Last summer, Maria and her mother moved from their house in the countryside to building in Chicago. Maria really liked some things about the city, but she missed her house and yard in the countryside.
One day, Maria was in her flat building when she noticed her neighbor, Mrs. Garcia, carrying a gardening tool and a bag of soil. Maria wondered how Mrs. Garcia was able to garden in the city. “My mom used to grow the most delicious vegetables, and I know she misses her garden now that we don't have a yard,” said Maria. Mrs. Garcia laughed. “I’ll show you,” she said. Maria thought that Mrs. Garcia would take her to the park, but she took her to the roof (屋顶). When the door opened, Maria was surprised to see rows of flowers and vegetables on the roof. “What a wonderful garden! “said Maria.
Mrs. Garcia told Maria that for a long time the roof was just an empty space. Then some of the people in the building asked the owners to turn it into a community garden. The building owners liked the idea because the plants not only helped to keep the air clean, but they also helped to keep the building cooler during warmer weather.
“I plant flowers in my own place,” Mrs. Garcia said, but you would be surprised by how different the plants are up here. Some people grow vegetables just like your mom. You can do some of the same things in the city as in the countryside. You just have to be creative ! "
1.Why was Maria surprised when Mrs. Garcia took her to the roof and opened the door ?
A. Because she enjoyed beautiful roof with nothing on it.
B. Because she saw rows of flowers and vegetables on the roof.
C. Because she looked around the countryside.
D. Because she breathed fresh air in the sky and felt relaxed.
2.Which of the following is NOT the advantage of the community garden?
A. It used the empty space well. B. It helped keep the air clean
C. It helped keep the building cooler. D. It made the building stronger
3.After Maria visited the garden, she would most probably ask her mom to_______.
A. go back to the countryside B. pick flowers from the garden
C. grow vegetables on the roof D. show her around the park
4.What is the best title for this passage?
A. A Creative Lady B. A Rooftop Garden
C. An Empty Roof D. A Special Building
八年级英语阅读单选中等难度题
Last summer, Maria and her mother moved from their house in the countryside to building in Chicago. Maria really liked some things about the city, but she missed her house and yard in the countryside.
One day, Maria was in her flat building when she noticed her neighbor, Mrs. Garcia, carrying a gardening tool and a bag of soil. Maria wondered how Mrs. Garcia was able to garden in the city. “My mom used to grow the most delicious vegetables, and I know she misses her garden now that we don't have a yard,” said Maria. Mrs. Garcia laughed. “I’ll show you,” she said. Maria thought that Mrs. Garcia would take her to the park, but she took her to the roof (屋顶). When the door opened, Maria was surprised to see rows of flowers and vegetables on the roof. “What a wonderful garden! “said Maria.
Mrs. Garcia told Maria that for a long time the roof was just an empty space. Then some of the people in the building asked the owners to turn it into a community garden. The building owners liked the idea because the plants not only helped to keep the air clean, but they also helped to keep the building cooler during warmer weather.
“I plant flowers in my own place,” Mrs. Garcia said, but you would be surprised by how different the plants are up here. Some people grow vegetables just like your mom. You can do some of the same things in the city as in the countryside. You just have to be creative ! "
1.Why was Maria surprised when Mrs. Garcia took her to the roof and opened the door ?
A. Because she enjoyed beautiful roof with nothing on it.
B. Because she saw rows of flowers and vegetables on the roof.
C. Because she looked around the countryside.
D. Because she breathed fresh air in the sky and felt relaxed.
2.Which of the following is NOT the advantage of the community garden?
A. It used the empty space well. B. It helped keep the air clean
C. It helped keep the building cooler. D. It made the building stronger
3.After Maria visited the garden, she would most probably ask her mom to_______.
A. go back to the countryside B. pick flowers from the garden
C. grow vegetables on the roof D. show her around the park
4.What is the best title for this passage?
A. A Creative Lady B. A Rooftop Garden
C. An Empty Roof D. A Special Building
八年级英语阅读单选中等难度题查看答案及解析
Last summer, Maria and her mother moved from their house in the countryside to building in Chicago. Maria really liked some things about the city, but she missed her house and yard in the countryside.
One day, Maria was in her flat building when she noticed her neighbor, Mrs. Garcia, carrying a gardening tool and a bag of soil. Maria wondered how Mrs. Garcia was able to garden in the city.
“My mom used to grow the most delicious vegetables, and I know she misses her garden now that we don't have a yard,” said Maria.
Mrs. Garcia laughed. “I’ll show you,” she said.
Maria thought that Mrs. Garcia would take her to the park, but she took her to the roof (屋顸). When the door opened, Maria was surprised to see rows of flowers and vegetables on the roof.
“What a wonderful garden! “ said Maria.
Mrs. Garcia told Maria that for a long time the roof was just an empty space. Then some of the people in the building asked the owners to turn it into a community garden. The building owners liked the idea because the plants not only helped to keep the air clean, but they also helped to keep the building cooler during warmer weather.
“I plant flowers in my own place,” Mrs. Garcia said, but you would be surprised by how different the plants are up here. Some people grow vegetables just like your mom. You can do some of the same things in the city as in the countryside. You just have to be creative ! "
1.Which of the following is NOT the advantage of the community garden?
A. It used the empty space well. B. It helped keep the air clean
C. It helped keep the building cooler. D. It made the building stronger
2.After Maria visited the garden, she would most probably ask her mom to_______.
A. go back to the countryside B. pick flowers from the garden
C. grow vegetables on the roof D. show her around the park
3.What is the best title for this passage?
A. A Creative Lady B. A Rooftop Garden
C. An Empty Roof D. A Special Building
八年级英语阅读单选困难题查看答案及解析
Ashley Smith is a 26-year-old single mother with a daughter. She was moving into her house in Atlanta, Georgia early on the morning of March 12, when a man _____ her to her door, and put a gun(枪) to her side. “I started walking to my door, and I felt really, really _______ ,”she said in a TV interview last week. The man was Brian Nichols, 33 years old. He _______at an Atlanta courthouse on March 11.The police were __________him. Nichols tied Smith up with tape, but set her free after she begged him not to take her ______ again and again. “I told him ______ he hurt me, my little girl wouldn’t have a mummy,” she said with tears. “I just talked to him and tried to ______ believe me,” Smith said. She asked Nichols ________ he chose her. “He said he thought I was an angel ______ from God, and God asked him to do so.” Smith even ______ for the man before he allowed her to leave. Nichols was _____ when she made him breakfast and that the two of them watched TV, seeing ________ looking for him. “I cannot _______that’s me on the TV!” Nichols told the woman. Then, Nichols asked Smith what she thought he ________ do. She said, “I think you should turn yourself in. If you don’t, lots more people are going to get _______.” Finally, he let her go. Then she called the police.
1.A. took B. followed C. found D. noticed
2.A. sad B. angry C. frightened D. amazed
3.A. slept B. lost a car C. caught a thief D. killed three people
4.A. waiting for B. thinking of C. looking at D. searching for
5.A. money B. life C. daughter D. clothes
6.A. if B. unless C. that D. when
7.A. make him B. help him C. ask him to D. tell him to
8.A. how B. why C. when D. where
9.A. sent B. taken C. given D. come
10.A. cooked dinner B. made tea C. made cakes D. cooked breakfast
11.A. surprised B. excited C. afraid D. unhappy
12.A. his family B. his friends C. the pllice D. the little girl
13.A. understand B. believe C. say D. expect
14.A. might B. could C. should D. was able to
15.A. tired B. hurt C. caught D. worried
八年级英语完型填空困难题查看答案及解析
Last summer I spent some time with my mother in Beidaihe.We stayed there from July l5th to August 5th.It is really a wonderful place.It is one of the most famous summer resorts(避暑胜地)in China.The buildings there are tidy,with some trees and flowers around them.It is famous tor its beaches,so lots of tourists from all over the world go there every year.
There are many interesting places,such as the Olympic Park,the Geziwo Park and the Tiger Rock Park.In the Olympic Park,there are some athletes’statues(运动员的雕像)and champions’fingerprints and footprints.Everything in the park is
about Olympics.The Geziwo Park becomes famous because it is one of the best places to watch the sunset(落日).Thousands of people go to watch the sunset every day.People can also see different kinds of birds.
We enjoyed ourselves there.We are hoping for the next holiday.
1.How long did the writer stay in Beidaihe?
A. A month. B. 15 days. C. 21 days. D. 25 days.
2.What is Beidaihe famous for?
A. Tidy buildings. B. The trees and flowers there.
C. Some interesting parks. D. The beaches there,
3.How many places are mentioned in Beidaihe?
A. Two. B. Three. C. Four. D. Five.
4.What can’t people see in the Olympic Park?
A. Athletes’statues. B. Athletes’photos,
C. Champions’fingerprints. D. Champions’footprints.
5.Why is the Geziwo Park so famous?
A. Because it is the symbol of Beidaihe.
B. Because many people like to go there.
C. Because it is a good place to watch the sunset.
D. Because there are lots of birds.
八年级英语阅读理解困难题查看答案及解析
Last weekend, Dave, Bob, Alice and Ann had a trip on the island(岛) not far from their houses.
Dave rode his bike to the river with his guitar at eight first. Then Alice got there. She took No.5 bus to go there. But why didn’t Bob and Ann come? They decided to meet at eight. At ten past eight, Ann came. She said, “I’m sorry I’m late. I have to walk here because my bike doesn’t work.” Ann could play the violin very well. She took it with her. Another twenty minutes passed, Bob arrived there. “Bob, you’re late,” Dave said. “Hmm...On my way, I helped a boy find his parents,” said Bob. “Oh, Bob, you’re great. You’re a good boy,” all the other children said.
The boat ride took them about twenty minutes. At twenty to nine, they came to a boat and took the boat to the island. Wow, the island is green everywhere. It’s really great. They did something interesting there. First, they enjoyed the wonderful sights(景色). Then, they had some fruits and drinks. At last, they had a show. Dave played the guitar. Ann played the violin. Alice danced and Bob sang. They had a fun time.
1. was the first to arrive at the river last weekend.
A. Dave B. Bob C. Alice D. Ann
2.What time did Bob arrive at the river?
A. At 8:00. B. At 8:10.
C. At 8:30. D. At 9:00.
3.How did Ann get to the river?
A. By bus. B. On foot. C. By bike. D. By boat.
4.What did Alice show on the island?
A. Playing the guitar. B. Singing. C. Playing the violin. D. Dancing.
5.Which is WRONG from the passage?
A. Four children had a trip last weekend.
B. Dave is good at playing the violin.
C. The island is very wonderful.
D. Ann got to the river at 8:10.
八年级英语阅读单选简单题查看答案及解析
(2014云南)
Last week my youngest son and I visited my father at his new house in Arizona.He moved there a few years ago,and I wanted very much to see his new place and meet his friends.
In my earliest memories my father was a tall,handsome and successful man.He loved his work and family,but was uncomfortable with his children.As a child I loved him;as a school girl and young adult I was afraid of him.He seemed unhappy with me unless I got straight A’s in my study and unhappy with my boyfriends if their fathers were not as“successful”as he was.Whenever I went out with him on week ends,I used to try hard to think up things to say to protect myself.
On the first day of my visit,we went out with one of my father’s friends for lunch.We walked along that afternoon,did some shopping,ate on the street table,and laughed over my son’s funny talks.My father’s critical(挑剔的)air and strict rules were gone.He seemed so friendly and interesting to be with us.
The next day my dad pulled out his childhood pictures and told me many stories about his own childhood.Although our times together became easier over the years,I never felt closer to him at that moment.After so many years,I’m at last seeing another side of my father.And in so doing,I’m happy with my new friend.My dad,in this new home in Arizona,is back to me from where he was.
1.The father was unhappy with the writer because________.
A.he didn’t like her
B.he expected too much of her
C.she had a boyfriend
D.she was uncomfortable
2.The underlined words straight A’s in Paragraph 2 mean________in Chinese.
A.全优
B.及格
C.中等
D.不合格
3.When the writer went out with his father for a walk on weekends she felt________.
A.tired
B.happy
C.satisfied
D.nervous
4.What does the writer think of her father after visiting him in Arizona?
A.Strict and hard-working.
B.More critical.
C.Friendly and interesting.
D.More successful.
5.When the writer says“my new friend”in the last paragraph,she is talking about________.
A.her son
B.her father
C.her boyfriend
D.her father’s friend
八年级英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
Katrina lived with her mother and father in a small white house. All the other houses in the neighborhood looked the same except(除……之外) the house next to Katrina's. This house needed a lot of fixing(修理). Everyone in the neighborhood thought this house looked bad. No one lived there.
On Saturday morning, a car arrived in front of the house. Katrina saw a man, a woman and a boy get out of the car. They looked at their new home. Then they took things from the car and put them in the house.
On Monday morning, Katrina left for school. In the classroom, she heard her teacher say, "This is David. Please make him feel welcome." Katrina knew the boy—he just moved into the house next to hers. The teacher asked Katrina to show him around the school.
At lunchtime, Katrina showed David the way to the lunchroom. When they ate their lunch, David told Katrina he was excited to live in his new house. Katrina looked surprised and asked, "Don't you think it needs a lot of fixing?"
David said his family planned to fix the house because they hoped it would look like all the other houses in the neighborhood. They knew it would take a lot of time and hard work, but they decided to do so. They liked their new house and liked to live in such a nice neighborhood.
Katrina felt she was very lucky. She lived in a nice neighborhood. Listening to David's story made her feel thankful(感谢) for life. Sometimes another person helps you understand how much you have.
1.Katrina's house was .
A. the same as David's B. white, but not big
C. the worst in the neighborhood D. far from David's
2.When did Katrina see David for the first time?
A. On Saturday morning. B. On Saturday afternoon.
C. On Monday morning. D. On Monday afternoon.
3.The teacher told Katrina .
A. to show David how to get to the lunchroom
B. to have lunch with David
C. to help David know more about the school
D. to plan how to fix David's house
4.Which of the following is TRUE about David?
A. He didn't want to fix his house.
B. He thought it easy to fix his house.
C. He expected to have a different house.
D. He felt the neighborhood was good.
5.David made Katrina know that .
A. she played a role in her life
B. she was living a happy life
C. it was necessary for her to help others
D. how much her house was
八年级英语阅读单选中等难度题查看答案及解析
Bags of Love
Last year, I worked in a middle school near my mother’s house, and I stayed with her for a month. During that time, I helped her do some housework and buy some food.
After the first week, I noticed that the food was eaten up very quickly. Then I began keeping an eye on my mum. To my surprise, I found that she would put some of the food into a paper bag and go out with it at about nine every morning. And finally, I decided to follow her. I saw her taking the food to the street children. She would also spend a lot of time talking and playing with them.
One day, I talked to a neighbour and found out that my mum was well-known in the area. The children were very friendly with her and even thought of her as their own mother. Then it hit me—why wouldn’t she want to tell me about it? Was she worried that I would stop buying food if I found out?
When my mum got home, I gave her a big hug(拥抱). I told her she didn’t need to keep it a secret from me. And she told me something about the children. Some of them lived with an old lady in a small house. Others slept on the street. For years, she was helping the poor street children by giving them food. After she told me everything, I was so moved by how selfless(无私的) she was. She helped others in need. As her son, I was so proud of my mum.
I continued to buy food for my mum after that. But I always added one more bag for her other children.
1.After the first week, the writer noticed that .
A.the food was put into a big box
B.his mum followed the children
C.the food was eaten up quickly
D.his mum stopped buying food
2.The street children thought of the writer’s mum as their .
A.old grandma B.own mother
C.new neighbour D.dear teacher
3.How did the writer feel about his mum after she told him everything?
A.He was proud of her.
B.He was confident in her.
C.He was angry with her.
D.He was worried about her.
4.The writer added one more bag of food to .
A.make friends with the children
B.get a hug from his mother
C.become well-known in the area
D.help the poor street children
八年级英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
I'm Jenny. I was moved by a story last summer. When I went to a friend's house as a guest,I found a wooden sign hung on the door. It reads,“Before entering,please put down your trouble. When returning,bring back your happiness. ”
After entering the house,I saw the wife and the husband were both harmonious(和睦的),two children were friendly and polite and warmth filled the house.
I naturally asked them about the wooden sign. The wife looked at the husband with a smile,“You tell the story. ” The husband then looked back at the wife,“You say because it was your creativity. ”
Finally,the wife said softly and slowly,“Once when I got home,I was surprised to see a sleepy and tired face in the elevator(电梯)mirror,with the worried eyes. So I thought when my children and husband faced this worried face,what would they feel? If I also faced such a face,what would I feel? Then I could imagine my children's silence and my husband's indifference(冷淡)at the dinner table. The next day,I wrote a wooden sign and hung it on the door to remind myself. As a result,the sign reminded myself and the whole family. Something surprising happened in this way. Not only our family but also the guests to our house always become happy. ”
1.The writer found a wooden sign ________.
A. on the door of her own house
B. on the door of her friend's house
C. on the wall of her friend's house
D. on the wall of her friend's office
2.It's ________idea to hang the wooden sign.
A. the wife's B. the husband's C. the family's D. the guests'
3.The words on the wooden sign mean that everyone should have a ________face before entering the house.
A. worried B. tired C. happy D. sleepy
4.“Something surprising” in the last paragraph means ________.
A. the children usually kept silent at home
B. the wife returned home with a worried face
C. the husband was indifferent at the dinner table
D. the guests to their house also become happy
5.The best title for the passage is “ ________”.
A. Bring happiness back home
B. Learn to cook food for the family
C. Hang a wooden sign on the door
D. Help family members in trouble
八年级英语阅读单选中等难度题查看答案及解析
完形填空。
Last spring I was walking in a park. In front of me there ____a mother and her 3-year-old daughter. The little girl was holding a string(线). On the other ____ of the string there was a balloon(气球). Suddenly, ____ took the balloon from the girl. I thought she would cry. But, no! as she watched her balloon rise(上升) to the ____, she happily shouted out, “Wow!” That little girl ____ me something.
Later that day, I got a phone call from my friend, he told me an unexpected(出乎预料的) problem. I ____ to answer with “Oh, no, what should we do?” But ____ the little girl, I found myself saying, “Wow, that’s interesting! How can I help you?” Everyone will have some unexpected ____. However, how can we deal with them, there are two ways for us to ____. When something bad happens, a “Wow!” will always ____ “oh, no.” The “Wow!” always works.
1.A.is B.are C.was D.were
2.A.hand B.end C.way D.side
3.A.a kid B.a man C.a woman D.a wind
4.A.sky B.ground C.park D.road
5.A.taught B.bought C.told D.lent
6.A.hoped B.wanted C.loved D.hated
7.A.seeing B.remembering C.forgetting D.hearing
8.A.energy B.cost C.attention D.problems
9.A.choose B.accept C.know D.follow
10.A.agree B.win C.beat D.refuse
八年级英语完形填空困难题查看答案及解析