专题04 阅读理解30篇-2024-2025年八年级英语下期期末高频易错考点专练（牛津译林版）(带参考答案详解）

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备战2024-2025年八年级英语下期期末高频易错考点专练（牛津译林版）
专题04 阅读理解30篇
Passage1
（22-23八年级下·江苏盐城·期末）
Children’s Training Center
EarthquakeLearn more about how to protect yourself when an earthquake comes. Time: 10:00 a. m. ～11:00 a. m. (Monday) Room: 201 Teacher: Wang Yang from Nanjing AccidentsLearn a lot about how to get away from accidents. Time: 2:00 p. m. ～4:00 p. m. (Wednesday& Friday) Room: 503 Teacher: Huang Bo from Suzhou
33 Your life in art is going to start here! Time: 9:00 a. m. ～11:00 a.m. (Thursday) Room: 307 Teacher: Sun Yong from Shanghai SwimmingSee yourself in the magic water land! Time: 3:00 p. m. ～5:00 p. m. (Saturday& Sunday) Place: Swimming pool Teacher: Mr Li from Yancheng Sports School
1．You may know more about the earthquakes in ________.
A．Room 201 B．Room 503 C．Room 307 D．Room 102
2．In hot summer, you can have a good time in water from ________ on Sunday.
A．10:00 a. m. ～11:00 a. m. B．9:00 a. m. ～11:00 a. m.
C．3:00 p. m. ～5:00 p. m. D．2:00 p. m. ～4:00 p. m.
3．Which of the following can be put in the blank “ 33 ”
A．Cooking B．Drawing C．Shopping. D．Skiing.
Passage2
（23-24八年级下·江苏淮安·期末）
● Black Holes On April 10, people around the world got their first look at a real black hole. Want to know more Come and enjoy a film about black holes at 3 p.m. on Thursday in the school hall! ● 5G is coming! Come and experience what it is like!Time: 2:30 p.m.—4:30 p.m. on Friday Place: Science Center Teachers: Miss Yang, Mr. Zhu
● Why can’t we grow to be 3 meters Speaker: Doctor Ma Time: 9:00—11:00 a.m. on Monday Place: Biology Lab Two ● 3D-printed products must bring you different feelings!Time: 8:20—10:20 a.m. on Tuesday Place: Computer Room Four Teacher: Mr. Wang
4．You can enjoy a film about ________ on Thursday in the school hall.
A．5G B．black holes C．3D-printed products D．biology
5．From 9:00-11:00 a. m. on Monday, you can ________.
A．watch a film B．learn more about 5G
C．listen to a talk D．enjoy 3D-printed products
6．On Monday, ________ will tell you “Why can’t we grow to be 3 meters”.
A．Doctor Ma B．Mr. Wang C．Mr. Zhu D．Miss Yang
7．Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage
A．The science week will end on September 12th.
B．On Friday, you can experience what 5G is like at Science Center.
C．You can enjoy 3D-printed products at Biology Lab Two.
D．From 8:20 to 10:20 a. m on Thursday, you can enjoy 3D-printed products.
8．This passage is probably ________.
A．a poem B．a novel C．a diary D．a poster
Passage3
（23-24八年级下·江苏扬州·期末）
How to write a secret message Do you want to write a message that can only be read by a person It is a secret message for that person only. The other people can’t see the message on the paper. Only that person knows how to make the message appear. Here’s an experiment (实验) on how to write such a message.You’ll need half a lemon a cup four spoons of water a cotton swab (棉签) white paper a light bulb (电灯泡) What to do 1 Squeeze (挤) some lemon juice into water. Mix the water and juice. 2 Put the cotton swab into the mixture (混合物) and make it wet. Use the wet cotton swab to write some words on the paper. 3 Let the paper dry. Show it to someone and ask if he or she can see the words on the paper. 4 Hold the paper close to a light bulb to heat it. Ask him or her again. Let me explain it! Lemon juice has chemicals that have carbon (碳). The chemicals break down easily when they are heated (加热). And the carbon makes them turn into a dark color.
9．What is the correct order of the experiment according to the form
a. Use a light bulb to heat the paper.
b. Put a cotton swab into the mixture.
c. Mix lemon juice and water.
d. Write some words on a piece of white paper with the wet cotton swab.
e. Dry the paper.
A．a-d-c-b-e B．c-b-a-e-d C．c-b-d-e-a D．a-e-b-c-d
10．What does the text mainly talk about
A．It tells us how we can make good use of fruit juice.
B．It explains why water is very important in our daily life.
C．It tells how we can make a mixture of water and lemon juice.
D．It shows how we can use lemon juice and water to write a secret message.
11．Where is the text probably taken from
A．A science magazine. B．A cookbook.
C．A storybook. D．A travel guidebook.
Passage4
（23-24八年级下·江苏盐城·期末）
Cruise (游船) Service Operating Dates Every Saturday, Sunday and National Holidays Operating Hours11:00-18:55 Ticket PriceSingle Trip Ticket: RMB 15 Free cruise admissionKids under the ageof 3: free Docking LocationsBlue Sky Road Dock — Shanghai Garden Village Dock Rules for Safe Travel 1. Guests should stay in the cabin (船舱) and are not allowed to enter the driver’s cabin during the cruise. 2. Guests mustn’t smoke in all areas of the ferry (渡口). 3. You are responsible (负责的) for the security and protection of your personal belongings (财物) at all times. 4. Feeding animals is not allowed (including birds and fish). 5. Pets are not allowed (with the exception of service dogs) on the cruise. Service dogs must be under the control of the owner at all times.
12．You can go on a cruise on ________.
A．12:00 of Friday B．12:00 of Saturday
C．10:00 of Friday D．10:00 of Saturday
13．A single trip for a mom and her two-year-old son costs ________.
A．RMB 15 B．RMB 30 C．RMB 45 D．RMB 60
14．The purpose of this passage is ________on the cruise.
A．to provide information on service
B．to introduce the service and rules
C．to stop people from feeding animals
D．to show the use of safety equipment
15．Which of the following signs may NOT be found on the ferry
A． B． C． D．
16．Where is it probably taken from
A．A science fiction. B．A novel.
C．A tour advertisement. D．A storybook.
Passage5
（23-24八年级下·江苏宿迁·期末）
Fremont Public Library
Different types of materials
Book collections for all ages
Magazines and newspapers
E-books and DVDs
The map of Fremont Town
Activities for different age groups
Weekly story time for ages 2-6
Summer and winter reading programs for ages 7-18
Monthly book discussions for working-age adults
Arts and crafts (工艺品) for seniors
Opening hours
Monday: CLOSED Tuesday-Sunday: 10:00-19:00
If you become a member of the library, you can
get a free Wi-Fi connection
use the public computers for free
book a meeting room and use it for free
renew books once after the first 21 days
copy pages of books for 0.01 U. S. dollars per page
borrow two more books than non-members (非会员)
[Non-members can borrow no more than three books at a time.]
17．The Fremont Public Library is in the ▲ of town.
A．center B．north C．south D．east
18．What does the underlined word“seniors”refer to (指)
A．Kids aged 2-6. B．Adults aged 19-60.
C．Elderly people over 60. D．Teenagers aged 13-18.
19．Which of the following is NOT free at the library
A．Copying two pages of a book.
B．Getting connected to the Wi-Fi.
C．Booking and using a meeting room.
D．Using a public computer to search for information.
Passage6
（23-24八年级下·江苏淮安·期末）How Well do Chinese People Sleep
● Sleeping averages (平均值) Sleep length: 6.75 hours Bedtime: 12: 01 a. m. How often they wake up: 1.4 times Average sleep score: 75 points
● Bedtimes among different generations (一代人) Born before 1970s: 11: 02 p. m. Born in 1970s: 11: 27 p. m. Born in 1980s: 11: 44 p. m. Born in 1990s: 12: 17a. m. Born after 2000s: 12: 33 a. m.
● Reported sleep problems No sleep problems May have insomnia (失眠) Have insomnia
20．How long do Chinese people sleep each night on averages
A．5.65 hours. B．6.75 hours. C．7.65 hours. D．8 hours.
21．During the night, most Chinese people may wake up ________.
A．once or twice B．twice or three times
C．three or four times D．four or five times
22．Kitty is 22 years old. She may go to bed at ________.
A．11: 02 p. m. B．11: 44 p. m. C．12: 17 a. m. D．12: 33 a. m.
23．In which part of the newspaper can you find this passage
A．Sports. B．Science. C．Health. D．Art.
Passage7
（23-24八年级下·江苏镇江·期末）
Welcome to Our Youth Mental Health Help ClassWHO: All adults older than 18. WHAT: It’s a short 4-hour class where you learn how to help kids who feel sad or have trouble with their feelings. FUN FACTS: You’ll learn how to see if a kid is having a hard time and ways to make them feel better. WHEN: August 3rd 4 p.m.—8 p.m. September 12th 10 a.m.—2 p.m. with a break for snacks October 8th 2 p.m.—6 p.m. with time for a snack WHERE: Town Library—456 Pine Road. HOW TO JOIN: Check out our website: http://kidshelpclass.org WHY: Sometimes kids get really worried or feel down. Talking to them and helping them early can help them smile again soon. This class is a good deal—it’s usually $100 or $150, but now it’s free because the Happy Kids Program is paying for it.
24．Who is the Youth Mental Health Help Class designed for
A．Kids under 18. B．People older than 18.
C．Middle school students. D．All the people.
25．What will you learn in this class
A．How to play sports with kids. B．How to cook healthy meals for kids.
C．How to teach kids math and science. D．How to help kids who are having a hard time.
26．If you want to take the class, how much will you pay for it
A．$50. B．$100. C．$150. D．Free.
Passage8
（23-24八年级下·江苏淮安·期末）Growth Summer Camps
We will teach you to be independent!
You’ll learn some basic life skills:
how to clean up the kitchen
how to cook easy meals at home
how to make your bed in three minutes
how to give your bedroom a good clean-up
You have to bring these things:
clothes for 4 days, your favorite books
a notebook and a pen, a photo of your family
Camps that you can choose to join:
Camp 1 July 20-July 23; Camp 2 July 25-July 28
Camp 3 August 1-August 4; Camp 4 August 25-August 28
We welcome kids between 7 and 10 years old.
Young Kids Center
27．You don’t need to bring ________ to your summer camp.
A．clothes B．a phone C．books D．a notebook
28．If you are free at the beginning of August, you can join ________.
A．Camp 1 B．Camp 2 C．Camp 3 D．Camp 4
29．From the text, we can know ________.
A．how much we should pay for our summer camp
B．when we can call the summer camps
C．who can join the summer camps
D．how parents can join the summer camps
30．What is the purpose (目的) of the summer camps
A．To teach kids some basic life skills.
B．To help kids get on well with their parents.
C．To encourage kids to care about their parents.
D．To train kids to do their homework on their own.
Passage9
（23-24八年级下·江苏泰州·期末）The school library will prepare some surprises for you on June 5th.
Read books We will provide books on nature for you to e and read in our Reading Club. You can share your ideas here with others. Age: all ages Place: in the paper book areas from the second floor to the fourth floor Time: 2:00 p. m.-4:30 p. m.
Watch documentaries (纪录片) We will offer some documentaries about serious environmental problems. Age: over 10 years old Place: in the movie centre of the fifth floor Time: 4:30 p. m.-7:30 p. m. The room can hold up to 50 people. So please call us two days earlier if you want to come.
Tell stories You can share stories about scientists or technology for environmental protection. It’s OK if you are not good at telling stories. Age: 13~17 years old Place: in the hall of the first floor Time: 8:00 a. m.-10:00 a. m.
Raise money You are welcome to be volunteers for our activity. All the money we raise will go to the charities to help wild animals. Age: over 15 years old Place: in Room 305 of the third floor Time: 10:30 a. m.-12:00 a. m.
31．Daniel can read books in the paper book areas EXCEPT __________.
A．On the first floor B．On the second floor
C．On the third floor D．On the fourth floor
32．When should we call the library to see a documentary
A．June 2nd. B．June 3rd. C．June 4th. D．June 5th.
33．Which person can share stories in the library
A．Millie, an 18-year-old girl who is good at telling stories.
B．Sandy, a 14-year-old girl who knows a lot about scientists.
C．Tom, a 17-year-old boy who is free at 8:00 p. m.
D．Jack, a 13-year-old boy who is interested in sports.
34．What can Amy do in the library if she is free at 11:00 a. m. on June 5th
A．Tell a story. B．Watch a documentary.
C．Read a book. D．Be a volunteer.
35．Where may the text come from
A．A tour guide. B．A storybook.
C．A poster. D．A science report.
Passage10
（23-24八年级下·江苏扬州·期末）
Making a Scarecrow
How would you like your own scarecrow You can make one out of some old boards. You can use it to scare away birds in your small garden.
You can also put a scarecrow near your front door to give visitors a big surprise.
What to need:
● an adult helper
● seven boards (each 10 cm wide):
one 160 cm long, two 60 cm long, three 50 cm long, one 30 cm long
● a hammer and nails, safety pins, a pen
● a long skirt, a shirt with long sleeves (袖子)
● gloves and boots
● a hat and a pillow (枕头)
How to make a scarecrow:
Step 1: Put the boards on the ground. Make the shape according to the picture.
Step 2: Ask your grown-up helper to put the pieces together.
Step 3: Put the shirt on. Ask a grown-up to nail (钉牢) one arm piece to the shoulder. Let the sleeve fall down so that it covers the board. Pin (用别针固定) the glove to the sleeve. Do the same with the other arm.
Step 4: Put on the skirt.
Step 5: Put the pillow on top as the head. Draw eyes, a nose and a mouth on it.
Step 6: Put the hat on and then put the boots under the skirt so it looks like it has feet.
36．If you want to make a scarecrow, how long are the boards you need
A．300 cm. B．360 cm. C．370 cm. D．460 cm.
37．The writer uses ________ to describe steps to make a scarecrow.
A．time order B．space order C．general to specific D．specific to general
38．Maybe this passage is written for ________.
A．farmers B．teachers C．children D．parents
Passage11
（23-24八年级下·江苏淮安·期末）
Everyone is happy on Saturday morning, but Tom isn’t. He sits in front of a high fence (篱笆). “Too bad! It’s a nice Saturday morning but I must paint the fence. My friends are playing.”
Just then, he has an idea. He picks up his brush and starts to paint the fence slowly.
His friend Ben is walking down the street and he is eating a big red apple.
He sees Tom and says, “Tom, I’m going swimming.”
Tom says, “I like it! I can go swimming every day, but I can’t paint a fence every day.”
Ben is surprised and he watches Tom paint slowly and carefully, and he often smiles. He looks happy and even sings songs. At this time, “Tom. Let me paint a little,” says Ben.
Tom looks at Ben and says, “I’m really sorry, Ben. You know, I’m very good at painting. My brother Sid wants to do it, but he’s not good at painting.”
“Oh, Tom, let me try, you can have my apple.”
Tom is happy, but he doesn’t smile. “OK, Ben.”
Then Tom’s other friends come by. They watch Tom paint and they all want to try, too. They give Tom a new kite, a cat, an old knife.
Tom’s friends paint the big fence, and Tom just sits under the big tree and watches them.
— Adapted from The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
39．Tom’s idea is to ________.
A．paint as quickly as possible B．finish painting alone
C．trick (欺骗) Ben into painting for him D．play with Ben
40．The underlined word “it” in Paragraph 7 refer to (指代) ________.
A．going swimming B．painting the fence
C．pitting under the tree D．playing with friends
41．Which is the right order of the following things
a. Ben starts to paint the fence. b. Tom starts to paint the fence.
c. Ben gives his apple to Tom. d. Tom watches his friends paint.
A．b—c—a—d B．d—a—c—b C．a—c—b—d D．b—a—d—c
42．Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage
A．Ben is going swimming with Tom.
B．Tom’s brother Sid is good at painting.
C．Tom sits under the tree and watches his friends paint.
D．Tom and his friends play with the kite, the cat.
43．What do you think of Tom according to the passage
A．Clever and naughty (淘气的). B．Helpful and hard-working.
C．Honest and patient. D．Humorous and brave.
Passage12
（23-24八年级下·江苏泰州·期末）A 15-year-old boy in Gaza has made power to light up his family’s tent, using two fans he found at a market. He and his family have lived in the tent since there was a war.
His neighbors in the tent camp called him “Gaza’s Newton” because of his great ability and bright mind. “Newton was sitting under an apple tree when an apple fell on his head. And we here are living in darkness and bombs are falling on us, so I thought of creating light, and did so.” The boy said.
Since the boy’s family lived a hard life, they connected their tent to the side of a house so that the boy could climb onto the top of the house and set up his two fans to charge batteries (给电池充电). Then, the boy connected the fans to power lines that run down through the house and used on-off, lights and a thin piece of wood in the tent to create light for his family.
It took the boy some time to be successful finally after his first two tries failed. The boy was still very happy that he was able to make this because he could help his family and others like them. What’s more, he was also very glad that people in this camp called him “Gaza’s Newton”, because he hoped to become a scientist like Newton and create something that will be good for people of the whole world.
44．When did the boy and his family start living in the tent
A．When he was 15 years old. B．After he found two fans.
C．When he created light for his family. D．After the war began in his country.
45．Why did the neighbors call him “Gaza’s Newton”
A．Because he created power lines. B．Because an apple fell on his head.
C．Because he found a new energy. D．Because he used fans to make power.
46．How did the boy set up his fans
A． B．
C． D．
47．What can we infer (推断) from the passage
A．The boy is creative and kind-hearted.
B．The poor family was rich before the war.
C．The boy had no difficulty creating light at first.
D．The boy’s neighbors weren’t friendly to each other.
48．What is the best title of the passage
A．Power created in Gaza B．Special presents in life
C．Ways to achieve dreams D．Bright mind of Gaza
Passage13
（23-24八年级下·江苏淮安·期末）Robin and the outlaws (逃犯) fought against the sheriff (郡治安官) and his men. Many men were killed and wounded on both sides. There were too many of the sheriff’s men for the outlaws to beat. In the end, the sheriff’s men captured Robin and took him to prison (监狱) in Nottingham. They tied him with rope and put him in a cell (牢房). The cell was at the top of a tall tower.
During the night, Robin was able to untie the rope. There was a small window in the tower. Robin tied one end of the rope to a ring in the wall of the cell. He tied the other end to himself. Then he climbed through the window. The cell was a long way from the ground. Slowly, Robin climbed down the rope. He was halfway down when the rope broke. Robin fell to the ground. He lay there for a long time. His leg hurt badly.
Before morning, Robin was able to stand up. Then he limped away from the tower.
That evening, he came to a small fishing village. The sheriff’s men were not far behind him. He knocked on the door of a small cottage. An old woman opened the door.
“Robbers are after me. They will kill me if they catch me. Let me hide and rest here.”
The old woman looked at Robin.
“He has a kind face,” she thought. “And he is hurt.”
“You may stay here for a few days,” She said.
Robin stayed with the old woman for many days. Slowly, he got a little better, and he was able to walk again.
“How can I pay you ” he said to the old woman. “I have no money.”
“I own a fishing boat,” the old woman said. “You can work with the fishermen. They go to the sea tonight.”
Robin joined the fishermen on the boat. He worked as hard as he could, but he did not know how to fish. He didn’t catch anything.
— Adapted from Robin Hood
49．The meaning of the underlined word “captured” is the closest to that of “________”.
A．killed B．lost C．caught D．freed
50．What do you think of Robin when he got away from the cell during the night
A．Kind. B．Patient. C．Clever. D．Careless.
51．Robin paid back the old woman’s kindness by ________.
A．giving her a lot of money B．taking good care of her
C．giving her a fishing boat D．working on her boat
52．Which of the following sentences is TRUE
A．Robin was put in the cell because his leg was badly hurt.
B．It was a hard way to get away from the cell, but Robin succeeded.
C．Robin has no money, so he couldn’t stay in the fishing village.
D．The old woman helped Robin because he was good at fishing.
Passage14
（23-24八年级下·江苏镇江·期末）“It must be perfect,” Karie double-checked the words on her spelling test before handing in her paper. She got 100 percent today she’d win her class’s First-Quarter Spelling Challenge (挑战) along with a new dictionary and other cool things. What’s more, Ms. McCormack had told us she would do a handstand (倒立) if anyone got a perfect score.
After the break, Ms. McConnack walked to the front of the room and cleared her throat (嗓子). “Congratulations, Karie! You did it!” She said while doing a handstand. The whole class cheered. Ms. McCormack gave her prize to Karie. Karie smiled as she read the words on the box: To Karie Carter For her perfect first-quarter score in spelling.
“Mum, everything’s so perfect!” As soon as Kaire was at home, she showed Mum her spelling test and prize. “Every word is so perfect! Nicely, honesty…” Karie’s stomach turntabled (翻滚). H-O-N-E-S-L-Y! Not honesly! “Karie, what’s the matter ” said Mum.
“I don’t feel so good,” Karie said, stuffing the test paper into her schoolbag.
Karie walked slowly down the hall and fell onto her bed. How could she tell the class she hadn’t won the prize after all McCormack did the handstand for nothing
Soon Karie heard her dad and Kevin come in. The smell of pizza from the kitchen was all over the air. Karie thought back to the last time they’d picked up pizza. They had almost reached home when Mom realized the shopkeeper had given them too much change. “Lets turn around,” Mom had said.
McCormack was unlocking the classroom door when Karie got to school the next morning. She gave her teacher the spelling paper and the dictionary. “I can’t keep this. I misspelled honestly and you didn’t catch it.”
For a moment, McCormack stood quietly reading the words on the paper. Then she picked up her pen. She crossed out the word perfect and wrote honest before handing the dictionary back to Karie.
Karie’s jaw (下巴) dropped. “I get to keep this Honestly ”
“For honestly, no.” “But for honesty, yes.”
53．How did Karie feel when she handed in her paper after the test
A．Calm. B．Bored. C．Confident. D．Worried
54．What can we learn from the passage
A．Karie never thought she would ever win the test.
B．Karie was surprised to know she could keep the prize.
C．McCormack was sure that someone would get a perfect score.
D．McCormack didn’t do a handstand because of Karie’s mistake.
55．Which of the following shows the correct time order of the events
a. Karie realized she had made a mistake.
b. Karie’s teacher did a handstand.
c. Karie’s mum returned the change.
d. Karie kept the prize for her honesty.
A．b—a—d—c B．b—a—c—d C．c—a—b—d D．c—b—a—d
56．Which can be the best title (标题) of the passage
A．A Perfect Girl B．A Helpful Teacher C．An Important Test D．An Honest Mistake
Passage15
（23-24八年级下·江苏泰州·期末）
At the beginning of the school year, each student would be given a special job for which they would be responsible (负责的) for the whole term. Rita, a quiet and hardworking girl, hoped for an exciting task, like taking care of the class plants. Instead, she received a small box with sand and a small ant.
Even though the teacher insisted (坚称) that this task was very special, Rita could not help feeling disappointed. However, she decided to do her best with her new responsibility. She began to study and care for the ant, learning about its habitat (栖息地) and needs. She made the box a comfortable home for the ant, and it grew much bigger than anyone expected.
Rita’s hard work caught the attention of her science teacher, Mr Thompson. He turned her work into a class project, and Rita became the class expert on ants. Her hard work helped the whole class learn about ant behavior and habitats. They even built a small ant farm in the classroom to watch the ant closely.
As the school year went by, Rita’s classmates became more and more interested in the ant project. They started asking her questions and watching the ant’s behavior themselves. Rita felt proud to share her knowledge and see her classmates so interested. She even made a report and shared her findings with the whole school during the science festival.
At the end of the year, the school recognized Rita’s class as the best of the year. They praised Rita for her hard work and how she turned a small responsibility into something big. Rita learned that every task, no matter how small, could make a big difference. She also learned that sometimes the most unexpected things can lead to great success.
57．What was Rita’s special job
A．To take care of class plants. B．To care for a small ant.
C．To receive a small box. D．To get a box with sand.
58．What does the underlined word “disappointed” in Paragraph 3
A．Unhappy. B．Excited. C．Proud. D．Useless.
59．What changes took place because of Rita’s hard work
A．Her classmates became less interested in the project.
B．Her work became a school-wide project.
C．She was famous as an ant expert in the school.
D．She did not share her findings with anyone.
60．Which of the following is the right order according to the passage
① Rita’s classmates watched ants by themselves.
② Rita made a report to share her findings in the school.
③ Rita helped her classmates learn about the ants.
④ Rita began to study ants’ living places and needs
⑤ Rita’s class became the best of year.
A．①②③④⑤ B．②④⑤③① C．④①③②⑤ D．④③①②⑤
61．What can we learn from Rita’s experience with the ant project
A．Good luck decides everything. B．Failure is the mother of success.
C．Small tasks can make a big difference. D．Unexpected tasks always lead to Success.
Passage16
（23-24八年级下·江苏扬州·期末）Estee Lauder (July 1, 1906—April 24, 2004) was an American businesswoman. Along with her husband, Joseph Lauder, she set up Estee Lauder Companies, the world-famous company.
Lauder was the only woman on TIME magazine’s 1998 list of the 20 greatest business people of the 20th century. She was even listed in the U. S. Business Hall of Fame in 1988.
Her childhood dream was to become an actress. She met Joseph Lauter when she was in her early 20s. On January 15, 1930, they married. The last name was later changed from Lauter to Lauder. The Estec Lauder Company was created in 1935. Then one day, when Estee Lauder was doing her hair, she was asked about her perfect skin (皮肤). Soon, Lauder came back and handed out four of her uncle’s creams and showed how to use them to others. Over the next fifteen years, they made their business bigger and continued to sell their products (产品) in the United States.
As of 2010, Estee Lauder sells its products in large shopping malls across the world. It has a total of 27 kinds of products, among which Estee Lauder and Clinique are the best known.
She once said, “Beauty is about the way you think. There’s no secret. Why are all brides (新娘) beautiful Because on the day they get married, they care about how they look. There are no ugly women—only women who don’t care or who don’t believe they’re amazing.”
Aged 97, Lauder died at her home in Manhattan.
62．What does the underlined word “creams” in Paragraph 3 mean
A．Something to eat. B．Something to drink.
C．Something for skin. D．Something for hair.
63．What is the right order of the following events
a. Estee Lauder and her husband created the company.
b. Estee Lauder was in the U. S. Business Hall of Fame.
c. Estee Lauder Companies include 27 kinds of products.
d. Estee Lauder was chosen as one of the 20 greatest business people.
A．c-d-a-b B．c-a-d-b C．a-b-d-c D．a-d-c-b
64．What can we infer from the text
A．Estee Lauder never changed her name in her life.
B．Estee Lauder was very good at running her business.
C．Estee Lauder wasn’t beautiful enough to become an actress.
D．Estee Lauder set up the company because of a sudden chance.
65．Why does Estee Lauder mention the example of brides
A．To point out that there is secret to beauty.
B．To encourage women to care about themselves.
C．To show the products in her company were good.
D．To let people know all brides should be beautiful.
Passage17
（23-24八年级下·江苏常州·期末）Tom is smart and friendly. Several months ago, he moved to a town in a foreign country because of work. He liked the local people and the life there. But there was only one problem: he had trouble understanding the sayings that local people used in their daily conversations.
One day, they invited Tom to a party. When they were chatting, Tom overheard someone say, “Don’t count your chickens before they are hatched (孵化)” Misunderstanding the words, Tom laughed and said, “Who will count chickens They are everywhere!” The room was silent for a moment. Then people started laughing loudly.
That made Tom embarrassed (尴尬的), but he didn’t stop trying. At the end of the party, an old man looked out of the window and said, “It’s raining cats and dogs outside. I guess we need to stay here a little longer.” Tom began to worry about the animals. He advised, “Shall we go out and save them ”This led to a burst of (一阵) laughter again.
Tom felt a little foolish and decided to learn more about these sayings. He spent the next few weeks learning them from the locals. “These sayings are more than just words, they are a part of their culture and life,”Tom thought.
At the next party, Tom wanted to try one more time. When people were discussing the plan for their yearly festival, he said, “Let’s not put all our eggs in one basket.” This time, he used the saying correctly. The local people agreed with him. Tom felt a sense of achievement (成就). He not only learned the sayings, but also understood better about the local culture.
66．What does the underlined sentence probably mean
A．It is raining heavily outside. B．The rain puts cats and dogs at risk.
C．Cats and dogs are in need of help. D．Cats and dogs are playing in the rain.
67．How many sayings are mentioned (被提及) in the passage
A．Two. B．Three. C．Four. D．Five.
68．What can we learn from the passage
A．Tom thought sayings were useless. B．Tom often did foolish things.
C．Tom liked to show off (炫耀) in public. D．Tom learned new things with an open mind
Passage18
（23-24八年级下·江苏连云港·期末）Lots of snakes were washed onto the riverbank after the flood. Seeing these snakes getting burnt by the sun, teenaged Jadav Payeng was worried: What if this happens to people
Payeng turned his fears into planting a 550-hectare (公顷) forest in Majuli, Assam, India—one tree at a time.“I started planting trees in 1979. The elders told me if I wanted to prevent snakes from dying, I should plant the world’s tallest grass. I didn’t know then; they meant bamboo. They gave me 50 bamboo seeds and 25 young trees, and that’s how this began.”
Payeng knew that simply planting them didn’t mean it would come up and grow. The bamboo plants needed water. “I bought 50 pots (罐子), made holes in each and used them to water the plants. I would fill them up every five days.”
Soon, he was collecting seeds from the locals and planting them. “I have to thank all the help I have got from my village. The elders are so close to nature, and have so much knowledge. When I had difficulty keeping my trees healthy, they told me that red ants can help. This is the kind of useful knowledge we need to pass on to our young.”
Every day before the sun rises, Payeng (62 years old now) sets out for his forest. The forest is home to different plants and animals, including 1,000 deer, several kinds of birds and leopards (猎豹). It’s also a cover for rhinos (犀牛) during the yearly floods and an elephant corridor (通道).
Payeng is now working on a 200-hectare green cover, a project he started in 2011, with the help of the government. “This will be done in 20 years.” he says.
69．What inspired (启发) Payeng to start planting trees
A．The floods. B．The burnt snakes.
C．The riverbanks. D．The bamboo trees.
70．What does the underlined word “them” in paragraph 3 refer to
A．The holes. B．The seeds. C．The pots. D．The plants.
71．In what way did the villagers help Payeng
A．They took care of his children.
B．They helped him water the plants.
C．They collected and raised red ants.
D．They gave him seeds and young trees.
72．What’s the text mainly about
A．A man who grew a forest. B．A village with wise elders.
C．A project which lasts 20 years. D．A forest for different animals.
Passage19
（23-24八年级下·江苏南通·期末）
Yesterday evening, when Hu Wei was showering, he suddenly heard a voice from above his head. “Hurry up! You’ve been in there for three minutes!”
The boy was puzzled (困惑的). “Excuse me. Who’s over there ” he looked up at the showerhead and asked. “It’s me. The Four-Minute Shower,” the voice replied.
“The four-minute shower Who showers for only four minutes ”
“Well you should,” Mr. Shower replied. “Everyone. I mean everyone should keep their showers short.”
“But why ” Hu asked.
“The world is running out of clean, fresh water, you know. By 2050, about half of the world’s population will experience water shortages for at least one month a year. We must do something to save water before it’s too late.”
“Got it. I’ll try to finish my shower as soon as possible.” Hu said. “Thank you for your advice. Bye.”
“I’m not finished yet,” said Mr. Shower. “I have one more piece of advice.”
“Well, go ahead. I’m all ears.”
“You should replace (替换) your power showerhead with a regular (常规的) one,” said the Four-Minute Shower. “A regular showerhead uses 10 liters of water a minute. A power showerhead can use up to 20 liters.”
“All right. I’ll let Dad know. Anything else ”
“Well, sometimes, you can try taking a cold shower in the morning. A cold shower will force you to finish in four minutes. And you’ll help save gas or electricity (电).
“Cold showers Um...okay, I’ll think about it.”
“Thanks,” Mr. Shower replied. “Now I’ll go next door and spread the word.“”
Hu looked up at the showerhead again. The voice was gone, but Mr. Shower’s advice kept ringing in his head. He quickly finished his shower and turned off the tap.
73．According to the passage, what did Mr Shower advise Hu Wei to do
a. take showers twice a day.
b. replace the power showerhead.
c. spread the word to his neighbours.
d. take a cold shower in the morning.
e. use gas instead of electricity.
A．bcd. B．abcd. C．bd. D．bde.
74．What can we infer from the passage
A．Hu felt puzzled at Mr Shower’s words at last.
B．Hu understood the importance of saving water.
C．Hu thought Mr Shower made too much noise.
D．Hu used less than 20 liters of water for a shower.
75．What’s the purpose of writing the passage
A．To explain a question. B．To introduce a new showerhead.
C．To show a new lifestyle. D．To tell people to save water.
76．Which can be the best title for the passage
A．Keep your showers short B．Take a cold shower
C．Experience water shortages D．Chat with the showerhead
Passage20
（23-24八年级下·江苏无锡·期末）
When the duke arrived, the king explained his plan.
“I’m going to be Harvey Wilks and you’re going to be my brother William,” he said. “You are deaf. Huck! You’re our servant.”
We went down to Peter Wilks’ village. “Can anyone tell me where Mr Peter Wilks lives ” the king asked the people. One man replied in a gentle voice, “I’m sorry, sir. We can only tell you where he lived yesterday evening.”
“Oh, no! Our poor brother! We’ve arrived too late.” the king said, and tears ran down his face. He turned and made some signs to the duke, who also started crying. The king and the duke played their parts very well. I walked behind them with my head down.
When we got to the house, three girls were standing at the door. They were Peter Wilks’ nieces (侄女). They hugged the king and the duke. Then the king and the duke saw the coffin in the corner of the living room and started crying so loudly. The girls were crying, too. I felt very bad for them.
After a while, one of the girls took out a letter and gave it to the king. He opened it and read it aloud. “I leave my house and three thousand dollars in gold to my three nieces. And I leave my other property (财产) and three thousand dollars in gold to my brothers, Harvey and William.”
The letter also said that the six thousand dollars in gold was in the cellar. The king offered to go down and get it in no time. When they saw the pile of gold, their eyes shone as bright as the coins themselves.
“I’ve got a good idea,” the duke said. “Let’s give the girls all the gold! We don’t want people to be suspicious.”
“An excellent idea!” the king said. “And then we’ll find a way of getting it back later.”
We went back to the living room. The king made a nice speech (发言). “Friends! Our brother was a good, kind man. He looked after these poor girls when they were very young. I’m sure he wanted to leave them all his money. So, girls, take it all!” And he handed the bag to the girls. Everybody cheered, “what dear, how kind they are!”
There was one man who wasn’t smiling. He stood at the door watching everything and listening.
—Adapted from The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
77．How did Huck feel when he followed the king and the duke
A．He felt a sense of shame. B．He felt a sense of fear.
C．He felt a sense of sadness. D．He felt a sense of happiness.
78．What does the underlined word “suspicious” mean in this story
A．Taking pity on the girls. B．Thinking why they are so rich.
C．Getting interested in the gold. D．Questioning who they really are.
79．What can we infer from the story
A．The king and the duke were good actors before.
B．Peter Wilks died from an accident all of a sudden.
C．The king and the duke came for the money on purpose.
D．Peter Wilks used to tell the three girls their uncles’ stories.
80．Which is the best title for this story
A．An Important Letter B．A Big Lie
C．An Excellent Speech D．A Kind Man
Passage21
（23-24八年级下·江苏宿迁·期末）What would you like for lunch Maybe, a battery (电池) Although it sounds unusual, this has already been realized by scientists as they develop electronic (电子的) things you can eat.
Robofood, led by Dario Floreano from a Swiss Institute, has created a new drone (无人机) with scientists from Wageningen University, the Netherlands. Half of the parts inside can be eaten! The program aims to (旨在) make robots that can be eaten and foods that act like robots by mixing food science and robots in a new way.
The drone’s wings are made from rice cakes glued together with oil and chocolate. It can find missing people or animals in emergencies (紧急情况) and send food or medicine. Parts of the drone can be eaten because they meet food safety standards for emergencies set by the United Nations.
However, the main challenge is finding stronger edible (可食用的) materials for the drone’s wings to prepare for bad weather and high temperatures—of course, the chocolate may melt (融化) easily.
Robofood also developed an edible sensor (感应器) to help monitor stomach sickness, and it’s eaten by the patient to check the conditions inside. It’s different from other sensors because it’s easy for your body to digest (消化), so it won’t leave any remains inside the body.
The invention of Robofood also helps with environmental protection. There are batteries that you can fully eat. They are made from natural things like vitamin B2 and elements found in fruits. This helps the environment because you won’t have to throw them away like other batteries.
81．What is Robofood’s main goal
A．To develop smart drones. B．To create edible electronics.
C．To help check stomach disease. D．To put sensors on drones.
82．What problem does Robofood’s drone have
A．The drone can easily break during flying. B．The drone cannot take off in bad weather.
C．The materials are not strong enough. D．The materials cannot easily melt.
83．Compared to other sensors for checking the stomach, what can Robofood’s sensors do
A．They can be safer for human body. B．They can check more carefully.
C．They can stay in the human body longer. D．They can be taken as medicine.
84．Why is Robofood’s battery good for nature
A．It uses less power. B．It cuts down pollution.
C．It uses solar power. D．It is made from food waste.
Passage22
（22-23八年级下·江苏盐城·期末）Lightning strikes are the second most common cause of death of all the disasters in America. The first is floods.
Because lightning often kills only one or two people at a time, most of people don’t think it was as dangerous as other disasters. The US wants more people to learn about lightning. It makes June 22—28 National Lightning Safety Week. It also provides safety tips during the thunderstorms.
“If you hear thunder, you are in danger of lightning.” said Rocky Lopes, a disaster worker. “Thunder means that lightning is close enough to hit you at any minute, so you should move indoors at once and stay there until the storm is over. This is the most important thing to remember,” Lopes said. And he also gives us some advice on safety:
* Stop working, fishing, swimming or playing in the open air.
* Don’t stand under the tree.
* Keep down if there is no cover.
85．How many days does National Lightning Safety Week in the US often last
A．5. B．6. C．7. D．8.
86．When there is lightning, the most important thing is to ________.
A．find cover B．stop working C．keep down D．move outdoors
87．We may find this article in a ________.
A．comic B．newspaper C．cooking magazine D．history book
Passage23
（23-24八年级下·江苏镇江·期末）
Over 3, 000 adults and children from over 700 families celebrated the start of the three-day Dragon Boat Festival holiday on Saturday with a fun run at Pujiang Country Park in suburban Minhang District.
The third Shanghai International Kids Run mini marathon was organized by the China Welfare Institute in order to promote parent-child sports and off-campus physical exercise in a spirit of festive joy.
The parents and children finished the 3.5-kilometer run along the Minhang section of Huangpu River, known as Shanghai’s mother river, to enjoy the beauty of the nature and sunshine. They were all presented with certificates (证书)
After the run, they also had the chance to experience traditional activities to celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival, such as a dragon boat race, a traditional sticky rice dumpling. All the family enjoyed the country park run and considered it great fun.
88．What’s the purpose of organizing the mini marathon
A．To let the children get certificates and prizes.
B．To experience traditional Dragon Boat celebrations.
C．To feel the beauty of the country park in suburban Minhang District.
D．To promote parent-child sports and off-campus physical exercise happily.
89．Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage
A．The parents and children needed to run over 3.5 kilometers in all.
B．3, 000 adults and children from 700 families took part in the fun run.
C．The parents and children could enjoy the beauty of the nature during the run.
D．Only the children were presented with certificates and prizes at the finish line.
90．What’s the best title for the article
A．A Three-day Dragon Boat Festival Holiday
B．Country Park Run Is Fun for the Whole Family
C．Traditional Dragon Boat Festival Celebrations
D．Parent-child Sports and Off-campus Physical Exercise
Passage24
（23-24八年级下·江苏泰州·期末）Do you sometimes feel left alone Teenagers need to feel like they are members of a group. Just having to eat alone in the dining hall is enough to make them feel worried. They are afraid of being called a “loner (独来独往的人)”.
But being a loner doesn’t always mean being strange or disliked. In fact, it has become a lifestyle in many countries among young people who think about being alone to be a part of everyday life.
In South Korea, there are a growing number of people who describe themselves as “honjok”. These people eat alone, travel alone and enjoy being by themselves.
In Japan, people have had a strong loner culture over the years. There are solo (单人的) cafes and solo KTVs. The restaurants for solo diners are especially popular. There are boards between two seats in a line against the wall. Diners can’t see the faces of other people.
Knowing that you are not the only loner may make you feel better. But more importantly, you can try to find strength in your aloneness.
Aloneness gives you time to look inside yourself or do other things with full attention. “It’s hard to feel lonely when you’re trying to learn a new skill, practice a hobby or try out a new diet,” wrote US lifestyle writer Adrienne Breaux.
91．Why don’t some teenagers want to be alone
A．Because eating alone is bad for their health.
B．Because they are worried about being called a “loner”.
C．Because making friends can make them feel different.
D．Because they may not feel safe when staying alone.
92．What does “honjok” mean in South Korea
A．A group of people being alone. B．Solo cafes and solo KTVs.
C．People who are afraid of being alone. D．Teenagers who like practicing hobbies together.
93．What does the writer mention (提及) South Korea and Japan for
A．To explain being a loner has become a lifestyle in many countries.
B．To show teenagers are afraid of being called a “loner”.
C．To explain being a loner sometimes means being strange or disliked.
D．To show aloneness is good for us in some ways.
94．Aloneness can help us ________.
①take a look at ourselves ②devote ourselves to doing things
③know we are the only loner ④try to become strong
A．①②③ B．①③④ C．①②④ D．②③④
95．The purpose of the passage is to________.
A．tell us the bad points of being alone B．show real loners in different countries
C．introduce Asian cultures among youth D．help people look at aloneness in a good way
Passage25
（23-24八年级下·江苏淮安·期末）Environmentalists (环保人士) are getting more worried about the effects of fast fashion on the environment. Fast fashion is the production of clothes in a large number at a low cost. They are put in shops and online stores quickly to create a high demand. Manufacturers (制造商) make 100 billion all kinds of clothes every year. This is expected to grow 60 per cent by 2030.
The fast fashion business model is having a negative effect on the environment. Many of the clothes end up in dustbins and are not recycled. Another negative effect on the environment is caused by the chemicals used to make the clothes. These cause health problems to people working in clothes factories. It is reported that children make many of these clothes.
The way people are buying clothes is adding to the problem of clothing waste. Many years ago, people went to stores and tried clothes on. People took more time and thought more carefully before they bought clothes. They also wore them longer. Today, people order cheap clothes on the Internet and if they don’t like them, they send them back. Some people say this is causing a throwaway (用完即弃的) society. Some people buy clothes and never even wear them. The German media company Deutsche Welle wrote, “Every year in Europe, four million tons of clothing ends up in dustbins. Less than one per cent of this is recycled.”
It seems the fashion industry is not so sustainable (可持续的).
96．What’s the writer’s feeling about the fast fashion
A．Worried. B．Uninterested. C．Surprised. D．Pleased.
97．What does the third paragraph mainly tell us
A．Many people like to buy cheap clothes on the Internet.
B．Clothes in stores are much better than those on the Internet.
C．Online shopping is causing more and more clothing waste.
D．People in Europe waste lots of clothes every year.
98．What’s the best title for the text
A．The Meaning of Fast Fashion B．The Influences of Fast Fashion
C．Problems with Fast Fashion D．Health problems with Fast Fashion
Passage26
（23-24八年级下·江苏淮安·期末）People throw trash (垃圾) on the beach and even into the ocean. The trash has become the “home” of hermit crabs (寄居蟹). Believe it or not, it is happening all over the world. Scientists have seen hermit crabs using bottle tops, parts of old light bulbs (灯泡), and even broken glass bottles.
Unlike other crabs, hermit crabs are born with soft bodies, so they need to look for shells (壳) for protection. They first look at the shells’ type, size and color. Then, they use their legs to check the inside of the shells to make sure they are the right size. As they grow, they give up their old shells and find bigger ones to live in.
However, “trash shells” can bring danger to hermit crabs. Different from natural shells, plastic waste (塑料垃圾) is often brighter in color. It might stand out against the background, so predators (捕食者) can find hermit crabs more easily. The crabs could also get stuck (粘住) and die when they go into plastic bottles. When they get inside of old tires (轮胎), they may find it difficult to get out and starve to death (饿死).
99．According to Paragraph 1, what has become a problem
A．People cannot leave trash on the beach.
B．There are more hermit crabs than ever.
C．Hermit crabs are using trash as homes.
D．Scientists have a problem finding hermit crabs.
100．Why do hermit crabs stay in shells
A．Because they like the colors of the shells.
B．Because they need to look after the shells.
C．Because they can grow faster inside the shells.
D．Because their soft bodies need shells for protection.
101．How do hermit crabs check the size inside a shell
A．They use their legs. B．They use their eyes to look.
C．They check the type of the shell. D．They put an old shell into the new shell.
Passage27
（23-24八年级下·江苏泰州·期末）
In China, a year has 24 solar terms. They were created thousands of years ago to guide people’s lives. Grain Buds or Xiaoman, the 8th solar term of a year, begins on May 20 this year, and ends on June 4. Grain Buds holds both natural and cultural importance. It means that the seeds of summer crops like wheat are becoming full but are not ripe (成熟的). The name xiaoman has also special meanings in Chinese culture and shows how Chinese people think about life. The word mixes xiao, meaning little, and man, meaning “full”. Together, it means “things are not yet completely (完全) full”. This name shows that it is best not to do too much or too little.
Let’s see what we can do during the “Grain Buds” period.
A good season for eating
During the Grain Buds period, summer harvest is about to begin. A saying about rain during this time goes, “A heavy rainfall makes the river full.” Because of the great increase in rainfall, rivers are full of water, which makes fish and shrimps big and fat. This is a good time to enjoy them.
Grain Buds is also a season for eating mulberries (桑葚) and bitter herbs (苦菜) which can cool the blood and remove harmful things from the body.
A key period for flower caring
This time is a good period of the quick growth of flowers. It is also a season when plant diseases and pests are the most, which makes growing flowers even harder. Caring for your garden becomes even more important than any other time. If you take good care of them, your plants will be healthier.
_____________
High temperatures and wet days are common during the Grain Buds period. The increase in temperature over this season may make you get skin illnesses easily. It is also important to exercise during the hot summer days. Walking, jogging and practicing tai chi are popular.
102．How long does Grain Buds last this year
A．14 days. B．15 days. C．16 days. D．17 days.
103．Which of the following best matches the meaning of Xiaoman
A．The couple live happily though they don’t have much money.
B．A poor man hates working and lies down all day long.
C．A rich man often wants to make much more money.
D．A student isn’t happy with his grade and always tries to get higher grades.
104．Grain Buds is NOT a good season to eat ________.
A．fish B．strawberries C．mulberries D．bitter herbs
105．What can we infer from the passage
A．Xiaoman always falls on May 20 every year.
B．It is easy to look after flowers during Xiaoman.
C．It is not necessary to exercise during Xiaoman.
D．Grain Buds is a good season for fishermen.
106．Which of the following can be filled in the blank
A．Weather during Grain Buds B．Ways to avoid skin diseases
C．Advice on health D．Exercise for health
Passage28
（23-24八年级下·江苏扬州·期末）A smile shows that a person is happy. For example, a person may smile when he is pleased with a grade on a test. Or a person might smile if a friend tells a funny joke. People smile for many different reasons. But smiles are more than just a way for people to show that they are happy. There are other good reasons to smile often.
First, it is easier to smile than to show unhappiness. In fact, it only takes 17 muscles (肌肉) to smile. But it takes 43 muscles to show unhappiness. So give the muscles in your face a rest and smile!
Second, smiles are nice. People may try to look nice on the outside by wearing nice clothes.
However, there is a famous saying: ______. That is because it is easy to be around someone who is smiling and happy. Almost no one wants to be around someone who is unhappy all the time.
Third, smiles are helpful. Both smiling and laughing can quickly spread from one person to another. If one person smiles, people around him want to smile, too. Similarly, when a person laughs, people tend (倾向) to laugh with him. If a person is sad, the best thing to do is to share a smile or laugh. It is the easiest and cheapest way to cheer someone up. Usually nobody would like to turn down the invitation which is offered by a person with a smile.
Finally, smiling and laughing are very good for the body. Even if you are mad or sad, try smiling. You’ll find that it will be hard to stay mad or sad for very long.
107．Which of the following sentences can be put in the ________ in Paragraph 3
A．If you smile at life, life will smile at you.
B．A smile is the best thing a person can wear.
C．Smile is the most beautiful language in the world.
D．Life without smiles is like a spring without flowers.
108．What do the underlined words “turn down” in Paragraph 4 mean most possibly
A．accept B．discuss C．refuse D．share
109．What can we learn from the text
A．It takes people more muscles to show happiness.
B．It is very good for people’s bodies to smile and laugh.
C．Everyone wants to be around someone who is unhappy.
D．If someone smiles, people around him don’t want to smile.
110．What can be the best title for this text
A．The power of smiling. B．The importance of happiness.
C．Different ways of smiling. D．Ways of making people happy.
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（23-24八年级下·江苏淮安·期末）Japan started putting nuclear-contaminated water (核污染水) into the ocean on Aug 24. History will never forget this day.
A tsunami (海啸) hit the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant (福岛第一核电站) in Japan in 2011. It broke the nuclear reactors (核反应堆), so the reactors became very hot. Since then, workers have been using a lot of water to keep them cool. The water touches the reactors, so it has a lot of radioactive materials (放射性物质).
Nuclear wastewater (核废水) is different. It’s the waste from a normal power plant. The rules on whether or not the wastewater can be put into the ocean are clear. So processed (处理过的) nuclear wastewater is often seen as safe. But nuclear-contaminated water is not.
Japan tries to mix the idea of the two kinds of water. The country says that the contaminated water goes through a special purifying process (过滤程序), and that it doesn’t hurt people’s health. However, the water has more than 60 kinds of radioactive materials. Many of them are still unprocessed. “The materials will in the end hurt people’s health,” Wang You, a Chinese ocean scientist, told CCTV News.
China started to stop buying seafood from Japan on Aug 24. Restaurants must not buy or use such seafood As of Aug 28, both Russia and Thailand said that they were testing the seafood from Japan.
111．Which one is NOT true
A．Nuclear wastewater is the waste from a normal power plant.
B．Nuclear-contaminated water is different from nuclear wastewater.
C．Nuclear-contaminated water doesn’t harm people’s health after purifying.
D．The processed nuclear wastewater can be put into the ocean.
112．How did the nuclear-contaminated water in Japan come into being
A．Japan put no rules on the wastewater from normal power plants.
B．Japan used water to make the nuclear reactors work.
C．A tsunami brought water to Japan’s nuclear powerplants.
D．Japan used water to cool down nuclear reactors.
113．What is the last paragraph mainly about
A．The foods from Japan that are unsafe.
B．What China is doing after Japan’s actions.
C．Which countries have stopped eating fish from Japan.
D．Japan’s actions to sell their seafood.
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（23-24八年级下·江苏淮安·期末）In traditional Chinese performing arts, there are many classic roles, like sheng, dan, jing, mo and chou. Most people usually pay little attention to chou. However, it is a very important part in traditional Chinese operas. The reason is that it joins beauty and ugliness together perfectly. In the past, the chou performer was the first one to get dressed and have his make-up done.
Usually there are two kinds of chou on the stage, wen chou and wu chou. Wen chou often has a white patch (小块) painted around his nose and takes the roles of fisherman, boatman, servant and so on. The other kind is wu chou. Wu chou performers often wear tight clothing (紧身衣) and move quickly. They are good at martial arts (武术) and can jump several meters thieves.
Chou performers often make people laugh by their spoken parts and body language, instead of singing skills. Whether they look ugly or beautiful, whether the roles they play are officials or thieves on the stage, chou roles are all humorous characters in funny faces. They use the roles of chou to bring out the good qualities in people. Maybe it is the charm (魅力) of traditional Chinese operas.
Next time, when you are enjoying a traditional Chinese opera, you can probably understand the different beauty behind it.
114．Why does the role of chou play an important role in traditional Chinese operas
A．Most people usually pay much attention to it.
B．It joins beauty and ugliness together perfectly.
C．The chou performer was the first to get dressed.
D．It is funny and makes people laugh and happy.
115．Which picture is the role of chou in traditional Chinese operas
A．B． C． D．
116．What do Chou performers often use to make people laugh on the stage
A．Dancing skills and spoken parts. B．Spoken parts and body language.
C．Painting skills and spoken parts. D．Singing skills and body language.
117．What can be the best title of the passage
A．Chou in Chinese Operas B．Roles in Chinese Operas
C．Stares in Chinese Operas D．History in Chinese Operas
参考答案
1．A 2．C 3．B
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。主要介绍了儿童培训中心的课程安排，包括地震和事故的防护知识、绘画课程以及游泳课程。
1．细节理解题。根据“Learn more about how to protect yourself when an earthquake comes. … Room: 201”可知到201室对地震了解更多。故选A。
2．细节理解题。根据最后一个表格“See yourself in the magic water land! Time: 3:00 p. m. ～5:00 p. m. (Saturday& Sunday)”可知在夏天可以在周六周日从下午3点到5点在水里玩的开心。故选C。
3．推理判断题。根据“Your life in art is going to start here!”可知，此处介绍的是绘画课程。故选B。
4．B 5．C 6．A 7．B 8．D
【导语】本文主要介绍科技周的各项活动安排。
4． 细节理解题。根据“Come and enjoy a film about black holes at 3 p.m. on Thursday in the school hall!”可知，周四可以去学校大厅欣赏一场关于黑洞的电影。故选B。
5．细节理解题。根据“● Why can’t we grow to be 3 meters Speaker: Doctor MaTime: 9:00—11:00 a.m. on Monday Place: Biology Lab Two”可知，周一九点至十一点人们可以听一个讲座。故选C。
6．细节理解题。根据“● Why can’t we grow to be 3 meters Speaker: Doctor Ma Time: 9:00—11:00 a.m. on Monday”可知，马医生会告诉你“为什么我们不能长到3米”。故选A。
7．细节理解题。根据“● 5G is coming! Come and experience what it is like! Time: 2:30 p.m.—4:30 p.m. on Friday Place: Science Center Teachers: Miss Yang, Mr. Zhu”可知，周五，你可以在科学中心体验5G是正确的。故选B。
8．推理判断题。根据文章结构及内容可知，短文很可能是一张海报，告知人们各项活动的时间、地点等。故选D。
9．C 10．D 11．A
【分析】本文主要介绍了如何用柠檬汁和水来写秘密信息的实验。
9．细节理解题。根据第二段“1 Squeeze... juice. 2 Put ...on the paper. 3 Let the paper ... on the paper. 4 Hold the paper... or her again..”可知，c-b-d-e-a符合顺序。故选C。
10．主旨大意题。根据第一段“Do you want to... to write such a message.”可知，这篇文章主要讲的是它展示了我们如何用柠檬汁和水来写秘密信息。故选D。
11．推理判断题。根据最后一段“Lemon juice has chemicals... makes them turn into a dark color.”可知，用柠檬汁和水来写秘密信息的实验的原理。这篇文章可能来自一本科学杂志。故选A。
12．B 13．A 14．B 15．D 16．C
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要是关于游船服务内容的告示，包括游船的时间，票价，路线及游船的相关规定等。
12．推理判断题。根据“Cruise Service Operating Dates Every Saturday, Sunday and National Holidays”和“Operating Hours 11:00 - 18:55”可知，游船在每周六、周日和国家法定节假日的11:00 - 18:55运营，所以可以在周六的12:00去乘坐游船，故选B。
13．细节理解题。根据“Ticket Price Single Trip Ticket: RMB 15”和“Free cruise admission Kids under the age of 3: free”可知，妈妈需要购买15元的单程票，两岁的儿子免费，所以总共花费15元，故选A。
14．主旨大意题。文章主要介绍了游船的运营日期、时间、票价、停靠地点以及安全旅行规则等信息，目的是介绍游船服务和相关规则，故选B。
15．细节理解题。根据第1条“Guests should...not allowed to enter the driver’s cabin during the cruise”，可知乘客不可以进入驾驶舱，所以排除A；根据第10条“Pets are not allowed”，可知宠物不可以登船，所以排除B；根据第3条“Guests mustn’t smoke in all areas of the ferry”，可知船上禁止吸烟，所以排除C。故选D。
16．推理判断题。文章主要是关于游船服务的介绍，包括运营信息和规则等，更可能来自于旅游广告，故选C。
17．B 18．C 19．A
【导语】本文主要介绍了弗里蒙特公共图书馆的具体信息。
17．细节理解题。根据地图可知，图书馆在城镇的北方。故选B。
18．词句猜测题。根据“Summer and winter reading programs for ages 7-18; Monthly book discussions for working-age adults; Arts and crafts (工艺品) for seniors”可知，是指供老年人的艺术与手工艺品，所以seniors指“年龄比较大的人”，故选C。
19．细节理解题。根据“copy pages of books for 0.01 U.S. dollars per page”可知，复印需要付钱。故选A。
20．B 21．A 22．D 23．C
【导语】本文讲述了中国人的睡眠情况。
20．细节理解题。根据“Sleep length: 6.75 hours”可知，每晚睡6.75个小时，故选B。
21．细节理解题。根据“How often they wake up: 1.4 times”可知，每晚醒一两次，故选A。
22．细节理解题。根据“Born after 2000s: 12:33 a.m.”可知，22岁的Kitty可能在12点33分去睡觉，故选D。
23．推理判断题。本文讲述了中国人睡眠情况，因此可能来自报纸的健康部分，故选C。
24．B 25．D 26．D
【导语】本文是一则广告，介绍了青少年心理健康帮助班，包括它的开设对象、所学内容、学习时间等。
24．细节理解题。根据“WHO: All adults older than 18.”可知，青少年心理健康帮助班是为18岁以上的人设计的。故选B。
25．细节理解题。根据“It’s a short 4-hour class where you learn how to help kids who feel sad or have trouble with their feelings.”可知，在课程中，可以学到怎样帮助那些有困难的孩子，故选D。
26．细节理解题。根据“This class is a good deal—it’s usually $100 or $150, but now it’s free because the Happy Kids Program is paying for it.”可知，现在这个课程免费，故选D。
27．B 28．C 29．C 30．A
【导语】本文是一篇广告，介绍了夏令营的训练内容，开营时间和可以参加夏令营的对象。
27．细节理解题。根据“clothes for 4 days, your favorite books”以及“a notebook and a pen, a photo of your family”可知，你需要携带衣服，书，笔记本，钢笔和一张家庭照片，而没有提到电话。故选B。
28．细节理解题。根据“Camp 3 August 1-August 4”可知，如果8月初有时间的话，可以参加3号营。故选C。
29．细节理解题。根据“We welcome kids between 7 and 10 years old”可知，7-10岁的孩子可以参加夏令营，所以我们从文中可以知道谁可以参加夏令营。故选C。
30．细节理解题。根据“We will teach you to be independent! You’ll learn some basic life skills”可知，