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Unit 7 What's the highest mountain in the world
单元话题阅读理解练习
基础语篇巩固练
（23-24 八年级下·湖南·阶段练习）
Antarctica is a continent (大陆) of ice. There is hardly
any rain in Antarctica, so the Antarctic Desert becomes the
driest desert in the world. It is also the world’s largest desert
by area.
Antarctica Desert
The Sahara Desert is the hottest of all the deserts on
the earth. It covers most parts of North Africa and is similar
in size to the land area of the USA．The word “sahara” in
Arabic means “desert”.
Sahara Desert
The Arabian Desert is in Asia on the Arabian
peninsula. It covers almost the entire Arabian Peninsula. The
sand here has a red-orange color and the surface of the
Arabian Desert is covered mainly by sand hills, some gravel
Arabian Desert
plains (砾石平原) and rocky plains.
The Mojave Desert is in the USA．It is the driest desert
on the North American continent. Death Valley, one of the
hottest areas in the world, is in the Mojave Desert. Mojave
comes from the Spanish word for “beside the water”.
Mojave Desert
1．Which is the driest desert in the world
A．The Antarctica Desert. B．The Sahara Desert. C．The Arabian Desert.
2．What is the Sahara
A．It is the hottest desert in the world.
B．It is the largest desert in the world.
C．It is the coldest desert in the world.
3．What color is the sand in the Arabian Desert
A．Red. B．Orange. C．Red-orange.
【答案】1．A 2．A 3．C
【导语】本文主要介绍了几个沙漠。
1．细节理解题。根据“so the Antarctic Desert becomes the driest desert in the world”可知南极沙漠成为世界上
最干燥的沙漠。故选 A。
2．细节理解题。根据“The Sahara Desert is the hottest of all the deserts on the earth”可知撒哈拉沙漠是地球上
最热的沙漠。故选 A。
3．细节理解题。根据“The sand here has a red-orange color”可知这里的沙子呈橙红色。故选 C。
（23-24 八年级下·山东济宁·阶段练习）China is a country in East Asia. It is large in more than one way.
More than 1.4 billion people live here. That’s about a fifth of all the people on Earth! And China is the third or
fourth largest country by total area in the world. It covers about 3.7 million square miles.
This large country has many different kinds of land. It has some very low areas of land. In fact, the sixth
lowest point on Earth is in China. It is Aydingkol Lake (艾丁湖) in the Turpan Depression (吐鲁番盆地). Other
parts of China have mountains. For example, part of the Himalayan mountain is in the west part of the country.
This area has some of the highest mountains in the world.
The snow in the mountains is a source (源头) of many rivers. In fact, the snow makes two of China’s most
important rivers. They are the Yellow River and the Yangtze River. The Yellow River is China’s second longest
river. It is very special to the Chinese people, as it was the birthplace of Chinese civilization (文明). The Yangtze
River is the longest river in Asia and the third longest river in the world!
There are thousands of rivers in China. But there is still desert in the country. And rain forests are also in
some areas of the country. So visitors can enjoy diverse landscapes (景色) in this country!
1．The third paragraph mainly tells us ________.
A．how to stop people polluting the rivers B．something about China’s most important rivers
C．something about the rivers in the mountains D．why the two rivers are important to Chinese people
2．The underlined word “diverse” means “_______” in Chinese.
A．单一的 B．平坦的 C．多样的 D．崎岖的
3．Which of the following is not TRUE according to the passage
A．Aydingkol Lake is the sixth lowest point on Earth.
B．About one fifth of the people in the world live in China.
C．A source of many rivers is the snow in the mountains.
D．The Yellow River is special to the Chinese because it is the second longest river in China.
4．Where might the passage come from
A．A geography magazine. B．A diary. C．A storybook. D．A notice.
【答案】1．B 2．C 3．D 4．A
【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了中国的地理特征，包括人口、面积、地形、河流和多样的景观。
1．主旨大意题。根据“The snow in the mountains is a source of many rivers. In fact, the snow makes two of China’
s most important rivers. They are the Yellow River and the Yangtze River.”并结合本段内容可知，本文介绍了中
国山脉积雪是许多河流的源头，并重点介绍了黄河和长江的特点，即：关于中国最重要的几条河流的一些
情况。故选 B。
2．词句猜测题。根据“There are thousands of rivers in China. But there is still desert in the country. And rain
forests are also in some areas of the country.”可知，中国有河流沙漠和热带雨林，所以游客能欣赏到各种各样
的风景，划线部分单词意为“多样的”。故选 C。
3．细节理解题。根据“The Yellow River is China’s second longest river. It is very special to the Chinese people,
as it was the birthplace of Chinese civilization.”可知，黄河是中华文明的发源地，所以它对中国人很重要，而
并非因为它是中国第二长的河流。故选 D。
4．推理判断题。通读全文可知，本文主要介绍了中国的地理特征，包括人口、面积、地形、河流等内容，
属于“地理知识”的范畴。因此，这篇文章最有可能来自一本地理杂志。故选 A。
（24-25 八年级上·山东泰安·期末）Nepal (尼泊尔) is said to be “the kingdom of snow mountains”. It’s a
great country for hiking. What’s more, its historical and cultural sites are well worth visiting. So when is the best
time to visit Nepal
Nepal has unusual geography! Mt. Qomolangma, the highest point on Earth, is partly in the north of Nepal,
while Terai Plain is the lowest point at 70 meters above sea level. For such a huge altitude drop, nowhere else on
earth could you find it. Because of its unique topography (地形), you will find in Nepal five climate zones. There
are also five seasons in Nepal: autumn, winter, spring, summer and the monsoon (雨季).
The autumn months of October and November are the perfect time to travel to Nepal. During this period,
you’ll see bluer and clearer skies. This period is the best time for adventure tours.
The temperature begins to drop in December and January. Winter is perfect for visiting the Chitwan
National Park in the south of Nepal. You will get the best chance to see rhinos (犀牛) as well as Bengal tigers and
elephants in the wild of Nepal’s forest.
During the springtime, from February to April, temperatures slowly go up. The days are longer and are
perfect for hiking and adventure (探险) tours.
May, however, pushes the temperature a bit higher. The real summer is quickly cut short by the beginning
of the monsoon season. The monsoon wind from the Indian Ocean begins to bring in rain showers from mid-June
until September. You can expect around 3 to 4 hours of rain every day during this season.
1．What is special in Nepal
A．Geography. B．Clothes. C．Plants. D．Festivals.
2．Which months are the best time to enjoy bluer and clearer skies in Nepal
A．In December and January. B．From February to April.
C．In October and November. D．From mid-June until September.
3．When is perfect to visit the Chitwan National Park
A．In spring. B．In summer. C．In autumn. D．In winter.
4．Why does it rain around 3 to 4 hours a day in the monsoon season
A．Because there are lots of lakes in Nepal.
B．Because of the monsoon wind from the Indian Ocean.
C．Because the temperature is hot all year round in Nepal.
D．Because the location of Nepal is so close to the equator.
【答案】1．A 2．C 3．D 4．B
【导语】本文主要介绍了参观尼泊尔的最佳时间。
1．细节理解题。根据第二段“Nepal has unusual geography!”可知，尼泊尔的地理位置很特别。故选 A。
2．细节理解题。根据第三段“The autumn months of October and November are the perfect time to travel to
Nepal. During this period, you’ll see bluer and clearer skies.”可知，在尼泊尔，10 月和 11 月是欣赏更蓝更清澈
的天空的最佳时间。故选 C。
3．细节理解题。根据第四段“Winter is perfect for visiting the Chitwan National Park in the south of Nepal.”可
知，冬天非常适合参观奇特旺国家公园。故选 D。
4．细节理解题。根据最后一段“The monsoon wind from the Indian Ocean begins to bring in rain showers from
mid-June until September. You can expect around 3 to 4 hours of rain every day during this season.”可知，由于来
自印度洋的季风，季风季节一天大约会下 3 到 4 个小时的雨。故选 B。
（24-25 八年级上·山东济宁·期末）Four Major Plateaus (四大高原) in China
Qinghai-Tibet Plateau is the largest plateau in China and the highest plateau in the world.
It is about 2.5 million square kilometers in size. Its elevation (高度) is between 3,000 and 5,000
meters.
The second largest plateau in China, Inner Mongolian in Plateau, is between 1,000 and
1,200 meters above sea level (海平面) in North China.
The Loess Plateau (黄土高原) is on the west of Taihang Mountains and on the east of
Qilian Mountains. It covers about 640,000 square kilometers and is between 800 and 3,000
meters above sea level.
Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau is the smallest of the four which is between 400 and 3,500
meters above sea level. It covers Guizhou Province and Yunnan Province. The famous eastern
Huangguoshu Waterfall is on the plateau.
1．Which one is the highest plateau in the world
A．Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. B．The Loess Plateau.
C．Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau. D．Inner Mongolian Plateau.
2．Where is the Loess Plateau
A．On the east of Taihang Mountains.
B．On the south of Qilian Mountains.
C．Between Taihang Mountains and Qinling Mountains.
D．Between Taihang Mountains and Qilian Mountains.
3．Where is the text most probably from
A．A storybook. B．A health magazine. C．A research report. D．A geography textbook.
【答案】1．A 2．D 3．D
【导语】本文介绍了中国四大高原的基本情况和特点。
1．细节理解题。根据“Qinghai-Tibet Plateau is the largest plateau in China and the highest plateau in the world”
可知，青藏高原是全世界最高的高原，故选 A。
2．细节理解题。根据“The Loess Plateau (黄土高原) is on the west of Taihang Mountains and on the east of
Qilian Mountains.”可知，黄土高原位于太行山以西和祁连山东部之间，故选 D。
3．推理判断题。根据文章内容可知，本文主要介绍了中国四大高原的海拔、面积以及地理位置等信息，
这些属于地理知识，最有可能出现在地理教科书中。故选 D。
（23-24 八年级下·安徽池州·期末）Qomolangma is the third mountain of the Himalayas, so people call it
the Third God Mountain in Tibetan language.
Qomolangma is very famous and it is higher than any other mountain in the world. Its newest height is
8,848.86 meters. At the height of 8,000 meters, there is only 30% O and the human body can only stand this
height for a few days, so it is dangerous for humans to climb higher. But many climbers want to challenge
themselves. As Alan Arnette, a mountain climber from America, said “Climbing mountains drives you to look
deep inside yourself, and lets you find out whether you are strong enough in mind when you want to stop.”
It’s a good thing that Qomolangma gives people a chance (机会) to become strong-willed (意志坚强的)
when they are trying to achieve their dreams. However, Qomolangma is in danger these years because many
people leave their waste behind, such as water bottles and plastic (塑料的) bags. They cause the environmental
pollution for Qomolangma. Many animals would die after eating the plastic bags. Luckily, many volunteers from
all over the world came to Qomolangma to join in the clean-up activity. A volunteer advised, “Mountain climbing
lovers should always take good care of themselves, and at the same time, take good care of Qomolangma.”
1．It’s dangerous to climb at the height of 8,000 meters because _______.
A．there are many wild animals B．the O is not enough for people to breathe
C．there is too much plastic pollution D．it’s easy to fall off the mountain
2．According to Alan’s words, _______ to climb mountains.
A．you had better forget B．you will be in great danger
C．you need to be strong D．you’ll know better about yourself
3．Which of the following is TRUE
A．Animals cause pollution to Qomolangma.
B．Nobody helps with the pollution on Qomolangma.
C．Climbers should take good care of Qomolangma.
D．There is no pollution on Qomolangma now.
【答案】1．B 2．D 3．C
【导语】本文主要介绍了珠穆朗玛峰的情况以及现在珠峰面临的环境污染的情况。
1． 细节理解题。根据“At the height of 8,000 meters, there is only 30% O and the human body can only stand
this height for a few days, so it is dangerous for humans to climb higher.”可知，在 8000 米的高度攀登是危险的，
因为氧气不足以让人呼吸。故选 B。
2． 细节理解题。根据“Climbing mountains drives you to look deep inside yourself, and lets you find out whether
you are strong enough in mind when you want to stop.””可知，Alan Arnette 认为爬山会让你审视自己的内心深
处，让你在想停下来的时候发现自己的内心是否足够强大，也就是说爬山会更好地了解自己，故选 D。
3．细节理解题。根据“Mountain climbing lovers should always take good care of themselves, and at the same
time, take good care of Qomolangma.”可知，登山者要爱护珠穆朗玛峰，故选 C。
（23-24 八年级下·山东菏泽·期末）We all know that the Nile is the longest river in the world. But do you
know there are many other famous rivers, too Let’s learn more about these rivers.
Although the Nile is the lifeline (生命线) of Egypt, in fact, it’s shared by 11 countries in Africa. The river
is 6,671 kilometers long and it’s the main source of water (水源) in two countries: Egypt and Sudan. It has two
tributaries (支流)—the Blue Nile and the White Nile. And the White Nile is longer than the Blue Nile. Where
does the Nile finally end In the Mediterranean Sea.
What’s the world’s second longest river It’s the Amazon River, about 6,440 kilometers long. It’s not the
longest river in the world, but it has the most running water. The river lies in South America. It moves from the
west to the east, running through three countries—Peru, Colombia and Brazil. It starts in a snow mountain called
Mismi in Peru and finally gets into the Atlantic Ocean near Brazil.
As the world’s third longest river, the Yangtze River is also Asia’s longest river. About one-third of China’s
population live in the basin (流域) of the river. People usually believe that it starts in the Tanggula Mountains.
Running through 8 provinces, 2 municipalities and an autonomous region, it gets into the East China Sea in
Shanghai.
The Mississippi River and the Yenisey are also two famous rivers in the world. All the rivers feed the earth
and humans.
1．The article mentions (提到) ________ famous rivers in the world.
A．five B．four C．three
2．Which river lies in South America according to the passage
A．The Nile. B．The Amazon River. C．The Mississippi.
3．Which of the following is TRUE about Asia’s longest river
A．The river is 6,671 kilometers long.
B．The river is also the world’s third longest river.
C．The river gets into the Atlantic Ocean in the end.
4．In which part of a newspaper may you read this article
A．Nature. B．Education. C．History.
【答案】1．A 2．B 3．B 4．A
【导语】本文介绍了世界上著名的河流，其中包括尼罗河、亚马逊河、长江、密西西比河和叶尼塞河。
1．细节理解题。根据“Nile is the longest river in the world.”、“What’s the world’s second longest river It’s the
Amazon River, about 6,440 kilometers long.”、“As the world’s third longest river, the Yangtze River is also Asia’s
longest river.”和 The Mississippi River and the Yenisey are also two famous rivers in the world.”可知，文中提及
了尼罗河、亚马逊河、长江、密西西比河和叶尼塞河。故选 A。
2．细节理解题。根据“It’s the Amazon River, about 6,440 kilometers long. It’s not the longest river in the world,
but it has the most running water. The river lies in South America.”可知，亚马逊河位于南美洲。故选 B。
3．细节理解题。根据“As the world’s third longest river, the Yangtze River is also Asia’s longest river.”可知，
长江是世界第三长河，也是亚洲最长的河流。故选 B。
4．推理判断题。本文介绍了世界上著名的河流，其中包括尼罗河、亚马逊河、长江、密西西比河和叶尼
塞河，可以在报纸“自然”板块看到这篇文章。故选 A。
（23-24 八年级下·广西南宁·期中）For most of us, the Arctic (北极地区) and the Antarctic (南极地区) are very
far places. The Arctic is the most northern part of the earth and it is the area around the North Pole. The Antarctic
is the most southern part of the earth and it is the area around the South Pole. Both of the places have a lot in
common, but they are also different in many ways.Weather
Both places are very, very cold. Both of them are covered with ice. Much of the ice there never melts (融化). You
may be surprised to know there are not many snowstorms in either place. Small pieces of ice blow around and
look like falling snow.What is under the ice
On every big difference is what is under the ice. Water is under most of the ice in the Arctic. Land is under most
of the ice in the Antarctic. The Antarctic is a large continent (大陆). It has plains (平原), valleys and mountains.
They are covered with ice.Plants
The Arctic is warmer than the Antarctic. Small plants grow on the Arctic in summer. The Antarctic has almost no
plants, because it is too cold. A few small plants grow there each summer.Animals
Animals live in both places. Polar bears live in the Artic. Same foxes and wolves live there, too. Most animals can’
t live in the Antarctic because it is too cold. However penguins (企鹅) can live there. There are some animals that
can live in both places, such as whales.People
Many people live in the Arctic. There are towns and small cities on the land areas. The Antarctic is so cold
that nobody lives there for long. Scientists who study the Antarctic stay there while they are working. They live in
special buildings and don’t spend much time outside.
根据语篇内容，选择最佳答案。
1．What is under most of the ice in the Arctic
A．land B．water C．plains
2．How many kinds of animals are mentioned in total in the passage
A．Three. B．Four. C．Five.
3．What can we know about the Arctic and the Antarctic
A．People live in the Antarctic for long.
B．The Antarctic is colder than the Arctic
C．There are many snowstorms in the Antarctic
4．What is the purpose of the passage
A．To explain the importance of protecting the environment.
B．To tell us the Arctic has a lot of common with the Antarctic
C．To describe the similarities (相似点) and differences between the Arctic and the Antarctic
5．What’s the theme (主题) the passage
A．Geography. B．Technology. C．Weather.
【答案】1．B 2．C 3．B 4．C 5．A
【导语】本文介绍了北极地区和南极地区的相同之处与不同之处，包括天气、地理环境、植物和动物等。
1．细节理解题。根据第三段中的" Water is under most of the ice in the Arctic ."可知，在北极地区，大部分冰
的下面是水。故选 B。
2．细节理解题。根据第五段中关于动物的描述可知，文中一共提到了五种动物，分别是北极熊、狐狸、
狼、企鹅和鲸鱼。故选 C。
3．细节理解题。根据第四段中“The Arctic is warmer than the Antarctic.”可知，北极地区比南极地区暖和，
即南极地区比北极地区冷。故选 B。
4．主旨大意题。通读全文可知，本文介绍了北极地区和南极地区的相同之处与不同之处，包括天气、地
理环境、植物和动物等。故本文的写作目的是介绍北极地区和南极地区的相同之处与不同之处。故选 C。
5．推理判断题。通读全文可知，本文介绍了北极地 区和南极地区的相同之处与不同之处。由此可推断，
话题和“地理”有关，故选 A 。
重难语篇拔高练
（ 22-23 八 年 级 下 ·江 苏 扬 州 ·期 中 ） China will cut the number of climbers trying to climb Mount
Qomolangma from the north this year as part of plans for the clean-up on the world’s highest mountain. The
clean-up activity will include moving away the bodies of climbers who died at more than 8,000 metres up the
mountain.
The total number of climbers trying to reach the top of the world’s highest mountain from the north will be
controlled to less than 300. The climbing season will be controlled to spring.
Parts of Qomolangma are in China and Nepal. Each year, around 60,000 climbers and guides visit the
Chinese north side of the mountain, but few actually try to climb it. China has set up stations to sort, recycle and
break down rubbish from the mountain, which includes cans, plastic bags, tents and oxygen tanks.
On the Nepalese side, mountaineering trip organizers have begun sending huge rubbish bags to climbers
during the spring climbing season. They should collect rubbish that then can be carried by helicopters back to the
base camp.
Every year there are many victims on Qomolangma often in the “death area” above 8,000 metres, where the
air is the thinnest. In 2017, 648 people reached the top of Qomolangma. Six people have died on the mountain that
year, one of them on the north side.
Qomolangma has become the world’s highest rubbish dump. Meanwhile, melting ice caused by global
warming is exposing rubbish that has been left on the mountain since Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay made
the first successful climbing 66 years ago.
1．What can we know from the first paragraph
A．Some climbers died during mountain climbing.
B．No climbers will climb Mount Qomolangma.
C．About 8,000 people died of climbing the mountain.
D．Mount Qomolangma is cleaned up every year.
2．Which of the following is TRUE
A．Each year, around 60,000 climbers climb the mountain from the north side.
B．On the Nepalese side, climbers should take rubbish back to the base camp.
C．China has set up stations to deal with rubbish which is left on the mountain.
D．In China, people use helicopters to take the rubbish back to the base camp.
3．The underlined word “victims” in Para 5 means ________.
A．persons who enjoy climbing
B．persons who have experienced death
C．persons who work hard
D．persons who help climbers
4．We can mainly learn from the last paragraph that ________.
A．the weather in the world is getting warmer
B．Edmund and Tenzing were famous climbers
C．Qomolangma is now getting much cleaner
D．Qomolangma faces serious rubbish problems
【答案】1．A 2．C 3．B 4．D
【导语】本文主要介绍了中国将会进行清理世界最高峰的计划，控制攀登人数，控制攀登的季节，来减少
珠峰上的死亡人数以及垃圾数量。
1．推理判断题。根据“The clean-up activity will include moving away the bodies of climbers who died at more
than 8,000 metres up the mountain.”可知，清理计划将会移走死于海拔 8000 多米的登山者的尸体。由此可推
知，一些人在登山途中遇难。故选 A。
2．细节理解题。根据“China has set up stations to sort, recycle and break down rubbish from the mountain, which
includes cans, plastic bags, tents and oxygen tanks.”可知，中国已经建立了垃圾站，对山上的垃圾进行分类、
回收和分解。故选 C。
3．词句猜测题。根据“Every year there are many victims on Qomolangma often in the “death area” above 8,000
metres, where the air is the thinnest. In 2017, 648 people reached the top of Qomolangma. Six people have died
on the mountain that year, one of them on the north side.”可知，2017 年，648 人登上了珠穆朗玛峰，那年有六
个人死在山上。由此可知划线词意为“遇难者”。故选 B。
4．推理判断题。根据“Qomolangma has become the world’s highest rubbish dump. Meanwhile, melting ice
caused by global warming is exposing rubbish that has been left on the mountain since Edmund Hillary and
Tenzing Norgay made the first successful climbing 66 years ago.”可知，珠穆朗玛峰已经成为世界上最高的垃圾
场。与此同时，全球变暖导致的冰川融化正在暴露自 66 年前埃德蒙 希拉里和丹增 诺盖首次成功攀登以来
留在山上的垃圾，因此珠峰正面临严峻的垃圾问题。故选 D。
（23-24 八年级上·江苏泰州·阶段练习）。
People often think of the North Pole (北极) and the South Pole as similar frozen (冰冻的) wastelands. They
are both places with very cold temperatures and few people live there. However, the North and South Poles are
not much alike as people may imagine.
The North Pole has no land, only thick ice. Temperatures seldom go above 32°F, at which water turns into
ice. Most of the time, it stays below zero. In winter temperatures are usually as low as -30°F.
Although conditions were very poor, people tried for many centuries to reach the North Pole. About 100
years ago, two men, Robert Peary and Mathew Henson, were able to get to this environment full of troubles and
difficulties. They reached the North Pole on March 8th, 1909. It was really a hard trip for them.
There are few things more dangerous than crossing the Arctic (北极圈) on foot. People who stayed there
may face many problems: very cold temperatures, sudden storms, and even hunger. Most of the area is
uninhabited. Few people can live in such a difficult place.
People might think that with such low temperatures for most of the year, the ice would be thick and hard.
However, this is not true in the Arctic. The movement of the ocean water under the ice may often cause many
different changes on the surface. Sometimes the ice breaks into two opening lanes of water (水道) called “leads”.
Anyone who falls into a lead can be frozen to death in a few minutes.
1．This passage is probably from ________.
A．a book review B．a computer magazine C．a school report D．a science book
2．According to the passage, what happened about 100 years ago
A．Two men succeeded in getting to the North Pole.
B．Temperatures in the North Pole went above 32°F.
C．The environment in the North Pole suddenly became worse.
D．The North Pole changed into thick ice because of the temperatures.
3．What does the underlined word “uninhabited” probably mean in Chinese
A．气候恶劣的 B．充满危险的 C．困难重重的 D．无人居住的
4．What problems will people face when crossing the Arctic
①low temperatures ②without water ③sudden storms ④hunger ⑤the movement of the ocean water
A．①②③④⑤ B．①③④⑤ C．①②④⑤ D．②③④⑤
5．What does this passage mainly talk about
A．The thick ice in the North Pole.
B．A difficult trip to the North Pole.
C．The real situation in the North Pole.
D．The differences between the North Pole and the South Pole.
【答案】1．D 2．A 3．D 4．B 5．C
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了北极的相关内容。
1．信息来源题。根据“However, the North and South Poles are not much alike as people may imagine.”可知，
南北极并不像人们想象的那样相似，结合下文主要介绍了北极相关内容，所以文章属于自然科普类。故选
D。
2．细节理解题。根据“About 100 years ago, two men...They reached the North Pole on March 8th, 1909.”可知，
大约 100 年前，两个人成功地到达了北极。故选 A。
3．词义猜测题。根据“Most of the area is uninhabited. Few people can live in such a difficult place.”可知，很少
有人生活在这么艰难困苦的地方，所以说大部分的区域都是无人居住的。故选 D。
4．细节理解题。根据“People who stayed there may face many problems: very cold temperatures, sudden storms,
and even hunger; The movement of the ocean water under the ice may often cause many different changes on the
surface.”可知，人们在北极需要面对的问题有：寒冷的气温、突如其来的风暴、饥饿和海水在冰下的运动。
题干①③④⑤符合原文内容，故选 B。
5．主旨大意题。根据文章第二段可知，北极没有陆地，只有厚厚的冰，温度常年在零度以下，接下来文
章又介绍了人类穿越北极以及北极的危险等， 所以全文旨在讲述“北极的真实情况”。故选 C。Unit 7 What's the highest mountain in the world
单元话题阅读理解练习
基础语篇巩固练
（23-24 八年级下·湖南·阶段练习）
Antarctica is a continent (大陆) of ice. There is hardly
any rain in Antarctica, so the Antarctic Desert becomes the
driest desert in the world. It is also the world’s largest desert
by area.
Antarctica Desert
The Sahara Desert is the hottest of all the deserts on
the earth. It covers most parts of North Africa and is similar
in size to the land area of the USA．The word “sahara” in
Arabic means “desert”.
Sahara Desert
The Arabian Desert is in Asia on the Arabian
peninsula. It covers almost the entire Arabian Peninsula. The
sand here has a red-orange color and the surface of the
Arabian Desert is covered mainly by sand hills, some gravel
Arabian Desert
plains (砾石平原) and rocky plains.
The Mojave Desert is in the USA．It is the driest desert
on the North American continent. Death Valley, one of the
hottest areas in the world, is in the Mojave Desert. Mojave
comes from the Spanish word for “beside the water”.
Mojave Desert
1．Which is the driest desert in the world
A．The Antarctica Desert. B．The Sahara Desert. C．The Arabian Desert.
2．What is the Sahara
A．It is the hottest desert in the world.
B．It is the largest desert in the world.
C．It is the coldest desert in the world.
3．What color is the sand in the Arabian Desert
A．Red. B．Orange. C．Red-orange.
（23-24 八年级下·山东济宁·阶段练习）China is a country in East Asia. It is large in more than one way.
More than 1.4 billion people live here. That’s about a fifth of all the people on Earth! And China is the third or
fourth largest country by total area in the world. It covers about 3.7 million square miles.
This large country has many different kinds of land. It has some very low areas of land. In fact, the sixth
lowest point on Earth is in China. It is Aydingkol Lake (艾丁湖) in the Turpan Depression (吐鲁番盆地). Other
parts of China have mountains. For example, part of the Himalayan mountain is in the west part of the country.
This area has some of the highest mountains in the world.
The snow in the mountains is a source (源头) of many rivers. In fact, the snow makes two of China’s most
important rivers. They are the Yellow River and the Yangtze River. The Yellow River is China’s second longest
river. It is very special to the Chinese people, as it was the birthplace of Chinese civilization (文明). The Yangtze
River is the longest river in Asia and the third longest river in the world!
There are thousands of rivers in China. But there is still desert in the country. And rain forests are also in
some areas of the country. So visitors can enjoy diverse landscapes (景色) in this country!
1．The third paragraph mainly tells us ________.
A．how to stop people polluting the rivers B．something about China’s most important rivers
C．something about the rivers in the mountains D．why the two rivers are important to Chinese people
2．The underlined word “diverse” means “_______” in Chinese.
A．单一的 B．平坦的 C．多样的 D．崎岖的
3．Which of the following is not TRUE according to the passage
A．Aydingkol Lake is the sixth lowest point on Earth.
B．About one fifth of the people in the world live in China.
C．A source of many rivers is the snow in the mountains.
D．The Yellow River is special to the Chinese because it is the second longest river in China.
4．Where might the passage come from
A．A geography magazine. B．A diary. C．A storybook. D．A notice.
（24-25 八年级上·山东泰安·期末）Nepal (尼泊尔) is said to be “the kingdom of snow mountains”. It’s a
great country for hiking. What’s more, its historical and cultural sites are well worth visiting. So when is the best
time to visit Nepal
Nepal has unusual geography! Mt. Qomolangma, the highest point on Earth, is partly in the north of Nepal,
while Terai Plain is the lowest point at 70 meters above sea level. For such a huge altitude drop, nowhere else on
earth could you find it. Because of its unique topography (地形), you will find in Nepal five climate zones. There
are also five seasons in Nepal: autumn, winter, spring, summer and the monsoon (雨季).
The autumn months of October and November are the perfect time to travel to Nepal. During this period,
you’ll see bluer and clearer skies. This period is the best time for adventure tours.
The temperature begins to drop in December and January. Winter is perfect for visiting the Chitwan
National Park in the south of Nepal. You will get the best chance to see rhinos (犀牛) as well as Bengal tigers and
elephants in the wild of Nepal’s forest.
During the springtime, from February to April, temperatures slowly go up. The days are longer and are
perfect for hiking and adventure (探险) tours.
May, however, pushes the temperature a bit higher. The real summer is quickly cut short by the beginning
of the monsoon season. The monsoon wind from the Indian Ocean begins to bring in rain showers from mid-June
until September. You can expect around 3 to 4 hours of rain every day during this season.
1．What is special in Nepal
A．Geography. B．Clothes. C．Plants. D．Festivals.
2．Which months are the best time to enjoy bluer and clearer skies in Nepal
A．In December and January. B．From February to April.
C．In October and November. D．From mid-June until September.
3．When is perfect to visit the Chitwan National Park
A．In spring. B．In summer. C．In autumn. D．In winter.
4．Why does it rain around 3 to 4 hours a day in the monsoon season
A．Because there are lots of lakes in Nepal.
B．Because of the monsoon wind from the Indian Ocean.
C．Because the temperature is hot all year round in Nepal.
D．Because the location of Nepal is so close to the equator.
（24-25 八年级上·山东济宁·期末）Four Major Plateaus (四大高原) in China
Qinghai-Tibet Plateau is the largest plateau in China and the highest plateau in the world.
It is about 2.5 million square kilometers in size. Its elevation (高度) is between 3,000 and 5,000
meters.
The second largest plateau in China, Inner Mongolian in Plateau, is between 1,000 and
1,200 meters above sea level (海平面) in North China.
The Loess Plateau (黄土高原) is on the west of Taihang Mountains and on the east of
Qilian Mountains. It covers about 640,000 square kilometers and is between 800 and 3,000
meters above sea level.
Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau is the smallest of the four which is between 400 and 3,500
meters above sea level. It covers Guizhou Province and Yunnan Province. The famous eastern
Huangguoshu Waterfall is on the plateau.
1．Which one is the highest plateau in the world
A．Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. B．The Loess Plateau.
C．Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau. D．Inner Mongolian Plateau.
2．Where is the Loess Plateau
A．On the east of Taihang Mountains.
B．On the south of Qilian Mountains.
C．Between Taihang Mountains and Qinling Mountains.
D．Between Taihang Mountains and Qilian Mountains.
3．Where is the text most probably from
A．A storybook. B．A health magazine. C．A research report. D．A geography textbook.
（23-24 八年级下·安徽池州·期末）Qomolangma is the third mountain of the Himalayas, so people call it
the Third God Mountain in Tibetan language.
Qomolangma is very famous and it is higher than any other mountain in the world. Its newest height is
8,848.86 meters. At the height of 8,000 meters, there is only 30% O and the human body can only stand this
height for a few days, so it is dangerous for humans to climb higher. But many climbers want to challenge
themselves. As Alan Arnette, a mountain climber from America, said “Climbing mountains drives you to look
deep inside yourself, and lets you find out whether you are strong enough in mind when you want to stop.”
It’s a good thing that Qomolangma gives people a chance (机会) to become strong-willed (意志坚强的)
when they are trying to achieve their dreams. However, Qomolangma is in danger these years because many
people leave their waste behind, such as water bottles and plastic (塑料的) bags. They cause the environmental
pollution for Qomolangma. Many animals would die after eating the plastic bags. Luckily, many volunteers from
all over the world came to Qomolangma to join in the clean-up activity. A volunteer advised, “Mountain climbing
lovers should always take good care of themselves, and at the same time, take good care of Qomolangma.”
1．It’s dangerous to climb at the height of 8,000 meters because _______.
A．there are many wild animals B．the O is not enough for people to breathe
C．there is too much plastic pollution D．it’s easy to fall off the mountain
2．According to Alan’s words, _______ to climb mountains.
A．you had better forget B．you will be in great danger
C．you need to be strong D．you’ll know better about yourself
3．Which of the following is TRUE
A．Animals cause pollution to Qomolangma.
B．Nobody helps with the pollution on Qomolangma.
C．Climbers should take good care of Qomolangma.
D．There is no pollution on Qomolangma now.
（23-24 八年级下·山东菏泽·期末）We all know that the Nile is the longest river in the world. But do you
know there are many other famous rivers, too Let’s learn more about these rivers.
Although the Nile is the lifeline (生命线) of Egypt, in fact, it’s shared by 11 countries in Africa. The river
is 6,671 kilometers long and it’s the main source of water (水源) in two countries: Egypt and Sudan. It has two
tributaries (支流)—the Blue Nile and the White Nile. And the White Nile is longer than the Blue Nile. Where
does the Nile finally end In the Mediterranean Sea.
What’s the world’s second longest river It’s the Amazon River, about 6,440 kilometers long. It’s not the
longest river in the world, but it has the most running water. The river lies in South America. It moves from the
west to the east, running through three countries—Peru, Colombia and Brazil. It starts in a snow mountain called
Mismi in Peru and finally gets into the Atlantic Ocean near Brazil.
As the world’s third longest river, the Yangtze River is also Asia’s longest river. About one-third of China’s
population live in the basin (流域) of the river. People usually believe that it starts in the Tanggula Mountains.
Running through 8 provinces, 2 municipalities and an autonomous region, it gets into the East China Sea in
Shanghai.
The Mississippi River and the Yenisey are also two famous rivers in the world. All the rivers feed the earth
and humans.
1．The article mentions (提到) ________ famous rivers in the world.
A．five B．four C．three
2．Which river lies in South America according to the passage
A．The Nile. B．The Amazon River. C．The Mississippi.
3．Which of the following is TRUE about Asia’s longest river
A．The river is 6,671 kilometers long.
B．The river is also the world’s third longest river.
C．The river gets into the Atlantic Ocean in the end.
4．In which part of a newspaper may you read this article
A．Nature. B．Education. C．History.
（23-24 八年级下·广西南宁·期中）For most of us, the Arctic (北极地区) and the Antarctic (南极地区) are very
far places. The Arctic is the most northern part of the earth and it is the area around the North Pole. The Antarctic
is the most southern part of the earth and it is the area around the South Pole. Both of the places have a lot in
common, but they are also different in many ways.Weather
Both places are very, very cold. Both of them are covered with ice. Much of the ice there never melts (融化). You
may be surprised to know there are not many snowstorms in either place. Small pieces of ice blow around and
look like falling snow.What is under the ice
On every big difference is what is under the ice. Water is under most of the ice in the Arctic. Land is under most
of the ice in the Antarctic. The Antarctic is a large continent (大陆). It has plains (平原), valleys and mountains.
They are covered with ice.Plants
The Arctic is warmer than the Antarctic. Small plants grow on the Arctic in summer. The Antarctic has almost no
plants, because it is too cold. A few small plants grow there each summer.Animals
Animals live in both places. Polar bears live in the Artic. Same foxes and wolves live there, too. Most animals can’
t live in the Antarctic because it is too cold. However penguins (企鹅) can live there. There are some animals that
can live in both places, such as whales.People
Many people live in the Arctic. There are towns and small cities on the land areas. The Antarctic is so cold
that nobody lives there for long. Scientists who study the Antarctic stay there while they are working. They live in
special buildings and don’t spend much time outside.
根据语篇内容，选择最佳答案。
1．What is under most of the ice in the Arctic
A．land B．water C．plains
2．How many kinds of animals are mentioned in total in the passage
A．Three. B．Four. C．Five.
3．What can we know about the Arctic and the Antarctic
A．People live in the Antarctic for long.
B．The Antarctic is colder than the Arctic
C．There are many snowstorms in the Antarctic
4．What is the purpose of the passage
A．To explain the importance of protecting the environment.
B．To tell us the Arctic has a lot of common with the Antarctic
C．To describe the similarities (相似点) and differences between the Arctic and the Antarctic
5．What’s the theme (主题) the passage
A．Geography. B．Technology. C．Weather.
重难语篇拔高练
（ 22-23 八 年 级 下 ·江 苏 扬 州 ·期 中 ） China will cut the number of climbers trying to climb Mount
Qomolangma from the north this year as part of plans for the clean-up on the world’s highest mountain. The
clean-up activity will include moving away the bodies of climbers who died at more than 8,000 metres up the
mountain.
The total number of climbers trying to reach the top of the world’s highest mountain from the north will be
controlled to less than 300. The climbing season will be controlled to spring.
Parts of Qomolangma are in China and Nepal. Each year, around 60,000 climbers and guides visit the
Chinese north side of the mountain, but few actually try to climb it. China has set up stations to sort, recycle and
break down rubbish from the mountain, which includes cans, plastic bags, tents and oxygen tanks.
On the Nepalese side, mountaineering trip organizers have begun sending huge rubbish bags to climbers
during the spring climbing season. They should collect rubbish that then can be carried by helicopters back to the
base camp.
Every year there are many victims on Qomolangma often in the “death area” above 8,000 metres, where the
air is the thinnest. In 2017, 648 people reached the top of Qomolangma. Six people have died on the mountain that
year, one of them on the north side.
Qomolangma has become the world’s highest rubbish dump. Meanwhile, melting ice caused by global
warming is exposing rubbish that has been left on the mountain since Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay made
the first successful climbing 66 years ago.
1．What can we know from the first paragraph
A．Some climbers died during mountain climbing.
B．No climbers will climb Mount Qomolangma.
C．About 8,000 people died of climbing the mountain.
D．Mount Qomolangma is cleaned up every year.
2．Which of the following is TRUE
A．Each year, around 60,000 climbers climb the mountain from the north side.
B．On the Nepalese side, climbers should take rubbish back to the base camp.
C．China has set up stations to deal with rubbish which is left on the mountain.
D．In China, people use helicopters to take the rubbish back to the base camp.
3．The underlined word “victims” in Para 5 means ________.
A．persons who enjoy climbing
B．persons who have experienced death
C．persons who work hard
D．persons who help climbers
4．We can mainly learn from the last paragraph that ________.
A．the weather in the world is getting warmer
B．Edmund and Tenzing were famous climbers
C．Qomolangma is now getting much cleaner
D．Qomolangma faces serious rubbish problems
（23-24 八年级上·江苏泰州·阶段练习）。
People often think of the North Pole (北极) and the South Pole as similar frozen (冰冻的) wastelands. They
are both places with very cold temperatures and few people live there. However, the North and South Poles are
not much alike as people may imagine.
The North Pole has no land, only thick ice. Temperatures seldom go above 32°F, at which water turns into
ice. Most of the time, it stays below zero. In winter temperatures are usually as low as -30°F.
Although conditions were very poor, people tried for many centuries to reach the North Pole. About 100
years ago, two men, Robert Peary and Mathew Henson, were able to get to this environment full of troubles and
difficulties. They reached the North Pole on March 8th, 1909. It was really a hard trip for them.
There are few things more dangerous than crossing the Arctic (北极圈) on foot. People who stayed there
may face many problems: very cold temperatures, sudden storms, and even hunger. Most of the area is
uninhabited. Few people can live in such a difficult place.
People might think that with such low temperatures for most of the year, the ice would be thick and hard.
However, this is not true in the Arctic. The movement of the ocean water under the ice may often cause many
different changes on the surface. Sometimes the ice breaks into two opening lanes of water (水道) called “leads”.
Anyone who falls into a lead can be frozen to death in a few minutes.
1．This passage is probably from ________.
A．a book review B．a computer magazine C．a school report D．a science book
2．According to the passage, what happened about 100 years ago
A．Two men succeeded in getting to the North Pole.
B．Temperatures in the North Pole went above 32°F.
C．The environment in the North Pole suddenly became worse.
D．The North Pole changed into thick ice because of the temperatures.
3．What does the underlined word “uninhabited” probably mean in Chinese
A．气候恶劣的 B．充满危险的 C．困难重重的 D．无人居住的
4．What problems will people face when crossing the Arctic
①low temperatures ②without water ③sudden storms ④hunger ⑤the movement of the ocean water
A．①②③④⑤ B．①③④⑤ C．①②④⑤ D．②③④⑤
5．What does this passage mainly talk about
A．The thick ice in the North Pole.
B．A difficult trip to the North Pole.
C．The real situation in the North Pole.
D．The differences between the North Pole and the South Pole.

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