Unit 9 阅读理解 2024-2025学年人教版英语八年级上册

Dear Alumni of Jimei School, Hello! We are very happy to tell you that Jimei School is turning 100 years old! 🎂 This is a very special day for our school, and we would like to share it with you. 📅 Date: October 15th, 2023 📍 Place: Jimei School Campus You are invited to come and join us for a fun and memorable day. We have many cool activities planned for you, such as: · 🎤 Speeches by important guests · 🎭 Performances by students and old friends from school · 🚶‍♂️ Walking tours of the school · 🍴 A big meal with lots of tasty food · 🎁 A special present for everyone who comes This is a great chance to see old friends, teachers, and classmates again. It's also a way to show how much you love Jimei School. Please let us know if you can come by September 30th, 2023. You can write to us at [school email] or call us at [school phone number]. We hope you can come and make this 100th birthday party unforgettable! Best wishes, The Jimei School 100th Birthday Party Team 1. What big event is Jimei School having? A. A sports day. B. A music festival. C. Its 100th birthday. 🎂 D. A graduation ceremony. 2. When is the event happening? A. September 15th, 2023. B. October 15th, 2023. 📅 C. November 15th, 2023. D. December 15th, 2023. 3. Which activity is NOT listed in the invitation? A. Walking tours of the school. 🚶‍♂️ B. A dance show. C. A big meal with food. 🍴 D. Performances by students and old friends. 4. How should you let the school know if you can come? A. By sending a message on a social media site. B. By calling a number. 📞 C. By talking to a teacher at school. D. By writing an email. 📧 5. What will you get if you come to the event? A. A new uniform. B. A book about the school. C. A special present. 🎁 D. A ticket to a movie. Dear Friends, Hello! 👋 I have some exciting news to share with you – I have moved into a new home! 🏠 To celebrate this happy occasion, I am hosting a housewarming party, and I would love it if you could come! 📅 Date: Saturday, November 11th, 2023 🕒 Time: 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM 📍 Address: 123 Maple Street, Sunny Town (我家的新地址) The party will be filled with fun and laughter. We will have: · 🍕 Delicious pizza and snacks to enjoy · 🥤 Soft drinks and juice for everyone · 🎮 Games and activities to play · 🎶 Music to dance and sing along to · 🎁 A special surprise for all my guests! It's going to be a great time to catch up, meet my new neighbors, and just have a good old-fashioned party! Please feel free to bring along any friends or family members who you think would enjoy it too. To let me know if you can make it, please RSVP (reply) by November 5th, 2023. You can reach me at [your phone number] or [your email address]. I'm really looking forward to seeing you all and sharing this special day with you! Warm regards, [Your Name] 1. What is the writer celebrating? A. Their birthday. B. Moving into a new home. 🏠 C. Getting a new job. D. Graduating from school. 2. When is the housewarming party? A. November 5th, 2023. B. November 11th, 2023. 📅 C. November 15th, 2023. D. November 20th, 2023. 3. What time does the party start? A. 1:00 PM. B. 2:00 PM. C. 3:00 PM. 🕒 D. 4:00 PM. 4. What is the writer asking guests to do by November 5th? A. Send a gift. B. Bring food. C. Reply if they can come. 📧 D. Choose a game to play. 5. What will guests receive at the party? A. A certificate of attendance. B. A new house key. C. A special surprise. 🎁 D. A map of the new neighborhood. Dear Media Friends, Hello! 👋 We are thrilled to announce that Huawei will soon be launching its latest smartphone, the Mate 70! 📱 To share this exciting moment with you, we cordially invite you to attend our official launch event. 📅 Date: Thursday, December 14th, 2023 🕒 Time: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM 📍 Venue: Huawei Headquarters, Tech City (华为总部地址) The Mate 70 is packed with innovative features and cutting-edge technology that will surely impress. During the event, you will have the opportunity to: · 👀 Witness the unveiling of the Mate 70 in a stunning presentation · 📸 Take photos and capture the moment · 🗣️ Interview Huawei executives and product experts · 🎁 Receive a special gift bag with Mate 70 accessories · 🍴 Enjoy light refreshments and networking opportunities This is a perfect chance for you to get firsthand information about the Mate 70 and share it with your audience. We encourage you to bring along your camera and note-taking materials to make the most of the event. Please RSVP (reply) by December 7th, 2023, to confirm your attendance. You can reach us at [media contact email] or [media contact phone number]. We eagerly await your presence and look forward to sharing the Mate 70's magic with you! Warm regards, Huawei PR Team 1. What product is Huawei launching? A. A new tablet. B. A new laptop. C. The Mate 70 smartphone. 📱 D. A new smartwatch. 2. When is the launch event happening? A. December 7th, 2023. B. December 14th, 2023. 📅 C. December 21st, 2023. D. January 1st, 2024. 3. Where will the event take place? A. A local mall. B. Huawei Headquarters, Tech City. 📍 C. A theme park. D. A sports arena. 4. What will media friends receive during the event? A. A free Mate 70 phone. B. A special gift bag. 🎁 C. A discount on Huawei products. D. A ticket to a concert. 5. By what date should media friends reply to confirm their attendance? A. November 30th, 2023. B. December 7th, 2023. 📧 C. December 14th, 2023. D. December 21st, 2023. Dear Jenny, Hello! 👋 Thank you so much for inviting me to your birthday party! 🎉 I was really excited to read your invitation and know that you're celebrating another year of joy and growth. However, I have to let you down gently this time. 😔 Unfortunately, I have a previous engagement that I can't cancel. It's my little sister's ballet recital, and it's something we've been looking forward to for months. 🩰 She's been practicing really hard, and I promised her I'd be there to support her. I know your party will be amazing, and I'm truly sorry I can't be there to celebrate with you. But please understand that I'm thinking of you and wishing you all the happiness and fun that your special day deserves. 🎈 Even though I won't be physically there, my heart will be with you, and I'll be sending you lots of love and positive vibes. 💖 Have an unforgettable birthday, and make sure to take lots of pictures to share with me later! Once again, thank you for thinking of me and inviting me. I hope to catch up with you soon and celebrate your big day in another way. Warm wishes, Mike 1. What is the writer responding to? A. A request for help. B. A birthday party invitation. 🎉 C. An invitation to a concert. D. An offer of a job. 2. Why can't the writer attend the birthday party? A. They have a family emergency. B. They are traveling abroad. C. They have a prior commitment. 😔 D. They don't feel well. 3. What is the writer's little sister doing on the day of the birthday party? A. Having a ballet recital. 🩰 B. Playing in a soccer game. C. Giving a speech at school. D. Performing in a theater play. 4. How does the writer feel about missing the birthday party? A. Happy. B. Angry. C. Sorry. 😔 D. Excited. 5. What does the writer plan to do instead of attending the party? A. Send a gift. B. Call the friend later. C. Celebrate in another way. 🎈 D. Watch the ballet recital online. 以下是上述阅读材料的答案及解析： **Jimei School** 1. C 解析：文中提到“Jimei School is turning 100 years old!”，说明学校正在庆祝100周年校庆。 2. B 解析：活动日期明确写着“October 15th, 2023”。 3. B 解析：文中提到的活动有演讲、学生和校友的表演、校园游览、美食和特别礼物，没有提到舞蹈表演。 4. D 解析：文中提到“You can write to us at [school email] or call us at [school phone number].”，即可以通过写邮件或打电话告知学校是否能参加。 5. C 解析：文中提到“A special present for everyone who comes”，来参加活动会得到一份特别礼物。 **Housewarming Party** 1. B 解析：作者在信中说“I have moved into a new home! To celebrate this happy occasion, I am hosting a housewarming party”，所以是庆祝搬进新家。 2. B 解析：日期明确写着“Saturday, November 11th, 2023”。 3. C 解析：时间写着“3:00 PM to 6:00 PM”，所以派对从下午 3 点开始。 4. C 解析：文中提到“To let me know if you can make it, please RSVP (reply) by November 5th, 2023.”，即在 11 月 5 日前回复是否能参加。 5. C 解析：文中提到“A special surprise for all my guests!”，客人会得到一个特别惊喜。 **Huawei Launch Event** 1. C 解析：文中明确提到“Huawei will soon be launching its latest smartphone, the Mate 70!”，华为即将发布的是 Mate 70 智能手机。 2. B 解析：活动日期是“Thursday, December 14th, 2023”。 3. B 解析：活动地点是“ Huawei Headquarters, Tech City”。 4. B 解析：文中提到“Receive a special gift bag with Mate 70 accessories”，媒体朋友会收到一个特别礼品袋。 5. B 解析：文中提到“Please RSVP (reply) by December 7th, 2023, to confirm your attendance.”，需要在 12 月 7 日前回复确认出席。 **Response to Birthday Party Invitation** 1. B 解析：作者开头就说“Thank you so much for inviting me to your birthday party!”，所以是在回应生日派对的邀请。 2. C 解析：作者不能参加是因为“I have a previous engagement that I can't cancel.”，即有一个不能取消的事先安排。 3. A 解析：作者的妹妹在生日派对当天有“ballet recital”，即芭蕾舞表演。 4. C 解析：作者表示“I'm truly sorry I can't be there to celebrate with you.”，可以看出作者感到很抱歉。 5. C 解析：作者说“I hope to catch up with you soon and celebrate your big day in another way.”，即打算用另一种方式庆祝。 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$