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2023-2024学年期中试卷
八年级下.期中英语
第Ⅰ卷 选择题
第一部分:读
第一节:阅读理解 阅读下面短文,从每题所给的四个选项A、B、C和D.中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
After wandering (闲逛)around in the city for a long time, Tom finally found himself standing in front of the palace.He looked through its golden gate, hoping to take a look at a real prince(王子).
There were some guards(卫兵) standing at both sides of the gate Tom, dressed badly, was moving nervously past them when he suddenly caught sight of a well—dressed boy who was followed by several servants.He was no doubt the prince!
Tom was excited.He wanted to get close to the prince and have a good look at him.However, a guard saw him and stopped him rudely(粗鲁地).
The young prince, whose name was Edward, was angry with the guard for his rudeness.He asked the guard to open the gate and took Tom to his room in the palace.
The two boys became good friends.They even exchanged their clothes after Tom told Edward that he had dreamt about dressing like a prince, As they stood side by side in front of a great mirror, they were surprised to find that they looked almost like twins!
The two boys were in each other’s clothes when Edward suddenly noticed a bruise(淤伤) on Tom’s hand.He soon realized that it was caused by the guard who had stopped Tom rudely.In a moment, the young prince ran out of the room.He decided to punish the guard.
However, the guard didn’t realize that the prince was in Tom’s old worn clothes.He hit Edward heavily on the ear and threw him out of the palace.
1. Why did Tom look through the gate of the palace?
A To talk with the guard. B. To ask for a place to live in. C. To have a look at a real prince.
2. How did Tom feel while moving past the guards?
A. Nervous. B. Excited. C. Proud.
3. When Tom was stopped, Edward got mad because of .
A. the bad manners of Tom B. the strict rules of the palace C. the rude behavior of the guard
4. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A. Edward and Tom were twin brothers.
B. Edward was kind, caring and friendl