专项四 阅读理解-【冲刺吧期末】2022-2023学年八年级下册初二英语（外研版）

- 20 - / 重点专项突破 / 专项四　阅读理解 阅读下列短文，从各题所给的四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 Passage 1 The Book of Boy, written by the US author Catherine Murdock, attracted(吸引) me with its rich imagery(意象). The main character, Boy, is a hump-backed orphan(驼背的孤儿). He is often bulied(欺负) by other kids because of his looks. One day, he is sold to a man named Secundus. The two set off on an exciting adventure. Along the way, they meet thieves and other bad people. Boy and Secundus show their bravery(勇敢) and strength. During the trip, they learn each other􀆳s true identities. Boy, who can talk with animals and predict(预言) the future, is actualy an angel. The hump on his back is his wings. Secundus turns out to have died a thousand years ago. He ran away from hel(地狱). He hopes to go to heaven and meet his son and wife. Apart from being a great fantasy novel(奇幻小说), the story teaches readers to see others and themselves in a new light. Because of his adventure with Secundus, Boy learns to acknowledge(承认) himself for who he is. He also realises that people can􀆳t be judged(评判) easily. Secundus, who seems to be cold, is actualy very nice. The book has a heart-warming ending(暖心的结尾). You should read it! ( )1.［细节理解题］The Book of Boy may be a book about . A.war B.fantasy C.history D.geography ( )2.［词义猜测题］What does the underlined word “identities” probably mean in Chinese? A.特长 B.性格 C.能力 D.身份 ( )3.［推理判断题］After reading the book, the writer may . A.imagine having special power B.learn to see people in a new way C.try to find his or her friendship D.start his