八年级英语训练卷 一、完形填空 Online travel is a new way to explore the world. It ____1____ us to visit famous places without leaving our homes. With just one click, we can open a ____2____ to the outside world and see amazing scenery everywhere. Liverpool is a great choice for an online tour. It is ____3____ the west coast of England and famous for music and football. The Beatles, the world-famous pop band, was ____4____ there. You can enjoy live music videos online and feel the city’s lively music culture. Anfield Stadium is also a must-see. Even if you are not a football fan, you can still ____5____ the strong football spirit of the city online. New York is another fantastic city for online travel. It is the biggest city in the USA and has ____6____ for everyone. Times Square is bright and busy. You can watch the ____7____ of the glass ball on New Year’s Eve online—it’s a tradition since 1907. Central Park is a quiet place in the busy city. With lakes and green grass, it’s a perfect place to ____8____ online after a busy day. Thanks to the internet, online travel has become more and more ____9____. It’s cheap, easy and time-saving. We can not only see beautiful sights but also learn about different cultures. Online travel is really a ____10____ way to experience the world. 1. A. allows B. asks C. orders D. warns 2. A. door B. window C. wall D. floor 3. A. in B. on C. close to D. far from 4. A. born B. raised C. grown D. found 5. A. feel B. touch C. sound D. taste 6. A. nothing B. something C. everything D. anything 7. A. rising B. falling C. flying D. moving 8. A. relax B. work C. study D. shop 9. A. popular B. boring C. difficult D. expensive 10. A. terrible B. bad C. wonderful D. boring 二、阅读理解 What will the house of the future look like Could it have gardens on its walls or a pool with fish for dinner Scientists predict that they are possible. And one thing for sure is that the houses will be as smart as possible. The flying house There are wings on both sides of the house, and there are many different kinds of wings that you can choose from. Wherever you want to go, the flying house can take you there in a short time. The garden house This design is about the future of food. There will be houses with special walls. On the outside wall are the gardens of the houses. People can plant tomatoes, carrots and onions on them. So every day, you just need to walk outside and collect your meals. The lizard (蜥蜴) house Like a lizard, changing colour with the weather is the most important design of a lizard house. When it’s in the bright sun, the cover of the house will turn white to protect it from strong heat. The tree house Many scientists in the world would like to build a “tree house”. Like a leaf, the house collects sunlight during the day. The energy can be used to heat water and produce electricity. The “root” (根) of the house is deep down into the ground. Life in the future will be quite different. People will have a new lif ... ...
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