《2025年期末直通车八年级英语上册人教版》

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There was once a 63-year-old woman. She was small and thin, with a slightly hunched(弓起的) back. She walked all the way from New York City to Miami, Florida. It was a long and unimaginable(不可想象的) journey for most people. Every step took great effort(努力), but she kept going and made it.
The old woman started the journey because her life was filled with regrets(遗憾). When she was young, she was busy taking care of her family. She missed many beautiful moments in life.
Her husband passed away early, and her children seldom visited her. During the lonely years, she thought about the places she wanted to visit when she was young but never did. Miami was one of those places. She and her husband had once promised to go to see the sea there together. When she turned 63, she realized that if she didn't go now, there might never be another chance.
In Miami, a curious reporter interviewed(采访) her. Although she looked tired, her eyes were bright. The reporter wondered whether the unknown fears, tiredness and difficult environment during the hard journey had ever worried her. And how did she get the courage(勇气) to keep going on such a long journey?
The old woman smiled, with a twinkle in her eyes, "Taking one step doesn't need courage. That's what I did. I took one step first, then another, and then another, and here I am. "
( )42. Why did the 63-year-old woman start her long journey?
A. Because she wanted to break a world record.
B. Because her life was full of regrets.
C. Because she wanted to look for a new place to live.
D. Because she wanted to visit her children in Miami.
( )43. Why did she choose to go to Miami?
A. She planned to talk to a reporter there.
B. She once lived there at an early age.
C. She wanted to celebrate her birthday there.
D. She and her husband once wanted to go there.
( )44. According to paragraph 4, what might the reporter think of the old woman?
A. Busy and kind.
B. Lonely and sad.
C. Strong and brave.
D. Worried and regretful.
( )45. What can we learn from the old woman?
A. It is important to take action.
B. No journey is easy for old people.
C. It's never too late to learn new things.
D. Courage sometimes can have little use.

答案： 42.B 43.D 44.C 45.A