外研版新标准英语八年级上册阅读理解试题及答案 I had a dream — a strange dream that has helped me to understand Eric much better. In the dream, Eric looked angry and said, “Melissa, I have something to tell you.” I’ve lived with Eric for more than five years. He is the cutest thing I’ve ever seen. I buy him fish and milk and lots of toy mice once a week. I even bought a small house for him, because he sometimes likes to be left only by himself. I love him with all my heart, and give him all I love. But what has gone wrong? In the dream Eric said angrily, “I don’t like fish. I don’t like milk. And toy mice? Are you crazy? I’m not a cat. And I don’t want to be a cat, either!” Then he ran back to his small house. After the dream, I know better: dogs don’t like fish or milk. And surely they do not like toy mice. Most important of all, they will let you know when they are really angry! ( )1. Melissa is the name of ____. A. A cat. B. A dog. C. A fish. D. The writer. ( )2. How old is Eric? A. Two. B. Three. C. Four. D. At least five. ( )3.What can we learn about Eric in the reading? . A. He likes cats. B. He is Melissa’s pet. C. He likes toy mice. D. He enjoys talking with Melissa. ( )4. Why was Eric angry in the dream? A. He did not have many friends. B. Melissa loved him the wrong way. C. Melissa did not take him out for a long time. D. There were too many mice in Melissa’s house. ( )5.. Why did Melissa buy a house for Eric? A. Eric did not sleep well in her room. B. Eric needed more space for his toys. C. Eric was too big to share a bed with her. D. Eric did not always like to be with others. People in Quiet Town are very ...