外研版八年级英语上册Unit4 Digital life阅读理解专项训练
一、阅读判断(Reading Judgment)
(一)Smart Home Control
Mr. and Mrs. Lee bought a smart home system last month. They can control the lights, air conditioner and door locks with their smartphones. When they are away, they can check the living room through a smart camera.
Last week, Mrs. Lee forgot to turn off the oven before going to work. She turned it off using the app on her phone. "It's really convenient," she said. Their 10-year-old son often uses voice commands to play music. However, they worry about hackers stealing their home information. The company said they update the system's security every week.
( ) 1. The Lees bought the smart home system last year.
( ) 2. They can control door locks with their smartphones.
( ) 3. Mrs. Lee once turned off the oven through the app.
( ) 4. Their son uses voice commands to play games.
( ) 5. The company updates the system's security monthly.
(二)Digital Reading Survey
A school did a survey on students' reading habits. There are 500 students in the school. 70% of them prefer reading e-books on tablets or phones. They think e-books are lighter and easier to carry.
Only 30% like paper books. "I like the feeling of turning pages," said Lucy, a Grade 8 student. The survey also found that students spend 2 hours reading digitally every day, but only 40 minutes on paper books. Teachers worry that digital reading may hurt students' eyes.
( ) 1. 350 students in the school prefer e-books.
( ) 2. Students think e-books are easier to carry.
( ) 3. Lucy likes reading paper books.
( ) 4. Students spend more time on paper books.
( ) 5. Teachers are worried about students' eyes.
二、阅读选择(Reading Multiple Choice)
(一)Online Study Groups
During the summer holiday, many students join online study groups. They use video calls to discuss lessons and share notes. Lisa is in a math study group with 5 students from different schools.
"We meet online at 7 pm every day," she said. "We solve problems together and explain difficult parts. It's better than studying alone." The group uses a shared document to write down important formulas. Last month, all of them got good grades in the math test. However, they sometimes get distracted by phone calls or messages.
( ) 1. When do Lisa's study group meet
A. At 7 am every day B. At 7 pm every day
C. On weekends D. On weekdays
( ) 2. How many students are in Lisa's study group
A. 4 B. 5 C. 6 D. 7
( ) 3. What do they use to write down formulas
A. A notebook B. A shared document
C. A blackboard D. A phone app
( ) 4. What happened to the group last month
A. They won a math competition.
B. They all got good math grades.
C. They stopped the study group.
D. They met each other in person.
( ) 5. What is a problem for the online study group
A. They can't see each other. B. They often get distracted.
C. They don't have enough time. D. They can't share notes.
(二)Digital Money
More and more people in China use digital money. They pay for things with phone apps instead of cash. Mr. Wang, a shop owner, said, "Over 80% of my customers pay with their phones. It's faster than counting cash."
Students also use digital money. They send red envelopes to friends on festivals and pay for bus rides. However, some old people find it hard to learn. "I still like using cash," said Grandma Li. "I'm afraid I'll press the wrong button and lose money." To help them, many banks have special classes to teach old people how to use digital money.
( ) 1. What do 80% of Mr. Wang's customers use to pay
A. Cash B. Credit cards C. Phones D. Checks
( ) 2. What do students use digital money for
A. Buying books online B. Sending red envelopes
C. Paying for school fees D. All of the above
( ) 3. Why do some old people like cash better
A. They think digital money is slow.
B. They are afraid of losing money by mistake.
C. They don't have phones.
D. They don't have bank accounts.
( ) 4. What do banks do to help old people
A. Give them free phones. B. Teach them in special classes.
C. Send them guides by mail. D. Let young people help them.
( ) 5. What is the main idea of the passage
A. How to use digital money.
B. People's different opinions on digital money.
C. The history of digital money.
D. Why digital money is popular.
三、阅读填空(Reading Cloze)
(一)Social Media Friends
Many students have friends on social media. They chat, share photos and play online games together. Xiao Ming made a friend from America on a music app. They both like rock music.
At first, they wrote messages to each other. Then they started having video calls. "It's cool to learn about his culture," Xiao Ming said. However, his parents tell him to be careful. "Don't share your home a______1 or phone number," they said. "And never meet online friends alone."
Xiao Ming thinks his parents are right. "I enjoy making digital friends, but I know I need to stay s______2 ."
a______ 2. s______
(二)Smart Watches
A smart watch is a popular digital device. It can tell time, of course, but it can also do much more. It can count your steps, check your heart rate and even send messages.
Many students use smart watches. They set alarms to wake up, and use the stopwatch when doing sports. Teachers say some students use them to cheat in tests, so smart watches are not a______1 in exam rooms.
Doctors think smart watches are h 2 . "They can help people form good habits," said Dr. Lin. "But don't wear them all the time. Your skin needs to b______3 ."
a______ 2. h______ 3. b______
四、回答问题(Reading Comprehension Questions)
(一)Online Shopping
Online shopping is part of digital life. People can buy clothes, books and even food on the Internet. Mrs. Zhang does online shopping twice a week. "I can compare prices easily and the things are often cheaper," she said.
She usually pays when the goods arrive. If she doesn't like them, she can return them for free. Last month, she bought a jacket for her son. It was too small, so she returned it and got a larger one. "The only problem is that you can't try things on before buying," she said.
How often does Mrs. Zhang do online shopping
Why does she like online shopping
When does she usually pay
What did she buy for her son last month
What is a problem with online shopping
(二)Digital Museums
Many museums now have digital versions online. People can visit them with a computer or phone, even if they are far away. The Palace Museum in Beijing has a great online museum.
Visitors can look at exhibits in 3D and learn about their history. They can also take virtual tours. "I visited the online Palace Museum last week. It was like being there," said Tom, a student from America. The online museum is open 24 hours a day, and some special exhibits are only available online.
What can people use to visit digital museums
Which museum has a great online version
What can visitors look at in 3D
What did Tom think of his online visit
When is the online Palace Museum open
答案解析
一、阅读判断(Reading Judgment)
(一)Smart Home Control
×
解析:文中明确提到“Mr. and Mrs. Lee bought a smart home system last month.”,即李先生和李太太上个月购买了智能家居系统,而非去年,所以该题错误。
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解析:根据“They can control the lights, air conditioner and door locks with their smartphones.”可知,他们可以用智能手机控制门锁,该题正确。
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解析:由“Last week, Mrs. Lee forgot to turn off the oven before going to work. She turned it off using the app on her phone.”可知,李太太曾经通过应用程序关掉了烤箱,该题正确。
×
解析:文中说“Their 10-year-old son often uses voice commands to play music.”,是播放音乐而不是玩游戏,所以该题错误。
×
解析:文中提到“The company said they update the system's security every week.”,是每周更新系统安全,而非每月,该题错误。
(二)Digital Reading Survey
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解析:学校有500名学生,70%的学生喜欢电子书,500×70%=350,所以该题正确。
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解析:根据“They think e-books are lighter and easier to carry.”可知,学生们认为电子书更容易携带,该题正确。
√
解析:Lucy说“I like the feeling of turning pages.”,而翻页是纸质书的特点,由此可知Lucy喜欢读纸质书,该题正确。
×
解析:文中表明“students spend 2 hours reading digitally every day, but only 40 minutes on paper books.”,学生花在数字阅读上的时间更多,该题错误。
√
解析:由“Teachers worry that digital reading may hurt students' eyes.”可知,老师担心学生的眼睛,该题正确。
二、阅读选择(Reading Multiple Choice)
(一)Online Study Groups
B
解析:文中Lisa说“We meet online at 7 pm every day.”,所以他们每天晚上7点见面,答案选B。
C
解析:“Lisa is in a math study group with 5 students from different schools.”,说明包括Lisa在内一共有6名学生,答案选C。
B
解析:根据“The group uses a shared document to write down important formulas.”可知,他们用共享文档记录公式,答案选B。
B
解析:文中提到“Last month, all of them got good grades in the math test.”,即上个月他们数学都取得了好成绩,答案选B。
B
解析:由“However, they sometimes get distracted by phone calls or messages.”可知,他们有时会分心,答案选B。
(二)Digital Money
C
解析:Mr. Wang说“Over 80% of my customers pay with their phones.”,所以80%的顾客用手机支付,答案选C。
B
解析:文中提到“Students also use digital money. They send red envelopes to friends on festivals and pay for bus rides.”,选项中只有B符合,答案选B。
B
解析:Grandma Li说“I'm afraid I'll press the wrong button and lose money.”,即老人担心误操作丢钱,答案选B。
B
解析:根据“To help them, many banks have special classes to teach old people how to use digital money.”可知,银行通过特别课程教老人,答案选B。
B
解析:文章分别讲述了店主、学生、老人对数字货币的不同看法,以及银行的做法,主要表达了人们对数字货币的不同观点,答案选B。
三、阅读填空(Reading Cloze)
(一)Social Media Friends
address
解析:父母提醒不要分享家庭地址和电话号码,“address”意为“地址”,符合语境。
safe
解析: Xiao Ming知道要保持安全,“stay safe”表示“保持安全”,所以填“safe”。
(二)Smart Watches
allowed
解析:老师说有些学生用智能手表作弊,所以考试时不被允许,“allowed”表示“被允许”。
helpful
解析:医生认为智能手表是有帮助的,“helpful”意为“有帮助的”。
breathe
解析:皮肤需要呼吸,“breathe”表示“呼吸”。
四、回答问题(Reading Comprehension Questions)
(一)Online Shopping
Mrs. Zhang does online shopping twice a week.
解析:文中明确提到“Mrs. Zhang does online shopping twice a week.”。
Because she can compare prices easily and the things are often cheaper.
解析:根据Mrs. Zhang所说“I can compare prices easily and the things are often cheaper.”可知原因。
She usually pays when the goods arrive.
解析:文中提到“She usually pays when the goods arrive.”。
She bought a jacket for her son last month.
解析:由“Last month, she bought a jacket for her son.”可知答案。
The problem is that you can't try things on before buying.
解析:根据Mrs. Zhang所说“The only problem is that you can't try things on before buying.”可知答案。
(二)Digital Museums
People can use a computer or phone to visit digital museums.
解析:文中提到“People can visit them with a computer or phone.”。
The Palace Museum in Beijing has a great online version.
解析:由“The Palace Museum in Beijing has a great online museum.”可知答案。
Visitors can look at exhibits in 3D.
解析:根据“Visitors can look at exhibits in 3D and learn about their history.”可知答案。
He thought it was like being there.
解析:Tom说“I visited the online Palace Museum last week. It was like being there.”,由此可知答案。
The online Palace Museum is open 24 hours a day.
解析:文中明确提到“The online museum is open 24 hours a day.”。
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