专题04 五选四（期末真题汇编，辽宁专用）八年级英语上学期

专题04 五选四 主题01 人与社会——学习 Passage 1 24-25八年级上·辽宁省本溪市 ·期末 阅读短文，从所给的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，其中有一个多余的选项。 Learning to speak English can be hard, but don’t give up. Some people want to learn English well. However, they don’t know how to learn English well. 1 Think in English. This is a way to help you to be good at English. Don’t translate (翻译) from English into your language. Try to think in English. Buy an English dictionary. When you learn English, an English dictionary can be very useful. 2 If you don’t want to buy a dictionary, you can use an online dictionary. You can also install (安装) a dictionary app (应用软件) on your phone. Don’t be afraid to make mistakes. In fact, mistakes can help you improve your English. Everyone makes mistakes. Even the people from English-speaking countries don’t speak perfect (完美的) English. 3 Practice every day. If you want to speak good English, you need to practice every day. That doesn’t mean you have to study too much every day. In fact, you shouldn’t study too much English every day. If you do that, you may get bored with English. 4 You can try to keep English learning fun by doing a different thing every day—one day of reading practice, one day of listening practice, one day of writing practice and one day of grammar learning. A．But you should try to make fewer mistakes. B．Then you will lose your interest in English. C．So you don’t have to try to be perfect. D．The dictionary can help you learn more about English words. E．Here are some ways to help you learn English well. Passage 2 24-25八年级上·辽宁省沈阳市康平县 ·期末 What’s the secret of successful language learning? 5 Alastair Banton is a teacher at a language school in the UK. He also taught English in Japan. Alastair Banton: You must really want to learn the language. It is the most important thing. 6 Imagine yourself using the language confidently, and think “Yes, I can do that.” Then there are other things. You need to work hard, but at the same time you need to enjoy it. Using English is fun. And you have to be realistic. Learning a language takes time, and you can’t expect to know everything in a few weeks. 7 She has taught English in a secondary school for a number of years. Teresa Pelc says: Motivation (动力) is the most important thing. You have to be ready to read a lot, to listen to the radio, and to watch TV. It is so easy to forget new words and new patterns. 8 Even the most motivated students need that extra push sometimes. However, learning a language is also very enjoyable—I am proud of my students. Many students are very successful and speak English better than I. A．The answer is Yes. B．You also believe in yourself. C．Teresa Pelc is a teacher of English in Poland. D．That’s why we need a teacher to push us sometimes. E．We ask two experienced teachers of English for their opinions. Passage 3 24-25八年级上·辽宁省沈阳市法库县 ·期末 阅读短文，从所给的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，其中有一个多余的选项。 “I want to know how to speak English well. What can I do?” Bill asks this question like many students do. I ask him, “ 9 ” He answers, “I only learn English from my English teacher in the English lessons.” The first thing I will say is that it is not enough! If you want to speak English well, you have to practise more. You should speak to your friends, classmates, and other people as often as possible. 10 In my lessons I usually ask my students how they feel about speaking English, and they often say “nervous” “scared” or some words like these. The second piece of advice I can give is to relax. 11 If you can’t think of the right words to use, don’t worry about it. Just say what you want to say. Speaking English well isn’t just about practising your speaking. 12 You can listen to some English programmes. As long as you work hard, you can speak English well. A．How do you learn English? B．Don’t worry about making mistakes. C．It is also important to listen to English. D．Why is English important in our daily life? E．Speaking is the best way to learn a language. 主题02 人与社会——关系与科普 Passage 1 24-25八年级上·辽宁省锦州市 ·期末 还原句子 阅读短文，从所给的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，其中有一个多余的选项。 Mom and Dad are two of the most important people in your life. Over your lifetime, they may influence (影响) you more than anyone else you will meet. 13 Here are some ways you can stay close, get along well, and build a strong relationship (关系) with your parents. Spend time together. Don’t spend so much time playing computer games or watching TV. You can ask your mom and dad to play with you. Go out to do something, try some new games, or just read a book together. 14 You may want your parents to help you when you feel sad, but your mom and dad may not know that you are having a problem. Tell them what’s the matter with you and they will be glad to help you. Be kind. 15 You can brighten a parent’s day with a hug (拥抱), a card, or a joke. It’s also lovely when a kid cleans up his or her room without being asked. And if you try not to fight with your brothers or sisters, your parents will be so happy! Do your best at whatever you do. You don’t have to be perfect (完美的), but when you do your best, you make your parents proud. It makes them happy to see how you’re turning into a great kid. Why? 16 A．Share your feelings and ask for help. B．Little things may mean a lot to your mum or dad. C．Some kids always say their parents are too strict with them. D．Do you want to get on well with them? E．Because it lets them know they’re doing a good job. Passage 2 24-25八年级上·辽宁省抚顺市望花区 ·期末 阅读短文，从所给的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，其中有一个多余的选项。 Many great scientists are left-handed (左撇子). Among them, Isaac Newton is without doubt the most famous one. His remarkable contribution (贡献) to the science world has made people believed that left-handed people are smarter than the right-handed ones. But is this true? The answer is No. You may not believe it, but scientific studies show that left-handed people have no higher IQ than right handed people. 17 But still, why are they different? 18 Left-handed and right-handed people usually use different sides of their brains. Right-handed people use the left side more often, but left-handed people use both sides more evenly (均衡). The way left-handed people use their brain helps them be good at thinking creatively. 19 That is why we see so many artists and scientists are left-handed. And they have an advantage at sports, too. Almost 40% of the top players are left-handed. 20 Scientific studies also show that left-handed people may easily forget names and places. And they may have shorter life than the right-handed ones. A．They are just good at different things. B．It works in almost anything from art to science. C．But being a left-handed person isn’t always great. D．Some of them have trouble falling asleep at night. E．The way people’s brain works plays an important role in this. 主题03 人与社会——科普与学习 Passage 1 24-25八年级上·辽宁省沈阳市铁西区·期末 阅读下面短文，从短文后的五个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有一项为多余选项。 Are you looking at me? Do you know me? I’m a dodo! You may think I’m just a character (角色) in Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. Actually, there used to be thousands of us for real. 21 We lived on an island in the Indian Ocean. 22 All the other animals were friendly. What a peaceful and safe life! However, in 1598, humans arrived. 23 They hunted us because we were slow and couldn’t fly. What’s more, their pigs, cats and dogs ate our eggs. As a result, we soon died out. So today we are standing in museums around the world. When you see us, please remember our sad story. The world is full of fantastic animals. 24 Make them as happy as a clam (蛤蜊), not as dead as a dodo. A．Please try your best to help them. B．But now you can only see us in museums. C．In the happy old days, there was plenty of food to eat. D．They cut down the trees and our lovely forest was gone. E．Dodos disappeared because people’s animals ate their eggs. Passage 2 24-25八年级上·辽宁省鞍山市 ·期末 阅读短文，从所给的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。其中有一个多余的选项。 Note-taking is a skill that can help you do well in all your schoolwork. 25 But unluckily, most students don’t know how to take notes. Write down key facts. If your teacher writes notes on the blackboard, that’s great. You can copy them or write down the most important facts of all in class. 26 For example, some teachers may focus (聚焦) on lots of dates and facts in class, but they only write the important ones on the blackboard. 27 But they may say something important again and again. Ask. Don’t be afraid to ask your teacher to repeat what you miss. If your teacher speaks too fast and you can’t follow what he is saying, you can ask him after class. Compare (对比). Comparing your notes with your classmates can be good for you. 28 Organize. Note-taking also needs organization. Keep notes for each subject in one notebook so that you can find everything easily when a test comes. If you decide to recopy your notes every evening, you will surely have less time to watch TV, but you’ll save time in the coming test. A．Learning it can also help you and your classmates correct some mistakes. B．It can make you confident (有信心的) when you are studying. C．Different teachers do things differently. D．Good note-taking takes time. E．Other teachers may not write anything down. 主题04 人与社会——运动与活动 Passage 1 24-25八年级上·辽宁省营口市大石桥市 ·期末 阅读短文，从方框内所给的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，其中有一个多余的选项。 Shuttlccock kicking (踢毽子) is a traditional sport for years. Even now, shuttlecock kicking is still one of the most popular activities (活动). In these years, many countries in Europe and Asia organize shuttlecock kicking games. Zac is a student from the UK. He didn’t exercise before because he didn’t like sports at all. But after watching a video about shuttlecock kicking, he took a great interest in it. 29 Why does the game become so popular? Firstly, shuttlecock kicking is a good way to relax for people. It helps to move all the parts of the body and improve the health. 30 They can have great fun in practicing, and at the same time it helps to develop the skills in working well in groups. Thirdly, people can play it both inside and outside. It doesn’t need a large sports ground like football. Making a shuttlecock is quite simple. 31 Then you put several feathers (羽毛) through the holes. Of course, there are shuttlecocks sold in stores. 32 Players should keep the shuttlecock in the air by using any part of the body. But they can’t use their hands. Everyone can take part in it. So, next time if you want to exercise, choose shuttlecock kicking. A．People can make friends while playing. B．Now, he is a big fan of shuttlecock kicking. C．The rule of shuttlecock kicking is also easy. D．You just need to find some coins with holes. E．Secondly, people can play alone or in a group. Passage 2 24-25八年级上·辽宁省沈阳市和平区 ·期末 阅读短文，从文后所给的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，其中有一个多余的选项。 A primary school in the southwest of China has become popular recently. In this school students and teachers can have free meals. There are more than 1,000 students and teachers in this school. With enough farmland, students and teachers plant vegetables and keep pigs, sheep and chickens. Some of what is produced is sold at the market. 33 And this school has fed itself for 15 years. Each class has a piece of land to plant vegetables or keep animals. Students do farm work twice a week with the help of teachers. 34 It helps students get on with animals. The school has set up a greenhouse with fruit trees for students to learn about nature, instead of just listening to teachers in the classroom. “ 35 This is also connected with what the whole school can eat and also the quality of life of students and teachers,” said the school’s headmaster. He also said, “Children who have not kissed the land will not have a complete childhood. The labor (劳动) class helps students build excellent characters and better understand life and nature. 36 ” A．This is not only a farm. B．All of them will benefit (受益) from it. C．There is also a zoo in the school. D．Students are interested in making money. E．The rest will be used to feed students and teachers. 主题05 人与社会——爱好与科普 Passage 1 24-25八年级上·辽宁省葫芦岛市 ·期末 阅读短文，从所给的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，其中有一个多余的选项。 People have different kinds of hobbies such as cooking and reading. 37 The following ways may help you if you have the same problem. Choose a right hobby. You should have enough money and time for the hobby. If you want to take up a sport like golf (高尔夫球), you will need some expensive things. 38 If you don’t have much free time, the hobby may not be right for you. 39 If there isn’t anything exciting about your hobby, you may lose interest (兴趣) in it soon. When you’re not good at the hobby, you may feel bad. Just think about what you like best and start with a simple one. Find a friend to enjoy the hobby with you or join a club. If you and your friend often enjoy the hobby together, you’ll probably keep it for long. 40 If you like singing, for example, it’s a good idea to join a music club. Then you can make more friends who have the same hobby as you. A．It is also helpful (有帮助的) to join a club. B．Follow what you’re really interested in. C．The hobbies make their lives interesting. D．And it will take you much time to get practice. E．Sometimes they can’t keep their hobbies for long. Passage2 24-25八年级上·辽宁省丹东市东港市 ·期末 Smashed (拍) cucumber salad is one of the most popular cold dishes in China. You can find the green dish anywhere from restaurants to homes. 41 According to The New York Times, smashed cucumber salad is “everywhere” in New York. Some restaurants have even added the dish to their menus. 42 But American cooks are trying yogurt, honey, lemon and other common western ingredients (原料). 43 Most people like the special taste of it. Smashed cucumbers can hold onto (锁住) tastes more than cucumbers which are cut into fixed shape and size. “Just changing the way you break down an ingredient...changes the way it feels and tastes. It’s cool.” said Danny Bowien, a cook at a New York restaurant. The way the dish is prepared also draws people’s attention. 44 The strong smash makes the cucumbers different shapes and sizes. Then other ingredients can be added. Also, it takes only five minutes to make the salad. Cook Julia Goldberg said it’s really “satisfying”. The success of smashed cucumber salad abroad shows that we should try to fit into local conditions when spreading Chinese culture across the world, said The Beijing News. A．Now, even Americans are trying it. B．Americans like cooking it with salt. C．Why is this dish becoming so popular? D．The cook smashes fresh cucumbers with the flat (平的) side of a knife. E．In China, people use garlic, vinegar and oil (蒜醋油) to make the cucumber tastier. Passage3 24-25八年级上·辽宁省沈阳市浑南区 ·期末 Some people are very forgetful, while others can remember everything they have done. Scientists know a lot about how our brains store and remember facts and experiences. There is little research on how or why the brain forgets things in the past. 45 A team of researchers (研究者) from the USA studied the brain’s process of forgetting things. The researchers are top scientists. They study the brain and how it thinks and works. 46 It may also help those with strong feelings of sadness. The lead scientist, Marie Banich. said: “It may sound surprising that people can control what and how they forget.” 47 It keeps the brain working successfully. Her research found ways that people remove information from their brain. She said: “We have control over the ability to remove information from our thoughts.” This is important because it means we can focus on more important tasks. However, we can control what and how we forget. 48 Another researcher, Sara Festini, agreed. She said “Forgetting meaningless information from the mind is helpful.” Researchers will now look at why we forget recent events, like where we left our keys. A．The act of forgetting needs a lot of effort. B．It’s difficult for the old to remember things. C．But a new study looks at forgetting recently. D．Professor Banich said forgetting is important. E．Their work may help people who have memory problems. 主题06 人与社会——学习 Passage 1 24-25八年级上·辽宁省沈阳市沈河区 ·期末 From English words to history events, you have to remember a lot at school. Is it difficult? Do you want to find some good ways to remember easily and quickly? If you have a photographic memory (过目不忘的记忆), will things be different? Scientists have made an effort to find ways to improve our memories for years. 49 . Sleeping in a rocking bed When we were babies, we could easily fall asleep in our mothers’ swaying (摇晃的) arms. Some scientists have found that if we sleep in a bed which moves softly forwards and backwards, we can have a deeper sleep. 50 . Buying a rocking bed may be a good idea and it must be very fun. Haha! Becoming emotional (情绪化) Thinking back to the past, it seems that we could always remember those things that make us sad or happy easily. Why? 51 . The moment you become emotional, you can remember things really well. Because the amygdala (杏仁体) in our brain is responsible for dealing with both emotions and memories. The brain wants us to remember those things. When you want to remember some knowledge next time, try to make yourself angry or excited. Then, take out your book to catch the chance to learn new things. 52 . In an experiment, it shows that the short but intense (剧烈的) exercise made the brain produce more of a chemical called “brain-derived neurotrophic factor” (脑源性神经营养因子). People can remember things quickly with this chemical. A．Because emotions can influence memories B．Having intense exercise C．Here are some tips from their findings D．Because memories can influence emotions E．It can improve our memories as well Passage 2 24-25八年级上·辽宁省丹东市 ·期末 阅读短文，从方框内所给的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，其中有一个多余的选项。 Do you know how to study better? 53 First, don’t put off (延误) studying. Many students do that. Then they have to cram (死记硬背) the night before the exam. 54 This way, you will prepare better for the exams. Second, plan rewards (奖励) into your study time. For example, if you read 20 pages of the book, you can play one computer game. But only one. 55 Then you can put your heart into your study. Last, believe it or not, sleeping is part of studying. It can help you learn better. 56 Take the advice, and you will study better. A．In fact, you need good study habits and study a little every day. B．Let me give you some advice about studying. C．Try to sleep more than eight hours a night. D．It’s good to exercise for an hour every morning. E．Third, stay in a quiet place and turn off your mobile phone. 11 / 17 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 专题04 五选四 主题01 人与社会——学习 Passage 1 24-25八年级上·辽宁省本溪市 ·期末 阅读短文，从所给的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，其中有一个多余的选项。 Learning to speak English can be hard, but don’t give up. Some people want to learn English well. However, they don’t know how to learn English well. 1 Think in English. This is a way to help you to be good at English. Don’t translate (翻译) from English into your language. Try to think in English. Buy an English dictionary. When you learn English, an English dictionary can be very useful. 2 If you don’t want to buy a dictionary, you can use an online dictionary. You can also install (安装) a dictionary app (应用软件) on your phone. Don’t be afraid to make mistakes. In fact, mistakes can help you improve your English. Everyone makes mistakes. Even the people from English-speaking countries don’t speak perfect (完美的) English. 3 Practice every day. If you want to speak good English, you need to practice every day. That doesn’t mean you have to study too much every day. In fact, you shouldn’t study too much English every day. If you do that, you may get bored with English. 4 You can try to keep English learning fun by doing a different thing every day—one day of reading practice, one day of listening practice, one day of writing practice and one day of grammar learning. A．But you should try to make fewer mistakes. B．Then you will lose your interest in English. C．So you don’t have to try to be perfect. D．The dictionary can help you learn more about English words. E．Here are some ways to help you learn English well. 【答案】1．E 2．D 3．C 4．B 【导语】本文介绍了几种学好英语的方法。 1．根据“However, they don’t know how to learn English well.”可知，针对不知道如何学好英语的问题，接下来应该是介绍一些学好英语的方法。选项E“应该是介绍一些学好英语的方法。”与之相符。故选E。 2．根据“When you learn English, an English dictionary can be very useful.”可知，提到了使用英语字典对于英语学习的帮助，故空处与英语字典的使用相关。选项D“字典可以帮助你了解有关英语单词的更多信息。”与之相符。故选D。 3．根据“Even the people from English-speaking countries don’t speak perfect (完美的) English.”可知，提到了不必追求讲完美的英语。选项C“因此，您不必尝试变得完美。”与之相符。故选C。 4．根据“If you do that, you may get bored with English.”可知，空处会提到对英语感到厌烦后的后果，选项B“然后，您将失去对英语的兴趣。”与之相符。故选B。 Passage 2 24-25八年级上·辽宁省沈阳市康平县 ·期末 What’s the secret of successful language learning? 5 Alastair Banton is a teacher at a language school in the UK. He also taught English in Japan. Alastair Banton: You must really want to learn the language. It is the most important thing. 6 Imagine yourself using the language confidently, and think “Yes, I can do that.” Then there are other things. You need to work hard, but at the same time you need to enjoy it. Using English is fun. And you have to be realistic. Learning a language takes time, and you can’t expect to know everything in a few weeks. 7 She has taught English in a secondary school for a number of years. Teresa Pelc says: Motivation (动力) is the most important thing. You have to be ready to read a lot, to listen to the radio, and to watch TV. It is so easy to forget new words and new patterns. 8 Even the most motivated students need that extra push sometimes. However, learning a language is also very enjoyable—I am proud of my students. Many students are very successful and speak English better than I. A．The answer is Yes. B．You also believe in yourself. C．Teresa Pelc is a teacher of English in Poland. D．That’s why we need a teacher to push us sometimes. E．We ask two experienced teachers of English for their opinions. 【答案】5．E 6．B 7．C 8．D 【导语】本文讲述了两位经验丰富的英语教师对于成功学习语言的秘诀的看法，强调了动机、自信、努力、现实态度和乐趣的重要性。 5．此句处于第一段，应是概括性句子，结合下文两位老师关于学习英语的意见可知，选项E“我们向两位经验丰富的英语老师请教了他们的意见。”符合语境。故选E。 6．根据下文“Imagine yourself using the language confidently, and think ‘Yes, I can do that.’”可知，这是相信自己的举例，选项B“你也要相信自己。”符合语境。故选B。 7．根据下文“She has taught English...”可知，此处提及一位女性，选项C“特蕾莎·佩尔克是波兰的一名英语教师。”符合语境。故选C。 8．根据下文“Even the most motivated students need that extra push sometimes.”可知，此处和额外的推动力有关，选项D“这就是为什么我们有时需要老师来推动我们。”符合语境。故选D。 Passage 3 24-25八年级上·辽宁省沈阳市法库县 ·期末 阅读短文，从所给的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，其中有一个多余的选项。 “I want to know how to speak English well. What can I do?” Bill asks this question like many students do. I ask him, “ 9 ” He answers, “I only learn English from my English teacher in the English lessons.” The first thing I will say is that it is not enough! If you want to speak English well, you have to practise more. You should speak to your friends, classmates, and other people as often as possible. 10 In my lessons I usually ask my students how they feel about speaking English, and they often say “nervous” “scared” or some words like these. The second piece of advice I can give is to relax. 11 If you can’t think of the right words to use, don’t worry about it. Just say what you want to say. Speaking English well isn’t just about practising your speaking. 12 You can listen to some English programmes. As long as you work hard, you can speak English well. A．How do you learn English? B．Don’t worry about making mistakes. C．It is also important to listen to English. D．Why is English important in our daily life? E．Speaking is the best way to learn a language. 【答案】9．A 10．E 11．B 12．C 【导语】本文介绍了学习英语的方法。 9．根据“He answers, ‘I only learn English from my English teacher in the English lessons.’”可知，此处询问学习英语的方法，A项“你是怎么学英语的？”符合语境，故选A。 10．根据“You should speak to your friends, classmates, and other people as often as possible.”可知，此处表示多说英语是学习英语的好方法，E项“说是学习一门语言的最好方法。”符合语境，故选E。 11．根据“If you can’t think of the right words to use, don’t worry about it.”可知，此处表示不要担心出错，B项“不要担心犯错误。”符合语境，故选B。 12．根据“You can listen to some English programmes.”可知，此处表示要听英语，C项“听英语也很重要。”符合语境，故选C。 主题02 人与社会——关系与科普 Passage 1 24-25八年级上·辽宁省锦州市 ·期末 还原句子 阅读短文，从所给的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，其中有一个多余的选项。 Mom and Dad are two of the most important people in your life. Over your lifetime, they may influence (影响) you more than anyone else you will meet. 13 Here are some ways you can stay close, get along well, and build a strong relationship (关系) with your parents. Spend time together. Don’t spend so much time playing computer games or watching TV. You can ask your mom and dad to play with you. Go out to do something, try some new games, or just read a book together. 14 You may want your parents to help you when you feel sad, but your mom and dad may not know that you are having a problem. Tell them what’s the matter with you and they will be glad to help you. Be kind. 15 You can brighten a parent’s day with a hug (拥抱), a card, or a joke. It’s also lovely when a kid cleans up his or her room without being asked. And if you try not to fight with your brothers or sisters, your parents will be so happy! Do your best at whatever you do. You don’t have to be perfect (完美的), but when you do your best, you make your parents proud. It makes them happy to see how you’re turning into a great kid. Why? 16 A．Share your feelings and ask for help. B．Little things may mean a lot to your mum or dad. C．Some kids always say their parents are too strict with them. D．Do you want to get on well with them? E．Because it lets them know they’re doing a good job. 【答案】13．D 14．A 15．B 16．E 【导语】本文主要介绍了父亲和母亲是我们生命中非常重要的两个人物，为了和父母保持良好的关系，我们可以多花时间和父母在一起，对父母友善并努力凡事都做到自己的最好。 13．根据“Here are some ways you can stay close, get along well, and build a strong relationship (关系) with your parents.”可知，下文要讲述一些和父母相处的方法，可推知空处内容涉及与父母相处的话题。选项D“你想要和他们友好相处吗？”与之相符。故选D。 14．根据“Tell them what’s the matter with you and they will be glad to help you.”可知，本段主要讲述了要告诉父母你的问题以寻求父母的帮助。选项A“分享你的感觉并且寻求帮助。”与之相符。故选A。 15．根据“You can brighten a parent’s day with a hug (拥抱), a card, or a joke.”可知，通过做一些小事你就能让父母亲开心。选项B“小事物可能对你的妈妈或爸爸意义重大。”与之相符。故选B。 16．根据“Why? ”可知，前后为因果关系，故空处会解释让父母开心的原因。选项E“因为它让他们知道他们做得很好。”与之相符。故选E Passage 2 24-25八年级上·辽宁省抚顺市望花区 ·期末 阅读短文，从所给的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，其中有一个多余的选项。 Many great scientists are left-handed (左撇子). Among them, Isaac Newton is without doubt the most famous one. His remarkable contribution (贡献) to the science world has made people believed that left-handed people are smarter than the right-handed ones. But is this true? The answer is No. You may not believe it, but scientific studies show that left-handed people have no higher IQ than right handed people. 17 But still, why are they different? 18 Left-handed and right-handed people usually use different sides of their brains. Right-handed people use the left side more often, but left-handed people use both sides more evenly (均衡). The way left-handed people use their brain helps them be good at thinking creatively. 19 That is why we see so many artists and scientists are left-handed. And they have an advantage at sports, too. Almost 40% of the top players are left-handed. 20 Scientific studies also show that left-handed people may easily forget names and places. And they may have shorter life than the right-handed ones. A．They are just good at different things. B．It works in almost anything from art to science. C．But being a left-handed person isn’t always great. D．Some of them have trouble falling asleep at night. E．The way people’s brain works plays an important role in this. 【答案】17．A 18．E 19．B 20．C 【导语】本文主要讲述了关于左撇子和右撇子智商方面的科学研究，以及大脑工作的相关内容。 17．根据“You may not believe it, but scientific studies show that left-handed people have no higher IQ than right handed people.”结合备选选项可知，左撇子的智商并不比右撇子高，因此应继续说明有关左撇子与右撇子的内容，因此A项“他们只是擅长不同的事情。”符合语境。故选A。 18．根据“Left-handed and right-handed people usually use different sides of their brains. Right-handed people use the left side more often, but left-handed people use both sides more evenly (均衡).”结合备选选项可知，本段主要讲述了左撇子与右撇子的用脑方式，因此E项“人们的大脑工作方式在这方面起着重要作用。”符合语境。故选E。 19．根据“The way left-handed people use their brain helps them be good at thinking creatively.”与“That is why we see so many artists and scientists are left-handed. And they have an advantage at sports, too. Almost 40% of the top players are left-handed.”结合备选选项可知，此处应说明左撇子的创造性思考从艺术到科学上都起作用，因此B项“它几乎适用于从艺术到科学的任何领域。”符合语境。故选B。 20．根据“Scientific studies also show that left-handed people may easily forget names and places. And they may have shorter life than the right-handed ones.”结合备选选项可知，此处表示左撇子也有缺点，因此C项“但左撇子并不总是好事。”符合语境。故选C。 主题03 人与社会——科普与学习 Passage 1 24-25八年级上·辽宁省沈阳市铁西区·期末 阅读下面短文，从短文后的五个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有一项为多余选项。 Are you looking at me? Do you know me? I’m a dodo! You may think I’m just a character (角色) in Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. Actually, there used to be thousands of us for real. 21 We lived on an island in the Indian Ocean. 22 All the other animals were friendly. What a peaceful and safe life! However, in 1598, humans arrived. 23 They hunted us because we were slow and couldn’t fly. What’s more, their pigs, cats and dogs ate our eggs. As a result, we soon died out. So today we are standing in museums around the world. When you see us, please remember our sad story. The world is full of fantastic animals. 24 Make them as happy as a clam (蛤蜊), not as dead as a dodo. A．Please try your best to help them. B．But now you can only see us in museums. C．In the happy old days, there was plenty of food to eat. D．They cut down the trees and our lovely forest was gone. E．Dodos disappeared because people’s animals ate their eggs. 【答案】21．B 22．C 23．D 24．A 【导语】本文主要讲述了渡渡鸟的故事。 21．根据“Actually, there used to be thousands of us for real.”可知，曾经有成千上万真实的渡渡鸟。下文应与其形成对比。选项B“但现在你只能在博物馆里看到我们。”符合语境。故选B。 22．根据“All the other animals were friendly. What a peaceful and safe life!”可知，所有其它的动物都很友好，生活平静安全。选项C“在幸福的旧日，有足够的食物吃。”符合语境。故选C。 23．根据“They hunted us because we were slow and couldn’t fly.”可知，人类追捕渡渡鸟。选项D“他们砍倒了树木，我们可爱的森林消失了。”符合语境。故选D。 24．根据“Make them as happy as a clam, not as dead as a dodo.”可知，人类应该让动物快乐起来。选项A“请尽力帮助它们。”符合语境。故选A。 Passage 2 24-25八年级上·辽宁省鞍山市 ·期末 阅读短文，从所给的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。其中有一个多余的选项。 Note-taking is a skill that can help you do well in all your schoolwork. 25 But unluckily, most students don’t know how to take notes. Write down key facts. If your teacher writes notes on the blackboard, that’s great. You can copy them or write down the most important facts of all in class. 26 For example, some teachers may focus (聚焦) on lots of dates and facts in class, but they only write the important ones on the blackboard. 27 But they may say something important again and again. Ask. Don’t be afraid to ask your teacher to repeat what you miss. If your teacher speaks too fast and you can’t follow what he is saying, you can ask him after class. Compare (对比). Comparing your notes with your classmates can be good for you. 28 Organize. Note-taking also needs organization. Keep notes for each subject in one notebook so that you can find everything easily when a test comes. If you decide to recopy your notes every evening, you will surely have less time to watch TV, but you’ll save time in the coming test. A．Learning it can also help you and your classmates correct some mistakes. B．It can make you confident (有信心的) when you are studying. C．Different teachers do things differently. D．Good note-taking takes time. E．Other teachers may not write anything down. 【答案】25．B 26．C 27．E 28．A 【导语】本文主要讲述了记笔记的几个技巧。 25．根据“Note-taking is a skill that can help you do well in all your schoolwork”可知，此处是介绍做笔记的好处，选项B“它可以让你在学习时充满信心”符合语境。 故选B。 26．根据“For example, some teachers may focus (聚焦) on lots of dates and facts in class, but they only write the important ones on the blackboard”可知，举例说明了不同老师的授课方法，选项C“不同的老师做事方式不同”符合语境，故选C。 27．根据“But they may say something important again and again.”可知，此处介绍其他老师的授课方法，选项E “其他老师可能不会写任何东西” 符合语境。故选E。 28．根据“Comparing your notes with your classmates can be good for you.”可知，和你的同学们核对笔记对你有好处，选项A“学习它还可以帮助你和你的同学纠正一些错误”符合语境。故选A。 主题04 人与社会——运动与活动 Passage 1 24-25八年级上·辽宁省营口市大石桥市 ·期末 阅读短文，从方框内所给的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，其中有一个多余的选项。 Shuttlccock kicking (踢毽子) is a traditional sport for years. Even now, shuttlecock kicking is still one of the most popular activities (活动). In these years, many countries in Europe and Asia organize shuttlecock kicking games. Zac is a student from the UK. He didn’t exercise before because he didn’t like sports at all. But after watching a video about shuttlecock kicking, he took a great interest in it. 29 Why does the game become so popular? Firstly, shuttlecock kicking is a good way to relax for people. It helps to move all the parts of the body and improve the health. 30 They can have great fun in practicing, and at the same time it helps to develop the skills in working well in groups. Thirdly, people can play it both inside and outside. It doesn’t need a large sports ground like football. Making a shuttlecock is quite simple. 31 Then you put several feathers (羽毛) through the holes. Of course, there are shuttlecocks sold in stores. 32 Players should keep the shuttlecock in the air by using any part of the body. But they can’t use their hands. Everyone can take part in it. So, next time if you want to exercise, choose shuttlecock kicking. A．People can make friends while playing. B．Now, he is a big fan of shuttlecock kicking. C．The rule of shuttlecock kicking is also easy. D．You just need to find some coins with holes. E．Secondly, people can play alone or in a group. 【答案】29．B 30．E 31．D 32．C 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，文章介绍了踢毽子这一传统运动，讲述了英国学生Zac从不运动到成为踢毽子爱好者的转变，分析了该运动受欢迎的原因，还提及了毽子的制作方法和踢毽子的规则。 29．根据文中提到“Zac is a student from the UK. He didn’t exercise before because he didn’t like sports at all. But after watching a video about shuttlecock kicking, he took a great interest in it.”，说明Zac原本不运动，因看了踢毽子视频而产生兴趣，设空处应是说明他现在对踢毽子的态度转变。选项B“现在，他是踢毽子的超级粉丝。”符合语境，故选B。 30．根据前文“Why does the game become so popular?”提出游戏受欢迎的原因，且已给出“Firstly”的原因，设空处应是接着说明第二个原因。选项E“其次，人们可以单独玩或组队玩。”符合语境，故选E。 31．根据前文“Making a shuttlecock is quite simple.”表明制作毽子很简单，设空处应是介绍制作毽子的方法。选项D“你只需要找一些有孔的硬币。”符合语境，故选D。 32．根据后文“Players should keep the shuttlecock in the air by using any part of the body. But they can’t use their hands.”介绍了踢毽子的规则，设空处应是引出规则相关内容。选项C“踢毽子的规则也很简单。”符合语境，故选C。 Passage 2 24-25八年级上·辽宁省沈阳市和平区 ·期末 阅读短文，从文后所给的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，其中有一个多余的选项。 A primary school in the southwest of China has become popular recently. In this school students and teachers can have free meals. There are more than 1,000 students and teachers in this school. With enough farmland, students and teachers plant vegetables and keep pigs, sheep and chickens. Some of what is produced is sold at the market. 33 And this school has fed itself for 15 years. Each class has a piece of land to plant vegetables or keep animals. Students do farm work twice a week with the help of teachers. 34 It helps students get on with animals. The school has set up a greenhouse with fruit trees for students to learn about nature, instead of just listening to teachers in the classroom. “ 35 This is also connected with what the whole school can eat and also the quality of life of students and teachers,” said the school’s headmaster. He also said, “Children who have not kissed the land will not have a complete childhood. The labor (劳动) class helps students build excellent characters and better understand life and nature. 36 ” A．This is not only a farm. B．All of them will benefit (受益) from it. C．There is also a zoo in the school. D．Students are interested in making money. E．The rest will be used to feed students and teachers. 【答案】33．E 34．C 35．A 36．B 【导语】本文介绍了一所特殊的小学，在学校，学生和老师可以自己种植蔬菜和水果，养小动物，这让学生们的课程更加丰富。 33．根据“Some of what is produced is sold at the market”可知此处介绍剩下的产品如何处理，选项E“其余的将用于养活学生和教师”符合语境。故选E。 34．根据“It helps students get on with animals.”可知此处介绍可以帮助学生与动物相处的地方，选项C“学校里还有一个动物园”符合语境。故选C。 35．根据“This is also connected with what the whole school can eat and also the quality of life of students and teachers”可知这不仅是一个农场，这也与整个学校能吃什么以及学生和教师的生活质量有关，选项A“这不仅仅是一个农场”符合语境。故选A。 36．根据“The labor (劳动) class helps students build excellent characters and better understand life and nature”可知劳动课帮助学生塑造优秀的性格，更好地了解生活和自然，选项B“他们都会从中受益”符合语境。故选B。 主题05 人与社会——爱好与科普 Passage 1 24-25八年级上·辽宁省葫芦岛市 ·期末 阅读短文，从所给的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，其中有一个多余的选项。 People have different kinds of hobbies such as cooking and reading. 37 The following ways may help you if you have the same problem. Choose a right hobby. You should have enough money and time for the hobby. If you want to take up a sport like golf (高尔夫球), you will need some expensive things. 38 If you don’t have much free time, the hobby may not be right for you. 39 If there isn’t anything exciting about your hobby, you may lose interest (兴趣) in it soon. When you’re not good at the hobby, you may feel bad. Just think about what you like best and start with a simple one. Find a friend to enjoy the hobby with you or join a club. If you and your friend often enjoy the hobby together, you’ll probably keep it for long. 40 If you like singing, for example, it’s a good idea to join a music club. Then you can make more friends who have the same hobby as you. A．It is also helpful (有帮助的) to join a club. B．Follow what you’re really interested in. C．The hobbies make their lives interesting. D．And it will take you much time to get practice. E．Sometimes they can’t keep their hobbies for long. 【答案】37．E 38．D 39．B 40．A 【导语】本文介绍了怎么样去选择一个爱好和怎么样坚持自己的爱好。 37．根据“The following ways may help you if you have the same problem.”可知，很多人都有同一个问题，爱好都是三分钟热度，选项E“有时他们不能长时间保持自己的爱好。”符合语境。故选E。 38．根据“If you don’t have much free time, the hobby may not be right for you.”可知，爱好需要很多时间去练习和培养，选项D“而且你需要花很多时间来练习。”符合语境。故选D。 39．根据“If there isn’t anything exciting about your hobby, you may lose interest (兴趣) in it soon.”可知，要找到自己真正感兴趣的爱好，不然很难坚持下去，选项B“找到你真正感兴趣的东西。”符合语境。故选B。 40．根据“If you like singing, for example, it’s a good idea to join a music club.”可知，如果你的兴趣是唱歌，加入音乐俱乐部是一个不错的主意，选项A“加入一个俱乐部也是很有帮助的。”符合语境。 Passage2 24-25八年级上·辽宁省丹东市东港市 ·期末 Smashed (拍) cucumber salad is one of the most popular cold dishes in China. You can find the green dish anywhere from restaurants to homes. 41 According to The New York Times, smashed cucumber salad is “everywhere” in New York. Some restaurants have even added the dish to their menus. 42 But American cooks are trying yogurt, honey, lemon and other common western ingredients (原料). 43 Most people like the special taste of it. Smashed cucumbers can hold onto (锁住) tastes more than cucumbers which are cut into fixed shape and size. “Just changing the way you break down an ingredient...changes the way it feels and tastes. It’s cool.” said Danny Bowien, a cook at a New York restaurant. The way the dish is prepared also draws people’s attention. 44 The strong smash makes the cucumbers different shapes and sizes. Then other ingredients can be added. Also, it takes only five minutes to make the salad. Cook Julia Goldberg said it’s really “satisfying”. The success of smashed cucumber salad abroad shows that we should try to fit into local conditions when spreading Chinese culture across the world, said The Beijing News. A．Now, even Americans are trying it. B．Americans like cooking it with salt. C．Why is this dish becoming so popular? D．The cook smashes fresh cucumbers with the flat (平的) side of a knife. E．In China, people use garlic, vinegar and oil (蒜醋油) to make the cucumber tastier. 【答案】41．A 42．E 43．C 44．D 【导语】本文主要讲了一道凉菜拍黄瓜，不仅在中国受欢迎，而且在美国也很受欢迎，介绍了在两个国家，拍黄瓜的制作以及这道菜受欢迎的原因。 41．根据下文“According to The New York Times, smashed cucumber salad is ‘everywhere’ in New York.”可知，拍黄瓜这道凉菜在美国也很受欢迎，选项A“现在，就连美国人也在尝试。”符合语境。故选A。 42．根据下文“But American cooks are trying yogurt, honey, lemon and other common western ingredients (原料).”并结合选项可知，此处介绍中美两国在拍黄瓜的制作上的差异，选项E“在中国，人们用大蒜、醋和油来使黄瓜更美味。”符合语境。故选E。 43．根据下文“Most people like the special taste of it.”可知，此处介绍这道菜受欢迎的原因，选项C“为什么这道菜这么受欢迎？”符合语境。故选C。 44．根据上文“The way the dish is prepared also draws people’s attention.”和“The strong smash makes the cucumbers different shapes and sizes. ”可知，此处与拍黄瓜的制作方式有关，选项D“厨师用刀的平面把新鲜黄瓜拍碎。”符合语境。故选D。 Passage3 24-25八年级上·辽宁省沈阳市浑南区 ·期末 Some people are very forgetful, while others can remember everything they have done. Scientists know a lot about how our brains store and remember facts and experiences. There is little research on how or why the brain forgets things in the past. 45 A team of researchers (研究者) from the USA studied the brain’s process of forgetting things. The researchers are top scientists. They study the brain and how it thinks and works. 46 It may also help those with strong feelings of sadness. The lead scientist, Marie Banich. said: “It may sound surprising that people can control what and how they forget.” 47 It keeps the brain working successfully. Her research found ways that people remove information from their brain. She said: “We have control over the ability to remove information from our thoughts.” This is important because it means we can focus on more important tasks. However, we can control what and how we forget. 48 Another researcher, Sara Festini, agreed. She said “Forgetting meaningless information from the mind is helpful.” Researchers will now look at why we forget recent events, like where we left our keys. A．The act of forgetting needs a lot of effort. B．It’s difficult for the old to remember things. C．But a new study looks at forgetting recently. D．Professor Banich said forgetting is important. E．Their work may help people who have memory problems. 【答案】45．C 46．E 47．D 48．A 【导语】本文主要介绍了一些关于遗忘的新发现。 45．根据“There is little research on how or why the brain forgets things in the past.”可知，关于大脑如何或为什么会忘记过去的事情的研究很少。选项C“但最近一项新的研究着眼于遗忘。”符合语境。故选C。 46．根据“They study the brain and how it thinks and works.”可知，他们研究大脑以及它是如何思考和工作的。选项E“他们的工作可能会帮助那些有记忆问题的人。”符合语境。故选E。 47．根据“It keeps the brain working successfully. Her research found ways that people remove information from their brain.”可知，它能保持大脑正常工作。她的研究发现了人们从大脑中删除信息的方法，可推断出前文提到一位科学家的研究。选项D“Banich教授说遗忘很重要。”符合语境。故选D。 48．根据“However, we can control what and how we forget.”可知，们可以控制遗忘的内容和方式。选项A“忘记的行为需要很大的努力。”符合语境。故选A。 主题06 人与社会——学习 Passage 1 24-25八年级上·辽宁省沈阳市沈河区 ·期末 From English words to history events, you have to remember a lot at school. Is it difficult? Do you want to find some good ways to remember easily and quickly? If you have a photographic memory (过目不忘的记忆), will things be different? Scientists have made an effort to find ways to improve our memories for years. 49 . Sleeping in a rocking bed When we were babies, we could easily fall asleep in our mothers’ swaying (摇晃的) arms. Some scientists have found that if we sleep in a bed which moves softly forwards and backwards, we can have a deeper sleep. 50 . Buying a rocking bed may be a good idea and it must be very fun. Haha! Becoming emotional (情绪化) Thinking back to the past, it seems that we could always remember those things that make us sad or happy easily. Why? 51 . The moment you become emotional, you can remember things really well. Because the amygdala (杏仁体) in our brain is responsible for dealing with both emotions and memories. The brain wants us to remember those things. When you want to remember some knowledge next time, try to make yourself angry or excited. Then, take out your book to catch the chance to learn new things. 52 . In an experiment, it shows that the short but intense (剧烈的) exercise made the brain produce more of a chemical called “brain-derived neurotrophic factor” (脑源性神经营养因子). People can remember things quickly with this chemical. A．Because emotions can influence memories B．Having intense exercise C．Here are some tips from their findings D．Because memories can influence emotions E．It can improve our memories as well 【答案】49．C 50．E 51．A 52．B 【导语】本文介绍了几种提高记忆的方法。 49．根据“Scientists have made an effort to find ways to improve our memories for years”及下文介绍的一些提高记忆的方法，可知此处用来引出下文，选项C“以下是他们研究结果中的一些提示”符合语境，故选C。 50．根据“Some scientists have found that if we sleep in a bed which moves softly forwards and backwards, we can have a deeper sleep.”可知如果我们睡在前后轻轻移动的床上，我们可以获得更深的睡眠。选项E“它也能提升我们的记忆力”符合语境，故选E。 51．根据“Thinking back to the past, it seems that we could always remember those things that make us sad or happy easily. Why?”可知此处解释我们总是容易记住那些让我们感到悲伤或快乐的事情的原因，选项A“因为情绪可以影响记忆”符合语境，故选A。 52．根据“In an experiment, it shows that the short but intense (剧烈的) exercise made the brain produce more of a chemical called ‘brain-derived neurotrophic factor’ (脑源性神经营养因子) . People can remember things quickly with this chemical.”可知此处介绍剧烈运动使大脑产生更多的有助于人们快速记住事物的化学物质，选项B“进行剧烈运动”符合语境，故选B。 Passage 2 24-25八年级上·辽宁省丹东市 ·期末 阅读短文，从方框内所给的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，其中有一个多余的选项。 Do you know how to study better? 53 First, don’t put off (延误) studying. Many students do that. Then they have to cram (死记硬背) the night before the exam. 54 This way, you will prepare better for the exams. Second, plan rewards (奖励) into your study time. For example, if you read 20 pages of the book, you can play one computer game. But only one. 55 Then you can put your heart into your study. Last, believe it or not, sleeping is part of studying. It can help you learn better. 56 Take the advice, and you will study better. A．In fact, you need good study habits and study a little every day. B．Let me give you some advice about studying. C．Try to sleep more than eight hours a night. D．It’s good to exercise for an hour every morning. E．Third, stay in a quiet place and turn off your mobile phone. 【答案】53．B 54．A 55．E 56．C 【导语】本文介绍了如何更好地学习。 53．根据“Do you know how to study better?”以及下文给出的建议可知，是介绍建议。选项B“让我给你一些关于学习的建议”符合语境。故选B。 54．根据“First, don’t put off (延误) studying.”及“This way, you will prepare better for the exams.”可知此处养成一个不拖延的良好的学习习惯，选项A“事实上，你需要良好的学习习惯，每天学习一点”符合语境。故选A。 55．根据“Then you can put your heart into your study.”可知此处指全心全意投入到学习，选项E“第三，待在一个安静的地方，关掉你的手机”符合语境。故选E。 56．根据“Last, believe it or not, sleeping is part of studying. It can help you learn better.”可知此处与睡觉有关，选项C“试着每晚睡8小时以上”符合语境。故选C。 11 / 17 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $