Henry was an office worker in a big city. He worked very hard and enjoyed traveling in his holidays.
He usually went to the seaside, but one year he saw an advertisement in a newspaper. “Enjoy country life. Spend a few weeks at West Hill Farm. Good food, Fresh air, Horse riding, Walking. Fishing, Cheap and interesting.”
“This sounds a good idea,” he thought. “I’ll spend a month at West Hill Farm. I think I can enjoy horse riding, walking and fishing. They’ll make a change from sitting by the seaside and swimming.”
He wrote to the farmer. In the let ter he said that he would like to spend all of July there. Then on the first of July, he left for West Hill Farm.
But four days later, he returned home.
“What was wrong with West Hill Farm?” his best friend, Ed, asked him. “Didn’t you enjoy country life?”
“Country life was very good,” Henry said. “But there was another problem.”
“Oh. What?”
“Well,” he said, “the first day I was there a sheep died, and we had roast mutton for dinner.”
“What’s wrong with that?” Ed asked. “Fresh meat is the best.”
“I know, bu t on the second day a cow died, and we had roast beef for dinner.”
“Lucky you!”
“You don’t understand,” Henry said. “on the third day a pig died and we had roast pork for dinner.”
“A different meat every day,” Ed said loudly, “and you are complaining!”
“Let me finish,” Henry said. “on the fourth day the farmer died, and I didn’t dare (敢)stay for dinner!”
1.How did Henry find out about the farm?
A. He saw it in a newspaper advertisement.
B. His best friend told him.
C. He wrote to the farmer.
D. Maybe he learned it from the radio.
2.Henry came back home several days later because ______________.
A. he didn’t like the country life at all
B. the farmer wasn’t friendly to him
C. his holiday was over
D. he thought he might have to eat the farmer
3.“…and you are complaining!”, the word “complain” means _______
A. 夸奖 B. 说三道四 C. 抱怨 D. 故弄玄虚
4.Which of the following sentences is TRUE?
A. Ed could eat a different kind of meat every day.
B. Henry thought he could enjoy a change.
C. Henry couldn’t think of anything else to do, so he went to the farm.
D. The farmer died because of the bad meat he ate.
5.Which is the best title for the passage?
A. What a beautiful farm! B. Have a good time.
C. A short holiday D. Henry and the farmer
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Henry was an office worker in a big city. He worked very hard and enjoyed traveling in his holidays.
He usually went to the seaside, but one year he saw an advertisement in a newspaper. “Enjoy country life. Spend a few weeks at West Hill Farm. Good food, Fresh air, Horse riding, Walking. Fishing, Cheap and interesting.”
“This sounds a good idea,” he thought. “I’ll spend a month at West Hill Farm. I think I can enjoy horse riding, walking and fishing. They’ll make a change from sitting by the seaside and swimming.”
He wrote to the farmer. In the let ter he said that he would like to spend all of July there. Then on the first of July, he left for West Hill Farm.
But four days later, he returned home.
“What was wrong with West Hill Farm?” his best friend, Ed, asked him. “Didn’t you enjoy country life?”
“Country life was very good,” Henry said. “But there was another problem.”
“Oh. What?”
“Well,” he said, “the first day I was there a sheep died, and we had roast mutton for dinner.”
“What’s wrong with that?” Ed asked. “Fresh meat is the best.”
“I know, bu t on the second day a cow died, and we had roast beef for dinner.”
“Lucky you!”
“You don’t understand,” Henry said. “on the third day a pig died and we had roast pork for dinner.”
“A different meat every day,” Ed said loudly, “and you are complaining!”
“Let me finish,” Henry said. “on the fourth day the farmer died, and I didn’t dare (敢)stay for dinner!”
1.How did Henry find out about the farm?
A. He saw it in a newspaper advertisement.
B. His best friend told him.
C. He wrote to the farmer.
D. Maybe he learned it from the radio.
2.Henry came back home several days later because ______________.
A. he didn’t like the country life at all
B. the farmer wasn’t friendly to him
C. his holiday was over
D. he thought he might have to eat the farmer
3.“…and you are complaining!”, the word “complain” means _______
A. 夸奖 B. 说三道四 C. 抱怨 D. 故弄玄虚
4.Which of the following sentences is TRUE?
A. Ed could eat a different kind of meat every day.
B. Henry thought he could enjoy a change.
C. Henry couldn’t think of anything else to do, so he went to the farm.
D. The farmer died because of the bad meat he ate.
5.Which is the best title for the passage?
A. What a beautiful farm! B. Have a good time.
C. A short holiday D. Henry and the farmer
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Henry was an office worker in a big city. He worked very hard and enjoyed traveling in his holidays. He usually went to the seaside, but one year he saw an advertisement in a newspaper.
“Enjoy country life. Spend a few weeks at west hill farm. good food., fresh air, horse riding,Walking,fishing, cheap and interesting.”
“This sounds a good idea,” He thought. “I’ll spend a month at west hill farm. I think I can enjoy horse riding, walking and fishing. They’ll make a change from sitting by the seaside and swimming.” He wrote to the farmer. In the letter he said that he would like to spend all of July there. Then on the first of July, he left for west hill farm.But four days later, he returned home.
“What was wrong with west hill farm?” His best friend, Ed, asked him. “Didn’t you enjoy country life?”
“Country life was very good,” Henry said. “But there was another problem.”
“Oh. what?”
“Well,” he said, “The first day I was there a sheep died, and we had roast mutton for dinner.”
“What's wrong with that?” Ed asked. “Fresh meat is the best.”
“I know, but on the second day a cow died, and we had roast beef for dinner.”
“Lucky you!”
“You don't understand,” Henry said. “On the third day a pig died and we had roast pork for dinner.”
“A different meat every day,” Ed said loudly, “ And you are complaining!”
“Let me finish,” Henry said. “On the fourth day the farmer died, and i didn't dare (敢) stay for dinner!”
1.How did henry find out about the farm?
A.He saw it in a newspaper advertisement.
B.His best friend told him.
C.He wrote to the farmer.
D.Maybe he learned it from the radio.
2.Henry came back home several days later because ________.
A.He didn't like the country life at all
B.The farmer wasn’t friendly to him
C.His holiday was over
D.He thought he might have to eat the farmer
3.“…and you are complaining!”, the word “complain” means ______.
A.夸奖 B.解释 C.抱怨 D.故弄玄虚
4.Which of the following sentences is true?
A.Ed could eat a different kind of meat every day.
B.Henry thought he could enjoy a change.
C.Henry couldn't think of anything else to do, so he went to the farm.
D.The farmer died because of the bad meat he ate.
5.Which is the best title for the passage?
A.What a beautiful farm! B.Have a good time.
C.A short holiday D.Henry and the farmer.
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Henry was an office worker in a big city. He worked very hard and enjoyed traveling in his holidays.
He usually went to the seaside, but one year he saw an advertisement in a newspaper. “Enjoy country life. Spend a few weeks at West Hill Farm. Goodfood. Fresh air. Horse riding. Walking. Fishing. Cheap and interesting.”
“This sounds a good idea,” he thought. “I’ll spend a month at West Hill Farm.I think I can enjoy horse riding, walking and fishing. They’ll make a change from sitting by the seaside and swimming.”
He wrote to the farmer. In the letter he said that he would like to spend all of July there. Then on the first of July, he left for West Hill Farm.
But four days later, he returned home.
“What was wrong with West Hill Farm?” his best friend, Ed, asked him. “Didn’t you enjoy country life?”
“Country life was very good,” Henry said. “But there was another problem.”
“Oh. What?”
“Well,” he said, “the first day I was there a sheep died, and we had roast mutton for dinner.”
“What’s wrong with that?” Ed asked. “Fresh meat is the best.”
“I know, but on the second day a cow died, and we had roast beef for dinner.”
“Lucky you!”
“You don’t understand,” Henry said. “on the third day a pig died and we had roast pork for dinner.”
“A different meat every day,” Ed said loudly, “and you are complaining!”
“Let me finish,” Henry said. “on the fourth day the farmer died, and I didn’t dare (敢)stay for dinner!”
1.How did Henry find out about the farm?
A. He saw it in a newspaper advertisement.
B. His best friend told him.
C. He wrote to the farmer.
D. Maybe he learned it from the radio.
2.Henry came back home several days later because ______________.
A. he didn’t like the country life at all
B. the farmer wasn’t friendly to him
C. his holiday was over
D. he thought he might have to eat the farmer
3.“…and you are complaining!”, the word “complain” means _______
A. 夸奖 B. 说三道四
C. 抱怨 D. 故弄玄虚
4.Which of the following sentences is TRUE?
A. Ed could eat a different kind of meat every day.
B. Henry thought he could enjoy a change.
C. Henry couldn’t think of anything else to do, so he went to the farm.
D. The farmer died because of the bad meat he ate.
5.Which is the best title for the passage?
A. What a beautiful farm! B. Have a good time.
C. A short holiday D. Henry and the farmer
八年级英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
Henry was an office worker in a big city.He worked very hard and enjoyed traveling during his holidays.
He usually went to the seaside,but one year he saw an advertisement in a newspaper.“Enjoy country life.Spend a few weeks at West Hill Farm.Good food.Fresh air.Horse riding.Walking.Fishing.Cheap and interesting.”
“That sounds a good idea.”he thought.“I’ll spend a month at West Hill Farm.I think I can enjoy horse riding,walking and fishing.They’ll make a change from sitting by the seaside and swimming.”
He wrote to the farmer.In the letter he said that he would like to spend all of July there.Then on the first day of July,he left for West Hill Farm.
But four days later,he returned home.
“What was wrong with West Hill Farm?”his best friend,Ed,asked him.“Didn’t you enjoy country life?”
“Country life was very good,”Henry said.“But there was another problem.”
“Oh!What?”
“Well,”he said,“the first day I was there a sheep died,and we had roast mutton for dinner.”
“What’s wrong with that?”Ed asked.“Fresh meat is the best.”
“I know,but on the second day a cow died,and we had roast beef for dinner.”
“Lucky you!”
“You don’t understand.”Henry said.“On the third day a pig died and we had roast pork for dinner.”
“A different meat every day,”Ed said loudly,“and you are complaining!”
“Let me finish,”Henry said.“On the fourth day the farmer died,and I didn’t dare(敢)to stay for dinner!”
1.How did Henry find the farm?
A.He saw it in a newspaper advertisement.
B.His best friend told him.
C.He wrote to the farmer.
D.Maybe he learned it from the radio.
2.Henry came back home several days later because________.
A.he didn’t like the country life at all
B.the farmer wasn’t friendly to him
C.his holiday was over
D.he thought he might have to eat the farmer
3.In the sentence“…and you are complaining”,the word“complain”means“________”.
A.夸奖
B.说三道四
C.抱怨
D.故弄玄虚
4.Which of the following sentences is true?
A.Ed could eat a different kind of meat every day.
B.Henry thought he could enjoy a change.
C.Henry couldn’t think of anything else to do,so he went to the farm.
D.The farmer died because of the bad meat he ate.
5.Which is the best title for the passage?
A.What a beautiful farm
B.Have a good time
C.A short holiday
D.Henry and the farmer
八年级英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
Jack was an office worker. He worked in an office in a small town. One day his boss(老板) _______to him, “Jack, I want you to go to London, to an office there, to _______Mr. Brown.”
Jack went to London _______ train. When he got to London he thought, “The office isn’t_________from here, I can go there on foot. I’ll _______it easily.”
But after an hour, he was still looking for it, so he stopped and asked _______old woman. She said, “Go _______this street, _______on the left at the end and it’s the second building on the right.” Jack went and found it.
_______days later, he went to the same city, but again he did not find the office, so he asked someone the__________. It was the same old woman. She was very surprised and said, “ Are you still looking for that place?”
1.A. say B. ask C. said D. asked
2.A. see B. look C. saw D. looked
3.A. on B. at C. by D. in
4.A. near B. far C. big D. small
5.A. looked for B. look for C. found D. find
6.A. a B. an C. the D. some
7.A. along B. after C. with D. some
8.A. turn B. take C. get D. bring
9.A. Little B. A little C. Few D. A few
10.A. street B. road C. way D. stop
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Jack Brown, an office worker, lives in Washington. He inherited(继承) a million dollars when he was 23. But he wasn't happy at all. When his college friends were looking for their jobs, he didn't have to. Jack decided to live a simple life like everyone else. He gave $10,000 of his money to a charity to help poor children live a better life. Today he is 36. He still wears cheap shoes and clothes and drives a small car only, but he is very happy.
Up to now Jack has helped some children from poor countries all over the world by sending them $ 200 a month. The money was used for the children's study, food, medicine and clothing. Jack received a report each year on the children's progress. They can write to each other, but usually the children do not speak English.
When Jack first heard about these children, he wanted to help them. "It was nothing special," he said."Until I went to these countries and met the children I was helping, I didn't know anything about their life. "Once Jack went to meet a little girl in Africa. He said that the meeting was very exciting. "When I met her, I felt very, very happy," he said. "And I saw that the money was used for a good cause. It brought me happiness. I want to do everything I can to go on helping these children. "
1.Why didn't Jack need to look for a job?
A. Because he is an office worker. B. Because he lives in Washington.
C. Because he went to college. D. Because he got one million dollars.
2.How has Jack helped poor children all over the world?
A. By sending them each $ 200 a month.
B. By giving, $ 10,000 0f his money to a charity.
C. By writing letters and reports to them.
D. By buying food, medicine and clothing for them.
3.Jack learned about the children's progress by _______.
A. visiting them each year B. asking his college friends
C. getting a report every year D. talking with them in English
4.The underlined words "for a good cause" mean“ ”in Chinese.
A. 功绩 B. 行善 C. 优惠 D. 赏赐
5.What does the writer want to tell us through the story?
A. Help others and you will feel happy.
B. Poor children need our help.
C. Living a simple life is the secret to happiness.
D. Giving your money to poor children, please.
八年级英语阅读单选中等难度题查看答案及解析
Jack Brown, an office worker, lives in Washington. He inherited(继承) a million dollars when he was 23, but he wasn’t happy at all. When his college friends were looking for their jobs, he didn’t have to. Jack decided to keep living a simple life like everyone else. He gave $10,000 of his money to a charity to help poor children live a better life. Today he is 36. He still wears cheap shoes and clothes and drives a small car only, but he is very happy.
Up to now Jack has helped some children from poor countries all over the world, by sending them each $200 a month. The money was used for the children’s study, food, medicine and clothing. Jack receives a report each year on the children’s progress. They can write to each other, but usually the children do not speak English.
When Jack first heard about these children, he wanted to help them. “It was nothing special.” He said. “Until I went to these countries and met the children I was helping. I didn’t know anything about their life.” Once Jack went to meet a little girl in Africa. He said that the meeting was very exciting. “When I met her, I felt very, very happy.” He said. “And I saw that the money was used for a good cause. It brought me happiness. I want to do everything I can to go on helping those children.”
1.Jack learned about the children’s progress by__________.
A. visiting them each year
B. getting a report every year
C. staying with them
D. talking to them in English
2.The underlined words “ for a good cause” mean “______________” in Chinese.
A. 施舍 B. 行善 C. 优惠 D. 赏赐
3.What’s the main idea of the story?
A. It’s necessary to write letters to poor children.
B. Live a simple life and you can give others help.
C. It’s the most important to help the children in Africa.
D. Help others, and you’ll feel happy.
八年级英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
Alan worked in an office in the city. He often went to the beach on vacation. One day he saw an advertisement(广告) in a newspaper “Enjoy country life. Spend several weeks at Willow Farm. Good food, fresh air, horse riding, walking, fishing.
Reasonable prices(价钱适当).” “That sounds like a good idea,” he thought, “I’ll spend a month at Willow Farm. I’ll enjoy horse riding, walking and fishing instead of sitting by the seaside (海边).”
Four days later ,he came back home. “What’s wrong with Willow Farm?” his friend asked him, ‘Didn’t you enjoy country life?’ “Country life was fine,” Alan said, “But there was another problem.”
“Oh, what?” “The first day I was there a sheep dies (死), and we had roast mutton (烤羊肉) for dinner.” “Fresh meat is the best.” “I know, but on the second day a cow dies, and we had roast beef for dinner.” “Lucky you!” “You don’t understand (明白),” Alan said, “On the third day a pig died, we had roast pork(烤猪肉) for dinner.”
“A different roast every day. “On the fourth day the farmer dies (死)and I didn’t dare(敢) stay for dinner.”
根据短文内容,判断下列句子的正(T) 误( F)。
1.Alan worked by the seaside(在海边).
2.Alan often went to the city on vacation.
3.Alan wanted to go on vacation at Willow Farm because saw an advertisement.
4.Alan stayed there for four days.
5.Alan came back home because country life is too bad.
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阅读短文,判断正误。
Alan worked in an office in the city. He often went to the beach on vacation. One day he saw an ad in a newspaper, “Enjoy country life. Spend several weeks at Willow Farm. Good food, fresh air, horse riding, walking, fishing. Reasonable prices.”
“That sounds like a good idea,” he thought, “I'll spend a month at Willow Farm. I'll enjoy horse riding, walking and fishing instead of sitting by the seaside(海边).”
Four days later he came back home.
“What's wrong with Willow Farm?” his friend asked him, “Didn't you enjoy country life?”
“Country life was fine,” Alan said, “But there was another problem.”
“Oh, what?”
“The first day I was there a sheep dies(死), and we had roast mutton(烤羊肉) for dinner.”
“Fresh meat is the best.”
“I know, but on the second day a cow dies, and we had roast beef for dinner.”
“Lucky you!”
“You don't understand,” Alan said, “On the third day a pig died, we had roast pork for dinner.”
“A different roast every day.”
“On the fourth day the farmer dies and I didn't dare stay for dinner.”
正确的写“T”,错误的写“F”。
1.Alan worked by the seaside.
2.Alan often went to the city on vacation.
3.Alan wanted to go on vacation at Willow Farm because he saw an ad.
4.Alan stayed there for four days.
5.Alan came back home because country life was too bad.
八年级英语阅读判断简单题查看答案及解析
单词拼写。根据英语首字母或所给汉语提示写出短文中所缺单词的正确形式
Eric works and lives in a big city. He likes his work very much but he has a problem. The city is always noisy. Because of the l1. noise, he can’t sleep well at night. Last month, Eric felt really tired at work, so he decided to take a holiday to 2. (放松)。Eric asked his b 3.for a week’s leave and went to the countryside where his grandma lives. Grandma was happy to see her g4. . The countryside is beautiful and quite. Eric slept well there. A week later, he felt great and was 5.(准备好的) to go back to work.
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