2026年同步导学与优化训练八年级英语上册人教版第40页答案
Ⅲ. 阅读理解
A long time ago, there were two talented boys, John and Joe. They showed great talents from an early age, and they did better than others around.
They grew up but they chose different ways. John used all of his talents to find a good job. He took part in many activities and visited the most important people and places. Everyone thought that he would be the most important person in the world.
But Joe was different. He always took a heavy responsibility(责任). He was always busy looking for ways to help others.
One day, bad things happened and they met many problems. John didn't know what to do. But Joe always tried his best to solve all kinds of problems. He thought of some good ways and didn't let the bad things affect(影响) the people in his town. From then on, he was more famous than John.
John then knew that our best talents were not only for ourselves. He learnt from Joe that we should always help other people.
1. What did John use his talents to do?
A. To make others happy.
B. To find many problems.
C. To find a good job.
D. To help others.
2. Which word can best describe Joe?
A. Outgoing.
B. Careful.
C. Serious.
D. Responsible.
3. Why was Joe more famous than John?
A. Because he thought of some good ways and didn't let the bad things affect the people.
B. Because he visited many places.
C. Because he took part in activities.
D. Because he had a good job.
4. Which is the best title for this passage?
A. Two Talented Girls
B. What We Should Do with Our Talents
C. How to Help Others
D. The Most Important People in the World

答案

本文是一篇记叙文,通过约翰和乔的故事,告诉我们要好好利用我们的才能帮助别人。
1. C
2. D
3. A
4. B

解析

【分析】
本文是一篇记叙文,讲述了两个有天赋的男孩约翰和乔成长后选择不同方式运用天赋:约翰用天赋找好工作,乔则承担责任帮助他人;遇到问题时乔积极解决并保护他人,因此比约翰更有名,最后约翰明白天赋应服务于他人。解题时需结合题目关键词定位原文对应内容,逐一分析选项得出答案。
【解析】
1. 细节理解题,根据文章第二段“John used all of his talents to find a good job.”可知约翰用天赋找好工作,故选C。
2. 细节理解题,根据文章第三段“He always took a heavy responsibility(责任).”可知乔是有责任感的,故选D。
3. 细节理解题,根据文章第四段“He thought of some good ways and didn't let the bad things affect the people in his town. From then on, he was more famous than John.”可知乔更有名的原因,故选A。
4. 主旨大意题,全文通过两人的故事,最后点明“我们应该用天赋帮助别人”的核心,对应选项B,故选B。
【答案】
1.C 2.D 3.A 4.B
【知识点】
阅读理解(细节理解、主旨大意)
【点评】
本文为记叙文,通过对比事例考察学生的信息定位与主旨归纳能力,题目均为基础题型,难度适中,能帮助学生理解天赋的正确使用方式。
【难度系数】
0.8