Unit 1 This is me单元话题同步阅读理解练习-2025-2026学年外研版(2024)八年级上册

Unit 1 This is me 单元话题同步阅读理解练习2025外研版八年级上 紧扣2025外研版八年级上Unit 1的主题—自我认知、语法—现在完成时和词汇。其中包括6篇阅读理解、2篇完形填空和2篇任务型阅读—回答问题。 第一部分：阅读理解（选择题） Passage 1: The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by F. Frank Baum Dorothy lives on a farm in Kansas with her Uncle Henry, Auntie Em, and her little dog Toto. One day, a strong cyclone hits their farm. Dorothy and Toto are carried away inside their house. When the house finally lands, Dorothy finds herself in a strange and magical place called Oz. The people in Oz are very happy because the house has fallen on the Wicked Witch of the East, and she is no longer a problem. Dorothy meets the Good Witch of the North, who tells her that the only way to get back home to Kansas is to go to the Emerald City and ask the Wizard of Oz for help. On her way to the Emerald City, Dorothy makes some new friends. She meets a Scarecrow who wants a brain, a Tin Woodman who wishes he had a heart, and a Cowardly Lion who dreams of having courage. The four of them travel together along the yellow brick road, facing many challenges and adventures. When they finally reach the Emerald City, they are told that they must first kill the Wicked Witch of the West before the Wizard will see them. The group sets out to face the Wicked Witch, and after many difficulties, they manage to defeat her. But when they return to the Emerald City, they find out that the Wizard is not really a powerful magician. He is just a normal man from Omaha. However, he still helps them. He gives the Scarecrow a "brain" made of bran and pins, the Tin Woodman a "heart" made of silk and sawdust, and the Cowardly Lion a "courage potion". And he plans to take Dorothy back to Kansas in a hot - air balloon. But at the last moment, Toto jumps out of the balloon, and Dorothy jumps out to get him. The balloon leaves without them. Finally, with the help of the Good Witch of the South, Glinda, Dorothy learns that she has had the power to go home all along. She just has to click the heels of her silver shoes three times and say, "There's no place like home." 1. Why does Dorothy go to the Emerald City? A. To see the beautiful city. B. To meet new friends. C. To ask the Wizard of Oz for help to get home. D. To kill the Wicked Witch of the West. 2. What does the Scarecrow want? A. A heart. B. Courage. C. A brain. D. A pair of silver shoes. 3. Who helps Dorothy finally get home? A. The Good Witch of the North. B. The Wizard of Oz. C. The Cowardly Lion. D. The Good Witch of the South, Glinda. 4. How does the Wizard of Oz help the Scarecrow, the Tin Woodman, and the Cowardly Lion? A. He gives them real magic powers. B. He gives them things that make them feel they have what they want. C. He teaches them how to be brave, kind, and smart. D. He sends them to school to learn. 5. What can we learn from the story? A. Friendship is not important. B. We should always rely on others to solve our problems. C. We have the power to solve our own problems inside us. D. Magic is the only way to solve problems. Passage 2: The Blue Bird by Maurice Maeterlinck On Christmas Eve, a poor little girl named Mytyl and her brother Tyltyl are visited by a fairy named Berylune. The fairy tells them that her sick daughter can only be cured by the Blue Bird of Happiness. So, she asks Mytyl and Tyltyl to go on a journey to find this special bird. The children are given a magic cap with a diamond. When they turn the diamond, things around them come to life. The dog, the cat, the bread, the milk, and even the light all become characters that can talk and join them on their adventure. First, they go to the Land of Memory. There, they meet their dead grandparents and their dead brothers and sisters. They see a blue bird there, but when they try to take it with them, it turns black. Next, they visit the Palace of Night. It is full of all kinds of scary things like ghosts, diseases, and war. They search for the blue bird among these dangers but cannot find the right one. Then, they travel to the Forest. The trees in the forest are angry that the children are looking for the blue bird and try to stop them. But the children manage to get away. After that, they go to the Land of the Future. There, they see many children who are not born yet. They also find a blue bird, but it flies away when they try to catch it. Finally, after a long and tiring journey, they return home. To their surprise, they find that the blue bird was in their own house all along. They give the bird to the fairy's daughter, and she gets better. And they learn that true happiness is not far away; it is often right in our own lives. 1. Why do Mytyl and Tyltyl go on a journey? A. To find their lost toys. B. To look for the Blue Bird of Happiness to cure the fairy's daughter. C. To visit different magical lands for fun. D. To run away from home. 2. What happens when they turn the diamond on the magic cap? A. They can fly. B. Things around them come to life. C. They become invisible. D. They find the blue bird immediately. 3. In which place do they meet their dead relatives? A. The Palace of Night. B. The Forest. C. The Land of Memory. D. The Land of the Future. 4. Why can't they catch the blue bird in the Land of the Future? A. The bird is too fast. B. The bird is protected by the children who are not born yet. C. The bird turns into a black bird. D. The children are too scared to catch it. 5. What is the main idea of the story? A. Happiness is hard to find and always far away. B. We should always look for magical birds. C. True happiness is often in our daily lives if we know how to see it. D. Christmas Eve is a time for magic. Passage 3: The Adventures of Pinocchio by Carlos Collodi Geppetto, a kind old man, carves a wooden puppet and names him Pinocchio. One day, a fairy visits and gives Pinocchio the gift of life. She tells him that if he is good, he will become a real boy. Pinocchio is very naughty at first. He runs away from home instead of going to school. On his way, he meets a Fox and a Cat. They tell him that he can get a lot of gold coins if he goes to the Field of Miracles. Pinocchio believes them and goes with them. But it is a trap. The Fox and the Cat try to hang Pinocchio, and he is only saved by the fairy. Pinocchio lies to the fairy several times. Each time he lies, his nose grows longer. He realizes that lying is bad and tries to be more honest. Later, Pinocchio goes to a place called Toyland. All the children there only play and do not study. But soon, Pinocchio and the other children start to turn into donkeys because they are lazy. Pinocchio is sold to a circus. He is treated very badly there. One day, Pinocchio hears that Geppetto has gone out to look for him and has been swallowed by a big whale. Pinocchio is very worried and decides to save his father. He bravely enters the whale's mouth. Inside, he finds Geppetto and they manage to escape. After all these adventures, Pinocchio finally becomes a good boy. Because of his kindness and bravery, the fairy turns him into a real boy, and he lives happily with Geppetto. 1. Why does Pinocchio run away from home? A. He wants to find the fairy. B. He doesn't want to go to school. C. He wants to look for gold coins. D. He is angry with Geppetto. 2. What happens when Pinocchio lies? A. His ears get bigger. B. His nose grows longer. C. He can't speak anymore. D. He turns into a donkey. 3. Where do the Fox and the Cat try to take Pinocchio? A. Toyland. B. The Field of Miracles. C. The circus. D. The whale's mouth. 4. Why do the children in Toyland turn into donkeys? A. Because they are naughty. B. Because they tell too many lies. C. Because they are lazy and only play instead of studying. D. Because they are caught by the circus. 5. How does Pinocchio become a real boy? A. By being brave and kind. B. By finding a lot of gold coins. C. By running away from home. D. By going to Toyland. Passage 4 My Change Hello, this is me, Lin Tao. I suppose I was a very different person a year ago. I was shy and I didn't like to talk much in class. My grades were just okay, certainly not excellent. But I have decided to change. I have joined the school basketball team. I'm not the best athlete, but I am training hard. I have also started to read more, especially literature. I have found that stories can show you a bright new world. My English teacher has encouraged me a lot. She said, "Lin, you have made great progress this term!" Her words have covered my heart with joy. I haven't become a successful star like Su Bingtian yet, but I am on my way. The Olympics might be too far for me, but becoming a better version of myself is my own game. And I have learned that trying your best is already a success. 1. How was Lin Tao different a year ago? A. He was noisy and talkative. B. He was an excellent athlete. C. He was shy and quiet. D. He was very successful. 2. What has Lin Tao done to change himself? A. He has stopped studying. B. He has joined the basketball team and started reading more. C. He has decided to become a poet. D. He has given up on sports. 3. What did his English teacher say to him? A. She told him to try harder. B. She said he has made great progress. C. She asked him to join the Olympics. D. She suppose he is a bright student. 4. How did the teacher's words make Lin Tao feel? A. Sad. B. Angry. C. Happy. D. Shy. 5. What does Lin Tao think is a success? A. Winning a gold medal. B. Becoming famous. C. Trying your best. D. Reading all literature. Passage 5 The Power of a Poem Many people suppose that poetry is old-fashioned and has nothing to do with our modern lives. However, a simple poem can carry deep feelings that last for centuries. Take the famous poem "A Red, Red Rose" by Robert Burns for example. Written long ago, it uses bright and powerful imagery to cover the strong feeling of love. The poet compares his love to a beautiful red rose and a sweet melody. This shows that true feelings are timeless. Reading literature, especially poetry, can be a wonderful journey. It allows us to see the world through different eyes. Some of the most successful writers in history are poets. Their excellent work continues to inspire people today. They teach us about beauty, love, and sadness. So, next time you have a chance, read a poem. You might find it speaks directly to your heart, just like it did to people hundreds of years ago. 1. What do many people think about poetry according to the passage? A. It is very modern and useful. B. It is old-fashioned and unrelated to modern life. C. It is only for successful writers. D. It is too difficult to understand. 2. What does the poem "A Red, Red Rose" mainly talk about? A. The beauty of nature. B. The feeling of love. C. The history of Scotland. D. The importance of music. 3. The word "cover" in Paragraph 1 probably means ______. A. to hide something B. to put something over something else C. to include or describe D. to report news 4. Why does the author think reading poetry is good? A. Because it helps us get good grades. B. Because it teaches us about different feelings and beauty. C. Because all poets are excellent athletes. D. Because it is very easy to read. 5. What is the main purpose of this passage? A. To tell the life story of Robert Burns. B. To explain why poetry is still important and valuable. C. To teach readers how to write a poem. D. To compare poetry with other types of literature. Passage 6 Harry Potter: The Boy Who Lived Have you read the Harry Potter books? They are some of the most successful books in literature. The story is about a young boy, Harry Potter. Harry didn't have a bright childhood. He lived with his unkind aunt and uncle, the Dursleys, and slept in a small cupboard under the stairs. He knew nothing about his past or his parents. On his eleventh birthday, he learned the truth: he was a wizard. A giant man, Hagrid, told him, "Your parents were excellent wizards. You are famous in our world." Harry went to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. There, he found true friends, Ron and Hermione. Together, they learned magic, played Quidditch (a sport on broomsticks), and had many adventures. They always helped each other. Harry was a great athlete on the Quidditch field. The most important part of the story is the fight between Harry and the dark wizard, Lord Voldemort. Voldemort killed Harry's parents, but he couldn't kill Harry. This is why Harry is called "The Boy Who Lived". Throughout the books, Harry faces many dangers, but he never gives up. He is brave and kind. I suppose that's why millions of readers around the world love his story. The books cover many themes like friendship, courage, and the fight between good and evil. For many, reading Harry Potter is an excellent way to start loving literature. 1. What is the main idea of the second paragraph? A. Harry's happy life with the Dursleys. B. How Harry discovered he was a wizard. C. Harry's excellent Quidditch skills. D. The story of Harry's parents. 2. The word "bright" in Paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ______. A. happy B. intelligent C. well-lit D. colorful 3. According to the text, why is Harry Potter famous in the wizarding world? A. Because he is good at Quidditch. B. Because he killed Lord Voldemort as a baby. C. Because he survived Voldemort's attack as a baby. D. Because his parents were excellent wizards. 4. The author mentions that the books "cover many themes" to show that they are ______. A. long and difficult to read B. only about magic and adventure C. about more than just a magical story D. not suitable for young readers 5. Which of the following is NOT true about Harry Potter? A. He was an orphan raised by his aunt and uncle. B. He was successful in making good friends at Hogwarts. C. He immediately knew he was a wizard from birth. D. He is known for his bravery. 第二部分：完形填空 Passage 7 A Book's Journey I always suppose that books are just for reading. But a book I found last week changed my mind. It was an old book of poetry. Its cover was not bright anymore; it was faded and brown. However, the words inside were still beautiful. The book (1) ____ a famous poem, "A Red, Red Rose". On the first page, there was a name: "To my dearest Anna, 1985". I (2) ____ who Anna was. (3) ____the years, many people must have held this book. Maybe a student used it to study (4) ____ . Maybe someone read it to their child. This book (5) ____ many stories before it came to me. This experience (6) ____ me that things can be (7) ____ even if they look old. The love in that poem from long ago is still （8）____ today. I feel (9 ) ____ to be a part of this book's long journey. It's an (10) ____ feeling to connect with people from the past through a simple book. 1. A. made B. covered C. included D. supposed 2. A. wonder B. wonders C. wondered D. have wondered 3. A. For B. Over C. At D. In 4. A. athlete B. Olympics C. literature D. successful 5. A. has seen B. saw C. sees D. have seen 6. A. taught B. has taught C. teach D. teaches 7. A. terrible B. excellent C. bright D. old 8. A. strong B. weak C. gone D. boring 9. A. sad B. lucky C. angry D. bright 10. A. excellent B. successful C. bad D. slow Passage 8 The Spirit of the Olympics The Olympics are not just for the world's best (1) ____ . They are a symbol of hard work and dreams. Every (2) ____ who competes has a story of years of training. Take Su Bingtian for example. Many people (3) ____ that Asian runners could not run the 100 meters in under 10 seconds. But Su (4) ____ that wrong. He (5) ____ impossible possible. His story (6) ____millions of young Asians to dream big. He didn't win a medal, but he was still (7) ____ because he did his best. The Olympics (8) ____ the world's attention every four years. It's a (9) ____ stage where the spirit of never giving up shines (10) ____. This spirit is what truly makes the Games excellent. 1. A. literature B. athletes C. students D. covers 2. A. athlete B. runner C. player D. runner (A or B are both correct, but 'A. athlete' is the key word from the list) 3. A. supposed B. suppose C. supposes D. have supposed 4. A. made B. did C. proved D. gave 5. A. made B. did C. got D. let 6. A. has inspired B. inspires C. inspired D. inspire 7. A. successful B. bright C. excellent D. supposed 8. A. covers B. gets C. takes D. makes 9. A. bright B. old C. small D. boring 10. A. brightly B. successfully C. excellently D. slowly 第三部分：回答问题 Passage 9 Finding My Bright Side My name is Wei Fang. I used to think I was not good at anything. My grades were average, and I wasn't a great athlete. I supposed I would always be ordinary. But this term, something changed. My new English teacher, Ms. He, asked us to read a piece of literature every week and write a short report. I have found that I love stories. I have read over ten books since September. Last week, I wrote a report about the poem "A Red, Red Rose". Ms. He said my understanding of the poem was excellent! She read my report to the whole class. For the first time, I felt bright and successful. I have discovered a new side of myself. This is me now: a girl who loves literature and is working hard to be better. 1. What did Wei Fang think of herself before this term? (回答词数不超过10个词) ___________________________________________________________________________ 2. What activity helped her discover her new interest? (回答词数不超过10个词) ________________________________________________________________________________ 3. What did the teacher do that made Wei Fang feel successful? (回答词数不超过15个词) _____________________________________________________________________________________ Passage 10 The Race Beyond the Olympics Su Bingtian's story is about more than just running fast. It is about breaking limits. For a long time, people supposed that a runner of Asian descent could not break the 10-second barrier in the 100-meter race. Su Bingtian has shown the world that this is not true. His success has covered not only sports news but also has become a topic of conversation about potential and hard work. He has trained in a scientific way for years. He has become a symbol of excellence and perseverance. His achievement brightens the future for all Asian athletes. It tells them that with enough hard work, they can also be successful on the world's biggest stage, like the Olympics. His journey is an excellent lesson for everyone: never let others' assumptions define your limits. 1. What barrier did people suppose Asian runners could not break? (回答词数不超过10个词) ____________________________________________________________________________________ 2. According to the passage, how did Su Bingtian achieve his success? (回答词数不超过10个词) _____________________________________________________________________________________ 3. What does Su Bingtian's story tell other Asian athletes? (回答词数不超过15个词) ___________________________________________________________________________________________ 参考答案： Passage 1 1. C 2. C 3. D 4. B 5. C Passage 2 1. B 2. B 3. C 4. A 5. C Passage 3 1. B 2. B 3. B 4. C 5. A Passage 4 1. C 2. B 3. B 4. C 5. C Passage 5 1. B 2. B 3. C 4. B 5. B Passage 6 1. B 2. A 3. C 4. C 5. C Passage 7 1. B 2. A 3. A 4. C 5. A 6. C 7. A 8. B 9. A 10. A Passage 8 1. B 2. A 3. A 4. C 5. A 6. C 7. A 8. B 9. A 10. A Passage 9 1. She thought she was not good at anything./She thought she was ordinary. 2. Reading literature and writing reports. 3. She said Wei's report was excellent and read it to the whole class. Passage 10 1. The 10-second barrier in the 100-meter race. 2. By training in a scientific way for years. 3. That with hard work, they can be successful on the world's biggest stage. 2 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $