2019-2020年八年级下学期限时阅读理解大赛英语试题

2019-2020年八年级下学期限时阅读理解大赛英语试题 Linda Evans was my best friend—like the sister I never had. We did everything together: piano lessons, movies, swimming, horseback riding. When I was 13, my family moved away. Linda and I kept in touch through letters, and we saw each other on special time—like my wedding (婚礼) and Linda’s. Soon we were busy with children and moving to new homes, and we wrote less often. One day a card that I sent came back, stamped “Address (地址) Unknown. ” I had no idea how to find Linda. Over the years, I missed Linda very much. I wanted to share (分享) happiness of my children and then grandchildren. And I needed to share my sadness when my brother and then mother died. There was an empty place in my heart that only a friend like Linda could fill. One day I was reading a newspaper when I noticed a photo of a young woman who looked very much like Linda and whose last name was Wagman — Linda’s married name. “There must be thousands of Wagmans,” I thought, but J still wrote to her. She called as soon as she got my letter. “Mrs Tobin!” she said excitedly, “Linda Evans Wagman is my mother. ” Minutes later I heard a voice that I knew very much, even after 40 years, laughed and cried and caught up on each other’s lives. Now the empty place in my heart is filled. And there’s one thing that Linda and I know for sure: We won’t lose each other again! .................................................................................................................................. 根据以上短文内容，然后从每题所给的四个选项中选择最佳选项。 1. The writer went to piano lessons with Linda Evans _______. A. at the age of 13 B. before she got married C. after they moved to new homes D. before the writer’s family moved away 2. They didn’t often write to each other because they _______. A. got married B. had little time to do so C. didn’t like writing letters D. could see each other on special time 3. There was an empty place in the writer’s heart be​cause she _____. A. was in trouble B. didn’t know Linda’s address C. received the card that she sent D. didn’t have a friend like Linda to share her happi​ness or sadness 2 A man went to see his doctor one day, because he was suffering from pains in his stomach. After the doctor had examined him carefully, he said to him, “Well, there’s nothing really wrong with you, I’m glad to say. Your only trouble is that you worry too much. Do you know, I had a man with the same trouble as you here a few weeks ago, and I gave him the same advice as I am going to give you. He was worried because he couldn’t pay his tailor’s bills. I told him not to worry about the bills any more. He took my advice and when he came to see me again two days ago, he told me that he now felt quite all right again. ” “Yes, I know all about that,” answered the patient sadly. “You see, I’m that man’s tailor!” .................................................................................................................................. 根据以上短文内容判断正误，正确的用“T”表示，错误的用“F”表示。 1. The tailor went to see his doctor because he has got a headache. 2. There is nothing serious with the tailor. 3. A man with the same trouble as the tailor a few days ago. 4. The doctor gave the man and the tailor the same advice. 5. The tailor was worried because a man couldn’t pay his bills. 3 I’ve loved my mother’s desk since I was just tall enough to see above the top of it as mother sat doing letters. Standing by her chair, looking at the ink bottle, pens, and white paper, I decided that the act of writing must be the more wonderful thing in the world. Years later, during her final illness, mother kept different things for my sister and brother. “But the desk,” she’d said again, “it’s for Elizabeth. ” I never saw her angry, never saw her cry. I knew she loved me; she showed it in action. But as a young girl, I wanted heart-to-heart talks between mother and daughter. They never happened. And a gulf opened between us. I was “too emotional(易动感情的)”. But she lived “on the surface(表面)”. As years passed I had my own family. I loved my mother and thanked her for our happy family. I wrote to her in careful words and asked her to let me know in any way she chose that she did forgive(原谅) me. I posted the letter and waited for her answer. None came. My hope turned to disappointment(失望), then little interest and, finally, peace— it seemed that nothing happened. I couldn’t be sure that the letter had even got to mother. I only knew that I had written it, and I could stop trying to make her into someone she was not. Now the present of her desk told, as she’d never been able to, that she was pleased that writing was my chosen work. I cleaned the desk carefully and found some papers inside —a photo of my father and a one-page letter, folded(折叠) and refolded many times. Give me an answer, my letter asks, in any way you choose. Mother, you always chose the act that speaks louder than words. .................................................................................................................................. 根据以上短文内容，然后从每题所给的四个选项中选择最佳选项。 1. The writer began to love her mother’s desk ______. A. after Mother died B. before she became a writer C. when she was a child D. when Mother gave it to her 2. The passage shows that ______. A. mother was cold on the surface but kind in her heart to her daughter B. mother was too serious about everything her daughter had done C. mother cared much about her daughter in words D. mother wrote to her daughter in careful words 3. The word “gulf” in the passage means ______. A. deep understanding between the old and the young B. different ideas between the mother and the daughter C. free talks between mother and daughter D. part of the sea going far in land 4 Not many years ago, some farmers were worried because hawks were taking many of their chicken. The farmers didn’t know what to do. Finally they went to the country officials and asked for help. “Kill the hawks,” the officials said, “We will even pay for them,” so the farmers began to think of ways to kill the hawks. The farmers killed many hawks. They no longer had to worry about their chickens. But they now had a new worry. Field mice were eating up a lot of the farmers’ grain. How did this happen? Hawks eat not only chickens but also field mice. They eat more field mice than chickens. But the farmers didn’t know this. When they killed a lot of hawks, they changed the balance. When people move into a new place, they often destroy many wild plants. Often these plants are food for the animals. If the animals can’t find enough plants to eat, they will starve or have to leave the place. In one part of the USA, for example the deer there like to eat a certain kind of wild roses. The mountain lions there eat the deer. The number of deer, mountain lions and wild roses doesn’t change much if people leave things as they are. But people killed many mountain lions in order to protect the deer. Soon there were so many deer that they ate up all the wild roses. Then the deer began to eat the green leaves of young trees. These trees were important to the farmers. So the farmers thought of ways to protect their trees. Now the deer had nothing to eat, and many of them died. This was another lesson from nature. To keep the balance of nature is important for us to remember. .................................................................................................................................. 根据以上短文内容判断正误，正确的用“T”表示，错误的用“F”表示。 1. Finally the officials told the farmers to kill the hawks. 2. Field mice eat not only chickens but also the farmers’ grain. 3. When the animals can’t find enough plants to eat in a place, they will starve or have to leave. 4. The number of animals changes much if people leave things as they are. 5. It is important for us to keep the balance of nature. 5 Little Tommy was doing very badly in math. His parents had tried everything—tutors (家庭教师), cards, special learning centers—in short, everything they could think of. Finally they took Tommy to a catholic (天主教的) school. After the first day, little Tommy came home with a very serious look on his face. He didn’t kiss his mother hello. Instead, he went straight to his room and started studying. Books and papers were spread (铺开) out all over the room and little Tommy was hard at work. His mother was surprised. She called him down to dinner and as soon as he finished eating, he went back to his room, without a word. In no time he was back hitting the books as hard as before. This went on for some time, day after day while the mother tried to understand what was happening. Finally, little Tommy brought home his report card. He quietly put it on the table and went up to his room and hit the books. His mom looked at it and to her surprise, little Tommy got an A in math. She could no longer hold her curiosity (好奇心). She went to his room and asked, “Son, what was it? Was it the nuns (修女)?” Little Tommy looked at her and shook his head, “No. ” “Well then,” she asked again. “WHAT was it?” Little Tommy looked at her and said, “Well, on the first day of school, when I saw that man nailed (钉) to the plus sign (加号), I knew they weren’t joking. ” .................................................................................................................................. 根据以上短文内容，然后从每题所给的四个选项中选择最佳选项。 1. Why did Tommy’s parents send him to a catholic school? A. Because he could eat well there. B. Because he could earn more about nuns. C. Because his parents wanted him to do better in his math. D. Because his parents didn’t want him to learn math any more. 2. Tommy’s mother felt surprised that his son _______. A. was still the same as usual B. ate so much at dinner C. kissed her hello after school D. worked hard but said little 3. “Hitting the books” means “_______” in Chinese. A. 用功 B. 捶 C. 发泄 D. 振作 4. The last sentence in the passage shows that _______. A. Tommy felt sorry for the mail B. Tommy was afraid of being nailed C. Tommy didn’t like the plus sign D. Tommy liked playing jokes on others 5. From the passage, we can infer (推断) that _______. A. teachers should be strict with their students B. mistaking (误解) might do good sometimes C. a catholic school is much better than other ones D. nuns are good at helping children with their math 6 A friend of mine named Paul received an expensive car from his brother as a Christmas present. On Christmas Eve when Paul came out of his office, a street urchin(顽童) was walking around the shining car. “Is this your car, sir?” he asked. Paul answered, “Yes, my brother gave it to me for Christmas.” The boy was surprised. “You mean your brother gave it to you and it did cost you nothing? Sir, I wish…” He hesitated(犹豫). Paul thought of course he knew what the boy wanted, but what the boy said surprised him greatly. “I wish,” the boy went on, “that I could be a brother like that.” Paul looked at the boy in surprise, and then he said again, “Would you like to take a ride in my car?” “Oh yes, I’d love to,” the boy answered. After a short ride, the boy turned and with his eyes shining, said, “Sir, would you mind driving in front of my house?” Paul smiled a little. He thought he knew what the boy wanted. He wanted to show his neighbors that he could ride home in a big car. But Paul was wrong again. “Will you stop where those two steps are?” the boy asked. He ran up to the steps. Then in a short while Paul heard him coming back, but he was not coming fast. He was carrying his little crippled(残疾的) brother. He sat down on the step and pointed to the car. “There he is, Buddy, just like I told you upstairs. His brother gave it to him for Christmas and it didn’t cost him a cent. And some day I’m going to give you one just like it…then you can see for yourself all the nice things in the Christmas windows that I’ve been trying to tell you about.” Paul got out and lifted the boy to the front seat of his car. The shining-eyed elder brother climbed in beside him and the three began an unforgettable holiday ride. .................................................................................................................................. 根据以上短文内容，然后从每题所给的四个选项中选择最佳选项。 1. The street urchin was very surprised when _______. A. he met Paul B. Paul told him about the car C. Paul received an expensive car D. he was walking around the car 2. From the story we can see the urchin _______. A. wished to give his brother a car B. wanted Paul’s brother to give him a car C. wished he could have a brother like Paul’s D. wished Paul could be a brother like that 3. The urchin asked Paul to stop his car in front of his house ______. A. to show he had a rich friend B. to show his neighbors the big car C. to let his brother ride in the car D. to tell his brother about his wish 4. We can find from the story that _______. A. the urchin wished Paul to give his car to Buddy B. the urchin wished to have a rich brother C. the urchin had a deep love for his brother D. the urchin’s wish came true in the end 5. The best name of the story is _______. A. A Christmas Present B. Paul, a Kind-hearted Person C. A Brother Like That D. An Unforgettable Holiday Ride 7 Last Friday a storm swept through two villages in the New Territories, destroying (摧毁) fourteen homes. Seven others were so badly damaged (破坏) that their owners had to leave them, and fifteen others had broken windows or broken roofs. One person was killed, several were badly hurt and taken to hospital, and a number of other people received smaller hurt. Altogether over two hundred people were homeless after the storm. A farmer, Mr. Tan, said that the storm began early in the morning and lasted for over an hour. “I was eating with my wife and children,” he said, “When we heard a loud noise. A few minutes later our house fell down on top of us. We tried our best to climb out but then I saw that one of my children was missing. I went back inside and found him, safe but very frightened.” Mrs. Woo Mei Fong said that her husband had just left for work when she felt that her house was moving. She ran outside at once with her children. “There was no time to take anything,” she said, “A few minutes later, the roof came down.” Soldiers helped to take people out of the flooded (水淹的) area and the welfare department (福利机构) brought them food, clothes and shelter. .................................................................................................................................. 根据以上短文内容，然后从每题所给的四个选项中选择最佳选项。 1. How many homes altogether (总共) were damaged in the storm? A. Fourteen B. Twenty-one C. Twenty-nine D. Thirty-six 2. Where was Mr. Tan when the storm first began? A. He was in bed.                                  B. He was inside the house. C. He was outside the house.                  D. He was on the roof. 3. Mrs. Woo and her family didn’t get hurt because _________. A. her husband knew there would be a storm B. they were all outside the house when the storm became worse C. she felt the house was moving D. the welfare department helped her 4. The underlined word “shelter” in this passage means ______. A. something to eat B. something to wear C. somewhere to study D. somewhere to stay 5. Which of he following may be the best title for this passage? A. A Terrible Storm B. A Lucky Woman C. Good Soldiers D. Clever People 8 We know the mosquito very well. Mosquitoes fly everywhere. They can be found almost all over the world, and there are more than 2,500 kinds of them. No one likes the mosquito. But the mosquito may decide that she loves you. She? Yes, she. It’s true that male mosquito doesn’t bite(咬) and only the female mosquito bites because she needs blood to lay eggs. She is always looking for things or people she wants to bite. If she likes what she finds, she bites. But if she doesn’t like your blood, she will turn to someone else for more delicious blood. Next time a mosquito bites you, just remember you are chosen. You’re different from the others! If the mosquito likes you, she lands on your body without letting you know. She bites you so quickly and quietly that you may not feel anything different. After she bites, you will have an itch(痒) on your body because she puts something from her mouth together with your blood. By the time the itching begins, and she has flown away. And then what happens? Well, after her delicious dinner, the mosquito feels tired. She just wants to find a place to have a good rest. There, on a leaf or a wall, she begins to lay eggs, hundreds of eggs. .................................................................................................................................. 根据以上短文内容，然后从每题所给的四个选项中选择最佳选项。 1. “Mosquito” means _______ in Chinese. A. 苍蝇 B. 蜻蜓 C. 跳蚤 D. 蚊子 2. We know mosquitoes very well because ___________. A. they can be found easily B. they fly here and there C. there are many kinds of them D. they can fly 3. If the mosquito doesn’t bite you, it will ________. A. get angry with you B. be afraid of you C. make a lot of noise D. choose another one 4. The mosquito bites you _________. A. when you’re asleep B. because you have choose it C. too quickly to let you know D. but doesn’t like you 5. Which of the following sentences is wrong? A. The itching begins after the mosquito bites you. B. You feel terrible when the mosquito bites you. C. Mosquitoes use blood to lay eggs. D. All the mosquitoes don’t like to bite people for blood.  9 Shlander is a man from space. He thinks the people and things on the earth are very strange. He is now writing a letter to his friend at home. Here is part of his letter. Read it and answer the questions. Now I am in a strange world. It is very nice. There are many new things here. There are many earth monsters here, too. The earth monsters look very funny. They have just one head, two arms and two legs. They have thin black strings on their heads. Some earth monsters have brown or yellow strings. The earth monsters have a hole in their face. Every day, they put nice things and balls from the trees into the hole. They put water into the hole, too. The earth monsters do not walk very fast. They move from place to pace in tin boxes. At night, the earth monsters like to look at a square window box. This box has very small earth monsters in it. .................................................................................................................................. 根据以上短文内容，然后从每题所给的四个选项中选择最佳选项。 1. Shlander thinks the people and things on the earth are very ________. A. strange    B. nice C. different     D. beautiful 2. Shlander thinks man on the earth is ________. A. a monkey B. a earth monster C. a tin box D. a strange world 3. The earth monster doesn’t have ________. A. heads, arms and legs B. brown or yellow strings on its head C. a hole on its face D. a swing on its body 4. The earth monsters don’t put ________ on their holes. A. nice things B. balls  C. fire    D. water 5. The square window box is ________. A. a car or a bus    B. a very small earth monster C. a TV set      D. a radio 10 Alfred Nobel, the great Swedish inventor and industrialist, was born in Stockholm on October 21, 1833, but moved to Russia with his parents in 1842, where his father, Immanuel, made a strong position for himself in the engineering industry. Immanuel Nobel invented landmine and made a lot of money from the government during the Crimean War, but went bankrupt soon after. Then, the family returned to Sweden in 1859, where Alfred began his own study of explosives in his father’s lab. He had never been to school or university but had taught himself, and by the time he was twenty, he became a skillful chemist and excellent linguist, speaking Swedish, Russian, German, French and English. He built up over 80 companies in 20 different countries. He was always searching for a meaning to life. He spent much time and money working on how to end the wars, and the peace between nations, until his death in Italy in 1896. His famous last will, in which he left money to provide prizes for outstanding work in physics, chemistry, physiology, medicine, literature and peace, is a memorial to his interests and ideas. And so, the man is remembered and respected long after his death. .................................................................................................................................. 根据以上短文内容，然后从每题所给的四个选项中选择最佳选项。 1. Where was Alfred Nobel born? He was born in ________. A. Sweden  B. Stockholm C. Russia   D. Moscow 2. What did Immanuel Nobel invented during the Crimean War? A. The engineering industry. B. A strong position. C. Landmine. D. Study of explosives. 3. Why did Alfred Nobel return to Sweden ? Because his father ________. A. went bankrupt   B. was put in prison  C. was ill  D. died 4. How many companies did Alfred Nobel build up? He built up ________ companies in different countries. A. 20     B. 40 C. 60 D. 80 5. What was Alfred Nobel always searing for? ________. A. More time and more money B. A meaning to life C. How to end the war D. The peace between nations 答题卷 班级：____________　姓名：____________　得分：____________ 1 1 2 3 4 5 2 1 2 3 4 5 3 1 2 3 4 5 4 1 2 3 4 5 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 7 1 2 3 4 5 8 1 2 3 4 5 9 1 2 3 4 5 10 1 2 3 4 5