1、人教版八年级上册英语期末复习：阅读理解 刷题练习题30篇附答案及解析In 1621, the Plymouth colonist (殖民者) and Wampanoag Indians shared an autumn harvest festival that is known today as one of the first Thanksgiving Celebrations in the colonies (殖民地). For more than two centuries, days of thanksgiving were celebrated by colonies and st
2、ates themselves. It wasnt until 1863, in the midst of the Civil War, that President Abraham Lincoln made it known to the public that a national Thanksgiving Day will be held each November.In many American families, the Thanksgiving celebration now centers on cooking and sharing a big meal with famil
3、y and friends. Turkey has become a symbol of the holiday. Today, however, nearly 90 percent Americans eat the birdwhether roasted, baked or deep-fried on Thanksgiving. Other traditional foods include stuffing (火鸡填料), mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce and pumpkin pie. Volunteering is a common Thanksgi
4、ving Day activity, and communities often hold food drives and host free dinners to the people in need.Parades have also become an important part of the holiday in cities and towns across the United States. Presented by Macys department store since 1924, New York Citys Thanksgiving Day parade is the
5、largest and most famous, attracting some 2 to 3 million people along its 2.5-mile route and drawing a huge number of television audience.Beginning in the mid-20th century and perhaps even earlier, the president of the United States has “pardoned” (赦免) one or two Thanksgiving turkeys each year, spari
6、ng the birds from slaughter (屠杀) and sending them to a farm to live a happy life. A number of U.S. governors also perform the turkey pardoning activity every year.1When did Thanksgiving become a national holiday?AIn 1621.BIn 1863.CIn 1924.DIn 1620.2What was the reason why Thanksgiving was celebrated
7、 in 1621?ATo celebrate an autumn harvest.BTo celebrate the new colony.CTo celebrate an Indian traditional festival.DTo celebrate the family reunion.3Which of the following food is also popular on Thanksgiving Day apart from (除了) turkey?AHamburger.BFrench Fries.CPumpkin pie.DCranberry soup.4Which of
8、the following is NOT one of the celebration activities on Thanksgiving Day?AThe pardon of a turkey by the president of the United States.BThe parade presented by Macys in New York City.CCooking and sharing a big meal with family and friends.DFireworks all around the country.My dream comes true. Now
9、Im studying in a great college in London, On the first day of school, I met my classmate Rose, an old woman. ”Why are you in college at such an age? I asked her. She answered, I always dreamed of having a college education in the past and now I m successful We became friends quickly.At the end of th
10、e term, I invited Rose to make a speech (演讲) to our basketball team. Ill never forget what she taught us. She said, There are some secrets of staying young and being happy.You have to laugh and find happiness every day.You must have a dream. When you lose your dream, you will find life boring. There
11、 is a big difference between growing old and growing up Anybody can grow old That doesnt need any talent or ability. To grow up, you must always find the chance (机会) to change. Have no regrets. The people who are afraid of death are those with regrets（遗憾）. At the end of the year, Rose finished her c
12、ollege. One week after graduation (毕业), Rose died in her sleep. I will never forget the great woman.5From the passage we know that Rose .Awent to college at an old ageBwas a teacher in a collegeCwas afraid of deathDhad some regrets in her life6The writer once invited Rose to .Ahave dinnerBgo to a pa
13、rtyCplay basketballDgive a talk7. Roses story tells us that if you want to stay young and be happy, you should .Ahelp othersBhavea dreamCget on well with othersDhave much money8What does the underlined word ability “mean in Chinese?A训练B方法C途径D能力Last summer, Cathys family went to New York City for the
14、ir summer vacation. They stayed there for two weeks. New York City has about seven and a half million people. It is the largest city in the United States.First, they visited the Statue of Liberty. It is one of New Yorks most well-known historical sites(历史景点). Millions of people visit it every year.O
15、n the second day, they went to the Empire State Building. From the top of the building, they saw most parts of New York. On the third day, they visited the Metropolitan Museum. In this museum, they saw a lot of famous paintings. During the rest time of the week, Cathy went to Bronx Zoo with her youn
16、ger brother and sister.In the second week, the family visited Long Island. They all had a good time.9Cathys family went to _ for their summer vacation.AAmericaBEnglandCFranceDChina10New York has about _ people.A7,000,000B7,500,000C8,000,000D8,500,00011The underlined word “It” refers to _.ANew YorkBt
17、he United StatesCCathys homeDNew Yorks historical site12Cathys family visited _ on the first day of their summer vacation.Athe Statue of LibertyBthe Empire State BuildingCthe Metropolitan MuseumDBronx Zoo13_, they visited Long Island.AOn the first dayBIn the first weekCOn the second dayDIn the secon
18、d weekThe film Dinosaur Island? I went with my younger brother Dave to see it last Friday. I had a great time, but he didnt. He closed (闭上) his eyes in many parts because the dinosaurs (恐龙) looked so real and he didnt laugh once. I thought the story was really exciting. Id like to buy the DVD and wa
19、tch it at home again. The beginning and the ending were excellent! GeorgeI saw the advertisement (广告) for the film Dinosaur Island on TV. It looked great but it wasnt as good as I hoped. I loved the beginning but the second half was boring, I think. I wouldnt go and see it again. I like films about
20、teenagers (青少年) and their lives much more. I think those are funnier. I also like reading books about teenagers. Id like to be a writer and write for teenagers one day. RobertI didnt want the film Dinosaur Island to end because I liked it so much! I read this story before I saw the film. I usually e
21、njoy the books more, but this time was “ ”. I really loved the film! I enjoyed feeling afraid and I laughed a lot in some parts of the film too. I read all about how they made the dinosaurs on the Internet after I went to see it. I think most young people will love seeing this film! Andrew根据材料内容选择最佳
22、答案。14What might Dave think of the film Dinosaur Island?ABoring.BFunny.CExciting.DScary.15What does Robert want to be in the future?AA writer.BA scientist.CA film maker.DA TV reporter.16The best word for “ ” is “_”.AseriousBcommonCpopularDdifferent17Which of the following is TRUE according to the mat
23、erial?AGeorge often watches films at home.BRobert is interested in films about teenagers.CDave went to see the film Dinosaur Island yesterday.DAndrew didnt laugh once when he saw the film Dinosaur Island.18What question might the three boys answer?AWhere do you usually watch films?BWhat kind of film
24、s do you like most?CWhy did you go to see the film Dinosaur Island?DWhat did you think of the film Dinosaur Island?Tu Youyou, an 84yearold female(女性)scientist, became the first Chinese to win a Nobel Prize in science on Oct. 5.Before that, she ever won the 2011 Lasker Award for finding out artemisin
25、in(Qinghaosu), which saved millions of lives.She was grateful(感激的)for the Lasker prize, but said, “It is just a scientists duty.I will go on fighting for the health of all humans.”Tu kept her work in the 1960s and 1970s.In that age, Malaria(疟疾)could take away peoples health.Scientists all over the w
26、orld had already tried over 240 000 times but failed.Tu Youyou, a member of the Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing, began to study Chinese herbs.Before 2011, people didnt know Tu very much.Many friends played jokes with her “the Professor of Three Nones” : no degree(学位), no study exper
27、ience abroad, not a member of any Chinese national colleges.But she is hardworking.She read a lot of traditional Chinese medicine books and did a lot of researches on the disease.In February, 2012, Tu was named National Outstanding Females(One of the Ten)Tu is now a model of Chinese medical workers.
28、19Artemisinin is used to _Amake medicineBmake foodCget awardDdo the experiment20In the 1960s and 1970s _ could find ways to stop the Malaria.Ascientists in ChinaBonly Tu YouyouCscientists all over the worldDno scientist21Tu Youyou became very famous _Ain the 1960sBin 1970Cbefore 2011Dafter 201222Fro
29、m Tu Youyous story, we know that she is a _ woman.AfriendlyBkindCcleverDhard-working23What cant we learn from the passage?ATu Youyou was the winner of 2011 Lasker Award.BTu Youyou was a professor of much experience abroad.CTu Youyou is the finder of artemisinin.DTu Youyou was one of the ten National
30、 Outstanding Females. Kids birthday party are more fun than adults(成年人的) parties. You dont have to be serious. And there are a few things for parents to remember when they want to have one for their kids.Make a list(清单). Each kid wants different kinds of parties. Write down all your childs ideas on
31、a piece of paper and then get things ready according to(根据) the list.Make invitations. Make sure you wont have the party at the same time as your childs soccer game. Make sure you write down the name of each guest, so you will know the number of the things you have to prepare, such as chairs and pla
32、tes.Buy something. If you go to a party store, they will have everything you need, and you wont have to go to different stores to get everything ready.You need to decide whether(是否) to buy a cake or make one. Decide what kind of food to have. Make sure to get the food ready on time.You could have so
33、me drinks, such as Coke and juice. Having a small bottle of cold water is a good idea, too, especially(尤其) during hot weather.24If you dont want to forget to do things for the party, you should_.Ainvite everyoneBmake a listCbuy many thingsDplan the party food25If you have the party at the same time
34、as your childs soccer game, what may happen?AThey want to enjoy both the game and the party.BAll the children want to go to the party better.CMore children will come to enjoy the party.DFewer children will come to enjoy the party.26What is the best place to buy things for the party?AA party store.BA
35、 supermarket.CA restaurant.DA shop next to your house.27The fifth paragraph mainly tells us to_.Aplan party drinksBinvite guestsCplan party foodDplan party games28Whats the main idea of the passage?AWhy to organize a birthday party for kids.BWhen to organize a birthday party for kids.CHow to organiz
36、e a birthday party for kids.DPreparing a birthday party for kids is much easier.ManypeopleliketowatchTV.ThereareallkindsofprogramsonTV.Thesoapoperaisoneofthem.Thesoapoperawasfirstontheradiointhe1920s.ThenitstartedonTVinthe1940s. WhydosomanypeopleliketowatchsoapoperasonTV, especiallyyoungpeople? What
37、makessoapoperaspopular？Letsfindout. First, whatshappeninginthesoapoperaisverydifferentfromthatinourlives. Everythingisperfect(完美的)intheplay. Peopledontneedtoworryaboutalmostanything. Peopledonthavemoneyproblems.Second，therearemanybeautifulgirlsandhandsome(英俊的)boys. Inthesoapopera，theyaresocool. They
38、driveyoungpeoplecrazy(疯狂的 ).Theymakeyoungpeoplehappy. Third, storiesinsoapoperasareusuallyinteresting.Itmakespeoplerelaxafteradayshardwork.Evensomeoldpeopleliketowatchit，too. Butsomepeopledontlikeit.Theythinktheshowistooslowandtoolong.Doyoulikesoapoperas？Whatdoyouthinkofthem?29SoapoperasstartedonTV_
39、.Ainthe1920sBinthe1930sCinthe1940sDinthe1950s30Whatshappeninginthesoapoperais_ourlives.AverydifferentfromBthesameasCasinterestingasDcrazierabout31_insoapoperasmakeyoungpeoplecrazy.AThemoneyproblemsBTheperfectstoriesCTheinterestingstoriesDThebeautifulgirlsandhandsomeboys32Peoplelikesoapoperasbecause_
40、.AtheshowistooslowandtoolongBtheycanmakepeoplesadCtheycanmakepeoplerelaxDtheystartedonTVearly33WhichofthefollowingisNOTtrueaccordingtothepassage?AThepeopleinthesoapoperadontneedtoworryaboutalmostanything.BAllpeoplelikesoapoperas.CThestoryinthesoapoperaisusuallyinteresting.DThegirlsandboysinthesoapop
41、eraareusuallycool.Carlos is a young boy from Puerto Rico. Five months ago, he came to New York with his family. He would never forget their first day in this city.His parents eyes were full of hope, and they wondered what good jobs they would get. His older sister and brother looked at the people, s
42、treets, buildings etc. Everything was exciting for them. Grandmother and Grandfather discussed their wonderful new life here. New York was the dream city of everyone in the family except（除之外） Carlos He hated(痛恨）it The city looked big, cold and dirty to him. He missed his home in the countryside in P
43、uerto Rico. He loved the fresh air, the the hot sun and the lovely beaches.Carlos didnt want to go to school because it made him think of his friends at home He began to go to the dock（码头）,because this made him feel closer to Puerto Rico.He often saw a man there looking at the sea (海).The man saw Ca
44、rlos,too and felt his sadness.The mans name is Eric.One day,Eric said, Yes, its hard to leave your hometown. I left Norway 15 years ago and began to drive a bus in his city.In the beginningI felt the same as you.I know its hard to start a new life in a new place, but lets face (面对) it. I did it,and
45、you can do it too.34Carlos family thought ANew York was big but dirtyBpeople in New York lived a busy lifeCNew York was too far from their hometownDthey would have a wonderful life in New York35Carlos went to the dock to Afeel closer to his hometownBplay with his new friendsCstay away from his famil
46、yDdraw pictures of the sea36After Eric came to New York, he worked as Aa teacherBa driverCa farmerDa magician37The talk between Eric and Carlos shows that Eric was AluckyBseriousCcarefulDhelpfulDo you like eating ice cream? Do you know how ice cream spread in the world?The earliest ice was eaten in China many years ago, People put fruit Juice into ice. Later, this idea spread to Italy. Nero, the emperor of Roma between 54 AD and 68 AD,l