期末复习之阅读回答问题16篇（Units1-8单元话题）-2025-2026学年八年级英语上学期期末复习（译林版2024）

期末复习之阅读回答问题16篇 （Units1-8单元话题） 单元 单元话题 Unit 1 Friendship 朋友与友谊 Unit 2 School life 学校生活 Unit 3 To be a good learner 学习策略 Unit 4 Hands-on fun 动手做 Unit 5 Wild animals 野生动物 Unit 6 Seasons 季节 Unit 7 The natural world 自然世界 Unit 8 Safe and sound 自然灾害 本资料共16篇专题训练，从上到下每单元依次对应2篇单元话题专题训练 阅读下面短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 Fiona was a popular girl in her school. From an early age, she tried to be nice and kind to every classmate. She often invited all her classmates to her birthday party and sometimes gave them small gifts. But things changed on the International Day of Friendship. On that day, the teacher asked everyone to make three gifts for three best friends. Fiona was happy to pick three classmates to give gifts to. However, after all gifts were given out, she was the only one who didn’t get any gift! She felt really sad and cried for a long time. After this activity, she realized that she was a good classmate, but not a true friend to anyone. Although she tried to be close to everyone, that wasn’t enough to have real friendships. That night, Fiona told her mother about everything. Her mother said, “My dear, you cannot buy friends just with a few gifts. If you want true friends, you must give them time and real care.” After hearing this, Fiona decided to change herself to become such a true friend. That night, when she was in bed, she thought about how her mother always helped her, accepted (接受) her mistakes, encouraged her, and loved her deeply—and that’s exactly how a true friend should be. 1．What did Fiona often do to show her kindness? 2．What did the teacher ask students to do on the International Day of Friendship? 3．How did Fiona feel after finding out she was the only one without any gift? 4．Did Fiona’s mother think people could buy friends with a few gifts? 5．What can you learn from this story? 【答案】1．She often invited all her classmates to her birthday party and sometimes gave them small gifts. 2．The teacher asked everyone to make three gifts for three best friends. 3．She felt really sad. 4．No, she didn’t. 5．True friendship cannot be bought with gifts. To have true friends, we must give them time and real care. 【导语】本文是篇记叙文。文章讲述了受欢迎的女孩Fiona常通过邀请同学参加生日派对、送小礼物表达善意，却在友谊日活动中因未收到任何礼物而伤心，最终在母亲的开导下明白，真挚的友谊无法用礼物买到，需要付出时间和真心关怀的道理。 1．根据第一段“She often invited all her classmates to her birthday party and sometimes gave them small gifts.”可知，她经常邀请所有同学参加自己的生日派对，有时还会送给他们小礼物，通过这些来表达她的善意。故填She often invited all her classmates to her birthday party and sometimes gave them small gifts. 2．根据第二段“On that day, the teacher asked everyone to make three gifts for three best friends.”可知，那天，老师让每个人为三位最好的朋友制作三份礼物。故填The teacher asked everyone to make three gifts for three best friends. 3．根据第二段“She felt really sad and cried for a long time.”可知，她感到非常难过，哭了很长时间。故填She felt really sad. 4．根据第四段“you cannot buy friends just with a few gifts”可知，妈妈否认能用少量礼物买到朋友，应作否定回答。故填No, she didn’t. 5．开放性试题，言之有理即可。参考答案为：True friendship cannot be bought with gifts. To have true friends, we must give them time and real care. Read the passage and answer the questions. Number 0 is an example. How do you make friends? Here are some stories. I often make some good friends at the gym. People there are very friendly. Talking to them is a good way for us to get to know each other. —Anna I spend most of my free time with people from other countries. When I’m with them, I really get to know what they’re like. They are all very helpful, and they often help me with my English. —Emma Adam and I are best friends. We have a lot to talk about every day. We play basketball together after school and we play Chinese chess at weekends. It’s always fun to be with him. —Tom I can make more friends on the Internet because it keeps me in touch with the world. I can listen to stories from my friends around the world. —Peter Where can Peter make more friends? On the Internet. 1．Does Anna often make good friends at the gym? 2．What subject do Emma’s friends often help her with? 3．What activities do Adam and Tom do together? 4．Do you think friendship is important in our life? Give your reasons. 【答案】1．Yes./Yes, she does. 2．English. 3．They play basketball and Chinese chess. 4．Yes, I do. Because friends can bring us happiness and help us when we are in trouble. 【导语】本文主要介绍了Anna、Emma、Tom和Peter四位不同人士的交友方式。 1．根据“I often make some good friends at the gym.”可知，Anna经常在健身房交好朋友。故填Yes./Yes, she does. 2．根据“They are all very helpful, and they often help me with my English.”可知，Emma的朋友经常帮助她的科目是英语。故填English. 3．根据“Adam and I are best friends…We play basketball together after school and we play Chinese chess at weekends.”可知，Adam和Tom共同的活动是打篮球和下中国象棋。故填They play basketball and Chinese chess. 4．本题为开放性问题，答案不唯一，结合文章内容合理作答即可。故填Yes, I do. Because friends can bring us happiness and help us when we are in trouble. 请阅读下面语篇，根据其内容回答问题。 The students in No. 1 Middle School had a sports meeting last week. As the school reporter, Jim interviewed some students and got the following information. “I am a student from Grade 7. I took part in the 400-meter relay race. I practiced the relay skills with my classmates before the sports meeting. At first, we sometimes dropped the stick. As we practiced more, we slowly had a tacit understanding (默契). Finally, we got the third prize. I am sure we can do better next time,” Mary answered with excitement. John is a student from Grade 9. He has broken the record in the high jump. He said, “This is the third time that I took part in the sports meeting. I won the second prize when I was in Grade 7 and the first prize when I was in Grade 8. In this competition, I met a strong competitor (竞争者) in my grade. I respect him because we challenge ourselves and become better together. I will miss him after graduation.” Kate is a member of the audience (观众). She said, “When my classmate, who took part in the 800-meter race, ran for the last 50 meters, I ran along the lane (跑道) with her. I tried my best to cheer her up. I felt so proud of her for finishing the race. Next time I must take part in it and be a real athlete (运动员).” 1．What was Jim at the sports meeting, a reporter or an athlete? 2．Who did Mary practice relay skills with before the sports meeting? 3．When did John get the second prize in the high jump? 4．Why does John respect his competitor? 5．What will Kate do in the next sports meeting? And why? 【答案】1．A reporter. 2．Her classmates. 3．When he was in Grade 7. 4．Because they challenge themselves and become better together. 5．She will take part in it because she wants to be a real athlete. 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。作为校报记者，吉姆采访了玛丽、约翰和凯特三位同学，了解了他们在学校运动会上的经历与感受。 1．根据“As the school reporter, Jim interviewed some students”可知，吉姆是记者。故填A reporter. 2．根据“I practiced the relay skills with my classmates”可知，玛丽和同学练习接力技巧。故填Her classmates. 3．根据“I won the second prize when I was in Grade 7”可知，约翰七年级获得第二名。故填When he was in Grade 7. 4．根据“I respect him because we challenge ourselves and become better together”可知，约翰因彼此促进成长而尊重对手。故填Because they challenge themselves and become better together. 5．根据“Next time I must take part in it and be a real athlete”可知，凯特下次要作为运动员参赛。故填She will take part in it because she wants to be a real athlete. 阅读短文，按要求回答问题。 In Chiang Mai, Thailand, middle school students have a colorful school life full of fun. Their learning is usually connected with local culture—especially with elephants. They don’t just learn subjects such as Math and English, they have some special courses that mix their study with real-life. One popular course is “Thai dance”. In the class, students wear bright traditional clothes and learn gentle moves to soft music. Another meaningful course is “elephant education and protection”. Some schools work with nearby sanctuaries (保护区). Students don’t just read about elephants—they visit, learn how to feed them healthy food like bananas and sugarcane, and clean their living areas. Teachers also talk about why elephants need protection and how students can help. After class, they join activities like sepak takraw (a game played with feet) or art clubs. Sometimes, they even make crafts with recycled materials to raise money for elephant sanctuaries. In this way, students not only can get knowledge, but also can love their culture and protect nature. 注意：每小题答案不超过8个单词。（3题答案不限词数） 1．What special courses do the middle school students have in Chiang Mai? 2．What do the students wear in their “Thai dance” class? 3．What do the students do in the class “elephant education and protection”? 4．Why do they sometimes make crafts with recycled materials after class? 5．What do you think of the school life in Chiang Mai, Thailand? 【答案】1．“Thai dance” and “elephant education and protection”. 2．Bright traditional clothes. 3．Read about elephants, visit, learn how to feed them healthy food and clean their living areas. 4．To raise money for elephant sanctuaries. 5．It is colorful/meaningful/wonderful/great… . /It is full of fun. 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍泰国清迈中学生活丰富多彩，将泰舞、大象保护等特色课程与实践结合，培养学生文化认同与自然保护意识。 1．根据“One popular course is ‘Thai dance.’ ”和“Another meaningful course is ‘elephant education and protection’ ”可知，清迈中学生的特殊课程是泰国舞和大象教育与保护。故填“Thai dance” and “elephant education and protection”. 2．根据“In the class, students wear bright traditional clothes and learn gentle moves to soft music.”可知，泰国舞课上学生们穿明亮的传统服饰。故填Bright traditional clothes. 3．根据“Students don’t just read about elephants—they visit, learn how to feed them healthy food like bananas and sugarcane, and clean their living areas.”可知，在大象教育与保护课上，学生们会阅读关于大象的知识、实地参观、学习如何用香蕉甘蔗等健康食物喂养大象，并打扫它们的居住场所。故填Read about elephants, visit, learn how to feed them healthy food and clean their living areas. 4．根据“they even make crafts with recycled materials to raise money for elephant sanctuaries”可知，他们用回收材料制作手工艺品是为大象保护区筹集资金。故填To raise money for elephant sanctuaries. 5．本题问的是考生对泰国清迈学校生活的评价，答案不唯一。故填It is colorful/meaningful/wonderful/great… ./It is full of fun. 阅读下面短文，简略回答问题。 As a middle school student, you may have more subjects and homework. Getting good grades seems to be more difficult. Do you know good study habits can help you do well in study? Many students like reading or studying while listening to music and using the Internet. However, research shows that these things stop students from studying well. So if you want to study better, leave your computer and smartphone aside (在一边). Many teachers think it’s a good idea to find a classmate to do homework together with. The classmate can help you if you miss some classes. And you can help each other when you have some problems. But some students think when doing homework with others, it’s easy to talk about other topics that have nothing to do with their lessons. So they think it’s not a good idea. You may have lots of homework and you have to stay up late to finish it. Research says that middle school students need about 8 to 9 hours of sleep a night. So, to follow the teachers in class the next day, you should have enough sleep. 1．What can help middle school students do well in study? 2．What do students like doing while listening to music? 3．What does “it” in the last paragraph refer to? 4．How many hours of sleep should middle school students have according to the passage? 5．Do you think doing homework with a classmate is a good idea? Why or why not? 【答案】1．Good study habits. 2．Reading or studying. 3．Homework. 4．About 8 to 9 hours. 5．Yes, I think it’s a good idea. Because when I have difficulty in homework, my classmate can explain it to me, and I can also help my classmate if he or she has problems. This makes homework easier to finish./No, I don’t think it’s a good idea. Because I may chat with my classmate about interesting things instead of focusing on homework, which will make me finish homework slowly. (答案不唯一，言之有理即可) 【导语】本文主要讨论了中学生的学习习惯问题，包括如何有效地学习、与同学一起做作业的利弊以及充足的睡眠对学习的重要性。 1．根据第一段中“Do you know good study habits can help you do well in study”可知，好的学习习惯可以帮助中学生在学习中取得好成绩。故填Good study habits. 2．根据第二段中“Many students like reading or studying while listening to music and using the Internet”可知，许多学生喜欢在听音乐的时候阅读或学习。故填Reading or studying. 3．根据最后一段中“You may have lots of homework and you have to stay up late to finish it”可知，你可能有很多作业，不得不熬夜完成它，这里的“it”指代的是前文提到的“homework”。故填Homework. 4．根据最后一段中“Research says that middle school students need about 8 to 9 hours of sleep a night”可知，一项研究表明中学生每晚需要8到9个小时的睡眠。故填About 8 to 9 hours. 5．本题为开放性问题，答案不唯一，可以结合自己的实际情况来回答。故可填Yes, I think it’s a good idea. Because when I have difficulty in homework, my classmate can explain it to me, and I can also help my classmate if he or she has problems. This makes homework easier to finish./No, I don’t think it’s a good idea. Because I may chat with my classmate about interesting things instead of focusing on homework, which will make me finish homework slowly. Studying in groups is helpful for our study. It becomes popular in class and has many good sides. For example, we can not only save time but also encourage each other when we study in groups. I still remember when I was in Grade 8, my physics was very poor. I had a really hard time with it. Once in class, the teacher asked us to discuss questions with each other. Because I was very shy, I could not do it like what he told me. My physics teacher encouraged me to face others and talk with someone else. Then I studied with some classmates together. When I did not understand any questions, they could give me some suggestions and I could quickly find out the ways to deal with the problems. After that I felt very relaxed and asked my classmates a lot of questions about physics. Finally, I finished my homework by myself for the first time. How excited I was! Because of studying in groups, I am not worried about physics learning any more. With my classmates’ help, I get more confidence (自信). It also gives me more chances to improve myself in many ways. So let’s study more in groups. 根据语篇内容，按要求回答问题。 1．How was the writer’s physics when he was in Grade 8?（不超过5个词） 2．Why couldn’t the writer discuss questions with others?（不超过5个词） 3．What did the writer’s physics teacher encourage him to do in class? 4．How did the writer feel after finishing his homework by himself? 5．Do you like studying in groups? Why or why not? 【答案】1．His physics was very poor. 2．Because he was very shy. 3．To face others and talk with someone else. 4．He felt excited./Excited. 5．Yes. Because it can give me more chances to improve myself in many ways. (言之有理即可) 【导语】本文讲述了作者通过小组学习，克服了物理学习上的困难，并从中获得了自信和提升自我的机会，从而鼓励大家多进行小组学习。 1．根据文中“I still remember when I was in Grade 8, my physics was very poor.”可知，作者在八年级时物理很差，故填His physics was very poor. 2．根据文中“Because I was very shy, I could not do it like what he told me.”可知，作者因为害羞，所以不能像老师说的那样和别人讨论问题，故填Because he was very shy. 3．根据文中“My physics teacher encouraged me to face others and talk with someone else.”可知，作者的物理老师鼓励他面对别人，和别人交谈，故填To face others and talk with someone else. 4．根据文中“Finally, I finished my homework by myself for the first time. How excited I was!”可知，作者第一次自己完成作业时感到很兴奋，故填He felt excited./Excited. 5．本题为开放性问题，答案不唯一，言之有理即可。例如：我喜欢小组学习，因为它可以给我更多在许多方面提升自己的机会。故填Yes. Because it can give me more chances to improve myself in many ways. DIY stands for “do-it-yourself”. These days, lots of people like DIY and are fond of making things on their own. Daniel is crazy about DIY. He has so many DIY tools at home, like scissors, glue, paint and brushes. He once decided to put in a brighter light in his bedroom. However, he made a big mistake. He cut the power line and put his house in danger. Another time, he wanted to make a card for his mother’s birthday. He spent a long time preparing it. He glued a picture on the card, but he made the picture crooked (歪的). Also, the words he wrote were not straight. His mother said she liked it, but Daniel knew his card was not very nice. Sandy is also interested in DIY. She once tried to make a fruit salad. First, she peeled (剥) the bananas and apples. Then she cut them into pieces and put them into a bowl. After that, she added some cream and sugar. Finally, she mixed them together. But she put too much sugar in it, so the salad was too sweet. DIY can be fun, but sometimes it is not as easy as it seems. People should be careful when they do DIY projects. 根据语篇内容，按要求回答问题。 1．What does “DIY” stand for? 2．What happened when Daniel tried to put in a brighter light in his bedroom? 3．Did Daniel’s mother like the card? 4．How many steps did Sandy take to make the fruit salad? 5．What can we learn from the passage? 【答案】1．It stands for “do-it-yourself”. 2．He cut the power line and put his house in danger. 3．Yes, she did. 4．Four. 5．DIY can be fun, but sometimes it is not as easy as it seems and people should be careful when doing DIY projects. 【导语】本文主要讲述了DIY的流行以及Daniel和Sandy在DIY过程中遇到的失败经历，最后总结DIY的注意事项。 1．根据“DIY stands for ‘do-it-yourself’.”可知，DIY代表“自己动手做”。故填It stands for “do-it-yourself”. 2．根据“He cut the power line and put his house in danger.”可知，他剪断了电线，使他的房子处于危险中。故填He cut the power line and put his house in danger. 3．根据“His mother said she liked it”可知，他的妈妈喜欢这张卡片。故填Yes, she did. 4．根据“First, she peeled (剥) the bananas and apples. Then she cut them into pieces and put them into a bowl. After that, she added some cream and sugar. Finally, she mixed them together.”可知，Sandy制作水果沙拉采取了4个步骤：剥香蕉和苹果；切块放入碗中；加入奶油和糖；把它们混合在一起。故填Four. 5．根据“DIY can be fun, but sometimes it is not as easy as it seems. People should be careful when they do DIY projects.”可知，从文中可以学到：DIY可能很有趣，但有时并不像看起来那么容易。人们在DIY时应该小心。故填DIY can be fun, but sometimes it is not as easy as it seems and people should be careful when doing DIY projects. Twenty years ago, Linda was a young mother with two little children depending on her. She worked for eight hours a day as a house cleaner. Washing clothes and doing the cleaning caused her fingers to split (裂开) in the cold and dry air. Before going to work, she needed to bandage her fingers. The heavy burden (负担) made her stressed out and tired. Linda still remembered that unforgettable day. When she was working for her host, she broke an expensive glass by accident. To her surprise, the host didn’t blame (责备) her. Instead, seeing her tired face and the fingers with bandages, the host let her go home to have a rest. Though the weather was cold, Linda could feel the warmth from her host’s kindness. Linda went back home tiredly but thankfully. When she opened the door, her son ran up to her and shouted, “Mum!” He put his little arms around her neck. Linda lifted him up and her heart was filled with love. When she was checking her painful fingers, her daughter came to her and passed her the medicine. Linda could see care in her daughter’s eyes. Linda realized her life was full of love and care, and that these things from the people around her were what kept her going. And she believed things would get better. 根据短文内容，回答问题。(每题答案不超过8个词) 1．How many children did Linda have? 2．When did Linda need to bandage her fingers? 3．What did Linda break when she was working for her host? 4．Who did Linda see when she opened the door? 5．What kept Linda going? 【答案】1．Two. 2．Before going to work. 3．An expensive glass. 4．Her son. 5．Love and care from the people around her. 【导语】本文讲述了年轻母亲Linda在艰难生活中感受到温暖与关爱的故事。 1．根据“Linda was a young mother with two little children depending on her.”可知，Linda有两个孩子。故填Two. 2．根据“Before going to work, she needed to bandage her fingers.”可知，上班前，她需要包扎手指。故填Before going to work. 3．根据“When she was working for her host, she broke an expensive glass by accident.”可知，当她为主人工作时，她不小心打碎了一个昂贵的玻璃杯。故填An expensive glass. 4．根据“When she opened the door, her son ran up to her and shouted,”可知，当她打开门时，她的儿子跑到她跟前，故填Her son. 5．根据“Linda realized her life was full of love and care, and that these things from the people around her were what kept her going.”可知，Linda意识到她的生活充满了爱和关怀，而这些来自周围人的东西是她继续前进的动力。故填Love and care from the people around her. Chipmunks (金花鼠) are small animals with round faces and big eyes. Many people think they are super cute. But there’s more to learn about chipmunks. Chipmunks enjoy sleeping. Chipmunks love to sleep. Some chipmunks sleep up to 15 hours a day. In winter, they hibernate (冬眠). That means they sleep for a long time. Their hearts beat (跳动) very slowly during this time. But they don’t sleep all winter. They get up now and then to eat the food they saved. Most chipmunks live in North America. There are 25 kinds of chipmunks in the world and you can find 24 of them across Canada, the United States and Mexico. One kind, called the Siberian chipmunk, lives in Russia, Japan and China. Europe has some too. Chipmunks like to live by themselves. Usually, chipmunks don’t stay in groups. They are very careful and don’t like to share their space. But they still help each other by making sounds when danger is near. For example, they use high sounds to warn others of dangerous animals on the ground. Chipmunks can carry a lot of food in their mouths. Chipmunks’ mouths can get very big—up to three times the size of their heads. That’s very helpful when they need to carry food. Some chipmunks can move over 160 acorns (橡子) in one day with their mouths. That’s a lot. This special skill helps them through hard times. Chipmunks are not only cute but also smart and hard-working. Do you like them? 根据语篇内容，按要求回答问题。 1．When do chipmunks hibernate? 2．Where do most chipmunks live? 3．How do chipmunks help each other when danger is near? 4．What are chipmunks’ special skill? 5．What do you think of chipmunks? 【答案】1．In winter. 2．In North America. 3．By making sounds. 4．They can carry a lot of food in their mouths. /Carrying a lot of food in their mouths. 5．They are not only cute but also smart and hard-working. 【导语】本文主要从睡眠习惯、栖息地分布、生活习性、特殊技能四个核心维度，客观介绍了金花鼠的关键特征。 1．根据“In winter, they hibernate.”可知，金花鼠冬天冬眠。故填In winter. 2．根据“There are 25 kinds of chipmunks in the world and you can find 24 of them across Canada, the United States and Mexico.”可知，在加拿大、美国和墨西哥能找到大多数金花鼠，且根据“Most chipmunks live in North America.”可知，大多数金花鼠主要在北美。故填In North America. 3．根据“But they still help each other by making sounds when danger is near.”可知，当有危险时，金花鼠通过发出声音互相帮助。故填By making sounds. 4．根据“Some chipmunks can move over 160 acorns in one day with their mouths.”及“Chipmunks can carry a lot of food in their mouths.”可知，一些金花鼠嘴里可放超过160颗橡子，它们的嘴巴可以放很多食物。故填They can carry a lot of food in their mouths./Carrying a lot of food in their mouths. 5．本题为开放性问题，答案不唯一，结合自身实际，合理作答即可。故填They are not only cute but also smart and hard-working. A zookeeper works in a zoo. Zookeepers do many important jobs. Looking After Animals A zookeeper’s most important job is to look after the animals. Every day, the zookeeper makes sure the animals have food and water. The zookeeper also cleans the spaces where the animals live. Caring for Sick Animals A zookeeper watches the animals to see if any are sick or have hurt themselves. The zookeeper works with a veterinarian (an animal doctor) to look after sick or injured animals. Helping Baby Animals Sometimes an animal has a baby and does not want to look after it. The zookeeper might feed the baby from a bottle. The zookeeper will also play with the baby and give it lots of love. Working with Visitors Lots of visitors come to see the animals in a zoo. The zookeeper makes sure that visitors do not feed the animals. Some animals might get sick if people feed them the wrong kind of food. Sometimes visitors might run toward animals or shout at them. This can make the animals upset. A zookeeper makes sure that visitors do not upset the animals. Visitors often have lots of questions about the animals. Zookeepers learn all about the animals they look after. They can answer most of the questions people have. 1．Is caring for sick animals the most important job for a zookeeper? 2．When would a zookeeper feed a baby animal from a bottle? 3．What shouldn’t a visitor do at a zoo? 4．Which job of a zookeeper in this passage would you like to do most? Why? 【答案】1．No, it isn’t. 2．When the mother does not want to look after its baby. 3．They shouldn’t feed the animals or upset them in any way. 4．开放性问题，答案不唯一，合理即可。参考答案：I would like to help baby animals the most, because it is fun and I can give them love and care. 【导语】本文介绍了动物园饲养员这一职业的相关信息，包括其工作内容、所需技能以及如何为成为饲养员做准备等。 1．根据“A zookeeper’s most important job is to look after the animals.”可知，饲养员最重要的工作是照顾动物，而不是照顾生病的动物；因此，此处用否定回答。故填No, it isn’t. 2．根据“Sometimes an animal has a baby and does not want to look after it. The zookeeper might feed the baby from a bottle.”可知，如果有动物生了小宝宝但不愿意照顾它，饲养员就会用奶瓶喂它们。故填When the mother does not want to look after its baby. 3．根据“The zookeeper makes sure that visitors do not feed the animals…or upset the animals.”可知，游客不应喂食或大声喊叫、奔跑等打扰动物行为。故填They shouldn’t feed the animals or upset them in any way. 4．I would like to help baby animals the most, because it is fun and I can give them love and care. (答案不唯一) Can a cricket really tell you the temperature outside? Do fish know if it’s going to be a cold winter? You may hear that groundhogs can predict (预测) the end of winter. Some of the sayings, like “if a cat sits with its back to the fire, hard weather can be expected,” may sound unbelievable, but some may be true. Many animals do have stronger senses than humans. Do animals tell us when a storm is coming? Birds react to the drop in air pressure (气压) before a storm by flying low. Insects stay close to the ground and wolves howl because their ears can sense the pressure change. A good rule is that when animals act strangely, you probably should be careful with the environment (环境) around you. Do you know the sound of crickets’ chirping (唧唧叫) can tell you how hot the day is? Crickets are cold-blooded, so when the temperature in the air changes, the cricket’s body temperature changes with it. As the temperature rises, the cricket’s metabolism (新陈代谢) increases and it begins to chirp. To get the exact temperature in degrees Fahrenheit (℉), count the number of chirps in 14 seconds, and add 40. Do you have a tried-and-true animal that predicts the weather? 回答下列5个问题，每题答案不超过6个词。 1．Why can some animals sense weather changes? 2．What do birds do before a storm? 3．When should we be careful with the environment according to the text? 4．What can crickets’ chirps tell us? 5．What would be a suitable title for the passage? 【答案】1．Because they have stronger senses. 2．They fly low. 3．When animals act strangely, we should be careful with the environment. 4．The temperature rises. 5．“Animals and Weather” would be a suitable title for the passage. 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要讲述了动物如何通过自身感官预测天气变化，并列举了一些实例，如鸟类、昆虫、狼和蟋蟀的行为与天气的关系。 1．根据“Many animals do have stronger senses than humans.”可知，动物能感知天气变化是因为它们拥有比人类更强的感官。故填Because they have stronger senses. 2．根据“Birds react to the drop in air pressure (气压) before a storm by flying low.”可知，鸟类在风暴前会低飞。故填They fly low. 3．根据“when animals act strangely, you probably should be careful with the environment (环境) around you.”可知，当动物行为异常时，我们应该对环境保持警惕。故填When animals act strangely, we should be careful with the environment. 4．根据“the sound of crickets’ chirping (唧唧叫) can tell you how hot the day is”和“As the temperature rises, the cricket’s metabolism (新陈代谢) increases and it begins to chirp.”可知，蟋蟀的叫声可以告诉我们室外温度升高了。故填The temperature rises. 5．通读全文可知，文章核心围绕动物行为与天气预测的关系展开，因此标题应概括这一主题。故填“Animals and Weather”would be a suitable title for the passage. Different weather makes us feel different. It influences our health, feelings and intelligence (智力). In August, it is very hot and wet in the southern part of the United States. People there have some health problems during this month. In the Northeast and the Middle West, it is very hot at some times and very cold at other times. People in these states have more heart trouble after the weather changes in February or March. The weather also has a strong influence on people’s feelings. Winter may be a bad time for thin people. They might feel unhappy during cold weather. But fat people may have a hard time in hot summer. They feel hot and get angry easily. The weather can also influence intelligence. For example, in a scientific report, the IQ (智商) of a group of students was very high when a very strong wind came, but after the strong wind, their IQ was 10% lower. The wind can help people have higher intelligence. Very hot weather, on the other hand, can make it lower. Students in many schools of the United States often get worse grades on exams in July and August, the hottest months of the year. 1．What’s the weather like in the southern part of the United States in August? 2．How might thin people feel during cold weather? 3．Who may have a hard time in hot summer? 4．When was the IQ of the group of students high in a scientific report? 5．What do you learn from the passage? 【答案】1．It is very hot and wet. 2．They might feel unhappy. 3．Fat people. 4．When a very strong wind came. 5．Different weather influences our health, feelings and intelligence. 【导语】本文主要介绍了不同天气对人们的健康、情绪和智力的影响。 1．根据“In August, it is very hot and wet in the southern part of the United States.”可知，八月份美国南部非常炎热、潮湿。故填It is very hot and wet. 2．根据“Winter may be a bad time for thin people. They might feel unhappy during cold weather.”可知，瘦的人在寒冷天气可能会感到不开心。故填They might feel unhappy. 3． 根据“But fat people may have a hard time in hot summer. They feel hot and get angry easily.”可知，肥胖的人在炎热的夏天可能会过得艰难。故填Fat people. 4．根据“For example, in a scientific report, the IQ of a group of students was very high when a very strong wind came”可知，在一份科学报告中，当一阵大风来临时，一群学生的智商很高。故填When a very strong wind came. 5．本题答案不唯一，言之有理且无误即可。参考答案为Different weather influences our health, feelings and intelligence. A retired postman from Türkiye and a beautiful white swan have been together for nearly forty years, and the story of their friendship has warmed the hearts of millions of people. In 1984, Recep Mirzan was in a car with a group of friends when he saw a swan that appeared to have a broken wing in an empty field. Mirzan quickly realized that leaving the bird there was the same as signing its death sentence, for meat-eating animals would have most likely eaten her, so he stopped the car and took the bird with him. He kept her in the car until evening. Then he took her home and started nursing her back to health. “Since I love animals, I should take her home instead of leaving her as dinner to foxes,” Mirzan said. “We get used to each other. We never separate.” Even after the swan’s broken wing healed (痊愈), she didn’t fly away. Instead, she acted as a friend to the other animals on Mirzan’s farm, and decided to stick around. Mirzan named her Garip and now she has been with him ever since. “She comes when I call her. Since 1984, she has never left me, not even during the river floods,” the retired postman said. “She used to be stronger, but she has grown old now. If she dies, I will make her a nice grave (墓穴) here, but I hope we spend more time together.” She is busy following her human friend around, either during his daily chores, or on his evening walks. After his wife died a few years ago, Recep Mirzan started spending more time with his animals. Since he has no human children, he regards Garip as his child. 根据短文内容，回答问题。(每题答案不超过16个词) 1．Who found a swan with a broken wing? 2．Why did the man take the swan home? 3．What did the swan do when her broken wing healed? 4．How long has the swan lived with the man? 5．What do you think of Recep Mirzan? 【答案】1．Recep Mirzan. 2．Because he was afraid meat-eating animals would eat her and he loved animals. 3．She acted as a friend to the animals on Mirzan’s farm, and decided to stick around. 4．For about 40 years. 5．He is a kind and caring person who loves animals.(言之有理即可) 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲述了土耳其一位退休邮递员与一只天鹅之间长达近40年的感人友谊。 1．根据文章第2段“In 1984, Recep Mirzan was in a car with a group of friends when he saw a swan that appeared to have a broken wing in an empty field.”可知，发现天鹅的人是Recep Mirzan。故填Recep Mirzan. 2．根据文章第3段“Since I love animals, I should take her home instead of leaving her as dinner to foxes,” Mirzan said.”可知，他带天鹅回家是因为他喜欢动物，不想让它被食肉动物吃掉。故填Because he was afraid meat-eating animals would eat her and he loved animals. 3．根据文章第5段“Even after the swan’s broken wing healed, she didn’t fly away. Instead, she acted as a friend to the other animals on Mirzan’s farm, and decided to stick around.”可知，天鹅痊愈后留在了农场，与其他动物成为朋友。故填She acted as a friend to the animals on Mirzan’s farm, and decided to stick around. 4．根据文章第1段“A retired postman from Türkiye and a beautiful white swan have been together for nearly forty years”可知，天鹅与老人一起生活了近40年。故填For about 40 years. 5．根据文章第3段他对天鹅的救助和照顾，以及最后一段“Since he has no human children, he regards Garip as his child.”可知，他是一个善良、有爱心的人。故填He is a kind and caring person who loves animals. Chishan Lake Wetland Park is in Anhui Province. It has become home to many different kinds of birds because of its good environment. Every year, a lot of tourists go there to watch the birds. Do you know how to watch the birds? The following advice will help you.   Birdwatchers enjoy looking for and listening to different kinds of birds. To watch the birds, all you need is a pair of binoculars, a field guide and love for birds. When you are ready, it’s best to go to the wild with some experienced (有经验的) people. You can join a birdwatching group to learn about some skills. Start birdwatching in the morning when birds are searching for food. Most of the time, you will hear bird calls from all around you, but you will not see any birds easily. Look for movement in trees, and bring your binoculars to your eyes to see more clearly. The most important work for a birdwatcher is to identify (识别) the birds. A bird’s shape, size, colour and habits can help a birdwatcher identify it. When you identify a bird, don’t forget to take notes about it on your notebook. When watching the birds, you should always keep in mind: respect (尊重) wildlife and protect its living areas. 根据上面短文的内容回答问题（每小题答案不超过6个单词）。 1．Why has Chishan Lake Wetland Park become home to many different kinds of birds? 2．Do you need a pair of binoculars, a field guide and love for birds to watch birds? 3．When do you start birdwatching in the morning? 4．What’s the most important work for a birdwatcher? 5．What’s the main idea of the passage? 【答案】1．Because of its good environment./ Because it has good environment. 2．Yes, we/I do. /Yes. 3．When birds are searching for food. 4．To identify the birds. 5．How to watch the birds./How to go birdwatching. 【导语】文章主要给出了几条观鸟的建议并呼吁人们尊重野生动物并爱护他们的栖息地。 1．根据第一段第二句“It has become home to many different kinds of birds because of its good environment.”可知，因为赤山湖湿地公园的环境好，所以这里成为很多不同鸟类的栖息地。故填Because of its good environment./ Because it has good environment. 2．根据第二段第二句“To watch the birds, all you need is a pair of binoculars, a field guide and love for birds.”可知，为了看鸟，我们需要一副双筒望远镜、一本野外指南和对于鸟类的爱。由此可知，本题答案是肯定的，且本题题干中“you”可理解成“你”或“你们”。故填Yes, we do. /Yes, I do. /Yes. 3．根据第四段第一句“Start birdwatching in the morning when birds are searching for food. ”可知，应该在早上鸟儿觅食时开始观鸟。故填When birds are searching for food. 4．根据第五段第一句“The most important work for a birdwatcher is to identify (识别) the birds.”可知，观鸟最重要的工作就是识别鸟类。故填To identify the birds. 5．根据第一段最后两句“Do you know how to watch the birds? The following advice will help you.”及后文叙述内容来看，本文主要讲了如何观鸟。故填How to watch the birds./How to go birdwatching. Last week was Road Safety Week at my school. All the students attended a talk on road safety which was given by a police officer, Mr. Deng. This is what he said. “Boys and girls, I believe that most of you are careful and are willing to follow traffic rules. But people are different. Some of them may be very different or even dangerous. So there is some knowledge for you to keep safe on the road. Most traffic accidents happen because the car drivers are careless. Usually, a common reason for these accidents is: some people drive too fast. This means that when they have to stop suddenly, they cannot stop quickly enough, so they may hit other people or other things, like cars, buses, trees, walls, and so on. You need to remember this when you are crossing the street or walking along the sidewalks. Car accidents may also happen because of people’s selfish actions. For example, sometimes some people may walk out into the street without looking, and some bicycle riders may change directions suddenly without thinking about other road users. Remember: When you walk, you should always look in both directions before stepping into the street. When you ride, you should watch around to make sure there aren’t any cars, trucks, buses or people coming, and you should show others with your hand that you will turn left or turn right, left hand for left direction, right hand for right direction. You should not turn until the street is clear. The rules of the road are very simple. If we learn them and obey them, we will not have accidents anymore. Thanks for your listening.” 1．Are car accidents caused only by drivers? 2．What should you do if you are walking on the road? 3．What or who usually leads to traffic accidents? 4．If your friend breaks the traffic rule, will you remind him or her? Why or why not? 【答案】1．No, they aren’t. 2．You should always look in both directions before stepping into the street. 3．Careless car drivers and people’s selfish actions usually lead to traffic accidents. 4．Yes, I will. Because obeying traffic rules can ensure our and others’ safety and avoid accidents. Reminding my friend is responsible for him/her and public safety. 【导语】本文主要介绍了学校道路安全周上，警察邓先生关于道路安全知识的讲话内容，包括交通事故发生的原因以及行人、骑车人应遵守的规则等。 1．根据“Most traffic accidents happen because the car drivers are careless.”以及“Car accidents may also happen because of people’s selfish actions.”可知通常是粗心的汽车司机和人们自私的行为导致交通事故，不是只由司机造成。故填No, they aren’t. 2．根据“When you walk, you should always look in both directions before stepping into the street.”可知如果你在路上走，在进入街道前应该总是向两边看。故填You should always look in both directions before stepping into the street. 3．根据“Most traffic accidents happen because the car drivers are careless.”以及“Car accidents may also happen because of people’s selfish actions.”可知通常是粗心的汽车司机和人们自私的行为导致交通事故。故填Careless car drivers and people’s selfish actions usually lead to traffic accidents. 4．开放性试题，言之有理即可。参考答案为Yes, I will. Because obeying traffic rules can ensure our and others’ safety and avoid accidents. Reminding my friend is responsible for him/her and public safety. My mother and I were staying in a town near Pompeii. The earth shook those days. That night, I was sleeping when the ground shook very hard. My mother rushed into my room to wake me up. We had to stay outside for the night. My mother was so scared. By six o’clock the next morning, many buildings were still shaking. We decided to leave the town. The road was crowded. Our coach (长途汽车) couldn’t go straight ahead. It began to move from side to side. The sea moved back suddenly, and many sea animals were left on the sand. We noticed a very dark cloud over Mount Vesuvius (维苏威火山). Soon, the cloud moved down and covered the sea. My mother asked me to continue without her, but I refused to leave her behind. We moved on while the cloud was spreading over the land like a flood. It turned day into night. The air was thick with smoke and ash (灰烬) began to fall in heavy showers. All around us, women were calling, children were crying and men were shouting. Thankfully, after a while, the daylight returned! Everything was covered in ash, like the snow in winter. After a night of living between hope and fear, we had no thoughts of things to come. 根据短文内容回答问题。 1．Where were the writer and her mother staying? 2．Why did they decide to leave the town? 3．Did they stay with each other when danger came? 【答案】1．They were staying in a town near Pompeii. 2．Because the ground shook very hard and many buildings were still shaking. 3．Yes, they did. 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，作者讲述了和母亲在庞贝附近小镇遭遇火山爆发，经历危险，最终安全度过的经历。 1．根据“My mother and I were staying in a town near Pompeii.”可知，作者和她的母亲待在庞贝附近的一个小镇，故填They were staying in a town near Pompeii. 2．根据“That night, I was sleeping when the ground shook very hard. By six o’clock the next morning, many buildings were still shaking.”可知，地面剧烈摇晃且第二天早上很多建筑物还在摇晃，情况危险，所以他们决定离开小镇，故填Because the ground shook very hard and many buildings were still shaking. 3．根据“My mother asked me to continue without her, but I refused to leave her behind.”可知，危险来临时他们没有分开，而是待在一起，故填Yes, they did. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 期末复习之阅读回答问题16篇 （Units1-8单元话题） 单元 单元话题 Unit 1 Friendship 朋友与友谊 Unit 2 School life 学校生活 Unit 3 To be a good learner 学习策略 Unit 4 Hands-on fun 动手做 Unit 5 Wild animals 野生动物 Unit 6 Seasons 季节 Unit 7 The natural world 自然世界 Unit 8 Safe and sound 自然灾害 本资料共16篇专题训练，从上到下每单元依次对应2篇单元话题专题训练 阅读下面短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 Fiona was a popular girl in her school. From an early age, she tried to be nice and kind to every classmate. She often invited all her classmates to her birthday party and sometimes gave them small gifts. But things changed on the International Day of Friendship. On that day, the teacher asked everyone to make three gifts for three best friends. Fiona was happy to pick three classmates to give gifts to. However, after all gifts were given out, she was the only one who didn’t get any gift! She felt really sad and cried for a long time. After this activity, she realized that she was a good classmate, but not a true friend to anyone. Although she tried to be close to everyone, that wasn’t enough to have real friendships. That night, Fiona told her mother about everything. Her mother said, “My dear, you cannot buy friends just with a few gifts. If you want true friends, you must give them time and real care.” After hearing this, Fiona decided to change herself to become such a true friend. That night, when she was in bed, she thought about how her mother always helped her, accepted (接受) her mistakes, encouraged her, and loved her deeply—and that’s exactly how a true friend should be. 1．What did Fiona often do to show her kindness? 2．What did the teacher ask students to do on the International Day of Friendship? 3．How did Fiona feel after finding out she was the only one without any gift? 4．Did Fiona’s mother think people could buy friends with a few gifts? 5．What can you learn from this story? Read the passage and answer the questions. Number 0 is an example. How do you make friends? Here are some stories. I often make some good friends at the gym. People there are very friendly. Talking to them is a good way for us to get to know each other. —Anna I spend most of my free time with people from other countries. When I’m with them, I really get to know what they’re like. They are all very helpful, and they often help me with my English. —Emma Adam and I are best friends. We have a lot to talk about every day. We play basketball together after school and we play Chinese chess at weekends. It’s always fun to be with him. —Tom I can make more friends on the Internet because it keeps me in touch with the world. I can listen to stories from my friends around the world. —Peter Where can Peter make more friends? On the Internet. 1．Does Anna often make good friends at the gym? 2．What subject do Emma’s friends often help her with? 3．What activities do Adam and Tom do together? 4．Do you think friendship is important in our life? Give your reasons. 请阅读下面语篇，根据其内容回答问题。 The students in No. 1 Middle School had a sports meeting last week. As the school reporter, Jim interviewed some students and got the following information. “I am a student from Grade 7. I took part in the 400-meter relay race. I practiced the relay skills with my classmates before the sports meeting. At first, we sometimes dropped the stick. As we practiced more, we slowly had a tacit understanding (默契). Finally, we got the third prize. I am sure we can do better next time,” Mary answered with excitement. John is a student from Grade 9. He has broken the record in the high jump. He said, “This is the third time that I took part in the sports meeting. I won the second prize when I was in Grade 7 and the first prize when I was in Grade 8. In this competition, I met a strong competitor (竞争者) in my grade. I respect him because we challenge ourselves and become better together. I will miss him after graduation.” Kate is a member of the audience (观众). She said, “When my classmate, who took part in the 800-meter race, ran for the last 50 meters, I ran along the lane (跑道) with her. I tried my best to cheer her up. I felt so proud of her for finishing the race. Next time I must take part in it and be a real athlete (运动员).” 1．What was Jim at the sports meeting, a reporter or an athlete? 2．Who did Mary practice relay skills with before the sports meeting? 3．When did John get the second prize in the high jump? 4．Why does John respect his competitor? 5．What will Kate do in the next sports meeting? And why? 阅读短文，按要求回答问题。 In Chiang Mai, Thailand, middle school students have a colorful school life full of fun. Their learning is usually connected with local culture—especially with elephants. They don’t just learn subjects such as Math and English, they have some special courses that mix their study with real-life. One popular course is “Thai dance”. In the class, students wear bright traditional clothes and learn gentle moves to soft music. Another meaningful course is “elephant education and protection”. Some schools work with nearby sanctuaries (保护区). Students don’t just read about elephants—they visit, learn how to feed them healthy food like bananas and sugarcane, and clean their living areas. Teachers also talk about why elephants need protection and how students can help. After class, they join activities like sepak takraw (a game played with feet) or art clubs. Sometimes, they even make crafts with recycled materials to raise money for elephant sanctuaries. In this way, students not only can get knowledge, but also can love their culture and protect nature. 注意：每小题答案不超过8个单词。（3题答案不限词数） 1．What special courses do the middle school students have in Chiang Mai? 2．What do the students wear in their “Thai dance” class? 3．What do the students do in the class “elephant education and protection”? 4．Why do they sometimes make crafts with recycled materials after class? 5．What do you think of the school life in Chiang Mai, Thailand? 阅读下面短文，简略回答问题。 As a middle school student, you may have more subjects and homework. Getting good grades seems to be more difficult. Do you know good study habits can help you do well in study? Many students like reading or studying while listening to music and using the Internet. However, research shows that these things stop students from studying well. So if you want to study better, leave your computer and smartphone aside (在一边). Many teachers think it’s a good idea to find a classmate to do homework together with. The classmate can help you if you miss some classes. And you can help each other when you have some problems. But some students think when doing homework with others, it’s easy to talk about other topics that have nothing to do with their lessons. So they think it’s not a good idea. You may have lots of homework and you have to stay up late to finish it. Research says that middle school students need about 8 to 9 hours of sleep a night. So, to follow the teachers in class the next day, you should have enough sleep. 1．What can help middle school students do well in study? 2．What do students like doing while listening to music? 3．What does “it” in the last paragraph refer to? 4．How many hours of sleep should middle school students have according to the passage? 5．Do you think doing homework with a classmate is a good idea? Why or why not? Studying in groups is helpful for our study. It becomes popular in class and has many good sides. For example, we can not only save time but also encourage each other when we study in groups. I still remember when I was in Grade 8, my physics was very poor. I had a really hard time with it. Once in class, the teacher asked us to discuss questions with each other. Because I was very shy, I could not do it like what he told me. My physics teacher encouraged me to face others and talk with someone else. Then I studied with some classmates together. When I did not understand any questions, they could give me some suggestions and I could quickly find out the ways to deal with the problems. After that I felt very relaxed and asked my classmates a lot of questions about physics. Finally, I finished my homework by myself for the first time. How excited I was! Because of studying in groups, I am not worried about physics learning any more. With my classmates’ help, I get more confidence (自信). It also gives me more chances to improve myself in many ways. So let’s study more in groups. 根据语篇内容，按要求回答问题。 1．How was the writer’s physics when he was in Grade 8?（不超过5个词） 2．Why couldn’t the writer discuss questions with others?（不超过5个词） 3．What did the writer’s physics teacher encourage him to do in class? 4．How did the writer feel after finishing his homework by himself? 5．Do you like studying in groups? Why or why not? DIY stands for “do-it-yourself”. These days, lots of people like DIY and are fond of making things on their own. Daniel is crazy about DIY. He has so many DIY tools at home, like scissors, glue, paint and brushes. He once decided to put in a brighter light in his bedroom. However, he made a big mistake. He cut the power line and put his house in danger. Another time, he wanted to make a card for his mother’s birthday. He spent a long time preparing it. He glued a picture on the card, but he made the picture crooked (歪的). Also, the words he wrote were not straight. His mother said she liked it, but Daniel knew his card was not very nice. Sandy is also interested in DIY. She once tried to make a fruit salad. First, she peeled (剥) the bananas and apples. Then she cut them into pieces and put them into a bowl. After that, she added some cream and sugar. Finally, she mixed them together. But she put too much sugar in it, so the salad was too sweet. DIY can be fun, but sometimes it is not as easy as it seems. People should be careful when they do DIY projects. 根据语篇内容，按要求回答问题。 1．What does “DIY” stand for? 2．What happened when Daniel tried to put in a brighter light in his bedroom? 3．Did Daniel’s mother like the card? 4．How many steps did Sandy take to make the fruit salad? 5．What can we learn from the passage? Twenty years ago, Linda was a young mother with two little children depending on her. She worked for eight hours a day as a house cleaner. Washing clothes and doing the cleaning caused her fingers to split (裂开) in the cold and dry air. Before going to work, she needed to bandage her fingers. The heavy burden (负担) made her stressed out and tired. Linda still remembered that unforgettable day. When she was working for her host, she broke an expensive glass by accident. To her surprise, the host didn’t blame (责备) her. Instead, seeing her tired face and the fingers with bandages, the host let her go home to have a rest. Though the weather was cold, Linda could feel the warmth from her host’s kindness. Linda went back home tiredly but thankfully. When she opened the door, her son ran up to her and shouted, “Mum!” He put his little arms around her neck. Linda lifted him up and her heart was filled with love. When she was checking her painful fingers, her daughter came to her and passed her the medicine. Linda could see care in her daughter’s eyes. Linda realized her life was full of love and care, and that these things from the people around her were what kept her going. And she believed things would get better. 根据短文内容，回答问题。(每题答案不超过8个词) 1．How many children did Linda have? 2．When did Linda need to bandage her fingers? 3．What did Linda break when she was working for her host? 4．Who did Linda see when she opened the door? 5．What kept Linda going? Chipmunks (金花鼠) are small animals with round faces and big eyes. Many people think they are super cute. But there’s more to learn about chipmunks. Chipmunks enjoy sleeping. Chipmunks love to sleep. Some chipmunks sleep up to 15 hours a day. In winter, they hibernate (冬眠). That means they sleep for a long time. Their hearts beat (跳动) very slowly during this time. But they don’t sleep all winter. They get up now and then to eat the food they saved. Most chipmunks live in North America. There are 25 kinds of chipmunks in the world and you can find 24 of them across Canada, the United States and Mexico. One kind, called the Siberian chipmunk, lives in Russia, Japan and China. Europe has some too. Chipmunks like to live by themselves. Usually, chipmunks don’t stay in groups. They are very careful and don’t like to share their space. But they still help each other by making sounds when danger is near. For example, they use high sounds to warn others of dangerous animals on the ground. Chipmunks can carry a lot of food in their mouths. Chipmunks’ mouths can get very big—up to three times the size of their heads. That’s very helpful when they need to carry food. Some chipmunks can move over 160 acorns (橡子) in one day with their mouths. That’s a lot. This special skill helps them through hard times. Chipmunks are not only cute but also smart and hard-working. Do you like them? 根据语篇内容，按要求回答问题。 1．When do chipmunks hibernate? 2．Where do most chipmunks live? 3．How do chipmunks help each other when danger is near? 4．What are chipmunks’ special skill? 5．What do you think of chipmunks? A zookeeper works in a zoo. Zookeepers do many important jobs. Looking After Animals A zookeeper’s most important job is to look after the animals. Every day, the zookeeper makes sure the animals have food and water. The zookeeper also cleans the spaces where the animals live. Caring for Sick Animals A zookeeper watches the animals to see if any are sick or have hurt themselves. The zookeeper works with a veterinarian (an animal doctor) to look after sick or injured animals. Helping Baby Animals Sometimes an animal has a baby and does not want to look after it. The zookeeper might feed the baby from a bottle. The zookeeper will also play with the baby and give it lots of love. Working with Visitors Lots of visitors come to see the animals in a zoo. The zookeeper makes sure that visitors do not feed the animals. Some animals might get sick if people feed them the wrong kind of food. Sometimes visitors might run toward animals or shout at them. This can make the animals upset. A zookeeper makes sure that visitors do not upset the animals. Visitors often have lots of questions about the animals. Zookeepers learn all about the animals they look after. They can answer most of the questions people have. 1．Is caring for sick animals the most important job for a zookeeper? 2．When would a zookeeper feed a baby animal from a bottle? 3．What shouldn’t a visitor do at a zoo? 4．Which job of a zookeeper in this passage would you like to do most? Why? Can a cricket really tell you the temperature outside? Do fish know if it’s going to be a cold winter? You may hear that groundhogs can predict (预测) the end of winter. Some of the sayings, like “if a cat sits with its back to the fire, hard weather can be expected,” may sound unbelievable, but some may be true. Many animals do have stronger senses than humans. Do animals tell us when a storm is coming? Birds react to the drop in air pressure (气压) before a storm by flying low. Insects stay close to the ground and wolves howl because their ears can sense the pressure change. A good rule is that when animals act strangely, you probably should be careful with the environment (环境) around you. Do you know the sound of crickets’ chirping (唧唧叫) can tell you how hot the day is? Crickets are cold-blooded, so when the temperature in the air changes, the cricket’s body temperature changes with it. As the temperature rises, the cricket’s metabolism (新陈代谢) increases and it begins to chirp. To get the exact temperature in degrees Fahrenheit (℉), count the number of chirps in 14 seconds, and add 40. Do you have a tried-and-true animal that predicts the weather? 回答下列5个问题，每题答案不超过6个词。 1．Why can some animals sense weather changes? 2．What do birds do before a storm? 3．When should we be careful with the environment according to the text? 4．What can crickets’ chirps tell us? 5．What would be a suitable title for the passage? Different weather makes us feel different. It influences our health, feelings and intelligence (智力). In August, it is very hot and wet in the southern part of the United States. People there have some health problems during this month. In the Northeast and the Middle West, it is very hot at some times and very cold at other times. People in these states have more heart trouble after the weather changes in February or March. The weather also has a strong influence on people’s feelings. Winter may be a bad time for thin people. They might feel unhappy during cold weather. But fat people may have a hard time in hot summer. They feel hot and get angry easily. The weather can also influence intelligence. For example, in a scientific report, the IQ (智商) of a group of students was very high when a very strong wind came, but after the strong wind, their IQ was 10% lower. The wind can help people have higher intelligence. Very hot weather, on the other hand, can make it lower. Students in many schools of the United States often get worse grades on exams in July and August, the hottest months of the year. 1．What’s the weather like in the southern part of the United States in August? 2．How might thin people feel during cold weather? 3．Who may have a hard time in hot summer? 4．When was the IQ of the group of students high in a scientific report? 5．What do you learn from the passage? A retired postman from Türkiye and a beautiful white swan have been together for nearly forty years, and the story of their friendship has warmed the hearts of millions of people. In 1984, Recep Mirzan was in a car with a group of friends when he saw a swan that appeared to have a broken wing in an empty field. Mirzan quickly realized that leaving the bird there was the same as signing its death sentence, for meat-eating animals would have most likely eaten her, so he stopped the car and took the bird with him. He kept her in the car until evening. Then he took her home and started nursing her back to health. “Since I love animals, I should take her home instead of leaving her as dinner to foxes,” Mirzan said. “We get used to each other. We never separate.” Even after the swan’s broken wing healed (痊愈), she didn’t fly away. Instead, she acted as a friend to the other animals on Mirzan’s farm, and decided to stick around. Mirzan named her Garip and now she has been with him ever since. “She comes when I call her. Since 1984, she has never left me, not even during the river floods,” the retired postman said. “She used to be stronger, but she has grown old now. If she dies, I will make her a nice grave (墓穴) here, but I hope we spend more time together.” She is busy following her human friend around, either during his daily chores, or on his evening walks. After his wife died a few years ago, Recep Mirzan started spending more time with his animals. Since he has no human children, he regards Garip as his child. 根据短文内容，回答问题。(每题答案不超过16个词) 1．Who found a swan with a broken wing? 2．Why did the man take the swan home? 3．What did the swan do when her broken wing healed? 4．How long has the swan lived with the man? 5．What do you think of Recep Mirzan? Chishan Lake Wetland Park is in Anhui Province. It has become home to many different kinds of birds because of its good environment. Every year, a lot of tourists go there to watch the birds. Do you know how to watch the birds? The following advice will help you.   Birdwatchers enjoy looking for and listening to different kinds of birds. To watch the birds, all you need is a pair of binoculars, a field guide and love for birds. When you are ready, it’s best to go to the wild with some experienced (有经验的) people. You can join a birdwatching group to learn about some skills. Start birdwatching in the morning when birds are searching for food. Most of the time, you will hear bird calls from all around you, but you will not see any birds easily. Look for movement in trees, and bring your binoculars to your eyes to see more clearly. The most important work for a birdwatcher is to identify (识别) the birds. A bird’s shape, size, colour and habits can help a birdwatcher identify it. When you identify a bird, don’t forget to take notes about it on your notebook. When watching the birds, you should always keep in mind: respect (尊重) wildlife and protect its living areas. 根据上面短文的内容回答问题（每小题答案不超过6个单词）。 1．Why has Chishan Lake Wetland Park become home to many different kinds of birds? 2．Do you need a pair of binoculars, a field guide and love for birds to watch birds? 3．When do you start birdwatching in the morning? 4．What’s the most important work for a birdwatcher? 5．What’s the main idea of the passage? Last week was Road Safety Week at my school. All the students attended a talk on road safety which was given by a police officer, Mr. Deng. This is what he said. “Boys and girls, I believe that most of you are careful and are willing to follow traffic rules. But people are different. Some of them may be very different or even dangerous. So there is some knowledge for you to keep safe on the road. Most traffic accidents happen because the car drivers are careless. Usually, a common reason for these accidents is: some people drive too fast. This means that when they have to stop suddenly, they cannot stop quickly enough, so they may hit other people or other things, like cars, buses, trees, walls, and so on. You need to remember this when you are crossing the street or walking along the sidewalks. Car accidents may also happen because of people’s selfish actions. For example, sometimes some people may walk out into the street without looking, and some bicycle riders may change directions suddenly without thinking about other road users. Remember: When you walk, you should always look in both directions before stepping into the street. When you ride, you should watch around to make sure there aren’t any cars, trucks, buses or people coming, and you should show others with your hand that you will turn left or turn right, left hand for left direction, right hand for right direction. You should not turn until the street is clear. The rules of the road are very simple. If we learn them and obey them, we will not have accidents anymore. Thanks for your listening.” 1．Are car accidents caused only by drivers? 2．What should you do if you are walking on the road? 3．What or who usually leads to traffic accidents? 4．If your friend breaks the traffic rule, will you remind him or her? Why or why not? My mother and I were staying in a town near Pompeii. The earth shook those days. That night, I was sleeping when the ground shook very hard. My mother rushed into my room to wake me up. We had to stay outside for the night. My mother was so scared. By six o’clock the next morning, many buildings were still shaking. We decided to leave the town. The road was crowded. Our coach (长途汽车) couldn’t go straight ahead. It began to move from side to side. The sea moved back suddenly, and many sea animals were left on the sand. We noticed a very dark cloud over Mount Vesuvius (维苏威火山). Soon, the cloud moved down and covered the sea. My mother asked me to continue without her, but I refused to leave her behind. We moved on while the cloud was spreading over the land like a flood. It turned day into night. The air was thick with smoke and ash (灰烬) began to fall in heavy showers. All around us, women were calling, children were crying and men were shouting. Thankfully, after a while, the daylight returned! Everything was covered in ash, like the snow in winter. After a night of living between hope and fear, we had no thoughts of things to come. 根据短文内容回答问题。 1．Where were the writer and her mother staying? 2．Why did they decide to leave the town? 3．Did they stay with each other when danger came? 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $