2020-2021学年人教新目标版英语八年级（下册）Unit 9—阅读专练（精编word版 带答案）

人教新目标八年级（下）Unit 9—完形填空+阅读专练
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第一节 完形填空。
阅读下列短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
A
In Britain, weather is a common subject of conversation. "Isn't it a nice day?" "Do you think it l ?" “I think it's going to snow." People often 2 a conversation 3 these words.
Many people think they can tell what the weather is going to be like. But they hardly agree with each other.
One man may say, "Do you see 4 in the east? It's going to rain tomorrow." 5 will say, "Yes, it's cloudy in the east. But I think we are going to have fine weather tomorrow. "
People often 6 the weather they want. When a farmer needs water, he looks for something to tell him, "It's going to rain." He won't believe anything else. When friends have a picnic, they are 7 the weather is going to clear up very quickly that they sit down and eat their lunch while it rains.
Almost everyone 8 what the weatherman says. But he doesn't always 9 what we want, and sometimes he makes mistakes. Still he usually comes 10 to being correct than anyone else.
( )1. A. is rain B. will rain C. will rainy D. will be rain
( )2. A. set off B. make C. begin D. stop
( )3. A. in B. by C. with D. for
( )4. A. cloudy it is B. it is cloudy C. cloudy is it D. is it cloudy
( )5. A. One man B.A man C. Other man D. Another man
( )6. A. look for B. look up C. look at D. ask for
( )7. A. very sure B. sure enough C. so sure D. too sure
( )8. A. hears B. listens C. hear from D. listens to
( )9. A. ask us B. tell us C. speak us D. say to us
( )10. A. close B. closer C. closest D. the most close
B
I'm a 14?year?old middle school student from Shandong. I enjoy traveling and I have been to many places. But Kunyu Mountain was the most unforgettable place I've l1 been to.
Kunyu Mountain is a place of l2 near my hometown. My dad and I went to l3 it in the early summer five years ago. At first I thought the top was so l4 that I could never reach it. When I l5 , I always saw the top surrounded by many white clouds. L6 the view was beautiful, I was not interested in looking at it. I l7 very tired because of the 3?hour walk and I had a l8 in my legs. However, I said to l9 that I couldn't give up climbing because it was my dream to climb to the top. It was cold and the wind was brushing my face strongly. I succeeded in 20 the top without the help of my dad. Seeing the mountains with large rocks around me, I smiled. I enjoyed my 21 in reaching the top after falling over the stones several times. And I have fallen in love 22 the beauty of nature since then.
In our lives, the top is our 23 . The climbing is difficult but worth(值得) your hard work. Just prepare more so that you can 24 get to the top. Whatever the result is, at least I have tried my best. I believe I can 25 my dream.
( )11.A.ever B．never C．always D．already
( )12.A.scene B．travel C．interest D．attraction
( )13.A.climb B．run C．ride D．rush
( )14.A.smooth B．huge C．magic D．high
( )15.A.looked down B．looked up C．looked out D．looked back
( )16.A.If B．Though C．Since D．Unless
( )17.A.stayed B．kept C．felt D．turned
( )18.A.pain B．hurt C．rest D．shake
( )19.A.yourself B．herself C．himself D．myself
( )20.A.arriving B．getting C．reaching D．going
( )21.A.result B．success C．gift D．luck
( )22.A.for B．by C．with D．to
( )23.A.wish B．dream C．idea D．plan
( )24.A.completely B．slowly C．finally D．carefully
( )25.A.promise B．understand C．make D．realize
C
　The first Disneyland in Europe was opened in France in 1992. At first, it was known　26　“Euro-Disney”. But it was renamed “Disneyland Paris” in 1994. It is now one of the most successful Disney theme　27　in the world with up to 70, 000　28　a day during the warm summer months.
The park has five different sections(部分)called “lands”. Each land has its own unusual and exciting features(特点). The five different lands are called Main Street USA, Adventureland, Frontierland, Fantasyland and Discoveryland. After　29　the lands, you can have a meal in one of the many restaurants in the park or you can meet　30　and Donald Duck. 　31　not visit Disney Village? In Disney Village you can relax and　32　the beautiful scenery, go shopping or visit a nightclub. For people who would like to stay for more than one day, there are seven　33　. The Newport Bay Club is one of these hotels and is, in fact, the　34　hotel in Western Europe.
We know that you will love Disneyland because it has　35　for everyone. Book your trip of a lifetime now!
( )26. A. for B. as C. with D. at
( )27. A. places B. gardens C. museums D. parks
( )28. A. children B. visitors C. players D. men
( )29. A. living B. staying C. working D. visiting
( )30. A. Superman B. Walt Disney C. Tom and Jerry D. Mickey Mouse
( )31. A. What B. How C. When D. Why
( )32. A. enjoy B. watch C. hear D. receive
( )33. A. houses B. hotels C. places D. homes
( )34. A. small B. larger C. largest D. smaller
( )35. A. something B. everything C. anything D. nothing
第二节 短文理解。
根据短文内容，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳答案。
A
Techeng Island(特呈岛)lies in the southeast of Zhanjiang. The villagers there used to make a living by fishing. But now, most of them make much money by doing business. They believe that their island is a gift from nature and they give thanks to it every day. In 2003, President Hu Jintao came to visit the island and pointed out that the government of Zhanjiang should take the island into a “civilized new eco-tourism island”. Since then, the island has opened a new page in history.
Today, the island has become a popular place for tourists. It takes you about 15 minutes to get there by boat from Maxie Pier near Haibin Park. But it is a just 8-minute boat ride from Zhanjiang Port Pier. In the resort , you can not only enjoy the fantastic sights but also have a lot of interesting things to do, like walking on the beach, visiting the museum and enjoying the delicious seafood. The best way to relax yourself is to enjoy the hot springs(温泉)there. Welcome to Techeng Island! It’s a place to be!
( )1. How did the villagers in Techeng Island make a living in the past?
A. By doing business. B. By enjoying the fantastic sights.
C. By fishing. 　 D. By giving thanks to nature.
( )2. When has the island opened a new page in history?
A. In 2003. B. Since 2003. C. Nobody knows. D. In the past.
( )3. How long does it take to get there by boat from Zhanjiang Port Pier?
A. 8 minutes. B. 15 minutes. C. A long time. D. 23 minutes.
( )4. The hot springs can help you　　　　　.
A. enjoy the sights B. relax yourself
C. eat seafood D. visit the museum
( )5. Techeng Island is a place that　　　　　.
A. lies in the west of Zhanjiang B. all the villagers live a poor life
C. young people may find boring D. tourists like to visit
B
There are many beach towns around the coast, but we think Balboa has the most fun. It's good to start on Harbor Blvd and drive into Newport Beach. As driving west you will see many bike rentals and kite shops.
In winter, driving to the Balboa Pier area, you need to turn right at the traffic light. There is a parking lot. Then walk there and read the sign. It provides some information about the history of the area.
Next, when you leave the parking lot, turn right at the traffic light. Keep to the right at the Y,__no matter how many roads you see like this shape. Park when you see a stop sign. Walk to your right along the coast above the rocks and watch the waves, which come in from three different directions.
When you continue your trip, watch for the sign. This will take you to the Balboa ferry(渡船). The cost is small and the ferry takes you to Balboa Island. You can drive around the island.
( )6.How can you travel in Balboa?
①By bus.　 ②By car.　 ③By bike. 　④By ship.
A．①③④ B．①②③ C．②③④ D．①②④
( )7.Which is the right order for the writer's trip in winter?
A．Harbor Blvd→Newport Beach→Balboa Pier→Balboa Island
B．Newport Beach→Balboa Island→Harbor Blvd→Balboa Pier
C．Newport Beach→Harbor Blvd→Balboa Pier→Balboa Island
D．Harbor Blvd→Balboa Pier→Newport Beach→Balboa Island
( )8.What does the underlined letter “Y” refer to?
A．The road named “Y”． B．A place whose short name is “Y”．
C．The shape of the car. D．The road that looks like the letter “Y”．
( )9.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A．You can park your car anywhere you like in Balboa Pier area.
B．There are many car rentals on Balboa Island.
C．It costs you a little money to go to Balboa Island by ferry.
D．The waves come in from four different directions.
( )10.Where can you read this passage?
A．In a storybook. B．In a weather report.
C．In a travel magazine. D．In a piece of news.
C
Many people have to work on the weekend. Some people do not mind. Other people think it is terrible. One man thinks that working on the weekend can be dangerous. He is John Brown. Mr. Brown works in an office in New York.
On Saturday, May 24, 1986, he went to the office to do some work. When he got in the elevator to go home, it stopped between floors. Mr. Brown could not get out of the elevator. He was trapped (困住) ! He started to shout, but nobody heard him. Then Mr. Brown remembered that it was a holiday in America. Nobody was going to come to work until Tuesday! There was nothing for Mr. Brown to do. He had to wait until one of his coworkers (同事) came to work and found him. With nothing to eat or drink, Mr. Brown ended up sleeping for most of the time.
Early on Tuesday morning, the president of the company came to work and found the elevator was not working. When the elevator was opened, Mr. Brown came out cold, weak, and tired. He had been in the elevator for sixty-two hours!
Now Mr. Brown says, "I only use elevators if they have telephones in them."
( )11. What does Mr. Brown think of working on the weekend?
A. It is happy. B. He doesn't mind.
C. It can be dangerous. D. He refuses to do it.
( )12. How long was he in the elevator?
A. From Saturday to Monday. B. From Tuesday to Saturday.
C. More than three days. D. More than two days.
( )13. Why did Mr. Brown spend so long in the elevator? Which of the following is NOT a reason?
A. It was a three-day holiday. B. He had no food or drink.
C. The elevator stopped between two floors. D. There was no telephone in the elevator.
( )14. How was Mr. Brown able to get out of the elevator?
A. The president discovered the elevator wasn't working.
B. The elevator started to work soon again.
C. His co-worker who worked on the weekend helped him out.
D. His co-workers found him when they came back to work on Monday.
( )15. What is the best title for this story?
A. A Busy Weekend B. An Interesting Elevator
C. Trapped in an Elevator D. Elevator Safety
人教新目标八年级（下）Unit 9—阅读专练
参 考 答 案
第一节 完形填空。
阅读下列短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
1-5BCCBD 6-10ACDBB
11-15 ACADB 16-20 BCADC 21-25 BCBCD
26-30 BDBDD 31-35 DABCA
第二节 短文理解。
根据短文内容，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳答案。
1-5 CBABD 6-10 CADCC 11-15CDBAC