阅读理解（课外）（专项训练）-2025-2026学年外研版（三起）（2012）英语五年级下册

小学五年级英语下册外研版阅读理解 第一部分：判断正误 (True or False) Passage 1: The Clever Crow (聪明的乌鸦) 题材： 寓言故事 难度： ★★★ In a hot summer, a thirsty crow flew all over the fields looking for water. Suddenly, he saw a water bottle under a tree. He flew down to look at it. "Water! Great!" he cried. But the bottle was tall and thin. The crow put his beak into the bottle, but he could not reach the water. He tried and tried, but he could not get the water. The crow thought hard. He looked around and saw some small stones on the ground. He had a good idea. He picked up a stone in his beak and dropped it into the bottle. Then he picked up another and another. As more and more stones fell into the bottle, the water level rose. Soon, the water was near the top. The crow drank the water happily. "How clever I am!" he said. Read and judge. (阅读短文，判断正误，正确的写“T”，错误的写“F”。) ( ) 1. The crow was hungry, so he was looking for food. ( ) 2. The crow found a bottle with water under a tree. ( ) 3. The crow could drink the water easily at first. ( ) 4. The crow put some small stones into the bottle. ( ) 5. The crow was very clever. Passage 2: The Spring Festival in China (中国的春节) 题材： 文化习俗 难度： ★★★☆ The Spring Festival is the most important festival in China. It is usually in January or February. Before the festival, people are very busy. They clean their houses and buy new clothes. On New Year's Eve, the whole family gets together for a big dinner. They eat dumplings, fish, and other delicious food. After dinner, they watch TV or play cards. At midnight, they set off fireworks to welcome the New Year. On the first day of the New Year, people wear new clothes and visit their relatives and friends. Children are very happy because they can get red packets (hongbao) from their parents and grandparents. Everyone says "Happy New Year" to each other. Read and judge. (阅读短文，判断正误，正确的写“T”，错误的写“F”。) ( ) 1. The Spring Festival is the most important festival in China. ( ) 2. People usually clean their houses after the festival. ( ) 3. Families have a big dinner together on New Year's Eve. ( ) 4. People set off fireworks at noon on New Year's Day. ( ) 5. Children get red packets during the Spring Festival. Passage 3: The Little Prince (Excerpt) (小王子-节选) 题材： 文学名著（简化版） 难度： ★★★☆ Once, there was a little prince who lived on a very small planet. The planet was no bigger than a house. There was a beautiful rose on the planet. The little prince loved the rose very much. But the rose was very proud. She always told the prince to take care of her. Sometimes, the prince felt sad and lonely. One day, the prince decided to travel. He visited many other planets and met many strange people. He met a king, a businessman, and a lamplighter. However, none of them were happy. Finally, the prince arrived on Earth. He learned many important lessons about love and friendship there. Read and judge. (阅读短文，判断正误，正确的写“T”，错误的写“F”。) ( ) 1. The little prince lived on a big planet. ( ) 2. There was a beautiful rose on his planet. ( ) 3. The rose was very humble (谦虚的). ( ) 4. The prince met a doctor on another planet. ( ) 5. The prince learned about love and friendship on Earth. Passage 4: A Visit to the Science Museum (参观科技馆) 题材： 学校生活/科普 难度： ★★★ Last Sunday, Class 5 had a school trip to the Science Museum. The weather was sunny. They went there by bus. The bus ride took about one hour. In the museum, they saw many interesting things. Tom saw a model of a spaceship. He wants to be an astronaut in the future. Amy was interested in the robot show. The robots could talk and dance. They were very smart. Ben took many photos with his new camera. They left the museum at 4:00 p.m. They were tired but very excited. They all thought it was a great day. Read and judge. (阅读短文，判断正误，正确的写“T”，错误的写“F”。) ( ) 1. The students went to the museum last Saturday. ( ) 2. They went to the museum by bus. ( ) 3. Tom saw a model of a plane. ( ) 4. The robots in the museum could sing and dance. ( ) 5. The students had a good time. Passage 5: The Koala (考拉) 题材： 动物世界 难度： ★★★ The koala is one of Australia's most famous animals. People often think koalas are bears, but they are not. They are marsupials. A mother koala carries her baby in a pouch. Koalas look very cute. They have thick, grey fur and big ears. They sleep for about 18 to 20 hours a day! They sleep in the trees. Koalas eat leaves from eucalyptus trees. These leaves are poisonous to many animals, but koalas can eat them. They hardly ever drink water because they get enough water from the leaves. Read and judge. (阅读短文，判断正误，正确的写“T”，错误的写“F”。) ( ) 1. Koalas are a kind of bear. ( ) 2. Koalas live in Australia. ( ) 3. Koalas sleep for a long time every day. ( ) 4. Koalas eat grass and fruit. ( ) 5. Koalas do not need to drink much water. 第二部分：单项选择 (Multiple Choice) Passage 6: My Pen Pal (我的笔友) 题材： 人物介绍 难度： ★★★ I have a pen pal. Her name is Sarah. She lives in London, the capital city of the UK. Sarah is twelve years old. She is in Grade Five, too. Sarah has many hobbies. She likes reading stories and drawing pictures. She also likes playing the piano. She plays it very well. Her favourite subject at school is Art because she likes colours. Sarah has a pet cat named Mimi. Mimi is black and white. Sarah often writes to me about Mimi's funny stories. We write emails to each other every week. I want to visit Sarah in London someday. Read and choose. (阅读短文，选择最佳答案。) ( ) 1. Where does Sarah live? A. In China. B. In the USA. C. In the UK. ( ) 2. How old is Sarah? A. 11. B. 12. C. 13. ( ) 3. What is Sarah's hobby? A. Playing football. B. Playing the piano. C. Swimming. ( ) 4. Why does Sarah like Art best? A. Because it is easy. B. Because she likes colours. C. Because the teacher is nice. ( ) 5. What is the name of Sarah's pet? A. Mimi. B. Mini. C. Kitty. Passage 7: A Day in the Desert (沙漠里的一天) 题材： 自然地理 难度： ★★★☆ The desert is a very dry place. It is often very hot during the day, but it can be very cold at night. There is not much rain in the desert, so few plants can grow there. Cactuses are the most common plants. They can store water in their thick stems. Many animals live in the desert, too. Camels are called "the ships of the desert". They can walk for a long time without water. Snakes and lizards hide under the sand during the day to stay cool. They come out to hunt for food at night when it is cooler. If you travel to the desert, you must bring a lot of water and wear sunglasses to protect your eyes from the strong sun. Read and choose. (阅读短文，选择最佳答案。) ( ) 1. What is the weather like in the desert during the day? A. Cold. B. Hot. C. Rainy. ( ) 2. Why can cactuses live in the desert? A. They can fly. B. They can store water. C. They eat meat. ( ) 3. Which animal is called "the ship of the desert"? A. The horse. B. The camel. C. The elephant. ( ) 4. When do snakes usually come out to eat? A. In the morning. B. At noon. C. At night. ( ) 5. What should you bring if you go to the desert? A. Umbrellas. B. Water. C. Skateboards. Passage 8: The Magic Paintbrush (神笔马良) 题材： 中国神话故事 难度： ★★★☆ Once upon a time, there was a poor boy called Ma Liang. He loved drawing very much, but he had no money to buy a brush. One night, he had a dream. An old man gave him a magic paintbrush. When Ma Liang woke up, he saw the brush on his desk. He was very happy. He drew a bird, and the bird flew away. He drew a fish, and the fish swam away. Ma Liang was a kind boy. He used the brush to help poor people. He drew food and clothes for them. But a greedy rich man heard about the brush. He wanted to steal it to draw gold. Ma Liang was clever. He drew a big ship for the man. When the man sailed on the sea, Ma Liang drew a storm. The ship sank, and the greedy man never came back. Read and choose. (阅读短文，选择最佳答案。) ( ) 1. What was the boy's name? A. Ma Liang. B. Ma Ming. C. Ma Li. ( ) 2. Who gave Ma Liang the magic paintbrush? A. His father. B. An old man in a dream. C. A rich man. ( ) 3. What did Ma Liang draw first? A. A fish. B. A gold coin. C. A bird. ( ) 4. Why did Ma Liang help poor people? A. Because he was kind. B. Because he wanted money. C. Because he was afraid of them. ( ) 5. What happened to the greedy rich man? A. He became poor. B. He sank in the sea. C. He got the brush. Passage 9: How to Keep Healthy (如何保持健康) 题材： 健康生活 难度： ★★★ Health is very important for everyone. To keep healthy, we need to have good habits. First, we should eat healthy food. We should eat more fruit and vegetables. They are good for our bodies. We should not eat too much junk food, like hamburgers or ice cream. Second, we need to exercise. Running, swimming, and playing ball games are all good exercises. Third, we must have enough sleep. Children should sleep for at least eight hours every night. If we do these things, we will be strong and healthy. Read and choose. (阅读短文，选择最佳答案。) ( ) 1. What is important for us? A. Money. B. Health. C. Toys. ( ) 2. What should we eat more? A. Fruit and vegetables. B. Hamburgers. C. Ice cream. ( ) 3. Which of the following is a good exercise? A. Watching TV. B. Playing computer games. C. Swimming. ( ) 4. How many hours should children sleep every night? A. At least 6 hours. B. At least 8 hours. C. At least 10 hours. ( ) 5. What is the passage about? A. How to study English. B. How to keep healthy. C. How to make friends. Passage 10: The History of Football (足球的历史) 题材： 体育历史 难度： ★★★☆ Football is the most popular sport in the world. It has a very long history. The earliest form of football was played in China over 2,000 years ago. It was called "Cuju". Players kicked a ball into a net to score points. Later, this game spread to other countries. Modern football started in England in the 19th century. In 1863, the Football Association (FA) was founded in England. They made the official rules of the game. Today, millions of people play football. The World Cup is the biggest football event in the world. It happens every four years. Read and choose. (阅读短文，选择最佳答案。) ( ) 1. Where was the earliest form of football played? A. In England. B. In China. C. In America. ( ) 2. What was the ancient Chinese football called? A. Cuju. B. Soccer. C. Rugby. ( ) 3. When did modern football start? A. 2,000 years ago. B. In the 19th century. C. In 1860. ( ) 4. Who made the official rules of football? A. The Chinese government. B. The World Cup. C. The Football Association. ( ) 5. How often does the World Cup happen? A. Every year. B. Every two years. C. Every four years. 答案与解析 (Answers & Explanations) Passage 1: The Clever Crow 1. F (解析：文章第一句提到 "a thirsty crow"，是口渴而不是饥饿。) 2. T (解析：文章第二句提到 "he saw a water bottle under a tree"。) 3. F (解析：文章第一段最后提到 "he could not reach the water"，说明一开始喝不到。) 4. T (解析：文章第二段提到 "dropped it [stones] into the bottle"。) 5. T (解析：文章最后一句乌鸦自己说 "How clever I am"，且故事主旨就是讲乌鸦聪明。) Passage 2: The Spring Festival in China 1. T (解析：文章第一句直接给出 "The Spring Festival is the most important festival in China"。) 2. F (解析：文章第一段提到 "Before the festival... They clean their houses"，是节前打扫。) 3. T (解析：文章第二段第一句提到 "On New Year's Eve, the whole family gets together for a big dinner"。) 4. F (解析：文章第二段提到 "At midnight, they set off fireworks"，是午夜而不是中午。) 5. T (解析：文章最后一段提到 "Children are very happy because they can get red packets"。) Passage 3: The Little Prince 1. F (解析：文章第二句提到 "The planet was no bigger than a house"，说明星球很小。) 2. T (解析：文章第三句提到 "There was a beautiful rose on the planet"。) 3. F (解析：文章第一段提到 "the rose was very proud"，proud是骄傲的，不是谦虚的。) 4. F (解析：文章第二段提到他遇到了 "a king, a businessman, and a lamplighter"，没有医生。) 5. T (解析：文章最后一句提到 "He learned many important lessons about love and friendship there"。) Passage 4: A Visit to the Science Museum 1. F (解析：文章第一句提到 "Last Sunday"。) 2. T (解析：文章第三句提到 "They went there by bus"。) 3. F (解析：文章第二段提到 "Tom saw a model of a spaceship"，是宇宙飞船模型，不是飞机。) 4. F (解析：文章第二段提到 "The robots could talk and dance"，是talk（说话）而不是sing（唱歌）。) 5. T (解析：文章最后一句提到 "They all thought it was a great day"，说明玩得很开心。) Passage 5: The Koala 1. F (解析：文章第二句提到 "People often think koalas are bears, but they are not"。) 2. T (解析：文章第一句提到 "The koala is one of Australia's most famous animals"。) 3. T (解析：文章第二段提到 "They sleep for about 18 to 20 hours a day"，时间很长。) 4. F (解析：文章第二段提到 "Koalas eat leaves from eucalyptus trees"，吃的是桉树叶。) 5. T (解析：文章最后一句提到 "They hardly ever drink water"，hardly ever意为几乎不。) Passage 6: My Pen Pal 1. C (解析：文章第二句提到 "She lives in London, the capital city of the UK"。) 2. B (解析：文章第三句提到 "Sarah is twelve years old"。) 3. B (解析：文章第二段提到 "She also likes playing the piano"。) 4. B (解析：文章第二段提到 "because she likes colours"。) 5. A (解析：文章第二段提到 "named Mimi"。) Passage 7: A Day in the Desert 1. B (解析：文章第一段提到 "It is often very hot during the day"。) 2. B (解析：文章第一段最后提到 "They can store water in their thick stems"。) 3. B (解析：文章第二段提到 "Camels are called 'the ships of the desert'"。) 4. C (解析：文章第二段最后提到 "They come out to hunt for food at night"。) 5. B (解析：文章最后一段提到 "you must bring a lot of water"。) Passage 8: The Magic Paintbrush 1. A (解析：文章第一句提到 "a poor boy called Ma Liang"。) 2. B (解析：文章第一段最后提到 "An old man gave him a magic paintbrush"。) 3. C (解析：文章第二段提到 "He drew a bird, and the bird flew away"，这是第一件画的东西。) 4. A (解析：文章第二段提到 "Ma Liang was a kind boy"。) 5. B (解析：文章最后一句提到 "The ship sank"，sank意为沉没，说明富人沉海了。) Passage 9: How to Keep Healthy 1. B (解析：文章第一句提到 "Health is very important for everyone"。) 2. A (解析：文章第二段提到 "We should eat more fruit and vegetables"。) 3. C (解析：文章第二段提到 "Running, swimming, and playing ball games are all good exercises"。) 4. B (解析：文章第二段最后提到 "at least eight hours"。) 5. B (解析：通读全文，文章主要讲了饮食、运动和睡眠，都是关于如何保持健康的。) Passage 10: The History of Football 1. B (解析：文章第二段第一句提到 "The earliest form of football was played in China"。) 2. A (解析：文章第二段提到 "It was called 'Cuju'"。) 3. B (解析：文章第三段第一句提到 "Modern football started in England in the 19th century"。) 4. C (解析：文章第三段提到 "The Football Association (FA)... made the official rules"。) 5. C (解析：文章最后一句提到 "It happens every four years"。) 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $