中学生科普英语趣味阅读,DOC

初中英语趣味阅读(中英文实用版)Title: Interesting English Reading for Junior High StudentsEnglish Section:Embarking on a journey of discovering the wonders of the English language can be an exhilarating adventure for junior high students. \'The Cat in the Hat\' by Dr. Seuss, for instance, introduces a whimsical world filled with rhyming words and absurd situations that captivate young minds. Through this delightful tale, students not only acquire vocabulary but also develop a taste for the rhythm and fun of English storytelling. Moreover, engaging in comical dialogues and hilarious scenarios from \'Diary of a Wimpy Kid\' canSpark their interest in reading, as they relate to the characters' experiences and find laughter in the pages.中文段落：对于初中生来说，探索英语世界的奥秘可以是一段令人兴奋的冒险之旅。

《苏斯博士的帽子里的猫》一书，便将孩子们带入了一个充满韵律词汇和荒诞情境的奇幻世界，这本书不仅让年轻的心智沉浸其中，而且帮助他们在享受故事之乐的同时扩充词汇量。

浅谈中考英语阅读理解科普知识类中考英语阅读理解科普知识类论文导读：本论文是一篇关于中考英语阅读理解科普知识类的优秀论文范文,对正在写有关于介绍论文的写有一定的参考和指导作用,s123【命题特点分析】科普知识介绍文是中考英语阅读理解选材的重要内容，也是中考英语阅读理解的考查难点。

它着重向读者介绍科学新发明、新发现、新创造，介绍生产新工艺、制造新策略，让读者了解科学知识，从而努力拼搏学好科学知识，并用所学科学知识为人民服务。

因对科普知识介绍文的内容读者缺乏相应了解，因此理解难度较大。

同时科普知识介绍文中多会出现解释性、定义性、说明性长句，句子结构较为复杂，因此阅读时同学们一定要保持冷静，切勿急躁，要始终保持平静的心态。

阅读时应认真分析长句句子结构和逻辑关系，这样才能对其作出准确理解。

相信只要投入地阅读、审题、解题，是一定能读懂科普知识介绍文并正确解答相关试题的。

科普知识介绍文常见题型如下：1. 生词词义判断题不少科普知识介绍文介绍科学发明、科学发现和先进工艺流程，常出现一些反映现代科技的生词，因此出现生词词义判断题是理所当然的。

这种试题常以科学新发现、新发明、新创造、工艺新流程为题点命制试题，常以eaning of the underlined eans.为设问方式考查对生词词义的判断和猜测。

解题时一定要认真阅读原文，分析原文对该科学新发现、新发明、新创造和工艺新流程是如何解释、如何定义的，在此基础上抽象概括出生词词义。

2. 代词指代判断题科普知识介绍文在对科学新发现、新发明、新创造和工艺新流程进行解释时，易出现动作变换多、人称转变频的现象，因此常出现代词指代判断题。

这些试题常以it，they，them等表示物的代词为命题题点。

解题时应认真分析动作转换背景，区分动作的不同执行者和承受者，从而准确判断代词的正确指代。

3. 科学策略图示判断题科普知识介绍文常出现科学策略图示判断题，这种试题或以工艺流程为命题题点，要求考生判断正确的流程顺序，或以生产策略为命题题点，要求考生判断正确的生产策略，或以机械配制为命题题点，要求考生判断正确的机械配制。

一. 阅读短文, 完成文后各题。

（ A ）Most cats like to catch mice and eat them. But this cat and this mouse got on well（相处得好）.I will tell you why they were friends.One day, the cat ran into a net (网) and could not get out of it. He bit（咬）with his teeth, but it was no use. Then the cat heard a little voice: “I will help you. But you must promise （答应）not to hurt me when you get out.” The cat looked round and saw a mouse. “Please help me,” said the cat. “I will not hurt you.”So the mouse bit at the net with her teeth and made a small hole, thenthe cat got out. “Thank you,” said the cat. “I will do you a good turn（回报你）one day.”Not long after this, the cat heard “Squeak（吱吱的叫声）! Squeak!”He looked about and saw the mouse in a corner. Her tail（尾巴）was ina trap（老鼠夹）and could not get out. The cat opened the trap and helpedthe mouse.After this, the cat and the mouse became good friends.1.Which of the following sentence is true?A.Every cat likes to catch and eat mice.B.No cat likes to catch and eat mice.C.Most cats like to catch and eat mice.D.Cat and mouse are always good friends.2.Who can make a hole on the net?A. The cat.B. The mouse.C. Both of them.D. No one.3. Which part of the mouse was in a trap?A. Her leg.B. Her tail.C. Her hand.D. Her nose.4. The cat and the mouse became good friends because __________.A. the cat didn’t like to eat mouseB. the mouse had helped the catC. they helped each other（彼此）D. the cat had helped the mouse( B )A little boy didn’t say a word until he was three years old. His mother tookhim to every doctor, but there was no use. He was healthy and bright , so thedoctors told his mother not to worry.One morning the boy suddenly knocked on the table and cried out, “These eggs are terrible!” The mother was very glad at hearing her son speak, and asked, “Why didn’t you say anything before?”“Well.” He answered, “up to now, the eggs have been very good.”1.Why didn’t th e little boy say a word?A.He didn’t want to say.B.He couldn’t say.C.He was ill.D.There was something wrong with his health.2.The little boy didn’t say a word before he was ___________years old.A. oneB. twoC. threeD. four3. What made the boy say his first word?A. An apple.B. A banana.C. An egg.D. A pear.4. The mother was very _________ after hearing her son speak.A. anxiousB. worriedC. angryD. glad5. The boy was ________ after seeing every doctor.A. illB. healthy and brightC. foolishD. surprising( C )One afternoon Mary and her little brother Tom were playinghide-and-seek（捉迷藏）in the street just outside the pose office. Maryhad closed her eyes when Tom found that the door of the letterbox hadbeen opened. The postman had just taken all the letters out and gone intothe post office. Tom climbed into the letterbox and closed the door fromthe outside. When he knew he couldn’t get out, he became very afraidand began to cry.At the same time, Mary was looking for him everywhere, but she couldn’t find him. Then she came back to the letterbox, and heard her brother crying in it. She ran to tell the postman.With the help of the postman, Tom got out of the letterbox. “Nexttime if you want to play hide-and-seek, don’t hide in the letterbox.”1.Mary and Tom were playing __________.A. near the post officeB. at homeC. in the courtD. at school2. When playing, Tom hid himself ___________.A. under a tableB. in a roomC. in a letterboxD. behind a tree3. Tom cried in the letterbox because ___________.A. he was missing his motherB. he was hungryC. his leg was hurtD. he couldn’t get out of it4. Who helped Tom get out of the letterbox?A. His mother.B. Mary.C. The postman.D. A neighbor.5. Why the door of the letterbox was opened when Tom found it?A. The postman forgot to lock it.b. It was often opened.C. Tom opened it.D. The postman had no time to lock.( D )The crow （乌鸦）is an ordinary（普通的）bird. It is about twenty inches（英寸）long and black all over. Crows are dirty birds because they live on old bad food. Crows eat a lot of waste food. In this way they are more useful to us than any birds. They clean upthe dirty things in our streets. Crows are always hungry. They look for foodall day long, and in the evening you can see them in large numbers flyingback to their nests（窝）in the trees. They sleep there at night.Crows are much noisier than other birds. Very often a large number ofcrows will get together on one house and talk. Sometimes they talk together, and sometimes they do it by turns like human beings（人类）. It is easy to tell from（区别）crows’ sounds whether they are pleased or angry. Perhaps crows talk a lot because they are friendly birds.A pair of crows will live together all their lives, and if one of them dies, the other one becomes very sad and quiet for the rest of its life and sometimes it dies, too.1. A crow is _________ inches long.A. more than tenB. thirtyC. tenD. less than twenty2. Why are crows dirty?A. They are black all over the body.B. They like to eat dirty food.C. They usually talk.D. They don’t have baths.3. Crows are usually _________.A. hungryB. pleasedC. sadD. kind4. Why are crows more useful to us than any birds?A. They are usually noisy.B. They are usually dirty.C. They are flying in large numbers.D. They eat a lot of waste food.5. You can tell from crows’ sounds _________.A. whether they are hungry or fullB. whether they are pleased or hungryC. whether they are ill or healthyD. whether they are living or dead.二．阅读短文，判断正误。

关于科技的英文阅读，适合初中八年级学生Technology has become an integral part of our daily lives in the modern world. It has transformed the way we live, work, and communicate with one another. From the invention of the wheel to the development of the internet, technology has continuously evolved, bringing about significant changes and advancements in various aspects of our lives.One of the most remarkable advancements in technology has been the rise of digital devices and the internet. The internet has revolutionized the way we access and share information, connect with others, and conduct our daily activities. With just a few clicks, we can access a vast amount of knowledge, communicate with people across the globe, and even work remotely from the comfort of our homes.The integration of technology in education has also been a game-changer. Digital tools and resources have made learning more engaging, interactive, and accessible. Students can now access a wealth of information online, participate in virtual classrooms, andcollaborate with their peers through various digital platforms. This has not only improved the overall learning experience but has also made education more inclusive, allowing students from different backgrounds and locations to access quality education.Another significant impact of technology has been on the healthcare industry. Advancements in medical technology have led to the development of life-saving devices, improved diagnostic tools, and more efficient treatment methods. Telemedicine, for instance, has made it possible for patients to receive medical care remotely, reducing the need for in-person visits and increasing access to healthcare services, especially in remote or underserved areas.The integration of technology in various industries has also led to increased efficiency and productivity. Automation and artificial intelligence have revolutionized manufacturing processes, streamlining operations and reducing the need for manual labor. Similarly, the use of data analytics and machine learning has enabled businesses to make more informed decisions, optimize their processes, and better understand their customers.However, with the rapid advancements in technology, there have also been concerns and challenges that need to be addressed. One of the primary concerns is the impact of technology on the environment. The production and use of electronic devices, as well asthe energy consumption required to power them, have contributed to increased greenhouse gas emissions and environmental degradation. Addressing these issues through the development of sustainable technologies and responsible consumption practices is crucial for ensuring a greener future.Another concern is the impact of technology on social interactions and mental health. The widespread use of social media and digital devices has led to concerns about decreased face-to-face interactions, increased social isolation, and the potential for cyberbullying and online harassment. It is important to strike a balance between the benefits of technology and the need to maintain healthy social connections and mental well-being.Furthermore, the rapid pace of technological change has also led to concerns about job displacement and the need for continuous skill development. As automation and artificial intelligence continue to transform various industries, individuals must be prepared to adapt and acquire new skills to remain competitive in the job market.Despite these challenges, the benefits of technology are undeniable. It has the potential to improve our lives in countless ways, from enhancing our education and healthcare systems to increasing our productivity and efficiency. As we continue to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of technology, it is essential that we approach itwith a critical and responsible mindset, ensuring that the advancements we make are not only innovative but also sustainable and beneficial to society as a whole.In conclusion, technology has played a pivotal role in shaping our modern world. While it has brought about numerous benefits, it has also presented us with new challenges that require careful consideration and responsible management. By embracing technology while also addressing its potential drawbacks, we can harness its power to create a better future for ourselves and generations to come.。

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGYThe world we live in is changing fast! For example, modern houses are different from traditional ones. They are made of new materials such as concrete, iron and glass instead of natural materials such as stone, wood and leaves. Inside a modern house we find electric lights, refrigerators, gas cookers, radios, television sets - perhaps even computers. People are usually much healthier than they used to be. We expect to live longer than our ancestors. Many of us wear new kinds of clothes, made from new kinds of cloth. We eat different foods from our ancestors, and prepare them differently. We also travel further and faster than they did. They walked, or rode an animal, or paddled a canoe. Now we use a bicycle, a car, a truck or a motorboat. There are also much larger vehicles that carry many people and move huge loads. We can fly long distances at great speeds in aeroplanes. We can pick up a telephone and speak to people who are far away. And we learn about important events all over the world, as they are happening, by listening to the radio, watching television or 'going on themore recent and has happened very quickly.Traditional life Modern lifeWhen our grandparents were young, it would have been difficult for them to imagine some of the marvels of the modern world. What has caused all these amazing changes? The answer is science and technology! Science is a method used by people called scientists to find out about the world around us. Science also refers to the knowledge that scientists have obtained. Technology is how we apply our knowledge and experience to make things and do things that are useful to us.10 INTERESTING SCIENCE FACTS1/ It takes 8 minutes 17 seconds for light to travel from the Sun’s surface to the Earth.2/ 10 percent of all human beings ever born are alive at this very moment.3/ Every year over one million earthquakes shake the Earth. 4/ Every year lightning kills 1000 people.5/ If you could drive your car straight up you would arrive in space in just over an hour.6/ The Earth is 4.56 billion years old…the same age as the Moon and the Sun.7/ One million, million, million, million, millionth of a second after the Big Bang the Universe was the size of a …pea.8/ The tallest tree ever was an Australian eucalyptus –In 1872 it was measured at 435 feet tall.9/ The earliest wine makers lived in Egypt around 2300 BC. 10/ There are 60,000 miles of blood vessels in the human body.Funny Science JokesCan't be done sorry, it's a hardware problem.What did the volcano say to his wife? I lava you so much!科普阅读：每天笑15分钟，心脏更健康Laughter is Good for the Heart Laughter is good for the heart because it prolongs life while depression increases the risk of an early death, according to two new studies. A good bout of laughter eveLaughter is Good for the HeartLaughter is good for the heart because it pro longs life while depression increases the risk of a n early death, according to two new studies.A good bout of laughter every day provides similar cardiovascular benefits as exercise becau se it stimulates the blood flow, said Michael Mill er, who headed one research team at the Universi ty of Maryland.On the other hand, depression -- or the lack of laughter -- is often linked to unhealthy habits s uch as smoking and drug addiction and increases the risk of death by 44 percent, said Wein Jiang, who led a study of 1,000 heart patients for the U niversity of North Carolina.Miller said laughter produced a "magnitude of change ... in the endothelium ... similar to the benefit we might see with aerobic activity, but w ithout the aches, pains and muscle tension associ ated with exercise"While laughter should not replace exercise, he said, "We do recommend that you try to laugh on a regular basis. Thirty minutes of exercise thr ee times a week, and 15 minutes of laughter on a daily basis is probably good for the vascular syst em."参考译文：美国科学家的两项最新研究结果显示，笑能使人精神愉悦，同时还对心脏大有好处；相反，心情沮丧则不利于身体健康，甚至会增加早死的危险。

I. Life Science生命科学The Five Senses视觉、听觉、味觉、嗅觉和触觉是人类最基本的五种感觉，即五官感觉。

我们经过它们感知外界物体，获取与机体生计密切有关的重要信息，进而对所处环境作出剖析判断。

五感在我们的平时生活中饰演了至关重要的角色。

Sport injuries肌肉是支撑人体活动的重要部分，我们要当心保护，防备肌肉受伤。

·Warm-upDo you know any kind of sport injuries? Have you suffered from any of them?·Big question to think about while you readWhat are sprains and fractures?Content Vocabulary1. sprain n. a painful injury to a joint caused by a sudden wrenching of its ligaments扭伤2. break n. the place where a bone in your body has broken 破碎3. ligament n. a band of strong material in your body+ similar to muscle, that joins bones orholds an organ in its place 韧带4. fracture n. a crack or broken part in a bone or other hard substance 断裂5. swell v. to become larger and rounder than normal肿胀Sprains occur when a muscle is pulled too far. The result can be a break or a tear of a ligament. Sprains can sometimes happen as the result of an injury, such as a fall.Sprains can also happen when you do not warm up your muscles before you exercise.A broken bone often occurs as the result of an accident. A broken bone is called a fracture.How can you tell if a bone is broken? The pain in the area is very strong. You cannot movethe part that is broken. The part that is broken begins to swell or grow bigger.In most cases, you should not move because a bone may be broken Get someone's help tocall an ambulance immediately.You will be taken to a hospital nearby to check whether or not you have a broken bone. To check this, you will normally get an X-ray. An X-ray is a black and white picture of the bonestaken with a special machine. It lets a doctor see if a bone is broken.(178 words)·Reflection questions on what you read1.What are the differences between sprains and fractures?2.How can a doctor tell whether there's a broken bone or not?3.What should you do if a sprain occurs?4.Which one do you think is more serious, a sprain or a broken bone?Measuring speed优秀的骨骼构造和强壮的肌肉令人和动物在运动时拥有较高的速度，下边的文章会告诉你什么动物运动速度最快。

II. Life Science 生命科学Animal Kingdom早在人类出现之前，史前动物已经在地球上繁衍发展。

地球上的动物以从低等到高等、从简单到复杂的趋势不断进化并繁衍至今。

科学家根据动物的各种特征将动物分为两大类和七个等级。

至今科学家已经鉴别出46900多种脊椎动物，130多万种无脊椎动物。

下面让我们一起去探索奇妙的动物世界吧!Rearing of lion cubs狮子是唯一雌雄两态和群居的猫科动物，生活于开阔的草原疏林地区或半荒漠地带。

·Warm-upHave you ever seen the movie The Lion King? Do you know how lions live in the wild in reality?·Big question to think about while you readHow does the rearing of lion cubs go according to the text?protective of their mates while they are breeding. At the end of the approximately 105-day gestation period, the lioness leaves the pride to go to a sheltered, isolated area to give birth to its litter of two to five cubs. Cubs are born blind. They weigh 1.5 to 2 kilograms, and they have a soft, woolly grayish-yellow-brown coat. The lioness rarely leaves her cubs. When she does, either to hunt or drink, she risks losing them to predators, such as cheetahs, leopards, jackals, or hyenas.At first, the cubs will stay close to their mother as they explore their surroundings. Male cub mortality is high because males are more active and more likely to leave their protected shelter.Cubs accompany their mother on hunting expeditions when they are three to four months old.Cubs will not be able to kill their own prey until they are about two years old. Through early play experiences, the cubs learn how to hunt, crash, leap, and kill their prey.Adolescent males tend to remain near the pride's territory at first and then go off on their own. They will try and join another pride. Male lions display excellent teamwork when threatened by another male wanting to dominate the pride. The typical duration for which a strong group of males is able to defend their pride is two to three years, during which time they father all of the offspring. ( 256 words) ·Reflection questions on what you read1. Why does the lioness rarely leave its cubs?2. What contributes to the high mortality of male cubs?3. How long will it take before cubs are able to kill their own prey? How are they able to do so?4. In the movie The Lion King, Simba finally became the mighty king. Can you explain why would adolescent males like to defend their pride according to the text?Leopards豹在四种大型猫科动物（其余三种为狮、虎、美洲豹）中体积最小，颜色最鲜艳。

1．Honesty诚实A man went to an insurance office to have his life insured. The manager of the office asked him how old his parents were when they died.“Mother had a bad heart and died at the age of thirty. Father died of tuberculosis when he was thirty-five.”“I am very sorry,”said the manager,“we cannot insure your life as your parents were not healthy.”As the man was leaving the office, depressed, he met a clerk, who had overheard the conversation.“You must not be so frank and tell the truth,”said the clerk,“no office will insure you if you speak like that. Use your imagination a little.”The man went to another office and was shown into the manager's room.“Well, young man, how old were your parents when they died?”“Mother was ninety-three, and she died from a fall off her bicycle. Father was ninety-eight and he died while he was playing football.”判断正误，正确的写“T”，错误的写“F”。

英语趣味阅读八年级上English:English Fun Reading for Grade 8 is a great resource for students to develop their English reading skills. It contains a variety of interesting and engaging stories that can captivate the attention of young readers. The stories are not only entertaining but also educational, helping students improve their language comprehension and vocabulary.Chinese:八年级上的英语趣味阅读对于学生发展英语阅读技能是一种很好的资源。

它包含了各种有趣并引人入胜的故事，可以吸引年轻读者的注意力。

这些故事不仅娱乐性强，而且有教育意义，帮助学生提高语言理解能力和词汇量。

English:One of the main benefits of using English Fun Reading for Grade 8 is that it helps students improve their reading fluency. By reading a wide range of texts and genres, students can enhance their reading speed and comprehension. This can be especially helpful forstudents who struggle with reading or are looking to improve their overall reading skills.Chinese:使用八年级上的英语趣味阅读的主要好处之一是帮助学生提高阅读流畅性。

趣味阅读：Colorful school lifeWe have lived in Lida School for more than one year. I enjoy all the time here because it can bring me a lot of things such as feelings, knowledge and other things I need.There are many trees and flowers around us. The trees are green all the year. When we sit in the classroom and look out of the windows, we can see a big tree shaking its strong arms to us. It is really wonderful.In some ways, our thoughts are at large. Perhaps it makes our brains creative. I believe that nothing can tie up my mind even it stands for authority. The free life is just like our school life.In our school, of course, there are both success and failure. We should not be proud but modest because there are too many people much better than myself. Actually, we also should muster up courage and work harder.I like to sing:“We are honest.We always keep promises.We often think a lot.We are never afraid of anything.”So we have our own school life different from others.At last, it is impossible for me to resist the temptation to say: what a perfect school life I have!1 / 1。