阅读理解 初中英语八年级下册 题型特训
Unit 9 Have you ever been to a museum？
学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________
一、 初阶练手 Passage 1 - 5
二、 进阶练习 Passage 6 -10
三、 高阶提升 Passage 11-15
一、 初阶练手
Passage 1
Park City Chengdu—Being a Large Park Now
Looking down at Chengdu city from the sky, you will see more and more places in green. A number of parks and wetland make a big difference to turning the city into a beautiful large park. Let’s get some first-hand information about some of them.
Newest Favorite Parks for Local People
Names and Pictures Sizes Locations
Dong’an Lake Sports Park 0.32km2 Longquanyi District (区域) in Chengdu
Chengdu Guixi Eco-Park 0.933km2 Gaoxin District in Chengdu
Longquan Mountains Urban (城市) Park 1275km2 Longquanyi District in Chengdu
The Comments (评价) for Each Park:
I got married at Gaoxin Marriage Registration (婚姻登记) Office which is located just right in this park. After a long walk, we finally found it next to the markers in the shape of big red hearts. It is really the largest park I’ve ever been to.
Since the park is built for the opening and closing ceremonies (庆典) of FISU (大运会), many people were taking photos with the huge flare tower (火炬塔). There is a beautiful greenway for the young to run along. No riding in the park is the only problem that matters to me.
Everything in my eyes was beautiful when climbing the mountain. On the Danjing Platform (平台), I saw the sign of a golden “sun” on the platform. It is said that if you overlook from the sky, it is actually like a “Sun God Bird”.
1．How are the parks listed in the chart
A．In alphabetical (ABC) order of the names.
B．From the smallest to biggest in size.
C．By their locations.
2．Which park is located in Gaoxin District of Chengdu
A．Don’an Lake Sports Park.
B．Chengdu Guixi Eco-Park.
C．Longquan Mountains Urban Park.
3．According to the comments, which of the following is true
A．Michael has been to the largest park in Chengdu.
B．Gao Ta can run, take photos and ride bikes in the park he went.
C．Wu li has been to a park where people can climb the mountain.
4．From the highest marks to the lowest, three parks should be in the order of ________.
①Dong’an Lake Sports Park
②Chengdu Guixi Eco-Park
③Longquan Mountains Urban Park
A．③>①>② B．③>②>① C．①>③>②
5．What is the purpose of the passage
A．To understand people’s lives in Chengdu.
B．To introduce the newest parks in Chengdu.
C．To show how large the parks are in Chengdu.
【答案】1．B 2．B 3．C 4．A 5．B
【导语】本文主要介绍了成都当地人最喜欢的最新公园以及人们的评价。
1．细节理解题。根据表格“Sizes”可知，这些公园是根据面积由小到大在图表中列出的。故选B。
2．细节理解题。根据表格Chengdu Guixi Eco-Park “Gaoxin District in Chengdu”可知，成都贵溪生态园位于成都高新区。故选B。
3．细节理解题。根据“Everything in my eyes was beautiful when climbing the mountain.”可知，Wu Li去过一个可以爬山的公园。故选C。
4．细节理解题。根据“I got married at Gaoxin Marriage Registration (婚姻登记) Office which is located just right in this park.”以及“Gaoxin District in Chengdu”可知，Chengdu Guixi Eco-Park的得分是4.1；根据“Since the park is built for the opening and closing ceremonies (庆典) of FISU (大运会),”可知，Dong’an Lake Sports Park的得分是4.2；那么Longquan MountainsUrban (城市) Park的得分是4.5。综上所述，从最高分到最低分的排序为③>①>②。故选A。
5．主旨大意题。根据“A number of parks and wetland make a big difference to turning the city into a beautiful large park. Let’s get some first-hand information about some of them.”可知，本文主要介绍了成都最新的三个公园。故选B。
Passage 2
China’s Hainan Island
Hainan Island is a wonderful place with comfortable sunshine, sand and sea. It is in the South of China. It’s famous for its underwater beauty. Tianyahaijiao is also very famous. It attracts (吸引) lots of tourists around the world every year.
Thailand
Thailand is in the heart of Southeast Asia. Its capital Bangkok has some of Thailand’s greatest buildings, like the Grand Palace (大皇宫).
Chiang Mai (清迈) is a big city in Thailand. There are many historic temples (庙) there, for example, the Wat Phra Singh temple. The temple has a history of over 600 years.
Australia
This country is a land of beauty and diversity (多样性). It is famous for Sydney Opera House and Ayers Rock. Ayers Rock is 348 meters high. What’s more, children can also see many animals there like koalas, kangaroos and sheep.
South Korea’s Jeju Island (韩国济州岛)
As a volcanic (火山的) island, Jeju once was chosen as one of the New Seven Wonders of Nature. Not only that, Jeju attracts children with its Teddy Bear Museum. The museum shows historical events through teddy bears.
根据材料内容选择最佳答案。
1. The information above can’t be from _________.
A．a magazine B．a storybook C．a newspaper D．a tour guidebook
2. Hainan Island is _________.
A．in the Indian Ocean B．in Europe
C．in the South of China D．in Africa
3. If you like historic temples, you can go to _________.
A．China’s Hainan Island B．Thailand
C．Australia D．South Korea’s Jeju Island
4. Jeju Island’s _________ is popular with children.
A．Teddy Bear Museum B．Toy Car Museum
C．Museum of Heroes D．Museum of Pictures
5. Australia is known for _________.
A．the Grand Palace and the Wat PhraSingh temple
B．Sydney Opera House and Ayers Rock
C．Tianyahaijiao and the underwater beauty
D．Teddy Bear Museum and a volcanic island
【答案】1. B 2. C 3. B 4. A 5. B
【导语】本文主要介绍了四个旅游景点：海南岛、泰国、澳大利亚以及济州岛。
1. 推理判断题。通读全文可知，本文主要介绍了四个旅游景点，故文章不太可能来源于故事书，故选B。
2. 细节理解题。根据“Hainan Island is a wonderful place with comfortable sunshine, sand and sea. It is in the South of China.”可知海南位于中国南部，故选C。
3. 细节理解题。根据“Chiang Mai (清迈) is a big city in Thailand. There are many historic temples (庙) there...”可知泰国清迈有许多有历史意义的寺庙，故选B。
4. 细节理解题。根据“Jeju attracts children with its Teddy Bear Museum”可知济州岛的泰迪熊博物馆对孩子们很有吸引力。故选A。
5. 细节理解题。根据“It is famous for Sydney Opera House and Ayers Rock.”可知澳大利亚因悉尼歌剧院和艾尔斯山出名，故选B。
Passage 3
Vanuatu is an island nation in the South Pacific. It is one of the smallest countries in the world. But for those who are interested in adventure（冒险）and sports, there is a lot to do there. Vanuatu’s islands offer visitors two of the most exciting and dangerous activities in the world: volcano（火山）surfing and land diving.
Volcano Surfing On Tanna Island, Mount Yasur rises 300 meters into the sky. Yasur is an active volcano, and it erupts（爆发）almost every day, sometimes several times a day. For centuries, people have climbed this mountain to visit the top. Recently, people have also started climbing Yasur to surf the volcano. In some ways, volcano surfing is like surfing in the sea, but in other ways it’s very different. Volcano surfers try to escape the erupting volcano—without getting hit by flying rocks! It’s fast, fun and dangerous—the perfect extreme sport (极限运动).
Land Diving Most people are familiar with bungee（蹦极）jumping. Do you know bungee jumping started on Pentecost Island in Vanuatu It is almost fifteen centuries old. The activity, first called land diving, is part of a religious ceremony（宗教仪式）. A man ties tree vines（树藤）to his legs. He then jumps head-first from a high tower to touch the earth with the top of his head—without breaking the vine. Every spring, island people (men only) still take part in this amazing activity.
1. What do you think of Vanuatu is
A．It’s a country. B．It’s a city. C．It’s an ocean. D．It’s a mountain.
2. How often does Mount Yasur erupt
A．Once a year. B．Once a month. C．Once a week. D．Every day.
3. What do people climb Mount Yasur to do
A．To do exercise. B．To surf the volcano. C．To surf the sea. D．To watch the sea.
4. How long is the history of bungee jumping
A．15,000 years. B．1,500 years. C．150 years. D．15 years.
5. When do the island people hold bungee jumping activity on Pentecost Island
A．In spring. B．In summer. C．In autumn. D．In winter.
【答案】1. A 2. D 3. B 4. B 5. A
【导语】本文主要介绍了作为世界上最小国家之一的瓦努阿图为游客提供的两项最令人兴奋和具有危险性的活动：火山冲浪和陆上跳水。
1. 细节理解题。根据“Vanuatu is an island nation in the South Pacific. It is one of the smallest countries in the world.”可知，瓦努阿图是南太平洋的一个岛国。它是世界上最小的国家之一。故选A。
2. 细节理解题。根据“and it erupts（爆发）almost every day, sometimes several times a day. ”可知，它几乎每天都爆发，有时一天爆发好几次。故选D。
3. 细节理解题。根据“Recently, people have also started climbing Yasur to surf the volcano.”可知，人们也开始攀登伊苏尔火山冲浪。故选B。
4. 细节理解题。根据“It is almost fifteen centuries old.”可知，它几乎有1500年的历史了。故选B。
5. 细节理解题。根据“Every spring, island people (men only) still take part in this amazing activity.”可知，每年春天，岛上的人们仍会参加这项令人惊叹的活动。故选A。
Passage 4
When you are in England, you must be very careful in the street because the traffic drives on the left. Before you cross a street, you must look to the right first and then the left. If the traffic lights are red, the traffic must stop. People on foot can cross the road carefully. If the traffic lights are green, the traffic can go and people on foot must not cross. In the morning and in the evening when people go to or come from work, the streets are very busy.
When you go by bus in England, you have to be careful, too. Always remember the traffic moves on the left. Have a look first or you will go the wrong way. In many English cities, there are big buses with two floors. You can sit on the second floor. From there you can see the city well. It is very interesting.
1. When you are in England, you must be more careful in the street because ________.
A．there are many cars and buses on the road B．there are no traffic lights
C．the buses and cars move on the left D．people on foot may cross the road
2. In England, before you cross a street, you must look to ________ first and then ________.
A．the right; the left B．the left; the right
C．the front; the back D．the back; the front
3. If the traffic lights are green, ________ can go, and ________ mustn’t cross.
A．people on foot; the traffic B．the traffic; people in cars
C．buses; cars D．the traffic; people on foot
4. In many cities in England, there are big buses ________.
A．with a lot of people in them B．with lots of seats in them
C．with two floors D．with interesting colors
5. Which is the best title of this passage
A．Traveling in England B．Buses in England
C．Traffic in England D．Traffic lights in England
【答案】1. C 2. A 3. D 4. C 5. C
【导语】本文介绍了英国人的交通规则及交通情况。
1. 细节理解题。根据“When you are in England, you must be very careful in the street because the traffic drives on the left.”可知，因为车辆都靠左行驶。故选C。
2. 细节理解题。根据“Before you cross a street, you must look to the right first and then the left.”可知，在你过马路之前，你必须先看右边，然后再看左边，故选A。
3. 细节理解题。根据“If the traffic lights are green, the traffic can go and people on foot must not cross.”可知，如果交通灯是绿色的，交通可以通行，步行的人不得穿过马路。故选D。
4. 细节理解题。根据“In many English cities, there are big buses with two floors.”可知，在英国的许多城市里，有两层楼的公交车，故选C。
5. 最佳标题题。根据整个文章的理解可知，本文主要介绍了英国的交通规则，故选C。
Passage 5
Famous Museums
Name
The Palace Museum British Museum New York Museum
Country China The UK The USA
Address Chang’an Street, Beijing New Oxford Street, London Chestnut Street, New York
Feature The largest ancient palace buildings with many kinds of collections in China. One of the largest museums with collections of anytime and any area in the world. America’s largest museum in American history.
Ticket 60 （Spring &Summer） 40 （Autumn & Winter） Free Monday free
1. As one of the largest museums in the world, British Museum is in __________.
A．Beijing B．London C．New York D．Shanghai
2. New York Museum is America’s largest museum in American __________.
A．buildings B．collections C．history D．culture
3. The Palace Museum, which is in the center of Beijing, is also called “Forbidden City”in China. It lies in __________.
A．Chang’ an Street B．New Oxford Street
C．Chestnut Street D．New Chang’an Street
4. According to the form, if you want to see ancient Chinese collections, you can visit __________ at most.
A．one museum B．two museums C．three museums D．four museums
5. Which of the following is TRUE according to the information above
A．Each ticket for the Palace Museum costs the same in the whole year.
B．You don’t have to pay for tickets if you visit New York Museum on Monday.
C．British Museum lies in Chestnut Street, London.
D．The ticket of British Museum is expensive.
【答案】1. B 2. C 3. A 4. B 5. B
【导语】本文是一篇表格应用文，本文主要通过表格形式介绍了中国的故宫博物馆，英国的大英博物馆和美国的纽约博物馆，详细介绍了它们的国籍，地址，特色及收费信息。
1. 细节理解题。根据“British Museum”的介绍可知，Address一行对应的地点是London。故选B。
2. 细节理解题。根据“New York Museum”的介绍和“America’s largest museum in American history”可知，美国历史上最大的博物馆。故选C。
3. 细节理解题。根据“The Palace Museum”的介绍和“Address”一行可知，是在Chang’an Street。故选A。
4. 细节理解题。根据表格我们，可知，在“The Palace Museum”能看到中国古代的收藏品；“British Museum”有世界上任何时代、任何地方的收藏品。所以，有两个博物馆能看到中国古代收藏品。故选B。
5. 细节理解题。根据表格中对于“New York Museum”的Ticket的介绍可知，周一免费。故选B。
二、 进阶练习
Passage 6
London Transport Museum
London Transport Museum was set up in 1980. It brings to life the history of London’s public transport network— its buses, trains, tubes and taxis, from the 19th century to the present day.
The museum has two sites in London. The main site in Covent Garden is open to the public every day. It reopened in 2007 after a two-year repair. The other site, located in Acton, is known as the London Transport Museum Depot and is open on visitor days throughout the year.
Opening times（the main site）:
◆Museum galleries（展览馆）
Open daily 10: 00 — 18: 00（Last entry 17: 15）
◆Museum shop
Sunday—Tuesday 10: 00 — 18: 30
Wednesday— Saturday 10: 00 — 19: 00
Museum tickets (the main site):
◆Adult: $17.50
◆Children and young people aged 18 and under: free
(Children aged 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult.)
You can save by booking your ticket online at $16.
For more information, visit https: // www.ltmuseum.co.uk.
1. London Transport Museum brings to life the history of London’s public transport network EXCEPT ________.
A．buses B．boats C．tubes D．trains
2. What can we know about the main site of Landon Transport Museum
A．It’s in Acton. B．It’s closed on Mondays.
C．A two-year repair will be done there. D．Visitors can’t enter its galleries at 17: 20.
3. How long is the museum shop open on Saturday
A．7 hours. B．8 hours. C．8.5 hours. D．9 hours.
4. Who can enter the museum alone and without paying
A．8-year-old Tony. B．12-year-old Joanna.
C．18-year-old Peter. D．20-year-old Mike.
5. If you buy three tickets online, you can save ________.
A．$1.5 B．$4.5 C．$16 D．$17.5
【答案】1. B 2. D 3. D 4. C 5. B
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。短文讲了伦敦交通博物馆的历史，开放时间、价格和买票方式等。
1. 推理判断题。根据“It brings to life the history of London’s public transport network — its buses，trains，tubes and taxis，from the 19th century to the present day.”，可知没有提到船。故选B。
2. 细节理解题。根据“Museum galleries （展览馆）；Open daily 10：00 18：00 （Last entry 17：15）”，可知17点20分，参观者不得进入展厅。故选D。
3. 细节理解题。根据“Wednesday— Saturday 10：00 — 19：00”，可知博物馆商店星期六营业9小时。故选D。
4. 细节理解题。根据“Children and young people aged 18 and under：free（ Children aged 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult.）”，可知18岁的彼得可以免费独自进入博物馆。故选C。
5. 推理判断题。根据“Adult： $17.50．（成人：17.50美元。）和You can save by booking your ticket online at $16.”， 可知如果你在网上买三张票，就可以省（17.5—16）×3＝4.5美元。故选B。
Passage 7
There are more than sixty cool places for kids in Virginia, and here are three of them.
Busch Gardens is widely known for its roller coasters(过山车). It has some try fantastic rides. You need to be brave enough to enjoy them. Are you ready
The Eastern Shore Hang Gliding Center offers the ride of your life, from 2500 feet to 1 mile high! Bring your younger brother or sister, too. This ride is good for kids aged 4 and above.
Feel like skiing(滑雪) in spring or summer Come to Snowflex Center and have fun on the synthetic ski slope(人造滑雪坡) which is the only one in the United States. Can’t ski Don’t worry! You can take lessons. We have many excellent teachers!
1. Kids can ________ in Busch Gardens.
A．ride a roller coaster B．go paragliding C．feed small animals D．go skiing
2. Kids need to be ________ to enjoy the rides in Busch Gardens.
A．brave B．outgoing C．creative D．rich
3. Kids ________ CANNOT enjoy the rides in the Eastern Shore Hang Gliding Center.
A．over 14 B．from 4 to 14 C．under 14 D．under 4
4. What can we learn about Snowflex Center
A．People can go there to ski only in winter.
B．The skis(滑雪板) there are very expensive.
C．We can’t find the same ski slope in America.
D．If you can’t ski, don’t go to Snowflex Center.
5. Which can be the best title(标题)
A．Have Fun in Busch Gardens B．Cool Places for Kids in Virginia
C．How to Spend a Great Weekend D．Great Theme Parks for Everyone
【答案】1. A 2. A 3. D 4. C 5. B
【导语】本文主要介绍了在弗吉尼亚的适合孩子们玩耍的三个可以体验过山车或者滑雪的很酷的地方。包括它们的特色娱乐设施、年龄限制等等。
1. 细节理解题。根据第一栏“Busch Gardens is widely known for its roller coasters”可知，布希花园以其过山车而闻名。故选A。
2. 细节理解题。表格第一栏“You need to be brave enough to enjoy them”可知，为了享受它们，你需要足够勇敢。故选A。
3. 细节理解题。表格第二栏“This ride is good for kids aged 4 and above”可知，四岁以下的孩子不能享受骑乘娱乐设施。故选D。
4. 细节理解题。表格第三栏“Come to Snowflex Center and have fun on the synthetic ski slope which is the only one in the United States.”可知，在美国找不到同样的滑雪坡。故选C。
5. 标题归纳题。根据第一段“There are more than sixty cool places for kids in Virginia, and here are three of them”可知文章主要在推荐一些适合孩子们玩耍的很酷的地方，故标题可为“在弗吉尼亚适合孩子们的很酷的地方”。故选B。
Passage 8
Join Us for a Day at Sun Valley Amusement Park
Children aged 10 to 14 are invited to take part in the “Event of the Summer” at Sun Valley Amusement Park, the most popular amusement park on the East Coast. Sun Valley has more than 80 amusement rides. For sports lovers, there are basketball courts, an indoor baseball field, and climbing walls.
No amusement park would be complete without a gift shop. Sun Valley has two.
You won’t want to miss out on this day of fun. Join us at Sun Valley Amusement Park on July 14.
The cost of the trip is 25 dollars. This includes tickets and all rides.
We suggest that all children bring lunch.
Buses leave at 9:00 a. m. and return at 5:00 p. m.
Register at the Children’s Recreation Center at the Town Hall by July 3.
A one—day registration will also be held on July 1 at the Brown School.
For more information, call Jane Parks at 555-7267.
1. Who can take part in the “Event of the Summer”
A．Children under 5. B．Children over 16.
C．Children aged 10-14. D．Children aged 5-9.
2. The children had better bring ________ .
A．a basketball B．lunch C．a gift D．gloves
3. When can children register at the Brown School
A．On July 1. B．On July 3. C．On July 14. D．On July 16.
4. The cost of the trip is ________.
A．80 dollars B．25 dollars C．16dollars D．3 dollars
5. The passage is ________.
A．a story B．an advertisement C．a piece of news D．a report
【答案】1. C 2. B 3. A 4. B 5. B
【导语】本文是一则夏令营的海报，主要介绍了太阳谷游乐园的设施、游玩时间、地点、资费、注意事项、报名方式和联系电话等。
1. 细节理解题。根据第一段中“Children aged 10 to 14 are invited to take part in the “Event of the Summer””可知，这个活动面向10至14岁孩子的。故选C。
2. 细节理解题。根据第5段“We suggest that all children bring lunch.”可知，孩子们最好带午饭。故选B。
3. 细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“A one—day registration will also be held on July 1 at the Brown School.”可知，7月1日孩子们可以在布朗学校报名。故选A。
4. 细节理解题。根据第四段“The cost of the trip is 25 dollars.”可知，这个旅行花费25美元。故选B。
5. 推理判断题。本文主要介绍了太阳谷游乐园的设施、游玩时间、地点、资费、注意事项、报名方式和联系电话等。由此可知，本文是一则夏令营的海报。故选B。
Passage 9
Welcome to London! Now let me tell you something about this wonderful city. London, the capital of the United Kingdom, is the biggest city in Western Europe with over 7 million people. It sits by the River Thames. London has a history of more than 2, 000 years. Because of its long history and different cultures, London is a very famous city in the world. People all over the world are familiar with the city’s red double-decker (双层的) buses and black taxis.
People
The British Empire used to rule around the world, so many people from around the world moved to London. They have brought with them their own languages and cultures. More than 300 different languages are spoken in London.
Culture
London is known for its museums. One important museum is British Museum. It is the oldest public museum in the world. There are two main art museums in London: the National Gallery and the Tate Gallery. Besides, London is also home to arts, such as theater and music. The Globe Theater, which was popular in the late 16th and 17th centuries, was opened for performances of William Shakespeare’s plays.
Tourist attractions
London has many wonderful places to visit. For example, the well-known Clock Tower, a 320-foot-high tower, was called the Big Ben. Another famous London building is Buckingham Palace. The members of royal (皇家的) family of England live there. Besides, Hyde Park is the largest open area in central London.
1. What’s the population of London
A．Less than 7 million. B．Only 7 million.
C．More than 7 million. D．Nearly 7 million.
2. How many museums are there in London according to the passage
A．Two. B．Three. C．Four. D．Five.
3. The members of royal family of England live in ________.
A．the Big Ben B．Buckingham Palace C．Hyde Park D．British Museum
4. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage
A．The location of London.
B．The history of London.
C．The interesting places in London.
D．The food in London.
5. What can we infer from the passage
A．Visitors can take a black taxi to go around London.
B．People live in London can surely speak Chinese.
C．The Globe Theater was not popular until 16th century.
D．The Big Ben is not far away from the Hyde Park.
【答案】1. C 2. B 3. B 4. D 5. C
【导语】本文主要介绍了伦敦，包括伦敦的景点、地理位置、人口以及文化。
1. 细节理解题。根据“London, the capital of the United Kingdom, is the biggest city in Western Europe with over 7 million people.”可知，伦敦的人口超过700万。故选C。
2. 细节理解题。根据“One important museum is British Museum. It is the oldest public museum in the world. There are two main art museums in London: the National Gallery and the Tate Gallery.”可知，共有三个博物馆。故选B。
3. 细节理解题。根据“Another famous London building is Buckingham Palace. The members of royal family of England live there.”可知，英国皇室成员住在白金汉宫。故选B。
4. 细节理解题。根据“London, the capital of the United Kingdom, is the biggest city in Western Europe with over 7 million people. It sits by the River Thames. London has a history of more than 2 000 years.”以及“London has many wonderful places to visit.”及全文可知，本文提及伦敦的地理位置，历史和景点，D项内容文章未提及。故选D。
5. 细节理解题。根据“The Globe Theater, which was popular in the late 16th and 17th centuries, was opened for performances of William Shakespeare’s plays.”可推知，环球剧场直到16世纪才流行起来。故选C。
Passage 10
The first emperor of China, Qin ShiHuang, completed a huge number of projects during his rule. Between 221 and 210 B．C．, he started the building of the Great Wall. The emperor also ordered the building of a huge army of life-sized terracotta soldiers（士兵）. These, he hoped, would protect his tomb after his death.
Lost in Time
The soldiers in Xi’an’s terracotta museum are today light brown, but they weren’t always. They began as an army of red, blue, yellow, green, white, and purple. Sadly, most of the colors did not last to the present day. After being exposed （暴露） to air during digging, the coating under the paint began to fall off. The paint disappeared in less time than it takes to boil an egg, taking away with it important pieces of history.
______
Now new technology is starting to show the army’s true colors. Archeologists（考古学家） have recently discovered an area with more than a hundred soldiers. Many of these still have their painted features （特征）, including black hair, pink faces, and black or brown eyes. Chinese and German researchers have developed a chemical liquid（液体） to help save the soldiers’ colors. After finding a soldier or another art piece, archeologists put the liquid on it. They then cover it in plastic.
Back to Life
Archeologists are also finding colors in the dirt around the soldiers. It’s important not to do anything with the dirt, so the colors won’t be lost. “We are treating the dirt as an art piece,” says Rong Bo, the museum’s leading archeologist. The next challenge, says Rong Bo, is to find a way to use the colors onto the army again. Once that happens, artists can bring Emperor Qin’s army back to its full, bright colors.
1. What is the passage mainly about
A．The death of Emperor Qin ShiHuang. B．How the terracotta army was colored.
C．The true colors of the terracotta soldiers. D．How the soldiers lived during the Qin Dynasty.
2. Why are the soldiers in Xi’an’s terracotta museum today light brown
A．Because they are too old. B．Because they lost their time.
C．Because their paint fell off. D．Because they took away the history.
3. Which sentence should be filled in _______ in the passage
A．Painted features B．New Technology
C．Soldiers’ color D．Art pieces
4. What does the underlined word “They” in the passage refer to
A．Archeologists. B．Artists. C．Researchers. D．Soldiers.
5. Which statement would Rong Bo probably agree
A．The soldiers should stay in their present, brown color.
B．People should try to bring back the army’s bright colors.
C．Archeologists can only guess at the soldiers’ true colors.
D．Artists should be able to paint the soldiers in colors they want.
【答案】1. C 2. C 3. B 4. A 5. B
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了兵马俑原本是有很多颜色的，但是暴露在空气中后，颜色就开始脱落。幸运的是有了现代技术，考古学家们有望让兵马俑重现绚丽的色彩。
1. 主旨大意题。通读全文可知，文章主要讲述了兵马俑的颜色。故选C。
2. 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“After being exposed to air during digging, the coating under the paint began to fall off.”可知，暴露在空气中后，颜色就开始脱落，故选C。
3. 推理判断题。根据第三段中的“Now new technology is starting to show the army’s true colors.”可知，设空处的内容应与新技术相关。故选B。
4. 词义猜测题。根据第三段中的“After finding a soldier or another art piece, archeologists put the liquid on it.”可知，考古学家们在发现兵马俑或其他艺术品后,把液体放在上面。画线词所指代的应为前一句中的“archeologists”。故选A。
5. 推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“The next challenge, says Rong Bo, is to find a way to use the colors onto the army again. Once that happens, artists can bring Emperor Qin’s army back to its full, bright colors.”可知，让秦始皇的军队重现其绚丽的色彩是这个人所赞同的。故选B。
三、 高阶提升
Passage 11
Do you enjoy travelling and eating
If your answer is yes, you’ll surely love visiting Macao (澳门), a place full of culture and beauty. Join us on our exciting two-day tour.
Our tour begins at the Ruin of St Paul’s. A fire burned this famous church many years ago, but one wall still remains. Tourists from all over the world come to visit it.
Next, we’ll visit the Museum of Macao, which shows you the history and tradition of the city. You should miss none of the exhibitions (展品)! They are all amazing!
After that, we’ll go to Macao Tower, the 10th tallest tower in the world. This is certainly the best place to see the city.
The next day, we’ll enjoy many of the best foods of Macao. Anyone who has visited Macao will tell the food is hard to keep from enjoying! One of the places we’ll take you to is Lord Stow’s Bakery--nobody should miss the egg tarts there!
Finally, we’ll end our tour at Nam Van Lake, where we’ll watch an excellent laser (激光) show.
Come and join our tour! There’s something for everyone in Macao!
1. The best title of the text would be “________”.
A．History of Macao B．A Visit to Macao C．People in Macao
2. If you want to know the history and tradition of Macao, you can go to ________.
A．the Museum of Macao B．Lord Stow’s Bakery C．St. Paul’s Church
3. From the text, we know that Macao Tower ________.
A．was once buried in a fire
B．is the 10th tallest tower in the world
C．has some famous remains of the city
4. The writer thinks the food in Macao ________.
A．is easy to cook B．is hard to enjoy C．is liked by almost everyone
5. From the text, we know that we can ________ at Nam van Lake.
A．see the whole city B．start the tour C．watch a wonderful show
【答案】1. B 2. A 3. B 4. C 5. C
【导语】本文是一篇关于澳门之旅的说明文。作者介绍了澳门的名胜古迹及可以享受美食的地方。
1. 最佳标题题。通读全文可知，本文叙述了在澳门之旅中可参观及可享受美食的地方，所以选项B“澳门之行”是最佳标题，故选B。
2. 细节理解题。根据第四段“Next, we’ll visit the Museum of Macao, which shows you the history and tradition of the city.”可知，要了解澳门的历史和传统就去澳门博物馆，故选A。
3. 细节理解题。根据第五段“After that, we’ll go to Macao Tower, the 10th tallest tower in the world.”可知，澳门塔是世界上第十高塔，故选B。
4. 推理判断题。根据倒数第三段“Anyone who has visited Macao will tell the food is hard to keep from enjoying! ”可知，澳门的食物是美味的，几乎人人都喜爱，故选C。
5. 细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“Finally, we’ll end our tour at Nam Van Lake, where we’ll watch an excellent laser show.”可知，在南湾湖我们会看精彩的激光表演，故选C。
Passage 12
Dear Zhang Hua,
Have you ever been to Thailand It is a country in Southeast Asia. I’ve been in Thailand for a few days with my parents. We are here for a holiday.
Now we are staying in Bangkok（曼谷）. It is the capital of Thailand and it is a very interesting place to visit. Yesterday we visited some places of interest in the city. They are great! This morning we went shopping. Bangkok is a wonderful place to shop for jewelry（珠宝）and clothes. My mother bought a nice necklace; my father and I bought some fashionable T-shirts.
Thailand is called “Land of Smiles” because people here are very friendly. And it’s true! When we eat in the restaurants in Bangkok, the waiters are really nice and they are always smiling. Thai food is delicious, but it is sometimes a little spicy（辛辣的）for me. You can also get Chinese food here because a lot of Chinese people came to live in Bangkok many years ago. Chinese food is very good, and it isn’t as spicy as Thai food. Our American food can also be found in Bangkok. However, I don’t eat it. You know, I’d like to try new things when I travel.
The weather has been very hot. Yesterday it rained and got a little cooler. But today it’s hot again.
Yours,
Mary
1. Mary and her parents went to Thailand ________.
A．to buy things B．to eat Thai food C．for a holiday D．for a meeting
2. Bangkok is a good place ________.
A．to buy jewelry and clothes B．to buy necklaces
C．to buy T-shirts D．to buy things
3. Why is Thailand called “Land of Smiles”
A．Because people there are happy. B．Because people there are friendly.
C．Because things there are cheap. D．Because the weather there is fine.
4. Which one is NOT true
A．Sometimes Thai food is spicy.
B．You can try Chinese food and American food in Thailand.
C．Mary doesn’t like American food at all.
D．Bangkok is the capital of Thailand.
5. Today the weather is ________.
A．hot B．rainy C．cooler D．hotter
【答案】1. C 2. A 3. B 4. C 5. A
【导语】本文记叙了作者和父母去泰国旅游的所见所闻所感和所做的事情。
1. 细节理解题。根据“I’ve been in Thailand for a few days with my parents. We are here for a holiday.”可知，玛丽和父母去泰国度假。故选C。
2. 细节理解题。根据“Bangkok is a wonderful place to shop for jewelry（珠宝）and clothes.”可知，曼谷是一个购买珠宝和衣服的绝妙地方。故选A。
3. 细节理解题。根据“Thailand is called ‘Land of Smiles’ because people here are very friendly.”可知，泰国被称为“微笑之地”是因为那里的人们很友善。故选B。
4. 细节理解题。根据“Our American food can also be found in Bangkok. However, I don’t eat it. You know, I’d like to try new things when I travel.”可知，泰国也能找到美国食物，但玛丽不吃是因为她想在旅游时尝试一下新东西，而不是她不喜欢吃。故选C。
5. 细节理解题。根据“But today it’s hot again.”可知，今天的天气仍然炎热。故选A。
Passage 13
Located in one of Beijing’s most active art communities, the “loneliness” museum is always crowded and busy, but everyone here says they are lonely. Divided into 13 sections including an office at night, the last subway, a hot pot restaurant and a hospital, the museum displays（陈列）over 1,000 lonely stories from different people, with words of encouragement and ways to deal with solitude written on the walls and the stairs.
The national mental health index reduces with age in the teenage stage（12 to 18 years old）and gradually rises in adulthood（18 to 55 years old）, showing that people will experience a period of mental health downturn during their youth. Teens can have thousands of friends online and yet feel unsupported and lonely. Technology, including social media, could be speeding up social loneliness. “Empty-nest（空穴）” youths are those who live alone and usually work in cities.
It’s possible that people get more used to loneliness as they get older, possibly through the experience of important life events and life changes.
It is comforting that our society is also more tolerant（宽容的）and gentle towards this kind of youth group, often encouraging and supporting them to face up to this crazy changing world bravely. In a room of the museum, with three bicycles, strangers can ride at the same time to light up the bulbs on the wall, which forms a sentence— “loneliness comes together with love”.
1. You can visit the “loneliness “museum in _________.
A．Shanghai B．Beijing C．many places D．big cities
2. According to the passage, the museum includes 13 sections EXCEPT _________.
A．a hot pot restaurant B．a hospital
C．the last subway D．a cafe
3. The underlined word “solitude” in Paragraph 1 probably has the similar meaning with “_________”.
A．happiness B．excitement C．loneliness D．sadness
4. From Paragraph 2 and 3, we can know that _________.
A．old people feel lonelier than teenagers of 12—18 years old
B．social isolation may increase with the technology, like social media
C．“empty-nest” youths usually live in the countryside and without work
D．people will not get used to the loneliness when they become older
5. The last sentence of the passage “loneliness comes together with love” will _________.
A．appear on the floor in the “loneliness” museum
B．encourage the young to face up the world bravely
C．appear when you and your friends ride the three bikes to light up the bulbs
D．disappear when strangers ride the three bikes at the same time to light up the bulbs
【答案】1. B 2. D 3. C 4. B 5. B
【分析】本文是一篇说明文，描述了位于北京艺术区的一所孤独博物馆，它再现了那些让都市人感到孤独的不同场景，供人们体验、沉浸、产生共鸣。孤独博物馆有13个区，包括夜晚办公室、末班地铁、火锅店、医院等等。但在孤独博物馆里度过的时光并不是完全孤独的。在一间有三辆固定自行车的展厅里，陌生人可以同时骑车发电，一起将墙上的灯泡点亮，最终汇聚为一句话“我们终将遇见爱与孤独”。
1. 细节理解题。根据第一段第一句“Located in one of Beijing’s most active art communities …”可知，博物馆坐落在北京最活跃的艺术社区。故选B。
2. 推理判断题。根据第一段中的“Divided into 13 sections including an office at night, the last subway, a hot pot restaurant and a hospital …”可知，博物馆分成13个区域，包括夜晚的办公室、末班地铁、火锅店和医院等，未提及咖啡店。故选D。
3. 词义猜测题。根据第一段中的“… the museum displays (陈列) over 1,000 lonely stories from different people, with words of encouragement … on the walls and the stairs.”可知，博物馆陈列着一千多个孤独的人的故事，墙面上和楼梯上则写着鼓励和教人们如何应对孤独的话语。故选C。
4. 推理判断题。根据第二段中的“… people will experience a period of mental health downturn during their youth.”可知，在青年时期人们会经历心理健康低谷期，所以A项错；根据第二段中的“Technology, including social media, could be speeding up social loneliness.”可知B项正确；根据第二段最后一句“‘Empty-nest (空穴)’ youths are those who live alone and usually work in cities.”可知，空穴青年为年轻的单身族，他们独居生活，一般是在城市工作，所以C项错；根据第三段中的It’s possible that people get more used to loneliness as they get older可知，随着年龄的增长，人们可能会变得更能适应孤独，所以D项错。故选B。
5. 推理判断题。根据最后一段最后一句可知，在“孤独”博物馆里，有一间有三辆固定自行车的展厅，陌生人可以同时骑车发电，一起将墙上的灯泡点亮，最终汇聚为一句话——“我们终将遇见爱与孤独”，所以A、C、D三项错误；根据最后一段中的often encouraging and supporting them to face up to this crazy changing world bravely可知，尽管孤独存在，我们的社会对这类青年群体也愈加宽容与温柔，常常鼓励和支持他们勇敢地面对这个疯狂变化着的世界。故选B。
Passage 14
Mike Robinson is an American boy. He is fifteen and his sister Clare is fourteen. At the moment, Mike and Clare are in Cairo in Egypt, one of the biggest and busiest cities in Africa.
They moved here with their parents two years ago. Their father, Peter, works for a very big company. The company has offices in many countries, and it has sent Peter to work in Germany, France and China before. Peter usually stays in a country for about two years. Then the company moves him again. His family always goes with him.
The Robinsons love seeing the world. They have been to many interesting places. For example, in Egypt, they have seen the Pyramids, travelled on a boat on the Nile River, and visited the palaces and towers of ancient kings and queens.
Mike and Clare have also begun to learn the language of the country, Arabic. This language is different from English in many ways, and they find it hard to spell and pronounce the words. However, they still enjoy leaning it. So far they have learnt to speak German, French, Chinese and Arabic. Sometimes they mix the languages. “It’s really fun,” said Clare.
The Robinsons are moving again. The company has asked Peter to work back in the US. Mike and Clare are happy about this. They have friends all over the world, but they also miss their friends in the US.
1. How long have the Robinsons been in Egypt
A．For one year. B．For two years. C．For three years.
2. What is the meaning of the underlined word “sent” in paragraph 2
A．邮寄 B．发送 C．派遣
3. Which of the following (以下内容) is NOT right
A．Mike and Clare love seeing the world.
B．Mike and Clare have been to Germany, France and Japan.
C．Mike and Clare have seen the Pyramids and travelled on a boat on the Nile River .
4. How many foreign languages have Mike and Clare learned
A．Four. B．Five. C．Six.
5. Mike and Clare will live _______ very soon.
A．in Cairo B．in China C．in the US
【答案】1. B 2. C 3. B 4. A 5. C
【导语】本文主要讲述罗伯逊一家因为爸爸彼得的公司在很多国家，所以他们不得不随彼得到处搬迁，但他们很喜欢这种生活。尤其是迈克和克莱尔兄妹俩他们不但学会很多种语言而且交了很多朋友。
1. 细节理解题。根据“They moved here with their parents two years ago.”可知，罗伯逊在埃及待了两年，故选B。
2. 词句猜测题。根据“The company has offices in many countries, and it has sent Peter to work in Germany, France and China before.”可知，该公司在许多国家设有办事处，并曾派遣彼得在德国、法国和中国工作。sent表示“派遣”，故选C。
3. 细节理解题。根据“it has sent Peter to work in Germany, France and China before.”可知，应该没有去过日本，B选项“迈克和克莱尔去过德国、法国和日本”表述错误。故选B。
4. 细节理解题。根据“ So far they have learnt to speak German, French, Chinese and Arabic.”可知，已经学会了四种语言。故选A。
5. 推理判断题。根据“The company has asked Peter to work back in the US. Mike and Clare are happy about this.”可知，迈克和克莱尔很快就要住在美国了。故选C。
Passage 15
Nowadays many museums around the world celebrate Slow Art Day in order to encourage their visitors to take their time and appreciate art more deeply.
In the world full of games, apps and funny videos, people spend less and less time on things. Research has shown that on average（平均来看）, people spend less than one minute on one work of art. The Internet has millions of websites, so you might expect people to slow down when they’re in museums full of great works of art. But you are wrong.
In recent years, museums have been working to change the situation. Over 170 museums around the world celebrate Slow Art Day. They ask their visitors to spend at least 5 to 10 minutes looking at just one work of art.
Slow Art supporters（支持者）believe that when visitors spend more time looking at a work of art, they enjoy it more. By spending time, they are able to notice more things about the work of art. Studying a work of art for more time can also help people get a better understanding of the artist’s ideas and what the artist went through to create the work. Most museums taking part in Slow Art Day choose just a few works for their visitors. In their opinion, when people visit a museum with lots of works of art, they feel like they must see everything in the museum. They go around like they are checking things off of a list. As one expert said, “You can’t really see a painting as you’re walking by it.”
1. What does the underlined word “appreciate” mean
A．欣赏 B．创造 C．需要 D．生产
2. What can we infer from the last sentence in Paragraph 2
A．It’s difficult for people to choose a museum to visit.
B．It’s difficult for people to choose a website from millions of ones.
C．People spend less than 15 seconds on a work of art in a museum.
D．People are more interested in works of art in museums than websites.
3. What can visitors do according to Slow Art supporters
①Meet some artists face to face.
② Get to enjoy more works of art.
③Learn more about the work of art.
④Understand the artist’s ideas better.
A．①④ B．③④ C．②③ D．②④
4. Why do most museums choose just a few works for visitors
A．It is a rule of taking part in Slow Art Day.
B．They worry that some visitors will break their works of art.
C．It’s easy for visitors to spend more time on one work of art.
D．Visitors don’t have much time to enjoy too many works of art.
5. What’s the main idea of this passage
A．Fewer and fewer people like to visit museums.
B．People have different opinions about museums.
C．Learning to enjoy works of art can help you relax.
D．Museums want art lovers to take their time.
【答案】1. A 2. C 3. B 4. C 5. D
【分析】本文主要介绍了为了让人们在参观艺术品时能够放慢自己的脚步，更深入地了解艺术品及艺术家们的想法，很多博物馆都参加了慢艺术节。
1. 词句猜测题。根据第一段“Nowadays many museums around the world celebrate Slow Art Day in order to encourage their visitors to take their time and appreciate art more deeply.”可知，许多博物馆为了让参观者们更深入地欣赏艺术品而参加了慢艺术节。故选A。
2. 推理判断题。根据第二段“Research has shown that on average, people spend less than one minute on one work of art.The Internet has millions of websites, so you might expect people to slow down when they’re in museums full of great works of art. But you are wrong.”可推断，在博物馆里，人们在每幅作品上花的时间不到15秒。故选C。
3. 细节理解题。根据“By spending time, they are able to notice more things about the work of art. Studying a work of art for more time can also help people get a better understanding of the artist’s ideas and what the artist went through to create the work.”可知，参观者们可以更多地了解艺术品和更好地了解艺术家们的想法。故选B。
4. 细节理解题。根据“In their opinion, when people visit a museum with lots of works of art, they feel like they must see everything in the museum.”可知，大多数博物馆之所以只为参观者们选择几幅作品，是因为这样人们就会在每幅作品上花费更多的时间。故选C。
5. 主旨大意题。结合第一段可知，本文主要介绍了博物馆举办慢艺术节的目的是为了让参观者们放慢自己的脚步，好好地欣赏艺术品。故选D。阅读理解 初中英语八年级下册 题型特训
Unit 9 Have you ever been to a museum？
学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________
一、 初阶练手 Passage 1 - 5
二、 进阶练习 Passage 6 -10
三、 高阶提升 Passage 11-15
一、 初阶练手
Passage 1
Park City Chengdu—Being a Large Park Now
Looking down at Chengdu city from the sky, you will see more and more places in green. A number of parks and wetland make a big difference to turning the city into a beautiful large park. Let’s get some first-hand information about some of them.
Newest Favorite Parks for Local People
Names and Pictures Sizes Locations
Dong’an Lake Sports Park 0.32km2 Longquanyi District (区域) in Chengdu
Chengdu Guixi Eco-Park 0.933km2 Gaoxin District in Chengdu
Longquan Mountains Urban (城市) Park 1275km2 Longquanyi District in Chengdu
The Comments (评价) for Each Park:
I got married at Gaoxin Marriage Registration (婚姻登记) Office which is located just right in this park. After a long walk, we finally found it next to the markers in the shape of big red hearts. It is really the largest park I’ve ever been to.
Since the park is built for the opening and closing ceremonies (庆典) of FISU (大运会), many people were taking photos with the huge flare tower (火炬塔). There is a beautiful greenway for the young to run along. No riding in the park is the only problem that matters to me.
Everything in my eyes was beautiful when climbing the mountain. On the Danjing Platform (平台), I saw the sign of a golden “sun” on the platform. It is said that if you overlook from the sky, it is actually like a “Sun God Bird”.
1．How are the parks listed in the chart
A．In alphabetical (ABC) order of the names.
B．From the smallest to biggest in size.
C．By their locations.
2．Which park is located in Gaoxin District of Chengdu
A．Don’an Lake Sports Park.
B．Chengdu Guixi Eco-Park.
C．Longquan Mountains Urban Park.
3．According to the comments, which of the following is true
A．Michael has been to the largest park in Chengdu.
B．Gao Ta can run, take photos and ride bikes in the park he went.
C．Wu li has been to a park where people can climb the mountain.
4．From the highest marks to the lowest, three parks should be in the order of ________.
①Dong’an Lake Sports Park
②Chengdu Guixi Eco-Park
③Longquan Mountains Urban Park
A．③>①>② B．③>②>① C．①>③>②
5．What is the purpose of the passage
A．To understand people’s lives in Chengdu.
B．To introduce the newest parks in Chengdu.
C．To show how large the parks are in Chengdu.
Passage 2
China’s Hainan Island
Hainan Island is a wonderful place with comfortable sunshine, sand and sea. It is in the South of China. It’s famous for its underwater beauty. Tianyahaijiao is also very famous. It attracts (吸引) lots of tourists around the world every year.
Thailand
Thailand is in the heart of Southeast Asia. Its capital Bangkok has some of Thailand’s greatest buildings, like the Grand Palace (大皇宫).
Chiang Mai (清迈) is a big city in Thailand. There are many historic temples (庙) there, for example, the Wat Phra Singh temple. The temple has a history of over 600 years.
Australia
This country is a land of beauty and diversity (多样性). It is famous for Sydney Opera House and Ayers Rock. Ayers Rock is 348 meters high. What’s more, children can also see many animals there like koalas, kangaroos and sheep.
South Korea’s Jeju Island (韩国济州岛)
As a volcanic (火山的) island, Jeju once was chosen as one of the New Seven Wonders of Nature. Not only that, Jeju attracts children with its Teddy Bear Museum. The museum shows historical events through teddy bears.
根据材料内容选择最佳答案。
1. The information above can’t be from _________.
A．a magazine B．a storybook C．a newspaper D．a tour guidebook
2. Hainan Island is _________.
A．in the Indian Ocean B．in Europe
C．in the South of China D．in Africa
3. If you like historic temples, you can go to _________.
A．China’s Hainan Island B．Thailand
C．Australia D．South Korea’s Jeju Island
4. Jeju Island’s _________ is popular with children.
A．Teddy Bear Museum B．Toy Car Museum
C．Museum of Heroes D．Museum of Pictures
5. Australia is known for _________.
A．the Grand Palace and the Wat PhraSingh temple
B．Sydney Opera House and Ayers Rock
C．Tianyahaijiao and the underwater beauty
D．Teddy Bear Museum and a volcanic island
Passage 3
Vanuatu is an island nation in the South Pacific. It is one of the smallest countries in the world. But for those who are interested in adventure（冒险）and sports, there is a lot to do there. Vanuatu’s islands offer visitors two of the most exciting and dangerous activities in the world: volcano（火山）surfing and land diving.
Volcano Surfing On Tanna Island, Mount Yasur rises 300 meters into the sky. Yasur is an active volcano, and it erupts（爆发）almost every day, sometimes several times a day. For centuries, people have climbed this mountain to visit the top. Recently, people have also started climbing Yasur to surf the volcano. In some ways, volcano surfing is like surfing in the sea, but in other ways it’s very different. Volcano surfers try to escape the erupting volcano—without getting hit by flying rocks! It’s fast, fun and dangerous—the perfect extreme sport (极限运动).
Land Diving Most people are familiar with bungee（蹦极）jumping. Do you know bungee jumping started on Pentecost Island in Vanuatu It is almost fifteen centuries old. The activity, first called land diving, is part of a religious ceremony（宗教仪式）. A man ties tree vines（树藤）to his legs. He then jumps head-first from a high tower to touch the earth with the top of his head—without breaking the vine. Every spring, island people (men only) still take part in this amazing activity.
1. What do you think of Vanuatu is
A．It’s a country. B．It’s a city. C．It’s an ocean. D．It’s a mountain.
2. How often does Mount Yasur erupt
A．Once a year. B．Once a month. C．Once a week. D．Every day.
3. What do people climb Mount Yasur to do
A．To do exercise. B．To surf the volcano. C．To surf the sea. D．To watch the sea.
4. How long is the history of bungee jumping
A．15,000 years. B．1,500 years. C．150 years. D．15 years.
5. When do the island people hold bungee jumping activity on Pentecost Island
A．In spring. B．In summer. C．In autumn. D．In winter.
Passage 4
When you are in England, you must be very careful in the street because the traffic drives on the left. Before you cross a street, you must look to the right first and then the left. If the traffic lights are red, the traffic must stop. People on foot can cross the road carefully. If the traffic lights are green, the traffic can go and people on foot must not cross. In the morning and in the evening when people go to or come from work, the streets are very busy.
When you go by bus in England, you have to be careful, too. Always remember the traffic moves on the left. Have a look first or you will go the wrong way. In many English cities, there are big buses with two floors. You can sit on the second floor. From there you can see the city well. It is very interesting.
1. When you are in England, you must be more careful in the street because ________.
A．there are many cars and buses on the road
B．there are no traffic lights
C．the buses and cars move on the left
D．people on foot may cross the road
2. In England, before you cross a street, you must look to ________ first and then ________.
A．the right; the left B．the left; the right
C．the front; the back D．the back; the front
3. If the traffic lights are green, ________ can go, and ________ mustn’t cross.
A．people on foot; the traffic B．the traffic; people in cars
C．buses; cars D．the traffic; people on foot
4. In many cities in England, there are big buses ________.
A．with a lot of people in them B．with lots of seats in them
C．with two floors D．with interesting colors
5. Which is the best title of this passage
A．Traveling in England B．Buses in England
C．Traffic in England D．Traffic lights in England
Passage 5
Famous Museums
Name
The Palace Museum British Museum New York Museum
Country China The UK The USA
Address Chang’an Street, Beijing New Oxford Street, London Chestnut Street, New York
Feature The largest ancient palace buildings with many kinds of collections in China. One of the largest museums with collections of anytime and any area in the world. America’s largest museum in American history.
Ticket 60 （Spring &Summer） 40 （Autumn & Winter） Free Monday free
1. As one of the largest museums in the world, British Museum is in __________.
A．Beijing B．London C．New York D．Shanghai
2. New York Museum is America’s largest museum in American __________.
A．buildings B．collections C．history D．culture
3. The Palace Museum, which is in the center of Beijing, is also called “Forbidden City”in China. It lies in __________.
A．Chang’ an Street B．New Oxford Street
C．Chestnut Street D．New Chang’an Street
4. According to the form, if you want to see ancient Chinese collections, you can visit __________ at most.
A．one museum B．two museums C．three museums D．four museums
5. Which of the following is TRUE according to the information above
A．Each ticket for the Palace Museum costs the same in the whole year.
B．You don’t have to pay for tickets if you visit New York Museum on Monday.
C．British Museum lies in Chestnut Street, London.
D．The ticket of British Museum is expensive.
二、 进阶练习
Passage 6
London Transport Museum
London Transport Museum was set up in 1980. It brings to life the history of London’s public transport network— its buses, trains, tubes and taxis, from the 19th century to the present day.
The museum has two sites in London. The main site in Covent Garden is open to the public every day. It reopened in 2007 after a two-year repair. The other site, located in Acton, is known as the London Transport Museum Depot and is open on visitor days throughout the year.
Opening times（the main site）:
◆Museum galleries（展览馆）
Open daily 10: 00 — 18: 00（Last entry 17: 15）
◆Museum shop
Sunday—Tuesday 10: 00 — 18: 30
Wednesday— Saturday 10: 00 — 19: 00
Museum tickets (the main site):
◆Adult: $17.50
◆Children and young people aged 18 and under: free
(Children aged 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult.)
You can save by booking your ticket online at $16.
For more information, visit https: // www.ltmuseum.co.uk.
1. London Transport Museum brings to life the history of London’s public transport network EXCEPT ________.
A．buses B．boats C．tubes D．trains
2. What can we know about the main site of Landon Transport Museum
A．It’s in Acton. B．It’s closed on Mondays.
C．A two-year repair will be done there. D．Visitors can’t enter its galleries at 17: 20.
3. How long is the museum shop open on Saturday
A．7 hours. B．8 hours. C．8.5 hours. D．9 hours.
4. Who can enter the museum alone and without paying
A．8-year-old Tony. B．12-year-old Joanna.
C．18-year-old Peter. D．20-year-old Mike.
5. If you buy three tickets online, you can save ________.
A．$1.5 B．$4.5 C．$16 D．$17.5
Passage 7
There are more than sixty cool places for kids in Virginia, and here are three of them.
Busch Gardens is widely known for its roller coasters(过山车). It has some try fantastic rides. You need to be brave enough to enjoy them. Are you ready
The Eastern Shore Hang Gliding Center offers the ride of your life, from 2500 feet to 1 mile high! Bring your younger brother or sister, too. This ride is good for kids aged 4 and above.
Feel like skiing(滑雪) in spring or summer Come to Snowflex Center and have fun on the synthetic ski slope(人造滑雪坡) which is the only one in the United States. Can’t ski Don’t worry! You can take lessons. We have many excellent teachers!
1. Kids can ________ in Busch Gardens.
A．ride a roller coaster B．go paragliding C．feed small animals D．go skiing
2. Kids need to be ________ to enjoy the rides in Busch Gardens.
A．brave B．outgoing C．creative D．rich
3. Kids ________ CANNOT enjoy the rides in the Eastern Shore Hang Gliding Center.
A．over 14 B．from 4 to 14 C．under 14 D．under 4
4. What can we learn about Snowflex Center
A．People can go there to ski only in winter.
B．The skis(滑雪板) there are very expensive.
C．We can’t find the same ski slope in America.
D．If you can’t ski, don’t go to Snowflex Center.
5. Which can be the best title(标题)
A．Have Fun in Busch Gardens B．Cool Places for Kids in Virginia
C．How to Spend a Great Weekend D．Great Theme Parks for Everyone
Passage 8
Join Us for a Day at Sun Valley Amusement Park
Children aged 10 to 14 are invited to take part in the “Event of the Summer” at Sun Valley Amusement Park, the most popular amusement park on the East Coast. Sun Valley has more than 80 amusement rides. For sports lovers, there are basketball courts, an indoor baseball field, and climbing walls.
No amusement park would be complete without a gift shop. Sun Valley has two.
You won’t want to miss out on this day of fun. Join us at Sun Valley Amusement Park on July 14.
The cost of the trip is 25 dollars. This includes tickets and all rides.
We suggest that all children bring lunch.
Buses leave at 9:00 a. m. and return at 5:00 p. m.
Register at the Children’s Recreation Center at the Town Hall by July 3.
A one—day registration will also be held on July 1 at the Brown School.
For more information, call Jane Parks at 555-7267.
1. Who can take part in the “Event of the Summer”
A．Children under 5. B．Children over 16.
C．Children aged 10-14. D．Children aged 5-9.
2. The children had better bring ________ .
A．a basketball B．lunch C．a gift D．gloves
3. When can children register at the Brown School
A．On July 1. B．On July 3. C．On July 14. D．On July 16.
4. The cost of the trip is ________.
A．80 dollars B．25 dollars C．16dollars D．3 dollars
5. The passage is ________.
A．a story B．an advertisement C．a piece of news D．a report
Passage 9
Welcome to London! Now let me tell you something about this wonderful city. London, the capital of the United Kingdom, is the biggest city in Western Europe with over 7 million people. It sits by the River Thames. London has a history of more than 2, 000 years. Because of its long history and different cultures, London is a very famous city in the world. People all over the world are familiar with the city’s red double-decker (双层的) buses and black taxis.
People
The British Empire used to rule around the world, so many people from around the world moved to London. They have brought with them their own languages and cultures. More than 300 different languages are spoken in London.
Culture
London is known for its museums. One important museum is British Museum. It is the oldest public museum in the world. There are two main art museums in London: the National Gallery and the Tate Gallery. Besides, London is also home to arts, such as theater and music. The Globe Theater, which was popular in the late 16th and 17th centuries, was opened for performances of William Shakespeare’s plays.
Tourist attractions
London has many wonderful places to visit. For example, the well-known Clock Tower, a 320-foot-high tower, was called the Big Ben. Another famous London building is Buckingham Palace. The members of royal (皇家的) family of England live there. Besides, Hyde Park is the largest open area in central London.
1. What’s the population of London
A．Less than 7 million. B．Only 7 million.
C．More than 7 million. D．Nearly 7 million.
2. How many museums are there in London according to the passage
A．Two. B．Three. C．Four. D．Five.
3. The members of royal family of England live in ________.
A．the Big Ben B．Buckingham Palace C．Hyde Park D．British Museum
4. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage
A．The location of London.
B．The history of London.
C．The interesting places in London.
D．The food in London.
5. What can we infer from the passage
A．Visitors can take a black taxi to go around London.
B．People live in London can surely speak Chinese.
C．The Globe Theater was not popular until 16th century.
D．The Big Ben is not far away from the Hyde Park.
Passage 10
The first emperor of China, Qin ShiHuang, completed a huge number of projects during his rule. Between 221 and 210 B．C．, he started the building of the Great Wall. The emperor also ordered the building of a huge army of life-sized terracotta soldiers（士兵）. These, he hoped, would protect his tomb after his death.
Lost in Time
The soldiers in Xi’an’s terracotta museum are today light brown, but they weren’t always. They began as an army of red, blue, yellow, green, white, and purple. Sadly, most of the colors did not last to the present day. After being exposed （暴露） to air during digging, the coating under the paint began to fall off. The paint disappeared in less time than it takes to boil an egg, taking away with it important pieces of history.
______
Now new technology is starting to show the army’s true colors. Archeologists（考古学家） have recently discovered an area with more than a hundred soldiers. Many of these still have their painted features （特征）, including black hair, pink faces, and black or brown eyes. Chinese and German researchers have developed a chemical liquid（液体） to help save the soldiers’ colors. After finding a soldier or another art piece, archeologists put the liquid on it. They then cover it in plastic.
Back to Life
Archeologists are also finding colors in the dirt around the soldiers. It’s important not to do anything with the dirt, so the colors won’t be lost. “We are treating the dirt as an art piece,” says Rong Bo, the museum’s leading archeologist. The next challenge, says Rong Bo, is to find a way to use the colors onto the army again. Once that happens, artists can bring Emperor Qin’s army back to its full, bright colors.
1. What is the passage mainly about
A．The death of Emperor Qin ShiHuang. B．How the terracotta army was colored.
C．The true colors of the terracotta soldiers. D．How the soldiers lived during the Qin Dynasty.
2. Why are the soldiers in Xi’an’s terracotta museum today light brown
A．Because they are too old. B．Because they lost their time.
C．Because their paint fell off. D．Because they took away the history.
3. Which sentence should be filled in _______ in the passage
A．Painted features B．New Technology
C．Soldiers’ color D．Art pieces
4. What does the underlined word “They” in the passage refer to
A．Archeologists. B．Artists. C．Researchers. D．Soldiers.
5. Which statement would Rong Bo probably agree
A．The soldiers should stay in their present, brown color.
B．People should try to bring back the army’s bright colors.
C．Archeologists can only guess at the soldiers’ true colors.
D．Artists should be able to paint the soldiers in colors they want.
三、 高阶提升
Passage 11
Do you enjoy travelling and eating
If your answer is yes, you’ll surely love visiting Macao (澳门), a place full of culture and beauty. Join us on our exciting two-day tour.
Our tour begins at the Ruin of St Paul’s. A fire burned this famous church many years ago, but one wall still remains. Tourists from all over the world come to visit it.
Next, we’ll visit the Museum of Macao, which shows you the history and tradition of the city. You should miss none of the exhibitions (展品)! They are all amazing!
After that, we’ll go to Macao Tower, the 10th tallest tower in the world. This is certainly the best place to see the city.
The next day, we’ll enjoy many of the best foods of Macao. Anyone who has visited Macao will tell the food is hard to keep from enjoying! One of the places we’ll take you to is Lord Stow’s Bakery--nobody should miss the egg tarts there!
Finally, we’ll end our tour at Nam Van Lake, where we’ll watch an excellent laser (激光) show.
Come and join our tour! There’s something for everyone in Macao!
1. The best title of the text would be “________”.
A．History of Macao B．A Visit to Macao C．People in Macao
2. If you want to know the history and tradition of Macao, you can go to ________.
A．the Museum of Macao B．Lord Stow’s Bakery C．St. Paul’s Church
3. From the text, we know that Macao Tower ________.
A．was once buried in a fire
B．is the 10th tallest tower in the world
C．has some famous remains of the city
4. The writer thinks the food in Macao ________.
A．is easy to cook B．is hard to enjoy C．is liked by almost everyone
5. From the text, we know that we can ________ at Nam van Lake.
A．see the whole city B．start the tour C．watch a wonderful show
Passage 12
Dear Zhang Hua,
Have you ever been to Thailand It is a country in Southeast Asia. I’ve been in Thailand for a few days with my parents. We are here for a holiday.
Now we are staying in Bangkok（曼谷）. It is the capital of Thailand and it is a very interesting place to visit. Yesterday we visited some places of interest in the city. They are great! This morning we went shopping. Bangkok is a wonderful place to shop for jewelry（珠宝）and clothes. My mother bought a nice necklace; my father and I bought some fashionable T-shirts.
Thailand is called “Land of Smiles” because people here are very friendly. And it’s true! When we eat in the restaurants in Bangkok, the waiters are really nice and they are always smiling. Thai food is delicious, but it is sometimes a little spicy（辛辣的）for me. You can also get Chinese food here because a lot of Chinese people came to live in Bangkok many years ago. Chinese food is very good, and it isn’t as spicy as Thai food. Our American food can also be found in Bangkok. However, I don’t eat it. You know, I’d like to try new things when I travel.
The weather has been very hot. Yesterday it rained and got a little cooler. But today it’s hot again.
Yours,
Mary
1. Mary and her parents went to Thailand ________.
A．to buy things B．to eat Thai food C．for a holiday D．for a meeting
2. Bangkok is a good place ________.
A．to buy jewelry and clothes B．to buy necklaces
C．to buy T-shirts D．to buy things
3. Why is Thailand called “Land of Smiles”
A．Because people there are happy. B．Because people there are friendly.
C．Because things there are cheap. D．Because the weather there is fine.
4. Which one is NOT true
A．Sometimes Thai food is spicy.
B．You can try Chinese food and American food in Thailand.
C．Mary doesn’t like American food at all.
D．Bangkok is the capital of Thailand.
5. Today the weather is ________.
A．hot B．rainy C．cooler D．hotter
Passage 13
Located in one of Beijing’s most active art communities, the “loneliness” museum is always crowded and busy, but everyone here says they are lonely. Divided into 13 sections including an office at night, the last subway, a hot pot restaurant and a hospital, the museum displays（陈列）over 1,000 lonely stories from different people, with words of encouragement and ways to deal with solitude written on the walls and the stairs.
The national mental health index reduces with age in the teenage stage（12 to 18 years old）and gradually rises in adulthood（18 to 55 years old）, showing that people will experience a period of mental health downturn during their youth. Teens can have thousands of friends online and yet feel unsupported and lonely. Technology, including social media, could be speeding up social loneliness. “Empty-nest（空穴）” youths are those who live alone and usually work in cities.
It’s possible that people get more used to loneliness as they get older, possibly through the experience of important life events and life changes.
It is comforting that our society is also more tolerant（宽容的）and gentle towards this kind of youth group, often encouraging and supporting them to face up to this crazy changing world bravely. In a room of the museum, with three bicycles, strangers can ride at the same time to light up the bulbs on the wall, which forms a sentence— “loneliness comes together with love”.
1. You can visit the “loneliness “museum in _________.
A．Shanghai B．Beijing C．many places D．big cities
2. According to the passage, the museum includes 13 sections EXCEPT _________.
A．a hot pot restaurant B．a hospital
C．the last subway D．a cafe
3. The underlined word “solitude” in Paragraph 1 probably has the similar meaning with “_________”.
A．happiness B．excitement C．loneliness D．sadness
4. From Paragraph 2 and 3, we can know that _________.
A．old people feel lonelier than teenagers of 12—18 years old
B．social isolation may increase with the technology, like social media
C．“empty-nest” youths usually live in the countryside and without work
D．people will not get used to the loneliness when they become older
5. The last sentence of the passage “loneliness comes together with love” will _________.
A．appear on the floor in the “loneliness” museum
B．encourage the young to face up the world bravely
C．appear when you and your friends ride the three bikes to light up the bulbs
D．disappear when strangers ride the three bikes at the same time to light up the bulbs
Passage 14
Mike Robinson is an American boy. He is fifteen and his sister Clare is fourteen. At the moment, Mike and Clare are in Cairo in Egypt, one of the biggest and busiest cities in Africa.
They moved here with their parents two years ago. Their father, Peter, works for a very big company. The company has offices in many countries, and it has sent Peter to work in Germany, France and China before. Peter usually stays in a country for about two years. Then the company moves him again. His family always goes with him.
The Robinsons love seeing the world. They have been to many interesting places. For example, in Egypt, they have seen the Pyramids, travelled on a boat on the Nile River, and visited the palaces and towers of ancient kings and queens.
Mike and Clare have also begun to learn the language of the country, Arabic. This language is different from English in many ways, and they find it hard to spell and pronounce the words. However, they still enjoy leaning it. So far they have learnt to speak German, French, Chinese and Arabic. Sometimes they mix the languages. “It’s really fun,” said Clare.
The Robinsons are moving again. The company has asked Peter to work back in the US. Mike and Clare are happy about this. They have friends all over the world, but they also miss their friends in the US.
1. How long have the Robinsons been in Egypt
A．For one year. B．For two years. C．For three years.
2. What is the meaning of the underlined word “sent” in paragraph 2
A．邮寄 B．发送 C．派遣
3. Which of the following (以下内容) is NOT right
A．Mike and Clare love seeing the world.
B．Mike and Clare have been to Germany, France and Japan.
C．Mike and Clare have seen the Pyramids and travelled on a boat on the Nile River .
4. How many foreign languages have Mike and Clare learned
A．Four. B．Five. C．Six.
5. Mike and Clare will live _______ very soon.
A．in Cairo B．in China C．in the US
Passage 15
Nowadays many museums around the world celebrate Slow Art Day in order to encourage their visitors to take their time and appreciate art more deeply.
In the world full of games, apps and funny videos, people spend less and less time on things. Research has shown that on average（平均来看）, people spend less than one minute on one work of art. The Internet has millions of websites, so you might expect people to slow down when they’re in museums full of great works of art. But you are wrong.
In recent years, museums have been working to change the situation. Over 170 museums around the world celebrate Slow Art Day. They ask their visitors to spend at least 5 to 10 minutes looking at just one work of art.
Slow Art supporters（支持者）believe that when visitors spend more time looking at a work of art, they enjoy it more. By spending time, they are able to notice more things about the work of art. Studying a work of art for more time can also help people get a better understanding of the artist’s ideas and what the artist went through to create the work. Most museums taking part in Slow Art Day choose just a few works for their visitors. In their opinion, when people visit a museum with lots of works of art, they feel like they must see everything in the museum. They go around like they are checking things off of a list. As one expert said, “You can’t really see a painting as you’re walking by it.”
1. What does the underlined word “appreciate” mean
A．欣赏 B．创造 C．需要 D．生产
2. What can we infer from the last sentence in Paragraph 2
A．It’s difficult for people to choose a museum to visit.
B．It’s difficult for people to choose a website from millions of ones.
C．People spend less than 15 seconds on a work of art in a museum.
D．People are more interested in works of art in museums than websites.
3. What can visitors do according to Slow Art supporters
①Meet some artists face to face.
② Get to enjoy more works of art.
③Learn more about the work of art.
④Understand the artist’s ideas better.
A．①④ B．③④ C．②③ D．②④
4. Why do most museums choose just a few works for visitors
A．It is a rule of taking part in Slow Art Day.
B．They worry that some visitors will break their works of art.
C．It’s easy for visitors to spend more time on one work of art.
D．Visitors don’t have much time to enjoy too many works of art.
5. What’s the main idea of this passage
A．Fewer and fewer people like to visit museums.
B．People have different opinions about museums.
C．Learning to enjoy works of art can help you relax.
D．Museums want art lovers to take their time.
