期中复习阅读理解专项练习（Unit1-Unit4) 2025-2026学年人教版英语八年级下册

2025-2026学年第二学期八年级英语期中复习 阅读理解每日一练（unit1-unit4) 答案 Day 1 1~5. A、B、C、D、D Day 2 1~4. B、D、D、A Day 3 1~5. B、A、C、D、A Day 4 1~5. C、A、B、B、D Day 5 1~3. B、C、D Day 6 1~5. A、B、C、A、D Day 7 1~5. D、C、C、D、A Day 8 1~3. D、A、C Day 9 1~4. B、D、D、A Day 10 1~5. C、C、B、D、C 第1页，共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 2025-2026学年第二学期八年级英语期中复习 阅读理解每日一练（unit1-unit4) 本资料精选了unit1至unit4的阅读理解题目，旨在提升同学们的阅读理解能力，请根据文章内容，认真答题！ Day 1 There are four seasons in a year. Each season lasts about three months. Every season is beautiful in its own way. Let's have a look! Spring In spring, the daytime becomes longer. It gets warmer and sunnier. Lots of plants start to grow. People like having picnics and flying kites in the season. Summer The hottest season of the year is summer. The sun shines brightly in the sky and the daytime is long. The weather is hot and sunny. So it's the best time to go to the beach. Autumn When it comes, the daytime becomes shorter. The leaves begin to fall, and there are plenty of leaves on the ground. Autumn is the harvest（收获） season because this is when most crops（庄稼）are ready to be harvested. Winter It's the coldest time of the year. The day is short and the night is long . Many plants stop growing . It snows in some places . For people , wintertime is the perfect time to go skiing. 1.What happens when spring comes? A. Lots of plants start to grow. B. The daytime gets shorter. C. The ground is full of leaves. D. The weather is hot and sunny. 2.When is the best time to go to the beach? A. In spring. B. In summer. C. In autumn. D. In winter. 3.The Winter part doesn't talk about ____. A. the weather B. plants C. special food D. people's activities 4.Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage? A. The writer thinks every season has its own beauty. B. In autumn, people work hard to harvest their crops. C. You can find people fly kites or have picnics in spring. D. In winter, many plants start to grow more slowly. 5.Why is autumn the harvest season? A. Because it gets a little bit colder. B. Because people are busy in other seasons. C. Because the leaves begin to fall. D. Because this is when most crops are ready to be harvested. Day 2 The Hutuo River is the mother river of the capital city of Hebei Province, Shijiazhuang. About 20 years ago, it was dirty and almost dried up. Thanks to the government's work, it has become clean now. Wu Wenzhong, a 58-year-old villager, lives near the river.“My friends and I often played with water, swam and caught fish in it when I was a child. I liked catching fish best,” he said. He remembers that the villagers had to cross the river by boat at that time. But later, it got dirty and started to dry up. To restore(恢复)the river, the government has done a lot of work. They have cleaned the river up and built levees(防洪堤). They have planted trees, grass and flowers. They have set up fences (防护栏)and placed “No Swimming” signs along the river to protect people. They have asked people not to pour dirty water into the river. They also have a long-term plan to protect the river. Now, there are more than 20 kinds of birds living around the river. It has become a home for birds again. People can enjoy a day outdoors in the beauty of nature along the river. Wu and other villagers are happy to see the river looking good again. The Hutuo River's story tells us: When people work together to look after nature, good things can happen. 1.How does the writer start the text? A. By telling a story. B. By giving a fact. C. By asking a question. D. By using an old saying. 2.What was Wu Wenzhong's favourite activity when he was a child? A. Boating. B. Swimming. C. Planting trees. D. Catching fish. 3.Which can help readers know the main idea of paragraph 3? A. How does the river look? B. When do people clean the river? C. Why is the river important? D. What does the government do for the river? 4.What do we know about today's Hutuo River? A. Many birds live around it. B. People get water from it. C. Over 20 kinds of fish live in it. D. Villagers make boats near it. Day 3 The Sahara is the largest hot desert in the world. It covers over nine million square kilometers across North Africa. The weather there can be very different in a day's time. During the day, temperatures rise above 40, while nights can be very cold. It is one of the toughest environments on Earth. The Sahara is as big as Canada but has very few people. Less than two and a half million people live there, most of them are nomads(游牧民). Nomads are people who have no permanent(固定的) homes. They move from place to place, carrying everything they need to live. The nomads of the Sahara are called Bedouin, which means “desert people”. They depend on goats, sheep, and camels for food and transport. Water is the most important for them, they need water to live, so they must carry enough water or know where to find it. Without water, life is impossible. A desert is not defined(定义) by sand but by the lack of rain. To be a desert, a place must get less than 250 mm of rain each year. Surprisingly, only 25% of the Sahara is covered in sand. The rest is rock and gravel(砂砾). Long ago, the Sahara was covered in ice and later turned into grasslands. Over time, it became the desert we see today. Truly, the Sahara is a place of history and change. 1.Where is the Sahara? A. In North Asia. B. In North Africa. C. In North Canada. D. In North America. 2.What does the underlined word “They” probably mean? A. People. B. Plants. C. Animals. D. Rivers. 3.Which of the following is TRUE about Bedouin? A. The word means people who love deserts. B. Bedouin uses cars and trucks to get around. C. The most important thing for Bedouin is water. D. Life is impossible without goats, sheep and camels. 4.According to the text, what is a desert? A. A place that has nomads living in it. B. A place that is very hot and dry all year round. C. A place that has more than 25% sand on its surface. D. A place that gets less than 250 mm of rain every year. 5.What is the passage mainly about? A. Facts about Sahara. B. The people of Sahara. C. The weather of Sahara. D. The history of Sahara. Day 4 A 10-year-old boy from Hainan Province had a scary adventure(冒险)at sea. He was saved by some fishermen just in time. The boy went fishing alone at night to catch fish but fell asleep in his small boat. While he slept, the wind and waves carried him far away. The sea was very rough(风浪很大的).   ▲     For a whole day and night, the boy drifted(漂流) on the sea. He was tired, sunburned and very scared. Luckily, a fishing boat near Sanya found him and rescued him. He told his rescuers he came from a village in Lingshui County-more than 30 kilometres away! According to Southern Daily, the boy safely went back home on the night of the 22nd. The boy's father said,“He didn't even tell me where he was going to play. He went out at 8:30 p.m. on the 21st and didn't return at night. The family searched for him all night, and by 9 a.m. on the 22nd, we had already reported him missing to the police.” The news of the 10-year-old boy drifting alone at sea for a day and a night quickly became a hot topic online.“The kid is amazing. Even adults don't have his courage. He's the second ‘Robinson Crusoe'.” In a word, as long as the child is safe, that's what matters! Let's be more careful next time. 1.How long did the boy drift on the sea? A. For half a day. B. For a whole day. C. For a day and a night. D. For two days and nights. 2.Which of the following can be put in “   ▲    ”? A. Even adults would have trouble staying safe. B. The boy couldn't say what had happened. C. The boy's parents were proud of him. D. Everyone stayed at home, keeping safe. 3.What can we infer from the father's words? A. The father was very angry with the boy. B. The father was worried about the boy. C. The father knew the boy was on the sea. D. The father thought the boy was brave. 4.What does the underlined word “rescued” in Paragraph 3 mean? A. Caught. B. Saved. C. Found. D. Saw. 5.What is the main idea of the passage? A. People should be careful when going fishing at sea. B. The boy was very brave to go fishing alone at night. C. The news of the boy became a hot topic online recently. D. A boy had a scary adventure at sea and was finally saved. Day 5 You need to read the instructions before taking medicine. Here are the instructions for a cold and flu medicine. Usage: This medicine is used to treat the common cold and flu, including symptoms(症状)such as headaches, fevers, runny noses and coughs. Dosage(剂量): Adults: Take 2 pills each time, 3 times a day. Children aged 13-18: Take 1-2 pills each time, 3 times a day. Children aged 6-12: Take 1 pill each time, 3 times a day. Do not take more than that. Warnings: This medicine may cause sleepiness. Do not drive or do other important things after taking it. Stop using it if you get a stomachache. If you feel uncomfortable, go to see a doctor at once. Do not drink alcohol(酒)while taking this medicine. Storage: Store the medicine in a cool, dry place, away from sunlight. Keep it out of the reach of children. 1.What illness can this medicine help with? A. Sleepiness. B. A headache. C. A toothache. D. A stomachache. 2.How many pills can a 10-year-old child take a day? A. 1 pill. B. 2 pills. C. 3 pills. D. 6 pills. 3.Which of the following is TRUE about this medicine? A. People may have a stomachache if they stop taking it. B. People can drink a little wine(葡萄酒)when taking the medicine. C. People can drive or do some important things after taking it. D. People should put it in a cool and dry place,away from sunlight. Day 6 When to Call 911 for Someone Having a Seizure(惊厥) ●Someone asks for medical attention. ●Someone has difficulty breathing.   ●Seizures happen closer together than usual. ●A seizure lasts 5 minutes or longer. ●Someone without a history of seizures has one. ●Seizures happen one after another.   1.How many suggestions for seizures are mentioned in the passage? A. . B. . C. . D. . 2.When need we call 911 if someone is having a seizure? A. He can breathe. B. He needs medical help. C. He has a seizure for 3 minutes. D. He has a seizure only once. 3.We should use a watch to ____. A. call 911 B. take a video C. time the seizure D. see when someone has a seizure 4.What's the best title for the passage? A. First Aid for Seizures B. Call 911 for Seizures C. Having a Seizure D. Save Ourselves 5.In which part of a newspaper can we find the reading? A. NEWS. B. ​​​​​​​. C. . D. HEALTH. Day 7 As young people, many of us dream of becoming “somebody” when we grow up. However, without enough strength or help, we often feel far from this dream. Sometimes, we even have strange thoughts: Should we just give up and “lie flat (tangping)” instead? The little pig monster（怪兽）and his three friends from the popular animated movie Nobody would say no. In the summer of 2025, their story cheered and inspired a large number of people across China. The four small, nameless monsters pretend to be the famous group of four heroes from Journey to the West. They leave Langlang Mountain and start their own journey. Along the way, many other monsters laugh at their dreams. But the little pig monster and his friends donˈt lose heart. They keep fighting “bad guys” and try to live in their own way. Some people say Nobody is not just a movie—itˈs more like a mirror. In real life, many common people also choose to keep following their dreams, even when they face big challenges. Pang Zhongwang is one of them. Now he is an excellent student at Tsinghua University. But 27 years ago, he was born into a poor family and was just a “nobody” in a small village in Hebei. His mother was disabled（残疾的）and unable to work. His father suffered from a serious mental（精神的）illness. Even with all these problems, Pang, under the influence of his mother, grew up to be positive. He started to take care of his family when he was young. Deep down, this “nobody” also dreamed of becoming “somebody”. With hard work, he always got great grades in school. In 2017, he caught national attention with his gaokao score of 684 out of 750. Pang is luckier than the four monsters in Nobody. He makes his dream of becoming “somebody” come true. The little pig monster and his friends, however, didn't succeed in their journey. But now many people remember their courage. In some ways, they have also become “somebodies”. Now, what will you do with your big dreams? Clearly, if you “lie flat”, youˈll stay a “nobody”. We wish you good luck as you try to leave your own “Langlang Mountain” and follow your dreams! 1.What do the four little monsters do when other monsters laugh at their dreams? A. They feel sad about it. B. They give up and “lie flat”. C. They become less confident. D. They try to live in their own way. 2.How does the writer explain that Nobody is more like a mirror in real life? A. By listing numbers. B. By drawing a picture of a mirror. C. By giving an example of Pang. D. By introducing a classic. 3.What challenges made Pang Zhongwang just a poor “nobody”? ①He was born into a poor family. ②He worked hard to shoulder his family duties. ③His mother was disabled and unable to work. ④He achieved high grades in school. ⑤His father had a serious mental illness. A. ①②③ B. ②③④ C. ①③⑤ D. ②④⑤ 4.What does the underlined phrase “Langlang Mountain” refer to? A. The little pig monster. B. The mountain in the movie Nobody. C. The success that we achieved finally. D. The difficulties that stop us being “somebodies”. 5.Which of the following can we infer from the passage? A. “Lie flat” will keep people away from realizing their big dreams. B. Pang Zhongwangˈs mother's illness had no influence on his growth. C. The four little monsters in Nobody will surely achieve their dream of becoming famous. D. All common people with the spirit of holding on to their dreams can become “somebodies” easily. Day 8 Huang Xuhua, a famous scientist in China, passed away at the age of 99 on February 6th, 2025, in Wuhan, due to illnesses. Huang was known as the chief designer of China's first nuclear submarines(核潜艇)and had received many high honors. Huang played a key role in developing China's first nuclear submarines from the 1950s to the 1980s. For 30 years, his work had been a secret. In 1970, he and his team successfully launched China's first nuclear submarine, and it performed better than the first US nuclear submarine launched in. As China's navy started to share more information, stories about Huang and his team became widely known. People started to call him the “   ▲    ”. Huang was born in Guangdong Province in 1926, He studied shipbuilding at Shanghai Jiao Tong University from 1945 to. Later, he became one of the first scientists to work on China's nuclear submarine program. In 1958, because of his excellent skills and qualities, Huang was secretly called to Beijing. For the next 30 years, he worked hard in secret on China's nuclear submarine program. He and his team started from nothing and overcame many difficulties to build the country's first nuclear submarine. Huang's life was full of achievements. From 2017 to 2020, he was awarded national-level honors three times. In 2019, he was awarded the Medal of the Republic, and in 2020, he got the highest science and technology award in China for. Huang cared a lot about the future of science and technology in China, as well as the growth of young people. He donated over 20 million yuan of his money to support scientific research, education, and the spread of scientific knowledge. He spent his whole life developing China's nuclear submarine industry and national defense, which encourages us to try our best to make the country stronger. 1.Which one is the best to fill in the blank   ▲    ? A. Teacher of the Year B. Founder of Shanghai Jiao Tong University C. Best Scientist in the World D. Father of China's Nuclear Submarines 2.Which of the following is the right order of Huang Xuhua's life? Huang received the Medal of the Republic. Huang was called to Beijing to work on the nuclear submarine Huang studied at Shanghai Jiao Tong University. Huang launched China's first nuclear submarine. A. --- B. --- C. --- D. ---​​​​​​​ 3.Which of the following is NOT true about Huang Xuhua according to the passage? A. He was born in Guangdong Province. B. He passed away at the age of. C. His family knew about his job and supported him very much. D. He and his team successfully launched China's first nuclear submarine in. Day 9 The Hutuo River is the mother river of Shijiazhuang, the capital city of Hebei Province. About 20 years ago, it was dirty and almost dried up. Thanks to the government's(政府的) work, it becomes clean now. Wu Wenzhong, a 58-year-old villager, lives near the river. “My friends and I often played with water, swam and caught fish in it when I was a child. I liked catching fish best,” he said. He remembers that the villagers must cross the river by boat at that time. But later, it got dirty and started to dry up. To remediate(修复) the river, the government has done a lot of things. They clean the river up and build levees(防洪堤). They plant trees, grass and flowers. They set up fences(防护栏) and place“No Swimming” signs along the river to protect people. They ask people not to put dirty water into the river. They also have a long-term plan to protect the river. Now, there are more than 200 kinds of birds living around the river. It becomes a home for birds again. People can enjoy a day outdoors with the beauty of nature along the river. Wu and other villagers are happy to see the river looking good again. The Hutuo River's story tells us: when people work together to take care of nature, good things can happen. 1.How does the writer start the text? A. By telling a story. B. By giving a fact. C. By asking a question. D. By using a saying. 2.What was Wu Wenzhong's favourite activity when he was a child? A. Boating. B. Swimming. C. Planting trees. D. Catching fish. 3.Which question can help readers know the main idea of Paragraph 3? A. How does the river look? B. When do people clean the river? C. Why is the river important? D. What do the government do for the river? 4.What do we know about today's Hutuo River? A. Many birds live around it. B. People get water from it. C. Over 200 kinds of fish live in it. D. Villagers make boats near it. Day 10 The Big Stone River is one of the most amazing stone rivers in the world. It is also one of the most interesting sights of Taganai Park in Russia. Different from other rivers, it is filled with rocks and stones. Not a drop of water can be seen. Interestingly, as one comes near to the rocky river, the sound of running water can be heard. The Big Stone River is about 6k m long and is made up of many small rocky rivers. It cuts through a thick forest like a real river. It is about 200 metres wide and in some places, it is up to 700 metres wide. Some of the rocks weigh up to 10 tons each and the layer(层) of rocks goes down 6 metres deep. Scientists believe it was formed by the movement of glaciers(冰川) about 10,000 years ago. At that time, thick ice covered the top of the mountains. Over time, as the climate warmed and the glaciers melted(融化), the flowing water and ice carried and deposited(使沉积) these huge rocks, creating the stone river we see today. Seeing the amazing river is a great experience. The best way to experience this natural wonder is from above. Come and visit it when you come to Russia. 1.Why is the Big Stone River special? A. Because it is full of fish. B. Because it is in Taganai Park. C. Because it is impossible to see water there. D. Because the sound of running water is loud. 2.How wide is the widest part of the Big Stone River? A. 6 metres. B. 200 metres. C. 700 metres. D. 6,000 metres. 3.What's the scientistsˈ idea about this river? A. The river is filled with rocks and stones. B. It's the result of the movement of glaciers. C. Some of the rocks in the river weigh up to 10 tons. D. Now there isn't any ice on the top of the mountain at all. 4.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A. The Big Stone River is the only stone river in the world. B. The Big Stone River is a real river through a thick forest. C. The Big Stone River is made up of some big rocky rivers. D. The best way to enjoy the Big Stone River is to see it from a higher place. 5.What would be the best title for the passage? A. A Running River B. A Very Amazing Stone C. The Big Stone River D. An Unforgettable Experience 第1页，共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $