江蘇省永豐初級中學(xué)八年級英語上學(xué)期期末復(fù)習(xí)練習(xí) 閱讀理解3 牛津版

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1、八年級英語期末復(fù)習(xí)專題練習(xí)《閱讀理解3》 （一） The peppered moth(白樺尺蛾), a kind of insect, is found in England. It is light brown and likes to live in trees which are also light brown. This makes the moth difficult to be found. But with the development of the industry(工業(yè)), smoke from factories began to reach

2、the trees where the moth lived. It made the trees blacker. Then something strange happened. The peppered moth began to become darker as well. A scientist called Kettlewell decided to make a study of this phenomenon(現(xiàn)象). He marked some of the light moths and some of the darker ones, and set them fre

3、e in the woods near Birmingham, an industrial city. Later, he recaptured as many marked moths as possible. The results were as follow: Can you imagine what would happen to the peppered moth if the air became cleaner again? ( )1. The peppered moth began to change its colour in industrial a

4、reas because_______. A. it wanted to attract other moths B. it had to keep the balance of nature C. it was polluted by the smoke from factories D. it liked the colour of its living place ( )2. From the results of Kettlewell's research, we can see that_______ in industrial are

5、as. A. more light moths were caught B. some darker moths became light ones C. more darker moths were caught D. about one-third of the darker moths were killed ( )3. What's the meaning of the underlined word "recaptured" in Chinese? A.再次捕獲 B.重新預(yù)測 C.再次放生 D.重新關(guān)

6、注 ( )4. If the air became clearer again,_______. A. the number of the light moths would become larger B. there would be more darker moths and fewer light ones C. the darker moths would fly away from the industrial areas D. the total number of the light moths would keep unchan

7、ged ( )5. This passage is mainly about_______. A. the results of a research B. Kettlewell-a great scientist C. the moths can change colours D. pollution in some industrial areas 參考答案 CCAAC （二） Once a boy came to ask a fisherman how to become cleverer, because his mother alway

8、s called him "foolish boy". "That's easy," answered the fisherman. "I know one way to make you become cleverer. " "Really?" "Of course. It is said a fish head is good for brain. If you eat one, you'll become cleverer indeed. Pay only three pounds for one fish head." The boy paid him three

9、 pounds and the fisherman cut off a fish head and handed it to him A fish head was not good-not even for a hungry boy to eat but the boy ate it up in two gulps. "Do you feel anything?" asked the fisherman. "Not in my head," said the boy. The boy lay on the ground and thought, "On

10、e whole fish costs only two pounds. I paid him three pounds for the fish head. Why don't I have the whole fish for soup, a head for brain and one pound left over?" He jumped up and shouted at the fisherman, "You are a thief! You are fooling me!" The fisherman laughed, saying, "The fish head works n

11、ow, you see." ( )1. The boy ate up the fish head only in two gulps, because he_______. A. enjoyed it B. wanted to taste it C. took it as a kind of good medicine D. was a foolish boy ( )2. The boy came to the fisherman in order to_______. A. buy a fish head B. ask the fisherman a qu

12、estion C. learn the way of fishing D. pay him three pounds ( )3. "Not in my head" means "_______" A. the fish head was not in the boy's head B. the boy felt nothing come into his head C. it was difficult to give an answer right away D. the boy didn't feel that he was cleve

13、r ( )4. The boy paid three pounds. He should have had _______. A. a whole fish B. a fish head and one pound back C. a whole fish and one pound back D. a whole fish, a fish head and one pound back ( )5. _______helped the boy become clever. A. A good meal B. The fish he

14、ad C. Nothing D. What happened 參考答案 CBDCD （三） Oftentimes one hears children wishing they were grown-ups, and old people wishing they were youngsters again. Each age has its pleasures and pains, and the happiest person is the one who enjoys what each age gives him without wa

15、sting his time on useless things. Childhood is a time when there are few responsibilities(責(zé)任) to think about. A child is usually fed, looked after and loved by his parents. He will never be expected to do anything in return. In addition(另外), life is always presenting（呈現(xiàn)） new things to a child,

16、 but the things have lost their appeal(吸引力) for the old because they are too well-known. Meanwhile, a child has his pains. He is not so free to do what he wishes to do. He is continually（不斷地）being told not to do a certain thing or being punished for what he has done wrong. After a child grows u

17、p, he starts to make his own living. He can no longer expect others to pay for his food, his clothes, or his room, and he has to work if he wants to live comfortably. If he spends most of his time playing in the way he used to play as a child, he will go hungry. And if he breaks the laws of society

18、as he used to break the laws of his parents, he may be put in prison. If, however, he works hard, keeps out of trouble and has good health, he can have the great happiness of building up his own position in society. ( )1. According to the second paragraph, the writer thinks that_______. A. life

19、 for a child is very easy B. life for a child is very hard C. only the old are interested in life D. only children are interested in life ( )2. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage? A. Parents hardly expect their children to do anything in return. B. Children

20、get interested in things around them. C. Adults are free to do what they want to do. D. Adults should depend on themselves. ( )3. The main idea of the passage is _______. A. life is never enjoyable since each age has some pains B. young men can have the greatest happiness

21、 C. childhood is the most enjoyable time in one's life D. one can be a happy person only if he can enjoy each age of his life ( )4. The paragraph following this passage will most probably discuss_______. A. examples of successful young men B. how to build up one's position in society C.

22、 joys and pains of old people D. what to do when one has problems in life 參考答案 ACDC （四） When you are curious about something and want to know more about it, you can use the way of asking questions. Asking questions is the first step to make discoveries and find interesting answers. Th

23、e following steps can guide you during the research. Step l Write down the subject that you are interested in on a piece of paper. Just get the main idea down. For example, you might write: Discover more about robots. Step 2 Stop and think for a moment about what you have already

24、known about your subject. List what you have already known like the sentences below: 1. The first robot appeared in the USA. 2. A robot can do housework and act as a teacher. 3. Sometimes a robot catches viruses and causes a lot of problems. Step 3 How can you deal with what you want

25、to learn? By asking questions, start writing down questions about the robots on the paper. 1. What might robots be like in the future? 2. What other things can robots do for people? 3. What kind of power will robots possibly use in five years? Step 4 Armed with your list of questions,

26、 you can now go to the nearest library or computer to begin your research. As you learn more about your subject, you will probably discover some new questions. For example, you might discover that robots can help scientists explore dangerous places, like the sea and outer space. How? What happe

27、ned? Asking new questions can help you research your subject more widely. Next time when you find something interesting to research, take time to organize your thinking by asking good questions. And remember that learning more always brings more questions. ( )1. What does the writer advise

28、us to do when we're curious about something? A. To read more books about it. B. To look it up in the dictionary. C. To turn to the teacher for help. D. To raise questions and find the answers. ( )2. The underlined part "Armed with your list of questions" means "_______".

29、 A. write down your list of questions B. discuss your questions with others C. take your list of questions with you D. put your list of questions under your arm ( )3. What might be the correct order of the steps when you do research? ① List what you want to learn. ② Fin

30、d new problems. ③ List what you've already known. ④ Choose a research subject. A.④③①② B.④①③② C.②③④① D.③②①④ ( )4. The passage is mainly about_______. A. how to do research on robots B. the steps of how to do some research C. having interesting answers on robo

31、ts D. finding subjects before doing research 參考答案 DCAB （五） During the years of game making, there have been a number of games. Many old games have gone since modern games came out. Teachers at a primary school asked their students to write articles about games they knew and were sur

32、prised by the results. Half of the 50 children in one of the classes wrote about online games. It is easy to see that traditional games like hide-and-seek and jump rope games are unfamiliar to m any of today's schoolchildren. They like to play computer games, especially in the cities, with the

33、 rising popularity of TV, the Internet, video and online games. An educationist said, "Traditional games used to be so popular, but over just a few years, kids have forgotten them. It's sad." The games that many parents once played were generally outdoor activities which were enjoyed by st

34、udents during breaks or after school. They usually needed several partners and just a little space. Jump rope games, for example, have always been popular in many countries around the world. A kind of jump rope game, played with rubber bands(橡皮筋) which are connected together to make a long rope

35、, is played in many countries. Rubber band jumping was once very popular in primary schools. Girls loved playing this game. It can help kids practise their jumping skills and develop coordination(協(xié)調(diào)性), and also help them meet lots of friends. It is common these days to see primary school s

36、tudents spending their breaks in the classroom. They are busy with their studies. "When we were young, we played many different outdoor games, but today's children don't know what to play or how to play," a 40-year-old mother said. "They don't know what teamwork is." Being worried by the s

37、ituation, educational officers have tried to make some programmes to educate children on traditional games. ( )1. How are traditional games today? A. Today's children don't like traditional games. B. Traditional games are missing one by one. C. Traditional games aren't so easy as

38、computer games. D. Modern games are more useful than old games. ( )2. The meaning of the underlined word "unfamiliar" here is "_______" A. not known B. not helpful C. unimportant D. not interesting ( )3. The traditional games like hide-and-seek and jump rope games_______.

39、 A. can be played only in schools B. can be played only outdoors C. usually need a few partners D. need a very large space ( )4. Today's schoolchildren don't know how to play traditional games mainly because_______. A. they are busy with their studies B. they don't l

40、ike them at all C. their parents don't let them do that D. the games are difficult to learn ( )5. Which of the following is the writer's opinion? A. Traditional games should take the place of modern games. B. Schoolchildren shouldn't be busy with their lessons. C. Withou

41、t playing traditional games, children don't know what teamwork is. D. The whole society should try to educate children on traditional games. 參考答案 BACAD （六） "Be proud of what you do," my father always told me, "whether you are a boss or a cleaner. " When I was 15, I got a summer job in

42、 a hospital. I was told that my duties would include（包括）sweeping floors. I smiled and remembered Dad's words. Even though my job was the lowest, it made me feel excited. I saw it as a challenge because it was my first job. I learned to be on time and tried to do everything well. In return, I wa

43、s treated with respect（尊敬） by doctors, nurses and patients. Every morning I imagined that the dirty dishes would make patients more sick if I was not there to wash them clean. After washing the dishes, I started sweeping the floors of all patients' rooms and cleaning toilets. Though I was tired, I w

44、anted the job to be done well. People would say, "That young boy really does a good job." That made me proud. Working in the hospital taught me that being proud of one's job was important. It does not matter whether the job is sweeping floors or managing a large business. Through every job I ev

45、er have had, my father's words always stay with me. I am able to sweep floors, and I have been a manager. I think Dad will be proud of me. ( )1. The writer's first job was a_______. A. boss B. cleaner C. manager D. doctor ( )2. Which of the following didn't the writer do in

46、 the hospital according to the passage? A. Look after patients. B. Wash dishes. C. Clean toilets. D. Sweep floors. ( )3. When the writer was in the hospital, he_______. A. made the patients sick B. wasn't tired C. worked hard D. did everything ( )

47、4. From the passage we know that_______. A. the writer's father always stayed with him B. the father didn't like the writer's first job C. the writer wasn't proud of his first job D. the father's words encouraged the writer to do everything well 參考答案 BACD （七） When my

48、wife left this world, I chose to travel in Antigua, looking for a peaceful place to rest my old body. Not quite old and weak, I felt I wanted something more than the usual hotel room with 24-hour room service. I decided this year to try something completely new and booked myself a private holid

49、ay home in Antigua. This was the best decision I had made, as there was plenty to do, plenty to see and lots of lovely restaurants to visit. There was a private swimming pool, and a cool, wide yard where I ate my breakfast most mornings. Antigua is one of the loveliest places on the Earth to sp

50、end a holiday. The bright blue sea and the endless blue around the beach areas proved to be an excellent place for me to spend the long afternoons. I had to hurry to do what I wanted to do before the holiday came to the end. I managed to visit the islands during my last two days and yet found m

51、yself wondering whether I could extend for a few more days. I rented a boat and came home after a day's sailing, refreshed, looking forward to dinner. Everything was so pleasant on these beautiful islands, swept by the trade winds and warmed by the sun for so many summer months. The food just t

52、asted better to me, perhaps because I was having such a great holiday. There was always someone to have a drink with-that's what I liked most. ( )1. Which of the following statements is NOT mentioned about the private holiday home the writer stayed in? A. It had a private swimming pool. B. Th

53、ere were lots of restaurants near it. C. The writer often had breakfast in its yard. D. It supplied delicious seafood to the writer. ( )2. The underlined word "extend" in Paragraph 4 probably means "_______". A. make something last longer B. make you feel happy C. prevent someone from ente

54、ring D. sell goods to foreign countries ( )3. The most important reason for the writer to travel in Antigua was_______. A. there was bright blue sea B. there was endless blue sky C. there were lots of lovely restaurants D. there were many people to drink with ( )4. The passage is most l

55、ikely to be taken from a part of_______. A. a tour guide B. a travel diary C. a student's report D. a health report 參考答案 DDADB （八） Vancouver is a coastal city located in the Lower Mainland of British Columbia, Canada. It was named after British captain George Vancouver, who

56、 explored the area in the 1790s. As the largest metropolitan(大都市的) area in Western Canada, Vancouver ranks the third largest in the country with a population of 2.3 million. 52% of them do not speak English as their first language. They speak French. The Port Metro Vancouver is now the bus

57、iest and the largest in Canada, as well as the fourth largest port in North America. As forestry remains its largest industry, Vancouver is well known as a city centre surrounded by nature, making tourism its second largest industry. It is also the third largest film production centre in North Ameri

58、ca after Los Angeles and New York City, earning it the nickname(綽號) Hollywood North. Vancouver has ranked highly in worldwide "livable city" rankings. It has hosted many international events. The 2010 Winter Olympics and 2010 Winter Paralympics were held in Vancouver and nearby Whistler, a reso

59、rt community（度假社區(qū)） 125 km north of the city. Buses, trains, planes, streetcars, ferries, and bicycle roads make it easy to travel in this city. If you want to have a relaxing day, parks and gardens will be good places to go to. Among them, Stanley Park is one of the greatest parks in the world.

60、 People of all ages go to enjoy the beautiful scenery and the arts and sports events. It's a good place for plant lovers and also great for those who want to just relax for a while. It's also an important place for wildlife, such as squirrels, raccoons, skunks and coyotes. ( )1. The name of Vanc

61、ouver comes from_______. A. a place B. an explorer C. a scientist D. a king ( )2. -_______is the third largest film production centre in North America. A. Vancouver B. Los Angeles C. New York City D. Hollywood )3. What does the underlined word "wildlife" me

62、an? A. Park. B. People. C. Games. D. Animals. ( )4. Which is TRUE about Stanley Park? A. It's good for people to live in. B. It's for plant-watching only. C. Old people can't go there. D. We can see animals in the park. ( )5. Which is NOT true about th

63、e passage? A. People can travel by bike in Vancouver. B. It's difficult to live in Vancouver. C. The 2010 Winter Olympics was held in Canada. D. Stanley Park is great for people to relax for a while. 參考答案 BADDB （九） Americans think much about time. From childhood they lear

64、n to value time. As children they are taught to be on time to go to school, to work and to do everything. When they are having a good time, they say that time goes easily. When a person is dying, they say he is living on a borrowed time. Time is money. Time is knowledge. Time is everything in A

65、merica. An American worker has to work hard for eight hours a day and forty hours a week. This is the working time. In his free time, he also works hard for more money. Even on Saturday and Sunday he also works hard as usual. In the street you can hardly see a man walking slowly. They walk very fast

66、. In fact, they are running. They love time because time can bring them money and lots of things. But sometimes they also hate time, because they feel they have become servants(仆人) of the clock. ( )1. What do Americans mean by saying "Time is money"? A. If someone has time and works hard, he can make a lot of money. B. It takes quite a lot of time to make money. C. Working hard can bring people health. D. It is not easy to make money. ( )2. Americans think it's