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最新外研版英语八年级下册阅读理解试题及答案

Florence Nightingale was born in a rich family. She was familiar with the Greek and Latin

classical languages, and modern languages of French, German, and Italian. She also studied

history, grammar, and philosophy. In 1844, she chose to work as a nurse.

Florence Nightingale went to Kaiserwerth in Prussia to take part in a German training program

for girls who would serve as nurses. When the Crimean War began, reports came back to England

about terrible conditions for injured and ill soldiers. Florence Nightingale volunteered to go to

Turkey, and at the urging of a friend, she took a large group of women of nurses. Thirty-eight

women, including 18 American and Roman Catholic sisters, accompanied Florence Nightingale to

the warfront. Florence Nightingale left England on October 21, 1854, and entered the military

hospital at Scutari, Turkey, on November 5, 1854. She was already a(n) hero in England when she

returned. Florence Nightingale was quite ill from 1857 till the end of her life, living in London.

( )1. A. so B. and C. or D. but

( )2. A. too B. either C. also D. as well

( )3. A. work B. keep C. make D. look

( )4. A. boys B. men C. children D. girls

( )5. A. After B. While C. Since D. When

( )6. A. good B. excellent C. terrible D. least

( )7. A. of B. on C. about D.

( )8. A. left B. enter C. came D. went

( )9. A. expert B. doctor C. soldier D. hero

( )10. A. after B. till C. before D. since

1-5BCADD 6-10CAADB

Thousands of years ago, people couldn’t live for long. Most people only lived to be twenty-five or

thirty years old. 20% of the babies died before they were twelve months old and another 30% cold

not live to be five years old. Altogether, 50% of they died before their fifth birthday.

Today, people live a much longer time. One reason people live longer is that the water we drink

is cleaner. Clean water does not carry diseases. Besides, medical treatment is better today. In some

countries the common people live to be seventy or even older. There are more and more people

who live to be over eighty. Therefore, we see more and more old people.

Often women live longer than men. For example, in Japan, on the average women can live to be

eighty-five, but men can only live to be eighty.

In the future, people probably will live longer than today. There are many thigns we can do to

help people live longer. For example, we can make sure that everyone has enough medicine to

fight disease. Also, it is necessary for everyone to have enough to eat. Today many people die or

are sick because they do not have enough food. Another way to prolong life is to end wars. Every

year thousands of people are killed in wars.

( )1. Thousands of years ago, ___ of the babies couldn’t live to be 5 years old in all.

A. 20% B. 30% C. 50% D. 80%

( )2. Which of the following is mentioned in Paragraph 2 that can make people live longer?

A. Cleaner water and better food. B. Better food and medical treatment.

C. Cleaner water and better medical treatment.

D. cleaner water, better food and medical treatment.

( )3. From paragraph 3, we can know ___.

A. most men can enjoy a longer life than women.

B. all Japanese women can live to be eighty-five

C. many Japanese wives will die before their husbands

D. many Japanese husbands will die before their wives

( )4. From paragraph 4, you can know ___ are important to help people live longer.

A. enough medicine and food B. enough food and peace

C. enough medicine and peace D. enough medicine, enough food and peace

( )5. What’s the best title for the passage?

A. Human’s Lifespan B. We Need Peace

C. How Do People Live Longer?

D. Why do People Live Longer?

Being shy is painful. Shy people can’t do many things they would like to do very much: talking

comfortably with others, giving their opinions when discussions are going on, or asking someone

to dance. Shy people often have negative thoughts about themselves. They should understand that

nobody is perfect, but people all have good qualities. There is, however, good news for shy people.

It is possible to gradually get rid of shyness.

Here are some suggestions that might be helpful:

 Know that you can get rid of shyness slowly; it can’t happen in one week.

 Know some interesting news to have something to talk about with others.

 Giving someone a compliment is always a good idea; find something that is nice, and talk

about it.

 Let people know you are shy. They can understand it because many others are also shy.

 Discover your good qualities and feel good about yourself.

( )1. According to the passage, some people can ___ if they are not so shy.

A. talk comfortably with others

B. give their opinions when discussions are going on

C. ask someone to dance

D. all of the above

( )2. The writer thinks ___.

A. most people don’t want to be shy

B. nobody would be shy

C. shyness is a good quality

D. shyness is good news.

( )3. What does the underlined phrase “get rid of” mean in Chinese?

A. 追上 B. 去掉 C. 改善 D. 变得

( )4. The writer gives ___ pieces of advice for people to get rid of shyness.

A. 3 B. 4 C. 5 D. 6

( )5. According to the passage, shy people usually ___.

A. know interesting news B. find something nice easily

C. let others know they are shy D. feel bad about themselves

DABCD

Today the Cheongsam shows its charm at many markets. More and more women in China like its

beauty. For example, when wives of China’s diplomats go to important social meetings, the

cheongsam is their first choice among dresses.

In fact, quite a number of people suggest that the Cheongsam should become the national dress

for women in China. This shows that the Cheongsam remains an important part of Chinese

culture.

Wearing a Cheongsam nowadays has turned into a fashion, both at home and abroad. The

cheongsam becomes a source of inspiration for fashion designers. World-famous brands like CD,

Versace, and Ralph Lauren all make their designs according to the cheongsam’s style. Many

foreign women want to get themselves a cheongsam when they visit China. The cheongsam is no

longer a dress only for Chinese women, but is adding to the beauty for women all over the world.

1. 根据画线部分(1)完成下面的句子。

When wives of China’s diplomats ___ ____ ___ important social meetings, they like to wear

___ ___ ___ than other dresses.

2. 翻译画线句子(2)

_____________________________________

3. The Chinese meaning of “a source of inspiration” is ____.

A. 灵感的源泉 B. 嫉妒的对象 C. 攻击的目标

4. 根据画线部分的句子(3)完成下面的句子。

The Cheongsam is ___ ___ loved by Chinese women, ___ ___ popular among the women all

over the world.

5. what’s the main idea of this passage?

_________________________

1. take part in; the cheongsam better/more 2. 这表明旗袍在中国文化中保持着保重要的部

分。 3. A. 4. not only, but also 5. The cheongsam is becoming more and more ppular in

the world

As a shop assistant in a supermarket, I can meet different people. I enjoy 1 (watch) them. Last

week, when I finished 2 (work) and went out of the supermarket, I 3 (meet) two strange

young men. I said they were strange because both of them 4 (wear) dark sunglasses while it

was with the sunglasses, nobody could 5 (see) them clearly. I had a bad feeling, so I

walked after them and saw them 6 (get) into a car. Before the car 7 (go) away, I had written

down its number.

The next day came. I went 8(work) as usual. When I got to the supermarket, I found some

policemen _9(be) there. My manager told me that some expensive goods were 10lose). I

remembered the strange me, so I told the police what I saw. A few days later, the police found the

men and the goods we lost.

1. watching 2. working 3. met 4. wore 5. see 6. get 7. went 8. to work 9.

were 10. lost

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