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人教版八年级上册Unit4 Amazing plants and animals阅读理解专项训练
一、阅读判断（判断对错）
（一）The Panda and the Koala
Pandas and koalas are both cute animals from Asia and Australia. Pandas live in bamboo forests and eat only bamboo. Koalas live in eucalyptus trees and eat eucalyptus leaves. Both animals spend a lot of time sleeping—pandas sleep about 10 hours a day, while koalas sleep up to 20 hours. Pandas have black and white fur, but koalas have gray fur. They are both loved by people around the world.
( ) 1. Pandas and koalas are from the same continent.
( ) 2. Pandas eat bamboo, and koalas eat eucalyptus leaves.
( ) 3. Koalas sleep more than pandas.
( ) 4. Both animals have black and white fur.
( ) 5. People around the world love pandas and koalas.
（二）The Cactus and the Water Lily
Cacti and water lilies are amazing plants with different living environments. Cacti grow in deserts, where there is little water. They store water in their thick stems. Water lilies grow in ponds and lakes, with their roots in water. Cacti have sharp spines to protect themselves, while water lilies have big, round leaves that float on water. Both plants can adapt well to their own environments.
( ) 1. Cacti and water lilies grow in the same environment.
( ) 2. Cacti store water in their stems.
( ) 3. Water lilies' roots are in water.
( ) 4. Cacti have big, round leaves.
( ) 5. Both plants can adapt to their environments.
二、阅读选择（共20分）
（一）The Chameleon
Chameleons are amazing lizards with a special ability—they can change color. They do this to hide from enemies, communicate with other chameleons, or adjust to temperature changes. Chameleons have long, sticky tongues to catch insects. Their eyes can move in different directions at the same time, helping them see prey easily. They live in rainforests and deserts. These unique features make chameleons one of the most interesting animals.
( ) 1. What special ability do chameleons have
A. They can fly B. They can change color
C. They can swim D. They can sing
( ) 2. Why do chameleons change color
A. To catch food B. To hide from enemies
C. To run faster D. To sleep better
( ) 3. What do chameleons use to catch insects
A. Sharp teeth B. Long, sticky tongues
C. Claws D. Wings
( ) 4. How do chameleons' eyes help them
A. They can see in the dark B. They can move in different directions
C. They can change color D. They can hear faraway sounds
( ) 5. Where do chameleons live
A. Only in deserts B. Only in oceans
C. In rainforests and deserts D. In mountains
（二）The Venus Flytrap
The Venus flytrap is a special plant that eats insects. It grows in wetlands where the soil has little nutrition. Its leaves have two parts, like a trap, with small hairs on them. When an insect touches the hairs, the leaves close quickly, trapping the insect. Then the plant digests the insect to get nutrition. The Venus flytrap can live for up to 20 years. It's one of the most famous carnivorous (meat-eating) plants.
( ) 1. What does the Venus flytrap eat
A. Bamboo B. Insects C. Grass D. Fruit
( ) 2. Where does the Venus flytrap grow
A. In deserts B. In wetlands C. In mountains D. In oceans
( ) 3. What happens when an insect touches the plant's hairs
A. The plant runs away
B. The leaves close to trap the insect
C. The plant turns red
D. The insect eats the plant
( ) 4. Why does the plant eat insects
A. To get nutrition B. To play C. To grow taller D. To hide from animals
( ) 5. How long can the Venus flytrap live
A. Up to 5 years B. Up to 10 years C. Up to 20 years D. Up to 30 years
三、阅读填空（根据内容及首字母提示填空）
The Dolphin and the Whale
Dolphins and whales are both amazing sea animals. They are not fish—they are mammals, which means they breathe air and give birth to live babies. Dolphins are usually smaller and more playful. They often jump out of the water and play with boats. Whales can be very large; the blue whale is the biggest animal on Earth. Both dolphins and whales use sounds to communicate. They make clicks and whistles to t 1 to each other. People love watching these s 2 creatures. Protecting their home—the ocean—is important for their s 3 . We should learn more about these amazing animals and help k 4 them safe.
t______ 2. s______ 3. s______ 4. k______
四、根据短文回答问题（共20分）
（一）The Bamboo
Bamboo is an amazing plant with many uses. It grows very fast—some kinds can grow over 1 meter in a day! Bamboo is strong and flexible, so people use it to make furniture, baskets, and even houses. Pandas love eating bamboo; an adult panda can eat 12-38 kilograms of it a day. Bamboo also helps the environment—it absorbs a lot of carbon dioxide. There are over 1,500 kinds of bamboo around the world.
How fast can some kinds of bamboo grow
Why do people use bamboo to make things
How much bamboo can an adult panda eat a day
How does bamboo help the environment
How many kinds of bamboo are there around the world
（二）The Arctic Fox
The Arctic fox is a small fox that lives in the cold Arctic. It has thick white fur in winter to keep warm and blend in with the snow. In summer, its fur turns brown to match the tundra (冻原) environment. Arctic foxes eat small animals like lemmings and birds. They can survive very cold temperatures—even as low as -50°C! They have thick fur on their paws to walk on ice. These adaptations help them live in one of the harshest environments on Earth.
Where does the Arctic fox live
What color is its fur in winter
What do Arctic foxes eat
How cold can the Arctic fox survive
What helps the Arctic fox walk on ice
答案
一、阅读判断
（一）1.F 2.T 3.T 4.F 5.T
（二）1.F 2.T 3.T 4.F 5.T
二、阅读选择
（一）1.B 2.B 3.B 4.B 5.C
（二）1.B 2.B 3.B 4.A 5.C
三、阅读填空
Talk 2. smart 3. survival 4. keep
四、根据短文回答问题
（一）
Over 1 meter in a day.
Because it is strong and flexible.
12-38 kilograms.
It absorbs a lot of carbon dioxide.
Over 1,500.
（二）
In the cold Arctic.
White.
Small animals like lemmings and birds.
As low as -50°C.
Thick fur on their paws.
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