人教版八年级上册英语期末复习：阅读理解 刷题练习题30篇附答案及解析In 1621, the Plymouth colonist (殖民者) and Wampanoag Indians shared an autumn harvest festival that is known today as one of the first Thanksgiving Celebrations in the colonies (殖民地). For more than two centuries, days of thanksgiving were celebrated by colonies and states themselves. It wasnt until 1863, in the midst of the Civil War, that President Abraham Lincoln made it known to the public that a national Thanksgiving Day will be held each November.In many American families, the Thanksgiving celebration now centers on cooking and sharing a big meal with family and friends. Turkey has become a symbol of the holiday. Today, however, nearly 90 percent Americans eat the birdwhether roasted, baked or deep-fried on Thanksgiving. Other traditional foods include stuffing (火鸡填料), mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce and pumpkin pie. Volunteering is a common Thanksgiving Day activity, and communities often hold food drives and host free dinners to the people in need.Parades have also become an important part of the holiday in cities and towns across the United States. Presented by Macys department store since 1924, New York Citys Thanksgiving Day parade is the largest and most famous, attracting some 2 to 3 million people along its 2.5-mile route and drawing a huge number of television audience.Beginning in the mid-20th century and perhaps even earlier, the president of the United States has “pardoned” (赦免) one or two Thanksgiving turkeys each year, sparing the birds from slaughter (屠杀) and sending them to a farm to live a happy life. A number of U.S. governors also perform the turkey pardoning activity every year.1When did Thanksgiving become a national holiday?AIn 1621.BIn 1863.CIn 1924.DIn 1620.2What was the reason why Thanksgiving was celebrated in 1621?ATo celebrate an autumn harvest.BTo celebrate the new colony.CTo celebrate an Indian traditional festival.DTo celebrate the family reunion.3Which of the following food is also popular on Thanksgiving Day apart from (除了) turkey?AHamburger.BFrench Fries.CPumpkin pie.DCranberry soup.4Which of the following is NOT one of the celebration activities on Thanksgiving Day?AThe pardon of a turkey by the president of the United States.BThe parade presented by Macys in New York City.CCooking and sharing a big meal with family and friends.DFireworks all around the country.My dream comes true. Now Im studying in a great college in London, On the first day of school, I met my classmate Rose, an old woman. ”Why are you in college at such an age? I asked her. She answered, I always dreamed of having a college education in the past and now I m successful We became friends quickly.At the end of the term, I invited Rose to make a speech (演讲) to our basketball team. Ill never forget what she taught us. She said, There are some secrets of staying young and being happy.You have to laugh and find happiness every day.You must have a dream. When you lose your dream, you will find life boring. There is a big difference between growing old and growing up Anybody can grow old That doesnt need any talent or ability. To grow up, you must always find the chance (机会) to change. Have no regrets. The people who are afraid of death are those with regrets（遗憾）. At the end of the year, Rose finished her college. One week after graduation (毕业), Rose died in her sleep. I will never forget the great woman.5From the passage we know that Rose .Awent to college at an old ageBwas a teacher in a collegeCwas afraid of deathDhad some regrets in her life6The writer once invited Rose to .Ahave dinnerBgo to a partyCplay basketballDgive a talk7. Roses story tells us that if you want to stay young and be happy, you should .Ahelp othersBhavea dreamCget on well with othersDhave much money8What does the underlined word ability “mean in Chinese?A训练B方法C途径D能力Last summer, Cathys family went to New York City for their summer vacation. They stayed there for two weeks. New York City has about seven and a half million people. It is the largest city in the United States.First, they visited the Statue of Liberty. It is one of New Yorks most well-known historical sites(历史景点). Millions of people visit it every year.On the second day, they went to the Empire State Building. From the top of the building, they saw most parts of New York. On the third day, they visited the Metropolitan Museum. In this museum, they saw a lot of famous paintings. During the rest time of the week, Cathy went to Bronx Zoo with her younger brother and sister.In the second week, the family visited Long Island. They all had a good time.9Cathys family went to _ for their summer vacation.AAmericaBEnglandCFranceDChina10New York has about _ people.A7,000,000B7,500,000C8,000,000D8,500,00011The underlined word “It” refers to _.ANew