专题03 记叙文阅读15篇（期中真题+名校模拟）-2024-2025学年八年级英语下学期期中复习挑战满分百题斩（深圳专用）

2024-2025学年八年级英语下学期期中复习挑战满分百题斩（深圳专用） 专题03 记叙文阅读15篇 期中真题+名校模拟 【基础篇】 （23-24八年级下·广东深圳·期中）Having grown up in Arizona with the Grand Canyon and the red plateaus (高原) of Sedona in my backyard, I spent many younger days fishing and exploring the mysterious land. I believed this southwestern state is home to the most beautiful landscape on Earth. No foreign scenery could compare with its endless blue sky and great mountains. I thought so until I was invited to visit a southwestern province in China. On my trip to Guizhou, I had the chance to go boating on Wanfeng Lake. At one point I rested, floating at the centre of the lake, listening to the spaces between silence and looking at the mountains around me. I thought about my childhood, and wished I had listened more closely to my father’s fishing stories. During my trip around the city of Xingyi, in Guizhou, I saw the artworks of the Bouyei ethnic group (布依族). They use colours produced from plants to make clothes of bright blues and greens. Local elders still practise weaving (编织) with wooden machines and pass that tradition on to their grandchildren. The history here is easily noticed. One could reach out, touch it, and breathe it. It reminded me of my home. My mother loved to make our home more beautiful with paintings and some handmade artworks. The designs were ancient, and carried wisdom within them. This Earth is our home, and we celebrate its wonders. I caught that same feeling while enjoying the artworks in Xingyi. I’ve lived away from Arizona for 10 years, living a new life in China. I’ve successfully built myself a family and a career. I feel as though I have everything that I need. For a moment, in Guizhou, I felt home. 1．What did the writer believe about his hometown? A．It was a fishing village in America. B．Its natural beauty was incomparable. C．It was the most beautiful place on Earth. D．The writer spent a painful childhood there. 2．What did the writer do on Wanfeng Lake? A．Catch fish. B．Enjoy a boat trip. C．Listen to stories. D．Climb mountains. 3．What does the underlined phrase “reach out” in Paragraph 3 probably mean? A．Show interest in something. B．Work hard to achieve something. C．Keep in touch with something. D．Move one’s hand towards something. 4．How did the writer feel while enjoying the artworks in Xingyi? A．Homesick. B．Excited. C．Worried. D．Nervous. 5．What is the best title of the passage? A．Exploring beauty in Arizona B．Living a quiet life in China C．Feeling at home in Guizhou D．Discovering history in Guizhou 【答案】1．B 2．B 3．D 4．A 5．C 【导语】本文主要介绍了作者在贵州的生活和所见所闻，作者现在在中国过着新的生活，在贵州，作者有一种家的感觉。 1．细节理解题。根据“I believed this southwestern state is home to the most beautiful landscape on Earth. No foreign scenery could compare with its endless blue sky and great mountains.”可知作者认为这个西南部的州拥有地球上最美丽的风景。没有任何外国风景能与它无尽的蓝天和雄伟的山脉相比。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据“I had the chance to go boating on Wanfeng Lake”可知作者有机会在万峰湖上划船。故选B。 3．词义猜测题。根据“One could reach out, touch it, and breathe it”可知是伸出手去触摸，故划线部分意为“把手伸向某物”。故选D。 4．细节理解题。根据“It reminded me of my home.”可知在欣赏艺术作品时，作者想起了自己的家乡。故选A。 5．最佳标题题。本文主要介绍了作者在贵州的生活和所见所闻，作者现在在中国过着新的生活，在贵州，作者有一种家的感觉，以选项C“在贵州有家的感觉”为标题最合适。故选C。 （23-24八年级下·广东深圳·期中）Jia Ling plays the lead role in her movie YOLO (《热辣滚烫》), in which she turns from a comedian (喜剧演员) into a director. This spring, the most eye-catching movie might be YOLO. By Feb 26, 2024 and it had made over 3.4 billion yuan at the box of live, reported the 21st Teens. Directed by 41-year-old Jia Ling, the movie tells the story of a woman tired of the world, finding herself and learning to love life through boxing (拳击). The name YOLO is short for the movie’s main idea—You Only Live Once. Jia has tried many different roles in her life, including crosstalk (相声) and sketch (小品 ) performer, variety show guest and actress. In 2019, she became a director for the first time, making her movie Hi, Mom (《你好，李焕英》). Jia didn’t study directing at university. And she believes this is both a good and bad thing. It makes her feel freer in film making because she doesn’t need to follow a fixed style. To everyone’s surprise, Hi, Mom made her the world’s highest-grossing (票房最高的) woman director before 2023. Before making YOLO, Jia was often seen as an overweight comedian. She often made jokes about herself to make people laugh. For this movie, Jia lost 50 kg and looked very different. Some people online said even her voice became softer, and they call this a “rebirth” for Jia. In Jia’s eyes, her change in identity (身份) and look is her way of staying true to herself. “It’s hard to predict (预言) one’s life. I’m just following my heart but not looking for changes on purpose (故意地). Movies are now the best way to show myself, so I put all my energy into them,” Jia said. “Jia didn’t change at all. She’s just being more herself,” said talk show host Chen Luyu in her program A Date With Luyu (《鲁豫有约》). 1．What is the main idea of the movie YOLO? A．Learning to box is essential for a woman. B．Life should be lived to the fullest. C．A woman should be tired of the world. D．Boxing is a way to get away from reality. 2．Why does Jia Ling believe not receiving formal directing education is both a good and bad thing for her? A．Because it gives her more freedom in creating movies. B．Because she doesn’t need to follow anyone’s advice. C．Because she can easily copy other directors’ styles. D．Because she doesn’t need to study hard to be a director. 3．How did Jia Ling’s appearance change for the movie YOLO? A．She started wearing makeup. B．She coloured her hair. C．She became thinner. D．She changed her hairstyle. 4．What does Jia Ling say about her changes in identity and look? A．She is not happy with them. B．She is following her heart. C．She is looking for changes on purpose. D．She is trying to please others. 5．What can we learn about Jia Ling from the words of Chen Luyu? A．She is not the same person as before. B．She is more confident than ever. C．She is more true to herself now. D．She is not as funny as a comedian. 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．C 4．B 5．C 【导语】本文主要介绍了电影《热辣滚烫》的票房、故事、含义和导演贾玲的多重身份及其导演经历。 1．推理判断题。根据“The name YOLO is short for the movie’s main idea—You Only Live Once.”可知，电影《热辣滚烫》的主旨是：你只活一次，告诉人们要为自己而活，要活得精彩。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据“And she believes this is both a good and bad thing. It makes her feel freer in film making because she doesn’t need to follow a fixed style.”可知，不是导演科班出身的她会觉得创作电影时会更加自由，不用被固定的模式束缚。故选A。 3．细节理解题。根据“For this movie, Jia lost 50 kg and looked very different.”可知，在这部电影中，贾玲瘦了100多斤。故选C。 4．细节理解题。根据“In Jia’s eyes, her change in identity (身份) and look is her way of staying true to herself.”可知，贾玲并没有对外表和身份进行刻意的改变，她只是遵从内心的想法。故选B。 5．推理判断题。根据“Jia didn’t change at all. She’s just being more herself,” said talk show host Chen Luyu in her program A Date With Luyu”可知，鲁豫认为如今的贾玲本质没变，只是更加做自己了。故选C。 （23-24八年级下·广东深圳·期中）Zhang Dong has been working as a music teacher at Yangmu Experimental Primary School for over 16 years. As the new spring semester (学期) begins, she is quite happy to see her students at the rural (农村的) schools she visits in Jilin City, Jilin Province. In 2007, Zhang refused to work in large cities after graduating (毕业) from Yanbian University. “Both my grandfather and father were village teachers,” she said. “Therefore, I decided to come back to my hometown and teach the children in the countryside to sing, helping them realize their dreams.” In March 2018, when Zhang heard that students at three village schools in Jilin had no music classes, she immediately volunteered to teach them. Beginning on March 6, she took on a new role as a visiting teacher. Zhang introduced the students to many kinds of instruments. “The students were quite excited when they first touched instruments such as flute and jazz drums,” she said. “The music class has become their festival.” In 2018, Zhang founded a choir (合唱团), attracting students from Yangmu Experimental Primary School and the three village schools. Over the years, she has raised over 100,000 yuan in music equipment for rural schools. Through her efforts, the choir has received acclaim. At the end of 2021, Zhang had cancer. At the beginning of the spring semester in 2022, she returned to work although she was not fully recovered (痊愈的). “Because of the illness, I can’t sing with ton much force, hint I still want to bring happiness to the children by teaching them how to sing,” she said. “I am a teacher, and I want to use music to light up the hearts of rural children and tell the beautiful stories of the countryside through education.” 1．Why did Zhang decide to teach in the countryside? A．Because she refused to work in large cities. B．Because she would like to go back to her hometown. C．Because her grandfather and father were teachers D．Because she wanted to teach the children there to sing. 2．When did Zhang work as a visiting teacher? A．In 2007. B．In 2018. C．In 2021. D．In 2022. 3．How did Zhang teach the students at the village schools? A．She made them very excited in music classes. B．She gave them flutes and jazz drums. C．She introduce them to different instruments. D．She raised money in music equipment for them. 4．What does the underlined word “acclaim” most probably mean? A．Success. B．Money. C．Joy. D．Luck. 5．What is the best title of the passage? A．Teacher works hard for more than 16 years. B．Teacher visits students at the rural schools. C．Teacher enjoys teaching at the rural schools. D．Teacher helps bring hope to the rural schools. 【答案】1．D 2．B 3．C 4．A 5．D 【导语】本文主要讲述了一位叫做张冬的音乐教师回到家乡，用音乐点亮农村孩子的心灵，借教育讲述乡村的美好故事。 1．细节理解题。根据“Therefore, I decided to come back to my hometown and teach the children in the countryside to sing, helping them realize their dreams.”可知，张冬决定返回家乡，教乡下的孩子们唱歌，帮助他们实现梦想。故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据“In March 2018...”和“Beginning on March 6, she took on a new role as a visiting teacher.”可知，张冬是在2018年作为访问教师的。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据“Zhang introduced the students to many kinds of instruments.”可知，张冬带领学生们认识了各种乐器。故选C。 4．词义猜测题。根据“Through her efforts, the choir has received acclaim.”可知，在张冬的努力下，这个合唱团收获了成功和称赞，acclaim“赞扬”符合题意 。故选A。 5．最佳标题题。文章讲述的是一位教师希望通过音乐帮助农村孩子实现梦想的事情，D选项符合题意。故选D。 （23-24八年级下·广东深圳·期中）Before she had drunk half the bottle, she found her head pressing against the ceiling (天花板), and had to stop to save her neck from being broken. She hastily put down the bottle, saying to herself, “That’s quite enough. I can’t get out at the door. I hope I will not grow any more.” However, it was too late to wish that! She went on growing, and growing, and very soon she had to kneel down on the floor. In another minute, she tried to lie down with one elbow against the door, and the other arm curling round her head. Still she went on growing. She put one arm out of the window and one foot up the chimney, and said to herself, “Now I can do no more, whatever happens. What will become of me?” Luckily for Alice, the little magic bottle had now had its full effect, and she grew no larger. Still it was very uncomfortable, and there seemed to be no chance for her to get out of the room. She felt unhappy. “It was much pleasanter at home,” thought poor Alice, “when one wasn’t always growing larger and smaller, or being ordered by mice and rabbits. I almost wish I hadn’t gone down that rabbit hole!”   “But it was rather curious (不寻常的). I wondered what would happen to me! When I used to read fairy tales, imagined that kind of thing never happened! There should be a book written about me! And when I grow up, I’ll write one…but I’m grown-up now,” she added, “at least there’s no room to grow up any more in here.” “But then,” thought Alice, “will I never get any older than I am now? That’ll be a comfort, but I will always have lessons to learn! Oh, I shouldn’t do like that!” 1．What does the underlined word “hastily” probably mean? A．Happily. B．Actually. C．Exactly. D．Hurriedly. 2．Why couldn’t Alice get out at the door? A．She got lost. B．She was drunk. C．She became so big. D．She was too sleepy. 3．What’s Paragraph 2 mainly about? A．Why Alice kept growing. B．When Alice started growing. C．How Alice stopped growing. D．What Alice did while growing. 4．How did Alice feel about entering the rabbit hole according to Paragraph 4? A．Excited. B．Unhappy. C．Hopeful. D．Proud. 5．Who did Alice talk to in the passage? A．Herself. B．A mouse. C．A rabbit. D．Her sister. 【答案】1．D 2．C 3．D 4．B 5．A 【导语】本文节选自《爱丽丝梦游仙境》中的片段，这个片段描述了爱丽丝喝了一个瓶子里的东西变大的故事。 1．词义猜测题。根据“Before she had drunk half the bottle, she found her head pressing against the ceiling (天花板), and had to stop to save her neck from being broken.”可知，前文提到了还没喝完一半瓶子里的药，爱丽丝的头就撞在了天花板上，因此划线词指的是“急忙”放下正在喝的瓶子。故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据“That’s quite enough. I can’t get out at the door. I hope I will not grow any more.”可知，因为她变得太大了。故选C。 3．主旨大意题。根据“However, it was too late to wish that! She went on growing, and growing, and very soon she had to kneel down on the floor.”以及“In another minute…She put one arm out of the window and one foot up the chimney, and said to herself,”可知，这一段讲述了爱丽丝在身体变大过程中做的事情。故选D。 4．推理判断题。根据“I almost wish I hadn’t gone down that rabbit hole!”可知，爱丽丝后悔自己掉进了兔子洞，因此她是不高兴的。故选B。 5．推理判断题。根据文章中她说的话“That’s quite enough. I can’t get out at the door. I hope I will not grow any more.”；“Now I can do no more, whatever happens. What will become of me?”；“I almost wish I hadn’t gone down that rabbit hole!”以及“will I never get any older than I am now? That’ll be a comfort, but I will always have lessons to learn! Oh, I shouldn’t do like that!”可知，文章中爱丽丝说的话都是自言自语的。故选A。 （23-24八年级下·广东深圳·期中）Curt McArdle, a British man, began to live in Inner Mongolia about five years ago, teaching English in Hohbot. When he is free, he likes making videos about his trips to villages near Hohhot. He shared more than 10 such videos on YouTube. McArdle saw the big changes in those villages during his trips over the years. The broken roads in the villages become much better now. He added that Hohhot opened two new metro (地铁) lines in the last two years. “Now you can easily spend a day in a village. You can go to a restaurant to buy some food. I used to fill my bag with all kinds of food before traveling to the villages. You can go to a small village in the middle of nowhere and pay for everything through WeChat or Alipay. There is always 4G, so I can use the map on my phone to get back to the city,” says McArdle. In some villages, people told him that they could sell local products easily thanks to a growing number of visitors brought in with the help of convenient transport. McArdle thinks it’s China’s efforts at poverty alleviation (扶贫) that make these changes happen. He hopes to go on making videos to show real China to the world and do something to help develop the country. 1．What does Curt McArdle like doing in his spare time? A．Staying at home and watching videos about the British. B．Making videos about his trips to villages near Hohhot. C．Learning Chinese by himself. D．Looking for some information about Hohhot on the Internet. 2．Which question can the third paragraph answer? A．How can people pay in the villages near Hohhot? B．When did MeArdle come to the villages near Hohhot for the first time? C．Why didn’t McArdle use maps in China? D．Where did McArdle get his first phone? 3．What can we know from the passage? A．There is only one metro line in Hohhot now. B．McArdle could buy food easily through WeChat when he first came to Hohhot. C．McArdle wishes to play a role in helping develop China. D．MrArdle shared over 100 videos about his trips to villages on YouTube. 4．What’s the main idea of the passage?   A．China’s efforts at poverty alleviation last year. B．A British man s problems these years. C．A British man takes trips to different villages in the world. D．A British man records changes in the Chinese countryside. 5．What is the structure of the passage? A． B． C． D． 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．C 4．D 5．B 【导语】本文讲述了一名英国男子记录了中国农村的变化。 1．细节理解题。根据“When he is free, he likes making videos about his trips to villages near Hohhot. He shared more than 10 such videos on YouTube.”可知他喜欢制作关于他去呼和浩特附近村庄旅行的视频。故选B。 2．推理判断题。根据“You can go to a small village in the middle of nowhere and pay for everything through WeChat or Alipay.”可知回答了“在呼和浩特附近的村庄，人们如何支付？”，故选A。 3．细节理解题。根据“He hopes to go on making videos to show real China to the world and do something to help develop the country.”可知McArdle希望为中国的发展发挥作用。故选C。 4．主旨大意题。本文讲述了一名英国男子记录了中国农村的变化。故选D。 5．篇章结构题。第一段引出主题，第二三段介绍变化，第四段总结。故选B。 （23-24八年级下·广东深圳·期中）Once upon a time in a small village, there lived a young girl named Mei. She was known for her kind heart and gentle nature. Every day, Mei would help her parents in their small farm, working tirelessly from morning until night. One day, as Mei was collecting water from the nearby river, she noticed a wounded bird lying on the ground. Without hesitation, she picked up the bird and brought it back to her house. She cleaned its wounds and fed it, taking care of it until it was fully recovered. Months later, the bird had fully healed (治愈) and Mei knew it was time for it to return to the wild. With a heavy heart, she released the bird into the sky, watching as it flew away. A few days later, Mei was working in the fields when she heard a loud rustling sound. She turned around to see a group of wild animals approaching (逼近) her. She was so scared that she began to run, but the animals were quickly closing in on her. Just when it seemed all hope was lost, the bird appeared out of nowhere. It began to circle above Mei, squawking loudly to drive the animals away. The animals, frightened by the sudden noise, backed away and Mei was able to escape to safety. Grateful for the bird’s help, Mei realized that sometimes, even the smallest acts of kindness can have the biggest impact. From that day on, she promised to always help those in need, just as she had helped the bird.Years later, Mei grew up to become a compassionate and selfless person. She used her knowledge and skills to improve the lives of those in her community. Mei’s story spread far and wide, inspiring others to reach out and help those in need. She became a symbol of hope and kindness. 1．Where did Mei find the wounded bird? A．On the farm. B．On the ground. C．In a river. D．In a tree. 2．What does the underline word “release” in paragraph 3 mean? A．hold up B．catch up C．let go D．take out 3．What happened to May when she was working in the fields? A．She heard something crying loudly and ran away. B．The bird suddenly appeared and saved Mei. C．Mei was scared by the sudden noise made by the bird. D．She was attacked by some wild animals and badly hurt. 4．What does paragraph 6 mainly talk about? A．The things that Mei wanted to do in the future. B．The reason why Mei promised to help those in need. C．The great impact (影响) the bird brought to Mei’s life. D．The ways of how Mei improve the lives of those in her community. 5．Which one is the best title for this passage? A．A kind girl and a lucky bird B．The power of helping animals C．Two good friends, true friendship D．A little kindness, the biggest impact (影响) 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．A 4．C 5．D 【导语】本文主要介绍了一个女孩梅拯救了一只鸟，结果这只鸟反过来帮助她逃离了一群野生动物的攻击，她也了解到即使是最微小的善举也能产生最大的影响。 1．细节理解题。根据“One day, as Mei was collecting water from the nearby river, she noticed a wounded bird lying on the ground”可知梅正在附近的河里取水，发现地上躺着一只受伤的小鸟。故选B。 2．词义猜测题。根据“With a heavy heart, she released the bird into the sky, watching as it flew away.”可知她怀着沉重的心情，把那只鸟放向天空，看着它飞走，故此处划线部分和let go意义相近。故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据“A few days later, Mei was working in the fields when she heard a loud rustling sound. She turned around to see a group of wild animals approaching (逼近) her. She was so scared that she began to run”可知梅正在田里干活，突然听到一声巨大的沙沙声，她转过身来，看到一群野生动物正在靠近她，她很害怕开始逃跑。故选A。 4．主旨大意题。根据“Grateful for the bird’s help, Mei realized that sometimes, even the smallest acts of kindness can have the biggest impact”可知本段主要介绍了鸟给梅的生活带来的巨大影响。故选C。 5．最佳标题题。本文主要介绍了一个女孩梅拯救了一只鸟，结果这只鸟反过来帮助她逃离了一群野生动物的攻击，她也了解到即使是最微小的善举也能产生最大的影响，以选项D“一点点善意，最大的影响”为标题最能反映文章的主旨。故选D。 （23-24八年级下·广东深圳·期中）Last September, I visited my hometown and stayed for five weeks. I often got up early and went for walks in a nearby park. The grass had been nicely cut, but the lake remained wild. I saw swans floating quietly in the reeds (芦苇) and ducks flying from a small island covered in plants. On the roof of the old castle, a group of crows gathered. They seemed to be talking about their daily business, just like they had been doing for thousands of years. As I sat down on a park bench (长椅), all the old experiences came flooding back. Parks are wonderful. Even in big cities, they don’t change much. For me, the unsung heroes of the park are the simple wooden benches. Benches are more than just pieces of wood. They provide a place for like-minded people to sit and talk about the simple things in life. In the hustle and bustle of our daily lives and among the tall buildings, you can find peace to slow down, discover interesting things, and connect with other people. Young students would do well to take a break from the online world. Next weekend, why not go to a park, sit on a bench, wait for someone to take the seat beside you and start a conversation? You never know who you might meet. It might be a movie star or a famous scientist. But it can be better if it’s just a normal person. You can be an interviewer and find out about him or her. While you are waiting, keep a diary of the people and things you meet. Just remember to leave your electronics at home. 1．How does the writer introduce the topic? A．By presenting facts. B．By giving examples. C．By describing feelings. D．By telling a personal story. 2．How might the writer feel when sitting in the park? A．Worried. B．Peaceful. C．Cheerful. D．Disappointed. 3．What does the underlined phrase “hustle and bustle” probably mean? A．Pain and stress. B．Beauty and Enjoyment. C．Rush and noise. D．Comfort and relaxation. 4．What should we do on a bench in the park? A．Chat with famous people only. B．Remember to bring our phones. C．Note down wonderful meetings. D．Take photos with normal people. 5．What is the passage mainly about? A．The role of benches in the park. B．Different ways of meeting people. C．Students’ dependence on the internet. D．The writer’s journey to the hometown. 【答案】1．D 2．B 3．C 4．C 5．A 【导语】本文主要以公园里的长椅为中心线展开写作，强调长椅可以让人从日常生活的喧嚣中解放出来。 1．推理判断题。根据“I often got up early and went for walks in a nearby park. The grass had been nicely cut, but the lake remained wild. I saw swans floating quietly in the reeds (芦苇) and ducks flying from a small island covered in plants”可知，作者通过描述自己个人故事来引入话题的，故选D。 2．推理判断题。根据“I often got up early and went for walks in a nearby park. The grass had been nicely cut, but the lake remained wild. I saw swans floating quietly in the reeds (芦苇) and ducks flying from a small island covered in plants.”我经常早起，到附近的公园散步。草已经割得很好了，但湖水依然荒芜。我看见天鹅静静地在芦苇丛中漂浮，鸭子从一个长满植物的小岛上飞来。可知，作者坐在公园里感到很平静，故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据“among the tall buildings, you can find peace to slow down, discover interesting things, and connect with other people.”可知，在高楼大厦中，你可以找到平静，放慢脚步，发现有趣的事情，并与其他人建立联系。由此可知，日常生活中充满匆忙和噪音。故选C。 4．细节理解题。根据“While you are waiting, keep a diary of the people and things you meet”可知，在公园的长椅上，你可以记下美好的遇见。故选C。 5．主旨大意题。根据全文可知，文章主要以公园里的长椅为中心线展开写作，强调长椅可以让人从日常生活的喧嚣中解放出来，故选A。 （23-24八年级下·广东深圳·期中）You never know where life will lead you. When I was a young boy, my elder sister Becky always seemed to over-shadow me. When your sister is both a great athlete (运动员) and a great student, it’s just natural that people will easily notice her accomplishments, and not notice what her little brother has done. Sometimes, it’s just hard to be the little brother of someone who does everything well. Becky was the best swimmer in our province, but I never liked swimming. One time, as a kid, I got water up my nose and never wanted to get in the water again. And since Becky was such a great swimmer, I was just in her shadow again. Swimming was not for me. One day, I fell off my skateboard and broke my leg so badly that the doctors said I could never really skateboard again. They said there was only one exercise that would be good for me—swimming! Well, I gave it a try. Every week, I got a little better and hated swimming a little less. I worked at it so much that one day my high school swimming coach asked me to join the school team. You can imagine how that made me feel, considering my sister Becky had always been the swimming star in our family. Much to everyone’s surprise, I ended up winning a silver medal in the city finals. Becky? She doesn’t swim much anymore. But me? I do. It’s a big part of my life now. You never know which road life will take you down. Look at me—a swimmer! For this reason, I say: never limit your choices. Don’t put all your eggs in one basket. And remember, life is a swimming pool. Just jump in and start swimming! You might be surprised where you end up. 1．What does “accomplishments” mean in the second paragraph? A．descriptions B．achievements C．decisions D．characters 2．Which of the following can be inferred (推断) according to the first three paragraphs? A．The writer was proud of his sister’s excellence. B．The writer felt lonely when his sister didn’t notice him at all. C．The writer respected his sister because of her hard work. D．The writer felt uncomfortable when compared with his sister. 3．Why did the writer dislike swimming at first? A．He found swimming to be boring and tiring. B．He had a fear of water and didn’t want to swim. C．He was more interested in other sports than swimming. D．He broke his leg so badly that he couldn’t swim. 4．How did the writer’s attitude (态度) towards swimming change over time? A．He continued to dislike swimming in the school team. B．He fell in love with swimming very soon. C．He started to enjoy swimming after regular practice. D．He refused to try swimming because of an accident. 5．What advice does the writer give at the end of the story? A．Keep an open mind and consider all possibilities. B．Enjoy swimming in the swimming pool. C．Stay away from risks when meeting difficulties. D．Family support plays an important role in achieving success. 【答案】1．B 2．D 3．B 4．C 5．A 【导语】本文主要讲述了作者一开始讨厌游泳，后来因为意外重新开始游泳并且突破自我的故事，告诉我们不要限制自己的选择，因为你不知道生活会把你带向哪里。 1．词句猜测题。根据“When your sister is both a great athlete (运动员) and a great student, it’s just natural that people will easily notice her accomplishments, and not notice what her little brother has done.”可知，前句提到姐姐是既是一名伟大的运动员又是一名优秀的学生，这些都是她取得的成就，故推出划线部分accomplishments应意为“成就”与achievements意思相近。故选B。 2．推理判断题。根据“When I was a young boy, my elder sister Becky always seemed to over-shadow me.”“Sometimes, it’s just hard to be the little brother of someone who does everything well.”及“And since Becky was such a great swimmer, I was just in her shadow again.”可知，前三段主要说了作者的姐姐一直很优秀，而作者一直在姐姐的阴影下，故推出与姐姐相比较作者感觉很不舒服。故选D。 3．推理判断题。根据“as a kid, I got water up my nose and never wanted to get in the water again.”可知，作者小时候鼻子进水了就再也不想下水了，故推出作者是怕水了所以不想游泳了。故选B。 4．推理判断题。根据“Every week, I got a little better and hated swimming a little less.”可知，每周作者好一点讨厌游泳的次数就少一点，故推出经过经常练习，他开始喜欢游泳。故选C。 5．观点态度题。根据“I say: never limit your choices. Don’t put all your eggs in one basket. And remember, life is a swimming pool. Just jump in and start swimming! You might be surprised where you end up.”可知，作者告诉我们不要限制自己的选择，即保持开放的心态，考虑所有的可能性。故选A。 （23-24八年级下·广东深圳·期中）Fan Shenghua, 59, is one of the inheritors (继承者) of the Longjing tea roasting technique (炒茶技艺). His hands, thick and rough, are a reminder of more than 40 years of hard work. “You really have to touch the leaves with your hands to see how much water should be removed (移除),” Fan said. “If too much is removed, the leaves will break into pieces; if not enough is removed, the tea will have a bitter taste.” This traditional technique dates back to the Ming and Qing dynasties. It not only ensures the quality (质量) of the tea, but is also an important part of Chinese tea culture.” Longjing tea leaves are famous for their color, taste and shape. Only by hand can we make the best of them. It’s like making a work of art,” Fan said. These days, however, more people are using machines to do the job. “It’s easier, but the quality is not as good,” Fan said. “Machine-made tea floats longer in water and tastes bitter.” In March this year, when President Xi Jinping visited Hangzhou, he watched Fan roast tea leaves. Fan changed the strength and movement of his hands as he felt the tea leaves roast. Xi later said, “The things made by two hands cannot be replaced by modern technology.” Fan is now taking apprentices (学徒). His son, a 27-year-old college graduate, is one of them. “It’s a tradition. We need to pass it down,” said the father. 1．What does this traditional technique in Paragraph 3 refer to? A．Picking tea leaves. B．Drinking tea in a traditional way. C．Roasting tea leaves by hand. D．Using machines to heat tea leaves. 2．According to Fan, what will happen to tea leaves if they have too much water? A．They will go bad quickly. B．They will easily break into pieces. C．They will float longer in water. D．They will make the tea tastes bitter. 3．What does Fan think of roasting tea leaves with machines? A．It can’t ensure the quality of the tea. B．It might make tea leaves heavier. C．It does not save the energy at all. D．It costs more money than before. 4．What do we know from the last paragraph? A．Fan will open his own school to teach this technique. B．Fan’s son is studying tea culture in college now. C．Fan’s son is learning how to roast tea leaves by hand. D．Fan is making this technique popular worldwide. 5．What is the best title for the passage? A．Machine makes better tea B．West Lake Longjing Tea C．Tea leaves must be roasted by hand D．Tradition passed down by hand 【答案】1．C 2．D 3．A 4．C 5．D 【导语】本文主要介绍了龙井茶烘焙技术的传承人樊生华，以及他如何传承这种传统的技术。 1．词义猜测题。根据“Only by hand can we make the best of them. It’s like making a work of art”可知，此处指用手烘焙茶叶这种传统技能，故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据“If too much is removed, the leaves will break into pieces; if not enough is removed, the tea will have a bitter taste.”可知，太多的水会让茶叶尝起来更苦，故选D。 3．细节理解题。根据“‘It’s easier, but the quality is not as good,’ Fan said. ‘Machine-made tea floats longer in water and tastes bitter.’”可知，用机器烘焙茶叶并不能保证茶的质量，故选A。 4．细节理解题。根据“Fan is now taking apprentices (学徒). His son, a 27-year-old college graduate, is one of them”可知，樊的儿子现在正在跟父亲学习如何烘焙茶叶，故选C。 5．最佳标题题。根据“Fan Shenghua, 59, is one of the inheritors (继承者) of the Longjing tea roasting technique (炒茶技艺). His hands, thick and rough, are a reminder of more than 40 years of hard work”可知，本文主要介绍了龙井茶烘焙技术的传承人樊生华，以及他如何传承这种传统的技术，所以D选项“Tradition passed down by hand”符合本文标题，故选D。 （22-23八年级下·广东深圳·期中） Liu Yang is China’s first woman astronaut. She wrote a letter to her two children, and the letter was made public (公开) after she set off into space for the second time. Her words touched the hearts of millions of people. “I love you very much. I didn’t want you to see me off at the launch site (发射场). I was afraid that I would cry,” Liu wrote in the letter to her daughter, 8, and son, 6. “I promise you that I will build a big house in space. I will fill it with the dreams of many people. I also promise you I will take many beautiful pictures so you can share them with others. I will also take your wishes to space. You have my word,” she said in the letter on Sina Weibo. “I cannot be with you, but I won’t love you any less,” she wrote in the letter. “My babies, if you miss me, just look up to the sky. Every time you see the stars twinkle, it’s because I’m saying ‘I love you’.” Many people read the letter online. They said that Liu’s words allowed them to see that a national hero is also a common mother. And they wished for her safe return. 1．What touched many people’s hearts? A．Liu Yang’s letter. B．Liu Yang’s children. C．The new house in space. D．Liu Yang’s setting off into space. 2．Why didn’t Liu Yang want her children to see her off? A．Because she didn’t want to cry. B．Because her children were too small. C．Because her children had to go to school. D．Because she didn’t want to see her children. 3．What does Paragraph 3 talk about? A．Liu Yang’s job in the spaceship. B．Liu Yang’s promises to her children. C．The children’s wish for their mother. D．The children’s wish to go into space. 4．What does the underlined word “twinkle” in Paragraph 4 mean in Chinese? A．暗淡 B．消失 C．闪烁 D．出现 5．What is the best title for the passage? A．Many people read the letter online B．A national hero can’t be a good parent C．A letter from an astronaut mother D．Liu Yang set off into space for the second time 【答案】1．A 2．A 3．B 4．C 5．C 【导语】本文主要讲述了宇航员刘洋写给孩子的信。 1．细节理解题。根据“Her words touched the hearts of millions of people.”可知是指刘洋信里的语言感动了人们，故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据“I didn’t want you to see me off at the launch site (发射场). I was afraid that I would cry”可知是因为她怕自己哭，故选A。 3．主旨大意题。根据“I promise you that I will build a big house in space.”可知本段是刘洋对孩子们的承诺。故选B。 4．词句猜测题。根据“Every time you see the stars twinkle”可知是指星星闪烁，故选C。 5．最佳标题题。本文主要讲述了宇航员刘洋写给孩子的信。故选C。 （22-23八年级下·广东深圳·期中）①“Whom have I helped today?” That’s the question Supreme Court Justice (最高法院法官) Sonia Sotomayor asks herself every night before she goes to sleep. ②That is not all Sotomayor does. She also writes books for children. ③Sotomayor’s new children’s book, “Just Help! How to Build a Better World,” challenges kids to ask how they will help, too. In the book, children are shown helping in many ways. They send care packages to American soldiers overseas (在海外的), clean up a park and donate (捐赠) toys to a children’s hospital. ④Sotomayor said she not only wants kids to help out family and friends, but to think bigger. They should think about how to help their neighborhood and take action to change the world. ⑤Sotomayor tells readers that she remembers during her childhood seeing her mother help others. She worked as a nurse in the community. In “Just Help! How to Build a Better World,” the story starts with Sotomayor as a child being asked by her mother how she will help that day. 1．What is Sotomayo? A．She’s a justice. B．She’s a writer. C．She’s a justice and writer. D．She’s a teacher and writer. 2．Who does Sotomayor tell children to help in her new book? A．All American soldiers. B．Sick kids in hospital. C．Clean up their neighborhood. D．None of the above. 3．What does the words Sotomayor said in Paragraph 4 mean? A．Kids can’t live unless they help others. B．Kids should help others all the life. C．Kids are required to help others. D．Kids should help more than just family and friends. 4．Sotomayor is always ready to help others like ________. A．a nurse B．her friend C．her mother D．her neighborhood 5．What can we know after reading “Just Help! How to Build a Better World”? A．How to help others. B．How to be a justice. C．How to change the world. D．How to be a writer. 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．D 4．C 5．A 【导语】本文介绍了最高法院法官Sonia Sotomayor以及她写的书。 1．细节理解题。根据“That’s the question Supreme Court Justice (最高法院法官) Sonia Sotomayor asks herself every night before she goes to sleep.”以及“She also writes books for children.”可知，她是法官和作家，故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据“They send care packages to American soldiers overseas (在海外的), clean up a park and donate (捐赠) toys to a children’s hospital.”可知，是住院生病的孩子，故选B。 3．推理判断题。根据“Sotomayor said she not only wants kids to help out family and friends, but to think bigger.”可知，是指孩子们应该帮助的不仅仅是家人和朋友。故选D。 4．细节理解题。根据“Sotomayor tells readers that she remembers during her childhood seeing her mother help others.”可知，是小时候看到母亲帮助别人。故选C。 5．推理判断题。根据“In the book, children are shown helping in many ways.”以及“They should think about how to help their neighborhood and take action to change the world.”可知，读过这本书后我们可以知道如何帮助他人。故选A。 （22-23八年级下·广东深圳·期中）I am Lisa. A year ago, I volunteered to teach at a small village school in Guangxi. As a volunteer teacher, I travelled a long way to the remote area. On my way there, I thought about the village, the school and the children there. However, my heart sank when I arrived there. It wasn’t what I expected. It didn’t look like a school at all! The school had only three rooms, one for Grades 1, 2, and 3, and the other for Grades 4, 5 and 6. There was a third one for me. The children welcomed me warmly on my first day. They asked me a lot of questions, and I told them stories about myself and my life in Shanghai. The next day, I gave them a test to find out their level. To my surprise, though the test was very easy, over half of the students failed it, yet they all wanted to learn new things. I knew they needed me. I was busy preparing lessons, correcting test papers every night. I enjoyed teaching these lovely and hard-working children, and I could see that they were making progress with my help. I have also learned a lot from them. I understand their lives better, and we are now good friends. I have worked in Long Zhou for a year now. I’m very happy, and the experience has been very useful for me. I love the small village and the children. In fact, I would like to continue working here. 1．Where does the writer come from? A．She comes from Guangxi. B．She comes from Shanghai. C．She comes from a remote area. D．She comes from Long Zhou. 2．How did the writer feel when she arrived there? A．Excited. B．Happy. C．Nervous. D．Shocked. 3．Why did the writer give the children a test on the second day? A．To know about their family. B．To find out their level. C．To answer their questions. D．To make them know new things. 4．Which of the following statements is NOT true? A．Both the volunteer teacher and the students are working so hard. B．The volunteer teacher doesn’t like to work there any longer. C．The students became better and better with the help of the volunteer teacher. D．The teacher is still in the school. 5．What is the best title of the passage? A．Help the poor children B．A remote village C．An experience as a volunteer teacher D．Voluntary work 【答案】1．B 2．D 3．B 4．B 5．C 【导语】本文主要讲述了作者作为志愿者老师在广西一所小乡村学校教书的经历。 1．细节理解题。根据“They asked me a lot of questions, and I told them stories about myself and my life in Shanghai.”可知作者来自上海。故选B。 2．推理判断题。根据“However, my heart sank when I arrived there. It wasn’t what I expected. It didn’t look like a school at all!”可知那所学校不是她所期望的样子，一点儿也不像一所学校，因此这让作者感到震惊。故选D。 3．细节理解题。根据“The next day, I gave them a test to find out their level”可知是为了看看孩子们的水平，故选B。 4．细节理解题。根据“I love the small village and the children. In fact, I would like to continue working here.”可知这个志愿者老师喜欢继续在那里工作。B选项表述错误。故选B。 5．最佳标题题。根据全文可知，本文主要讲述了作者作为志愿者老师在广西一所小乡村学校教书的经历，故选C。 【培优篇】 （23-24八年级下·广东深圳·期中）Zong Qinghou was a very special person in China who recently passed away, leaving many people sad about his loss. He was born in 1945 into a simple family but grew up to be an amazing businessman and a kind-hearted man who always thought about others before himself. Zong Qinghou first started as a worker in a school factory, showing us from the start that he was dedicated and worked really hard. He didn’t just dream about success; he chased it with all he had. In the late 1980s, Zong decided to take a big step by starting his own small business. He sold ice cream and drinks. This might seem like a small thing, but it was the beginning of something huge. His small business grew into the Wahaha Group, a big name in China known for making delicious drinks. One of their most famous products is a nutritional drink for kids, which became a hit and helped make Wahaha a big success. What makes Zong really special, though, isn’t just how successful his business was. It’s about how he used his success to help others. He cared deeply about other people. Even when he became very wealthy, he chose to live a simple life. He didn’t spend his money on expensive things for himself. Instead, he gave a lot of his money to help others. In 2020, the company spent 942 million yuan on the construction (建设) of more than 1,360 apartments for its workers in the Shangcheng district of Hangzhou. In the same year, when businesses in China had trouble due to the COVID-19 pandemic, he called for enterprises to take more responsibility to ensure the interests of employees are met and to keep employment steady. In 2023, he urged private enterprises to keep investing and developing their businesses to protect jobs. People saw him as a kind businessman who didn’t just focus on making money but also on making a difference. Zong Qinghou’s life teaches us some important lessons. Success isn’t just about making money; it’s also about working hard, staying humble, and helping others. Zong believed in putting the interests of his country and its people first. His story is a reminder to all of us that we should try to make a positive difference in the world and in the lives of the people around us. He was a true role model, showing us how to live a life that is not only successful but also meaningful. 1．What was Zong Qinghou’s first job? A．A businessman. B．A teacher. C．A drink manufacturer. D．A worker. 2．Which product is mentioned as a significant success for Wahaha Group? A．Ice cream. B．Nutritional drink for kids. C．Alcoholic beverages. D．Soft drinks. 3．What differs Zong Qinghou from other successful businessmen according to the article? A．His focus on financial success only. B．His decision to live a luxurious lifestyle. C．His effort to help others and his simple life. D．His lack of interest in expanding his business. 4．What can be inferred about Zong Qinghou’s personality from his actions? A．He was primarily interested in personal fame. B．He valued wealth over well-being. C．He placed a high importance on community and generosity. D．He believed that success in business does not require hard work. 5．What is the main idea of the article? A．The challenges of starting a business in China. B．The importance of living a luxurious lifestyle. C．The significance of Zong Qinghou’s contributions to society and business. D．The technical aspects of manufacturing drinks. 【答案】1．D 2．B 3．C 4．C 5．C 【导语】本文主要讲述了“娃哈哈”创始人宗庆后的事迹，他为社会和国家经济做出了杰出的贡献。 1．细节理解题。根据“Zong Qinghou first started as a worker in a school factory”可知，宗庆后起初是一位工人。故选D。 2． 细节理解题。根据“One of their most famous products is a nutritional drink for kids, which became a hit and helped make Wahaha a big success.”可知，他们最著名的产品之一是儿童营养饮料，这款饮料大受欢迎，并帮助“娃哈哈”取得了巨大成功。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据“What makes Zong really special, though, isn’t just how successful his business was. It’s about how he used his success to help others... Even when he became very wealthy, he chose to live simply.”可知，宗庆后和其他成功商人的不同之处是他努力帮助别人，并且生活简朴。故选C。 4．推理判断题。根据“Instead, he gave a lot of his money to help others.”；“he called for enterprises to take more responsibility to ensure the interests of employees are met and to keep employment steady.”和“Zong believed in putting the interests of his country and its people first.”可知宗庆后为人慷慨，热心公益事业。故选C。 5．主旨大意题。通读全文可知，本文主要讲述了“娃哈哈”创始人宗庆后的事迹，他为社会和国家经济做出了杰出的贡献。故选C。 （22-23八年级下·广东深圳·期中）A woodcutter started a new job at a timber (木材) company. The pay and work conditions were quite good. Since the company treated him well, the woodcutter was satisfied with his job and worked as hard as he could. His boss gave him an axe and showed him where he was supposed to work. On his first day, the woodcutter cut down 18 trees. “Congratulations,” his boss said, “Keep going!” Encouraged by his boss’s words, the woodcutter worked even harder the next day, but could only cut down 15 trees. The third day, he tried even harder, but only cut down 10 trees. Day after day, he was cutting down fewer and fewer trees. “I must be losing my strength,” the woodcutter thought. He went to his boss and apologized, saying that he could not understand what was going on. “When was the last time you sharpened your axe?” his boss asked. “Sharpen? I have no time to sharpen my axe. I have been very busy trying to cut down trees.” Our lives are like that. We sometimes get so busy that we don’t take time to sharpen our “axe”. In today’s world, it seems that everyone is busier than ever, but also less happy than ever. Why is this? There’s nothing wrong with activity and hard work. Probably it is because we have forgotten how to stay “sharp”. We have forgotten to continuously improve our skills, so we lose our efficiency (效率). Then we leave ourselves in a busy state and become stressed. We will feel less happy. So remember, always take the time to sharpen your “axe”. 1．The woodcutter liked his job because ________. A．the boss was pleased with him B．the company was a big one C．he enjoyed cutting wood D．the company paid him well 2．The woodcutter didn’t cut down as many trees as before because ________. A．he was losing his strength B．he didn’t sharpen his axe C．he didn’t like his job anymore D．his boss didn’t give him guidance 3．According to the passage, what makes some people less happy than before? A．They have too much hard work and too many activities. B．They are always in a busy state and feel stressed. C．They lose their strength in the busy daily life. D．They are not satisfied with their jobs. 4．According to the passage, what does the underlined phrase sharpen your “axe” in the last paragraph refer to? A．Make your axe easy to cut things. B．Make yourself clever. C．Improve your skills continuously. D．Earn more money. 5．What’s the best title for the passage? A．Axe, an Important Tool B．Take Time to Sharpen Your Skills C．Achieve Success Without Rest D．Take a Rest if Necessary 【答案】1．D 2．B 3．B 4．C 5．B 【导语】本文主要讲述了一个樵夫因忙于砍木材而忘记磨斧头了，导致工作效率下降的故事。作者通过这个故事告诉我们，生活中要不断提升自己的技能，记得常常磨斧头，这样生活才不会变得越来越累。 1．细节理解题。根据“The pay and work conditions were quite good. Since the company treated him well, the woodcutter was satisfied with his job and worked as hard as he could.”可知，工资和工作条件都很好，所以樵夫喜欢他的工作。故选D。 2．推理判断题。根据“Sharpen? I have no time to sharpen my axe. I have been very busy trying to cut down trees.”可推断，樵夫没有磨斧头，所以才导致工作效率变低，没有像以前那样砍下那么多的树。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据“Then we leave ourselves in a busy state and become stressed. We will feel less happy.”可知，人们处于忙碌的状态，变得有压力，所以人们感到不那么快乐。故选B。 4．词句猜测题。根据“We have forgotten to continuously improve our skills, so we lose our efficiency.”可知，我们要花时间不断提高我们的技能，我们才会提高效率，才会感到开心快乐；据此可知，划线短语“sharpen your ‘axe’”意为“不断提高技能”。故选C。 5．最佳标题题。综合全文尤其是最后一段“So remember, always take the time to sharpen your ‘axe’.”可知，本文通过讲述樵夫砍树的故事告诉我们生活中要不断提升自己的技能，磨磨我们的斧头，这样我们才不会变得越来越累；选项B“花时间磨炼你的技能”适合作为文章的标题。故选B。 （22-23八年级下·广东深圳·期中）Knife and scissors sharpening was once a popular job many years ago in China. This traditional craft has almost disappeared in modern times. But Chen Guangfu, a 79-year-old man, has been doing the traditional business in Shenzhen for 26 years. Most of the time, he travels from one place to another with his tools. He told Shenzhen Evening News that he would keep on this traditional handcraft work as long as he can, not only for money, but also for a strong feeling of love. Chen is from Bozhou, he learned to how to sharpen knives. Taking a pair of scissors from a customer, the old man studied them for a minute first, then he began to rub (摩擦) it back and forth, polished (擦亮) the knife, and hammered (锤击) them. It was a kind of magic. The scissors, which could not even cut a small thread before, became as sharp as a new pair. He is doing this job as an art form. Over the past 26 years, the craftsman has seen the changes of the city, and experienced the disappearance of the traditional job. With the development of the clothing industry, a large number of craftsmen like Chen had been doing this traditional job for a long time before more and more clothing factories moved out of the city. Knife sharpeners are therefore rarely to be found in the city today. Chen said he would keep on doing the job as long as he is needed. “Now it doesn’t matter to me whether I make money or not from the job. I just want to keep this skill.” 1．According to the passage, what can we know about Chen Guangfu? A．Chen was born in Anhui Province in 1961. B．Chen has been doing the modern business for 26 years. C．Chen keeps on the work not for money, but for a strong feeling of love. D．Chen goes from one place to another with his tools most of the time. 2．What is Paragraph 3 mainly about? A．How the old man worked on the scissors. B．How the old man studied the scissors. C．How the scissors cut the thread. D．What the scissors looked like. 3．What does the underlined word “rarely” in Paragraph 4 probably mean? A．always B．often C．never D．hardly 4．What is NOT Chen Guangfu’s opinion on his traditional skill? A．Chen would continue doing the job if he is needed. B．Chen wants to keep this skill because of money. C．Chen does the traditional skill for a strong feeling of love. D．Chen does this job as an art form. 5．Which of the following is the best title for the passage? A．Knife and scissors sharpening B．The development of the clothing industry C．A craftsman in knife and scissors sharpening business D．How to sharpen knives 【答案】1．D 2．A 3．D 4．B 5．C 【导语】本文主要讲述了在深圳以磨刀和磨剪刀为生的手艺人陈光甫的故事。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段“Most of the time, he travels from one place to another with his tools.”可知，大多数时间，他带着工具从一个地方到另一个地方。可见，陈大多数时间都带着他的工具从一个地方到另一个地方。故选D。 2．段落大意题。根据第三段“Taking a pair of scissors from a customer, the old man studied them for a minute first, then he began to rub (摩擦) it back and forth, polished (擦亮) the knife, and hammered (锤击) them. It was a kind of magic. The scissors, which could not even cut a small thread before, became as sharp as a new pair. He is doing this job as an art form.”可知，老人从顾客手里拿过一把剪刀，先仔细端详一会儿，然后开始来回摩擦，擦亮刀，然后用力敲打。这是一种魔法。原来连一根线都剪不掉的剪刀，现在变得像新剪刀一样锋利了。他把这项工作当作一种艺术形式来做。由此可知，本段主要介绍老人是如何磨剪刀的。故选A。 3．词义猜测题。根据第四段“With the development of the clothing industry, a large number of craftsmen like Chen had been doing this traditional job for a long time before more and more clothing factories moved out of the city.”可知，随着服装业的发展，在越来越多的服装厂迁出城市之前，大量像陈一样的工匠长期从事这项传统工作。由此可知，此处指如今在城市里很难找到磨刀器，因此“rarely”的意思是“hardly”，即“几乎不”。故选D。 4．细节理解题。根据第三段“He is doing this job as an art form.”可知，他把这项工作当作一种艺术形式来做。根据最后一段“Chen said he would keep on doing the job as long as he is needed. ‘Now it doesn’t matter to me whether I make money or not from the job. I just want to keep this skill.’”可知，陈说，只要需要他，他就会继续做这份工作。“现在，这份工作能不能赚钱对我来说已经不重要了。我只想保留这项技能。”由此可知，选项B“陈想保留这项技能是因为钱”不是陈光甫对自己的传统技艺的看法。故选B。 5．标题归纳题。根据第二段“But Chen Guangfu, a 79-year-old man, has been doing the traditional business in Shenzhen for 26 years.”可知，但79岁的陈光甫已经在深圳做了26年的传统生意。再结合下文的信息可知，本文主要介绍了一位以磨刀和磨剪刀为生的手艺人——陈光甫，因此本文的最佳标题是C项“一个刀剪磨工”。故选C。 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 2024-2025学年八年级英语下学期期中复习挑战满分百题斩（深圳专用） 专题03 记叙文阅读15篇 期中真题+名校模拟 【基础篇】 （23-24八年级下·广东深圳·期中）Having grown up in Arizona with the Grand Canyon and the red plateaus (高原) of Sedona in my backyard, I spent many younger days fishing and exploring the mysterious land. I believed this southwestern state is home to the most beautiful landscape on Earth. No foreign scenery could compare with its endless blue sky and great mountains. I thought so until I was invited to visit a southwestern province in China. On my trip to Guizhou, I had the chance to go boating on Wanfeng Lake. At one point I rested, floating at the centre of the lake, listening to the spaces between silence and looking at the mountains around me. I thought about my childhood, and wished I had listened more closely to my father’s fishing stories. During my trip around the city of Xingyi, in Guizhou, I saw the artworks of the Bouyei ethnic group (布依族). They use colours produced from plants to make clothes of bright blues and greens. Local elders still practise weaving (编织) with wooden machines and pass that tradition on to their grandchildren. The history here is easily noticed. One could reach out, touch it, and breathe it. It reminded me of my home. My mother loved to make our home more beautiful with paintings and some handmade artworks. The designs were ancient, and carried wisdom within them. This Earth is our home, and we celebrate its wonders. I caught that same feeling while enjoying the artworks in Xingyi. I’ve lived away from Arizona for 10 years, living a new life in China. I’ve successfully built myself a family and a career. I feel as though I have everything that I need. For a moment, in Guizhou, I felt home. 1．What did the writer believe about his hometown? A．It was a fishing village in America. B．Its natural beauty was incomparable. C．It was the most beautiful place on Earth. D．The writer spent a painful childhood there. 2．What did the writer do on Wanfeng Lake? A．Catch fish. B．Enjoy a boat trip. C．Listen to stories. D．Climb mountains. 3．What does the underlined phrase “reach out” in Paragraph 3 probably mean? A．Show interest in something. B．Work hard to achieve something. C．Keep in touch with something. D．Move one’s hand towards something. 4．How did the writer feel while enjoying the artworks in Xingyi? A．Homesick. B．Excited. C．Worried. D．Nervous. 5．What is the best title of the passage? A．Exploring beauty in Arizona B．Living a quiet life in China C．Feeling at home in Guizhou D．Discovering history in Guizhou （23-24八年级下·广东深圳·期中）Jia Ling plays the lead role in her movie YOLO (《热辣滚烫》), in which she turns from a comedian (喜剧演员) into a director. This spring, the most eye-catching movie might be YOLO. By Feb 26, 2024 and it had made over 3.4 billion yuan at the box of live, reported the 21st Teens. Directed by 41-year-old Jia Ling, the movie tells the story of a woman tired of the world, finding herself and learning to love life through boxing (拳击). The name YOLO is short for the movie’s main idea—You Only Live Once. Jia has tried many different roles in her life, including crosstalk (相声) and sketch (小品 ) performer, variety show guest and actress. In 2019, she became a director for the first time, making her movie Hi, Mom (《你好，李焕英》). Jia didn’t study directing at university. And she believes this is both a good and bad thing. It makes her feel freer in film making because she doesn’t need to follow a fixed style. To everyone’s surprise, Hi, Mom made her the world’s highest-grossing (票房最高的) woman director before 2023. Before making YOLO, Jia was often seen as an overweight comedian. She often made jokes about herself to make people laugh. For this movie, Jia lost 50 kg and looked very different. Some people online said even her voice became softer, and they call this a “rebirth” for Jia. In Jia’s eyes, her change in identity (身份) and look is her way of staying true to herself. “It’s hard to predict (预言) one’s life. I’m just following my heart but not looking for changes on purpose (故意地). Movies are now the best way to show myself, so I put all my energy into them,” Jia said. “Jia didn’t change at all. She’s just being more herself,” said talk show host Chen Luyu in her program A Date With Luyu (《鲁豫有约》). 1．What is the main idea of the movie YOLO? A．Learning to box is essential for a woman. B．Life should be lived to the fullest. C．A woman should be tired of the world. D．Boxing is a way to get away from reality. 2．Why does Jia Ling believe not receiving formal directing education is both a good and bad thing for her? A．Because it gives her more freedom in creating movies. B．Because she doesn’t need to follow anyone’s advice. C．Because she can easily copy other directors’ styles. D．Because she doesn’t need to study hard to be a director. 3．How did Jia Ling’s appearance change for the movie YOLO? A．She started wearing makeup. B．She coloured her hair. C．She became thinner. D．She changed her hairstyle. 4．What does Jia Ling say about her changes in identity and look? A．She is not happy with them. B．She is following her heart. C．She is looking for changes on purpose. D．She is trying to please others. 5．What can we learn about Jia Ling from the words of Chen Luyu? A．She is not the same person as before. B．She is more confident than ever. C．She is more true to herself now. D．She is not as funny as a comedian. （23-24八年级下·广东深圳·期中）Zhang Dong has been working as a music teacher at Yangmu Experimental Primary School for over 16 years. As the new spring semester (学期) begins, she is quite happy to see her students at the rural (农村的) schools she visits in Jilin City, Jilin Province. In 2007, Zhang refused to work in large cities after graduating (毕业) from Yanbian University. “Both my grandfather and father were village teachers,” she said. “Therefore, I decided to come back to my hometown and teach the children in the countryside to sing, helping them realize their dreams.” In March 2018, when Zhang heard that students at three village schools in Jilin had no music classes, she immediately volunteered to teach them. Beginning on March 6, she took on a new role as a visiting teacher. Zhang introduced the students to many kinds of instruments. “The students were quite excited when they first touched instruments such as flute and jazz drums,” she said. “The music class has become their festival.” In 2018, Zhang founded a choir (合唱团), attracting students from Yangmu Experimental Primary School and the three village schools. Over the years, she has raised over 100,000 yuan in music equipment for rural schools. Through her efforts, the choir has received acclaim. At the end of 2021, Zhang had cancer. At the beginning of the spring semester in 2022, she returned to work although she was not fully recovered (痊愈的). “Because of the illness, I can’t sing with ton much force, hint I still want to bring happiness to the children by teaching them how to sing,” she said. “I am a teacher, and I want to use music to light up the hearts of rural children and tell the beautiful stories of the countryside through education.” 1．Why did Zhang decide to teach in the countryside? A．Because she refused to work in large cities. B．Because she would like to go back to her hometown. C．Because her grandfather and father were teachers D．Because she wanted to teach the children there to sing. 2．When did Zhang work as a visiting teacher? A．In 2007. B．In 2018. C．In 2021. D．In 2022. 3．How did Zhang teach the students at the village schools? A．She made them very excited in music classes. B．She gave them flutes and jazz drums. C．She introduce them to different instruments. D．She raised money in music equipment for them. 4．What does the underlined word “acclaim” most probably mean? A．Success. B．Money. C．Joy. D．Luck. 5．What is the best title of the passage? A．Teacher works hard for more than 16 years. B．Teacher visits students at the rural schools. C．Teacher enjoys teaching at the rural schools. D．Teacher helps bring hope to the rural schools. （23-24八年级下·广东深圳·期中）Before she had drunk half the bottle, she found her head pressing against the ceiling (天花板), and had to stop to save her neck from being broken. She hastily put down the bottle, saying to herself, “That’s quite enough. I can’t get out at the door. I hope I will not grow any more.” However, it was too late to wish that! She went on growing, and growing, and very soon she had to kneel down on the floor. In another minute, she tried to lie down with one elbow against the door, and the other arm curling round her head. Still she went on growing. She put one arm out of the window and one foot up the chimney, and said to herself, “Now I can do no more, whatever happens. What will become of me?” Luckily for Alice, the little magic bottle had now had its full effect, and she grew no larger. Still it was very uncomfortable, and there seemed to be no chance for her to get out of the room. She felt unhappy. “It was much pleasanter at home,” thought poor Alice, “when one wasn’t always growing larger and smaller, or being ordered by mice and rabbits. I almost wish I hadn’t gone down that rabbit hole!”   “But it was rather curious (不寻常的). I wondered what would happen to me! When I used to read fairy tales, imagined that kind of thing never happened! There should be a book written about me! And when I grow up, I’ll write one…but I’m grown-up now,” she added, “at least there’s no room to grow up any more in here.” “But then,” thought Alice, “will I never get any older than I am now? That’ll be a comfort, but I will always have lessons to learn! Oh, I shouldn’t do like that!” 1．What does the underlined word “hastily” probably mean? A．Happily. B．Actually. C．Exactly. D．Hurriedly. 2．Why couldn’t Alice get out at the door? A．She got lost. B．She was drunk. C．She became so big. D．She was too sleepy. 3．What’s Paragraph 2 mainly about? A．Why Alice kept growing. B．When Alice started growing. C．How Alice stopped growing. D．What Alice did while growing. 4．How did Alice feel about entering the rabbit hole according to Paragraph 4? A．Excited. B．Unhappy. C．Hopeful. D．Proud. 5．Who did Alice talk to in the passage? A．Herself. B．A mouse. C．A rabbit. D．Her sister. （23-24八年级下·广东深圳·期中）Curt McArdle, a British man, began to live in Inner Mongolia about five years ago, teaching English in Hohbot. When he is free, he likes making videos about his trips to villages near Hohhot. He shared more than 10 such videos on YouTube. McArdle saw the big changes in those villages during his trips over the years. The broken roads in the villages become much better now. He added that Hohhot opened two new metro (地铁) lines in the last two years. “Now you can easily spend a day in a village. You can go to a restaurant to buy some food. I used to fill my bag with all kinds of food before traveling to the villages. You can go to a small village in the middle of nowhere and pay for everything through WeChat or Alipay. There is always 4G, so I can use the map on my phone to get back to the city,” says McArdle. In some villages, people told him that they could sell local products easily thanks to a growing number of visitors brought in with the help of convenient transport. McArdle thinks it’s China’s efforts at poverty alleviation (扶贫) that make these changes happen. He hopes to go on making videos to show real China to the world and do something to help develop the country. 1．What does Curt McArdle like doing in his spare time? A．Staying at home and watching videos about the British. B．Making videos about his trips to villages near Hohhot. C．Learning Chinese by himself. D．Looking for some information about Hohhot on the Internet. 2．Which question can the third paragraph answer? A．How can people pay in the villages near Hohhot? B．When did MeArdle come to the villages near Hohhot for the first time? C．Why didn’t McArdle use maps in China? D．Where did McArdle get his first phone? 3．What can we know from the passage? A．There is only one metro line in Hohhot now. B．McArdle could buy food easily through WeChat when he first came to Hohhot. C．McArdle wishes to play a role in helping develop China. D．MrArdle shared over 100 videos about his trips to villages on YouTube. 4．What’s the main idea of the passage?   A．China’s efforts at poverty alleviation last year. B．A British man s problems these years. C．A British man takes trips to different villages in the world. D．A British man records changes in the Chinese countryside. 5．What is the structure of the passage? A． B． C． D． （23-24八年级下·广东深圳·期中）Once upon a time in a small village, there lived a young girl named Mei. She was known for her kind heart and gentle nature. Every day, Mei would help her parents in their small farm, working tirelessly from morning until night. One day, as Mei was collecting water from the nearby river, she noticed a wounded bird lying on the ground. Without hesitation, she picked up the bird and brought it back to her house. She cleaned its wounds and fed it, taking care of it until it was fully recovered. Months later, the bird had fully healed (治愈) and Mei knew it was time for it to return to the wild. With a heavy heart, she released the bird into the sky, watching as it flew away. A few days later, Mei was working in the fields when she heard a loud rustling sound. She turned around to see a group of wild animals approaching (逼近) her. She was so scared that she began to run, but the animals were quickly closing in on her. Just when it seemed all hope was lost, the bird appeared out of nowhere. It began to circle above Mei, squawking loudly to drive the animals away. The animals, frightened by the sudden noise, backed away and Mei was able to escape to safety. Grateful for the bird’s help, Mei realized that sometimes, even the smallest acts of kindness can have the biggest impact. From that day on, she promised to always help those in need, just as she had helped the bird.Years later, Mei grew up to become a compassionate and selfless person. She used her knowledge and skills to improve the lives of those in her community. Mei’s story spread far and wide, inspiring others to reach out and help those in need. She became a symbol of hope and kindness. 1．Where did Mei find the wounded bird? A．On the farm. B．On the ground. C．In a river. D．In a tree. 2．What does the underline word “release” in paragraph 3 mean? A．hold up B．catch up C．let go D．take out 3．What happened to May when she was working in the fields? A．She heard something crying loudly and ran away. B．The bird suddenly appeared and saved Mei. C．Mei was scared by the sudden noise made by the bird. D．She was attacked by some wild animals and badly hurt. 4．What does paragraph 6 mainly talk about? A．The things that Mei wanted to do in the future. B．The reason why Mei promised to help those in need. C．The great impact (影响) the bird brought to Mei’s life. D．The ways of how Mei improve the lives of those in her community. 5．Which one is the best title for this passage? A．A kind girl and a lucky bird B．The power of helping animals C．Two good friends, true friendship D．A little kindness, the biggest impact (影响) （23-24八年级下·广东深圳·期中）Last September, I visited my hometown and stayed for five weeks. I often got up early and went for walks in a nearby park. The grass had been nicely cut, but the lake remained wild. I saw swans floating quietly in the reeds (芦苇) and ducks flying from a small island covered in plants. On the roof of the old castle, a group of crows gathered. They seemed to be talking about their daily business, just like they had been doing for thousands of years. As I sat down on a park bench (长椅), all the old experiences came flooding back. Parks are wonderful. Even in big cities, they don’t change much. For me, the unsung heroes of the park are the simple wooden benches. Benches are more than just pieces of wood. They provide a place for like-minded people to sit and talk about the simple things in life. In the hustle and bustle of our daily lives and among the tall buildings, you can find peace to slow down, discover interesting things, and connect with other people. Young students would do well to take a break from the online world. Next weekend, why not go to a park, sit on a bench, wait for someone to take the seat beside you and start a conversation? You never know who you might meet. It might be a movie star or a famous scientist. But it can be better if it’s just a normal person. You can be an interviewer and find out about him or her. While you are waiting, keep a diary of the people and things you meet. Just remember to leave your electronics at home. 1．How does the writer introduce the topic? A．By presenting facts. B．By giving examples. C．By describing feelings. D．By telling a personal story. 2．How might the writer feel when sitting in the park? A．Worried. B．Peaceful. C．Cheerful. D．Disappointed. 3．What does the underlined phrase “hustle and bustle” probably mean? A．Pain and stress. B．Beauty and Enjoyment. C．Rush and noise. D．Comfort and relaxation. 4．What should we do on a bench in the park? A．Chat with famous people only. B．Remember to bring our phones. C．Note down wonderful meetings. D．Take photos with normal people. 5．What is the passage mainly about? A．The role of benches in the park. B．Different ways of meeting people. C．Students’ dependence on the internet. D．The writer’s journey to the hometown. （23-24八年级下·广东深圳·期中）You never know where life will lead you. When I was a young boy, my elder sister Becky always seemed to over-shadow me. When your sister is both a great athlete (运动员) and a great student, it’s just natural that people will easily notice her accomplishments, and not notice what her little brother has done. Sometimes, it’s just hard to be the little brother of someone who does everything well. Becky was the best swimmer in our province, but I never liked swimming. One time, as a kid, I got water up my nose and never wanted to get in the water again. And since Becky was such a great swimmer, I was just in her shadow again. Swimming was not for me. One day, I fell off my skateboard and broke my leg so badly that the doctors said I could never really skateboard again. They said there was only one exercise that would be good for me—swimming! Well, I gave it a try. Every week, I got a little better and hated swimming a little less. I worked at it so much that one day my high school swimming coach asked me to join the school team. You can imagine how that made me feel, considering my sister Becky had always been the swimming star in our family. Much to everyone’s surprise, I ended up winning a silver medal in the city finals. Becky? She doesn’t swim much anymore. But me? I do. It’s a big part of my life now. You never know which road life will take you down. Look at me—a swimmer! For this reason, I say: never limit your choices. Don’t put all your eggs in one basket. And remember, life is a swimming pool. Just jump in and start swimming! You might be surprised where you end up. 1．What does “accomplishments” mean in the second paragraph? A．descriptions B．achievements C．decisions D．characters 2．Which of the following can be inferred (推断) according to the first three paragraphs? A．The writer was proud of his sister’s excellence. B．The writer felt lonely when his sister didn’t notice him at all. C．The writer respected his sister because of her hard work. D．The writer felt uncomfortable when compared with his sister. 3．Why did the writer dislike swimming at first? A．He found swimming to be boring and tiring. B．He had a fear of water and didn’t want to swim. C．He was more interested in other sports than swimming. D．He broke his leg so badly that he couldn’t swim. 4．How did the writer’s attitude (态度) towards swimming change over time? A．He continued to dislike swimming in the school team. B．He fell in love with swimming very soon. C．He started to enjoy swimming after regular practice. D．He refused to try swimming because of an accident. 5．What advice does the writer give at the end of the story? A．Keep an open mind and consider all possibilities. B．Enjoy swimming in the swimming pool. C．Stay away from risks when meeting difficulties. D．Family support plays an important role in achieving success. （23-24八年级下·广东深圳·期中）Fan Shenghua, 59, is one of the inheritors (继承者) of the Longjing tea roasting technique (炒茶技艺). His hands, thick and rough, are a reminder of more than 40 years of hard work. “You really have to touch the leaves with your hands to see how much water should be removed (移除),” Fan said. “If too much is removed, the leaves will break into pieces; if not enough is removed, the tea will have a bitter taste.” This traditional technique dates back to the Ming and Qing dynasties. It not only ensures the quality (质量) of the tea, but is also an important part of Chinese tea culture.” Longjing tea leaves are famous for their color, taste and shape. Only by hand can we make the best of them. It’s like making a work of art,” Fan said. These days, however, more people are using machines to do the job. “It’s easier, but the quality is not as good,” Fan said. “Machine-made tea floats longer in water and tastes bitter.” In March this year, when President Xi Jinping visited Hangzhou, he watched Fan roast tea leaves. Fan changed the strength and movement of his hands as he felt the tea leaves roast. Xi later said, “The things made by two hands cannot be replaced by modern technology.” Fan is now taking apprentices (学徒). His son, a 27-year-old college graduate, is one of them. “It’s a tradition. We need to pass it down,” said the father. 1．What does this traditional technique in Paragraph 3 refer to? A．Picking tea leaves. B．Drinking tea in a traditional way. C．Roasting tea leaves by hand. D．Using machines to heat tea leaves. 2．According to Fan, what will happen to tea leaves if they have too much water? A．They will go bad quickly. B．They will easily break into pieces. C．They will float longer in water. D．They will make the tea tastes bitter. 3．What does Fan think of roasting tea leaves with machines? A．It can’t ensure the quality of the tea. B．It might make tea leaves heavier. C．It does not save the energy at all. D．It costs more money than before. 4．What do we know from the last paragraph? A．Fan will open his own school to teach this technique. B．Fan’s son is studying tea culture in college now. C．Fan’s son is learning how to roast tea leaves by hand. D．Fan is making this technique popular worldwide. 5．What is the best title for the passage? A．Machine makes better tea B．West Lake Longjing Tea C．Tea leaves must be roasted by hand D．Tradition passed down by hand （22-23八年级下·广东深圳·期中） Liu Yang is China’s first woman astronaut. She wrote a letter to her two children, and the letter was made public (公开) after she set off into space for the second time. Her words touched the hearts of millions of people. “I love you very much. I didn’t want you to see me off at the launch site (发射场). I was afraid that I would cry,” Liu wrote in the letter to her daughter, 8, and son, 6. “I promise you that I will build a big house in space. I will fill it with the dreams of many people. I also promise you I will take many beautiful pictures so you can share them with others. I will also take your wishes to space. You have my word,” she said in the letter on Sina Weibo. “I cannot be with you, but I won’t love you any less,” she wrote in the letter. “My babies, if you miss me, just look up to the sky. Every time you see the stars twinkle, it’s because I’m saying ‘I love you’.” Many people read the letter online. They said that Liu’s words allowed them to see that a national hero is also a common mother. And they wished for her safe return. 1．What touched many people’s hearts? A．Liu Yang’s letter. B．Liu Yang’s children. C．The new house in space. D．Liu Yang’s setting off into space. 2．Why didn’t Liu Yang want her children to see her off? A．Because she didn’t want to cry. B．Because her children were too small. C．Because her children had to go to school. D．Because she didn’t want to see her children. 3．What does Paragraph 3 talk about? A．Liu Yang’s job in the spaceship. B．Liu Yang’s promises to her children. C．The children’s wish for their mother. D．The children’s wish to go into space. 4．What does the underlined word “twinkle” in Paragraph 4 mean in Chinese? A．暗淡 B．消失 C．闪烁 D．出现 5．What is the best title for the passage? A．Many people read the letter online B．A national hero can’t be a good parent C．A letter from an astronaut mother D．Liu Yang set off into space for the second time （22-23八年级下·广东深圳·期中）①“Whom have I helped today?” That’s the question Supreme Court Justice (最高法院法官) Sonia Sotomayor asks herself every night before she goes to sleep. ②That is not all Sotomayor does. She also writes books for children. ③Sotomayor’s new children’s book, “Just Help! How to Build a Better World,” challenges kids to ask how they will help, too. In the book, children are shown helping in many ways. They send care packages to American soldiers overseas (在海外的), clean up a park and donate (捐赠) toys to a children’s hospital. ④Sotomayor said she not only wants kids to help out family and friends, but to think bigger. They should think about how to help their neighborhood and take action to change the world. ⑤Sotomayor tells readers that she remembers during her childhood seeing her mother help others. She worked as a nurse in the community. In “Just Help! How to Build a Better World,” the story starts with Sotomayor as a child being asked by her mother how she will help that day. 1．What is Sotomayo? A．She’s a justice. B．She’s a writer. C．She’s a justice and writer. D．She’s a teacher and writer. 2．Who does Sotomayor tell children to help in her new book? A．All American soldiers. B．Sick kids in hospital. C．Clean up their neighborhood. D．None of the above. 3．What does the words Sotomayor said in Paragraph 4 mean? A．Kids can’t live unless they help others. B．Kids should help others all the life. C．Kids are required to help others. D．Kids should help more than just family and friends. 4．Sotomayor is always ready to help others like ________. A．a nurse B．her friend C．her mother D．her neighborhood 5．What can we know after reading “Just Help! How to Build a Better World”? A．How to help others. B．How to be a justice. C．How to change the world. D．How to be a writer. （22-23八年级下·广东深圳·期中）I am Lisa. A year ago, I volunteered to teach at a small village school in Guangxi. As a volunteer teacher, I travelled a long way to the remote area. On my way there, I thought about the village, the school and the children there. However, my heart sank when I arrived there. It wasn’t what I expected. It didn’t look like a school at all! The school had only three rooms, one for Grades 1, 2, and 3, and the other for Grades 4, 5 and 6. There was a third one for me. The children welcomed me warmly on my first day. They asked me a lot of questions, and I told them stories about myself and my life in Shanghai. The next day, I gave them a test to find out their level. To my surprise, though the test was very easy, over half of the students failed it, yet they all wanted to learn new things. I knew they needed me. I was busy preparing lessons, correcting test papers every night. I enjoyed teaching these lovely and hard-working children, and I could see that they were making progress with my help. I have also learned a lot from them. I understand their lives better, and we are now good friends. I have worked in Long Zhou for a year now. I’m very happy, and the experience has been very useful for me. I love the small village and the children. In fact, I would like to continue working here. 1．Where does the writer come from? A．She comes from Guangxi. B．She comes from Shanghai. C．She comes from a remote area. D．She comes from Long Zhou. 2．How did the writer feel when she arrived there? A．Excited. B．Happy. C．Nervous. D．Shocked. 3．Why did the writer give the children a test on the second day? A．To know about their family. B．To find out their level. C．To answer their questions. D．To make them know new things. 4．Which of the following statements is NOT true? A．Both the volunteer teacher and the students are working so hard. B．The volunteer teacher doesn’t like to work there any longer. C．The students became better and better with the help of the volunteer teacher. D．The teacher is still in the school. 5．What is the best title of the passage? A．Help the poor children B．A remote village C．An experience as a volunteer teacher D．Voluntary work 【培优篇】 （23-24八年级下·广东深圳·期中）Zong Qinghou was a very special person in China who recently passed away, leaving many people sad about his loss. He was born in 1945 into a simple family but grew up to be an amazing businessman and a kind-hearted man who always thought about others before himself. Zong Qinghou first started as a worker in a school factory, showing us from the start that he was dedicated and worked really hard. He didn’t just dream about success; he chased it with all he had. In the late 1980s, Zong decided to take a big step by starting his own small business. He sold ice cream and drinks. This might seem like a small thing, but it was the beginning of something huge. His small business grew into the Wahaha Group, a big name in China known for making delicious drinks. One of their most famous products is a nutritional drink for kids, which became a hit and helped make Wahaha a big success. What makes Zong really special, though, isn’t just how successful his business was. It’s about how he used his success to help others. He cared deeply about other people. Even when he became very wealthy, he chose to live a simple life. He didn’t spend his money on expensive things for himself. Instead, he gave a lot of his money to help others. In 2020, the company spent 942 million yuan on the construction (建设) of more than 1,360 apartments for its workers in the Shangcheng district of Hangzhou. In the same year, when businesses in China had trouble due to the COVID-19 pandemic, he called for enterprises to take more responsibility to ensure the interests of employees are met and to keep employment steady. In 2023, he urged private enterprises to keep investing and developing their businesses to protect jobs. People saw him as a kind businessman who didn’t just focus on making money but also on making a difference. Zong Qinghou’s life teaches us some important lessons. Success isn’t just about making money; it’s also about working hard, staying humble, and helping others. Zong believed in putting the interests of his country and its people first. His story is a reminder to all of us that we should try to make a positive difference in the world and in the lives of the people around us. He was a true role model, showing us how to live a life that is not only successful but also meaningful. 1．What was Zong Qinghou’s first job? A．A businessman. B．A teacher. C．A drink manufacturer. D．A worker. 2．Which product is mentioned as a significant success for Wahaha Group? A．Ice cream. B．Nutritional drink for kids. C．Alcoholic beverages. D．Soft drinks. 3．What differs Zong Qinghou from other successful businessmen according to the article? A．His focus on financial success only. B．His decision to live a luxurious lifestyle. C．His effort to help others and his simple life. D．His lack of interest in expanding his business. 4．What can be inferred about Zong Qinghou’s personality from his actions? A．He was primarily interested in personal fame. B．He valued wealth over well-being. C．He placed a high importance on community and generosity. D．He believed that success in business does not require hard work. 5．What is the main idea of the article? A．The challenges of starting a business in China. B．The importance of living a luxurious lifestyle. C．The significance of Zong Qinghou’s contributions to society and business. D．The technical aspects of manufacturing drinks. （22-23八年级下·广东深圳·期中）A woodcutter started a new job at a timber (木材) company. The pay and work conditions were quite good. Since the company treated him well, the woodcutter was satisfied with his job and worked as hard as he could. His boss gave him an axe and showed him where he was supposed to work. On his first day, the woodcutter cut down 18 trees. “Congratulations,” his boss said, “Keep going!” Encouraged by his boss’s words, the woodcutter worked even harder the next day, but could only cut down 15 trees. The third day, he tried even harder, but only cut down 10 trees. Day after day, he was cutting down fewer and fewer trees. “I must be losing my strength,” the woodcutter thought. He went to his boss and apologized, saying that he could not understand what was going on. “When was the last time you sharpened your axe?” his boss asked. “Sharpen? I have no time to sharpen my axe. I have been very busy trying to cut down trees.” Our lives are like that. We sometimes get so busy that we don’t take time to sharpen our “axe”. In today’s world, it seems that everyone is busier than ever, but also less happy than ever. Why is this? There’s nothing wrong with activity and hard work. Probably it is because we have forgotten how to stay “sharp”. We have forgotten to continuously improve our skills, so we lose our efficiency (效率). Then we leave ourselves in a busy state and become stressed. We will feel less happy. So remember, always take the time to sharpen your “axe”. 1．The woodcutter liked his job because ________. A．the boss was pleased with him B．the company was a big one C．he enjoyed cutting wood D．the company paid him well 2．The woodcutter didn’t cut down as many trees as before because ________. A．he was losing his strength B．he didn’t sharpen his axe C．he didn’t like his job anymore D．his boss didn’t give him guidance 3．According to the passage, what makes some people less happy than before? A．They have too much hard work and too many activities. B．They are always in a busy state and feel stressed. C．They lose their strength in the busy daily life. D．They are not satisfied with their jobs. 4．According to the passage, what does the underlined phrase sharpen your “axe” in the last paragraph refer to? A．Make your axe easy to cut things. B．Make yourself clever. C．Improve your skills continuously. D．Earn more money. 5．What’s the best title for the passage? A．Axe, an Important Tool B．Take Time to Sharpen Your Skills C．Achieve Success Without Rest D．Take a Rest if Necessary （22-23八年级下·广东深圳·期中）Knife and scissors sharpening was once a popular job many years ago in China. This traditional craft has almost disappeared in modern times. But Chen Guangfu, a 79-year-old man, has been doing the traditional business in Shenzhen for 26 years. Most of the time, he travels from one place to another with his tools. He told Shenzhen Evening News that he would keep on this traditional handcraft work as long as he can, not only for money, but also for a strong feeling of love. Chen is from Bozhou, he learned to how to sharpen knives. Taking a pair of scissors from a customer, the old man studied them for a minute first, then he began to rub (摩擦) it back and forth, polished (擦亮) the knife, and hammered (锤击) them. It was a kind of magic. The scissors, which could not even cut a small thread before, became as sharp as a new pair. He is doing this job as an art form. Over the past 26 years, the craftsman has seen the changes of the city, and experienced the disappearance of the traditional job. With the development of the clothing industry, a large number of craftsmen like Chen had been doing this traditional job for a long time before more and more clothing factories moved out of the city. Knife sharpeners are therefore rarely to be found in the city today. Chen said he would keep on doing the job as long as he is needed. “Now it doesn’t matter to me whether I make money or not from the job. I just want to keep this skill.” 1．According to the passage, what can we know about Chen Guangfu? A．Chen was born in Anhui Province in 1961. B．Chen has been doing the modern business for 26 years. C．Chen keeps on the work not for money, but for a strong feeling of love. D．Chen goes from one place to another with his tools most of the time. 2．What is Paragraph 3 mainly about? A．How the old man worked on the scissors. B．How the old man studied the scissors. C．How the scissors cut the thread. D．What the scissors looked like. 3．What does the underlined word “rarely” in Paragraph 4 probably mean? A．always B．often C．never D．hardly 4．What is NOT Chen Guangfu’s opinion on his traditional skill? A．Chen would continue doing the job if he is needed. B．Chen wants to keep this skill because of money. C．Chen does the traditional skill for a strong feeling of love. D．Chen does this job as an art form. 5．Which of the following is the best title for the passage? A．Knife and scissors sharpening B．The development of the clothing industry C．A craftsman in knife and scissors sharpening business D．How to sharpen knives 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$