专题08 阅读理解（应用文，记叙文）【考题猜想】-2024-2025学年八年级英语下学期期中考点大串讲（沪教牛津版）（广州深圳沈阳通用）

2024-2025学年八年级下期期中考点大串讲（牛津版） 专题08阅读理解（应用文，记叙文） 【真题演练】 应用文 Passage 1（2023-24·广州实验中学期中） Hello, everyone! Because of the high rate of school violence (暴力) in some areas, teenagers’ safety becomes a serious problem. We are planning to set up an organization named School Watch to make sure that students have a safe school environment. Please be part of our plan! What is School Watch? School Watch is a volunteer project in our school. It helps us stop violence and improve the quality of school life. It will keep yourself and your schoolmates safe. The other members of School Watch care for you and your classroom and you do the same for them. Is it for everyone? Anybody can become a member of School Watch because everyone has something to offer. What else can it do? School Watch makes it possible for us not only to help each other but also to make friends with each other. Some members may offer to help schoolmates who have problems with their homework. Who is the School Watcher? Our school will look for the School Watcher and give him or her lots of prizes. You could be the one! How do you start? To be part of this plan, the only thing you need to do is to talk to the director of the plan in your grade. If you want to get more information, check the official website at www.schoolwatch.com. 37. The members of School Watch are probably _________. A. teenagers B. parents C. policeman D. teachers 38. School Watch can help its members _________. A. protect the environment B. organize sports activities C. improve the quality of school life D. keep the school clean and beautiful 39. Anyone can become a member of School Watch because _________. A. everyone may have problems B. everyone likes watching school C. everyone can give help to others D. everyone need to make some friends 40. If you want to be a member of School Watch, you should _________. A. pass an interview B. check the website C. be good at your schoolwork D. talk to the director of the plan in your grade Passage 2（2023-24·广州16中期中） This year, many kids’ movies have come out. With so many great ones to choose from, we’ve picked three of them for you. Let’s take a look together! Orion and the Dark 《奥利安与黑暗》 Release Date: Feb 2, 2024 Orion has a great many fears − but he’s especially afraid of the dark. So you can imagine his surprise when an embodiment (化身) of the dark shows up to take him on an adventure to show him there’s nothing to be afraid of. The Netflix movie is based on a book by Emma Yarlett, but the script (剧本) was written by someone who knows a thing or two about writing movies about anxieties (焦虑): Charlie Kaufman, the writer behind Being John Malkovich. Robot Dreams 《机器人之梦》 Release Date: May 31, 2024 This film, based on the comic by Sara Varon, received an Oscar nomination (提名) for Best Animated Feature. (It lost to The Boy and the Heron.) It’s about an anthropomorphic (拟人化的) dog who, to help with feeling lonely, orders a robot to be his friend. The lack (缺少) of words and overall sadness give the impression that it’s not exactly aimed at (以......为目标) kids, but the older ones might get into it. Mufasa: The Lion King 《木法沙：狮子王》 Release Date: Dec 20, 2024 Barry Jenkins, the Oscar-nominated director of Moonlight, directs a prequel (前传) to The Lion King about Mufasa (voiced by Aaron Pierre) and his relationship with Scar (Kelvin Harrison, Jr). Don’t expect 2D animation similar to the original, though: This one will be done in a realistic-looking CGI (电脑成像技术) style, similar to the 2019 remake of The Lion King, and Seth Rogen and Billy Eichner even reprise (重新出演) their roles as Timon and Pumbaa. 26. Which movie won the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature this year? A. Orion and the Dark. B. Robot Dreams. C. The Boy and the Heron. D. Mufasa: The Lion King. 27. What is the main theme of Robot Dreams? A. A dog’s adventures. B. Dealing with loneliness. C. The importance of words. D. Friendship between humans and robots. 28. What story does Mufasa: The Lion King feature? A. A story about Mufasa in the afterlife. B. A story about Timon and Pumbaa. C. A story about a new lion king. D. A story between Mufasa and Scar. Passage 3（2023-24·深圳宝安区12校联考期中） Hello, everyone. Because of the high rate of school violence (暴力) in some areas, teenagers’ safety becomes a serious problem now. We are planning to set up an organization named School Watch to make sure that students have a safe school environment. Please be part of our plan! What is School Watch? School Watch is a voluntary (志愿的) project in our school. It helps us stop violence and improve the quality of school life. It will keep us and our schoolmates safe. Other members of School Watch care for you and your classmates, and you do the same for them. Is it for everyone? Anybody can become a member of School Watch because everyone has something to offer. What else can it do? School Watch makes it possible for us not only to help each other but also to make friends with each other. Some members may offer to help schoolmates who have problems with their homework. Who is the School Watcher? Our school will look for the School Watcher and give him or her lots of prizes. You could be one! How do you start? To be part of this plan, the only thing you need to do is to talk to the director of the plan in your grade. If you want to get more information, check the official website at www.schoolwatch.com. 34. Why is School Watch built in the school? A. To help students grow up. B. To create a safe environment. C. To help students with some personal problems. D. To make School Watch an after-class activity. 35. What can NOT you do in School Watch? A. Get help from others. B. Make friends. C. Give help to others. D. Play sports with others. 36. How many questions are answered in the reading? A. Six. B. Four. C. Five. D. Seven. 37. What’s the purpose of this passage? A. To make students join the School Watch. B. To tell students how to join the School Watch. C. To make students know about violence in school. D. To make students learn how to protect themselves. 38. Where can we get more information about the School Watch? A. From directors. B. In the book. C. On the Internet. D. From the teachers. Passage 4（2023-24·广州二中教育集团期中） Paper Art Paper-cutting is one of the traditional folk arts in China. It has a history of about 1,500 years. With just simple tools such as some paper, scissors and knives, an artist can bring you amazing art works you would never imagine. Because of the symbol of happiness and luck they bring, paper cuttings with characters such as “Fu” are often seen on the windows of most Chinese families during the Spring Festival. Why red? In ancient times, farming mainly depended on the Sun to bring better harvest (收成). People see read, the color of the Sun, as the symbol of hope and life. Now, you can see red everywhere in China. The walls of old palaces, lanterns, weddings and so on. Black in Shanzhou Shanzhou is in Henan province. Different from most of the other places, the paper-cuttings there are black! It represents (代表) the cloudy sky when raining. Shanzhou is a dry place. People make black paper-cuttings with the wish for rain in their hearts. Colorful paper-cuttings Paper-cuttings are colorful in Yuxian, Hebei province. Artists there put five pieces of paper-cuttings together. They just paint the first piece with a heavy brush of color and let it go through, making every other piece look special. 38. Which of the following is TRUE? A. Paper-cutting has a long history of around 500 years. B. In a wedding, people usually paste paper cuttings of “Fu” on their windows. C. Ancient Chinese people loved the color red because it means love. D. Five pieces of paper-cuttings are usually put together in Yuxian. 39. What is the main reason for using black paper-cuttings in Shanzhou? A. Because Shanzhou is a dry place and black means the wish for water. B. Black is thought to be a symbol of wealth and power in Shanzhou. C. Shanzhou is a place with rich resources of black-colored paper. D. Artists in Shanzhou prefer darker colors in their art works. 40. Where can we find this article? A. On a culture website. B. In a story book. C. In a fashion magazine. D. In a science book. Passage 5（2023-24·黄广中学期中） China has announced its first group of five national parks to protect some endangered animals. a Name: Sanjiangyuan National Park Location: in Qinghai Province Located on the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau, Sanjiangyuan is home to hundreds of wild animals. The Sanjiangyuan area is also called China’s water tower. b Name: Wuyi Mountain National Park Location: in Fujian and Jiangxi provinces The park has the most complete, most typical, and largest area of the native forest. It is known as the birds’ fun park, the kingdom of snakes and the world of insects. c Name: Giant Panda National Park Location: in Sichuan, Shaanxi and Gansu provinces The park holds more than 70% of China’s wild giant pandas. Besides “the national treasures” of China, the park is also home to some highly protected animals, including the snub-nosed monkeys (金丝猴). d Name: Northeast China Tiger and Leopard National Park Location: in Heilongjiang and Jilin provinces It is the biggest area of wild northeast China tigers and Amur leopards in China. The high-tech monitoring system (监控系统) in the park can provide real-time protection for these wild animals. e Name: Hainan Tropical Rainforest National Park Location: in Hainan Province The park covers less than 0.046% of the country’s land, yet it is home to almost 20% of the country’s amphibians (两栖动物) and 38.6% of China’s birds, which are native to the island. 37. Match the parks a~e with two topics:①The park lies within one province;②The park lies in more than one province. Which of the following is RIGHT? A. ①—ace;②—bd. B. ①—ae;②—bcd. C. ①—be;②—acd. D. ①—ab;②—ecd. 38. The followings are true except that ________. A. Hainan Tropical Rainforest National Park is home to amphibians B. You can see the snub-nosed monkeys in the Giant Panda National Park besides pandas C. Northeast China Tiger and Leopard National Park can provide real-time protection for these wild animals D. There are many birds and few snakes and insects in Wuyi Mountain National Park 39. Why are the numbers given in the last passage? A. To introduce the kinds of animals. B. To show how important the park is for the animals. C. To describe the present situation of the Nation Park. D. To encourage us to plant more trees. 40. What’s the theme of the five passages? A. Man and society. B. Man and nature. C. Man and self. D. Man and man. Passage 6（2023-24·越秀区执信中学期中） Best Gifts for Your Teen Friends Shopping for your teen friends’ birthday gifts can be difficult. Each year, we pay close attention to the newest gifts hitting the market. Below, we’ve created such a list, choosing some of the hottest items on store shelves right now. Mind Card Game$20.00 This is a board game that encourages true teamwork, because the number one rule is “No talking!” If successful, they’ll be amazed at how well they work with their teammates without using any words. Harry Potter Paperback Box Set$80.00 If they’re getting sick of borrowing the local library’s copies, then they need a complete collection of Harry Potter books to call their own. This set comes with all seven books in the series. Color-changing Lamp Speaker$36.00 With a simple touch, this speaker lamp changes color, plays music and helps them sleep. They can even bring it with them on camping trips since it runs for up to 120 hours. Bluetooth Wireless Smart Beanie$15.00 Trying to wear headphones and a hat at the same time is usually uncomfortable. This smart beanie can keep their ears warm in winter, while allowing them to listen to their favorite playlists for up to five hours. 31. The text tells us that the Mind Card Game ________. A. needs players to work together B. allows speaking while playing C. costs at least 80 dollars D. provides seven games 32. The Color-changing Lamp Speaker and the Bluetooth Wireless Smart Beanie can ________. A. run for 120 hours B. play music for users C. change different colors D. keep the body warm 33. Those who ________ may be interested in the text. A. want to make more money B. are interested in inventions C. plan to buy presents for teenagers D. enjoy beautiful clothes Passage 7（2023-24·广州外国语学校期中） Humans are hurting the planet and destroying the environment. Change needs to happen at every level of society. We are holding Call to Earth Day to ask you to do something good to protect the environment. What is Call to Earth Day? Call to Earth Day is a movement that stresses environmental protection. Across TV and our website, there are stories about our amazing planet and the people who are protecting it. How can I be involved? Everyone is invited. We can all play a role in creating a movement for good. You have to do something to protect the environment. We are asking you to think big, get creative, and make your event influential. What kind of event can I hold? The event you choose to hold is up to you, but it should focus on creating a healthier planet. Here are some suggestions for where you can get started: Screenings Call to Earth has lots of beautiful and inspiring videos for you to watch and share. Local clean ups Whether it’s a beach, a river, a park or a street, get out there and help remove litter from your hometown. Art projects Encourage kids to create works of art based on their local environment. “How To…” sessions Hold workshops or lessons on everyday skills like recycling and reducing food waste. Visit our website for more information: www. calltoearthday. com 38. What is Call to Earth Day? A. A movement. B. A festival. C. A TV program. D. An organization. 39. Why is Call to Earth Day held? A. To teach children to become creative. B. To ask people to protect the environment. C. To encourage others to work for the community. D. To tell the public the importance of social events. 40. In the event “Art projects”, you can ________. A. watch and share beautiful videos B. teach everyday skills like recycling C. encourage kids to create works of art D. help remove litter from your hometown 记叙文 Passage 1（2023-24·广州实验中学期中） Once upon a time, in a deep forest lived a hard-working and kind-hearted squirrel named Sammy. Sammy was known for his kind and helpful nature. He was always ready to give a hand to anyone in need. One sunny morning, Sammy was busy collecting nuts for the winter. Suddenly, he heard a strange noise coming from a nearby bush. Hoping to find out what was happening, he got near the bush and looked inside. There, he found a little bird with a broken wing, struggling to fly. Sammy felt sorry for the bird and quickly chose to help. He carefully carried the bird back to his comfortable tree hole and tried to cure its wing with leaves and soft grass. Day after day, Sammy gave the bird food and cared for it until its wing got better. As the weeks passed, the bird’s wing grew stronger, and it was finally able to fly again. The bird thanked Sammy cheerfully and promised to help him in return whenever he needed it. Not long after, a terrible storm attacked the forest, and Sammy’s tree hole was blocked by fallen branches. Sammy was caught and he didn’t know what to do. Just then, the bird flew by and saw Sammy’s predicament. It quickly flew to the nearby animals and asked for help. It took the animals quite a long time to, together, clear the branches and free Sammy from the hole. Sammy felt so thankful and found that his kindness had come back to him in the most surprising way. From that day on, Sammy has continued to help others, and the forest animals have learned the value of kindness and helping each other. They live happily, knowing that together, they can overcome any challenge. 29. What was Sammy famous for in the forest? A. His ability to collect nuts. B. His skill of making tree holes. C. His kindness to help others. D. His warm heart in protecting the forest. 30. Why did Sammy decide to help the little bird? A. He wanted to show how strong he was. B. He didn’t want to let the bird suffer. C. He planned to carry it back to his tree hole. D. He needed the bird to help him collect nuts. 31. How did the bird help Sammy in return? A. By catching him in a terrible storm. B. By helping him carry away the leaves. C. By asking other animals to help together. D. By showing him where to get free from the hole. 32. What does the underlined word “predicament” probably mean? A. A great difficulty for Sammy. B. A place that Sammy liked to hide. C. A chance for Sammy to get free. D. A serious illness that Sammy suffered from. Passage 2（2023-24·深圳高级中学期中） 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. 16. What was Zong Qinghou’s first job? A. A businessman. B. A teacher. C. A drink manufacturer. D. A worker. 17. 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. 18. 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. 19. 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. 20. 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. Passage 3（2023-24·深圳宝安区10校联考期中） 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. 44. Where did Mei find the wounded bird? A. On the farm. B. On the ground. C. In a river. D. In a tree. 45. What does the underline word “release” in paragraph 3 mean? A. hold up B. catch up C. let go D. take out 46. 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. 47. 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. 48. 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) Passage 4（2023-24·广大附中期中） Sharla, Tess, and Lee had to make a volcano (火山) model together. Mrs. Holt put them in a group and they had such a big fight! They had different opinions about the model. By the time they needed to show their project, they didn’t get it done. Mrs. Holt called Sharla, Tess, and Lee to her desk. “You know we’ll finish the last part of our project today, right?” she asked. The girls all nodded. “Are you ready to finish up?” No one answered. “Is there a problem?” Mrs. Holt asked, knowing that there was a problem. Sharla began, “I think the volcano should be smooth.” “And,” jumped in Lee, “I think it should look rocky, like a real mountain.” “I see,” said Mrs. Holt, “What do you think, Tess?” “Well, I’ve been making buildings for the village. I think it would be clean if we could show lava (岩浆) flowing down towards the village.” “That’s a great idea. The flowing lava would be smooth. Right, Mrs. Holt?” cut in Sharla. “Yes, I guess so.” Mrs. Holt said. Sharl a continued, “The other side of the mountain, where there's no lava, would look rocky. Right?” Tess caught on, “So one side can be smooth, and the other side can be rough. Let’s go finish!” Sharla, Tess, and Lee stood proudly behind their volcano model. Mrs. Holt quieted the class. Then the girls introduced the model excitedly. Later, Mrs. Holt had a question. “Can you tell us about the steps you went through to complete your project?” The girls hadn’t expected this. Sharla felt her face turn red, but she spoke up. “At first we didn’t agree about what we wanted. It took us a while to make a plan and get it done.” Tess went on, “We thought that everybody had a job to do.” “And everybody has good ideas, even if they’re not what you expect,” added Lee. Mrs. Holt looked pleased. The girls learned how to work together, she thought. Not bad. 29. What does the underlined word “problem” refer to? A. The girls had never seen flowing Lava. B. The girls didn’t answer Mrs. Holt’s question. C. The girls didn’t know how to build a volcano model. D. The girls couldn’t agree on the look of their volcano model. 30. How did Mrs. Holt help the girls solve the problem? A. By offering advice. B. By giving examples. C. By asking questions. D. By showing some facts. 31. What’s the correct order of the following sentences? ①Mrs. Holt called the girls to her desk. ②Mrs. Holt was pleased with the girls’ work. ③The girls introduced the volcano model. ④The girls shared thoughts on the model with each other. A. ①④③② B. ①③②④ C. ④①②③ D. ④③①② 32. What’s the purpose of the text? A. To show how to make volcano models. B. To help readers learn to work together. C. To tell readers to finish projects on time. D. To introduce knowledge about volcanoes. Passage 5（2023-24·福田区莲花中学期中） 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. 21. What does “accomplishments” mean in the second paragraph? A. descriptions B. achievements C. decisions D. characters 22. 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. 23. 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. 24. 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. 25. 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. Passage 6（2023-24·黄埔广大附中期中） In one community in Shanxi, a voluntary service team started last October nicknamed “Shared Children”, which works hard to support elderly empty nesters（空巢老人）, is getting popular. The 108 volunteers have already made a big difference within the Chaoyang community. They have paired off with 71 elderly people to learn about their daily needs and offer a helping hand. In recent years, the community has come up with many ideas. At first, they started a project called “Knocking on the Door”, hoping that the elderly would connect the leaders often. However, the community did not have enough staff to support so many elderly people. So, the idea of “Shared Children” came out. “The Shared Children voluntary service allows kind people to join in public activities for the elderly people in their spare time.” says Guo, adding that not only did the local people join in with great love, but many staff members from supermarkets, banks and other working units also joined in. By March, the number of the volunteers in the team had reached 108. Their work has also included buying things, providing spiritual comfort, helping dealing with health problems and other duties. The volunteers are not all youngsters. Fan Fawen, a retired train driver, joined to support the volunteer team last year. He often helps to repair something in elderly people’s homes and buys them fruit and vegetables, as well as carrying heavy stuff, like rice bags, upstairs. Lin Chunyan, 41, is also among the volunteers. “Many elderly people now live alone and feel lonely, so we should be there and chat with them more often.” Liu says. “More people are now starting to learn about the team. We believe that more people will join us in the future.” says Hao Guoying, secretary of the community’s Party branch. 26. The service team Shared Children was set up to ________. A. care for the elderly people B. get help from the leaders easily C. make the elderly people popular D. provide the elderly people with food 27. The underlined phrase “paired off with” means “________” in Chinese. A. 与……说明 B. 与……分享 C. 与……探讨 D. 与……结对子 28. The volunteers offer the following service EXCEPT ________. A. solving health problems B. fixing up something C. looking for jobs D. buying daily needs 29. It can be learned from Liu Chunyan’s words that ________. A. the volunteers should be more friendly B. the elderly really need somebody to talk to C. more volunteers get along well with the elderly D. the elderly should learn to look after themselves 30. What is the main purpose of the writer in writing this article? A. to inform readers about the history of Shanxi. B. to ask readers to praise the “Shared Children” volunteer team. C. to describe the impact of volunteer work in supporting elderly empty nesters. D. to entertain readers with stories about elderly people Passage 7（2023-24·广州培正中学期中） Once upon a time, a king dressed up and went to a local village. He placed a large stone in the middle of the main road and hid gold coins under the stone. Then he hid behind a huge tree and watched. The first person down the street was a milkman with his car. He crashed into the stone and the milk spread all over the ground. “What fool put this stone here?” he shouted. He picked himself up and angrily went away. After a while, a group of women came along, each balancing a pot of water on her head. One woman tripped over (绊倒) the stone and her water pot went crashing to the ground. She picked herself up and walked away in tears. Neither she nor her friends thought about moving the stone out of the road. The king watched all day as many people complained about the stone, but he found nobody was willing to move it. The king wondered, “Is there no one in this village who feels any responsibility to keep their neighbors from harm?” Just then, the king saw a young girl coming along. She was the daughter of a local farmer. She had been working all day and was very tired. But when she saw the stone, she said to herself, “This stone is a danger to anyone who comes down the road after dark. I’ll move it out of the way.” After a great deal of effort, the girl finally succeeded in moving the stone to the side of the road. Imagine her surprise when she saw the gold coins where the stone had been! Just then, the king stepped out from behind the tree. “Oh sir,” the girl said, “Is this gold yours? If not, we surely must find the owner, for he will certainly miss it.” The king said, “My dear, the gold is mine, but now the gold is yours, because you are the only person who has learnt the lesson I want to teach my people. Nothing good can come to a nation whose people only complain and expect others to solve their problems.” 26. How did the milkman feel when he crashed into the stone? A. Angry B. Sad C. Surprised D. Worried 27. Why did the king place a stone on the road? A. He wanted to give the girl a reward. B. He wanted to hide gold coins under it. C. He wanted to play a trick on his people. D. He wanted to see if anyone would move it. 28. What can we know from the passage? A. All the people complained about the stone. B. It was not easy for the girl to move the stone. C. One of the women in the group tried to move the stone. D. The girl wanted to keep the gold coins for her own at first. 29. What can be the best title of this passage? A. A Wise King B. A Beautiful Girl C. A Stone on the Road D. Gold Coins Under the Stone Passage 8（2023-24·越秀区4校联考期中） In the summer between my first year and second year in college, I was invited to be an instructor (辅导员) at a high school camp. On the first day, when we were dancing and playing games, I noticed a boy under the tree who was small and thin. His shyness made him appear weak. I walked towards him, introduced myself and invited him to join in the activities and meet some new people. He quietly replied, “No, I really don’t want to do this.” I could understand that he was in a new world but I knew it wouldn’t be right to force him, either. Actually, the boy didn’t need a close talk but a friend. At lunch the next day, I was leading camp songs when I saw the boy under the tree sitting alone. I tried again with the same invitation, but he refused once again. That evening I was told the boy’s name was Tommy. Then I asked the campers to pay special attention to the boy and spend time with him when they could. The days went by and the time came when we had to leave. We held a big, warm party to celebrate the closing of the camp. All the campers shared their wonderful moments. To my surprise, I found the boy from under the tree dancing joyfully with two girls. I couldn’t believe it was the same person. In October of my second year, I received a phone call from Tommy’s mother. She told me that Tommy was hit by a car and killed. I offered my deep sadness. The mother said, “Tommy mentioned you so many times. I want you to know that he went back to school and made new friends with confidence. You made a difference for Tommy during his last months.” At that moment, I realized how easy it was to give a bit of yourself every day. You may never know how much each gesture may mean to someone else. I hope that everyone can pay attention to their own “boy under the tree”. 29. Before the writer came to the high school summer camp, he was a(n) ________. A. instructor B. student C. camper D. reporter 30. Which is the correct order about the story? ①The boy danced joyfully with two girls. ②The boy went back to school and made new friends. ③The boy refused to join in the activities. ④The boy’s mother made a phone call to the writer. A. ①②③④ B. ②③①④ C. ③①②④ D. ④③②① 31. From Paragraph 4, we can infer (推断) that Tommy’s mother was very ________ to the writer. A. thankful B. helpful C. faithful D. harmful 32. What is the best title of the passage? A. Helping those in danger B. A helpful teacher C. Try to be a brave boy D. The boy under the tree 原创精品资源学科网独家享有版权，侵权必究！5 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 2024-2025学年八年级下期期中考点大串讲（牛津版） 专题08阅读理解（应用文，记叙文） 【真题演练】 应用文 Passage 1（2023-24·广州实验中学期中） Hello, everyone! Because of the high rate of school violence (暴力) in some areas, teenagers’ safety becomes a serious problem. We are planning to set up an organization named School Watch to make sure that students have a safe school environment. Please be part of our plan! What is School Watch? School Watch is a volunteer project in our school. It helps us stop violence and improve the quality of school life. It will keep yourself and your schoolmates safe. The other members of School Watch care for you and your classroom and you do the same for them. Is it for everyone? Anybody can become a member of School Watch because everyone has something to offer. What else can it do? School Watch makes it possible for us not only to help each other but also to make friends with each other. Some members may offer to help schoolmates who have problems with their homework. Who is the School Watcher? Our school will look for the School Watcher and give him or her lots of prizes. You could be the one! How do you start? To be part of this plan, the only thing you need to do is to talk to the director of the plan in your grade. If you want to get more information, check the official website at www.schoolwatch.com. 37. The members of School Watch are probably _________. A. teenagers B. parents C. policeman D. teachers 38. School Watch can help its members _________. A. protect the environment B. organize sports activities C. improve the quality of school life D. keep the school clean and beautiful 39. Anyone can become a member of School Watch because _________. A. everyone may have problems B. everyone likes watching school C. everyone can give help to others D. everyone need to make some friends 40. If you want to be a member of School Watch, you should _________. A. pass an interview B. check the website C. be good at your schoolwork D. talk to the director of the plan in your grade 【答案】37. A 38. C 39. C 40. B 【解析】本文主要介绍了学校观察组织的性质、目的、如何加入以及运行的方式等。 37. 细节理解题。根据“It will keep yourself and your schoolmates safe. The other members of School Watch care for you and your classroom and you do the same for them.”可知，它会保护你自己和同学的安全，学校观察组织的其他成员关心你和你的课堂，你也为他们做同样的事情。由此可知学校观察组织的成员是青少年。故选A。 38. 细节理解题。根据“It helps us stop violence and improve the quality of school life.”可知，学校观察组织帮助成员制止暴力，提高学校生活质量。故选C。 39. 细节理解题。根据“Anybody can become a member of School Watch because everyone has something to offer.”可知，任何人都可以成为学校观察组织的成员，因为每个人都可以帮助他人。故选C。 40. 细节理解题。根据“If you want to get more information, check the official website at www.schoolwatch.com.”可知，如果想要加入学校观察组织，可以访问网站。故选B。 Passage 2（2023-24·广州16中期中） This year, many kids’ movies have come out. With so many great ones to choose from, we’ve picked three of them for you. Let’s take a look together! Orion and the Dark 《奥利安与黑暗》 Release Date: Feb 2, 2024 Orion has a great many fears − but he’s especially afraid of the dark. So you can imagine his surprise when an embodiment (化身) of the dark shows up to take him on an adventure to show him there’s nothing to be afraid of. The Netflix movie is based on a book by Emma Yarlett, but the script (剧本) was written by someone who knows a thing or two about writing movies about anxieties (焦虑): Charlie Kaufman, the writer behind Being John Malkovich. Robot Dreams 《机器人之梦》 Release Date: May 31, 2024 This film, based on the comic by Sara Varon, received an Oscar nomination (提名) for Best Animated Feature. (It lost to The Boy and the Heron.) It’s about an anthropomorphic (拟人化的) dog who, to help with feeling lonely, orders a robot to be his friend. The lack (缺少) of words and overall sadness give the impression that it’s not exactly aimed at (以......为目标) kids, but the older ones might get into it. Mufasa: The Lion King 《木法沙：狮子王》 Release Date: Dec 20, 2024 Barry Jenkins, the Oscar-nominated director of Moonlight, directs a prequel (前传) to The Lion King about Mufasa (voiced by Aaron Pierre) and his relationship with Scar (Kelvin Harrison, Jr). Don’t expect 2D animation similar to the original, though: This one will be done in a realistic-looking CGI (电脑成像技术) style, similar to the 2019 remake of The Lion King, and Seth Rogen and Billy Eichner even reprise (重新出演) their roles as Timon and Pumbaa. 26. Which movie won the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature this year? A. Orion and the Dark. B. Robot Dreams. C. The Boy and the Heron. D. Mufasa: The Lion King. 27. What is the main theme of Robot Dreams? A. A dog’s adventures. B. Dealing with loneliness. C. The importance of words. D. Friendship between humans and robots. 28. What story does Mufasa: The Lion King feature? A. A story about Mufasa in the afterlife. B. A story about Timon and Pumbaa. C. A story about a new lion king. D. A story between Mufasa and Scar. 【答案】CBD 【解析】文章介绍了三部今年上映的儿童电影，包括《奥利安与黑暗》《机器人之梦》《木法沙：狮子王》的相关信息。 26：根据 “Robot Dreams... received an Oscar nomination (提名) for Best Animated Feature. (It lost to The Boy and the Heron.)”（《机器人之梦》获得了奥斯卡最佳动画长片提名，但输给了《你想活出怎样的人生》）可知，获得今年奥斯卡最佳动画长片奖的是《你想活出怎样的人生》。答案是 C。 27：根据 “It’s about an anthropomorphic (拟人化的) dog who, to help with feeling lonely, orders a robot to be his friend.”（这部电影讲述了一只拟人化的狗为了排解孤独，订购了一个机器人做朋友的故事）可知，《机器人之梦》的主题是应对孤独。答案是 B。 28：根据 “Barry Jenkins, the Oscar - nominated director of Moonlight, directs a prequel (前传) to The Lion King about Mufasa (voiced by Aaron Pierre) and his relationship with Scar (Kelvin Harrison, Jr).” （曾获奥斯卡提名的《月光男孩》导演巴里・詹金斯执导了《狮子王》的前传《木法沙：狮子王》，讲述了木法沙（亚伦・皮埃尔配音）和刀疤（小凯文・哈里森配音）之间的关系）可知，《木法沙：狮子王》讲述的是木法沙和刀疤之间的故事。答案是 D。 Passage 3（2023-24·深圳宝安区12校联考期中） Hello, everyone. Because of the high rate of school violence (暴力) in some areas, teenagers’ safety becomes a serious problem now. We are planning to set up an organization named School Watch to make sure that students have a safe school environment. Please be part of our plan! What is School Watch? School Watch is a voluntary (志愿的) project in our school. It helps us stop violence and improve the quality of school life. It will keep us and our schoolmates safe. Other members of School Watch care for you and your classmates, and you do the same for them. Is it for everyone? Anybody can become a member of School Watch because everyone has something to offer. What else can it do? School Watch makes it possible for us not only to help each other but also to make friends with each other. Some members may offer to help schoolmates who have problems with their homework. Who is the School Watcher? Our school will look for the School Watcher and give him or her lots of prizes. You could be one! How do you start? To be part of this plan, the only thing you need to do is to talk to the director of the plan in your grade. If you want to get more information, check the official website at www.schoolwatch.com. 34. Why is School Watch built in the school? A. To help students grow up. B. To create a safe environment. C. To help students with some personal problems. D. To make School Watch an after-class activity. 35. What can NOT you do in School Watch? A. Get help from others. B. Make friends. C. Give help to others. D. Play sports with others. 36. How many questions are answered in the reading? A. Six. B. Four. C. Five. D. Seven. 37. What’s the purpose of this passage? A. To make students join the School Watch. B. To tell students how to join the School Watch. C. To make students know about violence in school. D. To make students learn how to protect themselves. 38. Where can we get more information about the School Watch? A. From directors. B. In the book. C. On the Internet. D. From the teachers. 【答案】34. B 35. D 36. C 37. A 38. C 【解析】本文介绍了因为在一些地方校园暴力的高频发生，青少年的安全成了一个很严重问题，为此他们想成立一个叫School Watch的组织来为学生创建一个安全的环境。 34. 细节理解题。根据“We are planning to set up an organization named School Watch to make sure that students have a safe school environment. Please be part of our plan!”可知，建立School Watch组织是为了确保学生有一个安全的校园环境。故选B。 35. 细节理解题。根据“It helps us stop violence and improve the quality of school life. It will keep us and our schoolmates safe. Other members of School Watch care for you and your classmates, and you do the same for them.”以及“School Watch makes it possible for us not only to help each other but also to make friends with each other.”可知，这个组织可以帮助其他人，也可以得到其他人的帮助，同时也可以交到朋友，没有提到和其他人做运动。故选D。 36. 细节理解题。根据“What is School Watch? Is it for everyone? What else can it do? Who is the School Watcher? How do you start?”可知，文章一共回答了五个问题。故选C。 37. 推理判断题。根据“We are planning to set up an organization named School Watch to make sure that students have a safe school environment. Please be part of our plan!”可知，这篇文章主要是号召学生们参加School Watch组织。故选A。 38. 细节理解题。根据“If you want to get more information, check the official website at www.schoolwatch.com.”可知，如果想了解更多的信息，可以浏览官方网站。故选C。 Passage 4（2023-24·广州二中教育集团期中） Paper Art Paper-cutting is one of the traditional folk arts in China. It has a history of about 1,500 years. With just simple tools such as some paper, scissors and knives, an artist can bring you amazing art works you would never imagine. Because of the symbol of happiness and luck they bring, paper cuttings with characters such as “Fu” are often seen on the windows of most Chinese families during the Spring Festival. Why red? In ancient times, farming mainly depended on the Sun to bring better harvest (收成). People see read, the color of the Sun, as the symbol of hope and life. Now, you can see red everywhere in China. The walls of old palaces, lanterns, weddings and so on. Black in Shanzhou Shanzhou is in Henan province. Different from most of the other places, the paper-cuttings there are black! It represents (代表) the cloudy sky when raining. Shanzhou is a dry place. People make black paper-cuttings with the wish for rain in their hearts. Colorful paper-cuttings Paper-cuttings are colorful in Yuxian, Hebei province. Artists there put five pieces of paper-cuttings together. They just paint the first piece with a heavy brush of color and let it go through, making every other piece look special. 38. Which of the following is TRUE? A. Paper-cutting has a long history of around 500 years. B. In a wedding, people usually paste paper cuttings of “Fu” on their windows. C. Ancient Chinese people loved the color red because it means love. D. Five pieces of paper-cuttings are usually put together in Yuxian. 39. What is the main reason for using black paper-cuttings in Shanzhou? A. Because Shanzhou is a dry place and black means the wish for water. B. Black is thought to be a symbol of wealth and power in Shanzhou. C. Shanzhou is a place with rich resources of black-colored paper. D. Artists in Shanzhou prefer darker colors in their art works. 40. Where can we find this article? A. On a culture website. B. In a story book. C. In a fashion magazine. D. In a science book. 【答案】38. D 39. A 40. A 【解析】本文主要介绍了中国民间传统艺术——剪纸的相关情况。 38. 细节理解题。根据“Paper-cuttings are colorful in Yuxian, Hebei province. Artists there put five pieces of paprt-cuttings together”可知蔚县的艺术家把五幅剪纸拼在一起。故选D。 39. 细节理解题。根据“Shanzhou is a dry place. People make black paper-cuttings with the wish for rain in their hearts.”可知陕州是个干燥的地方，人们制作黑色的剪纸，希望能下雨。故选A。 40. 推理判断题。本文主要介绍了中国民间传统艺术——剪纸的相关情况，故文章可能出现在文化网站上。故选A。 Passage 5（2023-24·黄广中学期中） China has announced its first group of five national parks to protect some endangered animals. a Name: Sanjiangyuan National Park Location: in Qinghai Province Located on the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau, Sanjiangyuan is home to hundreds of wild animals. The Sanjiangyuan area is also called China’s water tower. b Name: Wuyi Mountain National Park Location: in Fujian and Jiangxi provinces The park has the most complete, most typical, and largest area of the native forest. It is known as the birds’ fun park, the kingdom of snakes and the world of insects. c Name: Giant Panda National Park Location: in Sichuan, Shaanxi and Gansu provinces The park holds more than 70% of China’s wild giant pandas. Besides “the national treasures” of China, the park is also home to some highly protected animals, including the snub-nosed monkeys (金丝猴). d Name: Northeast China Tiger and Leopard National Park Location: in Heilongjiang and Jilin provinces It is the biggest area of wild northeast China tigers and Amur leopards in China. The high-tech monitoring system (监控系统) in the park can provide real-time protection for these wild animals. e Name: Hainan Tropical Rainforest National Park Location: in Hainan Province The park covers less than 0.046% of the country’s land, yet it is home to almost 20% of the country’s amphibians (两栖动物) and 38.6% of China’s birds, which are native to the island. 37. Match the parks a~e with two topics:①The park lies within one province;②The park lies in more than one province. Which of the following is RIGHT? A. ①—ace;②—bd. B. ①—ae;②—bcd. C. ①—be;②—acd. D. ①—ab;②—ecd. 38. The followings are true except that ________. A. Hainan Tropical Rainforest National Park is home to amphibians B. You can see the snub-nosed monkeys in the Giant Panda National Park besides pandas C. Northeast China Tiger and Leopard National Park can provide real-time protection for these wild animals D. There are many birds and few snakes and insects in Wuyi Mountain National Park 39. Why are the numbers given in the last passage? A. To introduce the kinds of animals. B. To show how important the park is for the animals. C. To describe the present situation of the Nation Park. D. To encourage us to plant more trees. 40. What’s the theme of the five passages? A. Man and society. B. Man and nature. C. Man and self. D. Man and man. 【答案】37. B 38. D 39. B 40. B 【解析】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了首批五个国家公园。 37. 细节理解题。根据图a中“Location: in Qinghai Province”、图b中“Location: in Fujian and Jiangxi provinces”、图c中“Location: in Sichuan, Shaanxi and Gansu provinces”、图d中“Location: in Heilongjiang and Jilin provinces”以及图e中“Location: in Hainan Province”可知，a和e属于①类，b、c和d属于②类。故选B。 38. 细节理解题。根据图b中“The park has the most complete, most typical, and largest area of the native forest. It is known as the birds’ fun park, the kingdom of snakes and the world of insects.”可知，武夷山国家公园拥有最完整、最典型、面积最大的原始森林，它被称为鸟类乐园、蛇的王国和昆虫的世界，公园里有很多鸟、蛇和昆虫。故选D。 39. 推理判断题。根据图e中“The park covers less than 0.046% of the country’s land, yet it is home to almost 20% of the country’s amphibians and 38.6% of China’s birds, which are native to the island.”可知，该公园占地不到全国土地的0.046%，但它是全国近20%的两栖动物和38.6%的中国鸟类的家园，这些鸟类都是岛上土生土长的；可推断出这些数字是为了体现公园对动物的重要性。故选B。 40. 主旨大意题。根据“China has announced its first group of five national parks to protect some endangered animals.”以及通读全文可知，本文主要介绍了首批五个国家公园，反映的是人类与大自然的关系。故选B。 Passage 6（2023-24·越秀区执信中学期中） Best Gifts for Your Teen Friends Shopping for your teen friends’ birthday gifts can be difficult. Each year, we pay close attention to the newest gifts hitting the market. Below, we’ve created such a list, choosing some of the hottest items on store shelves right now. Mind Card Game$20.00 This is a board game that encourages true teamwork, because the number one rule is “No talking!” If successful, they’ll be amazed at how well they work with their teammates without using any words. Harry Potter Paperback Box Set$80.00 If they’re getting sick of borrowing the local library’s copies, then they need a complete collection of Harry Potter books to call their own. This set comes with all seven books in the series. Color-changing Lamp Speaker$36.00 With a simple touch, this speaker lamp changes color, plays music and helps them sleep. They can even bring it with them on camping trips since it runs for up to 120 hours. Bluetooth Wireless Smart Beanie$15.00 Trying to wear headphones and a hat at the same time is usually uncomfortable. This smart beanie can keep their ears warm in winter, while allowing them to listen to their favorite playlists for up to five hours. 31. The text tells us that the Mind Card Game ________. A. needs players to work together B. allows speaking while playing C. costs at least 80 dollars D. provides seven games 32. The Color-changing Lamp Speaker and the Bluetooth Wireless Smart Beanie can ________. A. run for 120 hours B. play music for users C. change different colors D. keep the body warm 33. Those who ________ may be interested in the text. A. want to make more money B. are interested in inventions C. plan to buy presents for teenagers D. enjoy beautiful clothes 【答案】31. A 32. B 33. C 【解析】本文主要介绍了给青少年朋友买生日礼物可能很困难，文中具体介绍了几款商店货架上目前最新最热门的一些商品。 31. 细节理解题。根据“This is a board game that encourages true teamwork”可知，The Mind Card Game鼓励团队合作。故选A。 32. 细节理解题。根据“Color-changing Lamp Speaker: With a simple touch, this speaker lamp changes color, plays music and helps them sleep.”及“Bluetooth Wireless (无线) Smart Beanie: This smart beanie can keep their ears warm in winter, while allowing them to listen to their favorite playlists for up to five hours.”可知，变色灯扬声器和蓝牙无线智能Beanie可以为用户播放音乐。故选B。 33. 推理判断题。根据“Shopping for your teen friends’ birthday gifts can be difficult...Below, we’ve created such a list, choosing some of the hottest items on store shelves right now.”可知，那些打算给青少年买礼物的人可能对这篇文章感兴趣。故选C。 Passage 7（2023-24·广州外国语学校期中） Humans are hurting the planet and destroying the environment. Change needs to happen at every level of society. We are holding Call to Earth Day to ask you to do something good to protect the environment. What is Call to Earth Day? Call to Earth Day is a movement that stresses environmental protection. Across TV and our website, there are stories about our amazing planet and the people who are protecting it. How can I be involved? Everyone is invited. We can all play a role in creating a movement for good. You have to do something to protect the environment. We are asking you to think big, get creative, and make your event influential. What kind of event can I hold? The event you choose to hold is up to you, but it should focus on creating a healthier planet. Here are some suggestions for where you can get started: Screenings Call to Earth has lots of beautiful and inspiring videos for you to watch and share. Local clean ups Whether it’s a beach, a river, a park or a street, get out there and help remove litter from your hometown. Art projects Encourage kids to create works of art based on their local environment. “How To…” sessions Hold workshops or lessons on everyday skills like recycling and reducing food waste. Visit our website for more information: www. calltoearthday. com 38. What is Call to Earth Day? A. A movement. B. A festival. C. A TV program. D. An organization. 39. Why is Call to Earth Day held? A. To teach children to become creative. B. To ask people to protect the environment. C. To encourage others to work for the community. D. To tell the public the importance of social events. 40. In the event “Art projects”, you can ________. A. watch and share beautiful videos B. teach everyday skills like recycling C. encourage kids to create works of art D. help remove litter from your hometown 【答案】38. A 39. B 40. C 【解析】本文是一篇应用文，介绍“呼吁地球日”的相关信息，呼吁人们保护环境。 38. 细节理解题。根据“Call to Earth Day is a movement that stresses environmental protection.”可知，“呼吁地球日”是一个强调环境保护的运动。故选A。 39. 细节理解题。根据“We are holding Call to Earth Day to ask you to do something good to protect the environment.”可知，举办“呼吁地球日”是为了呼吁大家为保护环境做点好事。故选B。 40. 细节理解题。根据“Art projects Encourage kids to create works of art based on their local environment.”可知，“Art projects”鼓励孩子根据当地的环境创作艺术作品，故选C。 记叙文 Passage 1（2023-24·广州实验中学期中） Once upon a time, in a deep forest lived a hard-working and kind-hearted squirrel named Sammy. Sammy was known for his kind and helpful nature. He was always ready to give a hand to anyone in need. One sunny morning, Sammy was busy collecting nuts for the winter. Suddenly, he heard a strange noise coming from a nearby bush. Hoping to find out what was happening, he got near the bush and looked inside. There, he found a little bird with a broken wing, struggling to fly. Sammy felt sorry for the bird and quickly chose to help. He carefully carried the bird back to his comfortable tree hole and tried to cure its wing with leaves and soft grass. Day after day, Sammy gave the bird food and cared for it until its wing got better. As the weeks passed, the bird’s wing grew stronger, and it was finally able to fly again. The bird thanked Sammy cheerfully and promised to help him in return whenever he needed it. Not long after, a terrible storm attacked the forest, and Sammy’s tree hole was blocked by fallen branches. Sammy was caught and he didn’t know what to do. Just then, the bird flew by and saw Sammy’s predicament. It quickly flew to the nearby animals and asked for help. It took the animals quite a long time to, together, clear the branches and free Sammy from the hole. Sammy felt so thankful and found that his kindness had come back to him in the most surprising way. From that day on, Sammy has continued to help others, and the forest animals have learned the value of kindness and helping each other. They live happily, knowing that together, they can overcome any challenge. 29. What was Sammy famous for in the forest? A. His ability to collect nuts. B. His skill of making tree holes. C. His kindness to help others. D. His warm heart in protecting the forest. 30. Why did Sammy decide to help the little bird? A. He wanted to show how strong he was. B. He didn’t want to let the bird suffer. C. He planned to carry it back to his tree hole. D. He needed the bird to help him collect nuts. 31. How did the bird help Sammy in return? A. By catching him in a terrible storm. B. By helping him carry away the leaves. C. By asking other animals to help together. D. By showing him where to get free from the hole. 32. What does the underlined word “predicament” probably mean? A. A great difficulty for Sammy. B. A place that Sammy liked to hide. C. A chance for Sammy to get free. D. A serious illness that Sammy suffered from. 【答案】29. C 30. B 31. C 32. A 【解析】本文主要讲述了善良的松鼠Sammy乐于助人，当他陷入困境时，周围的小动物都纷纷来帮助他的故事。 29. 细节理解题。根据第一段“Sammy was known for his kind and helpful nature.”可知，Sammy以其善良和乐于助人的天性而闻名。故选C。 30. 推理判断题。根据第二段“There, he found a little bird with a broken wing, struggling to fly.”可知，小鸟的翅膀受了伤，由此推测，Sammy决定帮助小鸟是因为他不想让这只小鸟受苦。故选B。 31. 细节理解题。根据倒数第三段“It quickly flew to the nearby animals and asked for help.”可知，作为回报，小鸟通过让其他动物一起帮忙来帮助Sammy。故选C。 32. 词义猜测题。根据倒数第三段“Not long after, a terrible storm attacked the forest, and Sammy’s tree hole was blocked by fallen branches. Sammy was caught and he didn’t know what to do.”可知，由于一场可怕的风暴袭击了森林，Sammy的树洞被倒下的树枝堵住了，他被困在了树洞里，他不知道该怎么办。由此猜测，predicament意为“a great difficulty for Sammy”。故选A。 Passage 2（2023-24·深圳高级中学期中） 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. 16. What was Zong Qinghou’s first job? A. A businessman. B. A teacher. C. A drink manufacturer. D. A worker. 17. 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. 18. 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. 19. 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. 20. 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】16. D 17. B 18. C 19. C 20. C 【解析】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。 16. 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。 17. 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。 18. 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。 19. 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。 20. 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。 Passage 3（2023-24·深圳宝安区10校联考期中） 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. 44. Where did Mei find the wounded bird? A. On the farm. B. On the ground. C. In a river. D. In a tree. 45. What does the underline word “release” in paragraph 3 mean? A. hold up B. catch up C. let go D. take out 46. 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. 47. 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. 48. 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】44. B 45. C 46. A 47. C 48. D 【解析】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。 44. 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。 45. 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。 46. 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。 47. 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。 48. 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。 Passage 4（2023-24·广大附中期中） Sharla, Tess, and Lee had to make a volcano (火山) model together. Mrs. Holt put them in a group and they had such a big fight! They had different opinions about the model. By the time they needed to show their project, they didn’t get it done. Mrs. Holt called Sharla, Tess, and Lee to her desk. “You know we’ll finish the last part of our project today, right?” she asked. The girls all nodded. “Are you ready to finish up?” No one answered. “Is there a problem?” Mrs. Holt asked, knowing that there was a problem. Sharla began, “I think the volcano should be smooth.” “And,” jumped in Lee, “I think it should look rocky, like a real mountain.” “I see,” said Mrs. Holt, “What do you think, Tess?” “Well, I’ve been making buildings for the village. I think it would be clean if we could show lava (岩浆) flowing down towards the village.” “That’s a great idea. The flowing lava would be smooth. Right, Mrs. Holt?” cut in Sharla. “Yes, I guess so.” Mrs. Holt said. Sharl a continued, “The other side of the mountain, where there's no lava, would look rocky. Right?” Tess caught on, “So one side can be smooth, and the other side can be rough. Let’s go finish!” Sharla, Tess, and Lee stood proudly behind their volcano model. Mrs. Holt quieted the class. Then the girls introduced the model excitedly. Later, Mrs. Holt had a question. “Can you tell us about the steps you went through to complete your project?” The girls hadn’t expected this. Sharla felt her face turn red, but she spoke up. “At first we didn’t agree about what we wanted. It took us a while to make a plan and get it done.” Tess went on, “We thought that everybody had a job to do.” “And everybody has good ideas, even if they’re not what you expect,” added Lee. Mrs. Holt looked pleased. The girls learned how to work together, she thought. Not bad. 29. What does the underlined word “problem” refer to? A. The girls had never seen flowing Lava. B. The girls didn’t answer Mrs. Holt’s question. C. The girls didn’t know how to build a volcano model. D. The girls couldn’t agree on the look of their volcano model. 30. How did Mrs. Holt help the girls solve the problem? A. By offering advice. B. By giving examples. C. By asking questions. D. By showing some facts. 31. What’s the correct order of the following sentences? ①Mrs. Holt called the girls to her desk. ②Mrs. Holt was pleased with the girls’ work. ③The girls introduced the volcano model. ④The girls shared thoughts on the model with each other. A. ①④③② B. ①③②④ C. ④①②③ D. ④③①② 32. What’s the purpose of the text? A. To show how to make volcano models. B. To help readers learn to work together. C. To tell readers to finish projects on time. D. To introduce knowledge about volcanoes. 【答案】29. D 30. C 31. A 32. B 【解析】本文主要介绍了三个女孩在合作制作一个火山模型时产生了分歧，在老师的引领下她们明白了合作的重要性。 29. 词义猜测题。根据“Mrs. Holt put them in a group and they had such a big fight! They had different opinions about the model”以及下文内容可知，她们对模型有不同意见，故此处problem指代“女孩们对她们的火山模型的外观意见不一致”。故选D。 30. 推理判断题。根据“You know we’ll finish the last part of our project today, right?”，“Are you ready to finish up?”和“What do you think, Tess?”可知，Mrs. Holt通过几个问题一步一步引导她们解决问题。故选C。 31. 细节理解题。根据“Mrs. Holt called Sharla, Tess, and Lee to her desk.”可知，老师把她们叫到了自己的办公桌旁，故①排第一位，排除C和D；根据“I think the volcano should be smooth...I think it should look rocky, like a real mountain...I’ve been making buildings for the village. I think it would be clean if we could show lava (岩浆) flowing down toward the village.”可知，她们三个在分享自己的想法，④排第二位，排除B。故选A。 32. 主旨大意题。本文主要介绍了三个女孩在合作制作一个火山模型时产生了分歧，在老师的引领下她们明白了合作的重要性，选项B符合语境，故选B。 Passage 5（2023-24·福田区莲花中学期中） 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. 21. What does “accomplishments” mean in the second paragraph? A. descriptions B. achievements C. decisions D. characters 22. 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. 23. 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. 24. 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. 25. 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】21. B 22. D 23. B 24. C 25. A 【解析】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。 21. 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。 22. 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。 23. 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。 24. 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。 25. 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。 Passage 6（2023-24·黄埔广大附中期中） In one community in Shanxi, a voluntary service team started last October nicknamed “Shared Children”, which works hard to support elderly empty nesters（空巢老人）, is getting popular. The 108 volunteers have already made a big difference within the Chaoyang community. They have paired off with 71 elderly people to learn about their daily needs and offer a helping hand. In recent years, the community has come up with many ideas. At first, they started a project called “Knocking on the Door”, hoping that the elderly would connect the leaders often. However, the community did not have enough staff to support so many elderly people. So, the idea of “Shared Children” came out. “The Shared Children voluntary service allows kind people to join in public activities for the elderly people in their spare time.” says Guo, adding that not only did the local people join in with great love, but many staff members from supermarkets, banks and other working units also joined in. By March, the number of the volunteers in the team had reached 108. Their work has also included buying things, providing spiritual comfort, helping dealing with health problems and other duties. The volunteers are not all youngsters. Fan Fawen, a retired train driver, joined to support the volunteer team last year. He often helps to repair something in elderly people’s homes and buys them fruit and vegetables, as well as carrying heavy stuff, like rice bags, upstairs. Lin Chunyan, 41, is also among the volunteers. “Many elderly people now live alone and feel lonely, so we should be there and chat with them more often.” Liu says. “More people are now starting to learn about the team. We believe that more people will join us in the future.” says Hao Guoying, secretary of the community’s Party branch. 26. The service team Shared Children was set up to ________. A. care for the elderly people B. get help from the leaders easily C. make the elderly people popular D. provide the elderly people with food 27. The underlined phrase “paired off with” means “________” in Chinese. A. 与……说明 B. 与……分享 C. 与……探讨 D. 与……结对子 28. The volunteers offer the following service EXCEPT ________. A. solving health problems B. fixing up something C. looking for jobs D. buying daily needs 29. It can be learned from Liu Chunyan’s words that ________. A. the volunteers should be more friendly B. the elderly really need somebody to talk to C. more volunteers get along well with the elderly D. the elderly should learn to look after themselves 30. What is the main purpose of the writer in writing this article? A. to inform readers about the history of Shanxi. B. to ask readers to praise the “Shared Children” volunteer team. C. to describe the impact of volunteer work in supporting elderly empty nesters. D. to entertain readers with stories about elderly people 【答案】26. A 27. D 28. C 29. B 30. C 【解析】本文主要介绍了一个为空巢老人提供帮助志愿者组织，他们的工作包括购物、提供精神上的安慰，帮助处理健康问题和其他职责。 26. 细节理解题。根据第一段“... a voluntary service team started last October nicknamed ‘Shared Children’, which works hard to support elderly empty nesters...”可知，这支名为“共享儿女”的志愿者团队致力于关爱空巢老人。故选A。 27. 词句猜测题。根据第二段“...to learn about their daily needs and offer a helping hand.”可知，108名志愿者了解71位老年人的日常需要并向他们伸出援助之手，就是说这108名志愿者与71位老年人结成了对子。故选D。 28. 细节理解题。根据第五段“Their work has also included buying things, providing spiritual comfort, helping dealing with health problems and other duties.”可知，他们的工作包括买东西、提供精神安慰，帮助处理健康问题和其他职责。没有提及寻找工作。故选C。 29. 细节理解题。根据第七段“Many elderly people now live alone and feel lonely, so we should be there and chat with them more often.”可知，老年人独自生活很孤独，需要有人和他们经常聊天。故选B。 30. 推理判断题。根据本文内容和最后一段“More people are now starting to learn about the team. We believe that more people will join us in the future.”可知，作者通过描述这个志愿组织的工作，希望越来越多的人可以加入志愿队伍来帮助空巢老人。故选C。 Passage 7（2023-24·广州培正中学期中） Once upon a time, a king dressed up and went to a local village. He placed a large stone in the middle of the main road and hid gold coins under the stone. Then he hid behind a huge tree and watched. The first person down the street was a milkman with his car. He crashed into the stone and the milk spread all over the ground. “What fool put this stone here?” he shouted. He picked himself up and angrily went away. After a while, a group of women came along, each balancing a pot of water on her head. One woman tripped over (绊倒) the stone and her water pot went crashing to the ground. She picked herself up and walked away in tears. Neither she nor her friends thought about moving the stone out of the road. The king watched all day as many people complained about the stone, but he found nobody was willing to move it. The king wondered, “Is there no one in this village who feels any responsibility to keep their neighbors from harm?” Just then, the king saw a young girl coming along. She was the daughter of a local farmer. She had been working all day and was very tired. But when she saw the stone, she said to herself, “This stone is a danger to anyone who comes down the road after dark. I’ll move it out of the way.” After a great deal of effort, the girl finally succeeded in moving the stone to the side of the road. Imagine her surprise when she saw the gold coins where the stone had been! Just then, the king stepped out from behind the tree. “Oh sir,” the girl said, “Is this gold yours? If not, we surely must find the owner, for he will certainly miss it.” The king said, “My dear, the gold is mine, but now the gold is yours, because you are the only person who has learnt the lesson I want to teach my people. Nothing good can come to a nation whose people only complain and expect others to solve their problems.” 26. How did the milkman feel when he crashed into the stone? A. Angry B. Sad C. Surprised D. Worried 27. Why did the king place a stone on the road? A. He wanted to give the girl a reward. B. He wanted to hide gold coins under it. C. He wanted to play a trick on his people. D. He wanted to see if anyone would move it. 28. What can we know from the passage? A. All the people complained about the stone. B. It was not easy for the girl to move the stone. C. One of the women in the group tried to move the stone. D. The girl wanted to keep the gold coins for her own at first. 29. What can be the best title of this passage? A. A Wise King B. A Beautiful Girl C. A Stone on the Road D. Gold Coins Under the Stone 【答案】26. A 27. D 28. B 29. C 【解析】本文讲的是一个国王在路中间放了一块石头，很多人路过被绊倒，但是都没有把石头移走，只有一个小女孩把石头移走了，国王就把石头底下的金子奖励给了她。 26. 细节理解题。根据第二段“He picked himself up and angrily went away.”可知，他很生气，故选A。 27. 细节理解题。根据第四段“The king wondered, ‘Is there no one in this village who feels any responsibility to keep their neighbors from harm?’”可知，国王想知道村里有没有人有责任感会把石头移开，避免其他邻居受伤，D选项“他想看看是否有人会把它移开”符合文意，故选D。 28. 细节理解题。根据倒数第三段“After a great deal of effort, the girl finally succeeded in moving the stone to the side of the road. ”可知，女孩费了很大劲儿才把石头移开，B选项“对女孩来说把石头移开并不容易”符合文意，故选B。 29. 最佳标题题。根据第一段“He placed a large stone in the middle of the main road and hid gold coins under the stone.”可知，全文围绕国王在路上放的一块石头来展开的，C选项“路上的一块石头”正符合，故选C。 Passage 8（2023-24·越秀区4校联考期中） In the summer between my first year and second year in college, I was invited to be an instructor (辅导员) at a high school camp. On the first day, when we were dancing and playing games, I noticed a boy under the tree who was small and thin. His shyness made him appear weak. I walked towards him, introduced myself and invited him to join in the activities and meet some new people. He quietly replied, “No, I really don’t want to do this.” I could understand that he was in a new world but I knew it wouldn’t be right to force him, either. Actually, the boy didn’t need a close talk but a friend. At lunch the next day, I was leading camp songs when I saw the boy under the tree sitting alone. I tried again with the same invitation, but he refused once again. That evening I was told the boy’s name was Tommy. Then I asked the campers to pay special attention to the boy and spend time with him when they could. The days went by and the time came when we had to leave. We held a big, warm party to celebrate the closing of the camp. All the campers shared their wonderful moments. To my surprise, I found the boy from under the tree dancing joyfully with two girls. I couldn’t believe it was the same person. In October of my second year, I received a phone call from Tommy’s mother. She told me that Tommy was hit by a car and killed. I offered my deep sadness. The mother said, “Tommy mentioned you so many times. I want you to know that he went back to school and made new friends with confidence. You made a difference for Tommy during his last months.” At that moment, I realized how easy it was to give a bit of yourself every day. You may never know how much each gesture may mean to someone else. I hope that everyone can pay attention to their own “boy under the tree”. 29. Before the writer came to the high school summer camp, he was a(n) ________. A. instructor B. student C. camper D. reporter 30. Which is the correct order about the story? ①The boy danced joyfully with two girls. ②The boy went back to school and made new friends. ③The boy refused to join in the activities. ④The boy’s mother made a phone call to the writer. A. ①②③④ B. ②③①④ C. ③①②④ D. ④③②① 31. From Paragraph 4, we can infer (推断) that Tommy’s mother was very ________ to the writer. A. thankful B. helpful C. faithful D. harmful 32. What is the best title of the passage? A. Helping those in danger B. A helpful teacher C. Try to be a brave boy D. The boy under the tree 【答案】29. B 30. C 31. A 32. D 【解析】本文介绍了作者在夏令营担任辅导员时，关注并因此改变了一个小男孩的故事。 29. 细节理解题。根据“In the summer between my first year and second year in college, I was invited to be an instructor (辅导员) at a high school camp.”可知作者当时还是一个大学生。故选B。 30. 细节理解题。根据“No, I really don’t want to do this.”可知刚开始男孩拒绝了作者的邀请；根据“To my surprise, I found the boy from under the tree dancing joyfully with two girls.”可知在夏令营结束的时候男孩和两个女孩欢快地跳舞；根据“I want you to know that he went back to school and made new friends with confidence”可知男孩回到学校并结识了新朋友；“I received a phone call from Tommy’s mother.”可知男孩的妈妈给作者打电话表示感激之情。因此正确顺序是③①②④。故选C。 31. 推理判断题。根据“Tommy mentioned you so many times. I want you to know that he went back to school and made new friends with confidence.You made a difference for Tommy during his last months.”可推知男孩的母亲对作者非常感激。故选A。 32. 最佳标题题。根据“I hope that everyone can pay attention to their own ‘boy under the tree’.”可知本文通过小男孩的故事告诉我们希望大家都能关注自己的“树下男孩”。故选D。 原创精品资源学科网独家享有版权，侵权必究！5 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$