牛津译林版八上英语阅读理解题专项训练(含答案)

牛津译林版八上英语阅读理解题专项训练（含答案）

（一）

Do you think of white when someone talks about a polar bear?In fact,the polar bear does not have white fur. It just appears to be white.Polar bears have a very good sense of smell.It helps them to find food.During summer,polar bears sleep longer,because they are able to find their food more easily at night.Usually,after a meal,polar bears have a short sleep.A polar bear can have 2-3 babies at a time.They live with their mother until they are about two-and-a-half years old.

However,polar bears will die out soon because of people.There are only 20,000 to 25,000 polar bears in the world.The ones that are left are trying to survive today.The number of polar bears is becoming smaller and smaller because of the loss of sea ice—polar bears mostly inhabit(居住于) the sea ice,not the land ice.This is happening because of global warming(全球气候变暖),pollution,hunting and so on.

Ordinary(普通的) people don’t care,but great people have the power and want to save tigers,fight for giant pandas and save polar bears.Ordinary people will wait,but great people will find a new world.For me,I will not wait.I will take the bus more often from now on.Join me and save the polar bears,and,of course,the tigers,the giant pandas and...

( ) 1.According to the passage,which of these answers doesn’t make sea ice less?

A.Travelling. B.Pollution. C.Hunting. D.Global warming. ( ) 2.What can we learn from the passage?

A.Polar bear fur is white.

B.Perhaps the writer will drive his car less.

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C.It’s harder for polar bears to find food in summer. D.Polar bears left have a good,happy life. ( ) 3.What is the main idea of this passage?

A.To show that the number of polar bears is getting smaller. B.To tell people that polar bears will soon have nowhere to live. C.To let people know why polar bears are in danger.

D.To talk about polar bears and suggest that people protect animals. ( ) 4.Where can this passage come from?

A.A magazine about animals. B.A book about greetings. C.A poster about working plans. D.An instruction book. 参：ABDA

（二）

Once there was a parrot on sale in a pet shop. It was a beautiful red and blue bird. It sat on a perch in the middle of the shop so that everyone could see it when they came in. The owner was very proud of it and asked a high price for it. One day a man went into the shop. “That's a beautiful bird，”he said to the pet shop owner. “But why is it so expensive？Is it an unusual bird？”

“No，it's not very unusual. It's expensive because it can talk，”the pet shop owner said.

“I see. How can I make it talk？”the man asked.

The pet shop owner asked him，“Do you see those strings tied to both of the bird's legs？”

“Yes，”the man answered.

“Well，you pull those strings，”the pet shop owner told him. “That

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will make the parrot talk. ”

The man asked，“Do you mind if I try？” “Not at all，”the pet shop owner said.

The man walked up to the parrot and pulled the string on its left leg. The parrot said，“Good morning. ”

The man pulled the string on the parrot's right leg. This time the parrot said，“How are you today？”

“That's not very interesting，”said the man. “Any parrot could do that. ”Then he laughed，“But what would happen if I pulled both strings at the same time？”

“I'll fall off my perch，you fool！”the parrot said. ( ) 1. The parrot was expensive because________.

A. it was pretty beautiful B. it could talk with people C. it was a very unusual bird D. it was in the middle of the shop ( ) 2. The parrot would talk when________.

A. people came into the pet shop legs

( ) 3. From the story，we know the parrot was ________.

A. kind

B. silly C. clever

D. crazy

B. it saw the pet shop owner

C. people said it was beautiful D. people pulled the strings on its

( ) 4. The best title for the passage should be ________.

A. A usual parrot B. A parrot that talks C. A silly man D. A clever owner 参：BDCB

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（三）

There are many wetlands（湿地）in China and some of them have become the world’s important wetlands. The Chinese Yellow Sea Wetlands are among them. They are in Yancheng，Jiangsu Province. They are home for many different kinds of birds and animals. The world’s largest Milu Deer Nature Reserve（自然保护区） is in them. More than 700 milu deer live freely there. There are not many red-crowned cranes (丹顶鹤) in the world，but every winter you can see some in the Red-crowned Cranes Nature Reserve in the Yellow Sea Wetlands.

The temperature in the wetlands is usually neither too high nor too low. There is a lot of rain and sunshine，too. They are really good places for wildlife. Offering food and home for some special kinds of animals and birds is not the only reason why we need to protect wetlands. Wetlands are important because they also stop flood(洪水). But some people want to change the wetlands to make more space for farms and buildings. This means there will be less and less space for wildlife.

Luckily, more and more people are beginning to realize the importance of wetlands and wildlife. Every year, on February 2nd, many activities are held to tell people more about wetlands.

( )1. The Chinese Yellow Sea Wetlands are in the _______ of China.

A. east B. south C. west D. north ( )2. Usually the weather in the wetlands is _______.

A. hot B. pleasant C. cold D. dry ( )3. The World Wetlands Day is on _______.

A. April 22 B. June 25 C. February 2 D. March 22 ( )4. We must protect wetlands because _______.

A. they are home for wildlife B. they can stop flood

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C. they can offer food to the animals and birds D. all of the above

( )5. The best title for the passage is _______.

A. China‘s Wetlands Have All Entered the World’s List B. Wetlands—Home for Wildlife and Human Beings C. Special Animals in the Chinese Yellow Sea Wetlands

D. Wetlands—Valuable Resources（珍贵资源）of Land on the Earth 参：ABCDB

（四）

What are you going to do if you are in a burning house? How will you escape? Do you know how to save yourself? Please read the following passage.

Escaping a fire is a serious matter. Knowing what to do during a fire can save you life. It is important to know the ways you can use and show them to everyone in the family, such as stairways and fire escapes, but not lifts.

From the lower floors of the buildings, escaping through windows is possible, learn the best way of leaving by windows with the least chance of serious injury.

The second floor window is usually not very high from the ground. An average(平均高度的) person, hanging by the finger-tips will have a drop of about six feet to the ground. It is about the height of an average man. Of course, it is safer to jump a short way than to stay in a burning building.

Windows are also useful when you are waiting for help. Be sure to keep the door closed. Or smoke and fire may be drawn into the room.

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Keep your head low at the window to be sure you get fresh air rather than smoke that may leaked(渗) into the room.

On a second or third floor, the best windows for escape are those that open onto a roof. From the roof a person can drop to the ground more safely. Dropping onto cement(水泥) might end in injury. Bushes(灌木丛) and grass can help to break a fall. ( )1. It is important to _______.

A. put out the fire in the burning house B. know the ways to escape the fire C. jump off a burning house D. keep the door closed

( )2. Which of the following escaping way is NOT right? _______.

A. You can escape though stairways. B. You can choose fire escapes.

C. Escape from the windows that open onto a roof. D. Use a lift to come down at once.

( )3. Of course. it is ____________ to jump a short way than to stay in a building on fire.

A safer B easier C. more dangerous D. more difficult ( )4. The best title of the passage is _______.

A. Escaping from the Windows

B. Save Yourself in the Burning House C. Knowledge on Fire D. Waiting for Help 参：CDAD

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（五）

Most animals on land are known to us,but many living things underwater are not.Now let’s get to know some of them.

Sea cucumber

Sea cucumbers are strange animals with many sticks( 刺 ) up.When summer comes,they stay deep to sleep because they are afraid of heat.And when it is autumn,they move to shallow( 浅的 ) water and get their food.

Pike

The pike is a kind of freshwater fish.They are good swimmers and like swimming near boats,waiting to be fed.They have sharp teeth to catch fishes.When they are young,they live in groups.However,when they grow up,they prefer to live alone.

Cuttlefish

A cuttlefish can swim quite fast,so it is also called rocket( 火箭 ) fish.It has eight arms and two feelers on its head,just around its mouth.It ejects ink( 喷墨 ) when it is in danger.Its meat is delicious,and it is often the first choice for many people.

Octopus

An octopus has long arms,with which to catch food and protect itself.When it is sleeping,one or two of its arms are still on duty,keeping moving.Once it feels something dangerous,it can wake up at once to take action.

( ) 1.Sea cucumbers stay deep to sleep in summer because they .

A.are afraid of high temperature B.want to get strong and fat C.are afraid of their enemy D.want to live alone

( ) 2.According to the passage, likes to swim near

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boats.

A.the sea cucumber B.the pike C.the cuttlefish D.the octopus

( ) 3.What happens if a cuttlefish meets its enemy? A.It rushes at the enemy at once. C.It bites with its sharp teeth. danger.

A.colour B.arms C.sound D.smells 参：ABDB

（六）

In the middle of a dark forest，there lives an owl(猫头鹰）. All the animals know that he is the wisest among all of them. So they often go to him and tell him their troubles. Then the owl always teaches them what they should do. One day，a little bird goes up to the owl. She is crying. “What’s wrong with you?”asks the owl.

“I’m not happy at all. “I don’t want to be a bird,” the bird says. “Why don’t you want to be a bird?” asked the owl.

“I am so small，weak and useless，” she cries. “I want to be big and strong like the lion. He is very important , but I am not.”

Then the owl whispers(耳语）something in her ear. At once the bird dries her tears and goes away. One week later, the bird came back. “Oh, thank you very much. You are a very wise owl，” she says to the owl.“I am very happy now. Every day，I sit on top of the tallest tree and watch for(监视）lions and tigers. When they come near, I shout at the top of my

B.It cuts off one of its arms.

D.It ejects ink to the enemy.

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voice. Then my friend all run and hide. They are very thankful to me. I am useful and important now.”

The wise owl smiles and says，“No one in this world is useless. ” ( ) 1. The animals in the forest visit the owl because ______. A. they are all afraid of him

B. the owl can help them when they don’t feel well

C. the owl can tell them what they should do when they have some problems

D. they are wiser than the owl

( ) 2. The little bird is not happy because _____. A. the lion often beats her B. she thinks she is too small, weak and useless C. she wants to kill the lion D. she is very important

( ) 3. The owl tells the bird _____.

A.that she is stronger than the lions and the tigers B. that she must be happy C. that she must run and hide

D. to sit on top of the tallest tree and watch for lions and tigers ( ) 4. The underlined word “tears” means “ ” in Chinese. A.眼珠

B.汗水 C.眼泪

D.雨水

( ) 5. From the story we know _______.

A. the bird’s friends are very thankful to her because she drives the tigers and lions away

B.the lions and tigers run away when they hear the bird’s voice

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C. the bird thinks that she is useful and important now D. the owl is useless 参：CBDCC

（七）

It is people who make many of the problems that animals face.We change and pollute their habitats(栖息地).We hunt them for skins,furs,and horns(触角).We kill animals that get in the way of farming or building.And we drive them away from their natural habitats and take them home as pets.

What can you do to help endangered(濒危的) animals? Learn as much as you can about them.The more you know,the more you can help.Try your best to support zoos and wildlife group.Many zoos keep endangered animals,helping to make sure that they can live on.Work with wildlife protection groups that work hard to protect animals.You can also be a smart shopper and never buy a pet that has grown up in the wild.

The world is made up of many living things,and each thing is dependent on the others to live on.If we make even one species on earth become extinct,it will influence other living things and change our world.When we talk about any endangered wild animals,let’s hope we never again have to say,“Gone forever.”

( ) 1.What’s the first paragraph mainly about? A.The importance of animals. B.The lifestyle of animals. C.What people do to animals. D.Animals in the world. ( ) 2.What do many zoos do? A.Make sure that animals can live on.

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B.Collect money for wildlife protection group. C.Search for endangered animals. D.Raise animals in the wild.

( ) 3.The underlined word “extinct” means “ ” in Chinese.

A.出现 B.消失 C.离开 D.增长

( ) 4.To help endangered animals,we should not . A.get information about animals B.support zoos and wildlife groups C.send money to wildlife protection groups D.raise wild animals as pets 参： CABD

（八）

Each year,volunteers from all over the world will help hundreds of little sea turtles(海龟) return to the sea safely.These turtles are born on the beaches of the Caribbean Island of Bonaire.The work usually is keeping an eye on these turtles.However,volunteers had to do something they had never done this year.They created a human wall for some of the little turtles that might lose their way.

It all began when volunteers on Bonaire Island noticed some turtles were born a little farther from the beach,closer to the airport.This was a problem because baby sea turtles usually look for the bright moonlight to guide them to the sea.

However,when the turtles are born so close to the airport,they don’t know the difference between the bright lights from the airport and the

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moonlight.They often walk in the wrong direction.A similar situation happened a few years ago.Many turtles were killed when they walked onto a busy road.

In order not to let this sad story happen again,the volunteers kept a close eye on these little turtles.They came together and created a human wall around the turtles.At last,all the turtles walked in the right directions.

Sea turtles spend most of their lives in water.The only time female turtles come to the beach is to lay eggs.Young turtles may be eaten by other animals.They may be caught by fishing nets and die.Because of this,these turtles have been put on the endangered animals list.Therefore,this news caused animal lovers all over the world to celebrate.

( ) 1.Why do the volunteers come to the beach every year? A.To feed some little turtles.

B.To help turtles to find a place to lay eggs. C.To help turtles return to the sea.

D.To build a wall for the turtles on the beach.

( ) 2.Some baby sea turtles were born near the this year.

A.hospital sea?

A.A boat. B.The sunshine. C.A tree. D.The moonlight.

( ) 4.What happened a few years ago? A.Some turtles were killed on a busy road. B.Some turtles were saved by the volunteers.

B.airport C.school D.cinema

( ) 3.What do the baby sea turtles look for to guide them to the

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C.Some turtles were sold on a busy road. D.Some turtles were ill on the beach. 参：CBDA

（九）

Many animals hide to stay alive. They hide in many ways. Some animals hide in leaves; some animals hide in snow.

Usually their colors or shapes help protect them. It’s hard to see an Arctic bear in snow.Its white fur helps protect it.

Chameleons(变色龙) can hide by changing colors. Their skin turns the same color as what is around them. Some chameleons can change colors in five minutes.

Many animals try to look bigger than they are to stay alive. Some animals can make other animals think they are very

big. If they look very big, animals that are looking for food will run away. Bears can walk on two legs. They look very, very scary. Some animals will run away from them.

Many animals try to stay around other animals. This helps them stay alive. Zebras stay close together so that

they can help each other look out of danger. Seeing many stripes at once can also confuse animals that want to eat them. Some birds stay in a circle, each toward a different direction. In this way they can also help each other stay alive by looking around for animals that many want to eat one of them.

( )1. Animals have ways to stay alive. How many of them are

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mentioned in the passage ?

A. One B. Two C. Three D. Five ( ) 2. Why do animals hide ?

A. Because they like to play hide-and-seek. B. Because they are shy.

C. Because they want to catch other.

D. Because they want to protect themselves.

( ) 3. How do Chameleons hide ?

A. They change colors. B.They change shapes. C.They hide in snow. D.They hide in leaves.

( ) 4. How do zebras hide ?

A. Become good friends. B. Talk to each other.

C. Help each other look out for danger.

D. Eat and play together.

( ) 5. Why do animals try to look bigger than they are ?

A. They want other animals to run away from them. B. They want other animals to follow them. C. They want other animals to see them.

D. They want other animals to like them. 参： CDACA

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（十）

In America,when people say “man’s best friend”,they don’t mean another person.Instead,they are talking about a lovely animal—a dog!These words show the friendship(友谊) between people and animals.Dogs and other pets can give joy to people’s lives.Some people think of their pets as their children.Some people even leave all their money to their pets when they die!

Animals can help people too.Dogs can be taught to be the “eyes” for a blind person(盲人) or “ears” for a deaf(耳聋的) person.Scientists have found that pets help people live longer.

They make people happier too.Because of that,they bring animals into hospitals for “visits”.

Americans hold “Be-Kind-to-Animals Week” in the first week of May.Pet shows are held during the week.Even if you don’t live in America,you can do this too.How?First think about how animals make your life richer.If you have a pet,take more time this week to play with it.Remember to give it delicious food.

If you don’t have a pet,be kind to animals around you.For example,if you see a street dog,just leave it alone,or make friends with it.If others around you do bad things to animals,try to speak up.We must protect animals who can’t speak for themselves.

( )1.The underlined sentence “Some people even leave all their money to their pets when they die!” means that .

A.pets have the right to inherit(继承) money B.money can make pets happy C.it’s the best way to spend money

D.some pets are as important to their owners as their children ( )2.According to the passage,scientists bring the dogs to hospital

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because .

A.they are ill and they need to see the doctor B.they can make people happier

C.they can help the doctor find out the problems D.the doctors can do tests on them

( )3.During the “Be-Kind-to-Animals America .

A.hold pet shows

B.play with the pets the whole week C.cook delicious food for pets D.make friends with other people’s pets ( )4.What can we learn from the passage? A.Dogs can help people in many ways. B.Dogs can’t help people live happier. C.Dogs can help people make everything. D.Dogs can never make people’s lives richer. 参：DBAA

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Week”,people in

（十一）

How do you often spend your summer vacation? Do you sometimes get bored? Here are some ideas for you to help spice up(调剂) your holiday, and keep you busy either inside or outside.

A happy cook Help your mom cook a dinner in the kitchen. Washing vegetables may be a good choice for you. You can also learn to make a simple meal, like egg-fried rice. When you eat a meal you have cooked, you'll feel very proud. Make a photo wall Collect your family photos. Choose some special ones with your family and make a photo wall. We can talk to parents and listen to family stories behind those photos. You can also DIY a photo album(影集) and keep the photos safe for a long time. Help others Encourage yourself to do something you can to help others every day. For example, give your seat to those who need it on the bus, give directions to someone who is lost, and pick up the litter on the road. These small acts will help make the world a better place. Travel to the countryside Traveling to the countryside is a great way to be close to nature. Experience life in the countryside with your parents, and find the differences between the city and countryside. Explain which one you like better, and write down your feelings. ( ) 1.How can we make the world a better place?

A.Helping others B.Collecting photos C.Learning to cook

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D.Experiencing country life

( ) 2.What does the writer advises us to after coming back form the countryside?

A.cook egg-fried rice B.show our friends photos C.pick up litter on the road D.write down our feelings

( ) 3.What’s the passage is mainly about?

A.school life B.vacation activities C.after-class plans D.personal hobbies 参：ADB

（十二）

Do you think cats have nine lives?If they do,then a cat named Scarlett might have used a few of her lives.

Scarlett was a homeless cat living in an old building in New York.One day,a fire started in the building.Most animals tried to run away quickly.But Scarlett had babies to save.As the fire got bigger,Scarlett didn’t care about the danger.One by one,she took her babies out.

A kind firefighter(消防队员) found Scarlett and her babies.He put them in a box.Scarlett could not see her babies because her eyes were badly hurt,so she counted her five babies by touching each one’s nose.The firefighter sent Scarlett and her babies to an animal hospital.

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A reporter saw it,and he wrote a story about Scarlett in the local newspaper.Then many people wanted to adopt Scarlett and her babies.The hospital made sure that every cat had a good home.

In her new home,Scarlett played with paper balls and paper bags.She was very happy to live in a comfortable home with loving owners(主人).

( ) 1.Scarlett didn’t run away when the fire started because she .

A.was not afraid of fire B.had to save her babies

C.didn’t know where to go D.knew someone would save her ( ) 2.How many babies did Scarlett have? A.Two. B.Three. C.Four. mean in Chinese?

A.调查 B.介绍 C. 收养 D.替代

( ) 4.What is the best title for the passage? A.Cats’ nine lives

B.Living with a cat

D.Five.

( ) 3.What does the underlined word “adopt” in Paragraph 4

C.A mother’s love D.A firefighter saves a building 参：BDCC

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（十三）

Last Sunday I saw the worst storm in years. It came suddenly and went on for more than three hours. After lunch, I went into my room to have a rest. The air was hot, and all was quiet. The strong wind started blowing into my room. Pieces of paper on my desk flew high into the air and some flew out of the open window. As I ran out to catch them, big drops of rain began to fall. When I came back into the house, it was raining harder. I tried hard to close the window. Then I heard a loud crashing sound coming from the back of the house. I ran out of my room to find out what it was. A big tree had fallen down and broken the top of the back room.

( ) 1. The storm took place________.

A. in the morning B. in the afternoon C. while I was in the back room D. while I was in the garden ( ) 2. Before the storm came，the weather was ________.

A. cold B. cool C. hot D. warm ( ) 3. The storm went on for ________.

A. more than three hours B. three hours C. less than three hours D. two hours

( ) 4. The top of the back room was broken because of________.

A. the hot air B. the crashing sound C. the rain D. the falling tree 参：BCAD

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（十四）

The coldest and most difficult place in the world to live in is Antarctica(南极洲).

Antarctica is the land of snow and ice near the South Pole(南极). Most people do not think there is much life in the icy(结冰的)waters around it. They are wrong.

Antarctica's seas are full of life. There are many kinds of fishes，water birds，seals，and whales(鲸). They eat the plant life in the sea and the smaller water animals. Some whales，for example, eat more than a ton of food every day.

The most famous animal of Antarctica is the penguin(企鹅). It struts(昂首阔步而行)around the icy beaches as if it were a movie star walking down the street.

( ) 1. The most famous animal of Antarctica is________.

A. the whale

B. the seal

C. the penguin D. the fox

( ) 2. Antarctica has________.

A. much ice B. warm weather C. flocks of geese

D. warm water

( ) 3. Around Antarctica there________.

A. are many people B. is little plant life C. are many animals D. is little snow ( ) 4. There ________ life in Antarctica.

A. is B. isn't C. is no D. isn't any 参：CACA

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（十五）

Scientists think that there has been life on the Earth for millions of years. However, we haven't found life on other planets yet.

The Earth is a planet and it goes around the Sun. Seven other planets also go around the Sun. None of them has an environment with air, so people and things cannot grow. The Sun and its planets are called the solar system(太阳系). The solar system is a small part of our galaxy(星系).

Scientists have also discovered many other galaxies in the universe. But they are a long way away because their light has travelled for many years to reach us. It is hard to understand how large the universe is. So far, scientists have sent lots of spaceships to look at other planets in our solar system, and some spaceships have gone beyond the solar system. However, no one has discovered any life on other planets yet. ( ) 1. How many planets go around the Sun?

A. Seven. B. Eight. C. Nine. D. Ten.

( ) 2. In order to look at other planets in our solar system, scientists have sent many________.

A. e­mails B. planes C. spaceships D. rockets ( ) 3. Which of the following is TRUE?

A. All the planets have an environment with air. B. The solar system includes the Sun and its planets. C. There is only one galaxy in the universe. D. It's certain that there's no life on other planets. ( ) 4. The passage is talking about________.

A. the Earth B. the life C. the stars at night D. the galaxies 参：BCBB

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（十六）

If you are given only 1 yuan, could you live in a city for one day? It seems this may be a little difficult. But students from Xi’an did it.

On April 10, more than 60 students from the Middle School Attached to Northwestern Poly technical University took part in the One Yuan Metropolis Survival. The charitable organization for teenagers called Imperceptible Education held this activity. Students not only have to live, but they also have to deal with a lot of hard tasks. It has happened in eight cities and is going to four others, including Beijing, in June.

To make money, many students looked for part-time jobs and saw how hard life was. Zhang Qiyue, 14, asked more than 10 restaurants for a job and finally got one chance. “We were sad when they said no. But gradually(逐渐地), we got used to it,” he said. After being a waiter for an hour, he got 25 yuan.

Some made use of their talents by singing and dancing in parks or shopping malls. Many people who walked by took notice and helped them. Zhao Jiacheng, 14, drew pictures and made paper crafts(手工). “This showed it’s important to learn a special skill,” he said.

Living was hard, but finishing the tasks wasn’t any easier. They went to different places to finish tasks in a short time. The most amazing one was when they had to exchange things worth thousands yuan with only a piece of paper in half an hour. “We learned how to persuade others. From a balloon to a cake to a bottle of yogurt(酸乳) … after almost 20 tries, we got an expensive necklace,” he said. They will give all of the money they made to poor schools in .

( ) 1.To make money, students tried many things EXCEPT _____.

A.going to Beijing to do their tasks B.working part-time jobs C.giving talent shows

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D.drawing and making paper crafts ( ) 2.During this activity, _____.

A.Zhang Qiyue gave up when he was refused B.students learned that life is hard C.Zhao Jiacheng made money by singing D.students learned how to make paper crafts

( ) 3.What does the underlined word “persuade” in the last paragraph mean?

A.argue with others B.show sth to others C.sell something to others D.make sb do sth ( ) 4.What is the best title for the passage ?

A.Living in a city for one day B.Living is hard C.Surviving on one yuan D.Looking for a part-time job 参：ABDC

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（十七）

There were two men who lived next to each other.One of them was a retired teacher and the other was a businessman.Both of them had planted many different plants in their gardens.The retired teacher seldom watered his plants and didn’t pay a lot of attention to them.But his neighbour was very careful with his plants and watered them often.

The retired teacher’s plants were small,but still looked okay,while the businessman’s plants were much bigger and greener.One night,there came a storm with a heavy rain and strong wind.The next morning,both of the neighbours came out to check in their gardens.The businessman saw that his plants had come out from the earth and were totally out of life.But the retired teacher’s plants nicely stood where they were.

The businessman was surprised.He went to ask the retired teacher,“We both grew the same plants and I cared for my plants better than you did.How could your plants still be okay?”

The retired teacher smiled and said,“Because you gave your plants too much attention.You made it too easy for them to grow.I gave my plants just a little bit of water,so they had to grow deeper to absorb more water.That is why my plants survived.”

( )1.What did the retired teacher do with his plants?

A.He often watered his plants. B.He was careful with his plants. C.He paid little attention to his plants. D.He made his plants bigger and greener.

( )2.How were the businessman’s plants before the storm?

A.They looked better than the teacher’s. B.They looked worse than the teacher’s. C.They grew shorter and thinner.

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D.They nicely stood where they were.

( )3.The underlined word “absorb” means “ ” in Chinese.

A.吸收 B.产生 C.需要 D.改变 ( )4.Which is the best title for this article?

A.A businessman and his plants B.Different treat,different results C.A retired teacher and his plants D.Two careful neighbours 参：CAAB

（十八）

Death Valley, an area in Nevada and California, is one of the most famous deserts in the United States. Almost 20 percent of this area is below sea level. Badwater, a salt water pool, is about 280 feet below sea level and it is the lowest point in the United States.

Long ago, the Panamint Indians called this place “Tomesha”—the land of fire. The present name, Death Valley,can date back to 1849, when a group of miners became lost in it and their adventure turned out to be a sad story. Today Death Valley has become a National Monument (遗址) and is crossed by several roads where good services can be found easily. Luckily the change created by human has hardly destroyed the special beauty of this place.

Here there are a lot of surprising natural scenes. One of the most surprising and variable (多变的) parts of Death Valley is Devil’s Golf Course, where it seems hard for people to tell reality from terrible dreams. Sand sculptures (沙雕) stand on the frightening ground, as evening shadows (暮色) move and lengthen.

( ) 1. _______ is the lowest place in the United States.

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A. Tomesha C. Nevada

B. Death Valley D. Badwater

( ) 2. The name of the valley comes from _______.

A. an Indian name

B. the death of the miners C. the local people

D. a National Monument

( ) 3. From the passage,we can learn that _______.

A. no one had ever known the desert before the miners went there B. it is still not easy to travel across the desert

C. people can be provided with good services in the desert D. people have changed the natural sights of the desert ( ) 4. Devil’s Golf Course is famous for _______.

A. a lot of sand

B. evening shadows

C. dream-like sights D. the sand sculptures

( ) 5.We can say that the writer _______ Death Valley according to the passage.

A. enjoys C. dislikes

B. is frightened of D. is tired of

参：DBCCA

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（十九）

Four students from different countries are camping and they are talking about the weather.Let’s listen to them.

Wu Ling:It’s cool and sunny most of the time in our country.I live in Beijing,a beautiful city.It’s July now.Though it is a little hot,I still feel comfortable.

Waxili:I live in Moscow.There are storms too often there.When the sky is dark and clouds are moving across the sky,the storm is coming.I don’t like that.Always it’s not safe in the storm.

John:I live in the north of Canada.It’s quite cold in winter,so we wear warm clothes.Many people like snowy weather because they can make snowmen and enjoy themselves.

Joe:I come from Australia.I never see a snowy day.It’s very hot most of the time in our country.Though it’s winter now,it’s not very cold.

( )1.It is in Australia when the four students are camping.

A.spring B.winter C.autumn D.summer

( )2. doesn’t like the weather of his country. A.John B.Wu Ling C.Waxili D.Joe

( )3.Joe has never experienced a day before. A.snowy B.rainy C.windy D.cloudy ( )4.The passage is mainly about . A.different cities

B.different talks in different cities C.different countries

D.different kinds of weather in different areas 参：BCAD

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（二十）

Ray Charles，a black singer and pianist of the USA．He had won 12 Grammy Awards （格莱美奖） and performed at 10，000 concerts around the world．Many musicians called him simply\"the Genius\"（天才）．

Ray Charles was born into a poor family，without a father．When he was 5 years old，his younger brother died，and around the same time，Charles started to lose his sight．By the age of 7 he was completely blind．He had already been learning the piano for a year，and when he went blind，his mother knew this would be the only way he would make any money in the future．All his life，Charles remembered her saying：\"Do it right，or don't do it at all．\"

Later he went to a school for blind and deaf children．There the teachers also encouraged him to study music．Sadly，while he was still at school，his mother died．He left school and in the early 1950s Charles organized a group of players．He sang，played the piano and wrote music．

He made many classical CDs with famous artists such as Elton John and the Beatles．

In 2003 a film of his life Ray was made．The part of Charles was played by a younger actor and musician called Jamie Foxx．The film director brought Foxx to meet Charles．After they had been playing together for two hours，Charles，then aged 73，jumped up and said：\"He's the one…he can do it．\"A year later Charles died aged 74. The film of his life has been as popular as his songs and means that the memory of Charles' music will live on．

( ) 1.What can we learn from Ray's childhood story？

A.His father died when he was 5 years old． B.He started to go blind at the age of 7． C.He was born in a rich musician family．

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D.He started to learn the piano at the age of 6．

( ) 2.Ray Charles 'mother encouraged him to play music because ．

A.his father was a musician as well

B.because it would help him get used to being blind C.it was a good way for a blind person to get money D.his teacher thought he was a genius

( ) 3.Ray Charles thought that Jamie Foxx_____．

A.was the right person to play him in the film B.was a good film maker

C.was the wrong person to play him in the film D.was a good director

( ) 4.What is the main idea of the last paragraph？

A.Becoming a musician． B.Childhood story． C.The film of Ray's life． D.Master of many styles． 参：DCAC

（二十一）

What do we do when we go camping?First,we make a plan.We take food,clothing,a knife,and things for cooking and eating.We take things to keep us away from insects and the sunshine.

Then we put everything into the car and we drive to the woods.We look for a place for campers and we look for a good place for our tent.The place should have a lot of moving air.This will keep some insects away.High land with water on both sides of it is good.Then we put up our

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tent.We put everything into the tent,and we are ready for fun.We can swim in the lake,walk in the woods,climb a mountain,row a boat,or go fishing.We love the games best.

In the evening we come back to the tent,and we build a big fire because it can keep the insects away.We sit around the fire and talk.We may tell interesting stories or we may sing songs.

At night we lie down on the grass.We can look up at the stars.It is a busy day,so we try to go to sleep early.

Everything is dark.Everything is quiet.We hope we won’t hear music from the radio in the next tent and we hope it won’t rain.Tomorrow will be another exciting day.

( )1.Before going camping we should first .

A.make a plan B.take some food

C.take things to keep us warm

D.take something for cooking and eating ( )2.What do they like best during the camp?

A.Walking in the woods. B.Going fishing. C.Playing the games.D.Swimming in the lake. ( )3.In the evening they make a fire because .

A.it is cold at night B.it can keep them warm C.it can keep the insects away D.it is dark and quiet ( )4.What do they do at night?

A.They lie down on the floor.

B.They play games till the early morning. C.They try not to go to sleep early.

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D.They lie down on the grass and look up at the stars. 参：ACCD

（二十二）

In China,safety education is becoming more and more important now.The last Monday in March is for students to learn it at school.It helps students learn more about what they should do to keep themselves safe.What are the accidents at school?Take a look.

Stampedes(踩踏),earthquakes and fires are the main accidents at school.

A stampede always happens in crowded places.When students around you begin to push,just stand there and try to hold onto something.If you fall down in the crowd,move to one side and protect your head with your hands around.

When earthquakes happen,you can get under a desk quickly and hold on.It’ll protect you from falling things.If you are outdoors,find a place away from buildings,trees,and power lines.

When there’s a fire,leave the classroom quickly.It’s better to put something wet over your mouth and nose.In this way,you won’t breathe in smoke.Many people die in a fire,not because of the fire but smoke.It makes them cough and they can’t breathe.That’s very dangerous!So when you want to get out,you should make yourself close to the floor.Then you can breathe some fresh air.

( ) 1.Stampedes,earthquakes and fires are the main accidents .

A.at school B.at home C.on the farm D.in the open air ( ) 2.A stampede always happens in places.

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A.busy B.dirty C.crowded D.clean

( ) 3.When earthquakes happen,you can .

A.stand under a big tree

B.get under a desk quickly and hold on C.lie on bed

D.stand behind the door

( ) 4.What’s the best title for the passage?

A.Health education B.Life education C.Habits education D.Safety education 参：ACBD

（二十三）

You know how much your telephone has changed over the past 10 years? Your car will change even more than that in the next 10 years.

One of the biggest changes is that cars will drive themselves. Some day you may not need to drive a car. You will just tell the car where you want to go and it will drive itself.

Google

The American company Google has been working on a self-driving automobile for years. These cars are already on the roads in the United States, mainly in California.

Google cars are truly self-driving. These cars have no steering wheels(方向盘) or pedals(刹车踏板).

Last week, police ordered one of Google’s cars to stop for driving too slowly on a public road. The car was not against any law, so no one

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was punished. But police did speak to the operators of the vehicle(车辆).

According to Google, its self-driving cars have been driven nearly 2 million kilometers. That is equal to the distance the average person drives in 90 years.

So far, no Google self-driving car has gotten a traffic ticket. Some of them have been in accidents when other cars hit them.

Tesla

Another American company, Tesla, added an “Autopilot(自动驾驶仪)” feature to its cars last month. Tesla put the feature, a computer software program, in cars that were built after September 2014.

With the Autopilot turned on, the vehicle drives itself. The car will speed up, slow down, brake and steer by itself.

You can take over driving any time by turning the steering wheel or touching a pedal. Your car will slow down if the vehicle in front of you gets closer. It will turn at bends and change lanes if you use the turn signal.

Tesla Autopilot takes over driving at speeds over 29 kilometers per hour when you press a button twice. Autopilot is made for cross-country driving. It keeps you in the lane and helps you avoid hitting other cars.

Other Self-Driving Cars and Buses

Other companies such as Mercedes-Benz, Audi, BMW, Volvo and Toyota are working on self-driving cars. Another company called BestMile is also working on self-driving buses in Switzerland. The buses can hold up to nine people and will be tested for two years.

( ) 1. How far does an average person drive in a year according to the passage?

A. About 2 million kilometers. B. About 22,000 kilometers.

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C. About 90 million kilometers. D. About 180 kilometers.

( ) 2. How many companies are working on self-driving vehicles in all according the passage?

A. Two. B. Five. C. Eight. D. Seven.

( ) 3. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A. Google cars have pedals. B. Google cars hit some other cars.

C. All car companies in the world are working on self-driving cars. D. There is an “Autopilot” in Tesla self-driving cars after September 2014.

( ) 4. Which of the following can be the best tittle of the passage?

A. What’s your favourite car? B. Will your next car drive itself?

C. What’s the best car? D. Do you need a self-driving car? 参：BCDB

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（二十四）

Because earthquakes happen without warning,it’s important to take steps now to prepare.You don’t know where you will be and when an earthquake happens,so prepare some supplies(供应品) for your home,workplace,and car.

Water

A person needs at least 1/2 gallon(加仑) of water daily just for drinking.Store at least 1 gallon of water per person per day and be prepared for a 72-hour period.It is suggested that you buy bottled water.Keep bottled water in its original container(原包装) and do not open it until you need to use it.Also,do check the “use-by” date.

Food

It’s always a practical idea to keep a supply of non-perishable(不易腐烂的) food on hand.Have an enough supply of canned food,powdered(粉末) milk,dried fruits,non-salted nuts and canned juices for at least 72 hours.

Flashlights and spare batteries(备用电池)

Keep a flashlight beside your bed,at your place of work,and in your car.Do not use matches or candles after an earthquake until you are sure that no gas leaks.

Prepare a battery-powered radio and spare batteries.Most telephones will be out of order,so radios will be your best source of information.

Clothes

If you live in a cold place,you must think about warmth.You might not have heat after an earthquake.Think about your clothing and bedding supplies.

( )1.Why should people prepare themselves for an earthquake?

A.Because earthquakes can be known before they happen.

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B.Because earthquakes take place without warning.

C.Because earthquakes usually take place in the neighbourhood. D.Because it’s people’s daily work to prepare for the earthquake. ( )2.What can we learn from Paragraph 2?

A.A person should prepare 0.5 gallon of water for one day. B.You’d better use your own containers to keep water. C.You’d better open the bottled water when you buy it. D.You shouldn’t open the bottled water until you need it. ( )3.What does the underlined word “leaks” mean in Chinese?

A.阻止 B.泄漏 C.密封 D.保护

( )4.According to the passage we know that .

A.we need to prepare some supplies only at home B.a telephone is the most important prepared thing C.flashlights but not matches are first used after earthquakes D.clothes are used to protect your head 参：BDBC

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