《2025年通城学典组合训练八年级英语人教版江西专版》

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I was in a fast river, paddling hard to miss the big rocks. Splash! I went over a small waterfall and floated upside down under the water. What could I do?
Whitewater kayaking(激流皮划艇) is the most thrilling form of kayaking, but there's more you can do with a kayak. You can ride waves like a surfer, compete in a sprint(冲刺) or just pack a tent and go camping someplace far away. From mountain rivers to the open seas, these small boats will go just anywhere you want them to.
To get into kayaking, find a local club. Kayaking gear(用具) is expensive, but a club will have equipment you can borrow. I bought my things on my own before I began kayaking. You can also learn techniques. Not just paddling but safety—what to do if you end up like me, upside down in your kayak. There's a difficult but important trick. It's called rolling.
Clubs will also have a safe place where you can practice rolling. I learned in a swimming pool, instead. It took me three hours to master it, but it was worth every minute. Making mistakes in a safe environment helped me in a difficult one.
Speaking of tough environments, I am from the mountains of western North Carolina. There, top kayakers from around the world come for an annual(一年一次的) race through the Green River Narrows. It's a very dangerous section of the river. During this race, people come to a party on the rocks and watch kayakers go over Gorilla, a waterfall. Even the world's best kayakers finish upside down at the bottom of Gorilla. That challenge is all part of the thrill.
(D)1. What does Paragraph 2 tell us about kayaking?
A. It is a dangerous sport.
B. It is popular with surfers.
C. Camping is a big part of it.
D. There are many ways to enjoy it.
(A)2. What does the underlined word “techniques” here mean?
A. Skills.
B. Actions.
C. Experiences.
D. Suggestions.
(A)3. Why does the writer say the underlined sentence to us in Paragraph 4?
A. To express his experience.
B. To catch our interest.
C. To show his feeling of fear.
D. To show how to be safe.
(B)4. Put the following things the writer did into the correct order according to the passage.
① He began whitewater kayaking.
② He bought his equipment by himself.
③ He learned to roll in a pool.
④ He paddled hard to miss the big rocks in a fast river.
A. ①②③④
B. ②③①④
C. ②③④①
D. ①③④②
(C)5. What can we learn from the last paragraph?
A. Most kayaking races are held in western North Carolina.
B. The best part of a kayaking race is the party on rocks.
C. Going over a waterfall in a kayak is very challenging.
D. Tough racing environments are only for world's top kayakers.

答案： 1. D
2. A
3. A
4. B
5. C