【正文】 紹興市建功中學(xué)八年級英語下冊期末閱讀理解匯編一、八年級英語下冊閱讀理解專項訓(xùn)練1．閱讀理解 It was the last day of the final examination in a college. On the steps of building, a group of engineering students were waiting for the last exam. On their faces was confidence. They knew the exam would be easy. The professor （教授） had said they could bring any books or notes during the test. Right after they came into the classroom, the professor handed out the papers. There were only five questions on it. Three hours passed. Then the professor began to collect the papers. The students no longer looked confident. On their faces was nervous expression. The professor watched the worried faces before him, and then asked, How many of you have pleted all five questions? No hand was raised. How many of you have answered four? Still no hands. Three? Two? The students moved restlessly in their seats. One, then? Certainly somebody has finished one. But the class kept silent. The professor said, That is exactly what I expected. I just want to make you know clearly that even though you have pleted four years of engineering, there are still many things about the subject you don39。t know. These questions you could not answer are mon in everyday practice. Then, smiling, he added, You will all pass this course, but remember, your education has just begun. The years have obscured the name of this professor, but not the lesson he taught. （1）Why did the students think the exam was easy at first? A.Because it was their last exam in the college.B.Because they knew there were only five questions.C.Because they thought they were clever and talented.D.Because they were allowed to bring any books and notes.（2）What does the underlined word obscured mean in the last paragraph? A.模糊B.回憶C.提醒D.改變（3）What could the students learn from the last exam? A.He laughs best who laughs last.B.A good beginning is half done.C.One is never too old to learn.D.The early bird catches the worm.（4）What39。s the best title of the article? A.Some Confident StudentsB.An Easy ExamC.An Interesting ProfessorD.An Unforgettable Lesson2．閱讀理解 Wele to London! Now let me tell you something about this wonderful city. London, the capital of the United Kingdom, is the biggest city in Western Europe with over 7 million people. It sits by the River Thames. London has a history of more than 2, 000 years. Because of its long history and different cultures, London is a very famous city in the world. People all over the world are familiar with the city39。s red doubledecker（雙層的）buses and black taxis. People The British Empire used to（過去常常）rule around the world, so many people from around the world moved to London. They have brought with them their own languages and cultures. More than 300 different languages are spoken in London. Culture London is known for its museums. One important museum is British Museum. It is the oldest public museum in the world. There are two main art museums in London the National Gallery and the Tate Gallery. Besides, London is also home to arts, such as theater and music. The Globe Theater, which was popular in the late16th and 17th centuries, was opened for performances of William Shakespeare39。s plays. Tourist attractions London has many wonderful places to visit. For example, the wellknown Clock Tower, a 320foothightower, was called the Big Ben. Another famous London building is Buckingham Palace. The members of royal（皇家的）family of England live there. Besides, Hyde Park is the largest open area in central London. （1）What39。s the population of London? A.Less than 7 million.B.Only 7 million.C.More than 7 million.D.Nearly 7 million.（2）How many museums are there in London according to the passage? A.Two.B.Three.C.Four.D.Five.（3）The members of royal family of England live in. A.the big BenB.Buckingham PalaceC.Hyde ParkD.British Museum（4）Which of the following is NOT mentioned（提及）in the passage? A.The location of London.B.The history of London.C.The interesting places in London.D.The food in London.3．閱讀理解 Flynn McGarry, a 14yearold American boy won the prize from the country39。s hottest cook. He began cooking four years ago and wanted to cook as much as he could do it. After looking at all these cookbooks and going on the Internet, he thought he could be successful one day. McGarry said. Every time I try it, I hope to keep getting better and better. I just fell in love with it. He said his mother39。s cooking was another reason for him to cook. He didn39。t quite like his mother39。s food, so he decided to try something simple. He started cooking for himself. He began practicing his knife after school. Then，he started making dishes for a few of his mother39。s friends. Soon after，he made more delicious and expensive dishes for famous restaurants in America. When his skills in the kitchen got better，he was able to cook his way through most of the cookbooks. He has worked in top restaurants across the country. The young man has a strong passion（熱情）for cooking. He even turned his bedroom into a place like a kitchen. You can39。t see any video games，basketballs or movie posters. McGarry39。s mother is happy with him and she fully supports（支持）her son. She said，“He showed such interest for this that it was a right choice to do what he loves. ” Keeping on your passion and hard work certainly pays off in the end. said McGarry. （1）The boy, McGarry began cooking because16