Unit 5 外刊阅读速递-【初中必刷题】2025-2026学年新教材八年级上册英语同步课件（冀教版2024）

英 语 八年级上册 JJ 1 2 Unit 5 Work education 3 外刊阅读速递 4 刷外刊 5 外刊 阅读理解 体裁：说明文 题材：个人情况 词数：322 难度:★★★ 建议用时：8分钟 素材来源：TIME for Kids ［2025原创］Larry Chickola is the vice president and chief corporate engineer of Six Flags theme parks. He has loved theme parks since childhood. When he was young, he often visited the Cedar Point amusement park in Sandusky, Ohio. There, he rode the Corkscrew roller coaster, which became one of his favourite 刷外刊 返回目录 6 experiences. This early interest inspired his dream of becoming an engineer. Larry studied mechanical engineering in college but didn’t realise he could design roller coasters as a career. Later, a friend told him about a job opportunity at Six Flags.This excited him, and he decided to become a roller-coaster engineer. Today, he is responsible for engineering work at Six Flags parks worldwide. He oversees the design and construction of rides, including over 1,000 rides in North America alone, with 157 of them being roller coasters. One of Larry’s current projects is Falcon’s Flight, the tallest, fastest, and longest roller coaster ever built. It is constructed at Six Flags in Saudi Arabia. 刷外刊 返回目录 Larry’s job requires creativity and problem-solving skills. For example, he once worked with engineers to make rides more accessible for people with disabilities, showing his care for inclusivity. Larry often visits the Six Flags Great Adventure park in Jackson Township, New Jersey, where his office is located. He watches visitors understand what makes rides enjoyable. He believes creating fun rides is harder than just making them tall or fast. “If I want a ride to be tall, I can make it tall. But figuring out how to make it fun is the real challenge,” he says. 刷外刊 返回目录 Among the rides he has designed, Larry is especially proud of the Iron Rattler in San Antonio, Texas. This roller coaster takes riders past beautiful rock walls before dropping almost straight down. Larry feels happy knowing his designs bring daily excitement to visitors. His journey from a roller-coaster-loving child to a chief engineer proves that passion and hard work can turn dreams into reality. 阅读理解·语篇导读 文章讲述了拉里从童年乘坐过山车产生梦想到成为主题公园 首席工程师的历程。 刷外刊 返回目录 1.What inspired Larry’s dream of becoming an engineer?( ) B A.Visiting Six Flags theme parks. B.Riding the Corkscrew roller coaster. C.Designing the Iron Rattler. D.Studying problem-solving skills. 【解析】细节理解题。根据“There, he rode the Corkscrew roller coaster, which became one of his favourite experiences. This early interest inspired his dream of becoming an engineer.”可知选B项。 刷外刊 返回目录 10 2. 代词指代 What does the word “This” refer to in the second paragraph?( ) B A.Studying mechanical engineering. B.A friend telling him about a job at Six Flags. C.Designing roller coasters as a career. D.Overseeing over 1,000 rides in North America. 【解析】词义猜测题。“Later, a friend told him about a job opportunity at Six Flags. This excited him”中，This指代前文朋友告知他工作机会这件 事。故选B项。 刷外刊 返回目录 11 3.What does Larry think is the hardest part of designing a ride?( ) D A.Making it very tall. B.Using creative technology. C.Solving engineering problems. D.Making it fun for visitors. 【解析】细节理解题。由“He believes creating fun rides is harder than just making them tall or fast… But figuring out how to make it fun is the real challenge…”可知选D项。 刷外刊 返回目录 12 4.Which two words best describe Larry Chickola’s personality based on the passage?( ) A.Strict and humorous. B.Patient and understanding. C.Creative and caring. D.Serious and hard-working. 【解析】推理判断题。从他的工作需要创造力以及他为残疾人改造游乐设施可知， 他既富有创造性又有关怀之心。故选C项。 C 刷外刊 返回目录 5.Which is the best title for the passage?( ) C A.The History of Six Flags Theme Parks B.How to Build the Fastest Roller Coaster C.From Childhood Passion to a Dream Job D.The Importance of Engineering in Parks 【解析】主旨大意题。文章围绕拉里从热爱过山车到实现成为工程师梦想的历程 展开，C选项（从童年热情到理想工作）符合主旨。故选C项。 刷外刊 返回目录 14 $$