专题10 阅读理解20篇（期中真题+名校模拟）-2023-2024学年八年级英语上学期期中复习查缺补漏冲刺满分（人教版）

专题10 阅读理解20篇 期中真题+名校模拟 （2022秋·浙江嘉兴·八年级平湖市林埭中学校联考期中）Gareth Ellis, 13, is the youngest son of Alan, an engineer, and Kath, a teacher. His older brothers work in banking and computers, but Gareth’s dream is always to become a clown (小丑). Three years ago, Alan, Kath and Gareth joined the circus (马戏团). “People can’t believe it when we tell them,” says Kath, “but it’s true, Gareth decided to be a clown when we took him to the circus for the first time and he never changes it.” When Alan lost his job, he and Kath decided to see if they could find full-time circus jobs. They both got jobs with a famous circus and Gareth began training to become a clown. He calls himself Bippo. They travel with the circus during the summer and return home for the winter. Gareth’s brothers are old enough to look after the house when they are away. “I can’t say it is easy, especially at the beginning,” says Kath, “there was a lot to think about and organize. We only had a car and a very small caravan (拖车) to sleep in, and we were leaving behind our lovely house. The only thing Gareth missed was his long, hot baths.” “People often ask about my study,” says Gareth, “but wherever we go, someone always comes to teach me. I have the same books as everyone back at school and I’ve got a computer. I always do as well as my classmates.” And the future? “It is difficult to answer,” says Kath, “but there is no other way to teach Gareth about being a clown. I’m happy to say it’s helpful, and we’re enjoying it.” And Gareth? “I’m going to be the main clown in a circus one day,” he says, “maybe Bippo’s circus.” 1．What can we learn about Gareth from the passage? A．He does not really enjoy school work. B．He’d like to be at home with his brothers. C．He never changes his idea about being a clown. D．He wants to be the same as the other boys. 2．Why did Alan and Kath join the circus? A．They loved to spend time traveling. B．They need money to buy a bigger car. C．They should give the house to their older sons. D．Th