期末复习阅读理解练习题(含答案)2020-2021学年人教新目标八年级英语下册

练习题（含答案）

Tom was a fat boy when he was ten. He liked watching TV very much. He watched TV at least 5 hours every day. Wherever（无论哪里）he went, he would be late.

One day, he found a pair of special glasses in his post-box（邮箱）. He also found a message saying, “With these you can see time.”

The boy decided to have a try. He put the glasses on, looked at his brother, a tall and thin boy, and saw a big box of flowers on top of his head. And it wasn’t just his brother. When he looked at his parents, he also saw the flowers. The three boxes were very large and the flowers were very beautiful. Then he looked at himself（他自己）from the mirror. He saw the flowers, too. But his flowers went to the mouth of the television. Its mouth was big. His flowers became fewer and fewer.

At last, he learned that watching TV was a waste of time. He could learn nothing from it. He decided he would never again let the television eat his time. 1．How often did Tom watch TV? A．Every day.

B．Once a week.

C．Twice a week.

D．Never.

2．What does the word “waste” mean in Chinese? A．珍惜

B．浪费

C．利用

D．改进

3．Which of the following is TRUE? A．Tom found the glasses in the bookcase.

B．Tom looked the same as his brother through the glasses. C．Tom looked at his brother first with the glasses. D．Tom didn’t have any flowers when he looked at himself. 4．What would Tom do later? A．Never wear the glasses. C．Eat less when watching TV.

B．Spend his time on useful things. D．Buy some flowers.

Long ago there was a man with the name Smith. He made a living by making caps. One day he went to sell his caps. He went through a forest. There were many monkeys in it. It was very hot and the man wanted to have a rest. He came up to a large tree, put his caps on the ground, took one of them and put it on his head. Then he lay down and soon fell asleep. “Where are my caps?” Smith cried when he woke up. He looked up and saw many monkeys in the tree and each monkey had a cap on its head.

“Give me back my caps!” the man shouted at the monkeys. But the monkeys didn’t understand him. They only laughed. The man got angry, took off his own cap, threw it on the ground and cried, “If you want all my caps, you may take this one, too!”

And what do you think happened? The little animals did the same. Each monkey took off its cap and threw it on the ground. The man was very glad. He quickly collected all his caps and went on his way.

5．The cap maker was so tired _____. A．to have a drink

C．that he had to stop for a rest

6．He _____ and lay down and fell asleep soon. A．put all his caps on his head C．put all his caps in the tree

7．When the man woke up, he found _____. A．each monkey had a cap on its head B．some monkeys were stealing his caps C．the monkeys were laughing at him D．a monkey had stolen his cap and tried it on 8．The man cried and told the monkeys _____. A．not to get away with his caps C．to buy his caps

B．to return his caps D．not to laugh at him

B．put all his caps on the ground D．put one of his caps on his head

B．that he wanted to see his caps in the forest D．that he wanted to return home

9．At last the monkeys threw the caps on the ground because _____. A．they took pity on him C．they didn’t like the caps

B．the man had got angry

D．they liked to do the same as the man did

Qin Tian, 26, returned from Britain to her hometown of Xiangyang, Hubei Province, for the Spring Festival. And she stayed to help in the fight against COVID-19.

Since January 24, she has collected and given out aid(救援物资) with many volunteers. Between January and March, the most difficult time for medical workers, Qin wore plastic bags so that she could work for 10 hours.

Every morning, Qin helped distribute aid to hospitals, communities and the people in need. In the afternoon she communicated with people to get the latest information about the need. Sometimes, Qin and her father took turns driving the family car to bring aid from another city. They needed to drive for about eight hours for a round trip. It was often 11 p.m. or 4 a.m. when the aid arrived. After arriving, Qin would then help unload(卸) the aid. She took a rest in the office for four or five hours a day, with scabs(痂) on her shoulders. The scabs were from unloading the aid.

Nowadays, everything returns to normal. She hands out daily necessary things to poor people. Those people thank her a lot.

Qin's idea for volunteer work came from her mother. When she was in junior high school, her mother took her to many places to offer some help.

“The experience touched me a lot. I used to complain(抱怨) about life, such as the strict rules from my parents, but after learning many people were still living in difficulty, I realized that what I should do is to help those in need. Doing meaningful things makes me feel valued(有价值的) and I would like to give lots of my time to that，” she said. 10．When did Qin Tian begin to give out aid? A．On March 24.

B．On February 26.

C．On April 26.

D．On January 24.

11．The meaning of the underlined word “distribute” in Paragraph 3 is close to ________. A．give out

B．give up

C．clean up

D．make up

12．Why were there scabs on Qin Tian's shoulders? A．Because of the skin disease. B．Because of the wet weather.

C．Because of the knife damage by mistake.

D．Because of the hard unloading work.

13．Who made Qin Tian have the idea for volunteer work? A．Her friend.

B．Her teacher.

C．Her father.

D．Her mother.

14．From the passage we can know that Qin Tian ________. A．has quite a rich family C．is a university student

A lot of boys and girls in western countries are wearing the same clothes, and many boys have long hair, so it is difficult to tell whether they are boys or not.

One day an old man went for a walk in a park in Washington and when he was tired, he sat down on a chair by a swimming pool. A young person was standing on the other side of the pool.

“Oh!” the old man said to the person sitting next to him, “Do you see the person with the loose clothes and long hair? Is it a boy or a girl?”

“A girl,” said the person, “She is my daughter. ”

“Oh!” the old man said quickly, “Please forgive me. I don’t know that you are her mother. ”

“I’m not,” said the person, “I’m her father. ”

15．What did the old man see on the other side of the pool? A．A girl.

B．A boy.

C．An old woman.

D．A man.

B．is a kind and helpful girl D．can make a lot of money

16．The old man thought the person sitting next to him was____. A．a woman

B．a man

C．a girl

D．a boy

17．“Please forgive me. ” in the passage means“____” A．I’m not sure. C．I’m sorry.

18．Which is right according to the passage?

A．Most people in western countries wear the same clothes. B．The old man thought the person next to him was a man.

C．It’s difficult to tell boys from girls because they wear the same clothes.

B．I’m surprised. D．I’m not living here.

D．Sometimes men also have long hair as women in western countries. 19．Which can be the best title for the passage? A．Are They Wearing the Same Clothes? B．Can You Tell Boys from Girls? C．Are They Boys or Girls? D．What’s Wrong with the Boys?

Last year, my husband and I decided to visit New Zealand. We wanted to tour the country, but we both hate long car journeys. Our travel agent advised a 13-day coach trip(长途客车旅行). It was a good price, so we booked (预订) it and our plane tickets to Christchurch. We made a good choice. The coach journeys passed quickly and our driver told us about each place. We learned a lot from him.

We flew from London to Christchurch and had a free day there before the coach trip started. We weren’t at all _________, so we walked around the city from morning to night. It has good museums, many restaurants and lovely shops.

The most unforgettable place we visited on the trip was Queenstown. We had three days there, but it wasn’t enough. We did lots of things there, from sailing(乘船航行) to climbing. At the end of each day, we felt we had no energy(精力) at all. But the next morning it seemed that everything was fresh again!

All the hotels we lived in were good. My favorite one was the Puka Park Lodge. It was on a hill above a beach and there were trees everywhere. We woke up and listened to the birds singing. Now, when we’re eating breakfast at home and we hear the noise of the traffic (路上行驶的车辆), we think of those beautiful mornings in New Zealand! 20．How did the writer and her husband go to Christchurch? A．By plane.

B．By train.

C．By coach.

D．By boat.

21．The best word for ＂____________＂ is __________. A．brave

B．surprised

C．lucky

D．tired

22．What did the writer think of her stay in Queenstown? A．Strange.

B．Dangerous.

C．Enjoyable.

D．Relaxing.

23．Where was the Puka Park Lodge? A．In the city center. C．On a beach.

B．In a bird park. D．On a hill.

24．Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A．The writer didn’t like museums in Christchurch. B．The writer’s husband didn’t like Puka Park Lodge.

C．The writer and her husband learned a lot from their coach driver. D．The writer and her husband planned to visit New Zealand next year.

There was a rich boy who lived in a small town. One day a friend gave him a magic mirror. He liked it very much. He often looked into the mirror and he found that his face looked sad. He tried to smile and make funny faces, but his face still looked sad. Then he did many happy things, but his face always looked sad. He was so angry.

The next day, he saw a little girl crying sadly on his way home from school. The rich boy went up to her and asked her what happened. The little girl said she couldn't find her parents. \"Don't worry. I will help you.\" said the boy. Then they went to look for her parents together. Finally they found her parents. The little girl and her parents were so thankful for the boy's help. They gave the boy a big hug. Then he went back home. After he arrived home. He looked into the mirror as usual. To his surprise, his face looked happy. The boy understood the mirror. Helping others will bring the happiness.

25．The boy's face always looked ________ in the mirror at the beginning. A．sad

B．funny

C．worried

D．angry

26．Why was the little girl crying? A．She lost her bags. C．The boy couldn't help her.

B．The boy laughed at her. D．She couldn't find her parents.

27．Why did the boys face look happy in the mirror at last? A．Because his friend gave him a magic mirror. B．Because the little girl sent some flowers to him. C．Because he helped the little girl find her parents.

D．Because he tried to smile and make funny faces. 28．From the story we know that the boy was ________. A．brave

Four Major Plateaus(四大高原) in China Qinghai－ Plateau is the largest plateau in China and the highest in the world, covering about 2.5 million square kilometers. Its elevation(高度) is between 4,000 and 5,000 meters. The second largest plateau in China, Inner Mongolian Plateau, is between 1,000 and 1,400 meters above sea level in north China. The Loess Plateau is on the west of Taihang Mountains and on the east of Qilian Mountains. It covers 400,000 square kilometers and is between 1,500 to 2,000 meters above sea level. Covering Guizhou Province and east Yunnan Province, Yunnan－Guizhou Plateau is between 1,000 to 2,000 meters above sea level. It is the smallest of the four. The famous Huangguoshu Waterfall is on the plateau. 29．Which one is in the north of China? A．Qinghai－ Plateau. C．Yunnan－Guizhou Plateau.

B．The Loess Plateau. D．Inner Mongolian Plateau.

B．helpful

C．clever

D．foolish

30．Which one is the highest plateau in the world? A．Qinghai－ Plateau. C．Yunnan－Guizhou Plateau.

B．The Loess Plateau. D．Inner Mongolian Plateau.

31．What's the Chinese meaning of the underlined word “Loess”? A．石头

B．黄土

C．沙尘

D．岩溶

32．Which one is the smallest of the four? A．Qinghai－ Plateau. C．Yunnan－Guizhou Plateau.

B．The Loess Plateau. D．Inner Mongolian Plateau.

33．Where is the Loess Plateau? A．On the east of Taihang Mountains. B．On the south of Qingling Mountains.

C．Between Taihang Mountains and Qilian Mountains. D．Between Taihang Mountains and Qinling Mountains.

Kids Speak Up

In an online poll(投票) TIME FOR KIDS and Kids Health org asked kids how they are getting along with their parents. Here’s what they told us.

Getting Along and Having Fun

About two out of three kids said they get along very well with their parents. About four out of five told us they have fun with their parents. But that doesn’t mean they never disagree. In fact, most kinds reported arguing with their parents sometimes.

“It’s common to disagree and argue.” says D’Arcy Lyness, a child psychologist (心理学家)”But it’s also important to learn how to do so respectfully” About half of the kids said they are doing that when they disagree with their parents. They say they have a discussion calmly.

But two out of five kids said arguments always involve shouting at each other. Lyness points out at shouting never helps “Speak up, and let your parents know your ideas.” She advises “But be patient. Don’t use a raised angry voice.”

Not surprisingly, three out of four kids admitted(承认) to lying at times. Many said they lie to avoid getting in trouble or disappointing their parents. According to Lyness, lying isn’t just wrong. It an actually get bad results. Telling the truth builds trust. “When parents can trust you, they are more likely to give you more freedom.” She says.

A Changing Relationship(关系)

Kids ages 12 to 14 not only said they lie more, but they also reported having less fun, feeling less close, and not getting along as well with their parents.

According to Lyness, those feelings are not uncommon As kids grow up they have more disagreements or arguments with their parents But it doesn’t have to be that way. “Kids and

parents get along differently at different times of the journey of life” she says As kids grow and change, it is important for everybody to adapt(适应). “There’s a dance of ways that you cat with others and get along,” she points out. “Then other’s a change, and it’s a different dance.” Change is normal, she stresses.

Share this story with your family. You may find that you have a lot to talk about. 34．According to the poll, how many kids get along very well with their parents? A．About 4/5

B．About 2/3

C．About 1/2

D．About2/5

35．What does Lyness advise kids to do when arguments happen? A．Listen to their parents calmly. C．Speak out their opinions with patience

B．Try to understand their parents. D．Tell a white lie to avoid problems.

36．According to Lyness, which is a possible way for kids to get more freedom? A．To tell the truth C．To make less trouble

37．What can we learn from the passage?

A．Disagreements between parents and kids are avoidable. B．Kids ages 12 to 14 lie more because they have less fun. C．The relationship between parents and kids stays the same. D．Both parents and kids should make changes to get on well.

Emergencies (紧急情况) don’t happen very often. But when they do, you want to get help first. No one wants to spend time looking up the phone numbers.

In 1968, the United States government wanted one number that people could call for emergencies. They decided that 911 was easy to remember and people could dial it quickly. The very first 911 call was made on February 16, 1968, in Alabama. Today, 911 is used for emergencies in most parts of the United States and many parts of Canada.

Other countries may use other numbers. In Great Britain, it’s 999. In China and Japan, it’s 110. If you’re not sure which emergency number is used in your area, check your phone book.

When there is a need to call: 911, you’d better remember the following tips.

B．To care more about their parents D．To have a talk with their parents

When to call

Never call 911 as a joke or just to see what might happen. The only time you should call 911 is when a person is badly hurt or in danger right now! So call when there is a fire, a car accident, or sudden sickness, etc.

When in an emergency call

When you dial the 911 operator(接线员), it’s always OK to give out your information. Speak slowly and clearly when you explain what’s happening. What happened? Where are you? Who needs help?

Don’t hang up(挂断)!

If you have to call 911, do not hang up until the operator tells you it’s OK to do so. That way, you can be sure that the operator has all the information to offer help fast.

A dog named Faith dialed 911 when her owner, Nancy, who was in a wheelchair fell and needed help. The dog had been taught to use a speed-dial (快速拨号) function. “It was Faith that saved me”, Nancy told the reporter from the newspaper. 38．The second paragraph is mainly about ________. A．the history of 911 B．the tips for calling 911 C．the number of the hot line D．the way to remember the number 39．People can’t call 911 when ________. A．a bus hits a boy badly B．a girl feels unhappy

C．an old lady falls off the stairs, unable to stand up D．some people can’t get out of a burning building 40．What should people do while calling 911? A．Wait for the operator’s words to end the call. B．Tell the operator what has happened and hang up. C．Test if your phone can get through to 911. D．Tell the operator everything as quickly as possible.

On the evening of June 21st, 1992, a tall man with brown hair and blue eyes walked into the beautiful hall of the Bell Tower Hotel in Xi’an with his bicycle. When hotel workers saw him, they telephoned the manager, for they didn’t see a bicycle in the hotel hall in the past, though they lived in “the kingdom(王国) of bicycles”.

Robert Friedlander, an American, arrived in Xi’an on his bicycle trip across Asia. The trip started last December in New Delhi, India.

When Robert Friedlander was 11, he read the book Marco Polo and made up his mind to visit the Silk Road. Now, after 44 years, he was on the Silk Road in Xi’an and his early dreams were coming true.

Robert Friedlander’s next destinations(目的地) were Lanzhou, Dunhuang, Urumqi, etc. He wanted to finish his trip in Pakistan.

41．The best headline(标题)for this newspaper article is ________. A．The Kingdom of Bicycles C．Marco Polo and the Silk Road

B．A Beautiful Hotel in Xi’an D．An American’s Trip on a Bicycle

42．The hotel workers told the manager about Friedlander because ________. A．he asked to see the manager

B．he came into the hall with a bike

D．the manager knew about his trip

C．the manager had to know about all foreign guests

43．Friedlander was visiting the three countries in the following order: ________. A．China, India and Pakistan C．Pakistan, China, and India

B．India, China and Pakistan D．China, Pakistan and India

44．What made Friedlander want to come to China? A．The stories about Marco Polo. C．His interest in Chinese silk.

B．The famous sights in Xi’an.

D．His childhood dreams about bicycles.

45．According to this passage, Friedlander was ________. A．clever

For all the joy that Walt Disney spread around the world, you might think he had a happy,

B．friendly

C．hardworking

D．strong-minded

carefree childhood. In fact, Walt's early years were often a struggle.

He was born on December 5, 1901, in Chicago, Illinois. His parents, Elias and Flora, were hard workers.

Elias worked as a builder at the time, which was a tough way to make a living. The family often had trouble making ends meet. Flora was forced to do building work with her husband because they needed money so badly.

By the time Walt was born, the Disney already had three other mouths to feed: Herbert Raymond and Roy. Two years after Walt was born, a baby girl named Ruth came alone. In a search for better jobs, the Disney family moved every few years when Walt was a kid. Elias took them from the city to the country, and then to a different city years later.

Walt’s father, Elias, had a bad temper (脾气). Elias cared for his family, but it wasn’t easy being his son.

In 1906, the Disney family moved to Missouri and the children were all excited to live on a farm. Even five-year-old Walt had duty on the farm. His job was to watch out for the pigs and make sure they didn’t get into trouble. One of the pigs seemed to like Walt. She would walk over to the house looking for him. Walt loved all the animals on the farm and these early experiences inspired (赋予灵感) his later work. 46．Walt Disney’s childhood was________. A．hard

B．happy

C．boring

D．enjoyable

47．The underlined phrase \"making ends meet” shows that the Disney family________. A．lived a rich life C．enjoyed their lives

B．lived a poor life D．didn't move very often

48．How many children were there in Walt Disney’s family? A．Three

B．Four

C．Five

D．Six

49．________ mainly inspired Walt Disney’s later work. A．His bad-tempered father C．His working as a builder

50．From the passage, we know that ________. A．an unhappy childhood is nothing good to a child B．it's bad for a child to have too many brothers and sisters

B．His happy family D．His loving animals

C．hard life can make a child understand the meaning of it more D．living in different places helps a child grow up more quickly

My friend named Paul received an expensive car from his brother as a Christmas present. On Christmas Eve when Paul came out of his office，a lovely boy was walking around the shining car. “Is this your car, sir?”he asked.

Paul answered. “Yes, my brother gave it to me for Christmas. ”The boy was surprised，“You mean your brother gave it to you and it did cost you nothing? Sir，I wish...”He hesitated (犹豫). Of course Paul knew what the boy wanted，but what the boy said surprised him greatly. “I wish，”the boy went on, “that I could be a brother like that. ”Paul looked at the boy in surprise，and then he said，“Would you like to take a ride in my car?”“Oh yes，I'd love to.”the boy answered.

After a short ride，the boy turned and with his eyes shining，said，“Sir，would you mind stopping in front of my house?”

Paul smiled a little. He thought he knew what the boy wanted. He wanted to show his neighbors that he could ride home in a big car. But Paul was wrong again. “Will you stop where those two stairs are?”the boy asked.

He went up to the stairs. Then in a short while Paul heard him coming back，but he was not coming fast. He was carrying his little crippled (跛腿的) brother. He sat on the stair and pointed to the car.

“There he is，Buddy，just like I told you upstairs. His brother gave it to him for Christmas and it didn't cost him a dollar. And some day I’m going to give you one just like it…then you can see for yourself all the nice things in the Christmas windows that I’ve been trying to tell you about. ”

Paul got out and lifted Buddy to the front seat of his car. The shining-eyed elder brother climbed in behind him and the three began an unforgettable holiday ride. 51．Why was the boy surprised?

A．Because he saw Paul coming out of his office. B．Because Paul gave a car to his brother. C．Because Paul told him about the car.

D．Because Paul received a Christmas present.

52．Why did the boy ask Paul to stop his car in front of his house? A．Because he wanted to show that he had a rich friend. B．Because he wanted to show his neighbors the big car. C．Because he wanted to let his brother ride in the car. D．Because he wanted to tell his brother about his wish. 53．Who was crippled in the passage? A．Paul.

Now, there is a new-type school in New York, which has no everyday lessons, no class teachers and even no school buildings. It is called “City-as-School”. Students just learn their lessons in the city. They are from the age of 15 to 18. The students choose areas of work they are interested in. Then they help to do that work. One girl spends her week in a Mayor’s() office helping with problems like housing. Then she goes to help in a theatre for a day and she spends a week for first-year courses at college.

Well, students have to pass Maths and Science exams before they go into the “school”. These subjects are not easy to learn in “City-as-School”. Teachers watch the progress of the students. About 80% of the students can go to college after the “City-as-School”.

The students won’t forget the duty of their work. They know a lot about different kinds of work in the city. Liz Martin, writes “I do not know where I will be right now if I never become part of City-as-School. Leaving the high school and then going to City-as-School is the best decision(决定)I make. The way is wonderful because the school let you go out there and learn different fields. If you are between “in school” and “dropping out”(退学), go to CAS and it will change your life forever.”

．What can we learn about “City-as-School”? A．It is good for students of all ages. C．There are only girl students.

B．It has no school buildings. D．It is the only school in the city.

B．The lovely boy.

C．The boy's brother. D．Paul's brother.

55．What do students do in “City-as-School” most of the time? A．They do anything they like.

B．They learn Maths and Science.

C．They help with work in some areas. D．They learn all the college courses.

56．According to the passage, “City-as-School” can help . A．students learn a lot about different kinds of work B．all the students go to college

C．students make much money when studying D．students forget the duty of their work

57．What is the underlined word “progress” in Chinese? A．进步

B．退步

C．失败

D．失误

58．What is the best title for the Passage? A．A New City. C．A New-type School.

On a Friday night, a poor young violinist was playing his violin at the entrance(入口) of the subway station. The music was so great that people slowed down to listen and put some money into his hat.

The next day, the violinist came to the entrance again. He put down his hat as usual. Beside the hat was a piece of paper with some words on it. It said, “A George Sang has put an important thing into my hat by mistake. Welcome to claim it.” Soon the people were all interested in the words and wondered what it could be. After a while, a man rushed into the crowd, took the violinist’s shoulders and said, “I knew you would certainly come here.” The violinist asked, “Did you lose something?” “ A lottery ticket(彩票).” The violinist took out a lottery ticket with Sang’s name on it. Sang took it and danced happily.

Sang was an office worker. He bought the lottery ticket and won a prize of $500, 000. But when he gave $ 50 to the violinist for his wonderful music, the lottery ticket was thrown in, too. The violinist was a college student. That morning, he was going to fly to Vienna for high education. However, when he found the ticket, he cancelled the flight and returned to the entrance.

Later, someone asked the violinist why he didn’t take the lottery ticket to pay for his high education. He said, “Although I don’t have much money, I live a happy life. If I lose honesty, I

B．A New School. D．A Girl in New York.

won’t be happy forever.”

59．The violinist played the music at the entrance of the subway in order to ____________. A．get to know Sang C．show his musical ability

60．When did the violinist cancel his flight? A．On Saturday morning. C．On Friday afternoon.

B．On Sunday morning. D．On Thursday afternoon. B．raise money D．buy a lottery ticket

61．What does the underlined word “claim” mean in Chinese? A．声称

B．需要

C．断言

D．认领

62．From the passage we know that ____________. A．Sang gets his lottery ticket back finally B．Sang isn’t interested in music C．Sang and the violinist are good friends D．the violinist can’t afford his college education 63．What’s the writer’s purpose in the passage? A．Sang is a kind-hearted man.

B．Buying the lottery tickets can make you rich. C．A person can be poor, but must be honest. D．The young man plays the violin very well.

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