期末复习--阅读理解练习 2025-2026学年外研版八年级英语上册

期末复习

阅读理解练习

A(This is me)

Everyone likes to feel that he or she is special, but many of us grow up believing that we’re not special at all. We want to be better. Like the Scarecrow, the Tin Man, or the Cowardly Lion from The Wizard of Oz, we don’t believe we’re good enough just as we are.

In the movie, the Scarecrow wants a brain(大脑), the Tin Man wants a heart, and the Cowardly Lion wants to be brave. In the end, each of them realizes that he already has what he needs. Most parents want us to be the best we can be. They sometimes try to encourage us to do better. They mean well, but the truth is that we’re not good enough. There are lots of people around. They may not be as smart as we are, but they are better at sports. Or they may not be as good-looking as we are, but they have more money.

It is impossible for us to be better than everyone else all the time. Like the Scarecrow, the Tin Man, and the Cowardly Lion, we all want to be better people. Parents sometimes forget to tell us that we are special, and that we are good enough just as we are. Maybe no one told them that when they were growing up, or maybe they just forgot. Either way, it’s up to us to remind them from time to time that each of us, in our own way, is special.  

1. According to the text, what do the Scarecrow, Tin Man, and Cowardly Lion have in common?

A. They all lack money.

B. They are better at sports than others.

C. They believe they are not good enough.

D. Their parents encourage them to improve.

2. What do most parents want for their children?

A. To be the best they can be.

B. To be better than everyone else all the time.

C. To be as special as the Wizard of Oz characters.

D. To remind parents that they are special.

3. The phrase "mean well" (paragraph 2) suggests that parents' encouragement is ______.

A. unnecessary   B. insincere

C. ineffective    D. well-intentioned

4. Why might parents forget to tell children they are "good enough"?

A. They are too busy comparing their children to others.

B. They were not told this themselves when growing up.

C. They believe children must always improve.

D. They think children already know they are special.

5. What is the main message of the text?

A. Everyone should try to be better than others.

B. People often overlook their own strengths.

C. Parents are responsible for children’s self-doubt.

D. The Wizard of Oz teaches important life lessons.

 

B(Getting along)

In my neighborhood, there is an elderly couple (夫妇), Mr. and Mrs. Brown. They have a beautiful big garden filled with colorful flowers.

One sunny day last summer, my little sister and I were playing with a ball in the yard. The ball accidentally(意外地)flew over the fence(栅栏)into their garden. We were really afraid because we thought we might get in trouble. But when we nervously knocked on their door to explain, Mr. Brown just smiled. He welcomed us to the garden to find the ball. While we were looking for it, Mrs. Brown came out with a plate of fresh fruits. She also told us stories about the different flowers in the garden.

After that, we often visited their garden. Sometimes, we helped them water the plants. In return, they taught us a lot about gardening(园艺). Once, our parents were away for a weekend. Mr. and Mrs. Brown took care of us. They made delicious meals and we watched movies together.

Our relationship with the Browns has made our lives in the neighborhood much more wonderful. It shows that good neighbors can be like family, always there to help and share joy.

1. What are there in Mr. and Mrs. Brown’s garden?

A. Colorful flowers.   B. Gree plants.

C. Sweet fruits.    D. Brautiful fish.

2. Why did the writer and his sister go to Mr. and Mrs. Brown’s house at first?

A. To visit their beautiful garden.

B. To ask for some fruits.

C. To get their ball from the garden.

D. To help them water the plants.

3. How did Mr. Brown react(回应)when the writer and his sister came to his door?

A. He got angry and threw the ball to them.

B. He was very kind and welcomed them.

C. He asked them to leave immediately.

D. He told them to find the ball by themselves.

4. What did the writer and his sister do in Mr. and Mrs. Brown’s garden later?

A. They played with the ball and told stories in the garden.

B. They listened to stories and read books about gardening.

C. They helped water the plants and learned about gardening.

D. They helped clean the whole garden and went home.

5. What did the writer think of the relationship with the Browns?

A. It was a common neighbor relationship.

B. It was a waste of life.

C. It was sometimes a bit boring.

D. It made his life more wonderful.

 

C(Make it happen)

If a fire starts in your home, you may only have two minutes to get out. It’s important to know how to keep yourself and your family safe. One young girl, Shanya Gill, makes an important contribution(贡献) to fire safety.

Shanya Gill is a 13-year-old girl from California, US. In April, 2024, she got a special invitation. She went to a US fire office to talk about fire safety. Gill made a new fire detector (探测器) and won first place at a science event in 2023.