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八年级英语 8B Unit 7 阅读训练 1
一、完形填空
The rain had poured for days, turning streets into rivers. As Simon turned on the TV, his eyes widened at the sight of water swallowing entire neighborhoods. “How can anyone survive this?” he whispered, his stomach tightening with worry. Simon felt a __1__ heart. The __2__ of people losing their homes and crying for help made him want to __3__. “I must do something,” he thought, but soon __4__, “My pocket money is just a __5__ in the ocean.”
Simon went to his __6__, Miss Li, and told her his __7__. “What if we start a school charity __8__?” Miss Li smiled. “Let’s make a __9__.” Together, they __10__ posters with the words “Small hands, big love—Help flood victims!” and put them up in the hallways.
The next day, Simon stood on the stage during the morning meeting. “Last week, I saw a little girl __11__ my age holding a teddy bear in the floodwater,” he said, his voice __12__. “She lost everything, but we can give her __13__.” His words touched everyone. Teachers took out their wallets, __14__ students emptied their piggy banks.
By the end of the week, the school had raised enough money to send three truckloads of supplies. Simon watched as volunteers loaded boxes of food and blankets, his heart now light with hope. “Small hands can make a big __15__,” Miss Li smiled, placing a hand on his shoulder.
1. A. light B. heavy C. warm D. happy
2. A. pictures B. books C. games D. songs
3. A. sleep B. eat C. act D. study
4. A. forgot B. realized C. dreamed D. heard
5. A. drop B. stone C. boat D. fish
6. A. father B. mother C. teacher D. friend
7. A. story B. idea C. habit D. survey
8. A. class B. trip C. activity D. party
9. A. plan B. cake C. song D. mistake
10. A. bought B. designed C. found D. read
11. A. from B. in C. about D. without
12. A. shaking B. singing C. laughing D. dancing
13. A. money B. food C. hope D. water
14. A. but B. and C. so D. because
15. A. decision B. pride C. success D. difference
二、阅读理解 A
Helping others is a great thing to do. You can learn new things and have fun. You can help people, animals or the environment. It can make you feel good too! How can you help?
Charities are organizations that help others, such as UNICEF and World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF). You can help charities by giving your time, money or things that you own. You can also help people or places you know.
Volunteering
Volunteering is that you spend your time helping others. Some ways of volunteering are:
- Visiting old people to talk to them or help them.
- Walking dogs for an animal shelter.
- Cleaning up a park.
Fund-raising
Fund-raising is that you collect money to help others. Some ways of fund-raising are:
- Making cakes or biscuits to sell.
- Doing a sponsored activity. For example, your family and friends will give you money if you finish a long walk.
Donating
Donating is that you give your things to help others. Some ways of donating are:
- Giving your old toys or clothes to a charity that helps sick children or poor people.
- Giving your old books to a library.
So, what can you do to help others?
16. Which organization is mentioned in the passage?
A. Orbis. B. Oxfam. C. WWF. D. WTO.
17. Which of the following is a good way to raise money for a charity?
A. Visiting a sick child.
B. Doing a sponsored walk.
C. Cleaning up a library.
D. Talking with old people.
18. What does the underlined phrase “an animal shelter” probably mean?
A. A house to protect animals from rain.
B. A building to keep animals on display.
C. A home for large and dangerous animals.
D. A place for poor and homeless animals.
19. What is the author’s purpose of writing this passage?
A. To show ways of helping others.
B. To share personal experiences.
C. To explain reasons for donations.
D. To introduce some organizations.
20. Where does the passage probably come from?
A. A magazine.
B. A storybook.
C. A travelling guide.
D. A science book.
三、阅读理解 B
Recently, I asked a seeing friend who had just walked in the woods what she had noticed. “Nothing special,” she replied.
How is it possible, I asked myself, to walk through the woods and see nothing worthy of note? I, who cannot see, find hundreds of things to interest me only through touch. If I can get so much fun from touch, how much more beauty must be found by sight? And I have imagined what I should most like to see if I were given the use of my eyes for just three days.
On the first day, I should want to see the people who have made my life worth living and the books which have been read to me. In the afternoon, I should take a walk in the woods and admire the beauty of nature. That night, I should not be able to sleep.
On my second day, I should go to the museums to see man’s progress. I should try to explore the spirit of man through art. Then, I should spend the evening at the movies.
On the third day, I should again spend the following day in the world of men again. I should realize how much of my life I have left unseen.
If the blind can give one suggestion to those who see: Use your eyes as if tomorrow you would be blind. The same is true of other senses. Hear the song of birds as if tomorrow you would be deaf. Touch every object as if tomorrow you would lose your sense of touch. Smell the rose as if tomorrow you would not be able to smell again. But of all the senses, I’m sure that sight must be the most fun.
Adapted from Three Days to See by Helen Keller
21. What makes the writer start imagining the three days?
A. Walking in the woods.
B. Asking herself questions.
C. Seeing the natural beauty.
D. Touching interesting things.
22. Which is the best structure of the passage?
23 What does the last paragraph mainly talk about?
A. A description of different senses.
B. A method of living a pleasant life.
C. Encouragement to the blind people.
D. Advice to people without disabilities.
24. Which of the following sayings may the writer agree with?
A. Time is what we want most but what we use worst.
B. Never leave until tomorrow what you can do today.
C. Live every moment and be thankful for what you have.
D. The future belongs to those who are preparing for it now.
四、首字母短文填空
My heart is filled with love. I’m so thankful for the support from a very dear friend of mine. With his help, I can realize my dream of making a kind act. It can b__25_ me more power in my life.
We live in a small African city. As you know, many people there live a p__26__ life and it’s hard for them to find jobs. I’ve been looking forward to o__27__ a soup kitchen for many years. I’d like to help our __28__ people in need. My friend helps me create a web page c__29__ Sunshine. On it, we usually share our kind activities. These days, I’m making hearty food w__30__ my friend is handing out warm clothes. You know, there are always so many h__31__ people living on the streets, which shocks me a lot.
We want to invite more people to j__32__ us. The act of love by giving has touched my heart greatly. Sometimes I feel very t__33__ after working hard for a whole day, but I still go on with the activities of love. B__34__ of the project, my life becomes so meaningful. I know what I’m doing now can make a difference to some people’s lives.
参考答案
一、完形填空
1. B 2. A 3. C 4. B 5. A 6. C 7. B 8. C 9. A 10. B
11. C 12. A 13. C 14. B 15. D
二、阅读理解 A
16. C 17. B 18. D 19. A 20. A
三、阅读理解 B
21. B 22. B 23. D 24. C
五、首字母短文填空
25. bring 26. poor 27. opening 28. local 29. called
30. while 31. homeless 32. join 33. tired 34. Because
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