专题06 阅读理解20篇（广州期中真题）-2024-2025学年八年级英语上学期期中复习查缺补漏冲刺满分（沪教牛津版）

期中复习之阅读理解20篇 (广州期中真题) （23-24八年级上·广东广州·期中） Birthday Traditions in Different Countries England Certain symbolic objects are mixed into the birthday cake as it’s being prepared. If your piece of cake has a coin in it, then you will be rich. Also, when it’s your birthday, your friends give you the “bumps”. They lift you in the air by your hands and feet. And they raise you up and down to the floor. One for each year you lived, then another one or two for luck. Denmark A flag is flown outside a window. It shows that someone who lives in that house is having a birthday. Presents are placed around the child’s bed while he/she is sleeping. So the child will see them at once when they wake up. Holland Special year birthdays such as 5, 10, 15, 20, 21 are called “crown” years. The birthday child receives an especially large gift on a crown year birthday. The family also decorates the birthday child’s year at the dining room table with flowers, paper streamers and balloons. Canada The birthday child’s nose is greased (涂抹) with butter for good luck. The greased nose makes the child so slippery that bad luck can’t catch him/her. In some parts of Canada, the birthday person even receives a punch (一拳) for each year he/she is alive. And then one for good luck. Brazil The birthday child receives a pull on the ear for each year he/she has been alive. The birthday person also gives the first piece of cake to the most special people. Korea There is a big family party on the first birthday. The table is set with food, and four things: a pencil, a ruler, thread, and money. The baby chooses one thing. People think it can tell his/her future: excellent student, good with hands, long life or riches. South Africa On the twenty-first birthday, a key is given by the parents. It is made of anything from paper to silver to gold. It is a sign that the child is ready to unlock the door to their future. 1．The following tradition is mentioned in the passage EXCEPT ________. A．giving a pull on the ear B．having a big family party C．greasing butter on the nose D．flying a flag at the child’s bed 2．In which countries do people celebrate their 21st birthday specially? A．Canada and England. B．Denmark and Korea. C．Brazil and Holland. D．Holland and South Africa. 3．The passage mainly tells us ________. A．people in different countries have their own special year birthdays B．people in different countries celebrate their birthday in different ways C．people always have a big birthday party at home in different countries D．people always know a 1-year-old baby’s future from the thing he chooses （23-24八年级上·广东广州·期中）Does life sometimes seem to be full of impossible problems? How many times, for example, do you find yourself saying things like “I really don’t understand this maths problem”, or “I can’t get into the school team”? Well, maybe it’s time to introduce yourself to the power of “yet”. By adding this simple word, you can change everything. “I really don’t understand this maths problem yet.” “I can’t get into the school team yet.” Suddenly, the impossible becomes possible. You can imagine those things happening. I read about a school that has changed the way it marks its students’ exams. The school find out that the old “pass/fail system” wasn’t helping students’ motivation (积极性). If you passed, then great, but those students who didn’t pass often felt like failures. So now students who don’t pass the exams will not see a big red F on their papers; they see a “Not yet” instead. That way the students feel that they are on a journey. They haven’t reached the end, but they know that they are going the right way. This kind of thinking is part of what experts call “having a growth mindset”. People with a growth mindset don’t concentrate on failure. They aren’t worried by not getting things right the first time and are happy to keep trying until they do. They enjoy the challenge and believe they can change. In contrast, people who just focus on the failure have what the experts call “a fixed mindset”. These people are always worried about failure and are happy to give up when things don’t go right. They don’t think that they are able to change. Clearly, it is better to have a growth mindset than a fixed mindset. But don’t worry if you think that you have a fixed mindset. ★ Remember that it all starts with questioning the things you believe about yourself. Stop believing that you can’t or you haven’t and realize that you just can’t or haven’t yet. Once you start doing this, you’ll wonder why you didn’t do it before. It’s one small but very powerful word. 1．The effect of adding the word “yet” is ________. A．everything is impossible B．you can always succeed C．you are going to start to win D．you won’t feel upset about your failures 2．The example in Paragraph 2 is to ________. A．express a feeling B．describe a problem C．show the result D．support the topic 3．According to the passage, which one of the following has “a growth mindset”? A．Jack got an “A” in the exam. He was quite happy to tell his parents. B．David failed in a competition, but he stayed confident and kept trying. C．Jenny found it hard to work out the maths problem, so she gave it up. D．Emma was refused by school team. She didn’t want to have another try. 4．Which of the following can be put into ★? A．Experts will help you grow up healthily in mind B．You can train yourself to develop a growth mindset C．Everyone has his own advantages and disadvantages D．You can change everything by adding the small word “yet” 5．Which of the following can be the best title for the passage? A．The Power of “Yet” B．Two Different Mindsets C．Nothing Is Impossible D．On the Way to Success （23-24八年级上·广东广州·期中）I was playing at the front gate, trying to decide whether to walk down the street to play with Jenny, when I saw a poor man coming up the road. “Hello, little girl,” he said, “is your mama at home?” I nodded and opened the gate to let him get in the yard. He looked like all the homeless men who came to my home before. His messy hair hung below a shapeless hat, and his old shirt and trousers had been rained on and slept in. He smelled bad. He walked to the door. When my mother appeared, he asked, “Lady, could you spare something to eat?” “I think so. Please sit on the step.” Later, my mother came back and handed him a sandwich made from homemade bread and generous pieces of boiled meat. She also gave him a bottle of milk. “I thank you, lady,” he said. I played at the gate, watching the man wolf down the sandwich and empty the cup. After finishing the food, he stood up and walked back through the gate. “▲” he told me on the way out. Jenny had said all the homeless men told each other who would feed them. “They never come to my house!” she had said proudly and happily. “So why does Mama feed the poor man?” I wondered. I walked inside. “Jenny’s mama says those men are too lazy to work. Why do we feed them?” My mother smiled. “Sweetheart, we don’t know why these men don’t work,” she said, “but they were babies once. And their mamas loved them, just like I love you.” She put her hands on my shoulders and drew me close to her. “For me, I fed them for their mothers, because if you were ever hungry and had nothing to eat, I would want others’ mothers to feed you.” I seemed to find out the answer to my question and understand that. 1．After the poor man came to the writer’s home, the mother ________. A．made a cake for him B．gave him some money C．invited him to have some coffee D．offered him some food 2．The story happened in the order of ________. a. My mother communicated with the poor man b. I understood my mother after talking to her. c. I played at the gate and watched the poor man having food. d. I opened the gate to let him get in the yard. e. The poor man stood up and walked back through the gate. A．d-c-a-b-e B．a-e-d-c-b C．c-a-e-d-b D．d-a-c-e-b 3．Which of the following can be put in the __▲__? A．They said your mama would feed me. B．I would like to come to play with you again. C．It’s kind of you to let me stay here for one night. D．We will ask Jenny’s mother to feed us, too. 4．The underlined word “that” in the last paragraph refers to ________. A．the reason why the mother fed the poor man B．the talk between the mother and the writer C．the question that Jenny didn’t know before D．the fact that Jenny’s family wouldn’t let the poor men in 5．Where may you see this article? A．In a research report.B．In a novel. C．In a science magazine. D．In a menu. （23-24八年级上·广东广州·期中）Are you shy? If you are, you are not alone. In fact, close to 50 percent of people are shy. Almost 80 percent of people feel shy at some point in their lives. Now, experts are trying to understand shyness. They have some interesting ideas about why people are shy. Is it possible to be born shy? Many experts say yes. They say 15 to 20 percent of babies behave (表现) shyly. These babies are a little quieter and more watchful than other babies. Interestingly, these shy babies usually have shy parents. As a result, experts think that some shyness is genetic. Family size might cause people to be shy as well. Experts at Harvard University studied shy children. They found that 66 percent of them had elder brothers and sisters. As a result, they became shy. At the same time, children with no brothers and sisters may be shy as well. Growing up alone, they often play by themselves. They are not able to learn the same social skills as children from big families. You may also be shy because of where you were born. When experts studied shyness in different countries, they found surprising differences. In Japan, most people said they were shy. But in Israel, only one of three people said so. What explains the difference? One expert says the Japanese and Israelis have different opinions of failure. In Japan, when people do not succeed, they feel bad about themselves. They blame (责备) themselves for their failure. In Israel, the opposite is true. Israelis often blame failure on outside reasons, such as family, teachers, friends, or bad luck. In Israel, freedom of opinion and risk taking are strongly supported. This may be why Israelis worry less about failure and are less shy. For shy people, it can be difficult to make friends, speak in class, and even get a good job. But experts say you can get over your shyness. They suggest trying new things and practicing conversation. And don’t forget—if you are shy, you are not the only one. 1．What is the passage mainly about? A．Happiness. B．Shyness. C．Kindness. D．Loneliness. 2．What does the underlined word “genetic” in paragraph 2 probably mean? A．Passed down from parents. B．Learned from friends. C．Taught by teachers. D．Made up by brothers. 3．What can be learned from the passage? A．Most little babies are born shy and quiet. B．If you are shy now, you will be shy forever. C．Many shy children have elder brothers and sisters. D． Most Israeli people are shy of expressing opinions. 4．How can shy people can get over their shyness according to the experts? A．By blaming their failure on outside reasons. B．By trying new things and practicing conversation. C．By getting themselves away from their shy parents. D．By trying to understand reasons for their shyness. （23-24八年级上·广东广州·期中）Many people know the names Alexander Graham Bell and Thomas Edison. However, most people, don’t know the name of the man who invented the television, Philo Farnsworth. Philo Farnsworth was born in 1906 and grew up on a potato farm. As a boy, he loved to learn about science, and he read a lot of science books. When he was only thirteen years old, he drew a picture of a machine that could send pictures as radio sends sounds. He got the idea from the way the potatoes were planted in the field. The potatoes grew in long lines, side by side. This made a shape in Philo’s mind. This shape helped Philo think of a way to send the TV picture onto a piece of glass. But he was poor, so Philo could not try to make his idea into a machine at that time. Later, Philo worked at many different jobs. He worked with trees. He worked on broken radios. He worked on trains. He also worked as a street cleaner. At last, two rich men heard about his idea for television, and they gave him the money to make it. On September 7th, 1927, they watched Philo test the machine he built. When Philo turned on the machine, a small line could be seen on the glass. Philo said, “There you have it, electric television.” Later, a big company, RCA, said they had made the first television. Philo had to spend a lot of money on lawyers to fight them. Finally, he won. Then, World War Two started in 1939. During the war, Philo spent a lot of money helping the US army instead of building up his television company. After the war, other bigger, richer companies started making televisions. In the end, Philo had to sell his company. 1．Philo Farnsworth got the idea of TV from_________. A．the radio B．science books C．potato fields D．a machine 2．According to the text, how old was Philo when he finished his invention of TV? A．27 years old. B．21 years old. C．33 years old. D．39 years old. 3．Which is the correct order of the following events? a. Two rich men gave Philo money to do experiments. b. Philo sold his own company. c. Philo beat RCA in law. d. Philo fixed broken radios. e. Philo drew a picture of machine. A．d-a-e-c-b B．e-d-a-c-b C．e-a-d-c-b D．a-c-b-d-e 4．The best title for this article is_________. A．The importance of television B．A successful scientist C．Philo Farnsworth and television D．How to make a television in factory （23-24八年级上·广东广州·期中）Do you want to spend your summer holiday in a meaningful way? Do you want to make a difference to the lives of children? Join us now and become a volunteer teacher of English! We are a charity (慈善机构) and we help children in poor areas in India. We need volunteers to join us and teach English to these children, and help make their lives better. Volunteer teachers will work with children aged 6 to 15 and teach classes up to 30 children. We welcome volunteers with or without teaching experience. We will organize a two- week training before you go to India. This is a special chance to gain important life experience. You will meet other young people from all over the world, and learn more about Indian culture. Most importantly, you will make a difference to a community (团体) in need. Education can change a child’s life forever. Help us make that change today. What our volunteers say: “This has been a wonderful experience. I loved teaching my class and India is a beautiful country. I’ll never forget the three months I spent here!” —— Jane “After my 2-month volunteering experience there, I realize how lucky I’m at home. Some children in India live in very poor conditions, but they’re very hard- working. They want to improve the lives of their families in the future. I’m very happy to be able to help them in some small ways.” —— Mike To join us, you can email us at teachervolunteers@yahoo.com or call us at 60998979. Come and be a member of the big family! 1．What kind of volunteers are needed? A．ORBIS doctors. B．English teachers. C．UNICEF workers. D．Environmental volunteers. 2．What life experience can a volunteer teacher get? ① make friends with young people from all over the world ② get free meals in India ③ learn more about Indian culture ④ help improve the poor conditions in education in India A．①②③ B．①②④ C．②③④ D．①③④ 3．Who do the volunteers help in India? A．The elderly. B．The sick adults. C．Kids in poor areas. D．People with disabilities. 4．How does Mike like his experience as a volunteer? A．He realizes how unlucky he is. B．He doesn’t think the voluntary work is useful. C．He will always remember his three-month stay in India. D．He’s glad to make a little difference to the lives of Indian children. （23-24八年级上·广东广州·期中）The Chongyang Festival is a traditional festival in China. It is also called the Double Ninth Festival. It is on the ninth day of the ninth lunar month. It is popular among Chinese people. Here are some interesting facts about this festival. How does this festival get its name? In a book called Yi Jing, the number “6” means “Yin” and the number “9” means “Yang”. “Yin” means darkness and “Yang” means life and brightness. The number “9” appears in both the month and the day, so the festival is called the Double Ninth Festival, or the Chongyang Festival. In Chinese, “chong” means “double”. Some customs (习俗) at the Chongyang Festival Here is a story about two customs. In ancient times, there was a man named Huang Jing. One day, he and his teacher Fei Changfang were climbing a mountain. Fei Changfang suddenly stopped and said to Huang Jing that his family would have a big problem on the ninth day of the ninth lunar month. He told Huang Jing that he should ask his family members to leave home and climb to the top of a mountain. And they must all drink some chrysanthemum wine (菊花酒). After hearing this, Huang Jing thought he had to hasten to his home. He rode a horse and didn’t have a rest on his way home. The whole family climbed a nearby mountain and did not return until the evening. When they got back home, they found all their animals were dead. Since then, climbing a mountain and drinking chrysanthemum wine became the traditional activities of the Double Ninth Festival to drive away bad luck. Nowadays, the Double Ninth Festival is also a time for family to do some exercise as well as enjoy the beauty of autumn. 1．Why does the writer mention a book called Yi Jing? A．It is a famous book in China. B．The festival first appeared in the book. C．It introduces some interesting festivals. D．The book tells about the meanings of “Yin” and “Yang”. 2．What happened to Huang Jing? A．His teacher gave him a big problem. B．There was something bad in his home. C．One of his family members left quietly. D．His family forgot to drink chrysanthemum wine. 3．What does the underlined word “hasten” in Paragraph 4 mean? A．Go quickly. B．Come carefully. C．Walk loudly. D．Turn slowly. 4．In which part of a magazine would you probably read this article? A．Chinese Food. B．Western Food. C．Chinese Festivals. D．Western Festivals. （23-24八年级上·广东广州·期中）A couple of university students created the Plufl. It is the world’s first dog bed for humans. If you are thinking that the Plufl is just an oversized dog bed, you are right. However, according to its creators, the University of British Columbia students Noah Silverman and Yuki Kinoshita, it is much more than that. The Plufl can provide the most comfortable sleeping experience and a feeling of safety. It is helpful to people who have sleeping problems. The price of the Plufl is $400. Although it is not the cheapest dog bed in the world, the Plufl seems to have a lot of fans. Noah Silverman and Yuki Kinoshita thought of the idea of a dog bed for humans while they were hanging out at a coffee shop. They made friends with both a lady and her pet dog called Coco. They saw Coco sleeping in its custom-made bed. This made Noah ask himself, “Why can’t people have this?” So he put his idea into practice with Yuki. Unlike an actual dog bed, the Plufl is much more comfortable. The foam cushion (泡沫垫) allows users to rest their heads on it when they want. Also, each bed has a bag so that it can be easily kept. The shape of the bed is as cute as the fetal position (胎儿睡姿). It is the most common and comfortable sleep form according to research. And the thick pillow allows users to curl (卷) up their hands and feet, so they have a feeling of safety. Noah thinks it will be popular with people. 1．How did Noah have the idea of creating the Plufl? A．By reading at a coffee shop. B．By asking a lady at a coffee shop. C．By seeing a dog sleeping in its bed. D．By talking with Yuki Kinoshita at a coffee shop. 2．What can’t give users a comfortable sleeping experience? A．The foam cushion. B．The bag of each bed. C．The shape of the bed. D．The bed’s thick pillow. 3．What does the underlined word “It” refer to in Paragraph 5? A．The fetal position. B．The creator’s practice. C．The sleeping experience. D．The feeling of safety. 4．In which section of the newspaper would you probably read this article? A．History. B．Science. C．Education. D．Environment. （23-24八年级上·广东广州·期中） 1．This year’s Christmas Film Festival is organized (组织) by ________. A．the Youth Union B．Disney and Pixar C．Broadway Cinema D．Riley Andersen 2．How many films will be shown during the Christmas Film Festival this year? A．Nine. B．Ten. C．Eleven. D．Twelve. 3．According to the poster, we can learn that Inside Out is ________. A．Disney’s fifteenth feature film B．the opening film of 9 film festivals C．about a girl and her five classmates D．a 94-minute cartoon film 4．A Cantonese girl knows little English may probably go to see this film ________. A．at 7:00 p. m., 24 Dec. B．at 2:30 p. m., 25 Dec. C．at 9:30 a. m., 24 Dec. D．at 11:30 a. m., 25 Dec. 5．Which of the following is NOT true? A．The 2015 Christmas Film Festival will last for 2 weeks. B．People can buy tickets both at the ticket office and online. C．You can go to the cinema by metro and get off at Mongkok. D．It will cost Mr. Black $46 to see this film with his 10-year-old son. （23-24八年级上·广东广州·期中）In foreign countries, some people do not like the number 13. They don’t think 13 is a lucky number. For example, they don’t like to live on the thirteenth floor. My friend Jack has got the same idea. He doesn’t like the number 13, either. One day he asked some friends to dinner. When all of his friends arrived, he asked them to sit around the table. He began to count the people in his mind when they were having the delicious food. Suddenly he cried out. “Oh, there are thirteen people here!” Everybody’s face turned white except (除……以外) Mr. Brown. He said slowly with a smile on his face, “Don’t worry, my dear friends! We have fourteen people here. My wife Mrs. Brown will have a baby in a few weeks. She is in the family way now.” All of them became happy again. “Congratulations!” they said to Mr. and Mrs. Brown. They enjoyed the nice food and had a good time that evening. 1．Some people in foreign countries don’t like the number 13 because they think number 13 ________. A．is an unlucky number B．is a lucky number C．can bring them happiness D．can make them ill 2．Why did Jack cry out suddenly? A．Because some of his friends did not come to dinner. B．Because the table was too small. C．Because there were 13 people at the table. D．Because he didn’t invite Mr. Brown’s wife to the dinner. 3．What is the meaning of underlined sentence “She is in the family way”? A．She is on holiday. B．She is going to have a baby. C．She is on the way home. D．She will have a family party. 4．What is the best title of the story? A．Mr. Jack and Mr. Brown B．A great mother C．Mr. Brown’s family D．Number 13 （23-24八年级上·广东广州·期中）Inventions That Make Your Life Easier LynQGetting separated (分开的) from friends or a family member at a music festival can be a real headache. LynQ helps you find your loved ones when you get separated from the group. Unlike your smart phones, this small thing does not need any Wi-Fi to stay connected. It is a great tool for family holidays. HabitAwareA common New Year’s resolution (决心) is to break some kind of bad habit. HabitAware is here to make your life a little easier. The beautiful little thing vibrates anytime it catches you falling into the bad habit you are trying to break. It will keep moving continuously until you are aware of it. Philips SomneoThe company Philips has something to help you get up earlier. The Philips Somneo is here to help you wake up better, without the very annoying sounds of a traditional alarm clock. The Somneo creates what is like a natural sunrise each morning while helping with your sleeping habits. EargoThe American company, Eargo is here to add a little excitement to the hearing aid (助听器) market. With 48 million Americans having hearing problems, the team hopes that their easy-to-use comfortable product will give these people the ability to hear again. 1．The underlined word “vibrates” in Paragraph 2 means ________. A．cries B．rings C．shakes D．sings 2．If Edward wants to buy a present for his friend who often fails to get up on time, which is the best choice? A．HabitAware. B．Philips Somneo. C．Eargo. D．LynQ. 3．We can learn from the passage that ________. A．Eargo has given 48 million people the ability to hear again B．Philips Somneo wakes up people with pleasant traditional sound C．connecting with Wi-Fi, LynQ helps to find your friends easily D．HabitAware helps give up some kind of bad habit a little easier （23-24八年级上·广东广州·期中） Do Animals Really Sleep for Winter? For people who don’t like winter, animals that hibernate (冬眠) seem to have the right idea. But is hibernation the same as sleeping? Well, in fact, animals that hibernate don’t “sleep” during the winter. Hibernation is very different from what happens when you sleep. During hibernation, metabolism (新陈代谢) slows down greatly. When lemurs (狐猴) hibernate, for example, they slow their heart rates. An active lemur’s heart beats 300 times a minute. During hibernation, it beats less than six times a minute. Its breathing slows down, too. Hibernating lemurs can go ten minutes without taking a breath. Their brain activity becomes very slow. During sleep, however, animals continue to breathe as usual. According to scientists, hibernation is a way for animals to save energy. However, animals that live in cold areas are not the only ones to hibernate. Some animals hibernate to beat the heat. For some, hibernation is not because of temperatures (气温). Some animals hibernate when there is no food. Echidnas (针鼹), for example, will hibernate after fires. They won’t go back to usual activities until food grows back. Some animals hibernate to stay safe. Animals don’t smell or move much when they hibernate. This makes it hard for other animals to find them and eat them. There are many mammals (哺乳动物) that hibernate. Most of them are small—weigh less than 90 grams. Little animals usually lose heat quickly. It is hard for them to stay warm in winter, so they need to save more energy than larger animals do. We human beings don’t need hibernation. So, don’t be lazy and lie in bed all day long during the coming winter holiday! 1．According to the article, during hibernation, animals ________. A．lose weight B．stop breathing C．slow down their brain activity D．breathe quickly 2．The author uses the example of echidnas to show that ________. A．hibernation is different from sleeping B．most mammals don’t need hibernation C．during hibernation, metabolism slows down D．hibernation isn’t always because of temperatures 3．According to the article, mammals that hibernate are usually ________. A．small in size B．young in age C．tall in height D．heavy in weight 4．By writing this article, the author mainly wants to ________. A．tell people more about hibernation B．prevent young people from getting lazy C．explain why human beings don’t need hibernation D．list the differences between hibernation and sleeping （23-24八年级上·广东广州·期中） Is gaming good or bad? If you enjoy playing video games, you must have argued (争论) with your parents at least once about the impact (影响) of gaming. Your parents might say that video games are bad for you. They may worsen your eyes, lower your school record, and could lead to health problems. As a kid, you probably argue that video games allow you to communicate with your friends well and improve (改善) your memory. Could you both be right? One study of game players has shown that 35% of high school and college students have missed school or work because of games. Some other studies have shown that playing video games leads to poor attention in school or at work. In my study, primary and high school kids playing games had lower test grades, less pain awareness during and after having played video games. However, there is another study by Cheryl Olson. He interviewed 1,000 students and found that video games can help kids improve problem-solving skills, make friends, show leadership. They can also be highly educational (有教育意义的), because some games include problem-solving skills or teach things like history, geography, or culture. So, maybe you’re wondering...should I play video games or not? Who is right? I think kids and parents are both right. How? Most of the bad impacts of video games happen when kids play for too long, so play moderately (适度地). Here’s how to do that. First, talk with your parents and take breaks from your gaming to help around the house or to get some fresh air. Second, try to find video games that are both fun and educational. Third, if you wear a headset (耳机) to play, take it off every few minutes or leave one ear free so you can hear your surroundings (周围的事物). Fourth, there are also many games that get you up out of your seat. Finally, find some games that you can play with your parents, and you just might surprise them with how enjoyable they are. They may end up having more fun than you! 1．What’s the main idea of paragraph 1? A．The reasons why playing games is bad for kids. B．Parents and kids hold different opinions about video games. C．A story about kids’ arguing with their parents about playing video games. D．Playing games always causes arguments between parents and their children. 2．Cheryl Olson’s study is mentioned to ________. A．show the bad impact playing video games can have B．show the good impact playing video games can have C．express the author’s opinion about playing video games D．share the findings of the latest research about video games 3．According to the article, what may video games bring to kids? A．Bad eyesight. B．Bad memory. C．Nice grades. D．Good health. 4．The author may support ________. A．playing educational games without breaks B．always wearing a headset when playing games C．many games require people to be seated while playing D．playing educational games which parents can take part in （23-24八年级上·广东广州·期中） Do you know Su Bingtian? He is a Chinese runner. He was born in Zhongshan City, Guangdong Province on August 20th, 1989. Known as China’s fastest man, Su Bingtian made history and brought an unforgettable moment to the world in the summer of 2021. On Aug 1, Su set a new record of 9.83 seconds at the Tokyo Olympics Men’s 100m semifinals (半决赛), which made him the first Chinese runner to enter the event’s final round. For a long time, some people thought that Asian people were not physically built for sprinting (短跑). Su’s success shows it’s not true. However, it was not easy for Su to succeed. Because of being hurt, Su had to stop running for several years. Later, he came back to the track (跑道) and trained even harder than before. He realized that finishing the semifinal in less than 10 seconds would earn him a chance to enter the final competition. To encourage himself, Su set a personal goal (目标) of 9.89 seconds in 2012. He even made this number his password (密码) for his phone and computer. Luckily, he finally achieved his goal. On March 3rd, 2022, he was honored (授予……荣誉) in annual Touching China awards. “I am so proud of my result. I can write my name into history now and I will work harder and run faster. I hope my performance today will encourage more people.” Now let’s congratulate to Su Bingtian! We hope Su Bingtian will have a better future! 1．Why does Su say he can write his name into history? A．Because he won the first gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics Men’s 100m. B．Because he is the fastest man in China and shows great success to the world. C．Because he was honored in annual Touching China awards On March 3rd, 2022. D．Because he was the first Chinese to enter the Men’s 100m final round of Olympics. 2．Which one is the correct order about Su Bingtian? ①He was honored in annual Touching China awards. ②He set a personal goal of 9.89 seconds. ③He was hurt and stopped running for years. ④He set a new record of 9.83 seconds at the Tokyo Olympics Men’s 100m semifinals. A．③②④① B．③①④② C．②③④① D．②①③④ 3．What can we learn from Su Bingtian’s story? A．It is never too old to learn. B．Two heads are better than one. C．Work hard, and you will be successful. D．A good beginning is half done. 4．Where can we most probably find the passage? A．In an encyclopaedia. B．In a magazine. C．In a health report. D．In a guide book. （23-24八年级上·广东广州·期中）It’s World Environment Day! The city library prepared some surprises for you on June 5th. Tell stories You can share stories about scientists or technology for environmental protection. It’s OK if you aren’t good at telling stories. Age: 13～17 years old Place: in the hall of the first floor Time: 8:00 a. m. ～10:00 a. m.          Raise money (筹钱) You’re welcome to be volunteers for our activity. All the money we raise will go to the charities (慈善机构) to help wild animals. Age: over 15 years old Place: in Room 305 of the third floor Time: 10:00 a. m. ～11:30 a. m. Read books We’ll provide books on nature for you. Come and read in our reading club. You can share your ideas here with others. Age: all ages Place: in the paper book areas from the second floor to the fourth floor Time: 2:00 p. m. ～4:30 p. m.          Watch documentaries (纪录片) We’ll offer some documentaries about serious environmental problems. Age: over 10 years old Place: in the movie center of the fifth floor Time: 4:30 p. m. ～7:30 p. m. The room can hold up to 50 people. So please call us one day earlier if you want to come. 1．How long does the money-raising activity last? A．Two hours. B．Three hours. C．One and a half hours. D．Two and a half hours. 2．What can we know from the text? A．Even little kids can read in the club. B．The library raises money to clean the city. C．The storytelling activity is on the second floor. D．The documentaries are about the history of the library. 3．What’s the writer’s purpose of writing this passage? A．To encourage us to love animals. B．To show us the way to find good books. C．To introduce some meaningful activities. D．To tell us the importance of protecting the environment. （23-24八年级上·广东广州·期中）Happiness is important to everyone. Most people want to be happy but few know how to find happiness. Money and success don’t bring lasting happiness. Happiness depends on ourselves. In other words, we make our own happiness. Some people believe that if they are wealthy, they will be able to buy anything they want, which means happiness. On the other hand, some people believe that holding a high position (地位), you have both money and many other things which can’t be bought by money. However, other people believe that having lots of money is not happiness, or their intelligence, or their health. They think these can make them happy. Here are a few ways to help you be happier. The first secret of happiness is to enjoy the simple things in life. Sometimes we spend too much time thinking about the future, for example, getting into college or getting a good job (现状). You should enjoy life’s simple pleasures, such as reading a good book, or spending time with close friends. People who have close friends usually enjoy happier and healthier lives. The second secret of happiness is to be active. Many people go dancing or play sports. People can forget about their problems and only think about the activities. Finally, many people find happiness in helping others. According to studies, people feel good when they volunteer their time to do many meaningful things for other people. If you want to feel happier, go shopping to get food for an old neighbor, or simply help around the house. Now maybe you know how to find happiness! 1．The underlined word “wealthy” means “_________ ” in the article. A．pleased B．healthy C．excited D．rich 2．Some people who hold a high position in the government think they can _________. A．get money and something they can’t buy with money B．do what they want to do at any time C．enjoy health which makes them work hard D．take an active part in all kinds of activities every day 3．Many people find it happy to _________. A．remember the old days and troubles B．do some meaningful things for others C．think about the future D．make much money and little success 4．The passage mainly tells us _________. A．how to find happiness B．how to save happiness C．to do something good for others D．to make friends with others （23-24八年级上·广东广州·期中）Do you know the numbers 0-9 well? They are numbers in Arabic numerals (阿拉伯数字). People use them to mark numbers now. But it’s not the only number system that people use. About 2, 500 years ago, people in Rome used their hands to count. In Roman numerals, one finger means 1, two fingers mean 2, three fingers mean 3, four fingers means 4. If you want to say five, you can keep your four fingers close on one side and your thumb on the other side. Make both of your hands be five, then you’ll have ten. So in Rome, I, II, III, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX, X. Also, “L”means fifty, “C” means one hundred, “D” means five hundred and “M” means one thousand. But there is no zero in Rome numerals. Today, few people use them because they are difficult to write and count. But we can still see them on some watches and clocks. Today, most people use the Arabic numerals. They are easy to remember and write. They help people to count things every day. In fact, Indians first created and used the Arabic numerals. In the late 8th century, people in Arabic countries learned about them. Then the Arabic people took them into Europe. So people in Europe called them Arabic numerals. Today people around the world use Arabic numerals and they help a lot. 1．Which of the following means five in Roman numerals? A．5. B．IV. C．V. D．X. 2．What does the underlined word “them” in Paragraph 2 mean? A．Arabic numerals. B．Watches and clocks. C．Zero. D．Roman numerals. 3．What do we know about Arabic numerals? A．People in Rome don’t use them. B．Arabic people taught the Indians about them. C．Only Arabic people use them today. D．“0” means “zero” in Arabic numerals. 4．Where is this passage probably taken from? A．Diary. B．History book. C．Travel guide. D．Sports magazine. （23-24八年级上·广东广州·期中）AI (人工智能) makes our lives easier and better. Let’s see some amazing AIs. Cool driverless (无人驾驶的) bus Apolong is a driverless bus. Its door will open to you by itself. The bus can hold 14 people and doesn’t need a driver. It follows traffic rules. It stops every time when it sees a stop light. Your close friendXiaoice is a robot. If you feel lonely, you can talk with it. It is good at singing, writing poems and telling stories. You can make friends with it! World’s first AI anchor (主播)See this picture! The famous Chinese anchor Qiu Hao is reporting the news. But “he” is not the real Qiu Hao. It is the world’s first AI anchor. It looks and speaks just like a real person. It speaks both Chinese and English. It can work 24 hours without any mistakes. Popular AI artistA beautiful painting was sold for about 3,000,000 yuan in 2018. But it isn’t a work by a famous painter such as Vincent Van Gogh. It was painted by an AI artist. Three Frenchmen created it. The AI artist imitated (临摹) over 15,000 works to learn to paint. Now it is one of the most popular artists in the world. 1．Xiaoice can do the following things EXCEPT ________. A．going out to play with you B．talking with you if you feel lonely C．being your friend D．singing, writing poems and telling stories 2．What can we know about the painting? A．Vincent Van Gogh painted it. B．It was sold for about 3,000,000 yuan in 2018. C．The AI artist imitated it. D．It is the most popular painting in the world. 3．This passage is probably from ________. A．a travel guide B．a story book C．a school report D．a science magazine （23-24八年级上·广东广州·期中）A young man went to an expert on gems (宝石) and wanted to learn from him. The expert shook his head. He worried that young men wouldn’t have the patience to learn. In his opinion, they were always in a hurry. The young man asked the expert many times to let him have a try. Finally the expert said, “Be here tomorrow.” The next morning the expert put a jade (翡翠) stone in the man’s hand and told him to hold it. The expert then went about his work, cutting, weighing and setting gems. The man sat and waited excitedly. The following morning the expert again placed the jade stone in the man’s hand and told him to hold it. On the third, fourth, and fifth day the expert repeated the action. On the sixth day the young man still had to hold the jade stone, but he could no longer stand the silence. “Sir,” he asked “You will learn,” the expert replied. Several more days went by. The man became more and more impatient. However, when the expert placed a stone in his hand one morning, the young man shouted without looking at it, “This is not the same jade stone!” “You have begun to learn,” the expert said with a smile. 1．How long did the man hold the jade stone without asking anything? A．For three days. B．For five days. C．For seven days. D．For half a month. 2．Why did the expert ask the man to hold a stone for days? A．It was a way of learning. B．He was too busy to teach the man. C．It was all that he could give the man. D．There was no other work for the man to do. 3．How did the young man’s feeling change? A．worried → unhappy → nervous. B．worried → nervous → unhappy. C．excited → nervous → worried. D．excited → unhappy → surprised. 4．What does the passage mainly tell us? A．A real expert on gems. B．Some good learning habits. C．The importance of patience. D．The secret to learning quickly. （23-24八年级上·广东广州·期中）①Can animals talk? It is true that they are not able to use words like ours, but most of them can talk in their own way. ②When the cat is happy and pleased, how does she show it? She purrs, and this is her way of saying. “I am quite happy now.” If she is unhappy, or in pain, or hungry, she mews. If she is angry, she sets up her back and moves her tail from side to side. If she is treated (对待) in a way she does not like, her tail goes straight up in the air, and she walks out of the room. ③If your dog is pleased, he puts back his ears, waves his tail, and seems to smile. If he is angry, he growls (咆哮), shows his teeth, puts up his tail and the hair along his back and neck, walks around slowly, and makes himself look very fierce. This is the dog’s way of saying. “I am mad, I have a mind to bite you.” ④When a hen sees a dog coming near her chickens, have you not noticed how she waves her wings, raises her tail, and rushes to the dog? This is her way of saying. “Be off, or I will peck you with my hard beak (喙).” If she sees a hawk, she makes a strange noise, and her chickens at once run away and hide themselves. They understand their mother to say. “Quick, get out of sight, dears! There is danger near.” When she finds some nice food, she makes another kind of noise. The chickens know quite well what it means, and run at once to share the food their mother has found for them. ⑤In such ways as these, animals make themselves understood almost as well as if they could talk like humans. They tell their feelings to one another by acts and by sounds just as we do by words. 1．A cat’s tail goes straight up in the air when __________. A．she is treated in a way she dislikes B．she is hungry or in pain C．she is happy and pleased D．she is interested in something 2．Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A．A dog puts back his ears and waves his tail to show he is angry. B．A dog always comes near the hen to bite the chickens when he is happy. C．The hen knows her chickens quite well and run to share the food with them. D．The chickens run away and hide themselves when there is danger near. 3．How is the passage organized? A． B． C． D． 4．What’s the writer’s purpose in writing this passage? A．Teach us to talk like animals. B．Introduce how animals make themselves understood. C．Tell us that animals can talk like humans. D．Ask us to be friendly to animals. 试卷第1页，共3页 试卷第1页，共3页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 期中复习之阅读理解20篇 (广州期中真题) （23-24八年级上·广东广州·期中） Birthday Traditions in Different Countries England Certain symbolic objects are mixed into the birthday cake as it’s being prepared. If your piece of cake has a coin in it, then you will be rich. Also, when it’s your birthday, your friends give you the “bumps”. They lift you in the air by your hands and feet. And they raise you up and down to the floor. One for each year you lived, then another one or two for luck. Denmark A flag is flown outside a window. It shows that someone who lives in that house is having a birthday. Presents are placed around the child’s bed while he/she is sleeping. So the child will see them at once when they wake up. Holland Special year birthdays such as 5, 10, 15, 20, 21 are called “crown” years. The birthday child receives an especially large gift on a crown year birthday. The family also decorates the birthday child’s year at the dining room table with flowers, paper streamers and balloons. Canada The birthday child’s nose is greased (涂抹) with butter for good luck. The greased nose makes the child so slippery that bad luck can’t catch him/her. In some parts of Canada, the birthday person even receives a punch (一拳) for each year he/she is alive. And then one for good luck. Brazil The birthday child receives a pull on the ear for each year he/she has been alive. The birthday person also gives the first piece of cake to the most special people. Korea There is a big family party on the first birthday. The table is set with food, and four things: a pencil, a ruler, thread, and money. The baby chooses one thing. People think it can tell his/her future: excellent student, good with hands, long life or riches. South Africa On the twenty-first birthday, a key is given by the parents. It is made of anything from paper to silver to gold. It is a sign that the child is ready to unlock the door to their future. 1．The following tradition is mentioned in the passage EXCEPT ________. A．giving a pull on the ear B．having a big family party C．greasing butter on the nose D．flying a flag at the child’s bed 2．In which countries do people celebrate their 21st birthday specially? A．Canada and England. B．Denmark and Korea. C．Brazil and Holland. D．Holland and South Africa. 3．The passage mainly tells us ________. A．people in different countries have their own special year birthdays B．people in different countries celebrate their birthday in different ways C．people always have a big birthday party at home in different countries D．people always know a 1-year-old baby’s future from the thing he chooses 【答案】1．D 2．D 3．B 【导语】本文介绍了世界各国的生日习俗。 1．细节理解题。根据“The birthday child receives a pull on the ear for each year he/she has been alive.”可知，扯耳朵是巴西的习俗，与选项A对应；根据“There is a big family party on the first birthday.”可知，开家庭生日晚会是韩国的习俗，与选项B对应；根据“The birthday child’s nose is greased (涂抹) with butter for good luck.”可知，在鼻子上涂黄油是加拿大的习俗，与选项C对应；根据“A flag is flown outside a window.”可知，丹麦人过生日是窗户外面挂着一面旗帜，选项D表述错误。故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据“Special year birthdays such as 5, 10, 15, 20, 21 are called ‘crown’ years. The birthday child receives an especially large gift on a crown year birthday.”可知，荷兰人把21岁看作“皇冠”年之一；根据“On the twenty-first birthday, a key is given by the parents. It is made of anything from paper to silver to gold. It is a sign that the child is ready to unlock the door to their future.”可知，南非人过21岁生日以宣称成人。故选D。 3．主旨大意题。 通读整篇短文可知，文章主要介绍了不同国家庆祝生日的不同方式。故选B。 （23-24八年级上·广东广州·期中）Does life sometimes seem to be full of impossible problems? How many times, for example, do you find yourself saying things like “I really don’t understand this maths problem”, or “I can’t get into the school team”? Well, maybe it’s time to introduce yourself to the power of “yet”. By adding this simple word, you can change everything. “I really don’t understand this maths problem yet.” “I can’t get into the school team yet.” Suddenly, the impossible becomes possible. You can imagine those things happening. I read about a school that has changed the way it marks its students’ exams. The school find out that the old “pass/fail system” wasn’t helping students’ motivation (积极性). If you passed, then great, but those students who didn’t pass often felt like failures. So now students who don’t pass the exams will not see a big red F on their papers; they see a “Not yet” instead. That way the students feel that they are on a journey. They haven’t reached the end, but they know that they are going the right way. This kind of thinking is part of what experts call “having a growth mindset”. People with a growth mindset don’t concentrate on failure. They aren’t worried by not getting things right the first time and are happy to keep trying until they do. They enjoy the challenge and believe they can change. In contrast, people who just focus on the failure have what the experts call “a fixed mindset”. These people are always worried about failure and are happy to give up when things don’t go right. They don’t think that they are able to change. Clearly, it is better to have a growth mindset than a fixed mindset. But don’t worry if you think that you have a fixed mindset. ★ Remember that it all starts with questioning the things you believe about yourself. Stop believing that you can’t or you haven’t and realize that you just can’t or haven’t yet. Once you start doing this, you’ll wonder why you didn’t do it before. It’s one small but very powerful word. 1．The effect of adding the word “yet” is ________. A．everything is impossible B．you can always succeed C．you are going to start to win D．you won’t feel upset about your failures 2．The example in Paragraph 2 is to ________. A．express a feeling B．describe a problem C．show the result D．support the topic 3．According to the passage, which one of the following has “a growth mindset”? A．Jack got an “A” in the exam. He was quite happy to tell his parents. B．David failed in a competition, but he stayed confident and kept trying. C．Jenny found it hard to work out the maths problem, so she gave it up. D．Emma was refused by school team. She didn’t want to have another try. 4．Which of the following can be put into ★? A．Experts will help you grow up healthily in mind B．You can train yourself to develop a growth mindset C．Everyone has his own advantages and disadvantages D．You can change everything by adding the small word “yet” 5．Which of the following can be the best title for the passage? A．The Power of “Yet” B．Two Different Mindsets C．Nothing Is Impossible D．On the Way to Success 【答案】1．D 2．D 3．B 4．B 5．A 【导语】本文讲述了Yet“然而”是一个很有分量的词，且在我们成长过程中起着重要的作用。 1．推理判断题。根据文中“By adding this simple word, you can change everything…Suddenly, the impossible becomes possible. You can imagine those things happening.”可知，通过添加这个简单的词，你可以改变一切，不可能的事情变成了可能，你可以想象这些事情的发生，所以选项D“你不会因失败而感到沮丧”符合，故选D。 2．推理判断题。根据“Well, maybe it’s time to introduce yourself to the power of ‘yet’. By adding this simple word, you can change everything.”和“I read about a school that has changed the way it marks its students’ exams. The school find out that the old pass/fail system wasn’t helping students’ motivation (积极性)...They haven’t reached the end, but they know that they are going the right way.”可知，第二段通过介绍“然而”的运用，可以改变成绩不合格的学生思维方式，以此来证明作者的观点。故选D。 3．推理判断题。根据“They aren’t worried by not getting things right the first time and are happy to keep trying until they do.”可知，他们并不担心第一次没有把事情做对，而且很乐意继续尝试，直到成功为止，所以B选项“大卫在一场比赛中失败了，但他保持着自信并不断努力。”中的大卫具有“成长心态”，故选B。 4．词句猜测题。根据“Clearly, it is better to have a growth mindset than a fixed mindset.”和“But don’t worry if you think that you have a fixed mindset.”可知，此处内容和“成长心态”相关，B选项“你可以训练自己培养成长心态”符合语境，故选B。 5．最佳标题题。本文讲述了Yet“然而”是一个很有分量的词，且在我们成长过程中起着重要的作用，选项A“‘然而’的力量”为最佳标题，故选A。 （23-24八年级上·广东广州·期中）I was playing at the front gate, trying to decide whether to walk down the street to play with Jenny, when I saw a poor man coming up the road. “Hello, little girl,” he said, “is your mama at home?” I nodded and opened the gate to let him get in the yard. He looked like all the homeless men who came to my home before. His messy hair hung below a shapeless hat, and his old shirt and trousers had been rained on and slept in. He smelled bad. He walked to the door. When my mother appeared, he asked, “Lady, could you spare something to eat?” “I think so. Please sit on the step.” Later, my mother came back and handed him a sandwich made from homemade bread and generous pieces of boiled meat. She also gave him a bottle of milk. “I thank you, lady,” he said. I played at the gate, watching the man wolf down the sandwich and empty the cup. After finishing the food, he stood up and walked back through the gate. “▲” he told me on the way out. Jenny had said all the homeless men told each other who would feed them. “They never come to my house!” she had said proudly and happily. “So why does Mama feed the poor man?” I wondered. I walked inside. “Jenny’s mama says those men are too lazy to work. Why do we feed them?” My mother smiled. “Sweetheart, we don’t know why these men don’t work,” she said, “but they were babies once. And their mamas loved them, just like I love you.” She put her hands on my shoulders and drew me close to her. “For me, I fed them for their mothers, because if you were ever hungry and had nothing to eat, I would want others’ mothers to feed you.” I seemed to find out the answer to my question and understand that. 1．After the poor man came to the writer’s home, the mother ________. A．made a cake for him B．gave him some money C．invited him to have some coffee D．offered him some food 2．The story happened in the order of ________. a. My mother communicated with the poor man b. I understood my mother after talking to her. c. I played at the gate and watched the poor man having food. d. I opened the gate to let him get in the yard. e. The poor man stood up and walked back through the gate. A．d-c-a-b-e B．a-e-d-c-b C．c-a-e-d-b D．d-a-c-e-b 3．Which of the following can be put in the __▲__? A．They said your mama would feed me. B．I would like to come to play with you again. C．It’s kind of you to let me stay here for one night. D．We will ask Jenny’s mother to feed us, too. 4．The underlined word “that” in the last paragraph refers to ________. A．the reason why the mother fed the poor man B．the talk between the mother and the writer C．the question that Jenny didn’t know before D．the fact that Jenny’s family wouldn’t let the poor men in 5．Where may you see this article? A．In a research report.B．In a novel. C．In a science magazine. D．In a menu. 【答案】1．D 2．D 3．A 4．A 5．B 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要介绍了作者的母亲给一个穷人食物的故事，并引出了母女之间的对话和作者的思考。作者的母亲用自己的行动告诉我们要有爱心，乐于助人。 1．细节理解题。根据第六段中的“my mother came back and banded him a sandwich ... She also gave him a bottle of milk”可知，作者的母亲给了这个穷人一个三明治和一瓶牛奶。故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据第三段中的“I nodded and opened the gate to let him get in the yard.”可知，首先作者打开门让他进入院子（d）；根据第四、五段内容可知，接着母亲与这个穷人交谈（a）；根据第七段中的“I played at the gate, watching the man wolf down the sandwich and empty the cup.”可知，作者在门口玩耍并看到穷人在吃饭（c）；根据第七段中的“After finishing the food, he stood up and walked back through the gate.”可知，然后穷人吃完饭后站起来穿过门离开（e）。最后作者通过与母亲的对话理解了母亲的行为（b）。故选D。 3．推理判断题。根据下一段中的“Jenny had said all the homeless men told each other who would feed them.”可知，穷人在离开时告诉作者的话很可能是关于他被告知作者的母亲会给他食物，这与Jenny所说的无家可归的人会相互告知谁愿意给他们食物相符合。故选A。 4．词句猜测题。根据上文的“‘So why does Mama feed the poor man?’ I wondered.”并结合最后一段内容可知，这里的“that”指代的是指母亲给出的解释，即她会给穷人食物的原因。故选A。 5．推理判断题。文章是关于作者看到母亲帮助一个穷人的故事，并引出了母女之间的对话和作者的思考。这种故事情节和人物塑造更符合小说的特点，因此可以推断这篇文章可能出现在小说中。故选B。 （23-24八年级上·广东广州·期中）Are you shy? If you are, you are not alone. In fact, close to 50 percent of people are shy. Almost 80 percent of people feel shy at some point in their lives. Now, experts are trying to understand shyness. They have some interesting ideas about why people are shy. Is it possible to be born shy? Many experts say yes. They say 15 to 20 percent of babies behave (表现) shyly. These babies are a little quieter and more watchful than other babies. Interestingly, these shy babies usually have shy parents. As a result, experts think that some shyness is genetic. Family size might cause people to be shy as well. Experts at Harvard University studied shy children. They found that 66 percent of them had elder brothers and sisters. As a result, they became shy. At the same time, children with no brothers and sisters may be shy as well. Growing up alone, they often play by themselves. They are not able to learn the same social skills as children from big families. You may also be shy because of where you were born. When experts studied shyness in different countries, they found surprising differences. In Japan, most people said they were shy. But in Israel, only one of three people said so. What explains the difference? One expert says the Japanese and Israelis have different opinions of failure. In Japan, when people do not succeed, they feel bad about themselves. They blame (责备) themselves for their failure. In Israel, the opposite is true. Israelis often blame failure on outside reasons, such as family, teachers, friends, or bad luck. In Israel, freedom of opinion and risk taking are strongly supported. This may be why Israelis worry less about failure and are less shy. For shy people, it can be difficult to make friends, speak in class, and even get a good job. But experts say you can get over your shyness. They suggest trying new things and practicing conversation. And don’t forget—if you are shy, you are not the only one. 1．What is the passage mainly about? A．Happiness. B．Shyness. C．Kindness. D．Loneliness. 2．What does the underlined word “genetic” in paragraph 2 probably mean? A．Passed down from parents. B．Learned from friends. C．Taught by teachers. D．Made up by brothers. 3．What can be learned from the passage? A．Most little babies are born shy and quiet. B．If you are shy now, you will be shy forever. C．Many shy children have elder brothers and sisters. D． Most Israeli people are shy of expressing opinions. 4．How can shy people can get over their shyness according to the experts? A．By blaming their failure on outside reasons. B．By trying new things and practicing conversation. C．By getting themselves away from their shy parents. D．By trying to understand reasons for their shyness. 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．C 4．B 【导语】本文分析了害羞的原因并给出了如何克服害羞的建议。 1．主旨大意题。根据“Now, experts are trying to understand shyness. They have some interesting ideas about why people are shy.”可知，谈论的是害羞，故选B。 2．词义猜测题。根据“Interestingly, these shy babies usually have shy parents. As a result, experts think that some shyness is genetic.”可知，害羞的婴儿通常有害羞的父母，认为这是遗传，故选A。 3．细节理解题。根据“Experts at Harvard University studied shy children. They found that 66 percent of them had elder brothers and sisters. ”可知，害羞的孩子中百分之六十六有哥哥或姐姐，故选C。 4．细节理解题。根据“They suggest trying new things and practicing conversation.”可知，建议尝试新事物和练习对话，故选B。 （23-24八年级上·广东广州·期中）Many people know the names Alexander Graham Bell and Thomas Edison. However, most people, don’t know the name of the man who invented the television, Philo Farnsworth. Philo Farnsworth was born in 1906 and grew up on a potato farm. As a boy, he loved to learn about science, and he read a lot of science books. When he was only thirteen years old, he drew a picture of a machine that could send pictures as radio sends sounds. He got the idea from the way the potatoes were planted in the field. The potatoes grew in long lines, side by side. This made a shape in Philo’s mind. This shape helped Philo think of a way to send the TV picture onto a piece of glass. But he was poor, so Philo could not try to make his idea into a machine at that time. Later, Philo worked at many different jobs. He worked with trees. He worked on broken radios. He worked on trains. He also worked as a street cleaner. At last, two rich men heard about his idea for television, and they gave him the money to make it. On September 7th, 1927, they watched Philo test the machine he built. When Philo turned on the machine, a small line could be seen on the glass. Philo said, “There you have it, electric television.” Later, a big company, RCA, said they had made the first television. Philo had to spend a lot of money on lawyers to fight them. Finally, he won. Then, World War Two started in 1939. During the war, Philo spent a lot of money helping the US army instead of building up his television company. After the war, other bigger, richer companies started making televisions. In the end, Philo had to sell his company. 1．Philo Farnsworth got the idea of TV from_________. A．the radio B．science books C．potato fields D．a machine 2．According to the text, how old was Philo when he finished his invention of TV? A．27 years old. B．21 years old. C．33 years old. D．39 years old. 3．Which is the correct order of the following events? a. Two rich men gave Philo money to do experiments. b. Philo sold his own company. c. Philo beat RCA in law. d. Philo fixed broken radios. e. Philo drew a picture of machine. A．d-a-e-c-b B．e-d-a-c-b C．e-a-d-c-b D．a-c-b-d-e 4．The best title for this article is_________. A．The importance of television B．A successful scientist C．Philo Farnsworth and television D．How to make a television in factory 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．B 4．C 【导语】本文主要讲述了电视机的发明者——Philo Farnsworth的相关情况。 1．细节理解题。根据“He got the idea from the way the potatoes were planted in the field.”可知，他的灵感来自于田里种植土豆的方式。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据“On September 7th, 227, they watched Philo test the machine he built.”和“Philo Farnsworth was born in 206 and grew up on a potato farm.”可知，发明第一台电视是在他21岁时。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据“When he was only thirteen years old, he drew a picture of a machine that could send pictures as radio sends sounds.；He worked on broken radios.；At last, two rich men heard about his idea for television, and they gave him the money to make it.；Finally, he won.；In the end, Philo had to sell his company.”可知，正确的顺序是e-d-a-c-b。故选B。 4．最佳标题题。通读全文可知，本文主要讲述了电视机的发明者——Philo Farnsworth的故事。故选C。 （23-24八年级上·广东广州·期中）Do you want to spend your summer holiday in a meaningful way? Do you want to make a difference to the lives of children? Join us now and become a volunteer teacher of English! We are a charity (慈善机构) and we help children in poor areas in India. We need volunteers to join us and teach English to these children, and help make their lives better. Volunteer teachers will work with children aged 6 to 15 and teach classes up to 30 children. We welcome volunteers with or without teaching experience. We will organize a two- week training before you go to India. This is a special chance to gain important life experience. You will meet other young people from all over the world, and learn more about Indian culture. Most importantly, you will make a difference to a community (团体) in need. Education can change a child’s life forever. Help us make that change today. What our volunteers say: “This has been a wonderful experience. I loved teaching my class and India is a beautiful country. I’ll never forget the three months I spent here!” —— Jane “After my 2-month volunteering experience there, I realize how lucky I’m at home. Some children in India live in very poor conditions, but they’re very hard- working. They want to improve the lives of their families in the future. I’m very happy to be able to help them in some small ways.” —— Mike To join us, you can email us at teachervolunteers@yahoo.com or call us at 60998979. Come and be a member of the big family! 1．What kind of volunteers are needed? A．ORBIS doctors. B．English teachers. C．UNICEF workers. D．Environmental volunteers. 2．What life experience can a volunteer teacher get? ① make friends with young people from all over the world ② get free meals in India ③ learn more about Indian culture ④ help improve the poor conditions in education in India A．①②③ B．①②④ C．②③④ D．①③④ 3．Who do the volunteers help in India? A．The elderly. B．The sick adults. C．Kids in poor areas. D．People with disabilities. 4．How does Mike like his experience as a volunteer? A．He realizes how unlucky he is. B．He doesn’t think the voluntary work is useful. C．He will always remember his three-month stay in India. D．He’s glad to make a little difference to the lives of Indian children. 【答案】1．B 2．D 3．C 4．D 【导语】本文主要在招募志愿者，去印度贫穷地区当英语老师。文章详细介绍了招募条件以及其他做过这项工作的志愿者的感受。 1．细节理解题。根据“Join us now and become a volunteer teacher of English!”可知是需要英语老师。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据“You will meet other young people from all over the world, and learn more about Indian culture”可知，会遇到来自世界各地的年轻人，并更多地了解印度文化，根据“We are a charity (慈善机构) and we help children in poor areas in India. We need volunteers to join us and teach English to these children, and help make their lives better.”可知，帮助改善印度恶劣的教育条件，故选D。 3．细节理解题。根据“we help children in poor areas in India”可知是帮助印度贫困地区的孩子。故选C。 4．细节理解题。根据“I’m very happy to be able to help them in some small ways.”可知他的志愿者经历让他觉得能够帮助到这些孩子很开心。故选D。 （23-24八年级上·广东广州·期中）The Chongyang Festival is a traditional festival in China. It is also called the Double Ninth Festival. It is on the ninth day of the ninth lunar month. It is popular among Chinese people. Here are some interesting facts about this festival. How does this festival get its name? In a book called Yi Jing, the number “6” means “Yin” and the number “9” means “Yang”. “Yin” means darkness and “Yang” means life and brightness. The number “9” appears in both the month and the day, so the festival is called the Double Ninth Festival, or the Chongyang Festival. In Chinese, “chong” means “double”. Some customs (习俗) at the Chongyang Festival Here is a story about two customs. In ancient times, there was a man named Huang Jing. One day, he and his teacher Fei Changfang were climbing a mountain. Fei Changfang suddenly stopped and said to Huang Jing that his family would have a big problem on the ninth day of the ninth lunar month. He told Huang Jing that he should ask his family members to leave home and climb to the top of a mountain. And they must all drink some chrysanthemum wine (菊花酒). After hearing this, Huang Jing thought he had to hasten to his home. He rode a horse and didn’t have a rest on his way home. The whole family climbed a nearby mountain and did not return until the evening. When they got back home, they found all their animals were dead. Since then, climbing a mountain and drinking chrysanthemum wine became the traditional activities of the Double Ninth Festival to drive away bad luck. Nowadays, the Double Ninth Festival is also a time for family to do some exercise as well as enjoy the beauty of autumn. 1．Why does the writer mention a book called Yi Jing? A．It is a famous book in China. B．The festival first appeared in the book. C．It introduces some interesting festivals. D．The book tells about the meanings of “Yin” and “Yang”. 2．What happened to Huang Jing? A．His teacher gave him a big problem. B．There was something bad in his home. C．One of his family members left quietly. D．His family forgot to drink chrysanthemum wine. 3．What does the underlined word “hasten” in Paragraph 4 mean? A．Go quickly. B．Come carefully. C．Walk loudly. D．Turn slowly. 4．In which part of a magazine would you probably read this article? A．Chinese Food. B．Western Food. C．Chinese Festivals. D．Western Festivals. 【答案】1．D 2．B 3．A 4．C 【导语】本文主要介绍重阳节的由来，这一天人们通常登山、饮菊花酒，家庭聚会共享秋色。 1．细节理解题。根据“In a book called Yi Jing...or the Chongyang Festival. In Chinese, ‘chong’ means ‘double’.”可知，《易经》讲述了阴和阳代表的意义。故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据“Fei Changfang suddenly stopped and said to Huang Jing that his family would have a big problem on the ninth day of the ninth lunar month.”可知，费长芳对他说重阳节这一天他家里要出问题。故选B。 3．词义猜测题。根据“After hearing this, Huang Jing thought he had to hasten to his home. He rode a horse and didn’t have a rest on his way home.”可知，他骑马，在回家的路上没有休息，可知应该是快回家。故选A。 4．推理判断题。本文主要介绍重阳节的由来，因此在“中国节日”这一栏能读到这篇文章。故选C。 （23-24八年级上·广东广州·期中）A couple of university students created the Plufl. It is the world’s first dog bed for humans. If you are thinking that the Plufl is just an oversized dog bed, you are right. However, according to its creators, the University of British Columbia students Noah Silverman and Yuki Kinoshita, it is much more than that. The Plufl can provide the most comfortable sleeping experience and a feeling of safety. It is helpful to people who have sleeping problems. The price of the Plufl is $400. Although it is not the cheapest dog bed in the world, the Plufl seems to have a lot of fans. Noah Silverman and Yuki Kinoshita thought of the idea of a dog bed for humans while they were hanging out at a coffee shop. They made friends with both a lady and her pet dog called Coco. They saw Coco sleeping in its custom-made bed. This made Noah ask himself, “Why can’t people have this?” So he put his idea into practice with Yuki. Unlike an actual dog bed, the Plufl is much more comfortable. The foam cushion (泡沫垫) allows users to rest their heads on it when they want. Also, each bed has a bag so that it can be easily kept. The shape of the bed is as cute as the fetal position (胎儿睡姿). It is the most common and comfortable sleep form according to research. And the thick pillow allows users to curl (卷) up their hands and feet, so they have a feeling of safety. Noah thinks it will be popular with people. 1．How did Noah have the idea of creating the Plufl? A．By reading at a coffee shop. B．By asking a lady at a coffee shop. C．By seeing a dog sleeping in its bed. D．By talking with Yuki Kinoshita at a coffee shop. 2．What can’t give users a comfortable sleeping experience? A．The foam cushion. B．The bag of each bed. C．The shape of the bed. D．The bed’s thick pillow. 3．What does the underlined word “It” refer to in Paragraph 5? A．The fetal position. B．The creator’s practice. C．The sleeping experience. D．The feeling of safety. 4．In which section of the newspaper would you probably read this article? A．History. B．Science. C．Education. D．Environment. 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．A 4．B 【导语】本文主要介绍了世界上第一张供人类使用的狗床。 1．细节理解题。根据“Noah Silverman and Yuki Kinoshita thought of the idea of a dog bed for humans while they were hanging out at a coffee shop...So he put his idea into practice with Yuki.”可知，诺亚看到一位女士的宠物狗睡在它定制的床上，从而想到了一个给人类放狗床的主意。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据“Also, each bed has a bag so that it can be easily kept.”可知，床的袋子是便于保存的，并不能给用户舒适的睡眠体验。故选B。 3．词义猜测题。根据“The shape of the bed is as cute as the fetal position (胎儿睡姿).”可知，这里的It指代的本句提到的“fetal position (胎儿睡姿)”。故选A。 4．推理判断题。本文主要介绍了世界上第一张供人类使用的狗床，在“科学”板块能读到这篇文章。故选B。 （23-24八年级上·广东广州·期中） 1．This year’s Christmas Film Festival is organized (组织) by ________. A．the Youth Union B．Disney and Pixar C．Broadway Cinema D．Riley Andersen 2．How many films will be shown during the Christmas Film Festival this year? A．Nine. B．Ten. C．Eleven. D．Twelve. 3．According to the poster, we can learn that Inside Out is ________. A．Disney’s fifteenth feature film B．the opening film of 9 film festivals C．about a girl and her five classmates D．a 94-minute cartoon film 4．A Cantonese girl knows little English may probably go to see this film ________. A．at 7:00 p. m., 24 Dec. B．at 2:30 p. m., 25 Dec. C．at 9:30 a. m., 24 Dec. D．at 11:30 a. m., 25 Dec. 5．Which of the following is NOT true? A．The 2015 Christmas Film Festival will last for 2 weeks. B．People can buy tickets both at the ticket office and online. C．You can go to the cinema by metro and get off at Mongkok. D．It will cost Mr. Black $46 to see this film with his 10-year-old son. 【答案】1．A 2．C 3．B 4．B 5．D 【导语】本文是一篇关于电影上映的宣传海报。 1．细节理解题。根据海报大标题“The Youth Union Proudly Organizes the Christmas Film Festival”可知，青年联盟组织了本次活动。故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据海报右上角文段“another 10 film will be shown in the Broadway Cinema”可知，除了海报宣传的这部电影“Inside Out”以外，还有10部电影将会上映，所以一共11部电影。故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据海报上的“The 9th Christmas Film Festival”和“opening film”可知，这部电影为第九届圣诞电影节的开幕电影。故选B。 4．细节理解题。根据问题条件“A Cantonese girl knows little English”可知，这个说粤语的女孩只会一点英语，所以最可能选择有粤语的场次，根据海报信息，粤语场次的只有“at 9:30 a.m., 24 Dec”和“at 2.30 p.m., 25 Dec”。故选B。 5．推理判断题。根据海报右上角的票价信息，每位成人是30美元，16岁以下的是半价，即15美元。因此，Mr. Black和他10岁儿子一共是45美元，选项D错误，此题为选非题。故选D。 （23-24八年级上·广东广州·期中）In foreign countries, some people do not like the number 13. They don’t think 13 is a lucky number. For example, they don’t like to live on the thirteenth floor. My friend Jack has got the same idea. He doesn’t like the number 13, either. One day he asked some friends to dinner. When all of his friends arrived, he asked them to sit around the table. He began to count the people in his mind when they were having the delicious food. Suddenly he cried out. “Oh, there are thirteen people here!” Everybody’s face turned white except (除……以外) Mr. Brown. He said slowly with a smile on his face, “Don’t worry, my dear friends! We have fourteen people here. My wife Mrs. Brown will have a baby in a few weeks. She is in the family way now.” All of them became happy again. “Congratulations!” they said to Mr. and Mrs. Brown. They enjoyed the nice food and had a good time that evening. 1．Some people in foreign countries don’t like the number 13 because they think number 13 ________. A．is an unlucky number B．is a lucky number C．can bring them happiness D．can make them ill 2．Why did Jack cry out suddenly? A．Because some of his friends did not come to dinner. B．Because the table was too small. C．Because there were 13 people at the table. D．Because he didn’t invite Mr. Brown’s wife to the dinner. 3．What is the meaning of underlined sentence “She is in the family way”? A．She is on holiday. B．She is going to have a baby. C．She is on the way home. D．She will have a family party. 4．What is the best title of the story? A．Mr. Jack and Mr. Brown B．A great mother C．Mr. Brown’s family D．Number 13 【答案】1．A 2．C 3．B 4．D 【导语】本文主要讲述了在国外，有些人不喜欢13这个数字，并且展开讲了一个有趣的故事。 1．细节理解题。据题“They don’t think 13 is a lucky number”可知，在一些外国人看来，13是不吉利的数字。故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据“Oh, there are thirteen people here!”可知，Jack突然叫喊是因为他发现桌子上有13个人。故选C。 3．词句猜测题。根据上下文“Mr. Brown will have a baby in a few weeks. She is in the family way now.”可知，Mr. Brown的妻子怀孕了，所以“She is in the family way”意思是“她怀孕了”。故选B。 4．最佳标题题。根据文章内容可知，本文主要讲述了数字13在一些外国人眼中是不吉利的数字，因此最佳标题为“Number 13”。故选D。 （23-24八年级上·广东广州·期中）Inventions That Make Your Life Easier LynQGetting separated (分开的) from friends or a family member at a music festival can be a real headache. LynQ helps you find your loved ones when you get separated from the group. Unlike your smart phones, this small thing does not need any Wi-Fi to stay connected. It is a great tool for family holidays. HabitAwareA common New Year’s resolution (决心) is to break some kind of bad habit. HabitAware is here to make your life a little easier. The beautiful little thing vibrates anytime it catches you falling into the bad habit you are trying to break. It will keep moving continuously until you are aware of it. Philips SomneoThe company Philips has something to help you get up earlier. The Philips Somneo is here to help you wake up better, without the very annoying sounds of a traditional alarm clock. The Somneo creates what is like a natural sunrise each morning while helping with your sleeping habits. EargoThe American company, Eargo is here to add a little excitement to the hearing aid (助听器) market. With 48 million Americans having hearing problems, the team hopes that their easy-to-use comfortable product will give these people the ability to hear again. 1．The underlined word “vibrates” in Paragraph 2 means ________. A．cries B．rings C．shakes D．sings 2．If Edward wants to buy a present for his friend who often fails to get up on time, which is the best choice? A．HabitAware. B．Philips Somneo. C．Eargo. D．LynQ. 3．We can learn from the passage that ________. A．Eargo has given 48 million people the ability to hear again B．Philips Somneo wakes up people with pleasant traditional sound C．connecting with Wi-Fi, LynQ helps to find your friends easily D．HabitAware helps give up some kind of bad habit a little easier 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．D 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了四个让我们生活更容易的发明。 1．词句猜测题。根据上文“A common New Year’s resolution (决心) is to break some kind of bad habit.”和“anytime it catches you falling into the bad habit you are trying to break”，可知HabitAware在你自己又陷入了你试图戒掉的坏习惯中的时候会晃动，vibrate表示“晃动”，和shake同义，故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据最后一段“The company Philips has something to help you get up earlier. The Philips Somneo is here to help you wake up better, without the very annoying sounds of a traditional alarm clock.”可知，如果爱德华想给他经常不按时起床的朋友买件礼物，他可以选择Philips公司的Philips Somneo，故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据“A common New Year’s resolution (决心) is to break some kind of bad habit. HabitAware is here to make your life a little easier.”可知，HabitAware可以帮助你更容易改掉一些坏习惯，故选D。 （23-24八年级上·广东广州·期中） Do Animals Really Sleep for Winter? For people who don’t like winter, animals that hibernate (冬眠) seem to have the right idea. But is hibernation the same as sleeping? Well, in fact, animals that hibernate don’t “sleep” during the winter. Hibernation is very different from what happens when you sleep. During hibernation, metabolism (新陈代谢) slows down greatly. When lemurs (狐猴) hibernate, for example, they slow their heart rates. An active lemur’s heart beats 300 times a minute. During hibernation, it beats less than six times a minute. Its breathing slows down, too. Hibernating lemurs can go ten minutes without taking a breath. Their brain activity becomes very slow. During sleep, however, animals continue to breathe as usual. According to scientists, hibernation is a way for animals to save energy. However, animals that live in cold areas are not the only ones to hibernate. Some animals hibernate to beat the heat. For some, hibernation is not because of temperatures (气温). Some animals hibernate when there is no food. Echidnas (针鼹), for example, will hibernate after fires. They won’t go back to usual activities until food grows back. Some animals hibernate to stay safe. Animals don’t smell or move much when they hibernate. This makes it hard for other animals to find them and eat them. There are many mammals (哺乳动物) that hibernate. Most of them are small—weigh less than 90 grams. Little animals usually lose heat quickly. It is hard for them to stay warm in winter, so they need to save more energy than larger animals do. We human beings don’t need hibernation. So, don’t be lazy and lie in bed all day long during the coming winter holiday! 1．According to the article, during hibernation, animals ________. A．lose weight B．stop breathing C．slow down their brain activity D．breathe quickly 2．The author uses the example of echidnas to show that ________. A．hibernation is different from sleeping B．most mammals don’t need hibernation C．during hibernation, metabolism slows down D．hibernation isn’t always because of temperatures 3．According to the article, mammals that hibernate are usually ________. A．small in size B．young in age C．tall in height D．heavy in weight 4．By writing this article, the author mainly wants to ________. A．tell people more about hibernation B．prevent young people from getting lazy C．explain why human beings don’t need hibernation D．list the differences between hibernation and sleeping 【答案】1．C 2．D 3．A 4．A 【导语】本文主要介绍了动物的冬眠，以帮助人们更好地对其进行了解。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段“Hibernation is very different from what happens when you sleep.”和“Their brain activity becomes very slow”可知，冬眠时，动物的大脑活动会减缓，故选C。 2．推理判断题。根据第三段“Some animals hibernate when there is no food. Echidnas (针鼹), for example, will hibernate after fires.”可知，文章以针鼹为例是为了说明冬眠并不总是因为温度，还会因为其它的原因。故选D。 3．细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“There are many mammals (哺乳动物) that hibernate. Most of them are small—weigh less than 90 grams.”可知，冬眠的哺乳动物通常体型很小，故选A。 4．主旨大意题。阅读全文并根据第一段“For people who don’t like winter, animals that hibernate (冬眠) seem to have the right idea. But is hibernation the same as sleeping?”可知，本文主要是想让人们更多的了解冬眠，故选A。 （23-24八年级上·广东广州·期中） Is gaming good or bad? If you enjoy playing video games, you must have argued (争论) with your parents at least once about the impact (影响) of gaming. Your parents might say that video games are bad for you. They may worsen your eyes, lower your school record, and could lead to health problems. As a kid, you probably argue that video games allow you to communicate with your friends well and improve (改善) your memory. Could you both be right? One study of game players has shown that 35% of high school and college students have missed school or work because of games. Some other studies have shown that playing video games leads to poor attention in school or at work. In my study, primary and high school kids playing games had lower test grades, less pain awareness during and after having played video games. However, there is another study by Cheryl Olson. He interviewed 1,000 students and found that video games can help kids improve problem-solving skills, make friends, show leadership. They can also be highly educational (有教育意义的), because some games include problem-solving skills or teach things like history, geography, or culture. So, maybe you’re wondering...should I play video games or not? Who is right? I think kids and parents are both right. How? Most of the bad impacts of video games happen when kids play for too long, so play moderately (适度地). Here’s how to do that. First, talk with your parents and take breaks from your gaming to help around the house or to get some fresh air. Second, try to find video games that are both fun and educational. Third, if you wear a headset (耳机) to play, take it off every few minutes or leave one ear free so you can hear your surroundings (周围的事物). Fourth, there are also many games that get you up out of your seat. Finally, find some games that you can play with your parents, and you just might surprise them with how enjoyable they are. They may end up having more fun than you! 1．What’s the main idea of paragraph 1? A．The reasons why playing games is bad for kids. B．Parents and kids hold different opinions about video games. C．A story about kids’ arguing with their parents about playing video games. D．Playing games always causes arguments between parents and their children. 2．Cheryl Olson’s study is mentioned to ________. A．show the bad impact playing video games can have B．show the good impact playing video games can have C．express the author’s opinion about playing video games D．share the findings of the latest research about video games 3．According to the article, what may video games bring to kids? A．Bad eyesight. B．Bad memory. C．Nice grades. D．Good health. 4．The author may support ________. A．playing educational games without breaks B．always wearing a headset when playing games C．many games require people to be seated while playing D．playing educational games which parents can take part in 【答案】1．B 2．B 3．A 4．D 【导语】本文主要讲述了玩电子游戏的危害和好处，以及如何合理地玩游戏。 1．主旨大意题。根据“If you enjoy playing video games, you must have argued (争论) with your parents at least once about the impact (影响) of gaming.”及通读本段可知，本段主要讲了父母和孩子对玩电子游戏有不同的看法。故选B。 2．推理判断题。根据“He interviewed 1,000 students and found that video games can help kids improve problem-solving skills, make friends, show leadership.”可推知，作者提到Cheryl Olson的研究是为了说明玩电子游戏的好处。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据“They may worsen your eyes”可知，玩电子游戏对孩子的眼睛不好。故选A。 4．推理判断题。根据“Finally, find some games that you can play with your parents, and you just might surprise them with how enjoyable they are. They may end up having more fun than you!”可推知，作者可能会同意的观点是玩一些父母可以参与的有教育意义的游戏。故选D。 （23-24八年级上·广东广州·期中） Do you know Su Bingtian? He is a Chinese runner. He was born in Zhongshan City, Guangdong Province on August 20th, 1989. Known as China’s fastest man, Su Bingtian made history and brought an unforgettable moment to the world in the summer of 2021. On Aug 1, Su set a new record of 9.83 seconds at the Tokyo Olympics Men’s 100m semifinals (半决赛), which made him the first Chinese runner to enter the event’s final round. For a long time, some people thought that Asian people were not physically built for sprinting (短跑). Su’s success shows it’s not true. However, it was not easy for Su to succeed. Because of being hurt, Su had to stop running for several years. Later, he came back to the track (跑道) and trained even harder than before. He realized that finishing the semifinal in less than 10 seconds would earn him a chance to enter the final competition. To encourage himself, Su set a personal goal (目标) of 9.89 seconds in 2012. He even made this number his password (密码) for his phone and computer. Luckily, he finally achieved his goal. On March 3rd, 2022, he was honored (授予……荣誉) in annual Touching China awards. “I am so proud of my result. I can write my name into history now and I will work harder and run faster. I hope my performance today will encourage more people.” Now let’s congratulate to Su Bingtian! We hope Su Bingtian will have a better future! 1．Why does Su say he can write his name into history? A．Because he won the first gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics Men’s 100m. B．Because he is the fastest man in China and shows great success to the world. C．Because he was honored in annual Touching China awards On March 3rd, 2022. D．Because he was the first Chinese to enter the Men’s 100m final round of Olympics. 2．Which one is the correct order about Su Bingtian? ①He was honored in annual Touching China awards. ②He set a personal goal of 9.89 seconds. ③He was hurt and stopped running for years. ④He set a new record of 9.83 seconds at the Tokyo Olympics Men’s 100m semifinals. A．③②④① B．③①④② C．②③④① D．②①③④ 3．What can we learn from Su Bingtian’s story? A．It is never too old to learn. B．Two heads are better than one. C．Work hard, and you will be successful. D．A good beginning is half done. 4．Where can we most probably find the passage? A．In an encyclopaedia. B．In a magazine. C．In a health report. D．In a guide book. 【答案】1．D 2．A 3．C 4．B 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要向我们介绍了著名的跑步运动员苏炳添的事迹。 1．细节理解题。根据“On Aug 1, Su set a new record of 9.83 seconds at the Tokyo Olympics Men’s 100m semifinals (半决赛), which made him the first Chinese runner to enter the event’s final round.”可知，苏炳添在东京奥运会男子100米半决赛中创造了9秒83的新纪录，这使他成为第一个进入决赛的中国选手，故可以留名史册。故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据“Because of being hurt, Su had to stop running for several years.”可知，由于受伤，苏不得不停止跑步数年；根据“To encourage himself, Su set a personal goal (目标) of 9.89 seconds in 2012.”可知，2012年，苏给自己设定了一个9.89秒的目标；根据“Su Bingtian made history and brought an unforgettable moment to the world in the summer of 2021. On Aug 1, Su set a new record of 9.83 seconds at the Tokyo Olympics Men’s 100m semifinals (半决赛), which made him the first Chinese runner to enter the event’s final round.”可知，苏在2021年的东京奥运会男子100米半决赛中创造了9秒83的新纪录；根据“On March 3rd, 2022, he was honored (授予……荣誉) in annual Touching China awards.”可知，2022年3月3日，他被授予年度感动中国大奖。因此正确的顺序为③②④①。故选A。 3．推理判断题。本文主要介绍了苏炳添通过不懈的努力并最终取得成功的故事，因此从中可以学到“努力工作，就会取得成功”的道理。故选C。 4．推理判断题。本文主要介绍了苏炳添通过不懈的努力并最终取得成功的故事，属于人物类文章，可能在杂志上找到。故选B。 （23-24八年级上·广东广州·期中）It’s World Environment Day! The city library prepared some surprises for you on June 5th. Tell stories You can share stories about scientists or technology for environmental protection. It’s OK if you aren’t good at telling stories. Age: 13～17 years old Place: in the hall of the first floor Time: 8:00 a. m. ～10:00 a. m.          Raise money (筹钱) You’re welcome to be volunteers for our activity. All the money we raise will go to the charities (慈善机构) to help wild animals. Age: over 15 years old Place: in Room 305 of the third floor Time: 10:00 a. m. ～11:30 a. m. Read books We’ll provide books on nature for you. Come and read in our reading club. You can share your ideas here with others. Age: all ages Place: in the paper book areas from the second floor to the fourth floor Time: 2:00 p. m. ～4:30 p. m.          Watch documentaries (纪录片) We’ll offer some documentaries about serious environmental problems. Age: over 10 years old Place: in the movie center of the fifth floor Time: 4:30 p. m. ～7:30 p. m. The room can hold up to 50 people. So please call us one day earlier if you want to come. 1．How long does the money-raising activity last? A．Two hours. B．Three hours. C．One and a half hours. D．Two and a half hours. 2．What can we know from the text? A．Even little kids can read in the club. B．The library raises money to clean the city. C．The storytelling activity is on the second floor. D．The documentaries are about the history of the library. 3．What’s the writer’s purpose of writing this passage? A．To encourage us to love animals. B．To show us the way to find good books. C．To introduce some meaningful activities. D．To tell us the importance of protecting the environment. 【答案】1．C 2．A 3．C 【导语】本文介绍了图书馆的一些活动，活动的目的是告诉我们保护环境的重要性。 1．细节理解题。根据第二个表格中“Time: 10:00 a. m. ～11:30 a. m.”可知，筹钱持续一个半小时。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据第三个表格中“Age: all ages”可知，小孩子也能读书。故选A。 3．主旨大意题。根据“The city library prepared some surprises for you on June 5th.”可知，文章主要是介绍了一些有意义的活动。故选C。 （23-24八年级上·广东广州·期中）Happiness is important to everyone. Most people want to be happy but few know how to find happiness. Money and success don’t bring lasting happiness. Happiness depends on ourselves. In other words, we make our own happiness. Some people believe that if they are wealthy, they will be able to buy anything they want, which means happiness. On the other hand, some people believe that holding a high position (地位), you have both money and many other things which can’t be bought by money. However, other people believe that having lots of money is not happiness, or their intelligence, or their health. They think these can make them happy. Here are a few ways to help you be happier. The first secret of happiness is to enjoy the simple things in life. Sometimes we spend too much time thinking about the future, for example, getting into college or getting a good job (现状). You should enjoy life’s simple pleasures, such as reading a good book, or spending time with close friends. People who have close friends usually enjoy happier and healthier lives. The second secret of happiness is to be active. Many people go dancing or play sports. People can forget about their problems and only think about the activities. Finally, many people find happiness in helping others. According to studies, people feel good when they volunteer their time to do many meaningful things for other people. If you want to feel happier, go shopping to get food for an old neighbor, or simply help around the house. Now maybe you know how to find happiness! 1．The underlined word “wealthy” means “_________ ” in the article. A．pleased B．healthy C．excited D．rich 2．Some people who hold a high position in the government think they can _________. A．get money and something they can’t buy with money B．do what they want to do at any time C．enjoy health which makes them work hard D．take an active part in all kinds of activities every day 3．Many people find it happy to _________. A．remember the old days and troubles B．do some meaningful things for others C．think about the future D．make much money and little success 4．The passage mainly tells us _________. A．how to find happiness B．how to save happiness C．to do something good for others D．to make friends with others 【答案】1．D 2．A 3．B 4．A 【导语】本文主要讨论了幸福的重要性以及如何找到幸福。 1．词句猜测题。根据“they will be able to buy anything they want, which means happiness.”可知，此处指他们有钱就能买到他们想要的东西，故划线部分wealthy意为“有钱的”，与选项D“有钱的”意思一致。故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据“some people believe that holding a high position (地位), you have both money and many other things which can’t be bought by money.”可知，一些在政府中身居要职的人认为他们可以有钱并且买别人买不到的东西。故选A。 3．细节理解题。根据“people feel good when they volunteer their time to do many meaningful things for other people.”可知，人们当志愿者为别人做许多事情时人们会感觉良好。故选B。 4．主旨大意题。根据“Here are a few ways to help you be happier.”以及全文信息可知，本文主要介绍了如何找到幸福。故选A。 （23-24八年级上·广东广州·期中）Do you know the numbers 0-9 well? They are numbers in Arabic numerals (阿拉伯数字). People use them to mark numbers now. But it’s not the only number system that people use. About 2, 500 years ago, people in Rome used their hands to count. In Roman numerals, one finger means 1, two fingers mean 2, three fingers mean 3, four fingers means 4. If you want to say five, you can keep your four fingers close on one side and your thumb on the other side. Make both of your hands be five, then you’ll have ten. So in Rome, I, II, III, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX, X. Also, “L”means fifty, “C” means one hundred, “D” means five hundred and “M” means one thousand. But there is no zero in Rome numerals. Today, few people use them because they are difficult to write and count. But we can still see them on some watches and clocks. Today, most people use the Arabic numerals. They are easy to remember and write. They help people to count things every day. In fact, Indians first created and used the Arabic numerals. In the late 8th century, people in Arabic countries learned about them. Then the Arabic people took them into Europe. So people in Europe called them Arabic numerals. Today people around the world use Arabic numerals and they help a lot. 1．Which of the following means five in Roman numerals? A．5. B．IV. C．V. D．X. 2．What does the underlined word “them” in Paragraph 2 mean? A．Arabic numerals. B．Watches and clocks. C．Zero. D．Roman numerals. 3．What do we know about Arabic numerals? A．People in Rome don’t use them. B．Arabic people taught the Indians about them. C．Only Arabic people use them today. D．“0” means “zero” in Arabic numerals. 4．Where is this passage probably taken from? A．Diary. B．History book. C．Travel guide. D．Sports magazine. 【答案】1．C 2．D 3．D 4．B 【导语】本文主要介绍了阿拉伯数字和罗马数字的相关信息。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段“If you want to say five, you can keep your four fingers close on one side and your thumb on the other side.”可知，如果你想说五个，你可以把你的四个手指放在一边，大拇指在另一边。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据上文“But there is no zero in Rome numerals. Today, few people use them because they are difficult to write and count”可知，此处讨论的是罗马数字，因为难写，人们很少使用了。故选D。 3．细节理解题。根据第一段“Do you know the numbers 0—9 well? They are numbers in Arabic numerals ”可知，“0”在阿拉伯数字中是“零”的意思。故选D。 4．推理判断题。根据“About 2, 500 years ago”并通读全文可知，本文主要介绍了关于阿拉伯数字和罗马数字的知识，包括其发展沿革等，因此可能在历史书中找到。故选B。 （23-24八年级上·广东广州·期中）AI (人工智能) makes our lives easier and better. Let’s see some amazing AIs. Cool driverless (无人驾驶的) bus Apolong is a driverless bus. Its door will open to you by itself. The bus can hold 14 people and doesn’t need a driver. It follows traffic rules. It stops every time when it sees a stop light. Your close friendXiaoice is a robot. If you feel lonely, you can talk with it. It is good at singing, writing poems and telling stories. You can make friends with it! World’s first AI anchor (主播)See this picture! The famous Chinese anchor Qiu Hao is reporting the news. But “he” is not the real Qiu Hao. It is the world’s first AI anchor. It looks and speaks just like a real person. It speaks both Chinese and English. It can work 24 hours without any mistakes. Popular AI artistA beautiful painting was sold for about 3,000,000 yuan in 2018. But it isn’t a work by a famous painter such as Vincent Van Gogh. It was painted by an AI artist. Three Frenchmen created it. The AI artist imitated (临摹) over 15,000 works to learn to paint. Now it is one of the most popular artists in the world. 1．Xiaoice can do the following things EXCEPT ________. A．going out to play with you B．talking with you if you feel lonely C．being your friend D．singing, writing poems and telling stories 2．What can we know about the painting? A．Vincent Van Gogh painted it. B．It was sold for about 3,000,000 yuan in 2018. C．The AI artist imitated it. D．It is the most popular painting in the world. 3．This passage is probably from ________. A．a travel guide B．a story book C．a school report D．a science magazine 【答案】1．A 2．B 3．D 【导语】本文介绍了四个AI产品，说明了AI使我们的生活更轻松、更美好。 1．细节理解题。根据“If you feel lonely, you can talk with it...make friends with it!”可知，Xiaoice可以和你谈话，它还会唱歌、写诗、讲故事，还可以和你交朋友。没有提到可以和你出去玩。故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据“A beautiful painting was sold for about 3,000,000 yuan in 2018.”可知，这幅画在2018年卖了300万元，B项表述正确。故选B。 3．推理判断题。根据第一段“AI makes our lives easier and better. Let’s see some amazing AIs.”可知，本文介绍了几个AI产品，说明了AI使我们的生活更轻松、更美好，所以本文可能出自一本科学杂志。故选D。 （23-24八年级上·广东广州·期中）A young man went to an expert on gems (宝石) and wanted to learn from him. The expert shook his head. He worried that young men wouldn’t have the patience to learn. In his opinion, they were always in a hurry. The young man asked the expert many times to let him have a try. Finally the expert said, “Be here tomorrow.” The next morning the expert put a jade (翡翠) stone in the man’s hand and told him to hold it. The expert then went about his work, cutting, weighing and setting gems. The man sat and waited excitedly. The following morning the expert again placed the jade stone in the man’s hand and told him to hold it. On the third, fourth, and fifth day the expert repeated the action. On the sixth day the young man still had to hold the jade stone, but he could no longer stand the silence. “Sir,” he asked “You will learn,” the expert replied. Several more days went by. The man became more and more impatient. However, when the expert placed a stone in his hand one morning, the young man shouted without looking at it, “This is not the same jade stone!” “You have begun to learn,” the expert said with a smile. 1．How long did the man hold the jade stone without asking anything? A．For three days. B．For five days. C．For seven days. D．For half a month. 2．Why did the expert ask the man to hold a stone for days? A．It was a way of learning. B．He was too busy to teach the man. C．It was all that he could give the man. D．There was no other work for the man to do. 3．How did the young man’s feeling change? A．worried → unhappy → nervous. B．worried → nervous → unhappy. C．excited → nervous → worried. D．excited → unhappy → surprised. 4．What does the passage mainly tell us? A．A real expert on gems. B．Some good learning habits. C．The importance of patience. D．The secret to learning quickly. 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．D 4．C 【导语】本文主要讲述了一个年轻人向专家求教，专家通过手拿石头磨炼他的耐性的故事来告诉我们耐心在学习中的重要性。 1．细节理解题。根据“On the sixth day the young man still had to hold the jade stone, but he could no longer stand the silence.”可知，年轻人拿着石头五天而什么都没问。故选B。 2．推理判断题。根据“Several more days went by. The man became more and more impatient. However, when the expert placed a stone in his hand one morning, the young man shouted without looking at it, ‘This is not the same jade stone!’ ‘You have begun to learn,’ the expert said with a smile.”可知，专家让年轻人好几天都拿着一块石头是因为这也是一种学习的方式。故选A。 3．推理判断题。根据“The man sat and waited excitedly.”，“but he could no longer stand the silence.”及“the young man shouted without looking at it”可知，年轻人的心理从激动的到不愉快的再到惊讶的。故选D。 4．主旨大意题。通读全文可知，本文通过一个年轻人向专家求教的故事告诉我们耐心在学习中的重要性。故选C。 （23-24八年级上·广东广州·期中）①Can animals talk? It is true that they are not able to use words like ours, but most of them can talk in their own way. ②When the cat is happy and pleased, how does she show it? She purrs, and this is her way of saying. “I am quite happy now.” If she is unhappy, or in pain, or hungry, she mews. If she is angry, she sets up her back and moves her tail from side to side. If she is treated (对待) in a way she does not like, her tail goes straight up in the air, and she walks out of the room. ③If your dog is pleased, he puts back his ears, waves his tail, and seems to smile. If he is angry, he growls (咆哮), shows his teeth, puts up his tail and the hair along his back and neck, walks around slowly, and makes himself look very fierce. This is the dog’s way of saying. “I am mad, I have a mind to bite you.” ④When a hen sees a dog coming near her chickens, have you not noticed how she waves her wings, raises her tail, and rushes to the dog? This is her way of saying. “Be off, or I will peck you with my hard beak (喙).” If she sees a hawk, she makes a strange noise, and her chickens at once run away and hide themselves. They understand their mother to say. “Quick, get out of sight, dears! There is danger near.” When she finds some nice food, she makes another kind of noise. The chickens know quite well what it means, and run at once to share the food their mother has found for them. ⑤In such ways as these, animals make themselves understood almost as well as if they could talk like humans. They tell their feelings to one another by acts and by sounds just as we do by words. 1．A cat’s tail goes straight up in the air when __________. A．she is treated in a way she dislikes B．she is hungry or in pain C．she is happy and pleased D．she is interested in something 2．Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A．A dog puts back his ears and waves his tail to show he is angry. B．A dog always comes near the hen to bite the chickens when he is happy. C．The hen knows her chickens quite well and run to share the food with them. D．The chickens run away and hide themselves when there is danger near. 3．How is the passage organized? A． B． C． D． 4．What’s the writer’s purpose in writing this passage? A．Teach us to talk like animals. B．Introduce how animals make themselves understood. C．Tell us that animals can talk like humans. D．Ask us to be friendly to animals. 【答案】1．A 2．D 3．C 4．B 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，文章主要讲述了动物虽然不能像人类一样用语言交流，但它们能以自己的方式表达情感，使自己被理解，文章通过举例说明了猫、狗、母鸡等动物的交流方式。 1．细节理解题。根据“If she is angry or treated in a way she does not like, her tail goes straight up in the air”可知，当猫被以它不喜欢的方式对待时，它的尾巴会笔直地竖在空中，故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据“If she sees a hawk, she makes a strange noise, and her chickens at once run away and hide themselves.”可知，当鸡看到有危险靠近时，会跑开并躲藏起来，故选D。 3．篇章结构题。文章第一段提出动物能用自己的方式交流的观点，第二、三、四段分别举例说明猫、狗、母鸡的交流方式，第五段总结动物能像人类用语言交流一样通过行为和声音表达自己的情感，故选C。 4．主旨大意题。根据“In such ways as these, animals make themselves understood almost as well as if they could talk like humans. They tell their feelings to one another by acts and by sounds just as we do by words.”可知，作者写这篇文章的目的是介绍动物如何让自己被理解，故选B。 试卷第1页，共3页 试卷第1页，共3页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$