英语名著 The Adventures of Tom Sawyer阅读 专项练习-2025-2026学年译林版英语八年级下册

八年级英语名著《汤姆·索亚历险记》阅读专项练习

一、阅读理解（5篇，每篇5题，）

 

Passage 1

Tom Sawyer’s Saturday began with a heavy sigh. His aunt Polly had given him a task that seemed impossible: to paint the long, wooden fence around the house. The sun was shining brightly, and Tom could hear the laughter of other boys outside, playing baseball and flying kites. He stared at the fence, feeling bitter. “This is the worst day ever,” he muttered to himself. He dipped his brush in the paint and made a small, slow stroke. It would take him all day to finish, and he would miss every bit of fun.

 

Just then, Ben Rogers walked by, eating an apple and whistling. He stopped when he saw Tom. “Hey, Tom! What are you doing? You’re not playing today?” Ben asked, grinning. Tom froze for a second, then a clever idea popped into his head. He didn’t look up from the fence. Instead, he continued painting slowly, as if he were doing something very important. “Painting?” he said casually. “Oh, it’s not just painting. This fence has to be done just right. I don’t think many boys could do it well.”

 

Ben raised an eyebrow. “Really? I could do it! Let me try!” Tom shook his head. “I don’t know, Ben. Aunt Polly is very particular about this fence. She said only the best painter can touch it.” Ben begged and begged. Finally, Tom pretended to give in. “All right, but be careful.” Ben handed Tom his apple and grabbed the brush. Soon, other boys came by—Joe Harper, Billy Fisher, and more. Each one wanted to paint the fence, and each one gave Tom a gift: marbles, a toy soldier, a kite, even a piece of cake. By the end of the afternoon, the fence was painted three times, and Tom had a pile of treasures. He sat under a tree, eating Ben’s apple, and thought, “Being clever is better than working hard!”

 

(  )1. Why did Tom feel bitter at the beginning?

A. He had no friends to play with.        B. He had to paint the fence on a fun day.

C. Aunt Polly scolded him for being lazy.   D. He lost his favorite toy while playing.

(  )2. What did Tom do when Ben first talked to him?

A. He asked Ben for help immediately.

B. He stopped painting and played with Ben.

C. He acted as if painting was a precious task.

D. He complained about the boring work to Ben.

(  )3. What did Ben give Tom to get the chance to paint?

A. A toy soldier.   B. A kite.   C. An apple.   D. Marbles.

(  )4. Which of the following is TRUE about the fence?

A. Tom painted it all by himself.    B. It was painted only once by the boys.

C. Aunt Polly helped Tom finish it.  D. It was painted three times in total.

(  )5. What can we infer about Tom from this story?

A. He was honest and hard-working.

B. He was good at tricking others with his wit.

C. He hated all kinds of outdoor activities.

D. He was afraid of Aunt Polly’s punishment.

 

Passage 2

When Tom Sawyer walked into school on Monday morning, he noticed a new face immediately. A girl with bright blue eyes, golden curly hair, and a pink dress was sitting in the back row. She was the daughter of Judge Thatcher, who had just moved to St. Petersburg. Tom forgot all about his usual pranks and stared at her. He thought she was the most beautiful girl he had ever seen.

 

During recess, Tom tried to get her attention, but he was too nervous to talk to her directly. Instead, he climbed a fence, fell off on purpose, and pretended to be hurt. The other boys laughed, but Becky Thatcher just looked at him and smiled. Tom’s heart raced. He walked over to her, his face red. “Hi,” he said awkwardly. “I’m Tom Sawyer. What’s your name?” “Becky,” she replied softly.

 

Tom wanted to impress her, so he pulled out a box of colorful marbles and a small toy knife. “These are mine. I can show you how to play marbles,” he said. Becky shook her head. “I don’t know how to play, but thank you.” Tom thought for a minute, then he remembered a book of fairy tales he had. “I have a fairy tale book. I can read it to you after school,” he offered. Becky’s eyes lit up. “I love fairy tales!” she said.

 

After school, they sat on a bench by the river. Tom read to her, and Becky listened carefully. They talked about their favorite stories, their families, and their dreams. Tom told her he wanted to be a pirate, and Becky said she wanted to be a princess. As the sun set, Becky’s nurse called her home. “I had a great time,” Becky said to Tom. “Me too,” Tom replied. From that day on, they met every day after school, and a strong friendship grew between them.

 

(  )1. Who was Becky Thatcher?

A. Tom’s cousin from another town.  B. A new student and the judge’s daughter.

C. The teacher’s assistant at school.   D. Huck Finn’s younger sister.

 

(  )2. What did Tom do to get Becky’s attention during recess?

A. He sang a song for her.         B. He gave her a fairy tale book.

C. He pretended to fall off a fence.  D. He played marbles with the boys.

 

(  )3. Why did Becky’s eyes light up?

A. Tom showed her a toy knife.     B. Tom offered to read fairy tales to her.

C. She saw her favorite marbles.     D. She met her old friend.

 

(  )4. What did Tom and Becky do after school?

A. They painted the fence together.

B. They went to the graveyard to see ghosts.

C. They read fairy tales and talked about their dreams.

D. They played baseball with other boys.

 

(  )5. What is the main idea of this passage?

A. Tom learned how to play marbles from Becky.

B. Tom and Becky became friends after their first meeting.

C. Becky taught Tom to read fairy tales by the river.

D. Tom decided to give up being a pirate for Becky.

 

Passage 3

Late one night, Tom Sawyer and Huck Finn sneaked out of their houses. They carried a dead cat and a lantern, heading for the graveyard on the edge of St. Petersburg. Their plan was to perform a “magic trick” that Huck had heard about—they believed the dead cat would help them get rid of warts. The graveyard was dark and quiet, with only the sound of crickets and the rustle of leaves. The boys hid behind a large tombstone, their hearts beating fast.

 

Suddenly, they saw three men walking towards them. The first was Muff Potter, a poor drunkard who often did odd jobs in town. The second was Dr. Robinson, a rich doctor. The third was Injun Joe, a tall, silent man with a scar on his face. The boys held their breath. They heard Dr. Robinson argue with Injun Joe about money. “You promised me more!” Injun Joe shouted angrily.

 

A fight broke out. Dr. Robinson pushed Muff Potter to the ground, and Muff fell unconscious. Then, Injun Joe grabbed a knife from the doctor’s hand and stabbed him. Dr. Robinson fell to the ground, dead. Injun Joe looked around, saw Muff Potter’s knife nearby, and placed it in Muff’s hand. When Muff woke up, he saw the knife and the dead doctor. “I… I did this?” he whispered, terrified. Injun Joe said, “Yes, Muff. You killed him in a fight.”

 

Tom and Huck were so scared that they ran out of the graveyard as fast as they could. When they reached a safe place, they stopped to catch their breath. “We saw a murder!” Huck said, shaking. “We have to promise never to tell anyone,” Tom said. “Injun Joe will kill us if we do.” They made a blood oath, swearing to keep the secret forever.

 

(  )1. What did Tom and Huck go to the graveyard for?

A. To find treasure hidden by pirates.       B. To perform a trick to cure warts.

C. To meet Muff Potter and Dr. Robinson.   D. To watch the stars at night.

 

(  )2. Which of the following describes Injun Joe?

A. A poor drunkard with no job.     B. A rich doctor who loved arguing.

C. A quiet man with a facial scar.    D. A friendly man who helped others.