1、2022-2023学年人教版英语八年级下期中复习-阅读理解阅读下列短文，从每小题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出一个最佳选项。ASaying goodbye to friends who are moving away is always hard. A Going-away Party can help to make everyones spirits bright and let your friends know how much you will miss them. We also have several other kinds of party invitations tha
2、t may be suitable for a Going-away Party.Invitation to a Going-away PartyThursday, 19th MarchDear Joy and Mary,You are invited to a farewell for the “GREEN FAMILYS VISIT TO AFRICA”Departure (启程) date: 4th MayThe best part of our big adventure to Africa will be when we come face-to-face with elephant
3、s, lions, crocodiles and other African wildlife. We have always wanted to do this.Party given by: Mr and Mrs Green, Tom and JohnDate: Saturday, 11th April 2013Time: 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.Place: 29 King Street, New Town, SydneyReply by: Thursday, 2nd AprilPhone: 6458515Food and drinks will be prepar
4、ed at the party.P.S. This event is NOT to be missed! We hope to see you there!1.Who is the invitation sent to?A.Mr and Mrs Green.B.Joy and Mary. C.Tom and John.D.Joy and John.2.The party will take place on .A.19th MarchB.4th MayC.2nd AprilD.11th April3.The Greens will go to Africa to .A.see some old
5、 friendsB.have a Going-away PartyC.see some African wildlifeD.buy some food and drinksBUntil recently, it was common for people in Xinjiang to search for missing livestock everywhere. To solve the problem, a company in Urumqi has developed a system which can locate the livestock in real time. “Herds
6、men welcomed the system,” Chen Hu, the manager of the company, says proudly. “In the past, cows and sheep ran all over the mountain and people were busy searching for missing livestock. Now they can stay at home while letting their animals eat grass in the field. They dont need to worry about where
7、to find them, leaving more time to complete other work. It helps them a lot.” The above story is told in the first episode of the documentary Aspiring Jobs in China. According to Tang Sishi, general producer of the show, in recent years, people seem worried about their jobs and have created popular
8、terms like “996 working schedule” and “neijuan”. However, she says many people around her, including herself, actually enjoy their work. “I want to tell stories of those who take pleasure in their jobs in order to inspire others,” says Tang. Finally, six people from different industries were chosen.
9、 In the second episode, Tang Hengxin, a 57-year-old engineer, works at a drone company which was set up by 22-year-old Li Kunhuang. They are trying to develop a drone system which can help put out forest fires. According to Tang Sishi, the most important thing for happy working is to believe the job
10、 has some value. And that helps them to overcome challenges and stick to what they are doing.4.Which of the following might be the herdsmens opinion on the system?A.Its very useful.B.It costs too much.C.It is meaningless.D.Its harmful to livestock.5.How does Chen Hu show the system makes a differenc
11、e to herdsmens lives?A.By listing numbers.B.By sharing a story.C.By giving an example.D.By making comparisons.6.Whats the passage mainly about?A.Changes brought by high technology.B.Interesting jobs in different industries.C.A documentary about people who love their jobs.D.A system developed to help
12、 look for missing livestock.CWalking slowly out of the classroom by himself to the dining room; taking his lunch; sitting and eating alone at a table of four seats, such moments are pretty normal to be seen on the14-year-old schoolboy, Peter. He spends most of his school time on his own, which leads
13、 his parents to worry about him so much.His parents worries are easy to understand. It is widely accepted that being alone is a symbol of being left out and can bring a lot of trouble. Most people believe teenagers who are usually alone do have few friends and are unable to fit in with other people.
14、 At the same time, they are at greater risk of having mental (心理的) problems.However, a new study by some researchers at Wilmington College, shows that this may not always be true. Whether it is bad for teenagers or not depends on the reasons why teenagers are alone. If it is their choice, it may pla
15、y an active role in their personal growth.According to their study, when teenagers choose to think alone, they put 100% of their attention into what is in their mind and are more likely to experience deeper thoughts and feelings than working with others. They may have a greater chance to create some
16、thing new. In this way they can better develop their creativity (创造力).On the other hand, the on-going noise childrens brains receive every day can put great stress on them and make it hard for them to focus (专注). Being alone lets them shut themselves of from the noisy outside world and think about w
17、hats best for them. Slowly they improve their ability to focus.As a matter of fact, our culture is always biased (偏见的) against being alone. Maybe it is the right time for us to rethink about Peters situation before we say whats happening to him.7.According to the study by the researchers, being alon
18、e _.A.is often a symbol of lonelinessB.never causes problemsC.always improves teenagers focusD.may develop teenagers creativity8.The writer starts the passage by _.A.comparing two different opinionsB.giving an exampleC.asking a questionD.describing the main character9.We can infer from this passage
19、that _.A.choosing to be alone is a symbol of being left outB.Peter spends most of his school time aloneC.Peter usually spends his time alone to improve his focusD.more people will have a deeper understanding of being alone in the future10.Which of the following shows the right structure (结构) of the
20、passage?(-Para1; -Para 2; -Para 3; -Para 4; -Para 5; -Para 6)A./B./C./D./DName: Jack SmithJob: A teacherTrouble: He thinks he is too old to have four classes every day. He has a sore throat.Advice: Dont talk too much. Drink a lot of hot water.Name: John BrownJob: A workerTrouble: He often complains
21、about the noise around him. He has a headache.Advice: Wear good earplugs(耳塞).Name: Rose MillerJob: A policewomanTrouble: She stands outside too long. Bad air makes her cough a lot.Advice: Go to see a doctor and take some medicine.11.Whats the matter with Jack Smith?A.He has a sore back.B.He has a so
22、re neck.C.He has a sore throat.D.He has a headache.12.Whats the advice for John Brown?A.Drink a lot of water.B.Wear good earplugs.C.Wear thick clothes.D.Take some medicine.13.What troubles Rose Miller?A.The noise around her.B.Studying too long.C.Talking too much. D.Bad air.EA doctor always gives you
23、 a note to take to the chemist (药剂师) for some medicine. Can you read the note easily? Some doctors write clearly but most doctors do not. Chemists read doctors notes more often but sometimes doctors write really too badly and the chemist cant read them, either. One day a woman wrote to a doctor invi
24、ting him to have dinner at her house. The doctor wrote an answer, but he didnt write clearly and the woman could not read it. “What shall I do?” She said to her husband (丈夫), “I dont know whether (是否) he is coming or not. I dont want to give him a telephone call and say that I cant read his writing.
25、” Her husband thought for a moment, and then he had an idea. “Thank you”, said the woman. “Thats a very good idea.” She went to the chemists shop and gave the doctors note to the chemist. The chemist looked at it very carefully. Then he said politely. “Could you wait a moment, madam?” He went to the
26、 back of the shop. After a few minutes, he came back with a large bag of medicine. He gave the bag to the woman and said, “Three times a day and one spoon at a time.”14.According to the passage, it is _ for us to read the notes written by most doctors.A.difficultB.easyC.rightD.sad15.The woman wrote
27、a doctor a letter because _.A.she wanted to see himB.she wanted to invite him to dinnerC.she didnt want to give him a telephone callD.she wanted to get some medicine16.The husband thought _.A.the letter was for the chemistB.the chemist could give them an answerC.the chemist couldnt read the note, ei
28、therD.the chemist would give them the right medicine17.After reading the story, we know _.A.the doctor agreed to come to the womans houseB.the doctor refused to come to the womans houseC.the chemist understood the doctors noteD.the chemist didnt understand the doctors noteFWhat should we do if one o
29、f our classmates suddenly falls ill or gets hurt? Here are some steps you should follow. But always remember to look for medical care after first aid(急救) if the wound is serious. Broken bones(骨头): Take away clothing from the wound. Use an ice pack. Dont move the hurt body part while waiting for the
30、doctor to arrive. Animal bites(咬伤): Wash the bite area with soap and water. Pack the wound with a clean cloth if it is bleeding. If the bleeding has stopped, cover the area with a bandage and take the person to the hospital. Make sure you remember what kind of animal it is so the doctor can find the
31、 right way to treat him or her at once. Fainting(昏厥): Have him or her lie with feet lifted a little. Dont move the body if you think there might be wounds from the fall. Make sure he or she can breathe and let in fresh air. Clean the persons face with a cool cloth. Nosebleeds: Have the person sit up
32、 with his or her head tilted(倾斜) forward a little. Do not have the person tilt his or her head back because this may cause heavy breathing or coughing. Pinch(捏) the lower part of the nose for at least 10 minutes.18.When an animal bite happens, we should _ first.A.put an ice pack on the woundB.take t
33、he hurt person to the hospitalC.wash the bite area with soap and waterD.try to stop the bleeding with a clean cloth19.When dealing with the problems of _, we shouldnt move the body.A.animal bites and nosebleedsB.fainting and nosebleedC.broken bones and animal bitesD.broken bones and fainting20.You c
34、an probably see this passage on _ part of a magazine.A.healthB.sportsC.lifestyleD.education21.This passage is mainly about _.A.first aid for some accidental woundsB.advice on ways not to get hurtC.ways to ask for help in getting hurtD.steps of looking for medical careGCopenhagen is a city full of fa
35、iry tales(童话故事). If you want to explore it, you have to spend a long time and walk slower to enjoy yourself. Copenhagen was the first city to have a street for walkers only. The city has less traffic noise and pollution than any other European city.Walking along the river banks, youll see the Amalie
36、nborg Palace first. The kings family are living there.Churches and castles(城堡) show us the original city. Copenhagen became the capital(首都) of Denmark in the early 15th century. But fires in the 18th century completely destroyed the old wooden buildings. Much of what we see today dates back to(追溯到)
37、the 19th and early 20th centuries.Keep going, and youll see the Christiansborg Palace. The town of Copenhagen began there. Then you are going to Nyhavn, a waterway, which was dug from 1670 to 1673. When you see it, youll understand why Hans Christian Andersen made this beautiful waterway his home. N
38、yhavn is a peaceful and wonderful place. Youll usually see some rich people walk along here.If you walk there, you can enjoy the old trees, the colorful lights and the beautiful gardens. You might feel as if you were in a fairy tale.22.The underlined word “explore” in Paragraph 1 probably means “_”
39、in Chinese.A.探索B.进入C.找到D.离开23.Which of the following European capital cities has the least traffic noise and pollution?A.London.B.Rome.C.Paris.D.Copenhagen.24.Which of the following is TRUE about Nyhavn?A.Andersen made it his home.B.It has a history of 383 years.C.Rich people seldom walk along it.D.
40、Its a fictitious(虚构的) place in a fairy tale.25.What does the passage mainly talk about?A.Preventing fires.B.Visiting Copenhagen.C.Writing fairy tales.D.Digging a waterway.HIf mans best friend is a dog, then who is a dogs best friend? That would be Rover, Glow, Ivan, or Raina. These four dogs donated
41、(捐献) blood to other dogs. And they did it without having to travel far from home. They visited an animal bloodmobile(血液车).Similar to the Red Cross vehicles for humans, the University of Pennsylvanias animal bloodmobile goes to where the donors are to make it easier to give. Kym Marryott is manager o
42、f Penns Animal Blood Bank. “You dont really think about it until you need it,” Marryott said. “Just like us, dogs need blood too.”Like humans, not every dog can donate blood. Dogs must have the correct blood type, weigh at least 55 pounds and be younger than 8 years old. About 150 dogs take part in
43、the program. Each donates three or four pints a year, which can help animals suffering from illnesses like cancer or an accidental trauma(意外伤) like being hit by a car. One pint can save up to three dogs. Just like people, the dogs get a snack and a heart-shaped “U of P Blood Donor” sticker after giv
44、ing. In addition, they receive free dog food to take home.Sandy brought her 7-year-old black dog, Raina, to the bloodmobile last week. “I was excited that she had the right blood which could help another dog out.” she said. “Well do it again.”26.Where did the dogs donate blood?A.In a zoo.B.In their
45、homes.C.In an animal hospital.D.In an animal bloodmobile.27.Which of the following dogs can probably donate blood?A.Mary, 3 years old, 25 pounds.B.Kate, 6 years old, 60 pounds.C.Tony, 16 years old, 56 pounds.D.Cindy, 8 years old, 50 pounds.28.What can each dog get after donating blood? A snack A sui
46、t of clothes Some dog food A heart-shaped sticker A toy carA.B.C.D.29.What can we infer from the underlined sentence?A.Sandy feels excited that Raina can help other dogs.B.Sandy wants to get dog food for her dog.C.Sandy doesnt think that donating blood is good for dogs.D.Sandy doesnt want to come to
47、 the animal bloodmobile again.ISometimes, you just cant help it. Maybe youre watching a sad movie, or thinking about the friend who moved away. Why do people cry? What are tears ? Scientists are working hard to find the answers to these questions.Ad Vingerhoets is a professor of psychology at Tilburg University, in the Netherlands. He is one of the few scientists in the world who has studied crying. According to Vingerhoets, there are three types of tears. Basal tears are the first type. They act as a protective object between the eye and the rest of the world. Next are
