Unit 6 Enjoying Cycling
单元话题阅读理解练习
基础语篇巩固练
（23-24八年级下·福建泉州·期末）。
Climb to the top the amazing Sydney Harbour Bridge and look down 134 meters at the water below! This 3-hour climbing tour is fantastic! Book your tour now.
Tour includes:
A certificate (证明) to prove that you have climbed the bridge.
A photo of you and your friends on top of the bridge.
We also provide you:
Special ▲ to protect you from the strong sunlight.
A mobile phone to talk with the tour teacher.
Food for lunch and dinner tours only.
Morning/ Afternoon/ Night Tours Lunch/ Dinner Tours
Mon. —Fri. Sat. —Sun. Mon. & Sun.
From June 1 to August 31
Adults ＄200 ＄250 ＄300
Children (10～16) ＄160 ＄190 ＄240
From September 1 to November 30
Adults ＄210 ＄230 ＄280
Children (10～16) ＄150 ＄170 ＄220
1．You can talk with the tour teacher by __________.
A． B． C． D．
2．Which may be a RIGHT word for “▲”
A．homework B．sunglasses C．raincoats D．menus
3．This Saturday morning on Children’s Day, Mr. Brown and Mrs. Brown want to take their twin sons (aged 13) to climb the bridge. It will cost them __________.
A．＄250 B．＄690 C．＄880 D．＄190
4．Which of the following is TRUE
A．They can provide breakfast for the tourists to choose.
B．An adult can join in the tours without a certificate.
C．Children under 9 can climb the bridge alone.
D．It may take three hours to climb to the top of the bridge.
5．Where is the text probably (也许) from
A．A science book. B．A history book.
C．A newspaper. D．A storybook.
【答案】1．C 2．B 3．C 4．D 5．C
【导语】本文主要介绍了攀登悉尼海港大桥的活动。
1．细节理解题。根据“A mobile phone to talk with the tour teacher.”可知一部手机可以和导游通话。故选C。
2．推理判断题。根据“Special ▲ to protect you from the strong sunlight.”可知，保护您免受强烈的阳光照射，应是特殊的太阳镜。横线上填“太阳镜”。故选B。
3．推理判断题。根据表格第四行第三列可知这个星期六的儿童节早上成人票250美元。第五行第三列儿童票190美元。布朗先生和夫人想带他们的双胞胎儿子（13岁）去爬桥。这将花费250×2+190×2＝880美元，故选C。
4．细节理解题。根据“This 3-hour climbing tour is fantastic! Book your tour now.”可知，爬到桥顶可能需要三个小时。故选D。
5．推理判断题。根据“Climb to the top the amazing Sydney Harbour Bridge and look down 134 meters at the water below! This 3-hour climbing tour is fantastic! Book your tour now.”可知本文主要介绍了攀登悉尼海港大桥的活动广告。可能来自一份报纸。故选C。
（23-24八年级下·福建厦门·期末）China’s new hit TV show To the Wonder (《我的阿勒泰》) has made people want to enjoy the breathtaking views in Xinjiang. As the summer holiday coming, Xinjiang might be an amazing tourism place for you.
Tips： Carry enough clothes to keep warm at night. Bring hats and sunglasses to keep away from sunburn. Prepare raincoats against strong winds and sudden rains. Know about different customs (习俗) before you start your trip. Don’t forget to take the ID card and common medicine.
1．How long may the trip last (持续)
A．For 3 days. B．For 4 days. C．For 5 days. D．For 6 days.
2．If you want to see many flowers, you can go to ________.
A．Keketuohai B．Hemu C．Narenxia Ranch D．Ghost City
3．In Hemu, what activities can you do from the text
A．Milk cows. B．Climb mountains.
C．Ride camels. D．Watch the starry nights.
4．What can you infer from the tips about Xinjiang
A．It may be cold at night. B．There is weak sunlight.
C．It rains the whole day. D．It has strong winds every day.
5．Where might you see this text
A．A travel guide. B．A news report. C．A story book. D．A science fiction.
【答案】1．C 2．C 3．D 4．A 5．A
【导语】本文主要介绍了新疆五日游以及一些建议。
1．细节理解题。根据图片中的“Day 5”可知，旅行持续五天，故选C。
2．细节理解题。根据“Day 4: Narenxia Ranch Scenery: the sea of flowers”可知，如果你想看很多花，你可以去那仁夏牧场。故选C。
3．细节理解题。根据“enjoy the starry nights”可知，可以看繁星点点的夜晚。故选D。
4．推理判断题。根据“Carry enough clothes to keep warm at night.”可知，要带上足够的衣服以备夜间取暖，说明新疆晚上很冷，故选A。
5．推理判断题。文章主要介绍了新疆五日游以及一些建议，所以可以在旅游指南上看到，故选A。
（23-24八年级下·福建南平·期中）There was a fire in the factory at about 1:40 last night. A reporter interviewed some people about it this morning.
Reporter: What were you doing when the fire broke out
I was preparing a report when I got the phone call from Jim. I quickly drove to the factory. The firefighters (消防员) were putting out the fire when I got there. They arrived several minutes before me. Tom (The manager of the factory)
I was on duty last night. I smelled something burning. When I got up, I saw smoke coming from the window of the workshop (车间). I called 911 and our manager at once. And they both arrived quickly. Jim (A worker)
We drove to the factory as soon as we got the phone call at 1:47 a. m. We arrived at about 1:55 a.m. and soon put out the fire. No one died or got hurt in the fire. It’s dry these days. We think all the families and factories should be more careful. Jeff (A firefighter)
1．What was Tom doing when he got the phone call
A．Preparing a report. B．Sleeping.
C．Driving to the factory. D．Cooking.
2．________ discovered (发现) the fire first
A．Tom B．Jim C．Jeff D．Lucy
3．The worker who was on duty made a call to ________.
A．911 B．the manager C．911 and the manager D．customer
4．What does the underlined phrase “put out” mean
A．扑灭 B．消失 C．解决 D．穿上
5．From the passage, we don’t know ________.
A．when the fire happened B．why the fire happened
C．how many people got hurt D．where the fire happened
【答案】1．A 2．B 3．C 4．A 5．B
【导语】本文主要是一段关于昨晚发生火灾的工厂，记者随机采访了一些人了解情况。
1．细节理解题。根据“I was preparing a report when I got the phone call from Jim.”可知，汤姆接到电话时，正在准备一份报告。故选A。
2．细节理解题。根据“I was on duty last night. I smelled something burning. When I got up, I saw smoke coming from the window of the workshop…Jim (A worker)”可知，吉姆首先发现了火灾。故选B。
3．细节理解题。根据“I called 911 and our manager at once.”可知，吉姆立刻给911和经理打电话。故选C。
4．词义猜测题。根据“We arrived at about 1:55 a.m.”和“No one died or got hurt in the fire.”可推断，无人死亡或受伤应该是因为火被“扑灭”了。故推断“put out”的意思是“扑灭”。故选A。
5．细节理解题。根据“There was a fire in the factory at about 1:40 last night…No one died or got hurt in the fire.”可知，本文告诉了我们火灾发生的时间、地点和伤员情况，未告知我们火灾发生的原因。故选B。
（23-24八年级下·福建龙岩·期中）These days, more and more people like to take a trip to different places by themselves. However, during the trip, they may meet some problems. Some get lost in other countries. And some lose their wallets or bank cards in busy places.
Remember the following special Chinese official (官方的) phone numbers so that you can get help or help others in need when necessary during your holidays.
12301Are you interested in the latest hot place for a trip Use this number. By calling the number or following the number’s WeChat official account (公众号), you can know which place is crowded and how much it is to take a trip to a place!
12121If you want to take a two-day trip outside but you are afraid that it may rain or snow, calling this number can help you decide on the time better.
12308Do you want to enjoy yourself in another country If so, you must remember this number. When you lose your money or want to ask the way to a place, you can always get the quickest help by calling this number.
95566Did you lose your bank card before Many people did! Some lost cards from Bank of China and they called this number, so other people couldn’t take out the money in the card.
1．By calling 12301, you can know ________.
A．the way to some places B．the best time to travel
C．the cost of a trip D．the weather of a place
2．If you lose your money in Canada, you can call ________.
A．12301 B．12308 C．95566 D．12121
3．Which is TRUE according to the passage
A．The writer may write the passage around Oct. 1st.
B．People can only get information from 12301 by calling.
C．If you want to take a two-day trip outside, you can call 95566 to know the weather.
D．If you lose a Bank of China card, you can call 12121.
4．What does the passage mainly tell readers to do before a trip
A．To bring enough things. B．To carry enough food and clothes.
C．To follow many WeChat official accounts. D．To know some important phone numbers.
5．In which section of a newspaper can you probably read the passage
A．Sports. B．Health. C．Culture. D．Travel.
【答案】1．C 2．B 3．A 4．D 5．D
【导语】本文主要介绍了一些中国官方电话号码，以便在旅游时得到帮助或帮助他人。
1．细节理解题。根据“By calling the number or following the number’s WeChat official account (公众号), you can know which place is crowded and how much it is to take a trip to a place!”可知通过拨打12301，可以知道哪个地方拥挤，去一个地方旅行需要多少钱。故选C。
2．细节理解题。根据“When you lose your money or want to ask the way to a place, you can always get the quickest help by calling this number.”可知如果丢了钱，可以拨打12308。故选B。
3．推理判断题。根据“Remember the following special Chinese official (官方的) phone numbers so that you can get help or help others in need when necessary during your holidays.”可知，作者可能在10月1日左右写的这篇文章。故选A。
4．主旨大意题。本文主要介绍了一些中国官方电话号码，以便在旅游时得到帮助或帮助他人。故选D。
5．推理判断题。本文主要介绍了一些中国官方电话号码，以便在旅游时得到帮助或帮助他人，故本文可能出现在报纸的旅行部分。故选D。
（22-23八年级下·福建三明·期末）Nowadays, camping has been popular among young people. It’s a great way to be outside and enjoy the nature. Whether you prefer to be in the woods, mountains, or by the river, you are sure to have a wonderful experience when you go camping. Here are some suggestions for camping.
Fire may be dangerous, so just use it only when you must. Make sure to put the fire out when you don’t use it. Or it may cause a fire.
When you are talking, keep your voice down. If you talk loudly, you may disturb (打扰) other people, and you will also miss the chance to see wild animals outside.
It is necessary to put up your tent only in safe areas. If you put up your tent in other areas, you may get into trouble. Remember to do it for your safety.
Don’t forget to take your camera, or you will miss the wonderful natural wonders. Later, you’ll understand how nice they are. Make sure your camera has enough power.
People often get lost in the forest. It’s a good way to take a map that helps you to get the right direction. Now, people usually take GPS with them. Maps and GPS can help you find the way easily.
1．From the passage, we can choose many places to go camping except _________.
A．the mountains B．the park C．a place by the river D．the woods
2．What does the underline phrase “put…out” mean in the passage
A．伸出 B．清理 C．取出 D．扑灭
3．What should we take in case of getting lost in the forest from the passage
A．Maps and GPS.B．Camera and food. C．Tents and water. D．Food and water.
4．Which best shows the structure (结构) of the text
A．B．C． D．
5．What is the best title for the passage
A．Some advice for camping B．What to get from camping
C．Where to go camping D．A wonderful camping
【答案】1．B 2．D 3．A 4．C 5．A
【导语】本文介绍了野营在年轻人中非常受欢迎，并具体介绍了一些关于野营的建议。
1．细节理解题。根据“Whether you prefer to be in the woods, mountains, or by the river, you are sure to have a wonderful experience when you go camping.”可知没有提到公园。故选B。
2．词句猜测题。根据“Or it may cause a fire.”可知不用火的时候一定要把火扑灭，否则可能引起火灾；put ... out表示“扑灭”。故选D。
3．细节理解题。根据“People often get lost in the forest. It’s a good way to take a map that helps you to get the right direction. Now, people usually take GPS with them. Maps and GPS can help you find the way easily.”可知为了以防迷路，我们应该带地图和GPS。故选A。
4．篇章结构题。第①段是总述野营在年轻人中非常受欢迎；第②③④⑤⑥段是一些关于野营的建议；C选项符合本文的结构。故选C。
5．最佳标题题。通读全文可知，本文介绍了野营在年轻人中非常受欢迎，并具体介绍了一些关于野营的建议；选项A“关于野营的一些建议”符合。故选A。
（23-24八年级下·福建泉州·期中）How to prepare for vacation Packing (打包) up your family to leave for vacation is a crazy and amazing task. Here’s a day-by-day vacation preparation checklist!
Three days before leaving for vacation If you’re lucky, you can have a neighbor’s child who can help with your lawn (草坪)! Kids are great for watering plants and flowers while you’re away. If driving, check the tires (轮胎) and oil.
One day before leaving for vacation You’d better clean out your fridge. Make sure your fridge isn’t at a “super cool” temperature. Since it won’t be opened or closed while you’re away, you can drop the temperature a little! Leave cell phone numbers and a house key with a trustworthy friend or neighbor. Check the weather of your destination (目的地).
Three hours before leaving for vacation Turn up your air conditioning temperature or turn off the air conditioner (summer) or turn down your heating temperature (winter). Water your plants. Lock all doors and windows. Make sure you take the keys with you when coming out of the house!
1．________ before leaving for vacation, you must check the tires and oil of your car.
A．Three days B．One day C．Half a day D．Three hours
2．Why you should drop your fridge’s temperature a little
A．It’s cool enough.
B．It’s too cold.
C．It’s empty.
D．You won’t open it often.
3．It’ll be great to ask your ________ to water your plants while you’re on vacation.
A．classmate B．friend C．neighbor’s child D．old neighbor
4．What should you do three hours before leaving
①Check your air conditioner.
②Buy some fruits.
③Lock all doors and windows.
④Water your plants.
A．①②③ B．①②④ C．①③④ D．②③④
5．What does the underlined word “trustworthy” in the passage mean
A．真正的 B．最好的 C．值得信赖的 D．忠诚的
【答案】1．A 2．D 3．C 4．C 5．C
【导语】本文主要介绍了度假前的准备工作。
1．细节理解题。根据第一栏标题“Three days before leaving for vacation”和“If driving, check the tires (轮胎) and oil.”可知，出门度假的前三天，你必须检查一下汽车的轮胎和汽油。故选A。
2．细节理解题。根据“Since it won’t be opened or closed while you’re away, you can drop the temperature a little!”可知，当你外出度假时，冰箱不会自动启动或者自动关闭，所以要调低温度。故选D。
3．细节理解题。根据“If you’re lucky, you can have a neighbor’s child who can help with your lawn (草坪)! Kids are great for watering plants and flowers while you’re away.”可知，在你度假的时候，让邻居的孩子给你的植物浇水是件很棒的事情。故选C。
4．细节理解题。根据最后一栏“Turn up your air conditioning temperature or turn off the air conditioner (summer) or turn down your heating temperature (winter). Water your plants. Lock all doors and windows. ”可知，离开前三小时你应该：检查空调、 锁好所有的门窗、 给植物浇水。即①③④符合题意。故选C。
5．词句猜测题。根据“Leave cell phone numbers and a house key with a trustworthy friend or neighbor.”可知，要把手机号码和房子钥匙留给值得信赖的朋友或邻居。所以“trustworthy”表示 “值得信赖的”。故选C。
（23-24八年级下·福建龙岩·期中）Traveling can be expensive. But there are some ways to save money when traveling. Try some of the advice below on your next vacation and your wallet will thank you.
Look for city tourism cards. With the card, you can pay less at restaurants and shops. You don’t have to wait for a long time at busy attractions. You might even get free tickets to top tourist attractions. City tourism cards can save your money and time without question.
Don’t get the best room. How long will you stay in your room Will you just be sleeping there
Do you really need a bigger room with a good view (景色)
Find a hotel outside a city. It can help you save some money by choosing a hotel away from big tourist attractions, for you are always doing the same — go to the attractions and then return to your hotel to sleep.
Book (预订) a room with a kitchen. Although some people might not like to cook while on vacation, I don’t mind making breakfast in my room. We always eat at a nice restaurant on our last night of the vacation. I’d rather eat breakfast and lunch at the hotel and then spend much money on a delicious supper.
1．With ________, you can pay less at restaurants and shops.
A．ID cards B．tourism cards C．bank cards D．phone cards
2．To save some money, the writer advises tourists to ________.
A．get the best room B．live near big tourist attractions
C．live away from big tourist attractions D．take a map with them when traveling
3．The writer prefers to make breakfast and lunch in the hotel because ________.
A．they are healthier and more delicious
B．he likes cookers in the hotel
C．there are not any restaurants in the neighborhood
D．he’d rather spend much money on a delicious supper
4．What does the passage mainly talk about
A．How to save money when traveling. B．How to get a tourism card.
C．How to find a hotel outside a city. D．How to book a room on the Internet.
5．In which section of a newspaper would you probably read the passage
A．Health B．Sport C．Food D．Travel
【答案】1．B 2．C 3．D 4．A 5．D
【导语】本文主要介绍了在当今社会，旅游是非常昂贵的，那么如何外出能花费较少的钱，作者就这一点给出了几点建议。
1．细节理解题。根据“Look for city tourism cards. With the card, you can pay less at restaurants and shops.”可知，有了城市旅游卡，你可以在餐馆和商店少付钱。故选B。
2．细节理解题。根据“Find a hotel outside a city. It can help you save some money by choosing a hotel away from big tourist attractions, for you are always doing the same — go to the attractions and then return to your hotel to sleep.”可知，在城市外找一家旅馆，它可以帮助你节省一些钱，即选择一家酒店远离大型旅游景点，故选C。
3．细节理解题。根据“I’d rather eat breakfast and lunch at the hotel and then spend much money on a delicious supper.”可知，作者在酒店吃早午饭的目的是花多一点钱吃美味的晚餐。故选D。
4．主旨大意题。根据“Traveling can be expensive. But there are some ways to save money when traveling. Try some of the advice below on your next vacation and your wallet will thank you.”可知，本文主要介绍了在出外旅游的时候，如何能够做到省钱，并给出了几点建议。故选A。
5．推理判断题。根据整个文章的理解可知，主要是介绍一些外出旅游能少花钱的一些建议，应是在旅游部分能读到，故选D。
（23-24八年级下·福建泉州·期中）Maxime and Lise are young German couple (夫妇). They are ready to travel across China from Beijing to Yunnan Province on a tandem bicycle. They have two main aims (目的) for their tour. One of them is that they want to encourage (提倡) green travel through it.
Maxime, 26, works for helping farmers raise their cows, while his wife Lise, 26, is a teacher. The two also like sharing their travel stories on Facebook. “We choose a tandem bicycle because it makes it easier to talk with each other about interesting people and things during the trip. Besides, bicycling is healthier. And it’s cheaper and more environment-friendly than cars, motors and so on,” the couple said.
Another aim of their trip, the two said they want to get people’s good ideas on topics such as health, economy and politics. When they were asked why they chose to visit China, they said it was because they often talked about its long history and beauty and how much the country is competitive (有竞争力的) in the world.
“We know China is a great country and will be the leader of the economy around the world in the future. We want to get a better understanding of the country and its people.” they said. The couple will be on their trip to China soon.
1．What are the young couple going to do according to the passage
A．They are ready to travel around Germany.
B．They plan to share their travel stories on Facebook.
C．They are ready to travel around China.
D．They want to help farmers raise their cows.
2．In Paragraph 2, what do the couple mainly want to tell us
A．What their work is.
B．What a Facebook is.
C．What they talk about during the trip.
D．Why they choose a tandem bicycle for their trip.
3．What does “its” in Paragraph 3 refer to
A．China’s. B．Bicycle’s. C．Facebook’s. D．World’s.
4．What are their trip aims
①They want to encourage green travel.
②Make more people know about China.
③Get people’s good ideas on topics such as health, economy and politics.
④Tell people China is competitive in the world.
A．①② B．②③ C．①③ D．③④
5．According to the passage, what do the couple think of China
A．Great and competitive. B．More environment-friendly.
C．The leader around the world. D．Easier to live.
【答案】1．C 2．D 3．A 4．C 5．A
【导语】本文主要讲述了一对德国夫妇准备骑双人自行车环游中国，并解释了他们这么做的目的。
1．细节理解题。根据第一段“They are ready to travel across China from Beijing to Yunnan Province on a tandem bicycle.”可知，他们准备环游中国。故选C。
2．推理判断题。根据第二段“We choose a tandem bicycle because it makes it easier to talk with each other about interesting people and things during the trip. Besides, bicycling is healthier. And it’s cheaper and more environment-friendly than cars, motors and so on”可知，这对夫妇主要想告诉我们为什么他们选择双人自行车旅行。故选D。
3．词义猜测题。根据第三段“When they were asked why they chose to visit China, they said it was because they often talked about its long history...”可知，当被问及为什么选择游览中国时，他们说这是因为他们经常谈论中国的悠久历史。由此可知，its指的是China’s“中国的”。故选A。
4．细节理解题。根据第一段“They have two main aims (目的) for their tour. One of them is that they want to encourage (提倡) green travel through it.”和第三段“Another aim of their trip, the two said they want to get people’s good ideas on topics such as health, economy and politics.”可知，这对夫妇此次旅行的目的是：他们想鼓励绿色出行以及获取人们对健康、经济和政治等话题的好想法。故选C。
5．细节理解题。根据第三段“how much the country is competitive (有竞争力的) in the world”和第四段“We know China is a great country”可知，这对夫妇认为中国伟大且有竞争力。故选A。
（23-24八年级下·福建泉州·期中）Welcome to this short tour of London. In this square we are standing in the middle of London. Opposite is the National Gallery, a museum with lots of famous paintings. Go along the Red Street to Buckingham Palace. The queen (女王) lives there.
Turn left and go to the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben. Opposite you can see the London Eye. It is 135 meters away from the River Thames. You can see most of London on a clear day.
When you are tired, the best way to see London is by boat. You can get into the boat near Big Ben. As you go along the river, the London Eye is on your right, near the Railway Bridge.
Get off the boat at Tower Bridge. Then you can see the Tower of London next to the bridge.
The Tower of London is the city’s oldest palace (宫殿). It is nine hundred years old.
Take the boat back along the river. Get off the boat and go past the station and walk along the street. Opposite is the old fruit and vegetable market. They don’t sell fruit or vegetables now. There are stores and restaurants, and lots of street musicians. Turn left into King’s Street, and go past the church. You’re now back where you started at the square. Now you finish your tour.
1．If you go to visit the National Gallery, what will you find
A．Lots of lovely animals. B．Lots of special plants.
C．Lots of famous paintings. D．Lots of interesting books.
2．Where can you get into the boat
A．Near Buckingham Palace. B．Near Big Ben.
C．Near Tower Bridge. D．Near King’s Street.
3．Which of the following is TRUE about the Tower of London
A．It has a long history B．It is far from the bridge.
C．It is next to the old fruit and vegetable market. D．It is on the King's Street.
4．The underlined word “It” in Paragraph 4 refers to (指的是) ________.
A．the bridge B．the London Eye
C．Big Ben D．the Tower of London
5．You will not go past________ on your way back.
A．the station B．the river C．the park D．the church
【答案】1．C 2．B 3．A 4．D 5．C
【导语】本文主要介绍伦敦的旅行。
1．细节理解题。根据Opposite is the National Gallery a museum with lots of famous paintings可知 National Gallery有许多著名的画，故答案选C。
2．细节理解题。从第三段“When you are tired, the best way to see London is by boat. You can get the boat near Big Ben”可知在大本钟附近。故选B。
3．细节理解题。根据“It is nine hundred years old”可知有着悠久的历史。故选A。
4．词句猜测题。根据“The Tower of London is the city's oldest palace. It is nine hundred years old.”代指前文的the Tower of London。故选D。
5．细节理解题。从最后一段“Take the boat back along the river. Get off the boat and go past the station and walk along the street. Opposite is the old fruit and vegetable market. They don’t sell fruit and vegetables now. There are stores and restaurants, and lots of street musicians. Turn left into King’s Street, and go past the church. You’re now back where you started, at the square. Now you finish your tour.”可知，没有经过公园。故选C。
重难语篇拔高练
（23-24八年级下·河南南阳·期中）。
Do you know the Silk Route (丝绸之路) Bike Tour Is it the greatest tour in the world Cyclists call it “the longest, hardest, highest, hottest, coldest bicycle tour in the world”. In eighteen weeks you travel over 12,000 kilometers through seven different countries and have the most exciting ride of your life.
“A thousand years ago people went by camel (骆驼) and did about 25 kilometers a day,” said one cyclist, “But on a bike you do 25 kilometers in an hour. And along the way you see some of the most beautiful places in the world.”
From Shanghai, you go across Asia, through Iran and arrive in Istanbul, Turkey, at the end. You travel across the deserts (沙漠) of China and cycle the Pamir Highway to over 4,600 meters across the “Roof (屋顶) of the Word” in the mountains Tajikistan.
On the way there are villages, markets and ancient (古老的) buildings. At night, you stay in ancient roadside hotels or in camps. A chief cooks dinner for about half of the days; On other days, cyclists can eat in local (当地的) restaurants or shop in local markets for their food. One cyclist said, “The best thing was the friendliness of the people.” And the worst things “The snow and the cold in the Pamirs.”
So is it the greatest tour in the world Cyclist Miles MacDonald thinks so. “The Silk Route is a true expedition (探险). It is long and difficult, but it’s such an amazing experience that you arrive in Istanbul a completely changed person.”
根据材料内容选择最佳答案。
1．What does Paragraph 2 mainly tell us
A．The beginning of the tour. B．The danger on the way.
C．The speed of cycling. D．The beauty along the way.
2．How does the writer show us the tour is quite a long one
A．By listing numbers. B．By giving examples.
C．By making comparisons (比较). D．By telling stories.
3．What can we learn about the Silk Route Bike Tour from the text
① It covers seven countries. ②It doesn’t pass through any city.
③ Free food is provided by local people during it. ④It is exciting and relaxing.
⑤ It can change a person greatly.
A．①② B．①⑤ C．③④ D．④⑤
4．What’s the purpose (目的，意图) of the text
A．To tell a story. B．To solve a problem.
C．To explain an idea. D．To introduce an activity.
5．Which of the following best shows the structure (结构) of the text (P= paragraph)
A．B．C． D．
【答案】1．C 2．A 3．B 4．D 5．B
【导语】本文讲述了丝绸之路自行车之旅的相关信息
1．主旨大意题。根据文中“A thousand years ago people went by camel and did about 25 kilometers a day...But on a bike you do 25 kilometers in an hour”可知，第二段主要讲的是骑自行车的速度，故选C。
2．细节理解题。根据“In eighteen weeks you travel over 12,000 kilometers through seven different countries”等一系列数字可知，作者通过列举数字表明这次旅行很长，故选A。
3．细节理解题。根据“In eighteen weeks you travel over 12,000 kilometers through seven different countries”以及“The Silk Route is a true expedition (探险). It is long and difficult, but it’s such an amazing experience that you arrive in Istanbul a completely changed person.”可知，它覆盖七个国家且能极大地改变一个人，①⑤正确，故选B。
4．细节理解题。根据全文内容及“Cyclists call it ‘the longest, hardest, highest, hottest, coldest bicycle tour in the world’.”可知，本文目的是介绍丝绸之路自行车之旅活动，故选D。
5．篇章结构题。第一段引出丝绸之路自行车之旅；第二段介绍旅途中的风景；第三段介绍路线；第四段介绍沿途的生活；第五段总结它是很棒的旅行且能改变人。所以文章是总分总的结构，P1总起，P2-P4分述，P5总结，故选B。Unit 6 Enjoying Cycling
单元话题阅读理解练习
基础语篇巩固练
（23-24八年级下·福建泉州·期末）。
Climb to the top the amazing Sydney Harbour Bridge and look down 134 meters at the water below! This 3-hour climbing tour is fantastic! Book your tour now.
Tour includes:
A certificate (证明) to prove that you have climbed the bridge.
A photo of you and your friends on top of the bridge.
We also provide you:
Special ▲ to protect you from the strong sunlight.
A mobile phone to talk with the tour teacher.
Food for lunch and dinner tours only.
Morning/ Afternoon/ Night Tours Lunch/ Dinner Tours
Mon. —Fri. Sat. —Sun. Mon. & Sun.
From June 1 to August 31
Adults ＄200 ＄250 ＄300
Children (10～16) ＄160 ＄190 ＄240
From September 1 to November 30
Adults ＄210 ＄230 ＄280
Children (10～16) ＄150 ＄170 ＄220
1．You can talk with the tour teacher by __________.
A． B． C． D．
2．Which may be a RIGHT word for “▲”
A．homework B．sunglasses C．raincoats D．menus
3．This Saturday morning on Children’s Day, Mr. Brown and Mrs. Brown want to take their twin sons (aged 13) to climb the bridge. It will cost them __________.
A．＄250 B．＄690 C．＄880 D．＄190
4．Which of the following is TRUE
A．They can provide breakfast for the tourists to choose.
B．An adult can join in the tours without a certificate.
C．Children under 9 can climb the bridge alone.
D．It may take three hours to climb to the top of the bridge.
5．Where is the text probably (也许) from
A．A science book. B．A history book.
C．A newspaper. D．A storybook.
（23-24八年级下·福建厦门·期末）China’s new hit TV show To the Wonder (《我的阿勒泰》) has made people want to enjoy the breathtaking views in Xinjiang. As the summer holiday coming, Xinjiang might be an amazing tourism place for you.
Tips： Carry enough clothes to keep warm at night. Bring hats and sunglasses to keep away from sunburn. Prepare raincoats against strong winds and sudden rains. Know about different customs (习俗) before you start your trip. Don’t forget to take the ID card and common medicine.
1．How long may the trip last (持续)
A．For 3 days. B．For 4 days. C．For 5 days. D．For 6 days.
2．If you want to see many flowers, you can go to ________.
A．Keketuohai B．Hemu C．Narenxia Ranch D．Ghost City
3．In Hemu, what activities can you do from the text
A．Milk cows. B．Climb mountains.
C．Ride camels. D．Watch the starry nights.
4．What can you infer from the tips about Xinjiang
A．It may be cold at night. B．There is weak sunlight.
C．It rains the whole day. D．It has strong winds every day.
5．Where might you see this text
A．A travel guide. B．A news report. C．A story book. D．A science fiction.
（23-24八年级下·福建南平·期中）There was a fire in the factory at about 1:40 last night. A reporter interviewed some people about it this morning.
Reporter: What were you doing when the fire broke out
I was preparing a report when I got the phone call from Jim. I quickly drove to the factory. The firefighters (消防员) were putting out the fire when I got there. They arrived several minutes before me. Tom (The manager of the factory)
I was on duty last night. I smelled something burning. When I got up, I saw smoke coming from the window of the workshop (车间). I called 911 and our manager at once. And they both arrived quickly. Jim (A worker)
We drove to the factory as soon as we got the phone call at 1:47 a. m. We arrived at about 1:55 a.m. and soon put out the fire. No one died or got hurt in the fire. It’s dry these days. We think all the families and factories should be more careful. Jeff (A firefighter)
1．What was Tom doing when he got the phone call
A．Preparing a report. B．Sleeping.
C．Driving to the factory. D．Cooking.
2．________ discovered (发现) the fire first
A．Tom B．Jim C．Jeff D．Lucy
3．The worker who was on duty made a call to ________.
A．911 B．the manager C．911 and the manager D．customer
4．What does the underlined phrase “put out” mean
A．扑灭 B．消失 C．解决 D．穿上
5．From the passage, we don’t know ________.
A．when the fire happened B．why the fire happened
C．how many people got hurt D．where the fire happened
（23-24八年级下·福建龙岩·期中）These days, more and more people like to take a trip to different places by themselves. However, during the trip, they may meet some problems. Some get lost in other countries. And some lose their wallets or bank cards in busy places.
Remember the following special Chinese official (官方的) phone numbers so that you can get help or help others in need when necessary during your holidays.
12301Are you interested in the latest hot place for a trip Use this number. By calling the number or following the number’s WeChat official account (公众号), you can know which place is crowded and how much it is to take a trip to a place!
12121If you want to take a two-day trip outside but you are afraid that it may rain or snow, calling this number can help you decide on the time better.
12308Do you want to enjoy yourself in another country If so, you must remember this number. When you lose your money or want to ask the way to a place, you can always get the quickest help by calling this number.
95566Did you lose your bank card before Many people did! Some lost cards from Bank of China and they called this number, so other people couldn’t take out the money in the card.
1．By calling 12301, you can know ________.
A．the way to some places B．the best time to travel
C．the cost of a trip D．the weather of a place
2．If you lose your money in Canada, you can call ________.
A．12301 B．12308 C．95566 D．12121
3．Which is TRUE according to the passage
A．The writer may write the passage around Oct. 1st.
B．People can only get information from 12301 by calling.
C．If you want to take a two-day trip outside, you can call 95566 to know the weather.
D．If you lose a Bank of China card, you can call 12121.
4．What does the passage mainly tell readers to do before a trip
A．To bring enough things. B．To carry enough food and clothes.
C．To follow many WeChat official accounts. D．To know some important phone numbers.
5．In which section of a newspaper can you probably read the passage
A．Sports. B．Health. C．Culture. D．Travel.
（22-23八年级下·福建三明·期末）Nowadays, camping has been popular among young people. It’s a great way to be outside and enjoy the nature. Whether you prefer to be in the woods, mountains, or by the river, you are sure to have a wonderful experience when you go camping. Here are some suggestions for camping.
Fire may be dangerous, so just use it only when you must. Make sure to put the fire out when you don’t use it. Or it may cause a fire.
When you are talking, keep your voice down. If you talk loudly, you may disturb (打扰) other people, and you will also miss the chance to see wild animals outside.
It is necessary to put up your tent only in safe areas. If you put up your tent in other areas, you may get into trouble. Remember to do it for your safety.
Don’t forget to take your camera, or you will miss the wonderful natural wonders. Later, you’ll understand how nice they are. Make sure your camera has enough power.
People often get lost in the forest. It’s a good way to take a map that helps you to get the right direction. Now, people usually take GPS with them. Maps and GPS can help you find the way easily.
1．From the passage, we can choose many places to go camping except _________.
A．the mountains B．the park C．a place by the river D．the woods
2．What does the underline phrase “put…out” mean in the passage
A．伸出 B．清理 C．取出 D．扑灭
3．What should we take in case of getting lost in the forest from the passage
A．Maps and GPS.B．Camera and food. C．Tents and water. D．Food and water.
4．Which best shows the structure (结构) of the text
A．B．C． D．
5．What is the best title for the passage
A．Some advice for camping B．What to get from camping
C．Where to go camping D．A wonderful camping
（23-24八年级下·福建泉州·期中）How to prepare for vacation Packing (打包) up your family to leave for vacation is a crazy and amazing task. Here’s a day-by-day vacation preparation checklist!
Three days before leaving for vacation If you’re lucky, you can have a neighbor’s child who can help with your lawn (草坪)! Kids are great for watering plants and flowers while you’re away. If driving, check the tires (轮胎) and oil.
One day before leaving for vacation You’d better clean out your fridge. Make sure your fridge isn’t at a “super cool” temperature. Since it won’t be opened or closed while you’re away, you can drop the temperature a little! Leave cell phone numbers and a house key with a trustworthy friend or neighbor. Check the weather of your destination (目的地).
Three hours before leaving for vacation Turn up your air conditioning temperature or turn off the air conditioner (summer) or turn down your heating temperature (winter). Water your plants. Lock all doors and windows. Make sure you take the keys with you when coming out of the house!
1．________ before leaving for vacation, you must check the tires and oil of your car.
A．Three days B．One day C．Half a day D．Three hours
2．Why you should drop your fridge’s temperature a little
A．It’s cool enough.
B．It’s too cold.
C．It’s empty.
D．You won’t open it often.
3．It’ll be great to ask your ________ to water your plants while you’re on vacation.
A．classmate B．friend C．neighbor’s child D．old neighbor
4．What should you do three hours before leaving
①Check your air conditioner.
②Buy some fruits.
③Lock all doors and windows.
④Water your plants.
A．①②③ B．①②④ C．①③④ D．②③④
5．What does the underlined word “trustworthy” in the passage mean
A．真正的 B．最好的 C．值得信赖的 D．忠诚的
（23-24八年级下·福建龙岩·期中）Traveling can be expensive. But there are some ways to save money when traveling. Try some of the advice below on your next vacation and your wallet will thank you.
Look for city tourism cards. With the card, you can pay less at restaurants and shops. You don’t have to wait for a long time at busy attractions. You might even get free tickets to top tourist attractions. City tourism cards can save your money and time without question.
Don’t get the best room. How long will you stay in your room Will you just be sleeping there
Do you really need a bigger room with a good view (景色)
Find a hotel outside a city. It can help you save some money by choosing a hotel away from big tourist attractions, for you are always doing the same — go to the attractions and then return to your hotel to sleep.
Book (预订) a room with a kitchen. Although some people might not like to cook while on vacation, I don’t mind making breakfast in my room. We always eat at a nice restaurant on our last night of the vacation. I’d rather eat breakfast and lunch at the hotel and then spend much money on a delicious supper.
1．With ________, you can pay less at restaurants and shops.
A．ID cards B．tourism cards C．bank cards D．phone cards
2．To save some money, the writer advises tourists to ________.
A．get the best room B．live near big tourist attractions
C．live away from big tourist attractions D．take a map with them when traveling
3．The writer prefers to make breakfast and lunch in the hotel because ________.
A．they are healthier and more delicious
B．he likes cookers in the hotel
C．there are not any restaurants in the neighborhood
D．he’d rather spend much money on a delicious supper
4．What does the passage mainly talk about
A．How to save money when traveling. B．How to get a tourism card.
C．How to find a hotel outside a city. D．How to book a room on the Internet.
5．In which section of a newspaper would you probably read the passage
A．Health B．Sport C．Food D．Travel
（23-24八年级下·福建泉州·期中）Maxime and Lise are young German couple (夫妇). They are ready to travel across China from Beijing to Yunnan Province on a tandem bicycle. They have two main aims (目的) for their tour. One of them is that they want to encourage (提倡) green travel through it.
Maxime, 26, works for helping farmers raise their cows, while his wife Lise, 26, is a teacher. The two also like sharing their travel stories on Facebook. “We choose a tandem bicycle because it makes it easier to talk with each other about interesting people and things during the trip. Besides, bicycling is healthier. And it’s cheaper and more environment-friendly than cars, motors and so on,” the couple said.
Another aim of their trip, the two said they want to get people’s good ideas on topics such as health, economy and politics. When they were asked why they chose to visit China, they said it was because they often talked about its long history and beauty and how much the country is competitive (有竞争力的) in the world.
“We know China is a great country and will be the leader of the economy around the world in the future. We want to get a better understanding of the country and its people.” they said. The couple will be on their trip to China soon.
1．What are the young couple going to do according to the passage
A．They are ready to travel around Germany.
B．They plan to share their travel stories on Facebook.
C．They are ready to travel around China.
D．They want to help farmers raise their cows.
2．In Paragraph 2, what do the couple mainly want to tell us
A．What their work is.
B．What a Facebook is.
C．What they talk about during the trip.
D．Why they choose a tandem bicycle for their trip.
3．What does “its” in Paragraph 3 refer to
A．China’s. B．Bicycle’s. C．Facebook’s. D．World’s.
4．What are their trip aims
①They want to encourage green travel.
②Make more people know about China.
③Get people’s good ideas on topics such as health, economy and politics.
④Tell people China is competitive in the world.
A．①② B．②③ C．①③ D．③④
5．According to the passage, what do the couple think of China
A．Great and competitive. B．More environment-friendly.
C．The leader around the world. D．Easier to live.
（23-24八年级下·福建泉州·期中）Welcome to this short tour of London. In this square we are standing in the middle of London. Opposite is the National Gallery, a museum with lots of famous paintings. Go along the Red Street to Buckingham Palace. The queen (女王) lives there.
Turn left and go to the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben. Opposite you can see the London Eye. It is 135 meters away from the River Thames. You can see most of London on a clear day.
When you are tired, the best way to see London is by boat. You can get into the boat near Big Ben. As you go along the river, the London Eye is on your right, near the Railway Bridge.
Get off the boat at Tower Bridge. Then you can see the Tower of London next to the bridge.
The Tower of London is the city’s oldest palace (宫殿). It is nine hundred years old.
Take the boat back along the river. Get off the boat and go past the station and walk along the street. Opposite is the old fruit and vegetable market. They don’t sell fruit or vegetables now. There are stores and restaurants, and lots of street musicians. Turn left into King’s Street, and go past the church. You’re now back where you started at the square. Now you finish your tour.
1．If you go to visit the National Gallery, what will you find
A．Lots of lovely animals. B．Lots of special plants.
C．Lots of famous paintings. D．Lots of interesting books.
2．Where can you get into the boat
A．Near Buckingham Palace. B．Near Big Ben.
C．Near Tower Bridge. D．Near King’s Street.
3．Which of the following is TRUE about the Tower of London
A．It has a long history B．It is far from the bridge.
C．It is next to the old fruit and vegetable market. D．It is on the King's Street.
4．The underlined word “It” in Paragraph 4 refers to (指的是) ________.
A．the bridge B．the London Eye
C．Big Ben D．the Tower of London
5．You will not go past________ on your way back.
A．the station B．the river C．the park D．the church
重难语篇拔高练
（23-24八年级下·河南南阳·期中）。
Do you know the Silk Route (丝绸之路) Bike Tour Is it the greatest tour in the world Cyclists call it “the longest, hardest, highest, hottest, coldest bicycle tour in the world”. In eighteen weeks you travel over 12,000 kilometers through seven different countries and have the most exciting ride of your life.
“A thousand years ago people went by camel (骆驼) and did about 25 kilometers a day,” said one cyclist, “But on a bike you do 25 kilometers in an hour. And along the way you see some of the most beautiful places in the world.”
From Shanghai, you go across Asia, through Iran and arrive in Istanbul, Turkey, at the end. You travel across the deserts (沙漠) of China and cycle the Pamir Highway to over 4,600 meters across the “Roof (屋顶) of the Word” in the mountains Tajikistan.
On the way there are villages, markets and ancient (古老的) buildings. At night, you stay in ancient roadside hotels or in camps. A chief cooks dinner for about half of the days; On other days, cyclists can eat in local (当地的) restaurants or shop in local markets for their food. One cyclist said, “The best thing was the friendliness of the people.” And the worst things “The snow and the cold in the Pamirs.”
So is it the greatest tour in the world Cyclist Miles MacDonald thinks so. “The Silk Route is a true expedition (探险). It is long and difficult, but it’s such an amazing experience that you arrive in Istanbul a completely changed person.”
根据材料内容选择最佳答案。
1．What does Paragraph 2 mainly tell us
A．The beginning of the tour. B．The danger on the way.
C．The speed of cycling. D．The beauty along the way.
2．How does the writer show us the tour is quite a long one
A．By listing numbers. B．By giving examples.
C．By making comparisons (比较). D．By telling stories.
3．What can we learn about the Silk Route Bike Tour from the text
① It covers seven countries. ②It doesn’t pass through any city.
③ Free food is provided by local people during it. ④It is exciting and relaxing.
⑤ It can change a person greatly.
A．①② B．①⑤ C．③④ D．④⑤
4．What’s the purpose (目的，意图) of the text
A．To tell a story. B．To solve a problem.
C．To explain an idea. D．To introduce an activity.
5．Which of the following best shows the structure (结构) of the text (P= paragraph)
A．B．C． D．
