八年级英语上册 任务型阅读
（A）
主题：旅行
The Hansen (汉森一家)come from Denmark. This is a flat country. That's why they often go to the mountains on vacation. There are mountains in Germany, Austria, Italy and Switzerland.
This year they are going to Tyrol Mountains（蒂罗尔山）, to the Alpbachtal resort（阿尔卑巴赫塔尔度假村）,in Austria.One can hike a lot there. But there are other attractions（旅行胜地）, such as a visit to Tratzberg Castle,or go down into a silver mine (银矿)that has been working since the Middle Ages.
The Hansen family has booked a room in a nice hotel.When the time comes,they take a plane to Innsbruck. From there they take the train to the Alpbachtal. From the station,a taxi brings them to the hotel
At the reception（前台）,they get the room key.A servant leads the couple to their room. There is a double bed,a table with two chairs and a closet. But there is also a large balcony （阳台）from where you have a beautiful view of the mountains. The Hansen like that very much. They are very happy with their accommodation（住处）.
1.Where do the Hansen come from
2. Why do the Hansen like to go to the mountains on vacation
3. Where are they going this year
4. What can they do in the Alpbachtal
5. How do they get to the Alpbachtal
6. Why do the Hansen like their room
[开放性问题]
7. Where do you want to spend your vacation Why
8.Do you often choose a different place for your vacation
9. Where were you last vacation How was it
10. Where do you want to go on your next vacation
(B)
主题：兴趣；爱好
Mary has a lot of hobbies and interests. She usually gets up early so she can go jogging （慢跑）before work.
She likes winter very much,when its cold and snowy,but not so windy and frosty (严寒的)as it happens. Mary often rides a horse near her home on Sundays, especially when the weather is good. she loves music and she always goes to practice singing on Wednesday evenings and sings in church on Sundays. She doesn't have much extra money, so she seldom goes to concerts in the city, but she likes going out very much. she doesn’t often watch TV because she likes doing things outside.But sometimes she stays at home in the evening to read an interesting book
Mary usually goes to the gym if its rainy or cold. She isn't often alone because she has a lot of friends. She sometimes does something alone,but she usually does her activities with one of her friends.she's a happy woman!
1.What does Mary usually do after she gets up
2.Where does Mary often ride a horse
3.Does Mary go to concerts in the city
4.What does Mary usually do if its rainy or cold
5. Does Mary like watching TV or doing things outside
6.How often does Mary practice singing
[开放性问题]
7.What do you usually do in the evenings
8.How often do you go to the gym What do you do there
9.How much time do you spend with your fiends What do you do together
10.What makes you happy Why
(C)
主题： make comparisons(比较）
Once upon a time,there were two brothers named Ed and Ted who always competed against each other.No matter how hard Ted tried, Ed always did everything better.
See, Ed was 1 year older than his brother Ted.And when they measured (衡量)their heights,Ed was always one foot(英尺) than his brother.
They loved kicking the soccer ball,but no matter how hard Ted tried,Ed always kicked the ball farther than his brother Ted.
When they played basketball ,Ed always jumped higher than his brother too.Finally,when they ran to the finish line,Ed was always a couple of seconds faster than Ted.
Ted was going to give up on being the best because his brother was always better than everything he did.
Ed and Ted were both exhausted(筋疲力尽的).Their mom called them back in the house for dinner.They sat down at the table but it was Ted who was hungrier than his brother because he ate his whole meal.
At that point,both boys realized that you can't be better at everything than your brother in life.
1. Who is hungrier , Ed or Ted
2. Did Ed kick the ball father than Ted
3. Why was Ted going to give up on being the best
4. Do you think always being the best is good or not good Why (20 words)
(D)
主题：个人成长
Self-Control is keeping your emotions in check.It's balancing(平衡) your wants and your needs.It's being mature（成熟）. There are many ways to show self control.
Jackie had a temper（脾气）.Little things made her angry. She tried really hard to control it.Her teacher showed her how to count to 10 before saying something when she got angry. It saved her from saying a lot of unkind things that she really didn't mean! Jackie was learning self-control.
Henry loved to eat sweet stuff. His mom didn't let him have too much,though. He only got to eat cookies and cake on rare occasions （少数场合）， so when he got some, he ate it slowly. He saved some for the next day and the next. He didn't want to eat it all at once,or it'd be gone.Henry had self-control
1. What is self-control
2. Does little things make Jackie happy
3. How did Jackie’s teacher show her to control her temper？
4. How do you self-control when you get angry (20 words)
(E)
主题：电影
Thank you for calling the North London Arts Cinema. It opens 7 days a week showing a variety of (各种各样的)British and foreign films.
Nest week we will show an Italian film called Midnight Meeting.It is set in Milan in the I950s. You can see that film from Monday to Thursday.It will be on twice a day in the evenings at 6:45 and 9:15 .The film lasts two hours and fifteen minutes. Tickets are 4 （英镑） but there is a special student ticket at 2.8 for all our mid- week films. Please bring your student card if you want the cheaper ticket.
The nearest car park to the cinema is in Victory Street.Its just five-minute walk from the
cinema.
Thank you for calling the North London Arts Cinema. It you require further information,
phone during office hours-9 am to 4:30pm, Monday to Friday.
1. How many days a week does the North London Arts Cinema open
2. What is the title of film next week
3. How long does the film last
4. What does a student have to do if he wants the cheaper ticket
5. How far is it from the nearest car park to the cinema
(F)
主题：历史；娱乐活动
What do you do in your free time Lots of people watch TV or use the internet.But what do you think people in ancient times did when there was no TV and no internet What did they do in their free time
People in ancient Rome loved going to the baths.There were usually cold,hot and warm baths.There were public swimming pools too.They were big rooms and were usually full of people.This is where Romans went to relax and talk with their friends.
Romans also liked to watch chariot racing(战车比赛).The chariots had two or four wheels and were pulled （拉）by horses. The races were very exciting because they were very fast and there were lots of crashes（碰撞）.
In ancient Greece（古希腊）,people used to do a lot of sport.The first Olympic Games were 2800 years ago in Greece. There was only one race and all of the athletes（运动员） were men. Women couldn't even go to watch the race because the men didn’t wear clothes.
1. Were lots of people in the roman baths
2. What did the Romans do at the bath house
3. Why were the chariot races very exciting
4. Did women take part in the first Olympics
5. How many sports are there in the first Olympic Games
6. What do you like to do in your free time Why (20 words)
参考答案：
（A)答案：
1.They come from Denmark.
2.Because Denmark is a flat country.
3. Tyrol Mountains, the Alpbachtal resort in Austria.
4.They can hike , go on a visit to Tratzberg Castle, or go down into a silver mine.
5.They take a plane to Innsbruck and then they take a train to the Alpbachtal.
6. Because there is also a large balcony that they have a beautiful view of the mountains.
7. I want to spend my holiday in Sanya. Because the air in Sanya is fresh and I’d like to enjoy the beautiful beach there.
8. No, I choose a place for my vacation twice a year. I can travel with my parents during the summer or winter vacations.
9. I went to Shenyang on the National Day. It was an exciting trip. I ate delicious food and took photos in Gugong. I’d like to go there again next time.
10. I want to go to Harbin for my next winter vacation. Because it’s the best of the year to enjoy the ice and snow in Harbin.
（B)
She goes jogging.
Near her home.
No.
She goes to the gym.
She likes doing things outside.
Every Wednesday evening.
I usually read books with my mom. I write down beautiful sentences in my note book while reading. It’s helpful to my writing.
I go to the gym twice a week. I play basketball there.
I spend one hour with my friends each day at school. We can play games on the playground or do sports together.
10. I think sports make me happy. Because when I do sports, I feel relaxed. Doing sports 45 minutes a day is good for both the body and the mind.
(C)
(Keys:
1. Ted.
2. Yes.
3. Because his brother was always better than everything he did.
4. I don’t think always being the best is good. Because no one is perfect.Having too much pressure is bad for the heath.
(D)
Keys:
1.It is keeping your emotions in check.
2.No.
3.By counting to 10 before saying something when she got angry.
4.I usually take a deep breath and count from 1 to ten. After that, I feel not as angry as before. It’s helpful.
(E)
Keys:
1. Seven days a week.
2. Midnight Meeting.
3. Two hours and fifteen minutes.
4. He can bring his student cards with him.
5. Five minutes’ walk.
(F)
1. Yes.
2. They went to relax and talk with their friends
3. Because the chariot races were very fast and there were lots of crashes
4. No.
5. Only one.
6. I like to play basketball with my friends when I am free. I think it’s good for my health. It’s also a good way to relax .
(Another example: )
I like to listen to pop music in my free time. Music always makes me happy. It helps me to relax from the busy school work.
