《2025年阳光夺冠八年级英语下册》

二、阅读理解(40分)
A(泸州中考)
When Charley got up one morning, he looked out of the window and saw the ground deeply covered with snow. On the side of the house nearest the kitchen, the snow was deeper than Charley's head.
Charley's father told him that they needed a path(小路) through the snow. “I would make one if I had time,” said his father, “but I have to go work. Could you make a path, Charley?”
“How could I do that?” asked Charley in surprise. “The snow is higher than my head!”
“Little by little,” said Charley's father.
So Charley got the snow shovel(铲) and started working. He shoveled and shoveled as hard as he could, but it was very slow work. “I don't think I can do it, mother,” he said. “There is too much snow!”
“Little by little, Charley,” said his mother. “The snow fell in tiny flakes(薄片), but see what a great pile(堆) it has made.”
“Yes, I see, Mother. If I throw it away little by little, I can do it.”
Charley went on working as hard as he could. When his father came home in the evening, he was very happy to see a nice and clear path. The next day he gave Charley a nice card. Written on the card were the words “little by little”.
11. Why did Charley’s father ask him to make a path?
A. Because he was very busy.
B. Because it was too cold.
C. Because he didn't like snow.
D. Because there was little snow.
12. How did Charley feel when his father asked him to make a path?
A. Excited.　　　　B. Tired.　　　　C. Surprised.　　　　D. Relaxed.
13. The mother’s words showed that ________.
A. she was very angry with the boy
B. she wanted to encourage the boy
C. she wanted to work with the boy
D. she wanted the boy to have a rest
14. Why was Charley's father happy when he got home?
A. Because Charley gave him a nice card.
B. Because Charley was making a path alone.
C. Because Charley made a path with his efforts.
D. Because Charley wrote the words on the card.
15. From the passage, “little by little” probably means ________.
A. well begun is half done
B. failure is the mother of success
C. many hands make light work
D. a thousand journey takes every step

答案： 11. A 12. C 13. B 14. C 15. D

B
Problems Causes Advice
Too much homework. Don’t have enough time for their hobbies. Make a plan for study and hobbies. Find time to relax.
Get short−sighted Too much homework. Bad study habits. Do homework or read in a correct way.
Fight with each other Don't know how to get on well with classmates. Make more friends and understand each other.
Don't like to study The bad influence of computer games. Play computer games just for a short time.
Have more pocket money to buy snacks. Don't like to do exercise. Use your pocket money to do something meaningful. Do exercise every day.
16. For whom is this form above most probably written?
A. Parents.　　　　B. Children.　　　　C. Teachers.　　　　D. Students.
17. According to the information given in the form, why don't students like to study?
A. Because of too much homework.
B. Because they don't know how to get on well with classmates.
C. Because of the influence of computer games.
D. Because they don't like to do exercise.
18. ________ will help you avoid becoming short−sighted.
A. Doing eye exercises regularly
B. Reading in bed
C. Reading in the sun
D. Reading too long
19. If you feel stressed, you should ________.
A. do less homework
B. make plans for your study, hobbies and relaxation
C. fight with others
D. have some snacks
20. Peter is very fat. Maybe he ________.
A. plays computer games too much
B. has too many snacks
C. doesn't like to do exercise
D. B and C

答案： 16. D 17. C 18. A 19. B 20. D

C(大单元)
Are you looking for something fun and would you like to help other people in your spare time? Then join us to be a volunteer (志愿者).
We are a non−profit organization(非盈利性组织). We have volunteer jobs for people of all ages. Anyone, from twelve−year−old children to people in their 80s, can become a volunteer.
You can help people in many ways. Schools need help with taking care of children when their parents are working. Hospitals need volunteers to look after children when their parents see a doctor.
Animal lovers can help take care of those dogs and cats without homes. There is something for everyone.
“As a volunteer, I don't want to get anything. Seeing the children's happy faces, I am happy, too.” says Carlos Domingo, an old woman of 62.
If everyone helps a bit, we'll have a better world to live in. Interested in? Call us on 1 - 800 - 555 - 5756, or visit our website: www.activeol.com.
21. What kind of people can become volunteers?
A. Only children.
B. From 12−year−old people to people in their 80s.
C. Only old people.
D. Only students and teachers.
22. ________ need help.
A. Many people　　　　B. Nobody　　　　C. Volunteers　　　　D. Animals
23. Volunteers want to get ________ when they help others.
A. everything　　　　B. money　　　　C. nothing　　　　D. computers
24. Carlos Domingo works as a volunteer to help ________.
A. children　　　　B. cats　　　　C. old people　　　　D. dogs
25. From the passage, we can know ________.
A. our world will be better and better if people help each other
B. you can help people in a way
C. a volunteer can make more money
D. if you are interested in being a volunteer, you can only get in touch with them by phone

答案： 21. B 22. A 23. C 24. A 25. A

D
There was a little boy whose name was Peter. He lived in a village close to the sea. The villagers built sea walls to keep seawater from the doors of the houses. But once the sea walls almost put the village in great danger.
One day, Peter was walking on his way back home along the sea wall when it began to rain. All of a sudden, he saw a hole in the wall, from which the sea water was running. Peter shouted for help because he knew the hole meant that the sea was making its way through the seawall, but no answer came. He realized he should do something else as quickly as possible, or the sea water could be pouring over the whole village. He started to rush towards his village.
At the same time, the rain became heavier and heavier.
It was getting dark, but Peter rushed on and on. He felt cold and hungry. In the rainstorm, he fell down over and over again. Many times he thought about giving up, but he fought on. He remembered his father’s words, “Lots of strong men have made every effort to build the walls which can keep the village safe from danger. The sea walls are really important.”
Finally, when the boy's father saw him, Peter had been black and blue all over. The boy told the villagers what had happened to the sea wall. They repaired it in time. “Thank God! He saved the village,” they praised Peter. All the villagers called him “Peter the Guard” from then on. Peter's parents were really proud of him!
根据短文内容，回答下列问题。
26. Where did Peter live?
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27. What did Peter do first after he saw a hole in the wall?
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28. How did Peter feel when he rushed on and on?
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29. Who told Peter about the importance of the seawalls?
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30. Why did the villagers call Peter “Peter the Guard”?
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答案： 26. He lived in a village close to the sea. 27. He shouted for help. 28. He felt cold and hungry. 29. His father. / Peter's father. 30. Because he saved the village/villagers.