专题07 任务型阅读（期中真题汇编，湖北省卷专用）八年级英语上学期

专题07 任务型阅读 主题01 人与自我——节假日活动 Passage 1 （24-25八年级上·湖北宜昌·期中）10th July, Sunny My name is Tom. Today, my parents and I decided to go on a vacation. In the morning, we took the bus to Dongshan Island, a beautiful island with nice beaches. We rented (租) a house near the sea for three days. We brought some tea and food with us, because we wanted to have a relaxing time. At about 10:00 a.m., we got to the beach. There were lots of people there. We felt very excited. My father went swimming in the sea. My mother and I sat on the beach and had some tea and food. 11th July, Rainy We got up early in the morning. When we walked to the beach, there were only a few people. We saw the sunrise there. How beautiful it was! Then we walked along the beach and played in the sand all morning. My father and I went fishing in the afternoon, but we didn’t get any fish, because it rained heavily. 12th July, Sunny It was a fine day today. How time flies! It was the last day of our vacation. We ate some seafood at noon. It tasted delicious. Then we took the bus to go home. It was really a great vacation. 根据语篇内容，回答下列问题。（不超过6个词） 1．How long did Tom’s vacation last? 2．How did Tom’s family feel when they got to the beach? 3．Who went fishing during the vacation? 4．How did they go home? 5．What did Tom think of his vacation? Passage 2 （24-25八年级下·河北邢台·期中）Last summer vacation, I went on a memorable bicycle trip, with my friends. We decided to explore the beautiful seaside towns near our city. Before we started, we made careful preparations. We checked our bicycles to, make sure everything was in good condition. We also wore helmets for safety and brought some-light-colored clothes to keep us cool in the sun. We paid attention to every little detail (细节), like putting reflectors on our bikes. When we set off, we were filled with excitement. As we rode along, we passed through small villages and towns. We saw many pedestrians (路人) on the road, so we slowed down and made sure not to be careless. We also noticed some trucks on the main roads, and we were very careful around them. During our trip, we stopped by a small stream. The water was clear, and we took a break there. We sat on the grass, enjoying the peaceful moment. Then we continued our journey towards the seaside. When we finally reached the seaside, we were amazed by the beautiful view. The blue sea and. the golden sand made us feel relaxed. We rode along the seaside road, feeling the sea breeze. We also visited a small town by the sea. There were many interesting shops and cafes. We bought some postcards to send to our friends. Although we were a bit tired, we all felt it was a wonderful experience 1．Did they put reflectors on their bikes before the trip? 2．How did they feel when they set off? 3．Where did they take a break during the trip? 4．What did they see in the small town by the sea? 5．Do you like going traveling by bicycle? Why or why not? Passage 3 （24-25八年级上·黑龙江哈尔滨·期中）How do most Chinese students spend their free time after finishing their homework? Watch TV, play computer games, or go outside to relax? Here’s a good example from UK. Mr. and Mrs. Meek are both teachers. They live in the UK with their two daughters: eleven-year-old Amy and nine-year-old Ella. Recently, the Meek family has become the focus (焦点) of the whole country after they finished 100 different outdoor activities in one year. The Meeks didn’t want their children to spend all their free time in front of the TV, or play computer games. About one year ago, the Meeks set (设定) 100 activities for the two girls to do outside. Although Mr. and Mrs. Meek are not outdoor activity fans, they took part in all the activities to spend time with their daughters. The two girls really had a great time joining in the activities. Every holiday and weekend, the Meeks tried the activities on their list, like hiking, climbing and so on. The two girls not only had a wonderful time, but also learned a lot of skills (技能). They could even stand in front of their schoolmates to give a talk. “Our friends spend a lot of their free time doing things which are bad for their health. Luckily, we’ve had something different.” Amy and Ella also helped their parents to make a new list of activities for the next 12 months. 根据语篇内容，回答问题。 1．What are Mr. and Mrs. Meek ? 2．Why did the Meeks become the focus of the UK? 3．Are the Meeks good at outdoor activities? 4．When did the Meeks go out to do the activities? 5．What have you learned from this passage? (In your words and with two sentences.) Passage 4 （23-24八年级上·江苏盐城·期末）Eleven children from Nanning, a city in southern China, went on a trip to Harbin, the famous ice city in Heilongjiang province. People online called them “little tangerines (小砂糖桔)” because they wore orange jackets. People on social media talked about these children every day. Everywhere they went, the local people treated them with love and kindness. In Harbin, they tried local food and watched fireworks in the snow. They even went to an outpost (前哨) in Mohe, the northernmost place of China. There, they sang the national anthem (国歌). The police officers also made snow sculptures (雕塑) and snowmen for the children. The parents of these children are thankful for the support they have received from people online and friends in Northeast China. The parents chose orange jackets for safety reasons, and the care from local people and people online made them feel warm. To thank Heilongjiang, tangerines from Guangxi were sent to the province as a gift. During the three-day New Year holiday, Harbin welcomed over 3 million visitors and earned (挣) 5.9 billion yuan ($830 million) from tourism. 根据短文内容回答问题。 (No more than 6 words) 1．Where is Nanning? 2．Why did people call the eleven children “little tangerines”? 3．What else did the eleven children do in Harbin besides watching fireworks in the snow? 4．Who chose the orange jackets for the children? 5．How many visitors visited Harbin during the three-day New Year holiday? Passage 5 （22-23八年级上·四川泸州·期末）New Energy in the Future Jason and Joe like to spend the winter holiday with their mum and dad. This morning they were all going sledding (滑雪橇). There was a heavy snow last night. The hill at the park was great for sledding. Jason and Joe asked their parents to take them out. Their parents agreed. They all put on warm clothes and boots (靴子). They brought hot drinks, put the sleds in the car and drove to the park. Jason and his dad went down the hill on one sled. Joan and her mum went down on the other sled. They went fast. The snow flew on their faces. They shouted and laughed. Sledding was fun. After playing for two hours, they took a short break. They wanted to get out of the cold, so they went into a warm house and had a hot drink. They talked about their fun day there. Soon it was time to go back home. Jason and Joe were very happy today. 1．When did the story happen? 2．How did they go to the park? 3．How long did they play the sledding? 4．Where did they have a hot drink? 5．What did they think of today? 主题02 人与自我——家庭活动 Passage 1 （24-25八年级下·山东临沂·期中）Many parents ask their children to do chores around the house. Mary, a mother of three children, never did that before. She always thought her children were too young to do chores. However, a TV show called Old Enough changed her mind. It’s a popular reality show (真人秀). The idea of the show is from a children’s picture book. The book describes a mother asking her five-year-old daughter to run to a store near their home to get some milk. The child is nervous about going alone but she finishes it successfully. The TV show shows young children are also able to do many things by themselves. After watching the show, Mary decided to have a try. She then found a way on the Internet to make her children interested in the housework. Mary used an app called You Rule Chores. It can make doing the housework more like playing a game. Every time the children finish a chore, they can get a coin (硬币) on the app as a prize. The more chores they do, the more coins they can get. Then they can use the coins to watch their favorite movies or take a trip. Now, Mary’s children can do lots of chores themselves and become more independent. 1．What made Mary change her mind about doing chores? 2．Where does the idea of the TV show come from? 3．How did Mary make her children interested in the housework? 4．What can the children do with the coins? 5．Do you think children should do chores at home? Why or why not? Passage 2 （24-25八年级下·江苏扬州·期中）My brother, August, is like the sun. My mum, dad and I are like planets that move around him. The only one who doesn’t move around August is our dog Daisy, because to her, August’s face looks just like anyone else’s face. To Daisy, all our faces look the same, flat and pale like the moon. I’m used to how things are in our family. I understand that August is special and needs extra care. If I was making too much noise while playing and he needed to nap, I knew that I had to play quietly because he had treatments (治疗) and needed rest. If I wanted my mum and dad to watch me play football, I knew that they might not be there because they were taking August to his therapy or a doctor. My parents always say that I am very understanding. I just know that there is no point in complaining. I have seen August after his surgeries with his face bandaged (绑着绷带的) and his body full of tubes (管子). After seeing that, it feels silly to complain about small things like not getting a toy or missing a school play. I knew this even when I was six. No one told me; I just knew. So, I get used to not bothering my parents with small things. I learn to do things on my own, like how to put toys together and how to stay ahead in school. I never ask for help with homework. If I have trouble with a subject. I study it on my own until I understand. I do every school project by myself. When they ask about school, I always say “good”, even if it isn’t true. 1．Who is the centre of the family? 2．Why doesn’t Daisy treat August differently? 3．How did the writer feel when she saw August with bandages and tubes? 4．Why does the writer always say “good” about school? 5．What do you think of the writer according to the passage? （言之有理即可） Passage 3 （24-25八年级下·湖北恩施·期中）Who does the housework at home? It’s an interesting but important question. Dave has his own idea and answer. He says, “As I was a child, my mother believed in the importance of the housework. My sister Dee and I cleaned up the kitchen every night after dinner. Our parents usually planned some weekly tasks for us, such as sweeping and tidying. We must finish them on Saturdays. They expected us to make our beds and keep our bedrooms clean every week. Mum also found some seasonal (季节的) chores to give us, such as cutting grass, sweeping leaves, cleaning the room and so on.” In fact, Dave didn’t agree with his mother. He always complained (抱怨) about the housework, but he did it. He still helps with housework now. His wife, Merry is very grateful to Dave’s mum. She has said to friends many times, “I’m lucky that Dave’s mum made him work around the house.” Does that make Dave different? I don’t think so. One new report shows that men’s work in the home is three times as much as that of forty years ago. “Who does the housework?” is still a big question in many families today. In recent years, reports have shown wives usually do much more housework than husbands. A 2021 report showed 62 percent of Americans thought of sharing housework as the important point of the successful family. However, there were only 47 percent of people who had the same idea in 1990. In a family, sharing housework is before money and children. Also, sharing housework also sets an example for the children. 根据语篇内容，回答下列问题。（不超过6个词） 1．What did Dave’s mother believe in as he was a child? 2．How often did Dave sweep and tidy? 3．Who is grateful to Dave’s mother? 4．Who does much more housework according to the reports? 5．Who does sharing housework set an example for? 主题01 人与自我——家庭活动 Passage 1 （24-25八年级下·山东临沂·期末）There is a famous study at Harvard University (哈佛大学). It found that children doing chores at home grow up to be more independent and successful. Children can get happiness and satisfaction when they are doing easy chores like making their bed or sweeping the floor. Doing chores helps them feel like they’re part of the team. From it, they can learn that working hard and helping others are important for success — whether in school, at work, or at home. However, many children don’t do chores these days. A survey of 1000 parents by Braun Research found that only 28% of them often give chores to their children, though most of them grew up doing chores themselves. Many parents refuse to give their children chores because they believe children should spend more time on their studies in order to get into a good college. Experts advise parents to have their children do chores as early as possible—when they are 4 or 5 years old. To make their children enjoy doing chores, parents can come up with fun ideas, such as giving rewards (奖励) to them. “It’s never too late to start. Don’t take away the satisfaction of working hard to finish a job from children,” they said. 1．What did the Harvard study find? 2．What can children learn from doing chores? 3．How many parents often give their children chores according to the survey? 4．How can parents make their children enjoy doing chores? (Give one example.) 5．Do you think children should do chores at home? Why or why not? Passage 2 （24-25八年级下·四川成都·期末）“Meatballs again? I hate meatballs!” Henry cried loudly. “I’m not eating this!” Henry’s mum and dad looked at each other. This was the second time this week that Henry had complained (抱怨) about his dinner. “We’re going to let you take over dinnertime. You can pick the food and cook your meals,” Mum said. “Good. We’re going to eat good food every night!” Henry answered. The next day, Henry sat down to write the meal plan. “We’re going to have chicken tonight, and noodles tomorrow,” Henry said. “Are we going to have anything else besides chicken? We need to have at least one vegetable for each meal,” said Mum. “We can have cabbage,” Henry said. After he finished shopping, it was time to make his first meal. He believed that this would be his favourite meal. Since he had never cooked, his parents were both there to help him. “There’s a lot to do,” Henry thought, as he looked at the mess in the kitchen. He was usually playing games outside while his parents were making dinner. It took almost two hours to cook. When dinner was finally finished, Henry was tired and hungry. But he was so excited — he made dinner! “I don’t like cabbage,” cried Sophia, Henry’s little sister, at the table. Henry felt quite upset. He had worked so hard on dinner, but it was impossible to get everyone happy about every part of every meal! “I’m sorry. I didn’t know this could be so hard,” Henry felt like he might cry. He began to realize how his parents felt every time at the dinner table. “It’s OK, Henry. You worked really hard. We’ll take back dinner responsibilities. You’ll have to do it enough when you’re grown up,” Dad said. Henry felt relaxed. He happily finished his dinner and never got angry at dinner table again. 1．Why did Henry’s parents decide to let him take over dinnertime? 2．What did Henry plan to have for dinner in the next two days? 3．How did Henry feel when he first started cooking? 4．Why did Henry feel upset after the meal? (no more than 10 words) 5．If you were Henry, what would you do to make the family dinners better? (at least 2 things, no less than 20 words) 主题02 人与自然——动植物 Passage 1 （24-25八年级上·湖北荆门·期中） The Shy Mimosa Mimosa pudica, or the “sensitive plant”, is known for its special ability. When touched, its leaves fold up quickly, as if it’s shy. This clever trick helps it avoid being eaten by animals—most pests lose interest when the leaves close! Mimosa grows in warm places like forests and grasslands. It loves sunlight and well-watered soil. But today, this plant is in danger. People often pick it for fun, and construction (建筑施工) destroys its home. In some areas, mimosa has become rare. Scientists say mimosa is more than a “shy” plant. Its folding leaves can teach us about plant movement—how plants react to the world around them. Protecting mimosa means saving a small but important part of nature’s diversity (多样性). 1．Why do mimosa leaves fold up when touched? (No more than 10 words) 2．Where does mimosa like to grow? (No more than 15 words) 3．What are the two dangers to mimosa? (No more than 15 words) 4．What can we learn from mimosa’s folding leaves? (No more than 10 words) 5．What can you do to protect mimosa? (No more than 20 words) Passage 2 （24-25八年级下·吉林延边·期末）Not all penguins live in cold places. African penguins live in the south of Africa. Like other penguins, African penguins spend most of the day feeding in the ocean, and that helps keep them cool. Most other penguins lay their eggs in the open. However, African penguins do it in a different way. They dig holes to lay their eggs so that they are protected from the sun’s heat (高温). The baby penguins stay in the holes for about three weeks. After that, they start going out and return to the holes to stay cool and avoid dangerous animals. On land, some animals, such as dogs and cats, will eat penguins. African penguins are in danger now. There are only about 52,000 left in the wild. One problem is that they are losing their homes. Other problems include humans picking penguin eggs for sale, competing with humans for fish, and facing the oil pollution in the ocean. 根据短文内容，回答下列问题。 1．Where do African penguins live? 2．What do African penguins spend most of the day doing? 3．How long do the baby penguins stay in the holes? 4．What animals will eat African penguins on land? 5．How many African penguins are there in the wild? Passage 3 （24-25八年级上·湖北孝感·期中）Twenty years ago in Costa Rica, three girls found a baby sloth (树懒) on a road. The little animal’s mother was killed by a car. These girls took the baby sloth to Judy, the owner of a hotel. Judy wanted to help, but she didn’t know how to look after the sloth, so she called the zoo. With the help of the zoo, Judy took good care of the baby sloth. She named the baby sloth Buttercup. After her first success, more people brought Judy wounded (受伤的) sloths or baby sloths they found. Judy then opened a help centre. Today, the help centre has saved more than 500 sloths. Sloths live in the forests of Central America. We can also see them in South America. They hang onto the trees with their claws (爪子). There are two main types of sloths. You can know them by the number of their claws. Sloths hardly move. They spend most of their time sleeping in the trees. But now, with the increase of population, human beings cause a lot of problems for these slow and quiet animals. The main problem is that the forests are becoming smaller and smaller. When trees are cut down, sloths will fall and hurt themselves. Some sloths live near human beings and they sometimes are hit by cars or killed by dogs. 1．Why did Judy call the zoo? 2．Where do the sloths live? 3．Can the sloths run very fast? 4．What is the main problem for sloths? 5．What should we learn from the last paragraph? Passage 4 （24-25八年级上·山东滨州·期末）In Africa, hippos live in the rivers. One day, Karen walked along a river. She counted the hippos. There were not as many hippos as there had been. It hadn’t rained for a long time. Now there was a bad drought and the river was drying up. The animals that lived near this river had no water or grass. Many of them were dying. People were trying to help other animals. But no one was helping the hippos. The hippos were starving (挨饿). They were coming out of the river to look for food. There was nothing for them to eat. Karen put food in the river. Then, she waited. Hippos are not used to being fed by people. She didn’t know what they would do. The hippos, however, were so hungry that they ate the food. Karen made waterholes, but the river dried up more. So, hippo families had to share one waterhole. Sharing was a problem. The hippo families were not good at sharing. The big bulls began to fight with each other. A hippo was killed in the fight. Karen needed to do something. She wrote letters to people asking for help. Many people sent money to her. Karen had enough money to build a dam (水坝). Now, the hippos had their own space. Karen has watched and taken care of hippos for many years. She knows a lot about them. It is strange, but hippos like licking crocodiles. She has seen hippos pulling prey off crocodiles, too. Sometimes Karen takes people to see the hippos. She tells them that if a hippo charges, they must run fast and climb a tree! Hippos can be very dangerous, but they are important. Their big bodies make tracks (足迹) on land. The tracks help other animals to find the waterholes. Hippos keep the grass short. This helps to make a fire break. Hippos need the rivers. And, the world needs hippos. 1．Why were the hippos starving? 2．What did Karen do to help the hippos at first? 3．How did Karen get the money to build a dam? 4．Why are hippos important for the environment? 5．What should we do to protect the animals? Passage 5 （24-25八年级上·北京东城·期末）Have you ever seen a koala somewhere? Koalas, which are often called koala “bears”, are tree-climbing animals and are seen as national symbols of Australia. However, recently the Australian government has announced (宣布) that koalas are endangered animals across much of the country. As a matter of fact, the country lost 30% of its koala population between 2018 and 2021, especially in New South Wales, according to a report from the Australian Koala Foundation. If nothing was done, New South Wales’ koalas would die out by 2050, research in June 2020 said. “This must be a wake-up call to Australia and the government to move much faster to protect the cute animals,” Josey Sharrad, a manager with the International Fund for Animal Welfare, said seriously. Koalas are dying out all over the country because of the climate change and the fast development of cities. People have seen some places that look like the moon — with dead and dying trees everywhere. After WWF-Australia and the International Fund for Animal Welfare called on the government to announce koalas as endangered in April, the government promised they would get more public support and protect koalas’ home — they live in the forests and woodlands. The Australian government is now doing its best to collect money to protect koalas. On the one hand, it has spent $13 million in helping improve their living places. On the other hand, the government plans to spend another $36 million doing better health research and medical support to further help koala programs over the next four years. “We should never have allowed things to get to the point where we are at risk of losing a national symbol,” Environment Minister Susan Ley said. 1．What has the Australian government announced recently? 2．When would New South Wales’ koalas die out if nothing was done? 3．Why are koalas dying out all over the country? 4．Where do koalas live in Australia? 5．What may happen to koalas over the next four years? Why do you think so? 22 / 22 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 专题07 任务型阅读 主题01 人与自我——节假日活动 Passage 1 （24-25八年级上·湖北宜昌·期中）10th July, Sunny My name is Tom. Today, my parents and I decided to go on a vacation. In the morning, we took the bus to Dongshan Island, a beautiful island with nice beaches. We rented (租) a house near the sea for three days. We brought some tea and food with us, because we wanted to have a relaxing time. At about 10:00 a.m., we got to the beach. There were lots of people there. We felt very excited. My father went swimming in the sea. My mother and I sat on the beach and had some tea and food. 11th July, Rainy We got up early in the morning. When we walked to the beach, there were only a few people. We saw the sunrise there. How beautiful it was! Then we walked along the beach and played in the sand all morning. My father and I went fishing in the afternoon, but we didn’t get any fish, because it rained heavily. 12th July, Sunny It was a fine day today. How time flies! It was the last day of our vacation. We ate some seafood at noon. It tasted delicious. Then we took the bus to go home. It was really a great vacation. 根据语篇内容，回答下列问题。（不超过6个词） 1．How long did Tom’s vacation last? 2．How did Tom’s family feel when they got to the beach? 3．Who went fishing during the vacation? 4．How did they go home? 5．What did Tom think of his vacation? 【答案】1．For three days. 2．Very excited. 3．Tom and his father. 4．By bus. 5．Great./It was really a great vacation. 【解析】本文是一篇日记体裁的记叙文，主要讲述了Tom一家三天的海岛度假经历，包括海滩活动、钓鱼以及返程等内容。 1．根据文章第1段“We rented a house near the sea for three days”可推知，他们租了三天房子，故假期持续三天。故填For three days. 2．根据文章第1段“We felt very excited”可推知，他们到达海滩时感到非常兴奋。故填Very excited. 3．根据文章第2段“My father and I went fishing in the afternoon”可推知，Tom和父亲一起去钓鱼。故填Tom and his father. 4．根据文章第3段“Then we took the bus to go home”可推知，他们乘公交车回家。故填By bus. 5．根据文章第3段“It was really a great vacation”可推知，Tom认为这次假期非常棒。故填Great./It was really a great vacation. Passage 2 （24-25八年级下·河北邢台·期中）Last summer vacation, I went on a memorable bicycle trip, with my friends. We decided to explore the beautiful seaside towns near our city. Before we started, we made careful preparations. We checked our bicycles to, make sure everything was in good condition. We also wore helmets for safety and brought some-light-colored clothes to keep us cool in the sun. We paid attention to every little detail (细节), like putting reflectors on our bikes. When we set off, we were filled with excitement. As we rode along, we passed through small villages and towns. We saw many pedestrians (路人) on the road, so we slowed down and made sure not to be careless. We also noticed some trucks on the main roads, and we were very careful around them. During our trip, we stopped by a small stream. The water was clear, and we took a break there. We sat on the grass, enjoying the peaceful moment. Then we continued our journey towards the seaside. When we finally reached the seaside, we were amazed by the beautiful view. The blue sea and. the golden sand made us feel relaxed. We rode along the seaside road, feeling the sea breeze. We also visited a small town by the sea. There were many interesting shops and cafes. We bought some postcards to send to our friends. Although we were a bit tired, we all felt it was a wonderful experience 1．Did they put reflectors on their bikes before the trip? 2．How did they feel when they set off? 3．Where did they take a break during the trip? 4．What did they see in the small town by the sea? 5．Do you like going traveling by bicycle? Why or why not? 【答案】1．Yes, they did. 2．They felt excited./ Excited. 3．By a small stream. 4．They saw many interesting shops and cafes./ Many interesting shops and cafes. 5．Yes, I do. Because it can make me healthy. No, I don’t. Because it makes me so tired.(答案合理即可) 【解析】本文主要讲述了去年暑假，作者和朋友精心准备后进行了一次自行车旅行，途中经过多个地方并欣赏到美丽风景，最终收获了难忘的体验。 1．根据“We paid attention to every little detail (细节), like putting reflectors on our bikes.”可知，他们在自行车上安装了反光镜。故填Yes, they did.   2．根据“When we set off, we were filled with excitement.”可知，他们出发时感到兴奋。故填They felt excited./ Excited. 3．根据“During our trip, we stopped by a small stream. The water was clear, and we took a break there.”可知，他们在一条小溪边休息。故填By a small stream. 4．根据“We also visited a small town by the sea. There were many interesting shops and cafes.”可知，他们在海边的小镇看到了许多有趣的商店和咖啡馆。故填They saw many interesting shops and cafes./ Many interesting shops and cafes.    5．根据个人观点回答即可。示例：Yes, I do. Because it can make me healthy./No, I don’t. Because it makes me so tired.（答案合理即可） Passage 3 （24-25八年级上·黑龙江哈尔滨·期中）How do most Chinese students spend their free time after finishing their homework? Watch TV, play computer games, or go outside to relax? Here’s a good example from UK. Mr. and Mrs. Meek are both teachers. They live in the UK with their two daughters: eleven-year-old Amy and nine-year-old Ella. Recently, the Meek family has become the focus (焦点) of the whole country after they finished 100 different outdoor activities in one year. The Meeks didn’t want their children to spend all their free time in front of the TV, or play computer games. About one year ago, the Meeks set (设定) 100 activities for the two girls to do outside. Although Mr. and Mrs. Meek are not outdoor activity fans, they took part in all the activities to spend time with their daughters. The two girls really had a great time joining in the activities. Every holiday and weekend, the Meeks tried the activities on their list, like hiking, climbing and so on. The two girls not only had a wonderful time, but also learned a lot of skills (技能). They could even stand in front of their schoolmates to give a talk. “Our friends spend a lot of their free time doing things which are bad for their health. Luckily, we’ve had something different.” Amy and Ella also helped their parents to make a new list of activities for the next 12 months. 根据语篇内容，回答问题。 1．What are Mr. and Mrs. Meek ? 2．Why did the Meeks become the focus of the UK? 3．Are the Meeks good at outdoor activities? 4．When did the Meeks go out to do the activities? 5．What have you learned from this passage? (In your words and with two sentences.) 【答案】1．They are both teachers. 2．Because they finished 100 different outdoor activities in one year. 3．No, they aren’t. 4．Every holiday and weekend. 5．We should do more outdoor exercises to keep healthy in our spare time. We can get a lot of skills from outdoor activities. 【解析】本文是一篇记叙文，本文主要介绍米克夫妇，为了让两个女儿在业余时间过得既有意义又利于健康，在一年之内，陪着女儿们进行了100多种户外运动。 1．根据“Mr. and Mrs. Meek are both teachers.”可知，他们都是老师。故填They are both teachers. 2．根据“Recently, the Meek family has become the focus of the whole country after they finished 100 different outdoor activities in one year.”可知，Meek一家在一年内完成了100项不同的户外活动，让他们成为了英国关注的焦点。故填Because they finished 100 different outdoor activities in one year. 3．根据“Although Mr. and Mrs. Meek are not outdoor activity fans, they took part in all the activities to spend time with their daughters. ”可知，Meek夫妻并不擅长户外运动。故填No, they aren’t. 4．根据“Every holiday and weekend, the Meeks tried the activities on their list, like hiking, climbing and so on.”可知，每个假期和周末都会开始尝试他们清单上的活动。故填Every holiday and weekend. 5．开放性答案。比如通过文章，我们学到了应该做户外运动，我们从户外运动中可以学到很多技能。故填We should do more outdoor exercises to keep healthy in our spare time. We can get a lot of skills from outdoor activities。 Passage 4 （23-24八年级上·江苏盐城·期末）Eleven children from Nanning, a city in southern China, went on a trip to Harbin, the famous ice city in Heilongjiang province. People online called them “little tangerines (小砂糖桔)” because they wore orange jackets. People on social media talked about these children every day. Everywhere they went, the local people treated them with love and kindness. In Harbin, they tried local food and watched fireworks in the snow. They even went to an outpost (前哨) in Mohe, the northernmost place of China. There, they sang the national anthem (国歌). The police officers also made snow sculptures (雕塑) and snowmen for the children. The parents of these children are thankful for the support they have received from people online and friends in Northeast China. The parents chose orange jackets for safety reasons, and the care from local people and people online made them feel warm. To thank Heilongjiang, tangerines from Guangxi were sent to the province as a gift. During the three-day New Year holiday, Harbin welcomed over 3 million visitors and earned (挣) 5.9 billion yuan ($830 million) from tourism. 根据短文内容回答问题。 (No more than 6 words) 1．Where is Nanning? 2．Why did people call the eleven children “little tangerines”? 3．What else did the eleven children do in Harbin besides watching fireworks in the snow? 4．Who chose the orange jackets for the children? 5．How many visitors visited Harbin during the three-day New Year holiday? 【答案】1．In southern China./In the south of China. 2．Because they wore orange jackets./Because of the orange jackets. 3．They tried local food. 4．Their parents./The parents./The children’s parents./The parents of the children. 5．Over 3 million./Over 3 million visitors. 【解析】本文主要介绍了来自南宁的11名“小砂糖桔”去哈尔滨旅行研学的事情。 1．根据“Eleven children from Nanning, a city in southern China, ”可知，南宁是中国南方的一个城市。故填In southern China./In the south of China. 2．根据“People online called them ‘little tangerines’ because they wore orange jackets.”可知，人们称他们为“小砂糖桔”是因为他们穿着橘色的夹克。故填Because they wore orange jackets./Because of the orange jackets. 3．根据“In Harbin, they tried local food and watched fireworks in the snow.”可知，在哈尔滨他们除了雪地里看烟花外，还品尝了当地的美食。故填They tried local food. 4．根据“The parents chose orange jackets for safety reasons”可知，橘色夹克是孩子们家长选择的。故填Their parents./The parents./The children’s parents./The parents of the children. 5．根据“During the three-day New Year holiday, Harbin welcomed over 3 million visitors”可知，元旦三天假期哈尔滨迎来了300多万游客。故填Over 3 million./Over 3 million visitors. Passage 5 （22-23八年级上·四川泸州·期末）New Energy in the Future Jason and Joe like to spend the winter holiday with their mum and dad. This morning they were all going sledding (滑雪橇). There was a heavy snow last night. The hill at the park was great for sledding. Jason and Joe asked their parents to take them out. Their parents agreed. They all put on warm clothes and boots (靴子). They brought hot drinks, put the sleds in the car and drove to the park. Jason and his dad went down the hill on one sled. Joan and her mum went down on the other sled. They went fast. The snow flew on their faces. They shouted and laughed. Sledding was fun. After playing for two hours, they took a short break. They wanted to get out of the cold, so they went into a warm house and had a hot drink. They talked about their fun day there. Soon it was time to go back home. Jason and Joe were very happy today. 1．When did the story happen? 2．How did they go to the park? 3．How long did they play the sledding? 4．Where did they have a hot drink? 5．What did they think of today? 【答案】1．On a winter holiday morning. 2．By car. 3．For 2 hours. 4．In a warm house. 5．Fun/Happy. 【解析】本文主要叙述Jason和Joe与父母一起在公园的小山上滑雪的愉快经历。 1．根据“Jason and Joe like to spend the winter holiday with their mum and dad. This morning they were all going sledding(滑雪橇).”可知，故事发生在寒假的一个冬日早晨。故填On a winter holiday morning. 2．根据“They brought hot drinks, put the sleds in the car and drove to the park.”可知，Jason和Joe与父母一起开车到公园。故填By car. 3．根据“After playing for two hours, they took a short break.”可知，他们滑了两个小时。故填For 2 hours. 4．根据“...so they went into a warm house and had a hot drink.”可知，他们在暖和的房子里喝热饮。故填In a warm house. 5．根据“They talked about their fun day there.”和“Jason and Joe were very happy today.”可知，Jason和Joe度过了愉快的一天，他们认为这是幸福的一天。故填Fun/Happy. 主题02 人与自我——家庭活动 Passage 1 （24-25八年级下·山东临沂·期中）Many parents ask their children to do chores around the house. Mary, a mother of three children, never did that before. She always thought her children were too young to do chores. However, a TV show called Old Enough changed her mind. It’s a popular reality show (真人秀). The idea of the show is from a children’s picture book. The book describes a mother asking her five-year-old daughter to run to a store near their home to get some milk. The child is nervous about going alone but she finishes it successfully. The TV show shows young children are also able to do many things by themselves. After watching the show, Mary decided to have a try. She then found a way on the Internet to make her children interested in the housework. Mary used an app called You Rule Chores. It can make doing the housework more like playing a game. Every time the children finish a chore, they can get a coin (硬币) on the app as a prize. The more chores they do, the more coins they can get. Then they can use the coins to watch their favorite movies or take a trip. Now, Mary’s children can do lots of chores themselves and become more independent. 1．What made Mary change her mind about doing chores? 2．Where does the idea of the TV show come from? 3．How did Mary make her children interested in the housework? 4．What can the children do with the coins? 5．Do you think children should do chores at home? Why or why not? 【答案】1．A TV show called Old Enough. 2．A children’s picture book. 3．She used an app called You Rule Chores. 4．They can use the coins to watch their favorite movies or take a trip. 5．Yes, I do. Because doing chores can help children become more independent and learn some life skills. 【解析】本文是一篇记叙文，文章主要讲述了玛丽原本认为孩子太小不能做家务，后来受一档电视真人秀启发，通过一款应用，让孩子对做家务产生兴趣，孩子也变得更独立的故事。 1．根据文中“However, a TV show called Old Enough changed her mind.”可知，一档名为“Old Enough”的电视节目改变了她的想法。故填A TV show called Old Enough. 2．根据文中“The idea of the show is from a children’s picture book.”可知，这个节目的创意来自一本儿童图画书。故填A children’s picture book. 3．根据文中“She then found a way on the Internet to make her children interested in the housework. Mary used an app called You Rule Chores.”可知，她在网上找到了一种方法，让她的孩子们对做家务产生兴趣，她使用了一款名为“You Rule Chores”的应用程序。故填She used an app called You Rule Chores. 4．根据文中“Then they can use the coins to watch their favorite movies or take a trip.”可知，他们可以用这些硬币看自己喜欢的电影或者去旅行。故填They can use the coins to watch their favorite movies or take a trip. 5．开放性作答，结合实际，言之有理即可。参考答案为：Yes, I do. Because doing chores can help children become more independent and learn some life skills. Passage 2 （24-25八年级下·江苏扬州·期中）My brother, August, is like the sun. My mum, dad and I are like planets that move around him. The only one who doesn’t move around August is our dog Daisy, because to her, August’s face looks just like anyone else’s face. To Daisy, all our faces look the same, flat and pale like the moon. I’m used to how things are in our family. I understand that August is special and needs extra care. If I was making too much noise while playing and he needed to nap, I knew that I had to play quietly because he had treatments (治疗) and needed rest. If I wanted my mum and dad to watch me play football, I knew that they might not be there because they were taking August to his therapy or a doctor. My parents always say that I am very understanding. I just know that there is no point in complaining. I have seen August after his surgeries with his face bandaged (绑着绷带的) and his body full of tubes (管子). After seeing that, it feels silly to complain about small things like not getting a toy or missing a school play. I knew this even when I was six. No one told me; I just knew. So, I get used to not bothering my parents with small things. I learn to do things on my own, like how to put toys together and how to stay ahead in school. I never ask for help with homework. If I have trouble with a subject. I study it on my own until I understand. I do every school project by myself. When they ask about school, I always say “good”, even if it isn’t true. 1．Who is the centre of the family? 2．Why doesn’t Daisy treat August differently? 3．How did the writer feel when she saw August with bandages and tubes? 4．Why does the writer always say “good” about school? 5．What do you think of the writer according to the passage? （言之有理即可） 【答案】1．August. 2．Because to Daisy, August’s face looks just like anyone else’s face. 3．She felt it was silly to complain about small things. 4．Because she doesn’t want to bother her parents with her problems. 5．The writer is understanding, independent, and selfless. 【解析】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲述了作者的家庭生活，尤其是弟弟August因健康问题需要特殊照顾，作者因此变得懂事、独立，尽量不增加父母的负担。 1．根据文章第1段“My brother, August, is like the sun. My mum, dad and I are like planets that move around him.”可知，August是家庭的中心，其他成员都围绕着他。故填August. 2．根据文章第1段“The only one who doesn’t move around August is our dog Daisy, because to her, August’s face looks just like anyone else’s face.”可知，Daisy不区别对待August是因为他的脸在它看来和其他人一样。故填Because to Daisy, August’s face looks just like anyone else’s face. 3．根据文章第3段“After seeing that, it feels silly to complain about small things like not getting a toy or missing a school play.”可知，作者看到August手术后缠着绷带、插满管子的样子后，觉得为小事抱怨很愚蠢。故填She felt it was silly to complain about small things. 4．根据文章第4段“So, I get used to not bothering my parents with small things…When they ask about school, I always say ‘good’, even if it isn’t true.”可知，作者总是说学校“很好”是为了不让父母为自己的事情操心。故填Because she doesn’t want to bother her parents with her problems. 5．开放性答案，合理即可。根据第2段“I understand that August is special...”、第4段“I learn to do things on my own...”和“...not bothering my parents”可知，她是一个善解人意、独立且无私的人。故填The writer is understanding, independent, and selfless. Passage 3 （24-25八年级下·湖北恩施·期中）Who does the housework at home? It’s an interesting but important question. Dave has his own idea and answer. He says, “As I was a child, my mother believed in the importance of the housework. My sister Dee and I cleaned up the kitchen every night after dinner. Our parents usually planned some weekly tasks for us, such as sweeping and tidying. We must finish them on Saturdays. They expected us to make our beds and keep our bedrooms clean every week. Mum also found some seasonal (季节的) chores to give us, such as cutting grass, sweeping leaves, cleaning the room and so on.” In fact, Dave didn’t agree with his mother. He always complained (抱怨) about the housework, but he did it. He still helps with housework now. His wife, Merry is very grateful to Dave’s mum. She has said to friends many times, “I’m lucky that Dave’s mum made him work around the house.” Does that make Dave different? I don’t think so. One new report shows that men’s work in the home is three times as much as that of forty years ago. “Who does the housework?” is still a big question in many families today. In recent years, reports have shown wives usually do much more housework than husbands. A 2021 report showed 62 percent of Americans thought of sharing housework as the important point of the successful family. However, there were only 47 percent of people who had the same idea in 1990. In a family, sharing housework is before money and children. Also, sharing housework also sets an example for the children. 根据语篇内容，回答下列问题。（不超过6个词） 1．What did Dave’s mother believe in as he was a child? 2．How often did Dave sweep and tidy? 3．Who is grateful to Dave’s mother? 4．Who does much more housework according to the reports? 5．Who does sharing housework set an example for? 【答案】1．The importance of the housework. 2．Once a week. 3．Dave’s wife Merry. 4．Wives. 5．The children. 【解析】本文是围绕家庭家务展开，讲述戴夫小时候母亲对家务重要性的看法及安排的家务，还提及戴夫妻子对戴夫母亲的感激，以及关于家庭中家务分工的报告情况。 1．根据“As I was a child, my mother believed in the importance of the housework.”可知，戴夫小时候母亲相信家务的重要性，故填The importance of the housework. 2．根据“Our parents usually planned some weekly tasks for us, such as sweeping and tidying. We must finish them on Saturdays.”可知，戴夫每周打扫和整理一次。故填Once a week. 3．根据“His wife, Merry is very grateful to Dave’s mum.”可知，戴夫的妻子梅里感激戴夫的母亲。故填Dave’s wife Merry. 4．根据“In recent years, reports have shown wives usually do much more housework than husbands.”可知，根据报告妻子做更多家务。故填Wives. 5．根据“sharing housework also sets an example for the children.”可知，分担家务为孩子树立榜样。故填The children. 主题01 人与自我——家庭活动 Passage 1 （24-25八年级下·山东临沂·期末）There is a famous study at Harvard University (哈佛大学). It found that children doing chores at home grow up to be more independent and successful. Children can get happiness and satisfaction when they are doing easy chores like making their bed or sweeping the floor. Doing chores helps them feel like they’re part of the team. From it, they can learn that working hard and helping others are important for success — whether in school, at work, or at home. However, many children don’t do chores these days. A survey of 1000 parents by Braun Research found that only 28% of them often give chores to their children, though most of them grew up doing chores themselves. Many parents refuse to give their children chores because they believe children should spend more time on their studies in order to get into a good college. Experts advise parents to have their children do chores as early as possible—when they are 4 or 5 years old. To make their children enjoy doing chores, parents can come up with fun ideas, such as giving rewards (奖励) to them. “It’s never too late to start. Don’t take away the satisfaction of working hard to finish a job from children,” they said. 1．What did the Harvard study find? 2．What can children learn from doing chores? 3．How many parents often give their children chores according to the survey? 4．How can parents make their children enjoy doing chores? (Give one example.) 5．Do you think children should do chores at home? Why or why not? 【答案】1．It found that children doing chores at home grow up to be more independent and successful. 2．They can learn that working hard and helping others are important for success. 3．Only 280 parents. 4．Parents can give rewards to their children. 5．Yes. Because doing chores helps children learn to be independent and responsible. (答案不唯一，合理即可) 【解析】本文是一篇说明文，主要讲述了哈佛大学的一项研究发现，做家务的孩子长大后会更独立和成功，并探讨了家长应如何引导孩子做家务。 1．根据文章第1段“It found that children doing chores at home grow up to be more independent and successful.”可知，研究发现，在家做家务的孩子长大后会更独立和成功。故填It found that children doing chores at home grow up to be more independent and successful. 2．根据文章第2段“From it, they can learn that working hard and helping others are important for success — whether in school, at work, or at home.”可知，他们可以从家务中学到努力工作和帮助他人对成功很重要——无论是在学校、工作还是家庭中。故填They can learn that working hard and helping others are important for success. 3．根据文章第3段“A survey of 1000 parents by Braun Research found that only 28% of them often give chores to their children.”可知，Braun Research对1000名家长的调查发现，只有28%的家长经常让孩子做家务。1000×28%＝280。故填Only 280 parents. 4．根据文章第4段“To make their children enjoy doing chores, parents can come up with fun ideas, such as giving rewards to them.”可知，为了让孩子喜欢做家务，家长可以想出有趣的主意，比如给他们奖励。故填Parents can give rewards to their children. 5．(开放性问题，合理即可) 示例：Yes. Because doing chores helps children learn to be independent and responsible. (是的。因为做家务可以帮助孩子学会独立和负责任。) Passage 2 （24-25八年级下·四川成都·期末）“Meatballs again? I hate meatballs!” Henry cried loudly. “I’m not eating this!” Henry’s mum and dad looked at each other. This was the second time this week that Henry had complained (抱怨) about his dinner. “We’re going to let you take over dinnertime. You can pick the food and cook your meals,” Mum said. “Good. We’re going to eat good food every night!” Henry answered. The next day, Henry sat down to write the meal plan. “We’re going to have chicken tonight, and noodles tomorrow,” Henry said. “Are we going to have anything else besides chicken? We need to have at least one vegetable for each meal,” said Mum. “We can have cabbage,” Henry said. After he finished shopping, it was time to make his first meal. He believed that this would be his favourite meal. Since he had never cooked, his parents were both there to help him. “There’s a lot to do,” Henry thought, as he looked at the mess in the kitchen. He was usually playing games outside while his parents were making dinner. It took almost two hours to cook. When dinner was finally finished, Henry was tired and hungry. But he was so excited — he made dinner! “I don’t like cabbage,” cried Sophia, Henry’s little sister, at the table. Henry felt quite upset. He had worked so hard on dinner, but it was impossible to get everyone happy about every part of every meal! “I’m sorry. I didn’t know this could be so hard,” Henry felt like he might cry. He began to realize how his parents felt every time at the dinner table. “It’s OK, Henry. You worked really hard. We’ll take back dinner responsibilities. You’ll have to do it enough when you’re grown up,” Dad said. Henry felt relaxed. He happily finished his dinner and never got angry at dinner table again. 1．Why did Henry’s parents decide to let him take over dinnertime? 2．What did Henry plan to have for dinner in the next two days? 3．How did Henry feel when he first started cooking? 4．Why did Henry feel upset after the meal? (no more than 10 words) 5．If you were Henry, what would you do to make the family dinners better? (at least 2 things, no less than 20 words) 【答案】1．Because this was the second time this week that Henry had complained about his dinner. 2．He planned to have chicken tonight and noodles tomorrow. 3．He felt excited and believed that this would be his favourite meal. 4．Because his sister didn’t like the cabbage (he cooked). 5．If I were Henry, I would ask family members about their favorite foods in advance and learn some simple cooking skills to make more delicious and diverse dinners.或Also, I would try to make the cooking process a fun family activity, like inviting everyone to help prepare the food together. 【解析】本文是一篇记叙文，讲述了Henry因抱怨晚餐而被父母允许负责做饭，最终体会到父母不易的故事。 1．根据文章第1段“This was the second time this week that Henry had complained (抱怨) about his dinner.”以及第2段“‘We’re going to let you take over dinnertime. You can pick the food and cook your meals,’ Mum said.”可知，因为这是亨利本周第二次抱怨晚餐，所以父母让他接管晚餐时间。故填Because this was the second time this week that Henry had complained about his dinner. 2．根据文章第4段“The next day, Henry sat down to write the meal plan. ‘We’re going to have chicken tonight, and noodles tomorrow,’ Henry said.”可知，亨利计划今晚吃鸡肉，明天吃面条。故填He planned to have chicken tonight and noodles tomorrow. 3．根据文章第7段“After he finished shopping, it was time to make his first meal. He believed that this would be his favourite meal.”以及第8段“But he was so excited — he made dinner!”可知，亨利开始做饭时很兴奋，认为这会是他最喜欢的一餐。故填He felt excited and believed that this would be his favourite meal. 4．根据文章第9段“‘I don’t like cabbage,’ cried Sophia, Henry’s little sister, at the table. Henry felt quite upset.”可知，因为妹妹不喜欢他做的卷心菜，所以亨利饭后难过。故填Because his sister didn’t like the cabbage (he cooked). 5．开放性作答，结合实际，言之有理即可。参考答案为If I were Henry, I would ask family members about their favorite foods in advance and learn some simple cooking skills to make more delicious and diverse dinners.或Also, I would try to make the cooking process a fun family activity, like inviting everyone to help prepare the food together. 主题02 人与自然——动植物 Passage 1 （24-25八年级上·湖北荆门·期中） The Shy Mimosa Mimosa pudica, or the “sensitive plant”, is known for its special ability. When touched, its leaves fold up quickly, as if it’s shy. This clever trick helps it avoid being eaten by animals—most pests lose interest when the leaves close! Mimosa grows in warm places like forests and grasslands. It loves sunlight and well-watered soil. But today, this plant is in danger. People often pick it for fun, and construction (建筑施工) destroys its home. In some areas, mimosa has become rare. Scientists say mimosa is more than a “shy” plant. Its folding leaves can teach us about plant movement—how plants react to the world around them. Protecting mimosa means saving a small but important part of nature’s diversity (多样性). 1．Why do mimosa leaves fold up when touched? (No more than 10 words) 2．Where does mimosa like to grow? (No more than 15 words) 3．What are the two dangers to mimosa? (No more than 15 words) 4．What can we learn from mimosa’s folding leaves? (No more than 10 words) 5．What can you do to protect mimosa? (No more than 20 words) 【答案】1．To avoid being eaten by animals. 2．In warm places like forests and grasslands with sunlight and well-watered soil. 3．People pick it for fun and construction destroys its home. 4．How plants react to the world. 5．(Example) I can tell others not to pick mimosa and protect its growing areas. 【解析】本文介绍含羞草的“害羞”特性(叶片受触碰闭合)、生长环境，以及面临的人为采摘、栖息地破坏等威胁，阐述保护含羞草对维护生物多样性的意义。 1．根据“This clever trick helps it avoid being eaten by animals”可知闭合叶片是为了避免被动物吃掉，故填To avoid being eaten by animals. 2．根据“Mimosa grows in warm places like forests and grasslands. It loves sunlight and well-watered soil”可知含羞草生长在森林和草地等温暖的地方，它喜欢阳光和水分充足的土壤，故填In warm places like forests and grasslands with sunlight and well-watered soil. 3． 根据“People often pick it for fun, and construction destroys its home”可知含羞草面临的危险是人们经常因为好玩而采摘它和建筑施工毁坏它的家，故填People pick it for fun and construction destroys its home. 4． 根据“Its folding leaves can teach us about plant movement—how plants react to the world around them”可知它的闭合叶子的特性让我们了解植物如何对周围世界做出反应，故填How plants react to the world. 5．开放性作答。符合题意，言之有理即可。参考答案为I can tell others not to pick mimosa and protect its growing areas. Passage 2 （24-25八年级下·吉林延边·期末）Not all penguins live in cold places. African penguins live in the south of Africa. Like other penguins, African penguins spend most of the day feeding in the ocean, and that helps keep them cool. Most other penguins lay their eggs in the open. However, African penguins do it in a different way. They dig holes to lay their eggs so that they are protected from the sun’s heat (高温). The baby penguins stay in the holes for about three weeks. After that, they start going out and return to the holes to stay cool and avoid dangerous animals. On land, some animals, such as dogs and cats, will eat penguins. African penguins are in danger now. There are only about 52,000 left in the wild. One problem is that they are losing their homes. Other problems include humans picking penguin eggs for sale, competing with humans for fish, and facing the oil pollution in the ocean. 根据短文内容，回答下列问题。 1．Where do African penguins live? 2．What do African penguins spend most of the day doing? 3．How long do the baby penguins stay in the holes? 4．What animals will eat African penguins on land? 5．How many African penguins are there in the wild? 【答案】1．They live in the south of Africa. 2．They spend most of the day feeding in the ocean. 3．For about three weeks. 4．Some animals, such as dogs and cats (will eat African penguins on land). 5．About 52,6. 【解析】本文主要介绍了非洲企鹅的生活习性、繁殖方式以及它们面临的生存威胁。 1．根据“African penguins live in the south of Africa.”可知，非洲企鹅生活在非洲南部，故填They live in the south of Africa. 2．根据“African penguins spend most of the day feeding in the ocean…”可知，它们大部分时间在海洋中觅食，故填They spend most of the day feeding in the ocean. 3．根据“The baby penguins stay in the holes for about three weeks.” 可知，幼崽会在洞中停留约三周，故填For about three weeks. 4．根据“On land, some animals, such as dogs and cats, will eat penguins.” 可知，陆地上一些动物，如狗和猫会捕食企鹅，故填Some animals, such as dogs and cats (will eat African penguins on land). 5．根据“There are only about 52,000 left in the wild.”可知，野生非洲企鹅数量约为52,000只，故填About 52,000. Passage 3 （24-25八年级上·湖北孝感·期中）Twenty years ago in Costa Rica, three girls found a baby sloth (树懒) on a road. The little animal’s mother was killed by a car. These girls took the baby sloth to Judy, the owner of a hotel. Judy wanted to help, but she didn’t know how to look after the sloth, so she called the zoo. With the help of the zoo, Judy took good care of the baby sloth. She named the baby sloth Buttercup. After her first success, more people brought Judy wounded (受伤的) sloths or baby sloths they found. Judy then opened a help centre. Today, the help centre has saved more than 500 sloths. Sloths live in the forests of Central America. We can also see them in South America. They hang onto the trees with their claws (爪子). There are two main types of sloths. You can know them by the number of their claws. Sloths hardly move. They spend most of their time sleeping in the trees. But now, with the increase of population, human beings cause a lot of problems for these slow and quiet animals. The main problem is that the forests are becoming smaller and smaller. When trees are cut down, sloths will fall and hurt themselves. Some sloths live near human beings and they sometimes are hit by cars or killed by dogs. 1．Why did Judy call the zoo? 2．Where do the sloths live? 3．Can the sloths run very fast? 4．What is the main problem for sloths? 5．What should we learn from the last paragraph? 【答案】1．Because she didn’t know how to look after the sloth. 2．Sloths live in the forests of Central America and South America. 3．No, they can’t. 4．The main problem is that the forests are becoming smaller and smaller. 5．We should stop cutting down trees and reduce human threats. 【解析】本文由Judy救助树懒的经历引出了树懒及其生存现状。 1．根据文章第1段“Judy wanted to help, but she didn’t know how to look after the sloth, so she called the zoo.”可知，Judy想帮忙，但她不知道如何照顾树懒，于是她给动物园打了电话。故填Because she didn’t know how to look after the sloth. 2．根据文章第3段“Sloths live in the forests of Central America. We can also see them in South America.”可知，树懒生活在中美洲的森林里，我们在南美洲也能看到它们。故填Sloths live in the forests of Central America and South America. 3．根据文章第4段“But now, with the increase of population, human beings cause a lot of problems for these slow and quiet animals.”可知，树懒是一种行动缓慢且安静的动物。故填No, they can’t. 4．根据文章第4段“The main problem is that the forests are becoming smaller and smaller.”可知，栖息地减少是树懒生存的最大威胁。故填The main problem is that the forests are becoming smaller and smaller. 5．根据文章第4段“human beings cause a lot of problems...sloths are hit by cars or killed by dogs”可知，人类导致了许多问题，树懒的栖息地减少，当树木被砍伐时，树懒会从树上跌落并受伤。有些树懒有时会被汽车撞到或被狗杀死。可推知，我们应该停止砍伐树木并减少人为伤害。故填We should stop cutting down trees and reduce human threats. Passage 4 （24-25八年级上·山东滨州·期末）In Africa, hippos live in the rivers. One day, Karen walked along a river. She counted the hippos. There were not as many hippos as there had been. It hadn’t rained for a long time. Now there was a bad drought and the river was drying up. The animals that lived near this river had no water or grass. Many of them were dying. People were trying to help other animals. But no one was helping the hippos. The hippos were starving (挨饿). They were coming out of the river to look for food. There was nothing for them to eat. Karen put food in the river. Then, she waited. Hippos are not used to being fed by people. She didn’t know what they would do. The hippos, however, were so hungry that they ate the food. Karen made waterholes, but the river dried up more. So, hippo families had to share one waterhole. Sharing was a problem. The hippo families were not good at sharing. The big bulls began to fight with each other. A hippo was killed in the fight. Karen needed to do something. She wrote letters to people asking for help. Many people sent money to her. Karen had enough money to build a dam (水坝). Now, the hippos had their own space. Karen has watched and taken care of hippos for many years. She knows a lot about them. It is strange, but hippos like licking crocodiles. She has seen hippos pulling prey off crocodiles, too. Sometimes Karen takes people to see the hippos. She tells them that if a hippo charges, they must run fast and climb a tree! Hippos can be very dangerous, but they are important. Their big bodies make tracks (足迹) on land. The tracks help other animals to find the waterholes. Hippos keep the grass short. This helps to make a fire break. Hippos need the rivers. And, the world needs hippos. 1．Why were the hippos starving? 2．What did Karen do to help the hippos at first? 3．How did Karen get the money to build a dam? 4．Why are hippos important for the environment? 5．What should we do to protect the animals? 【答案】1．Because no one was helping the hippos. 2．Karen put food in the river. 3．She wrote letters to people asking for help. Many people sent money to her. 4．Their tracks help other animals to find the waterholes and they help to make a fire break. 5．We can support conservation organizations that work to preserve forests, wetlands, grasslands and other natural habitats. (答案不唯一，合理即可) 【解析】本文主要介绍了非洲由于干旱导致河马和其他动物缺乏食物和水的现状。 1．根据“People were trying to help other animals. But no one was helping the hippos.”可知，因为没有人帮助河马。故填Because no one was helping the hippos. 2．根据“Karen put food in the river.”可知，Karen起初把食物放进河里。故填Karen put food in the river. 3．根据“She wrote letters to people asking for help. Many people sent money to her. Karen had enough money to build a dam (水坝).”可知，她写信给人们寻求帮助。许多人寄钱给她。故填She wrote letters to people asking for help. Many people sent money to her. 4．根据“Their big bodies make tracks (足迹) on land. The tracks help other animals to find the waterholes. Hippos keep the grass short. This helps to make a fire break.”可知，河马巨大的身体在陆地上留下足迹。这些脚印可以帮助其他动物找到水坑。河马让草长得很短。这有助于建立防火通道。故填Their tracks help other animals to find the waterholes and they help to make a fire break. 5．开放性题目，答案合理即可。参考答案为We can support conservation organizations that work to preserve forests, wetlands, grasslands and other natural habitats. Passage 5 （24-25八年级上·北京东城·期末）Have you ever seen a koala somewhere? Koalas, which are often called koala “bears”, are tree-climbing animals and are seen as national symbols of Australia. However, recently the Australian government has announced (宣布) that koalas are endangered animals across much of the country. As a matter of fact, the country lost 30% of its koala population between 2018 and 2021, especially in New South Wales, according to a report from the Australian Koala Foundation. If nothing was done, New South Wales’ koalas would die out by 2050, research in June 2020 said. “This must be a wake-up call to Australia and the government to move much faster to protect the cute animals,” Josey Sharrad, a manager with the International Fund for Animal Welfare, said seriously. Koalas are dying out all over the country because of the climate change and the fast development of cities. People have seen some places that look like the moon — with dead and dying trees everywhere. After WWF-Australia and the International Fund for Animal Welfare called on the government to announce koalas as endangered in April, the government promised they would get more public support and protect koalas’ home — they live in the forests and woodlands. The Australian government is now doing its best to collect money to protect koalas. On the one hand, it has spent $13 million in helping improve their living places. On the other hand, the government plans to spend another $36 million doing better health research and medical support to further help koala programs over the next four years. “We should never have allowed things to get to the point where we are at risk of losing a national symbol,” Environment Minister Susan Ley said. 1．What has the Australian government announced recently? 2．When would New South Wales’ koalas die out if nothing was done? 3．Why are koalas dying out all over the country? 4．Where do koalas live in Australia? 5．What may happen to koalas over the next four years? Why do you think so? 【答案】1．Koalas are endangered animals across much of the country. 2．By 3. 4．Because of the climate change and the fast development of cities. 5．In the forests and woodlands. 6．They may have better living places./They may get more medical support./They may get more public support./They may have a better life (in the wild)./They will be well protected./They may not die out very soon. Because the Australian government is trying its best to help koalas./Because the Australian government spends a lot of money helping koalas. /Because the Australian government is /people are paying close attention to koalas. 【解析】本文主要介绍了考拉的生存现状以及政府采取的措施。 1．根据“However, recently the Australian government has announced (宣布) that koalas are endangered animals across much of the country”可知，近期澳大利亚政府宣布考拉在该国大部分地区都是濒危动物。故填Koalas are endangered animals across much of the country. 2．根据“If nothing was done, New South Wales’ koalas would die out by 2050”可知，如果什么都不做的话，新南威尔士州的考拉将在2050年灭绝，故填By 2050. 3．根据“Koalas are dying out all over the country because of the climate change and the fast development of cities.”可知，由于气候变化和城市的快速发展，考拉正在全国各地灭绝。故填Because of the climate change and the fast development of cities. 4．根据“they live in the forests and woodlands.”可知，它们住在森林和林地。故填In the forests and woodlands. 5．开放性习题，根据本文中介绍了考拉的现状以及现阶段政府采取的措施，给出合理的推断和理由即可。参考答案：They may have better living places./They may get more medical support./They may get more public support./They may have a better life (in the wild)./They will be well protected./They may not die out very soon. 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