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 plays
Shadow 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 the
puppets. When the light behind the puppets is turned on, black shadows are
shown 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. It
will 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.
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。
（1）细节题。根据第一个方框提到的 They began in Asia 可知，皮影来自亚洲，而选项
A,C,D都是西方国家，故选B。
（2）细节题。根据第二个方框提到的 When the light behind the puppets is turned on, black shadows are shown on the white cloth. 可知光使用来造影的，故选C。
（3）主旨大意题。根据第三个方框，主要讲述了皮影的制造方法，可知标题为皮影的制造方法，故选D。
（4）细节题。根据第三个方框提到的Make a drinking straw connected to the back of each puppet.可知用麦秆操作人物，故选C。
【点评】考查阅读理解。本文涉及细节题、推断题和主旨题三种常考题型，细节题要注意从文中寻找答案；推断题需要联系上下文，推断出需要的信息；主旨题需要通读全文，了解大意之后找出中心思想。
2．阅读理解
Anger is a kind of feeling. Many things can make you angry. When your teacher gives you too much homework, when your team loses an important game, or when a friend borrows your favorite toy and then breaks it, you may get really angry.
Usually your body will tell you when you are angry. For example, you breathe faster, your face turns red, and you may want to break something or hit someone. But sometimes you hide your anger. For example, you may hide it in your heart. The problem is that if you do this, you may get a headache or your stomach may hurt.
In fact, it's not good to hide your anger, and it's normal for you to get angry sometimes. But anger must go out in the right way, without hurting others or yourself.
When yon get angry, you can talk about it with other people. It's helpful to talk about your anger with a parent or a teacher. When you talk, those bad feelings can start to go away. Here are some other things you can do when you start to feel angry: talk to a good friend; count from 1to 100; give someone a smile; go for a bike ride; think about good things, etc.
Remember that how you act when you are angry can make things better or worse. Don't let your anger control you.
（1）You may not get angry when ___.
A. there is too much homework on this weekend
B. your favorite basketball team wins the game
C. a friend breaks your favorite thing
D. your parents don't let you watch TV
（2）From the passage, is NOT true when you're angry.
A. You breathe faster
B. You have a red face
C. You have a stomachache
D. You want to help someone
（3）When you are angry you can do everything except .
A. go for a bike ride
B. think about good things
C. talk to a good friend
D. say bad things to the people around you
（4）The underlined word "anger" in the passage means ___ in Chinese.
A. 愤怒
B. 悲伤
C. 忧虑
D. 激动
【答案】（1）B
（2）D
（3）D
（4）A
【解析】【分析】文章大意：文章讲述了愤怒情绪是如何产生的，并介绍了克服愤怒情绪的方法。
（1）细节题。根据文章提到的When your teacher gives you too much homework, when your team loses an important game, or when a friend borrows your favorite toy and then breaks it, you may get really angry可知，不会生气的事情是当最喜欢的球队赢得了比赛，故选B。
（2）细节题。根据文章提到的For example, you breathe faster, your face turns red, and you may want to break something or hit someone. But sometimes you hide your anger. For example, you may hide it in your heart. The problem is that if you do this, you may get a headache or your stomach may hurt可知，当你生气的时候，你不会想着帮助他人，故选D。
（3）细节题。根据文章提到的talk to a good friend; count from 1to 100; give someone a smile; go for a bike ride; think about good things,可知除了不做向周围人说不好的东西，故选D。
（4）推断题。根据文章提到的In fact, it's not good to hide your anger, and it's normal for you to get angry sometimes可知，划横线的单词的意义为愤怒，故选A。
【点评】考查阅读理解。本文涉及细节题、推断题两种常考题型，细节题要注意从文中寻找答案；推断题需要联系上下文，推断出需要的信息。
3．阅读理解
March, 2013, the H7N9 virus （病毒） hit （袭击） Shanghai, Anhui, Jiangsu, Zhejiang and so on. It seemed that most people who were infected （被感染） with H7N9 had the common flu （流感）. Some people suffered from a fever or a cough.
Don't be afraid—it's not easy to be infected with the virus. Here is some advice to help you protect yourself when it comes.
Wash your hands. You need to wash your hands with soap and hot water before you eat, after you use the toilet, and after you touch animals, because your hands may carry viruses.
Cover your nose and mouth. When someone sneezes （打喷嚏） or coughs, flu viruses can travel as far as one meter through the air, so you'd better keep a proper distance （距离） while talking to someone who has a cold. And always cover your mouth and nose with a piece of paper when you sneeze or cough, and then clean your hands.
Wear a mask （口罩）. Some doctors say that masks can stop the flu as much as 80%, but if you don't wash your hands often, it's no use wearing a mask. And it's necessary to wear the mask in the groups of people.
Do sports often. Exercises will help make your body strong enough to resist the virus.
（1）Most people who were infected with H7N9 had .
A. a common flu
B. a stomachache
C. a headache
D. a cold
（2）Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A. Some people who were infected with the H7N9 virus had a toothache.
B. You should cover your mouth and nose with a piece of paper when you sneeze or cough.
C. Some doctors say that masks can stop the flu as much as 100%.
D. It's easy to be infected with the H7N9 virus.
（3）How many ways to stop the virus are mentioned in the passage?
A. Three.
B. Four.
C. Five.
D. Six.
（4）What does the underlined word "resist" mean in Chinese?
A. 抵抗
B. 传播
C. 感染
D. 消灭（5）What's the main idea of this passage?
A. It tells us how to wash hands.
B. It tells us why we should use masks.
C. It tells us not to touch animals.
D. It gives us some advice on how to protect ourselves when the H7N9 virus comes.
【答案】（1）A
（2）B
（3）B
（4）A
（5）D
【解析】【分析】短文大意：本文就病毒H7N9发生时如何保护自己给我们提出了一些建议：洗你的手。遮住你的鼻子和嘴。戴口罩。经常做运动。锻炼会使你的身体足以抵御病毒。
（1）细节题。根据 It seemed that most people who were infected （被感染） with H7N9 had the common flu 可知，大多数感染H7N9的人都得了普通流感，故选A。
（2）细节题。本题最好用排除法解题，A选项定位在第一段第二句和第三句，选项A错误在toothache，C选项定位倒数第二段的第二句，Some doctors say that masks can stop the flu as much as 80%,与选项Cas much as 80%不符合，故选B。
（3）细节题。根据题干要求以及定位到第二段Here is some advice to help you protect yourself when it comes.往下数，即可得出Wash your hands. Cover your nose and mouth.Wear a mask（口罩）.Do sports often四种阻止病毒的方法，故选B。
（4）词义猜测题。根据Exercises will help make your body strong enough to resist the virus，其中to表目的，锻炼能够有强壮的身体去抵抗病毒，也可用选项代入法解题，选取最符合文章逻辑的，故resist是抵抗的意思，故选A。
（5）主旨题。根据本文就病毒H7N9发生时如何保护自己给我们提出了一些建议：洗你的手。遮住你的鼻子和嘴。戴口罩。经常做运动。锻炼会使你的身体足以抵御病毒，可知短文就病毒H7N9发生时如何保护自己给我们提出了一些建议，故选D。
【点评】考查阅读理解。本文涉及细节题，词义猜测题和主旨题，细节题要注意从文中寻找答案，词义猜测题需要根据上下文提炼相关信息锁定词意，主旨题需要通读全文，了解大意之后找出中心思想。
4．阅读理解
Sally Ride was born in California in 1951. She was the first American woman to travel into space. She loved to play tennis and wanted to be a tennis player when she was young. But after three months' professional（专业的）training, she changed her mind. She went to Stanford University and started to study science. She studied stars and planets. She did researches at the university and got her PhD in astrophysics（天体物理学博士学位）after several years' hard work.
In 1977, she took a test to become an astronaut. And then she was picked up from over 8, 000 people. In order to realize her dream of going into space, she had to get different kinds of special and difficult training. She learned how to fly a plane, how to jump out of a plane as well as how to operate（操作）special machines.
Sally and four other astronauts flew a spaceship called Challenger on Jun. 18, 1983. She became the first American woman to travel into space. Later, she taught at the University of California. Then she wrote seven books on space for children, encouraging children to study science. Unfortunately, she died in 2012.
（1）When did Sally Ride go into space?
A. In 1951.
B. In 1977.
C. In 1983.
D. In 2012.
（2）Which is NOT true about Sally Ride?
A. She learned how to fly a plane.
B. She learned how to produce machines.
C. She learned how to jump out of a plane.
D. She learned how to use special machines.
（3）Sally Ride taught at the University of California .
A. before she got her PhD in astrophysics
B. before she went to Stanford University
C. after she wrote books on space
D. after she travelled into space
（4）Which is the best title（题目）of the passage?
A. The first American woman writer.
B. The first American woman astronaut.
C. The first American woman teacher.
D. The first American woman scientist.
【答案】（1）C
（2）B
（3）D
（4）B
【解析】【分析】短文大意：本文介绍了第一位进入太空的美国女士萨莉·赖德。年轻时她喜欢网球，想当一名网球运动员。但是三个月的特殊训练后，她改变了主意，经过几年的学习，她获得了天体物理学博士学位。1977年她参加宇航员考试，从8000多人中脱颖而出，经过各种不同种类的特殊而且困难的训练，她学会了开飞机、跳伞、操作特殊的机
器。1983年6月18日，她与其它四位宇航员一起乘坐挑战者号宇宙飞船进入太空，成为第一位进入太空的美国宇航员。后来，她到加利弗尼亚大学教书，并为儿童写了七本有关太空的书籍，鼓励孩子们学习科学。她于2012年不幸去世。
（1）细节理解题。根据 Sally and four other astronauts flew a spaceship called Challenger on Jun. 18, 1983. She became the first American woman to travel into space.莎莉和四个其它宇航员在1983年6月18日乘坐挑战号宇宙飞船。她成为第一个到太空旅行的女人。可知莎莉在1983年飞向太空的。故选C。
（2）细节理解题。根据 She learned how to fly a plane, how to jump out of a plane as well as how to operate（操作）special machines. 她没有学会生产机器，可知选项B错误的，故选B。
（3）细节理解题。根据She became the first American woman to travel into space. Later, she taught at the University of California. 可知她去太空后去加利福尼亚大学教学。故选D。（4）题目归纳题。这篇短文介绍了美国的女飞行员莎莉一生的故事。故选B。
【点评】此题考查阅读理解。关键信息定位法。这个主要是细节题，在文章中快速圈出数字，再找出目标数字及相对应的细节作息。推理题解题技巧，在理解原文字面意思的基础上，通过对语篇逻辑关系的分析和细节的暗示，做出一定的判断和推理，从而得到文章的深层意义及隐含意义的过程。主旨大意题解题技巧，根据文章的中心思想确定。
5．阅读理解
Have you ever wished that your life was like a reality TV show（真人秀节目）? Well, like it or not, things might be this way in the future.
This is because of Google glasses. Glasses are the latest technology from Google. They have more exciting features（特征）than you could possibly imagine.
For one thing, people who wear the glasses can shoot videos and record the sounds around them. So if your friend is wearing Google glasses, he or she can record your every move and broadcast live on the Internet for the world to see.
There is a GPS system in the glasses. So if you get lost you can say" OK, Glass, where am I?", and it will find where you are and tell you where you need to 90.
Google glasses are a bit like a helpful secretary. You can tell them what you want to write in an e—mail and they will type it for you.
Since April 16, Google glasses have been on the market in small numbers. But by the end of the year anyone will be able to buy a pair for about 2, 500 yuan.
Some people are not sure whether they find Google glasses cool or not. When someone is wearing Google glasses, it is not easy to see whether or not they are using them.
（1）The article is mainly about .
A. what Google glasses can do
B. the designer of Google glasses
C. how to use Google glasses
D. the importance of Google glasses
（2）Which of the following statements is TRUE7
A. Google glasses can record everythin9.
B. Google glasses will take the place of TV.
C. Google glasses are helpful secretaries to us.
D. Google glasses are sold in the small market.
（3）How many features of Google glasses are mentioned in the passage?
A. Two.
B. Three.
C. Four.
D. Five.
（4）What can we know from the last paragraph?
A. People don't like wearing Google glasses.
B. People with Google glasses are not so cool.
C. People don't believe they can find Google glasses.
D. It's hard to find that someone is using Google glasses.
【答案】（1）A
（2）C
（3）B
（4）D
【解析】【分析】文章大意：文章讲述了谷歌眼镜的神奇功能，可以拍照，可以录音，如果你迷路了，也可以定位。
（1）主旨大意题，文章主要讲述的是谷歌眼镜的功能，故答案是A。
（2）正误判断题，根据Google glasses are a bit like a helpful secretary.可知谷歌眼镜有点像有帮助作用的秘书，因此C是正确的，故答案是C。
（3）细节理解题，文章主要讲述了谷歌眼镜的拍照功能、录音功能和定位功能，一共涉及到了三种功能，故答案是B。
（4）主旨大意题，最后一段说当人们戴上谷歌眼镜的时候，你不容易知道他们戴还是没戴谷歌眼镜，故答案是D。
【点评】考查阅读理解，本文主要涉及到了细节理解题和主旨大意题，细节理解题相对简单，一般可以直接从文中找到答案或者解题依据，而主旨大意题则需要透彻理解短文，归纳文章中心。
6．阅读理解
Most American children eat potatoes. But many children don't know what of the potato is the best food. Take a knife and cut from the middle of the potato a piece as thin as paper. I hold the piece between your eyes and light. You will see that the potato has skin（皮）, an outside rim （边缘）and an inside part. The outside rim which is right under the skin of the potato, is the most valuable part of all. But this is often thrown away with the skin. Even the skin itself is better for food than the inside. When eating a cooked potato, if you choose the inside and leave the outside, you are throwing the best part of it. If you can't cat the whole potato, eat the outside rim first and leave the inside part.
（1）How many parts does the potato have?
A. It has only one part, outside rim.
B. It has two parts, skin and outside rim.
C. It has three parts, skin, outside rim and inside part.
D. It has four parts, middle, skin, outside rim and inside part.
（2）What is the best part of a potato?
A. Outside rim.
B. Inside part.
C. Middle.
D. Skin.
（3）In fact the skin is .
A. no good at all
B. better than the inside part
C. better than the outside rim
D. as good as the outside rim
（4）What does this passage tell about potatoes?
A. How to cook them
B. How to plant them
C. What is made up of a potato
D. How to eat them
【答案】（1）C
（2）A
（3）B
（4）D
【解析】【分析】短文大意：这是一篇科普性短文，我们只知道土豆有皮和内肉组成，真的不知皮和内肉之间有一层边缘，而且边缘部分的营养价值更高。我们在吃土豆时，即使舍其肉也不可丢其边缘，切记。
（1）细节理解题。根据 You will see that the potato has skin（皮）, an outside rim（边缘）and an inside part. 可知洋葱包括三部分。故选C。
（2）细节理解题。根据 The outside rim which is right under the skin of the potato, is the most valuable part of all. 可知外面边缘是最好的一部分。故选A。
（3）细节理解题。根据 Even the skin itself is better for food than the inside. 甚至皮本身比里面更好。故选B。
（4）主旨大意题。When eating a cooked potato, if you choose the inside and leave the outside, you are throwing the best part of it. If you can't cat the whole potato, eat the outside rim first and leave the inside part. 可知这篇文章讲的是土豆的吃法。故选D。
【点评】此题考查阅读理解。细节题的命题方法很多，如可能是对某个细节用同义结构转换后进行考查、也可能是将文章中的几个细节（通常是四个）放在一起要求考生判断是非（选出正确的一项或选出错误的一项）或对几个细节进行排序等。解答这类试题时，一个常用的方法就是运用定位法，即根据题干或选项中的线索词从原文中找到相关的句子，与选项进行比较从而确定答案。对于主旨大意题要根据文章的主题句或文章的中心思想确定。
7．阅读理解
When you are feeling unhappy or forget how great you are, there are six ways to make you feel good about yourself.
⑴Look in the mirror and say to yourself, "I am a special person and there's no one in the world like me. I can do anything!" It may not sound so good, but it really works!
⑵Do something nice for someone. Helping others always makes you feel good.
⑶Smile! Be friendly to people you meet. Look for the good things in your friends and family.
⑷Learn something new! Have you always wanted to decorate your own room or learn how to swim? Go for it! New challenges（挑战）are fun and give you a sense of accomplishment when you have finished.
⑸Read and start a diary. Turn off the TV and let your imagination（想象）fly! Write down your thoughts, dreams or anything you want! Writing always helps to express your feelings.
⑹Stay with your family. We all need our family time. Talk with your Mum or Dad or maybe even your cousin.
（1）This passage may be taken from .
A. a science book
B. a story book
C. a magazine
D. school rules
（2）What do the underlined words "a sense of accomplishment" mean？
A. 成就感
B. 忧伤感
C. 挫折感
D. 信任感（3）Which of the following should you say "No" to when you are unhappy?
A. You should always look for the good things of others.
B. Stay alone at home as much as possible.
C. Learn something new and go for it!
D. Keep a diary to express your feelings.
【答案】（1）C
（2）A
（3）B
【解析】【分析】短文大意：这篇短文讲的是当你不开心或你多伟大时，让你感觉很好的几个建议。照镜子说自己是独一无二的。为别人做好事，微笑，读写日记，和家人在一起。
（1）文章出处题。这篇文章将的是怎样是自己有好心情，可知文章出自某个情感杂志。故选C。
（2）词意猜测题。根据New challenges（挑战）are fun and give you a sense of accomplishment when you have finished.新的挑战很有趣，当你完成时会给你一种成就感。根据when you have finished.可知当你完成挑战时，你就会有成就感。可知a sense of accomplishment成就感，故选A。
（3）细节理解题。根据Stay with your family. We all need our family time. T alk with your Mum or Dad or maybe even your cousin.可知当我们感到不高兴时我们要和家人在一起，不能独处。故选B。
【点评】此题考查阅读理解。对于文章词出处题。要根据文章的内容，进行判断。对于词意猜测题。需要准确无误地理解上下文，要根据常识，上下文等线索确定词义。对于细节理解题。要仔细阅读短文，在文章中找到和问题相关的句子，选出正确答案。
8．阅读理解
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（1）If 3 teachers and 40 middle school students visit Haiqu Park，they should pay___. A. ￥650 B. ￥850 C. ￥950 D. ￥1050（2）You can't visit Haiqu Park________.
A. at 10：00 a.m. on Monday
B. at 11：00 a.m. on Christmas Day
C. at 2：00 p.m. on Sunday
D. at 1：30 p.m. on May Day
（3）Which of the following is TRUE?
A. In Haiqu Park, visitors can't feed any animals.
B. Visitors can watch dolphin shows every Sunday morning.
C. The theme of Haiqu Park is nature and science.
D. Haiqu Park is open for six hours every day.
【答案】（1）C
（2）B
（3）C
【解析】【分析】本文介绍海区公园的一些信息，包括各种动物及门票价格和主题等。（1）细节题，根据Ticket price：￥20 for children under 18;￥50 for adults可知他们共要花费950元。故选C。
（2）细节题，根据Opening time：from 9：00 a. m.to 4：00 p.m. all the year round but Christmas可知圣诞节那天11点海区公园不营业，故选B。
（3）细节题，根据Theme：nature and science 可知海区公园的主题是自然与科学，故选C。
【点评】考查阅读理解能力，细节题是阅读理解题常考题型之一，细节题需要从文中寻找答案。
9．阅读理解
Our new foreign students are going to arrive very soon, and here are some ways to communicate with them politely.
How close do you stand when you talk to a friend? You can stand close to people in the Middle East but don't stand too close to North Americans! Give them more personal space.
Do you know how to touch people correctly? Chinese girls often walk arm in arm with their friends. South Americans sometimes hold your arm when they talk to you, so you can't move
away！But in Britain many people don't like other people touching them at all.
Do you look at people when you talk? In some places, it isn't polite to look at people when they talk, but in other countries it isn't polite to look somewhere else .In Britain and the US, people usually look at each other when they talk.
And how do you say goodbye? That's easy. Wave（挥手）to say goodbye .But be careful！In Greece, it's not polite at all！In fact, it's very rude!
（1）According to the passage, we should give people in ______more personal space.
A. the Middle East
B. North America
C. South America
D. South China
（2）The underlined word "touch" means" ________"in Chinese.
A. 触碰
B. 打击
C. 感动
D. 震撼
（3）We can't wave to say goodbye in________.
A. America
B. Japan
C. Britain
D. Greece
（4）How many ways are given to communicate with foreign students?
A. Two.
B. Three.
C. Four.
D. Five.
（5）What's the best title of this passage?
A. Saying goodbye
B. Touching people
C. Looking at people
D. Communicating politely
【答案】（1）B
（2）A
（3）D
（4）C
（5）D
【解析】【分析】本文主要介绍了一些有礼貌与外国学生沟通交流的方法。如你和朋友交谈时应该站多远，如何正确触碰人，在说话时要看着对方，如何挥手说再见等等。
（1）细节题。根据 You can stand close to people in the Middle East but don't stand too close to North Americans! Give them more personal space 的描述可知我们应该给北美人更多的个人空间，故选B。
（2）词义猜测题。根据Chinese girls often walk arm in arm with their friends. South Americanssometimes hold your arm when they talk to you, so you can'. t move away! But in Britainmany people, don’t like other people to touch them at all. 的描述可知touch的意思为触碰，故选A。
（3）细节题。根据最后一段And how do you say goodbye? That’ s easy, wave （挥手） to say. goodbye. But becareful! In Greece，it’ s not at all polite! In fact，it' s very rude!的描述可知在希腊不能挥手说再见，故选D。
（4）细节题。根据全文描述可知有How close do you stand ，how to touch people correctly， look at people when you talk和 how do you say goodbye，4种方式，故选C。（5）主旨题。根据全文描述，可知本文主要介绍了一些有礼貌与外国学生沟通交流的方法。故标题是礼貌地交流，故选D。
【点评】考查阅读理解。本文涉及细节题，词义猜测题和主旨题3种常考题型，细节题要注意从文中寻找答案，词义猜测题需要根据上下文提炼相关信息锁定词意，主旨题需要通
读全文，了解大意之后找出中心思想。
10．阅读理解
An old man died and left his son a lot of money. But the son was a foolish young man, and he quickly spent all the money, so soon he had nothing left. Of course, when that happened, all his friends left him. When he was quite poor and alone, he went to see Nasreddin, who was a kind, clever old man and often helped people when they had trouble.
"My money has finished and my friends have gone," said the young man. "What will happen to me now?"
"Don't worry, young man," answered Nasreddin.
"Everything will soon be all right again. Wait, and you will soon feel much happier. "
The young man was very glad. "Am I going to get rich again then?" he asked Nasreddin.
"No, I didn't mean that," said the old man. "I meant that you would soon get used to being poor and to having no friends."
（1）An old man died and left his son .
A. nothing
B. some gold
C. much money
D. only a house
（2）When the son was , he went to see Nasreddin.
A. short of money
B. quite poor and sick
C. in trouble
D. quite poor and alone （3）The young man was very glad because Nasreddin said that .
A. he would become rich again
B. he would soon feet much happier
C. he would become clever
D. he would have more friends
（4）Nasreddin meant the young man______.
A. would get rich again
B. would get used to having nothing
C. would get used to being in trouble
D. would get out of poorness
【答案】（1）C
（2）D
（3）B
（4）B
【解析】【分析】文章大意：一个年轻人花光了他父亲留给他的很多钱，又变得很穷了，而且朋友都离开了他。他很难过和孤单。他去见Nasreddin，Nasreddin告诉他一切都会好的。年轻人很高兴认为自己又会变得富有，Nasreddin告诉他会逐步习惯一无所有的境况的。
（1）细节理解题。文中第一句An old man died and left his son a lot of money.一个老人死了留给他儿子很多钱，故选C。
（2）细节理解题。文中When he was quite poor and alone, he went to see Nasreddin,当他又穷又孤单的时候，他去看Nasreddin故选D。
（3）细节理解题。文中描述“Everything will soon be all right again. Wait, and you will soon feel much happier." The young man was very glad. “一切都会好起来的。只要等等，你会感到开心得多的。”年轻人非常高兴。故选B。
（4）判断推理题。文中最后一句I meant that you would soon get used to being poor and to
having no friends.我的意思是说你会马上适应贫穷和没有朋友这种境况的。故选B。
【点评】考查阅读理解。本题主要考查了细节理解题，推理判断题，做题的时候，先从题目中找到一个关键词，它可以帮助我们很快地定位原文，找到答案。
11．阅读理解
A lovely rabbit, a cute hamster, some colourful fish, a strange-looking turtle, a snake... What kind of pet would you like? Lots of kids love animals and dream of having a pet.
But not every family can have a pet. So, in many Western countries such as America, Britain and Australia, primary and middle school classes have their own pets. Looking after a pet is not as easy as you may think! Fish and turtles need clean water and the right food. Hamsters and rabbits need fresh vegetables and a warm place to sleep. Even little mice need good care! What would you feed a pet mouse on? How about snakes?
Class pets teach kids about nature and being responsible. Sometimes the pets have babies. It's very exciting but it also means more animals will be taken care of!
Students take turns to take care of their class pets. Every week the pets have a new "mum and dad" to look after them.
You may want to know what happens to the class pets during school holidays. At the end of term, the teacher chooses a responsible student. This lucky student keeps the pet at his or her home for the holidays.
（1）Animals are mentioned （提到） in the passage as a pet EXCEPT .
A. hamsters
B. snakes
C. rabbits
D. elephants
（2）Which of the following statements is TRUE?
A. Some families can have pets in Western countries.
B. Fish and turtles only need clean water and the right food.
C. Looking after a pet is as easy as you may think.
D. Little mice don't need good care.
（3）What do the underlined words "mum and dad" mean?
A. Pets' parents.
B. Teachers.
C. Students who take care of pets.
D. Kids who love animals.
（4）What do students get from keeping pets?
A. Knowledge about nature.
B. Being responsible.
C. Class pets.
D. Both A and B
【答案】（1）D
（2）A
（3）C
（4）D
【解析】【分析】文章大意：许多西方国家，中小学班级都有自己的宠物。重点介绍了班级宠物是怎样被照顾的。
（1）细节理解题。根据文中的语句A lovely rabbit, a cute hamster, some colourful fish, a strange-looking turtle, a snake... 理解可知，作为宠物的动物有兔子，海龟，彩色鱼还有蛇，但是没有把大象作为宠物的，故选D。
（2）细节理解题。根据文中语句But not every family can have a pet. 理解可知，有些家庭有宠物，选项A正确；根据语句Fish and turtles need clean water and the right food. 可知，鱼和海龟需要干净的水和适当的食物。选项B描述错误；根据语句 Looking after a pet is not as easy as you may think!可知选项C描述错误；根据语句Even little mice need good care! 可知选项D描述错误，故选A。
（3）理解推断题。根据文中的语句Students take turns to take care of their class pets. Every week the pets have a new "mum and dad" to look after them.理解可知，学生们轮流照顾小宠物，充当父母的角色，所谓的爸爸妈妈就是小学生，故选C。
（4）细节理解题，根据文中的语句Class pets teach kids about nature and being responsible. 理解可知，班上的宠物教会孩子们自然和负责任。故选D。
【点评】考查阅读理解。本文主要考查细节理解题，首先仔细阅读文后的问题，弄清问题的大意；然后带着问题阅读短文，抓住关键信息，选择正确答案。
12．阅读理解
Hayao Miyazaki（宫崎骏） was born in Tokyo on January 5, 1941. As a boy, he liked to read and draw cartoons. After graduating from university in 1963, Miyazaki joined the Toei Animation （动画片制作） Company. At Toei, he worked on many animated movies, like the famous Puss in Boots. In 1984, he made Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind （《风之谷》）, which was based on a comic book he wrote. Because this movie was so successful, Miyazaki was able to start his own animation company, Studio Ghibli.
One of Miyazaki's most loved movies is My Neighbour Totoro（《龙猫》）, made in 1988. It is a children's movie, but many teenagers and adults like it too. The movie is about two sisters who become friends with a big supernatural （神奇的）animal named Totoro. It is a very warm-hearted story, with many strange and interesting characters such as Cat Bus, a cat which is also a bus. Miyazaki's 2001 movie, Spirited Away, was even more popular than My Neighbour Totoro.
All of Miyazaki's movies have strange but charming people and creatures. Many of his stories happen in worlds that are different from ours. However, they still show his ideas about real life. He often points out how humans hurt the natural world. He thinks people should change the ways.
（1）What is the main idea of this passage?
A. The movie My Neighbour Totoro.
B. The early life of Hayao Miyazaki.
C. The most famous movie in Japan.
D. The works of Hayao Miyazaki.
（2）How did the success of Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind help Miyazaki?
A. He was able to start his own company.
B. He could sell a comic book.
C. He could join Toei Animation Company.
D. He could work on more movies.
（3）Which movie is "Cat Bus" in?
A. Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind.
B. My Neighbour Totoro.
C. Puss in Boots.
D. Spirited Away.
（4）Who likes My Neighbour Totoro ?
A. Teenage girls.
B. Children.
C. Adults.
D. A, B & C.
（5）According to the passage, why are Miyazaki's movies so successful?
A. His movies are funny.
B. His movies show his ideas about real life.
C. His movies have strange creatures.
D. He wants to protect the environment.
【答案】（1）D
（2）A
（3）B
（4）D
（5）B
【解析】【分析】文章大意：主要介绍了宫崎骏的生平事迹及主要作品，以及他的作品给我们的启示。
（1）理解归纳题。通读全文可知，此文主要介绍了宫崎骏的主要作品，故选D。
（2）细节理解题。根据文中的语句In 1984, he made Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind （《风之谷》）, which was based on a comic book he wrote. Because this movie was so successful, Miyazaki was able to start his own animation company, Studio Ghibli.理解可知，由《风之谷》改版的电影很成功，以至于宫崎骏成立了自己的工作室，故选A。
（3）细节理解题，根据文中的语句One of Miyazaki's most loved movies is My Neighbour Totoro”,“It is a very warm-hearted story,with many strange and interesting characters such as Cat Bus”理解可知猫巴士在电影我的邻居托托罗里面，故选吧B。
（4）细节理解题。根据文中的语句 It is a children's movie, but many teenagers and adults like it too. 理解可知，My Neighbour Totoro很受小朋友，年轻人以及成年人的喜爱，故选D。
（5）理解推断题。根据文中的语句Many of his stories happen in worlds that are different from ours. However, they still show his ideas about real life. 理解可知，宫崎骏的电影受欢迎的主要原因，就是反映现实生活，故选B。
【点评】考查阅读理解。细读各个问题，带着问题浏览短文，抓住关键信息，选择最佳答案。
13．阅读理解
To most of us, home is the safest and warmest place in the world. But eighth graders at Shenzhen Sunshine Middle School are trying to figure out ways to escape their homes as quickly as possible in case of an emergency.
Teachers asked students to draw emergency evacuation（紧急撤离）maps of their homes to learn about how to escape in the event of a fire.
The project meant a lot to Shen Wei. When he was younger, the 10-year-old once played with fire and almost burned his family's house down. Since then, the possibility of another fire has always been on his mind. By drawing the map, he said he was able to surmount his fear. Now, he is feeling relaxed.
On his map, Shen marked possible sources of fire at home, including the fridge, computer and bookshelves He said these areas should be avoided in the event of a fire.
While most students only mapped out one evacuation route, Yan Jun, 13, made three Yan and
his parents live on the third floor of their building. At first, he thought his family could only escape by going down the stairs. But later, he got the idea from the way his family laundry.
Usually, Yan's family hang clothes on their balcony. Sometimes their clothes fall to the second floor because of the wind. Instead of walking down the stairs, Yan's father sometimes climbs down outdoor air-conditioner units to get the clothes.
Does this sound like a good evacuation route? Yan also suggested using a rope to climb out the window. With so many ways to evacuate, I won't be scared, even if there is a real fire, "said Yan.（1）What does the underlined word surmount mean?
A. reuse
B. keep
C. produce
D. control
（2）According to Shen, which of the following may not cause a fire?
A. Fridge
B. Water tank
C. Comp
D. Bookshelves
（3）How did Yan get inspiration（灵感）for his second evacuation route?
A. From his homework.
B. From the internet.
C. From his family's laundry.
D. From his father's job.
（4）Which of the following is a suitable title for this passage?
A. Escaping your home during a fire.
B. Safety rules during a fire.
C. Emergency situations in public.
D. Don't be afraid of fire.
【答案】（1）D
（2）B
（3）C
（4）A
【解析】【分析】大意：本文讲述深圳阳光中学8年级的老师要求学生画火灾紧急逃离的地图以便学习如何逃离火灾。
（1）词义猜测题。根据 the possibility of another fire has always been on his mind. By drawing the map, he said he was able to surmount his fear.可知，另一场火灾总是在他的脑海中，通过画地图，他说他能够克服自己的害怕心理，推出surmount的意思为控制，故选D。
（2）细节题。根据Shen marked possible sources of fire at home, including the fridge, computer and bookshelves可知，水缸可能不会引起火灾，故选B。
（3）细节题。根据But later, he got the idea from the way his family laundry.可知，他从他家的洗衣房得到灵感，故选C。
（4）主旨题。本文主要讲述火灾期间如何逃离火灾，故选A。
【点评】考查阅读理解能力，细节题、词义猜测题和主旨题是阅读理解题中常考题型。细节题要从文中寻找答案；词句猜测题需要联系上下文，推出词句的意思；主旨题需要通读全文，了解大意之后找出中心思想。
14．阅读理解
Johnnie Martin was born in a worker's family. His parents lived a simple life, saving money for the day when they could send him to a good university. They had dreamed that their son could get a good job and live a better life. However, to Johnnie, school lessons seemed like a wall that was impossible to go through. They were not so easy for him.
One day when he was in Grade 11, Johnnie went to the school psychologist's （心理学家的）office to ask for help. "I've been trying hard, but…" Johnnie was about to cry.
The psychologist put his hand on the boy's shoulder, "People have different kinds of talents, Johnnie. There are painters, who were never able to learn math, and some day you will find what you are good at. When you do, you will make all of us very proud of you."
Johnnie didn't go to university. He found a job in the garden in the town. Soon something amazing happened. People began to notice that Johnnie had what they called a "green thumb". The plants grew well and the roses were in bloom （花）. People started to accept his advice for gardening （园艺）.
One day while he was walking, he found an unusual dirty land. He volunteered to make it into a garden. That afternoon he started the work, but he couldn't afford all the tools or the plants. People gave him young trees, rose-bushes, benches and many other things. Before long, it had become a beautiful little park.
Today Johnnie is the head of the business in gardening. Wherever he and his men go, they spread beauty before the eyes of people.
（1）School lessons were for Jonnie.
A. easy
B. boring
C. difficult
D. interesting
（2）Why did the psychologist say those words to Jonnie?
A. To make Johnnie learn math well.
B. To help Johnnie get good grades.
C. To ask Johnnie to find a good job.
D. To encourage Johnnie to believe in himself.
（3）A person with a "green thumb" is a person who .
A. can paint well
B. is good at gardening
C. has green fingers
D. loves plants and roses
（4）What can we learn from the story of Jonnie?
A. People should make use of their own talent.
B. People should grow plants and flowers.
C. People must help others when necessary.
D. People must study hard to live better.
【答案】（1）C
（2）D
（3）B
（4）A
【解析】【分析】文章大意：本文讲述一个有着园艺天赋的人乔尼马丁，虽然上学时成绩
不好，在学校的心理辅导老师的指引下找到了自己的特长，从而成为一名成功的园艺工作者。
（1）推理判断题。由However, to Johnnie, school lessons seemed like a wall that was impossible to go through. 可知学校的课程似乎是一堵不可能通过的墙。对他来说就是难。故选C。
（2）推理判断题。由The psychologist put his hand on the boy's shoulder, "People have different kinds of talents, Johnnie. There are painters, who were never able to learn math, and some day you will find what you are good at. When you do, you will make all of us very proud of you."心理学家把手放在男孩的肩上，“人们有不同的才能，约翰尼。有些画家永远学不懂数学，总有一天你会发现自己擅长什么。当你这样做的时候，你会让我们所有人都为你感到骄傲。”可以推知心理学家说这些话的目的就是鼓励约翰尼自信。故选D。
（3）词义猜测题。由The plants grew well and the roses were in bloom （花）. People started to accept his advice for gardening.可知他擅长园艺技术，故选B。
（4）推理判断题。由本文讲述一个有着园艺天赋的人乔尼马丁，虽然上学时成绩不好，在学校的心理辅导老师的指引下找到了自己的特长，从而成为一名成功的园艺工作者。可知人们要充分利用自己的天赋，做自己适合的工作，就能在自己的工作上获得成功，不一定非得上大学。故选A。
【点评】考查阅读理解。本文涉及细节题、推断题和主旨题三种常考题型，细节题要注意从文中寻找答案；推断题需要联系上下文，推断出需要的信息；主旨题需要通读全文，了解大意之后找出中心思想。
15．阅读理解
Many birds in tropical （热带的） forests are colorful and beautiful.
If you love birds, you can't miss them.
The body length: 7-15 cm
There are about 60 kinds through the tropical forests. The beaks of them are
short.
They look small and cute. They usually lay two eggs each time.
The Toucan is famous for its .
A. big eyes
B. long beak
C. short legs
D. colorful body
（2）Which of the following is true about the Macaws?
A. They are one kind of parrots.
B. They live in groups of six to ten.
C. Their body is about 60 inches long.
D. They live in the west of American tropical forest.
（3）What food does the Manakin live on?
A. Nuts.
B. Seeds.
C. Fruit.
D. Insects.
【答案】（1）B
（2）A
（3）C
【解析】【分析】文章大意：本文主要介绍热带雨林中的三种鸟的外形和生活习性：巨嘴鸟；金刚鹦鹉；海牛。
（1）推理判断题。由The body length: 25 inches和The Toucan has a 7.5-inch long colorful beak.可推知它以长喙而出名。故B。
（2）细节理解题。由Place: in the center and south of American tropical forest.可知选项D也不符合文章内容，故排除D；The body length: 12-40 inches.可知选项C不符合文章内容，故排除C；The Macaw is a member of the well-known parrot family. They live in groups of 10 to 30.可知选项B不符合文字内容，故排除B；There are only 17 different kinds of Macaw.可知金刚鹦鹉是17中鹦鹉的一种，符合文章内容，故选A综上所述，故选A。
（3）细节理解题。由The Manakin:Food: some small fruit可知它以一些小水果为食，故选C。
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八年级英语阅读理解试题及答案讲解01 A meteorite (陨石) almost hit an 80-year-old man named Arthur Pettifer in Britain when he was working in his garden. The meteorite was the biggest in the past 26 ye ars in Britain. The meteorite weighed (重量) one kilo, and might be over four thousand million (百万) years old. “I hear the big noise in the air. I looked up and saw the tops of the trees coming and going,” he said. “I didn't know what it was.” Meteorites are small things from the small planets in space. About 3,500 meteorite s may fall on earth every year, but only very few are found. Mr. Pettifer's meteorite is the fifth to fall in Britain since the Second World War. Mr. Pettifer is glad. “When you think about it coming from so far away, it really is something strange.” 1. The meteorite was Mr Pettifer when it fell down. A. close to B. far from C. hitting D. coming to 2. The meteorite was already years old. A. 40,000,000,000 B. 40,000,000 C. 400,000,000 D. 4,000,000,000 3. Mr. Pettifer found the tops of the trees coming and going because . A. the trees were afraid B. the fast falling meteorite kept the tree tops moving C. it was going to rain D. the moving was made by wind 4. people see a meteorite fall although they visit the earth often each year. A. Quite a few B. some C. Few D. Many
初二英语阅读理解精选题(一) My class will put on a short play in English at the end of the year. Yesterday our English teacher gave us copies of the play. “Choose a character in the play whom you’d like to be, ”she told us. “This afternoon learn a few lines of this part for homework. Then tomorrow you can say those lines in front of the class. I’ll decide who play each part.” I wanted to have one of the bigger parts in the play, so I choose the part of the king. He has a lot of lines to say. I learned them by heart. This morning in our English lesson we had to say our lines. I acted the part of the king. When I said my lines, I put a lot of expression into my acting. I thought I acted really well. Everyone in the class read a part and then the teacher who would play each part. Many of the students in my class couldn’t act at all. They couldn’t even read without making lots of mistakes. I was sure that I would get a big part in the play. However, the teacher gave me the part of a soldier. He has only one line. It is, “Yes, sir!” I was very disappointed. At the end of the lesson I went up to her and asked her why I had such a small part. “You put too much expression in your acting,” she said. “Good acting is not big acting. It is acting the audience can believe in.” I think I know what she means. 48. What did the boy want to do in the play? A. To get an important part B. To organize the play C. To get a large acting part. D. To work the lights. 49. How did the boy feel when the teacher told the class they would put on a play? A. Bored. B. Sad. C. Excited. D. Unhappy.
八年级英语阅读理解专项练习题 A One day a rich man and a businessman met in a restaurant. For their lunch they both ordered soup. When it was brought, the rich man tasted it, but the soup was so hot that he burned his mouth and tears came into his eyes. The businessman asked him why he was crying. The rich man didn’t want to tell the truth and he told a lie,“Sir, I had a brother who was killed last year. I was thinking of his death, and that made me cry.”The businessman believed his story and began to eat his soup. He also burned his mouth so much that he had tears in his eyes. The rich man noticed it and asked the businessman,“Sir, why do you cry?”The businessman, who now saw that the rich man had cheated him, answered,“Oh, I’m crying because you were not killed together with your brother. I) 根据短文内容判断正（Ｔ）误（Ｆ）（５分） ( )76.The rich man didn’t tell the truth. ( )77.Though the rich man burned the mouth, he shouldn’t have told the lie. ( )78.The rich man had a brother who was burned. ( )79.The businessman believed the rich man’s story at first. ( )80.The businessman’s answer showed that he was very happy. II) 根据短文内容将下列句子排序．（５分） 81.They ordered the soup and the soup was so hot that the rich man burned his mouth first. 82.The businessman also burned his mouth and he was not happy. 83.A rich man and a businessman had lunch in the same restaurant. 84.The rich man told a lie about his brother’s death. 85.The businessman realized(意识到) that the rich man cheated him at last. ______ _______ _____ _______ _______ B School kids Say Goodbye to Their Flying Friends Jin Jun and his classmates at Shanghai Nanyang Middle School are not very happy to be back from holiday. Not because they hate studying, but because some of their best friends on campus（校园）are gone: pigeons. More than 100 pigeons used to(过去常常) fly around campus every day, making students smile during break time. But now, the birds are gone. Where? Now they’re all locked up in a bird cage. Bird flu(流感) has landed in Shanghai, and expert are afraid the pigeons might spread（传播）the disease if they keep flying around. For safety, the school also asks students to stay away from the cage. “I feel sad for those birds. They’re my best friends,” said Jin, a Junior 3 student. “Last term I would bring corn to feed them, but I can’t do that any more. I hope bird flu will end soon so I can play with the pigeons again.”Nanyang Middle School is not the only one to take pigeons off campus. Students in Beijjng Fengtai Experimental Primary School also gave their pigeons to the local health department （当地卫生部门）on February 3. Their pigeons are special birds. In 1999, students found two injured pigeons and gave them a home. To get money for bird food, the kids sold rubbish paper They took good care of the birds,
阅读理解练习 1 Our classroom faces our school garden. After class we like to look out of the windows to enjoy the lovely view. Our school garden is the most beautiful place in the school. There is a small pool in the middle. Some goldfish are swimming in it. Around the pool there are all kinds of flowers. We can always see flowers, even in winter. Between the school building and the flower-beds there is a lovely lawn. Boys and girls like to take a walk in the garden after school. But some years ago, there was nothing here but broken bricks, and wild weeds. We, teachers and students, built the garden with our hands. Since then we have planted trees and flowers every year. Everyone of us wants to do his best to make our school more and more beautiful. 阅读上面的短文,从每题所给的四个选项中,选出一个最佳答案 1. Where is the school garden? A. It faces the pool. B. It faces the writer's classroom. C. It is beside the pool. D. It is beside the writer's classroom. 2. Which of the following is NOT right? A. There are all kinds of flowers around the pool. B. There are goldfish in the pool. C. There is a small pool in the middle of the garden. D. The students can't see flowers in winter. 3. Between the school building and the flower-beds there is . A. a garden B. an office building C. a lawn D. nothing 4. Who built the school garden? A. Students B. Teachers C.Teachers and students D.Workers 5. Which of the following is NOT right? A. Everyone likes the school very much. B. Every student wants to make the school more and more beautiful. C. The school garden was built fifty years ago. D. The students plant trees in the school every year. 2 Mother's Day is a holiday for mothers. And on this day, mothers don't work. It is on the second Sunday in May. It is celebrated in the United States, England Sweden. India, Mexico and some other countries. Little by little, it becomes widely celebrated. On that day, many people send presents of love to their mothers. Those whose mothers are still living often wear a pink or red rose or carnation while those whose mothers are dead wear a white one. The idea of a day for mothers was first given by Miss Anna Jarvis of Philadelphia. The celebration of the first American Mother's Day was held in Philadelphia on May 10, 1908. Soon the holiday became popular around the country and the world 阅读上面的短文,从每题所给的四个选项中,选出一个最佳答案。 1. Mother's Day is on . A. the second Saturday in May B. the second Sunday in May
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初二英语英语阅读理解题 1 An owl is a bird with very large eyes. Those eyes make the owl look clever. The owl can not move its eyes freely as we can. It can only look straight ahead. If it wants to look at both sides, it must turn its neck. Owls make a strange noise because the owls sleep most of the day. They usually give their cries at night. The cry sounds like “Whoo! Whoo”. This strange sound sometimes frightens people at night. ( ) 1. An owl looks clever because 。 A. it has a beautiful body B. it has big eyes C. it can look straight ahead D. it can turn its neck ( )2. An owl looks for food at night because 。 A. it has large eyes B. it can’t move its eyes freely as we can C. it sees better at night than during the day D. it can’t see anything at all during the day ( )3. An owl eats 。 A. small birds B. all kinds of birds C. all kinds of other animals D. none of the above ( )4. The cry of an owl is 。 A. frightening B. good to listen to C. like a song D. like the sound of a cow
A More and more people like bicycling and it is no surprise. It is fun, healthy and good for the environment. Maybe that’s why there are 1.4 billion bicycles and only 400 million cars on roads worldwide today. Bikes can take you almost anywhere, and there is no oil cost! Get on a bicycle and ride around your neighbourhood. You may discover something new all around you. Stopping and getting off a bike is easier than stopping and getting out of your car. You can bike to work and benefit (受益) from the enjoyable exercise without polluting the environment. You don’t even have to ride all the way. Folding (折叠) bikes work well for people who ride the train. Just fold the bike and take it with you. You can do the same on an airplane. A folding bike can be packed in a suitcase. You can also take a common bike with you when you fly. But be sure to look for information by getting on airline websites. Not all airlines are bicycle-friendly to travellers. Health Benefits of Bicycling: It helps to prevent heart diseases. Bicycling helps to control your weight. A 15-minute bike ride to and from work three times a week burns off five kilos of fat in a year. Bicycling can improve your mood (心情). Exercise like bicycling has been shown to make people feel better, more relaxed and self-confident. Bicycling is healthier than driving. ( )1. From the passage, we know that bicycling is becoming very___________. A. surprising B. exciting C. expensive D. popular ( )2. When you are riding your bicycle around your neighbourhood, you may . A. pollute the environment around B. find something you didn’t notice C. go everywhere and use a little oil D. get off your bike and begin to work ( )3. If you travel with a folding bike, you can fold it and . A. get out of the car B. take it onto a train C. put it in your purse D. go on airline websites ( )4. One of the benefits from bicycling is that . A. you can fold the bicycle B. you will be friendly to others C. you will be more relaxed D. you may get fatter and fatter ( )5. Which is TRUE according to the passage? A. Bicycling is enjoyable exercise for people. B. Driving cars is healthier than riding bikes. C. Riding a bike pollutes your neighbourhood. D. Common bikes are welcomed by all airlines. B Feeling left out? A reader wrote in to say that she was feeling lonely at break because her best friend wasn’t around.Here’s our advice to her and to all kids who feel lonely sometimes. It’s hard when a best friend isn’t around maybe because she moved to a different school or a different class.You may feel lonely at break or lunchtime.You want to have new friends.but how do you make them? Maybe it seems like everybody else already has their friends.But remembe r, there’s always room for more friends. Start by looking around your classroom think about which kids you’d like to play with at break.Look for chances to say hi to them，smile，and be friendly.Offer to share something or express your appreciation(欣赏)to them.Invite someone to play with you or say “Do you want to sit here?” in the lunchroom.When you’re at break，walk over to kids you want to play with.act friendly，and say “Hi，can l play, too?” or just join in.
初二英语英语阅读理解题 1 An owl is a bird with very large eyes. Those eyes make the owl look clever. The owl can not move its eyes freely as we can. It can only look straight ahead. If it wants to look at both sides, it must turn its neck. Owls make a strange noise because the owls sleep most of the day. They usually give their cries at night. The cry sounds like “Whoo! Whoo”. This strange sound sometimes frightens people at night. ( ) 1. An owl looks clever because 。 A. it has a beautiful body B. it has big eyes C. it can look straight ahead D. it can turn its neck ( )2. An owl looks for food at night because 。 A. it has large eyes B. it can’t move its eyes freely as we can C. it sees better at night than during the day D. it can’t see anything at all during the day ( )3. An owl eats 。 A. small birds B. all kinds of birds C. all kinds of other animals D. none of the above ( )4. The cry of an owl is 。 A. frightening B. good to listen to C. like a song D. like the sound of a cow ( )5. Men must not kill owls because 。 A. they don’t do anything wrong B. they are good--looking and have two big eyes C. they cry only at night D. they are helpful to us 2 If you do not use your arm or your legs for some time, they become weak；when you start using them again, they slowly become strong again. Everybody knows that. Yet many people do not seem to know that memory works in the same way. When
阅读理解训练 I. Where is Love? How can we find Love? Once a little boy wanted to meet Love. He knew it was a long trip to where Love lived, so he got his things ready with some pizzas and drinks and started off. When he passed three streets, he saw an old woman sitting in the park and watching some birds. She looked very hungry. The boy gave her a pizza. She took it and smiled at him. The smile was so beautiful that he wanted to see it again, so he gave her a Coke. She smiled once again. The boy was very happy. They sat there all the afternoon, eating and smiling, but they said nothing. When it grew dark, the boy decided to leave. But before he had gone more than a few steps, he turned around, ran back to the old woman and gave her a hug. The woman gave him her biggest smile ever. When the boy opened the door of his house, his mother was surprised by the look of joy(快乐)on his face and asked what had made him so happy. “I had lunch with Love. She has got the ,s son was also surprised at his At the same time, the old womanmost beautiful smile in the world.”,s pleasure and asked why. mother“I ate a pizza in the park with Love,”she said, “and he is much younger than I expected.” If the world is full of love, we can enjoy a better life. 1.When the little boy saw the old woman, she was . A. looking for a seat in the park B. passing the street C. looking at some birds D. having a pizza 2.The little boy gave the old woman a Coke because . A. the old woman still felt hungry B. he wanted to see the smile again ,t like the drink C. he didnD. the old woman paid him for it 3.The old woman gave the little boy the biggest smile . A. after the little boy went home B. before it grew dark C. when she was drinking Coke D. after the little boy hugged her ,s mother was surprised to see her son was very 4.The boywhen the door opened. A. pleased B. sad C. unhappy D. angry 5.Which of the following is TRUE? A. The little boy failed to find Love. B. Both the little boy and the old woman found what they wanted at last. C. The little boy decided never to go home. D. The old woman gave the little boy a hug to thank him. II. Dick was born in a poor family. His father had a small boat and went fishing in the morning
阅读理解 阅读理解（20分，每小题2分）：A、B篇要求阅读短文选择正确答案 (A) 篇 Bruno was a boy of eight. His father worked in a cinema and his mother worked in a shop. He lived not far from his school. He always walked there and walked home. On his way to school, he had to pass a playground. It was very wet after it rained. One day, when he got home, his clothes were all wet. His mother became angry(生气的)and said, “Don’t play in the water on your way home from school!”On the next day Bruno came home with wet and dirty(脏的)clothes. His mother became even angrier. “I’ll tell your father if you come back wet again,”said his mother. “He’ll punish(惩罚)You, you know.” The third day the little boy was dry when he came home. “You’re a good boy today”, his mother said happily. “You didn’t play in the water.” “No,”the boy said unhappily. “There were
人教版八年级英语阅读理解训练 (A) In the world, soccer of football is the most popular sport. This is because many countries have wonderful teams for the World Cup. The World Cup is held every four years. To remember 2002 FIFA World Cup, children from different countries and more than 60 children from Japanese schools came together and spent three weekends drawing a big picture called“Dream(梦幻) World Cups”in Japan. The children drew animals, flowers and people playing soccer under a bule bright sky. They wished each football team good luck by drawing the flags(旗帜)of all the countries that will take part in the World Cup in Japan and South Korea. The picture was put up in a park near a playground in Yokohama. Some football teams will have games there. Are you a football fan(迷)？The World Cup makeds more and more people interested in football. Teenagers(青少年)like playing and watching football. Many of them love some football stars so much that they get the pictures of their favourite players on the walls of their rooms. That is the way to show their love for the World Cup as children in Japan. 1.If a country wants to take part in the World Cup ,she must have______. A.Many football fans B.a very good team C.many football player D.a big playground 2.The next World Cup will be held in_______. A.2006 B.2007 C.2005 D.2004 3.From the passage ,in the picture children drew many things except_________. A. people playing football B. pictures of some football stars C. a sunny sky D. flowers 4.In“Dream World Cup”,the children drew the flags of some countries______. A. to show their love for their owe country B. to tell the people their stories C. to show their good wishes for the football teams D. to show their new ideas about football 5.Many teenagers owe the pictures of some football stars because______. A. they are interested in football B. they are football fans C. they think their favourite players are great D. all of A, B and C (B) In 1826, a Frenchman named Niepce needed pictures for his business. But he was not a good artis. So he invented a very simple camera(照相机). He put it in a window of his house and took a picture of his garden. That was the first photo.