精品解析：北京大学附属中学2025-2026学年八年级上学期期中英语试题

2025-2026学年度第一学期期中练习 八年级英语学科试卷 考生须知 1. 本试卷共12页，共四部分，59道题。满分100分。考试时间90分钟。 2. 在试卷和答题纸上准确填写姓名、准考证号和考场号。 3. 试卷答案一律填涂或书写在答题卡上，在试卷上作答无效。 4. 在答题纸上，选择题用2B铅笔作答，其余试题用黑色字迹签字笔作答。 5. 考试结束，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。 第一部分 听力理解（共26分） 一、听后选择（共9分，每小题1.5分） 听下面三段对话或独白，每段对话或独白后有两个小题，从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。每段对话或独白你将听两遍。 请听一段对话，完成第1至第2小题。 1. Where did the girl visit during her holiday? A. A theatre. B. A palace. C. A museum. 2. How long did the girl stay there? A. For about 3 hours. B. For about 4 hours. C. For about 5 hours. 请听一段对话，完成第3至第4小题。 3. Who is sitting quietly in the corner? A. Anna. B. Mia. C. Jane. 4. What do Anna and Mia have in common? A. Their hobbies. B. Their personality. C. Their sense of humor. 请听一段独白，完成第5至第6小题。 5. What can we learn from the talk? A. The speaker chose to go by bus. B. The speaker lived near the museum. C. The speaker was disappointed about the weather. 6. Why does the speaker give the talk? A. To share a special trip. B. To introduce a travel plan. C. To compare ways of travelling. 二、听后回答（共12分，每小题2分） 听对话，根据对话内容笔头回答问题。每段对话你将听两遍。 请听一段对话，完成第7小题。 7. When did the girl take the photo of the redwood trees? ____________________________________ 请听一段对话，完成第8小题。 8. What are they eating? ____________________________________ 请听一段对话，完成第9小题。 9. When does the girl pack her things? ____________________________________ 请听一段对话，完成第10小题。 10. What will the woman do first? ____________________________________ 请听一段对话，完成第11至12小题。 11. What are they planning? ____________________________________ 12. What will the boy do? ____________________________________ 三、听后转写（共5分） 听短文，根据所听内容和提示信息转写短文内容。短文你将连续听三遍。转写的开头已给出。 13 I’ve got some information about ____________________________________ 第二部分 知识运用（共28分） 四、单项填空（共12分，每小题1分） 从下面各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选择可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 1. He is your new math teacher, you can call _______ Mr. Wang. A. he B. she C. him D. her 【答案】C 【解析】 【详解】句意：他是你们的新数学老师，你们可以叫他王老师。 考查代词辨析。he他，主格；she她，主格；him他，宾格；her她，宾格。根据“He is your new math teacher”，可知此处指“他”，作call的宾语，所以用宾格him。故选C。 2. Jane with her family arrived in Malaysia ________ July 15th. A. at B. in C. of D. on 【答案】D 【解析】 【详解】句意：简和她的家人于7月15日抵达马来西亚。 考查介词。at通常用于表示具体的时间点；in通常用于月份、季节或年份；of表示所属关系，“……的”；on通常用于表示具体某一天。根据“July 15th”（7月15日），可知此处表示具体某一天，所以应该用介词on。故选D。 3. —What do you think of your junior high school life? —I think it’s wonderful ________ I sometimes have some trouble in study. A. so B. but C. or D. and 【答案】B 【解析】 【详解】句意：——你觉得你的初中生活怎么样？——我觉得很棒，但我有时在学习上遇到一些困难。 考查连词辨析。so所以；but但是；or或者；and和。根据“I think it’s wonderful, …I sometimes have some trouble in study.”可知，前后分句存在转折关系，因此使用but连接。故选B。 4. I have ________ to tell you. A. something important B. important something C. anything important D. important anything 【答案】A 【解析】 【详解】句意：我有一些重要的事要告诉你。 考查不定代词的用法。something某事，一般用于肯定句；anything任何事，用于否定句或一般疑问句； 此处是肯定句，故用something。形容词修饰不定代词时，位于不定代词的后面。故选A。 5. Mount Lao is one of ________ mountains in Qingdao. Many tourists like climbing it every year. A. famous B. more famous C. most famous D. the most famous 【答案】D 【解析】 【详解】句意：崂山是青岛最著名的山之一。每年都有许多游客喜欢攀登它。 考查形容词最高级。famous著名的；more famous更著名的；most famous最著名的；the most famous最著名的。根据“one of…mountains”可知此处用最高级，且最高级前要加the。故选D。 6. Tony always tells funny stories and they make me ________. A. laughed B. laughing C. laugh D. to laugh 【答案】C 【解析】 【详解】句意：托尼总是讲有趣的故事，这些故事使我发笑。 考查非谓语动词。make sb do sth“使某人做某事”，所以空处用动词原形。故选C。 7. —________ the population of your town? —About thirty thousand. A. What are B. How much is C. How many are D. What’s 【答案】D 【解析】 【详解】句意：——你的城市的人口有多少？——大约三万。 考查疑问词辨析及主谓一致。What are是什么；How much is是多少；How many are是多少；What’s是什么。首先询问人口有多少应用疑问词What或者How large，而不是How many, How much，故排除B和C；这句话的主语中心词是population，表示抽象意义的“人口”，动词用单数，故选D。 8. —Must I give the dictionary back to the library now? —No, you ________. You can keep it for another two weeks. A. may not B. needn’t C. mustn’t D. can’t 【答案】B 【解析】 【详解】句意：——我必须现在把字典还给图书馆吗？——不，你不必。你可以再保留两周。 考查情态动词辨析。may not可能不；needn’t不必；mustn’t禁止；can’t不能。根据“Must I give the dictionary back to the library now?”可知，此处对于“must”开头的一般疑问句，否定回答用“needn’t”表示“不必”。故选B。 9. The actress is already 50, but she looks _____________ than she really is. A. young B. more young C. more younger D. much younger 【答案】D 【解析】 【详解】试题分析：句意：这个女演员已经是50岁了，但是她看起来比实际年龄更年轻。than比，应用比较级，young的比较级是younger。much可以修饰比较级。故选D。 考点：考查形容词的用法。 10. Do you know who works ________ Jim, Tom or Bruce? A. hard B. harder C. the hardest D. hardly 【答案】C 【解析】 【详解】句意：你知道谁工作最努力，Jim、Tom还是Bruce？ 考查副词最高级。hard努力地；harder更努力地；the hardest最努力地；hardly几乎不。根据“Jim, Tom or Bruce?”可知，句中比较对象为三者（Jim、Tom和Bruce），因此需使用最高级形式。故选C。 11. They don’t live here any longer. They to Chengdu last month. A. move B. moved C. will move D. are moving 【答案】B 【解析】 【详解】句意：他们不再住在这里了，他们上个月搬到了成都。考查一般过去时。A. move一般现在时；B. moved一般过去时；C. will move一般将来时；D. are moving现在进行时。根据They don’t live here any longer.可知此处句意为“他们上个月搬到了成都。”由last month可知时态用一般过去时；故答案选B。 12. —I had a bad cold. I don’t feel very well. —________. A. That sounds great B. Good idea C. Thank you D. I’m sorry to hear that 【答案】D 【解析】 【详解】句意：——我得了重感冒，感觉不舒服。——听到这个消息我很难过。 考查情境交际用语。That sounds great听起来不错；Good idea好主意；Thank you谢谢你；I’m sorry to hear that听到这个消息我很难过。根据“I had a bad cold. I don’t feel very well.”可知，当听到别人生病或坏消息时，应表示同情和关心，选项D“I’m sorry to hear that”是英语中常用的回应方式，符合交际习惯。故选D。 五、短文填空（共8分，每小题1分） 第一节 阅读下面短文，在方框内选择最佳选项将短文补充完整。其中有1个多余选项。 A. During B. meaningful C. alone D. By E. connected Family dinners are a simple but ____13____ tradition in many households. They are not just about eating——they are about bringing family members together to share stories, feelings, and daily experiences. ____14____family dinners, parents can talk to their children about school life, and kids can share interesting things they encountered. This helps build stronger relationships and trust between family members. Unlike eating ____15____ while watching TV, family dinners encourage face-to-face communication. They teach children good table manners and the value of sharing. Many people think family dinners are the most important part of family life. Keeping this tradition helps make a family more ____16____ and more peaceful. 【答案】13. B 14. A 15. C 16. E 【解析】 【导语】本文主要介绍了家庭晚餐在许多家庭中的重要性，它是一种简单却有意义的传统，有助于家庭成员建立更紧密的关系、培养良好的餐桌礼仪等，让家庭更和睦、更和平。 【13题详解】 句意：家庭晚餐在许多家庭中是一种简单但有意义的传统。“meaningful”意为“有意义的”，修饰“tradition”，符合“家庭晚餐是有意义的传统”的语境。故选B。 【14题详解】 句意：在家庭晚餐期间，父母可以和孩子谈论学校生活，孩子们可以分享他们遇到的有趣事情。“During”意为“在……期间”，用于引出“家庭晚餐期间”的活动，符合语境。故选A。 【15题详解】 句意：与独自看电视时吃饭不同，家庭晚餐鼓励面对面的交流。“alone”意为“独自地”，“eating alone”表示“独自吃饭”，与家庭晚餐的集体交流形成对比。故选C。 【16题详解】 句意：保持这一传统有助于使家庭更紧密、更和平。“connected”意为“有联系的，紧密的”，“more connected”表示“更紧密”，符合“家庭更和睦”的语境。故选E。 第二节 阅读下面短文，在未给提示词的空白处填写1个恰当的英文单词，在给出提示的空白处填写该词的正确形式。 The Venus flytrap (捕蝇草) is one of the ____17____ (strange) plants on our planet. It grows in wet, sunny areas in the southeastern US. Unlike most plants that get food from soil, it catches small insects like flies and ants. Each leaf has two parts with tiny hairs—when an insect touches these hairs twice, the leaf ____18____ (close) quickly, trapping the insect. It then takes about 10 days for the plant to digest (消化) its food. The Venus flytrap can only close its ____19____ (leaf) about 5 times before they die. It’s also one of the slowest moving plants, but its trap is fast enough to catch insects. Many people keep Venus flytraps as houseplants, but they need special care—too much water or too little sun can kill them. It’s ____20____ (true) a fascinating plant to learn about! 【答案】17. strangest 18. closes 19. leaves 20. truly 【解析】 【导语】本文介绍了捕蝇草的生长环境、捕食与消化方式、生长特性及饲养注意事项，称其为奇特迷人的植物。 【17题详解】 句意：捕蝇草是地球上最奇特的植物之一。根据“The Venus flytrap (捕蝇草) is one of the…(strange) plants on our planet.”可知，此处为固定结构one of the + 形容词最高级 + 复数名词，意为“最……的……之一”，应用strange的最高级strangest。故填strangest。 【18题详解】 句意：当昆虫触碰这些细毛两次时，叶片会迅速闭合，困住昆虫。根据“when an insect touches these hairs twice, the leaf…(close) quickly,”可知，句子描述捕蝇草自然特性，用一般现在时；主语是单数第三人称，谓语动词需变三单形式。故填closes。 【19题详解】 句意：捕蝇草的叶片在死亡前只能闭合大约5次。根据“The Venus flytrap can only close its…(leaf) about 5 times before they die.”可知，此处指“多张叶片”，leaf的复数形式为leaves。故填leaves。 【20题详解】 句意：它确实是一种值得了解的迷人植物！根据“It’s…(true) a fascinating plant to learn about!”可知，此处需用true副词的形式truly修饰形容词fascinating。故填truly。 六、完形填空（共8分，每小题1分） 阅读下面的短文，掌握其大意，然后从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选择最佳选项。 A Precious Friendship It was the first day of junior high school when I met Mia. I was sitting alone in the classroom. Suddenly, a girl smiled at me and said, “Hi, I’m Mia. Want to sit together?” It was the start of a friendship that would brighten my school life. Mia and I ____21____ became very close. We shared lunch every day, walked home together, and even joined the same art club. But the moment making us become ____22____ friends happened during a hard time. Last winter, I caught a bad fever and ____23____ a whole week of classes. I was worried about falling behind, especially in math. On the third day of my illness, Mia came to my home, carrying her textbook and a box of my favorite cookies. “Don’t worry,” she said, “I’ll help you with your lessons.” For the next two hours, Mia sat beside me, explaining math formulas (公式). She even created a funny song about the quadratic equation (二次方程) to help me remember it. She also helped me with other subjects. She helped me take notes from the ____24____ lessons. She used colorful drawings to make the dates and events easier to remember. When she left, my head felt clearer, and my ____25____ felt warm—not just from the fever, but from her great help. What I love most about Mia is her ability to make even daily moments special. One day, we were ____26____ in the classroom during a heavy rain. Mia made a quick decision. She pulled out her sketchbook and suggested we draw each other’s portraits (肖像). On that rainy day, we ____27____ not only funny drawings but also a memory I would never forget. I know that junior high will pass quickly, and we might go to different high schools someday. But I also know that the friendship we’ve built will be with us. Because true friendship, like the one I have with Mia, is not just about the time we spend together—it’s about the love that ____28____ in our hearts, no matter where life takes us. 21. A. exactly B. hardly C. quickly D. suddenly 22. A. real B. active C. clever D. lovely 23. A. missed B. avoided C. expected D. discovered 24. A. art B. math C. English D. history 25. A. head B. neck C. heart D. stomach 26. A. made B. stuck C. asked D. taught 27. A. created B. entered C. tested D. counted 28. A. leads B. stays C. fights D. dreams 【答案】21. C 22. A 23. A 24. D 25. C 26. B 27. A 28. B 【解析】 【导语】本文讲述了“我”与米娅从初中初识到建立深厚友谊的故事。 【21题详解】 句意：米娅和我很快就变得非常亲密。 exactly精确地；hardly几乎不；quickly快速地；suddenly突然地。根据“Mia and I…became very close.”及后文可知，后文说到每天一起吃午饭、放学同行、加入同一个艺术俱乐部，因此友谊升温速度快。故选C。 【22题详解】 句意：但让我们成为真正朋友的那一刻，发生在一段艰难的时光里。 real真正的；active活跃的；clever聪明的；lovely可爱的。根据“But the moment making us become…friends happened during a hard time.”可知，这里指让她们成为“真正的”朋友的时刻。故选A。 【23题详解】 句意：去年冬天，我发了高烧，错过了整整一周的课。 missed错过；avoided避免；expected期望；discovered发现。根据“I caught a bad fever and…a whole week of classes.”可知，发烧生病导致错过课程。故选A。 【24题详解】 句意：她帮我整理了历史课的笔记。 art艺术；math数学；English英语；history历史。根据“She helped me take notes from the…lessons. She used colorful drawings to make the dates and events easier to remember.”可知，日期和事件是“历史”课的典型内容。故选D。 【25题详解】 句意：当她离开时，我的思路更清晰了，心里也暖暖的 —— 不仅是因为发烧，更是因为她的鼎力相助。 head头；neck脖子；heart心；stomach胃。根据“and my…felt warm—not just from the fever, but from her great help.”可知，这里表示内心感到温暖。故选C。 【26题详解】 句意：有一天，下着大雨，我们被困在了教室里。 made制作；stuck困住；asked询问；taught教导。根据“One day, we were…in the classroom during a heavy rain.”可知，大雨导致无法外出，因此被困在教室。故选B。 【27题详解】 句意：在那个下雨天，我们创作的不仅是有趣的画，也是我永远不会忘记的记忆。 created创造；entered进入；tested测试；counted数数。根据“On that rainy day, we…not only funny drawings but also a memory I would never forget.”可知，她们画画的行为是“创造”了画作和回忆。故选A。 【28题详解】 句意：因为真正的友谊，就像我和Mia的友谊一样，不仅仅是我们在一起的时光——它是留在我们心中的爱，无论生活将我们带向何方。 leads带领；stays停留；fights战斗；dreams梦想。根据“it’s about the love that…in our hearts, no matter where life takes us.”可知，是指真正的友谊是那份爱“留存”在心间。故选B。 第三部分 阅读理解（共26分） 七、阅读理解（共26分，每小题2分） 第一节 A 阅读下列活动介绍，根据人物喜好匹配最适合的活动，并将其对应的A、B、C、D选项填在相应位置上。选项中有一项为多余选项。 A Have you ever thought about why some foods look delicious even before you try them? In this activity, you’ll try apple juice in different colors to see if the color makes the juice taste different. You’ll be surprised by what happens. Let’s have fun together! B Join this fun VR space activity at school! With VR glasses, you can visit planets, walk in space, and explore the moon up close. It feels like a real space trip! Don’t miss this amazing chance! Get ready for an exciting time, and feel like a real astronaut! C Don’t miss this fun plant-growing activity at school! You will build an easy, low-cost plant box using everyday things. Then you can take it to your classroom to wait for the plants to grow, understanding how to care for them as they change over time. D Do you think you could keep an egg from breaking if it drops? In this exciting activity, you’ll use cardboard, paper, tape, and soft things to create a protective cover for an egg. Drop it from a height, check if the egg stays safe, and improve your creation if needed. ____29____James I’m interested in seeing how vegetables grow and change with my care. ____30____Anna I enjoy trying fun and exciting activities to make me feel like a space traveler. ____31____ Sophie I want to know if color makes juice taste different. 【答案】29. C 30. B 31. A 【解析】 【导语】本文介绍了不同活动的特点，以匹配James、Anna、Sophie各自的兴趣需求。 【29题详解】 根据“I’m interested in seeing how vegetables grow and change with my care.”可知，James对观察蔬菜生长变化、照料植物感兴趣。选项C“不要错过这个有趣的校内种植活动！你将用日常用品制作一个简单、低成本的植物箱。然后可以把它带到教室，等待植物生长，了解如何随着它们的变化去照料它们。”与之匹配。故选C。 【30题详解】 根据“I enjoy trying fun and exciting activities to make me feel like a space traveler.”可知，Anna喜欢有趣刺激、能体验像太空旅行一样的活动。选项B“来参加学校这个有趣的 VR 太空活动吧！戴上 VR 眼镜，你可以参观行星、在太空行走，近距离探索月球。感觉就像一次真正的太空旅行！别错过这个绝佳机会！准备好度过一段激动人心的时光，感觉自己像个真正的宇航员！”与之匹配。故选B。 【31题详解】 根据“I want to know if color makes juice taste different.”可知，Sophie想了解颜色是否会影响果汁的味道。选项A“你有没有想过为什么有些食物在你尝试之前看起来就很美味？在这个活动中，你将尝试不同颜色的苹果汁，看看颜色是否会让果汁味道不同。你会对发生的事情感到惊讶。让我们一起玩得开心！”与之匹配。故选A。 第二节 阅读下列短文，根据短文内容，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选择最佳选项。 B Kellan was coaching one of the beginning soccer teams-the Falcons. It was their first practice. “Angela, you’re supposed to be guarding the net!” Kellan called out. “But I’m making a flower chain for you,” the girl replied. A few moments later, Angela ran off the field to present Kellan with her gift. Angela’s teammate Jason, meanwhile, was following the slow-movement of a caterpillar (毛毛虫)in the middle of the field, while another player, Rory, was playing in a near-by pond of rainwater. After the practice, Kellan felt really tired, as if she had run a marathon. When she arrived home, Kellan threw herself on the couch and thought carefully about the practice. The players ran in a hundred different directions. They didn’t recognize each other’s strengths and had no idea how to work together. As she touched the flower chain still hanging around her neck, an idea slowly started taking shape in her mind. The next day, Kellan called for her players to gather around and took out a picture. The picture showed the loops of a big chain, and each loop had a team member’s name as well as a talent written on it. “This picture shows one way each person can help our team,” Kellan began explaining. “For example, Rory has fast speed, and Jason has sharp eyes for watching the ball.” Kellan noticed how everyone in the group slowly changed, sitting up taller and smiling as she mentioned their names and skills. “What will happen if one loop is missing?” asked Kellan. “The chain will fall apart, and it won’t be a chain anymore,” Angela replied. “Exactly!” Kellan said. “In order to be a team, we need everyone to work together, like loops in a chain. It won’t be easy, but I want every person to try.” Her players still struggled with their practice, but, for the first time, they tried to help each other. It was a start. Kellan felt a sense of satisfaction as she waved good-bye to her team at the end of the practice. 32. What was Angela doing when Kellan first coached the Falcons? A. She was guarding the net. B. She was playing with water. C. She was making a flower chain. D. She was watching a caterpillar. 33. Why did the players slowly change as Kellan mentioned their names and skills? A. Because everyone realized their own importance. B. Because they wanted to share their thoughts. C. Because they knew they would have big fun. D. Because everyone did well in the practice. 34. By showing the picture of a chain, Kellan wanted the kids to understand ________. A. the value of winning B. the purpose of practice C. the importance of trying D. the power of teamwork 【答案】32. C 33. A 34. D 【解析】 【分析】本文是一篇记叙文，Kellan在开始训练足球队时，发现大家配合得不好，经过Kellan的教导，他们意识到团队需要每个人一起努力，要互相帮助。 【32题详解】 细节理解题。根据“But I’m making a flower chain for you”可知，Angela正在做花环，故选C。 【33题详解】 推理判断题。根据“This picture shows one way each person can help our team… Kellan noticed how everyone in the group slowly changed, sitting up taller and smiling as she mentioned their names and skills.”可知，当Kellan提到每个球员的名字和长处时，每个人都意识到自己的重要性，所以球员们慢慢地改变了。故选A。 【34题详解】 推理判断题。根据“In order to be a team, we need everyone to work together, like loops in a chain. It won’t be easy, but I want every person to try.”可知，Kellan通过展示锁链的图片，希望孩子们了解团队合作的力量。故选D。 C Do Boys and Girls Have Different Reading Habits? The Program for International Student Assessment (PISA) is a worldwide study of 15-year-old students’ performance in math, science, and reading. A closer look at the reading tests shows the interesting fact—girls are outperforming boys in reading and this is connected with girls’ greater enjoyment of reading. One key area which has a main effect on reading performance is reading for enjoyment rather than simply for study or schoolwork purposes. Interestingly, the PISA study found that in all countries except South Korea assessed (评估) girls read for enjoyment more than boys. The study found that in all the countries assessed, just over half of boys, but almost three-quarters of girls said that they read for enjoyment. In countries such as Estonia, Lithuania and the Netherlands, the difference between boys and girls was most significant (显著的). What’s more, in places such as Austria, very low levels of boys expressed interest in reading. However, in places like Japan, boys and girls read for enjoyment at almost the same level. And there were a few countries and places that scored very highly in boys reading enjoyment, for example, in Albania, Indonesia, Shanghai in China and Thailand where at least 80% of boys enjoy reading. Although these positive numbers are matched and passed by girls who reported an even higher level of reading enjoyment (90%). An interesting area which the PISA study looked at was the types of literature (文学作品) that both girls and boys generally enjoy. Boys were found to enjoy reading magazines, newspapers, and comic books more than girls. Girls were found to be twice as likely to enjoy works of fiction (小说) as boys. This was clearly repeated across all countries. While reading in all forms is certainly beneficial and should be supported, the low number of boys reading for enjoyment and their limited choices are problems that need to be solved. Countries need to think about ways to inspire interest for boys in reading and make sure that a wide variety of different types of books are available for them. The PISA study has shown a clear result in genders (性别) when it comes to reading. Low levels of interest in or enjoyment of reading can have long term effects on future success in life. For this reason, it is important that governments, teachers and parents all work to help raise reading levels. 35. According to the passage, PISA study found ________. A. boys enjoyed reading works of fiction twice as much as girls B. girls in most countries read for enjoyment more than boys C. boys liked to read for study or schoolwork purposes D. girls were better in math and science tests than boys 36. What do you know from the passage? A. Most boys in Shanghai in China enjoy reading. B. Boys in Thailand enjoy reading more than girls. C. More boys read for enjoyment than girls in Japan. D. Few girls enjoy reading magazines and newspapers. 37. The writer probably agrees that ________. A. students should be suggested reading their favorite books B. students’ future success in life depends on their reading ways C. actions should be taken to encourage boys’ interest in reading D. reading for schoolwork has a main effect on reading performance 【答案】35. B 36. A 37. C 【解析】 【导语】本文向我们介绍男孩和女孩的不同阅读习惯。 【35题详解】 细节理解题。根据“Interestingly, the PISA study found that in all countries except South Korea assessed (评估) girls read for enjoyment more than boys.”可知，PISA研究发现，在除韩国外的所有国家中，女孩比男孩更喜欢阅读。故选B。 【36题详解】 细节理解题。根据“And there were a few countries and places that scored very highly in boys reading enjoyment, for example in Albania, Indonesia, Shanghai in China and Thailand where at least 80% of boys enjoy reading.”可知，有几个国家和地区在男孩阅读享受方面得分很高，例如阿尔巴尼亚、印度尼西亚、中国的上海和泰国，至少80%的男孩喜欢阅读。故选A。 【37题详解】 细节理解题。根据“Countries need to think about ways to inspire interest for boys in reading and make sure that a wide variety of different types of books are available for them.”可知，男生阅读乐趣低、选择有限是需要解决的问题，各国需想办法激发男生阅读兴趣。故选C。 D In parts of Africa, people communicate with a wild bird—the greater honeyguide—in order to locate bee nests and harvest their stores of honey. It’s a rare example of cooperation (合作) between humans and wild animals. Brian Wood and Claire Spottiswoode were lead authors on a study about how this valuable partnership is maintained and how it changes in different cultures. “Our study proves the bird’s ability to learn specific voiced signals that are traditionally used by different honey-hunting communities. This helps people and birds work together in ways that are beneficial for both,” Wood said. “Honeyguides seem to know the landscape well. They know the location of bee nests and then share with people,” Spottiswoode said. “People are eager for the bird’s help.” The honeyguides also benefit from locating the nests: They eat the leftover honey. Spottiswoode and Wood’s study was done with the Hadza community in Tanzania and the Yao community of northern Mozambique. Before this study, they had already found that the two groups use different ways to attract honeyguides. When a Hadza person wants to work with a honeyguide, they make a whistle (口哨) sound in Mozambique, Yao people do this by making a “Brr!...” sound first, then a “…Hmm!” sound. Using mathematical models and audio (音频) playback experiments, the team studied these signals. In the experiment, researchers played the same set of recorded sounds to honeyguides in Tanzania and Mozambique. Through this experiment, the researchers wanted to know whether the honeyguides could recognize and prefer the special sounds used by local honey-hunters, or the birds were just naturally attracted to all such sounds. The honeyguides in Tanzania were over three times more likely to cooperate when hearing the calls of local Hadza people than the calls of “foreign” Yao. The honeyguides in Mozambique were almost twice as likely to cooperate when hearing the local Yao call, compared to the “foreign” Hadza whistles. The study shows that differences in honeyguide-attracting signals are not random (随机的) but have a practical reason. While honey-hunting, both the Hadza and Yao come across mammals (哺乳动物), but only the Hadza hunt them, using bows and arrows. The Hadza’s hunting might explain the less noticeable whistles they use. Hadza hunters explain that they can avoid being found by their prey (猎物) because their whistles “sound like birds.” However, the signal the Yao use to communicate with the honeyguide can help scare off animals they find dangerous. 38. By cooperating with honey-hunting communities, honeyguides can ________. A. recognize hunters’ whistle B. locate bee nests easier C. have more food D. become familiar with the landscape 39. Why did the researchers use the same recorded sounds? A. To study their mathematical models. B. To check if they are a natural preference. C. To see if they increase birds’ ability to find honey. D. To teach honey-hunting communities how to give signals. 40. What can we learn from Spottiswoode and Wood’s study? A. The honeyguides prefer calls from the local people. B. The human-bird relationship can change with new signals. C. The Yao community hunts animals while looking for bee nests. D. The signals from the Hadza were more attractive to honeyguides. 41. What is the last paragraph mainly about? A. How mammals react to different signals. B. How signals connect with hunting activity. C. How hunting skills are used to scare off animals. D. How whistles help honeyguides to find bee nests. 【答案】38. C 39. B 40. A 41. B 【解析】 【导语】本文讲述了在非洲部分地区，人们与导蜜鸟合作寻找蜂巢和采集蜂蜜的故事，以及研究人员通过实验研究这种合作如何在不同文化中维持和变化。 【38题详解】 细节理解题。根据“The honeyguides also benefit from locating the nests: They eat the leftover honey.”可知，导蜜鸟通过合作可以吃到剩余的蜂蜜，从而获得更多食物。故选C。 【39题详解】 细节理解题。根据“Through this experiment, the researchers wanted to know whether the honeyguides could recognize and prefer the special sounds used by local honey-hunters, or the birds were just naturally attracted to all such sounds.”可知，研究人员想确认导蜜鸟是能识别并偏好当地捕蜜者使用的声音，还是天生就被所有这类声音吸引。故选B。 【40题详解】 细节理解题。根据“The honeyguides in Tanzania were over three times more likely to cooperate when hearing the calls of local Hadza people than the calls of ‘foreign’ Yao. The honeyguides in Mozambique were almost twice as likely to cooperate when hearing the local Yao call, compared to the ‘foreign’ Hadza whistles.”可知，实验结果直接表明：坦桑尼亚的导蜜鸟听到当地哈德扎人的呼唤声时，合作的可能性是听到“外国”尧族声音的三倍多；莫桑比克的导蜜鸟听到当地尧族的声音时，合作的可能性几乎是听到“外国”哈德扎口哨声的两倍。这充分说明导蜜鸟偏好当地人的呼唤声。故选A。 【41题详解】 主旨大意题。根据“The study shows that differences in honeyguide-attracting signals are not random (随机的) but have a practical reason.”可知，最后一段解释了哈德扎人使用不那么显眼的口哨声是为了在寻蜜时避免被猎物发现，而尧族人使用的声音有助于吓跑他们认为危险的动物。整个段落都在阐述不同信号与狩猎活动之间的关联。故选B。 第四部分 书面表达（共20分） 八、阅读表达（共10分，第1-3题每小题2分，第4题4分） 阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 Strength training, a type of exercise, is used to build strength, power, and endurance (耐力). Many adults do strength training, but is it safe and useful for children? People used to think that strength training was not useful and even dangerous for children, possibly causing injuries that could affect their growth. However, the latest study shows that strength training does improve children’s overall health. When children do strength training, they get stronger as their muscles (肌肉) grow! The strength training can most likely make them better, faster and stronger. “It is so beneficial for their bodies, like their bones, joints and metabolic (新陈代谢的) health,” says Becca Rigg, a professional trainer at a fitness center. She knows all about the positive effects of strength training. She takes her kids to strength workouts two to three times per week. “I also love the message teenagers receive when exercising this way: They may feel more confident when they finish such hard and tiring training. It is also rewarding for them to see results. They are, indeed, getting stronger while having a better image,” explains Rigg, “Sometimes they make strength training part of their life and it’s easier for them to get involved in the training later.” How do kids get started? Just like other activities, it is very important to learn the correct way to do it. For strength training, it is a must to learn from an experienced coach because the coach can make sure children do movements safely and correctly. In the early stage, it is best for teens to simply use their body weight, such as doing push-ups and squats. Bodyweight movements can then be made more difficult by adding equipment or weights, for example, a barbell or dumbbells. So, let’s cheer our kids on as they lift, pull, and push their way to a stronger future. With our support and care, they’ll grow up ready to take on whatever life throws at them. 42. What does the latest study show about strength training? ___________________________________________________________________________ 43. How often does Becca Rigg take her kids to strength workouts? ___________________________________________________________________________ 44. Why is it a must to learn from an experienced coach? ___________________________________________________________________________ 45. As a teenager, would you like to make strength training part of your life? Why? (Please give two reasons.) ___________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】42. The latest study shows that strength training does improve children’s overall health. 43. She takes her kids to strength workouts two to three times per week. 44. Because an experienced coach can make sure children do movements safely and correctly. 45. Yes, I’d like to. Because it can enhance my self-confidence and benefit my health. 【解析】 【导语】本文主要讲述了力量训练对儿童健康的积极影响。 【42题详解】 根据“However, the latest study shows that strength training does improve children’s overall health.”可知，最新的研究表明力量训练确实提高了儿童的整体健康水平。故填The latest study shows that strength training does improve children’s overall health. 【43题详解】 根据“She takes her kids to strength workouts two to three times per week.”可知，她每周带她的孩子进行两到三次力量训练。故填She takes her kids to strength workouts two to three times per week. 【44题详解】 根据“For strength training, it is a must to learn from an experienced coach because the coach can make sure children do movements safely and correctly.”可知，因为一个有经验的教练能确保孩子安全正确地做动作。故填Because an experienced coach can make sure children do movements safely and correctly. 【45题详解】 开放性习题，答案不唯一，参考答案为：Yes, I’d like to. Because it can enhance my self-confidence and benefit my health. 九、文段表达（10分） 从下面两个题目中任选一题，根据所给提示，完成一篇不少于50词的英语文段写作。文中已给出内容不计入总词数。所给提示词语仅供选用。请不要写出你的真实校名和姓名。 46. 友情是世间最美好的感情之一。假如你是李华，你的英国笔友Peter在邮件中询问你对于“友谊”的看法，并让你简要描述你的好朋友。请根据Peter所提问题，给他写封回信。 提示词语：...than me, have...in common, hang out, learn from, have fun 提示问题：●Who is your best friend? Please describe him/her. ●What are the differences and similarities between you and your friend? ●Should friends be similar to or different from you? Why? Dear Peter, I’m glad to hear from you. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Best wishes, Li Hua 【答案】 例文 Dear Peter, I’m glad to hear from you. My best friend is Li Ming, who is taller and more outgoing than me. We have many hobbies in common, such as playing basketball and reading. Although he is better at sports, I learn a lot from him. On weekends, we often hang out in the park and have fun together. I think friends don’t need to be completely similar to me. Differences help us learn from each other. For example, Li Ming’s confidence encourages me to be braver. True friendship is about understanding and supporting each other. Best wishes, Li Hua 【解析】 【详解】[总体分析] ①题材：本文是一篇书信作文； ②时态：时态为“一般现在时”； ③提示：写作要点已给出，不得遗漏； [写作步骤] 第一步：开门见山，介绍好友基本信息； 第二步：对比双方的相同点和不同点，并说明差异的积极意义； 第三步：提出对友谊的看法，并总结友谊的真谛。 [亮点词汇] ①more outgoing更外向的 ②have...in common有……共同点 ③each other互相 ④true friendship真正的友谊 [高分句型] ①My best friend is Li Ming, who is taller and more outgoing than me.（定语从句） ②Although he is better at sports, I learn a lot from him. （让步状语从句） 47. 假期是放松、享受生活以及制造美好回忆的好机会。假如你是李华，你校的英语社团正在征集以“An Unforgettable Holiday”为题的假期生活分享。请你描述一次难忘的假期生活，谈谈你的感受和收获。 提示词语：relaxing, meaningful, beautiful, explore, learn, feel 提示问题：●Where did you go and what did you do? ●How did you feel? ●What did you learn? _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 例文： Last summer, I went to the countryside with my family. We explored the forests, climbed mountains, and enjoyed the beautiful scenery. I felt very relaxed and happy. During the holiday, I learned about local culture and tried farming. It was a meaningful experience that helped me understand the importance of nature and hard work. This holiday broadened my horizons and left me with unforgettable memories. 【解析】 【详解】[总体分析] ①题材：本文是一篇记叙文，为材料作文； ②时态：时态为“一般过去时”； ③提示：写作要点已给出，考生应注意不要遗漏“提示问题”中的要点，即去了哪里、做了什么、感受如何以及学到了什么；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。借用“介绍去年夏天的一次假期经历”来引出重点介绍的内容； 第二步，具体阐述写作内容：去的地方、做的事情、感受以及学到的东西； 第三步，书写结语。表达“这次假期开阔了视野，留下了难忘的回忆”。 [亮点词汇] ① climb mountains 爬山 ② meaningful adj. 有意义的 ③ leave sb. with sth. 留给某人某物 ④ unforgettable adj. 难忘的 [高分句型] It was a meaningful experience that helped me understand the importance of nature and hard work（定语从句） 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 2025-2026学年度第一学期期中练习 八年级英语学科试卷 考生须知 1. 本试卷共12页，共四部分，59道题。满分100分。考试时间90分钟。 2. 在试卷和答题纸上准确填写姓名、准考证号和考场号。 3. 试卷答案一律填涂或书写在答题卡上，在试卷上作答无效。 4. 在答题纸上，选择题用2B铅笔作答，其余试题用黑色字迹签字笔作答。 5. 考试结束，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。 第一部分 听力理解（共26分） 一、听后选择（共9分，每小题1.5分） 听下面三段对话或独白，每段对话或独白后有两个小题，从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。每段对话或独白你将听两遍。 请听一段对话，完成第1至第2小题。 1. Where did the girl visit during her holiday? A. A theatre. B. A palace. C. A museum. 2. How long did the girl stay there? A. For about 3 hours. B. For about 4 hours. C. For about 5 hours. 请听一段对话，完成第3至第4小题。 3. Who is sitting quietly in the corner? A. Anna. B. Mia. C. Jane. 4. What do Anna and Mia have in common? A. Their hobbies. B. Their personality. C. Their sense of humor. 请听一段独白，完成第5至第6小题。 5. What can we learn from the talk? A. The speaker chose to go by bus. B. The speaker lived near the museum. C. The speaker was disappointed about the weather. 6. Why does the speaker give the talk? A. To share a special trip. B. To introduce a travel plan. C. To compare ways of travelling. 二、听后回答（共12分，每小题2分） 听对话，根据对话内容笔头回答问题。每段对话你将听两遍。 请听一段对话，完成第7小题。 7. When did the girl take the photo of the redwood trees? ____________________________________ 请听一段对话，完成第8小题。 8. What are they eating? ____________________________________ 请听一段对话，完成第9小题。 9. When does the girl pack her things? ____________________________________ 请听一段对话，完成第10小题。 10. What will the woman do first? ____________________________________ 请听一段对话，完成第11至12小题。 11. What are they planning? ____________________________________ 12. What will the boy do? ____________________________________ 三、听后转写（共5分） 听短文，根据所听内容和提示信息转写短文内容。短文你将连续听三遍。转写的开头已给出。 13. I’ve got some information about ____________________________________ 第二部分 知识运用（共28分） 四、单项填空（共12分，每小题1分） 从下面各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选择可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 1. He is your new math teacher, you can call _______ Mr. Wang. A. he B. she C. him D. her 2. Jane with her family arrived in Malaysia ________ July 15th. A. at B. in C. of D. on 3. —What do you think of your junior high school life? —I think it’s wonderful, ________ I sometimes have some trouble in study. A. so B. but C. or D. and 4. I have ________ to tell you. A. something important B. important something C. anything important D. important anything 5. Mount Lao is one of ________ mountains in Qingdao. Many tourists like climbing it every year. A. famous B. more famous C. most famous D. the most famous 6. Tony always tells funny stories and they make me ________. A. laughed B. laughing C. laugh D. to laugh 7. —________ the population of your town? —About thirty thousand. A. What are B. How much is C. How many are D. What’s 8. —Must I give the dictionary back to the library now? —No, you ________. You can keep it for another two weeks. A. may not B. needn’t C. mustn’t D. can’t 9. The actress is already 50, but she looks _____________ than she really is. A. young B. more young C. more younger D. much younger 10. Do you know who works ________, Jim, Tom or Bruce? A. hard B. harder C. the hardest D. hardly 11. They don’t live here any longer. They to Chengdu last month. A. move B. moved C. will move D. are moving 12. —I had a bad cold. I don’t feel very well. —________. A That sounds great B. Good idea C. Thank you D. I’m sorry to hear that 五、短文填空（共8分，每小题1分） 第一节 阅读下面短文，在方框内选择最佳选项将短文补充完整。其中有1个多余选项。 A. During B. meaningful C. alone D. By E. connected Family dinners are a simple but ____13____ tradition in many households. They are not just about eating——they are about bringing family members together to share stories, feelings, and daily experiences. ____14____family dinners, parents can talk to their children about school life, and kids can share interesting things they encountered. This helps build stronger relationships and trust between family members. Unlike eating ____15____ while watching TV, family dinners encourage face-to-face communication. They teach children good table manners and the value of sharing. Many people think family dinners are the most important part of family life. Keeping this tradition helps make a family more ____16____ and more peaceful. 第二节 阅读下面短文，在未给提示词的空白处填写1个恰当的英文单词，在给出提示的空白处填写该词的正确形式。 The Venus flytrap (捕蝇草) is one of the ____17____ (strange) plants on our planet. It grows in wet, sunny areas in the southeastern US. Unlike most plants that get food from soil, it catches small insects like flies and ants. Each leaf has two parts with tiny hairs—when an insect touches these hairs twice, the leaf ____18____ (close) quickly, trapping the insect. It then takes about 10 days for the plant to digest (消化) its food. The Venus flytrap can only close its ____19____ (leaf) about 5 times before they die. It’s also one of the slowest moving plants, but its trap is fast enough to catch insects. Many people keep Venus flytraps as houseplants, but they need special care—too much water or too little sun can kill them. It’s ____20____ (true) a fascinating plant to learn about! 六、完形填空（共8分，每小题1分） 阅读下面的短文，掌握其大意，然后从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选择最佳选项。 A Precious Friendship It was the first day of junior high school when I met Mia. I was sitting alone in the classroom. Suddenly, a girl smiled at me and said, “Hi, I’m Mia. Want to sit together?” It was the start of a friendship that would brighten my school life. Mia and I ____21____ became very close. We shared lunch every day, walked home together, and even joined the same art club. But the moment making us become ____22____ friends happened during a hard time. Last winter, I caught a bad fever and ____23____ a whole week of classes. I was worried about falling behind, especially in math. On the third day of my illness, Mia came to my home, carrying her textbook and a box of my favorite cookies. “Don’t worry,” she said, “I’ll help you with your lessons.” For the next two hours, Mia sat beside me, explaining math formulas (公式). She even created a funny song about the quadratic equation (二次方程) to help me remember it. She also helped me with other subjects. She helped me take notes from the ____24____ lessons. She used colorful drawings to make the dates and events easier to remember. When she left, my head felt clearer, and my ____25____ felt warm—not just from the fever, but from her great help. What I love most about Mia is her ability to make even daily moments special. One day, we were ____26____ in the classroom during a heavy rain. Mia made a quick decision. She pulled out her sketchbook and suggested we draw each other’s portraits (肖像). On that rainy day, we ____27____ not only funny drawings but also a memory I would never forget. I know that junior high will pass quickly, and we might go to different high schools someday. But I also know that the friendship we’ve built will be with us. Because true friendship, like the one I have with Mia, is not just about the time we spend together—it’s about the love that ____28____ in our hearts, no matter where life takes us. 21. A. exactly B. hardly C. quickly D. suddenly 22. A. real B. active C. clever D. lovely 23. A. missed B. avoided C. expected D. discovered 24. A. art B. math C. English D. history 25. A. head B. neck C. heart D. stomach 26. A. made B. stuck C. asked D. taught 27. A. created B. entered C. tested D. counted 28. A. leads B. stays C. fights D. dreams 第三部分 阅读理解（共26分） 七、阅读理解（共26分，每小题2分） 第一节 A 阅读下列活动介绍，根据人物喜好匹配最适合的活动，并将其对应的A、B、C、D选项填在相应位置上。选项中有一项为多余选项。 A Have you ever thought about why some foods look delicious even before you try them? In this activity, you’ll try apple juice in different colors to see if the color makes the juice taste different. You’ll be surprised by what happens. Let’s have fun together! B Join this fun VR space activity at school! With VR glasses, you can visit planets, walk in space, and explore the moon up close. It feels like a real space trip! Don’t miss this amazing chance! Get ready for an exciting time, and feel like a real astronaut! C Don’t miss this fun plant-growing activity at school! You will build an easy, low-cost plant box using everyday things. Then you can take it to your classroom to wait for the plants to grow, understanding how to care for them as they change over time. D Do you think you could keep an egg from breaking if it drops? In this exciting activity, you’ll use cardboard, paper, tape, and soft things to create a protective cover for an egg. Drop it from a height, check if the egg stays safe, and improve your creation if needed. ____29____James I’m interested in seeing how vegetables grow and change with my care. ____30____Anna I enjoy trying fun and exciting activities to make me feel like a space traveler. ____31____ Sophie I want to know if color makes juice taste different. 第二节 阅读下列短文，根据短文内容，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选择最佳选项。 B Kellan was coaching one of the beginning soccer teams-the Falcons. It was their first practice. “Angela, you’re supposed to be guarding the net!” Kellan called out. “But I’m making a flower chain for you,” the girl replied. A few moments later, Angela ran off the field to present Kellan with her gift. Angela’s teammate Jason, meanwhile, was following the slow-movement of a caterpillar (毛毛虫)in the middle of the field, while another player, Rory, was playing in a near-by pond of rainwater. After the practice, Kellan felt really tired, as if she had run a marathon. When she arrived home, Kellan threw herself on the couch and thought carefully about the practice. The players ran in a hundred different directions. They didn’t recognize each other’s strengths and had no idea how to work together. As she touched the flower chain still hanging around her neck, an idea slowly started taking shape in her mind. The next day, Kellan called for her players to gather around and took out a picture. The picture showed the loops of a big chain, and each loop had a team member’s name as well as a talent written on it. “This picture shows one way each person can help our team,” Kellan began explaining. “For example, Rory has fast speed, and Jason has sharp eyes for watching the ball.” Kellan noticed how everyone in the group slowly changed, sitting up taller and smiling as she mentioned their names and skills. “What will happen if one loop is missing?” asked Kellan. “The chain will fall apart, and it won’t be a chain anymore,” Angela replied. “Exactly!” Kellan said. “In order to be a team, we need everyone to work together, like loops in a chain. It won’t be easy, but I want every person to try.” Her players still struggled with their practice, but, for the first time, they tried to help each other. It was a start. Kellan felt a sense of satisfaction as she waved good-bye to her team at the end of the practice. 32. What was Angela doing when Kellan first coached the Falcons? A. She was guarding the net. B. She was playing with water. C. She was making a flower chain. D. She was watching a caterpillar. 33. Why did the players slowly change as Kellan mentioned their names and skills? A. Because everyone realized their own importance. B. Because they wanted to share their thoughts. C. Because they knew they would have big fun. D. Because everyone did well in the practice. 34. By showing the picture of a chain, Kellan wanted the kids to understand ________. A the value of winning B. the purpose of practice C. the importance of trying D. the power of teamwork C Do Boys and Girls Have Different Reading Habits? The Program for International Student Assessment (PISA) is a worldwide study of 15-year-old students’ performance in math, science, and reading. A closer look at the reading tests shows the interesting fact—girls are outperforming boys in reading and this is connected with girls’ greater enjoyment of reading. One key area which has a main effect on reading performance is reading for enjoyment rather than simply for study or schoolwork purposes. Interestingly, the PISA study found that in all countries except South Korea assessed (评估) girls read for enjoyment more than boys. The study found that in all the countries assessed, just over half of boys, but almost three-quarters of girls said that they read for enjoyment. In countries such as Estonia, Lithuania and the Netherlands, the difference between boys and girls was most significant (显著的). What’s more, in places such as Austria, very low levels of boys expressed interest in reading. However, in places like Japan, boys and girls read for enjoyment at almost the same level. And there were a few countries and places that scored very highly in boys reading enjoyment, for example, in Albania, Indonesia, Shanghai in China and Thailand where at least 80% of boys enjoy reading. Although these positive numbers are matched and passed by girls who reported an even higher level of reading enjoyment (90%). An interesting area which the PISA study looked at was the types of literature (文学作品) that both girls and boys generally enjoy. Boys were found to enjoy reading magazines, newspapers, and comic books more than girls. Girls were found to be twice as likely to enjoy works of fiction (小说) as boys. This was clearly repeated across all countries. While reading in all forms is certainly beneficial and should be supported, the low number of boys reading for enjoyment and their limited choices are problems that need to be solved. Countries need to think about ways to inspire interest for boys in reading and make sure that a wide variety of different types of books are available for them. The PISA study has shown a clear result in genders (性别) when it comes to reading. Low levels of interest in or enjoyment of reading can have long term effects on future success in life. For this reason, it is important that governments, teachers and parents all work to help raise reading levels. 35. According to the passage, PISA study found ________. A. boys enjoyed reading works of fiction twice as much as girls B. girls in most countries read for enjoyment more than boys C. boys liked to read for study or schoolwork purposes D. girls were better in math and science tests than boys 36. What do you know from the passage? A. Most boys in Shanghai in China enjoy reading. B. Boys in Thailand enjoy reading more than girls. C. More boys read for enjoyment than girls in Japan. D. Few girls enjoy reading magazines and newspapers. 37. The writer probably agrees that ________. A students should be suggested reading their favorite books B. students’ future success in life depends on their reading ways C. actions should be taken to encourage boys’ interest in reading D. reading for schoolwork has a main effect on reading performance D In parts of Africa, people communicate with a wild bird—the greater honeyguide—in order to locate bee nests and harvest their stores of honey. It’s a rare example of cooperation (合作) between humans and wild animals. Brian Wood and Claire Spottiswoode were lead authors on a study about how this valuable partnership is maintained and how it changes in different cultures. “Our study proves the bird’s ability to learn specific voiced signals that are traditionally used by different honey-hunting communities. This helps people and birds work together in ways that are beneficial for both,” Wood said. “Honeyguides seem to know the landscape well. They know the location of bee nests and then share with people,” Spottiswoode said. “People are eager for the bird’s help.” The honeyguides also benefit from locating the nests: They eat the leftover honey. Spottiswoode and Wood’s study was done with the Hadza community in Tanzania and the Yao community of northern Mozambique. Before this study, they had already found that the two groups use different ways to attract honeyguides. When a Hadza person wants to work with a honeyguide, they make a whistle (口哨) sound in Mozambique, Yao people do this by making a “Brr!...” sound first, then a “…Hmm!” sound. Using mathematical models and audio (音频) playback experiments, the team studied these signals. In the experiment, researchers played the same set of recorded sounds to honeyguides in Tanzania and Mozambique. Through this experiment, the researchers wanted to know whether the honeyguides could recognize and prefer the special sounds used by local honey-hunters, or the birds were just naturally attracted to all such sounds. The honeyguides in Tanzania were over three times more likely to cooperate when hearing the calls of local Hadza people than the calls of “foreign” Yao. The honeyguides in Mozambique were almost twice as likely to cooperate when hearing the local Yao call, compared to the “foreign” Hadza whistles. The study shows that differences in honeyguide-attracting signals are not random (随机的) but have a practical reason. While honey-hunting, both the Hadza and Yao come across mammals (哺乳动物), but only the Hadza hunt them, using bows and arrows. The Hadza’s hunting might explain the less noticeable whistles they use. Hadza hunters explain that they can avoid being found by their prey (猎物) because their whistles “sound like birds.” However, the signal the Yao use to communicate with the honeyguide can help scare off animals they find dangerous. 38. By cooperating with honey-hunting communities, honeyguides can ________. A. recognize hunters’ whistle B. locate bee nests easier C. have more food D. become familiar with the landscape 39. Why did the researchers use the same recorded sounds? A. To study their mathematical models. B To check if they are a natural preference. C. To see if they increase birds’ ability to find honey. D. To teach honey-hunting communities how to give signals. 40. What can we learn from Spottiswoode and Wood’s study? A. The honeyguides prefer calls from the local people. B. The human-bird relationship can change with new signals. C. The Yao community hunts animals while looking for bee nests. D. The signals from the Hadza were more attractive to honeyguides. 41 What is the last paragraph mainly about? A. How mammals react to different signals. B. How signals connect with hunting activity. C. How hunting skills are used to scare off animals. D. How whistles help honeyguides to find bee nests. 第四部分 书面表达（共20分） 八、阅读表达（共10分，第1-3题每小题2分，第4题4分） 阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 Strength training, a type of exercise, is used to build strength, power, and endurance (耐力). Many adults do strength training, but is it safe and useful for children? People used to think that strength training was not useful and even dangerous for children, possibly causing injuries that could affect their growth. However, the latest study shows that strength training does improve children’s overall health. When children do strength training, they get stronger as their muscles (肌肉) grow! The strength training can most likely make them better, faster and stronger. “It is so beneficial for their bodies, like their bones, joints and metabolic (新陈代谢的) health,” says Becca Rigg, a professional trainer at a fitness center. She knows all about the positive effects of strength training. She takes her kids to strength workouts two to three times per week. “I also love the message teenagers receive when exercising this way: They may feel more confident when they finish such hard and tiring training. It is also rewarding for them to see results. They are, indeed, getting stronger while having a better image,” explains Rigg, “Sometimes they make strength training part of their life and it’s easier for them to get involved in the training later.” How do kids get started? Just like other activities, it is very important to learn the correct way to do it. For strength training, it is a must to learn from an experienced coach because the coach can make sure children do movements safely and correctly. In the early stage, it is best for teens to simply use their body weight, such as doing push-ups and squats. Bodyweight movements can then be made more difficult by adding equipment or weights, for example, a barbell or dumbbells. So, let’s cheer our kids on as they lift, pull, and push their way to a stronger future. With our support and care, they’ll grow up ready to take on whatever life throws at them. 42. What does the latest study show about strength training? ___________________________________________________________________________ 43. How often does Becca Rigg take her kids to strength workouts? ___________________________________________________________________________ 44. Why is it a must to learn from an experienced coach? ___________________________________________________________________________ 45. As a teenager, would you like to make strength training part of your life? Why? (Please give two reasons.) ___________________________________________________________________________ 九、文段表达（10分） 从下面两个题目中任选一题，根据所给提示，完成一篇不少于50词的英语文段写作。文中已给出内容不计入总词数。所给提示词语仅供选用。请不要写出你的真实校名和姓名。 46. 友情是世间最美好的感情之一。假如你是李华，你的英国笔友Peter在邮件中询问你对于“友谊”的看法，并让你简要描述你的好朋友。请根据Peter所提问题，给他写封回信。 提示词语：...than me, have...in common, hang out, learn from, have fun 提示问题：●Who is your best friend? Please describe him/her. ●What are the differences and similarities between you and your friend? ●Should friends be similar to or different from you? Why? Dear Peter, I’m glad to hear from you. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Best wishes, Li Hua 47. 假期是放松、享受生活以及制造美好回忆的好机会。假如你是李华，你校的英语社团正在征集以“An Unforgettable Holiday”为题的假期生活分享。请你描述一次难忘的假期生活，谈谈你的感受和收获。 提示词语：relaxing, meaningful, beautiful, explore, learn, feel 提示问题：●Where did you go and what did you do? ●How did you feel? ●What did you learn? _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $