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2024-2025学年八年级下学期期末考试（泰州卷） 英语 注意事项： 1.本试卷分第一部分选择题和第二部分非选择题,满分120分;时间100分钟; 2.答题前,考生务必将自己的学校、姓名、班级、考场号、考试号、座位号用0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔填写在答题卡相对应的位置上,并用2B铅笔认真正确填涂考试证号下方的数字; 3.答选择题时必须用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑.如需改动,请用橡皮擦干净后,再选涂其他答案;答非选择题必须用0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔写在答题卡指定的位置上,不在答题区域内的答案一律无效,不得用其他笔答题; 4.考生答题必须答在答题卡上,答在试卷和草稿纸上一律无效. 一、单项选择 从下列每题所给的四个选项中, 选择一个最佳答案。 (共10小题；每小题1分, 满分10分) 1．— It’s useful for the deaf people to learn body language. — Yes, it’s a main way of ________ for them. A．communication B．invitation C．conversation D．introduction 【答案】A 【详解】句意：——对聋哑人来说，学习肢体语言很有用。——是的，这是他们主要的交流方式。 考查名词辨析。communication交流； invitation邀请；conversation对话；introduction介绍。根据“It’s useful for the deaf people to learn body language.”可知肢体语言是聋哑人一种交流方式。故选A。 2．I didn’t want to trouble Daniel yesterday, but it was pouring with rain so I had to ________ his offer to drive me home. A．receive B．reduce C．accept D．allow 【答案】C 【详解】句意：昨天我不想麻烦丹尼尔，但是下着倾盆大雨，所以我不得不接受他的提议，开车送我回家。 考查动词辨析。receive接收到；reduce减少；accept接受；allow允许。根据“his offer”和选项可知，此处指接受提议。故选C。 3．My English teacher is a ________ lady and she often corrects my spelling mistakes again and again. A．patient B．humorous C．modest D．curious 【答案】A 【详解】句意：我的英语老师是一位耐心的女士，她经常一次又一次地纠正我的拼写错误。 考查形容词辨析。patient耐心的；humorous幽默的；modest谦虚的；curious好奇的。根据“she often corrects my spelling mistakes again and again.”可知老师一次又一次地纠正我的错误，可见她很有耐心。故选A。 4．________ those people in our life, some are to teach us, some to share and some to love. A．Except B．Among C．By D．With 【答案】B 【详解】句意：在我们的生活中的这些人之中，有些人教导我们，有些人分享，有些人去爱。 考查介词辨析。Except除……外；Among在……当中；By通过；With和。根据“some are to teach us, some to share and some to love”可知此处指在三者以上之中，用Among。故选B。 5．—Does Jim enjoy his stay in China? —Yes. Not only Jim but also Lucy ________ quite a few wonderful cities since they came to China. A．will visit B．visited C．has visited D．have visited 【答案】C 【详解】句意：——吉姆喜欢待在中国吗？——是的。自从他们来到中国以来，不仅吉姆，露西还参观了许多很棒的城市。 考查时态和主谓一致。根据“since...”可知句子用现在完成时“have/has done”；not only...but also连接的成分作主语时，遵循就近原则，根据“Lucy”可知助动词用has。故选C。 6．— As a student, we ________ study too hard because hard work leads to success. — I agree. A．mustn’t B．needn’t C．shouldn’t D．can’t 【答案】D 【详解】句意：——作为一名学生，我们再努力学习也不为过，因为努力工作导致成功。——我同意。 考查情态动词。mustn’t禁止；needn’t不必；shouldn’t不应该；can’t不能。can’t ... too ... “再……也不为过”，是固定搭配。故选D。 7．The 2026 Winter Olympics _______ in Italy. A．hold B．are holding C．will hold D．will be held 【答案】D 【详解】句意：2026年冬奥会将在意大利举行。 考查时态。根据“The 2026”可知需用一般将来时，而主语“Winter Olympics”与“举办”存在被动关系，需用一般将来时的被动语态，结构为will be+动词过去分词形式。故选D。 8．— ________ did the villagers realize how serious the pollution was? — ________ many fish died in the river. A．How long; Until B．When; Not until C．How long; Not until D．When; Until 【答案】B 【详解】句意：——村民们什么时候意识到污染有多严重？——直到河里死了很多鱼。 考查特殊疑问句。how long多久；when什么时候。根据“…many fish died in the river.”和选项可知，此答句并非一段时间，不能用how long提问，排除A和C；完整的答句为Not until many fish died in the river did the villagers realize how serious the pollution was，not unitl放句首，主句用部分倒装，表示“直到河里死了很多鱼，村民们才意识到污染有多严重”。故选B。 9．What is the way to organize the ideas in the paragraph below? I always try to do the right things. I listen to the teachers carefully in class and ask teachers for help when I have problems. At the weekend, I often help my mom do some housework. I help my little sister with her homework too. A．Time order. B．Space order. C．Specific to general. D．General to specific. 【答案】D 【详解】句意：组织下面段落中的观点的方法是什么？ 考查常识。题中段落含义为“我总是努力做正确的事。我在课堂上认真听老师讲课，有问题时向老师寻求帮助。在周末，我经常帮妈妈做一些家务。我也帮助我的小妹妹做作业。”先全面写总是努力做正确的事情，后具体些如何做。故选D。 10．— My cousin’s school is so great! She doesn’t have as much homework as I do. — ________. Maybe your school is better than hers in some ways. A．Every dog has its day B．A miss is as good as a mile C．Don’t put all the eggs in a basket D．The grass is always greener on the other side 【答案】D 【详解】句意：——我表妹的学校太棒了！她没有我的作业多。——这山望着那山高。也许你的学校在某些方面比她的好。 考查习语。Every dog has its day凡人皆有得意时；A miss is as good as a mile失之毫厘，谬以千里；Don’t put all the eggs in a basket不要孤注一掷；The grass is always greener on the other side这山望着那山高。根据“Maybe your school is better than hers in some ways.”可知，此处指的是“这山望着那山高”。故选D。 二、完形填空(共15小题；每小题1分, 满分15分) 阅读短文，从每题所给选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 “We always expect our children to be perfect.” Most parents have thought so. I was one of them. I expected our son, Joe, would be perfect to sail 11 school. He was always a 12 kid, kind and gentle. But he wasn’t perfect. From the first day Joe started school, he always had difficulty with 13 . He worked hard to pass each grade, but 14 at the top of his class. How I admired (钦佩) friends who had 15 with the “maths talent (天赋)”. I would look at Joe and 16 . If he does not get better at maths, how is he ever going to 17 college? I was worried about it all the time. Joe, 18 , had other ideas. During high school, Joe slowly 19 his maths. He got through all the courses. I felt greatly 20 with his little achievement. Then he announced that he’d take pre-calculus (微积分) in his last year of high school, which 21 me a lot. “Why?” I questioned. “Because I need to keep my skills up,” he explained. “I 22 maths, but I need to take it seriously, so I won’t forget how to do it.” “For college,” he added. “I want to do really well in college, Mom. I know it will be 23 , but I think it’s important that I try to do my best.” My son wasn’t perfect. He wasn’t a maths talent, either. But he knew what was important: he was caring about his 24 while I was worrying over his past. And that, to me, is even better than being 25 . 11．A．at B．across C．from D．through 12．A．good B．proud C．lucky D．healthy 13．A．art B．maths C．writing D．music 14．A．often B．always C．never D．usually 15．A．parents B．uncles C．children D．teachers 16．A．wish B．wonder C．support D．publish 17．A．push in B．go over C．get into D．look through 18．A．anyway B．however C．moreover D．otherwise 19．A．reduced B．found C．changed D．improved 20．A．tired B．pleased C．thankful D．angry 21．A．moved B．hurt C．meant D．surprised 22．A．enjoy B．like C．dislike D．choose 23．A．boring B．hard C．necessary D．successful 24．A．house B．subject C．world D．future 25．A．clever B．perfect C．patient D．confident 【答案】 11．D 12．A 13．B 14．C 15．C 16．B 17．C 18．B 19．D 20．B 21．D 22．C 23．B 24．D 25．B 【导语】本文通过讲述作者儿子在数学方面的提高，并在高中选修自己不擅长的微积分这件事，告诉大家有时做的好比完美更重要。 11．句意：我希望我的儿子Joe能顺利通过学业。 at在；across穿过；from从；through通过。根据空后school可知，此处表达顺利通过学业，sail through“顺利地通过，轻松地取得成功”，固定搭配。故选D。 12．句意：他一直是个好孩子，善良而温柔。 good好的；proud骄傲的；lucky幸运的；healthy健康的。and是表并列关系连词，根据后文“kind and gentle”可知，空格处是与品质，性格相关的词，所以空格处填good。故选A。 13．句意：从Joe上学的第一天起，他总是在数学方面有困难。 art艺术；maths数学；writing写作；music音乐。根据下文“How I admired (钦佩) friends who had…with the ‘maths talent (天赋)’.”可知，作者的儿子在学习数学方面很困难，所以空格处填maths。故选B。 14．句意：他努力地通过了每一年级，但从来没有在班上名列前茅。 often经常；always总是；never绝不；usually通常。根据下文“How I admired (钦佩) friends who had…with the ‘maths talent (天赋)’.”可知，作者的儿子不擅长学数学，所以此处是说他从来没在班上名列前茅。故选C。 15．句意：我多么羡慕那些孩子有“数学天赋”的朋友。 parents父母；uncles叔叔；children孩子；teachers老师。分析句子可知，此处是说作者羡慕那些孩子有“数学天赋”的朋友，所以空格处应填children。故选C。 16．句意：我会看着Joe并想知道。 wish希望；wonder想知道；support支持；publish出版。根据后文“If he does not get better at maths, how is he ever going to…college?”可知，作者想知道如果儿子的数学不能好一点，他怎么上大学？所以空格处填wonder。故选B。 17．句意：如果他的数学不能好一点，他怎么上大学？ push in闯入；go over复习；get into进入；look through浏览。根据从句“If he does not get better at maths”及空格后college可知，作者担心的是儿子数学不好，如何能进入大学，get into college进入大学，所以空格处填get into符合语境。故选C。 18．句意：然而，Joe却有不同的想法。 anyway无论如何；however然而；moreover而且；otherwise否则。根据上文“I was worried about it all the time.”可知，当作者在担忧儿子会因为数学成绩不好没办法顺利进入大学时，儿子却又有了其他的想法，所以此处表转折，用however。故选B。 19．句意：在高中，Joe慢慢地提高了他的数学。 reduced减少；found发现；changed改变；improved提高。根据下文“He got through all the courses.”可知，作者的儿子数学成绩慢慢地提高了，他才会通过所有的必修课，所以空格处填improved。故选D。 20．句意：我对他的小小成就感到非常满意。 tired疲惫的；pleased满意的；thankful感激的；angry生气的。根据前文“He got through all the courses.”可知，儿子通过了所有的必修课，作者对儿子的小成就感到满意。故选B。 21．句意：然后他宣布要在高中最后一年修微积分预科，这让我非常吃惊。 moved感动；hurt受伤；meant意味；surprised惊讶。根据上文“he always had difficulty with maths”可知，Joe一直不擅长数学，所以当Joe跟作者说出打算学微积分时，作者是感到惊讶的，所以空格处填surprised。故选D。 22．句意：我不喜欢数学，但我需要认真对待它，这样我就不会忘记如何去做它。 enjoy喜爱；like喜欢；dislike不喜欢；choose选择。but是表示转折关系连词，根据后文“but I need to take it seriously, so I won’t forget how to do it.”可知，作者的儿子虽然不喜欢数学，但是必须认真对待它。所以空格处填dislike。故选C。 23．句意：我知道这很难，但我认为尽力做到最好是很重要的。 boring无聊的；hard困难的；necessary必须的；successful成功的。根据前文说Joe的数学一直不好，所以数学对Joe来说虽是困难的，但是他会尽自己最大努力去学好它，所以空格处填hard符合语境。故选B。 24．句意：但是他知道什么是重要的：他在关心他的未来，而我在担心他的过去。 house房子；subject课程；world世界；future 未来。while表示“然而”，根据后文“while I was worrying over his past.”可知，空格处的词与past的意思是相对的，结合所给选项，空格处应填future。故选D。 25．句意：对我来说，这甚至比完美更好。 clever聪明的；perfect完美的；patient耐心的；confident自信的。根据文章第一句“We always expect our children to be perfect.”可知，每个家长都希望自己的孩子完美，而作者了解到儿子所想的之后，觉得儿子正在为他自己的未来所谋划所打算，是比完美更重要的事，所以空格处填perfect符合语境。故选B。 三、 阅读理解(共40分) 阅读下列短文, 根据内容选择最佳答案。(共20小题；每小题2分, 满分40分) A Experience “The Wilderness” — A Live Drama at Ma’s Family House! Come and enjoy a special night of Chinese drama with the live-action performance of “The Wilderness” in Kunming! Performance Content This famous play was written by Cao Yu, one of China’s greatest writers. It tells a story about love, hate, and family problems. Long ago, two lovers were separated (分开), and now they meet again with many sad memories. The story happens in a lonely old family house next to the railway. “The Wilderness” was first performed in Kunming in 1939, and now, in 2025, it returns to this city with a new live show. The play will be performed inside the real Ma’s Family House, making the experience even more exciting and special. Date May 3rd, 2025 (Saturday) Time 7:30 PM — 9:30 PM Location Ma’s Family House Theatre, No.4 Qianwang Street, Kunming Ticket Price ¥96 (first floor); ¥106 (second floor); ¥156 (VIP seats) Tips 1. Tickets are available on Maoyan.com or at the entrance. 2. One person, one ticket. Children also need tickets to enter. 3. No food, drinks, or recording devices (设备) are allowed inside the theatre. 26．What is “The Wilderness” mainly about? A．A lonely old railway station. B．Two lovers’ happy memories. C．Love, hate and family problems. D．One of China’s greatest writers. 27．What is special about the drama? A．It was written by Cao Yu. B．It is performed in a real family house. C．It has a very long history. D．It returns to Kunming with a live show. 28．If Li Ming wants to watch the show on the 2nd floor with his 10-year-old brother, how much will he pay? A．¥96. B．¥156. C．¥192. D．¥212. 29．Which of the following is TRUE? A．The play is two hours long in total. B．Tickets are only sold on the Internet. C．Local snacks are allowed while watching the play. D．It has been 96 years since the drama was first performed in Kunming. 30．In which part of a newspaper can you probably read the text? A．Travel. B．Culture. C．Science. D．Education. 【答案】26．C 27．B 28．D 29．A 30．B 【导语】本文是关于话剧《荒野》的演出宣传广告，介绍了剧情、时间、地点、票价及注意事项。 26．细节理解题。根据“Performance Content”部分中“It tells a story about love, hate, and family problems.”可知《荒野》是关于爱、恶和家庭问题的。故选C。 27．细节理解题。根据原文提到“The play will be performed inside the real Ma’s Family House”，特别之处在于在真实的马家大院演出。故选B。 28．细节理解题。根据“¥96 (first floor); ¥106 (second floor); ¥156 (VIP seats)”可知，二楼票价¥106/人，李明和弟弟共需两张票：106×2=212元。故选D。 29．细节理解题。根据“7:30 PM — 9:30 PM”可知，演出时间从7:30到9:30，共两小时。故选A。 30．推理判断题。话剧演出属文化活动，应归入“文化”版块。故选B。 B At the beginning of the school year, each student would be given a special job for which they would be responsible (负责的) for the whole term. Rita, a quiet and hardworking girl, hoped for an exciting task, like taking care of the class plants. Instead, she received a small box with sand and a small ant. Even though the teacher insisted (坚称) that this task was very special, Rita could not help feeling disappointed. However, she decided to do her best with her new responsibility. She began to study and care for the ant, learning about its habitat (栖息地) and needs. She made the box a comfortable home for the ant, and it grew much bigger than anyone expected. Rita’s hard work caught the attention of her science teacher, Mr Thompson. He turned her work into a class project, and Rita became the class expert on ants. Her hard work helped the whole class learn about ant behavior and habitats. They even built a small ant farm in the classroom to watch the ant closely. As the school year went by, Rita’s classmates became more and more interested in the ant project. They started asking her questions and watching the ant’s behavior themselves. Rita felt proud to share her knowledge and see her classmates so interested. She even made a report and shared her findings with the whole school during the science festival. At the end of the year, the school recognized Rita’s class as the best of the year. They praised Rita for her hard work and how she turned a small responsibility into something big. Rita learned that every task, no matter how small, could make a big difference. She also learned that sometimes the most unexpected things can lead to great success. 31．What was Rita’s special job? A．To take care of class plants. B．To care for a small ant. C．To receive a small box. D．To get a box with sand. 32．What does the underlined word “disappointed” in Paragraph 3? A．Unhappy. B．Excited. C．Proud. D．Useless. 33．What changes took place because of Rita’s hard work? A．Her classmates became less interested in the project. B．Her work became a school-wide project. C．She was famous as an ant expert in the school. D．She did not share her findings with anyone. 34．Which of the following is the right order according to the passage? ① Rita’s classmates watched ants by themselves. ② Rita made a report to share her findings in the school. ③ Rita helped her classmates learn about the ants. ④ Rita began to study ants’ living places and needs ⑤ Rita’s class became the best of year. A．①②③④⑤ B．②④⑤③① C．④①③②⑤ D．④③①②⑤ 35．What can we learn from Rita’s experience with the ant project? A．Good luck decides everything. B．Failure is the mother of success. C．Small tasks can make a big difference. D．Unexpected tasks always lead to Success. 【答案】31．B 32．A 33．C 34．D 35．C 【导语】本文主要讲述了Rita在班级里承担了照顾蚂蚁的任务，尽管她感到失望，但她仍然努力去做，最终她的努力被老师和同学看到并获得了认可。Rita也明白了每一项任务，无论多小，只要用心去做，都会产生巨大的影响。 31．细节理解题。根据文中“she received a small box with sand and a small ant.”可知，Rita的特殊工作是照顾小蚂蚁。故选B。 32．词句猜测题。根据文中“Rita could not help feeling disappointed. However, she decided to do her best with her new responsibility.”中的“however”可知，前后文出现转折，后文指的是Rita还是决定尽自己的努力负起责任，划线单词disappointed应表示Rita不开心。故选A。 33．推理判断题。根据文中“He turned her work into a class project, and Rita became the class expert on ants.”及“She even made a report and shared her findings with the whole school during the science festival.”可知，Rita的努力工作使她成为了学校的蚂蚁专家。故选C。 34．推理判断题。根据文中第二段中“She began to study and care for the ant, learning about its habitat and needs.”；第四段中“They started asking her questions and watching the ant’s behavior themselves.”；“She even made a report and shared her findings with the whole school during the science festival.”及最后一段中“At the end of the year, the school recognized Rita’s class as the best of the year.”可知，选项D符合文中顺序。故选D。 35．推理判断题。根据最后一段中“She also learned that sometimes the most unexpected things can lead to great success.”可知，Rita通过这件任务明白了小任务可以产生很大的影响。故选C。 C On March 8, 2025, Huawei officially formed a healthcare team to enter the AI medical field. This is really exciting news for the whole world. For a long time, people have faced problems like uneven distribution (分配) of medical resources and low diagnostic (诊断的) efficiency. Huawei, with its strong technology in communication, cloud computing (云计算), and AI, can provide powerful computing for medical processing and analysis. The new healthcare team from Huawei will work hard. They plan to use AI to make medical diagnosis faster and more accurate. For example, they want to create smart tools. These tools can quickly look at a patient’s medical records and test results. Then, they can help doctors find out what’s wrong with the patient more easily. In the past, doctors sometimes spent a lot of time looking through thick medical files. But with Huawei’s new technology, this will change. The team will also try to use 5G technology. This way, doctors in big cities can share their knowledge with doctors in small towns or villages. It can help solve the problem of uneven medical resources. The global AI medical market is growing fast. More and more people are using AI in healthcare. Huawei’s entry into this field is like adding fuel to the fire. Their new ideas and technologies will surely bring big changes. We all hope that with Huawei’s efforts, healthcare around the world will become better. People will get better medical care, and the problems in the medical field will be solved step by step. Let’s look forward to seeing the wonderful things that Huawei’s healthcare team will do in the AI medical field. 36．How will Huawei’s 5G technology help solve medical problems? A．By replacing doctors in villages. B．By making hospitals cheaper to build. C．By reducing the need for medical tests. D．By allowing city doctors to share knowledge with countryside doctors. 37．What does “this” refer to in Paragraph 4? A．The cost of medical care. B．Patients’ test results. C．Time spent reviewing records. D．The number of patients. 38．What does “adding fuel to the fire” mean in the text? A．Stopping the growth of AL. B．Cutting Huawei’s influence. C．Creating new problems for doctors. D．Making the AI medical field grow faster. 39．What might happen if Huawei’s project succeeds? A．All hospitals will close. B．AI will completely replace doctors. C．Medical costs will suddenly increase. D．People in the countryside can get the same good medical care as in cities. 40．What is the author’s attitude towards Huawei AI healthcare? A．Surprised. B．Worried. C．Supportive. D．Disappointed. 【答案】36．D 37．C 38．D 39．D 40．C 【导语】本文讲述了华为在2025年3月8日正式组建医疗团队进入AI医疗领域的消息，并探讨了其可能带来的影响和改变。 36．细节理解题。根据“This way, doctors in big cities can share their knowledge with doctors in small towns or villages. It can help solve the problem of uneven medical resources.”可知，华为的5G技术可以让城市医生与乡村医生共享知识。故选D。 37．词句猜测题。根据“In the past, doctors sometimes spent a lot of time looking through thick medical files. But with Huawei’s new technology, this will change.”可知，“this”指的是医生花费大量时间查阅病历的情况。故选C。 38．词句猜测题。根据“Huawei’s entry into this field is like adding fuel to the fire. Their new ideas and technologies will surely bring big changes.”可知，“adding fuel to the fire”后接“新技术带来大变化”，所以这个短语的意思是让AI医疗领域发展得更快。故选D。 39．推理判断题。根据“This way, doctors in big cities can share their knowledge with doctors in small towns or villages. It can help solve the problem of uneven medical resources.”可知，如果华为的项目成功，乡村地区的人们可以获得与城市同等优质的医疗服务。故选D。 40．观点态度题。根据“We all hope that with Huawei’s efforts, healthcare around the world will become better... Let’s look forward to seeing the wonderful things that Huawei’s healthcare team will do in the AI medical field.”以及全文的积极语气可知，作者对华为AI医疗持支持态度。故选C。 D A survey of people’s opinions on allowing pets to ride on China’s high-speed trains has led to a lively discussion online, with some agreeing it would greatly encourage pet owners and others to pay attention to hygiene (卫生) and practicality (实用性). Although pets are not allowed on high-speed trains, the railway worker has begun looking for the possibility of allowing small pets to travel under certain conditions. The China Railway Customer Service Center recently made a survey to collect passengers’ (乘客) opinions on the topic. Passengers can answer 15 questions of the topic of “Pet Travel on High-Speed Trains”. The questions cover the necessity (必要性) of pet transportation (运输) by high-speed train, the types of pets to be transported, the frequency and price of such services, protective ways and suggestions from people who do not own pets. “In recent years, we have received a number of questions from passengers for the possibility of pet transportation on high-speed trains,” the center said in a statement. “Based on feedback (反馈) from the survey, we will further look for the possibility of high-speed pet transportation. We welcome suggestions and opinions from the public.” Some netizens (网友) support the idea of allowing pets to ride on high-speed trains, mentioning the convenience (方便) it would offer to pet owners. With the continuous development of the railway network, rail travel has become more and more popular in China. According to China State Railway Group, there were 3.68 billion trips made last year. As the need for pet-friendly travel choices grows and discussions around pet rules on high-speed trains continue, there is hope that a balanced solution (解决方法) can be found that satisfies (使满意) both pet owners and other passengers. 41．What is the main topic of discussion according to the passage? A．The benefits (好处) of allowing pets on high-speed trains. B．Whether pets should be allowed on high-speed trains. C．The disadvantages (缺点) of allowing pets on high-speed trains. D．Care about hygiene and practicality if pets are allowed. 42．Which of the following is NOT included in the questions that passengers answer? A．The food that pets need during the journey. B．Which kinds of pets should be allowed on trains. C．Advice from passengers who are not pet owners. D．How often and at what price such services are provided. 43．What does the center plan to do with the feedback from the survey? A．Share the feedback and not make any changes. B．Stop receiving questions about pet transportation. C．Look for the possibility of high-speed pet transportation. D．Allow pet transportation on high-speed trains at once. 44．Why do some netizens support the idea of allowing pets to ride on high-speed trains? A．Pets will enjoy the wonderful travel experience. B．Pet owners will save money on pet transportation. C．High-speed trains will be more fun with pets on board. D．It will be easier for pet owners to travel with their pets. 45．What can we infer from the last paragraph? A．A solution may be found to satisfy different groups. B．The discussions will end without any changes being made, C．The high-speed train service is not thinking about any changes. D．Pet owners are not allowed to travel with their pets. 【答案】41．B 42．A 43．C 44．D 45．A 【导语】本文主要讲述了中国正在讨论是否允许宠物乘坐高铁，这引发了网友的热烈讨论。中国铁路客户服务中心最近进行了一项调查，收集乘客对此话题的意见。 41．主旨大意题。根据文章内容，主要讨论的是是否应该允许宠物乘坐高铁，故选B。 42．细节理解题。根据“The questions cover the necessity (必要性) of pet transportation (运输) by high-speed train, the types of pets to be transported, the frequency and price of such services, protective ways and suggestions from people who do not own pets.”可知，乘客需要回答的问题并未包括宠物在旅途中需要的食物，故选A。 43．细节理解题。根据“Based on feedback (反馈) from the survey, we will further look for the possibility of high-speed pet transportation.”可知，中心计划根据调查反馈寻找高速宠物运输的可能性，故选C。 44．细节理解题。根据“Some (网友) support the idea of allowing pets to ride on high-speed trains, mentioning the convenience (方便) it would offer to pet owners.”可知，一些网友支持允许宠物乘坐高铁的想法，因为这将为宠物主人提供便利，故选D。 45．推理判断题。根据“As the need for pet-friendly travel choices grows and discussions around pet rules on high-speed trains continue, there is hope that a balanced solution (解决方法) can be found that satisfies (使满意) both pet owners and other passengers.”可知，我们可以推断出可能会找到一个能满足不同群体的解决方案，故选A。 第二部分 非选择题(55分) 四、任务型阅读 阅读下面短文, 请根据短文内容, 在文后表格中填入恰当的单词, 每空 一词。 (共10空；每空1. 5分, 满分15分) When we turn on the tap and hot water comes out, do you know the development of the invention? The earliest baths appeared around 4,000 years ago and showers were in use about 300 years ago. Today, while others say a bath at night makes them feel relaxed and have a good sleep. Are baths better than showers? Having a bath is relaxing while showers are quick. Which should we choose? People have discussed about this. Let’s have a closer look. Yes—a bath washes the mind and body Baths are about much more than cleanliness. They are places to relax and you can think about the coming day so that you can plan tomorrow well there. You will have to do nothing in a bath but read or eat if you want. Most people have been used to bathing since they were born. For the first few years of a person’s life, they are bathed before bed,not showered. No—showers are quick and cheap The cost of baths is more than that of showers. Experts recently worked out that a year of two baths a day costs £438 but a year of two showers a day costs just £161. Baths are more expensive. Showers are better for the environment because they use less water and energy. What’s more, showers are efficient when you don't have much time in the morning. You just need 3 minutes to finish it and it means you can stay in bed for an extra time. Now, you’ve learned a bit more about it. You are hoped to scan the QR code in the picture above to join in the discussion and make your choice. Next week, the result will be published. Are baths better than showers? Facts about baths and showers ◆Baths appeared much 46 than showers. ◆People like to have showers in the morning to wake up their body. ◆Others like to have a bath to relax 47 and sleep well at night. A 48 on baths and showers Baths ◆Help to relax and make a good 49 for tomorrow. ◆Do something else, 50 reading,eating and so on. ◆Get used to having a bath since 51 . Showers ◆Help 52 money by having a quick shower. ◆Make a better environment by 53 less water and energy. ◆Stay in bed longer because of just having a 54 shower. Invitation Scan the QR code and vote “Yes” 55 you think baths are better than showers. 【答案】 46．earlier 47．themselves 48．comparison 49．plan 50．like 51．birth 52．save 53．using 54．quick 55．if 【导语】本文主要是对比了泡澡和淋浴的好处。 46．根据“The earliest baths appeared around 4,000 years ago and showers were in use about 300 years ago.”可知，泡澡的出现要比淋浴早得多。此处应用比较级earlier。故填earlier。 47．根据“Today, while others say a bath at night makes them feel relaxed and have a good sleep.”可知，其他人喜欢泡澡来放松自己，晚上睡个好觉。此处是指放松自己，应用反身代词themselves。故填themselves。 48．根据“Which should we choose? People have discussed about this. Let’s have a closer look.”和下文可知，人们对泡澡和淋浴做了比较。a后跟单数名词comparison“比较”。故填comparison。 49．根据“They are places to relax and you can think about the coming day so that you can plan tomorrow well there”可知，泡澡可以帮助放松，为明天做一个好的计划。a后跟单数名词plan。故填plan。 50．根据“You will have to do nothing in a bath but read or eat if you want”可知，泡澡的时候做点别的事情，比如读书、吃饭等等。此处表示列举，可以用介词like。故填like。 51．根据“Most people have been used to bathing since they were born”可知，大多数人从小习惯了泡澡。此处since后跟名词birth“出生”。故填birth。 52．根据“The cost of baths is more than that of showers. Experts recently worked out that a year of two baths a day costs £438 but a year of two showers a day costs just £161.”可知，淋浴帮助省钱。save“节省”，help do sth“帮助做某事”。故填save。 53．根据“Showers are better for the environment because they use less water and energy”可知，淋浴可以节约用水和能源，创造更美好的环境。by是介词，后跟动名词using。故填using。 54．根据“You just need 3 minutes to finish it and it means you can stay in bed for an extra time.”可知，只要快速冲个澡，就能在床上多待一会儿。此处应用形容词quick作定语。故填quick。 55．根据“Now, you’ve learned a bit more about it. You are hoped to scan the QR code in the picture above to join in the discussion and make your choice. ”可知，如果你认为泡澡比淋浴更好，扫描二维码，投“Yes”。后句是前句的肯定条件，应用if引导条件状语从句。故填if。 五、综合填空 (共10空；每空1. 5分, 满分15分) 阅读下面短文，在空白处根据所给首字母填入一个单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 Have you heard of the horse-face skirt? The skirt has many crossed layers (交叉层), making it look nice. This Chinese skirt started in the Song Dynasty and 56 (see) in the Ming and Qing quite often. In 2022, French fashion brand (品牌) Dior copied the design of the skirt. Many hanfu lovers began to introduce the knowledge 57 the skirt. This helped more people learn about the traditional (传统的) Chinese clothes. “For us, 58 (wear) the skirt is not just for fashion,” said Mao, one of the hanfu lovers. “It also shows our love for Chinese culture.” Mao said 59 (proud). Recently, people 60 (pay) more attention to the skirt. Many Chinese famous people have worn it to international events. And during the past spring festival, lots of young people wore the skirt 61 they went on trips. People in other countries like this skirt, too. Chinese clothing 62 (company) have got a lot of orders for it from abroad. A report studied how popular the skirt was among foreign TikTok users. 63 report found that last year users from more than 90 countries and areas shared content about the skirt! This is a good example of Chinese culture going to the world. And it is also a good way 64 (introduce) Chinese culture. “New Chinese-style clothes” is also a hot topic. These clothes add traditional Chinese culture to modern designs. They have won the hearts of many people. All these show that we are becoming much more confident in 65 (we) own culture. 【答案】 56．was seen 57．of 58．wearing 59．proudly 60．have paid 61．when 62．companies 63．The 64．to introduce 65．our 【导语】本文主要介绍了中国传统服饰马面裙的历史、文化意义及其在现代的流行情况。 56．句意：这种裙子在宋代开始出现，在明清时期经常被看到。根据时间状语“in the Ming and Qing”可知，时态需要用一般过去时，且主语“the skirt”和see之间是动宾关系，所以应用一般过去时的被动语态（was/were done），主语是单数名词，所以be动词用was。故填was seen。 57．句意：许多汉服爱好者开始介绍关于这种裙子的知识。根据“introduce the knowledge... the skirt”可知，是介绍关于这种裙子的知识，介词“about”表示“关于”。故填about。 58．句意：对我们来说，穿这种裙子不仅仅是为了时尚。空处在句中作主语，所以用动名词，故填wearing。 59．句意：毛自豪地说。空处修饰动词“said”，所以用proud的副词，故填proudly。 60．句意：最近，人们更加关注这种裙子。根据时间状语“Recently”可知，时态用现在完成时（have/has done），主语是复数名词，所以助动词用have，pay要变成过去分词paid。故填have paid。 61．句意：在过去的春节期间，许多年轻人在旅行时穿着这种裙子。根据“lots of young people wore the skirt ...they went on trips.”可知，应是指在旅行时穿这种裙子，when“当……时”引导时间状语从句，故填when。 62．句意：中国服装公司已经收到了很多来自国外的订单。根据have可知，主语应用名词company的复数形式，故填companies。 63．句意：这份报告研究了这种裙子在外国TikTok用户中的受欢迎程度。根据上文的“A report ”可知，此处是特指这份报告，所以用定冠词the，句首单词首字母要大写。故填The。 64．句意：这也是介绍中国文化的好方法。空处作后置定语修饰名词way，所以用动词不定式，故填to introduce。 65．句意：所有这些都表明我们对自己的文化变得更加自信。空处作定语修饰名词“culture”，所以用we的形容词性物主代词our。故填our。 六、书面表达(满分25分) 66．很快就要到世界环境保护日，你校组织以“Being a volunteer of going green”为题的英语演讲比赛。请你写一篇英语演讲稿参加比赛，提示如下： 1. What are you like? 2. What have you ever done for going green? 3. Tell us the reasons for going green and how to do it? Being a volunteer of going green Hello,everyone. I want to be a volunteer of going green. I’m glad to make a speech here. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Thank you for listening! 【答案】例文 Being a volunteer of going green Hello, everyone. I want to be a volunteer of going green. I’m glad to make a speech here. I’m kind to others. I’m willing to help others any time. I know the importance of good manners. In my free time, I like travelling, reading and exercising. I have ever worked as a volunteer for protecting the environment. I have also organized a charity show to raise money for WWF. Earth is our only home. We shouldn’t drop the litter carelessly. I think it’s necessary for everyone to protect the environment. If we work together, we can make the world a better place. If I can be a volunteer, I can do many things for our environment. I can save water by taking shorter showers and turning off the tap when we brush our teeth. I can separate waste into different groups so that it can be recycled. I must try my best to make a big difference to the Earth. Thank you for listening! 【详解】［总体分析］ ①题材：本文是一篇演讲稿，是一篇材料作文。 ②时态：文章以“一般现在时”为主。 ③提示：写作要点已给出，考生应注意不要遗漏题目要求中每一项内容，适当添加细节，并突出写作重点。 ［写作步骤］ 第一步，表明写作意图。表明作者想成为绿色环保志愿者并进行演讲的意图。 第二步，具体阐述原因。通过描述自己的性格、爱好和志愿者经历，说明自己具备成为志愿者的素质和能力。 第三步，书写结语。文章结尾强调了保护环境的重要性，并表示自己会尽力为地球做出改变。 ［亮点词汇］ ①be willing to do sth愿意做某事 ②raise money 筹款 ③make a difference 产生影响 ［高分句型］ ①I can save water by taking shorter showers and turning off the tap when we brush our teeth.（when引导时间状语从句） ②If I can be a volunteer, I can do many things for our environment.（if引导条件状语从句） 试卷第1页，共3页 试卷第1页，共3页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 2024-2025学年八年级下学期期末考试（泰州卷） 英语 注意事项： 1.本试卷分第一部分选择题和第二部分非选择题,满分120分;时间100分钟; 2.答题前,考生务必将自己的学校、姓名、班级、考场号、考试号、座位号用0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔填写在答题卡相对应的位置上,并用2B铅笔认真正确填涂考试证号下方的数字; 3.答选择题时必须用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑.如需改动,请用橡皮擦干净后,再选涂其他答案;答非选择题必须用0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔写在答题卡指定的位置上,不在答题区域内的答案一律无效,不得用其他笔答题; 4.考生答题必须答在答题卡上,答在试卷和草稿纸上一律无效. 一、单项选择 从下列每题所给的四个选项中, 选择一个最佳答案。 (共10小题；每小题1分, 满分10分) 1．— It’s useful for the deaf people to learn body language. — Yes, it’s a main way of ________ for them. A．communication B．invitation C．conversation D．introduction 2．I didn’t want to trouble Daniel yesterday, but it was pouring with rain so I had to ________ his offer to drive me home. A．receive B．reduce C．accept D．allow 3．My English teacher is a ________ lady and she often corrects my spelling mistakes again and again. A．patient B．humorous C．modest D．curious 4．________ those people in our life, some are to teach us, some to share and some to love. A．Except B．Among C．By D．With 5．—Does Jim enjoy his stay in China? —Yes. Not only Jim but also Lucy ________ quite a few wonderful cities since they came to China. A．will visit B．visited C．has visited D．have visited 6．— As a student, we ________ study too hard because hard work leads to success. — I agree. A．mustn’t B．needn’t C．shouldn’t D．can’t 7．The 2026 Winter Olympics _______ in Italy. A．hold B．are holding C．will hold D．will be held 8．— ________ did the villagers realize how serious the pollution was? — ________ many fish died in the river. A．How long; Until B．When; Not until C．How long; Not until D．When; Until 9．What is the way to organize the ideas in the paragraph below? I always try to do the right things. I listen to the teachers carefully in class and ask teachers for help when I have problems. At the weekend, I often help my mom do some housework. I help my little sister with her homework too. A．Time order. B．Space order. C．Specific to general. D．General to specific. 10．— My cousin’s school is so great! She doesn’t have as much homework as I do. — ________. Maybe your school is better than hers in some ways. A．Every dog has its day B．A miss is as good as a mile C．Don’t put all the eggs in a basket D．The grass is always greener on the other side 二、完形填空(共15小题；每小题1分, 满分15分) 阅读短文，从每题所给选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 “We always expect our children to be perfect.” Most parents have thought so. I was one of them. I expected our son, Joe, would be perfect to sail 11 school. He was always a 12 kid, kind and gentle. But he wasn’t perfect. From the first day Joe started school, he always had difficulty with 13 . He worked hard to pass each grade, but 14 at the top of his class. How I admired (钦佩) friends who had 15 with the “maths talent (天赋)”. I would look at Joe and 16 . If he does not get better at maths, how is he ever going to 17 college? I was worried about it all the time. Joe, 18 , had other ideas. During high school, Joe slowly 19 his maths. He got through all the courses. I felt greatly 20 with his little achievement. Then he announced that he’d take pre-calculus (微积分) in his last year of high school, which 21 me a lot. “Why?” I questioned. “Because I need to keep my skills up,” he explained. “I 22 maths, but I need to take it seriously, so I won’t forget how to do it.” “For college,” he added. “I want to do really well in college, Mom. I know it will be 23 , but I think it’s important that I try to do my best.” My son wasn’t perfect. He wasn’t a maths talent, either. But he knew what was important: he was caring about his 24 while I was worrying over his past. And that, to me, is even better than being 25 . 11．A．at B．across C．from D．through 12．A．good B．proud C．lucky D．healthy 13．A．art B．maths C．writing D．music 14．A．often B．always C．never D．usually 15．A．parents B．uncles C．children D．teachers 16．A．wish B．wonder C．support D．publish 17．A．push in B．go over C．get into D．look through 18．A．anyway B．however C．moreover D．otherwise 19．A．reduced B．found C．changed D．improved 20．A．tired B．pleased C．thankful D．angry 21．A．moved B．hurt C．meant D．surprised 22．A．enjoy B．like C．dislike D．choose 23．A．boring B．hard C．necessary D．successful 24．A．house B．subject C．world D．future 25．A．clever B．perfect C．patient D．confident 三、 阅读理解(共40分) 阅读下列短文, 根据内容选择最佳答案。(共20小题；每小题2分, 满分40分) A Experience “The Wilderness” — A Live Drama at Ma’s Family House! Come and enjoy a special night of Chinese drama with the live-action performance of “The Wilderness” in Kunming! Performance Content This famous play was written by Cao Yu, one of China’s greatest writers. It tells a story about love, hate, and family problems. Long ago, two lovers were separated (分开), and now they meet again with many sad memories. The story happens in a lonely old family house next to the railway. “The Wilderness” was first performed in Kunming in 1939, and now, in 2025, it returns to this city with a new live show. The play will be performed inside the real Ma’s Family House, making the experience even more exciting and special. Date May 3rd, 2025 (Saturday) Time 7:30 PM — 9:30 PM Location Ma’s Family House Theatre, No.4 Qianwang Street, Kunming Ticket Price ¥96 (first floor); ¥106 (second floor); ¥156 (VIP seats) Tips 1. Tickets are available on Maoyan.com or at the entrance. 2. One person, one ticket. Children also need tickets to enter. 3. No food, drinks, or recording devices (设备) are allowed inside the theatre. 26．What is “The Wilderness” mainly about? A．A lonely old railway station. B．Two lovers’ happy memories. C．Love, hate and family problems. D．One of China’s greatest writers. 27．What is special about the drama? A．It was written by Cao Yu. B．It is performed in a real family house. C．It has a very long history. D．It returns to Kunming with a live show. 28．If Li Ming wants to watch the show on the 2nd floor with his 10-year-old brother, how much will he pay? A．¥96. B．¥156. C．¥192. D．¥212. 29．Which of the following is TRUE? A．The play is two hours long in total. B．Tickets are only sold on the Internet. C．Local snacks are allowed while watching the play. D．It has been 96 years since the drama was first performed in Kunming. 30．In which part of a newspaper can you probably read the text? A．Travel. B．Culture. C．Science. D．Education. B At the beginning of the school year, each student would be given a special job for which they would be responsible (负责的) for the whole term. Rita, a quiet and hardworking girl, hoped for an exciting task, like taking care of the class plants. Instead, she received a small box with sand and a small ant. Even though the teacher insisted (坚称) that this task was very special, Rita could not help feeling disappointed. However, she decided to do her best with her new responsibility. She began to study and care for the ant, learning about its habitat (栖息地) and needs. She made the box a comfortable home for the ant, and it grew much bigger than anyone expected. Rita’s hard work caught the attention of her science teacher, Mr Thompson. He turned her work into a class project, and Rita became the class expert on ants. Her hard work helped the whole class learn about ant behavior and habitats. They even built a small ant farm in the classroom to watch the ant closely. As the school year went by, Rita’s classmates became more and more interested in the ant project. They started asking her questions and watching the ant’s behavior themselves. Rita felt proud to share her knowledge and see her classmates so interested. She even made a report and shared her findings with the whole school during the science festival. At the end of the year, the school recognized Rita’s class as the best of the year. They praised Rita for her hard work and how she turned a small responsibility into something big. Rita learned that every task, no matter how small, could make a big difference. She also learned that sometimes the most unexpected things can lead to great success. 31．What was Rita’s special job? A．To take care of class plants. B．To care for a small ant. C．To receive a small box. D．To get a box with sand. 32．What does the underlined word “disappointed” in Paragraph 3? A．Unhappy. B．Excited. C．Proud. D．Useless. 33．What changes took place because of Rita’s hard work? A．Her classmates became less interested in the project. B．Her work became a school-wide project. C．She was famous as an ant expert in the school. D．She did not share her findings with anyone. 34．Which of the following is the right order according to the passage? ① Rita’s classmates watched ants by themselves. ② Rita made a report to share her findings in the school. ③ Rita helped her classmates learn about the ants. ④ Rita began to study ants’ living places and needs ⑤ Rita’s class became the best of year. A．①②③④⑤ B．②④⑤③① C．④①③②⑤ D．④③①②⑤ 35．What can we learn from Rita’s experience with the ant project? A．Good luck decides everything. B．Failure is the mother of success. C．Small tasks can make a big difference. D．Unexpected tasks always lead to Success. C On March 8, 2025, Huawei officially formed a healthcare team to enter the AI medical field. This is really exciting news for the whole world. For a long time, people have faced problems like uneven distribution (分配) of medical resources and low diagnostic (诊断的) efficiency. Huawei, with its strong technology in communication, cloud computing (云计算), and AI, can provide powerful computing for medical processing and analysis. The new healthcare team from Huawei will work hard. They plan to use AI to make medical diagnosis faster and more accurate. For example, they want to create smart tools. These tools can quickly look at a patient’s medical records and test results. Then, they can help doctors find out what’s wrong with the patient more easily. In the past, doctors sometimes spent a lot of time looking through thick medical files. But with Huawei’s new technology, this will change. The team will also try to use 5G technology. This way, doctors in big cities can share their knowledge with doctors in small towns or villages. It can help solve the problem of uneven medical resources. The global AI medical market is growing fast. More and more people are using AI in healthcare. Huawei’s entry into this field is like adding fuel to the fire. Their new ideas and technologies will surely bring big changes. We all hope that with Huawei’s efforts, healthcare around the world will become better. People will get better medical care, and the problems in the medical field will be solved step by step. Let’s look forward to seeing the wonderful things that Huawei’s healthcare team will do in the AI medical field. 36．How will Huawei’s 5G technology help solve medical problems? A．By replacing doctors in villages. B．By making hospitals cheaper to build. C．By reducing the need for medical tests. D．By allowing city doctors to share knowledge with countryside doctors. 37．What does “this” refer to in Paragraph 4? A．The cost of medical care. B．Patients’ test results. C．Time spent reviewing records. D．The number of patients. 38．What does “adding fuel to the fire” mean in the text? A．Stopping the growth of AL. B．Cutting Huawei’s influence. C．Creating new problems for doctors. D．Making the AI medical field grow faster. 39．What might happen if Huawei’s project succeeds? A．All hospitals will close. B．AI will completely replace doctors. C．Medical costs will suddenly increase. D．People in the countryside can get the same good medical care as in cities. 40．What is the author’s attitude towards Huawei AI healthcare? A．Surprised. B．Worried. C．Supportive. D．Disappointed. D A survey of people’s opinions on allowing pets to ride on China’s high-speed trains has led to a lively discussion online, with some agreeing it would greatly encourage pet owners and others to pay attention to hygiene (卫生) and practicality (实用性). Although pets are not allowed on high-speed trains, the railway worker has begun looking for the possibility of allowing small pets to travel under certain conditions. The China Railway Customer Service Center recently made a survey to collect passengers’ (乘客) opinions on the topic. Passengers can answer 15 questions of the topic of “Pet Travel on High-Speed Trains”. The questions cover the necessity (必要性) of pet transportation (运输) by high-speed train, the types of pets to be transported, the frequency and price of such services, protective ways and suggestions from people who do not own pets. “In recent years, we have received a number of questions from passengers for the possibility of pet transportation on high-speed trains,” the center said in a statement. “Based on feedback (反馈) from the survey, we will further look for the possibility of high-speed pet transportation. We welcome suggestions and opinions from the public.” Some netizens (网友) support the idea of allowing pets to ride on high-speed trains, mentioning the convenience (方便) it would offer to pet owners. With the continuous development of the railway network, rail travel has become more and more popular in China. According to China State Railway Group, there were 3.68 billion trips made last year. As the need for pet-friendly travel choices grows and discussions around pet rules on high-speed trains continue, there is hope that a balanced solution (解决方法) can be found that satisfies (使满意) both pet owners and other passengers. 41．What is the main topic of discussion according to the passage? A．The benefits (好处) of allowing pets on high-speed trains. B．Whether pets should be allowed on high-speed trains. C．The disadvantages (缺点) of allowing pets on high-speed trains. D．Care about hygiene and practicality if pets are allowed. 42．Which of the following is NOT included in the questions that passengers answer? A．The food that pets need during the journey. B．Which kinds of pets should be allowed on trains. C．Advice from passengers who are not pet owners. D．How often and at what price such services are provided. 43．What does the center plan to do with the feedback from the survey? A．Share the feedback and not make any changes. B．Stop receiving questions about pet transportation. C．Look for the possibility of high-speed pet transportation. D．Allow pet transportation on high-speed trains at once. 44．Why do some netizens support the idea of allowing pets to ride on high-speed trains? A．Pets will enjoy the wonderful travel experience. B．Pet owners will save money on pet transportation. C．High-speed trains will be more fun with pets on board. D．It will be easier for pet owners to travel with their pets. 45．What can we infer from the last paragraph? A．A solution may be found to satisfy different groups. B．The discussions will end without any changes being made, C．The high-speed train service is not thinking about any changes. D．Pet owners are not allowed to travel with their pets. 第二部分 非选择题(55分) 四、任务型阅读 阅读下面短文, 请根据短文内容, 在文后表格中填入恰当的单词, 每空 一词。 (共10空；每空1. 5分, 满分15分) When we turn on the tap and hot water comes out, do you know the development of the invention? The earliest baths appeared around 4,000 years ago and showers were in use about 300 years ago. Today, while others say a bath at night makes them feel relaxed and have a good sleep. Are baths better than showers? Having a bath is relaxing while showers are quick. Which should we choose? People have discussed about this. Let’s have a closer look. Yes—a bath washes the mind and body Baths are about much more than cleanliness. They are places to relax and you can think about the coming day so that you can plan tomorrow well there. You will have to do nothing in a bath but read or eat if you want. Most people have been used to bathing since they were born. For the first few years of a person’s life, they are bathed before bed,not showered. No—showers are quick and cheap The cost of baths is more than that of showers. Experts recently worked out that a year of two baths a day costs £438 but a year of two showers a day costs just £161. Baths are more expensive. Showers are better for the environment because they use less water and energy. What’s more, showers are efficient when you don't have much time in the morning. You just need 3 minutes to finish it and it means you can stay in bed for an extra time. Now, you’ve learned a bit more about it. You are hoped to scan the QR code in the picture above to join in the discussion and make your choice. Next week, the result will be published. Are baths better than showers? Facts about baths and showers ◆Baths appeared much 46 than showers. ◆People like to have showers in the morning to wake up their body. ◆Others like to have a bath to relax 47 and sleep well at night. A 48 on baths and showers Baths ◆Help to relax and make a good 49 for tomorrow. ◆Do something else, 50 reading,eating and so on. ◆Get used to having a bath since 51 . Showers ◆Help 52 money by having a quick shower. ◆Make a better environment by 53 less water and energy. ◆Stay in bed longer because of just having a 54 shower. Invitation Scan the QR code and vote “Yes” 55 you think baths are better than showers. 五、综合填空 (共10空；每空1. 5分, 满分15分) 阅读下面短文，在空白处根据所给首字母填入一个单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 Have you heard of the horse-face skirt? The skirt has many crossed layers (交叉层), making it look nice. This Chinese skirt started in the Song Dynasty and 56 (see) in the Ming and Qing quite often. In 2022, French fashion brand (品牌) Dior copied the design of the skirt. Many hanfu lovers began to introduce the knowledge 57 the skirt. This helped more people learn about the traditional (传统的) Chinese clothes. “For us, 58 (wear) the skirt is not just for fashion,” said Mao, one of the hanfu lovers. “It also shows our love for Chinese culture.” Mao said 59 (proud). Recently, people 60 (pay) more attention to the skirt. Many Chinese famous people have worn it to international events. And during the past spring festival, lots of young people wore the skirt 61 they went on trips. People in other countries like this skirt, too. Chinese clothing 62 (company) have got a lot of orders for it from abroad. A report studied how popular the skirt was among foreign TikTok users. 63 report found that last year users from more than 90 countries and areas shared content about the skirt! This is a good example of Chinese culture going to the world. And it is also a good way 64 (introduce) Chinese culture. “New Chinese-style clothes” is also a hot topic. These clothes add traditional Chinese culture to modern designs. They have won the hearts of many people. All these show that we are becoming much more confident in 65 (we) own culture. 六、书面表达(满分25分) 66．很快就要到世界环境保护日，你校组织以“Being a volunteer of going green”为题的英语演讲比赛。请你写一篇英语演讲稿参加比赛，提示如下： 1. What are you like? 2. What have you ever done for going green? 3. Tell us the reasons for going green and how to do it? Being a volunteer of going green Hello,everyone. I want to be a volunteer of going green. 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