牛津版（深圳·广州）初中英语八年级上册期末复习（题型专练）：阅读理解（含答案及解析）

牛津版（深圳·广州）初中英语八年级上册
期末复习（题型专练）：阅读理解
一、阅读理解
1.阅读理解
Inventions
Phone
??? The first telephone was invented by Alexander Graham Bell in 1876. It made communication easier. But the telephone were only fixed in post offices at first. People had to go there to make calls to faraway people and the fees were very high. Later, a cellphone was developed in 1973 in America. It was one of the most useful inventions. People can use cellphones to communicate with others much more easily. They can take them anywhere to make private calls, even vision calls(可视电话) Cellphones have many other functions, such as sending messages, taking photos and reading online.
TV
??? The first TV set was invented by an English scientist, John Baird, in 1926. The invention helped people watch films at home instead of going to the cinema as before. At first, TV sets only broadcast black—white pictures. Several years later colour TV sets made the pictures lively. However, they were heavy and thick was difficult to move them. Then, digital TV sets came into being. They were light and thin. Many TV programmes were available(可获得的) at any time. At present, people can use the IPTV(网络电视) to record and replay programmes.
Computer
??? The first modern computer was invented in America in 1946. It was as big as a room. It improved the speed and exactitude of calculation (计算) In the 1950s, desktop computers were invented in the same country. They became smaller and could be put on the desk. Since then, they have become very important in many fields of work and leisure. Before the 1970s, computers were single. It was the Internet that joined computers into a big family, so they could share information with one another. Around 1985, laptops were developed in Japan. They were much smaller and could be put on people's laps. They were light and easy to take.
（1）The first cellphone was invented _______. 21cnjy.com
A.?in1876???????????????????????????????B.?in1926???????????????????????????????C.?in1946???????????????????????????????D.?in1973
（2）People could watch films _______ before 1926. 21*cnjy*com
A.?in the cinema????????????????B.?on the computer????????????????C.?on the cellphone????????????????D.?on TV
（3）A scientist from _______ invented desktop computers. 21世纪教育网版权所有
A.?China???????????????????????????????B.?the USA???????????????????????????????C.?the UK???????????????????????????????D.?Japan
（4）The first modern computer was used for _______.
A.?calculating????????????????????????????????????????????????????????B.?joining computers into a big familyC.?playing games??????????????????????????????????????????????????D.?sharing information with one another
2.阅读理解
??? Picture the scene: It's midnight. You're very hungry after studying for a long time. Then you see a nice pie in the fridge. Do you eat it? It seems that you shouldn't, for many reasons, including its influence on your studies.
??? Scientists have long known that eating late at night can make us gain weight. But now a new study has shown that late— night eating can also have a bad influence on our brains—it might hurt our ability to learn new things and store memories.2·1·c·n·j·y
??? “We believe that late—night eating may affect(影响) our learning by affecting the parts of the brain that control learning and memory, "Dawn
Lon, PhD, a project scientist at the University of California, Los Angeles said," we believe the timing of when we eat is the main cause of the damaged (受损的) memory."
??? For the study, the researchers looked at mice with strict feeding plans for two weeks, the mice were either allowed to eat during the time when they are usually the most active, or during the time when they usually sleep.
??? The mice received the same amount of sleep and calories.
??? Then the researchers tested the brains of the mice. In one test, the researchers tried to find out whether the mice could remember that a room was connected to an electric shock(电击) after 24 hours had gone by.
??? The researchers noticed that when the mice were put in the room again hose mice that ate when they should have been sleeping were less likely(可能的) to get scared than those mice that ate during usual hours. It means that they didn't remember.
??? So think twice before the midnight snack— it might be bad for more than your weight.
（1）What does the underlined word "it" in Paragraph 2 refer to?
A.?Studying for long.?????????????B.?A nice pie.?????????????C.?A new stud.?????????????D.?Late—night eating.
（2）For the study, the researchers need to ______.
A.?check the brains of the mice before the test startedB.?feed the mice only during the time when they usually sleepC.?keep the mice in a room with an electric shock all the timeD.?let the mice receive the same amount of sleep and calories【来源：21·世纪·教育·网】
（3）According to the passage, which of the following sentences is TRUE?
A.?a recent study shows late eating affects weight.B.?What we eat can affect learning and memory.C.?The mice that ate during sleeping hours didn't remember.D.?The mice that ate during usual hours didn't remember.
（4）Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?
A.?Eating snacks affects memory B.?Late eating hurts brain C.?Never stay up late D.?Keep away from snacks
3.阅读理解
??? A well—known poem by the Tang Dynasty's poet Du Mu tells a sad scene in early April, Rain falls heavily as Qingming comes, and passersby with low spirits go."
??? This scene takes place on Tomb Sweeping Day, also known as the Qingming Festival. Tomb Sweeping Day is a traditional Chinese festival. It began in the Zhou Dynasty, over 2,500 years ago Chinese people celebrate it to remember and honor their ancestors(祖先). This year, it falls on April 4. Tomb Sweeping Day became a public holiday on the Chinese mainland in 2008. People have one day off for that day.
??? On this day, families bring flowers, food and wine to the gravesites(墓地) of their ancestors. They place cakes, fruit in front of the graves and some may burn joss paper, as money for the dead. After that, they sweep the tombs and cherish(怀念) the memories of their dead family members
Tomb Sweeping Day gives us a chance to show respect to our ancestors and family members who have passed away and show that we miss them. This tradition shows that family values are an important part of Chinese culture.21教育网
??? Tomb Sweeping Day is also the beginning of the time for gardening and outdoor active China. Families often get together for outings or to fly kites. 【出处：21教育名师】
（1）The Chinese meaning of the underlined word "passersby" is _______.
A.?行人??????????????????????????????????B.?陌生人??????????????????????????????????C.?故人??????????????????????????????????D.?古代人
（2）Tomb Sweeping Day is celebrated by people to _______. 【来源：21cnj*y.co*m】
A.?go out to fly kites?????????????????????????????????????????????B.?have a public holidayC.?get together with their families??????????????????????D.?remember and honor their ancestors
（3）What can people take to the gravesites according to the passage?
A.?Flowers, food, fruit and umbrellas.??????????????????B.?Flowers, food, wine and joss paper.C.?Food, fruit, joss paper and kites.?????????????????????D.?Flowers, wine and pets.
（4）Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?
A.?We have one day off for Tomb Sweeping Day.B.?Tomb Sweeping Day began in the Zhou Dynast.C.?People in the world celebrate Tomb Sweeping Day.D.?Family values play an important role Chinese culture.
4.阅读理解
??? Once upon a time, there lived an old man. He had three sons. One day, he called them together and said, "Sons, I will die soon. To my eldest son give half my camels, to my second, one third(三分之ー), and to my youngest, one ninth(九分之一)." Soon after that he died.
??? The old man had seventeen camels, and the three brothers didn't know how to do as their father said. They thought for a long time about the problem, and it seemed that they must either kill some of the camels and cut them into pieces, or disobey their father. At last, they went to their father's old friend and asked for his advice. As soon as he heard their story, he said. "I will help you. I was a good friend of your fathers. I am old. I have only one camel, but take it. It is yours."
??? The three sons thanked the old man and took his camel. Now they found it was easy to do as their father wished. The eldest took half—that was nine camels; the second took one third—that was six; and the youngest took one ninth—that was two.
??? After each had got his camels, they found that there was still a camel there. To show their thanks to their father's friend, they gave the camel back to him.
（1）How many camels did the first old man have?
A.?Only one.??????????????????????????B.?Three.??????????????????????????C.?Seventeen.??????????????????????????D.?Eighteen.
（2）The underlined word "disobey" means"_______" in Chinese. 21*cnjy*com
A.?服从?????????????????????????????????????B.?违背?????????????????????????????????????C.?听从?????????????????????????????????????D.?嘲笑
（3）Why did the second old man give his camel to the three brothers?
A.?Because he didn't like them. B.?Because he wanted to help them.C.?Because he wanted to punish them. D.?Because he wanted to trick them.2-1-c-n-j-y
（4）What's the best title for the passage?
A.?How to divide camels B.?The old man's good friend C.?Three clever brothers D.?The old man's camels
5.阅读理解
??? Have you ever heard of Ayusa? It is a high school exchange program, and it helps international students experience life in America, and students can also learn about its history and culture.
??? Ayusa is one of the best student exchange programmes. Only the best and the brightest students can take part in the programme. Every year, students from over 60 different countries, including African countries, come to America to live with American families and attend American schools. Since 1981, Ayusa has helped more than 40.000 students from around the world live and study in America.
??? Do you want to experience a different culture and learn a new language? Take action now we are glad to help students between age 15 and 18. We also support our host families. Our website(网站) is also here to help you. If you're interested in this programme go to http://21世纪教育网 ayusa. org/families/host-student and write your information on it, including your name, email address, phone number, as well as your state. After this, press the button "Submit", and then you can start your new application. Besides, you can also call us at 010-12378912 or send emails to Evisit @hotmail.com.
（1）According to the passage, Ayusa???????? .
A.?is the name of a country B.?was set up ten years ago
C.?helps students experience life in America D.?only helps African students
（2）The underlined word "its" in Paragraph 1 refers?????? .
A.?Chinese???????????????????????????B.?American???????????????????????????C.?African???????????????????????????D.?Japanese
（3）Which of the following is NOT true?
A.?Ayusa accepts students from Africa.B.?Any student can take part in AyusaC.?Students taking part in Ayusa live and study in AmericaD.?Ayusa is one of the best student
（4）Who will probably show interest in passage?
A.?An English teacher in America. B.?An American businessman.C.?A high school student from Africa. D.?A cook from China exchange programmes.
6.阅读理解
??? Are you able to send a letter with pictures and sounds to someone around the world without putting a stamp on it? With an email you can just do that. By using computers you can send emails quickly and easily. An email can send its messages to the other side of the world in seconds
However, the post is much slower than the email.
??? The email is easy to use and it saves time and money. You can send an email no matter where you are and when it is. In addition, it does not matter if your friends are in bed when you send an email to them, or you are seeing a film at the cinema when they send an email back.
（1）With an email you can send a letter without putting _______ on it.
A.?an address??????????????????????????B.?a message??????????????????????????C.?a word??????????????????????????D.?a stamp
（2）The writer wants to tell us something about _______.
A.?computers???????????????????????????????B.?letters???????????????????????????????C.?emails???????????????????????????????D.?calls
（3）Which of the following is TRUE?
A.?The email is not easy to use.???????????????????????????B.?The email saves time and money.C.?The email comes only at night.???????????????????????D.?The email is slower than the post.
（4）When can you send an email to your friend? 21·cn·jy·com
A.?In the day.???????????B.?At night.???????????C.?At any time.???????????D.?When your friends are at home.
7.阅读理解
??? The homestay(寄宿家庭) provides English language students with the good chance to speak English outside the classroom and the experience of being part of an American home.
??? What to Expect
??? The host will provide places to live in and meals. Rooms will be cleaned every day. And the host is there to offer help and advice on your physical and mental(精神的) health.
??? Living Area
??? Host families are mainly in Zones 2, 3 and 4. Most hosts don't live in Zone 1 because much of central New York is the trading centre. Zones 3 and 4 often offer larger houses in uncrowded areas. But it's very convenient to travel to the centre of New York by subway.
??? Meal Plans
??? It's important to know that few American families still provide a traditional cooked breakfast. Your breakfast mainly includes fruit juice, bread and coffee. Cheese, fruit and cold neat are not part of the breakfast. Dinners are usually made up of meat or fish with vegetables followed by desserts, fruit and coffee.
??? Friends
??? If you wish to invite a friend to visit you, you must ask your host for permission(许可)fir because some families feel uncomfortable when there are strangers at their home.
（1）Which of the following will the host provide?
A.?Room cleaning.??????????B.?A swimming pool.??????????C.?Free transport.??????????D.?Travelling guide.
（2）Most hosts would like to offer you ______ for breakfast.
A.?fruit juice, cheese and coffee??????????????????????????B.?bread, fruit juice and coffeeC.?fruit, fish and cold meat??????????????????????????????????D.?fruit juice, desserts and vegetables
（3）We can infer that ______ central New York.
A.?Zone 1??????????????????????????????B.?Zone 2??????????????????????????????C.?Zone 3??????????????????????????????D.?Zone 4
（4）Which of the following statements is not true according to the passage?
A.?The hosts will care for your physical and mental health.B.?Few American families offer the traditional cooked breakfast.C.?You can't invite any friends to the house without asking the host.D.?Most of the rooms in Zone are smaller than those in Zone 2.
8.阅读理解
??? A few years ago, Masaru Ibuka, the head of Sony, was at a company planning meeting. Suddenly he had an idea. He stopped the meeting an asked everyone what would happen if Sony took away the recording fun_ction and speakers and sold headphones with a tape player instead.
Almost everyone thought he was silly. However Ibuka kept his idea and worked at it. The result, of course, turned out to be the successful Sony Walkman.
??? Good ideas often start with a really silly question. Bill Bowerman was making breakfast one day. As he stood there making cakes for his son, he asked himself what would happen if he put rubber into his mold(模具) Later, he tried it and the result was something like the bottom of most sports shoes we see today. Still, when he took his idea to several shoe companies, he was laughed at. In fact, every single company turned him down. Though rather disappointed, Bowerman went on to form his own company, making NIKE sports shoes.
??? We know today, of course, that each of these ideas caused a successful thing that has changed the way many of us live. The best questions are usually open-ended and are often silly. Children aren't afraid to ask such questions, but adults usually are. Think how different the world might be if people never asked "silly" questions！
（1）At first, almost everyone thought Masaru's idea was _______.
A.?good??????????????????????????????????B.?easy??????????????????????????????????C.?silly??????????????????????????????????D.?difficult
（2）Bill Bowerman got his idea _______.
A.?at a meeting?????????????????????????????????????????????????????B.?while he was making breakfastC.?from another company????????????????????????????????????D.?while he was making sports shoes
（3）What might the underlined phrase "turn down" mean?
A.?refuse???????????????????????????????B.?welcome???????????????????????????????C.?accept???????????????????????????????D.?hate
（4）Bowerman felt very disappointed because _______.
A.?he didn't make a cake for his son???????????????????B.?he had to set up his own companyC.?his idea was hard to come true???????????????????????D.?no companies accepted his idea
9.阅读理解
??? Here are some English study skills for students.
★Listening
??? Listening is a great way to improve your pronunciation(31)and intonation(语调). You can start by listening to short stories for children because they are usually easy.
★Reading
??? Reading is a good way to help you learn new words. And it will also help you learn English grammar. Children's books are great for beginners.
★Vocabulary
??? When you come across new words in the reading, write them in your notebook. You can write down the meaning of the words to help you understand.
★Grammar
??? Children's books are great to learn grammar. You can know how people use the basic grammar.
★Speaking
??? When doing your reading exercises, read them aloud. You can also look for some articles on the Internet to read.
??? Learning any language needs lots of practice. You don't have to spend hours studying each day. Just thirty minutes a day for four or five days a week will help you improve your English skills.
（1）How can students improve pronunciation?
A.?By listening.???????????????B.?By watching.???????????????C.?By writing.???????????????D.?By learning grammar.
（2）How do students learn new words according to the passage? 21教育名师原创作品
A.?By remembering the words in the dictionary.B.?By writing down the new words they meet.C.?By looking for new words on the Internet.D.?By reading the new words many times a day.
（3）How much time should students spend studying English according to the passage?
A.?Two hours a day. B.?Two hours every week.C.?Thirty minutes a day, and four or five days a week. D.?Ten minutes a day, and twice a week.
（4）This passage is written for _______.
A.?English learners??????????B.?Chinese learners??????????C.?English people??????????D.?Chinese teachers
10.阅读理解
??? Imagine the situation. You are an exchange student from China and now you are learning French in a university in Paris, the capital city of France. One day, you come into the kitchen of your flat. Twenty minutes later, you cook several delicious French dishes. To everyone's surprise. You learn the French language at the same time! This kind of wonderful kitchen is called a French Digital Kitchen or a "talking kitchen".
??? What do you think of the "talking kitchen" A French Digital Kitchen has been developed at Newcastle University in the UK. It teaches students how to cook French food and speak French at the same time. For the first time, students can learn the language by following cooking steps.
??? All grammar and vocabulary have been carefully chosen to make sure the users can understand French well. After learning for some time, the users can test themselves by doing a short test on the computer.
??? The kitchen project was started by Professor Paul Seed house. He began to show interest in the idea after he visited another kind of talking. kitchen. He said," the purpose of the French Digital Kitchen is to make learning a language more interesting and more educational."
??? How does the kitchen work? There is a computer in the kitchen. With this computer, the users can first choose a French recipe(菜谱) that they want to follow. Using information on the computer, the kitchen starts to guide the users how to make a French dish. If you follow the instructions on the computer, it moves on to the next. If you go wrong, the program goes back and repeats the recipe or information. At any time, the users can ask the kitchen to repeat the recipe on any information.
??? The new kitchen can be used in schools, universities and even people's homes. The researchers can also be developing the European Digital Kitchen, for the next three years.
（1）The purpose of the first paragraph is to __________.
A.?tell how to cook in France B.?introduce the theme of this passageC.?introduce a way to improve cooking skills D.?describe the life of an exchange student in Paris
（2）Where did Professor Paul Seed house get the idea of the French Digital Kitchen?
A.?From French grammar and vocabulary.??????????B.?From a kitchen which can talk.C.?From an exchange student's life in Paris.???????D.?From a kitchen project.
（3）If users do not follow the instructions on the computer, the kitchen will __________.
A.?go to the next step???????????????????????????????????????????B.?stop working at onceC.?choose another recipe?????????????????????????????????????D.?show the recipe or information again21·世纪*教育网
（4）The last paragraph mainly tells us that __________.
A.?the digital kitchen will become more and more importantB.?the digital kitchen will become more and more popularC.?how many kinds of digital kitchens will be developedD.?how many places the digital kitchen can be used in

答案解析部分
一、阅读理解
1. （1）D（2）A（3）B（4）A
解析：大意：本文介绍电话、电视机和电脑等三大发明。 （1）细节题。根据a cellphone was developed in 1973 in America.可知，手机是在1973年发明的，故选D。 （2）细节题。根据The first TV set was invented by an English scientist, John Baird, in 1926. The invention helped people watch films at home instead of going to the cinema as before.可知，人们1926年前去电影院看电影，故选A。 （3）细节题。根据 The first modern computer was invented in America in 1946. desktop computers were invented in the same country.可知，桌面电脑是由美国发明的，故选B。 （4）细节题。根据It improved the speed and exactitude of calculation (计算)可知，第一台电脑用于计算，故选A。 点评：考查阅读理解。细节题是阅读理解题中常考题型。细节题需要从文中寻找答案。
2. （1）D（2）D（3）C（4）B
解析：主要讲了吃夜宵不仅会增加我们的体重。也会对我们的大脑有坏的影响。 （1）推断题。根据 a new study has shown that late— night eating can also have a bad influence on our brains可知研究表明吃夜宵对大脑也有坏处，所以it代指吃夜宵，故选D。 （2）细节题。根据The mice received the same amount of sleep and calories.可知老鼠得到的睡眠和热量是一样的，故选D。 （3）细节题。根据The researchers noticed that when the mice were put in the room again hose mice that ate when they should have been sleeping were less likely(可能的) to get scared than those mice that ate during usual hours. It means that they didn't remember.可知研究人员注意到，当老鼠再次被放在房间里时，那些在本该睡觉的时候吃东西的老鼠比那些平时吃东西的老鼠更不可能害怕。这意味着他们不记得了，故选C。 （4）主旨题。根据全文可知主要讲了吃夜宵不仅会增加我们的体重。也会对我们的大脑有坏的影响，故选B。
点评：考查阅读理解。本文涉及细节题、推断题和主旨题三种常考题型，细节题要注意从文中寻找答案；推断题需要联系上下文，推断出需要的信息；主旨题需要通读全文，了解大意之后找出中心思想。
3. （1）A（2）D（3）B（4）C
解析：主要讲了清明节的历史及习俗。 （1）细节题。根据A well—known poem by the Tang Dynasty's poet Du Mu tells a sad scene in early April, Rain falls heavily as Qingming comes可知唐朝诗人杜牧的一首名诗讲述了4月初的一幕悲情，清明时节雨下得很大，即清明时节雨纷纷，路上行人欲断魂，可知意思是路人，行人，故选A。 （2）细节题。根据people celebrate it to remember and honor their ancestors(祖先).可知人们庆祝清明节目的是记住和思念祖先，故选D。 （3）细节题。根据On this day, families bring flowers, food and wine to the gravesites(墓地) of their ancestors.They place cakes, fruit in front of the graves and some may burn joss paper, as money for the dead. 可知人们带花、食物和酒、蛋糕、水果和一些冥币到坟墓去，故选B。 （4）细节题。根据Tomb Sweeping Day is a traditional Chinese festival.可知清明节是中国的传统节日，世界上其他国家没有庆祝，故选C。
点评：考查阅读理解，主要考查细节题，注意从文中仔细寻找答案。
4. （1）C（2）B（3）B（4）A
解析：文章大意：从前一位老人在临终前将自己的十七匹骆驼二分之一，三分之一与九分之一的比例分给三个儿子，最后他们在老人朋友的帮助下，各得到了自己应该得到的骆驼。 （1）细节理解题。根据文中的语句?The old man had seventeen camels,?可知，这位老人一共有十七匹骆驼，故选C。 （2）词义推断题。根据文中的语句?They thought for a long time about the problem, and it seemed that they must either kill some of the camels and cut them into pieces, or disobey their father.?理解可知，disobey的含义是违背，故选B。 （3）细节理解题。根据文中的语句he said. "I will help you. I was a good friend of your fathers. I am old. I have only one camel, but take it. It is yours."理解可知，这位老人将自己的骆驼送给他们的目的就是帮助他们，故选B。 （4）标题归纳题。本文主要介绍了怎样分骆驼的故事，故选A。
点评：考查阅读理解。本文涉及细节题、推断题和主旨题三种常考题型，细节题要注意从文中寻找答案；推断题需要联系上下文，推断出需要的信息；主旨题需要通读全文，了解大意之后找出中心思想。
5. （1）C（2）B（3）B（4）C
解析：大意:本文讲述有关一个名叫爱优生的高中交流项目，这个项目是帮助外国学生体验美国生活，了解美国历史和文化，并介绍了申请爱优生的方式。 （1）细节题。根据and it helps international students experience life in America, 可知，爱优生帮助外国学生体验美国生活，故选C。 （2）词义猜测题。根据and it helps international students experience life in America, and students can also learn about its history and culture.可知，爱优生帮助外国学生体验美国生活，学生也可以了解美国的历史和文化。此处its此处指代“美国的”，故选B。 （3）细节题。根据Only the best and the brightest students can take part in the programme.可知，只有最好其最优秀的学生能参加这个项目，B描述和原文不符，故选B。 （4）推断题。爱优生这个交流项目是针对学生开设的，故选C。 点评：考查阅读理解能力，细节题、推断题、词义猜测题是阅读理解题中常考题型；细节题要从文中寻找答案。推断题需要根据上下文，推断出需要的信息；词句猜测题需要联系上下文，推出词句的意思。
6. （1）D（2）C（3）B（4）C
解析：大意：本文讲述电子邮件的优点，电子邮件可以将信息在数秒时间传到对方手里。 （1）细节题。根据 Are you able to send a letter with pictures and sounds to someone around the world without putting a stamp on it With an email you can just do that.可知，电子邮件可以不贴邮票而送信，故选D。 （2）推断题。本文讲述电子邮件的优点，电子邮件可以将信息在数秒时间传到对方手里，故选C。 （3）细节题。根据The email is easy to use and it saves time and money.可知，用电子邮件发送信息省钱又省时，故选B。 （4）细节题。根据In addition, it does not matter if your friends are in bed when you send an email to them, or you are seeing a film at the cinema when they send an email back. 可知，随时都可以给朋友发信息，故选C。 点评：考查阅读理解。细节题、推断题是阅读理解题中常考题型。细节题需要从文中寻找答案；推断题需要联系上下文，推断出需要的信息。【版权所有：21教育】
7. （1）A（2）B（3）A（4）D
解析：文章大意：本文主要介绍了在美国的寄宿家庭为英语语言学生的英语学习提供教师以外说英语的好机会。 （1）细节题。根据第二段The host will provide places to live in and meals. Rooms will be cleaned every day.可知房主将提供居住场所和食物，房间将每天打扫，故选A。 （2）细节题。根据第四段Your breakfast mainly includes fruit juice, bread and coffee. Cheese, fruit and cold neat are not part of the breakfast.你的早餐主要包括果汁、面包和咖啡。奶酪、水果和冷肉不是早餐的一部分，故选B。 （3）推断题。根据第三段Host families are mainly in Zones 2, 3 and 4. Most hosts don't live in Zone 1 because much of central New York is the trading centre.可知大多数主人不住在1区，因为纽约的大部分中心是交易中心，由此可推断出1区在纽约中心，故选A。 （4）细节题。根据第三段Zones 3 and 4 often offer larger houses in uncrowded areas.可知3区和4区通常在不拥挤的地方提供更大的房子，故选D。
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8. （1）C（2）B（3）A（4）D
解析：大意：本文举例说明好想法的产生刚开始会被认为是一个愚蠢的问题，刚开始索尼公司的负责人井深在公司规划会议上提出，拿走录音功能和扬声器和专注于出售带有磁带录音机的头式耳机，几乎所有人都认为他是愚蠢的，不过，井深保持自己的想法和工作，当然，结果是成功的索尼随身听的问世。 （1）细节题。根据Almost everyone thought he was silly.可知，几乎每个人都认为他的想法是愚蠢的，故选C。 （2）细节题。根据Bill Bowerman was making breakfast one day. As he stood there making cakes for his son, he asked himself what would happen if he put rubber into his mold(模具) Later, he tried it and the result was something like the bottom of most sports shoes we see today.可知，他是在做早餐的时候有了这个想法，故选B。 （3）推断题。根据In fact, every single company turned him down. Though rather disappointed, Bowerman went on to form his own company, making NIKE sports shoes. 可知，事实上，每个公司都拒绝他，虽然很失望，但是鲍尔曼继续开自己的公司，最后造出Nike运动鞋，推知turn down的意思为“拒绝”，故选A。 （4）细节题。根据In fact, every single company turned him down. Though rather disappointed, Bowerman went on to form his own company, making NIKE sports shoes. 可知，他感到失望的原因是没有公司接受他的想法。故选D。 点评：考查阅读理解。细节题、推断题、词义猜测题和主旨题是阅读理解题中常考题型。细节题需要从文中寻找答案；推断题需要联系上下文，推断出需要的信息；词句猜测题需要联系上下文，推出词句的意思；主旨题需要通读全文，了解大意之后找出中心思想。
9. （1）A（2）B（3）C（4）A
解析：大意：本文讲述学习英语的一些技巧。 （1）细节题。根据Listening is a great way to improve your pronunciation(31)and intonation(语调).可知，学生可以通过听力提高发音，故选A。 （2）细节题。根据When you come across new words in the reading, write them in your notebook.可知，写下他们见到的生词来学习生词，故选B。 （3）细节题。根据Just thirty minutes a day for four or five days a week will help you improve your English skills.可知，每天花30分钟，一周4到5天练习英语，故选C。 （4）推断题。本文主要介绍学习英语的一些技巧，针对的对象应该是学生，故选A。 点评：考查阅读理解。细节题和推断题是阅读理解题中常考题型。细节题需要从文中寻找答案；推断题需要联系上下文，推断出需要的信息。
10. （1）B（2）B（3）D（4）B
解析：文章大意：本文介绍了“会话厨房”，一边做菜，一边学法语；会话厨房”的来历、工作流程和“会话厨房”未来的前景。 （1）细节题。根据 This kind of wonderful kitchen is called a French Digital Kitchen or a "talking kitchen".可知引出“会话厨房”文章的主题，故选B。 （2）细节题。根据 He began to show interest in the idea after he visited another kind of talking. kitchen. 可知 Professor Paul Seed house 参观了另一种会说话的厨房后，他开始对这个想法感兴趣。故选B。 （3）细节题。根据 If you go wrong, the program goes back and repeats the recipe or information. 可知如果错了，程序有重复配方或信息，故选D。 （4）段落大意题。根据 It teaches students how to cook French food and speak French at the same time.可知既学习语言有做饭有趣又有教育意义。故选B。 点评：本文涉及细节题和段落大意题，细节题要注意从文中寻找答案；段落大意题需要根据这一段的内容，找出中心意思。www-2-1-cnjy-com