Volleyball is very popular. Today there are m...

Volleyball is very popular. Today there are more than 46 million(百万). Americans playing volleyball. About 800 million players around the world play volleyball about once a week. Do you like playing volleyball? Let's talk a little about it．

Volleyball started from America. In 1895, William G. Morgan blended (融合)basketball tennis and handball(手球)to make a game for his students. He was a teacher at the Young Men's Christian Association(基督教青年会)in Holyoke，Mass. At first, he just wanted to let the older students in his class exercise. And it was not called volleyball at that time. Now, volleyball is the second most popular sport in America．

Chinese are also good at playing volleyball. The Chinese Women National Volleyball Team is one of the best teams in the world. They got the first place in the Olympic Games twice(1984 and 2004)．

1.Where did volleyball start from?

A. England． B. China． C. America． D. Thailand．

2.Who did William G. Morgan make the volleyball game for?

A. Teachers． B. Farmers． C. Students． D. Doctors．

3.How many times has the Chinese Women National Volleyball Team got the first place in the Olympic Games?

A. Once． B. Twice． C. Three times． D. Four times．

4.What is the passage mainly about?

A. How to play volleyball． B. When volleyball started．

C. Something about volleyball. D. Volleyball in America and China．

八年级英语阅读单选中等难度题查看答案及解析

Many years ago,there was a very popular sport in America. Who invented the sport more than 3,000 years ago? We don’t know . But everyone thinks it was the 01mecs(輿梅充人）made it popular.

People don’t have the same rules about the game all over the world . People in different parts of the world play the game in different places at different times. If we want to bring back the sport, we need to have two teams of players standing on each end of a court. When the game begins, the two teams need to pass a ball with their hands and feet. The players can’t touch the ball with their hands and feet.

But they can use their elbows(肘) and other parts of their bodies hit it. If a player does not pick up t he ball in time and lets it fall to the ground, that team loses a point. Or if a player makes the ball through a hoop(环),that team scores a point. The team with the most points wins the game.

1.The sports has a history of_______.

A. 2,000 years B. 3,000 years

C. a century　 D. more than3,000 years

2.People in different parts of the world play the sport _______.

A. in the same ways 　　 B. at the same times

C. with different rules D. with the same rules

3.The player can’t touch the ball with their_______.

A. feet　 B. legs　 C. elbows D. heads

4.The word“pick up”may mean _________in Chinese.

A. 捡起　 B. 带走 C. 获得 D. 救起

5.Which one is wrong?

A. Olmos made the sport popular.

B. Players must stand at the end of a court.

C. Players don’t need to pass balls.

D. Players who make the ball through a hoop can score a point.

八年级英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

Nowadays, there are more and more TV talent shows. They are very popular all over China. However, there must be something perfect, something common and something poor. All of them have ѕоmеthіng іn соmmоn: thе tutоrѕ (导师) рісk uр thе rіght оnеѕ thаt thеу thіnk рrореr аnd excellеnt.

These talent shows give everyone an opportunity to show of their talents. For some lucky people,these talent shows may make them famous, and can even make them rich. However, there are also many bad sides. First, some young people just imitate (模仿) their favorite stars. They may forget ahout tbeir own styles. Second, young people spend too much time on these TV shows. They always dream of being stars. So they spend less time on their studies.

In my opinion, young people can get social experience by taking part in these shows. But they should know that the chance of becoming famous is very small for most people. They should know what's more imporlant for them is their schoolwork. In short, you can do what you like, but you should know what is important and what is not.

1.According to the passage, what do all of the talent shows have in common?

A. These talent shows can make people famous and rich.

B. These talent shows let young people imitate their favorite stars.

C. The tutors pick up the right ones that they think proper and excellent.

D. Young people in the shows forget about their own styles

2.How many bad sides of the talent shows are mentioned in the second paragraph?

A. Two　　 B. Three　　 C. Four　　 D. Five

3.In the writer's opinion,which of the following statement is TRUE?

A. Young people can take part in these shows to get social experience.

B. Young people should know everyone has the chance to become famous

C. Young people should work hard at their acting to become stars

D. Young people can do whatever they like

八年级英语阅读单选简单题查看答案及解析

（2013天津）Mr Smith thinks running is________than gymnastics．

A．very popular

B．more popular

C．most popular

D．the most popular

八年级英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

The weather is _______today than yesterday.

A. very good　　 B. much better

C. more better　 D. very well

八年级英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

Superhero movies and TV shows are very popular today. A new study shows something is missing from superhero stories, though. Most popular superheroes are men. The new study says kids want to see more superheroes who are women.

The study was done by two groups. One is the Women's Media Center. The other is BBC America. The Women's Media Center is a charity（慈善）group. It fights for fair treatment（待遇）of women in things like TV and movies. BBC America is a TV channel.

More than 2,000 people took part in the study. Some were kids aged from 10 to 19. Others were the parents of younger children.

Not Enough Strong Woman Characters

The study shows that most girls feel there are not enough female role models in entertainment（娱乐）. They think there should be more strong female characters. They want to see superheroes that look like them. Boys answered questions in the study, too. Most agreed with the girls. They want to see more female superheroes, like Wonder Woman.

Julie Burton runs the Women's Media Center. She said TV and movies had to make changes. They must provide more role models for girls. Female characters should reflect（反映）girls of all different backgrounds, she said. It is important for all to see people who look like them in entertainment.

Helping Girls Feel More Brave and Confident

Burton said seeing strong female characters is important for girls. It helps them build confidence. These characters give girls someone to look up to, she explained. This can inspire girls. It can also help them to feel brave.

Sarah Barnett agrees. She runs BBC America. "If you can't see her, you can't be her," Barnett said.

The study asked girls how they feel when they see powerful female characters on screen. The results were interesting. They showed that seeing female characters has a big effect on girls. Boys like seeing male superheroes on screen. But the study showed the effect on boys was smaller. Maybe that is because seeing male superheroes is pretty common. Female superheroes are rarer. Seeing them is more exciting.

More Women in Entertainment

The report is a part of a new plan at BBC America. It is called #Galaxy Of Women. The goal is to improve how women are shown in entertainment.

The study came out the day after BBC America started a new season of "Doctor Who". It is a popular science fiction show. The Doctor is an alien（外星人）who can travel through time and change bodies. Twelve different actors have played the Doctor since the show started in 1963. This season, the Doctor is a woman, played by Jodie Whittaker. This is the first time the Doctor has been played by a woman.

1.What can we learn from the passage?

A.The study was done by Men's Media Center and BBC.

B.There are enough women superheroes in entertainment.

C.Julie Burton believes TV and movies need to make changes.

D.More than 2,000 kids aged from 10 to 19 took part in the study.

2.What do the underlined sentences mean? Maybe that is because _________.

A.male superheroes are strong, and female superheroes are pretty.

B.there are more chances to see male superheroes compared to female ones.

C.seeing male superheroes is more exciting than seeing female superheroes.

D.it is less likely to see male superhero characters than female ones on screen.

3.Why did BBC America start the #Galaxy Of Women?

A.To make sure there was a woman Doctor on screen.

B.To better the way women appeared on TV and films.

C.Because BBC America had a new plan and it was a part of it.

D.Because the new season of science fiction "Doctor Who" was popular.

4.What's the best title for the passage?

A.Is It Good to See Superheroes? B.More Superheroes, More confidence

C.More Strong Female Characters or Not? D.Science Fiction and Women Characters

八年级英语阅读单选困难题查看答案及解析

Spain and Greece are now more popular than France or Italy. Travel to both places is cheaper in early summer. It is also cheaper to go by train than to go by plane, and it’s easier to get a ticket in May than in June, July or August.

Most people think that Greece is prettier. Others say Spain is hotter and more expensive. Certainly hotels in Spain are far more expensive than ones in Greece, but also they are more comfortable. Greece is much more interesting and it is far quieter than Spain.

Spain is nearer and one can get there more quickly. But Spain can be very crowded.

Some people feel that Greece is more beautiful, the air is cleaner and the sea is bluer. Also the food is simpler in Greece.

“Which Holiday?” prefers(推荐) Greece this summer, Greece is the better choice.

根据短文内容，判断正（T）误（F）。

1.Spain and Greece are now less  popular than France or Italy.

2.Hotels in Greece are much more expensive  than ones in  Spain.

3.People can get tickets more easily in  May.

4. If you like too many people, you should go to Spain for vacation

5.“Which Holiday?” prefer people to go to France this summer.

八年级英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

It is getting cold. It’s ________ colder today than it was yesterday.

A. much　　　　　 B. very　　　　　　　 C. too　　　　　　　　　　 D. more

八年级英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

Traveling is very popular among students in Britain. 1. There are many ways of traveling at cheaper prices.　

The cheapest way to travel is hitchhiking(搭便车). 2. Sometimes it can be dangerous, so it’s better to use normal public transport(运输).

If you want to travel by train, you can get a student ID card. 3. If you want to travel to far places, you’d better travel by air. 4. There are a lot of websites that sell cheap airline(航空) tickets to countries like the USA, Thailand and Australia. 5. Sometimes you might have to spend a few days at the airport before you get on a flight(班机).

阅读短文，根据短文内容，选择最佳选项填入横线上。其中有一个选项是多余的。

A. But this isn’t very safe.

B. Traveling by plane isn’t so expensive as it sounds.

C. Students don’t have a lot of money, so the trip has to be cheap.

D. However, when you buy such a ticket, you may have to wait and see when you can take　　 the plane.

E. With this card you can get train tickets at a cheaper price.

F. Traveling by train is safe for us.

A. But this isn’t very safe.

B. Traveling by plane isn’t so expensive as it sounds.

C. Students don’t have a lot of money, so the trip has to be cheap.

D. However, when you buy such a ticket, you may have to wait and see when you can take　　 the plane.

E. With this card you can get train tickets at a cheaper price.

F. Traveling by train is safe for us.

八年级英语补全对话6选5困难题查看答案及解析

There are many hotels in Sanya. Holiday Hotel is the closest to the sea，so it is very popular. But it is expensive, so it is not the most crowded. It has the biggest swimming pool，but most of the guests(客人) go swimming in the sea.

The Fenghuang Hotel has the most popular restaurant in the city. The food is the best and the waiters give the friendliest service. It has the smallest swimming pool，so the swimming pool is the most crowded.

The Super Hotel is in the city, so it is the busiest hotel. Its guests are the richest and the rooms and the swimming pool are the most comfortable. This hotel is the most expensive one in the city.

There are some other hotels around, such as Lucy's Hotel, but they are just for guests to have a sleep, and they are cheap.

1.　　　　　　 is the most expensive.

A. Holiday Hotel.　　 B. The Fenghuang Hotel.

C. The Super Hotel.　　 D. Lucy's Hotel.

2.You can get the best service and you can go swimming in 　　　　 .

A. Holiday Hotel.　　 B. The Fenghuang Hotel.

C. The Super Hotel.　　 D. Lucy's Hotel.

3.Which statement is NOT true?

A. The Fenghuang Hotel has the smallest swimming pool.

B. The Super Hotel has the smallest swimming pool.

C. The Super Hotel is the busiest hotel in the city.

D. The waiters of the Fenghuang Hotel give the friendliest service.

4.Most of the guests in Holiday Hotel go swimming in the sea because　　　　 .

A. it's close to the sea.

B. its swimming pool is small.

C. the water of the swimming pool is not clean.

D. the swimming pool is too crowded.

5.Which hotel has the biggest swimming pool?

A. Sanya Hotel.　　 B. The Fenghuang Hotel.

C. The Super Hotel.　　 D. Holiday Hotel.

八年级英语阅读单选中等难度题查看答案及解析