she give the students any reason why these boys should have remembered her?"No," she said, "no, I really couldn't give any reason."And then, thinking back over the years, she said happily, " I loved those boys…?1. The first group of the students took _____ boys to help them to do their job.A. 12B. 16C. 90D. 2002. The underlined word "predict" in the passage most probably means "_____" in Chinese.A. 证明B. 预测C. 提供D. 证明3. Which of the following is not true?A. Four of the boys had been sent to jail.B. The 200 boys were between 12 and 16.C. The woman teacher could not give any reason at last.D. The children lived I a place which was full of crime4. What's the main idea of this passage?A. Predicting never worksB. Teacher's love can change children's lifeC. Two hundred boys were tested by studentsD. The two groups of students could predict the boys' future答案：DBCB4The hardworking blacksmith Jones used to work all day in his shop and so hard-working was he that at times he would make the sparks (火星) fly from his hammer.The son of Mr. Smith, a rich neighbor, used to come to see the blacksmith every day and for hours and hours he would enjoy himself watching how the tradesman worked.“Young man, why don’t you try your hand to learn to make shoe tacks (钉), even if it is only to pass the time?” said the blacksmith. “Who knows, one day, it may be of use to you.”The lazy boy began to see what he could do. But after a little practice he found that he was becoming very skilled and soon he was making some of the finest tacks.Old Mr. Smith died and the son on account of the war lost all his goods. He had to leave home and wasforced to live in another country. It so happened that in this village there were many shoemakers who were spending a lot of money buying tacks for their shoes and even at times when they paid high prices they were not always able to get what they wanted, because in that part of the country there was a high demand for soldiers’ shoes.Our young Mr. Smith, who was finding it difficult to earn his daily bread, remembered that once upon a time he had learned the art of making tacks and had the sudden idea of making a bargain with the shoemakers. He told them that he would make the tacks if they would help to get him settled in the workshop. The shoemakers were only too glad of the offer. And after a while, Mr. Smith found that he was soon making the finest tacks in the village.“How funny it seems,” he used to say, “even making tacks can make money. My trade is more useful to me than all my former riches.”1.The young man learnt to make shoe tacks because ________.A. his father told him toB. he wanted to learn a skillC. Jones encouraged him toD. he just wanted to pass his time2. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A. Old Mr. Smith enjoyed making the shoe tacks.B. The blacksmith had predicted the young man would be in need of the skill.C. The higher prices they paid, the more tacks the shoemakers would get.D. The young man earned his living by his skills learnt when he was young.3. What can we learn from the story?A. Practice makes perfect.B. Skill makes life easy.C. A good beginning makes a good ending.D. Every man has his gift.答案：CDB5In the early days of human history, people survived by hunting wild animals, or gathering wild grains and plants for food. Then, some people learned to grow crops and raise animals for food. They were the first farmers.From the sixteenth century on, the word “farm” has meant agricultural land. But a much older meaning of the word “farm” is linked to economics. The word “farm” comes from the Latin word “firma”, which means an unchanging payment. E xperts say the earliest meaning of the English word “farm” was a yearly payment made as a tax or rent.Farmers in early England did not own their land. They paid every year to use agricultural lands. In England, farmers used hawthorn trees along the edges of houses. They called this row of hawthorns a hedge. Hedging fields was how careful farmers marked and protected them. Soon, people began to use the word “hedging” to describe steps that could be taken to protect against financial loss. Hedging is common among gamblers who make large bets. A gambler bets a lot of money on one team. But, to be on the safe side, he also places a smaller bet on the other team, to reduce a possible loss.You might say that someone is hedging his bet when he invests in several different kinds of business. One business may fail, but likely not all. Farmers know that it is necessary to make hay while the sun shines. Hay has to be cut and gathered when it is dry. So a wise farmer never postpones gathering his hay when the sun is shining. Rain may soon appear. A wise person copies the farmer. He works when conditions are right.1.We can know from the 3rd paragraph that farmers in early England _________.A. had land of their ownB. paid to use hawthorn trees every yearC. used hedging fieldsD. often suffered from financial loss2.Which of the following is wise?A. A mother tries to sleep as soon as her baby is quietB. Hay has to be cut and gathered before it is dryC. Put off gathering hay when the sun is shiningD. Gather hay as it is rainy3.If a boy is carefully listening to his teacher in class, he learns to _________.A. become a wise farmerB. hedge his betC. gather his hayD. make hay while the sun shines答案：CAD6My grandfather is eighty years old. He always complains about how fast things have changed, and he often says that life used to be better."Families aren't what they used to be. A lot of families have broken up. If the husband and wife have problems with their marriage, they no longer stay together. And mothers used to stay at home and take care of their children, but now parents are both busy working. No one has time to look after children at home.And the cars! No one walks anymore. More and more people drive. We used to walk five miles to school on school days, even in winter. But now we don't. And in school, children don't have to think anymore. In math class, for example, we used to add, subtract, multiply and divide by using our heads. But now kids don't use their heads anymore. Instead, they use calculators.Most families have computers now. In the past we didn't have computers. We didn't even have lights. My mother used to spend all day cooking in the kitchen. But now we don't often eat home-cooked food.And people talk less to each other than before. They are too busy to talk, too busy to eat, too busy to think...Life used to be simple, but it isn't anymore."1. What does the grandfather think of the life now?A. It's as good as it used to beB. It's worse than it used to beC. It's better than it used to beD. It's the same as it used to be2. What does the underlined word "marriage" mean in Chinese?A. 生活B. 工作C. 婚姻D. 家庭3. What did the grandfather used to do?A. He used to use calculators in math classB. He used to drive to school in winterC. He used to go to school by bikeD. He used to walk five miles to school4. What changes have happened?①There are lights at home②People often eat home-cooked food now③Lots of families have computers④More and more people drive instead of walkingA. ①②④B. ②③④C. ①②③D. ①③④5. Which of the following is TURE?A. Life now is much simplerB. People have more time to talk with each other nowC. The grandfather only complains and pays no attention to the better life nowD. Lots of mothers still stay at home and look after their children.答案：BCCDC。

英语八年级英语下册阅读理解及答案一、八年级英语下册阅读理解专项练习（含答案解析）1．阅读理解More than fifty years ago, Barbie Millicent Roberts first appeared in the world of toys. Since then, Barbie doll, as everyone called her, has become the most successful toy doll in history. Her parent, the Mattel Company, said that 90G of all American girls between 3 and 10 have at least one Barbie at home.However, Barbie is facing some trouble at present. There are many similar dolls on the market in competition with her. Another doll named Bratz, for example, came to life about sixteen years ago. She looks more like today's pop stars with heavy makeup（浓妆） and miniskirts. And her company offers more kinds of clothes.It seems that Barbie has lost her magic among older girls. "For younger girls, playing with a Barbie is much funnier. But when you get older, you want something smarter and more modern," says Vera Shepherd, a shop assistant of a toy store in New York.It is good news that on the international market, Barbie is still No. 1. Although Mattel is selling fewer Barbies in the United States these years, sales in other countries are still going up. Mattel opened its first Barbie store in Shanghai, where girls can shop, eat, drink or even become fashion designers for their own Barbies.Mattel is planning big celebrations for Barbie's 58th birthday. Fashion designers from all over the world have been called to make new dresses for Barbie. How long will Barbie stay popular in the world of toy dolls? It is hard to say, but 58 is surely not the age to retire（退休）.（1）Barbie's family name is .A. RobertsB. MillicentC. ShepherdD. Bratz（2）Barbie's trouble is that .A. she wears heavy makeup and miniskirtsB. other dolls are more popular with little girlsC. other dolls are trying to beat her in the marketD. she has become less popular in the international market（3）Girls can do the following in the first Barbie store in Shanghai EXCEPT .A. going shoppingB. having foodC. drinking juiceD. taking photos（4）What's the meaning of the underlined words "fashion designers" in the passage? A. 珠宝设计师 B. 发型设计师 C. 舞台设计师 D. 时装设计师【答案】（1）A（2）C（3）D（4）D【解析】【分析】本文主要介绍了芭比娃娃的起源，以及现在的发展状况。

八年级英语下册英语阅读理解(Word版含解析)1一、八年级英语下册阅读理解专项训练1．阅读理解What will life be like in 2050Life will probably be very different in 2050 in all the fields, from entertainment to technology. TV channels will disappear in 2050. People will choose a programme from a "menu" and a computer will send the programme directly to the television.Water wilt become one of our most serious problems. Today in many places, agriculture is developing and people are growing fruit and vegetables to export（出口）. This needs a lot of water. Need for water will increase ten times between now and 2050 and there will be serious shortages（短缺）.In transportation, computers will control the speed of the ears and there won't be any accidents. Today, many cars have computers that tell drivers exactly where they are. By 2050, the computer will control the car and drive it to where you want to go. Besides, space planes will take people halfway around the world in two hours. Nowadays, the United States Shuttle can go into space and land on Earth again. By 2050, space planes will fly all over the world and people will fly from Los Angeles to Tokyo in just two hours.In the field of technology, robots will replace people in many fields. Today many factories have already used robots. Big companies prefer robots because they do not ask for pay rises or go on strikes, and they work 24 hours a day. By 2050, we will see robots everywhere—in factories, schools, offices, hospitals, shops and homes.（1）TV channels will in 2050.A. disappearB. appearC. be more expensiveD. be cheaper（2）How many times will water use increase between now and ______.A. Five times.B. Eight times.C. Ten times.D. Eleven times.（3）What will NOT happen to cars in 2050?A. There will be no accidents.B. Computers will control the speed of cars.C. Computers will tell drivers where exactly they are.D. Computers will control the cars and drive the cars to where you want to go.（4）Big companies prefer robots NOT because ____________.A. they will replace peopleB. they can work a long timeC. they won't complainD. they do not go on strikes2．阅读理解Techeng Island（特呈岛）lies in the southeast of Zhanjiang. The villagers there used to make a living by fishing. But now, most of them make much money by doing business. They believe that their island is a gift from nature and they give thanks to it every day. In 2003, President Hu Jintao came to visit the island and pointed out that the government of Zhanjiang should take the is land into a "civilized new ecotourism island"（文明生态旅游新海岛）. Since then, the island has opened a new page in history.Today, the island has become a popular place for tourists. It takes you about 15 minutes to get there by boat from Maxie Pier（码头）near Haibin Park. But it is a just 8-minute boat ride from Zhanjiang Port Pier. In the resort（度假村）, you can not only enjoy the fantastic sights but also have a lot of interesting things to do, like walking on the beach, visiting the museum and enjoying the delicious seafood. The best way to relax yourself is to enjoy the hot springs（温泉）there.Welcome to Techeng Island! It's a place to visit!（1）How did the villagers on Techeng Island make a living in the past?A. By doing business.B. By enjoying the fantastic sights.C. By fishing.D. By giving thanks to nature.（2）When has the island opened a new page in history?A. In 2003.B. Since 2003.C. Nobody knows.D. In the past.（3）How long does it take to get there by boat from Zhanjiang Port Pier?A. 8 minutes.B. 15 minutes.C. A long time.D. 23 minutes.（4）The hot springs can help you________.A. enjoy the sightsB. relax yourselfC. eat seafoodD. visit the museum （5）Techeng Island is a place________.A. that lies in the west of ZhanjiangB. where all the villagers live a poor lifeC. that young people may find boringD. that tourists like to visit3．阅读理解A little girl had a doll. She loved it so much that she would treat it with great care, even though her friends would laugh at her for being so careful.As time passed, the girl grew up, moved houses, became an adult, got married, had children, and finally became a lovely little old woman with many grandchildren.One day, she returned to her hometown, found her original house, and went in. Among hundreds of old things, she found her doll. It was as well looked after as before. She took it home with her and gave it to her granddaughter. Her granddaughter loved it.Each time the old woman saw her granddaughter play with the doll, tears （眼泪）of joy would roll down her cheeks （脸颊）. She was so glad to see that it was in the hands of her granddaughter.（1）When the woman was a little girl, she had a______ and she loved it so much.A. dogB. dollC. toy carD. ball（2）Those friends laughed at her because she______.A. looked so thin and uglyB. didn't get on well with her friendsC. treated her doll so carefullyD. didn't like to play games with them（3）When the old woman found her doll, ________.A. it looked old and terribleB. she threw it awayC. she took it home and kept it to herselfD. it was as well looked after as before（4）What does the underlined word "original" mean in the third paragraph?A. 豪华的B. 原来的C. 新建的D. 木质的（5）Whenever the old woman saw her granddaughter play with the doll, she would________.A. feel very glad and joyfulB. think of her old friendsC. want to buy her granddaughter a new dollD. wish to go back to her hometown again4．阅读理解Tony Wheeler was born to travel. His father worked for an airline. For the first 16 years of his life, Wheeler and his family lived in many counties.In the early 1970s, Tony met a young woman named Maureen. Soon they got married. Before getting jobs, Tony and Maureen wanted to travel. They took a year-long trip from England, through Asia, to Australia. On the trip, they visited places like Iran, India and so on.When Tony and Maureen arrived in Australia, people asked many questions about their trip. To answer these questions, Wheeler wrote a book called Across Asia on the Cheap. The book told people about different countries weather, customs, and places to see. But unlike other travel books of that time, Tony Wheeler's book also talked about places most tourists didn't go. He also wrote about special things to see and to do. The book was very popular.Tony and Maureen started a company called Lonely Planet. They went on traveling. They wrote books for each place they visited. Today, 800 people work for Lonely Planet. The company has over 650 books. Tony Wheeler, the great traveler, still writes about travels to many places and will bring us more surprises.（1）Tony Wheeler wrote the book Across Asia on the Cheap to ______.A. make money for his next trip.B. tell people about his new companyC. draw people's attention to his familyD. answer people's questions about his trip（2）Across Asia on the Cheap was different from other travel books of that time because______.A. it was longer and more popularB. it was the first travel book in the worldC. it talked about places most tourists did not goD. it talked about a country's weather and customs（3）Which of the following is true about Tony Wheeler's company?A. His father started it.B. It is an airline.C. Hundreds of people work for it.D. It has no books about traveling.（4）The passage mainly talks about ______.A. a great traveler and his booksB. a tour of different countriesC. a great writer and his familyD. different kinds of companies5．阅读理解It is necessary to share your feelings with others. Sharing your feelings helps you to get closer to people you care about and who care about you.Sometimes it can be really hard not to tell anyone that you're feeling sad, worried, or upset. Don't keep feelings locked inside. If that, it can even make you feel sick!But if you talk with someone who cares for you, like your mom or dad, you will not be all alone with your problems or worries. It doesn't mean your problems and worries go off, but at least someone else knows what your trouble is and can help you find ways to do with it.If the person doesn't understand what you mean right away, try explaining it in a different way or give an example that has something to do with you. Of course, there are many ways for you to speak up your feelings. If you think you'll have trouble saying what's on your mind, write it down on a piece of paper.Some of us, just like some adults, are more private（有隐私的）than others. That means some people will feel shy about sharing their feelings. A kid doesn't have to share every feeling he or she has, but it is important to share feelings when a kid needs help.（1）The passage is mainly for ________.A. the teachersB. the parentsC. the teenagersD. every reader（2）What does the underlined sentence tell us?A. Don't tell anything to others.B. Don't care about what others think.C. You should share your feelings with others.D. You have to stay inside and think it over.（3）According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true?A. Sharing your feelings makes you closer to people.B. Worrying too much even makes you feel sick.C. There are many ways to speak up your feelings.D. Teenagers are more private than adults.（4）In the writer's opinion, what will happen if you talk with someone about your worries?A. They will help you find ways.B. They will laugh at you.C. They will tell others about your worries.D. They will share the feelings with you.6．阅读理解Winter is cold in some places. Many plants do not grow during winter. Some plants die. Snow and ice may cover the ground. It can be hard for animals to find food during winter. Animals get through this time in many ways. Birds and butterflies can fly. Many of them fly to a place with nice weather in winter and return home in spring. We call it migration.Another good way to be away from the cold is to sleep through it. Many animals hide themselves during the winter such as snakes, frogs and bears. They sleep and do not eat for thewhole winter. We call it hibernation.Some animals store food in their homes. They save some food in summer and fall and live on them. This is what squirrels （松鼠） do.Other animals do not leave. They do not hide. Sometimes nature helps them out. Some animals grow thicker coats in the winter. Other animals change color. The arctic fox （北极狐） is brown in summer, but his coat turns white in winter.Winter may be pretty. It is nice to see snow on the trees. But it is dangerous, too. People are also at risk. How do you beat the winter? Do you wear a thick coat? Do you stay inside?Or do you live somewhere warm?（1）During the winter, ____ go to the place with nice weather.A. foxesB. snakesC. bearsD. butterflies（2）_______ pass the winter by eating stored food.A. BearsB. SquirrelsC. FrogsD. Birds（3）The arctic fox turns the colour of his coat into in winter.A. whiteB. brownC. pinkD. black（4）The underlined word "hibernation" probably means _______ in the passage.A. 迁徙B. 繁殖C. 冬眠D. 灭绝（5）What is the main idea of this passage?A. Animals do funny and interesting things.B. Most flowers do not grow during the wintertime.C. Animals pass the winter in many ways.D. We must prepare for the dangers of winter.7．阅读理解Bejing Opera●Do you like Beijing Opera? Come and join us.●At 8:30 a. m. every Sunday●In Red Star Theater●The tickets are free.Blue Sea Hotel●Tworestaurants（6:00--23:00 ）●Swimming pools●Double room: 300 yuan/night Single room: 220 yuan/nightNew Clothes Month ●June 10 -July 10, 2015Welcome to Our Food Festival!●Time: 3:00 p.m.—8:00 p. m.●In City Clothes Center ●From 50 yuan to 500 yuan ●All the clothes are the most popular choice for young people.●In People's Park ●Raise money to plant more trees.（1）We can watch Beijing Opera in _______. A. Red Star Theater B. Blue Sea Hotel C. City Clothes Center D. People's Park（2）We can enjoy food in the restaurant in Blue Sea Hotel _______.A. only in the daytimeB. only at nightC. from 6:00 a.m.to 11:00 p. m.D. at any time（3）The clothes are for the _______ in New Clothes Month.A. womenB. menC. childrenD. young people（4）They hold the food festival to raise money to _______.A. help sick childrenB. plant more treesC. help blind peopleD. buy books for poor kids（5）Which one is TRUE?A. All the clothes are over ￥100 in New Clothes Month.B. A single room in Blue Sea Hotel costs ￥300 every night.C. The tickets to Beijing Opera are free.D. The food festival will last about a month.8．阅读理解Here is a charity sale （义卖） for the poor kids in the mountain area We'll give away the money we raise in the charity sale. Come and see our things.Nick I have an MP3 player. I have had it for half a year. It still works very well now. It stayswith me whenever I feel sad. And I have downloaded some pop songs in it. I hope it can be with you when you are unhappy. It cost 180 dollars. Now. You can take it with 60 dollars.Karen I'd like to sell some of my fictions. I started to buy fictions when I was twelve yearsold. My favorite fiction is Treasure Island I believe anyone like me will learn a lot from this fiction. Each fiction only costs 20 dollars. You can get the second at half price.Mandy I have some soft toys to sell. The toy bear is my fourteen-year-old birthday present. Ihave had it for one year. It still looks very new. I's original （原始的） price was 50 dollars. You only need to pay 15 dollars for it now. Other toys are very new but cheap, too.（1）Nick may ___ when he isn't happy.A. read fictionsB. listen to musicC. play with toysD. see movies（2）The underlined word "downloaded" means" " in Chinese.A. 下载B. 演唱C. 制作D. 删除（3）Nancy will pay ___ dollars if she buys two books from Karen.A. tenB. twentyC. thirtyD. forty（4）___ may get the money raised from the charity sale.A. A disabled man in hospitalB. A poor family with four kidsC. The poor kids in the mountain areaD. A homeless man from the countryside（5）According to the passage, ___ is NOT TRUE.A. The three kids sell different thingsB. Sarah can buy the toy bear at half priceC. Karen learns a lot from Treasure IslandD. There are some pop songs in Nick's MP3 player 9．阅读理解You don't have to be great to get started, but you have to get started to be great. I believe it is a normal thought in today's society to just let life happen to us. I also believe that we sometimes destroy（毁灭） our well-planned thoughts about success because it's easier to just continue as usual rather than "try" with the possible failure in mind.Most people never get moving because they don't know what they want. Without a certain result already set in your mind, it's really difficult to get going, and even if you do, your attention may soon disappear and you give up before long.Why not consider what's really important in your life? Write down what excites you, what would truly make you happy and what problems you have. At the end of the week, take a careful look at the notes you've taken .You'll soon begin to see a clearer picture of what direction you should be going towards.Knowledge is useless without action. You read many books but your life will stay the same if you don't use the knowledge. Knowledge is fantastic but it will not change your life until it is used.I love to read personal development material to keep a positive attitude（积极的态度）towards my life , but I also realize that if I don't set goals to achieve, then I will always be a talk the talk person who is great at giving advice but useless at realizing it .If you have no plans of practicing what you say, then it may be best to keep your mouth closed.Do you want to know who you are? Don't ask, Act! Action will explain you. Whatever excuses we have for not living up to our talent, the fact is that time will always move forward. Be whatever you want to be and whatever you can be. Always remember the only limits（限制）we have are the ones we create for ourselves. Life is not what we think. It is what we experience when we behave according to the thoughts we have.（1）What will happen if you have the possible failure in your mind?A. You will destroy your well-planned thoughts about success.B. You'll have great pressure and try not to make any mistakes.C. You will try your best and come up with a much better plan.D. You'll put all the opportunities to good use to try your plan.（2）In Paragraph Two, the writer wants to .A. tell us what people need to get successB. show us what people set in their mindC. talk about why people should practiceD. explain why people stop going ahead（3）What does the underlined part "a talk the talk person "mean in the passage?A. A person who is good at giving talks.B. A person who talks big but does nothing.C. A person who is active in talking.D. A person who is an energetic talker.（4）Which of the following is NOT true of the passage?A. Knowledge is fantastic when it's used, or it's useless.B. Knowledge is useless without action.C. Success always stops us from succeeding but ourselves.D. Action will tell you who you are.（5）What is the best title for the passage?A. See a Clear Picture of LifeB. Taking Actions Leads to SuccessC. Set Your Goals to AchieveD. Actions Speak Louder than Words10．阅读理解Like humans, dogs donate blood too, and not every dog can donate blood. The dogs are screened（检查）for health first. Dogs must have the correct blood type, weigh at least 55 pounds and be younger than 8 years old. They may donate three or four pints（品脱） a year, which can help animals that are suffering from illnesses like cancer or an accident like being hit by a car. One pint can save up to three dogs.Owners volunteer their pets for the short procedure （程序）, which requires no sedative, a kind of medicine given to calm him or her down. It's the dog that finally chooses to lie still and give. If the dogs want to get up and leave, they can.Sandy Lucas brought her 7-year-old black German shepherd, Rains, to the bloodmobile（流动血站） when it was parked at her small village. Sandy said she wouldn't have troubled herself with highway traffic and city parking problems to take the dog to Penn Vet's animal hospital in downtown Philadelphia, which is twice as far as her home. But the bloodmobile made it easy to find out if Rains could donate. "I was very, very excited that she had the right blood that was needed to help another dog out," said Sandy. "We'll surely do it again."（1）What should we know about a dog before it donates blood?①Health condition②Blood type③Pint nu mber④Donating time⑤Weight⑥AgeA. ①②③④B. ②③④⑤C. ③④⑤⑥D.①②⑤⑥（2）The underlined word "sedative" in the second paragraph most probably means " " in Chinese.A. 镇静剂B. 防腐剂C. 氧化剂D. 消炎药（3）As a blood donor, one healthy dog can save at least other dogs a year.A. threeB. fourC. sixD. nine（4）What should be done to find out if a dog could donate?A. Patients should be called in to calm the donor down.B. Doctors should give sedatives to a donor before taking its blood.C. A volunteer owner brings his or her donor to the bloodmobile.D. A skilled driver sends the owner and the donor to Penn Vet's animal hospital.11．阅读理解CHARITY BOOK DRIVE BYFAMOUS FIVE CHILDREN'S CLUBGive the gift of reading!The charity drive（慈善活动） is to support children at Shenzhen Children's Home.Help develop and inspire the children through reading!19 & 20 July 20199:00 a. m-5:00 p.m.Room 202, Happy Gardens Club houseDonate （捐赠） books suitable for children from5 to 14 years old!All kinds of booksFiction, Nonfiction, Magazines, Comics, Textbooks, Picture books, etcDo your part to help these children at Shenzhen Children's Home. We believe you are willing to donate a few of your used books for the charity drive. You can write your name on your books and givethem to the volunteers on duty. Not only that, you can also meet some famous people from Mat Yo-Yo children's program on Youth Sports Channel of Star Television. They will be giving a wonderfulperformance on Saturday, 20 July 2019 at 10:30 a. m. Don't miss this great chance to meet our local performers!Thank you for your kindness（1）Why is the charity drive organized for Shenzhen Children's Home?A. To encourage children through reading.B. To teach children to draw pictures.C. To introduce some local performers.D. To raise money for the children.（2）Who organized the charity drive for Shenzhen Children's Home?A. Shenzhen Children's Home.B. Famous Five Children's Club.C. Some famous local performers.D. Sports Channel of Star Television.（3）What can the book donors do?A. They will give a performance.B. They can meet local performers.C. They can only donate some new books.D. They give their names to the volunteers.（4）What might the text be?A. A news report.B. A meeting notice.C. An advertisement.D. A science story. 12．阅读理解Class Three had an interesting class meeting last week. Here is what four of them said.Li Lei In 2050, China will be richer than it is now. Shanghai will prepare for the 40th Olympic Games in 2052. The sky will be bluer and clearer. The air will be fresher. There will be more pandas living happily in China. I believe that 2050 will be the year of China.Wei Hua A holiday to fly to the moon won't be a dream. We can also fly to other planets and talk with aliens. We might also eat something like medicine pills（药丸） but not today's meals. Everyone will enjoy a more comfortable life.Liu Tao Robots will be very popular. They'll do what we don't want to do. We'll build new homes on other planets. By the 40th Olympic Games, I'll be' fifty-two years old, And maybe we'll have an exciting talk with the people on the earth in my new home on another planet!Mei Mei By the year of 2050, cloning （克隆）will be used in many places. It will bring back animals in the past that we can't see now. The world will be one big family. We'll live a much easier and better life.（1）The students in Class Three mainly discussed in the class meeting last week.A. the jobs in the futureB. the future dreamsC. the future environmentD. the predictions of the future（2）What did Mei Mei talk about in the last class meeting?A. The food in the future.B. The 40th Olympic Games.C. Cloning in 2050.D. Robots in 50 years.（3）Who thinks that people can spend their holidays on the moon in the future?A. Li Lei.B. Wei Hua.C. Liu Tao.D. Mei Mei.（4）Robots will probably in the future according to the information.A. talk to peopleB. teach studentsC. build new homesD. do something boring 13．阅读理解"Love is still alive!" Wang Zhiru from Jiangxi Academy of Forestry, said excitedly when receiving a picture of a white crane on January 3rd 2019. The white crane they named Love was saved and set free in early 2018.Love was first found on April 24th 2018, when Li Zengming, a farmer, drove past a reservoir in the countryside of Nanchang, capital of Jiangxi Province. Seeing it trying to fly but falling again and again, Li thought that it might be hurt. He drove to the shore and went into the water to rescue it. "I saw the white crane with dull eyes and a weak body. It was probably hurt. If I let it alone, it would be in danger," Li recalled. After more than half an hour, Li finally took the white crane back to the shore.Then he called his uncle, an experienced animal saver for help. "Come over immediately and let's send it to the police station right away"said his uncle. When seeing the weak wild crane, Jiang Qingchun from the Five-Star Police Station, put down his work and checked it carefully."At the end of April, migratory （迁移的） birds usually return to the north. It's abnormal for a white crane to still be living nearby. It may be left behind because of its poor health." Jiang said. He contacted Wang at the Jiangxi Academy of Forestry for help. Wang's team found Love did not seem to be hurt or have illness, but it suffered from hunger and tiredness. After five days' treatment, its weight rose from 3.75kg to 4kg.Being kept for long will be bad for birds' ability to survive in the wild. Wang's team decided on May 2nd to set it free at a place in northern China so that it could join the migrating group heading for Siberia in Russia. On May 8th, Love was set free at the Momoge National Nature Reserve.（1）When did the farmer find Love for the first time?A. On May 2nd, 2019.B. On May 8th, 2019.C. On April 24th, 2018.D. On January 3rd, 2019.（2）The underlined word "abnormal" in Paragraph 4 means _______.A. unhappyB. unusualC. unknownD. unlucky（3）What was wrong with Love?A. It was hurt.B. It was weak and lost.C. It was dead.D. It was hungry and tired.（4）Why was Love set free in northern China?A. Because Love was able to fly again.B. Because Love lost his ability to fly.C. Because Wang's team couldn't keep it any more.D. Because Love could join the migrating group there.（5）What is the best title of the passage?A. Love hurtB. Love lostC. Love foundD. Love gone 14．阅读理解If you watch the sky for about an hour after the sun goes down, you may see some "moving stars". But they are not real stars. They are man-made satellites. And the biggest of all is the International Space Station （ISS）. From May to July, it is the best season to watch the ISS flying over the earth. And people can see it with their eyes during the time.The scientists want to live on the ISS. They think that the best way to learn more about space is to live there.When the space station is finished, it will be like a city in space. People will stay and study there with many of the things they have at home. Laboratories, living rooms and power stations are being built. The ISS is the most expensive program. Billions of dollars are spent on it every year. Scientists hope that the ISS will be a stepping stone for future space exploration. "The ISS will be more useful some day. The ISS will help us understand the human body better, explore space and study the earth. It can help us make life on the earth better," said Kathryn Clark, an ISS scientist.Sixteen countries are part of the space program, the US, Russia, Canada, Japan, Brazil, and 11 European countries. China isn't an ISS country, but it has helped with some of the experiments. In 2003, China sent some rice up to the ISS to find out what space would do to it.（1）From the first paragraph, we can learn .A. we can't see the ISS with our eyesB. March is the best time to watch the ISS flying over the earthC. all the moving stars are real stars。

八年级英语下册阅读理解练习题(含答案)一、八年级英语下册阅读理解专项练习（含答案解析）1．阅读理解Everyone worries. But how do you deal with your worries? Whether your worries are big or small, you can take these steps to deal with your worries.Try to find out what you are worry about.Sometimes, you will know what you're worried about. Other times, you might not. Try to find it out. If you can't, you can ask for help.Think of ways to make it better.There is always something you can do to help you feel less worried. Sitting there worrying is no fun and it won't solve your problem.Grades at school are often a top worry for kids. If you are worried about grades, ask yourself these questions:Why are grades important? What do grades mean to me?（A）How do I get ready for class? Do I go over my notes even when there isn't a test?（B）Do I have a good place to do my homework?（C）Have I tried different ways of studying?If your worry is about a fight you had with a friend, you might write down all the things you could do—write a note to her or him, invite her or him to a basketball game, say sorry to her or him, etc. Once you have a list of things you could do, you can choose the one that gets your friend back.Ask for help.When you are worried, it can help to find someone to talk to. You can ask your parents, friends or teachers for help.（1）How many steps are mentioned to deal with your worries in the passage?A. Two.B. Three.C. Four.D. Seven.（2）If you're worried about your grades, you can ask yourself these questions EXCEPT "________".A. Why are grades important?B. What do grades mean to me?C. How do I get ready for class?D. Why don't my friends like me?（3）According to the passage, what will you do if you have a fight with your friend?A. Make a new friend.B. Don't talk to her or him anymore.C. Have another fight with her or him.D. Invite her or him to a basketball game.（4）The passage mainly tells us ________ .A. who is often worriedB. when people are worriedC. how to deal with our worriesD. what kind of worries people have【答案】（1）B（2）D（3）D（4）C【解析】【分析】短文大意：短文分三个步骤告诉我们如何处理我们的担忧：一是试着找出你在担心什么，二是想办法让它变得更好，三是寻求帮助。

人教版英语八年级英语下册阅读理解一、八年级英语下册阅读理解专项练习（含答案解析）1．语法填空China has a very long history. It has many great traditional skills that have a wide influence（影响）. Here we mainly talk about kites.The earliest mention of a kite in ancient China dates back to the 5th century BC. It was made of wood and used as a rescue signal（求救信号）.At the time between 770 and 221 BC, Chinese kites were actually called "muyuan". They were first invented in Shandong Province for military purposes（军事目的）. The kites were used to send important messages during the Chu-Han War（206—202 BC）. During the Tang Dynasty （618—907 AD）, kites were made of lighter materials, such as bamboo, silk and paper. At that time, people began to fly kites for other purposes. It was believed that letting go of the kite could remove bad luck and illness.Today, kite-flying is an interesting and healthy activity in China. There are large kite-flying festivals held throughout the country, and kite makers can show off their skills during the festivals.（1）A kite was first mentioned in ancient China .A. in the 5th century BCB. two thousand years agoC. one thousand years agoD. in the 4th century BC（2）Between 770 and 221 BC, .A. kites had a wide influenceB. kites were used as a rescue signalC. kites were used to send family lettersD. kites were invented for military purposes（3）What does the last paragraph mainly talk about?A. Kite-flying is very popular in China today.B. Kite-flying is a good way to show off skills.C. Kite-flying has a very long history.D. Kite-flying can help people keep fit.（4）According to the passage, we can say that .A. it is very easy to fly a kiteB. in order to have good luck, we must fly a kiteC. kites have become lighter since the Tang DynastyD. in order to keep healthy, we must fly a kite every day【答案】（1）A（2）D（3）A（4）C【解析】【分析】本文主要讲述了风筝在中国从古至今的发展过程。

最新英语八年级英语下册阅读理解及答案经典一、八年级英语下册阅读理解专项练习（含答案解析）1．语法填空China has a very long history. It has many great traditional skills that have a wide influence（影响）. Here we mainly talk about kites.The earliest mention of a kite in ancient China dates back to the 5th century BC. It was made of wood and used as a rescue signal（求救信号）.At the time between 770 and 221 BC, Chinese kites were actually called "muyuan". They were first invented in Shandong Province for military purposes（军事目的）. The kites were used to send important messages during the Chu-Han War（206—202 BC）. During the Tang Dynasty （618—907 AD）, kites were made of lighter materials, such as bamboo, silk and paper. At that time, people began to fly kites for other purposes. It was believed that letting go of the kite could remove bad luck and illness.Today, kite-flying is an interesting and healthy activity in China. There are large kite-flying festivals held throughout the country, and kite makers can show off their skills during the festivals.（1）A kite was first mentioned in ancient China .A. in the 5th century BCB. two thousand years agoC. one thousand years agoD. in the 4th century BC（2）Between 770 and 221 BC, .A. kites had a wide influenceB. kites were used as a rescue signalC. kites were used to send family lettersD. kites were invented for military purposes（3）What does the last paragraph mainly talk about?A. Kite-flying is very popular in China today.B. Kite-flying is a good way to show off skills.C. Kite-flying has a very long history.D. Kite-flying can help people keep fit.（4）According to the passage, we can say that .A. it is very easy to fly a kiteB. in order to have good luck, we must fly a kiteC. kites have become lighter since the Tang DynastyD. in order to keep healthy, we must fly a kite every day【答案】（1）A（2）D（3）A（4）C【解析】【分析】本文主要讲述了风筝在中国从古至今的发展过程。

八年级英语下册阅读理解专题(含答案)一、八年级英语下册阅读理解专项练习（含答案解析） 1．阅读理解Fun with shadow puppet playsShadow puppet plays are an ancient form of performance. They began in Asia, but now are performed all over the world and they can be adapted （改编） to tell any kind of story. In a shadow puppet show, the puppets can't be seen. Only their shadows can be seen.How to prepare the stage A shadow puppet stage can be made by using a piece of board （木板）. ●Cut out an opening from the centre of the board.●Cover the opening w ith a piece of white cloth.●The puppets hide behind the white cloth. A bright light is set up behind thepuppets. When the light behind the puppets is turned on, black shadows areshown on the white cloth. When the puppets move, the shadows move.⑴ Choose a story with two or three talking characters.⑵ Draw the shape of each person or animal on a piece of black poster board. Itwill be easy to follow the lines if you draw them with a whit pencil.⑶ Use scissors to cut out the puppets carefully.⑷ Make a drinking straw （麦杆） connected to the back of each puppet.⑸ Use it to control each puppet across the stage.Have a friend read the story while you move the puppets.（1）In which country may the shadow puppet plays begin?A. In Germany.B. In China.C. In America.D. In France.（2）Why do we need a bright light?A. To help puppet people look better.B. To make the stage interesting.C. To help make shadows.D. To show that the show has started.（3）What can be put back into the blank in the passage?A. Making shadow puppets is difficult.B. How to cut out the puppets.C. How the puppets can be seen.D. How to make shadow puppets.（4）What can we learn from the passage?A. The audience see puppets in front of the stage.B. Shadows move as people move on the white cloth.C. People use straws to operate the puppets.D. Shadow puppet plays began in Africa.【答案】 （1）B（2）C（3）D（4）C【解析】【分析】本文主要讲述了皮影的起源，皮影的准备和制造方法。

八年级英语下册阅读理解专题(含答案)一、八年级英语下册阅读理解专项练习（含答案解析）1．阅读理解Mr. Ellis is very old. He has seen many changes in his hometown.He knows that things are different now. But he never forgets the old days. He likes to talk about them. He often talks about his favorite birds , the robins （一种小鸟---鸫）."When I was a boy, these houses were not here. There were wide fields and tall trees. Every spring the robins would come. Thousands of them would fly up to the north from the south. They spent the winter in the south. Some would build their nests （巢） in the trees near our houses. Then people started to cut down trees, and built more houses. The robins stopped coming. They couldn't build their nests near our houses because there were no trees.""Now there are too many houses and too many roads. There are no places for the robins. They don't come any more."（1）Mr. Ellis often talks about__________.A. his old houseB. the old daysC. his life nowD. his family（2）The robins spent the winter in__________.A. the southB. the westC. the northD. the east（3）__________ built the nests in the trees.A. Mr. EllisB. Some peopleC. The robinsD. Some dogs（4）The robins hasn't come to the hometown becauseA. people has built more houses.B. There are too many trees.C. it is colder in the north now.D. There are no places for the robins.（5）From the passage we can know that___________.A. Mr. Ellis likes his new life now.B. there were many houses in the old days.C. the robins can make houses without trees.D. Mr. Ellis is not happy with the changes there.【答案】（1）B（2）A（3）C（4）D（5）D【解析】【分析】大意：文章主要介绍了Ellis先生记忆中的一种鸟——鸫，以及家乡的变化。

八年级英语下册阅读理解练习题(含答案)一、八年级英语下册阅读理解专项练习（含答案解析）1．阅读理解DDear Mum,You think you know a lot of things about me, but you don't. You try to tell me how to dress, but you don't realize that it should be my decision.I don't think that you have any respect （尊重） for me, because you come into my room, touch anything you want, and don't even put things back in their place. Could you please change a little?Sincerely,Your son JohnDear Mum,My life is different from yours because we grew up in different times. I have to go out into the world and experience it myself! But don't worry about me, because I come from a happy family. I'm still your little girl, but I'll be an adult some day. I want to be the best and strongest me. You taught me about it. Thanks Mum!Sincerely,Your daughter HelenDear Mum and Dad,I'm writing you this letter because I need to tell you both something. I want to continue my education at a college in our city. I want to go to school part-time and work part-time.Now I'm 17 years old. I need to make decisions on my own. I need a goal and a plan for my future. You've taught me to be strong and do what I believe in. I want to say thanks for everything you did for me.Love,Your son Mike（1）Why doesn't John think his mother respects him?A. Because she never says “please” to John.B. Because she always asks John to do what she likes.C. Because she never asks John's opinions about anything.D. Because she always touches John's things without putting them back.（2）What may be the problem between Helen and her mother?A. Her mother is too strict with herB. She can't understand her mother.C. Her mother worries too much about her.D. She is too young to look after her mother.（3）Helen wants to say ________ to her mother.A. sorryB. thanksC. goodbyeD. welcome（4）Mike writes to his parents to ________.A. share with them his life in schoolB. tell them how much he loves themC. tell them his ideas about his futureD. tell them about his favourite college（5）Which of the following is TRUE according to the last letter?A. Mike will go to college when he is 17 years old.B. Mike wants to go to a college far from his home.C. Mike is thankful for everything his parents did for him.D. Mike hopes to go to school full-time and work part-time【答案】（1）D（2）C（3）B（4）C（5）C【解析】【分析】文章大意：文章写了John，Helen和Mike写给父母的信。

八年级英语下册英语阅读理解专题练习(解析版)1一、八年级英语下册阅读理解专项训练1．阅读理解1970 was World Conservation（保护）Year. The United Nations wanted everyone to know that the world was in danger. They hoped something could be" done.Here is one example of the problem. At one time there were 1,300 kinds of plants, trees and flowers in Holland（荷兰）, but now only 866 are left. The others have been destroyed （毁灭）by modern people and their science. We are polluting earth, air, water and everything around us. We can't live without these things. If things go on like this, we shall destroy ourselves. What will happen in the future? Perhaps it's more important to ask "What must we do?". More and more young people have known this. Many of them are helping to save our earth. For example, they plant trees. In a small town in the United States a large group of girls cleaned the banks of 11 kilometres of their river. Young people may hear about conservation through a song called "No one's going to change our world". It was made by Cliff Gichard and other singers. The money from it will help to conserve tigers, elephants and pandas on the earth.（1）The United Nations hoped something could be done .A. to conserve the worldB. to change the worldC. to develop the worldD. to destroy the world（2）Why aren't there many plants, trees and flowers in Holland now?A. Because people there didn't need so many plants, trees or flowers.B. Because people there destroyed them.C. Because little conservation has been done there.D. Because people need more land to live on.（3）How many kinds of plants, trees and flowers have been destroyed in Holland?A. 1,300B. 2,166C. 866D. 434（4）We shall destroy ourselves if we go on .A. planting trees and flowersB. polluting earth, air and water around usC. saving the worldD. helping to conserve tigers, elephants and pandas 2．阅读理解Have you ever wondered what kind of music young people across the United States are listening to? Are they crazy about Britney Spears? Do they love the Backstreet Boys? Or do they dance with Eminem?Well, nearly 6,000 teens have taken part in a Teen & Music survey, made by the USA Weekend Magazine last autumn. And the result showed what type of music was hot and what was not.It comes without surprise that hip-hop and rap are the most popular types of music among American teenagers. They began in the mid-1970s with young black kids in New York, taking music onto the streets. Hip -hop and rap are well-known for the break-dancing that goes with them.The word "rap" comes from a slang word. It is a rapid rhyme that is spoken rather than sung.Pop music, such as Britney Spears and the Backstreet Boys, has always met the tastes of thegeneral public. It continues to enjoy support from teens and is the second most popular music after hip-hop and rap.The third is rock music with exciting dance beats and simple lyrics that speak loudly of social problems. The melodies are led by electric guitars. Rock became popular in the USA in the early 1950s. The American singer Elvis Presley and British group the Beatles became world famous rock artists.The survey also shows that jazz is least loved by American teens. It developed in the later part of the 19th century from a mixture of African songs and hymns. Jazz tends to be the type of music that people enjoy more as they get older.（1）American teenagers like best.A. hip-hop and rapB. pop musicC. rock musicD. jazz（2）Britney Spears and the Backstreet Boys belong to .A. pop musicB. hip-hopC. rock musicD. jazz（3）In the later part of the 19th century developed .A. rapB. jazzC. the BeatlesD. the electric guitar（4）The main purpose of this passage is to tell the readers .A. about a study conducted among US teensB. what types of music are popular among US teensC. that both American and Chinese teens love musicD. that kids love different types of music because of the stars3．阅读理解Perhaps you've already watched or heard about Readers, a TV show that has recently become popular. It invites different people to read aloud on the stage, as well as tell the touching stories behind them. They can read everything, like poems（诗）, book, and letters.Many people are fans of the show and begin to enjoy reading aloud at home. Now the show gives people a special place to read across China. Reading pavilions（亭）are now in cities like Shanghai, Hangzhou and Xi'an.The pavilion is quite small. Only one person can come into it each time. There is a microphone in it and it records people's voices. Everyone can read anything they like for three minutes in the pavilion. The show will later pick some of the readers and invite them to read on TV.People of all ages have come and read in the pavilion, according to People's Daily. " Reading should be just like singing and talking," said Dong Qing, the host of the show. "We can actually express our deep feelings through reading aloud."Both the TV show and the pavilion are encouraging reading among the public, reported China Youth Daily. In fact, this is also what our country is trying to do now. During the two sessions（两会）this month, deputy（代表）Lu Yaping suggested（建设）that a national reading day be set up. Many other deputies agreed with it.（1）Which of the following is TRUE according to the first paragraph?A. Reader is a popular TV show.B. People can only read poems on Reader.C. People can only read poems on Reader.D. People tell stories for kids on Reader.（2）What is in a reading pavilion?A. Telephone.B. A tape recorder.C. A camera.D. A microphone.（3）What are the reading pavilions made for?A. To help ordinary people become super stars.B. To help the show pick possible readers.C. To teach people how to read aloud.D. To help people express their feelings freely.（4）From the story, we learn that .A. people must pay to record their voices in the pavilionB. few people are interested in the reading pavilionsC. the TV shows aims to encourage more people to read aloudD. there is a national reading day in China4．阅读下面的材料，然后从各题所给的四个选项中选出一个最佳答案。

英语八年级英语下册阅读理解及答案（word）一、八年级英语下册阅读理解专项练习（含答案解析）1．阅读理解More than anything else in the world, Lion liked being King of the jungle. He walked all around, showing off his power and pride.Each day Lion took a long, lazy sleep under the shade of his favourite tree. He always dreamed of weaker animals bowing（鞠躬） before him.One day Mouse ran through the jungle and tripped（绊倒） over Lion's huge paws. Lion woke up with a start. "How dare you wake me up!" he shouted angrily. Lion grabbed Mouse with one paw. "On second thought, I'm in the mood for a snack, and you'll make a delicious meal," he said.Mouse cried out, "King Lion, please spare（饶恕）me! If you let me live, I will always remember your kindness. And, some day, I might be able to help you.""How could such a powerless little mouse ever help me?" That thought made Lion laugh so much that he decided to let Mouse go. A week later, Lion was walking through the jungle on the way to his favourite tree when he stepped onto a hunter's net. The net scooped him up. No matter how he twisted and turned, he couldn't escape.When Mouse heard Lion's frightened shouts, he raced to help. Mouse quickly chewed（咬）through the ropes to make a hole in the net. Soon, Lion moved out and was free. Lion looked down at the little mouse. "Thank you for saving my life," said Lion, smiling his widest smile. "I was mistaken. You are not a powerless little mouse. You are a great friend!"（1）What did Lion do each day?A. He stepped onto a hunter's net.B. He bowed before weaker animals.C. He showed kindness to animals in the jungle.D. He had a good sleep under his favourite tree.（2）How did Mouse wake up Lion?A. He made a hole in the net.B. He shouted at Lion angrily.C. He tripped over Lion's paws.D. He prepared a delicious meal for Lion.（3）Why did Lion let Mouse go?A. Because he was trapped in the net.B. Because he took Mouse as his good friend.C. Because he believed Mouse could save him.D. Because he doubted if Mouse could be of any help.（4）What do you think of Mouse?A. Clever and honest.B. Silly and lazy.C. Humorous and stubborn.D. Proud and selfish.【答案】（1）D（2）C（3）D（4）A【解析】【分析】本文主要讲述了老鼠和狮子的故事，告诉人们狮子放过老鼠后，老鼠如何帮助狮子。

八年级英语初中英语阅读理解阅读专项练习试卷附答案一、英语阅读理解阅读1．阅读理解Bob was only seven years old. One night Bob was at home alone while his parents were out for a party. He had often stayed alone before, so he wasn't afraid. As he waited for his parents to return home, he watched a film on TV. His eyes became heavier and heavier as time passed by.Suddenly Bob's eyes opened wide- what was the sound in the next room? Bob heard the window being opened slowly. For a minute, Bob was so frightened that he could not move, and his body felt like ice. He knew that he couldn't lose his head and began to think of the things he could do.Again he heard the sound of someone trying to climb into his home through the window.Bob's drums were standing in the corner near the TV. "Wait, maybe there is something I can do," thought Bob. He beat his drums as hard as he could. The sound was so terrible that Bob surprised even himself. He also surprised the man in the window, who ran away as fast as possible. How clever he was!（1）What did Bob do when he waited for his parents?A. He played the drums.B. He watched TV.C. He fell asleep.D. He did nothing.（2）The person who wanted to come into the room might be _________________.A. a friendB. a strangerC. an animalD. a thief （贼）（3）What does the underlined phrase "lose his head" mean in Chinese?A. 冷静B. 生气C. 惊慌失措D. 喜出望外（4）What did Bob do to make the man run away?A. He turned up the TV.B. He called the police.C. He beat his drums.D. He asked his parents for help.（5）What do you think of Bob?A. Foolish.B. Lovely.C. Funny.D. Clever.2．阅读理解Anna was excited about starting her first day in the new school. However, when she first walked past the students in the school, her excitement turned to fear, and then to loneliness（孤独） over the next few days. "Why didn't anyone say 'hi' to me or invite me to his or her lunch table? Is it because of my clothes or my hair?" she wondered. Almost every day during the first week, Anna stayed alone, thinking that there must have been something wrong with her or that nobody saw her at all!What caused Anna's problem? The reason was that nobody knew her. Most people don't like talking with strangers. So it's your job to volunteer to make contact with people who you want to know. The easiest way to catch their attention is to notice them first. Make eye contact with them, and smile at them. When you smile at them, you are doing your best to show your kindness to them, and they are sure to understand that you are saying, "Hey, how's everything going?" In thisway, you are taking the first step towards the road to friendship.When Anna realized this, she started talking to her classmates. Guess what happened? It really worked. She had made two friends by the end of the month.In fact, saying "hi" or making friends with strangers is not hard. And the joy it brings you is really great. So try to open your heart to strangers!（1）Which of the following shows the change in Anna's feelings?A. excited→afraid→lonely→happyB. happy→lonely→sad→proudC. afraid→relaxed→nervous→happyD. nervous→angry→happy→sad（2）The underlined word "contact" in Paragraph 2 means .A. agreeB. greetC. praiseD. communicate（3）According to the writer's opinion, which is the easiest way to catch others' attention?A. Doing something for them.B. Making yourself cool.C. Noticing them first.D. Talking to them.（4）What can we learn from the passage?A. Loneliness is a common problem these days.B. Teenagers can't get along well with each other.C. Opening our heart to strangers can help us get friends.D. It's hard to take the first step towards the road to friendship.3．阅读理解Bike-sharing has swept across China, with an increasing number of people choosing bike riding instead of driving. The bike that the service company provides has GPS or Bluetooth on it, and those bikes can be easily unlocked with a smartphone and left anywhere in public. Bike-sharing allows people to borrow a bike from one place and return it at another place easily.In some cities, we can see more and more people riding this kind of sharing-bikes. It's very convenient to use the bikes if you have a smartphone. First, you have to download such an app on your smartphone. Then what you need to do is find a nearest hike through the app, scan the QR code on the bike or connect your phone with the bike over a Bluetooth wireless connection. You will find the bike can be unlocked itself. Then you can enjoy your trip. What's more, the greatest advantage of hike- sharing is that you can easily find one and never worry about where to park it. The cost of riding depends on the time that you spend. Normally, every hour you ride, you need to pay one yuan. It doesn't cost so much, does it?At the same time, some people park the hikes in their own homes. Besides, some people don't value the bikes. Now service companies are trying to solve the problems like being stolen.Technology and science have changed our social lifestyles. We have to say bike- sharing brings us more convenience without doubt. And we also hope that people can not only enjoy it but also put it to good use.（1）From the first paragraph, we know ______.A. bike-sharing is invented in ChinaB. sharing-bikes are used by some peopleC. most people in cities don t driveD. sharing-bikes can be borrowed anywhere（2）II you want to use a sharing-bike, you must _________ first.A. have a smartphone and download an appB. download an app and pay for the tripC. unlock the bike and download an appD. find a nearest bike and borrow it from anyone（3）Which of the following is NOT mentioned in this passage?A. Bike-sharing is very cheap.B. Sharing-bikes may be stolen.C. Sharing-bikes are easy to unlock.D. Bike-sharing is a kind of green transport.（4）The passage probably comes from a ________.A. science textbookB. tourist guideC. website news reportD. restaurant menu 4．阅读理解Sometimes I really doubt whether there is love between my parents. Every day they are very busy trying to make money for my schooling.One day, my mother was sewing a quilt（缝被子）.I silently sat beside her."Mom, is there love between you and Dad? "I asked in a very low voice.With surprise in her eyes, she stopped her work for a while. Then she said, "Susan, look at this thread（线）.It can hardly be seen, but it's really there. It makes the quilt strong. If life is a quilt, love should be a thread. Love is inside."I couldn't understand her until the next spring. At that time, my father suddenly got sick seriously. My mother had to stay with him in the hospital for a month.After they were back, my mother helped my father walk slowly on the country road every day. They were so kind to each other and it seemed they were the happiest couple.After two months my father still couldn't walk by himself."Dad, how are you feeling now? "I asked him one day."Susan, don't worry about me, "he said. "I just like walking with your mom. I like this kind of life." Reading his eyes, I knew he loves my mother deeply.Now I understand that love is just a thread in the quilt of our life. Love is inside, making life strong and warm.（1）Susan's father stayed in hospital for _________.A. one dayB. one monthC. two monthsD. three months（2）Susan came to understand her mother _________.A. while her mother was sewing a quiltB. before her father was in hospitalC. when she was sitting beside her motherD. after her father was seriously sick（3）What can we know from the passage?A. Susan's father is very lazy.B. Susan's mother is a nurse.C. Susan's parents love each other.D. Susan doesn't like her father.（4）Which of the following could be the best title for the passage?A. How to make a quilt strongB. Love is just a threadC. Walking on the country roadD. A seriously sick father5．阅读理解Our monthly talks start at 19: 30 on the first Thursday of each month except August. Admission is at normal charges and you don't need to book. They end around 21: 00.November 7th The Canal（运河）Pioneers（先驱者）, by Chris Lewis. James Brindley is recognized as one of the leading early canal engineers. He was also a major player in training others in the art of canal planning and building. Chris Lewis will explain how Brindley made such a positive contribution to the education of that group of early "civil engineers".December 5th Ice for the Metropolis, by Malcolm Tucker. Well before the arrival of freezers, there was a demand for ice for food preservation and catering.Malcolm will explain the history of importing natural ice and the technology of building ice wells, and how London's ice trade grew.February 6th An Update on the Cotswold Canals, by Liz Payne. The Stroud water Canal is moving towards reopening. The Thames and Severn Canal will take a little longer. We will have a report on the present state of play.March 6th Eyots and Aits---Thames Istands, by Miranda Vickers. The Thames had many islands. Miranda has undertaken a review of all of them. She will tell us about those of greatest interest. （1）When is the talk on James Brindley?A. On February 6th.B. On March 6th.C. On November 7th.D. On December 5th.（2）What is the topic of the talk in February?A. The Canal Pioneers.B. Ice for the Metropolis.C. Eyous and Aits -Thames Istands.D. An Update on the Cotswold Canals.（3）Who will give the talk on the islands in the Thames?A. Miranda Vickers.B. Malcolm Tucker.C. Chris Lewis.D. Liz Payne. 6．阅读理解Populations of white-tailed deer（白尾鹿） are growing rapidly in many parts of the United States. As populations grow, food becomes a problem. Many deer die of hunger. Others grow up small and unhealthy. In search of food, hungry deer move closer to where humans live. They eatfarm crops, vegetables and even trees. Besides, increased numbers of deer near roads can cause traffic accidents.People admire the grace and fast speed of deer. Most people don't want these animals to be hungry and ill. Should people take action to control the growing deer populations?Should People Take Direct Action?Many people think that hunting（打猎） is the best way to control the animal populations. Wildlife managers will see if there's enough food in an area and decide its carrying capacity（容量）. Then hunters with licenses are sent to help control the number of deer. Hunting is usually not allowed in cities or suburbs, however.Some people have the idea to catch the deer and move them to other places. But this methodis expensive and requires finding another place that can accept the deer without breaking the balance of ecosystem（生态系统）.Scientists are also working to develop chemicals（化学药品） to control the birth rate（率）in deer populations. But this plan works for only one year at a time.Should People Take Indirect Action?Some suggest bringing in natural enemies of deer, such as wolves, lions and bears, to areas with too many deer. But these animals could also hurt dogs, cats, and even humans. Other communities have built tall fences（篱笆） around areas to keep out the deer. However, this is impossible for farmers.▲Some people are against any kind of action. They support leaving the deer alone. Animal populations in an area naturally go up and down over time. Doing nothing means that some deer will die of hunger or illness. But finally, the population will reach a size within the carrying capacity（容量） of the environment. So, let nature go its own way.（1）According to the passage, increased numbers of deer can bring to people in the area.A. water pollutionB. traffic accidentsC. serious illnessesD. growing populations（2）Which of the following is the best to fill in the " ▲ " in the passage?A. Should People Do Nothing?B. Should People Protect the Deer?C. Should People Take Special Action?D. Should People Drive the Deer Away?（3）The writer most probably agrees that .A. farmers can build fences to keep the deer outB. people should leave the deer alone in the wildC. hunting is the best way to control the deer populationsD. it's great to catch the deer and move them to other places（4）The writer organizes this passage by .A. telling storiesB. using numbersC. giving opinionsD. describing scenes （场景）7．阅读理解By Anna Matteo28 January, 2019A 3-year-old boy who was lost in the woods for two days is now safe at home with his family. But Casey Hathaway told his rescuers（救援者） that he was not alone in the rainy, freezing coldwoods. He said he was with a friend — a bear.The child went missing on January 22 while playing with friends near his grandmother's house in North Carolina. When the other children returned but Casey did not, the family searched the area for almost an hour before calling the police.Police formed a search team to look for the young boy in the nearby woods. But two days went by and — no Casey.Then on January 24, someone called the police saying he heard a child crying in the woods. Police followed up on the information and found Casey at about 9:30 that night. He was in good health.Casey told the rescuers he had hung out with a black bear for two days, a bear he called his "friend".The police officer Chip Hughes spoke with reporters from several news agencies. He said Casey did not say how he could survive in the woods for two days in the cold, rainy weather. "However," the police officer said, "he did say he had a friend in the woods that was a bear with him."Hundreds of people helped in the search and rescue efforts, including some 600 volunteers, police and members of the army. Doctors at the medical center gave Casey some examination. He was then sent to his family on January 25.His mother talked with reporters and thanked everyone who joined the search for her son. "We just want to tell everybody that we're very thankful that you took the time out to search for Casey," said his mother. "He is up and talking. He's already asked to watch cartoons."（1）Who stayed with Casey during in the woods the two days ?A. A bear.B. The police.C. His mother.D. The volunteers.（2）The underlined word "survive" in Paragraph 6 probably means " ".A. give upB. get lostC. fall asleepD. keep alive（3）What is the correct order in which these happen?a. Someone heard a child crying.b. The family started to look for Casey.c. Casey played with his friends.d. The police found Casey was in good health.A. b- c- a- dB. b- c- d- aC. c- b- a- dD. c- b- d- a（4）After Casey was sent back home, he was .A. scaredB. nervousC. relaxedD. surprised8．阅读理解I was travelling alone through the UK. To reach places that were off the public transportation map, I bought an old car, which cost most of my money. I couldn't afford to stay in a hotel, so I had to camp in my car for the rest of the trip.One morning I woke up in my old car on a country road in Ireland and saw a single house, The water in my thermos（保温瓶） had gone cold, so I knocked on the door of the house. A woman opened it. I asked her for some hot water. But she wouldn't let me get away with just that! I was invited indoors. She asked me to sit at the table and have breakfast with her family. They filled my thermos before I left.I was greatly moved. And I decided to pass the kindness on. The other day I met a young man who had been driving around to look for a parking lot. He looked increasingly upset. I was gladthat I was able to point one out to him. His thankful smile was the hugest reward（奖赏） for me.（1）The writer bought the car in order to ______________.A. serve the publicB. travel more easilyC. take the trip aloneD. save more money （2）Why did the writer camp in his car?A. He was short of money.B. It was his habit.C. He could have a better rest.D. It would be warmer.（3）The writer asked the woman for ______________.A. a mapB. a thermosC. some hot waterD. a light breakfast（4）How did the young man feel at last?A. Funny.B. Upset.C. Disappointed.D. Thankful.（5）What's the main idea of the text?A. Travelling alone is interesting.B. Sharing food is a pleasure.C. Kindness is the sunshine in life.D. Smile is important to everyone.9．阅读理解Many scientists find that colors can change people's feelings. It's very interesting. Some colors can make people feel relaxed, and some colors can make people feel nervous. Now, this kind of knowledge is being used in many places. For example, school walls are always painted green because green makes students feel relaxed. It is also good for the students' eyes. Some books are also green or light blue for the same reason. Restaurant owners not only have to know how to make food, but also have to know how to make money. Here are some things they've learned from scientific studies. The color red makes people hungry. Many fast food restaurants have red furniture or walls. Soft colors like pink and light blue make people feel relaxed, so they spend more time eating. Loud music may be nice at first, but it soon makes people want to leave. Hard seats also make customers want to eat quickly and leave. Many restaurants, especially fast food restaurants, use this knowledge to make customers eat faster.（1）How does the color green make the students feel?A. Hungry.B. Nervous.C. Angry.D. Relaxed.（2）Which color isn't mentioned in this passage?A. Green.B. White.C. Light blue.D. Red.（3）What do many fast food restaurants do?①Play loud music.② Play soft music.③Have hard seats.④Paint their walls red.A. ①②③B. ①③④C. ①②④D.②③④（4）What's the best title for this passage?A. Color and RestaurantB. Use Color to Make MoneyC. Color and ScienceD. Use Color to Change Feelings10．阅读理解Willow Shields is an American film and television actress. She was born on June 1st, 2000 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She has a twin sister and an elder brother. Willow is a very beautifulgirl. She has golden hair, big eyes and sweet smiles.Willow got her first job in 2008 and she acted in a 7-minute short film with her sister. In the film, she played the role of a little girl watching a gun fight. Her most famous role is Prim in the movie The Hunger Games. She worked hard for the movie and she read the book carefully before acting. Willow did so well that the director said, "It's so exciting to find an amazing young actress like her. We're very lucky to have her." Shields continued in her role until November, 2015, when the final of four movies of The Hunger Games series came out.Because Willow is always busy, she is home schooled. She makes use of every chance to enrich herself. She especially loves reading. Besides, she is warm-hearted. In her free time, she often volunteers to send out food to homeless families.（1）Willow Shields is ______________ years old now.A. 6B. 10C. 12D. 18（2）Willow Shields acted in her first film with ______________.A. her twin sisterB. her directorC. her brotherD. her best friend （3）From the director's words, we know that ______________.A. Willow Shields is a lucky girlB. the director is pleased with WillowC. Willow Shields is a television actressD. Willow Shields is a girl from New Mexico（4）Willow Shields often ______________ in her free time.A. goes to an amusement parkB. goes abroad with her friendsC. helps some homeless familiesD. hangs out in a shopping mall（5）Which of the following is TRUE about Willow Shields?A. She has a brother and two sisters.B. She gets to school every weekday.C. She played a role in Harry Potter in 2008.D. She acted in a film for the first time when she was 8.11．阅读理解Some people think only school children do not agree with their parents, however, it is not true. Communication is a problem for parents and children of all ages. If it's hard for you to communicate with your parents, don't worry about it. Here are some advice for you to bridge the generation gap （代沟）.Don't argue （争辩） with your parents. Don't get to your parents when you are angry. Your parents probably won't consider your ideas if you are shouting at them. And you can't express yourself well if you are angry. Go someplace to cool off. Make sure you understand why you are unhappy. Then think about what you want to say to your parents. If you don't think you can speak to them at the moment, try writing a letter.Try to reach a compromise （和解）. Perhaps you and your parents disagree on something.You can keep your disagreement and try your best to accept each other. Michael's mother didn't agree with him about buying a motorcycle. They argued over it. But they finally came to a compromise. Michael bought the motorcycle, but only drove it on certain days.Of course, your parents might refuse to compromise on something. In these situations, it is especially important to show love and respect （尊敬） to them. Showing respect will keep your relationship strong.Talk about your values. The values of your parents are probably different from those of your own. Tell your parents what you care about, and why. Understanding your values might help them see your purposes in life.A good relationship with your parents can make you a better and happier person. It is worth having a try!（1）According to the passage who have a communication problem?A. parents and other peopleB. only school kids and their parentsC. teachers and their studentsD. parents and children of all ages（2）How many pieces of advice does the writer give us to bridge the generation gap?A. 5.B. 4.C. 3.D. 2.（3）The underlined word "bridge" in the passage means "___________".A. 建立B. 消除C. 通过D. 到达（4）If the values of your parents are different from those of yours, you'd better ___________.A. argue with themB. keep away from themC. agree with them all the timeD. tell your parents what you care about（5）The best title for the passage is ___________.A. How to bridge the generation gapB. How to deal with family problemsC. How to be good parentsD. How to be a good child12．阅读理解Abdul Sadiq, an Afghanistan's only professional cyclist, began by training his daughter. And when she competed successfully abroad, he set up the team. It is the world's most unlikely sporting team, because the sport breaks taboos in a country where in many traditional communities, women are not allowed out of the house.The head coach faces frequent threats and the girls' families do not always approve "If it's not their fathers trying to stop them, it's a brother or uncle."Two members of the team, Massouma, 18, and Zarab, 17, are sisters. Their father and their brothers approve, but they know that their uncles complain to their father. "They will never comein front of us to say ‘Why are you cycling?', but they say bad words to our father," she said. His team have, however, competed and won regionally against Bangladesh and Pakistan."We want to go cycling because we want to be heroes one day," said 16-year-old Jella, one of the latest riders. In one of the mildest and driest winters for many years, training has gone on without stopping. And next spring, the girls will go up into the mountains. "We say that women should not sit at home, they need to come out and do sports," said Abdul Sadiq, And 18- year-old Zainab said she wished that she could just go cycling alone on the street one day. "It's my ambition, and I hope that one day girls will be allowed to go cycling on the streets, not having acoach, or anyone with them, and they will not have problems," she said.（1）What does Abdul Sadiq do?A. A teacher.B. A cyclist.C. A reporter.D. A driver.（2）What does the underlined word "taboos" mean in Chinese?A. 禁忌B. 警告C. 符号D. 风俗（3）From the third paragraph, we can knowA. Massouma and Zarab's parents approve of their joining the teamB. Massouma and Zarab's uncles are against their cyclingC. Massouma and Zarab don't want to join the teamD. Massouma and Zarab are both very old（4）What was Zainab's dream?A. Her mother approving her cycling.B. Going cycling alone on the street.C. Joining the team.D. Winning against Bangladesh and Pakistan.（5）Where may you see the passage?A. In a storybook.B. In a fashion magazine.C. In a travel guide book.D. In a sports newspaper.13．根据短文内容选择正确答案。

英语八年级英语下册阅读理解及答案一、八年级英语下册阅读理解专项练习（含答案解析）1．阅读理解More than fifty years ago, Barbie Millicent Roberts first appeared in the world of toys. Since then, Barbie doll, as everyone called her, has become the most successful toy doll in history. Her parent, the Mattel Company, said that 90G of all American girls between 3 and 10 have at least one Barbie at home.However, Barbie is facing some trouble at present. There are many similar dolls on the market in competition with her. Another doll named Bratz, for example, came to life about sixteen years ago. She looks more like today's pop stars with heavy makeup（浓妆） and miniskirts. And her company offers more kinds of clothes.It seems that Barbie has lost her magic among older girls. "For younger girls, playing with a Barbie is much funnier. But when you get older, you want something smarter and more modern," says Vera Shepherd, a shop assistant of a toy store in New York.It is good news that on the international market, Barbie is still No. 1. Although Mattel is selling fewer Barbies in the United States these years, sales in other countries are still going up. Mattel opened its first Barbie store in Shanghai, where girls can shop, eat, drink or even become fashion designers for their own Barbies.Mattel is planning big celebrations for Barbie's 58th birthday. Fashion designers from all over the world have been called to make new dresses for Barbie. How long will Barbie stay popular in the world of toy dolls? It is hard to say, but 58 is surely not the age to retire（退休）.（1）Barbie's family name is .A. RobertsB. MillicentC. ShepherdD. Bratz（2）Barbie's trouble is that .A. she wears heavy makeup and miniskirtsB. other dolls are more popular with little girlsC. other dolls are trying to beat her in the marketD. she has become less popular in the international market（3）Girls can do the following in the first Barbie store in Shanghai EXCEPT .A. going shoppingB. having foodC. drinking juiceD. taking photos（4）What's the meaning of the underlined words "fashion designers" in the passage? A. 珠宝设计师 B. 发型设计师 C. 舞台设计师 D. 时装设计师【答案】（1）A（2）C（3）D（4）D【解析】【分析】本文主要介绍了芭比娃娃的起源，以及现在的发展状况。

八年级英语下册英语阅读理解专题练习(解析版)一、八年级英语下册阅读理解专项训练1．阅读理解One day, Susie was unhappy when she came home from school. "What's the matter, my dear?" asked her mother, drawing her to her side and smiling."All our class must hand in compositions tomorrow. We must write 12 lines at least. But I can never write one. I'll have to go to school without a composition, for I won't copy one from a book, or ask you or papa to write one for me.""That's right," said her mother. "You'll be happier with a poor composition, if it's your own, than with a fine one written by somebody else. But cheer up. Run into the garden and play. I'll call you in half an hour. Don't think about your composition now. Just have a good time."It seemed just a few minutes to Susie before she heard her mother calling her. She went into the house immediately — her hands full of sweet flowers, and her face red with exercise.Then her mother asked her to sit by the window with a nice piece of paper and a pencil, and write something about what she could see. "Never mind your composition; do this to please me, and we'll talk about that later."Although Susie thought her mother's request was strange, she knew she always had a good reason for everything she did. So she did as her mother requested.As she looked out, she first saw the western sky and some bright, sunset clouds. "Oh, mother, what a sunset!""Don't talk. Just write."The pencil began moving rapidly across the paper. She wrote about the sunset clouds, the look of the distant hills, the streets, the river, the garden with its flowers, and the birds flying past the window. She forgot all about the terrible composition!Just as she had reached the bottom of the page, her mother came in and said with a smile, "Well, Susie, how does that composition come on?""Composition! You told me not to think about it, and I've never thought of it once. I've had such a nice time writing about what I could see from the window."Mrs. Smith took the paper and read what Susie had written. She said, "There, Susie, that's a very nice composition, really.""A composition! Is that a composition?" Susie asked in surprise."Yes, my dear, and a very good one, too, if we find a title for it," replied her mother. Then she added, "I'm sure it will please your teacher, as it does me. You see, it's easy enough to write a composition if you have anything interesting to write about."（1）Susie was unhappy when she came home because _____.A. she was punished by her teacherB. she couldn't write a compositionC. she forgot to take her composition homeD. she didn't get on well with her classmates（2）From the story we can know Susie's mother _____.A. had never understood her daughterB. had never talked with Susie's teacherC. knew how to write a good compositionD. wrote the composition for her daughter（3）The title of Susie's composition might be _____.A. My Helpful Clever MotherB. The Beautiful Sights at SunsetC. How to Please Your TeacherD. How to Have a Pleasant Time（4）What might happen the next morning?A. Susie's classmates would laugh at her.B. Susie's teacher would be angry with her.C. Susie's mother would ask her to stay at home.D. Susie would hand in her composition happily.2．阅读理解Thousands of years ago, people couldn't live for long. Most people only lived to be twenty-five or thirty years old. 20% of people died before they were twelvemonths old and another 30% could not live to be five years old.Today, people can live much longer. One reason is that the water we drink is cleaner. Clean water does not cause diseases（疾病）. Besides, medical treatment is better today. More and more people live to be over eighty.Women often live longer than men. For example, in Japan, women usually can live to be eighty-five, but men can only live to be eighty.In the future, people will probably live longer than today. Here are many things we can do to help people live longer. For example, we can make sure that everyone has enough medicine to fight against diseases. Also, it is necessary for everyone to have enough to eat. Today many people die because they do not have enough food.（1）Thousands of years ago, of people couldn't live to be 5 years old.A. 20%B. 30%C. 50%D. 80%（2）Why can people live much longer today according to the passage?A. We drink cleaner water and eat better food.B. We eat better food and get better medical treatment.C. We get better medical treatment and do enough exercise.D. We drink cleaner water and get better medical treatment.（3）From paragraph 3，we can know that .A. women often live longer than menB. all Japanese women can live to be eighty-fiveC. most men can live longer than womenD. husbands often live longer than their wives（4）What can we know from the passage?A. People will live longer and longer if they get enough food to eat.B. Enough medicine can help people fight against diseases.C. People won't get enough food in the future.D. Everyone can get good medical treatment now.3．阅读理解Lots of people make it as their aim to get to the top of Mount Everest. Mark is one of them. The difference between Mark and other climbers is that he lost both his legs when climbing New Zealand's highest mountain, Mount Cook. He was caught in a big ice hole and he had to have his legs cut below the knees after he was saved. But that couldn't make him lose heart, who has become the first person with man-made legs to reach the top of Mount Everest.From the top of the world's highest mountain, Mark called his wife to say he made it. His wife, Anne got the phone when she was sleeping. She couldn't hear him clearly on the phone. She was unable to say when he reached the top but thought it was around mid-day. She also said his "legs" didn't work well sometimes, so her husband was carrying a spare leg and repair tools.Mark used to be a mountain guide before his accident. He said it was not important that no one like him had ever reached the 8,850-meter mountain."I'm not doing this to be the first. I have been climbing most of my life and I just feel Mount Everest is really a great aim. I want to send a message that I can do anything better. "（1）What was the difference between Mark and other climbers?A. He went mountain-climbing with his wife.B. He climbed mountains with man-made legs.C. He was the first to climb Mount Everest.D. He was the best guide of the world.（2）Which of the following is the correct order in Mark's story?a. Losing both of his legs.b. Working as a mountain guide.c. Falling into an ice hole on Mount Cook.d. Reaching the top of Mount Everest.A. c-a-b-dB. c-a-d-bC. b-c-a-dD. b-a-c-d（3）Mark's story makes us believe that he is a man.A. politeB. braveC. kindD. clever（4）Mark told us that he cared much about .A. being the firstB. climbing higherC. keeping healthyD. being a guide4．阅读理解Have you ever wondered what kind of music young people across the United States are listening to? Are they crazy about Britney Spears? Do they love the Backstreet Boys? Or do they dance with Eminem?Well, nearly 6,000 teens have taken part in a Teen & Music survey, made by the USA Weekend Magazine last autumn. And the result showed what type of music was hot and what was not.It comes without surprise that hip-hop and rap are the most popular types of music among American teenagers. They began in the mid-1970s with young black kids in New York, taking music onto the streets. Hip -hop and rap are well-known for the break-dancing that goes with them.The word "rap" comes from a slang word. It is a rapid rhyme that is spoken rather than sung.Pop music, such as Britney Spears and the Backstreet Boys, has always met the tastes of the general public. It continues to enjoy support from teens and is the second most popular music after hip-hop and rap.The third is rock music with exciting dance beats and simple lyrics that speak loudly of social problems. The melodies are led by electric guitars. Rock became popular in the USA in the early 1950s. The American singer Elvis Presley and British group the Beatles became world famous rock artists.The survey also shows that jazz is least loved by American teens. It developed in the later part of the 19th century from a mixture of African songs and hymns. Jazz tends to be the type of music that people enjoy more as they get older.（1）American teenagers like best.A. hip-hop and rapB. pop musicC. rock musicD. jazz（2）Britney Spears and the Backstreet Boys belong to .A. pop musicB. hip-hopC. rock musicD. jazz（3）In the later part of the 19th century developed .A. rapB. jazzC. the BeatlesD. the electric guitar（4）The main purpose of this passage is to tell the readers .A. about a study conducted among US teensB. what types of music are popular among US teensC. that both American and Chinese teens love musicD. that kids love different types of music because of the stars5．阅读理解Shopping for clothes is not the same for men as it is for women. A man goes shopping because he needs something. He will decide what to buy in advance. He knows what he wants, and his aim is to find it and buy it. Most men simply walk into a shop and ask someone for what they want. If the shop has it, and the price is good, they often finish shopping in less than five minutes, to everyone's satisfaction.For a man, some problems may begin when the shop does not have what he wants. At that time, the salesman tries to sell the man something else. He offers something that is almost the same as the article the man wants. Good salespeople say, "I know this jacket is not what you really want, sir, but would you like to try it for size. It happens to be the color you like." Most men don't care about this and may answer, "This may be the right color and the right size, but I won't waste my time trying it on."For a woman, it is different. Most of the time, she goes shopping not because she needs something. She hasn't decided what she wants before she goes shopping. She just goes to "have a look around". At first, she thinks about finding something that everyone will say "It looks good on you." Most women are always looking for bargains（特价商品）. A woman may easily spend an hour looking at dresses before she wants to try on. It is a tiresome（令人厌烦的） process. Most clothes stores provide chairs for the waiting husbands.（1）According to the underlined sentence in the first paragraph, we know that men decidewhat they want . A. before they go shopping B. after they go into shops C. right away D. after thinking about it for a while（2）What does "… but I won't waste my time trying it on" mean in the second paragraph?A. The jacket is not the right color.B. The man has no time.C. The jacket is not what the man wants.D. The man doesn't want to buy anything at all.（3）The underlined word "article" in the second paragraph is . A. a piece of writing B. a part of an agreement C. a thing D. a jacket（4）Which of the following is NOT true according to the text?A. Men buy clothes faster than women.B. Most women always look for bargains.C. Most women like to have a look around.D. Most clothes stores provide chairs for the children.6．阅读理解Ben has received four messages today. Read and find what they are.Hi, Ben. I've just finished a really fantastic book by a British writer called Stephanie Meyer. I think you would like the book. Do you want to borrow it? I'll be at Room 314 tomorrow afternoon. Mike Ben,Can you phone your grandma? She phoned at 7:30 p.m. She says you needn't like to hear from you. Don't phone after 10:00 p.m.She got aheadache, so she's going to bed early.RossHello, Ben I'm home again after my holiday. The weather wasn't great in France, but that wasn't the problem. I broke my leg on the second day of the holiday. I had to stay at the hotel while others were out all day. I wasreally bored. When can you come around and see me.PeterBen,I'm going to be late. Don't wait for me at the bar. I'll go straight to the restaurant and see you there. Jenny（1）Mike leaves the messages to .A. share a book with BenB. get Ben's phone call soonC. tell Ben his story in FranceD. ask Ben to look after his grandma（2）Where is Jenny going to meet Ben?A. At the bar.B. At the restaurant.C. At his home.D. At Room 314.（3）Who wants to see Ben soon?A. Mike.B. His grandma.C. Peter.D. Ross.7．阅读理解When you are ill, you must be unhappy because you feel uncomfortable, you don't want to work and you may have to stay in bed. This makes you feel very sad.What makes us ill? They are germs. Germs are everywhere. They are very small and you can't find them with your eyes. But you can see them with a microscope （显微镜）. They are very,very small and there could be hundreds of them on a little piece of something.Germs are always found in dirty water. When we look at dirty water under the microscope. We will see a lots of them in it, so your father and mother will not let you drink dirty water.Germs are not only found in water. They are found in air and dust（灰尘）, if you get a cut in the finger, and if some of the dust from the floor goes into the cut, germs will come into your finger. Your finger will become big and red, and you will have much pain in it. Sometimes if the germs go into all of your body, you may have pain in every part of the body.What can you do to fight germs? You should wash your hands with soap and water. Soap kills many germs, and water washes them away.（1）The underlined word "germs" means ________ in Chinese.A. 尘埃B. 细胞C. 赃物D. 病菌（2）If we want to find out how many germs there are, we can use ________.A. eyesB. glassesC. microscopesD. cameras（3）According to the passage, we can find a lot of germs at ________ places.A. cleanB. dirtyC. quietD. noisy（4）From the passage, we know that germs are ________ to us.A. friendlyB. badC. usefulD. important8．阅读理解Langshan Mountain, lying in Xinning County, is about 500 kilometers away from Changsha. It is one of China's National Geological Parks and is famous for its special Danxia landform （丹霞地貌）.Covering an area of 108 square kilometers, Langshan Mountain has rich natural scenery and lots of tourism resources （资源）. There are more than 60 scenic spots （景点） in Langshan Mountain, among which the most famous are Tianyi Lane （天一巷）, Chili Peak （辣椒峰）, Bajiao Stronghold （八角寨） and so on.On August 2nd, 2010, Langshan Mountain was recorded in the World Heritage List （世界遗产名录） and became China's eighth world natural heritage.If you would like to visit Langshan Mountain, you can take a bus from Shaoyang South Station to Xinning County. It will take you about 2 hours and the price of the bus ticket is 54 yuan each adult. Then you can take a taxi to Langshan Mountain. The best time to visit Langshan Mountain is from March to October.（1）Langshan Mountain lies in ________.A. Xinshao CountyB. Xinning CountyC. Longhui County（2）How many scenic spots are there in Langshan Mountain?A. More than 60.B. Less than 60.C. About 16.（3）Langshan Mountain became China's ________ world natural heritage in 2010.A. sixthB. seventhC. eighth（4）You can take ________ to Langshan Mountain from Xinning County.A. a trainB. a planeC. a taxi（5）The best time for you to visit Langshan Mountain is ________.A. in DecemberB. in MayC. in February9．阅读理解Almost every Chinese person can recite（背诵）the two lines of the famous poem, "Every grain on the plate comes from hard work." But sadly, many of us don't get the real meaning of these lines: Don't waste food.A CCTV program reported that the food Chinese people throw away every year is enough to feed 200 million（百万）people for a year. Do we have too much food? Of course not. There were 925 million hungry people around the world in 2011. Six million children die of hunger every year.Chinese people are well-known for being friendly. Many even feel that they lose face if their guests have eaten up all the food on the table. Luckily, a number of people have known the importance of saving food. What should we do in our daily life to waste less food?⑴Don't order too much in a restaurant. Only order as much as you want to eat. If you cannot eat all the food you ordered, take the rest of it home.⑵Don't leave any food in your bowls while having meals.⑶Keep an eye on what food you have at home. Don't buy too much, especially for vegetables and fruit.（1）What's the real meaning of the underlined sentence?A. 春种一粒粟，秋收万颗子。

2020-2021年英语八年级英语下册阅读理解及答案经典一、八年级英语下册阅读理解专项练习（含答案解析）1．阅读理解My work allows me to live in different countries. Reading books helps me to connect（联系）with my friends and family, and my home country, the UK. Here are just some books that I read a lot.Daddy Long LegsThis book follows the story of a young girl Judy, as she goes to university and gets lots of new experiences. This book always reminds me of my mother because she used to read it to me when I was ill in bed.The Hitchhiker's Guide to the GalaxyThis is a science fiction book about a man's adventures（冒险经历）in space. It is really creative and has a very British sense of humor（幽默感）. For this reason, it might be a bit difficult for foreigners to understand, but when I read it, I feel a strong connection to my home. When I worked in Japan and the USA, the book was by my side.Harry PotterI'm sure many of you know Harry Potter books! I have read them many times since primary school. I really get lost in the stories. These days I' m reading them again in Germany.The Railway Children.This was one of my favorite books. It was a gift for my 13th birthday from my best friend, so it still strongly reminds me of my childhood（童年）. It follows three children and their adventures next to a railway（铁路）.（1）Where is the writer from?A. Germany.B. Japan.C. The UK.D. The USA（2）What does the writer think of The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy?A. Simple and fun.B. Fun and creative.C. Difficult to understand.D. Important to British people.（3）Which of the following is the writer reading these days?A. Harry Potter.B. Daddy Long Legs.C. The Railway Children.D. The Hitchhikers Guide to the galaxy.（4）The Railway Children reminds the writer of his childhood because_______________.A. he often read it when he was 13 years oldB. his best friend gave it to him as a birthday giftC. he spent most of his childhood next to a railwayD. his mother used to read it to him when he was ill【答案】（1）C（2）B（3）A（4）D【解析】【分析】这篇文章以表格的形式，向我们介绍了作者经常读《Daddy Long Legs》等三本书的原因。

初二下英语阅读理解练习题阅读下面的短文，然后根据短文内容选择正确选项。

My name is Lisa. I am a student from China. I recently went to London for a short holiday with my family. We visited many interesting places and had a great time.One of the places we visited was the British Museum. It was huge and had lots of interesting artifacts from all around the world. I was particularly fascinated by the Egyptian exhibition. The mummies and the pyramids were so amazing!We also went to the Buckingham Palace. It is the official residence of the British monarch. The Changing of the Guard ceremony was very impressive to watch. The guards, dressed in their traditional red uniforms, were very disciplined.During our visit, we also took a ride on the London Eye. It is a giant Ferris wheel with enclosed capsules. The view from the top was breathtaking, as we could see the entire city.Another interesting place we visited was the Tower of London. It has a rich history and is known for housing the crown jewels. We got to see the famous crown and other precious gems. It was truly a sight to behold.Overall, our trip to London was a memorable experience. We were able to learn about the history and culture of this amazing city. It was truly a trip of a lifetime.1. Where did Lisa go for a short holiday?a) Parisb) Londonc) Beijingd) New York2. What interested Lisa the most at the British Museum?a) The Chinese exhibitionb) The Greek exhibitionc) The Egyptian exhibitiond) The Roman exhibition3. What is the Buckingham Palace?a) A museumb) A parkc) An art galleryd) The official residence of the British monarch4. What impressed Lisa during the Changing of the Guard ceremony?a) The guards' uniformsb) The size of the palacec) The mummies and pyramidsd) The view from the top of the London Eye5. What can be found at the Tower of London?a) The crown jewelsb) Ancient Greek artifactsc) Chinese paintingsd) Modern art sculptures答案:1. b) London2. c) The Egyptian exhibition3. d) The official residence of the British monarch4. a) The guards' uniforms5. a) The crown jewels。

八年级英语下册阅读理解专题(含答案)一、八年级英语下册阅读理解专项练习（含答案解析） 1．阅读理解Fun with shadow puppet playsShadow puppet plays are an ancient form of performance. They began in Asia, but now are performed all over the world and they can be adapted （改编） to tell any kind of story. In a shadow puppet show, the puppets can't be seen. Only their shadows can be seen.How to prepare the stage A shadow puppet stage can be made by using a piece of board （木板）. ●Cut out an opening from the centre of the board.●Cover the opening w ith a piece of white cloth.●The puppets hide behind the white cloth. A bright light is set up behind thepuppets. When the light behind the puppets is turned on, black shadows areshown on the white cloth. When the puppets move, the shadows move.⑴ Choose a story with two or three talking characters.⑵ Draw the shape of each person or animal on a piece of black poster board. Itwill be easy to follow the lines if you draw them with a whit pencil.⑶ Use scissors to cut out the puppets carefully.⑷ Make a drinking straw （麦杆） connected to the back of each puppet.⑸ Use it to control each puppet across the stage.Have a friend read the story while you move the puppets.（1）In which country may the shadow puppet plays begin?A. In Germany.B. In China.C. In America.D. In France.（2）Why do we need a bright light?A. To help puppet people look better.B. To make the stage interesting.C. To help make shadows.D. To show that the show has started.（3）What can be put back into the blank in the passage?A. Making shadow puppets is difficult.B. How to cut out the puppets.C. How the puppets can be seen.D. How to make shadow puppets.（4）What can we learn from the passage?A. The audience see puppets in front of the stage.B. Shadows move as people move on the white cloth.C. People use straws to operate the puppets.D. Shadow puppet plays began in Africa.【答案】 （1）B（2）C（3）D（4）C【解析】【分析】本文主要讲述了皮影的起源，皮影的准备和制造方法。