1、外研版八年级上册英语期末复习：阅读理解 刷题练习题30篇附答案及解析一Its easy to think “that will never happen to me,” but natural disasters (灾难) are becoming both more common and serious. Millions of families face floods, tornadoes and other natural disasters every year. In Australia, for example, its wildfires from 2019 to 2020 we
2、re caused by the high temperature and a drought (干旱), taking away the lives of hundreds of people and billions (十亿) of animals. While you cant stop disasters from happening, you can stay safe during one if you know what to do. FloodFloods can happen very suddenly. Flood water can be deeper than it l
3、ooks. It can carry you away, so stay away! Glass, snakes, and dirty things can be in flood water. They can make you sick, so dont drink it even if you are thirsty. TornadoA tornado happens during some storms. If theres a tornado warning, go someplace, such as a small and sturdy (结实的) bathroom, which
4、 is safe from the wind and flying things. Remember to keep away from windows or anything heavy that might fall on1 you. Get down low and cover your head with your arms. EarthquakeYou can stay safe during an earthquake by moving away from things that might fall. Get down under something thats strong
5、if you cant rush out of the building right away. Protect your neck and head with your arm. If youre outside, go to an open space. Stay away from trees or anything that might fall over and hurt you. BushfireBushfires, also known as wildfires, are common across the world during the hotter months. It i
6、s important that you try to stay calm in a bushfire. Some fires can start so quickly that they threaten (威胁) homes and lives within minutes, so your safest choice is always to leave early. Youd better prepare an emergency survival kit and have it handy at all times. No one wants to be caught in a da
7、ngerous and extreme situation. If the unthinkable does take place, having a plan and knowing what to do could make all the difference for you and your loved ones.1The writer mentions Australian wildfires to show _.Aa natural disaster will never happen to usBthe fires can cause the death of people an
8、d animalsCnatural disasters are becoming more and more seriousDthe high temperature and a drought may lead to wildfires2When disasters happen, what can you do to keep safe?ADrink flood water if you are thirsty when a flood happens.BStop moving and wait for other peoples help in a bushfire.CStay away
9、 from windows or flying things when a tornado comes.DStay under the trees after getting out of buildings in an earthquake.3Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?AThe Predictions about Natural DisastersBThe Ways to Keep Safe in Natural DisastersCThe Reasons Why Natural Disast
10、ers HappenDThe Types of Natural Disasters around the World二Its said that cats are not just pets to us all these years. They are, in fact, learning from their owners and taking them as models. Scary, huh?A new study from the University of Messina shows that indoor cats who live closely to their owner
11、s copy the lives of their owners. For example, they sleep at the same time and eat at the same time. Just like a parent for a child, the same is true for a cat owner and his cat.Many owners think their cats are as family members, so they spend much time with cats, hoping to give the best care and lo
12、ve for their cats. This is one of reasons the cats learn from their owners actions.Another reason is that cats are clever animals with a long memory. Jane Brunt, director of the Catalyst Council, told Discovery News. “Cats watch us and notice our actions, knowing where their food is and what time to
13、 eat meals, where the washing areas are and how to open the cupboard door thats closed.”A new study also shows that cats understand 2535 basic mens words, such as food, eat, sit, no, stay, and stand. If owners train a cat to learn these words, cats will got closer to them. But in fact, cats cant und
14、erstand our meows. So try to do better when you are in front of cats. If you spend a lot of time searching the kitchen, your cat will copy you and take food to its bowl for the night meal, too. Thats why cat owners and cats overweight rates often seem to synchronize.Next time you reach for your kitc
15、hen, think twice. If your cat is watching, maybe she will overeat as well.4The text is mainly about _.Acats and ownersBcats and homeCcats and languageDcats and parents5According to the passage, what does the underlined word “synchronize” mean?Achange quicklyBgo downCget lowerDbe the same6According t
16、o the passage, which of the following is True?ACats can learn from mens actions.BCat cant find food from closed cupboard.CCats are always looking at their owners.DCats understand most of our language.7The writer will probably agree that _.Apeople need to live with the catsBchildren can keep cats in
17、their housesCpeople should share the story of cats and menDpet owners should have healthier ways of life三Dr. Seuss and The Cat in the HatThe Cat in the Hat is a rhymed childrens book written by the American writer Dr. Seuss. The main character in the book is a naughty talking cat, wearing a tall, re
18、d and white-stripped hat. The cat appears in six of Dr. Seusss childrens books. The Cat in the Hat has become popular around the world because it is an entertaining and fun book for young readers.Dr. Seuss is actually the pen name of Theodore Seuss Geisel. He was born on March 2, 1904, in Springfiel
19、d, Massachusetts and died on September 24, 1991, at the age of 87, in La Jolla, California. After graduating from Dartmouth College in 1925, he studied at Lincoln College, Oxford with the plan to get a doctor degree (博士学位). However, he returned to the United States without getting it. After that, Th
20、eodore Geisel used the title “Dr.” because his father always hoped that his son would get a doctor degree.Theodore Seuss Geisel was not only a writer but also a colorful cartoonist. Before World War II, he wrote childrens books. After World War II started, he drew cartoons. After the war, he returne
21、d to writing childrens books. In 1954, he learned that children were not interested in reading because their books were boring. To encourage reading, he wrote The Cat in the Hat using only 236 basic words. After its success, he went on to write many other childrens books, including such all-time fav
22、orites as Horton Hatches the Egg, Green Eggs and Ham, Dr. Seusss ABC, I Can Read with My Eyes Shut! and Hop on Pop.Theodore Seuss Geisels books are accepted as classic books. His many interesting “Dr. Seuss” books continue to attract and entertain readers around the world.8Why is the book The Cat in
23、 the Hat popular?AIt is full of fun.BIt is a rhymed book.CThe book is for children.DIt was written by Theodore Seuss Geisel.9The writer wrote this article to _.Amake the cat well-knownBteach the children a lessonCrecommend Dr. Seusss booksDintroduce Dr. Seuss and his books10From the passage, we can
24、know that _.ATheodore Seuss Geisel got a degree in OxfordBDr. Seusss books were mainly written for adultsCDr. Seuss mentioned serious topics in his classic booksDreaders can find the naughty talking cat in some of Dr. Seusss books11Which of the following shows the order of the story? a. Dr. Seuss dr
25、ew cartoons.b. Theodore Seuss Geisel studied at Lincoln College and tried to get a degree.c. Dr. Seuss wrote The Cat in the Hat.d. Theodore Geisel used the title “Dr.” with his pen name “Seuss”.e. Dr. Seuss wrote Dr. Seusss ABC and Hop on Pop.Ab-d-a-c-eBb-a-d-e-cCa-c-b-d-eDa-b-d-c-e四The elephant is
26、another animal that lives in groups. An elephant herd (群) usually has from twenty to forty members. The elephants in the herd usually depend on each other for help when they are in trouble.The leader (头领) of the group is usually a clever and strong female (雌性的). She travels at the head of the herd a
27、nd is followed by the other females and their young. The male elephants follow last. When the danger comes, the male (雄性) elephants make a circle (圈) around the weaker (更虚弱的) animals and protect them. A sick elephant is not left behind to die. If an elephant is sick, the whole herd stops traveling u
28、ntil it gets well. When an elephant is hurt, two others walk on both sides of it and support it with their bodies. A member of the herd may be caught in a trap (陷阱). Then the others try to help it. An elephant herd is just like a humans family.Elephants love the young in the group and give them spec
29、ial care and love. For example, they help young animals stay afloat (漂浮着) when the herd crosses a river. They work together to help a baby elephant to get to the safety when it goes to a dangerous place. The way elephants love and care the youngsters is like ours.When a female elephant gives birth t
30、o her young baby, she will go out of the herd and she usually leaves the herd for a short time. However, she takes another female along to act as an “aunt”. The aunt stands beside and helps the mother with her new-born baby. In this way, the whole herd protects its newest member.Thats the elephant h
31、erd. Do you like it?12There are usually _ members in an elephant herd.Aless than twentyBfrom twenty to fortyCmore than fortyDover one hundred13In face of danger, the males make a circle around _.Athe baby elephantsBthe weaker elephantsCthe leader of the groupDthe stronger elephants14What does the un
32、derlined word in Paragraph 2 “support” mean?A依靠B资助C支撑D拥护15What will the elephants do to help the young animals cross a river?AThey will help them stay afloat.BThey will leave them behind.CThey will carry them on the back.DThey will ask people for help.16According to the passage, which of the followi
33、ng is TRUE?AThe leader of an elephant herd is usually a strong male.BElephants only give the young elephants special care and love.CElephants try their best to help each other when they are in trouble.DThe female elephant leaves the herd forever after having babies.五Owls are active mainly at night.
34、They hunt when its completely dark. Most of us go about our business in the daytime. We hardly ever see owls, but many of us like these night birds very much.Our love for owls has a long history, and its in all cultures. No matter how far you go back, there are always some types of artwork or story
35、about an owl. These days, we can find owls on company logos, in childrens book, etc. So, what is it about owls that makes them so popular?Some bird researchers believe owls popularity lies largely in their “cool” looks. Their eyes have developed into large ones, and they use such big eyes to see cle
36、arly in the dark. Unlike human eyes, their eyes are cylindrical. So, owls cannot roll their eyes. Their heads have to do most of the rolling-around work. Its also for this reason that owls can turn their heads almost entirely around on their necks.Owls also use sound to hunt. Their ears are lopsided
37、-the left ear is a bit higher than the right ear. A noise goes in one ear before it arrives in the other. This helps owls tell which direction a sound is coming from. To make their sense of hearing even better, the owls entire face acts like a satellite dish for sound waves. Their mouths are tiny so
38、 that they wont get in the way.Thanks to such unusual looks and abilities, owls became known as mysterious (神秘的) animals. Over the centuries, lots of myths (神话) about them have been created. Some have described owls as the goddess of wisdom. Some have seen them as witches. These stories have made mo
39、re people become interested in owls and made these birds become more popular.17What is special about their ears?ATheir ears are cylindrical.BTheir ears are like a satellite dish.CTheir ears wont get in the way.DThe left ear is a bit higher than the right ear.18Which of the following is NOT the reaso
40、n that owls become so popular?AA long history.B“Cool” looks.CUnusual abilities.DLots of stories.19Whats the passage mainly about?AIt tells us some information about owls look.BIt tells us some myths about owls.CIt tells us why owls are so popular.DIt tell us the special abilities of owls.20Where can
41、 we find this article?AIn a travel guide.BIn a news report.CIn a fashion magazine.DIn an encyclopedia about animals.六Two fish lived in a pond. Their names were Satabuddhi (having the understanding of a hundred) and Sahasrabuddhi (having the understanding of a thousand). The two of them had a frog fo
42、r a friend, whose name was Ekabuddhi (having the understanding of one). One day when they were enjoying a conversation on the bank, some fishermen came by just as the sun was setting. They said to one another, “There seem to be a lot of fish in this pond, and the water is very low. Let us come back
43、here tomorrow morning!” These words struck the three friends like a thunderbolt. The frog said, “Oh, what shall we do? Should we flee (逃跑) or stay here?” Hearing this, Sahasrabuddhi laughed and said. “Dont be afraid of words alone! They probably will not come back. But even if they do come back, I w
44、ill be able to protect myself and you as well through the power of my understanding, for I know many pathways through the water. After hearing this, Satabuddhi said, “Yes, what Sahasrabuddhi says is correct, for one rightly says: Clever minds have many pathways. Why should one abandon the birthplace
45、s of our forefathers because of empty words?”The frog said, “I have but one wit (智慧), and it is advising me to flee.” After saying this, the frog went to another pond. Early the next day the fishermen came and spread their nets over the pond. Satabuddhi and Sahasrabuddhi were caught. The frog Ekabud
46、dhi said to his wife, “Look! Mr. Hundred-Wit lies on someones head. and Mr. Thousand-Wit is hanging from a string. But Mr. Single-Wit is playing here in the clear water.”21Who was Mr. Hundred-Wit in the passage?ASatabuddhi.BSahasrabuddhi.CEkabuddhi.DOne of the fishermen.22After hearing the fishermen
47、s words, _.ASatabuddhi found many pathways through the waterBSahasrabuddhi thought what Satabuddhi said was wrongCEkabuddhi ran away from the pondDthe two fish and the frog decided to stay where they were23How did the frog feel at the end of the story?AUnderstood and thankful.BLucky and happy.CAfrai
48、d but trusted.DSurprised but grateful.24The underlined word “abandon” can be replaced by _.AdeleteBtakeCleaveDforward25What is the best title for the passage?AA Cat Has Nine LivesBKill Two Birds with One StoneCA Bad Thing Never DiesDToo Clever by Half七Thousands of people living in Los Angeles have been told to evacuate （疏散）because
