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Ronald Reagan was the only actor to become president of the United States, but other movie stars have also been successful in public office. One of them was Shirley Temple, who is remembered throughout the world as a little girl. She dance and sang in many movies.
Shirley began to make movies at the age of five, and she was only nine years old when she played the role of Heidi. In almost every part of the world where movies are seen on television, children and their parents still enjoy Heidi and the other movies of Shirley Temple. Although she has not appeared in a film for over thirty years, her name~ still familiar to old and young alike.
When Shirley Temple was twenty-one years old, she was already retired from her career as an actress. Twenty years later, many people still thought her as a little girl that Americans had always loved in the movies, but others knew her as an intelligent woman with the knowledge of world problems. One of the people who recognized these important abilities was President Richard M. Nixon. In 1969, he appointed(委派)her as a representative to the United Nations, and this marked the beginning of a new career for the former child star of the movies.
One of Shirley's most popular dancing and singing partners was George Murphy, who was twenty-six years older than Shirley. He stopped making movies at about the same time as his young partner. In 1969, he was elected United States senator from California, and he served in this office for six years.
1.Some of the American actors or actresses like Ronald Reagan, Shirley Temple and George Murphy __________.
A.were later elected senators B.later became more successful in the movie circle(电影界)
C.were later active in politics D.later became presidents of the United States
2.Shirley Temple spent __________ years on her career as an actress.
A.21 B.9 C.11 D.16
3.Quite a few people throughout the world as well as Americans remember Shirley Temple all the time __________.
A.as a little girl B.as a pretty actress
C.as an attractive woman D.as a young politician
4.Why did Richard M. Nixon appoint Shirley Temple as a representative to the United Nations?
A.Because she was a successful actress.
B.Because she was an intelligent woman who knows much about movies.
C.Because she was intelligent and had a rich knowledge of world problems.
D.Because she had been a little movie star.
5.George Murphy retired from making movies __________.
A.in 1969 B.at the age of 47
C.when he was 26 D.in 1975
八年级英语阅读单选中等难度题
Choose the best answer:
Ronald Reagan was the only actor to become president of the United States, but other movie stars have also been successful in public office. One of them was Shirley Temple, who is remembered throughout the world as a little girl. She dance and sang in many movies.
Shirley began to make movies at the age of five, and she was only nine years old when she played the role of Heidi. In almost every part of the world where movies are seen on television, children and their parents still enjoy Heidi and the other movies of Shirley Temple. Although she has not appeared in a film for over thirty years, her name~ still familiar to old and young alike.
When Shirley Temple was twenty-one years old, she was already retired from her career as an actress. Twenty years later, many people still thought her as a little girl that Americans had always loved in the movies, but others knew her as an intelligent woman with the knowledge of world problems. One of the people who recognized these important abilities was President Richard M. Nixon. In 1969, he appointed(委派)her as a representative to the United Nations, and this marked the beginning of a new career for the former child star of the movies.
One of Shirley's most popular dancing and singing partners was George Murphy, who was twenty-six years older than Shirley. He stopped making movies at about the same time as his young partner. In 1969, he was elected United States senator from California, and he served in this office for six years.
1.Some of the American actors or actresses like Ronald Reagan, Shirley Temple and George Murphy __________.
A.were later elected senators B.later became more successful in the movie circle(电影界)
C.were later active in politics D.later became presidents of the United States
2.Shirley Temple spent __________ years on her career as an actress.
A.21 B.9 C.11 D.16
3.Quite a few people throughout the world as well as Americans remember Shirley Temple all the time __________.
A.as a little girl B.as a pretty actress
C.as an attractive woman D.as a young politician
4.Why did Richard M. Nixon appoint Shirley Temple as a representative to the United Nations?
A.Because she was a successful actress.
B.Because she was an intelligent woman who knows much about movies.
C.Because she was intelligent and had a rich knowledge of world problems.
D.Because she had been a little movie star.
5.George Murphy retired from making movies __________.
A.in 1969 B.at the age of 47
C.when he was 26 D.in 1975
八年级英语阅读单选中等难度题查看答案及解析
Choose the best answer.(选出最恰当的答案)
If you have only three minutes to get something that you can take from your home, and the other things are lost forever, what will you take? The following information will help you.
B.O.B.
B.O.B is short for Bug of Bag. It’s a bag with a collection of things that are needed for life in it.
Reasons to use a B.O.B.
When disasters (灾难) like earthquakes and heavy rainstorms happen, many people will have to run away from their homes and they may not return for a long time. They need to continue to live without food, water or a shelter in some unexpected situations.
Things in a B.O.B.
A sleeping bag, or at least a thin quilt (被子).
Drinking water.
High-calorie foods, such as chocolate and biscuits.
Necessary medicines.
Something for making a fire, and a small pot to boil water or cook.
A few basic tools like a knife and some ropes.
A flashlight (手电筒).
Money.
A copy of all your important papers.
(Be sure to make a B.O.B. as light as possible.)
Places to keep a B.O.B.
You should put a B.O.B. at a place where you can get it conveniently when disasters happen. Your home, your car, or your office can be a good place to put it.
A B.O.B. is very helpful to the people in need. You’d better prepare more than one B.O.B. if possible. Then think of the difference a B.O.B. will make if those disasters happen. So prepare one now.
1.A B.O.B has a collection of things ____ in it.
A.for research B.for traffic C.for life D.for study
2.Many people run away from their homes with a B.O.B.because ____.
A.they have to save many people’s lives B.they have no other useful things to take
C.they will be able to return in a short time D.they need to continue to live after disasters happen
3.People should make a B.O.B. as ____ as they can.
A.huge B.light C.common D.heavy
4.The underlined words “such as” are the closest in meaning to “____”.
A.besides B.except C.like D.without
5.The passage mainly talks ____.
A.about the types of the B.O.B. B.that we love the B.O.B.
C.about how to use a B.O.B. D.that the B.O.B. is important in our life
6.According to the passage, “____” is right.
A.Expensive things should be put in a B.O.B safely.
B.People should take a B.O.B. with them everywhere.
C.It’s better to prepare more than one B.O.B. if possible.
D.People are advised to put some more clothes in a B.O.B.
八年级英语阅读单选困难题查看答案及解析
Choose the best answer(根据短文内容,选择恰当答案)
Lao Wang is Jack’s Chinese friend. One day Jack was invited to his home for dinner. After they enjoyed the dinner, Jack made a short speech and then sent Lao Wang a clock. “I’d like you to accept this small clock,” said Jack. “Thank you.” Lao Wang thanked him, but he looked unhappy and put the clock in another room. “Don’t you like it?” Jack said. “Oh, no. Thank you.” Lao Wang answered. Later, another guest said to Jack, “Giving a clock to a friend is unlucky in Chinese culture. The word for clock ‘Zhong’ also means the end of life.”
Jack has been visiting China for many years and made quite a few Chinese friends. He told me that he knows something about China and that he is used to differences between China and America, but he has never heard about clocks being unlucky. “Clock is a typical (典型的) gift in America, everybody would be pleased to accept it,” Jack said to me sadly. “So we should be more careful about the different culture and now we have a lot to learn from the Chinese,” I said.
Indeed cultural differences are part of the fun of traveling. To do as the Romans do, you have to understand the local culture and customs.
1.Jack was invited to ______ for dinner one day.
A.Lao Wang’s B.my home C.a restaurant D.a hotel
2.Sending a clock means ______ in China.
A.happy B.unhappy C.lucky D.unlucky
3.______ is very important to travelers.
A.To know how to send a gift B.To invite guests for dinner
C.To give clocks to others D.To know cultural differences
4.The word “accept” means _______ in Chinese.
A.需要 B.接受 C.喜欢 D.拒绝
5.From the passage, we know Jack is probably _______.
A.Chinese B.Roman C.American D.Japanese
八年级英语阅读单选中等难度题查看答案及解析
Choose the best answer. (根据短文内容,选择最恰当的答案)
Linda is a successful business leader. And she's only 13. Linda has a company that sells all-natural hair products(产品). She got the idea when she was 8 years old. Now, her business is famous. Linda’s business made $100,000 last year. Linda was invited to ring the opening bell at the NASDAQ stock market ( 股市)in New York City on October 16. "I couldn’t go to sleep the night before, you know, " she said later. “It was really great. ”
"It started with my great-grandmother's hair product," Linda explains. "My mom has been using it in my hair since I was 3 years old. As I grew older, everyone asked me what I used in my hair, and I didn't know. "Linda suggested that her parents sell the product. But the parents didn't think about this seriously. Linda wanted to have a try. So she gave out the product to her friends at school. She told them to try it and tell her what they thought of it. Soon the product became popular at school. Linda began to make money and her parents didn't know why at first.
When Linda explained what had happened, her family did some research to learn how to run a home business. Her great-grandmother told Linda her secret(秘密)of making the product. Now the company sells all-natural hair products.
So how does she have time to be a student and a boss? Her family helps a lot. "I'm very busy, but it's something that I like to do, so I don't mind at all," she says.
Choose the best answers.
1.Linda’s company sells products___________. ( )
A.used on the body B.of food
C.used in the hair D.used in the classroom
2.Linda must feel ___________ to ring the opening bell at the NASDAQ stock market. ( )
A.great B.funny C.angry D.sad
3.Linda has used her great-grandmother’s hair product since she was _______ years. ( )
A.13 B.8 C.16 D.3
4.When Linda suggested her parents sell the product, they ________. ( )
A.took her advice at once B.did some research
C.didn’t think about it seriously D.thought it was a great idea
5.From the story, we know that Linda is a girl who ________. ( )
A.can make different hair products
B.likes to work at the stock market
C.is poor at study
D.is good at doing business
6.According to the story, which of the following is true?( )
A.Linda got the idea of starting a business at the age of 13.
B.Linda enjoys her busy life as a student and a boss.
C.Linda asked her relatives to try the product for her.
D.Linda’s company doesn’t make any money.
八年级英语阅读单选中等难度题查看答案及解析
Choose the best answer and complete the passage. (完形填空):
Some years ago when I was in my first year in college, I heard Salome Bey sing for the first time. The moment was exciting. Salome's ___________ filled the room and brought the theater to life. I was so moved that decided to write an article about her.
I phoned Salome Bey, telling her I was from Essence magazine, and that I wanted to meet her to talk about her career. She agreed and told me to come to her studio next Tuesday. When I hung up, I was scared out of my mind. I knew I was lying. I was not a writer at all and hadn't even written a grocery list.
I interviewed Salome Bey the next Tuesday. I sat there ___________, taking notes and asking questions that all began with, "Can you tell me..." l soon realized that __________Salome Bey was one thing, but writing a story for a national magazine was just impossible. The pressure was almost unbearable. I struggled for days with draft after draft. Finally I put my manuscript (手稿) into large envelope and dropped it into a mailbox.
It didn't take long. My manuscript __________. How stupid of me! I thought. How could I compete in a world of professional writers? Knowing I couldn't face the rejection (拒绝) letter, threw the unopened envelope into a drawer.
Five years later, I was moving to California. While leaving my apartment, I came across the unopened envelope. This time I opened it and read the editor's letter in disbelief:
Dear Ms Profit.
Your story on Salome Bey is fantastic. Yet we need some relevant (相关的) materials. Please add those and return the article immediately. We would like to publish your story soon.
Shocked, it took me a long time to recover. ___________ of rejection (拒绝) cost me dearly. I lost at least five hundred dollars and having my article appear in a major magazine. More importantly, I lost years of enjoyable writing. Today, I have become a full-time writer. Looking back on this experience, I learned a very important lesson: You can't ___________ to have no faith (信任) in yourself.
1.A.sound B.voice C.speech D.smile
2.A.seriously B.patiently C.nervously D.quietly
3.A.talking B.having C.inviting D.fooling
4.A.disappeared B.returned C.spread D.appeared
5.A.Fear B.Joy C.Danger D.Sadness
6.A.allow B.pretend C.expect D.afford
八年级英语完型填空困难题查看答案及解析
Choose the best answer:
My father and I used to climb, the mountain near my house. Walking together, we always had a lot of conversations. He would tell me about his childhood and school years, and I would share my happy and sad moments with him. We were just like brother. Without the mountain-climbing that we both enjoyed, we couldn’t have enough time to spend together because my father was very busy.
Once we decided to climb, a very high mountain far away from our house. It was so challenging for me because I was only ten years old then. During the first few hours of climbing, I enjoyed the flowers and trees, and the birds’ singing, but as time passed, I got a pain in both of my legs. I wanted to quit (放弃) climbing. In fact, I hated it at that moment. But my father said to me: “You can always see a beautiful sky at the top of the mountain, but you can't see it before you reach the top. Only there at the top, can you see all of the nice things, just like in life.”
At that time, I was too young to understand his words, But later after that, I got to know the meaning of hope and confidence in my life, I found myself standing at the top of the sky, which was as clear as crystal (水晶).
1.The author and his father climbed the mountain near his house .
A.quite often B.once a week C.once a year D.every day
2.The passage tells us that mountain-climbing was for both the author and his father.
A.hard B.enjoyable C.painful D.comfortable
3.The author got a lot from mountain-climbing except that .
A.he had enough time to be together with his father. B.he learned his school subjects from his father.
C.he learned about his father's experience. D.he enjoyed the beautiful view at the top of the mountain.
4.The word “challenging” in the second paragraph means .
A.high B.difficult but interesting
C.changeable D.easy and interesting
5.Which of the following is similar in meaning to the underlined sentences in the second paragraph?
A.You will get all you need at the top of the mountain.
B.Don’t make a decision before you reach the top.
C.You can find life is full of nice things.
D.Never give up half-way.
6.We can infer (推断) from the passage that the writer .
A.was very successful in his life. B.didn’t reach the top of the mountain.
C.could never understand his father’s words. D.used to quit climbing the mountain.
八年级英语阅读单选中等难度题查看答案及解析
Choose the best answer according to the short passage.
Do teenagers in small villages do chores at home? How about the teenagers in big cities? Here is a survey. We asked 4,000 teenagers in China several questions. Half of them come from big cities like Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou. The others are from small villages. We made a diagram of the result of our survey. Let’s have a look at it. We found out that teenagers from small villages do more chores than those from big cities. Maybe it is because they live a harder life. Our advice to parents in big cities is that parents should give their children some chores to do. Doing chores teaches teenagers to take care of themselves.
Chores | 2,000 teenagers in small villages | 2,000 teenagers in big cities |
Take out the trash | 1,600 | 1,000 |
Sweep the floor | 1,200 | 850 |
Make the bed | 1,400 | 750 |
Do the dishes | 1,000 | 400 |
Fold the clothes | 900 | 1,100 |
1.Fewer than ___ teenagers in big cities sweep the floor.
A. 450 B. 750 C. 800 D. 900
2.The number of teenagers ___ in big cities is bigger than that in small villages.
A. making the bed B. taking out the trash
C. folding the clothes D. doing the dishes
3.There are around 3,500 teenagers in total from the cities and villages who ___.
A. take out the trash and do the dishes
B. sweep the floor and make the bed
C. make the bed and do the dishes
D. do the dishes and fold the clothes
八年级英语阅读单选中等难度题查看答案及解析
Choose the best answer:
All of us face problems. Unfortunately, we don't always know how to solve them. Our usual solutions may not work in every situation. That's why we need to think creatively to come up with creative solutions. We may not consider ourselves creative people, but if we can improve our creative thinking, new ideas will emerge. Following are some ways to boost your creativity.
First, be curious. Don't take for granted what we do or use every day. Think about how to do things differently. Sometimes the best ideas come from combining old ideas or changing them slightly. Second, avoid being immediately critical. When we think of a new idea, write it down—and save it. It may turn out to be useful later.
In addition, ask "what if". Instead of just accepting what we know as reality, asking "what if" may help us come up with new ideas. Then, take some time to relax. When we are not making any headway with our problem, stop working on it and do something completely different. We may come back to the problem with a fresh outlook and a new way to solve it. Try some of these ideas, and you'll find that being creative isn't so hard at all!
1.The passage II mainly about _________.
A.how we can improve our creativity B.what creative problems we might face in life
C.who is suitable for thinking creatively D.why creativity is helpful in problem-solving
2.According to the passage, it is advisable to be curious because _________.
A.we should always take for granted what we are used to doing
B.we’d better think of ourselves as creative people
C.the best ideas may be the result of changing old ideas slightly
D.the first ideas we get are never the best ideas
3.According to the passage, which of the following is NOT a way of improving creativity?
A.Doing things in a different way. B.Saving any idea that comes to mind.
C.Just accepting what we believe. D.Letting our mind relax.
4.When we can't make any progress in solving your problem, we'd better _________.
A.come back to our usual solutions B.forget about the problem and let go of it
C.focus on the problem until it is solved D.take a break and do something different
5.According to the passage, we can infer(推断)that _________.
A.solutions hard, work B.we can train ourselves to be more creative
C.creative people never face any problems D.creative ideas come naturally when needed
八年级英语阅读单选困难题查看答案及解析
A. Choose the best answer (根据以下内容,选择最恰当的答案)
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1.We can find this material from ________.
A.a website B.a newspaper C.a magazine D.an advertisement board
2.The person who wants to _________ may NOT need the “SPORTS FANS”.
A.connect with fans of famous football players.
B.know more information about his favourite tennis players
C.look for the latest scores of sports
D.buy his friend a basketball
3.You can find out your favorite teams and players through_________.
A.message boards B.personal home pages
C.pre-game predictions D.post-game analysis
4.The information after the asterisk(星号)at the bottom right comer explains________.
A.that the service is free only for 90 days B.how to pay for the service
C.that new members have to pay at the very beginning D.how to get a free one-year membership
5.The main purpose of the reading material above is ________
A.to introduce great players and teams B.to encourage users to write about sports
C.to teach users how to be better players D.to invite people to join the SPORTS FANS
八年级英语阅读单选困难题查看答案及解析
Choose the best answer to complete the passage.
You've just finished with middle school and you may start wondering, “What is high school like? Is high school a lot 32middle school? Is it going to be hard to start out in a new place?"
Most high schools in America hold a freshman class 33school actually starts. When you talk to people in the freshman class, you 34that a lot of them are feeling just like you are, excited, maybe 35afraid. Talking about a question of common interest with your classmates could start a new 36 .
The work in high school builds on what you 37in middle school, and gives you more knowledge of many subjects. So you 38feel that it's a bit more challenging. But these challenges can make you feel 39. And there are many resources (资源)to use if you feel that the work is too much.
At the beginning of high school, you'll get to know it has more activities than middle school, such as clubs, music groups, and sports teams. These activities may 40 before or after school, or during your free time. 41this, time management is an important skill in your 42 year.
Middle school teaches you the 43of study and social skills while high school gives you the chance to learn 44to be more independent (独立的).It's all right if you're nervous 45 . Just be patient and keep 46. Once you've got used to your new independence, you can go farther than you ever imagined.
1.A. the same as B. different from C. helpful to
2.A. before B. after C. since
3. A. found B. will find C. have found
4. A. too B. so C. a little
5. A. hobby B. friendship C. topic
6.A. are learning B. will learn C. have learned
7.A. have to B. should C. may
8.A. more bored B. less bored C. less excited
9.A. take part B. take up C. take place
10.A. Because of B. Thanks to C. Instead of
11.A. first B. second C. third
12.A. aims B. pleasure C. ways
13.A. what B. how C. whether
14.A. at first B. at last C. at that moment
15.A. doing B. studying C. trying
八年级英语完型填空简单题查看答案及解析