专题03 阅读与表达（辽宁专用）-【好题汇编】备战2024-2025学年八年级英语下学期期中真题分类汇编

专题03阅读与表达 1、 人与自我 经典基础题 Passage 1（23-24八年级下·辽宁锦州市第八初级中学·期中） Two months ago, I asked a group of kids in a school, “Why do we have to study math or other subjects? Your parents also studied these things, but are they using them?” They must be surprised when they are asked this question. Take this as an example. When you go to a gym, you do some exercise. Maybe you lift weights or do something else. Why do you do that? The reason why you do exercise is to build your strength and improve your health. Similarly, the reason why you study math or any other subject is that helps develop logical thinking (逻辑思维), and helps you make sense of the world. By studying, you are able to build mental models (心智模型) about the world, so that you can deal with situations more smartly than a monkey would be. Learning to your mind is like exercising to your body. If you want to keep healthy and make your body strong, you should do exercise often. So if you want to improve your intelligence (智力), you should try your best to study hard on every subject. Besides, something that you are studying may seem useless now. But when you need to use it some day, you will regret if you cannot use it because you don’t study it well now. That is my answer to this question. Kids should be encouraged to ask more about these questions and learn math and other subjects well so that they will become good at thinking. 1．Whom does the writer take as an example when asking students why they study math? 2．Why do you take exercise? 3．What can you get by studying according to Paragraph 3? 4．Do you think it is useful to learn rnath? Why or why not? Write 30 words or more. 【答案】1．Their parents. 2．To build our strength and improve our health. 3．Mental models (about the world). 4．Yes. It’s really useful. Because math is the basic skill to learn other subjects. It can develop our logical thinking, and helps us understand the world. By studying math, we are able to build mental models about the world and think better.（开放性试题） 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。本文以数学为例，告诉我们学校里学习的科目看似没有什么用，但却是了解世界、学会思考的重要方式。 1．根据“Your parents also studied these things, but are they using them?”可知，作者问问题时，以孩子们的家长为例。故填Their parents. 2．根据“The reason why you do exercise is to build your strength and improve your health.”可知，运动的原因是为了增强你的力量和改善你的健康。故填To build our strength and improve our health. 3．根据“By studying, you are able to build mental models about the world”可知，通过学习，我们可以建立关于世界的心智模型。故填Mental models (about the world). 4．根据题目要求可知，此处应回答学数学有没有用以及原因，数学是有用的，因为数学是学习其他学科的基础技能，不仅能帮助我们建立逻辑思维，了解世界，还能帮助我们建立关于世界的心智模型，有助于思考。故填Yes. It’s really useful. Because math is the basic skill to learn other subjects. It can develop our logical thinking, and helps us understand the world. By studying math, we are able to build mental models about the world and think better.（开放性试题） Passage 2（23-24八年级下·辽宁大连市甘井子区·期中） Do you feel sad or lonely at the end of a day? Many of us look for ways to make ourselves feel better, perhaps by exercising, cooking or reading. But experts (专家) say keeping a diary can improve our health. “Just write down your thoughts and feelings and then you will understand them more clearly,” said Julia Samuel, an expert who helps people with their mental (精神的) health problems. “Talking to your diary by writing things down can be as good as talking to another person when you feel bad.” Keeping a diary is also good for people’s physical (身体的) health. A new study has found that people who keep a diary make fewer doctor visits, because it helps them become more relaxed. Spending too much time on the smart phone may cause stress (压力). So keep away from the smart phone and keep a diary from now on. The more time you spend in writing, the less time you will spend on your smart phone. Experts advise people to write something in the diary every day, or at least every week. “Keeping a diary is one of my relaxations. If you want to write something, you’d better find a place where you feel relaxed, such as a teahouse or a cafe,” said Samuel. 5．In experts’ opinion, is keeping a diary helpful for health? 6．If people keep a diary, why do they make fewer doctor visits? 7．According to Samuel, what’s the better place for writing something? 8．Show your way to make yourself feel better when feeling bad. Write 30 words or more. 【答案】5．Yes, it is. 6．Because it helps then become more relaxed. 7．A place where you feel relaxed, such as a teahouse or a cafe. 8．When you’re feeling bad, we can find someone to talk to, exercise to relax, listen to music, travel or do what we like to do. The most important thing is to find a method that works for ourselves.（开放性题，答案合理即可） 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，本文就如何调整情绪方面给出了一些建议，写日记是一个不错的选择。 5．根据“But experts say keeping a diary can improve our health.”可知，专家认为写日记可以改善我们的健康。故填Yes, it is. 6．根据“A new study has found that people who keep a diary make fewer doctor visits, because it helps them become more relaxed.”可知，记日记的人去看医生的次数更少，因为这有助于他们变得更放松。故填Because it helps then become more relaxed. 7．根据“But experts say keeping a diary can improve our health.”可知，更适合写东西的地方是一个让你感到放松的地方，比如茶馆或咖啡馆。故填A place where you feel relaxed, such as a teahouse or a cafe. 8．当我们感觉不好的时候，可以做以下事情让自己感觉好一点。该句可表达为“当我们感觉不好的时候，我们可以找人倾诉，运动放松，听音乐，旅行或者做自己喜欢做的事情。最重要是找到适合自己的方法”。故填When you’re feeling bad, we can find someone to talk to, exercise to relax, listen to music, travel or do what we like to do. The most important thing is to find a method that works for ourselves. Passage 3（23-24八年级下·辽宁丹东市凤城市·期中） Zhang Li, a 12-year-old boy from Sichuan, used to be lazy. He hardly did any housework. But now, things have changed. Washing dishes, cooking and making the bed…all of these have become part of his daily life. This big change is the result of a new program at his school. Starting from last term, his school has made housework part of the students’ homework in order to improve their life skills. At the beginning of each month, every student gets a list of housework to do every weekend. Their parents help keep an eye on their performance. They can do housework, such as cleaning out closets, washing cups and cooking food. On holidays like Mother’s Day, students are asked to prepare gifts for their mothers. Wang Dan, 13, has learned several life skills through the program, including cooking. “I used to be afraid of fire,” she said. But she tried to overcome (克服) her fear and complete her cooking tasks. At the same time, she also learned how tired her mother is after doing housework every day. On Mother’s Day, she made a cake for her mother to show her thanks. “I’ve begun to better understand my parents and want to help them more,” she said. Other schools in Sichuan are also developing programs to teach their students life skills. On May 2, another middle school held a life skill competition. Students had to complete many tasks, including cooking and folding clothes. They showed their skills and proved (证明) that they are growing up. 9．What changed Zhang Li? 10．Why did the school make housework part of the students’ homework? 11．Who kept an eye on the students’ performance? 12．Should teenagers do housework? Why or why not? Write 30 words or more. 【答案】9．A new program at his school. 10．In order to improve their life skills. 11．Their parents. 12．Yes, teenagers should do housework, because doing chores can help teenagers learn some life skills in their spare time and help them grow up to be more responsible and independent. 【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章主要讲述了四川一所学校布置家务作业后带给同学们的变化，及其造成的正面影响，希望培养他们的生活技能。 9．根据“This big change is the result of a new program at his school.”可知，学校的一个新项目改变了张立。故填A new program at his school. 10．根据“Starting from last term, his school has made housework part of the students’ homework in order to improve their life skills.”可知，学校把家务作为学生家庭作业的一部分是想帮助学生提高他们的生活技能。故填In order to improve their life skills. 11．根据“Their parents help keep an eye on their performance.”可知，他们的父母帮助关注他们的表现。故填Their parents. 12．本题是开放性问题，答案不唯一，言之有理即可。通过本文可知，学生应该分担家务，可以帮助我们掌握一些生活技能。故填Yes, teenagers should do housework, because doing chores can help teenagers learn some life skills in their spare time and help them grow up to be more responsible and independent. Passage 4（23-24八年级下·辽宁大连市金州区 ·期中） Collecting must be one of the various human activities, and it’s one that many psychologists (心理学家) find more attractive. Some people collect because they want to make money. We call them business collectors. This could be called an instrumental (工具性) reason for collecting. They’ll look for antiques (古董) that they can buy cheaply and expect to sell at a higher price. But there may well be a psychological thought, too—buying cheap and selling dear can give the collector a sense of achievement (成就感). Another reason for collecting is the desire (渴望) to find something special, such as a rare early recording by a famous singer. Some may spend their whole lives in a hunt for this. Psychologically, this can give a purpose to a life. There is a danger, though, that if one is lucky enough to find what he is looking for, he may feel empty, because the goal that drove him on has gone. If you think about collecting postage stamps, another reason is its educational value (教育价值). Stamp collecting opens a window to other countries, and to the plants, animals, or famous people shown on their stamps. In the 19th century, many collectors collected fossils, animals and plants from around the globe and their collections provided a large amount of information about the natural world. Without those collections, our understanding would be far behind what it is. Not all collectors are interested in learning from their hobbies. Some people collect because of the need for a sense of control. Stamp collectors, for instance, arrange their stamps in albums very neatly according to their preferred principles. 13．What can give the business collectors a sense of achievement? 14．Why do the collectors feel empty when they find their special things? 15．What is the educational value of collecting stamps? 16．If you are a collector, what will you collect? And why? (At least 30 words.) 【答案】13．Buying cheap and selling dear can give the business collectors a sense of achievement. 14．Because the goal that drove them on has gone. 15．It opens a window to other countries, and to the plants, animals, or famous people shown on the stamps. 16．If I am a collector, I will collect car models because I love cars and receive car models as gifts on every special day, which serve as a reminder of my carefree childhood and the love from my parents and friends. Each car model carries a touching story and pleasant moment in my life. 【导语】本文主要介绍了收藏是一种爱好，并说明了收藏的不同原因。 13．根据第二段中“buying cheap and selling dear can give the collector a sense of achievement”可知，贱买贵卖能给商业收藏家一种成就感。故填Buying cheap and selling dear can give the business collectors a sense of achievement. 14．根据第三段中“There is a danger, though, that if one is lucky enough to find what he is looking for, he may feel empty, because the goal that drove him on has gone.”可知，如果一个人足够幸运地找到了他想要的东西，他可能会感到空虚，因为驱使他前进的目标已经消失了。故填Because the goal that drove them on has gone. 15．根据第四段中“Stamp collecting opens a window to other countries, and to the plants, animals, or famous people shown on their stamps.”可知，集邮为其他国家打开了一扇窗，让人们了解邮票上的植物、动物或名人。故填It opens a window to other countries, and to the plants, animals, or famous people shown on the stamps. 16．开放性试题，言之有理即可。根据“If you are a collector, what will you collect? And why?”可知，此处应回答如果你是收藏家，你会收藏什么物品以及原因。故填If I am a collector, I will collect car models because I love cars and receive car models as gifts on every special day, which serve as a reminder of my carefree childhood and the love from my parents and friends. Each car model carries a touching story and pleasant moment in my life. 优选提升题 Passage 5 （23-24八年级下·辽宁阜新市实验中学·期中） Everyone needs friends and how to make friends is the most important. How to make friends? Please study the following parts. Greetings (问候): You and your new friend will greet each other and tell each other your names. This means that you are very friendly to people, and you hope to be her/his friend. Dialogues (对话): Sometimes the dialogue is a small talk and sometimes it is about important things. Talk about something that both of you are interested in. You can also talk about the weather news or some TV programs. Remember: When you are talking with your new friend, it is usually to give information about your family or you may also talk about anything that is important to you and your new friend. However, sometimes it is not good to ask people about their personal information. Leave-taking (告别语): In this part, you will tell your friend that your’re happy to meet him/her, and that you must end the dialogue. 17．What should you and your new friend tell each other after greetings? 18．What shouldn’t you ask when you are talking with your new friends? 19．How many parts are there about how to make friends? 20．Are friends important in our lives? Why or why not? Write 30 words or more. 【答案】17．Your names. 18．Their personal information. 19．Four. 20．Yes, they are. When we are unhappy or we meet something terrible, we can ask our friends to help us. Friends can bring out the best in us. 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了如何交朋友。 17．根据“You and your new friend will greet each other and tell each other your names”可知，打招呼后要告诉彼此自己的名字。故填Your names. 18．根据“However, sometimes it is not good to ask people about their personal information.”可知有时询问人们的个人信息是不好的，所以不应该询问人们的个人信息。故填Their personal information. 19．根据“Greetings”、“Dialogues”、“Remember”及“Leave-taking”可知，本文一共介绍了四部分。故填Four. 20．开放性试题，言之有理即可。参考答案为：Yes, they are. When we are unhappy or we meet something terrible, we can ask our friends to help us. Friends can bring out the best in us. Passage 6（23-24八年级下·辽宁沈阳市第四十三中学·期中） Running for Fun Running helps you keep fit. That’s why millions of people run several days a week and take part in races. Some runners connect running with charity (慈善). They collect money for their run and give it to people in need. Have you ever heard of the Colour Run? It is a special and popular running game known as” The happiest 5 K on the planet”. The Colour Run offers a more enjoyable and healthy experience compared to traditional running races. It is famous around the world. Travis Snyder had been thinking for some time about an idea for a fun run. He hoped that skilled runners and people who enjoyed running in free time could run together. In 2012, he started the first “Colour Run” and 6, 000 runners took part in it. Now it is held every year in many cities around the world with millions of people. In the activity, the runners start the run wearing something white, and at every kilometre people paint them in different colours: 1 K is yellow, 2 K is blue, 3 K is green, 4 K is pink,...a big colour show! Why do people go on a Colour Run? Because it’s healthy, fun and colourful. Many people love the game because it provides a fresh and exciting experience. Their focus isn’t on the competition but enjoying the experience and the lively feeling. The Colour Run also supports charity. While running, runners have the chance to raise money for some charities, like children’s hospital. Some runners even choose to run in crazy clothes to get more attention and collect more money for those in need. Fitness, fun, and the chance to do charity work have made the Colour Run a highly popular game. The Colour Run brings people of different ages and fitness levels together in a cheerful and colorful way. It encourages physical activity and acts of kindness. 21．Who started the first Colour Run?   22．What colour of clothes do the runners wear when they start the run? 23．Why do some runners choose to run in crazy clothes?   24．Would you like to take part in the Colour Run? Why or why not?   【答案】21．Travis Snyder. 22．White (clothes). 23．To get more attention and collect more money for those in need. 24．Yes, because it encourages physical activity and acts of kindness. 【导语】本文主要讲了“彩色跑”的起源和作用。 21．根据“Travis Snyder had been thinking for some time about an idea for a fun run.”和“ In 2012, he started the first “Colour Run” and 6, 000 runners took part in it.”可知，Travis Snyder发起来第一场“彩色跑”，故填Travis Snyder. 22．根据“In the activity, the runners start the run wearing something white”可知，跑步者开始跑步时穿着白色的衣服，故填White (clothes). 23．根据“Some runners even choose to run in crazy clothes to get more attention and collect more money for those in need.”可知，一些跑步者选择穿着疯狂的衣服跑步，以获得更多的关注，为有需要的人筹集更多的钱，故填To get more attention and collect more money for those in need. 24．开放型题目，答案不唯一。根据“Running helps you keep fit....The Colour Run also supports charity.... It encourages physical activity and acts of kindness.”可知，“彩色跑”可以鼓励我们锻炼身体，还可以行善，参考答案：Yes, because it encourages physical activity and acts of kindness. Passage 7（23-24八年级下·辽宁营口市鲅鱼圈区实验中学 ·期中） Do you want to improve your memory (记忆)? The board game Repeat or You’re Obsolete (淘汰的) may help you. It comes from an idea of Zach Levins, a 13-year-old boy in Connecticut, US. Levins came up with the idea in school. A teacher talked about something that was “obsolete”. Levins repeated the word. He thought Repeat or You’re Obsolete could be the name of a game. Soon, he invented the game. The game goes like this: The first player chooses a situation (情景) and then makes an example of it. For example, for sounds on a farm, the player might make a pig’s sound. The next player repeats that sound and comes up with a new one. If someone fails (失败), he will be out of the game. “It’s a cool game,” Levins said. “It can help us improve our memory. Everyone can have fun playing it.” 25．How old is Zach Levins? 26．Where did Levins first think about the idea? 27．What will you do if the player makes a pig’s sound when playing the game? 28．Do you have any other ways to improve your memory? Write 30 words or more. 【答案】25．He is 13 years old. 26．In school. 27．I will repeat the pig’s sound and come up with a new one. 28．答案不唯一，合理即可。I began to read Chinese ancient poems when I was 4 years old. I usually forgot what I read, so my mom helped me to repeat the poems almost every day. It is a simple but very helpful method. 【导语】本文介绍了一个关于提高记忆力方法的游戏。 25．根据“It comes from an idea of Zach Levins, a 13-year-old boy in Connecticut, US.”可知，他13岁，故填He is 13 years old. 26．根据“Levins came up with the idea in school.”可知，是在学校想到这个主意的，故填In school. 27．根据“For example, for sounds on a farm, the player might make a pig’s sound. The next player repeats that sound and comes up with a new one.”可知，玩家会发出猪的声音，下一位玩家重复那个声音，然后发出一个新的声音。故填I will repeat the pig’s sound and come up with a new one. 28．答案不唯一，合理即可。故填 I began to read Chinese ancient poems when I was 4 years old. I usually forgot what I read, so my mom helped me to repeat the poems almost every day. It is a simple but very helpful method. 2、 人与社会 经典基础题 Passage 8（23-24八年级下·辽宁鞍山市铁西区校联考·期中） The traditional Chinese lunar calendar divides the year into 24 solar terms. In China, people created the 24 solar terms thousands of years ago to guide agricultural (农业的) production. Rain Water is one of the 24 solar terms which stands for the increase (增加) in rainfall and rise in temperature. With its arrival, the river water melts, wild geese fly from south to north, and trees and grass turn green again. Here are several things you may not know but can make you know about Rain Water better. Let me introduce them to you. Rain in spring is as precious (宝贵的) as oil According to an old Chinese saying, the rainfall in spring is as precious as oil. In northern China the spring drought (旱灾) is common. So rain is so precious and important to the crops. Return of a cold period A returning cold in the late spring often happens during Rain Water. The fast increase in air humidity (湿度) can result in lower temperature and wet weather. Remember not to take off your coats so early in this period. Visit to in-laws (姻亲) One of the main customs during Rain Water is sons-in-law (女婿) visiting their in-laws and giving gifts. According to the tradition, gifts are usually two cane chairs with four meters of red belt. They stand for good health and long life. Another traditional gift is cooked pig’s knuckles (蹄). The son-in-law expresses his thankfulness this way. 29．Why did people create the 24 solar terms? 30．What does Rain Water stand for according to the article? 31．How many things did the writer introduce to make us know Rain Water better? 32．During Rain Water, what gifts do sons-in-law often give their in-laws? 33．Do you like Rain Water? What do you usually do when it is rainy? ( write 20 words or more) 【答案】29．Because they wanted to guide agricultural production./To guide agricultural production. 30．It stands for the increase in rainfall and rise in temperature./The increase in rainfall and rise in temperature. 31．Three (things)/3. 32．Two cane chairs with four meters of red belt and cooked pig’s knuckles. 33． Yes, I do. When it is rainy outside, I usually read one of my favorite books at home with a cup of coffee. 【导语】本文主要介绍了二十四节气中的雨水。 29．根据第一段“In China, people created the 24 solar terms thousands of years ago to guide agricultural (农业的) production.”可知，人们创造二十四节气来指导农业生产。故填Because they wanted to guide agricultural production./To guide agricultural production. 30．根据第二段“Rain Water is one of the 24 solar terms which stands for the increase (增加) in rainfall and rise in temperature.”可知，雨水代表着降雨的增加和气温的上升。故填It stands for the increase in rainfall and rise in temperature./The increase in rainfall and rise in temperature. 31．根据小标题“Rain in spring is as precious (宝贵的) as oil”，“Return of a cold period”和“Visit to in-laws (姻亲)”可知，作者介绍了三件事让我们更好地了解雨水。故填Three (things)/3. 32．根据最后一段“According to the tradition, gifts are usually two cane chairs with four meters of red belt. ..Another traditional gift is cooked pig’s knuckles (蹄).”可知，在雨水期间，女婿要带两把配有四米长红带的藤椅以及煮熟的猪蹄送给姻亲。故填Two cane chairs with four meters of red belt and cooked pig’s knuckles. 33．开放性作答，言之成理即可。参考答案为Yes, I do. When it is rainy outside, I usually read one of my favorite books at home with a cup of coffee. Passage 9（23-24八年级下·辽宁 大连市中山区·期中） Has a person ever warmly held a door open for you? How do you feel after playing with friends? And what would you say is your favourite family memory? These questions have one thing in common: they’re all about connecting with people. “Let’s Connect” is the theme of this year’s Children’s Mental (心理的) Health week. It improves mental health by building healthy social (社会的) connections. Humans naturally connect with others, whether that’s family, friends or people in our community. Healthy connections give people energy and support—we all need people to celebrate and share our worries with. Social connections aren’t just about mental health; they improve physical health too, helping us to live a long life. Then how to connect with others? “You can reach out and connect with people in so many different ways,” says Julia Clements, the organizer behind Children’s Mental Health Week. You can connect in person or online, with your friends, parents, teachers or classmates. It’s not just people, either. “Some people feel connected with their pets or in nature,” says Clements. She agrees talking to others can be helpful to a lonely person. She advises making time to build more connections through actions as well as words. Everybody may feel lonely sometimes and refuse to talk to others. “Remember that there are always people that care for you,” advises Clements. She says it’s important to tell someone you trust about how you are feeling, or safe organizations such as Helpline or Shout. They can really help. 34．What do the three questions in the beginning have in common? 35．What does the underlined word “they” refer to (指的是) in Paragraph 2? 36．According to Clements, what can be helpful to a lonely person? 37．Being a teenager, what can you learn from the passage? Write 30 words or more. 【答案】34．They’re all about connecting with people. 35．It refers to social connections. 36．Talking to others. 37．Mental health is very important and we should pay more attention to it. We can improve it by building healthy social connections. In our daily life, try to talk to others when we feel lonely, whether in person or online. 【导语】本文主要介绍了和他人建立良好关系的重要性以及如何与他人建立良好的关系。 34．根据“These questions have one thing in common: they’re all about connecting with people.”可知，这三个问题的共同之处就是它们都是关于和他人建立联系的。故填They’re all about connecting with people. 35．根据“Social connections aren’t just about mental health; they improve physical health too, helping us to live a long life.”可知，代词they指代“social connection”。即“社会关系”。故填It refers to social connections. 36．根据“She agrees talking to others can be helpful to a lonely person.”可知，与他人交谈对一个孤独的人来说是很有帮助的。故填Talking to others. 37．本题为开放性题目，答案不唯一，言之有理即可。故填Mental health is very important and we should pay more attention to it. We can improve it by building healthy social connections. In our daily life, try to talk to others when we feel lonely, whether in person or online. Passage 10（23-24八年级下·辽宁沈阳市沈北新区·期中） Hanfu, the traditional Chinese clothes, has become more and more popular, especially among young people. You can see them wearing Hanfu walking in the streets. Some people wear Hanfu because it is beautiful, while some may be interested in the rich culture behind it. Zhang Zening, a girl from Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, has made more than 50 sets of Hanfu from different dynasties. She started to make her own Hanfu ten years ago because she couldn’t buy her favorite style (风格) in the market. In order to make Hanfu, she has visited many places of interest, such as Yongle Palace in Shanxi Province, Fahai Temple in Beijing, and Dunhuang in Gansu Province. She studied from the murals (壁画) there. She also studied from paintings by Tang Bohu from the Song Dynasty. She taught herself painting and costume designs (服装设计). Making Hanfu is not easy. It takes about a month to make each Hanfu set. Zhang now runs the He Lu Hanfu Studio (工作室) in Nanjing. She said, “For me, making Hanfu is not just about creating a piece of clothing; it’s about tasting a culture that I find amazing.” 38．Why do some people choose to wear Hanfu? 39．When did Zhang Zening begin to make Hanfu? 40．How long does Zhang Zening spend making each set Hanfu? 41．Do you like Hanfu? Why or why not? (Write 30 words or more) 【答案】38．Because it is beautiful and people may be interested in the rich culture behind it. 39．Ten years ago. 40．About a month. 41．Yes, I do. Because it is beautiful, and it is a symbol of Chinese culture. I am interested in the rich culture behind it. I want to make more foreign people know Chinese culture.（答案合理即可） 【导语】本文讲述了近年来汉服变得越来越流行，尤其是在年轻人中，南京女孩Zhang Zening在市场上买不到自己喜欢的款式，于是自己动手制作汉服。 38．根据“Some people wear Hanfu because it is beautiful, white some may be interested in the rich culture behind it.”可知，有些人穿汉服是因为它很漂亮，有些人可能对它背后丰富的文化感兴趣，故填Because it is beautiful and people may be interested in the rich culture behind it. 39．根据“She started to make her own Hanfu ten years ago because she couldn’t buy her favorite style (风格) in the market.”可知，十年前，她开始制作自己的汉服，故填Ten years ago. 40．根据“It takes about a month to make each Hanfu set.”可知，制作一套汉服大约需要一个月的时间，故填About a month. 41．开放性试题，答案合理即可。参考答案为Yes, I do. Because it is beautiful, and it is a symbol of Chinese culture. I am interested in the rich culture behind it. I want to make more foreign people know Chinese culture. Passage 11（23-24八年级下·辽宁沈阳市法库县·期中） Here are some of the most popular Walt Disney characters. Do you know them? Mickey Mouse Mickey Mouse is one of the most famous cartoon characters among kids around the world. He first appeared in the cartoon Steamboat Willie. He is popular mainly because he always tries to face any danger though he is like a common man. Donald Duck Donald Duck first appeared in the cartoon The Wise Little Hen in 1934. He is a white duck with a yellow-orange bill (喙) and big yellow-orange feet. Donald is known for his bad temper (脾气). He appears in more films than any other Disney character. Goofy Goofy is a dog and is one of Mickey Mouse’s best friends. Goofy is often shown as having little or no intelligence. But sometimes, Goofy is shown as a smart dog, though in his special way. Pluto Pluto is Mickey Mouse’s pet dog. Different from Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck and Goofy, Pluto is not dressed as a human. 42．Which cartoon did Mickey Mouse appear in first? 43．What does Donald Duck look like? 44．What’s the difference between Pluto and the other three characters? 45．Do you like cartoons? Why or why not? Write 30 words or more. 【答案】42．(In the cartoon) Steamboat Willie. 43．He is a white duck with a yellow-orange bill and big yellow-orange feet. 44．Pluto is not dressed as a human./The other three characters are dressed as a human. 45． Yes, I like cartoons very much. Because they are very relaxing. When I feel stressed, I can watch my favorite cartoons to relax myself. And I can also learn a lot from these cartoons. 【导语】本文主要介绍了一些最受欢迎的迪士尼角色。 42．根据“He first appeared in the cartoon Steamboat Willie.”可知米老鼠第一次出现在动画片《威利汽船》中。故填(In the cartoon) Steamboat Willie. 43．根据“He is a white duck with a yellow-orange bill (喙) and big yellow-orange feet.”可知唐老鸭是一只白色的鸭子，有一张黄橙色的嘴和一双黄橙色的大脚。故填He is a white duck with a yellow-orange bill and big yellow-orange feet. 44．根据“Different from Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck and Goofy, Pluto is not dressed as a human.”可知与米老鼠、唐老鸭和高飞不同，布鲁托并没有打扮成人类。故填Pluto is not dressed as a human./The other three characters are dressed as a human. 45．开放性试题，言之有理即可。参考答案为Yes, I like cartoons very much. Because they are very relaxing. When I feel stressed, I can watch my favorite cartoons to relax myself. And I can also learn a lot from these cartoons. 优选提升题 Passage 12 （23-24八年级下·辽宁营口市实验中学·期中） In the 1700s, many scientists worked on steam engines. In the 1760s, a scientist in England found a way to put steam engines and wheels together. Soon people had a new type of transportation: the steam train. In 1804, the first train engine was born in England. It travelled only about fifteen kilometres in two hours, In 1825, the first passenger railway opened. The Rocket was the most famous early engine. During the 1830s, countries all over the world started to build railways. Fifty years later many countries had railways. People built many train stations to help passengers get on and off the trains easily. Early trains were slow by today’s standards. The Rocket had a top speed of only 45 kilometres per hour. Today’s high-speed trains can travel at about over 300 kilometres per hour. The fastest trains can go about 500 kilometres an hour. Maybe trains will have no wheels in the future. Maybe they will ride on air. That would be amazing. 46．Where did the first train engine appear? 47．When did railways start to be built around the world? 48．How fast can today’s high-speed trains travel at each hour? 49．Do you like travelling by high-speed train? Why or why not? Write 30 words or more. 【答案】46．In England. 47．During the 1830s. 48．At about over 300 kilometers each hour. 49．Yes, because it is more comfortable. 【导语】本文讲述了火车的发展历程以及对于未来的畅想。 46．根据“In the 1760s, a scientist in England found a way to put steam engines and wheels together. Soon people had a new type of transportation: the steam train.”可知，在英国。故填In England. 47．根据“During the 1830s, countries all over the world started to build railways.”可知，在19世纪30年代，世界各国开始修建铁路。故填During the 1830s. 48．根据“Today’s high-speed trains can travel at about over 300 kilometres per hour.”可知，今天的高速列车时速可以超过300公里。故填At about over 300 kilometers each hour. 49．开放性习题，言之有理即可。参考答案为：Yes, because it is more comfortable. Passage 13（23-24八年级下·辽宁葫芦岛市绥中县·期中） Walk to the North Pole (北极) Jan Mela lost an arm and a leg two years ago. He wasn’t like most kids. He couldn’t do a lot of things. But that didn’t stop him. On Saturday, the 15-year-old boy from Poland (波兰) walked to the North Pole without any help. “If I can do it, other people can do great things, too,” Mela said before he went. The newspapers said Mela is the youngest person and the first disabled person to walk to the North Pole. After the accident, Mela felt sad for himself. But he didn’t lose hope. One day, he met Marek Kaminski, an explorer (探险者). Eight years ago, Kaminski went to the North Pole and the South Pole in the same year. Mela wanted to see the North Pole, too. So Mela asked Kaminski if they could go together next time. Kaminski said yes! It took Mela 21 days to get to the North Pole. The last three or four days were really hard because of bad weather. But Mela kept going. “I didn’t think we would make it,” he said. “Then, things got better.” 50．What happened to Mela two years ago? 51．Did Kaminski go to the South Pole eight years ago? 52．How long did Mela spend getting to the North Pole? 53．Do you think Mela is a great man? Why? Write 30 words or more. 【答案】50．He lost an arm and a leg. 51．Yes, he did. 52．For 21 days. 53．Yes. Because although he lost an arm and a leg in an accident, he didn’t lose hope. He tried his best to challenge himself to walk to the North Pole. He never gave up and finally made it. I think he is a great man. 【导语】本文主要介绍了残疾人Jan Mela走路去北极的故事。 50．根据“Jan Mela lost an arm and a leg two years ago”可知Jan Mela两年前失去了一只胳膊和一条腿。故填He lost an arm and a leg. 51．根据“Eight years ago, Kaminski went to the North Pole and the South Pole in the same year.”可知八年前，Kaminski在同一年前往北极和南极。故填Yes, he did. 52．根据“It took Mela 21 days to get to the North Pole.”可知Mela花了21天时间才到达北极。故填For 21 days. 53．开放性试题，言之有理即可。参考答案为Yes. Because although he lost an arm and a leg in an accident, he didn’t lose hope. He tried his best to challenge himself to walk to the North Pole. He never gave up and finally made it. I think he is a great man. Passage 14（23-24八年级下·辽宁鞍山市台安县·期中） The Rabbit and the Turtle One day, a turtle is creeping (爬行). A rabbit sees the turtle. It asks the turtle, “Hi, turtle.What are you doing?” “I’m running,” the turtle says. “Haha, you are running? How slowly! Let’s have a race. Let’s see who runs faster.” The rabbit laughs at the turtle. “OK. I believe I will beat you,”, the turtle says. The next day is a sunny day. The turtle and the rabbit are ready for the race. Many animals are watching. “Three! Two! One! Start!”, the monkey says. The rabbit and the turtle run to the finishing line. The rabbit runs very fast. The turtle is creeping with a slow but steady (平稳的) pace to the goal. It’s behind the rabbit. The rabbit runs to a tree. It sees that the turtle is falling behind. It thinks, “The turtle is very slow. I can sleep under the tree.” So the rabbit finds a comfortable place,  lies down and falls asleep. The turtle creeps to the tree. It sees the rabbit sleeping and it doesn’t stop. In the end, it gets to the end and it’s very happy! Now the rabbit wakes up. It thinks the turtle is still behind. The rabbit runs to the end. When the rabbit reaches the end, it sees the turtle there. “Haha, I win!”, the turtle says. The rabbit is very sad. It begins to cry. This story tells us: We can’t be conceited (骄傲自满的). 54．Which animal runs faster? 55．How is the weather of the next day? 56．Which animal gets to the end first? 57．What is the feeling of the rabbit after it reaches the end? 58．What is the moral (寓意) of the story? 【答案】54．The rabbit runs faster. 55．It is sunny. 56．The turtle gets to the end first. 57．It is sad. 58．We can’t be conceited. 【导语】本文主要讲述了兔子和乌龟赛跑的故事。 54．根据文中“The rabbit runs very fast.”可知，兔子跑得更快，故填The rabbit runs faster. 55．根据文中“The next day is a sunny day.”可知，天气晴朗，故填It is sunny. 56．根据文中“In the end, it gets to the end and it’s very happy!”和“When the rabbit reaches the end, it sees the turtle there. ‘Haha, I win!’, the turtle says.”可知，乌龟先到达终点，故填The turtle gets to the end first. 57．根据文中“The rabbit is very sad. It begins to cry.”可知，兔子很伤心，故填It is sad. 58．根据“This story tells us: We can’t be conceited (骄傲自满的).”及全文可知，这个故事告诉我们不能骄傲自满，故填We can’t be conceited. Passage 15 （23-24八年级下·辽宁 营口市盖州市·期中） The first “forest library” in Shanghai recently opened to the public, giving readers the chance to relax and read in a natural environment. Known as Read &Joy Forest, the forest library was developed by Pudong New Area and Shanghai Library. It is in an urban (城市的) green space area near Shanghai Library East. Covering an area of 20, it allows visitors to take a pleasant walk in the quiet and green forest. People tried not to harm the forest when building the forest library. The library is in the open air and has facilities (设施) such as benches and an information booth (亭). Wooden walkways connect green spaces. “I learned about the forest library from my friends, so I came here,” said a 21-year-old college student. “The green outdoor environment helps reduce eyestrain (视疲劳). I will come back for sure.” Having a library in the woods is an extension (延伸) of reading indoors, according to Xu Qiang (副馆长) head of Shanghai Library. “It offers different reading experiences to readers,” Xu added. Most of the visitors to the forest library are young people and parents with their children. They read carefully or take a walk slowly in the forest. “I like the fresh air and the trees here. I’ve spent the whole morning indoors and wanted to get some fresh air. The library makes it possible to enjoy reading in nature. I feel very relaxed here,” said one reader sitting on a bench. 59．What is the forest library known as? 60．Why will the 21-year-old college student visit the forest library again? 61．Who mostly visit the forest library? 62．Would you love to go to the library? Why or why not? Write 30 words or more. 【答案】59．It is known as Read &Joy Forest. 60．Because the green outdoor environment helps reduce eyestrain. 61．Most of the visitors to the forest library are young people and parents with their children. 62．Yes, I’d love to. I think the library is a quiet place with a variety of books. Here, I can read the books I like. Besides, reading books here makes me feel relaxed. 【导语】本文主要介绍了上海的首家森林图书馆的基本情况以及人们对森林图书馆的感受。 59．根据“Known as Read &Joy Forest, the forest library was developed by Pudong New Area and Shanghai Library.”可知森林图书馆被称为读书与欢乐森林。故填It is known as Read &Joy Forest. 60．根据“The green outdoor environment helps reduce eyestrain (视疲劳). I will come back for sure”可知绿色的户外环境有助于减少眼睛疲劳。故填Because the green outdoor environment helps reduce eyestrain. 61．根据“Most of the visitors to the forest library are young people and parents with their children.”可知森林图书馆的大多数游客都是年轻人和带着孩子的父母。故填Most of the visitors to the forest library are young people and parents with their children. 62．开放性试题，言之有理即可。参考答案为Yes, I’d love to. I think the library is a quiet place with a variety of books. Here, I can read the books I like. Besides, reading books here makes me feel relaxed. 3、 人与自然 经典基础题 Passage 16（23-24八年级下·辽宁丹东市东港市 ·期中） Farming seems to be an old way of living. But now, farms are coming to modern buildings and you can even see them on a balcony (阳台). According to Alibaba, more and more people buy vegetable seeds (种子) on T-mall this year. Most of them were born (出生) after 1995. Zhang Chao, 17, is one of the young “city farmers”. The senior high student said his love for growing vegetables came from the days when he lived with his grandpa in the countryside. “Spending his whole life as a farmer, my grandpa liked to grow vegetables in our garden when he was older,” Zhang said. “I also learned from him to grow my own vegetables on my balcony, and it brought me good memories (回忆).” Unlike Zhang, Yang Jing from a university thinks differently. “I have too much homework every day. I always thought my boring life never ended. But when I saw the balcony idea from a website, my life changed! I started planting vegetables on my balcony one year ago. I got most of the seeds from my friends, but I didn’t know what plant seeds they were. So I just planted them and waited patiently. Half a year later, my balcony became a small beautiful garden. Now, every time I spend long hours on homework, I would like to walk to my balcony to relax,” said Yang. Now, planting on a balcony is welcomed by more and more young people. As a teenager, would you like to have a try? 63．According to the text, what do more and more young people buy on T-mall this year? 64．Who did Zhang Chao learn to grow vegetables from? 65．How does Yang Jing feel when she is in the small beautiful garden on her balcony? 66．Do you think planting on a balcony is a good idea for students? Why or why not? Write 25 words or more. 【答案】63．Vegetable seeds. / They buy vegetable seeds on T-mall. 64．His grandpa. 65．Relaxed. / Enjoyable. / Happy. / Pleased. 66．I think it is a good idea because planting on the balcony can be a fun activity. It can provide a relaxing space for us to take a break/rest from our study and enjoy the beautiful flowers and vegetables. 【导语】本文主要介绍了一些生活在大城市里的人们在阳台上进行种植的故事。 63．根据“According to Alibaba, more and more people buy vegetable seeds (种子) on T-mall this year.”可知，买的是蔬菜种子，故填Vegetable seeds. / They buy vegetable seeds on T-mall. 64．根据“Spending his whole life as a farmer, my grandpa liked to grow vegetables in our garden when he was older”及“I also learned from him to grow my own vegetables on my balcony”可知，是他的爷爷教的，故填His grandpa. 65．根据“Now, every time I spend long hours on homework, I would like to walk to my balcony to relax”可知，她感到放松/愉快/快乐/高兴。故填Relaxed. / Enjoyable. / Happy. / Pleased. 66．本题是开放性问题，言之有理即可。故填I think it is a good idea because planting on the balcony can be a fun activity. It can provide a relaxing space for us to take a break/rest from our study and enjoy the beautiful flowers and vegetables. 试卷第1页，共3页 1 / 23 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 专题03阅读与表达 1、 人与自我 经典基础题 Passage 1（23-24八年级下·辽宁锦州市第八初级中学·期中） Two months ago, I asked a group of kids in a school, “Why do we have to study math or other subjects? Your parents also studied these things, but are they using them?” They must be surprised when they are asked this question. Take this as an example. When you go to a gym, you do some exercise. Maybe you lift weights or do something else. Why do you do that? The reason why you do exercise is to build your strength and improve your health. Similarly, the reason why you study math or any other subject is that helps develop logical thinking (逻辑思维), and helps you make sense of the world. By studying, you are able to build mental models (心智模型) about the world, so that you can deal with situations more smartly than a monkey would be. Learning to your mind is like exercising to your body. If you want to keep healthy and make your body strong, you should do exercise often. So if you want to improve your intelligence (智力), you should try your best to study hard on every subject. Besides, something that you are studying may seem useless now. But when you need to use it some day, you will regret if you cannot use it because you don’t study it well now. That is my answer to this question. Kids should be encouraged to ask more about these questions and learn math and other subjects well so that they will become good at thinking. 1．Whom does the writer take as an example when asking students why they study math? 2．Why do you take exercise? 3．What can you get by studying according to Paragraph 3? 4．Do you think it is useful to learn rnath? Why or why not? Write 30 words or more. Passage 2（23-24八年级下·辽宁大连市甘井子区·期中） Do you feel sad or lonely at the end of a day? Many of us look for ways to make ourselves feel better, perhaps by exercising, cooking or reading. But experts (专家) say keeping a diary can improve our health. “Just write down your thoughts and feelings and then you will understand them more clearly,” said Julia Samuel, an expert who helps people with their mental (精神的) health problems. “Talking to your diary by writing things down can be as good as talking to another person when you feel bad.” Keeping a diary is also good for people’s physical (身体的) health. A new study has found that people who keep a diary make fewer doctor visits, because it helps them become more relaxed. Spending too much time on the smart phone may cause stress (压力). So keep away from the smart phone and keep a diary from now on. The more time you spend in writing, the less time you will spend on your smart phone. Experts advise people to write something in the diary every day, or at least every week. “Keeping a diary is one of my relaxations. If you want to write something, you’d better find a place where you feel relaxed, such as a teahouse or a cafe,” said Samuel. 5．In experts’ opinion, is keeping a diary helpful for health? 6．If people keep a diary, why do they make fewer doctor visits? 7．According to Samuel, what’s the better place for writing something? 8．Show your way to make yourself feel better when feeling bad. Write 30 words or more. Passage 3（23-24八年级下·辽宁丹东市凤城市·期中） Zhang Li, a 12-year-old boy from Sichuan, used to be lazy. He hardly did any housework. But now, things have changed. Washing dishes, cooking and making the bed…all of these have become part of his daily life. This big change is the result of a new program at his school. Starting from last term, his school has made housework part of the students’ homework in order to improve their life skills. At the beginning of each month, every student gets a list of housework to do every weekend. Their parents help keep an eye on their performance. They can do housework, such as cleaning out closets, washing cups and cooking food. On holidays like Mother’s Day, students are asked to prepare gifts for their mothers. Wang Dan, 13, has learned several life skills through the program, including cooking. “I used to be afraid of fire,” she said. But she tried to overcome (克服) her fear and complete her cooking tasks. At the same time, she also learned how tired her mother is after doing housework every day. On Mother’s Day, she made a cake for her mother to show her thanks. “I’ve begun to better understand my parents and want to help them more,” she said. Other schools in Sichuan are also developing programs to teach their students life skills. On May 2, another middle school held a life skill competition. Students had to complete many tasks, including cooking and folding clothes. They showed their skills and proved (证明) that they are growing up. 9．What changed Zhang Li? 10．Why did the school make housework part of the students’ homework? 11．Who kept an eye on the students’ performance? 12．Should teenagers do housework? Why or why not? Write 30 words or more. Passage 4（23-24八年级下·辽宁大连市金州区 ·期中） Collecting must be one of the various human activities, and it’s one that many psychologists (心理学家) find more attractive. Some people collect because they want to make money. We call them business collectors. This could be called an instrumental (工具性) reason for collecting. They’ll look for antiques (古董) that they can buy cheaply and expect to sell at a higher price. But there may well be a psychological thought, too—buying cheap and selling dear can give the collector a sense of achievement (成就感). Another reason for collecting is the desire (渴望) to find something special, such as a rare early recording by a famous singer. Some may spend their whole lives in a hunt for this. Psychologically, this can give a purpose to a life. There is a danger, though, that if one is lucky enough to find what he is looking for, he may feel empty, because the goal that drove him on has gone. If you think about collecting postage stamps, another reason is its educational value (教育价值). Stamp collecting opens a window to other countries, and to the plants, animals, or famous people shown on their stamps. In the 19th century, many collectors collected fossils, animals and plants from around the globe and their collections provided a large amount of information about the natural world. Without those collections, our understanding would be far behind what it is. Not all collectors are interested in learning from their hobbies. Some people collect because of the need for a sense of control. Stamp collectors, for instance, arrange their stamps in albums very neatly according to their preferred principles. 13．What can give the business collectors a sense of achievement? 14．Why do the collectors feel empty when they find their special things? 15．What is the educational value of collecting stamps? 16．If you are a collector, what will you collect? And why? (At least 30 words.) 优选提升题 Passage 5 （23-24八年级下·辽宁阜新市实验中学·期中） Everyone needs friends and how to make friends is the most important. How to make friends? Please study the following parts. Greetings (问候): You and your new friend will greet each other and tell each other your names. This means that you are very friendly to people, and you hope to be her/his friend. Dialogues (对话): Sometimes the dialogue is a small talk and sometimes it is about important things. Talk about something that both of you are interested in. You can also talk about the weather news or some TV programs. Remember: When you are talking with your new friend, it is usually to give information about your family or you may also talk about anything that is important to you and your new friend. However, sometimes it is not good to ask people about their personal information. Leave-taking (告别语): In this part, you will tell your friend that your’re happy to meet him/her, and that you must end the dialogue. 17．What should you and your new friend tell each other after greetings? 18．What shouldn’t you ask when you are talking with your new friends? 19．How many parts are there about how to make friends? 20．Are friends important in our lives? Why or why not? Write 30 words or more. Passage 6（23-24八年级下·辽宁沈阳市第四十三中学·期中） Running for Fun Running helps you keep fit. That’s why millions of people run several days a week and take part in races. Some runners connect running with charity (慈善). They collect money for their run and give it to people in need. Have you ever heard of the Colour Run? It is a special and popular running game known as” The happiest 5 K on the planet”. The Colour Run offers a more enjoyable and healthy experience compared to traditional running races. It is famous around the world. Travis Snyder had been thinking for some time about an idea for a fun run. He hoped that skilled runners and people who enjoyed running in free time could run together. In 2012, he started the first “Colour Run” and 6, 000 runners took part in it. Now it is held every year in many cities around the world with millions of people. In the activity, the runners start the run wearing something white, and at every kilometre people paint them in different colours: 1 K is yellow, 2 K is blue, 3 K is green, 4 K is pink,...a big colour show! Why do people go on a Colour Run? Because it’s healthy, fun and colourful. Many people love the game because it provides a fresh and exciting experience. Their focus isn’t on the competition but enjoying the experience and the lively feeling. The Colour Run also supports charity. While running, runners have the chance to raise money for some charities, like children’s hospital. Some runners even choose to run in crazy clothes to get more attention and collect more money for those in need. Fitness, fun, and the chance to do charity work have made the Colour Run a highly popular game. The Colour Run brings people of different ages and fitness levels together in a cheerful and colorful way. It encourages physical activity and acts of kindness. 21．Who started the first Colour Run?   22．What colour of clothes do the runners wear when they start the run? 23．Why do some runners choose to run in crazy clothes?   24．Would you like to take part in the Colour Run? Why or why not?   Passage 7（23-24八年级下·辽宁营口市鲅鱼圈区实验中学 ·期中） Do you want to improve your memory (记忆)? The board game Repeat or You’re Obsolete (淘汰的) may help you. It comes from an idea of Zach Levins, a 13-year-old boy in Connecticut, US. Levins came up with the idea in school. A teacher talked about something that was “obsolete”. Levins repeated the word. He thought Repeat or You’re Obsolete could be the name of a game. Soon, he invented the game. The game goes like this: The first player chooses a situation (情景) and then makes an example of it. For example, for sounds on a farm, the player might make a pig’s sound. The next player repeats that sound and comes up with a new one. If someone fails (失败), he will be out of the game. “It’s a cool game,” Levins said. “It can help us improve our memory. Everyone can have fun playing it.” 25．How old is Zach Levins? 26．Where did Levins first think about the idea? 27．What will you do if the player makes a pig’s sound when playing the game? 28．Do you have any other ways to improve your memory? Write 30 words or more. 二、人与社会 经典基础题 Passage 8（23-24八年级下·辽宁鞍山市铁西区校联考·期中） The traditional Chinese lunar calendar divides the year into 24 solar terms. In China, people created the 24 solar terms thousands of years ago to guide agricultural (农业的) production. Rain Water is one of the 24 solar terms which stands for the increase (增加) in rainfall and rise in temperature. With its arrival, the river water melts, wild geese fly from south to north, and trees and grass turn green again. Here are several things you may not know but can make you know about Rain Water better. Let me introduce them to you. Rain in spring is as precious (宝贵的) as oil According to an old Chinese saying, the rainfall in spring is as precious as oil. In northern China the spring drought (旱灾) is common. So rain is so precious and important to the crops. Return of a cold period A returning cold in the late spring often happens during Rain Water. The fast increase in air humidity (湿度) can result in lower temperature and wet weather. Remember not to take off your coats so early in this period. Visit to in-laws (姻亲) One of the main customs during Rain Water is sons-in-law (女婿) visiting their in-laws and giving gifts. According to the tradition, gifts are usually two cane chairs with four meters of red belt. They stand for good health and long life. Another traditional gift is cooked pig’s knuckles (蹄). The son-in-law expresses his thankfulness this way. 29．Why did people create the 24 solar terms? 30．What does Rain Water stand for according to the article? 31．How many things did the writer introduce to make us know Rain Water better? 32．During Rain Water, what gifts do sons-in-law often give their in-laws? 33．Do you like Rain Water? What do you usually do when it is rainy? ( write 20 words or more) Passage 9（23-24八年级下·辽宁 大连市中山区·期中） Has a person ever warmly held a door open for you? How do you feel after playing with friends? And what would you say is your favourite family memory? These questions have one thing in common: they’re all about connecting with people. “Let’s Connect” is the theme of this year’s Children’s Mental (心理的) Health week. It improves mental health by building healthy social (社会的) connections. Humans naturally connect with others, whether that’s family, friends or people in our community. Healthy connections give people energy and support—we all need people to celebrate and share our worries with. Social connections aren’t just about mental health; they improve physical health too, helping us to live a long life. Then how to connect with others? “You can reach out and connect with people in so many different ways,” says Julia Clements, the organizer behind Children’s Mental Health Week. You can connect in person or online, with your friends, parents, teachers or classmates. It’s not just people, either. “Some people feel connected with their pets or in nature,” says Clements. She agrees talking to others can be helpful to a lonely person. She advises making time to build more connections through actions as well as words. Everybody may feel lonely sometimes and refuse to talk to others. “Remember that there are always people that care for you,” advises Clements. She says it’s important to tell someone you trust about how you are feeling, or safe organizations such as Helpline or Shout. They can really help. 34．What do the three questions in the beginning have in common? 35．What does the underlined word “they” refer to (指的是) in Paragraph 2? 36．According to Clements, what can be helpful to a lonely person? 37．Being a teenager, what can you learn from the passage? Write 30 words or more. Passage 10（23-24八年级下·辽宁沈阳市沈北新区·期中） Hanfu, the traditional Chinese clothes, has become more and more popular, especially among young people. You can see them wearing Hanfu walking in the streets. Some people wear Hanfu because it is beautiful, while some may be interested in the rich culture behind it. Zhang Zening, a girl from Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, has made more than 50 sets of Hanfu from different dynasties. She started to make her own Hanfu ten years ago because she couldn’t buy her favorite style (风格) in the market. In order to make Hanfu, she has visited many places of interest, such as Yongle Palace in Shanxi Province, Fahai Temple in Beijing, and Dunhuang in Gansu Province. She studied from the murals (壁画) there. She also studied from paintings by Tang Bohu from the Song Dynasty. She taught herself painting and costume designs (服装设计). Making Hanfu is not easy. It takes about a month to make each Hanfu set. Zhang now runs the He Lu Hanfu Studio (工作室) in Nanjing. She said, “For me, making Hanfu is not just about creating a piece of clothing; it’s about tasting a culture that I find amazing.” 38．Why do some people choose to wear Hanfu? 39．When did Zhang Zening begin to make Hanfu? 40．How long does Zhang Zening spend making each set Hanfu? 41．Do you like Hanfu? Why or why not? (Write 30 words or more) Passage 11（23-24八年级下·辽宁沈阳市法库县·期中） Here are some of the most popular Walt Disney characters. Do you know them? Mickey Mouse Mickey Mouse is one of the most famous cartoon characters among kids around the world. He first appeared in the cartoon Steamboat Willie. He is popular mainly because he always tries to face any danger though he is like a common man. Donald Duck Donald Duck first appeared in the cartoon The Wise Little Hen in 1934. He is a white duck with a yellow-orange bill (喙) and big yellow-orange feet. Donald is known for his bad temper (脾气). He appears in more films than any other Disney character. Goofy Goofy is a dog and is one of Mickey Mouse’s best friends. Goofy is often shown as having little or no intelligence. But sometimes, Goofy is shown as a smart dog, though in his special way. Pluto Pluto is Mickey Mouse’s pet dog. Different from Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck and Goofy, Pluto is not dressed as a human. 42．Which cartoon did Mickey Mouse appear in first? 43．What does Donald Duck look like? 44．What’s the difference between Pluto and the other three characters? 45．Do you like cartoons? Why or why not? Write 30 words or more. 优选提升题 Passage 12 （23-24八年级下·辽宁营口市实验中学·期中） In the 1700s, many scientists worked on steam engines. In the 1760s, a scientist in England found a way to put steam engines and wheels together. Soon people had a new type of transportation: the steam train. In 1804, the first train engine was born in England. It travelled only about fifteen kilometres in two hours, In 1825, the first passenger railway opened. The Rocket was the most famous early engine. During the 1830s, countries all over the world started to build railways. Fifty years later many countries had railways. People built many train stations to help passengers get on and off the trains easily. Early trains were slow by today’s standards. The Rocket had a top speed of only 45 kilometres per hour. Today’s high-speed trains can travel at about over 300 kilometres per hour. The fastest trains can go about 500 kilometres an hour. Maybe trains will have no wheels in the future. Maybe they will ride on air. That would be amazing. 46．Where did the first train engine appear? 47．When did railways start to be built around the world? 48．How fast can today’s high-speed trains travel at each hour? 49．Do you like travelling by high-speed train? Why or why not? Write 30 words or more. Passage 13（23-24八年级下·辽宁葫芦岛市绥中县·期中） Walk to the North Pole (北极) Jan Mela lost an arm and a leg two years ago. He wasn’t like most kids. He couldn’t do a lot of things. But that didn’t stop him. On Saturday, the 15-year-old boy from Poland (波兰) walked to the North Pole without any help. “If I can do it, other people can do great things, too,” Mela said before he went. The newspapers said Mela is the youngest person and the first disabled person to walk to the North Pole. After the accident, Mela felt sad for himself. But he didn’t lose hope. One day, he met Marek Kaminski, an explorer (探险者). Eight years ago, Kaminski went to the North Pole and the South Pole in the same year. Mela wanted to see the North Pole, too. So Mela asked Kaminski if they could go together next time. Kaminski said yes! It took Mela 21 days to get to the North Pole. The last three or four days were really hard because of bad weather. But Mela kept going. “I didn’t think we would make it,” he said. “Then, things got better.” 50．What happened to Mela two years ago? 51．Did Kaminski go to the South Pole eight years ago? 52．How long did Mela spend getting to the North Pole? 53．Do you think Mela is a great man? Why? Write 30 words or more. Passage 14（23-24八年级下·辽宁鞍山市台安县·期中） The Rabbit and the Turtle One day, a turtle is creeping (爬行). A rabbit sees the turtle. It asks the turtle, “Hi, turtle.What are you doing?” “I’m running,” the turtle says. “Haha, you are running? How slowly! Let’s have a race. Let’s see who runs faster.” The rabbit laughs at the turtle. “OK. I believe I will beat you,”, the turtle says. The next day is a sunny day. The turtle and the rabbit are ready for the race. Many animals are watching. “Three! Two! One! Start!”, the monkey says. The rabbit and the turtle run to the finishing line. The rabbit runs very fast. The turtle is creeping with a slow but steady (平稳的) pace to the goal. It’s behind the rabbit. The rabbit runs to a tree. It sees that the turtle is falling behind. It thinks, “The turtle is very slow. I can sleep under the tree.” So the rabbit finds a comfortable place,  lies down and falls asleep. The turtle creeps to the tree. It sees the rabbit sleeping and it doesn’t stop. In the end, it gets to the end and it’s very happy! Now the rabbit wakes up. It thinks the turtle is still behind. The rabbit runs to the end. When the rabbit reaches the end, it sees the turtle there. “Haha, I win!”, the turtle says. The rabbit is very sad. It begins to cry. This story tells us: We can’t be conceited (骄傲自满的). 54．Which animal runs faster? 55．How is the weather of the next day? 56．Which animal gets to the end first? 57．What is the feeling of the rabbit after it reaches the end? 58．What is the moral (寓意) of the story? Passage 15 （23-24八年级下·辽宁 营口市盖州市·期中） The first “forest library” in Shanghai recently opened to the public, giving readers the chance to relax and read in a natural environment. Known as Read &Joy Forest, the forest library was developed by Pudong New Area and Shanghai Library. It is in an urban (城市的) green space area near Shanghai Library East. Covering an area of 20, it allows visitors to take a pleasant walk in the quiet and green forest. People tried not to harm the forest when building the forest library. The library is in the open air and has facilities (设施) such as benches and an information booth (亭). Wooden walkways connect green spaces. “I learned about the forest library from my friends, so I came here,” said a 21-year-old college student. “The green outdoor environment helps reduce eyestrain (视疲劳). I will come back for sure.” Having a library in the woods is an extension (延伸) of reading indoors, according to Xu Qiang (副馆长) head of Shanghai Library. “It offers different reading experiences to readers,” Xu added. Most of the visitors to the forest library are young people and parents with their children. They read carefully or take a walk slowly in the forest. “I like the fresh air and the trees here. I’ve spent the whole morning indoors and wanted to get some fresh air. The library makes it possible to enjoy reading in nature. I feel very relaxed here,” said one reader sitting on a bench. 59．What is the forest library known as? 60．Why will the 21-year-old college student visit the forest library again? 61．Who mostly visit the forest library? 62．Would you love to go to the library? Why or why not? Write 30 words or more. 2、 人与自然 经典基础题 Passage 16（23-24八年级下·辽宁丹东市东港市 ·期中） Farming seems to be an old way of living. But now, farms are coming to modern buildings and you can even see them on a balcony (阳台). According to Alibaba, more and more people buy vegetable seeds (种子) on T-mall this year. Most of them were born (出生) after 1995. Zhang Chao, 17, is one of the young “city farmers”. The senior high student said his love for growing vegetables came from the days when he lived with his grandpa in the countryside. “Spending his whole life as a farmer, my grandpa liked to grow vegetables in our garden when he was older,” Zhang said. “I also learned from him to grow my own vegetables on my balcony, and it brought me good memories (回忆).” Unlike Zhang, Yang Jing from a university thinks differently. “I have too much homework every day. I always thought my boring life never ended. But when I saw the balcony idea from a website, my life changed! I started planting vegetables on my balcony one year ago. I got most of the seeds from my friends, but I didn’t know what plant seeds they were. So I just planted them and waited patiently. Half a year later, my balcony became a small beautiful garden. Now, every time I spend long hours on homework, I would like to walk to my balcony to relax,” said Yang. Now, planting on a balcony is welcomed by more and more young people. As a teenager, would you like to have a try? 63．According to the text, what do more and more young people buy on T-mall this year? 64．Who did Zhang Chao learn to grow vegetables from? 65．How does Yang Jing feel when she is in the small beautiful garden on her balcony? 66．Do you think planting on a balcony is a good idea for students? Why or why not? Write 25 words or more. 试卷第1页，共3页 1 / 23 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$