2012年八下英语阅读专项训练二

2012 年八下英语阅读专项训二年八下英语阅读专项训二 Name Class Mark 一 完形填空 15 分 Once in a small village lived a family with eight children Two of the children loved 1 very much but the family was so poor that it was impossible to send 2 of them to study at the art college at the same time After many discussions the two boys finally 3 a plan They would toss 抛 a coin The loser would go 4 into the mines 煤矿 and with his earnings 赚得的钱 5 his brother studying at the college Then when the brother who won the toss finished his studies after four years he would support the other brother studying at the 6 James won the toss and Jack went down into the mines James worked with all his heart and his paintings were much 7 than those of most of his teachers and by the time he 8 he was beginning to make a lot of money for his paintings 9 James returned the family held a big dinner for his great success Soon after the meal began James 10 up from his seat to drink a toast 举杯祝酒 to his dear 11 He said Jack now you can go to the art college and your 12 will come true I will take care of you But Jack said 13 Brother the four years in the mines has done too much to my hands so it s too 14 Now I can t even hold a glass To show his great love and respect James drew his brother s hands with 15 towards the sky He called his drawing The Praying Hands which became very famous years later 1 A paintingB booksC schoolD money 2 A anyB allC bothD neither 3 A looked outB worked outC took outD got out 4 A offB awayC upD down 5 A supportB agreeC followD let 6 A homeB mineC collegeD school 7 A betterB worseC cheaperD older 8 A arrivedB graduatedC walkedD waited 9 A BeforeB WhenC ThoughD While 10 A pickedB turnedC lookedD stood 11 A brotherB sisterC fatherD mother 12 A wayB ideaC dreamD practice 13 A happilyB surprisedlyC angrilyD softly 14 A earlyB lateC goodD helpful 15 A legsB feetC armsD fingers 二 阅读理解 20 分 A More and more people like bicycling and it is no surprise It is fun healthy and good for the environment Maybe that s why there are 1 4 billion bicycles and only 400 million cars on roads worldwide today Bikes can take you almost anywhere and there is no oil cost Get on a bicycle and ride around your neighbourhood You may discover something new all around you Stopping and getting off a bike is easier than stopping and getting out of your car You can bike to work and benefit 受益 from the enjoyable exercise without polluting the environment You don t even have to ride all the way Folding bikes work well for people who ride the train Just fold the bike and take it with you You can do the same on an airplane A folding bike can be packed in a suitcase You can also take a common bike with you when you fly But be sure to look for information by getting on airline websites Not all airlines are bicycle friendly to travelers Health Benefits of Bicycling It helps to prevent heart diseases Bicycling helps to control 控制 your weight A 15 minute bike ride to and from work three times a week burns off five kilos of fat in a year Bicycling can improve your mood 心情 Exercise like bicycling has been shown to make people feel better more relaxed and self confident Bicycling is healthier than driving 16 From the passage we know that bicycling is becoming very A surprising B exciting C expensive D popular 17 When you are riding your bicycle around your neighbourhood you may A pollute the environment around B find something you didn t notice C go everywhere and use a little oil D get off your bike and begin to work 18 If you travel with a following bike you can fold it and A get out of the car B take it onto a train C put it in your purse D go on airline websites 19 One of the benefits from bicycling is that A you can fold the bicycle B you will be friendly to others C you will be more relaxed D you may get fatter and fatter 20 Which is TRUE according to the passage A Bicycling is enjoyable exercise for people B Driving cars is healthier than riding bikes C Riding a bike pollutes your neighbourhood D Common bikes are welcomed by all airlines B Happiness is important for everyone Most people want to be happy but few know how to find happiness Money and success don t bring lasting happiness Happiness depends on ourselves In other words we make our own happiness Some people believe that if they are wealthy they will be able to do anything they want which means happiness On the other hand some people believe that holding a high position in the government is happiness In this way you have not only money but also many other things which can t be bought by money However other people believe that having lots of money is not happiness nor is holding a high position in the government These people value 重视 their beliefs or their intelligence or their health They think these can make them happy Here are a few ways to help you be happier The first secret of happiness is to enjoy the simple things in life Too often we spend so much time thinking about the future for example getting into college or getting a good job that we don t enjoy the present You should enjoy life s simple pleasures such as reading a good book listening to your favorite music or spending time with close friends People who have close friends usually enjoy happier and healthier lives The second secret of happiness is to be active Many people go dancing or play sports People can forget about their problems and only think about the activities Finally many people find happiness in helping others According to studies people feel good when they volunteer their time to do many meaningful things for other people If you want to feel happier do something nice for someone You can help a friend with his or her studies go shopping to get food for an old neighbor or simply help around the house Now maybe you know how to find happiness 21 The underlined word wealthy means in the article A pleased B healthy C excited D rich 22 Some people who hold a high position in the government think they can A get money and something they can t buy with money B do what they want to do at any time C enjoy health which makes them work hard D take an active part in all kinds of activities every day 23 The writer thinks the secret of happiness is that people A think about getting a good job B think of presents they don t like C often spend time with close friends D often spend time on entering the college 24 Many people find it happy to A remember the old days and troubles B do some meaningful things for others C go shopping to buy some food D make much money and little success 25 The passage mainly tells us A how to find happiness B how to save happiness C to do something good for others D to value our beliefs or health 三 阅读填词 10 分 Mr Ellis is very old He has seen many c 26 in his hometown He knows that things are d 27 now But he never f 28 the old days He like to talk about them He often talks about his