《2025年走进重高培优讲义八年级英语上册人教版浙江专版》

Ⅰ. 阅读理解
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Beijing and London are two famous cities in the world, but they are quite different in many ways. Let's take a look.______
Beijing, the capital of China, has a population of about 21 million people, making it one of the most populous(人口众多的) cities in the world. It covers an area of 16,410 square kilometres. On the other hand, London, the capital of the United Kingdom, has a smaller population of around 9 million people and covers an area of 1,572 square kilometres.
Weather and Rainfall
Beijing has a warm temperate continental monsoon climate(暖温带大陆性季风气候) with four different seasons. Summers are hot and humid, while winters are cold and dry. The average temperature in summer is around 30°C, and in winter, it can drop to -5°C. Beijing receives about 600 millimetres of rainfall each year, mostly in summer. However, London has a temperate marine climate(温带海洋性气候). The weather is mild but often rainy. The average temperature in summer is around 22°C, and in winter, it rarely goes below 0°C. London gets about 600 millimetres of rainfall every year and it is spread throughout the year.
Famous Attractions
Beijing is known for its rich history and culture. The Great Wall, the Forbidden City and the Summer Palace are some of its most famous landmarks. London, on the other hand, is famous for its modern and historical sites. The Tower of London, Buckingham Palace and the London Eye are popular tourist attractions.
Although Beijing and London have many differences, each city has its own unique charm!
( )1. Which of the following can be put into “______”?
A. Popularity and Music
B. History and Culture
C. Food and Festivals
D. Population and Size
( )2. What can we know about Beijing and London from the passage?
A. The summer in Beijing is hotter than that in London.
B. It's always below 0°C in winter in London.
C. The population of Beijing is three times larger than that of London.
D. London gets around 600 millimetres of rainfall every day.
( )3. Why did the writer write the passage?
A. To encourage people to travel to different places.
B. To advise people to know about Beijing and London.
C. To introduce the differences between Beijing and London.
D. To tell people the importance of travelling.

答案： 1.D 2.A 3.C