重庆市八中2024-2025学年初二上第十六周英语阅读训练（期末）
语法选择（每小题1分，共10分）
There are always lots of worries in our life. When I was a teenager, Mom said to me, “Anna, it’s common to have worries in life. Don’t be 1 worried. Wait! One day your luck will change. Then you’ll work 2 your problems.”
At the age of 21, I finished my college. One day, I wanted to host (主持) 3 sports program. I went to Chicago and knocked(敲) on the door of every station. 4 they turned me down every time. They thought I didn’t have enough experience. I felt really sad. I went back home. Mom said to me, “Wait! One day your luck will change.” Then she 5 me to try another radio station in Iowa. I took her advice.
At a small radio station in Iowa, the manager(经理) told me that he already had 6 . As I left his office, I asked, “Could I do anything else if I can’t host a sports program ” I waited and then 7 my great surprise, he said, “Of course.” I worked very 8 at the radio station. Slowly, the manager found I was careful and was talented in hosting programs. After two years, I grew more and more 9 in my favorite job.
I thank my mother. And I will never forget her 10 , “Wait! One day your luck will change. Then you will become successful.”
A. too much B. much too C. too many
A. as B. up C. out
A. a B. an C. the
A. Because B. But C. So
A. asks B. asked C. will ask
A. anyone B. no one C. someone
A. with B. to C. by
A. hard B. harder C. hardly
A. success B. successful C. successfully
A. word B. words C. wording
完形填空（每小题1.5分，共15分）
One day at a restaurant, a cockroach (蟑螂) flew from somewhere and landed(落在) on a lady. The lady 11 shouting. She tried to use her hands to push away the cockroach, but it didn’t work. With the 12 of getting away from it, she began to jump. She was so afraid that everyone in the group also got scared. They began to shout and jump as well. 13 the lady pushed the cockroach away, but it landed on 14 lady in the group.
Now it was the turn of a second lady in the group to 15 like the first lady. Everyone kept running everywhere. How terrible! When the waiter saw it, he walked 16
towards them. During their running, the cockroach fell on the waiter quietly. The waiter stood calm (镇静的) and watched the cockroach staying on his shirt. When he was confident (有信心的) enough, he caught it 17 his fingers (手指) and threw it out.
Drinking coffee and watching everything, I started thinking by myself. Was it the cockroach that scared so many people here Was the cockroach really 18 If so, why was the waiter so calm He caught it just by using his fingers, without any difficulty. Surely it was not the cockroach, 19 the actions and feelings of those people who saw the scared ladies fighting against the cockroach.
Thinking about my own life, I realize that the shouting from my parents doesn’t really bring difficulty to me. The true difficulty is that I can’t control (控制) my feelings well. That means my attitude (态度) to the problem plays a part in changing my opinions about life. In other words, possibly you can’t run away from something terrible, but you can 20 the way of facing it.
A. liked B. started C. hated D. practiced
A. fact B. magic C. help D. hope
A. Surely B. Luckily C. Surprisingly D. Sadly
A. another B. the other C. the others D. others
A. play B. act C. sit D. laugh
A. beautifully B. comfortably C. quickly D. carefully
A. on B. with C. through D. of
A. serious B. meaningless C. difficult D. dangerous
A. or B. but C. and D. as
A. choose B. dream C. plan D. tell
阅读理解（每小题2分，共24分）
A
Shadow(影子) play, known as “Ying zi xi” in Chinese, is a kind of old shadow art. It has a history of about 2,000 years in China, India and Southeast Asia. The moving shadows on a screen can tell history and folk stories. And hand shadow is one of the simplest ways to make shadow play. With a bit of practise, most people can change the shape of hands to make animals, like dogs and birds on the wall.
Today, shadow art keeps improving and becomes one more creative style. In the spring of 2016, Vincent Bal, turned the shadows into a clever art form—shadow drawing. He named this special drawing “Shadowology”. In the Shadowology, a little drawing is added into the shadows of everyday things to create wonderful pictures.
Like most good things in life, Shadowology came by accident. One day, during a break from
work, Bal noticed that the shadow of his teacup looked like a little elephant. He drew eyes, legs and a smile for the shadow, and took a photo of that. After sharing the photo on the Internet, Bal surprisingly found people’s love for it, which encouraged him to go on.
After that, Bal has got 600,000 fans on the Internet. He keeps making as many different shadow works as possible. For example, he made a pair of sunglasses look like the wings of a butterfly and a bottle become a lamp. All his works are interesting and playful. In 2023, Bal finished Shadowology films and a museum exhibition(展览).
Nowadays, Shadowology has won the hearts of people around the world. With the wonderful drawing, people have got a chance to see the beauty in everyday things and find the joy all around in such a busy world.
According to the passage, Shadowology ________.
A．started from 2,000 years ago B．was created in India
C．is a kind of shadow drawing D．can be learned at school
22. What does the underlined word “it” in paragraph 3 refer to
A．The teacup. B．The exhibition. C．The smile. D．The drawing.
23. Which of the following might be a work of Shadowology
A． B．
C． D．
24. Why does the writer write the passage
A．To show a new kind of shadow art. B．To introduce some shadow films.
C．To tell stories about the busy world. D．To ask people to learn Shadowology.
B
①Did you show your photos on your favourite social media (媒体) Or did you show your feelings on your online page If yes, do you know what you shared on the social media can bring problems you could not expect
②Cathy, posted an invitation(请柬) online to her birthday party with her living place in it. And guess what! 500 people came to the party, and some even broke the windows and plants, making the house in a mess. The girl’s birthday party turned into a nightmare (噩梦).
③Many teenagers think they know everything about social media, and that such a thing
could never happen to them. Studies show that each year more than three million young people in the world get into trouble because of their online activities. So do remember these if you really want to share something online.
④Share with care! Not everyone will like what you write online. Think before you post. You never know who sees your texts, pictures or videos. Before clicking(点击) “post”, you should ask yourself, “How will I feel if my family or teachers see this ” and “How might this post be bad for me in five or ten years from now ”
⑤Be polite when you write! Think about someone unfriendly in real life. The same is true of online talking. No one likes it when you “shout” in your messages. If you feel angry or frustrated (沮丧的) while you’re writing a message, wait a little bit. Read it again later and then send it.
⑥Protect and respect(尊重)! Never share your passwords (密码) with anyone. It’s not clever to post your home or email address online. Don’t say bad things about people. If you get messages like that or see them online, talk to your parents or your teachers.
⑦I’d say none of these things promise 100% online safety, but each will help you be safer.
25. How does the writer start the topic
A．By telling stories. B．By giving examples.
C．By asking questions. D．By sharing experiences.
26. What can we learn from the passage
A．You should spend much less time online.
B．It’s necessary to think before you act online.
C．You have to make a promise before you go online.
D．Do as the writer says and you will be surely safe.
27. What’s the writer’s probable attitude(态度) to online activities
A．We can have fun through them. B．We should say “No” to them.
C．We should take them seriously. D．We can learn a lot from them.
28. Which of the following shows the best structure of the passage (①: Paragraph 1...)
A. B.
D.
C
People around the world know LEGOs(乐高) very well. These years, the LEGO Group are trying using recycled plastic (可回收塑料) to make LEGO bricks(积木). They aren’t ready yet, but the company says it’s on the way to make some improvements.
In fact, people who often play LEGOs may know that the first LEGO brick came out in 1949. Since about 1960, LEGO bricks have been made from a kind of plastic called ABS. Sadly, it can’t really be recycled, and it takes a long time to break down(降解).
▲ . Three years ago, the company began making some LEGO parts with a kind of plastic made from sugar cane (甘蔗). Recently, LEGO decided to use paper bags only. And the company has also started to make bricks by using recycled plastic. All these actions have one thing in common: they have to do with trying to make the products (产品) more environment-friendly.
Over the past three years, the company has tested over 250 different ways of creating LEGO bricks from recycled plastic. Now, the company has found a way to make a good 2×4 brick from PET plastic, which is softer than ABS plastic and can be found in things like bottles and clothing. The only problem is that the company should think about how to make PET plastic stronger and give it stronger clutch power (离合力) like ABS.
The company believes that they can find more sustainable materials (可持续材料) to make all of their main products by the year 2030. Making bricks from used PET instead of new ABS can not only cut down plastic waste, but also cut pollution by about 70%. Tushka Burgon, a manager from LEGO, says: “A small step from ABS to PET, a big difference it makes to our environment. So, it’s never enough if just we stopped in front of PET. ”
Which of the following can best describe ABS plastic
A．Recyclable. B．Soft. C．New. D．Hard.
30. Which of the following sentences can be put in the ▲
A. Surely, the company decided to save much more money
B. However, the company started to make some changes
C. Besides, the company kept on using ABS to make products
D. Luckily, the company tried different ways to make more money
31. We can infer from the passage that_____________.
A．Workers in LEGO Group did well in making bricks with recycled plastic.
B．People can easily find ABS plastic from things like bottles and clothing.
C．The company will go on looking for materials better than PET plastic.
D．Making bricks from used PET can cut down plastic waste and pollution.
32. Which of the following can be the best title for the text
A．LEGO becomes the most popular company in the world
B．LEGO is working hard to make bricks from recycled plastic
C．LEGO recycles plastic bricks to help protect the environment
D．LEGO makes the best of ABS plastic to cut down the cost
任务型阅读（前三小题每小题2分，第四小题3分，共9分）
Today, about 1.4 billion cars travel on the roads around the world. Cars offer a convenient(便利的) way to get around. However, cars are bad for the environment. Besides making air pollution happen, cars are thought to make global warming(全球变暖) happen.
Car Free Day asks drivers to give up their cars for a day to protect the environment. People from around the world get together in the streets to let the world know that we don’t have to accept the world full of cars. It was first started by 34 cities in France and September 22nd is Car Free Day.
Different activities are held in many cities over the world on Car Free Day. In New York, the US, on Car Free Day everybody will follow the rules. Also, using bikes or buses or subways is for free on that day. In Beijing, China, Car Free Day asks drivers to leave their cars at home for one day each month and walk or ride a bike or take a bus or subway to work. In Moscow, Russia, Car Free Day decides that the streets are open only to walkers, bicycles and buses from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
In the first quarter of this year, Beijing only had 52 blue sky days, and you may see haze(雾霾) almost every day! “We must do something for Car Free Day.” , a Beijing driver said, “For example, ▲ ” Just like him, more and more people are joining in the activity. The first Car Free Day in China was in Chengdu in 2001. The slogan(标语) for the day is “If we drive for one less day, we can have one more nice day.”
But we do not want just one day and then go back to “common” life. We should go on with Car Free Day. We can find ways in our neighborhood to get around without our cars. Think about how much money we’ll save on gas by not using our cars. We may decide that going car-free isn’t bad at all.
Do cars make global warming happen
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When is Car Free Day
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Finish the sentence in the ▲ .
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Do you agree with the idea of having Car Free Day Why or why not
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短文填空（每小题2分，共16分）
You might hear something about the Plank Challenge (平板支撑挑战). These days, it becomes more and more popular. Why First, people can do planks almost 37 , in the park or even at home. What’s more, doing planks can help in many ways. Now, let’s take a look at some of 38 .
Planks Help with Your Balance
Probably there was a time when you couldn’t stand up straight on one leg for a few seconds. Of course, it’s not because you were sleepy, 39 it’s because your muscles (肌肉) weren’t strong enough to give you the balance. Doing planks will help you get that balance and improving balance is good for your performance in other sports.
Planks Help with Your 40 Health
Planks are useful for improving metabolism (新陈代谢) 41 building up your muscle groups. Having strong muscles helps burn more calories (燃烧更多卡路里) when you’re exercising. You’ll feel hungry much more often, so you feel like 42 more. Then it’s great time to take up trying healthy meals. Finally, you’ll find yourself becoming physically stronger and healthier.
Planks Help with Your Mind
Just think about it: you are sitting in your chair at school, all day long; your muscles must get tired. Doing plank exercises will relax the muscle groups. As a result, they may help to relax your 43 and even can take away anxiety (焦虑) and worry. So doing planks is of great importance for a healthy mind.
Are you ready to spend 5 to 10 minutes every day staying healthy Then join in and 44 plank exercises a part of your life!
阅读填空（每小题2分，共20分）
China’s 15-year-old Chen Ye won gold (金牌) in the men’s park final of skateboarding (滑板男子碗池决赛) at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou on Sept 25, 2023.
Chen started getting into skateboarding in 2016 and he showed great interest in it. “I remember one day I went to a sports store, and by chance, I saw a skateboard. I decided to give it a try,” Chen told China Youth Daily. It was really hard to stay on the board at first, but Chen found it very interesting. “Every time I did some difficult skills, I felt the joy of making breakthroughs (突破),” said Chen.
Gradually, Chen needed a better skatepark (滑板场) for training. To meet the need, his father decided to make a skate bowl himself. “He would work on it late into the night, sometimes
until three or four in the morning,” said Chen. “I’m really thankful for my father’s support(支持).”
As a junior high school student, Chen needs to find a balance (平衡) between his study and skateboarding. He can be free from PE classes, during which he can do schoolwork because he needs to practice skateboarding for hours after his school is over.
Behind his success (成功) is too many times of hard practice and learning. He practices in the morning, studies in the afternoon and sometimes has to have extra (额外的) classes with the help of his teachers. While getting ready for the competition this year, Chen even disagreed with his father over his study plan. He wanted to train for more hours at night after daytime classes.
Looking back at these years of learning skating, Chen says he becomes stronger to do something he truly loves.
Chinese 15-year-old wins gold at the Hangzhou Asian Games
Name: Chen Ye 45 : 15 years old
His experience (经历) ●Chen Ye keeps learning skating for 46 years, from his first start in 2016 to his winning time in 2023. ●Chen Ye came 47 in the men’s park final of skateboarding at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou on Sept 25.
Some main 53 for his success ●When Chen Ye first saw a skateboard in 2016, he became really 48 in it. ●Chen Ye’s father supports him, so Chen 49 his father a lot. ●Chen Ye finds a balance between his study and skateboarding. ①He doesn’t need to 50 PE classes. He usually practices skateboarding for hours after his school 51 . ②He practices and studies during the day and has to have extra classes with his 52 help.
His thought (想法) Many years of learning skating makes him 54 and will keep going after what he truly loves.
第十六周英语阅读训练
参考答案
语法选择
1-5 BCABB 6-10 CBABB
完形填空
11-15 BDBAB 16-20 CBDBA
阅读理解
21-24 CDCA
25-28 CBCD
29-32 DBCD
任务型阅读
Yes.
(It’s) on September 22nd.
We can choose not to drive on Car Free Day and ask more people to join us. (须答到两点：①不开车 ②呼吁更多人加入)
言之有理可（理由至少答2点）
短文填空
everywhere 38. them 39. but 40. Physical
by 42. eating 43. mind 44. make
阅读填空
Age 46. 7/seven 47. first 48. interested 49. thanks
take/have 51. ends/finishes 52. teachers’ 53. reasons
stronger
