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When the weather is hot, you go to a lake or an ocean. When you are near a lake or an Ocean, you feel cool. Why? The sun makes the earth hot, but it cannot make the water very hot. Although the air over the earth becomes hot, the air over the water is still cool. The hot air over the earth goes up. Then the cool air over the water moves in and takes the place of the hot air.

Then you may ask, “Why is the ocean full of salt?” Scientists will say that the salt comes from the rocks. When the rocks get very hot or very cold，they crack (爆裂）.Rain falls into the cracks. The rain then carries the salt into the earth and into the rivers. The rivers carry the salt into the ocean. And then you may doubt, "But the ocean does not get more salty every year.，，Scientists are not sure about the answer to this question.

We know a lot about our world. But there are still many answers that we do not have, and we are curious about them.

1.When the weather is hot, the sun makes hot.

A. the water　　 B. the earth　　 C. the river　　 D. the ocean

2.Scientists say that the salt in the ocean comes from the　 .

A. air　　 B. rain　　 C. water　　 D. rocks

3.Now scientists know　 .

A. the reason why the ocean does not get more and more salty every year.

B. what makes people feel cool near a lake or an ocean.

C. everything about our world.

D. what makes people feel cool near a lake or an ocean in summer.

4.A rock cracks when　 .

A. it becomes very hot or very cold　　 B. rain falls

5.Which is TRUE according to the article?

A. While the hot air goes down, the cool air takes the place of it.

B. Whenever you feel hot, you can go to a lake or an ocean.

C. Ocean is full of salt.

D. The salt in the earth is carried by the sun.

6.What’s the main idea of this passage?

A. Scientists can explain everything we want to know.

B. Scientists can explain many things, but not everything.

C. People always feel cool when they are near a lake or an ocean.

D. The salt in the ocean comes from the rocks.

八年级英语阅读单选中等难度题查看答案及解析

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When Taiwan's pop singer Ken Wu decided to make music his career, he told himself it would be his whole life.

“If you retreat from your goals you won't achieve them," Wu said.

That's what has kept Wu going forward on his musical road. His style is always' fresh and creative. Each of his songs has its own style and you can never tell what he will come up with next.

His latest single Laotze Says came out in April, 2007. It tells young people to have lived their own lives. The electronic music and philosophical clever lyric is sure to make it another hit.

However, Wu hasn't always been successful. His first album didn't sell well at all. His record company went bankrupt （破产） and he found himself jobless. But, one day, he heard his song being played on the street. He was so moved that he knew he had no choice but to go on singing.

Wu thinks that young people should follow their dreams rather than play safe. “Don't think it doesn't matter because your family's rich, or you can still sell insurance （保险）, or be a secretary," he said, " That’ll never work. Do what in your heart you have to do.”

1.The pop singer Ken Wu is from ________ .

A.Shanghai B.Hong Kong C.Taiwan D.Canada

2.The underlined word“retreat” in Line 3 is closest in meaning to“ ________ ”.

A.find out B.turn back C.hold on D.look after

3.________ tells young people to have their own way of life.

A.General's Order B.Still Fantasy C.Princess A D.Laotze Says

4.We can tell from Wu's story that one should ________ to win success.

A.set goals without turning back B.make different music

C.have his or her own idea D.catch up with Jay Chou

八年级英语阅读单选中等难度题查看答案及解析

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David Copperfield is one of the world’s most famous magicians (魔术师). He became the youngest member of the Society of American Magicians (美国魔术师协会) when he was 12. Now he is famous all over the world. In 1983, he made the Statue of Liberty (自由女神像) in New York disappear(消失) for a few minutes. In 1986, Copperfield first came to China. He walked through the Great Wall in Beijing! During his second visit in 2002, lots of Chinese people were lucky enough to enjoy his shows.

Copperfield’s shows are not just magic. He also dances and does lots of interesting things to make his fans happy. He even asks his fans to help him do tricks (戏法)! One of Copperfield’s greatest tricks is flying. In his shows in China, he even made some fans fly around the theatre! In another trick, an electric saw (锯) cut Copperfield’s body into two halves. Copperfield’s magic is different each time. What do you think he will do next time? It will be fun to wait and see!

1.David Copperfield was the youngest member of the Society of American Magicians when he was ____.

A. 7　 B. 9　 C. 10 D. 12

2.When did Copperfield come to China first?

A. In 1983.　 B. In 1986.　　　　　 C. In 2002.　　 D. In 2011.

3. ____ is one of Copperfield’s greatest tricks.

A. Dancing　　　　 B. Walking　　　　　 C. Flying　　　　 D. Cutting

4.According to the passage, we can’t see Copperfield ____ in his shows.

A. walking in the water for several minutes

B. cutting his own body in half with a saw

C. making his fans fly around the theatre

D. making the Statue of Liberty disappear for a while

5.Which of the following sentences is TRUE?

A. Copperfield has never been to Beijing.

B. Copperfield once flew over the Statue of Liberty.

C. Copperfield is also a famous singer.

D. Copperfield also dances in his shows.

6.Which is the best title of this passage?

A. A Famous Magician

B. A Visit to China

C. Lucky Chinese People

D. A Wonderful Show

八年级英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

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A Brief History of Time by Stephen Hawking is worth reading, especially for those who love science, space, physics, and the universe (宇宙). About half of Hawking’s text is rather hard to understand, which must be the reason why he added pictures to newer editions. Some of the “abstract (抽象)” things are hard to imagine, so the pictures help you understand.

This book is based on theoretical physics (理论物理). Most people read the cover and think that it will be way over their heads, but it’s not. There are two ways to read it. You can read the chapter overviews, which are basic and you’ll still learn a lot, but it won’t be too difficult. Or, you can read the full details (细节) in each chapter, which is how you’ll learn the most.

This book makes references (参考) to other physicists, history, and current social and economic issues (问题), and explains how each of us is involved in the universe. Dr. Hawking also openly says “I think” about things. He gives his view on matters and shows the facts to help you see what you think the answer is, so it seems as if (好像) he was talking directly to you.

The reason why I love this book more than any other physics “text” is because Dr. Hawking wrote it like a novel. He’s telling a story, the story of the universe, and it’s just fun to read!

I always want to know how and why something is, and in this book Dr. Hawking always answers this question as best he can. If he can’t give you a definite answer, he’ll tell you what he thinks and help you develop your own opinion. I truly hope that you will read this unusual book.

1.Stephen Hawking added pictures to A Brief History of Time to ________.

A.make it more attractive to readers B.make it easy to understand

C.help you to develop your imagination D.show you more about the universe

2.The underlined phrase “over their heads” in Paragraph 2 means “________”.

A.higher than their heads B.rather difficult for them to understand

C.very easy for them to read D.too high for them to reach

3.If you ________, you’ll learn the most about the book.

A.read the full details in each chapter B.read the chapter overviews

C.draw pictures according to the book D.read the cover of the book

4.What makes you feel as if Dr Hawking was talking directly to you? ________

A.He tells me what he thinks and helps me develop my own opinion.

B.He openly says “I think” about things.

C.He always answers how and why something is as best he can.

D.He gives his view on matters and shows the facts to help me see what I think the answer is.

5.According to the writer, A Brief History of Time is ________.

A.expensive B.boring C.interesting D.confusing

6.We can get the idea from this passage that ________.

A.Hawking doesn’t answer all the questions about the universe

B.the book can’t make references to other physicists

C.the book doesn’t deal with the economy but science

D.Hawking can talk to everyone face to face

八年级英语阅读单选困难题查看答案及解析

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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

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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

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Lisa has been to Antarctica (南极洲). Here is what she wrote about the trip.

1.Lisa had a nervous wait in Stanley because of _____________.

A.Strong winds B.Thick clouds

C.Mountain of ice D.Low temperature

2.Lisa received a special training on ___________.

A.December 2 B.December 3 C.December 4 D.December 6

3.The underlined word “go off” most probably means__________.

A.leave B.change C.protect D.build

4.What impressed (使…印象深刻) Lisa most about Antarctica?

A.People walked around in T-shirt B.It was a beautiful and quiet place

C.The weather was sometimes warm D.The scenery changes every day

5.According to the article, which of the following sentences is Not True?

A.Lisa will stay in Rothera Survey Base for about two weeks.

B.Lisa often sees the people wearing the thick jackets in the base.

C.Lisa can go snowboarding if she finishes the training course.

D.Lisa didn’t expect that the mountains of ice could move at first.

6.The writing is most probably from Lisa’s __________.

A.notebook B.diary C.homework D.book

八年级英语阅读单选中等难度题查看答案及解析

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I. M. Pei (贝聿铭，华裔美籍建筑设计师)is one of the world’s greatest architects. People admire his buildings in cities around the world. He is famous for his ability to combine old and new architecture. Ieoh Ming Pei was born in 1917 in Canton, China. He was the oldest son of a rich banker. He received a good education at the best schools in Shanghai. At the age of 17, Pei went to the United States. He studied engineering and architecture at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (M.I.T). World War II had started before he graduated. Pei’s father told him it was safer to stay in the United States.

Pei stayed in the United Sates and worked for a building company in New York City. During this time, he designed homes, office buildings, parks, and shopping centers. Some of these buildings became famous.

In 1955, I.M.T Pei started his own company. He designed many buildings for M.I.T. He also designed the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston. He became well known for creating buildings that looked like the things around them. This was very unusual.

In 1974, he visited China for the first time in 40 years. He designed a hotel in Beijing. He also designed the 72-story Bank of China building in Hong Kong. This is one of the tallest building in Asia.

One of Pei’s most famous works is the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. It was a big challenge because he added a new part to an old building. His design was a big success. I.M.Pei is someone who has truly influenced the modern world. He is a great success among architects.

1.When he was a child, I.M.Pei ______.

A. had a difficult life

B. didn’t have much chance to be successful

C. didn’t have a good education

D. had a good start in life

2.In 1940, Pei didn’t return to China because ______.

A. it was at war

B. he didn’t have the money for the trip

C. his family moved to the United States

D. he wanted to work abroad

3.The underline word combine in the first paragraph probably means ___________.

A. design　　　　 B. put together

C. add to　　　　 D. build

4.Pei did not visit China for forty years after______.

A. 1917　　　　 B. 1974　　 C. 1955　　 D. 1934

5.Pei’s great achievements have truly ______ the modern world.

A. beautified　　　　 B. influenced

C. developed　　 　 D. made

6.This passage is mainly about _______________.

A. I. M. Pei and his family.

B. how I. M. Pei became a great architect.

C. the brief introduction of I. M. Pei and his great success in architecture.

D. I. M. Pei’s success in education.

八年级英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

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Can kids make their own newspapers? They do in Paris. Student editors(编辑) at a French newspaper for kids called “Mon Quotidien”, do every day.

The 10-year-old newspaper has its headquarters (总部) in Paris. Sometimes the newspaper sells 200,000 copies every day. It gets more than one million dollars every year! This is much more than other newspapers.

How do they decide what to put in the paper? All the adult editors working on the children’s daily agree that the paper should be easy and simple to read. Kids should be able to finish it within 10 minutes.

The paper covers school life, animals, and science, which are usually kid’s favourite subjects. It also talks about big world problem, like the Iraq (伊拉克) war.

In order to make the paper more popular with kids, adult editors invite students from age 10 to 15 to take part in their meetings. They have meetings every Wednesday and Sunday. Adult editors, reporters and kids sit together and decide which topics should come out in the paper and on which page.

Which topic should come out on the front page, European Union (欧盟) or bears in the zoo? Often the kid editors and adult writers disagree. Sometimes, the adult editors have to give up because their little editors won’t give in.

Usually the student editors stay in the newspaper office for three hours at each meeting. Any kid in France can call the newspaper if they are interested in being a one-day editor.

1. A kid can read Mon Quotidien ____________.

A. daily　　　　　　　　　 B. on school days

C.　 weekly　　　　　 　 　 D. weekends

2.Mon Quotidien ______________________________

A. is a 10-year-old English newspaper

B. is made only by kids

C. always sells 200,000 copies every day

D. gets over 1,000,000 dollars every year.

3. The newspaper should not be ____________

A. simple　　　　　　　　　 B. interesting

C. difficult　　　　　　 D. easy

4. You can find the information below on the newspaper except _____________.

A.　 European Union.

B. The lovely volunteers in Kingdom school.

C. Wild foxes need your help.

D. Do you know these musical instruments?

5. Adult editors may invite ___________ to the meeting to make the paper more popular with kids.

A. a college student　　 B. a middle school student

C. an adult editor　 　 D. a reporter

6.Which of the following is TRUE?

A. The topic on the front page is decided by adult editors at last.

B. Any kid in France can be a one-day editor.

C. Only big world problem can come out on the front page.

D. When the kid editors and adult writers have different ideas, adults never give in.

八年级英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

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Dinosaurs were the dominant land animals for 160 million years, making them one of the most successful groups of animals ever. However, all the dinosaurs that were living 65 million years ago went extinct. About 70% of all animal life on the earth died out. Scientists call it a mass extinction（大灭绝）.

Having existed for 165 million years, why did dinosaurs die out? There are many different theories about why this happened. We will probably never know exactly what happened, which means that scientists will continue to disagree and come up with different dinosaur extinction theories. Here are two of them:

Ice Age Theory

Now and again, the earth cools into periods we call ice ages. As dinosaurs were thought to be cold blooded, it was hard for them to cope with such cold conditions.

Disease

It is possible that a disease spread through the dinosaur population causing their extinction.

Scientists have come up with some strange ideas but none of the theories really explains everything, so we will probably never be sure what happened.

1.The underlined word “dominant” in the passage probably means _________.

A.biggest B.powerful C.strange D.special

2.Why did the dinosaurs become extinct? ___________.

A.Dinosaurs could not suffer from cold weather B.A disease spread through the dinosaur population

C.Other species became stronger than dinosaurs D.We have not known about the truth yet

3.Dinosaurs existed on the earth for _______ million years.

A.160 B.165 C.65 D.115

八年级英语阅读单选中等难度题查看答案及解析