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初中英语八年级下册期末易错专项
05 阅读理解训练 25 篇
（人教新目标，含答案）
（一）
Look at the bus. It is a little different from other buses. It’s black and white, and has two
black “ears” on the top, just like a giant panda. The lights of the bus are its “eyes” . This is the
popular Panda Bus in China. It is twelve meters long and there are twenty-three seats on it.
The Panda Bus is popular not just because of its cute looks. You can also find something
cool when you get on it. First of all, it’ s very easy for people to buy tickets. They don’ t need
to use their phones or bus cards like before. They can buy tickets just by scanning (扫描) their
hands. In this way, people can also buy drinks and food on the bus. There is a vending
machine (自动贩卖机) in the middle of the bus. Another surprise is the small computer on the
back of each seat. People can choose to watch a movie on the way. How interesting! There are
also some cameras on the bus. If someone steals things, these cameras will catch them. So, it’
s safe and comfortable for people to take the bus. Most importantly, the bus is driverless. It
can stop at lights and park at the stop all by itself. It only needs someone to watch all the way
just in case (以防万一). And it usually runs a little slower than other buses.
By the end of 2021, there had been over ten cities in China having the Panda Bus, such as
Tianjin, Shanghai and Jinan.
( ) 1．What color is the Panda Bus?
A．Black and blue. B．Black and pink. C．White and red. D．White and black.
( )2．How many seats are there on the Panda Bus?
A．12. B．23. C．34. D．43.
( )3．People can buy food by their ________ when they are on the Panda Bus.
A．phones B．bus cards C．hands D．eyes
( )4．What is on the back of each seat?
A．A computer. B．A camera. C．A panda. D．A vending machine.
( )5．Which of the following is NOT true about the Panda Bus?
A．There is no driver on it. B．It runs slower than other buses.
C．People don’ t need to buy tickets to get on it.
D．The camera on it can help catch someone who steals things.（二）
Mr. King is a tall and strong man. He teaches P. E. in a middle school. He has a long
beard (胡子) and takes good care of it.
It was Sunday yesterday. There was the biggest football match of the year in town. Mr.
King liked the match very much and he wanted to watch it. With the help of his friends he got
a ticket a few days ago. After breakfast he hurried to the bus stop, but a lot of people were
waiting there. A bus came and he hardly got on. There were many people in it and it was
difficult for them to put their feet. He had to catch the back of a chair. At the next stop a boy
got on the bus. He was short and couldn’t catch anything. Suddenly the bus stopped and the
boy almost fell onto the floor. He looked around and saw Mr. King’s beard and caught it. The
man called out at once, “Let go of (松开) my beard, boy!”
( ) 1．Mr. King is a________.
A．player B．teacher C．student D．bus driver
( ) 2．Mr. King went to watch the match because ________.
A．one of his friends gave him a ticket B．he liked football match very much
C．it was the biggest match of the year D．both B and C
( ) 3．Mr. King went to watch the match ________.
A．on foot B．by car C．with his friends D．by bus
( ) 4．It was difficult for Mr. King to stand because ________.
A．he had drunk too much B．the bus was too small
C．he got on the bus too late D．it was very crowded in the bus
( ) 5．The man told the boy to let go of his beard because ________.
A．he was going to get off B．he wanted to find a seat for the boy
C．he was afraid that the boy could hurt his beard
D．he was afraid that the boy might fall
（三）
I have finished reading Little Women, It is written by an American writer and it is
Tom,
about the life experiences of four sisters. Though the book is a little bit boring, I have
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still learned to be kind to others and to be brave in the face of difficulties.
It took me a week to read Robinson Crusoe. The book is amazing. It is about a man
Kate, who wanted to sail abroad to learn more about the world. When he was the only one
14 alive on an island, he didn’t give up his hope but tried his best to live. And finally he
successfully went back home.
I have read the Treasure Island many times because it is so exciting. It is written by
Bob,
the English writer Stevenson. The book is full of excitement and imagination. It is
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about the journey of a boy and a group of people looking for the treasure.I haven’t finished reading Harry Potter because it is too long. But I have watched
Peter,
some of the Harry Potter movies. I think the movies are much more interesting than
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the books.
( ) 1．________ hasn’t finished reading his book.
A．Tom B．Kate C．Bob D．Peter
( ) 2．What can Tom learn from his book?
A．To be kind and brave. B．To be hard-working.
C．To be honest. D．To try to live alone.
( ) 3．What is the book Treasure Island about?
A．The students in a magic school.
B．Four sisters and their life experiences.
C．A man succeeding in living alone on an island.
D．A boy and a group of people looking for treasure.
( ) 4．How long does it take Kate to read her book?
A．For one month. B．For one week. C．For one day. D．For one hour.
( ) 5．What is the passage about?
A．Four children. B．Four lessons. C．Four books. D．Four stories.
（四）
I am a volunteer teacher. Once I traveled a long way to a small village school in Guangxi.
On my way there, I imagined the village, the school and the children there. However, my heart
sank when I arrived there. It wasn’t what I expected（期待）. It didn’t look like a school at
al! The school had only three rooms, one for Grades l, 2 and 3, and another for Grades 4, 5
and 6. There was a third one for me.
On my first day, the children welcomed me warmly. They asked me a lot of questions,
and I told them stories about myself and my life in Shanghai. The next day, I gave them a test.
To my surprise, though the test was very easy, over half of the students failed it. I knew they
needed me.
I was busy preparing lessons and reading test papers every night. I enjoyed teaching these
lovely and hard-working children and I could see that they were making progress with my
help. I have also learned a lot from them. I understand their lives better, and we are now good
friends. I have worked in the village for a year now. I’m very happy and the experience has
been very useful to me. I love the small village and the children. In fact, I will continue
working there.
( ) 1．The writer is teaching as a volunteer in ________.
A．Shanghai B．Guangdong C．Guangxi D．Liaoning
( ) 2．How did the writer feel when he arrived the small village school?A．Excited. B．Sad. C．Angry. D．Happy.
( ) 3．On the first day, the writer ________.
A．gave the children a test B．asked the children a lot of questions
C．was busy preparing lessons and reading test papers
D．was welcomed warmly
( ) 4．Why did over half of the students fail the test?
A．Because the test was very easy. B．Because the school had only three rooms.
C．Because the test was very difficult.
D．Because the students there were not good at studies.
( ) 5．Which of the following is TRUE?
A．The students’ life has improved a lot. B．The writer has lived there for two years.
C．The writer doesn’t want to work there any longer.
D．Both the writer and the students are working hard.
（五）
As space science develops, man has learned more and more about space. Space is not
only amazing but also dangerous. While working in space, spacemen are facing danger as well
as success.
Scientists have found out that the radiation (辐射) is the greatest danger to spacemen in
space. When spacemen are working in space, they are in danger of the radiation from the sun
and other stars, which is bad for their health.
The harm of the radiation won’t be found until their children even grandchildren are born.
Some special medicine may work a little, but no really effective medicine has been found so
far.
Space rubbish is also thought to be a great danger to spacemen. It’s reported that there
were 9,000 man-made things flying in space. About 30% of these are satellites, 10% are
spaceships, and the rest are space rubbish. An explosion (爆炸) in space in 1999 made a cloud
of 300, 000 fragment (碎片), each at least 4mm in size. A small piece of these even knocked a
spaceship window and caused some damage (损坏).
Scientists are watching and reporting any possible danger all the time. They are working
to deal with space rubbish. Although space is really dangerous, it interests many people on the
earth.
We may even choose to leave the earth and live in space in a few years. So we should do
something to help improve the space environment.
( ) 1．The radiation from the sun and other stars is ________.
A．good B．helpful C．useful D．harmful
( ) 2．Space rubbish and radiation in space are dangerous to ________.A．spacemen working in space B．people only on the earth
C．all the people except children D．the old people on the earth
( ) 3．The passage talks about ________ kinds of danger in space.
A．two B．three C．four D．five
( ) 4．Which of the following is TRUE?
A．Scientists have found out ways to solve any problem in space.
B．Every one of us can have a travel to space in ten years.
C．The harm of the radiation may be found in the spacemen’s children.
D．Space is really dangerous, so it doesn’t interest anyone on the earth.
( ) 5．The best title of the passage is ________.
A．Space Radiation B．Space Danger C．Space Junk D．Space Travel
（六）
If you have no special plans for your holidays, why not spend your time helping others?
Don’t listen to people who say the young people today often think only of themselves. It’s
not true at all. More and more young people in the USA volunteer to spend their school
holidays working for others. And they don’t do it for money. Here are some of their stories.
Alice Hamilton, 17
I’m going to help the Forest Center build new hiking paths（道路）in the mountains. It’s
going to be nice— I’ll spend the whole summer living in the tent and breathing the clean
mountain air. I’m going to sleep under the stars. It’ll be a nice sport, and I’ll be able to do
something good at the same time.
Jason Moore, 18
This summer, I’m going to volunteer with Special House Program. They build good,
cheap houses and sell them to families that are not very rich. They’ll teach me what to do, so
I’ll help people and also have an opportunity to learn how to build houses.
Trisha Anderson, 16
I’m going to teach kids who have trouble reading. I’ll work for a program called Reading
For Life. Every day, I’m going to help kids choose and read books that they like. I want to be
a teacher and I love children and reading, so this is going to be a great experience for me.
( ) 1．Young people in the USA volunteer to spend ________ helping others.
A．school holidays B．weekdays C．every morning D．every afternoon
( ) 2．What does Alice Hamilton volunteer to do in summer?
A．To breathe the clean mountain air. B．To spend the whole summer living in the tent.
C．To sleep under the stars. D．To help build new hiking paths in the mountains.
( ) 3．Which word has the same meaning as the underlined word “opportunity” in the
passage?A．Achievement. B．Success. C．Chance. D．Change.
( ) 4．________ wants to be a teacher.
A．Alice Hamilton B．Jason Moore C．Trisha Anderson D．none of them
( ) 5．Which is the most possible title for this passage?
A．Reading for Life B．A Special House Program
C．The Forest Center D．Young American Volunteers
（七）
Wonderful Events
*Races starting at 3 p.m. every Sunday
*Lots of free parking space
Horse Racing All Year
* Races starting at 3 p.m. every Sunday
Round
*Free presents
*No children allowed
* Then 8 &. now (photo show)
* See the history pictures (1922-2022)
* City Art Museum, 750 High Street
100 Years Of Pictures
* Tuesday to Sunday, 10 a.m.—5 p.m., from February 1st to
April 30th
* Ticket price: $30 (a couple) $15 (old people above 60)
* This Saturday, 2—6 p.m.
* Everything 20%—40% off
Weekend Sales * Visit us at Block G. Grandview Mall
* Realize your dreams, save time and money
* Fall in love with prices we offer
* More than 100 works of famous Hollywood movies
* Shanghai Studios, 725 High Street
Movie Appreciation * Monday to Saturday, 9 p.m.—1 a.m.
* Ticket price: $25 (adults) $10 (children between 13 and 16)
Free (children under 12)
( ) 1．Who can NOT go to the horse race?
A．Adults. B．A couple. C．Children. D．Old people above 60.
( ) 2．People can see the photo show at ________.
A．Block G. Grandview Mall B．City Art Museum
C．the racetrack D．Shanghai Studios
( ) 3．What can you do if you only have time between 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. on Saturday?
A．Go shopping. B．See the photo show.
C．Watch the horse race. D．Watch movies.( ) 4．Mr. and Mrs. Smith want to take their fourteen-year-old daughter to watch movies.
How much will they pay?
A．$35. B．$50. C．$60. D．$75.
( ) 5．Where can you see the above advertisements?
A．In a storybook. B．In a newspaper.
C．In a novel. D．In a science book.
（八）
Tom and Mike were good friends, they began to work in a company together the same
year. They both worked hard. After several years, however, the boss made Mike manager（经
理）but Tom was still an office worker. Tom couldn’t stand it, so he handed a letter to his
boss, saying that he decided to resign（辞职）his job because the boss didn’t value his hard
work at all.
The boss knew that Tom worked very hard for years. He thought for a moment and said,
“I hope you will do one more thing for our company before you leave. Perhaps you will
change your mind.”Tom agreed. The boss asked him to go and find out if there was anyone
who sold water-melons in the market. Tom returned soon. He said he had found a man selling
watermelons. The boss asked the price of the watermelons. Tom shook his head and went back
to the market again. When he returned, he told the boss it was $2 for each kilo.
The boss told Tom to wait for a moment in his office, and he called Mike in. He asked
Mike to find if there was anyone selling watermelons in the market. Later Mike returned and
said, “Only one man is selling watermelons, $2 for each kilo. He has 100 watermelons in all.
Every watermelon weighs about 2 kilos. They were brought here two days ago, pretty fresh
and sweet.”Tom got to know the difference between Mike and himself. He decided not to
resign his job any more.
( ) 1．How did Tom probably feel when he knew Mike became the manager?
A．Angry. B．Excited. C．Worried. D．Surprised.
( ) 2．Tom decided to resign his job because _________.
A．he thought his job was boring B．he wanted to get an easier job
C．he thought the boss was unfair D．he wanted to get a well-paid job
( ) 3．What did the boss ask Tom to do before he left?
A．To write him a letter. B．To do one more thing.
C．To work for another year. D．To buy some watermelons.
( )4．The boss asked Mike to go to the market in order to_________.
A．tell Tom that Mike worked much harder than him
B．make Tom understand why he made Mike manager
C．show that he was very satisfied with what Tom had doneD．know more information about watermelons in the market
( ) 5．What can we learn from the story?
A．It is very important to work hard. B．Honesty always brings you good luck.
C．Learn to say “No” when it is necessary.D．Success needs one’s fullest consideration（思
考）.
（九）
Music Teacher Needed Some countryside schools need some volunteers to teach
music as music teachers. You should be good at music and dancing, and prepare some children
songs for them.
If you’re free from July 25th to August 14th, join us! Call us or fill in your personal
information on the Internet first.
Website: www. musicteacher. cn
Tel:3035218
Restaurant Cleaner We need some students to do some cleaning in the student
restaurant in their free time. If you are good at cleaning and have four hours to do the work
every day, you can e-mail us from Monday to Friday.
E- mail: student restaurant®126. com
Tel: 3035226
Part-time Guide Wanted If you have regular(有规律的)free time, you will be fit for
the job. We need two guides who can speak Chinese and French very well.
Are you able to communicate with others well? Do you have much knowledge(知识)of
geography? If so, then you can join us!
Please call Mr. Wang at 2213729 if you want to know more information.
( ) 1．To be a music teacher, you should________.
A．speak English well B．be good at music and dancing
C．be free from June 25th to August 14th D．prepare some children games for the students
( ) 2．If Jack wants to be a restaurant cleaner, he should ________.
A．do well in cleaning B．be good at singing
C．have working experience D．call Mr. Wang at 2213729
( ) 3．What should a part-time guide be good at?
A．Telling jokes. B．English and geography.
C．Communicating with others. D．Speaking Japanese.
( ) 4．Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A．To be a music teacher, you can use the Internet for information.
B．To be a part-time guide, you can send an email to get information.
C．To be a restaurant cleaner, you should be smart and outgoing.
D．To work in the student restaurant, you can email them on weekends.( ) 5．Where can we find the passage?
A．In a guidebook. B．In a science book.
C．In a travel magazine. D．In a newspaper.
（十）
Hard-working horses have always been man’s best friends, but the playful pony is a kid’s
best friend.
A pony is a small horse. Like horses, they have a lot of hair. The most well-known is the
small Shetland pony, only as tall as a six-year-old child! Shetland ponies can pull twice their
own weight (重量), with only their thick hair to protect them from the cold.
Ponies eat grass, oats and bran (燕麦和糠) and they also love carrots and apples. They
don’t eat meat, ponies can sleep both lying down and standing up.
They are very playful, which is why they get on so well with children! They are happy to
hang with their friends and go for rides. They enjoy having fun as much as their riders.
Like you and your friends, every pony is different. Some are quiet and some are cheeky
(嬉皮笑脸的). Some are hard-working and others can be a bit lazy. Ponies are sensitive and
often try to cheer you up when you feel sad. Just like you, they prefer to be spoken to kindly
rather than shouted at!
A pony makes a great playmate but remember that it is not a toy. It is a living animal that
needs care and lots of loving attention. You have to learn how to feed and groom (刷洗) it
every day, how to clean its feet so that they stay healthy, are they?
( ) 1．According to Paragraph 2, the Shetland pony ________.
A．is hard-working B．is small but strong
C．loves warm places D．is the biggest pony
( ) 2．The main difference between a horse and a pony is about ________.
A．their hair B．their food C．their size D．their sleeping way
( ) 3．Ponies are popular with kids because they ________.
A．like playing B．never feel sad C．are always cheeky D．love to be spoken to
( ) 4．The underlined word “sensitive” in this passage means ________.
A．brave B．glad C．active D．understanding
( ) 5．Which can be the best title for this passage?
A．The Shetland Pony B．Man’s Best Friend
C．Kid’s Great Playmate D．Horses and Ponies
（十一）
Laurel Snyder is a writer of picture books and novels (小说) for children. In OrphanIsland, she writes about childhood. Instead of a realistic story about children with parents and
grandparents, she puts her characters on an imaginary island. On the island, everything is
perfect. There are nine orphans (OK) who are living a happy life. Each day is full of adventure
(目险) and beauty. Nothing bad ever happens to these orphans. They have food and homes.
And they never get sick.
Just like real life, the children grow on this island. Each year, they see a boat come. And
the boat takes away the oldest child, leaving a new child with them. When it is Deen’s turn to
leave, a girl named Essy will arrive.
The main character of the story is a girl named Jinny. She is sad when Deen leaves
because Deen protects her. After Deen has gone, she is the oldest on the island. She knows it
will be her turn to leave next year. Jinny does not want to leave, so she tries to find out why
one of them must leave.
We may never fully understand why things must change. All we can do is to accept the
changes and then try to make the best of our new life.
( ) 1．What is Orphan Island about?
A．Childhood. B．An island. C．Beautiful pictures.
( ) 2．How is the life on the island?
A．Dangerous. B．Boring. C．Perfect.
( ) 3．How often do the children see a boat?
A．Once a month. B．Once a year. C．Twice a year.
( ) 4．Who is the main character in the story?
A．Jinny. B．Essy. C．Deen.
( ) 5．What does the last paragraph try to tell us?
A．Changes in life are not common.
B．We can find all the answers in our life if we try.
C．We should accept the changes in our life and do our best.
（十二）
When Chinese people talk about Chinese tea culture today, they won’t miss an important
person in Chinese history—Lu Yu, respected as a “Sage of Tea (茶圣)” for his achievements
in the Chinese tea culture. He is best-known for The Classic of Tea, the first work on
growing, making and drinking tea.
Lu was born in Jingling in 733 A．D．As a child he became a student of Zou Fuzi.
Thanks to his teacher’s guidance, he learnt a lot. He often made tea for his teacher. He also
took care of his fellow students’ health using his knowledge on tea and herbs (草药).
Lu Yu often went to the countryside to gather tea leaves and herbs. On one of those trips,Lu Yu found a spring. The water was quite clear and clean. When Lu made tea with this spring
water, he found the tea tasted better than usual. From then on, he realized the importance of
water quality in making tea.
In 752 A．D．Lu Yu finished his studies and retuned to Jingling, where he met Cui
Guofu. Both men shared the same interests in tea literature (文学) and poetry. They soon
became good friends. Since then the two spent much time travelling.
This period was important to Lu Yu as a man of literature. Cui, with his rich experience
and skills in writing, became a coach of Lu. He provided necessary help with Lu’s writing. It
was during this time that Lu finally wrote the amazing work.
( ) 1．The Classic of Tea is a book about _______.
①Lu Yu’s achievements ②how to grow tea ③ways of drinking tea
④how to make tea ⑤ways to find tea leaves
A．①②③ B．②③④ C．①③⑤ D．②③⑤
( ) 2．What does the underlined word “guidance” probably mean in Chinese?
A．导游 B．信任 C．陪伴 D．指导
( ) 3．What can we learn from Paragraph 3?
A．Lu went to the countryside to look for spring water.
B．Water quality plays an important part in making tea.
C．Lu Yu found a spring on his first trip to the countryside.
D．Tea leaves are more important than water in making tea.
( ) 4．Which of the followings is NOT true about Cui Guofu?
A．He had a rich experience and writing skills.
B．He was a friend as well as a coach of Lu Yu.
C．He returned to Jingling together with Lu in 752 A．D．
D．He offered help to Lu when he wrote the amazing book.
( ) 5．What is the best title for the passage?
A．Chinese Tea Culture B．Lu Yu and His Teachers
C．“Sage of Tea” and His Achievements D．Lu Yu—a Man of Literature
（十三）
Blue Sky English Club
Do you want to improve your English? Come and join us!
Time: 4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. every Saturday
Price: 200 yuan a month
Address: No. 9 Yinghua Road
Telephone: 3785290We have good teachers full of experience, and you can also enjoy English songs and films
here.
Health Care
Let’s keep healthy together.
Time: 9:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Address: No. 16 Yuanfei Road
Telephone: 3801451
We have free examination (检查) for people over seventy.
We can give you good advice on how to keep healthy!
Gold Water Park
The park is open in spring and summer.
Swimming Pool
Open the whole day from Sunday to Saturday. Come and have fun in the park.
Wave Pools
We have three small pools for children under 12 years old and two big pools for teenagers and
adults.
Address: No. 18 Renmin Road
Telephone: 3685727
( ) 1．If Toby wants to stay in Blue Sky English Club for one year, he needs to pay
________.
A．200 yuan B．600 yuan C．1,200 yuan D．2,400 yuan
( ) 2．Who can get free examination in Health Center?
A．74-year-old Peter. B．67-year-old Lisa.
C．33-year-old Nancy. D．17-year-old Bob.
( ) 3．How many pools are there in Gold Water Park?
A．Two. B．Three. C．Five. D．Twelve.
( ) 4．Mary, at fourteen, wants to go to the Gold Water Park. She can go ________.
A．any time in fall B．to the small pools
C．only on weekends D．to the big pools
( ) 5．From the passage we can know that ________.
A．people can go to Health Care at eight in the morning
B．students can go to the English club only once a month
C．people can get good advice on keeping healthy in Health Care
D．children under 12 years old can’t have fun in Gold Water Park
（十四）
Communication is a problem for parents and children of all ages. If it’s hard for you to
communicate with your parents, don’t worry about it. Here is some advice for you.Don’t argue with your parents. Don’t try to talk about something with your parents when
you are angry. Your parents probably won’t listen to you if you are shouting at them. Go
somewhere else to cool off. Then think about what you want to say to your parents. If you
think you can’t speak to them at the moment, try writing a letter to them.
Try to understand your parents. Your parents may think differently from you. Tell your
parents what you think, what you care about and why. Perhaps you and your parents disagree
on something. Put yourself in their shoes and you may find a better way out.
Michael’s mother didn’t agree with him about buying a motorcycle. They argued over it.
But they finally came to an agreement. Michael bought the motorcycle, but only drove it on
certain days.
It is also important to show your love to your parents. Try to do some small things at
home, like making them a cup of tea, helping do some chores, and so on. It helps to keep your
relationship closer. A good relationship with your parents can make you a better and happier
person. It is worth having a try.
( ) 1．The passage mainly talks about the communication problem between ________.
A．parents and school teachers B．school kids and their parents
C．teachers and their students D．parents and children of all ages
( ) 2．Your parents probably won’t listen to you if you don’t ________.
A．show your love to them B．often stay with them
C．speak to them politely D．do chores for them
( ) 3．The story of Michael shows that it’s important to ________.
A．understand each other B．stay away from your parents
C．argue with each other D．disagree with your parents
( ) 4．Doing some small things at home can make your parents feel that ________.
A．you are happy B．you love them C．you like chores D．you are relaxed
( ) 5．Which of the following is NOT true?
A．It’s certainly necessary to show your love to your parents.
B．It’s hard for all the teenagers to communicate with their parents.
C．Think it over before you want to talk to your parents about something.
D．Put yourself in your parents’ shoes and you may find some good ways to communicate
with your parents.
（十五）
I was walking around in a store. I saw a cashier (收银员) hand a little boy his money
back, saying, “I’m sorry, but you don’t have enough money to buy this doll.” I walked
towards him and asked him who the doll was for.
“It’s the doll that my sister wanted most for Christmas,” he said. I told him that maybeSanta Claus will bring it to her and that he shouldn’t worry. He sadly replied, “No, Santa
Claus can’t bring it to her. I have to give the doll to my mom so that she can give it to my
sister when she joins her.”
His eyes were so sad while saying this. “My sister has gone to be with God. Daddy says
that
Mom is going to see God very soon too, so I thought that she could take the doll with her
to give it to my sister.”
My heart nearly stopped. I quickly reached for my wallet and suggested that we count the
money again. “Okay,” he said. “I hope that I have enough.” I added some of my money to his
without letting him see and we started to count it. There was enough for the doll and even
some spare money left. “Thank you, God, for giving me enough money!” the little boy said.
I left the store, feeling as if my life had been changed forever.
( ) 1．Why couldn’t the boy buy the doll?
A．Because he didn’t know the cashier. B．Because he didn’t have enough money.
C．Because he didn’t find the doll. D．Because the dolls had been sold out.
( ) 2．The boy wanted to buy the doll for .
A．Santa Claus B．his sister C．his mother D．his father
( ) 3．What does the first sentence in Paragraph 4 mean?
A．The writer’s heart stopped working suddenly. B．The writer had a heart problem.
C．The writer was so touched by the boy. D．The writer was scared after hearing the story.
( ) 4．According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE?
A．The boy’s mom was badly ill. B．The cashier gave the doll to the boy for free.
C．The boy’s mom wanted the doll most. D．Santa Claus brought the doll to the boy’s
sister.
( ) 5．What did the writer do to help the boy?
A．He bought the boy a doll. B．He found a good doctor to save his mother.
C．He told the cashier to sell the doll to the boy.
D．He gave the boy some money to buy the doll.
（十六）
The well-known “new great inventions” of modern China have made our daily lives more
convenient.
High-speed trains
China created its first high-speed railway line in 2008. Since then the number of
passenger trips has grown by over 30 percent every year. By 2016, more than 5 billion trips
had been taken on the trains. By 2020, one-fifth of the country’s 150, 000-km railway network
had been used by the trains. This network links more than 80 percent of major cities across
China.Mobile payment
Mobile payment is turning China into a “careless society”. Instead of paying by cash (现
金), customers now pay for their goods and some kinds of bills simply by typing a short
password into the Alipay or WeChat Pay app on their mobile phone.
Shared bikes
China has surprised the world with how quickly shared bikes are widely used. Nowadays,
bike users can simply pick up or park the bike on the street through GPS and smart phone
apps. China’s two leading bike-sharing companies, Mobike and Ofo have been opening their
overseas markets in Singapore, the UK and the United States.
Online shopping
With around 751 million Internet users, China has been the world’s largest and fastest-
growing online shopping market. Because of lower costs and fewer licensing requirements (执
照要求), it’s easier for sellers to open an online shop in China. In 2016, more than 20 million
jobs of rural areas were created, with over 8.1 million running their own online shops.
( ) 1．What’s the passage mainly about?
A．The fast-developing technology. B．Modern China.
C．China’s new great inventions. D．Convenient daily lives in China.
( ) 2．By 2020, more than ________ of major cities across China will be linked by high-
speed trains network.
A．30% B．one-fifth C．80% D．20%
( ) 3．Mobile payment makes shopping more convenient in China because customers
________.
A．can go shopping without mobile phones B．needn’t take cash
C．don’t have to use a password D．needn’t pay for the bills
( ) 4．Shared bikes can be picked up or parked ________.
A．on the street B．in Mobike and Ofo C．in parks D．in markets
( ) 5．________ can make online shopping develop so fast in China.
A．Lower costs B．Fewer licensing requirements
C．More job chances D．A, B & C
（十七）
You may never be in an emergency situation（紧急情况）. But if it happens, you should
know how to get help. The telephone book in the United States has emergency numbers on the
inside front cover. Look at the following table from the Boston telephone book. Notice that
the numbers for the police and the fire department（消防处）are the same. And it is an easy
number to remember. If you are too unhappy or excited to remember any numbers at all, you
can simply dial（拨打）“0” for an operator（接线员）in any emergency situation.( ) 1．What number do you dial if you see a fire in Boston?
A．911. B．876-5800. C．482-5252. D．223-6978.
( ) 2．What number do you dial if you see a boat sinking?
A．911. B．023-1500. C．223-6978. D．025-4774.
( ) 3．What number do you dial if you live in Boston and you need a doctor?
A．911. B．645-1212. C．025-4774. D．482-5252.
( ) 4．If you have to get to the hospital quickly, you should call ____________.
A．the doctor B．an ambulance C．the police D．the fire department
( ) 5．Who will answer your call if you dial “0”?
A．The police. B．The doctor. C．The fire department. D．The operator.
（十八）
An old lady went out shopping last Sunday. She came to a bank（银行）and saw a car
near the door. A man got out of it（下车） and went into the bank. She looked into the car.
The keys were in the lock.
The old lady took the keys and followed the man into the bank. The man took a gun
（枪）out of his pockets and said to the clerk（职员）, “Give me all the money .”
But the old lady didn’t see this. She went to the man and put the keys in his hand and said,
“Young man, you’re foolish. Never leave your keys in your car. Someone’s going to steal
（偷）it .” The man looked at the old woman for a few seconds. Then he looked at the clerk
and then he took the keys and ran off the bank, got into his car and drove away quickly
without any money.
( ) 1．The man got out of the car, and then he went into __________.
A．the police station B．the post office
C．the bank D．the shop
( ) 2．The old lady saw _______ in the car.
A．a gun B．the keys C．a wallet D．a handbag
( ) 3．The old lady took the keys and __________.
A．went away B．gave them to the policemanC．took them home D．returned to the young man
( ) 4．The young man __________.
A．had nothing to do B．deposited（存）his money
C．ordered a clerk to give him the money D．walked about to look for something
( ) 5．When she gave the young man the keys, he __________.
A．took them and ran out of the bank without any money
B．thanked her very much C．was very surprised
D．said nothing and went to the police station
（十九）
5G is coming. 5G is the 5th generation(代) network. It is a new network after 1 G, 2 G, 3
G and 4G. It can connect everyone and everything together. 5G networks will cover many
cities in China soon. 5G means super-fast data speed. One can download a two-hour movie for
fewer than 10 seconds, and it is making our lives more and more convenient.
5G will make self-driving cars possible. For safety, self-driving cars need super-fast data
transmission(传输) to communicate with their nearby environment. 5G is just what makes
self-driving cars achieve(达到) this. Even airplanes will become “smart” in the near future.
Passengers will be able to use 5G networks in the air to connect to the Internet and can order
for food and drinks.
5G will be a big help for students who take online classes. Many people live in poor
areas.in the world where there are no schools. But with 5G, this will change. Students all over
the world will be able to see places like the Great Wall without leaving their rooms.
It will be also easier for doctors to treat patients remotely by 5G. It means caring for
patients from far away.
The facts listed above are only a part of what is 5G. With 5G, many things do not seem
like dreams anymore. Now let’s welcome the coming of 5G.
( ) 1．How long may it take to download a two-hour movie with 5G?
A．15 seconds. B．8 seconds. C．10 minutes. D．2 hours.
( ) 2．The underlined word “remotely” means “________“.
A．快速地 B．高效地 C．远程地 D．科学地
( ) 3．5G will make the following things more and more popular EXCEPT ________.
A．self-driving cars B．“smart” airplanes C．online classesD．
hospitals without doctors
( ) 4．About 5G, ________ is NOT mentioned(提到) in the passage?
A．to be used freely B．super-fast data speed
C．to connect everyone and everything together D．to make life more convenient than 4G
( ) 5．What is the title of the passage?A．How to use 5G. B．5G is not safe.
C．5G can change our life in the future. D．5G can help poor students.
（二十）
Do you know how rice first came to China? There is an old Chinese story. It is about a
little girl who went out to fish. There was famine(饥荒) and everybody was very hungry. The
little girl felt her net growing heavy and was very happy. However, it was the King of
Frogs(青蛙) that she caught. The frog told her to hold out her fishing net to the sun’s rays and
he would sing a magic song. The little girl followed his instructions. She was greatly
surprised to see the rays of sunshine falling through the net. And they were changed into
golden grains(谷粒) of rice. The first rice was thought to arrive in this way.
We do not know whether this story is true, but it tells us that rice has the same value as
gold to the Chinese. Rice is always the main food for the Chinese. For centuries, much land
has been devoted(奉献) to rice-planting and many Chinese people are farmers, who work very
hard for each grain.
It’s important to save food and say no to waste. After all, waste not, want not.
( ) 1．Why was everybody hungry in the story?
A．Because the girl couldn’t fish. B．Because rice didn’t come to China.
C．Because there wasn’t enough food. D．Because the girl caught a frog.
( ) 2．What changed into golden grains of rice in the story?
A．Fish. B．The King of Frogs. C．Rays of sunshine. D．Gold.
( )3．What does the underlined word: “instructions” mean?
A．inventions B．teachings C．advantages D．pronunciation
( ) 4．Which question could best help us find out the writer’s purpose?
A．Did the writer want us to protect the animals?
B．Did the writer want us to help others?
C．Did the writer want us to believe the story?
D．Did the writer want us to save food?
( ) 5．What is the best title of the passage?
A．A Story of Rice B．A Story of a Girl
C．A Story of a Frog D．A Story of Chinese Farmers
（二十一）
Australian visitors
Ten visitors from PEP Middle School of Australia arrived at our school on Wednesday,April 17th. They came to China on Tuesday and they will stay in our school for two weeks.
School trip
Students in Grade 3 had a great time on the school trip on Saturday, April 20th. They went
to the National Museum by school bus. The teachers were very happy because the students
cleaned the bus after the trip.
Soccer game
Here’s good news for soccer fans. There will be a soccer game between our school and
Xinhua Middle School this Sunday, April 21st. All students are welcome to watch it. The
game begins at 3:00 p. m. in the Sports Center.
School art festival
There will be an art show in our school on Friday, May 3rd. Students from different clubs
will show their talents. In the morning, you can see paintings and photos in the Art Center. In
the afternoon, there will be a party at the Music Hall. You can come to the party with your
parents. It begins at 5:00 p.m.
( ) 1．When did the Australian visitors come to China?
A．On April 16th. B．On April 17th. C．On April 20th. D．On April 2l st.
( ) 2．How did the students go to the National Museum?
A．On foot. B．By bus. C．By bike. D．By subway.
( ) 3．What time does the soccer game begin?
A．At 9:00 a.m. B．At 10:00 a.m. C．At 3:00 p.m. D．At 5:00 p.m.
( ) 4．Parents can go to ______ with their children on May 3rd.
A．the Art Center B．the Music Hall C．the Sports CenterD．the National Museum
( ) 5．Which of the following is TRUE?
A．There are 17 Australian visitors.
B．The soccer game will be on the weekend.
C．The Art Center will close on Friday morning.
D．Students in two grades went on the school trip.
（二十二）
It was Mother’s Day, but Mrs. white was a little unhappy. She was 500 kilometers away
from her parents. In the morning she phoned her mother to wish her a happy Mother’s Day,
and her mother told her about the beautiful lilacs (丁香) in the yard.
Later that day, Mr. White took her and their children, Tom, Cindy and Eric to a small
mountain. There, Mrs. White saw a lot of beautiful purple lilacs. She picked some here and
some there. She was so happy.
On the way back, Mrs. White saw an old grandma sitting in a chair in the nursing home
(养老院). She had no children with her. They stopped the car and Mrs. White walked to theold woman and put the flowers in her hands. The old grandma thanked her again and again.
When Mrs. White came back to the car, her children asked her, “Why did you give (给)
our flowers to her?”
Their mother said, “It’s Mother’s Day, and she has no children. I have all of you, and I
still have my mother. Those flowers will mean (意味) a lot to her.”
( ) 1．Mrs. White was a little unhappy on Mother’s Day because ________.
A．she didn’t have lovely gifts B．she couldn’t meet her mother
C．she didn’t like Mother’s Day D．she had to do some housework
( ) 2．From the passage, we know there were many beautifully lilacs ________.
A．in Mrs. White’s yard B．in the big market
C．in Mrs. White’s mother’s yard D．in the nursing home
( ) 3．What does the underlined word “stopped” mean in Chinese?
A．阻止 B．停下 C．停留 D．结束
( ) 4．We can learn that Mrs. White had ________ child(ren).
A．no B．one C．two D．three
( ) 5．The best title (标题) can be ________.
A．A Kind Woman B．An Old Grandma
C．An Exciting Trip D．A Beautiful Flower
（二十三）
How green are you? Do you know how to be green?
We all need a healthy environment, but we produce waste every day and it does harm to
our environment. Though we are young, we can still do something to help. In fact, even the
simplest everyday activities can make a real difference to the environment. Here are some
ideas for you.
Reduce
Reduce means “use less”. Don’t waste things. This saves money and reduces pollution
and waste going into the environment. Before we buy something new, think whether it is
really necessary—or maybe the old one will be just as good! When we do buy things, choose
local products if possible, and try not to buy too many things from abroad.
Reuse
Reuse means “use again”. Use things for as long as possible. When we buy things, make
sure that they last a long time. We should look after them so that they will last, and we should
repair them if we can instead of throwing them away and buying new ones. Don’t use a paper
cup of a paper bag. It’s better to use a china cup and a lunch box because you can use them
again.
RecycleRecycle means “change things into something else”. Though it takes energy to change
something into something else, it’s better than throwing things away or burning them. Find out
what can be recycled in your neighbourhood and take part in recycling programmes. We
should also buy products made from recycled materials, such as recycled paper, to help save
trees.
So please remember these three words: reduce, reuse and recycle.
( ) 1．What is the passage about?
A．How to produce things. B．How to burn things.
C．How to help others. D．How to be green.
( ) 2．Which of the following is right?
A．Don’t waste things. B．Always throw away old things.
C．Always buy new things. D．Buy too many things from abroad.
( ) 3．Why is it better to use a china cup and a lunch box?
A．You can burn them. B．You can use them again.
C．You can throw them away. D．You can change them into something else.
( ) 4．To protect the environment, we should remember these three words: _______.
A．waste, reuse and recycle B．repair, burn and recycle
C．reduce, reuse and recycle D．reduce, waste and recycle.
( ) 5．The passage may come from ______.
A．a menu B．a dictionary
C．a storybook D．a magazine
（二十四）
For his eleventh birthday, Lin was given a gift that would shape his life. On that day his
father took him to the Children’s Activity Centre and said he could choose any course that
interested him. There was just one requirement: Lin would have to promise to study it for at
least one year.
To that point Lin had had many hobbies, but none kept his interest for more than a week
or two. His mum once gave him a bag of stamps to encourage stamp collecting. That hobby
lasted a week. Then his father got him some paints hoping that Lin's artistic side would shine
through. Those paints were now under his bed, still unopened. This time Lin’s parents would
let him decide.
Lin's eyes moved down the noticeboard that listed all the courses on offer. He stopped at
"Photography". He liked the idea of taking beautiful pictures but the notice said that each
student needed their own camera. Although Lin's family weren't poor, they weren’t rich either,
and a camera cost a lot of money. He continued looking.
The next course to catch his eye was "Language Art". He didn’t even know what thatmeant. His father explained that it taught people how to make public speeches. Lin, a shy boy,
could think of nothing worse.
Then he saw it. "Cooking" sounded like something he'd like to do. It was inexpensive and
convenient, it could be done alone and it was also creative.
Based on Lin’s hobby history, his dad had doubts, but he agreed. Much to his parents'
surprise, Lin kept his promise. He studied cooking at the Centre every Saturday, and practised
at home, making delicious meals for his family. Everyone looked forward to birthdays, when
they could eat his cakes. Lin got great satisfaction from the pleasure his food brought to
others.
The months turned to years but his hobby never changed again.
Now Lin is an adult and runs a successful restaurant. When customers say they enjoy his
meal, he still gets the same pleasure he did as a child, and remembers the special gift he
received all those years ago.
( ) 1．Why didn't Lin choose to study photography?
A．It was too expensive. B．He had no interest in it.
C．He was not very creative. D．It was not offered that term.
( ) 2．The underlined expression "catch his eye" in Paragraph 4 means “ ”.
A．make him excited B．cause him surprise
C．get his attention D．help him see clearly
( ) 3．Which of the following best describes Lin's interest in cooking?
A．It only lasted for a short time. B．It seemed to match his character.
C．It was forced on him by his parents. D．It developed slowly over many months.
( ) 4．Why did the father have doubts about Lin's choice of cooking?
A．Lin wasn't good at cooking. B．Cooking wasn't very convenient.
C．He didn’t think Lin would continue. D．Cooking wasn't a good hobby for a boy.
( ) 5．What's the best title for the passage?
A．A Strict Father B．A Changeable Boy
C．The Fun of Cooking D．The Birthday Gift
（二十五）
Jack is a twenty-year-old young man. Two years ago, when he finished middle school, he
found work in a shop. Usually he works until ten o’clock in the evening. He is very tired when
he gets home. After a quick supper he goes to bed quietly and soon falls asleep. His grandma
who lives downstairs is satisfied with (满意) him.
One day, on his way home, he met Mary. They were both happy. He asked the girl to his
house, she agreed happily. He bought some fruit and drinks for her. And they talked about
their school, teachers, classmates and their future (未来). They talked for a long time.“Have a look at your watch, please,” said the girl. “What time is it now?”
“Sorry, something is wrong with my watch,” said Jack. “Where’s yours?”
“I left it at home.”
Jack thought for a moment and found a way. He began to stamp his foot on the floor
“Bang! Bang! Bang!”
The sound woke his grandma up. The old woman shouted downstairs, “It’s twelve o’clock
in the night, Jack. Why are you still jumping upstairs?”
( ) 1．Jack was ________ when he finished middle school
A．sixteen B．eighteen C．twenty D．fifteen
( ) 2．The old woman is satisfied with Jack because ________.
A．he’s her grandson B．he’s clever
C．he can keep quiet D．he gets home on time
( ) 3．From the story, we can know that Mary is Jack’s ________.
A．classmate B．colleague (同事)C．aunt D．wife
( ) 4．Jack stamped his foot on the floor in order (为了) ________.
A．to wake his grandma up B．to make his grandma angry
C．to let his grandma tell him time D．to ask his grandma to buy him a watch
( ) 5．The word “stamp” in the story means ______ in Chinese.
A．盖印 B．跺 C．贴邮票 D．承认参考答案
（一）
1．D 2．B 3．C 4．A 5．C
（二）
1．B 2．D 3．D 4．D 5．C
（三）
1．D 2．A 3．D 4．B 5．C
（四）
1．C 2．B 3．D 4．D 5．D
（五）
1．D 2．A 3．A 4．C 5．B
（六）
1．A 2．D 3．C 4．C 5．D
（七）
1．C 2．B 3．A 4．C 5．B
（八）
1．A 2．C 3．B 4．B 5．D
（九）
1．B 2．A 3．C 4．A 5．D
（十）
1．B 2．C 3．A 4．D 5．C
（十一）
1．A 2．C 3．B 4．A 5．C
（十二）
1．B 2．D 3．B 4．C 5．C
（十三）1．D 2．A 3．C 4．D 5．C
（十四）
1．D 2．C 3．A 4．B 5．B
（十五）
1．B 2．B 3．C 4．A 5．D
（十六）
1．C 2．C 3．B 4．A 5．D
（十七）
1．A 2．C 3．D 4．B 5．D
（十八）
1．C 2．B 3．D 4．C 5．A
（十九）
1．B 2．C 3．D 4．A 5．C
（二十）
1．C 2．C 3．B 4．D 5．A
（二十一）
1．A 2．B 3．C 4．B 5．B
（二十二）
1．B 2．C 3．B 4．D 5．A
（二十三）
1．D 2．A 3．B 4．C 5．D
（二十四）
1．A 2．C 3．B 4．C 5．D
（二十五）
1．B 2．C 3．A 4．C 5．B
