八年级英语任务型阅读训练

八年级英语任务型阅读训练

任务 型 阅 读 （ 共10空 ； 每 空1分 ， 计10分 ）(每 空 一 词)

一 . Living in a city has both advantages and disadvantages. It is often easier to find work. If yougo

out, you can choose different vehicles. Besides, there are a lot of places of interest to see. You can eat in good restaurants, visit museums, go to parks and watch films when you want to relax.

However, living in a city is often very expensive. You must find a well-paid job, otherwise you will not have enough money to spend on the things you need. What’s more, the city is always crowded, noisy and dirty. It has become harder to find a good place where people can enjoy peace and fresh air as in the countryside.

Advantages Working

in a city is often easier than in

thecountryside.

There ’ re lots of different vehicles for you to 1._______________

There ’ remany 2.___________ places to see.

If you want to relax, you can eat in good restaurants, visit museums, go to parks and cinema.

Disadvantages

You must have a 3.__________job because living in the city will cost you too much, otherwise you can ’t4._________for the things you

need. but also become as in the

The city is not only full of noise crowded

and

dirty.

It

has

more 5._________ countryside.

to find a good place where

people can enjoy peace and fresh air

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One of the most well-known directors of our time is Stephen Spielberg. He was born in Cincinnati on 18 December 1946. His father was an electric engineer and his mother was a performing pianist. His sister, Anne Spielberg, became a screen writer who wrote the stories for many famous films.

Stephen had always wanted to be a director ever since he was a young boy. When he was just 13 years old, he made a 40-minute produced a film called Firelight, which

film. It won a local competition. made one hundred dollars

Three years later, he

his

profit’ at the cinema in

hometown. Many of the ideas from this film were later used for one of his most famous films

called Close Encounters of the Third Kind. When he was 18 years old, he wanted to go to film school so that he could improve his skills and become an even better director. Unluckily, he was unsuccessful in getting a place at this school

so he went to a university

in California

to study

’ t let this stop

English. Even though he had failed to get into the school he wanted to go to, he didn since his first major film in 1976. He now owns many different businesses, most of involved in the film industry. Year 1946 1959 1962

him following his dream to become a great director. Stephen Spielberg has directed many films

which are

What happened

Stephen Spielberg was born in Cincinnati

Stephen Spielberg made a 1.__________ film and it won a local competition

Stephen Spielberg produced a film called 2.__________, from which many ideas were later used for Close Encounters of the Third Kind. Though he had 4.____________

to get into the film

3._____ school he wanted to go to,

Stephen Spielberg didn’ t give up his dream to become a great director

1976Stephen Spielberg has 5.____________ his first major film.

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Why is a seven-year-old talented young musician Alma from Britain called Mozart ”?

Most children of her age couldn’ t understandopera.Butan at just the age of seven, Alma has already wrote her own.

Alma wrote her own sonata(奏鸣曲 ) at the age of six, and she composed her first opera, The Sweeper of Dreams, this year. The English National Opera英(国国家歌剧 院 ) thought it was great work!

Alma said:“ The music comes to me when I’ m relaxing. I like thinkingfairiesabout （仙女） a lot, and princesses, and beautiful dresses.” She likes toswingiton thein

the garden and compose. According to this talented young musician, the idea for The Sweeper of Dreams came in a dream.

Because of her talent, Alma has become famous and many people liketo compare(比较 ) her with Mozart.

“ I don ’ t mind if I am famous or not,” she says.“ I like Mozart, but I become him. I’ m going to be like myself, Alma , not Mozart.”

“ Mini

’ m n

Alma wrote her own opera Alma said:

Because she is so

When he was 1. ________years old “ The music comesto me when I feel 2.

， Alma has become famous and many

compare her with Mozart.

She is 4.____________ or not.

it ’ s important for her to be no one but

. ”

people like to

3

Alma doesn ’ t mind if

Alma thinks

5 .

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Music is an art that almost everyone enjoys. Everyone can make sounds by singing. All over the world, many kinds of music developed (发展 ) as people found out how to make sounds in different ways. There are so many kinds of music to hear that you can soon find a kind that you like. People can get all kinds of feelings by hearing music.

Music can make you march or dance, and it can make you feel happy or sad.

More than other arts, music can affect 影(响 ) your feelings. This is why music is so popular.

Every country has its own kind of music and many people like music. But there are also people who enjoy classical music and pop music. With the help of the

recorders and radios, the music is to spread传(播 ) all over the world.

However, there are still great differences between the music of the west and that of

the east. Many of the instruments are very different.

1. _____________ is an art that almost everyone enjoys.

It 2._____________as people found out how to

make sounds in different ways. It can make you march or dance,

The role of music Spreading ways

The reason of being popular

and it can make you 3.____________or sad. 4._________and radios can help music toget

everywhere in the world.

Music can 5.__________people’s feelings.

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Many people use many expressions( 表达法 ) with the word dog. They love their dogs and treat them well. They take their dogs for walks, let them play outside and give them good food and medical care. However, dogs without owners to care for them live a different kind of life. The expressions, to lead a dog’ s life, describe a person who has an unhappy存

existence(在).Some people say we live in a dog-eat-dog world. That means many people are competing for

the same things, like good jobs. They say that to be successful, a person has to work like a dog. This means they have to work very hard. Such hard work can make people dog-tired. And, the situation would be even worse if they became sick as a dog.

Still, people say every dog has its day. This means that every person enjoys a successful time during his or her life. To be successful, people often have to learn new skills. Yet, some people say that you can never teach an old dog new tricks. They believe that older people do not like to learn new things and will not change the way they do things.

Dog expressions also are used to describe the weather. The dog days of summer are the hottest days of the year. A rainstorm may cool the weather. But we do not want it to rain too hard. We don ’ t want it to rain cats and dogs.

This article tells us1.______________of the word dog

“ To lead a dog’ s lifemeans” you live an 2._______________life.

Ifyou want to beyou have to work hard like a dog.

3._________

“Every dog has its day ”means that every person 4.___________a successful time during

his or his her life.

“ Rain cats and dogs”shows us it rains too 5.__________. 六、任务型阅读。（每空一词）

New rules and behavior standards ( 行为规范 ) for middle school students came out in March. Who are the most excellent students? The middle school uses a new way to decide them. The best

students won’tonly have high marks. They will also be kids who don’tdye ( 染 ) their hair, smoke or drink. The following are some of the new rules.

Tell the truth. Have you ever copied someone else’s work on an exam? Don ’tdo it again.

That’s not something an honest student should do. Ifyou have played computer games fortwo hours in your room,don ’ttell your parents you have done your homework.

Do more at school. Good students love animals and care for others. April

is Bird-Loving

Month in China. Is your school doing anything to celebrate? You should join ! That way, you can learn more about animals and how to protect them. When more people work together, it makes it more fun for everyone. Be open to new ideas. Have you ever thought that people could live on the moon? Maybe you discover Earth someday. Don ’tlook down on new ideas. Everyone ’s ideas are important. You should welcome them, because new ideas make life better for everyone.

Use the Internet carefully. Try not to look at Web pages that are bad for you. You can use

Web for homework. Can ’tyou find good Web sites for children?

Introduction

The middle school uses a new way to decide 1.___________students.

who are the most

Tell truth.

the An 2._____________students will not copy someone else ’s work on an exam

or tell your parents you have done your homework when you play computer games.

Bird-Loving Month. ideas.

the housework is 5. _________for you.

Do more at You should 3.________ when your school do something to celebrate the school.

New ideas make life better for everyone, so you should be 4._______to new

Use Internet

the You should use the website more carefully. Using the Internet to help you with

carefully.

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What is your choice when you feel like eating something between classes: fruit or candy? Eating snacks is not all bad. It depends on what you eat and why and when you eat. Firstly ,

it is important to remember what snacks are healthy. Forget junk food and fast food because they are bad for your health. Secondly, remember that it ’s always better to eat for hunger. Never pig out

(大吃 ) just because you feel bored or everyone else is eating. If you do so, you might put on

weight. Finally , do you know when you should eat snacks? It ’s not wise to eat snacks while you are watching TV or doing homework. And some doctors suggest( 建议 ) eating snacks two hours before meals , or you will lose your appetite ( 食欲 ) at dinner time. Bedtime is not a good time for snacking ,either.

If you pay attention to what you eat and eat smartly , you will live a better life. Eat snacks isIt 1._____________on what you eat and why and when you eat. not all bad. Firstly

You can’tkeep 2.______________ , if you eat the junk food or fast food.

you are 3.____________.

Secondly

If you pig out when you feel bored, you will become 4.________ and fatter

It is always better for us to eat snacks when

You should eat snacks 5.________meals ,or you

Finally

’twant to eat anything at

won dinner time

八．任务型阅读（每空一词）

We need to be responsible for our environment. Being a frugal consumer( 节俭的消费者 ) is one way to help. But, what exactly does that mean?

Use It Up

You can use things up instead of wasting them. Squeeze ( 挤压 )that last bit of toothpaste( 牙膏 ) out of the rube. Use the last little piece of soap. Don throw away any bits of the biscuit at the bottom of the box.

Wear It Out

You do not always need to have new things. Suppose your sneakers

have broken laces（鞋带） , but they still fit you. Repair them and wear them longer. You don ’ t have to have the latest iPhone until the old one doesn work any more. Then you can get a new one. Think twice before replacing something that still works.

Make It Do

When something you want is not on hand, look for something else that you already have to take its place. Suppose you are preparing your lunch for tomorrow and want a butter sandwich. However, there is not any butter in your home.Have a cheese sandwich instead so that you can use all of the cheese. With a little thought, you can make something do, instead of buying something new.

Do Without

Think about all those things that you would like to have. Do you really need them? How long will you really play with that new toy? Making a list of thing that you want. Delete the things that you don ’treally need, so you can save a lot of resource.

Introducti on

Use It Up Wear It 3.______ Make It Do

In order to protect our 1._____________, we should be a frugal consumer.

you should squeeze the last

bit of toothpaste out of the rube. Use the last little piece of soap.

If your sneakers ’laces are broken , but they still fit you. You can 4._________ them and wear them longer.

If there is not any butter in your home. You can ’thave a butter sandwich. So you can

have a 5._________ sandwich instead

Don’t2._________things, you should use them up. And

DoDon’tneed to buy the things that you don ’treally need, so you can save a lot of Withoutresource.

九．任务型阅读（每空一词）

Zhalong is a nature reserve（自然保护区） the world ’most important an ideal

in Heilongjiang in northeast China.It

is one

of It is

wetlands. The area provides food and shelter for wildlife.

home for different kinds of plants, fish and birds.

Many birds live comfortably in Zhalong Nature Reserve all year round, while some stay there for catch them for in Zhalong.

only

a short time. There are many fish in the wetlands, and the birds can easily food. Zhalong Nature Reserve is

an important living

area for the rare red

them live

-crowned cranes. There are not many red-crowned cranes in the world. Some of

Some people want to change the wetlands means there will More and more

be less and less

to make more space for farms and buildings.

I

space for wildlife.

birds are in danger because they do not

have enough living

space. Many

and they

of them died. The Chinese government wants to protect can be safe in Zhalong.

these endangered birds,

Every year, a lot of tourists go Bird Watching Club are going to

to Zhalong to watch birds. This year, members of our study the different kinds of birds in Zhalong and the ch

anges in their numbers. The study begins next month.

We do a bird count once a year We

are now inviting secondary school students to hel

.

p. We need more people to help us count and do something to help the birds. Many

peo

ple do not understand the importance of the wetlands. We hope this information

will help

them understand and make them actively take action to protect wildlife.

A special place called Zhalong

Location( 位置 )

It is in Heilongjiang

in 1.________________ofChina.

ImportanceOne of the world ’most important 2.__________________

It is an ideal home for dif

in Zhalong

The area 3._________food and shelter for wildlife, ferent kinds of plants, fish and birds.

Purpose ( 目的To 4.____________theendangeredbirds ) to build this nature reserve

and

make themsafe

ActionsDo a bird 5._________once a year to help people understand the importance

of the wetlands.

十． 任务型阅读（每空一词）

What’ s the most important thing in your life? Have you thought about this question?

I began to think about it when I was just a little girl. I had a lot of friends and I loved playing with them. So I thought friendship was the most important thing in life. If I had no friends, I would be very sad.

When I got older, I thought the most important thing was music. I was crazy about music at

that time. In my opinion, if I couldn’ t sing or couldn’ t listen to music, my life would be meaningless.

As time went by, I changed my mind again. When I was 12, I read a book that tells a

beautiful story about the love between a mother and her child. I was happy to find that love was the most important thing. I thought love made my life beautiful.

Not long ago, I got a new answer to the question from another book. The writer said,

“ happiness is the destination( 目的地 ) for everyone.”

Soon I realized that, in fact, friendship, music, love and happiness are all very important to us.

There are many important things that make our lives colorful and beautiful.

What’ s the most important thing in life? I don’ t have the answer yet. However, in fact, I don

want to know. I just want to care about everything important in my life. And I believe I will be very happy if I can achieve （实现） that.

I hope everyone can find the important things in their lives, and cherish them!

The most important thing in life.

than any other thing in my

I thought 1.____________ was more important

when I was j ust a little gi rl

life. If I had no friends, I would be very sad.

The most important thing was music. I think if I singing or listening to music

When I got older,

When I was 3._________ Not long ago Now

make my life 2.________________

After reading a beautiful hild. I was happy to find de my life beautiful. I think in nt to care

story about the love between

a mother and her c

that ma

that love was the most important thing

our life, the 4.______________was the most

the most important

about everything important in my life.

important thing

I don’t 5._________what thing is in our life. I just wa

十一：任务型阅读（每空一词）

As young students, you have many dreams. These dreams can be very big, such as winning

the Nobel Prize; they can also be small, such as becoming one of the best students in your class.

Once you find a dream, what do you do with it? Do you ever try to make your dream real?

Andrew Matthews, an Australian writer, tells us that making your dreams real is life

challenge (挑战 ). You may think youot’veryrengood at some school subjects, or that to become

’

a writer is difficult for you. Those kinds of ideas stop you from realizing (实现 ) your dream.

In fact, everyone can realize his dream. The first thing you must do is to remember what your dream is. Don’ t let it leave your heart.Keep telling yourself what you want ev-ery day and then your dream will comm. There will be difficulties on the road to your dreams. But the biggest difficulty comes froe true faster. You should know that a big dream is, in fact, made up of many small dreams

important. You shouldn results.

’ t watch TV. You

’ d better study Itinsteadwillhelp. you to get better exam

Many students have different dreams. They can be very big and 1._____ ___

what do you do with dream How to make dream come tr ue

Sometimes you may think it’s difficult for you to make your dreams co

realizing your dream.

your dream is.

me true. These ideas can 2.______you from

The first thing is you should not 3._________what

You should know that a big dream is made up of 4.__________dreams Remember 5.__________give up your

dreams

十二．任务型阅读（每空一词）

There are many things you can do to improve your memory.

It is important that you make yourself excited to make your memory more active. You can do this by doing some new activities and by changing your daily habits. Learning a new skill helps your brain( 大脑 )to develop. When trying to remember something, you should pay special attention to the most important things about it. Do not allow other thoughts to enter your mind because this will reduce your chances of making right memories.

An excellent way to help memory is to connect information with pictures. Try to see the pictures in your mind. Taking notes and keeping a diary will also be helpful.

Healthy food and plenty of vitamins are necessary for your memory to work well. Drinking a lot of water also helps keep your memory. You must allow your brain to have enough sleep and rest. When you are asleep, your brain stores memory. Not enough sleep can cause problems with storing information. And being tired will also stop you from being able to think clearly and well. In order to keep your mind on your work , you must be free from worry. Generally, keeping fit and normal health checks are both important as well — not just for improving your memory.

To 1.___________ your memory , you can do many things. First, you need to make yourself

The way to improve our

Learning a new skill

helps to 3.__________ your brain( 大脑 ). you should pay

2._________ to make your memory

more act

ive. Such as doing some new activities and changing your daily habits.

memory

special attention to the most important

things about it.

A good way to help memory is to connect information y 4,_________for you to take notes and keep a diary.

withpictures. It ’s ver

You need to have 5.__________sleep and rest to help you store the memory.

十三．任务型阅读（每空一词）

There are many ways of shopping. You can shop by telephone, by post or through your

home computer , but for many people , the most exciting way to shop is also the most

traditional — at a street market. You can find markets anywhere in the world. Here are four of them:

There are many

“ floating marketsAsia ; perhaps”in the most unusual is Thailand( 泰国 ), is

a place called Damnoen Saduak. It sell fresh fruit from their boats.

’ s open from six in the morning to the noon every day. People

Many Belgians( 比利时人 ) say that the Grand Place is the most beautiful square in the world.

It ’ s the home of a colourful flower market. It instead of flowers, there

’ s open every day except Monday. On Monday,

’ s a wonderful bird market.

One of the world ’ s famous markets is in Mexico 墨City(西哥城 )----- the Sonora Market.

l kinds of things’real. It

You ca n buy toys, birds, herbs and medicine. There from early in the morning till late at night.

’ s open every day

In England, every Saturday and Sunday, thousands of young people from all over London

travel to the Camden Market----- it ’ s the place to go for street fashion, CDs and tapes. Many people also go there for fun. Names

Where

Feature(特征 ) floating markets

Things to Sell Fresh1. ______ __

Open Time every day

The Damnoen saduak

Thailand

the Grand 2. _

_______ Belgium

the most beautif ul square One of

the worl

colorful

flower

every day except 3.____________ every day

(比利时 ) Mexico

the Sonora Market

toys, birds, herb s and medicine.

d’s4. ________ _ markets fashionable

the Camden Market

5._______ __

street fashion, CDs and tapes.

every Saturday a nd Sunday

十四：任务型阅读（每空一词）

There are many festivals in Australia. The most important one is Christmas. Each December to February, which covers the Christmas

time.

yea

r, the summer holidays at every high school are about two months from the beginning of

Because it is a long holiday, some students love to fly back to their home countries

at Christ have fun

to spend the time with their families and friends, but a few students still stay in Australia

during the holiday to get part-time jobs. It is quite easy to find a part-time job mas. Students often take part in another social activity. They go to the beach to

in the sunshine. The summer in Australia is from December to February, so going to the beach in

December is very popular among Australians.

Easter in March is another important people usually go to see Easter Show.

holiday in the year. It actually combines( 使结

合 ) “Good Friday ”and “EasterMonday”. Almost every shop closes on Good Friday. And

The Chinese New year is not a public holiday in Australia, so every Chinese studen

her normal duties.

t still continues to go to school to study and do his or Festivals in Australia

1.___________is the important festival in Australia. the Christmas time

usually in summer holidays which are about two months from the beginni ng of December to February, some students fly

The activities

to home countries so that

they can 2._______ the time

with their families and friends.

in Australia

A few students will stay in Australia ___________jobs. Friday.

during the holiday to do some 3.__

Easter in

People usually go to see Easter Show and every shop closes on 4.______

March

The Chinese

The Chinese New year is not a popular ill have to 5._________in the school.

in Australia. Chinese students st

New year

十五：任务型阅读（每空一词）

Maybe you are an average student. You probably think you will never be a top student.

However. Anyone can become a better student if he or she wants to. Here’ s how:

1. Plan your time carefully. When you plan your week, you should make a list of things that

you have to do. After making this list, you should make a schedule ( 计划 )of your time. First your time for eating, sleeping, dressing, etc. then decide a good, regular time for studying. And the time for rest. A weekly schedule can make you realize what is happening to your time.

2. Find a good place to study. Look around the house for a good study area. Keep this space, which may be a desk or simply a corner( 角落 ) of your room. No games, radios, or television! When you sit down to study, you should pay attention on the study.

3.Make good use of your time in class. Listen to everything the teachers say carefully. Really listening in class means less work after class. Taking notes will help you remember what the teacher says.

4. Study regularly. When you get home from school, go over your notes. Review the important points that your teacher taught in class. Review the knowledge can make you remember it longer.

5. Develop a good attitude about tests. The purpose of a test is to show what you learn about a subject. They help you remember your new knowledge. The world won’ t end if you don’ t pa test, so don’too beworried.

IntroductionAnyone can become a better student if he or she wants to.

You should make a list of things that you have to do. A weekly schedule

Plan your time carefully.

can make you realize 1.________is happening to your time.

Find a good Find a good study area. You need to pay 2._____________on the study.

place to study.

Make good

If you listen carefully in class ,you can have 4._________work after class.

3.________of your time in class.

Study regularly.

Review the new knowledge can make you remember it longer.

Develop a good attitude about tests.

A test ’5. _________ is to show what you have learned about a subject.