2025外研版八上英语专项练习之阅读理解Unit4 Digital life（含答案解析）

Unit4. Digital life
A
Have you ever seen a funny-looking black and white square on a store’s sign or a
website That’s a QR code! QR codes are becoming very popular for paying in China.
They make buying things quick and easy.
QR codes were first used in Japan in 1994. Now, you can use your phone to scan
a QR code. When you scan it, the code sends information to your phone. This
information tells your phone how much money to send to the seller. You don’t need to
carry cash or credit cards anymore!
There are many good things about QR code payments. First, it’s safe. Your
money goes straight from your account to the seller’s. Second, it’s fast. You can finish
paying in just a few seconds. Finally, it’s convenient. You can pay for almost anything,
from food at a street stall to a new pair of shoes.
More and more people are using QR code payments every day. It’s changing the
way we shop!
1.Where were QR codes first used
A. In China B. In Japan C. In America D. In England
2.What do you need to use QR code payments
A. A credit card B. A special machine
C. A smartphone D. Cash
3.Which is NOT an advantage of QR code payments
A. It’s expensive B. It’s safe
C. It’s fast D. It’s convenient
4.What is the main idea of this passage
A. How to make a QR code B. The history of credit cards
C. Why QR code payments are popular D. The future of street stalls
B
In recent years, smartwatches designed for kids have become extremely popular.
These small devices look like regular watches but come with many useful features
that help parents and children stay connected.
One of the most important functions of a kids’ smartwatch is its ability to make
and receive calls. Parents can save their phone numbers in the watch, allowing
children to call them whenever they need help. The GPS tracking feature is another
key part. With it, parents can easily check their children’s location through a special
app on their phones, ensuring the kids’ safety.
Smartwatches also bring fun to daily life. They usually have games, pedometers
to count steps, and even cameras. Some watches let kids send voice messages to
friends, just like using a mini walkie-talkie.
These watches are perfect for students. Whether it’s going to school, playing in
the park, or visiting a new place, a smartwatch helps parents keep an eye on their
children while giving kids a sense of independence.
1.What is the main purpose of a kids’ smartwatch
A. To tell time accurately
B. To help parents and children stay connected
C. To play games with friends
D. To take high-quality photos
2.How can parents know where their children are
A. By making a phone call to the watch
B. Through the GPS tracking feature on a special app
C. By checking the steps counted by the pedometer
D. By sending a voice message to the watch
3.Which feature is NOT mentioned in the passage
A. Sending text messages B. Making phone calls
C. GPS tracking D. Taking photos
4.Who are these smartwatches mainly designed for
A. Working adults B. Elderly people C. School students D. Young babies
C
In today’s digital world, mobile apps make our lives easier and more enjoyable.
There are several types of apps that bring great convenience to our daily routines.
Food delivery apps are very popular. With just a few taps on your phone, you can
order delicious meals from nearby restaurants and have them delivered to your door.
No need to cook or go out when you’re tired! Map navigation apps are also a
must-have. They help you find the best routes to your destination, show real-time
traffic information, and even tell you where the nearest bus stop is.
Shopping apps allow you to buy clothes, books, and electronics without leaving
home. You can compare prices, read reviews, and get great deals. Learning apps are
useful for students. They provide English lessons, math exercises, and science
experiments, helping you study anytime, anywhere.
These convenient apps have truly changed the way we live.
1.What can food delivery apps do
A. Teach people how to cook B. Deliver meals ordered from restaurants
C. Show real-time traffic information D. Provide English lessons
2.Why are map navigation apps important
A. Because they help users order food
B. Because they offer online shopping services
C. Because they assist in finding the way and showing traffic
D. Because they provide learning materials
3.Which of the following is NOT a function of shopping apps
A. Comparing prices of products B. Reading reviews from other buyers
C. Cooking meals at home D. Buying electronics
4.Who can benefit from learning apps according to the passage
A. Bus drivers B. Restaurant owners
C. Shop assistants D. Students
D
In modern society, digital life has become an important part of everyone’s daily
routine. People use digital devices like smartphones, tablets, and computers to connect
with the world.
Social media platforms, such as WeChat and Instagram, allow us to communicate
with friends and family instantly. We can share photos, videos, and thoughts, no
matter how far apart we are. Online learning is another big part of digital life.
Students can take courses, watch educational videos, and do homework through
learning apps and websites, making study more flexible.
Digital payment also brings great convenience. Instead of carrying cash, we pay
for things by scanning QR codes with our phones. From buying snacks to paying bills,
everything can be done digitally. Although digital life makes things easier, we should
also remember to use it wisely and not let it take over our real lives.
1. List two ways people communicate through social media according to the
passage.
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2. How does digital payment make our life convenient
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3.Why is it important to use digital life wisely
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答案与解析
A 篇
1. B. 解析：文中明确提到“QR codes were first used in Japan in 1994”，即二维
码于 1994年首次在日本使用，所以答案选 B。
2. C. 解析：从文中“Now, you can use your phone to scan a QR code”可知，使用
二维码支付需要用手机，也就是智能手机，而不是信用卡、特殊机器或现金，所
以答案是 C。
3. A. 解析：文章指出“There are many good things about QR code payments. First, it’
s safe. Second, it’s fast. Finally, it’s convenient” ，分别说明了二维码支付安全、
快速、方便，并未提及昂贵，所以“昂贵”不是其优势，答案选 A。
4. C. 解析：文章开篇介绍二维码是什么，接着阐述其起源、使用方式，重点强
调了二维码支付的诸多优点，最后表明越来越多人使用它，改变了购物方式，整
体都在解释为什么二维码支付受欢迎，而不是制作二维码、信用卡历史或街头摊
位的未来，所以答案为 C。
B 篇
1. B. 解析：文中明确提到“These small devices look like regular watches but come
with many useful features that help parents and children stay connected”，表明儿童智
能手表的主要目的是帮助家长和孩子保持联系，而不是准确报时、和朋友玩游戏
或拍高质量照片，所以答案选 B。
2. B. 解析：根据“The GPS tracking feature is another key part. With it, parents can
easily check their children’s location through a special app on their phones, ensuring
the kids’ safety”可知，家长是通过特殊应用程序上的 GPS定位功能来了解孩子位
置的，并非通过给手表打电话、查看计步器步数或发送语音消息，所以答案是 B。
3. A. 解析：文章中分别提到了“One of the most important functions of a kids’
smartwatch is its ability to make and receive calls”（打电话功能）、“The GPS tracking
feature is another key part”（GPS定位功能）、“They usually have games, pedometers
to count steps, and even cameras”（拍照功能），但未提及发送短信功能，所以答
案选 A。
4. C. 解析：从“These watches are perfect for students”可知，这些智能手表主要是
为学生设计的，而不是为上班族、老年人或婴儿，所以答案为 C。
C 篇
1. B. 解析：文中明确表述“Food delivery apps are very popular. With just a few taps
on your phone, you can order delicious meals from nearby restaurants and have them
delivered to your door”，说明外卖应用程序的功能是配送从餐厅订购的餐食，而
不是教人们做饭、显示实时交通信息或提供英语课程，所以答案选 B。
2. C. 解析：根据“Map navigation apps are also a must - have. They help you find the
best routes to your destination, show real - time traffic information, and even tell you
where the nearest bus stop is”可知，地图导航应用程序重要是因为它们能帮助用户
找到路并显示交通状况，并非帮助用户订餐、提供在线购物服务或学习材料，所
以答案是 C。
3. C. 解析：文章提到 “Shopping apps allow you to buy clothes, books, and
electronics without leaving home. You can compare prices, read reviews, and get great
deals”，其中包含了比较产品价格、查看其他买家评论以及购买电子产品的功能，
但不包括在家做饭，所以答案选 C。
4. D. 解析：从“Learning apps are useful for students. They provide English lessons,
math exercises, and science experiments, helping you study anytime, anywhere”可以
看出，根据文章内容，学生能从学习应用程序中受益，而不是公交车司机、餐厅
老板或店员，所以答案为 D。
D篇
1. People can share photos and videos through social media.
解析：文中明确提到“Social media platforms, such as WeChat and Instagram, allow
us to communicate with friends and family instantly. We can share photos, videos, and
thoughts, no matter how far apart we are” ，从这句话中选取分享照片和分享视频
这两种方式作为答案，满足题目要求列举两种通过社交媒体交流的方式。
2. Instead of carrying cash, we can pay for things by scanning QR codes with our
phones, and everything from buying snacks to paying bills can be done digitally.
解析：根据原文“Digital payment also brings great convenience. Instead of carrying
cash, we pay for things by scanning QR codes with our phones. From buying snacks
to paying bills, everything can be done digitally”可知，数字支付让生活便捷体现在
无需携带现金，用手机扫码就能支付，且从小吃购买到账单支付等一切都能数字
化完成 ，整合这些关键信息得出答案。
3. Because although digital life makes things easier, we shouldn't let it take over our
real lives.
解析：文章最后指出 “Although digital life makes things easier, we should also
remember to use it wisely and not let it take over our real lives”，说明明智使用数字
生活重要的原因是虽然它带来便利，但我们不能让它过度占据我们的现实生活，
据此得出答案。