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期中复习之阅读理解15篇 (上海期中真题) （23-24八年级上·上海杨浦·期中）WANTED Zak Mistry - 6 ft tall - Medium build - Brown hair - 32 years old - Wears glasses He committed theft in a market from many shops. Tattoo of a bird on the right wrist Last seen: Wearing a black hoodie and jeans, carrying a black backpack, and walking down Main Street on July 10th at 12 PM. ________________ will be given to anyone who provides useful information leading to the arrest of the suspect. Please contact us: at 630-597-7701 if you have any information. 1．The poster displays information about a ________. A．robber B．thief C．smuggler D．drunk traveller 2．The poster doesn’t include ________. A．a photograph of the criminal B．a description of the crime C．the time the crime was committed D．contact information for the police 3．We cannot tell the criminal’s ________ from the poster. A．height B．weight C．hair color D．age 4．We are most likely to see the poster ________. A．in the market B．in the bank C．in the hospital D．in the police station 5．Which of the following best fits the blank? A． B． C． D． 6．The purpose of the poster is to ________. A．warn shop owners of a dangerous criminal B．attract more volunteers to help keep the city safe C．advertise the release of a detective film D．let the public know of the criminal and offer help （23-24八年级上·上海崇明·期中）TDS Company provides the best furniture you have ever had. Easy to Order 1. Get on our website at www.tds.dental.com/list. 2. Call us at 010-67783256. 3. Fax your order to 010-67783257. You have to reply our e-mail when you give your final order. Easy to Pay 1. Deposit (储蓄) our Beijing local bank account. Bank of Beijing Fangzhuang Branch Yu Kuai 6029 6920 0199 4256 2. Write to the following bank account if you are a foreigner. Bank: The Hong Kong & Shanghai Banking Corp. LTD． Hong Kong Tsimashatsui Branch 82-84 Kowloon, H.K. Account: 201218943989 Other payment options (选择) are also available upon request (要求). Easy to deliver We provide door-door service for all of our products. 1. Most items can be shipped to you via Express Mail Services. 2. Regular air shipping is available. 3. Ocean shipping is available upon request. For more information, please call 010-67783289. 1．TDS Company provides ________ ways for customers to order products. A．one B．two C．three D．four 2．TDS Company is located in ________. A．Beijing B．Hong Kong C．Shanghai D．London 3．You’d better choose ________ to pay for your order if you are an Englishman. A．Bank of Beijing B．Hong Kong Bank C．Hong Kong & Shanghai Bank D．Shanghai Bank 4．The underlined word “via” most likely means ________. A．except B．including C．by D．without 5．Which of the following statements is WRONG according to the passage? A．TDS Company is a company that sells furniture. B．You can choose from three ways to deliver your order. C．Whatever way you order, an e-mail reply is expected. D．If you are a foreigner, you can’t order the products. 6．The main purpose of the passage is to ________. A．encourage people to buy furniture B．make TDS Company more attractive C．introduce TDS Company’s furniture D．tell people how to order goods （23-24八年级上·上海松江·期中）Alfred and Mary Walker and their son, Robert, live in England. They are visiting Hong Kong on Holiday. They will send postcards home. Now read what they are writing. Dear Richard, We arrived in Hong Kong three days ago. We are having a wonderful time, but every day is very busy. We get up early and go the bed late. It’s rather tiring. Yesterday we took a bus to the Park. It was a very clear day. From the top, we saw the whole of Hong Kong. We took lots of photos. Some of them will be really good. I will buy a video camera for you because I know you want one. I’ll get it tomorrow because we are going shopping. Your brother, Alfred Dear Mum and Dad. We are having a lovely time in Hong Kong. Two days ago, we went to a place called Ocean Park. We saw lots of sharks and dolphins there. Robert enjoyed it very much. Today we are going to Lantau Island. We will see the huge statue of Buddha there. Tomorrow we are going shopping on Hong Kong Island. Hong Kong is very different to our hometown in England. The streets are more crowded and there is more traffic on the roads. It is noisier than at home as well, and everything is more expensive here! See you soon. Lots of love, Mary Hi Dan! Hong Kong is a great city! There is so much to see and do here. We went to a great place called Ocean Park. I saw lots of tropical fish and some sharks. I also went on a roller-coaster and a cable car. I loved the roller-coaster and I went on it four times! Mum and Dad thought I was lost, but then they saw me at the top of the roller-coaster. Tomorrow will be a shopping day, the worst part of the holiday! See you soon! Your friend, Robert 1．The Walkers have been in Hong Kong for ________. A．three days B．two days C．a week D．five days 2．Richard will probably get a ________ as a present from Alfred. A．CD player B．video camera C．traveling bag D．computer 3．The Walkers are going to visit ________. A．the Peak B．Ocean Park C．Lantau Island D．a shopping centre 4．Dan is a friend of ________. A．Alfred’s B．Mary’s C．Richard’s D．Robert’s 5．Robert’s parents thought he was lost when he ________. A．spent much time watching fish B．went on the roller-coaster four times C．played with dolphins for a long time D．stayed in the cable car for long 6．According to the passage, which of the following is not true? A．The Walkers’ trip in Hong Kong is tiring but wonderful. B．Mary doesn’t think the prices in Hong Kong are attractive. C．Mary’s hometown is probably quiet and not very crowded. D．Robert is looking forward to going shopping in Hong Kong. （23-24八年级上·上海浦东新·期中）■Learning Chinese Online It’s never too early or too late to learn Chinese. If your schedule is so tight that you have no time to attend classes, don’t worry. Shanghai has a few language centers that offer online courses for all levels of learners. ■Hutong Hutong’s online courses allow you to study wherever and whenever you like. All you need is a computer and a good internet connection. There are classes for different levels. Here, you’ll not only learn Chinese culture, but also gain a deep understanding of Chinese culture. That includes the dos and don’ts of everyday life. For more information, click here. ■GoEast GoEast is another popular Chinese school in Shanghai. It offers courses for all language levels online and at all of its campuses. GoEast helps you reach your learning goals through its fun courses. Teachers at GoEast are all native speakers of Chinese. All of them are also fluent in English. Click here for more information. ■Easy Chinese Easy Chinese is popular for its convenient location in Jing’an. It offers online courses, too. Visit its website (click here), and you can get free lessons. There are also many tips on learning Chinese. You can even test your Chinese level for free on Easy Chinese’s website. ■Chinese Teacher There’s no better way to learn Chinese than with a professional teacher, is there? Choose your teacher and learn Chinese one-on-one from wherever you are. Chinese Teacher’s online classes are usually 50 minutes long. If you haven’t yet made up your mind, you can try its 25-minute free classes first. For more information, click here. 1．Hutong’s online courses will help you __________ as well as learn Chinese. A．improve your English B．know your Chinese level C．understand Chinese culture D．make many Chinese friends 2．Teachers at GoEast are all __________. ①fluent in English ②Shanghai natives ③native Chinese speakers  ④experienced in teaching A．①③ B．②④ C．①② D．③④ 3．You can do all of the following on Easy Chinese’s website except __________. A．know your Chinese level B．get tips on learning Chinese C．take Chinese lessons for free D．choose a professional teacher 4．Chinese Teacher’s free classes usually last for __________. A．10 minutes B．25 minutes C．50 minutes D．an hour 5．What do the four language centers have in common? A．All of them offer free lessons. B．All of them are located in Shanghai. C．All of them offer online courses only. D．All of them offer one-on-one teaching. 6．This article is probably taken from __________. A．a web page B．a Chinese textbook C．an online magazine D．a language center’s advertisement （22-23八年级上·上海浦东新·期中）Choose the best answer (根据文章内容，选择最恰当的答案) TDS Company provides the best furniture you have ever had. Easy to Order 1.Get on our website at www.tds.dental.com/list. 2.Call us at 010-67783256. 3. Fax your order to 010-67783257. You have to reply our e-mail when you give your final order. Easy to Pay 1.Deposit (储蓄) our Beijing local bank account. Bank of Beijing Fangzhuang Branch  Yu Kuai  6029 6920 0199 4256 2.Write to the following bank account if you are a foreigner. Bank: The Hong Kong & Shanghai Banking Corp. LTD． Hong Kong Tsimashatsui Branch82-84 Kowloon, H.K. Account: 201218943989 Other payment options (选择) are also available upon request (要求). Easy to deliver We provide door-door service for all of our products. 1.Most items can be shipped to you via Express Mail Services. 2. Regular air shipping is available. 3.Ocean shipping is available upon request. For more information, please call 010-67783289. 1．TDS Company ________ ways for customers to order products. A．one B．two C．three D．four 2．TDS Company is located in ________. A．Beijing B．Hong Kong C．Shanghai D．London 3．You’d better choose ________ to pay for your order if you are an Englishman. A．Bank of Beijing B．Hong Kong Bank C．Hong Kong &Shanghai Bank D．Shanghai Bank 4．The underlined word “via” most likely means ________. A．except B．including C．by D．without 5．Which of the following statements is WRONG according to the passage? A．TDS Company is a company that sells furniture. B．You can choose from three ways to deliver your order. C．Whatever way you order, an e-mail reply is expected. D．If you are a foreigner, you can’t order the products. 6．The main purpose of the passage is to ________. A．encourage people to buy furniture B．make TDS Company more attractive C．introduce TDS Company’s furniture D．tell people how to order goods （22-23八年级上·上海黄浦·期中）The water tap was leaking (漏水) again, and the noise was driving Cassie crazy. Cassie looked at her watch. It was nearly nine o’clock. She climbed out of bed and stood on a chair by the shelf. Her mother’s Mr. Fix-It Book was on the top shelf. She found the page she was looking for and then began to read carefully. Next, Cassie opened a box in the kitchen and picked out the tools she needed—a hammer, a wrench (扳手), and several small things. It was not easy for her to repair the tap, and she tried several times. Finally, the water tap was in pieces. One by one, she carefully laid them out on the table. That way she would know how they went back. Cassie worked late into the night. At one point, she thought she was done. Oops! A small piece that she had forgotten still lay on the table. Slowly Cassie took the water tap apart (分开) one more time. This time she made sure everything was in place. She turned the water tap on and then off. One... two... three... She waited a full minute. There was no leak! Cassie smiled and put the tools back into the box. Then she went to bed and fell asleep. The next morning, Dad was in the kitchen when Cassie got up. “Notice anything, Dad?” she asked. He looked around and listened. “Hmm, something’s missing... I can’t find out what it is... Wait, it's too quiet in here!” “That’s right,” Cassie said. “Something is missing. I fixed the water tap. It doesn’t leak any more.” “That’s my girl,” Dad said. “It’s a good thing you are really like your mother.” 1．Cassie found the water tap was leaking _______. A．in the morning B．in the afternoon C．at night D．after midnight 2．Cassie read Mr. Fix-It Book to find out _______. A．how to repair the tap B．how to turn off a tap C．who invented taps D．where to buy a new tap 3．Cassie _______ in order to be sure that the pieces could go back. A．picked out the tools B．laid the pieces out on the table C．took the water tap apart D．waited one full minute 4．Which of the following statements is right? A．Cassie’s father helped Cassie fix the tap. B．Cassie’s father didn’t know who fixed the tap. C．Cassie failed to fix the tap in the end. D．Dad was happy because the tap was not leaking. 5．The underlined sentence “It’s a good thing you are really like your mother.” probably means _______. A．Cassie is as beautiful as her mother. B．Cassie likes doing housework. So does her mother. C．Cassie likes her mother very much. D．Cassie is good at fixing things, just like her mother. 6．From the passage we can learn that Cassie is _______. A．naughty B．patient C．careless D．strong （21-22八年级上·上海黄浦·期中）Choose the best answer.选出最恰当的答案。 Mark Wellman began climbing mountains when he was 17 years old. He loved outdoor activities, and climbed most of mountains. Then in 1982, while going up a difficult mountain in North America, Mark fell 100 feet. He doesn’t remember much about the accident, except that it was cold and he couldn’t feel his leg. As a result, Mark can no longer walk. To this day, however, he is still a mountain climber. He takes part in all the same activities he did before, and more besides. Nothing could stop him, not even losing his legs. Since the accident, he has climbed more than fifty high mountains around the world. In addition to climbing, Mark has been on the United States disabled ski team. He has taken part in two Paralympics Games (残运会). He has made films about physically challenged (有挑战的) people enjoying outdoor sports, he has also written his own story in a book called Climbing Back. The book has given hope and courage (勇气) to thousands of people who are unable to walk. Nowadays, Mark Wellman lives in California, where he runs a business called No Limits. He often travels around America and gives speeches about his experiences as a physically challenged person. He talks to all kinds of people. Mark tells his listeners that they can overcome any problem to realize their dreams. 1．Before Mark had the accident, he loved outdoor activities and climbed ________ of mountains. A．none B．some C．all D．most 2．Mark had the accident in ________. A．North America B．South America C．North Africa D．South Africa 3．After the accident, Mark ________. A．gave up all the outdoor activities B．still enjoyed climbing mountains C．took part in different activities he did before D．stopped to take part in indoor activities 4．Mark’s book Climbing Back is about ________. A．hope and courage B．his own story C．outdoor activities D．the accident 5．The underlined word “overcome” means ________. A．find B．cause C．solve D．discuss 6．Mark’s story tells us that ________. A．a physically challenged person can climb mountains B．outdoor activities can make people healthier C．climbing mountains is exciting but dangerous D．we should never lose hope and courage when we are in trouble （20-21八年级上·上海·期中）Dave Hopper couldn't believe when his daughter was turned away(拒绝进入) for the second time, along with 50 other students, who didn't meet the unbelievably strict dress rules at an English school. The father was angry when his daughter was kicked out the day before for not wearing a sports suit, then again when her shoes weren't black enough. Hopper found it strange because the previous day she was told the shoes were acceptable. They're not plain, black, leather shoes. They've got color on them," said the headmaster, Matthew Tate. However, Hopper wasn't going to agree. "Look at them. They are perfectly black. Tell me what's wrong with those? The father said. He then asked the headmaster if he would have to buy another pair of shoes, the headmaster told him that he must. "Turning away kids who have turned up in trainers(运动鞋), fair enough, they are in the wrong, but my daughter is dressed how she should be," Hopper said. Hopper plans to transfer her to a new school where she isn't constantly turned away because of the clothes. "If we don't remove her from the school, she will be turned away again." 1．Why was Dave Hopper's daughter turned away by the school? A．Because she didn't wear shoes. B．Because she didn't finish her homework. C．Because she didn't follow school's dress rules. D．Because she didn't buy nice clothes. 2．How many times was Dave Hopper's daughter turned away? A．Once. B．Two times. C．Three times. D．Four times. 3．How did the father feel when his daughter was kicked out? A．Excited. B．Sad. C．Surprised. D．Angry. 4．What does the underlined word "transfer" mean? A．To move from one place to another place. B．To give somebody something. C．To make new money. D．To stop giving your support. 5．What is Dave Hopper's final decision? A．He will have a serious talk with the headmaster. B．He will leave England and move to America. C．He will buy a new pair of shoes for his daughter. D．He will send his daughter to another school. （21-22八年级上·上海·期中）When you think of a museum, I bet you won’t think of a place where children run around. But the Science Museum is different. It’s noisy. You can get to the Science Museum by going on the London Underground from Wareloon the Jubilee line to Westminster. Then take the Circle or the District line to South Kensington. When you walk out, take a look around you, and you should see it. What to bring: at least two bottles of drink for the kids and ￡10 to spend in the cafes. Entrance is free! The most interesting and exciting part of coming here is to go to the Kids’ area, the Launch Pad on the third floor. At busy times, you may have to wait in line, but staff（员工）will provide science toys for you and the kids to play with. It is great fun in there. And if you love science, you will learn about science in a fun way. There are also simulators（模拟设备）on the third floor, so think of Floor3 as a “fun floor”. If you want to learn about the museum, then go to the ground floor. They have something which will interest you. Overall, it’s a fun experience for the kids and you may enjoy it, too. It’s also free to get in! 1．How is the Science Museum different from other museums? A．It’s big. B．It’s free. C．It’s busy D．It’s noisy. 2．You can ________at the Launch Pad. A．buy your favourite drink B．buy some science toys C．learn about science in a fun way D．learn the history of the Science Museum 3．What does the underlined word “Overall” mean? A．In addition B．In short C．Therefore D．On the other hand 4．Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage? A．The entrance fee for the museum is free. B．You should bring drink for your kid. C．The Launch Pad is on the third floor. D．You can go to the second floor for the museum history. 5．Paragraph 2 is mainly about . A．when to visit the Science Museum. B．how to get to the Science Museum C．what to bring to the Science Museum D．how to plan a trip to the Science Museum （21-22八年级上·上海虹口·期中）There are a number of phrases built on the word “put”, such as put by, put for, put out, put across, put over and so on. The expression “putting one on” is among them. You tell a person something that he finds difficult to believe, and he may look at you more closely and ask: “Are you putting me on?” He doesn’t think you are serious. Perhaps, you are joking with him, teasing him, trying to test his reaction. The expression “putting one on” is closest to the phrase “to put something over on a person”, means to trick, to deceive him. But there is a little difference between the two phrases. That is, people who try to put you on are more often just joking, having some pleasant friendly fun. There are people who like to play practical jokes on friends, to put them on in strange way, some funny, some not. This is especially true on April 1st, April Fool’s Day. Year after year, numbers of people let themselves be fooled by the same joke. They just forget what had happened to them the year before. One of these often repeated jokes is a telephone call. The caller changes his voice and says to his friend: “Hello, is this Mr. Jones? I have an important message for you from Mr. Fox. Please call him at this number.” The caller then gives his friend the telephone number of the National Zoo. Unthinkingly, the friend quickly makes his call and says: “Hello, I must speak to Mr. Fox. It is urgent.” The man on the other end says: “Who?” “Mr. Fox. I don’t know his first name. Please hurry.” The man at the other end answers: “We have no Mr. Fox here.” Then he realizes it is a joke and the one he has heard before. And he begins to laugh and says: “Look, friend, this is the zoo. Somebody is putting your leg, putting you on.” “Good God!” You said to yourself: “What an idiot I am!” but you think about it and cannot help getting a laugh out of the whole episode. 1．Which of the following sentences has the similar meaning to  “Are you putting me on?” A．Are you helping to put on my clothes? B．Are you telling me something seriously? C．Are you just joking? D．Are you telling the truth? 2．You will probably feel ________ if someone is trying to put you on. A．angry B．happy C．humorous D．sad 3．On April 1st, a great number of people ________. A．make phone calls to their friends B．invite their friends to the National Zoo C．are ready to play jokes on others D．always make calls to the National Zoo 4．The caller asks his friend to call the National Zoo ________. A．in order to look for Mr. Fox B．just for fun C．because there is really something urgent D．to get some information about the zoo 5．A suitable title for the passage would be ________. A．Phrases about “put” B．April Fool’s Day C．Are You Putting Me On? D．How To Fool Others （21-22八年级上·上海浦东新·期中）Kristina’s family was going to visit her grandparents. She was so excited! It had been months since their last visit. They called a taxi to take them to the airport. “This will save us lots of time,” Dad said. “We won’t have to worry about parking.” However, the streets were crowded with cars, and the taxi slowly made its way to the airport through the traffic. They arrived at the airport very late, got stuck at a check point for a while, and had to run all the way to the gate to catch their plane. Out of breath, they finally reached the gate. The clerk saw them dash up and shook her head sadly. “You checked in too late,” the clerk said, “so we had to give your seats to other people. Now the plane is completely full.” The clerk booked them on another flight, which would leave two hours later. The family was upset, but all they could do was to wait. After two long hours, the family finally got on a plane. When they got off the plane after the quick flight, Grandma and Grandpa greeted them with huge smiles. Mum, Dad and Kristina were very glad to see them at last, and they couldn’t wait to get to their house. Grandpa took Kristina’s hand, and they happily chatted and laughed as they went together to pick up the luggage. They waited and waited, but their luggage was nowhere to be seen! Dad asked an airport worker for help, and she looked on her computer for a minute or two. “I’m sorry, but it seems that your luggage didn’t get on your plane,” she said. “It won’t be here for another hour.” After another hour, the family picked up their luggage and left the airport. The sun was setting as they pulled into her grandparents’ driveway. Everyone was hungry and tired. 1．Kristina’s family went to the airport by taxi because _________. A．they didn’t have a car B．there was a lot of traffic C．they had heavy luggage D．They wanted to save time 2．The underlined word “dash” in Paragraph Two probably means ________. A．pass the entrance safely B．look for something carefully C．call someone loudly D．go to some place quickly 3．Kristina’s family couldn’t get on the first plane because _________. A．they failed to arrive in time B．the clerk wasn’t quick enough C．they couldn’t find their tickets D．the plane needed repairs 4．What happened to the family’s luggage? A．It was left at home. B．It was put on another plane. C．It was seriously broken. D．It was stolen at the airport. 5．Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A．The family went out of the airport at night. B．Kristina’s family arrived later than they hoped. C．It was the first time for Kristina to visit her grandparents. D．The clerk gave them the wrong information about the flight. 6．Which is the best title of the passage? A．Visiting Grandparents B．The flight was Delayed C．Kristina’s Experience at the Airport D．Cars are Good, but Planes are Better （21-22八年级上·上海普陀·期中）When we think of food farming, we usually think of green fields in the country outside the city. Sam Chee works on a very different type of farm, in the center of the Canadian city of Toronto. “We grow fruits, vegetables and herbs,” says Sam. “But not many people know the farm is here. You can’t see it from the street. We’re on top of an office building, 50 meters above the ground.” Rooftop farming is becoming popular in cities like Toronto, New York and London. The roofs of buildings are often just wasted space, but this space can be used for growing good fresh food right in the middle of the city. Sam explains how it works. “We grow everything in big pots and boxes—there are hundreds of them. We catch rainwater to water the plants when the weather is dry.” The rooftop farm where Sam works belongs to a restaurant called Green Garden, on the ground floor of the building. The farm produces about half the restaurant’s fruits and vegetables. Sam believes that the rooftop farm is what makes Green Garden special. “We help to keep food production local. We don’t need to transport this food from anywhere, and that saves energy. It’s better for the environment.” The food from the rooftop is fresher too. “When the fruit and vegetables are ripe (成熟), we can pick them and use them right away. They taste better when they’re really fresh,” says Sam. “I hope that there will be more rooftop farms in the city soon. It could be the farming of the future.” 1．Green Garden’s rooftop farm is _________. A．in the countryside B．in the middle of a small town C．in the city center of Toronto D．near the city of New York 2．The fruit and vegetables Sam grows are _________. A．used in a restaurant in the same building B．sold to other restaurants nearby C．taken home by the people working there D．offered to people working in the building 3．The underlined word “this space” in paragraph 2 refers to _________. A．the roof of the building where Sam works B．different types of open space in cities C．the roofs of city buildings D．green fields in the countryside 4．According to Sam, the food from the rooftop is better than the food bought from other places because _________. A．it’s cheaper and tastes better B．it is fresher and better for the environment C．it uses wasted space in the city D．it can’t be bought in the local supermarket 5．The best title of the passage should be _________. A．The City of Toronto B．Fresh Fruits, Vegetables and Herbs C．Better Environment D．Rooftop Farming （20-21八年级上·上海浦东新·期中）Joseph has written a letter to his cousin, James and Susan. Here is the letter. Dear James and Susan, I am writing to you again because I am at home in bed. I have a cold recently and I am unable to go to school. I really have more than a cold. It’s the flu. I’ve got a fever and a serious headache as well. I lost my appetite and I find food tasteless. In addition, I’m always thirsty, probably as a result of the fever. But, with a lot of effort, I’m writing a letter to you and another to Pauline. The weather here in Toronto is horrible. I am sure the weather is much better in Hong Kong. Do you agree? The snow came a bit early this year and it was freezing cold. There’s a foot of snow on the ground. It’s surprising to see kids cheerfully playing in the snow and building “castles”and snowmen this morning. A few of them made snowballs by pressing snow together and threw them at each other. I’m going to have my examination soon. I’m extremely worried about it because I’m too sick to get out of bed and hold my text-books. What’s more, I haven’t attended lessons for nearly one week. I have to work hard to catch up with my classmates. I have got a new mate recently. He’s on my bed. That is Bobby, our cat. Uncle Tom gave him to me as my birthday present. He is rather disobedient and he runs here and there from time to time. He’s much more energetic than me. However, I’m glad to have him with me at the moment. Well, I am quite tired from writing this letter. I’ll finish here. Please write to me if you have time. Give my regards to your Mom and Dad. Best wishes Joseph 1．From the letter we know that Joseph writes to ________ people. A．one B．two C．three D．four 2．From paragraph 2 of the letter,we know that ________ A．Joseph dislikes the weather in Toronto. B．Joseph dislikes the weather in Hong Kong. C．Joseph finds the weather in Toronto suitable to him. D．Joseph finds the weather in Hong Kong freezing cold. 3．The underlined word “them” in the second paragraph refers to ________. A．kids B．snowmen C．castles D．snowballs 4．Joseph thinks that Bobby is ________. A．a classmate B．a friend C．a cousin D．a teacher 5．The underlined word “disobedient” in the fourth paragraph probably means_________. A．angry B．cute C．naughty D．gentle 6．From the letter we can infer that Joseph ________ . A．has a bad flu but doesn’t have a fever B．has to work hard for his examination C．likes playing with snow and making snowmen D．hates Bobby because he always runs here and there （20-21八年级上·上海松江·期中）Most of our life is a habit. Habits, good or bad, make you who you are. If you know how to change your habits, then even a small effort (努力) can create big changes. Here are some tips for getting you started.     One Habit for 30 Days. You pay attention to one change for thirty days. After that time it has become a habit. I’ve used this for most of my habit changes. It really works.     One Habit at a Time. A month may seem like a long time for only one change, but I’ve found that trying to change a few habits at a time is reckless. Multitasking (多任务) often means none becomes habits.     Experiment. You can’t know whether a different habit will work until you try it. Mix around with key habits until you find the ones that suit you. Don’t try to follow habits because you should, but because you’ve tested them and they work in your life.     Keep It Simple. Your change should include one or two rules, not a dozen. Exercising once per day for at least thirty minutes is easier to follow than exercising on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays with yoga (瑜伽) the first day and mountain biking the third day.     The best way to break bad habits is to know you have the confidence to do so. Want to learn more? Click here.  www.xsjedu.org/ 1．What can make you who you are? A．Habits. B．Changes. C．Exercising. D．Effort. 2．What does the underlined word “reckless” mean? A．有用的 B．节约时间的 C．明智的 D．鲁莽的 3．Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A．You’d better change your habit within sixty days. B．The writer thinks multitasking is useful. C．One can know whether a different habit will work without trying. D．Your change should include one or two rules, not many. 4．What is important to change a habit according to the passage? A．Money. B．Time. C．Confidence. D．Information. 5．Where can you probably read the passage? A．On the Internet. B．In a magazine. C．In a newspaper. D．In a storybook. 6．What is the best title for this passage? A．Habits are very important to us. B．How to change your habits? C．Help your children form good habits. D．What do you think of your habits? （22-23八年级上·上海徐汇·期中）The Exploding Lakes of Cameroon What comes to mind when you think of a lake? You probably imagine a pretty scene with blue water, birds, and fish. For the people in the northwestern Cameroon, however, the image is very different. For them, lakes may mean terrible disasters. In 1984, poisonous gases exploded out of Lake Monoun and came down into the nearby villages, killing thirty-seven people. Two years later, Lake Nyos erupted a cloud of gases rolled down the hills and into the valleys and killed 1,700 people. Lake Nyos and Lake Monoun are crater (火山口) lakes. They were formed when water collected in the craters of old volcanoes. The volcanoes under Lake Nyos and Lake Monoun are not active anymore. However, poisonous gases from the center of the earth continue to flow up through cracks in the bottom of the lake. This is normal in a crater lake. In most crater lakes, these gases are released often because the water “turns over” regularly. That is, the water from the bottom of the lake rises and mixes with the water at the top, allowing the gases to escape slowly. However, in Lakes Nyos and Monoun, there is no regular turning over. No one knows the reason for this fact, but as a result, these lakes have more gases tapped at the bottom than other crater lakes. In fact, scientists who have studied Lakes Nyos and Monoun have found 16,000 times more gases. When a strong wind, cool weather, a storm, or a landslide (滑坡) causes the water to turn over suddenly, the gases escape in a violent explosion. In the past, no one knew when the gases might explode, so there was no way for the villagers to escape disaster. Now scientists from the United States, France, and Cameroon have found a way to reduce the gas pressure at the bottom of Lake Nyos. They stood a 672-foot plastic pipe in the middle of the lake, with one end of the pipe near the bottom and the other end in the air. Near the top of the pipe, the team put several holes that could be opened or closed by a computer. Now, when the gas pressure gets too high, the holes are opened and some of the gas-filled water shoots up through the pipe into the air like a fountain. With less pressure, a disastrous explosion is much less likely. However, the scientists are not sure that one pipe will be enough to prevent explosions. They hope to put in others soon and they plan to install a similar pipe and a computer system at Lake Monoun as well. To protect people nearby until all of the pipes are in place, the scientists have installed early warning systems at both lakes. If the gas pressure rises to a dangerous level, computers will set off loud sirens (警报) and bright lights to warn the people in the villages. That way, they will have time to escape from the dangerous gases. 1．What will happen when Lake Nyos and Lake Monoun explode? A．Water will flow down the hills. B．Poisonous gases will be released suddenly. C．A strong wind will rise from the lakes. D．The volcanoes will come to life. 2．Which of the following statements about Lake Nyos and Lake Monoun is true? A．They were formed in 1984. B．They are at the top of two active volcanoes. C．They are not like most other crater lakes. D．Water in them turns over regularly. 3．Lake Nyos and Lake Monoun explode because ________. A．the gases rise to the top and mix with air B．people from the villages turn over the water C．scientists have put in a computer system D．they have more gases trapped at the bottom than other crater lakes 4．A team of scientists has ________. A．erected a pressure-releasing pipe in the lake B．identified the gases at the bottom of the lake C．built a beautiful fountain near the lakes D．removed all dangerous gases from the lakes 5．What do we learn from the last paragraph? A．Scientists are planning to install pipes in all crater lakes B．Scientists still do not know how to prevent gas explosions C．Explosion disasters could be avoided in the future D．Warming systems have been set up in the villages nearby. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 期中复习之阅读理解15篇 (上海期中真题) （23-24八年级上·上海杨浦·期中）WANTED Zak Mistry - 6 ft tall - Medium build - Brown hair - 32 years old - Wears glasses He committed theft in a market from many shops. Tattoo of a bird on the right wrist Last seen: Wearing a black hoodie and jeans, carrying a black backpack, and walking down Main Street on July 10th at 12 PM. ________________ will be given to anyone who provides useful information leading to the arrest of the suspect. Please contact us: at 630-597-7701 if you have any information. 1．The poster displays information about a ________. A．robber B．thief C．smuggler D．drunk traveller 2．The poster doesn’t include ________. A．a photograph of the criminal B．a description of the crime C．the time the crime was committed D．contact information for the police 3．We cannot tell the criminal’s ________ from the poster. A．height B．weight C．hair color D．age 4．We are most likely to see the poster ________. A．in the market B．in the bank C．in the hospital D．in the police station 5．Which of the following best fits the blank? A． B． C． D． 6．The purpose of the poster is to ________. A．warn shop owners of a dangerous criminal B．attract more volunteers to help keep the city safe C．advertise the release of a detective film D．let the public know of the criminal and offer help 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．B 4．A 5．C 6．D 【导语】本文是关于一个小偷信息的海报。 1．细节理解题。根据“He committed theft in a market from many shops.”可知，这个关于小偷信息的海报。故选B。 2．推理判断题。根据图片和“He committed theft in a market from many shops.”以及“Please contact us: at 630-597-7701”可知，没包含的信息是犯罪的时间。故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据“- 6 ft tall- Medium build- Brown hair- 32 years old- Wears glasses”可知，这里不知道小偷的体重。故选B。 4．推理判断题。根据“He committed theft in a market from many shops.”可知，小偷在市场的许多商店偷窃。所以这个海报最可能出现在市场。故选A。 5．推理判断题。根据“will be given to anyone who provides useful information leading to the arrest of the suspect.”可知，缺乏部分是指奖金。故选C。 6．推理判断题。根据“leading to the arrest of the suspect.”和“Please contact us: at 630-597-7701 if you have any information”可知，这个海报是为了让公众知道犯罪事件并提供帮助，故选D。 （23-24八年级上·上海崇明·期中）TDS Company provides the best furniture you have ever had. Easy to Order 1. Get on our website at www.tds.dental.com/list. 2. Call us at 010-67783256. 3. Fax your order to 010-67783257. You have to reply our e-mail when you give your final order. Easy to Pay 1. Deposit (储蓄) our Beijing local bank account. Bank of Beijing Fangzhuang Branch Yu Kuai 6029 6920 0199 4256 2. Write to the following bank account if you are a foreigner. Bank: The Hong Kong & Shanghai Banking Corp. LTD． Hong Kong Tsimashatsui Branch 82-84 Kowloon, H.K. Account: 201218943989 Other payment options (选择) are also available upon request (要求). Easy to deliver We provide door-door service for all of our products. 1. Most items can be shipped to you via Express Mail Services. 2. Regular air shipping is available. 3. Ocean shipping is available upon request. For more information, please call 010-67783289. 1．TDS Company provides ________ ways for customers to order products. A．one B．two C．three D．four 2．TDS Company is located in ________. A．Beijing B．Hong Kong C．Shanghai D．London 3．You’d better choose ________ to pay for your order if you are an Englishman. A．Bank of Beijing B．Hong Kong Bank C．Hong Kong & Shanghai Bank D．Shanghai Bank 4．The underlined word “via” most likely means ________. A．except B．including C．by D．without 5．Which of the following statements is WRONG according to the passage? A．TDS Company is a company that sells furniture. B．You can choose from three ways to deliver your order. C．Whatever way you order, an e-mail reply is expected. D．If you are a foreigner, you can’t order the products. 6．The main purpose of the passage is to ________. A．encourage people to buy furniture B．make TDS Company more attractive C．introduce TDS Company’s furniture D．tell people how to order goods 【答案】1．C 2．A 3．C 4．C 5．D 6．A 【导语】本文家具公司的一则广告信息。 1．细节理解题。根据“Easy to Order”下面对应的内容可知，有三种方式，分别是网站，电话和传真，故选C。 2． 细节理解题。根据“Deposit (储蓄) our Beijing local bank account.”可知，公司位于北京，故选A。 3．细节理解题。根据“Bank: The Hong Kong & Shanghai Banking Corp. LTD.”可知，可以选择香港&上海银行，故选C。 4．词义猜测题。根据“Most items can be shipped to you via Express Mail Services.”可知，通过特快专递服务海运到家，所以划线单词与by同义，表示“通过”，故选C。 5．推理判断题。根据“Write to the following bank account if you are a foreigner.”可知，如果是外国人也可以预订产品，所以D表述错误，故选D。 6．主旨大意题。根据“TDS Company provides the best furniture you have ever had.”及全文的内容可知，本文家具公司的一则广告信息，目的是鼓励人们购买家具，故选A。 （23-24八年级上·上海松江·期中）Alfred and Mary Walker and their son, Robert, live in England. They are visiting Hong Kong on Holiday. They will send postcards home. Now read what they are writing. Dear Richard, We arrived in Hong Kong three days ago. We are having a wonderful time, but every day is very busy. We get up early and go the bed late. It’s rather tiring. Yesterday we took a bus to the Park. It was a very clear day. From the top, we saw the whole of Hong Kong. We took lots of photos. Some of them will be really good. I will buy a video camera for you because I know you want one. I’ll get it tomorrow because we are going shopping. Your brother, Alfred Dear Mum and Dad. We are having a lovely time in Hong Kong. Two days ago, we went to a place called Ocean Park. We saw lots of sharks and dolphins there. Robert enjoyed it very much. Today we are going to Lantau Island. We will see the huge statue of Buddha there. Tomorrow we are going shopping on Hong Kong Island. Hong Kong is very different to our hometown in England. The streets are more crowded and there is more traffic on the roads. It is noisier than at home as well, and everything is more expensive here! See you soon. Lots of love, Mary Hi Dan! Hong Kong is a great city! There is so much to see and do here. We went to a great place called Ocean Park. I saw lots of tropical fish and some sharks. I also went on a roller-coaster and a cable car. I loved the roller-coaster and I went on it four times! Mum and Dad thought I was lost, but then they saw me at the top of the roller-coaster. Tomorrow will be a shopping day, the worst part of the holiday! See you soon! Your friend, Robert 1．The Walkers have been in Hong Kong for ________. A．three days B．two days C．a week D．five days 2．Richard will probably get a ________ as a present from Alfred. A．CD player B．video camera C．traveling bag D．computer 3．The Walkers are going to visit ________. A．the Peak B．Ocean Park C．Lantau Island D．a shopping centre 4．Dan is a friend of ________. A．Alfred’s B．Mary’s C．Richard’s D．Robert’s 5．Robert’s parents thought he was lost when he ________. A．spent much time watching fish B．went on the roller-coaster four times C．played with dolphins for a long time D．stayed in the cable car for long 6．According to the passage, which of the following is not true? A．The Walkers’ trip in Hong Kong is tiring but wonderful. B．Mary doesn’t think the prices in Hong Kong are attractive. C．Mary’s hometown is probably quiet and not very crowded. D．Robert is looking forward to going shopping in Hong Kong. 【答案】1．A 2．B 3．C 4．D 5．B 6．D 【导语】本文讲述了沃克一家在香港度假，他们给自己的家人和朋友写信介绍他们的旅行情况。 1．细节理解题。根据“We arrived in Hong Kong three days ago.”可知，沃克一家在香港呆了三天了。故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据“I will buy a video camera for you because I know you want one.”可知，理查德可能会从阿尔弗雷德收到一个摄像机作为礼物。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据“Today we are going to Lantau Island.”可知，沃克一家将去大屿山。故选C。 4．细节理解题。根据“Your friend, Robert”可知，丹是罗伯特的朋友。故选D。 5．细节理解题。根据“I loved the roller-coaster and I went on it four times! Mum and Dad thought I was lost ...”可知，罗伯特坐了四次过山车，他爸爸妈妈找不到他，以至于他们觉得他迷路了。故选B。 6．推理判断题。根据“Tomorrow will be a shopping day, the worst part of the holiday!”可知，明天将去购物，罗伯特认为这将是假期中最糟糕的部分；由此推知罗伯特不期待购物；D选项表述有误。故选D。 （23-24八年级上·上海浦东新·期中）■Learning Chinese Online It’s never too early or too late to learn Chinese. If your schedule is so tight that you have no time to attend classes, don’t worry. Shanghai has a few language centers that offer online courses for all levels of learners. ■Hutong Hutong’s online courses allow you to study wherever and whenever you like. All you need is a computer and a good internet connection. There are classes for different levels. Here, you’ll not only learn Chinese culture, but also gain a deep understanding of Chinese culture. That includes the dos and don’ts of everyday life. For more information, click here. ■GoEast GoEast is another popular Chinese school in Shanghai. It offers courses for all language levels online and at all of its campuses. GoEast helps you reach your learning goals through its fun courses. Teachers at GoEast are all native speakers of Chinese. All of them are also fluent in English. Click here for more information. ■Easy Chinese Easy Chinese is popular for its convenient location in Jing’an. It offers online courses, too. Visit its website (click here), and you can get free lessons. There are also many tips on learning Chinese. You can even test your Chinese level for free on Easy Chinese’s website. ■Chinese Teacher There’s no better way to learn Chinese than with a professional teacher, is there? Choose your teacher and learn Chinese one-on-one from wherever you are. Chinese Teacher’s online classes are usually 50 minutes long. If you haven’t yet made up your mind, you can try its 25-minute free classes first. For more information, click here. 1．Hutong’s online courses will help you __________ as well as learn Chinese. A．improve your English B．know your Chinese level C．understand Chinese culture D．make many Chinese friends 2．Teachers at GoEast are all __________. ①fluent in English ②Shanghai natives ③native Chinese speakers  ④experienced in teaching A．①③ B．②④ C．①② D．③④ 3．You can do all of the following on Easy Chinese’s website except __________. A．know your Chinese level B．get tips on learning Chinese C．take Chinese lessons for free D．choose a professional teacher 4．Chinese Teacher’s free classes usually last for __________. A．10 minutes B．25 minutes C．50 minutes D．an hour 5．What do the four language centers have in common? A．All of them offer free lessons. B．All of them are located in Shanghai. C．All of them offer online courses only. D．All of them offer one-on-one teaching. 6．This article is probably taken from __________. A．a web page B．a Chinese textbook C．an online magazine D．a language center’s advertisement 【答案】1．C 2．A 3．D 4．B 5．B 6．C 【导语】本文讲述给中文学习者提供的四种在线中文课程及各自的特点。 1．细节理解题。根据“Here, you’ll not only learn Chinese culture, but also gain a deep understanding of Chinese culture.”可知，Hutong的在线课程会帮助学习了解中国文化，故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据“Teachers at GoEast are all native speakers of Chinese. All of them are also fluent in English.”可知，GoEast 的老师都以中文为母语，他们的英语也都很流利，故选A。 3．细节理解题。根据“Easy Chinese is popular for its convenient location in Jing’an. It offers online courses, too. Visit its website (click here), and you can get free lessons. There are also many tips on learning Chinese. You can even test your Chinese level for free on Easy Chinese’s website.”可知，在Easy Chinese可以获得免费的课程，可以得到很多学习汉语的技巧，也可以在网站上免费测试你的汉语水平，故选D。 4．细节理解题。根据“If you haven’t yet made up your mind, you can try its 25-minute free classes first.”可知，Chinese Teacher的免费课程通常持续25分钟，故选B。 5．细节理解题。根据“ Shanghai has a few language centers that offer online courses for all levels of learners.”可知，这四个语言中心的共同之处是它们都在上海，故选B。 6．推理判断题。根据“It’s never too early or too late to learn Chinese. If your schedule is so tight that you have no time to attend classes, don’t worry. Shanghai has a few language centers that offer online courses for all levels of learners.”以及整个文章的理解可知，主要是介绍四个学习汉语的语言中心的情况，属于招生广告，应是在在线杂志能看到，故选C。 （22-23八年级上·上海浦东新·期中）Choose the best answer (根据文章内容，选择最恰当的答案) TDS Company provides the best furniture you have ever had. Easy to Order 1.Get on our website at www.tds.dental.com/list. 2.Call us at 010-67783256. 3. Fax your order to 010-67783257. You have to reply our e-mail when you give your final order. Easy to Pay 1.Deposit (储蓄) our Beijing local bank account. Bank of Beijing Fangzhuang Branch  Yu Kuai  6029 6920 0199 4256 2.Write to the following bank account if you are a foreigner. Bank: The Hong Kong & Shanghai Banking Corp. LTD． Hong Kong Tsimashatsui Branch82-84 Kowloon, H.K. Account: 201218943989 Other payment options (选择) are also available upon request (要求). Easy to deliver We provide door-door service for all of our products. 1.Most items can be shipped to you via Express Mail Services. 2. Regular air shipping is available. 3.Ocean shipping is available upon request. For more information, please call 010-67783289. 1．TDS Company ________ ways for customers to order products. A．one B．two C．three D．four 2．TDS Company is located in ________. A．Beijing B．Hong Kong C．Shanghai D．London 3．You’d better choose ________ to pay for your order if you are an Englishman. A．Bank of Beijing B．Hong Kong Bank C．Hong Kong &Shanghai Bank D．Shanghai Bank 4．The underlined word “via” most likely means ________. A．except B．including C．by D．without 5．Which of the following statements is WRONG according to the passage? A．TDS Company is a company that sells furniture. B．You can choose from three ways to deliver your order. C．Whatever way you order, an e-mail reply is expected. D．If you are a foreigner, you can’t order the products. 6．The main purpose of the passage is to ________. A．encourage people to buy furniture B．make TDS Company more attractive C．introduce TDS Company’s furniture D．tell people how to order goods 【答案】1．C 2．A 3．C 4．C 5．D 6．A 【导语】本文家具公司的一则广告信息。 1．细节理解题。根据“Easy to Order”下面对应的内容可知，有三种方式，分别是网站，电话和穿着，故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据“Deposit (储蓄) our Beijing local bank account”可知，公司位于北京，故选A。 3．细节理解题。根据“Bank: The Hong Kong & Shanghai Banking Corp. LTD.”可知，可以选择香港和上海银行，故选C。 4．词义猜测题。根据“Most items can be shipped to you via Express Mail Services”可知，通过特快专递服务海运到家，所以划线单词与by同义，表示“通过”，故选C。 5．推理判断题。根据“Write to the following bank account if you are a foreigner”可知，如果是外国人也可以预订产品，所以D表述错误，故选D。 6．主旨大意题。根据“TDS Company provides the best furniture you have ever had”及全文的内容可知，本文家具公司的一则广告信息，目的是鼓励人们购买家具，故选A。 （22-23八年级上·上海黄浦·期中）The water tap was leaking (漏水) again, and the noise was driving Cassie crazy. Cassie looked at her watch. It was nearly nine o’clock. She climbed out of bed and stood on a chair by the shelf. Her mother’s Mr. Fix-It Book was on the top shelf. She found the page she was looking for and then began to read carefully. Next, Cassie opened a box in the kitchen and picked out the tools she needed—a hammer, a wrench (扳手), and several small things. It was not easy for her to repair the tap, and she tried several times. Finally, the water tap was in pieces. One by one, she carefully laid them out on the table. That way she would know how they went back. Cassie worked late into the night. At one point, she thought she was done. Oops! A small piece that she had forgotten still lay on the table. Slowly Cassie took the water tap apart (分开) one more time. This time she made sure everything was in place. She turned the water tap on and then off. One... two... three... She waited a full minute. There was no leak! Cassie smiled and put the tools back into the box. Then she went to bed and fell asleep. The next morning, Dad was in the kitchen when Cassie got up. “Notice anything, Dad?” she asked. He looked around and listened. “Hmm, something’s missing... I can’t find out what it is... Wait, it's too quiet in here!” “That’s right,” Cassie said. “Something is missing. I fixed the water tap. It doesn’t leak any more.” “That’s my girl,” Dad said. “It’s a good thing you are really like your mother.” 1．Cassie found the water tap was leaking _______. A．in the morning B．in the afternoon C．at night D．after midnight 2．Cassie read Mr. Fix-It Book to find out _______. A．how to repair the tap B．how to turn off a tap C．who invented taps D．where to buy a new tap 3．Cassie _______ in order to be sure that the pieces could go back. A．picked out the tools B．laid the pieces out on the table C．took the water tap apart D．waited one full minute 4．Which of the following statements is right? A．Cassie’s father helped Cassie fix the tap. B．Cassie’s father didn’t know who fixed the tap. C．Cassie failed to fix the tap in the end. D．Dad was happy because the tap was not leaking. 5．The underlined sentence “It’s a good thing you are really like your mother.” probably means _______. A．Cassie is as beautiful as her mother. B．Cassie likes doing housework. So does her mother. C．Cassie likes her mother very much. D．Cassie is good at fixing things, just like her mother. 6．From the passage we can learn that Cassie is _______. A．naughty B．patient C．careless D．strong 【答案】1．C 2．A 3．B 4．D 5．D 6．B 【导语】本文主要讲述了一个叫做Cassie的女孩修理自家水龙头的故事。Cassie夜晚被漏水的声音烦扰，于是起来找修理书试着自己修理，虽然历经波折，但最终修好了水龙头。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段中“Cassie looked at her watch. It was nearly nine o’clock. She climbed out of bed and stood on a chair by the shelf.”（Cassie看表发现要九点了。她从床上爬了起来站在架子边的椅子上）可知此时是晚上九点左右。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据第一段“The water tap was leaking (漏水) again, and the noise was driving Cassie crazy.”和第二段中“Her mother’s Mr. Fix-It Book was on the top shelf. She found the page she was looking for and then began to read carefully.”（水龙头再一次漏水，她妈妈的修理书在架子的上面，她找到了要找的那一页仔细地阅读）可知她读修理书是为了找到如何修理水龙头。故选A。 3．细节理解题。根据第三段中“One by one, she carefully laid them out on the table. That way she would know how they went back.”可知，为了确定如何把水龙头安回去，她把碎片放在桌子上。故选B。 4．推理判断题。根据第四段中“She waited a full minute. There was no leak! Cassie smiled and put the tools back into the box.”以及最后一段“‘That’s my girl,’ Dad said. ‘It’s a good thing you are really like your mother.’”可知Cassie把水龙头修好了，不再漏水了，父亲知道后很高兴。故选D。 5．句意猜测题。根据第二段中“Her mother’s Mr. Fix-It Book was on the top shelf.”以及第四段中“She waited a full minute. There was no leak! Cassie smiled and put the tools back into the box.”可知Cassie的妈妈有修理书，可推出她妈妈擅长修理东西，Cassie也成功地修理了水龙头，可推出她像她妈妈一样擅长修理东西。故选D。 6．推理判断题。根据第三段中“It was not easy for her to repair the tap, and she tried several times...she carefully laid them out on the table...”以及第四段中“Slowly Cassie took the water tap apart (分开) one more time. This time she made sure everything was in place. She turned the water tap on and then off. One... two... three...”的这些描写，可以看出Cassie是一个有耐心的孩子。故选B。 （21-22八年级上·上海黄浦·期中）Choose the best answer.选出最恰当的答案。 Mark Wellman began climbing mountains when he was 17 years old. He loved outdoor activities, and climbed most of mountains. Then in 1982, while going up a difficult mountain in North America, Mark fell 100 feet. He doesn’t remember much about the accident, except that it was cold and he couldn’t feel his leg. As a result, Mark can no longer walk. To this day, however, he is still a mountain climber. He takes part in all the same activities he did before, and more besides. Nothing could stop him, not even losing his legs. Since the accident, he has climbed more than fifty high mountains around the world. In addition to climbing, Mark has been on the United States disabled ski team. He has taken part in two Paralympics Games (残运会). He has made films about physically challenged (有挑战的) people enjoying outdoor sports, he has also written his own story in a book called Climbing Back. The book has given hope and courage (勇气) to thousands of people who are unable to walk. Nowadays, Mark Wellman lives in California, where he runs a business called No Limits. He often travels around America and gives speeches about his experiences as a physically challenged person. He talks to all kinds of people. Mark tells his listeners that they can overcome any problem to realize their dreams. 1．Before Mark had the accident, he loved outdoor activities and climbed ________ of mountains. A．none B．some C．all D．most 2．Mark had the accident in ________. A．North America B．South America C．North Africa D．South Africa 3．After the accident, Mark ________. A．gave up all the outdoor activities B．still enjoyed climbing mountains C．took part in different activities he did before D．stopped to take part in indoor activities 4．Mark’s book Climbing Back is about ________. A．hope and courage B．his own story C．outdoor activities D．the accident 5．The underlined word “overcome” means ________. A．find B．cause C．solve D．discuss 6．Mark’s story tells us that ________. A．a physically challenged person can climb mountains B．outdoor activities can make people healthier C．climbing mountains is exciting but dangerous D．we should never lose hope and courage when we are in trouble 【答案】1．D 2．A 3．B 4．B 5．C 6．D 【导语】本文主要讲述了Mark Wellman在一次登山出事后，他的腿不能走路，但仍然坚持体育活动，进而取得了常人难以想象的成绩。他用实际行动告诉人们：当我们陷入困境时，我们不应该失去希望和勇气。 1．细节理解题。根据“He loved outdoor activities, and climbed most of mountains.”可知，在马克发生事故之前，他喜欢户外活动，并且爬了大部分的山。故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据“Then in 1982, while going up a difficult mountain in North America, Mark fell 100 feet.”可知，马克在北美洲出了事故。故选A。 3．推理判断题。根据“To this day, however, he is still a mountain climber. He takes part in all the same activities he did before, and more besides.”和“He has taken part in two Paralympics Games”可推理出，事故发生后，马克仍然喜欢爬山。故选 B。 4．细节理解题。根据“He has also written his own story in a book called Climbing Back.”可知，马克的书《攀登》是关于他自己的故事的。故选B。 5．词义猜测题。根据后面“ to realize their dreams.”实现他们的梦想，可猜测出，前半句应是：他们可以克服任何问题，故下划线单词的意思应是“克服”，和 solve 同义。故选C。 6．主旨大意题。通读全文，根据“The book has given hope and courage (勇气) to thousands of people who are unable to walk.”和“Mark tells his listeners that they can overcome any problem to realize their dreams.”可知，马克的故事告诉我们，当我们陷入困境时，我们永远不应该失去希望和勇气。故选D。 （20-21八年级上·上海·期中）Dave Hopper couldn't believe when his daughter was turned away(拒绝进入) for the second time, along with 50 other students, who didn't meet the unbelievably strict dress rules at an English school. The father was angry when his daughter was kicked out the day before for not wearing a sports suit, then again when her shoes weren't black enough. Hopper found it strange because the previous day she was told the shoes were acceptable. They're not plain, black, leather shoes. They've got color on them," said the headmaster, Matthew Tate. However, Hopper wasn't going to agree. "Look at them. They are perfectly black. Tell me what's wrong with those? The father said. He then asked the headmaster if he would have to buy another pair of shoes, the headmaster told him that he must. "Turning away kids who have turned up in trainers(运动鞋), fair enough, they are in the wrong, but my daughter is dressed how she should be," Hopper said. Hopper plans to transfer her to a new school where she isn't constantly turned away because of the clothes. "If we don't remove her from the school, she will be turned away again." 1．Why was Dave Hopper's daughter turned away by the school? A．Because she didn't wear shoes. B．Because she didn't finish her homework. C．Because she didn't follow school's dress rules. D．Because she didn't buy nice clothes. 2．How many times was Dave Hopper's daughter turned away? A．Once. B．Two times. C．Three times. D．Four times. 3．How did the father feel when his daughter was kicked out? A．Excited. B．Sad. C．Surprised. D．Angry. 4．What does the underlined word "transfer" mean? A．To move from one place to another place. B．To give somebody something. C．To make new money. D．To stop giving your support. 5．What is Dave Hopper's final decision? A．He will have a serious talk with the headmaster. B．He will leave England and move to America. C．He will buy a new pair of shoes for his daughter. D．He will send his daughter to another school. 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．D 4．A 5．D 【分析】本文讲述了Dave因为女儿再次为了着装问题而被拒绝进入校园感到很生气，他计划把女儿转到一所新的学校，这样就不会因为衣服的问题而经常被拒之门外。 1．细节理解题。根据“ Dave Hopper couldn't believe when his daughter was turned away(拒绝进入) for the second time, along with 50 other students, who didn't meet the unbelievably strict dress rules at an English school”可知，他女儿因为没有遵守英国学校的着装规定而被拒之门外，故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据“Dave Hopper couldn't believe when his daughter was turned away(拒绝进入) for the second time”，可知，他女儿被拒绝了两次，故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据“The father was angry when his daughter was kicked out the day before for not wearing a sports suit, then again when her shoes weren't black enough”，可知，父亲在女儿前一天因为没穿运动服被赶出学校时很生气，故选D。 4．词义猜测题。根据“Hopper plans to transfer her to a new school where she isn't constantly turned away because of the clothes”，可知，他准备将他女儿转到一个新学校，所以transfer表示“转移”，即“从一个地方移到另一个地方”，故选A。 5．细节理解题。根据“Hopper plans to transfer her to a new school where she isn't constantly turned away because of the clothes”，可知，他决定给他女儿转学，故选D。 （21-22八年级上·上海·期中）When you think of a museum, I bet you won’t think of a place where children run around. But the Science Museum is different. It’s noisy. You can get to the Science Museum by going on the London Underground from Wareloon the Jubilee line to Westminster. Then take the Circle or the District line to South Kensington. When you walk out, take a look around you, and you should see it. What to bring: at least two bottles of drink for the kids and ￡10 to spend in the cafes. Entrance is free! The most interesting and exciting part of coming here is to go to the Kids’ area, the Launch Pad on the third floor. At busy times, you may have to wait in line, but staff（员工）will provide science toys for you and the kids to play with. It is great fun in there. And if you love science, you will learn about science in a fun way. There are also simulators（模拟设备）on the third floor, so think of Floor3 as a “fun floor”. If you want to learn about the museum, then go to the ground floor. They have something which will interest you. Overall, it’s a fun experience for the kids and you may enjoy it, too. It’s also free to get in! 1．How is the Science Museum different from other museums? A．It’s big. B．It’s free. C．It’s busy D．It’s noisy. 2．You can ________at the Launch Pad. A．buy your favourite drink B．buy some science toys C．learn about science in a fun way D．learn the history of the Science Museum 3．What does the underlined word “Overall” mean? A．In addition B．In short C．Therefore D．On the other hand 4．Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage? A．The entrance fee for the museum is free. B．You should bring drink for your kid. C．The Launch Pad is on the third floor. D．You can go to the second floor for the museum history. 5．Paragraph 2 is mainly about . A．when to visit the Science Museum. B．how to get to the Science Museum C．what to bring to the Science Museum D．how to plan a trip to the Science Museum 【答案】1．D 2．C 3．B 4．D 5．B 【分析】本文介绍了如何去科学博物馆以及科学博物馆里面一些好玩的地方，如儿童区三楼发射平台、模拟设备等。 1．细节理解题。根据第1段最后两句“But the Science Museum is different. It’s noisy!”可知，科学博物馆很吵闹，故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据第4段第3和4句“It is great fun in there. And if you love science, it should indulge(满足) you as you will learn about science in a fun way.”可知，可以在发射平台用一种有趣的方式了解科学，故选C。 3．词义猜测题。根据“it's a fun experience for the kids and you may enjoy it too. It's also free to get in!（它是孩子进行有趣体验的好去处，你可能也会喜欢它。进去是免费的。）”可知，本段是对前文的总结，可推测“overall”的意思是“总之”，故选B。 4．推理判断题。根据第5段第1句“If you want to learn about the museum, then go to the ground floor.”可知你想了解博物馆历史，去一楼，可知D错误。故选D。 5．主旨大意题。根据第2段“You can get to the Science Museum by going on the London Underground from Waterloo on the Jubilee line to Westminster…and you should see it.”可知，此处是介绍如何去博物馆的路线，故选B。 （21-22八年级上·上海虹口·期中）There are a number of phrases built on the word “put”, such as put by, put for, put out, put across, put over and so on. The expression “putting one on” is among them. You tell a person something that he finds difficult to believe, and he may look at you more closely and ask: “Are you putting me on?” He doesn’t think you are serious. Perhaps, you are joking with him, teasing him, trying to test his reaction. The expression “putting one on” is closest to the phrase “to put something over on a person”, means to trick, to deceive him. But there is a little difference between the two phrases. That is, people who try to put you on are more often just joking, having some pleasant friendly fun. There are people who like to play practical jokes on friends, to put them on in strange way, some funny, some not. This is especially true on April 1st, April Fool’s Day. Year after year, numbers of people let themselves be fooled by the same joke. They just forget what had happened to them the year before. One of these often repeated jokes is a telephone call. The caller changes his voice and says to his friend: “Hello, is this Mr. Jones? I have an important message for you from Mr. Fox. Please call him at this number.” The caller then gives his friend the telephone number of the National Zoo. Unthinkingly, the friend quickly makes his call and says: “Hello, I must speak to Mr. Fox. It is urgent.” The man on the other end says: “Who?” “Mr. Fox. I don’t know his first name. Please hurry.” The man at the other end answers: “We have no Mr. Fox here.” Then he realizes it is a joke and the one he has heard before. And he begins to laugh and says: “Look, friend, this is the zoo. Somebody is putting your leg, putting you on.” “Good God!” You said to yourself: “What an idiot I am!” but you think about it and cannot help getting a laugh out of the whole episode. 1．Which of the following sentences has the similar meaning to  “Are you putting me on?” A．Are you helping to put on my clothes? B．Are you telling me something seriously? C．Are you just joking? D．Are you telling the truth? 2．You will probably feel ________ if someone is trying to put you on. A．angry B．happy C．humorous D．sad 3．On April 1st, a great number of people ________. A．make phone calls to their friends B．invite their friends to the National Zoo C．are ready to play jokes on others D．always make calls to the National Zoo 4．The caller asks his friend to call the National Zoo ________. A．in order to look for Mr. Fox B．just for fun C．because there is really something urgent D．to get some information about the zoo 5．A suitable title for the passage would be ________. A．Phrases about “put” B．April Fool’s Day C．Are You Putting Me On? D．How To Fool Others 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．C 4．B 5．C 【分析】本文主要围绕短语“putting one on”的意思和如何正确使用，讲述了一个用Fox名字开玩笑的趣事。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段中“You tell a person something that he finds difficult to believe, and he may look at you more closely and ask: ‘Are you putting me on?’...  Perhaps, you are joking with him, teasing him, trying to test his reaction. ”可知，你告诉一个人一些他觉得难以置信的事情，他认为你在愚弄他，开他的玩笑。因此，“Are you putting me on?你在愚弄我？”和“Are you just joking?你在开玩笑？”这个两个句子意思相近。故选C。 2．推理判断题。根据第一段中“That is, people who try to put you on are more often just joking, having some pleasant friendly fun.”可知，那些试图愚弄你的人通常只是在开玩笑，开一些令人愉快的、友好的玩笑。由此可推断，如果有人试图愚弄你，你可能会“高兴”，选项B“happy高兴”。故选B。 3．推理判断题。根据第二段中的“This is especially true on April 1st, April Fool’s Day. Year after year, numbers of people let themselves be fooled by the same joke.”可知，在4月1日愚人节这一天，许多人让自己被同一个笑话愚弄。由此可推断，在4月1日愚人节这一天，很多人准备开别人的玩笑。故选C。 4．推理判断题。根据倒数第二段中的“The man at the other end answers: ‘We have no Mr. Fox here.’... ‘Look, friend, this is the zoo. Somebody is putting your leg, putting you on.’”可知，接电话人的回答说我们这儿没有狐狸先生，这里是动物园， 有人在愚弄你。结合最后一句“but you think about it and cannot help getting a laugh out of the whole episode.但你一想到这个，就忍不住要笑一笑。”可推断，有人假冒Fox(福克斯，人名)给朋友打电话，并留下动物园电话，此人让他的朋友打电话给动物园只是为了好玩，愚弄他 。故选B。 5．标题归纳题。通读全文，可知文章主要围绕短语“putting one on”的意思和如何正确使用，讲述了一个用Fox名字开玩笑的趣事。因此选项C“你在愚弄我？”为最合适的标题。故选C。 （21-22八年级上·上海浦东新·期中）Kristina’s family was going to visit her grandparents. She was so excited! It had been months since their last visit. They called a taxi to take them to the airport. “This will save us lots of time,” Dad said. “We won’t have to worry about parking.” However, the streets were crowded with cars, and the taxi slowly made its way to the airport through the traffic. They arrived at the airport very late, got stuck at a check point for a while, and had to run all the way to the gate to catch their plane. Out of breath, they finally reached the gate. The clerk saw them dash up and shook her head sadly. “You checked in too late,” the clerk said, “so we had to give your seats to other people. Now the plane is completely full.” The clerk booked them on another flight, which would leave two hours later. The family was upset, but all they could do was to wait. After two long hours, the family finally got on a plane. When they got off the plane after the quick flight, Grandma and Grandpa greeted them with huge smiles. Mum, Dad and Kristina were very glad to see them at last, and they couldn’t wait to get to their house. Grandpa took Kristina’s hand, and they happily chatted and laughed as they went together to pick up the luggage. They waited and waited, but their luggage was nowhere to be seen! Dad asked an airport worker for help, and she looked on her computer for a minute or two. “I’m sorry, but it seems that your luggage didn’t get on your plane,” she said. “It won’t be here for another hour.” After another hour, the family picked up their luggage and left the airport. The sun was setting as they pulled into her grandparents’ driveway. Everyone was hungry and tired. 1．Kristina’s family went to the airport by taxi because _________. A．they didn’t have a car B．there was a lot of traffic C．they had heavy luggage D．They wanted to save time 2．The underlined word “dash” in Paragraph Two probably means ________. A．pass the entrance safely B．look for something carefully C．call someone loudly D．go to some place quickly 3．Kristina’s family couldn’t get on the first plane because _________. A．they failed to arrive in time B．the clerk wasn’t quick enough C．they couldn’t find their tickets D．the plane needed repairs 4．What happened to the family’s luggage? A．It was left at home. B．It was put on another plane. C．It was seriously broken. D．It was stolen at the airport. 5．Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A．The family went out of the airport at night. B．Kristina’s family arrived later than they hoped. C．It was the first time for Kristina to visit her grandparents. D．The clerk gave them the wrong information about the flight. 6．Which is the best title of the passage? A．Visiting Grandparents B．The flight was Delayed C．Kristina’s Experience at the Airport D．Cars are Good, but Planes are Better 【答案】1．D 2．D 3．A 4．B 5．B 6．C 【分析】本文是记叙文，讲述了克里斯汀娜一家乘飞机去看望祖父母，因路上堵车而延误航班的糟糕经历。 1．细节理解题。根据“They called a taxi to take them to the airport. “This will save us lots of time,” Dad said.”可知，是为了节省时间，故选D。 2．词义猜测题。根据“had to run all the way to the gate to catch their plane. Out of breath, they finally reached the gate.”，可知他们在赶时间，是气喘吁吁跑过来的，dash表达的是“猛冲”；go to some place quickly符合语境，故选D。 3．推理判断题。根据机场职员的解释“ “You checked in too late,” the clerk said, “so we had to give your seats to other people. Now the plane is completely full.” ”，可知他们误了航班，故选A。 4．推理判断题。根据“I’m sorry, but it seems that your luggage didn’t get on your plane…It won’t be here for another hour.”，可知他们的行李被放在了另一架飞机上，故选B。 5．推理判断题。根据“The sun was setting as they pulled into her grandparents’ driveway. Everyone was hungry and tired.”，可知他们比预计到达的时间晚了很多，故选B。 6．标题归纳题。根据短文内容，结合首尾段可知是讲Kristina在机场的经历；Kristina’s Experience at the Airport符合标题，故选C。 （21-22八年级上·上海普陀·期中）When we think of food farming, we usually think of green fields in the country outside the city. Sam Chee works on a very different type of farm, in the center of the Canadian city of Toronto. “We grow fruits, vegetables and herbs,” says Sam. “But not many people know the farm is here. You can’t see it from the street. We’re on top of an office building, 50 meters above the ground.” Rooftop farming is becoming popular in cities like Toronto, New York and London. The roofs of buildings are often just wasted space, but this space can be used for growing good fresh food right in the middle of the city. Sam explains how it works. “We grow everything in big pots and boxes—there are hundreds of them. We catch rainwater to water the plants when the weather is dry.” The rooftop farm where Sam works belongs to a restaurant called Green Garden, on the ground floor of the building. The farm produces about half the restaurant’s fruits and vegetables. Sam believes that the rooftop farm is what makes Green Garden special. “We help to keep food production local. We don’t need to transport this food from anywhere, and that saves energy. It’s better for the environment.” The food from the rooftop is fresher too. “When the fruit and vegetables are ripe (成熟), we can pick them and use them right away. They taste better when they’re really fresh,” says Sam. “I hope that there will be more rooftop farms in the city soon. It could be the farming of the future.” 1．Green Garden’s rooftop farm is _________. A．in the countryside B．in the middle of a small town C．in the city center of Toronto D．near the city of New York 2．The fruit and vegetables Sam grows are _________. A．used in a restaurant in the same building B．sold to other restaurants nearby C．taken home by the people working there D．offered to people working in the building 3．The underlined word “this space” in paragraph 2 refers to _________. A．the roof of the building where Sam works B．different types of open space in cities C．the roofs of city buildings D．green fields in the countryside 4．According to Sam, the food from the rooftop is better than the food bought from other places because _________. A．it’s cheaper and tastes better B．it is fresher and better for the environment C．it uses wasted space in the city D．it can’t be bought in the local supermarket 5．The best title of the passage should be _________. A．The City of Toronto B．Fresh Fruits, Vegetables and Herbs C．Better Environment D．Rooftop Farming 【答案】1．C 2．A 3．C 4．B 5．D 【分析】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了什么是屋顶农业以及屋顶农业的好处。 1．细节理解题。根据文章第一段中的“Sam Chee works on a very different type of farm, in the center of the Canadian city of Toronto”可知，绿园屋顶农场在多伦多市中心，故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据文章第三段中的“The rooftop farm…half the restaurant’s fruits and vegetables”可知，Sam种的水果和蔬菜被在同一栋楼的餐厅使用，故选A。 3．推理判断题。根据文章第二段中的“The roofs of buildings are often just wasted space”和“can be used for growing good fresh food right in the middle of the city”可推知，this place指的是“城市中建筑物的屋顶”，故选C。 4．细节理解题。根据文章第三段中的“It’s better for the environment”和第四段中的“They taste better when they’re really fresh”可知，屋顶的食物比从其他地方买的好,因为它比较新鲜而且对环境更好，故选B。 5．最佳标题题。通读全文可知，文章主要介绍了什么是屋顶农业以及屋顶农业的好处，所以D项可作为最佳标题，故选D。 （20-21八年级上·上海浦东新·期中）Joseph has written a letter to his cousin, James and Susan. Here is the letter. Dear James and Susan, I am writing to you again because I am at home in bed. I have a cold recently and I am unable to go to school. I really have more than a cold. It’s the flu. I’ve got a fever and a serious headache as well. I lost my appetite and I find food tasteless. In addition, I’m always thirsty, probably as a result of the fever. But, with a lot of effort, I’m writing a letter to you and another to Pauline. The weather here in Toronto is horrible. I am sure the weather is much better in Hong Kong. Do you agree? The snow came a bit early this year and it was freezing cold. There’s a foot of snow on the ground. It’s surprising to see kids cheerfully playing in the snow and building “castles”and snowmen this morning. A few of them made snowballs by pressing snow together and threw them at each other. I’m going to have my examination soon. I’m extremely worried about it because I’m too sick to get out of bed and hold my text-books. What’s more, I haven’t attended lessons for nearly one week. I have to work hard to catch up with my classmates. I have got a new mate recently. He’s on my bed. That is Bobby, our cat. Uncle Tom gave him to me as my birthday present. He is rather disobedient and he runs here and there from time to time. He’s much more energetic than me. However, I’m glad to have him with me at the moment. Well, I am quite tired from writing this letter. I’ll finish here. Please write to me if you have time. Give my regards to your Mom and Dad. Best wishes Joseph 1．From the letter we know that Joseph writes to ________ people. A．one B．two C．three D．four 2．From paragraph 2 of the letter,we know that ________ A．Joseph dislikes the weather in Toronto. B．Joseph dislikes the weather in Hong Kong. C．Joseph finds the weather in Toronto suitable to him. D．Joseph finds the weather in Hong Kong freezing cold. 3．The underlined word “them” in the second paragraph refers to ________. A．kids B．snowmen C．castles D．snowballs 4．Joseph thinks that Bobby is ________. A．a classmate B．a friend C．a cousin D．a teacher 5．The underlined word “disobedient” in the fourth paragraph probably means_________. A．angry B．cute C．naughty D．gentle 6．From the letter we can infer that Joseph ________ . A．has a bad flu but doesn’t have a fever B．has to work hard for his examination C．likes playing with snow and making snowmen D．hates Bobby because he always runs here and there 【答案】1．C 2．A 3．D 4．B 5．C 6．B 【分析】本文是Joseph写信给James和Susan的一封信，介绍她在多伦多的生活学习情况。 1．推理判断题。根据“Dear James and Susan”和“But, with a lot of effort, I’m writing a letter to you and another to Pauline”可知，Joseph写信给James，Susan和Pauline，一共是写给三个人，故选C。 2．推理判断题。根据“The weather here in Toronto is horrible”可知，Joseph认为多伦多的天气非常糟糕，推断他不喜欢那里的天气。故选A。 3．词义猜测题。根据“A few of them made snowballs by pressing snow together and threw them at each other”可知，此处表示他们中的一些人把雪压在一起做成雪球，然后扔向对方。此处them代指雪球，故选D。 4．推理判断题。根据“I have got a new mate recently. He’s on my bed. That is Bobby, our cat”可知，Joseph认为Bobby是他的朋友。故选B。 5．词义猜测题。根据“he runs here and there from time to time”可知，他到处跑，因此他是淘气的，故选C。 6．推理判断题。根据“I’m going to have my examination soon”和“I have to work hard to catch up with my classmates”可知，Joseph为了考试而努力学习。故选B。 （20-21八年级上·上海松江·期中）Most of our life is a habit. Habits, good or bad, make you who you are. If you know how to change your habits, then even a small effort (努力) can create big changes. Here are some tips for getting you started.     One Habit for 30 Days. You pay attention to one change for thirty days. After that time it has become a habit. I’ve used this for most of my habit changes. It really works.     One Habit at a Time. A month may seem like a long time for only one change, but I’ve found that trying to change a few habits at a time is reckless. Multitasking (多任务) often means none becomes habits.     Experiment. You can’t know whether a different habit will work until you try it. Mix around with key habits until you find the ones that suit you. Don’t try to follow habits because you should, but because you’ve tested them and they work in your life.     Keep It Simple. Your change should include one or two rules, not a dozen. Exercising once per day for at least thirty minutes is easier to follow than exercising on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays with yoga (瑜伽) the first day and mountain biking the third day.     The best way to break bad habits is to know you have the confidence to do so. Want to learn more? Click here.  www.xsjedu.org/ 1．What can make you who you are? A．Habits. B．Changes. C．Exercising. D．Effort. 2．What does the underlined word “reckless” mean? A．有用的 B．节约时间的 C．明智的 D．鲁莽的 3．Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A．You’d better change your habit within sixty days. B．The writer thinks multitasking is useful. C．One can know whether a different habit will work without trying. D．Your change should include one or two rules, not many. 4．What is important to change a habit according to the passage? A．Money. B．Time. C．Confidence. D．Information. 5．Where can you probably read the passage? A．On the Internet. B．In a magazine. C．In a newspaper. D．In a storybook. 6．What is the best title for this passage? A．Habits are very important to us. B．How to change your habits? C．Help your children form good habits. D．What do you think of your habits? 【答案】1．A 2．D 3．D 4．C 5．A 6．B 【分析】本文主要讲述了改变生活习惯的方法。 1． 细节理解题。根据第一段“Habits, good or bad, make you who you are.”可知习惯决定了你是谁。故选A。 2．词义猜测题。根据第三段“Multitasking (多任务) often means none becomes habits.”多任务意味着没有养成习惯，可知“trying to change a few habits at a time is reckless.”一次改变很多习惯是鲁莽的，推知画线单词的含义为鲁莽的。故选D。 3．细节理解题。根据第五段“Your change should include one or two rules, not a dozen.”可知你的改变应该包括一个或两个规则，不能太多。故选D。 4．细节理解题。根据最后一段“ The best way to break bad habits is to know you have the confidence to do so.”可知改变坏习惯最好的方法是有信心。故选C。 5．推理判断题。根据最后一段“Want to learn more? Click here. www.xsjedu.org/”可知文中最后给出了网址，因此判断会在网上看到这篇文章。故选A。 6．标题归纳题。根据第一段“ If you know how to change your habits, then even a small effort (努力) can create big changes. Here are some tips for getting you started.”可知本文主要讲了如何改变习惯。因此判断本文最好的标题为“如何改变你的习惯”。故选B。 （22-23八年级上·上海徐汇·期中）The Exploding Lakes of Cameroon What comes to mind when you think of a lake? You probably imagine a pretty scene with blue water, birds, and fish. For the people in the northwestern Cameroon, however, the image is very different. For them, lakes may mean terrible disasters. In 1984, poisonous gases exploded out of Lake Monoun and came down into the nearby villages, killing thirty-seven people. Two years later, Lake Nyos erupted a cloud of gases rolled down the hills and into the valleys and killed 1,700 people. Lake Nyos and Lake Monoun are crater (火山口) lakes. They were formed when water collected in the craters of old volcanoes. The volcanoes under Lake Nyos and Lake Monoun are not active anymore. However, poisonous gases from the center of the earth continue to flow up through cracks in the bottom of the lake. This is normal in a crater lake. In most crater lakes, these gases are released often because the water “turns over” regularly. That is, the water from the bottom of the lake rises and mixes with the water at the top, allowing the gases to escape slowly. However, in Lakes Nyos and Monoun, there is no regular turning over. No one knows the reason for this fact, but as a result, these lakes have more gases tapped at the bottom than other crater lakes. In fact, scientists who have studied Lakes Nyos and Monoun have found 16,000 times more gases. When a strong wind, cool weather, a storm, or a landslide (滑坡) causes the water to turn over suddenly, the gases escape in a violent explosion. In the past, no one knew when the gases might explode, so there was no way for the villagers to escape disaster. Now scientists from the United States, France, and Cameroon have found a way to reduce the gas pressure at the bottom of Lake Nyos. They stood a 672-foot plastic pipe in the middle of the lake, with one end of the pipe near the bottom and the other end in the air. Near the top of the pipe, the team put several holes that could be opened or closed by a computer. Now, when the gas pressure gets too high, the holes are opened and some of the gas-filled water shoots up through the pipe into the air like a fountain. With less pressure, a disastrous explosion is much less likely. However, the scientists are not sure that one pipe will be enough to prevent explosions. They hope to put in others soon and they plan to install a similar pipe and a computer system at Lake Monoun as well. To protect people nearby until all of the pipes are in place, the scientists have installed early warning systems at both lakes. If the gas pressure rises to a dangerous level, computers will set off loud sirens (警报) and bright lights to warn the people in the villages. That way, they will have time to escape from the dangerous gases. 1．What will happen when Lake Nyos and Lake Monoun explode? A．Water will flow down the hills. B．Poisonous gases will be released suddenly. C．A strong wind will rise from the lakes. D．The volcanoes will come to life. 2．Which of the following statements about Lake Nyos and Lake Monoun is true? A．They were formed in 1984. B．They are at the top of two active volcanoes. C．They are not like most other crater lakes. D．Water in them turns over regularly. 3．Lake Nyos and Lake Monoun explode because ________. A．the gases rise to the top and mix with air B．people from the villages turn over the water C．scientists have put in a computer system D．they have more gases trapped at the bottom than other crater lakes 4．A team of scientists has ________. A．erected a pressure-releasing pipe in the lake B．identified the gases at the bottom of the lake C．built a beautiful fountain near the lakes D．removed all dangerous gases from the lakes 5．What do we learn from the last paragraph? A．Scientists are planning to install pipes in all crater lakes B．Scientists still do not know how to prevent gas explosions C．Explosion disasters could be avoided in the future D．Warming systems have been set up in the villages nearby. 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．A 4．A 5．C 【分析】本文主要介绍了来自地球中心的有毒气体通过尼奥斯湖和莫嫩湖这两个火山口湖慢慢地逸出，更多的气体在遇到强风、寒冷天气、暴风雨或滑坡导致水突然翻转时，会在猛烈的爆炸中逸出。为了保护周边的居民，科学家已经在两个湖泊安装了早期预警系统，如果有危险会发出警报让村民及时逃离。 1．细节理解题。根据“In 1984, poisonous gases exploded out of Lake Monoun and came down into the nearby villages”可知，火山爆发时有毒气体会突然逸出，故选B。 2．推理判断题。根据“In most crater lakes, these gases are released often because the water ‘turns over’ regularly”及“However, in Lakes Nyos and Monoun, there is no regular turning over”可知，在大多数火山口湖中，这些气体经常被释放出来，因为水有规律地“翻转”，而在尼奥斯湖和莫农湖，没有定期的轮换，所以它们并不像大部分火山口湖，C表述正确，故选C。 3．推理判断题。根据“That is, the water from the bottom of the lake rises and mixes with the water at the top, allowing the gases to escape slowly.”及全文的内容可知，是因为这些气体上升到顶部并与空气混合，故选A。 4．细节理解题。根据“Now scientists from the United States, France, and Cameroon have found a way to reduce the gas pressure at the bottom of Lake Nyos. They stood a 672-foot plastic pipe in the middle of the lake, with one end of the pipe near the bottom and the other end in the air”可知，科学家已经在湖里竖了一根减压管，故选A。 5．推理判断题。根据“If the gas pressure rises to a dangerous level, computers will set off loud sirens (警报) and bright lights to warn the people in the villages. That way, they will have time to escape from the dangerous gases.”可知，科学家们已经在两个湖泊安装了早期预警系统，如果有危险会发出警报让村民及时逃离，那么这个就能避免爆炸灾害，故选C。 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$