1、1牛津英语八年级 A 阅读理解训练When we talk about stars ,especially women stars ,it seems that they are always young,pretty and own charming body shapes.But recently a Britains Got Talent（英国达人）star Susan Boyle has changed our views absolutely.Simon Cowell ,one of the judges of the talent show spoke of his shock o
2、ver Ms Boyles voice. “This lady camp up ,and Im thinking, This will take five seconds and I can go to have a cup of tea.That changed when she began to sing I Dreamed to Dream from Les Miserables.She knew we were going to have that reaction and just to see that look of satisfaction on her face widway
3、 through it was one of my favorite moments,”Cowell said. 全品中考网 The performance was posted on line and before long,the 47-year-old Scottish woman has been famous all over the world.Speaking from her home in Scotland,Ms Boyle said that she hasnt thought of changing her appearance.She said that her fri
4、end helped her with make-up. “I mean,thats hardly a makeover,”she added.Ms Boyle also spoke of the reason she first began to explore her vocal talents, “I was kind of slow at school,so getting like singing was a good way of hiding behind that and thus it built my confidence.”44.Susan Boyle is _全品中考网
5、 A.a judge B.a reporter C.a beautiful D.a Scottish woman45.Susan Boyle had a look of satisfaction on her face when she was singing because_.A.she was confident of her singingB.she was satisfied with the judgesC.she was pretty and in good shape 全品中考网 D.she sang the song I Dreamed a Dream from Les Mis
6、erables46.According to the passage,which is NOT true?A.It was the vocal talents that built Susans confidenceB.Susan Boyle was not good at her lesson when at school.C.Susan Boyle became famous because of her appearance.D.Simon Cowell didnt think Susan Boyle a good singer at the first sight.47.What ca
7、n we learn from Susan Boyles successA.Its never too old to learn.B.Its easier to succeed at the age of 47.C.If you have a dream,try to make it come true!D.If you are not able to study well,to be a singer instead.Feeling left out?A reader wrote in to say that she was feeling lonely at break because h
8、er best friendwasnt aroundHeres our advice to herand to all kids who feel lonely sometimesIts hard when a best friend isnt aroundmaybe because she moved to a differentschool or a different classYou may feel lonely at break or lunchtimeYou want to have newfriends but how do you make them? Maybe it se
9、ems like everybody else already has theirfriends But remember, theres always room for more friends 。 Start by looking around your classroomthink about which kids youd like to playwith at breakLook for chances to say hi to them，smile，and be friendlyOffer to sharesomething or express your appreciation
10、(欣赏)to themInvite someone to play with you orsay “Do you want to sit here?” in the lunchroomWhen youre at break，walk over to kidsyou want to play withact friendly，and say “Hi，can l play, too?” or just join inIf you have trouble doing this or if youre feeling shy, ask your teacher to help you makenew
11、 friendsTeachers are usually pretty good at matching up friends The best way to makefriends is to be a friendBe kind，be friendly，share，say nice things，offer to helpand pretty soon，youll 2have one，or two，or even more new friends.You might still miss that special best friendBut when you see each other
12、, you can sharesomething you didnt have before she left：You can introduce her to your new friends!51This text is written for Ateachers Bparents Cstudents Dvisitors52According to the writer, some kids feel lonely at break because they Ahave trouble with their studies Bdont have their best friends aro
13、undCneed their parents to be with them Dare too young to look after themselves53The underlined word this in Paragraph 4 refers to(指的是) Asharing your ideas Btalking before many peopleCstudying better at school Ddeveloping new friendship54Some kids need help from teachers to make friends because Athey
14、 miss their old friends a lotBthey have no time to stay with othersCteachers know who wants a new friendDthey are shy or not good at making friends55The expression “feeling left out means“ ”in ChineseA受冷落 8被调侃 C挨批评 D遭攻击Most people want to be happy, but few know how to find happiness. Money and succe
15、ss alone do not bring lasting happiness. Aristotle, a Greek thinker, said, “Happiness depends upon ourselves.” In other words, we make our own happiness. Here are a few suggestions to help you be happier.The first secret of happiness is to enjoy the simple things in life. Too often, we spend so much
16、 time thinking about the future for example, getting into college or getting a good job that we fail to enjoy the present. You should enjoy lifes simple pleasures, such as reading a good book, listening to your favorite music, or spending time with close friends. People who have several close friend
17、s often live happier and healthier lives.Another secret to living a happy life is to be active, and have hobbies where you forget your problems and time. Many people experience this dancing, or playing a sport, such as swimming. You can forget about your problems, and only think about the activity.
18、Finally, many people find happiness in helping others. Studies show that people feel good when they spend their time helping others. If you want to feel happier, do good things for someone. You can help a friend with his or her studies, go shopping to buy food for an elderly person, or simply help o
19、ut around the house by washing the dishes.（ ）61. The best title（标题）of the passage is _.A. Money Makes You Happy B. The Secrets of HappinessC. Ideas for Helping Other People to Be Happy D. Good Friends Make You Happy（ ）62. The second paragraph tells us that _.A. the more friends you have, the happier
20、 you will beB. we shouldnt think about our futureC. happiness is to enjoy the simple things in life.D. some people fail to live a happy life（ ）63. The passage gives us _ pieces of advice on happiness.A. one B. two C. three D. four（ ）64. The writer thinks that _.A. everyone knows how to live a happie
21、r lifeB. its wrong to spend time on workC. hobbies take up too much timeD. doing good things for someone can make you happier3（ ）65. Which of the following is not mentioned in the passage?A. Reading a good book. B. Traveling to a foreign country.C. Playing a sport. D. Spending time with close friend
22、s.Doctor Seuss was born in 1904. By the middle 1950s, he had become one of the best-loved and most successful childrens book writers in the world. His books are very popular with young readers. They enjoy the invented words and the pictures of unusual funny animals and plants.In 1954, life magazine
23、published(刊登) a report about school children who could not read. The report said many childrens books were not interesting. Doctor Seuss strongly hoped to help children and decided to write books that were interesting and easy to read. He used words with the same ending sound, like fish and wish. He
24、 did not receive training in art. Yet, he drew the pictures for most of his books.In 1957, Dr. Seuss wrote The Cat in the Hat. He used less than 230 words to write the book and even a six-year-old should be able to read it. It was a fun story and easy to read. Children loved it. Their parents loved
25、it, too. Today it is still one of the stories they like best. The success of The Cat in the Hat made him want to write more books for children. In 1960, he wrote a book using less than fifty words. The book is called Green Eggs and Ham.In 1984, Doctor Seuss won a Pulitzer Prize (普利策奖). He was honore
26、d for the education and enjoyment his books provided American children and their parents.He died at the age of 87, but his influence remains. Millions of his books have been sold worldwide. People say his books helped change the way American children learned to read. Yet, his books are loved by peop
27、le of all ages. Doctor Seuss once said, “I do not write for children. I write for people. 91. Doctor Seuss learned from the magazine that _.A. some school children could not read B. many childrens books were interestingC. children wanted to learn to readD. a writer for children was wanted 92. People
28、 like his books because the books _.A. are cheap a nd easy to get B. were written in different languagesC. are eas y and interesting to read D. were written with invented words93. He wrote the book The Cat in the Hat at the age of _.A. 50 B. 53 C. 56 D. 8794. Which of the following is TRUE according
29、 to the passage?A. Doctor Seuss wrote Green Eggs and Ham with over 230 words.B. Doctor Seuss wrote books only for children in the United States.C. The Cat in the Hat was written only for six-year-old children.D. His books provided education and enjoyment for Americans.95. From the text we know that
30、Doctor Seuss _.A. won a Pulitzer Prize soon after his deathB. sold millions of his books hi mself worldwideC. changed American childrens way of readingD. wrote the largest number of books in the world【答案】DACC 【答案】CBDDA 【答案】61-65 BCCDB 9195 ACBDC牛津英语 8A 阅读理解练习4AWen Jiabao is the premier of the worlds
31、 most populous（人口众多的）country.But,millions of people would rather call him “grandpa”,Always in plain jackets,he seems an ordinary old man with a kind smile.Wen has visited the “left-behind”children before Childrens Day.He visited Yang Saikes home,a primary schoolboy in a village of Xingping County,Sh
32、anxi.Yangs parents were working in Fujian,thousands of kilometers away.he was cared for by his grandparents.His parents fail to go home even once a year.The premier held Yang in his arms and looked through his exercise book then prasied him for his hard work.Wen talked with many children and asked t
33、hem many questions about their schooling and life.The premier asked the local governments to do something to protect and care for such children at home and it their parents in cities not worry about their children.But in the face of disasters,he has the power to pull together the whole country.About
34、 two hours after the deadly earthquake hit Sichuan Province,Permier Wen Jiabao was on a plane to the disaster area.Within two days ,he had seen almost all the worst hit cities and towns.The 65-year-old man was seen climbing over damaged 26 buildings to encourage the trapped kids.And he shed（流泪） tear
35、s with sad families and promised to help rebuild their homes.70.Why do millions of people in China call Wen “grandpa”?A.Because he is the premier of the worlds most populous country.B.Because he is plain and seems an old ordinary old man with a kind smile.C.Because he has the power to pull together
36、the whole country.D.Because he visited almost all the worst hit cities and towns.71.Whats the meaning of “left -behindchildren?A.The children dont study hard,they fall behind others.B.The teachers often left the children behind.C.The children always sit at the back of classroomD.The childrens parent
37、s are working far away from them.72.What did the premier do after he visited Yang Saikes home?A.He held Yang in his arms.B.He asked the local governments to care for the “left-behindchildrenC.He praised Yang for his hard work.D.He shed tears with sad families.73.Which of the following is NOT TRUE?A.
38、Yang Saikes parents usually go home after working.B.Premier Wen has encouraged the whole nation to fight against the disasters.C.Grandpa Wen always thinks of the people first.D.The governments would do something to protect and care for peopleBIts not easy to be an astronauts sonEverybody expects you
39、 to be special or perfectIoften wonder how my father ever had a son like meI mean hes so special and so good at everything he doesEven in middle school he was class president and captain of the football team全品中考网 Well，to be honest，I often dream about being some kind of hero or doing something specia
40、llike saving a child from a burning building or discovering a new starI was daydreaming at school one morning when my teacher said there would be a Fathers Day writing competition for the whole sch001 “I hope we have a winner right here in my class ”5When I got home，I started to think about what to
41、writeMy father is an astronautN0 ，I wouldnt start like that That was the way others saw himHow did I see my father? HmmI saw him sitting with me in the dark when I had a terrible dreamI remembered how he hugged me for hours when my dog Spotty was killed by a car Yes，these were the things I was going
42、 to writeTo me，he wasnt just a worldfamous astronautHe was my dadMy parents and l went to school Thursday nightThere were so many people in the big hall! My dad looked at me，and I shrugged(耸肩) The third prize was announced and it was not me1 was relieved(释然)and disappointed at the same timeThe secon
43、d prize was announcedIt was me1 went up to the stage and read what I had written， “My fathers son”When I finished， the people stood up and cheeredI saw my father blowing his noseTears were running down my mothers faceDad cleared his throat and put his hand on my shoulder “Son，this is the proudest mo
44、ment of my life It was the proudest moment of my life，too.Maybe Ill never be a great hero or win aNobel Prize，but it was enough just to be my fathers son( )46The writer felt it to be the son of a famous personA1ucky Bnatural Chard Dpleasant( )47In order to_ the writer would like to save a child from
45、 a burning buildingAbecome astronaut Bbecome a great heroCbe made school team captain Dbe made class president( )48What did the boy probably write in his composition?AA lot of special things he had doneBThe story of his father as an astronautCThe unforgettable time he spent with his fatherDThe exper
46、iences his father had in middle school( )49The writer felt proud when he Agot a prize in a writing competition Bwon a Nobel PrizeCsaved a child from a burning building Ddiscovered a new star( )50What is the best title for the passage?AMy daydream BMy fathers sonCMy famous father DMy happy familyCMy
47、mother was telling me about how she and her family got their first television when she was a teenager.Of course it was black and white.She said she only watch it at night.She doesnt remember over watching it in the morning or afternoon.When I was young we had only about 3 or 4 different channels.My
48、bothers ,my sisters and I would sometimes fight about which channel to watch.But we usually enjoyed the same shows.Nowadays we can get hundreds of channels on TV.I cant believe it!There are channels with old movies,cooking ,fishing and so on.Its amazing!There is a channel for everything.I wonder how much my bothers,my sisters and I would fight if we had hundreds of channels when I was a child.Of course we had only one television set.These days I notice families with 2 or 3 or more television sets in their homes.I guess it stops people f
