09.Unit 2 Home Sweet Home(主题阅读)-2025-2026学年上学期八年级英语知识点梳理与巩固(人教版2024)

2025-2026学年上学期八年级英语知识点梳理与巩固(人教版2024) Unit 2 Home Sweet Home主题阅读 必备知识清单 单元主题阅读 一、主题内涵 家，无疑是人们情感的港湾。它绝非仅仅是一个单纯的物理居住空间，更是人们心灵的最终归属之处，以及安全感的重要来源。在家庭这个独特的空间里，承载着家庭成员之间深沉的爱、相互的理解与毫无保留的支持。就像父母对子女那无微不至的悉心照顾，无论是日常饮食起居的关怀，还是成长过程中的引导；又比如子女给予父母的陪伴互动，像是在闲暇时光一起散步聊天，或是在节日里共同庆祝。 家所特有的温馨感，很大程度上源自家庭成员们共同创造的生活记忆。这些记忆可能是一家人齐心协力一起做饭，在厨房中传递着食材、分享着一天的趣事；也可能是围坐在一起分享故事，每个人都沉浸在那些或有趣或感人的情节里；亦或是大家一起动手装饰房间，为每一个角落增添独特的色彩与意义。 通过精心营造舒适宜人的环境，以及积极开展真诚的情感交流，家就能够自然而然地成为每一个人在这纷繁世界中最温暖、最安心的避风港，无论何时何地，都能给予人们慰藉与力量。 二词汇句式 （一）相关词汇 1. 核心名词 home（家）：强调情感归属，如：Home is where love and memories grow.（家是爱与回忆生长的地方。） family（家庭）：指家庭成员关系，如：A happy family creates a warm home.（幸福的家庭营造温馨的家。） comfort（舒适）：描述家的物理或心理感受，如：Soft lighting adds to the comfort of our living room.（柔和的灯光增添了客厅的舒适感。） atmosphere（氛围）：指家庭环境的整体感觉，如：Laughter fills the atmosphere of our home.（笑声充满了我们家的氛围。） 2. 情感形容词 cozy（温馨的）：形容家的温暖感，如：We decorated the room with blankets to make it cozy.（我们用毛毯装饰房间，让它变得温馨。） loving（充满爱的）：描述家庭成员间的情感，如：A loving family supports each other through challenges.（充满爱的家庭在困难中相互支持。） harmonious（和谐的）：强调家庭关系融洽，如：Respect and communication are key to a harmonious home.（尊重与沟通是和谐家庭的关键。） homely/homey（像家一样舒适的）：形容家的亲切感，如：The fireplace makes the cabin feel homely.（壁炉让小屋感觉像家一样舒适。） 3. 行为动词 decorate（装饰）：通过布置提升家的美感，如：We decorated the walls with family photos.（我们用家庭照片装饰墙壁。） gather（团聚）：指家庭成员聚在一起，如：We gather in the kitchen to cook together every weekend.（每个周末我们都聚在厨房一起做饭。） share（分享）：促进情感交流，如：Sharing stories at dinner strengthens family bonds.（晚餐时分享故事能加强家庭纽带。） care（关心）：表达对家人的照顾，如：Parents care deeply about their children’s happiness.（父母深切关心孩子的幸福。） （二）相关句式 1. 描述家的意义 ①比喻句： Home is like a safe harbor in a storm.（家就像暴风雨中的避风港。） → 用自然现象比喻家的安全感，增强画面感。 ②强调句： It is love and understanding that make a house a home.（正是爱与理解让房子成为家。） → 突出情感因素对家的重要性。 2. 表达温馨感的方法 ①建议句式： We can make our home cozy by adding plants and soft music.（我们可以通过摆放植物和播放轻音乐让家变得温馨。） → 用 “by + 动名词” 结构说明具体方法。 ②条件句： If family members communicate openly, the home atmosphere will become more harmonious.（如果家庭成员坦诚沟通，家庭氛围会更和谐。） → 用条件句说明因果关系，引导逻辑思考。 3. 情感互动的表达 ①时间状语从句： Whenever I feel stressed, my family’s support makes me feel better.（每当我感到压力时，家人的支持让我感觉好些。） → 用时间状语从句体现家庭支持的持续性。 ②感叹句： How lucky we are to have such a warm and loving home!（我们拥有如此温暖有爱的家是多么幸运啊！） → 用感叹句表达对家庭的感恩之情。 4. 文化对比 ①引用谚语： East or west, home is the best.（金窝银窝不如自己的狗窝。） → 通过谚语强调家的不可替代性。 ②跨文化表达： In some cultures, family meals are a symbol of unity and love.（在某些文化中，家庭聚餐是团结与爱的象征。） → 引导学生理解不同文化中家庭的共性与差异。 四、关键策略 1.关键词定位：在阅读文章时，可运用关键词定位这一有效技巧，快速在文中搜寻像 “home”、“family”、“cozy” 这类核心词汇。这些词汇犹如文章的线索，能够帮助我们迅速把握文章围绕 “家” 这一主题展开的内容，明确文章的核心方向，让我们在阅读过程中更具针对性，不致迷失于繁杂的文字之中。 2.情感分析：除了关键词定位，情感分析也是重要的阅读技巧。我们可以通过关注文章中人物之间的互动细节，比如父母对孩子无微不至的照顾，或是家人共同参与各类活动的场景描写，来深入体会 “家” 所蕴含的温暖。这些人物互动的情节，是情感传递的关键，能让我们感同身受地领略到 “家” 这一主题背后深沉而细腻的情感，从而更深刻地理解文章想要表达的情感内核。 ▲阅读中需要批判性思考的问题 How can technology affect the warmth of a home?（科技如何影响家庭的温馨感？）：在当今科技飞速发展的时代，各种新兴技术如智能手机、互联网、智能家居设备等，已经深度融入到人们的日常生活之中。科技在给家庭带来诸多便利的同时，也不可避免地对家庭的温馨感产生影响。一方面，科技可能通过便捷的沟通工具让家庭成员即使身处异地也能保持紧密联系；但另一方面，过度依赖电子设备可能导致家庭成员之间面对面交流减少，情感互动变得淡薄。深入思考这一问题，有助于我们更好地理解科技在家庭生活中的角色与影响。 What role does each family member play in creating a cozy home?（每个家庭成员在营造温馨家庭中扮演什么角色？）：一个温馨的家庭环境，离不开每个家庭成员的共同努力。不同年龄段、不同性别的家庭成员，因其所处的人生阶段和性格特点不同，在营造家庭温馨氛围中都有着独特且不可或缺的作用。例如，父母可能作为家庭的支柱，承担着提供物质保障与引导教育的责任；孩子则以其纯真活泼为家庭带来欢乐与活力；而长辈的经验和智慧，也能为家庭决策提供宝贵的参考。剖析每个家庭成员在这一过程中的角色，有助于我们更好地凝聚家庭力量，打造更加温馨和谐的家庭环境。 核心知识回顾 英语阅读中有关提升家的温馨感的常用表达示例 一、通过细腻的形容词传递舒适、亲密的氛围 1. 环境氛围 ①cozy（温馨的）：a cozy fireplace（温馨的壁炉）、a cozy cottage（温馨的小屋） 例： The cabin was cozy with a warm fire and soft blankets.（小木屋里炉火温暖，毛毯柔软，十分温馨。） ②sunny（阳光充足的）：a sunny kitchen（阳光明媚的厨房）、sunny smiles（阳光般的笑容） 例： Sunny light poured through the window, making the room feel alive. （阳光透过窗户洒入，让房间充满生气。） ③soft（柔和的）：soft lighting（柔和的灯光）、soft music（轻柔的音乐） 例： Soft jazz played in the background, creating a relaxing mood. （背景中播放着柔和的爵士乐，营造出放松的氛围。） 2. 情感互动 ①loving（充满爱的）：a loving hug（充满爱的拥抱）、loving words（温情的话语） 例： Her loving glance made him feel safe and cherished.（她充满爱的目光让他感到安全与被珍视。） ②warm（温暖的）：warm laughter（温暖的笑声）、warm memories（温暖的回忆） 例： Their warm conversation filled the room with happiness.（他们温暖的交谈让房间充满快乐。） ③harmonious（和谐的）：a harmonious family（和谐的家庭）、harmonious relationship（和谐的关系） 例： The harmonious atmosphere made everyone feel welcome.（和谐的氛围让每个人都感到宾至如归。） 二、通过具体场景的名词短语或动词短语，唤起读者的情感共鸣 1. 家庭与陪伴 ①family gathering（家庭聚会）：hold a family gathering（举办家庭聚会） 例： Every holiday, our family gathering is filled with joy and delicious food.（每个假期，我们的家庭聚会都充满欢乐和美食。） ②share a meal（共餐）：share a warm meal together（一起享用温馨的餐点） 例： Sharing a meal is a simple way to strengthen family bonds.（共餐是增进家庭纽带的简单方式。） ③cuddle up（依偎）：cuddle up with a book（抱着书依偎在一起） 例： The children cuddled up with their mother to listen to a story.(孩子们依偎在妈妈身边听故事。） 2. 环境细节 ①soft blanket（柔软的毛毯）：wrap oneself in a soft blanket（用柔软的毛毯裹住自己） 例： She wrapped the baby in a soft blanket and kissed his forehead.（她用柔软的毛毯裹住婴儿，亲吻他的额头。） ②fragrant smell（芳香）：the fragrant smell of coffee（咖啡的香气）、fragrant flowers（芳香的花朵） 例： The fragrant smell of freshly baked bread filled the house.（新鲜烤面包的香气弥漫全屋。） ③twinkling lights（闪烁的灯光）：decorate with twinkling lights（用闪烁的灯光装饰） 例： Twinkling fairy lights made the garden look magical at night.（夜晚，闪烁的 fairy 灯让花园显得如梦幻般美丽。） 三、通过句式结构或修辞手法，增强情感表达的感染力 1. 比喻与拟人 ①比喻句： Home is a warm embrace after a long day.（家是漫长一天后的温暖拥抱。） → 用 “拥抱” 比喻家的慰藉感，具象化抽象情感。 ②拟人化： The old clock ticked gently, as if whispering stories of the past.（古老的时钟轻轻滴答作响，仿佛在低语往昔的故事。） → 赋予时钟人的动作 “低语”，增添怀旧的温馨感。 2. 感官描写（五感） 视觉：Golden sunlight spilled over the breakfast table.（金色的阳光洒在早餐桌上。） 听觉：The soft rustle of pages as everyone read quietly.（大家安静阅读时书页的沙沙声。） 嗅觉：The sweet aroma of vanilla wafted from the oven.（烤箱里飘出香草的甜香。） 触觉：The warm sand beneath her feet made her feel relaxed.（脚下温暖的沙子让她感到放松。） 味觉：Grandma’s soup always has a comforting, homey taste.（奶奶的汤总有一种令人安心的家常味道。） 3. 情感强调句 ①感叹句：How wonderful it is to be surrounded by loved ones!（被所爱的人环绕是多么美好啊！） ②强调句：It’s the little moments that make a house feel like home. （正是那些小瞬间让房子有了家的感觉。） ③排比句：Laughter, warmth, and love—these are the treasures of a happy home.（笑声、温暖与爱 —— 这些是幸福家庭的珍宝。） 四、借助跨文化共通的情感表达或经典谚语，引发读者共鸣 heartwarming moment（暖心时刻）：a heartwarming reunion（暖心的重逢） 例： The heartwarming moment when the dog saw its owner again brought tears to everyone’s eyes.（狗狗再次见到主人的暖心时刻让所有人感动落泪。） safe haven（避风港）：a safe haven from the storm（暴风雨中的避风港） 例： For many, the library is a safe haven where they can escape reality.（对许多人来说，图书馆是逃避现实的避风港。） 综合实战演练 1 Carol is interested in birds. She often goes to the forest to take photos of them. She goes there on her bike. She cycles(骑自行车) as much as possible, because she wants to do lots of exercise every day to keep healthy. Carol likes reading books about birds. She often sends her pictures of birds to photography(摄影) competitions. Last year she won first prize in a national competition. Sergei’s family is very musical. His father plays the guitar and his brother Frank sings in a rock band. Sergei likes to play the piano all the time and he sometimes plays with his dad. He goes to many concerts around the country with his father. Being a pianist is his biggest dream. When he is not playing the piano, he takes photos of buses. Dimitra loves to be outside all the time. If it’s a nice weekend, she will put on her backpack(背包) and travel by bus to the countryside. She loves walking a lot and she also follows rivers for miles and miles. And she loves doing a lot of exercise every day. She always takes her CD player with her because she loves music. 1．Carol often goes to the forest ________. A．to read books B．to do exercise C．to listen to music D．to take photos of birds 2．What do we know about Sergei’s family? A．His father is a pianist. B．His brother is a singer. C．His mother plays the guitar. D．His parents often play music together. 3．Who do lots of exercise every day? A．Carol and Sergei. B．Sergei and Frank. C．Carol and Dimitra. D．Dimitra and Frank. 4．Which of the following is TRUE according to the material? A．Frank goes to many concerts. B．Sergei dreams of being a bus driver. C．Dimitra always takes her camera with her. D．Carol came first in a photography competition last year. 2 There are four people in my family. They’re my grandfather, my parents and me. My grandfather exercises every day. He never uses the Internet. He eats vegetables three times a day, but he hardly ever drinks milk. And he watches TV every night. My father is a taxi driver. He’s very busy. He never exercises, but he sometimes surf the Internet. He watches TV on Saturday and Sunday evening. He often eats vegetables and drinks milk. My mother is a housewife(家庭主妇). She watches TV twice a day. She never surf the Internet. She sometimes eats vegetables, but she drinks milk three times a week. Exercise? Of course she does. She exercises every day by doing housework. I’m a middle school student. I go to school from Monday to Friday. I often exercise. But on Saturday and Sunday, I don’t exercise because I have too much homework to do. I watch TV only on Sunday evening. But I surf the Internet twice a week. I drink milk every day, but I don’t like vegetables. My mother often says to me, “Why do you eat so much meat, Mike? It’s not good for your health.” But I like it very much. 1．_____ sometimes surf the Internet in his family. A．Mike and his father B．Mike and his mother C．Mike’s parents D．Mike’s father and grandfather 2．_____ watch TV every day in his family. A．Mike and his grandfather B．Mike’s mother and grandfather C．Mike’s parents D．Mike’s father and grandfather 3．What does Mike’s father do? A．He often eats vegetable. B．He sometimes surf the Internet. C．He is very busy. D．He is a taxi driver. 4．Why don’t Mike exercise on Saturday and Sunday? A．Because he wants to surf the Internet. B．Because he wants to watch TV. C．Because he has too much homework to do. D．Because he has to go to school. 5．Mike likes eating _____ very much. A．meat B．vegetables C．fruit D．milk 3 I began dancing at five and my first class started my love for it. I decided to be a dance teacher just like my first teacher Miss Jones. Being brought up by a single mother, I learned very early I had to work hard to reach my goals. Mom was always willing to work overtime so that she could have a little more spending money to do something nice for my brother and me. Mom was there for me every time I danced in front of others. When I was younger, Mom had money for only one dance class a week. When I was in high school, my teacher Sadhana Sharma allowed me to help her in return for free dance classes. After high school, I went to study in university for six years and I paid back all the loans (贷款) myself. Now I am a dance teacher, I try my best every day to encourage my dancers. “You don’t have to be the best dancer in the world because at the end of the day. Who cares if you can do 25 pirouettes (单脚尖旋转)?” It’s just a skill we can pick up after much practice. What encourages me is the girl who dances with everything she has and does it with love coming from every part of her body. 1．What was the writer’s mom like? A．Strict. B．Humorous. C．Hard-working. D．Quick-minded. 2．What did the writer do to have dance lessons in high school? A．She got student loans. B．She got more help from Mom. C．She made money at weekends. D．She helped the teacher for free lessons. 3．What does the writer most probably encourage her students to do? A．Dance with love. B．Try to dance best. C．Do pirouettes often. D．Practice every day. 4 Ben had always admired his grandfather’s old pocket watch. It wasn’t fancy, just a simple silver watch with some old words on the back. “Time is precious,” it read. Whenever Ben visited, his grandfather would let him wind it up (上发条) and listen to the soft ticking. One evening, while helping his grandfather clean the attic, Ben found an old wooden box buried under some books. Inside was the pocket watch, but the hands did not move. He turned to his grandfather. “It stopped working,” Ben said, disappointed. His grandfather took the watch gently and smiled. “Yes. It stopped a long time ago”. “But do you know why I kept it?” Ben shook his head. “Because it reminds me that time doesn’t wait for anyone. When I was young. I always thought I had plenty of time to do the things I wanted—travel, learn new skills, spend time with family. But I didn’t do anything. Then one day, I looked at this watch, and I realized something: time was passing quickly. even when I wasn’t paying attention.” His grandfather continued, “That’s when I decided to stop waiting. I started to learn to play the violin, I traveled to places I had only dreamed about, and most importantly, I made sure to spend time with the people l love.” Ben looked down at the watch. It might not work anymore, but it still had a purpose—it told a story. That night, Ben lay in bed, staring at the ceiling. He thought about the things he didn’t do—finishing his book, helping his little sister with her painting, and visiting the park with his dad. The next morning, as he got ready for school. Ben made a decision. He wouldn’t wait any longer. 1．Why did Ben’s grandfather keep the broken pocket watch? A．Because he wanted to fix it one day. B．Because it was part of the family tradition. C．Because it was very expensive and precious. D．Because it reminded him time waits for no man. 2．What did Ben’s grandfather do when he realized time was passing? A．He stopped traveling and stayed at home. B．He gave the pocket watch to Ben as a gift. C．He learned new things and spent time with family. D．He bought a new pocket watch to replace the old one. 3．What can we learn from the story? A．Family traditions should be passed down. B．We should use time wisely and not waste it. C．A watch can help people remember the past. D．Learning new things can make life more fun. 5 Last summer my son, Eric, left for university in another country. Our once lively house became quiet and lonely. I missed and worried about him so much that I started sending him messages on the phone, mainly to say hello or to give him a word of warning. One of my messages says, “So you told me you lost your wallet. If you are always careless, one day you’ll wake up and find yourself lost.” I did get Eric’s messages, but most of them were about money. I was a bit angry. They were not different from the notes he used to leave on the whiteboard when he was at home. “I bought a new pair of shoes. They cost me $90. Please help!” “Money is running short because I’ve bought some books for my research paper. Help me please!” Recently, however, Eric begins to send me all kinds of articles. Some are funny, some are touching and some make me think. He knows I haven’t got many things to do in my free time. He says they will help me understand young men better and keep up with the times. I read the articles slowly, like a careful student, with mixed feelings as well — my kid, who followed me around not long ago, has now become my teacher! So I write back, “I’ve read all those articles. I’ll take them as a loving son’s hopes towards his mother. He must be thinking that his mother is still young enough to accept new things. That makes me feel proud. We parents can’t learn quickly and change in both body and mind. Thank you, my son.” In this way we share ideas, with a gentle and beautiful language we seldom use. Every time I read those messages, I feel warm. 1．What did the son often write about in the past according to the underlined sentence? A．Study. B．Hobby. C．Future. D．Money. 2．Why does Eric send his mother all kinds of articles? ①To ask his mother for some more money. ②To give his mother some things to do. ③To help his mother keep up with the times. ④To help his mother understand the young better. A．①②③ B．②③④ C．①②④ D．①③④ 3．How does the writer’s feeling change? A．Proud→angry→worried. B．Proud→worried→angry. C．Angry→worried→proud. D．Worried→angry→proud. 4．Which part of a magazine may the article come from? A．Life. B．Health. C．Sports. D．Food. 6 Martina’s Grandpa Peter lived with the family after Grandma’s death. One day, Mom Susan decided to do the spring cleaning. They cleared out lots of things. Then Mom pointed to Grandpa’s sofa and said, “That so fa is old. We’ll buy Grandpa a new one.” But as they moved the sofa, Grandpa stopped them and shouted, “You can’t take my sofa! I don’t want a new one.” Mom had to stop, “We will talk about it tonight when John gets home.” John, Martina’s dad, was still at work. “Grandpa, Is that sofa unusual?” Martina asked at supper. Grandpa shook his head, “I sat in this sofa, with your grandma, when I asked her to marry me. It was so long ago, but whenever I sit in this sofa and close my eyes, she seems to be near.” “It’s unbelievable!” Martina thought, “How Grandpa can remember things from the past? These days he forgets almost everything.” Grandpa smiled to Martina, “The night your father was born, I sat in this sofa. I was nervous when they placed the little baby into my arms.” “Many years later,” Grandpa continued, “I sat in this sofa when the doctor told me your grandma was ill. I was lost without her, but the sofa gave me the comfort.” “I do see now!” Martina looked at Grandpa. “This is not just an old sofa. It is more like a friend.” “Yes.” Grandpa added, “It left me sweet memories. We’ve got through a lot together.” The whole family agreed that the house would be boring without the old sofa. They all considered the sofa as a close friend. 1．What was Grandpa like these days? A．Forgetful. B．Unhappy. C．Angry. D．Careless. 2．Who does the underlined phrase “the little baby” in Paragraph 6 refer to? A．Martina. B．John. C．Susan. D．Peter. 3．According to the passage, what important things did Grandpa experience sitting in the old sofa? ①Grandma’s death                                    ②holding the little baby for the first time ③asking Grandma to marry him                          ④hearing the news that Grandma was ill A．①②③ B．①②④ C．②③④ D．①③④ 4．We can infer (推断) that the family were probably ________ at the end of the story. A．surprised B．bored C．moved D．nervous 5．What’s the best title for this text? A．Martina’s Wish B．A Spring Cleaning C．A Happy Family D．Grandpa’s Old Sofa 7 To solve the problem between Andrew and his mother, Mr. Jason gave him some suggestions. Dear Mr. Jason, I’m really sad these days. I can’t get on well with my mother. And the relationship between us is becoming worse and worse. You are very popular in our school because you have helped many of us solve our problems. Could you tell me what I should do? Andrew Dear Andrew, I’m sorry to hear that. I know your feelings. But remember that your mother nags you just because she cares about you very much. After a day’s work, she must be very tired. But she still spends some time talking with you. So you should learn to understand and care about your mother in return. In my opinion, it’s useful to share your school life with your mother. In this process (过程), you can know each other better. If possible, you can also do some housework with your mother. Hope these suggestions can help you. Mr. Jason 1．How is Andrew feeling these days? A．Sad. B．Angry. C．Nervous. D．Excited. 2．What could Mr. Jason possibly be? A．A policeman. B．A worker. C．A teacher. D．An engineer. 3．Andrew wrote to Mr. Jason because ________. A．he had a fight with his mother B．he didn’t know what to buy for his mother C．he didn’t know how to care about his mother D．he wanted to improve the relationship with his mother 4．What does the underlined word “nags” probably mean? A．Spending time. B．Keeping talking. C．Turning down. D．Doing something bad. 5．Why does Mr. Jason think it’s important for Andrew to understand and care about his mother? A．Because his mother is always right. B．Because his mother is a good listener. C．Because his mother cares about him. D．Because his mother doesn’t understand him. 8 “See you at Open House tonight, Amy,” Evelyn shouted from the school bus window. “Don’t forget to ask your mom if I can come tomorrow!” “OK!” I called back. I wished I could feel excited about my first Open House at my new school, but I was worried. What would other kids say when they found out my parents can’t hear? And I wanted Evelyn to visit but then she’d see how different my house was. My parents use a video phone so they can use sign language (手语) to communicate with callers. We also have a light on the wall that flashes when the phone or doorbell rings. Would Evelyn think my house was strange? That night, Dad drove us to the school. As we walked down the hallway to my classroom, we stopped in front of the notice board in the hall. “Look at Amy’s picture!” Mom said excitedly, too loud, because she can’t hear herself. Some older kids turned to stare at us and I wanted to hide. I led my family into my classroom and looked around. Other kids and parents were there, but I didn’t see Evelyn. Ms. Jennings walked over to us. I introduced my teacher to my family and let her know about my parents’ deafness. “Oh,” she said. “Well, how do you say ‘Welcome!’ in sign language?” “Like this.” I swept my open right hand in toward my body, palm (手掌) up. She did the gesture again. “Thank you,” Mom said, smiling. “It’s nice to meet you.” Ms. Jennings looked surprised. “You speak very well,” she said. Mom nodded. “I lost my hearing as a child, after I’d learned to talk. Amy’s father was born deaf. He can talk, too, but he’s shy about his voice.” Dad smiled in agreement. Some of my classmates watched us and whispered (小声说). Then I noticed Evelyn and her mom standing by the door. “I sit over there,” I told my family and quickly walked toward my desk. “Hi, Amy,” Evelyn said suddenly. “I didn’t know your parents are deaf.” “Yeah.” I couldn’t think of anything else to say. “And you can talk to them with your hands? That’s so cool.” “You think so?” I said with relief (释怀). Evelyn nodded. “Would you teach me some sign language?” I smiled. “Of course. If you come tomorrow, we can do that.” 1．How is Amy’s house different? A．It is friendly to the deaf people. B．It is painted in bright colours. C．It looks interesting. D．It has strange furniture. 2．At the Open House, Amy wanted to hide because ________. A．she couldn’t find Evelyn B．some older kids were unkind C．her picture was on the board for all to see D．her mom’s loud voice attracted unwanted attention 3．How is “Welcome!” said in sign language? A． B． C． D． 4．What made Amy feel relieved? A．Evelyn finally promised to visit her house. B．Her teacher learned sign language successfully. C．Evelyn didn’t mind she was from a special family. D．Her classmates changed their attitude toward her mom. 9 For as long as I can remember, I’ve always looked up to my elder brother. No matter how old I am, I’ve always seen myself copying every small thing that he does. I play the video games that he plays, I copy his hairstyle, and I eat the type of food that he eats. My brother is like a superhero in my eyes. He was a straight A student at high school as well as the captain of the school soccer team. It’s been difficult trying to live up to the expectations that were set by my brother, but whether consciously (有意识地) or not, I’ll always try to be like him. He motivates (激发) me like a rabbit motivates a wolf. The wolf’s goal is food, while mine is to be as outstanding as my brother. Younger brothers can influence the behavior of elder siblings (brothers and sisters) just as much as an elder brother can influence a younger sibling. I had a conversation with my brother about his experience growing up with me. He joked with me that it felt like the world punished him with having to deal with me. Yet he expressed that he was grateful to me, because he understood I would take inspiration from him so he chose to be his best self. My brother and I have inspired each other to do the best we can. A researcher Birg Rabe has found a correlation (相关性) between a sibling relationship where younger siblings’ marks have improved because they have an elder sibling as their role model. “The younger siblings’ marks rose by 4%. The effect was greater among siblings from poorer families, and the rise was 11%.” Having a sibling undoubtedly benefits children's school achievement. Not only can siblings influence each other’s study, but they can positively benefit each other’s social behavior as well. A study done by researchers in the Brigham Young University shows that children with sound or pleasant sibling relationships have learned important social skills, such as helping and being able to share with others. They’ve also learned to deal with arguments and how to solve them. I bet anyone who has a sibling knows the struggle of having to argue for days with their sibling, but I also bet, that they learn important lessons from every one of their arguments. Even though you may hear many bad things about having a sibling, it actually has some unexpected benefits. Learn to enjoy all the benefits a sibling brings you, and be the best sibling you can. 1．The writer always copies his elder brother because ________. A．his brother is strict with him B．he wants to influence his brother C．he looks up to his brother D．his brother plays video games well 2．Birg Rabe finds having elder siblings as role models helps younger ones ________. A．make progress in their school achievement B．become more successful when they grow up C．get better marks than their brothers and sisters D．learn more important social skills than their friends 3．Which of the following would be the best title for the passage? A．The New Hope that Siblings Give B．The Great Benefits that Siblings Bring C．The Necessary Support that Siblings Offer D．The Enjoyable Experiences that Siblings Share 10 Imagine (想象) a picture like this: You wake up in the morning. A soft light turns on in your room. You go into the bathroom and the shower starts. The water is warm. After your shower, you go into the kitchen. Your favorite breakfast is already on the table. Welcome to your future house. Our houses in the future will be “smart”. Machines at home will be able to talk with each other— and with you. For example, your fridge will know what you have in it and tell you what dishes you can make with the food. When you need more food, your fridge will tell you to buy it. This will be possible because of a special tool called RFID chips (芯片). They can store (储存) the information about all the food in your fridge. Our future houses will also be able to “think”. If you are tired of the color of your walls, you won’t have to paint them again. The walls will be able to change colors because of a special kind of technology (科技)—OLED．In fact, OLED walls will be screens (屏幕). A computer will join the walls and the other things, and this computer will rule your house. Your house will learn about your likes and dislikes. It will then use that information to start the environment (环境). It will also darken the windows at night and lighten them when it’s time to wake up. What do you think of our future houses? 1．What does Paragraph 1 mainly talk about? A．What future houses will be like. B．Why you should wake up. C．What you will do in the morning. D．Where you have your breakfast. 2．What can RFID chips do? A．Make dishes. B．Buy food. C．Store information. D．Clean fridges. 3．What special technology will make walls change colours? A．LED． B．RFID． C．OLED． D．Remote controls. 4．What is the best title for the passage? A．A Special Tool B．Our Future Houses C．Helpful Computers D．A Smart Technology 11 Mr. and Mrs. Miller live in a small house in the city center. Now, they want to buy a big one. They want to get some information of houses online. Here’s the information they get. Houses for sale Sweet Home Three-year-old house Rooms: Four bedrooms, a living room, a dining room, two bathrooms and a big kitchen. There’s a large garden in front of the house. Price: $350,000 Place: 5km from the city center, and two blocks (街区) from the bus station and the supermarket. Dream Home One-year-old house Rooms: Three bedrooms, a living room, two bathrooms and a kitchen. Price: $270,000 Place: 10 km from the city center, one block from the bus station, and two blocks from the supermarket. More information: Roger Jones/(123)456-7890/rmiller@email.com. Mrs. Miller likes growing flowers, so she likes Sweet Home. However, Mr. Miller thinks the house is too big for them to clean. For him, Dream Home is better. It takes him a shorter time to go to the bus station. It’s really hard for them to decide. 1．Sweet Home is ________ than Dream Home. A．older B．smaller C．cheaper D．cleaner 2．Why does Mrs. Miller like Sweet Home? A．Because the kitchen is big. B．Because there are many bedrooms. C．Because it’s close to the bus station. D．Because she can grow flowers in its garden. 3．Which of the following places is Dream Home closer to than Sweet Home? A．The park. B．The city center. C．The bus station. D．The supermarket. 4．What can we know from the passage? A．There’s no dining room in Dream Home. B．Mrs. Miller doesn’t like doing housework. C．Mr. and Mrs. Miller decided to buy Sweet Home at last. D．Mr. Miller can only call Roger Jones to know information about the houses. 5．Mr. and Mrs. Miller may see the information from ________. A．a novel B．the Internet C．a storybook D．a newspaper 12 Rules for Giving a Housewarming Gift When you visit someone’s new home for the first time, it’s nice to bring a gift. Housewarming gifts may not be as common as birthday gifts, but they show one’s kindness. Here are some rules for giving a housewarming gift. When to give a housewarming gift The best time to give a housewarming gift is within the first three to six months after someone moves in. When you go to a housewarming party, you should always bring a gift. Even if there’s no party, but you will visit someone’s new home within the first six months after they move in, a gift is still a good idea. Who should get a housewarming gift Housewarming gifts are not just for people who buy their first home. Anyone moving into a new place would love to get a gift. It’s a nice way to say “welcome” and “congratulations”. Housewarming gifts to avoid It’s important to bring the right kind of housewarming gift. But how do you choose one? Try to avoid very expensive gifts. Usually, the price of a housewarming gift should be between 25 and 50. For example, house plants and picture frames are popular housewarming gifts within this budget. It’s also best to avoid art or furniture unless you know the person’s taste very well. Housewarming gifts are a lovely way to celebrate someone’s new home and make their space comfortable and welcome. The next time you visit a friend’s new home, remember to bring a gift and, of course, follow the rules for gift-giving. 1．When is the best time to give a housewarming gift? A．Anytime after someone moves in. B．Within the first year after someone moves in. C．Within the first three to six months after someone moves in. D．Only when there is a housewarming party. 2．What is the appropriate price range for a housewarming party? A．Under$25. B．Between 25 and 50. C．Over $50. D．Any price is okay. 3．Why should you avoid art or furniture as housewarming party? A．Because they are too expensive. B．Because they are not useful. C．Because you may not know the person’s taste. D．Because they are too big to carry. 4．What does the underlined word “congratulations” in the third paragraph mean? A．尊重 B．祝贺 C．感激 D．欢迎 5．What is the structure (结构) of this passage? A． B． C． D． 13   Mr. and Mrs. Miller live in a small house in the city center. Now, they want to buy a big one. They searched (搜索) for information of houses online. Here’s the information they got. Houses for sale Sweet Home Three-year-old house Dream Home One-year-old house Rooms: * Four bedrooms, a living room, a dining room, two bathrooms and a big kitchen. * There’s a large garden in front of the house. Price: $350, 000 Place: 5 km from the city center, and two blocks (街区) from the bus station and the supermarket. Rooms: * Three bedrooms, a living room, two bathrooms and a kitchen. Price: $270, 000 Place: 10 km from the city center, one block from the bus station, and two blocks from the supermarket. More information: Roger Jones/ (123) 456-7890/millera email.com Mrs. Miller likes growing flowers, so she likes Sweet Home. However, Mr. Miller thinks the house is too big for them to clean. For him, Dream Home is better. It takes him a shorter time to go to the bus station. It’s really hard for them to decide. 1．Sweet Home is ________ than Dream Home. A．older B．smaller C．cheaper D．cleaner 2．There are ________ rooms in Sweet Home in all (总共). A．seven B．eight C．nine D．ten 3．Mrs. Miller likes Sweet Home because ________. A．there are many bedrooms B．the kitchen is big C．it’s close to the bus station D．she can grow flowers in its garden 4．Which of the following places is Dream Home closer to than Sweet Home? A．The park. B．The city center. C．The bus station. D．The supermarket. 5．What can we know from the material? A．Mrs. Miller doesn’t like doing housework. B．There’s no dining room in Dream Home. C．Mr. Miller can only call Roger Jones to know information about the houses. D．Mr. and Mrs. Miller decided to buy Sweet Home at last. 14 Two years ago I left college and went back to work as a bank clerk in my hometown. I lived with my parents in a flat. But the flat has only two rooms and it was not big enough for us to live together any more. So last month we spent all our money buying a new apartment. It is very beautiful. Now let me tell you something about it. Our apartment is not in the center of the city. It is 20 miles from the center. But different buses and undergrounds can take us to different places at any time. And we don’t have any traffic jam (堵塞). Our apartment is on the fifth floor of a tall building. The building has 32 floors in all. There are three bedrooms in our apartment, one for my mother and father, one for me and the other for the guests who come to visit us. There is a living-room, a kitchen and a bathroom in our apartment. When you step into our apartment, you can see a wooden sofa, a tea table, a big Sony TV in the living room. We do not have a garden, but there is a small balcony outside the living room, a place for us to plant flowers and hang up our wet clothes. There are some plants on the balcony. In summer we can sit on the balcony to feel the cool wind because it gets hot inside the apartment. I love our apartment. We’ll try our best to make it a comfortable place to live in. 1．Now the writer is a _________ for two years. A．college teacher B．bank clerk C．bus driver D．banker 2．Which of the following is true according to the passage? A．It’s not easy to get anywhere from the new apartment. B．The writer’s family doesn’t have enough money to buy another apartment now. C．The writer’s family lives on the 32nd floor of a tall building. D．The old flat is bigger than the new apartment. 3．You can see the following things in the living room but not ________. A．a sofa B．a tea table C．a big Sony TV D．a telephone 4．The underlined word “balcony” in the passage means? A．阳台 B．杂物房 C．书房 D．饭厅 5．What’s the main idea for this passage? A．I like living in the center of the city. B．I live with my family in an apartment C．I love my new apartment. D．There are many things in my apartment. 15 Ready for Love When Kelly was in college, she worked at a store in her free time. The store sold secondhand goods. She found people brought some toys to donate (捐献). Kelly could tell that the toys held great sentimental (情感) value (价值) for their owners (主人). So she felt sad when the toys were sold very cheaply, put in the dog toy place, or thrown away. Kelly started doing some research. She found this wasn’t happening only in her town. She learned millions of toys ended up in landfills (垃圾填埋场) every year in the world. Kelly decided to do something and posted her ideas on the Internet. “If we can change the ideas that toys lose their value when people throw them away,” she said, “then we can show people they have so much left in them.” That’s how the Loved Before toy adoption company began. Loved Before accepts (接受) donations of toys. People can donate a soft toy through the mail, or by taking a toy to a local drop-off point in the United Kingdom. The original (原先的) owner writes down the name of the toy and a story about it. Kelly and her team believe that sharing the story can make the toy special and it helps the new owner understand its value. Next, they clean, photograph, and package the toy with its name and story. Every Monday, they post the toys on the Loved Before website. The company will donate at least half of the money from the sale of each toy. Since Kelly and her team built the company in 2019, Loved Before has sold more than 50,000 toys. But the company’s goal is more than “just trying to save some toys from landfills,” she says. “We’re trying to change ideas on a really wide level.” She explains that Loved Before hopes to teach kids about the value of loving secondhand things again. 1．What did Kelly find when she worked at a store? A．People didn’t like the new toys in her store. B．People bought some new toys in the landfills. C．People threw away some of the new toys. D．People donated some toys they loved before. 2．What does the original owner do before he donates the toy? A．He makes a video and packs it well. B．He cleans it before donating. C．He writes the name and the story about the toy. D．He tells others how to play with the toy online. 3．Why does Kelly start Loved Before company? A．To take photos for the old toys. B．To reuse the materials from the old toys. C．To get more money to buy new toys. D．To teach children to value the secondhand things. ( 1 / 1 )学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 2025-2026学年上学期八年级英语知识点梳理与巩固(人教版2024) Unit 2 Home Sweet Home主题阅读 必备知识清单 单元主题阅读 一、主题内涵 家，无疑是人们情感的港湾。它绝非仅仅是一个单纯的物理居住空间，更是人们心灵的最终归属之处，以及安全感的重要来源。在家庭这个独特的空间里，承载着家庭成员之间深沉的爱、相互的理解与毫无保留的支持。就像父母对子女那无微不至的悉心照顾，无论是日常饮食起居的关怀，还是成长过程中的引导；又比如子女给予父母的陪伴互动，像是在闲暇时光一起散步聊天，或是在节日里共同庆祝。 家所特有的温馨感，很大程度上源自家庭成员们共同创造的生活记忆。这些记忆可能是一家人齐心协力一起做饭，在厨房中传递着食材、分享着一天的趣事；也可能是围坐在一起分享故事，每个人都沉浸在那些或有趣或感人的情节里；亦或是大家一起动手装饰房间，为每一个角落增添独特的色彩与意义。 通过精心营造舒适宜人的环境，以及积极开展真诚的情感交流，家就能够自然而然地成为每一个人在这纷繁世界中最温暖、最安心的避风港，无论何时何地，都能给予人们慰藉与力量。 二词汇句式 （一）相关词汇 1. 核心名词 home（家）：强调情感归属，如：Home is where love and memories grow.（家是爱与回忆生长的地方。） family（家庭）：指家庭成员关系，如：A happy family creates a warm home.（幸福的家庭营造温馨的家。） comfort（舒适）：描述家的物理或心理感受，如：Soft lighting adds to the comfort of our living room.（柔和的灯光增添了客厅的舒适感。） atmosphere（氛围）：指家庭环境的整体感觉，如：Laughter fills the atmosphere of our home.（笑声充满了我们家的氛围。） 2. 情感形容词 cozy（温馨的）：形容家的温暖感，如：We decorated the room with blankets to make it cozy.（我们用毛毯装饰房间，让它变得温馨。） loving（充满爱的）：描述家庭成员间的情感，如：A loving family supports each other through challenges.（充满爱的家庭在困难中相互支持。） harmonious（和谐的）：强调家庭关系融洽，如：Respect and communication are key to a harmonious home.（尊重与沟通是和谐家庭的关键。） homely/homey（像家一样舒适的）：形容家的亲切感，如：The fireplace makes the cabin feel homely.（壁炉让小屋感觉像家一样舒适。） 3. 行为动词 decorate（装饰）：通过布置提升家的美感，如：We decorated the walls with family photos.（我们用家庭照片装饰墙壁。） gather（团聚）：指家庭成员聚在一起，如：We gather in the kitchen to cook together every weekend.（每个周末我们都聚在厨房一起做饭。） share（分享）：促进情感交流，如：Sharing stories at dinner strengthens family bonds.（晚餐时分享故事能加强家庭纽带。） care（关心）：表达对家人的照顾，如：Parents care deeply about their children’s happiness.（父母深切关心孩子的幸福。） （二）相关句式 1. 描述家的意义 ①比喻句： Home is like a safe harbor in a storm.（家就像暴风雨中的避风港。） → 用自然现象比喻家的安全感，增强画面感。 ②强调句： It is love and understanding that make a house a home.（正是爱与理解让房子成为家。） → 突出情感因素对家的重要性。 2. 表达温馨感的方法 ①建议句式： We can make our home cozy by adding plants and soft music.（我们可以通过摆放植物和播放轻音乐让家变得温馨。） → 用 “by + 动名词” 结构说明具体方法。 ②条件句： If family members communicate openly, the home atmosphere will become more harmonious.（如果家庭成员坦诚沟通，家庭氛围会更和谐。） → 用条件句说明因果关系，引导逻辑思考。 3. 情感互动的表达 ①时间状语从句： Whenever I feel stressed, my family’s support makes me feel better.（每当我感到压力时，家人的支持让我感觉好些。） → 用时间状语从句体现家庭支持的持续性。 ②感叹句： How lucky we are to have such a warm and loving home!（我们拥有如此温暖有爱的家是多么幸运啊！） → 用感叹句表达对家庭的感恩之情。 4. 文化对比 ①引用谚语： East or west, home is the best.（金窝银窝不如自己的狗窝。） → 通过谚语强调家的不可替代性。 ②跨文化表达： In some cultures, family meals are a symbol of unity and love.（在某些文化中，家庭聚餐是团结与爱的象征。） → 引导学生理解不同文化中家庭的共性与差异。 四、关键策略 1.关键词定位：在阅读文章时，可运用关键词定位这一有效技巧，快速在文中搜寻像 “home”、“family”、“cozy” 这类核心词汇。这些词汇犹如文章的线索，能够帮助我们迅速把握文章围绕 “家” 这一主题展开的内容，明确文章的核心方向，让我们在阅读过程中更具针对性，不致迷失于繁杂的文字之中。 2.情感分析：除了关键词定位，情感分析也是重要的阅读技巧。我们可以通过关注文章中人物之间的互动细节，比如父母对孩子无微不至的照顾，或是家人共同参与各类活动的场景描写，来深入体会 “家” 所蕴含的温暖。这些人物互动的情节，是情感传递的关键，能让我们感同身受地领略到 “家” 这一主题背后深沉而细腻的情感，从而更深刻地理解文章想要表达的情感内核。 ▲阅读中需要批判性思考的问题 How can technology affect the warmth of a home?（科技如何影响家庭的温馨感？）：在当今科技飞速发展的时代，各种新兴技术如智能手机、互联网、智能家居设备等，已经深度融入到人们的日常生活之中。科技在给家庭带来诸多便利的同时，也不可避免地对家庭的温馨感产生影响。一方面，科技可能通过便捷的沟通工具让家庭成员即使身处异地也能保持紧密联系；但另一方面，过度依赖电子设备可能导致家庭成员之间面对面交流减少，情感互动变得淡薄。深入思考这一问题，有助于我们更好地理解科技在家庭生活中的角色与影响。 What role does each family member play in creating a cozy home?（每个家庭成员在营造温馨家庭中扮演什么角色？）：一个温馨的家庭环境，离不开每个家庭成员的共同努力。不同年龄段、不同性别的家庭成员，因其所处的人生阶段和性格特点不同，在营造家庭温馨氛围中都有着独特且不可或缺的作用。例如，父母可能作为家庭的支柱，承担着提供物质保障与引导教育的责任；孩子则以其纯真活泼为家庭带来欢乐与活力；而长辈的经验和智慧，也能为家庭决策提供宝贵的参考。剖析每个家庭成员在这一过程中的角色，有助于我们更好地凝聚家庭力量，打造更加温馨和谐的家庭环境。 核心知识回顾 英语阅读中有关提升家的温馨感的常用表达示例 一、通过细腻的形容词传递舒适、亲密的氛围 1. 环境氛围 ①cozy（温馨的）：a cozy fireplace（温馨的壁炉）、a cozy cottage（温馨的小屋） 例： The cabin was cozy with a warm fire and soft blankets.（小木屋里炉火温暖，毛毯柔软，十分温馨。） ②sunny（阳光充足的）：a sunny kitchen（阳光明媚的厨房）、sunny smiles（阳光般的笑容） 例： Sunny light poured through the window, making the room feel alive. （阳光透过窗户洒入，让房间充满生气。） ③soft（柔和的）：soft lighting（柔和的灯光）、soft music（轻柔的音乐） 例： Soft jazz played in the background, creating a relaxing mood. （背景中播放着柔和的爵士乐，营造出放松的氛围。） 2. 情感互动 ①loving（充满爱的）：a loving hug（充满爱的拥抱）、loving words（温情的话语） 例： Her loving glance made him feel safe and cherished.（她充满爱的目光让他感到安全与被珍视。） ②warm（温暖的）：warm laughter（温暖的笑声）、warm memories（温暖的回忆） 例： Their warm conversation filled the room with happiness.（他们温暖的交谈让房间充满快乐。） ③harmonious（和谐的）：a harmonious family（和谐的家庭）、harmonious relationship（和谐的关系） 例： The harmonious atmosphere made everyone feel welcome.（和谐的氛围让每个人都感到宾至如归。） 二、通过具体场景的名词短语或动词短语，唤起读者的情感共鸣 1. 家庭与陪伴 ①family gathering（家庭聚会）：hold a family gathering（举办家庭聚会） 例： Every holiday, our family gathering is filled with joy and delicious food.（每个假期，我们的家庭聚会都充满欢乐和美食。） ②share a meal（共餐）：share a warm meal together（一起享用温馨的餐点） 例： Sharing a meal is a simple way to strengthen family bonds.（共餐是增进家庭纽带的简单方式。） ③cuddle up（依偎）：cuddle up with a book（抱着书依偎在一起） 例： The children cuddled up with their mother to listen to a story.(孩子们依偎在妈妈身边听故事。） 2. 环境细节 ①soft blanket（柔软的毛毯）：wrap oneself in a soft blanket（用柔软的毛毯裹住自己） 例： She wrapped the baby in a soft blanket and kissed his forehead.（她用柔软的毛毯裹住婴儿，亲吻他的额头。） ②fragrant smell（芳香）：the fragrant smell of coffee（咖啡的香气）、fragrant flowers（芳香的花朵） 例： The fragrant smell of freshly baked bread filled the house.（新鲜烤面包的香气弥漫全屋。） ③twinkling lights（闪烁的灯光）：decorate with twinkling lights（用闪烁的灯光装饰） 例： Twinkling fairy lights made the garden look magical at night.（夜晚，闪烁的 fairy 灯让花园显得如梦幻般美丽。） 三、通过句式结构或修辞手法，增强情感表达的感染力 1. 比喻与拟人 ①比喻句： Home is a warm embrace after a long day.（家是漫长一天后的温暖拥抱。） → 用 “拥抱” 比喻家的慰藉感，具象化抽象情感。 ②拟人化： The old clock ticked gently, as if whispering stories of the past.（古老的时钟轻轻滴答作响，仿佛在低语往昔的故事。） → 赋予时钟人的动作 “低语”，增添怀旧的温馨感。 2. 感官描写（五感） 视觉：Golden sunlight spilled over the breakfast table.（金色的阳光洒在早餐桌上。） 听觉：The soft rustle of pages as everyone read quietly.（大家安静阅读时书页的沙沙声。） 嗅觉：The sweet aroma of vanilla wafted from the oven.（烤箱里飘出香草的甜香。） 触觉：The warm sand beneath her feet made her feel relaxed.（脚下温暖的沙子让她感到放松。） 味觉：Grandma’s soup always has a comforting, homey taste.（奶奶的汤总有一种令人安心的家常味道。） 3. 情感强调句 ①感叹句：How wonderful it is to be surrounded by loved ones!（被所爱的人环绕是多么美好啊！） ②强调句：It’s the little moments that make a house feel like home. （正是那些小瞬间让房子有了家的感觉。） ③排比句：Laughter, warmth, and love—these are the treasures of a happy home.（笑声、温暖与爱 —— 这些是幸福家庭的珍宝。） 四、借助跨文化共通的情感表达或经典谚语，引发读者共鸣 heartwarming moment（暖心时刻）：a heartwarming reunion（暖心的重逢） 例： The heartwarming moment when the dog saw its owner again brought tears to everyone’s eyes.（狗狗再次见到主人的暖心时刻让所有人感动落泪。） safe haven（避风港）：a safe haven from the storm（暴风雨中的避风港） 例： For many, the library is a safe haven where they can escape reality.（对许多人来说，图书馆是逃避现实的避风港。） 综合实战演练 1 Carol is interested in birds. She often goes to the forest to take photos of them. She goes there on her bike. She cycles(骑自行车) as much as possible, because she wants to do lots of exercise every day to keep healthy. Carol likes reading books about birds. She often sends her pictures of birds to photography(摄影) competitions. Last year she won first prize in a national competition. Sergei’s family is very musical. His father plays the guitar and his brother Frank sings in a rock band. Sergei likes to play the piano all the time and he sometimes plays with his dad. He goes to many concerts around the country with his father. Being a pianist is his biggest dream. When he is not playing the piano, he takes photos of buses. Dimitra loves to be outside all the time. If it’s a nice weekend, she will put on her backpack(背包) and travel by bus to the countryside. She loves walking a lot and she also follows rivers for miles and miles. And she loves doing a lot of exercise every day. She always takes her CD player with her because she loves music. 1．Carol often goes to the forest ________. A．to read books B．to do exercise C．to listen to music D．to take photos of birds 2．What do we know about Sergei’s family? A．His father is a pianist. B．His brother is a singer. C．His mother plays the guitar. D．His parents often play music together. 3．Who do lots of exercise every day? A．Carol and Sergei. B．Sergei and Frank. C．Carol and Dimitra. D．Dimitra and Frank. 4．Which of the following is TRUE according to the material? A．Frank goes to many concerts. B．Sergei dreams of being a bus driver. C．Dimitra always takes her camera with her. D．Carol came first in a photography competition last year. 【答案】1．D 2．B 3．C 4．D 【解析】本文主要介绍了Carol、Sergei的家人和Dimitra的爱好。 1．细节理解题。根据“Carol is interested in birds. She often goes to the forest to take photos of them.”可知，Carol去森林是为了给鸟拍照。故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据“his brother Frank sings in a rock band.”可知，他的哥哥是一个歌手。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据“She cycles(骑自行车) as much as possible, because she wants to do lots of exercise every day to keep healthy.”以及“And she loves doing a lot of exercise every day.”可知，Carol和Dimitra每天做很多运动。故选C。 4．细节理解题。根据“Last year she won first prize in a national competition.”可知，Carol去年在摄影比赛中获得第一名。故选D。 2 There are four people in my family. They’re my grandfather, my parents and me. My grandfather exercises every day. He never uses the Internet. He eats vegetables three times a day, but he hardly ever drinks milk. And he watches TV every night. My father is a taxi driver. He’s very busy. He never exercises, but he sometimes surf the Internet. He watches TV on Saturday and Sunday evening. He often eats vegetables and drinks milk. My mother is a housewife(家庭主妇). She watches TV twice a day. She never surf the Internet. She sometimes eats vegetables, but she drinks milk three times a week. Exercise? Of course she does. She exercises every day by doing housework. I’m a middle school student. I go to school from Monday to Friday. I often exercise. But on Saturday and Sunday, I don’t exercise because I have too much homework to do. I watch TV only on Sunday evening. But I surf the Internet twice a week. I drink milk every day, but I don’t like vegetables. My mother often says to me, “Why do you eat so much meat, Mike? It’s not good for your health.” But I like it very much. 1．_____ sometimes surf the Internet in his family. A．Mike and his father B．Mike and his mother C．Mike’s parents D．Mike’s father and grandfather 2．_____ watch TV every day in his family. A．Mike and his grandfather B．Mike’s mother and grandfather C．Mike’s parents D．Mike’s father and grandfather 3．What does Mike’s father do? A．He often eats vegetable. B．He sometimes surf the Internet. C．He is very busy. D．He is a taxi driver. 4．Why don’t Mike exercise on Saturday and Sunday? A．Because he wants to surf the Internet. B．Because he wants to watch TV. C．Because he has too much homework to do. D．Because he has to go to school. 5．Mike likes eating _____ very much. A．meat B．vegetables C．fruit D．milk 【答案】1．A 2．B 3．D 4．C 5．A 【分析】该篇文章主要介绍了一家四口——麦克的爷爷、麦克的爸爸、麦克的妈妈和麦克的职业、生活习惯以及饮食爱好。 1．细节理解题。根据文中“My father is a taxi driver. He’s very busy. He never exercises, but he sometimes surf the Internet.”“But I surf the Internet twice a week”可知麦克和他爸爸有时上网，所以选A。 2．细节理解题。根据文中“And he watches TV every night.”以及“She watches TV twice a day.”可知麦克的爷爷和妈妈每天在家看电视，所以选B。 3．细节理解题。根据文中“My father is a taxi driver”可知麦克的爸爸是出租车司机，所以选D。 4．细节理解题。根据文中“But on Saturday and Sunday, I don’t exercise because I have too much homework to do.”可知周末不锻炼是因为作业太多，所以选C。 5．细节理解题。根据文中“My mother often says to me, “Why do you eat so much meat, Mike? It’s not good for your health.” But I like it very much.”可知麦克很喜欢吃肉，所以选A。 3 I began dancing at five and my first class started my love for it. I decided to be a dance teacher just like my first teacher Miss Jones. Being brought up by a single mother, I learned very early I had to work hard to reach my goals. Mom was always willing to work overtime so that she could have a little more spending money to do something nice for my brother and me. Mom was there for me every time I danced in front of others. When I was younger, Mom had money for only one dance class a week. When I was in high school, my teacher Sadhana Sharma allowed me to help her in return for free dance classes. After high school, I went to study in university for six years and I paid back all the loans (贷款) myself. Now I am a dance teacher, I try my best every day to encourage my dancers. “You don’t have to be the best dancer in the world because at the end of the day. Who cares if you can do 25 pirouettes (单脚尖旋转)?” It’s just a skill we can pick up after much practice. What encourages me is the girl who dances with everything she has and does it with love coming from every part of her body. 1．What was the writer’s mom like? A．Strict. B．Humorous. C．Hard-working. D．Quick-minded. 2．What did the writer do to have dance lessons in high school? A．She got student loans. B．She got more help from Mom. C．She made money at weekends. D．She helped the teacher for free lessons. 3．What does the writer most probably encourage her students to do? A．Dance with love. B．Try to dance best. C．Do pirouettes often. D．Practice every day. 【答案】1．C 2．D 3．A 【解析】本文讲述了作者从小热爱舞蹈，在母亲的支持和老师的帮助下成长为舞蹈老师的经历，以及作者对舞蹈教学的感悟。 1．细节理解题。根据“Mom was always willing to work overtime so that she could have a little more spending money to do something nice for my brother and me.”可知，作者的妈妈总是愿意加班，是个努力工作的人。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据“When I was in high school, my teacher Sadhana Sharma allowed me to help her in return for free dance classes.”可知，作者在高中时通过帮老师做事来换取免费舞蹈课。故选D。 3．推理判断题。根据“What encourages me is the girl who dances with everything she has and does it with love coming from every part of her body.”可推断，作者最可能鼓励学生带着热爱跳舞。故选A。 4 Ben had always admired his grandfather’s old pocket watch. It wasn’t fancy, just a simple silver watch with some old words on the back. “Time is precious,” it read. Whenever Ben visited, his grandfather would let him wind it up (上发条) and listen to the soft ticking. One evening, while helping his grandfather clean the attic, Ben found an old wooden box buried under some books. Inside was the pocket watch, but the hands did not move. He turned to his grandfather. “It stopped working,” Ben said, disappointed. His grandfather took the watch gently and smiled. “Yes. It stopped a long time ago”. “But do you know why I kept it?” Ben shook his head. “Because it reminds me that time doesn’t wait for anyone. When I was young. I always thought I had plenty of time to do the things I wanted—travel, learn new skills, spend time with family. But I didn’t do anything. Then one day, I looked at this watch, and I realized something: time was passing quickly. even when I wasn’t paying attention.” His grandfather continued, “That’s when I decided to stop waiting. I started to learn to play the violin, I traveled to places I had only dreamed about, and most importantly, I made sure to spend time with the people l love.” Ben looked down at the watch. It might not work anymore, but it still had a purpose—it told a story. That night, Ben lay in bed, staring at the ceiling. He thought about the things he didn’t do—finishing his book, helping his little sister with her painting, and visiting the park with his dad. The next morning, as he got ready for school. Ben made a decision. He wouldn’t wait any longer. 1．Why did Ben’s grandfather keep the broken pocket watch? A．Because he wanted to fix it one day. B．Because it was part of the family tradition. C．Because it was very expensive and precious. D．Because it reminded him time waits for no man. 2．What did Ben’s grandfather do when he realized time was passing? A．He stopped traveling and stayed at home. B．He gave the pocket watch to Ben as a gift. C．He learned new things and spent time with family. D．He bought a new pocket watch to replace the old one. 3．What can we learn from the story? A．Family traditions should be passed down. B．We should use time wisely and not waste it. C．A watch can help people remember the past. D．Learning new things can make life more fun. 【答案】1．D 2．C 3．B 【解析】本文讲述了本发现祖父坏掉的怀表，祖父借此告诉他时间不等人，本也因此受到启发，决定不再虚度时光的故事。 1．细节理解题。根据“Because it reminds me that time doesn’t wait for anyone.”可知，祖父留着坏掉的怀表是因为它能提醒祖父时间不等人。故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据“He started to learn to play the violin, I traveled to places I had only dreamed about, and most importantly, I made sure to spend time with the people I love.”可知，祖父意识到时间流逝后，开始学习新事物，去旅行，还花时间陪伴爱的人。故选C。 3．推理判断题。文章通过祖父和怀表的故事，传达出时间宝贵，我们应明智利用时间，不要虚度光阴的道理。故选B。 5 Last summer my son, Eric, left for university in another country. Our once lively house became quiet and lonely. I missed and worried about him so much that I started sending him messages on the phone, mainly to say hello or to give him a word of warning. One of my messages says, “So you told me you lost your wallet. If you are always careless, one day you’ll wake up and find yourself lost.” I did get Eric’s messages, but most of them were about money. I was a bit angry. They were not different from the notes he used to leave on the whiteboard when he was at home. “I bought a new pair of shoes. They cost me $90. Please help!” “Money is running short because I’ve bought some books for my research paper. Help me please!” Recently, however, Eric begins to send me all kinds of articles. Some are funny, some are touching and some make me think. He knows I haven’t got many things to do in my free time. He says they will help me understand young men better and keep up with the times. I read the articles slowly, like a careful student, with mixed feelings as well — my kid, who followed me around not long ago, has now become my teacher! So I write back, “I’ve read all those articles. I’ll take them as a loving son’s hopes towards his mother. He must be thinking that his mother is still young enough to accept new things. That makes me feel proud. We parents can’t learn quickly and change in both body and mind. Thank you, my son.” In this way we share ideas, with a gentle and beautiful language we seldom use. Every time I read those messages, I feel warm. 1．What did the son often write about in the past according to the underlined sentence? A．Study. B．Hobby. C．Future. D．Money. 2．Why does Eric send his mother all kinds of articles? ①To ask his mother for some more money. ②To give his mother some things to do. ③To help his mother keep up with the times. ④To help his mother understand the young better. A．①②③ B．②③④ C．①②④ D．①③④ 3．How does the writer’s feeling change? A．Proud→angry→worried. B．Proud→worried→angry. C．Angry→worried→proud. D．Worried→angry→proud. 4．Which part of a magazine may the article come from? A．Life. B．Health. C．Sports. D．Food. 【答案】1．D 2．B 3．D 4．A 【解析】本文是一篇记叙文，讲述了一位母亲在儿子出国上大学后，通过手机短信与儿子交流的情感变化。起初儿子总是索要金钱，后来开始分享文章帮助母亲理解年轻人并跟上时代，母亲从中感受到温暖和骄傲。 1．细节理解题。根据“but most of them were about money”和“They were not different from the notes he used to leave on the whiteboard when he was at home.”以及后文列举的儿子留言内容 (如买鞋、买书需钱) 可知，儿子过去常写关于金钱的内容。故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据“He knows I haven’t got many things to do in my free time. He says they will help me understand young men better and keep up with the times.”可知，Eric发送文章的目的是让母亲有事可做 (②)、帮助她跟上时代 (③)、理解年轻人 (④)。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据文章情感脉络：第1段“I missed and worried about him” (担忧) →第3段“I was a bit angry” (愤怒)→最后两段对儿子分享文章感到“proud” (骄傲)。故选D。 4．推理判断题。全文围绕家庭生活与亲子关系展开，属于日常生活话题。故选A。 6 Martina’s Grandpa Peter lived with the family after Grandma’s death. One day, Mom Susan decided to do the spring cleaning. They cleared out lots of things. Then Mom pointed to Grandpa’s sofa and said, “That so fa is old. We’ll buy Grandpa a new one.” But as they moved the sofa, Grandpa stopped them and shouted, “You can’t take my sofa! I don’t want a new one.” Mom had to stop, “We will talk about it tonight when John gets home.” John, Martina’s dad, was still at work. “Grandpa, Is that sofa unusual?” Martina asked at supper. Grandpa shook his head, “I sat in this sofa, with your grandma, when I asked her to marry me. It was so long ago, but whenever I sit in this sofa and close my eyes, she seems to be near.” “It’s unbelievable!” Martina thought, “How Grandpa can remember things from the past? These days he forgets almost everything.” Grandpa smiled to Martina, “The night your father was born, I sat in this sofa. I was nervous when they placed the little baby into my arms.” “Many years later,” Grandpa continued, “I sat in this sofa when the doctor told me your grandma was ill. I was lost without her, but the sofa gave me the comfort.” “I do see now!” Martina looked at Grandpa. “This is not just an old sofa. It is more like a friend.” “Yes.” Grandpa added, “It left me sweet memories. We’ve got through a lot together.” The whole family agreed that the house would be boring without the old sofa. They all considered the sofa as a close friend. 1．What was Grandpa like these days? A．Forgetful. B．Unhappy. C．Angry. D．Careless. 2．Who does the underlined phrase “the little baby” in Paragraph 6 refer to? A．Martina. B．John. C．Susan. D．Peter. 3．According to the passage, what important things did Grandpa experience sitting in the old sofa? ①Grandma’s death                                    ②holding the little baby for the first time ③asking Grandma to marry him                          ④hearing the news that Grandma was ill A．①②③ B．①②④ C．②③④ D．①③④ 4．We can infer (推断) that the family were probably ________ at the end of the story. A．surprised B．bored C．moved D．nervous 5．What’s the best title for this text? A．Martina’s Wish B．A Spring Cleaning C．A Happy Family D．Grandpa’s Old Sofa 【答案】1．A 2．B 3．C 4．C 5．D 【解析】本文讲述了Martina的爷爷与沙发的情感。 1．细节理解题。根据“These days he forgets almost everything.”可知，爷爷最近很健忘。故选A。 2．词句猜测题。根据“John, Martina’s dad, was still at work…the night your father was born, I sat in this sofa. I was nervous when they placed the little baby into my arms.”可知，“the little baby”指的是Martina的父亲John。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据“I sat in this sofa, with your grandma, when I asked her to marry me…The night your father was born, I sat in this sofa. I was nervous when they placed the little baby into my arms…I sat in this sofa when the doctor told me your grandma was ill.”可知爷爷在旧沙发上经历了以下重要事件：向奶奶求婚（③）第一次抱着刚出生的John（②）得知奶奶生病的消息（④）。故选C。 4．推理判断题。根据“The whole family agreed that the house would be boring without the old sofa. They all considered the sofa as a close friend.”可推断，全家人最后被爷爷的故事感动了。故选C。 5．最佳标题题。全文围绕爷爷的旧沙发展开，讲述了它承载的珍贵回忆。标题应突出核心元素“旧沙发”。故选D。 7 To solve the problem between Andrew and his mother, Mr. Jason gave him some suggestions. Dear Mr. Jason, I’m really sad these days. I can’t get on well with my mother. And the relationship between us is becoming worse and worse. You are very popular in our school because you have helped many of us solve our problems. Could you tell me what I should do? Andrew Dear Andrew, I’m sorry to hear that. I know your feelings. But remember that your mother nags you just because she cares about you very much. After a day’s work, she must be very tired. But she still spends some time talking with you. So you should learn to understand and care about your mother in return. In my opinion, it’s useful to share your school life with your mother. In this process (过程), you can know each other better. If possible, you can also do some housework with your mother. Hope these suggestions can help you. Mr. Jason 1．How is Andrew feeling these days? A．Sad. B．Angry. C．Nervous. D．Excited. 2．What could Mr. Jason possibly be? A．A policeman. B．A worker. C．A teacher. D．An engineer. 3．Andrew wrote to Mr. Jason because ________. A．he had a fight with his mother B．he didn’t know what to buy for his mother C．he didn’t know how to care about his mother D．he wanted to improve the relationship with his mother 4．What does the underlined word “nags” probably mean? A．Spending time. B．Keeping talking. C．Turning down. D．Doing something bad. 5．Why does Mr. Jason think it’s important for Andrew to understand and care about his mother? A．Because his mother is always right. B．Because his mother is a good listener. C．Because his mother cares about him. D．Because his mother doesn’t understand him. 【答案】1．A 2．C 3．D 4．B 5．C 【解析】本文主要讲述了Andrew因与母亲家庭关系不融洽写信向Jason先生求助，Jason先生在回信中给到了他一些建议。 1．细节理解题。根据Andrew给Jason先生的信中所述“I’m really sad these days.”可知，Andrew这段时间很“伤心”。故选A。 2．推理判断题。根据Andrew给Jason先生的信中所述“You are very popular in our school because you have helped many of us solve our problems”可推测，Jason先生在学校很受欢迎，他应是一名老师。故选C。 3．推理判断题。根据Andrew给Jason先生的信中所述“I can’t get on well with my mother. And the relationship between us is becoming worse and worse.”可知，Andrew和他妈妈相处得不好，他认为他们之间的关系变得越来越糟，则Andrew给Jason先生写信求助的原因应是他想改善与妈妈的关系。故选D。 4．词句猜测题。根据Jason先生给Andrew的回信中所述“After a day’s work, she must be very tired. But she still spends some time talking with you”可知，一天辛苦的工作后妈妈还愿意花时间与Andrew交谈，可推测划线部分应与“说话，交谈”方面有关，与选项B“一直说话”意思相近。故选B。 5．细节理解题。根据Jason先生给Andrew的回信中所述“But remember that your mother nags you just because she cares about you very much.…So you should learn to understand and care about your mother in return.”可知，Jason先生认为对Andrew来说理解和关心他的母亲很重要，因为母亲很关心Andrew，作为回报他也应该学会理解和关心母亲。故选C。 8 “See you at Open House tonight, Amy,” Evelyn shouted from the school bus window. “Don’t forget to ask your mom if I can come tomorrow!” “OK!” I called back. I wished I could feel excited about my first Open House at my new school, but I was worried. What would other kids say when they found out my parents can’t hear? And I wanted Evelyn to visit but then she’d see how different my house was. My parents use a video phone so they can use sign language (手语) to communicate with callers. We also have a light on the wall that flashes when the phone or doorbell rings. Would Evelyn think my house was strange? That night, Dad drove us to the school. As we walked down the hallway to my classroom, we stopped in front of the notice board in the hall. “Look at Amy’s picture!” Mom said excitedly, too loud, because she can’t hear herself. Some older kids turned to stare at us and I wanted to hide. I led my family into my classroom and looked around. Other kids and parents were there, but I didn’t see Evelyn. Ms. Jennings walked over to us. I introduced my teacher to my family and let her know about my parents’ deafness. “Oh,” she said. “Well, how do you say ‘Welcome!’ in sign language?” “Like this.” I swept my open right hand in toward my body, palm (手掌) up. She did the gesture again. “Thank you,” Mom said, smiling. “It’s nice to meet you.” Ms. Jennings looked surprised. “You speak very well,” she said. Mom nodded. “I lost my hearing as a child, after I’d learned to talk. Amy’s father was born deaf. He can talk, too, but he’s shy about his voice.” Dad smiled in agreement. Some of my classmates watched us and whispered (小声说). Then I noticed Evelyn and her mom standing by the door. “I sit over there,” I told my family and quickly walked toward my desk. “Hi, Amy,” Evelyn said suddenly. “I didn’t know your parents are deaf.” “Yeah.” I couldn’t think of anything else to say. “And you can talk to them with your hands? That’s so cool.” “You think so?” I said with relief (释怀). Evelyn nodded. “Would you teach me some sign language?” I smiled. “Of course. If you come tomorrow, we can do that.” 1．How is Amy’s house different? A．It is friendly to the deaf people. B．It is painted in bright colours. C．It looks interesting. D．It has strange furniture. 2．At the Open House, Amy wanted to hide because ________. A．she couldn’t find Evelyn B．some older kids were unkind C．her picture was on the board for all to see D．her mom’s loud voice attracted unwanted attention 3．How is “Welcome!” said in sign language? A． B． C． D． 4．What made Amy feel relieved? A．Evelyn finally promised to visit her house. B．Her teacher learned sign language successfully. C．Evelyn didn’t mind she was from a special family. D．Her classmates changed their attitude toward her mom. 【答案】1．A 2．D 3．B 4．C 【解析】本文讲述了Amy在新学校的第一次开放日活动中，因父母是聋人而感到担忧，但最终通过老师和朋友的理解与支持，逐渐释怀并接受自己家庭的故事。 1．细节理解题。根据“My parents use a video phone so they can use sign language (手语) to communicate with callers. We also have a light on the wall that flashes when the phone or doorbell rings.”可知，Amy的家为聋人提供了便利的设备，如视频电话和闪光灯，这与选项A“It is friendly to the deaf people.”相符。故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据“Mom said excitedly, too loud, because she can’t hear herself. Some older kids turned to stare at us and I wanted to hide.”可知，Amy想躲起来是因为她妈妈的声音太大，吸引了不必要的注意。故选D。 3．细节理解题。根据“Like this.” I swept my open right hand in toward my body, palm (手掌) up.”可知，“Welcome!”在手语中的表达方式是手掌向上并向身体方向扫动。根据描述，选项B的图片符合这一手势。故选B。 4．推理判断题。根据“And you can talk to them with your hands? That’s so cool.”和“I said with relief (释怀).”可知，Amy感到释怀是因为Evelyn并不介意她来自一个特殊的家庭。故选C。 9 For as long as I can remember, I’ve always looked up to my elder brother. No matter how old I am, I’ve always seen myself copying every small thing that he does. I play the video games that he plays, I copy his hairstyle, and I eat the type of food that he eats. My brother is like a superhero in my eyes. He was a straight A student at high school as well as the captain of the school soccer team. It’s been difficult trying to live up to the expectations that were set by my brother, but whether consciously (有意识地) or not, I’ll always try to be like him. He motivates (激发) me like a rabbit motivates a wolf. The wolf’s goal is food, while mine is to be as outstanding as my brother. Younger brothers can influence the behavior of elder siblings (brothers and sisters) just as much as an elder brother can influence a younger sibling. I had a conversation with my brother about his experience growing up with me. He joked with me that it felt like the world punished him with having to deal with me. Yet he expressed that he was grateful to me, because he understood I would take inspiration from him so he chose to be his best self. My brother and I have inspired each other to do the best we can. A researcher Birg Rabe has found a correlation (相关性) between a sibling relationship where younger siblings’ marks have improved because they have an elder sibling as their role model. “The younger siblings’ marks rose by 4%. The effect was greater among siblings from poorer families, and the rise was 11%.” Having a sibling undoubtedly benefits children's school achievement. Not only can siblings influence each other’s study, but they can positively benefit each other’s social behavior as well. A study done by researchers in the Brigham Young University shows that children with sound or pleasant sibling relationships have learned important social skills, such as helping and being able to share with others. They’ve also learned to deal with arguments and how to solve them. I bet anyone who has a sibling knows the struggle of having to argue for days with their sibling, but I also bet, that they learn important lessons from every one of their arguments. Even though you may hear many bad things about having a sibling, it actually has some unexpected benefits. Learn to enjoy all the benefits a sibling brings you, and be the best sibling you can. 1．The writer always copies his elder brother because ________. A．his brother is strict with him B．he wants to influence his brother C．he looks up to his brother D．his brother plays video games well 2．Birg Rabe finds having elder siblings as role models helps younger ones ________. A．make progress in their school achievement B．become more successful when they grow up C．get better marks than their brothers and sisters D．learn more important social skills than their friends 3．Which of the following would be the best title for the passage? A．The New Hope that Siblings Give B．The Great Benefits that Siblings Bring C．The Necessary Support that Siblings Offer D．The Enjoyable Experiences that Siblings Share 【答案】1．C 2．A 3．B 【解析】本文主要介绍兄弟姐妹关系能带来学业提升、社交能力培养等诸多益处。 1．细节理解题。根据“For as long as I can remember, I’ve always looked up to my elder brother.” 可知，作者崇拜哥哥，因此总是模仿他。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据“younger siblings’ marks have improved because they have an elder sibling as their role model”可知，有榜样作用的哥哥姐姐能帮助弟妹在学业上进步。故选A。 3．最佳标题题。根据“Even though you may hear many bad things about having a sibling, it actually has some unexpected benefits. Learn to enjoy all the benefits a sibling brings you, and be the best sibling you can.”及通读全文可知，本文主要介绍兄弟姐妹关系能带来学业提升、社交能力培养等诸多益处，故选B。 10 Imagine (想象) a picture like this: You wake up in the morning. A soft light turns on in your room. You go into the bathroom and the shower starts. The water is warm. After your shower, you go into the kitchen. Your favorite breakfast is already on the table. Welcome to your future house. Our houses in the future will be “smart”. Machines at home will be able to talk with each other— and with you. For example, your fridge will know what you have in it and tell you what dishes you can make with the food. When you need more food, your fridge will tell you to buy it. This will be possible because of a special tool called RFID chips (芯片). They can store (储存) the information about all the food in your fridge. Our future houses will also be able to “think”. If you are tired of the color of your walls, you won’t have to paint them again. The walls will be able to change colors because of a special kind of technology (科技)—OLED．In fact, OLED walls will be screens (屏幕). A computer will join the walls and the other things, and this computer will rule your house. Your house will learn about your likes and dislikes. It will then use that information to start the environment (环境). It will also darken the windows at night and lighten them when it’s time to wake up. What do you think of our future houses? 1．What does Paragraph 1 mainly talk about? A．What future houses will be like. B．Why you should wake up. C．What you will do in the morning. D．Where you have your breakfast. 2．What can RFID chips do? A．Make dishes. B．Buy food. C．Store information. D．Clean fridges. 3．What special technology will make walls change colours? A．LED． B．RFID． C．OLED． D．Remote controls. 4．What is the best title for the passage? A．A Special Tool B．Our Future Houses C．Helpful Computers D．A Smart Technology 【答案】1．A 2．C 3．C 4．B 【解析】本文介绍了未来的智能房屋如何通过先进技术和设备来提升我们的生活质量和便利性。 1．段落大意题。根据“Imagine (想象) a picture like this: You wake up in the morning. ... Your favorite breakfast is already on the table. Welcome to your future house.”可知，第一段通过描述早上起床后房间、浴室、厨房等的情景，展现了未来房子的样子。故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据“This will be possible because of a special tool called RFID chips (芯片). They can store (储存) the information about all the food in your fridge.”可知，RFID芯片可以储存信息。故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据“The walls will be able to change colors because of a special kind of technology (科技)—OLED.”可知，OLED这种特殊技术能让墙改变颜色。故选C。 4．最佳标题题。通读全文可知，文章围绕未来的房子展开，介绍了未来房子的智能和能“思考”等特点；B选项“我们未来的房子”符合文章主旨。故选B。 11 Mr. and Mrs. Miller live in a small house in the city center. Now, they want to buy a big one. They want to get some information of houses online. Here’s the information they get. Houses for sale Sweet Home Three-year-old house Rooms: Four bedrooms, a living room, a dining room, two bathrooms and a big kitchen. There’s a large garden in front of the house. Price: $350,000 Place: 5km from the city center, and two blocks (街区) from the bus station and the supermarket. Dream Home One-year-old house Rooms: Three bedrooms, a living room, two bathrooms and a kitchen. Price: $270,000 Place: 10 km from the city center, one block from the bus station, and two blocks from the supermarket. More information: Roger Jones/(123)456-7890/rmiller@email.com. Mrs. Miller likes growing flowers, so she likes Sweet Home. However, Mr. Miller thinks the house is too big for them to clean. For him, Dream Home is better. It takes him a shorter time to go to the bus station. It’s really hard for them to decide. 1．Sweet Home is ________ than Dream Home. A．older B．smaller C．cheaper D．cleaner 2．Why does Mrs. Miller like Sweet Home? A．Because the kitchen is big. B．Because there are many bedrooms. C．Because it’s close to the bus station. D．Because she can grow flowers in its garden. 3．Which of the following places is Dream Home closer to than Sweet Home? A．The park. B．The city center. C．The bus station. D．The supermarket. 4．What can we know from the passage? A．There’s no dining room in Dream Home. B．Mrs. Miller doesn’t like doing housework. C．Mr. and Mrs. Miller decided to buy Sweet Home at last. D．Mr. Miller can only call Roger Jones to know information about the houses. 5．Mr. and Mrs. Miller may see the information from ________. A．a novel B．the Internet C．a storybook D．a newspaper 【答案】1．A 2．D 3．C 4．A 5．B 【解析】本文介绍了米勒夫妇想买一个大房子。文中介绍了他们在网上搜到的两座房子的信息，以及他们的决定。 1．细节理解题。根据“Sweet Home  Three-year-old house”“Dream Home  One-year-old house”可知，甜蜜之家是三年的房子，梦想之家是一年的房子，因此甜蜜的家更老。故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据“Mrs. Miller likes growing flowers, so she likes Sweet Home.”可知，米勒太太喜欢种花，所以她喜欢甜蜜之家。故选D。 3．细节理解题。根据“5km from the city center, and two blocks (街区) from the bus station and the supermarket”“10 km from the city center, one block from the bus station, and two blocks from the supermarket”可知，梦想之家相比甜蜜之家离汽车站更近。故选C。 4．细节理解题。根据“Three bedrooms, a living room, two bathrooms and a kitchen.”可知，梦想之家没有餐厅。故选A。 5．推理判断题。根据“They want to get some information of houses online. Here’s the information they get.”可知，米勒夫妇可能会从网上看到这些信息。故选B。 12 Rules for Giving a Housewarming Gift When you visit someone’s new home for the first time, it’s nice to bring a gift. Housewarming gifts may not be as common as birthday gifts, but they show one’s kindness. Here are some rules for giving a housewarming gift. When to give a housewarming gift The best time to give a housewarming gift is within the first three to six months after someone moves in. When you go to a housewarming party, you should always bring a gift. Even if there’s no party, but you will visit someone’s new home within the first six months after they move in, a gift is still a good idea. Who should get a housewarming gift Housewarming gifts are not just for people who buy their first home. Anyone moving into a new place would love to get a gift. It’s a nice way to say “welcome” and “congratulations”. Housewarming gifts to avoid It’s important to bring the right kind of housewarming gift. But how do you choose one? Try to avoid very expensive gifts. Usually, the price of a housewarming gift should be between 25 and 50. For example, house plants and picture frames are popular housewarming gifts within this budget. It’s also best to avoid art or furniture unless you know the person’s taste very well. Housewarming gifts are a lovely way to celebrate someone’s new home and make their space comfortable and welcome. The next time you visit a friend’s new home, remember to bring a gift and, of course, follow the rules for gift-giving. 1．When is the best time to give a housewarming gift? A．Anytime after someone moves in. B．Within the first year after someone moves in. C．Within the first three to six months after someone moves in. D．Only when there is a housewarming party. 2．What is the appropriate price range for a housewarming party? A．Under$25. B．Between 25 and 50. C．Over $50. D．Any price is okay. 3．Why should you avoid art or furniture as housewarming party? A．Because they are too expensive. B．Because they are not useful. C．Because you may not know the person’s taste. D．Because they are too big to carry. 4．What does the underlined word “congratulations” in the third paragraph mean? A．尊重 B．祝贺 C．感激 D．欢迎 5．What is the structure (结构) of this passage? A． B． C． D． 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．C 4．B 5．B 【解析】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了赠送乔迁礼物的准则。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段“The best time to give a housewarming gift is within the first three to six months after someone moves in.”可知赠送乔迁礼物的最佳时机是在某人搬入后的三到六个月内。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“Usually, the price of a housewarming gift should be between 25 and 50.”可知，通常乔迁礼物的价格应在25至50之间。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“It’s also best to avoid art or furniture unless you know the person’s taste very well.”可知除非你非常了解对方的品位，否则最好不要购买艺术品或家具。故选C。 4．词句猜测题。根据第三段“Anyone moving into a new place would love to get a gift. It’s a nice way to say “welcome” and “congratulations”可知搬到新家的人都希望收到一份礼物。这是表达“欢迎”和“祝贺”的好方式。故选B。 5．篇章结构题。通读全文，结合第一段最后一句话“Here are some rules for giving a housewarming gift.”可知第一段引出下文；第二段、第三段和第四段为具体的给礼物的建议；第四段“The next time you visit a friend’s new home, remember to bring a gift and, of course, follow the rules for gift-giving.”再次强调去朋友的新家时带礼物并遵循以上准则。因此文章结构为总—分—总。故选B。                             13   Mr. and Mrs. Miller live in a small house in the city center. Now, they want to buy a big one. They searched (搜索) for information of houses online. Here’s the information they got. Houses for sale Sweet Home Three-year-old house Dream Home One-year-old house Rooms: * Four bedrooms, a living room, a dining room, two bathrooms and a big kitchen. * There’s a large garden in front of the house. Price: $350, 000 Place: 5 km from the city center, and two blocks (街区) from the bus station and the supermarket. Rooms: * Three bedrooms, a living room, two bathrooms and a kitchen. Price: $270, 000 Place: 10 km from the city center, one block from the bus station, and two blocks from the supermarket. More information: Roger Jones/ (123) 456-7890/millera email.com Mrs. Miller likes growing flowers, so she likes Sweet Home. However, Mr. Miller thinks the house is too big for them to clean. For him, Dream Home is better. It takes him a shorter time to go to the bus station. It’s really hard for them to decide. 1．Sweet Home is ________ than Dream Home. A．older B．smaller C．cheaper D．cleaner 2．There are ________ rooms in Sweet Home in all (总共). A．seven B．eight C．nine D．ten 3．Mrs. Miller likes Sweet Home because ________. A．there are many bedrooms B．the kitchen is big C．it’s close to the bus station D．she can grow flowers in its garden 4．Which of the following places is Dream Home closer to than Sweet Home? A．The park. B．The city center. C．The bus station. D．The supermarket. 5．What can we know from the material? A．Mrs. Miller doesn’t like doing housework. B．There’s no dining room in Dream Home. C．Mr. Miller can only call Roger Jones to know information about the houses. D．Mr. and Mrs. Miller decided to buy Sweet Home at last. 【答案】1．A 2．C 3．D 4．C 5．B 【解析】本文主要介绍Miller夫妇想要购买新房的信息，文中介绍甜蜜之家和梦想之家的房龄、房间、价格、位置和联系人及夫妇二人对这两套房子的不同看法。 1．细节理解题。根据文中“Sweet Home Three-year-old house”和“Dream House One-year-old house”可知，甜蜜之家有三年房龄，梦想之家有一年房龄，可知，甜蜜之家比梦想之家更老。故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据“Sweet Home Three-year-old house”中的“Rooms:*Four bedrooms, a living room, a dining room, two bathrooms and a big kitchen.”可知，甜蜜之家一共有9间屋。故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据“Sweet Home Three-year-old house”中的“There’s a large garden in front of the house.”以及“Mrs. Miller likes growing flowers, so she likes Sweet Home.”可知，甜蜜之家的房子前面有一个大花园，Miller夫人喜欢种花，所以她喜欢甜蜜之家。故选D。 4．细节理解题。根据“Sweet Home Three-year-old house”中的“two blocks (街区) from the bus station ”和“Dream Home One-year-old house”中的“one block from the bus station”可知，梦想之家离汽车站更近。故选C。 5．细节理解题。根据“Dream Home One-year-old house”中的“Rooms: Three bedrooms, a living room, two bathrooms, and a kitchen.”可知，梦想之家没有餐厅。故选B。 14 Two years ago I left college and went back to work as a bank clerk in my hometown. I lived with my parents in a flat. But the flat has only two rooms and it was not big enough for us to live together any more. So last month we spent all our money buying a new apartment. It is very beautiful. Now let me tell you something about it. Our apartment is not in the center of the city. It is 20 miles from the center. But different buses and undergrounds can take us to different places at any time. And we don’t have any traffic jam (堵塞). Our apartment is on the fifth floor of a tall building. The building has 32 floors in all. There are three bedrooms in our apartment, one for my mother and father, one for me and the other for the guests who come to visit us. There is a living-room, a kitchen and a bathroom in our apartment. When you step into our apartment, you can see a wooden sofa, a tea table, a big Sony TV in the living room. We do not have a garden, but there is a small balcony outside the living room, a place for us to plant flowers and hang up our wet clothes. There are some plants on the balcony. In summer we can sit on the balcony to feel the cool wind because it gets hot inside the apartment. I love our apartment. We’ll try our best to make it a comfortable place to live in. 1．Now the writer is a _________ for two years. A．college teacher B．bank clerk C．bus driver D．banker 2．Which of the following is true according to the passage? A．It’s not easy to get anywhere from the new apartment. B．The writer’s family doesn’t have enough money to buy another apartment now. C．The writer’s family lives on the 32nd floor of a tall building. D．The old flat is bigger than the new apartment. 3．You can see the following things in the living room but not ________. A．a sofa B．a tea table C．a big Sony TV D．a telephone 4．The underlined word “balcony” in the passage means? A．阳台 B．杂物房 C．书房 D．饭厅 5．What’s the main idea for this passage? A．I like living in the center of the city. B．I live with my family in an apartment C．I love my new apartment. D．There are many things in my apartment. 【答案】1．B 2．B 3．D 4．A 5．C 【解析】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了作者的新公寓里的布局及作者住到新公寓里的感受。 1．细节理解题。根据“Two years ago I left college and went back to work as a bank clerk in my hometown.”可知，两年前我大学毕业，回到家乡当银行职员。可知，作者现在就是银行职员。故选B。 2．推理判断题。根据“So last month we spent all our money buying a new apartment.”可知，上个月，作者已经花光了所有钱买了一个新公寓，由此可知，现在他们肯定没有足够的钱再买一个。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据“When you step into our apartment, you can see a wooden sofa, a tea table, a big Sony TV in the living room.”可知，当你进入作者公寓时，可以看到客厅里有一张木制沙发，一张茶几，一个很大的索尼电视机，唯独没有说到电话。故选D。 4．词句猜测题。根据“There are some plants on the balcony.”可知，有种植物的地方应该是阳台，因此balcony应是指“阳台”。故选A。 5．主旨大意题。根据结尾“I love our apartment.”可知，文章介绍作者家的新公寓，并抒发了对这个公寓的喜爱。故选C。 15 Ready for Love When Kelly was in college, she worked at a store in her free time. The store sold secondhand goods. She found people brought some toys to donate (捐献). Kelly could tell that the toys held great sentimental (情感) value (价值) for their owners (主人). So she felt sad when the toys were sold very cheaply, put in the dog toy place, or thrown away. Kelly started doing some research. She found this wasn’t happening only in her town. She learned millions of toys ended up in landfills (垃圾填埋场) every year in the world. Kelly decided to do something and posted her ideas on the Internet. “If we can change the ideas that toys lose their value when people throw them away,” she said, “then we can show people they have so much left in them.” That’s how the Loved Before toy adoption company began. Loved Before accepts (接受) donations of toys. People can donate a soft toy through the mail, or by taking a toy to a local drop-off point in the United Kingdom. The original (原先的) owner writes down the name of the toy and a story about it. Kelly and her team believe that sharing the story can make the toy special and it helps the new owner understand its value. Next, they clean, photograph, and package the toy with its name and story. Every Monday, they post the toys on the Loved Before website. The company will donate at least half of the money from the sale of each toy. Since Kelly and her team built the company in 2019, Loved Before has sold more than 50,000 toys. But the company’s goal is more than “just trying to save some toys from landfills,” she says. “We’re trying to change ideas on a really wide level.” She explains that Loved Before hopes to teach kids about the value of loving secondhand things again. 1．What did Kelly find when she worked at a store? A．People didn’t like the new toys in her store. B．People bought some new toys in the landfills. C．People threw away some of the new toys. D．People donated some toys they loved before. 2．What does the original owner do before he donates the toy? A．He makes a video and packs it well. B．He cleans it before donating. C．He writes the name and the story about the toy. D．He tells others how to play with the toy online. 3．Why does Kelly start Loved Before company? A．To take photos for the old toys. B．To reuse the materials from the old toys. C．To get more money to buy new toys. D．To teach children to value the secondhand things. 【答案】1．D 2．C 3．D 【解析】本文主要介绍了Kelly因为看到人们捐赠旧玩具而成立Loved Before公司的故事。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段“She found people brought some toys to donate (捐献).”可知，她发现人们带了一些玩具来捐赠。故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据第六段“The original (原先的) owner writes down the name of the toy and a story about it.”可知，原来的主人在捐赠玩具之前写下玩具的名字和故事。故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据最后一段“She explains that Loved Before hopes to teach kids about the value of loving secondhand things again.”可知，她解释说，Loved Before公司希望教会孩子们再次热爱二手物品的价值。故选D。 ( 1 / 1 )学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$