山东省济南市莱芜区2024-2025学年下学期期中考试八年级英语试题

2024-2025学年度第二学期期中考试八年级 英语试题 （本试卷共12页, 满分150分。考试用时120分钟。） 注意事项: 1. 答卷前, 考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号、座号等填写在答题卡和试卷指定位置上。 2. 回答选择题时, 选出每小题答案后, 用 2B 铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动, 用橡皮擦干净后, 再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时, 用0.5mm黑色签字笔将答案写在答题卡上, 写在本试卷上无效。 3. 考试结束后, 将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。 第一部分听力（共四节, 满分30分） 第一节（共5小题; 每小题1.5分, 满分7.5分） 听录音, 从每组句子中选出一个你所听到的句子。每个句子听一遍。 1. A. Don’t be late again! B. Turn on the blender! C. Let’s put up signs! 2. A. She likes rock music. B. He used to walk to school. C. I hope to be a reporter. 3. A. Are you watching TV? B. Did he ride a horse? C. Is it produced in China? 4. A. It wasn’t used widely. B. He hasn’t swept the floor. C. They can’t hear you clearly. 5. A. What’s she like now? B. When was the photo taken? C. Where. will you go? 第二节（共5. 小题; 每小题 1.5 分, 满分 7.5 分） 在录音中, 你将听到五段对话, 每段对话后有一个小题, 从每小题A、B、C中选出能回答所给问题的正确答案。每段对话听两遍 6. Who bought the new dress for Sue? A. Her mother. B. Her aunt. C. Her grandma. 7. How does the girl feel before the exams? A. Worried. B. Excited. C. Relaxed. 8. What made Li Wen change? A. Family conversations. B. A new school. C. His teachers. 9. Where is the postcard shop? A. Next to a bookshop. B. Behind a bank. C. On the second floor. 10. When might they come to the restaurant? A. At 8:00 a. m. B. At 7:50 p. m. C. At 8:00 p. m. 第三节（共5小题; 每小题 1.5 分, 满分7.5分） 在录音中, 你将听到一段对话, 对话后有五个小题, 从每小题 A、B、C 中选出能回答所给问题的正确答案。听对话前, 你将有40秒钟的读题时间; 听完后, 你将有40秒钟的答题时间。对话听两遍。 11. Where is the art exhibition held? A. On the playground. B. In the music room. C. In the library. 12. What materials are used to make sky lanterns? A. Bamboo and silk. B. Bamboo and paper. C. Wood and paper. 13. How do artists create the shapes of paper cuttings? A. Fold the paper and then cut. B. Cut directly without folding. C. Draw pictures and cut. 14. How long does it take to complete a clay piece? A. A few days. B. Several weeks. C. Several months. 15. What do the students think of the exhibition? A. Enjoyable and educational. B. Boring and useless. C. Fun but crowded. 第四节（共5 小题; 每小题 1.5 分, 满分7.5 分） 在录音中, 你将听到一篇短文, 短文后有五个小题, 从每小题 A、B、C中选出能回答所给问题的正确答案。听短文前, 你将有 40 秒钟的读题时间; 听完后, 你将有 40 秒钟的答题时间。短文听两遍。 16. What did the patients think of Mr. Wang? A He was popular. B. He was strict. C. He was patient. 17. Where did Mr. Wang spend the vacation? A. In a city. B. On a beach. C. In a village. 18. How did The Wangs feel on the first day? A. They were tired. B. They were relaxed. C. They were sleepy. 19. Why did Mr. Wang go to the nearest town? A. To repair his car. B. To. find his friend. C. To buy some medicine. 20. What happened to Mr. Wang when he came back to the village? A. He helped an old man. B. He lost his way. C. He fell sleep in his car. 第二部分 阅读（共两节, 满分50分） 第一节阅读理解（共20小题; 每小题2分, 满分40分） 阅读下列短文, 从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A You can test whether a plant knows which way is up and which way is down. The test caught many children’s eyes last week. You’ll need •Two large fresh carrots •Toothpicks (牙签) •A large glass •A small bowl •A small sharp knife •Tweezers (镊子) •An adult helper Three steps ①Cut one carrot 2 cm from its large end. Cut the other carrot 5 cm from its large end. Ask the helper to hollow (挖空) it out with a knife and tweezers. ②Use toothpicks to fix the carrots. Stick (戳) toothpicks in the small carrot top and sit it over a bowl with the cut end in water. Stick toothpicks in the large carrot top, sit it on a glass and pour water in the hollow center. ③For two weeks, keep water in the bowl so it touches the small carrot top; also keep the large carrot top’s hollow center filled with water. What will happen? Both carrots should grow leaves and stems (茎). Instead of growing downwards, the leaves on the larger carrot will turn and grow upwards. 1. The test instruction above is for ________. A. doctors B. farmers C. children D. parents 2. Which of the following is not needed when doing the test? A. A fork. B. A bowl. C. A glass. D. Two carrots. 3. Why is an adult helper needed during the test? A. Because the test is too difficult for children to do. B Because children are not allowed to touch the materials. C. Because knives and tweezers might be dangerous for children. D. Because the adult needs to record the results of the test. 4. What’s the role of toothpicks in the test? A. To cut the carrots into pieces. B. To mix the water in the bowl. C. To hollow out the carrots. D. To fix the carrots. 5. What’s the purpose of the test? A. To teach how to cook carrots. B. To show us a plant can tell which way is up. C. To show how to use toothpicks and tweezers. D. To describe the process of hollowing out carrots. B Last summer, Emily and her family packed their bags and drove for several hours until they reached a small, quiet village in the hills. They stayed in a wooden house near a clear river. The house was surrounded (环绕) by tall trees, and the air smelled fresh. Every morning, Emily would wake up early to the sound of birds’ singing. She and her father would go hiking through the forest. One day, while hiking, they even saw a family of deer eating grass. It was a special moment that Emily would always remember. In the afternoons, Emily and her younger brother would swim in the cool river or play games by the water. Sometimes, they would sit quietly and watch the fish swim by. In the evenings, the whole family would gather around a campfire. They cooked potatoes, told stories, and laughed together under the stars. Emily’s favorite part of the trip was when they visited a nearby waterfall. The waterfall was hidden in the forest, and the sound of the water falling was both strong and peaceful. Emily stood there, feeling the water mist (雾) on her face, and thought about how beautiful nature was. When it was time to leave, Emily felt sad. She had grown to love the quiet of the mountains and the time she spent with her family. As they drove back home, she looked out the window and promised herself that she would return one day. This trip had been more than just a vacation—it was a reminder of how important it was to spend time with loved ones and enjoy the beauty of the world around her. 6. Where did Emily and her family stay during their trip? A. In a hotel. B. In a car. C. In a tent. D. In a wooden house. 7. What did Emily and her father do every morning? A. They went swimming. B. They went hiking. C. They played games. D. They told stories. 8. What can we infer (推断) about Emily’s feelings towards the trip? A. She didn’t mind. B. She was sad. C. She enjoyed it. D. She was tired. 9. According to the text, which of the following is NOT true? A. The family’s wooden house was surrounded by tall trees. B. They enjoyed the sight of a waterfall hidden in the forest. C. Emily’s brother loved swimming in the river. D. The family watched movies around a campfire in the evenings. 10. Why did Emily feel sad when it was time to leave? A. She didn’t like the mountains. B. She wanted to stay longer with her family. C. She was tired from the trip. D. She missed her friends. C Have you ever tried riding a bike while singing a song? Or walked home while sending a message to a friend? These are examples of “dual-tasking”—doing two things at the same time. While it sounds simple, your brain works hard to manage it! Imagine your brain is like a power station. It supplies energy (提供能量) to different tasks, just like electricity powers cities. If one task (like solving math problems) uses a lot of energy, other tasks (like listening to music) might get less power. This is why “dual-tasking” can feel tricky—your brain does not have enough energy to share! When you learn a new skill, like playing basketball or baking cookies, it takes a lot of focus at first. But with practice, your brain gets better at it. Over time, the task becomes easier, freeing up energy for other things. That’s why older students might find it easier to talk while doing homework—they’ve practiced both skills! Why do you sometimes forget to say something before you say it? The answer is that you are likely to have been “dual-tasking” just before speaking. It might have been because you were thinking about the words you wanted to say and something else at the same time. Or maybe you were focusing on listening while trying to think of what to say. Forgetting things is normal for everyone and can happen when you are doing too many things at once. When it happens to you, take a deep breath and relax! Perhaps those words will come back to you later when you clear your head and re-energize. Remember, “dual-tasking” is a skill. Younger kids might meet difficulties because their brains are still leaning. But as you grow and get experience, your brain becomes a stronger “power station”, ready to deal with more tasks. So next time you forget something, don’t stress—your brain is just balancing its energy! 11. What does the phrase “power station” mean in the text? A. A place that offers electricity to cars. B. A supply of energy for the brain. C. A tool that controls brain. D. A shopping center in a busy city. 12. What does the underlined word “tricky” mean in paragraph 2? A. Easy. B. Simple. C. Difficult. D. Fun 13. How does paragraph 3 support the text? A. It gives examples of why practice works. B. It explains more tasks are useless. C. It tells us the younger students are smarter. D. It shows the challenges of dual-tasking. 14. What should you do if you forget something while dual-tasking? A. Get upset and try harder. B. Take a break and relax. C. Forget the mistake and continue. D. Ask someone else for help. 15. What is the text mainly about? A. Ways to develop dual-tasking skills. B. Reasons for avoiding dual-taking. C. Bad influence of dual-tasking. D. Dual-tasking and brain improvement. D Have you ever thought about the possibility that your simple T-shirt could cool you down by up to 5℃ on hot summer days? Thanks to a recent invention, it will probably come true. The amazing invention helps people feel comfortable and fresh in the outdoors on hot days. Its inventors, engineers Ma Yaoguang and Tao Guangming in China, had a completely fantastic way. They made a special textile (纺织品). It can take in body heat and send out its energy into space. This textile cools both the objects and the area around them through radioactive cooling (辐射冷却). This means that even when it looks like you are wearing a common shirt, you are in fact wearing something that works like a mirror. Research at Stanford University had already succeeded in cooling the wearers by 3℃, but this invention was not good enough. So researchers still need to test the new invention to decide how well it works while the wearers are standing or walking, and not directly facing the sky, like in their research. Inventors Ma and Tao are now looking for textile factories and clothing brands (品牌) that are interested in using their textile. They predict that the new material will increase clothing costs by just 10%. “We can make it with more production which means everybody can get a T-shirt and the cost is almost the same as their old ones.” Tao said. So if you are a sportsman or simply someone that has to deal with the really high temperature, be patient because your days of feeling hot may be coming to an end! 16. What is the main use of the special textile according to paragraph 2? A. To make the T-shirts look nicer. B. To keep the wearer warm in cold weather. C. To cool the wearer by up to 5℃ on hot days. D. To make more people afford T-shirts. 17. Why do researchers need to test the new invention further? A. Because they want to check if it is safe for the environment. B. Because they wonder if it works while people move or stand. C. Because the material is too expensive to produce. D. Because it can not be produced at a low price. 18. What can be predicted from the last two paragraphs? A. The new T-shirts will be welcomed. B. The new T-shirts will be at a high price. C. No factories will be interested in such T-shirts. D. Few people will buy the T-shirts. 19. Who will most probably buy the new T-shirts? A. An engineer. B. A doctor. C. A teacher. D. A farmer. 20. Which of the following is TRUE according to the text? A. The T-shirts can cool wearers by 10℃. B. The T-shirts are already being sold in stores. C. The new textile works like a mirror to send out heat. D. Only people who exercise can wear the T-shirts. 第二节 阅读七选五（共5小题; 每小题2分, 满分10分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Different countries have different dining habits and tools. At the dinner table, Westerners use knives and forks, while the Chinese use chopsticks. Since at least 3,000 years ago, chopsticks have been the eating tool for Chinese people. During the Pottery Age (陶器时代), ancient Chinese people used pottery pots to cook. ___21___ Later on, they developed the habit of using chopsticks. ___22___ They are bamboo and wood, metal, jade, bone and chemical plastics. In modern Chinese family life, people prefer to use the bamboo or wooden chopsticks because they are friendly to the environment and cost a little. ___23___ The use of knives and forks makes it much more convenient for people to eat individually (单独地). And the use of chopsticks makes it possible for people to have meals together with their family members. As the Westerners prefer to eat individually, they have the idea and habit of not depending on others after they grow into adults. The way that Chinese people use chopsticks matches with the lifestyle of the Chinese family. ___24___ Nowadays, an increasing number of foreign students come to China. ___25___ Chopsticks are going out into the world. A. Using knives and forks or chopsticks brings about a difference in lifestyle. B. They are happy to learn to use chopsticks and enjoy the experience of eating with friends. C. They like eating with others around the table. D Scientists have no way to invent modern tools. E. And they used branches or bamboo sticks to pick up the food. F. There are also some other difficulties that we cannot think of. G. Generally, the materials of chopsticks can be divided into five groups. 第三部分 语言运用（共三节, 满分35分） 第一节补全对话（共5小题; 每小题1分, 满分5分） 阅读下面对话，从每题所给的A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出一个最佳答案完成对话。 A: Hello, Jenny speaking! B: Hi, Jenny. It’s Lisa here. A: Hi, Lisa! We haven’t talked on the phone for a long time! B: Yeah. ___26___ How time flies! A: Time seems to go by more quickly after we get into Grade 8. B: Sure it does. By the way, I’m calling to ask for your help. A: You need help? ___27___ . B: As you know, my science is not good enough. A: So how can I help you? B: I asked my teacher for help, and she told me to take notes and review them every day. ___28___ A: Sure. But I need the notes on weekdays. Is it OK with you if I take them to you on weekends? B: ___29___ And we can have a good time playing with my new pet ants. A: You mean you keep ants as pets? ___30___ B: People sure change, don’t they? A: OK. Then see you on Saturday afternoon. B: See you then. 26. A. I haven’t seen you for four years. B. It was quite different from mine. C. I’m going to have a trip. D. It’s been 2 months since we last talked. 27. A. Why don’t you go to the museum? B. What’s the matter? C. When does the shopping center close? D. How do you learn English? 28. A. Could you lend me some money? B. Could I borrow your notes? C. Would you mind my smoking? D. May I ask your address? 29. A. That would be nice. B. I’m afraid not. C. I’m not sure. D. What a pity! 30. A. They look beautiful, don’t they? B. And you’re good at art, aren’t you? C. But you didn’t like insects before, did you? D. You won’t play sports, will you? 第二节 完形填空（共15小题; 每小题1分, 满分15分） 阅读下面短文, 从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 The other day, my sister and I were sitting in the restaurant, trying to have a conversation, ____31____ her children, four-year-old Willow and seven-year-old Luca, would not stop ____32____. The arguments—over a fork, or who had more water in a glass—never stopped. Then, my sister ____33____ into her bag, pulled out two shiny iPads, and handed one to each child. ____34____ , the two became quiet. They sat playing games and watching videos, and we were able to continue our ____35____. After our meal, as my sister put the iPads back into her bag, she said, “I don’t like giving them the iPads ____36____ the dinner table, but if they keep them busy for an hour so we can eat in peace, I often just give in. I am afraid that it’s ____37____ for them. I do worry that it makes them think it’s okay to use electronics while having meals in the future.” Dr. Gary Small, director of the Longevity Center at the University of California, Los Angeles, says that the ____38____ is very sensitive (敏感的)to things like iPads and smart phone screens. If people spend ____39____ time on electronics and less time talking with others, like family eating together, it could hurt the ____40____ of important communication skills. Sherry Turkle, a professor at MIT, said that talking with others helps children learn to talk to themselves and they will be ____41____ when they’re alone. She ____42____ that if children spend too much time on screens, they might miss out on learning how to ____43____ with real people, which isn’t always perfect but is important. She believes that children need to learn how to ____44____ themselves and who they are. This way, they can build real ____45____ with others without feeling scared. She said, “If you don’t teach kids to be alone, they might only know how to feel lonely.” 31. A. but B. so C. since D. and 32. A. painting B. fighting C. crying D. reading 33. A. changed B. got C. turned D. reached 34. A. Unluckily B. Suddenly C. Probably D. Recently 35. A. expression B. competition C. conversation D. business 36. A. behind B. under C. over D. at 37. A. bad B. helpful C. good D. important 38. A. throat B. head C. hand D. brain 39. A. less B. shorter C. later D. more 40. A. exhibition B. development C. feeling D. research 41. A. comfortable B. popular C. shy D. angry 42. A. worries B. hopes C. promises D. discovers 43. A. connect B. agree C. communicate D. compare 44. A. thank B. support C. understand D. answer 45. A. activities B. relationships C. experiences D. interests 第三节阅读填空（共10小题; 每小题1.5分, 满分15分） 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 Firefighters are always there when we need them most. Once, I had to call the firefighters to put out a fire. I still remember how fast it made my heart beat, ____46____ it was a small fire. I was glad and thankful when the firefighters put it out ____47____ (quick). Firefighters help in all kinds of sudden serious and ____48____ (danger) events or situations. I saw firefighters carrying people from their flooded homes while ____49____ (watch) the news today. Often, they are the first helpers when ____50____ accident happens. Some firefighters ____51____ (train) to help people and pets that fall into frozen lakes. To prepare for real-life rescue like this one, they must practice ____52____ (put) on ice suits, working with ropes, and using hand signals to communicate. If you want to learn more about ____53____ (this) brave men and women, read the article Danger! Rescue on Thin Ice. Where would we be without the first helpers? Maybe you’ll join me this month in finding a way ____54____ (thank) them. Giving a card, a drawing, or a plate of cookies to your local fire station could be the start of a new tradition for your families and our ____55____ (hero) will be thankful for it. Let’s show our support to them who keep us safe every day. 第四部分 写作（共两节, 满分35分） 第一节情境运用（共5小题; 每小题2分, 满分10分） 根据所提供的图片，用一个完整的句子提问或应答。 56. A: Excuse me, ____________________________________________________ B: Sure, go along this street and turn left. They are on Center Street. 57. A: Why does the shirt feel soft? B: ___________________________________________________ 58. A: ___________________________________________________ B: No, he didn’t. But he wears them now. 59. A: Hi, Betty. What’s the use of this machine? B: ___________________________________________________ 60. A: ___________________________________________________ B: By Whitcomb Judson. 第二节 作文（满分25分） 61. 坚定文化自信，弘扬中华优秀传统文化，做中华文明传播者是新时代中国青少年的责任与使命。假如你是李华，近期，一批外国朋友要到你所在的学校参观访问，请用英语写一篇发言稿，向他们介绍中华优秀传统文化。 内容包括： 1.欢迎朋友们的到来； 2总体介绍中国传统文化种类多、历史悠久； 3.列举至少两个中国传统文化的例子，可以从其历史、特点、用途、或受欢迎程度等方面具体介绍。 作文要求： 1.不能照抄原文；不得在作文中出现真实校名、地点和考生的真实姓名； 2.语句连贯，词数80个左右。 Dear friends, _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Thanks for your listening. 2024-2025学年度第二学期期中考试八年级 英语试题 （本试卷共12页, 满分150分。考试用时120分钟。） 注意事项: 1. 答卷前, 考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号、座号等填写在答题卡和试卷指定位置上。 2. 回答选择题时, 选出每小题答案后, 用 2B 铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动, 用橡皮擦干净后, 再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时, 用0.5mm黑色签字笔将答案写在答题卡上, 写在本试卷上无效。 3. 考试结束后, 将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。 第一部分听力（共四节, 满分30分） 第一节（共5小题; 每小题1.5分, 满分7.5分） 听录音, 从每组句子中选出一个你所听到的句子。每个句子听一遍。 1. A. Don’t be late again! B. Turn on the blender! C. Let’s put up signs! 2. A. She likes rock music. B. He used to walk to school. C. I hope to be a reporter. 3. A. Are you watching TV? B. Did he ride a horse? C. Is it produced in China? 4. A. It wasn’t used widely. B. He hasn’t swept the floor. C. They can’t hear you clearly. 5. A. What’s she like now? B. When was the photo taken? C. Where. will you go? 第二节（共5. 小题; 每小题 1.5 分, 满分 7.5 分） 在录音中, 你将听到五段对话, 每段对话后有一个小题, 从每小题A、B、C中选出能回答所给问题的正确答案。每段对话听两遍 6. Who bought the new dress for Sue? A. Her mother. B. Her aunt. C. Her grandma. 7. How does the girl feel before the exams? A. Worried. B. Excited. C. Relaxed. 8. What made Li Wen change? A. Family conversations. B. A new school. C. His teachers. 9. Where is the postcard shop? A. Next to a bookshop. B. Behind a bank. C. On the second floor. 10. When might they come to the restaurant? A. At 8:00 a. m. B. At 7:50 p. m. C. At 8:00 p. m. 第三节（共5小题; 每小题 1.5 分, 满分7.5分） 在录音中, 你将听到一段对话, 对话后有五个小题, 从每小题 A、B、C 中选出能回答所给问题的正确答案。听对话前, 你将有40秒钟的读题时间; 听完后, 你将有40秒钟的答题时间。对话听两遍。 11. Where is the art exhibition held? A. On the playground. B. In the music room. C. In the library. 12. What materials are used to make sky lanterns? A. Bamboo and silk. B. Bamboo and paper. C. Wood and paper. 13. How do artists create the shapes of paper cuttings? A. Fold the paper and then cut. B. Cut directly without folding. C. Draw pictures and cut. 14. How long does it take to complete a clay piece? A. A few days. B. Several weeks. C. Several months. 15. What do the students think of the exhibition? A. Enjoyable and educational. B. Boring and useless. C. Fun but crowded. 第四节（共5 小题; 每小题 1.5 分, 满分7.5 分） 在录音中, 你将听到一篇短文, 短文后有五个小题, 从每小题 A、B、C中选出能回答所给问题的正确答案。听短文前, 你将有 40 秒钟的读题时间; 听完后, 你将有 40 秒钟的答题时间。短文听两遍。 16. What did the patients think of Mr. Wang? A. He was popular. B. He was strict. C. He was patient. 17. Where did Mr. Wang spend the vacation? A. In a city. B. On a beach. C. In a village. 18. How did The Wangs feel on the first day? A. They were tired. B. They were relaxed. C. They were sleepy. 19. Why did Mr. Wang go to the nearest town? A. To repair his car. B. To. find his friend. C. To buy some medicine. 20. What happened to Mr. Wang when he came back to the village? A. He helped an old man. B. He lost his way. C. He fell sleep in his car. 第二部分 阅读（共两节, 满分50分） 第一节阅读理解（共20小题; 每小题2分, 满分40分） 阅读下列短文, 从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A 【1~5题答案】 【答案】1. C 2. A 3. C 4. D 5. B B 【6~10题答案】 【答案】6. D 7. B 8. C 9. D 10. B C 【11~15题答案】 【答案】11. B 12. C 13. A 14. B 15. D D 【16~20题答案】 【答案】16. C 17. B 18. A 19. D 20. C 第二节 阅读七选五（共5小题; 每小题2分, 满分10分） 【21~25题答案】 【答案】21. E 22. G 23. A 24. C 25. B 第三部分 语言运用（共三节, 满分35分） 第一节补全对话（共5小题; 每小题1分, 满分5分） 【26~30题答案】 【答案】26. D 27. B 28. B 29. A 30. C 第二节 完形填空（共15小题; 每小题1分, 满分15分） 阅读下面短文, 从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 【31~45题答案】 【答案】31. A 32. B 33. D 34. B 35. C 36. D 37. A 38. D 39. D 40. B 41. A 42. A 43. C 44. C 45. B 第三节阅读填空（共10小题; 每小题1.5分, 满分15分） 【46~55题答案】 【答案】46. although##though 47. quickly 48. dangerous 49. watching 50. an 51. are trained 52. putting 53. these 54. to thank 55. heroes 第四部分 写作（共两节, 满分35分） 第一节情境运用（共5小题; 每小题2分, 满分10分） 【56~60题答案】 【答案】56. Could（Can）you tell me how to get to the restrooms/ where the restrooms are? 57. Because it’s made of cotton. 58. Did Jack use to wear glasses? / Did Jack wear glasses? 59. It is used to make dumplings/ for making dumplings (jiaozi). 60. Who/Whom was the zipper invented by? 第二节 作文（满分25分） 【61题答案】 【答案】例文： Dear friends, Welcome to our school and wish you a good time here. Today I want to share something about traditional Chinese culture with you. There are many kinds of traditional Chinese culture. Some of them have a long history. They have influenced many people. Beijing Opera comes first. As one of Chinese national treasures, Beijing Opera comes from “Huiban” and it has three parts, including singing, dancing, and speaking. It’s full of famous stories, and it is loved by Chinese people of all ages. The next one is about paper cuttings. Paper cuttings are in all kinds of shapes like animals, flowers or characters from Chinese folk stories. During the Spring Festival, paper cuttings are put on windows, doors and walls. Chinese people believe that they are symbols of wishes for good luck. Thanks for your listening. 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$