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八年级上册英语期中专项复习——阅读理解（二）
（一）
On hot days, it's hard to say no to a piece of watermelon, right People loved it so much that they built a museum for this sweet fruit.
China Watermelon Museum is in Panggezhuang town, Daxing District, south of Beijing. It is the only watermelon museum in the world.There are two good reasons why people built this museum. First of all,the watermelon is one of people's favourite fruits in China. Second, Panggezhuang town grows a large number of watermelons every year.
China Watermelon Museum covers(占地) an area of 22,000 square metres. Inside the main building, there are pictures and videos about this fruit, from its birthplace(发源地)， growing ways, to China's special "watermelon culture". The museum is truly a watermelon world. Outside the main building, there is a large park. There you can see some interesting artworks that tell watermelon stories.
If you go to Beijing, don't forget to visit this interesting museum.Visitors can not only learn about watermelon cultivation, but also taste different kinds of watermelons outside the main building.
( )1. Where is China Watermelon Museum
A. In the east of Beijing. B. In the south of Beijing.
C. In the west of Beijing. D. In the north of Beijing.
( )2. What can you do inside he main building
①Learn how to grow watermelons. ②See lots of pictures of watermelons.
③Taste different kinds of watermelons. ④Enjoy some interesting artworks.
A.①② B.③④ C. ①②③ D. ①②③④
( )3. From the passage, what can we learn about the museum
A. It is the birthplace of watermelons.
B. It is 1,000 square metres in size.
C. There are over 140 real watermelons there.
D. It is the world's first watermelon museum.
( )4. What does the underlined word"cultivation"refer to
A. Growing. B. Juice. C. Colour. D. Size.
( )5. Where can we probably find this passage
A. In a storybook. B. In a geography book.
C. In a guidebook. D. In a school newspaper.
（二）
Some parents think childhood(童年)is just for playing,so they don't ask their children to do housework. Some parents think that their children get much schoolwork every day, and they are too busy to do housework. Some parents say, "I know it's wrong, but it's quicker to do it by myself " Other parents believe that doing housework is a way of teaching kids responsibility(责任). Children learn to help, share and care about others by doing housework. Most experts (专家) think that there are some reasons for doing housework:
★To learn responsibility: Kids who do more housework are always ready to help others.
★To share the work together: Kids who help to clean won't make a big mess in a family.
★To learn skills: Kids will learn how to cook, clean and do other things in the house.
If the child has much schoolwork after school, the time for housework may be really short. So, parents should know how much homework a child already has, and plan housework carefully. Be sure of more housework on weekends but not on weekdays. And some families also find a good solution: doing some easy housework together each night, for example, putting away clothes and gets everyone to make a cleaner family.
Doing housework is a good way for growing a better child and better parents. Parents should be a model for their children.Some young children are happy to do housework because when they are doing what mum or dad does, they feel more grown up.
So, let's do housework together with family members.
( )1.What is the first paragraph mainly talking about
A. Different children do different housework at home.
B. Some parents think children should do housework.
C. Some parents think there is no need for children to do housework.
D. Different parents have different ideas about housework.
( )2. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage
A. Experts think that children should do all the housework.
B. Children who do not do housework never help others.
C. Children who help to cook won't make a big mess.
D. Children can learn many life skills from doing housework.
( )3. The underlined word "solution" probably means .
A. the help from others B. a need for difficult work
C. a way to answer the question D. the time for doing something
( )4. What can parents do when children have much schoolwork
A. Parents can let children do housework first.
B. Parents can finish housework by themselves.
C. Parents can ask kids to do all housework on weekends.
D. Parents can plan and do easy housework with children.
( )5.Why does the writer write this passage
A. To show ways to get children grow better at home.
B. To get parents and children to do housework together.
C. To tell parents to give children more housework.
D. To ask children to show parents with good schoolwork.
（三）
In my childhood, I was often surprised when I saw my father working hard to make money. As a child, I was unable to understand him. A few years later, my father started doing a part-time job at home.He brought some work back and worked late into the night.
I couldn't forget he played with me when I was 3 or 4. He looked after me all night when I was sick. He also helped me get r... for exams.
Later he sent me to Beijing for the best education. When I needed money, he always prepared it for me.
Two years ago, I got a job at a hospital in Beijing. When I got my first salary(薪水)， I spent it all on myself.
When I went back home one morning, I heard my father talking with a neighbour. He was telling of my success in the job very proudly(骄傲地). He also told him that I had a high salary. A dream—that his son should become better than himself -came true.
I couldn't move on my feet. I knew my father loved me very much.I could understand the meaning of my father's wishes. I could under-stand the decisions my father made in the past.
If today I am successful, this is because of my father.
( )1. From the first paragraph, we know the writer's father .
A. took notes B. worked hard C. was serious D. loved teaching
( )2.What is the proper word in the sentence“He also helped me get r... for exams."
A. Ready. B. Rainy. C. Rich. D. Real.
( )3. When the writer was young, his father .
A. prepared money for him B. studied with him
C. hardly bought anything for him D. only cared about his exams
( )4.What's the right order of the story
a. My father sent me to get the best education.
b. My father thought his dream came true.
c. As a child, I was unable to understand my father.
d. I could understand the meaning of my father's wishes.
e. I got a high salary.
A.b-d-c-e-a B. d-a-c-e-b C.c-a-e-b-d D. c-a-d-b-e
( )5. What is the best title for the passage
A. A Successful Child B. A Heart-warming Moment
C. A Difficult Time D. A Father's Love
（四）
If you have a big“ bucket list(人生愿望清单)” of places you have always wanted to see, choosing a holiday place might be easy. However, sometimes you might feel like you need a vacation, but have no idea where to go. There are more choices than ever before. So how do you decide on just one place To help you with this, think about the following things.
The first thing is probably the most important. That is how much you want to spend. It will decide what sort of trip to go on.You will also need to think about what you want from your holiday. Do you want to rest and do as little as possible, perhaps by a pool or on a beach Or would you like to do outdoor activities, or go sightseeing
Weather is also another important factor(因素). For example, you may not want to do a lot of sightseeing in the south of Europe in the middle of summer because it's very hot! How much time you have for a holiday is also important, especially when you're travelling a long way. If you have two weeks away from work, you may not want to spend four of the days travelling or dealing with jet lag(时差)！
And think about your accommodation(住宿). Do you need a place that offers food, or are you happy cooking for yourself or eating in restaurants What's more, don't forget about safety(安全). You should make sure it's safe to travel around the place.And also be careful when you are alone or with your children.
The things above may help you choose your holiday place.So, pick the right place and enjoy yourself!
( )1.What does the underlined word“It”in Paragraph 2 refer to
A. Time you'll enjoy. B. Weather you'll have.
C. Money you'll spend. D. Accommodation you'll find.
( )2. How many things are talked about when choosing a holiday place in the passage
A. Three. B. Four. C. Five. D. Six.
( )3.If you have two weeks away from work,and love outdoor sports, which of the following trips is the best for you
A. A ten-day water-sport trip to Hainan.
B. A two-week rest on the beach in Qingdao.
C. A four-day rock-climbing trip to the USA.
D. A one-week sightseeing in the south of Europe.
( )4.What would be the best structure of the passage
A.①/②③④⑤ B.①②③④/⑤ C.①/②③④/⑤ D. ①②/③④⑤
( )5.What may be the best title for the passage
A. Going Travelling B. Having a Nice Holiday
C. Planning a Day Out D. Picking a Holiday Place
（四）
The Chinese New Year was coming, and Li Mei, a 14-year-old, felt excited. Li Mei's parents told her of the tradition of cleaning the house before the New Year. They believed that sweeping away the old and making everything clean and tidy would bring good luck and happiness to their family. Li Mei wanted to help and make her parents happy. She decided to start by cleaning her own room.
On a sunny winter morning, Li Mei started to work. She made her bed first, and then looked through her clothes. She put aside(放在一旁) the ones that were too small for her. She wanted to give them to people in need. She also found a small beautiful cheongsam(旗袍). Her grandmother made it for her. Li Mei used to wear it for the Chinese New Year celebrations, and she hoped it would bring joy to someone else. Then,she folded the rest of her clothes.
After that, she organized her books and cleaned the bookcases. She found many special things that she had forgotten about.Old pictures reminded her of happy times, like birthday celebrations and interesting trips. Cards and letters from her friends make her miss them so much. With her room nearly clean, Li Mei swept and cleaned the floor.
Later that day, when Li Mei's parents came home from work, they were happy about Li Mei's hard work. Together, they cleaned the rest of the house.
On the night before the Chinese New Year, Li Mei's family had an enjoyable dinner. Li Mei felt the happiness and good luck around them.
( )1. Why did Li Mei decide to clean her room
A. Her room was too dirty.
B. Her parents told her to do it.
C. She planned to make a difference in her life.
D. She wanted to help and make her parents happy.
( )2. What does the underlined word "reminded"in Paragraph 3 mean in Chinese
A.使实现 B.使想起 C.使珍惜 D.使度过
( )3.What's the right order of the following events
①Li Mei made her bed. ②Li Mei cleaned the floor.
③Li Mei put aside some old clothes. ④ Li Mei had dinner happily with her parents.
A. ①②③④ B. ③④①② C.③①④② D. ①③②④
( )4.Which of the following words can we use to describe Li Mei
A. Lucky. B. Talented. C. Helpful. D. Strict.
( )5.What's the best title for the passage
A. Practising a nice tradition B. The meaning of hard work
C. Enjoying a happy family time D. Fun traditions of the Chinese New Year
（五）
Saturday
After a two-day train ride, I finally arrived in Delhi. I took a taxi to a small hotel. The owner (主人) was really kind and friendly. He showed me my room. It was very clean and comfortable. I read some of my tourist guide to India. I was so tired that I fell asleep in the middle of an article about street food.
Sunday
I got up at about 8 o'clock and had breakfast. It was a delicious meal of eggs,Indian bread and carrot soup. Then I took a bus to my first tourist spot(地点)：the Shri Lakshmi Nara in Temple. I learned a lot about the history of this beautiful building. After this, I went to Raj Ghat. This is the last resting place of Mahatma Gandhi. After this I was very tired and hot. So I went back to my hotel for a rest. Later, when I felt better, I went for dinner at a restaurant. I had a dosa(印度多莎饼), a kind of pancake.Tomorrow, I'm going to visit Humayun's Tomb and National Museum. I'm going to do some shopping too, because I want to find nice things that can serve as lasting memories( of my trip and always make me think of this beautiful place. I think I'll stay in Delhi for at least two more days. Then I'll fly to Varanasi. It's a very famous historical city in North India.
( )1. What did the writer do before sleeping on Saturday
A. He wrote an article. B. He did some reading.
C. He ate some street food. D. He talked with the hotel owner.
( )2. What was the writer's second tourist spot
A. Raj Ghat. B. National Museum.
C. Humayun's Tomb. D. The Shri Lakshmi Narain Temple.
( )3. The writer wants to do some shopping to
A. buy some gifts for friends B. find special things for himself
C. pass time D. support Indian people
( )4.According to the passage,are the writer's means of transportation.
①by train ②by taxi ③by bus ④by plane
A. ①②③ B.①③ C. ①② D.①②③④
( )5.Which is the best title for the passage
A. My Love for Indian Food B. The Beauty of Delhi's Nature
C. My Days in India D. The Shopping Experience in Delhi
（六）
Maggie and Samantha are twin sisters. Sometimes many students have a hard time telling which is which. They have blonde hair, just like their dad does. They have green eyes, just like their mum does. They are around the same height too.
Every morning they take the yellow school bus and sit together. They have a lot in common.Both girls enjoy the same TV shows. Both girls spend a lot of time together with their family, and they both like to play with their dog, Callie.
But they are also very different. Maggie likes to play sports. Every Wednesday and Friday afternoon, she goes to the soccer club. Samantha doesn't really like sports, but she likes to dance.When Maggie practises soccer in the club, she goes to the dancing lessons.
Maggie likes to read history books, but Samantha likes books about animals. Maggie gets better grades in reading and Spanish, while Samantha gets better grades in maths and science.
Though two people may come from the same family or look the same or have a lot in common,it doesn't mean that they are all the same. Everyone is different in their own way. That is what makes them special.
( )1. What can we know from the underlined sentence
A. Maggie and Samantha are good sisters.
B. Maggie and Samantha look the same.
C. Many students don't like Maggie or Samantha.
D. Many students know Maggie and Samantha well.
( )2. How often does Samantha have the dancing lessons
A. Every day. B. Twice a week.
C. Three times a week. D. Twice a month.
( )3. What are Paragraph 3 and Paragraph 4 mainly about
A. The life of the twins. B. The habits of the twins.
C. The hobbies of the twins. D. The differences between the twins.
( )4. Which of the following is TRUE
A. Maggie is good at maths but poor at science.
B. Maggie and Samantha's mother has blonde hair.
C. Maggie and Samantha go to school by school bus every day.
D. Samantha is good at Spanish.
( )5. What does the writer want to tell us
A. Twins are usually the same.
B. It's hard to know the twins well.
C. Everyone is different in their own way.
D. Everyone should do things differently.
（七）
When most animals in the Zoo Negara Malaysia were still sleeping in the early morning, Adam had already started preparing breakfast for pandas. He needed to make six meals every day for the panda family-the dad Xing Xing, the mum Liang Liang, and their two daughters YiYi and Sheng Yi. Adam also cleaned the pandas' rooms, checked their bodies, took them to meet visitors and so on. He usually finished his job at 9: 00 in the evening.
Adam was tired but happy. "I don't take it as a job. These pandas are like my family, so it's my responsibility to look after them,"he said.
Adam started to work as a panda keeper when Xing Xing and Liang Liang came to Malaysia from China in 2014. To do his job well,Adam went to Sichuan Province to learn to look after pandas in advance (提前).
The pandas' life in Malaysia was good. Xing Xing and Liang Liang gave birth to (生育) three panda babies in eight years. The oldest daughter, Nuan Nuan, was born in 2015. When Nuan Nuan was born,Adam was glad. Under the care of Adam, Nuan Nuan grew up healthily and went back to China in 2017. Nuan Nuan now lives in Sichuan. Adam misses Nuan Nuan a lot. August 18 is Nuan Nuan's birthday. Adam hopes to go to Sichuan for her birthday next year.
( )1. What does Paragraph 1 mainly talk about
A. Adam's everyday job. B. A zoo in Malaysia.
C. Adam's love for pandas. D. The panda family in Malaysia.
( )2. What does the underlined word "responsibility"in Paragraph 2mean in Chinese
A.交易 B.责任 C.机会 D.传统
( )3. Why did Adam go to Sichuan
A. To see pandas. B. To visit his friends.
C. To learn to look after pandas. D. To bring Yi Yi to Malaysia.
( )4. What do we know about Nuan Nuan
A. She was born in 2017. B. She is in Malaysia now.
C. She was born in China. D. She is older than YiYi.
( )5. The writer writes the passage mainly to .
A. show how to look after pandas B. tell the story of a panda keeper
C. talk about pandas' life in Malaysia D. advise us to see pandas in Malaysia
（八）
Amazon Rainforest
The world's largest rainforest is in South America. It is also the most famous. The Amazon makes up half of the world's rainforests.It has about 390,000,000 trees.The Amazon River passes through the Amazon rainforest. It runs through 8 countries, such as Brazil, Peru and so on.
Search our website for more information.
Congo Rainforest
Welcome to come and seethe real Africa.
The world's second-largest rainforest, the Congo rainforest, lies in central Africa, covering a large part of Northern Congo. The Congo River passes through this rainforest, and it is the second-largest river in the world.
The Congo rainforest is the only place on earth where you can see the bonobo(倭黑猩猩). The bonobo is the animal most like humans.
Daintree Rainforest
The Daintree Rainforest in Australia is over 135 million years old, making it the oldest rainforest in the world. It is over 1, 200 square kilometres and is home to many animals and plants not found anywhere else in the world.
It shares the name with Richard Daintree, a famous Australian geologist(地质学家).
Let's begin the rainforest travel from Port Douglas.
Southeast Asian Rainforest
This rainforest is across Asia, covering Cambodia,Laos,and the Malay Peninsula.
It is famous for many interesting animals living there, like the king cobra,Bengal tiger and many others.
As with other rainforests,joining our tour seems to be the best way to go if you wish to visit this special rainforest.
( )1. If you want to see Amazon Rainforest, you can go to .
A.Brazil B.Congo C. Australia D. Cambodia
( )2. Which rainforest is in Africa
A. Amazon Rainforest. B. Congo Rainforest.
C. Daintree Rainforest. D. Southeast Asian Rainforest.
( )3. How does Daintree Rainforest get the name
A. From a river in the rainforest. B. From one of the rainforest animals.
C. From a famous geologist. D. From an interesting plant.
( )4. From the tables, we learn that .
A. Amazon Rainforest runs through 7 countries
B. Congo River is the largest river in the world
C. Daintree Rainforest is the youngest rainforest
D. we can see Bengal tigers in Southeast Asian Rainforest
( )5.Who is the text written for
A. Parents. B. Nurses. C. Visitors. D. Athletes.
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