牛津译林八年级下阅读训练21-40篇阅读短文回答问题

1、(二十一)My favorite great book isThe Adventure of Tom Sawyer(汤姆索亚历险记) by Mark Twain. Tom lives with his aunt Polly in a quiet street of St. Petersburg, Missouri. Hes a lively and clever young boy, and he finds himself in many exciting adventures (冒险). He runs away with his two friends. Huck Finn and Jo

2、e, to an island in the middle of the Mississippi River for several days. With Huck he goes looking for treasure, with Becky he gets lost in a cave, and finally, they find a box of gold.My favorite scene in the book is when everyone thinks Tom is dead. He decides to go to his own funeral (葬礼). He hid

3、es and watches for a time, and then suddenly he appears. Everyone is surprised to see him but theyre also pleased to see him alive.Tom is the hero of the story, but there are other important characters. Huck is an outsider and everyone is afraid of him. Becky is pretty with fair hair. Joe is Toms be

4、st friend. And Injun Joe is the bad man of the story.The theme of the story is about children growing up. It describes how strangers are seen in small towns of America. Finally, it talks about freedom, social rules and how people are punished for bad behaviors.Why do I thinkThe Adventure of Tom Sawy

5、eris a great book? Mark Twain wrote the story in 1876, but its still read and loved by people all over the world today. And although its only a story. Twain wrote it in the everyday English of the southern states of America in the 19th century, so it sounds very real. Today its still thought to be o

6、ne of the greatest books in American literature. Go onread it! I know youll enjoy it, too.1.Which place does Tom run away to with his two friends?2.In the story, is Toms adventure for treasure successful with his friend?3.How did people feel when Tom appeared at his own funeral?4.After reading it, w

7、hat is the bookThe Adventure of Tom Sawyerabout?5.Tell us why the writer writes the article (文章).(二十二)John Smith was an old porter (搬运工人). He worked at the train station. Every day he was busy carrying heavy things for people. He was careful with his work. He was kind to everyone. He was always read

8、y to help others.One morning he stood at the station. He was waiting for the train. Just then he saw a man running to the trains with a big bag in his hand.No train is starting. Why is he in such a hurry? the old man said to himself.He went up to the man and asked, May I help you?As soon as the man

9、saw the porter, he stopped running. Can I catch the 10:35 train to London? the man asked. He looked worried.The old porter looked at him for a few seconds and said, Well, sir. Id like to help you, but I cant answer your question because I dont know how fast you can run. Then he explained to the man,

10、 The 10:35 train to London left five minutes ago. Can you run fast enough to catch it?1.What was Johns job?2.What did John do every day?3.Why was the man in a hurry?4.Could the man catch the 10:35 train?5.What time was it when the man talked to John?(二十三)Sometimes good ideas have bad results. This i

11、s what happened to Spains Matrera Castle (城堡). The castle was built in the 9th century and has interested thousands of visitors every year. But part of it broke after a heavy rain, so the castle needed a big repair. However, the result didnt turn out well. The castle became a totally modern building

12、!The building has nothing to do with what it used to be, or even with a medieval (中世纪的) castle, criticized (批评) the Spanish cultural heritage group (文化遗产组织) Hispania Nostra. People across the world have been laughing about it online too. How terrible! Theyve got builders rather than repairers. No wo

13、rds are needed when you see the pictures.The leader of the repair said that he wanted to make sure the building stayed standing. Facing the criticism, he also added, Opinions are always welcome.1.Where did the story happen?2.When was the castle built?3.Why did the castle need a big repair?4.How many

14、 sentences are used to criticize the repair?5.Who said Opinions are always welcome?(二十四)Last year, the movie calledThe BFG(圆梦巨人) became very famous all over the world. In fact, it comes from a book of Roald Dahl. He was a famous English writer. Here, we are going to tell you about another book of hi

15、s.This is a story about James and his insect (昆虫) friends. James doesnt have parents, so he lives with two aunts. But his aunts are very bad. Aunt Spiker is tall and thin. Aunt Spounge is short and fat. Although James gets up early and works for his aunts, they dont give him food and often beat him.

16、One summer afternoon, an old man comes and gives James a bag. There are many little green balls in it. The old man tells him to throw the balls on the soil (土壤).The next day, the balls become a giant peach (桃子). The peach is as big as a house. James finds a way to go to the inside of the peach. He m

17、eets an earthworm, a spider, a ladybug and many other insects. The peach can roll (滚动) quickly. It can also fly in the sky! Together, James and his insect friends begin a wonderful trip.1.Which country did the writer Roald Dahl come from?2.Why does James have to live with his aunts?3.How do James au

18、nts treat him?4.What do the green balls in the bag become the next day?5.What may James say when he begins the trip with his insect friends?(二十五)One pleasant New Year morning, Edward got up and dressed himself in a hurry. He wanted to be the first to wish a happy New Year.He looked in every room, an

19、d shouted Happy New Year to every one of his family. Then he ran into the street to repeat it to those he met. When he came back, his father gave him two new dollars. His face lighted up as he took them. He had wished for a long time to buy some nice books.As he ran down the street with a light hear

20、t to the bookshop, he saw a poor German familythe father, mother and three children walking in the cold wind.I wish you a happy New Year, said Edward, as he was happily passing on. The man shook his head. You do not belong to this country? asked Edward. The man shook his head again, because he could

21、 not understand or speak English. But he pointed to his mouth, and to the children, he seemed to say, These little ones have had nothing to eat for a long time.Edward quickly understood that these people were poor and in trouble. He took out his dollars and gave one to the man, and the other to his

22、wife. They said something in their language, which meant, Thank you very much, and we will remember you forever.1.When did the story happen?2.What did Edward wish to buy?3.Who did he see on the way to the bookshop?4.Why did the man shake his head again?5.Did Edward give the man one dollar or two dol

23、lars?(二十六)Do you know Shuke and Beita? They might be the most popular mice among (在中) Chinese kids. These two smart friends set up a company to take other animals to different places by plane, Shuke and Beita are like real humans. The story about them tells us the importance of friendship. It is one

24、 of Zheng Yuanjies most famous fairy tales (童话). Zheng started his writing career in 1977. He has created many characters for children. Of all the characters, Pi Pilu is probably the most popular and successful. Though he isnt the top student at school, Pi Pilu is always ready to help others. He is

25、interested in everything and has lots of wonderful experiences.Many of Zheng Yuanjie s readers are now parents. And their children are still reading the same books. The writers biggest dream is coming true his stories are loved by people of different ages.1.Why do Shuke and Beita set up a company?2.

26、What can readers learn from the story about Shuke and Beita?3.Who is Pi Pilu?4.What is Pi Pilu interested in?5.What is Zheng Yuanjies dream?(二十七)Almost everyone likes dogs, and almost everyone likes reading stories about dogs.I have a friend. The friend has a large police dog. Its name is Jack. Poli

27、ce dogs are often very clever. Every Sunday afternoon my friend takes Jack for a long walk in the park. Jack likes these long walks very much. One Sunday afternoon a young man came to visit my friend. He stayed a long time. He talked and talked. Soon it was time for my friend to take Jack for his wa

28、lk. But the visitor still stayed. Jack became very worried. He walked around the room several times and then sat down in front of the visitor and looked at him. But the visitor paid no attention (注意). He went on talking. Finally Jack couldnt stand (忍受) it. He went out of the room and came back a few

29、 minutes later. He sat down again in front of the visitor but this time he held the visitors hat in his mouth and ran out of the room.1.What does the writers friend keep?2.What does Jack like to do?3.Why did Jack become worried?4.At last, what did Jack do?5.What do you think of Jack?(二十八)Are fables

30、(寓言故事) and fairy tales (童话故事) different or the same? They are both stories for kids, but fables are stories for adults as well.A fable is a story, passed down from grand-parents to parents and then to children. People can learn much from it. The characters are mostly animals and nature. They can tal

31、k and act like humans. The most famous fables were written by a man called Aesop (伊索). There are around 600 fables inAesops Fables.The Fox and the GrapesandThe Tortoise and the Hareare two examples.Fairy tales are usually stories for children, often about magic characters such as fairies (仙女) and gi

32、ants (巨人). Sometimes the characters are animals. We are able to enjoy the fairy tales because about 200 years ago, Brothers Grimm travel all around Germany and collected these stories before people forgot them. There are many fairy tales inGrimms Fairy Tales, such asCinderellaandThe Frog Prince.1.Wh

33、om are fables for?2.Who aremostlythe main characters in fables?3.How many fables are there inAesops Fables?4.Who are often the characters in Fairy tales?5.When did Brothers Grimm travel around Germany and collect stories?(二十九)An apple tree and a rose were neighbors (邻居). They grew in a garden. They

34、used to be (曾经是) good friends when they were young. But after they grew up, they didnt like each other anymore.One day, the rose said to the apple tree, How beautiful I am! And my flower smells so sweet. The apple tree answered, Yes. I am not as beautiful as you, but are you happy? When people want

35、your flower, you always hurt them with your thorns (刺). But I give them my fruit even when they threw stones (石头) at me. Im kinder than you, so people all like me.Just at that time a young man came to them. When he was cutting the flower with his scissors, the thorns hurt his hand. He felt so angry

36、that he cut down the whole rose. When he saw the apples and wanted to eat some, he shook and threw the stones at the apple tree. Some apples dropped on the ground. The young man smiled at the apple tree and the apple tree smiled back.Being kind to others always makes us happy.1.Where did the apple t

37、ree and the rose grow?2.What did the rose always do when people wanted her flower?3.Was the apple tree kinder than the rose?4.Why did the young man cut down the whole rose?5.What makes us happy according to the passage?(三十)Linda loves her dog Davy. They went to New York City last Saturday.While Lind

38、a was buying a newspaper at the train station, the dog got out of his box and ran away. The station was crowded and Linda couldnt see Davy anywhere. When Linda shouted his name, some people looked at her but Davy didnt come.Then she called the police. While she was talking on the telephone, Davy met

39、 another dog outside the station. While the police were coming, Linda walked around the station and called Davys name. She didnt think about looking outside the station. Finally, a little boy said to her, Did you look outside? I saw a big black dog when I came in. When Linda finally saw Davy, he was

40、 jumping and running with another dog. There was a police officer next to them. The police officer said to Linda, I think my dog found your dog.1.What was Linda doing when Davy ran away?2.How was the station?3.What did Linda do when she couldnt find her dog?4.Who gave Linda the tip (提示) to find Davy

41、?5.Who found Davy finally?(三十一)Tom saw an advertisement in a newspaper for a beautiful modern bike. It cost 55 pounds. So he went to the shop and asked to see one of the wonderful bikes. The owner of the shop was happy to show one to Tom. Tom examined it carefully, and then turned to the owner and s

42、aid, There isnt a lamp (灯) on this bike, but there was one on the bike in your advertisement.Yes, sir, answered the man, but the lamp isnt included in the price of the bike.Not included in the price of the bike? Tom said angrily. But thats not honest. If the lamp is in the advertisement, it should b

43、e included in the price.Well, sir, answered the shop owner coldly. There is also a girl on the bike in the advertisement, but we can not give you the girl with the bike, either.1.What did Tom see in a newspaper?2.Why did Tom go to the shop?3.After Tom examined it carefully, what did he find?4.The ow

44、ner of the shop is not honest, is he?5.What do you think would probably be the result?(三十二)One day, a child took some silver (银的) paper from a cigarette (香烟) box. He rolled it into a small ball and pushed it up his nose. He couldnt get it out again. He ran crying to his mother. His mother couldnt ge

45、t the paper out, either. A week later the paper was still in his nose. Then he had a sore nose and the nose began to have a bad smell.So his mother took her child to the hospital. The doctor checked his nose. She put a very small steel stick (钢棍) into his nose and felt the paper. She said she would

46、have to cut his nose to get the paper out.The childs mother came home looking sad. She didnt want her child to have his nose cut. He was a handsome boy and the cut would make him ugly.Next day, the childs mother took him to her friend Sidney. Sidney lived in a house with an old woman called May. She

47、 asked to see the child, so the child let her look up his nose. He closed his eyes.Yes, I can see it, May said, It will be out soon! As she spoke, she shook black pepper (胡椒粉) on the childs nose. He gave a big sneeze (喷嚏) and the paper flew out. His mother was surprised. May told her to take the boy

48、 to the sea for a swim. She said the salt water would go up his nose and stop the bad smell.So the child didnt have to go to the hospital and gave his nose out.1.Could the childs mother get the paper out?2.How did the mother feel after hearing the doctors words?3.Who helped to take the silver ball o

49、ut?4.Where did the woman put the pepper?5.What could help to stop the bad smell from the childs nose according to the woman?(三十三)A king (国王) was worried every day. He was afraid he would die one day. He was also afraid someone would take the place of (取代) him to be the new king. Nobody could see his

50、 smiling face. His men tried their best to help him but nothing could work.One day, an old man came to the king. He said to him, Put on a happy mans shirt, and you will be happy. But I dont know where he is. The king followed his advice and began to look for the happy man. He visited many countries

51、and met kings, doctors and teachers. But they all said they were unhappy.One day, the king saw a poor farmer on the farm. The farmer was singing all the time while he was working. The king asked him, Are you happy, my good man? Yes, quite happy. I work in the daytime and spend the night with my fami

52、ly. We enjoy ourselves every day, answered the man. Wonderful! Can you sell me your shirt? the king asked. My shirt? the farmer felt quite surprised. But I dont have a shirt. In fact, I never have a shirt.1.What was the king afraid of?2.Did the old man know where the happy man was?3.How did the king

53、s, doctors and teachers feel?4.What was the farmer doing while he was working on the farm?5.Why didnt the farmer sell his shirt to the king?(三十四)Long long ago, there was a man living in a village with his wife and two children. They had a hen. It laid a golden egg every day. The man sold the golden

54、egg and the family lived a rich and comfortable life.But the man was verygreedy(贪婪的). He wanted to get all the golden eggs from his hen at a time. So, he thought hard every day about how to achieve it and he got a plan at last. He decided to Kill the hen and get all the eggs. He didnt want to tell h

55、is wife about the plan because he wanted to give her a big surprise. He was so excited about his great plan. He even started to sing when he thought of the plan.The next day when the hen laid a golden egg, the man couldnt wait to take a knife and cut its body open. However, there was nothing butbloo

56、d(血液) all around. There werent any eggs at all. He was very sad because he would not get even one egg now.Their life used to be comfortable with one egg a day, but now their life changed a lot.How silly he was!1.How many children did the man have?2.Had the mans family lived a rich and comfortable li

57、fe before he killed the hen?3.Why did the man kill the hen?4.What did the man get from the hen at last?5.What do you think of the man in the passage?(三十五)Once upon a time, in the forest there lived a baby elephant, who had no friends. None of the animals wanted to be his friend because he was too large.One day, a wild fire happened in the forest. The animals ran to safer places. The dry trees caught fire and the fire was sure to go all around the forest. The baby elephant ran to the nearest river, collected much water in his trunk (象鼻) and rushed to the burning t