专题03 阅读理解（记叙文）（期末真题汇编，湖北省专用）八年级英语上学期

专题03 阅读理解（记叙文） 主题01 人与自我——个人情况 Passage 1 (24-25八上·湖北武汉东湖高新区·期中) Ida Keeling grew up in a poor family in Harlem, working in factories for whole life. Life wasn’t easy for her. She lost her husband early, and two of her four children died in accidents. She was very sad and her health began to get worse day by day. Keeling’s daughter is a sports player. To help her mother out of her dark cloud, she asked her mother to take up running, not just slow running around the neighborhood, but professional running. At the time, Ida Keeling was 67. Keeling hadn’t done any running for many years. Why did she decide to do such a great thing? She really wanted to do something new so she decided to give it a try. She would later recall that her first running was wonderful. “I just forgot all my bad things,” she said. Although it was hard at first, Keeling didn’t give up. Running needs great endurance (耐力). And over time, her skills got better, so running became less difficult. She went on breaking records (记录) in the 60-meter running race in the 95-99 age group and set a record in the 100 meters for runners over 100 years old. “No one believed I could,” she says, “I was just exercising and now I’m famous all over the world.” When she’s not running, she’s working out. She goes to the gym for exercise three to four days a week, such as running, dancing and bike riding. She even finds ways to exercise while cooking. She wrote a book about her life story. She believes that every day is another day. 1．Keeling started to run at an old age to ________. A．get out of sadness B．take up a hobby C．build up the body D．set a good example 2．The underlined word “recall” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ________. A．hope B．decide C．mean D．remember 3．What words can best describe Keeling? A．Quiet and shy. B．Kind and caring. C．Funny and outgoing. D．Active and strong. 4．What can we know about Keeling from the last paragraph? A．She used to live a hard life. B．She works as a cook outside her home. C．She takes other kinds of exercise. D．She wrote many books in her free time. 5．What can be the best title for the passage? A．Going After Dream B．Running Against Time C．Improving Sports Skills D．Forgetting Bad Things 【答案】1．A 2．D 3．D 4．C 5．B 【导语】本文讲述了Ida Keeling，一位来自贫困家庭的老年女性，通过尝试并坚持专业跑步，克服了生活中的艰难困苦。她在晚年时期不仅打破了多项跑步纪录，还保持了积极的锻炼习惯，包括去健身房和寻找日常生活中的锻炼机会。 1．细节理解题。根据“To help her mother out of her dark cloud, she asked her mother to take up running,”可知，Keeling开始跑步是为了摆脱悲伤，故选A。 2．词句猜测题。根据“She would later recall that her first running was wonderful.”可知，她后来回忆说，她的第一次跑步非常棒，recall的意思是“回忆”，与remember意思相近。故选D。 3．推理判断题。根据“She lost her husband early, and two of her four children died in accidents.”“To help her mother out of her dark cloud, she asked her mother to take up running”“Although it was hard at first, Keeling didn’t give up.”及“She goes to the gym for exercise three to four days a week, such as running, dancing and bike riding. She even finds ways to exercise while cooking.”可知，Keeling虽然经历了许多困难，包括丈夫的去世和孩子的意外死亡，但她并没有放弃，而是选择通过跑步来挑战自己，摆脱悲伤。她不仅坚持跑步，还坚持去健身房锻炼，甚至在做饭时也会寻找锻炼的机会。这些行为都表明她是一个积极和坚强的人。故选D。 4．细节理解题。根据“She goes to the gym for exercise three to four days a week, such as running, dancing and bike riding.”可知，她不仅跑步，还进行其他的锻炼。故选C。 5．最佳标题题。通读全文可知，文章讲述了Keeling在高龄时通过跑步走出悲伤并打破记录的故事，标题“与时间赛跑”最能概括文章内容，故选B。 Passage 2 (24-25八上·湖北黄石十四中教联体·期中) Parents want their children to read early. When they can’t, parents may feel afraid. Here are three famous writers. They were late readers and writers. Agatha Christie Agatha Christie wrote Hercule Poirot. She was not a slow reader at a young age. She was a terrible speller. She said, “I was the ‘slow one’ in the family...Writing and spelling were always difficult for me.” Later, she would often dictate (口述) her books, so she didn’t have to write. W.B．Yeats Yeats was one of the most famous writers. He was a slow starter. He said, “Some of my uncles and aunts tried to teach me to read. Because they could not, they thought I couldn’t learn to read.” Yeats also remembered, “My father often shouted at me when he taught me.” He finally learned to read, and won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1923. F. Scott Fitzgerald F. Scott Fitzgerald didn’t do well in school and his teachers punished (惩罚) him at the age of 12. He never finished his homework and couldn’t spell well. Though he had a talent for storytelling, his writing was poor. He didn’t stop studying and he finished the famous book The Great Gatsby in 1925. Now many high school students read this book. 1．W.B．Yeats won the Nobel Prize for Literature________. A．in 1923 B．in 1922 C．in 1925 D．in 1952 2．Match the writer with the fact and choose the correct answer. ①Agatha Christie      ②W.B．Yeats                ③F. Scott Fitzgerald a. a slow starter         b. a terrible speller           c. did badly in school A．①-c; ②-b; ③-a B．①-b; ②-a; ③-c C．①-b; ②-c; ③-a D．①-c; ②-a; ③-b 3．The teachers punished F. Scott Fitzgerald when he was 12 most probably because ________. A．he wrote stories in class B．he didn’t finish his homework C．he liked crying in the classroom D．he talked with his classmates in class 4．What can we know from the passage? A．It’s never too old to learn. B．Doing is better than saying. C．A bad beginning makes a bad ending. D．Children learn best at their own pace (节奏). 5．What would be the best title for the passage? A．How to become famous. B．How to read and write. C．Late readers and writers. D．Popular books with young people. 【答案】1．A 2．B 3．B 4．D 5．C 【导语】本文主要介绍了三位著名作家阿加莎・克里斯蒂、叶芝和菲茨杰拉德，他们幼时阅读和写作起步较晚，但最终都取得了卓越的文学成就。 1．细节理解题。根据“W.B. Yeats”部分“He finally learned to read, and won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1923.”可知，W.B. Yeats于1923年获得诺贝尔文学奖，故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据“Agatha Christie”部分“She was a terrible speller.”可知①对应 b；根据“W.B. Yeats”部分“He was a slow starter.”可知②对应a；根据“F. Scott Fitzgerald”部分“F. Scott Fitzgerald didn’t do well in school”可知③对应c。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据“F. Scott Fitzgerald”部分“F. Scott Fitzgerald didn’t do well in school and his teachers punished him at the age of 12. He never finished his homework and couldn’t spell well.”可知，老师惩罚他是因为他不完成作业，故选B。 4．推理判断题。文章介绍了三位著名作家幼时阅读和写作起步较晚，但最终取得成就的故事，说明孩子以自己的节奏学习效果最好。A项“活到老学到老”、B项“行胜于言”、C项“恶其始者必恶其终”均不符合文意，故选D。 5．最佳标题题。文章开篇提到“Here are three famous writers. They were late readers and writers.”，后文围绕三位起步较晚的读者和作家展开，“Late readers and writers”能准确概括文章主旨，故选C。 Passage 3 (25-26八上·湖北宜昌当阳实验初级中学·期中) As the saying (谚语) goes, “Read ten thousand books and travel (旅行) ten thousand miles.” Traveling is a very popular thing now. But a long time ago, some people already traveled around China and they got a lot from traveling. About 400 years ago in China, there was a traveler. He spent about 30 years traveling across China. His name was Xu Xiake. Xu Xiake was from Jiangsu Province (省). When he was a child, Xu enjoyed reading books about Chinese mountains and rivers. These mountains and rivers were very beautiful. He made a wish to see them one day. At that time, many children studied hard to take exams (考试). But Xu’s father often let his son go out and discover (发现) the world. Xu started to travel when he was about 22 years old. Before he left, his mother made him a hat for the traveling. Xu traveled to 21 provinces and over 100 cities in China. He climbed thousands of mountains and discovered over 350 caves (洞穴). He also discovered the Yangtze River’s headwaters (水源). Usually Xu traveled on foot. He slept and ate in the places where few people lived. Sometimes he met dangerous animals, but he wasn’t afraid. He always enjoyed traveling. He kept a diary while traveling and the book The Travels of Xu Xiake is still popular today! 1．How does the writer start the text? A．By asking a question. B．By telling a story. C．By giving some numbers. D．By using a saying. 2．What did Xu Xiake like doing when he was a child? A．Reading books. B．Taking exams. C．Climbing mountains. D．Discovering caves. 3．)How old was Xu Xiake when he stopped traveling? A．About 22. B．About 30. C．About 52. D．About 55. 4．What is the right order according to the text? a. Xu Xiake made a wish. b. Xu’s mother made him a hat. c. Xu’s father asked him to go out. d. Xu Xiake kept a diary while traveling. A．a-c-b-d B．a-b-c-d C．c-b-a-d D．c-a-b-d 5．What is the main (主要的) idea of the text? A．The Travels of Xu Xiake. B．Xu Xiake’s life story. C．Xu Xiake and his parents. D．Xu Xiake’s differences from others. 【答案】1．D 2．A 3．C 4．A 5．B 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要介绍了中国古代旅行家徐霞客的生平事迹及其旅行成就。 1．推理判断题。根据“As the saying goes, ‘Read ten thousand books and travel ten thousand miles.’”可知，文章以谚语开篇。故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据“When he was a child, Xu enjoyed reading books about Chinese mountains and rivers.”可知，徐霞客童年时喜欢阅读山水书籍。故选A。 3．推理判断题。根据“He spent about 30 years traveling…started to travel when he was about 22 years old.”可知，22岁启程（started at 22），花费30年旅行，22+30=52，52岁停止旅行。故选C。 4．细节理解题。通读全文可知：a. 童年许愿（第三段）；c. 父亲鼓励探索（第四段）；b. 母亲制作帽子（第四段）；d. 旅行中写日记（最后一段）。故正确顺序为a→c→b→d。故选A。 5．主旨大意题。全文围绕徐霞客的生平（童年、家庭支持、旅行经历及著作）展开，属于记叙人物生平。故选B。 主题02 人与自我——家人、朋友与身边的人 Passage 1 (25-26八上·湖北荆州·月考) As Daddy’s only daughter, I knew what made my Daddy more wonderful than all the other fathers I’d ever seen or heard of—his large hands. Daddy had long smart fingers (指头) that could make lots of paper toys for me to play with. His hands could tie my hair beautifully. That’s why I felt happy when the other students talked about my hairstyle. I kept it to myself for years. His hands could paint a second-hand bike to look new. I got one on my tenth birthday. Daddy’s creative hands were also useful and hard-working. They could fly a kite high in the sky as well as get it down from the top of a tree. They could wash my white dress clean, which was my favourite one. To my surprise, those hands fed seven children after Mum died. Daddy always tried his best to do everything for me. Not only were Daddy’s hands great, they could also send me a note full of love. When I was ill, he made me feel better. He would take a small blanket (毯子); warm it up and wrap it around my small cold feet with his loving hands. When I was worried about something, Daddy would often hand me a cup of hot milk and talk with me. He would say “The best is always to come, my dear. ” to relax my heart. Daddy’s hands were fantastic. They had the knowledge (知识) and power to move mountains. They made the impossible possible (可能的) . 1．What does the underlined word “one” in Paragraph 2 refer to? A．The father's hand. B．A bike. C．A birthday cake. D．A beautiful hairstyle. 2．What things did Daddy’s useful and hard-working hands do? ①Flew a kite high in the sky        ②Washed my white dress clean ③Fed seven children with Mum        ④Got down the kite from a tree A．①②④ B．①②③ C．②③④ D．①③④ 3．What is the right order of the following facts from the passage? ① Daddy tied her hair beautifully. ② Daddy warmed her feet when she was ill. ③ Daddy painted a second-hand bike for her tenth birthday. ④ Daddy fed seven children by himself. A．①→③→④→② B．①→④→③→② C．③→①→②→④ D．③→④→①→② 4．What can you learn from the underlined sentence in the last paragraph? A．Daddy had enough knowledge to write stories to us. B．Daddy had a lot of knowledge to move mountains. C．Daddy's hands were strong enough to move mountains. D．What Daddy did really moved my heart. 5．What does the writer mainly try to tell us? A．Her father can make many kinds of toys for her. B．She feels happy when her classmates praise her hairstyle. C．She loves her father, especially because of his helpful hands. D．Her father often helps her with different things in life. 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．A 4．D 5．C 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲述了作者对父亲双手的赞美，通过具体事例展现了父亲双手的灵巧、勤劳和充满爱意的特点。 1．词句猜测题。根据文章“His hands could paint a second-hand bike to look new. I got one on my tenth birthday.（他的手能把二手自行车刷得像新的一样。我十岁生日时得到了一辆。）”可知，“one”指代前文提到的“a second-hand bike”。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据文章“They could fly a kite high in the sky as well as get it down from the top of a tree. They could wash my white dress clean... those hands fed seven children after Mum died.（它们能让风筝飞得很高，也能把它从树顶取下来。它们能把我的白裙子洗干净……妈妈去世后，那双手抚养了七个孩子。）”可知，父亲的手做了①、②、④三件事，③中“with Mum”与原文“after Mum died”矛盾。故选A。 3．细节理解题。根据文章内容梳理事件顺序：①“His hands could tie my hair beautifully.”（父亲为她扎头发）；③“His hands could paint a second-hand bike to look new. I got one on my tenth birthday.”（十岁生日时父亲为她刷自行车）；④“those hands fed seven children after Mum died.”（母亲去世后父亲独自抚养七个孩子）；②“When I was ill, he made me feel better. He would take a small blanket warm it up and wrap it around my small cold feet with his loving hands.”（她生病时父亲用双手温暖她的脚）。正确顺序为①→③→④→②。故选A。 4．词句猜测题。根据 “Daddy’s hands were fantastic. They had the knowledge and power to move mountains. They made the impossible possible.”（爸爸的手太棒了。它们有移山的知识和力量。它们让不可能成为可能。）结合前文父亲为作者做的诸多充满爱的事情，父亲用双手克服困难、创造奇迹，可知这句话是说父亲所做的事真的打动了“我”的心。故选D。 5．主旨大意题。全文通过描述父亲双手的灵巧（做玩具、扎头发）、勤劳（修自行车、洗衣服、抚养孩子）和关爱（生病时的照顾、鼓励的话语），表达了作者对父亲双手的特别喜爱与赞美。故选C。 Passage 2 (25-26八上·湖北武汉第二初级中学·月考) The other day, I found my nephew sitting on the back steps staring at the pigeons pecking around (啄来啄去) in my backyard. I sat down next to him and asked him what was wrong. He said that every year, as the last days of August melted away (悄悄离去), he felt the same sick feeling: the back-to-school blues (忧郁). Well, you must know this feeling: that strange mix of sadness and stress when summer ends and another school year begins. No more lazy mornings or hanging out with friends until dinnertime. Instead, you have early alarms and piles of homework. I told him that I used to dread the first day back, too. I’d stare at my schoolbag in the corner of my room as if it were a monster ready to eat up all my fun. I’ll never forget one summer when my family moved to a new city. When September arrived, I didn’t know anyone at my new school. Just the thought of walking into a classroom full of strangers had my stomach twisting (扭) into knots (结). Then something surprising happened. On the first day, my class teacher gave us a small challenge. She asked us to write down one thing we were excited about for the school year. At first, I rolled my eyes. Excited? About school? You’ve got to be kidding! But it was only one thing, right? I knew the school had an art club. I’d always loved drawing, so maybe I could try that. That one small idea changed something in me. I realised that I didn’t have to love everything about school. (Honestly, who does?) I just had to find one thing I could look forward to. I signed up for the art club. There, I met someone with the same interests as me, and we became fast friends. Suddenly, school wasn’t just about boring homework and early mornings. There were happy spaces in between, too. Only you can create your happy spaces. As you head into a new school year, find something that excites you. It might be something very small, but even that tiny spark (闪光点) can make a big difference. 1．What was most probably on the writer’s nephew’s mind as he stared at the pigeons? A．“I can finally play with my best friends again.” B．“Oh, no! School starts in a few days. What shall I do?” C．“Will the teachers carefully check my summer homework?” D．“What club should I join in the new school year?” 2．The underlined word “dread” means “______”. A．experience B．remember C．treasure D．fear 3．Through the small challenge, the writer realised that ______. A．she was truly talented at drawing B．everything was fun about school C．nobody loves everything about school D．classes might not always be boring 4．)What does the writer suggest readers do? A．Join the art club at their school. B．Tell themselves that school can be fun. C．Find one thing they are excited about in school. D．Make friends with those who share their interests. 5．Which graph best shows the writer’s change in mood from during the summer to after joining the art club? A． B． C． D． 【答案】1．B 2．D 3．C 4．C 5．C 【导语】本文主要讲述了作者在即将开学之际，感到十分忧郁，但老师通过一个挑战，让自己意识到学校生活也是有趣的。 1．推理判断题。根据“He said that every year, as the last days of August melted away (悄悄离去), he felt the same sick feeling: the back-to-school blues (忧郁).”可知，作者的侄子即将开学了，他因此感到有些忧郁，故当他盯着鸽子的时候，脑子里可能在想“哦，不！学校几天后就开学了。我该怎么办啊？”。故选B。 2．词句猜测题。根据“I’d stare at my schoolbag in the corner of my room as if it were a monster ready to eat up all my fun.”可知，作者盯着书包，觉得它是个怪物，要吞掉我所有的乐趣，由此可推知，作者是害怕返校的第一天，划线单词表示“害怕”。故选D。 3．细节理解题。根据“I realised that I didn’t have to love everything about school. (Honestly, who does?) I just had to find one thing I could look forward to.”可知，作者通过这个小挑战意识到没有人会爱上学校的一切。故选C。 4．细节理解题。根据“As you head into a new school year, find something that excites you.”可知，作者建议读者在学校找到让自己兴奋的事情。故选C。 5．推理判断题。根据全文可知，作者先是对开学情绪低落，但找到有兴趣的事后，心情逐渐好转，只有C图先下后上，符合这一变化过程。故选C。 Passage 3 (24-25八上·湖北武汉青山区·期末) A heavy truck took such a quick right turn that it couldn’t stop and turned over. Then the driver died. Whenever Edwin thought about this, he couldn’t stop trembling (发抖). He looked at the hanging bell in his car and smiled. A few days ago, before Edwin’s birthday, at home, Grace, his little girl of 10 years old was thinking very hard, “What gift can I give dad on his birthday? Where need I put it? So whenever he sees it, he can think of me.” At last, she came up with a good idea. She used her mother’s bangles (手镯) to make a hanging bell. She decided to tie the hanging bell inside her dad’s car. So she went happily and tied this hanging with the help of strings (绳子) to her dad’s car on the top of the front side, so that her dad could see it on his way to and from work. Next morning Edwin was very elated to see his daughter’s art as well as her great idea of putting it in the car. He smiled and thanked her for this special gift and promised her that he would take care of it. And then he left to work. On the way to work, when he raised his car’s speed (速度), he saw that those bangles were terribly striking (击打) with each other and making noise. Seeing this, he quickly slowed down his car’s speed so that his daughter’s gift could stay safe. It also saved him. He avoided (避免) the truck accident. He then knew that it was not just a small gift from his daughter. It was a sign to him that he had to drive safe for his daughter. 1．Grace made a hanging bell to ________. A．celebrate her father’s birthday B．ask her father to drive slowly C．enjoy the beautiful sound of bell D．make her dad think of her all the time 2．The underlined word “elated” in Paragraph 3 probably means “________”. A．sad B．excited C．scared D．lucky 3．Why did the father slow down his car? A．Grace asked him to keep himself safe. B．He wanted to avoid the truck accident. C．He wanted to take good care of the bell. D．The hanging bell told him to drive safely. 4．Her mother’s bangles are probably made of ________. A．cloth B．strings C．paper D．metal 5．What can be the best title for this passage? A．Father’s Birthday B．More Than just a Gift C．Father and Daughter D．Great Love of Dad 【答案】1．D 2．B 3．C 4．D 5．B 【导语】本文讲述了一个小女孩Grace为父亲生日制作挂铃并安装在车上的故事，这个铃铛不仅让父亲想起女儿，还因铃铛碰撞声提醒他减速驾驶，最终避免了一场卡车事故，体现了礼物背后的深层意义。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段“Grace…was thinking very hard, ‘…whenever he sees it, he can think of me.’”可知Grace制作挂铃是为了让父亲时刻想起她。故选D。 2．词句猜测题。根据第三段“Edwin was very elated to see his daughter’s art…He smiled and thanked her for this special gift”中Edwin微笑感谢女儿的行为，可以推断“elated”意为“兴奋的”，与“excited”意思相近。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据最后一段“he quickly slowed down his car’s speed so that his daughter’s gift could stay safe”可知父亲减速是为了保护好女儿送的礼物。故选C。 4．推理判断题。根据“he saw that those bangles were terribly striking (击打) with each other and making noise”可知手镯做的挂铃互相击打会发出声音，由此可以推断手镯是金属材质的。故选D。 5．最佳标题题。全文讲述的故事说明女儿送的挂铃不仅是个礼物，更提醒父亲安全驾驶，避免事故，因此“More Than just a Gift”适合作为文章的标题。故选B。 主题03 人与自我——个人日常与兴趣活动 Passage 1 (25-26八上·湖北武汉经开·月考) I’m a 16-year-old boy. I love playing chess. My parents didn’t ask me to start. It was my idea. When I was 12, I had nothing to keep me busy during the summer holidays. I was really bored, so I bought a chess set, and soon I fell in love with it. It took me a long time to learn the rules. There were some instructions on the box, but I had to read books and watch some videos on the Internet too. Going to a chess club was an easy way to get help, but I enjoyed learning by myself. Soon after, I played my first game with one of my friends. I wanted to do well, but I lost! I didn’t feel bad or get angry with my friend. Instead, I got to know how difficult the game is and I decided to work hard to become a great chess player. Now, four years later, that is still my dream. I’m in the school chess club and I practise three times a week. Also, I’m always reading books on chess at home, and playing against my computer. Next week, there will be a big game and many young chess players will join in it. It’ll be my first big game and I’m really looking forward to showing everyone what I can do. 1．Why did the writer start playing chess? A．To have something to do. B．To meet new people. C．To make his parents happy. D．To win much money. 2．How did the writer learn the rules of chess? ①He read books.                                        ②He went to a chess club. ③He read the instructions.                         ④He watched videos on the Internet. A．①②④ B．①②③ C．①③④ D．②③④ 3．How did the writer feel after he played his first game of chess? A．He was unhappy to lose. B．He was sure that he wanted to learn more. C．He was angry with his friend. D．He was glad that he played well. 4．What does the underlined word “ that ” in Paragraph 4 refer to? A．Going to a big game. B．Joining the school chess club. C．Playing against the computer D．Becoming a great chess player. 5．What can we infer (推断) from the passage about the boy? A．He may win the first place in the future. B．He is in the school chess club and practises every day. C．He will soon get tired of chess and stop playing after losing games. D．He learned to play chess from his parents. 【答案】1．A 2．C 3．B 4．D 5．A 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，讲述了一个16岁男孩因为暑假无聊开始自学国际象棋，尽管首次对弈失败，但他仍坚持努力，梦想成为国际象棋高手，并积极准备参加大型比赛的故事。 1．细节理解题。根据文章第一段“When I was 12, I had nothing to keep me busy during the summer holidays. I was really bored, so I bought a chess set, and soon I fell in love with it.”可知，作者开始下棋是因为暑假无聊，想找点事情做。故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据文章第二段“There were some instructions on the box, but I had to read books and watch some videos on the Internet too.”可知，作者通过阅读盒子上的说明、读书和在网上看视频来学习国际象棋的规则，并未提到去国际象棋俱乐部。故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据文章第三段“Instead, I got to know how difficult the game is and I decided to work hard to become a great chess player.”可知，作者在第一次对弈失败后，认识到了游戏的难度，并决定努力学习，成为一名优秀的国际象棋选手。故选B。 4．词句猜测题。根据文章第四段“Instead, I got to know how difficult the game is and I decided to work hard to become a great chess player. Now, four years later, that is still my dream.”可知，四年前作者决定努力学习，成为一名优秀的国际象棋选手，四年后，这仍然是他的梦想，故“that”指代的是“成为一名优秀的国际象棋选手”。故选D。 5．推理判断题。根据文章第四段“I decided to work hard to become a great chess player.”和第五段“Next week, there will be a big game and many young chess players will join in it. It’ll be my first big game and I’m really looking forward to showing everyone what I can do.”可知，作者梦想成为一名优秀的国际象棋选手，并积极准备参加大型比赛，故可推断作者未来可能会取得第一名的好成绩。故选A。 Passage 2 (25-26八上·湖北武汉汉阳·月考) I was a bit nervous about a holiday at Monkton Wyld. “We all sleep in one room -including the children, the food is vegetarian (素的) only and we do our own dishes?” I asked my wife. “That’s right,” she said. “But we need a holiday,” I said. Two months later we were on a train to Monkton Wyld. I was reading about it on my phone. The house was built in 1848 and since then, it had been a hotel, a school and now it is an education centre. We were going on a “Family Week” with our two children. We arrived at night and enjoyed a nice dinner I liked. All the vegetables were from the garden of the house. Soon I was feeling a lot happier about the week ahead. The house was run by 12 people who lived here. There were also volunteers who came and stayed at the house for a week just to work in the garden or help with the cooking. Some of the families had been coming to Monkton Wyld for several years—it had become a ritual for them. They were patient with all my questions about the place. Later, we were playing games in the large living room. It already felt like these people were old friends. Over the next week, we really bad a week of “family fun”. We painted. We sang. We made things. And best of all, the children were outside almost the whole time-away from phones, TVs and so on. One of the children said after the holiday... 1．The writer learned about the history of Monkton Wyld from ________. A．his wife B．his phone C．a hotel D．a school 2．The underlined word“ritual” is probably closest in meaning to “________”. A．habit B．dream C．problem D．symbol 3．The writer and the volunteers ________ in the living room. A．painted B．sang C．made things D．played games 4．What would one of the children say after the holiday? A．“I am looking forward to next holiday.” B．“The house is my favourite.” C．“I like the vegetables here.” D．“I want to live here alone.” 5．What might be the best title for the passage? A．A Dream House B．An Unforgettable Vacation C．One Traditional Building D．Merry Land for Kids 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．D 4．A 5．B 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲了作者起初对去蒙克顿怀尔德的假期感到紧张，最终却和家人在那里度过了一段充满家庭乐趣、远离电子设备的愉快时光，还了解到该地的历史并结识了友善的人。 1．细节理解题。根据“I was reading about it on my phone. The house was built in 1848 and since then, it had been a hotel, a school and now it is an education centre.”可知，作者是从手机上了解到蒙克顿怀尔德的历史的。故选B。 2．词句猜测题。根据“Some of the families had been coming to Monkton Wyld for several years—it had become a ritual for them.”可知，一些家庭已经来蒙克顿怀尔德好几年了，这对他们来说已经成为一种固定的行为。由此可推测“ritual”与“habit（习惯）”意思最接近。故选A。 3．细节理解题。根据“Later, we were playing games in the large living room.”可知，作者和其他人（包括志愿者，前文提及志愿者在住所帮忙，此处“we”包含志愿者）在客厅里玩游戏。故选D。 4．推理判断题。根据“Over the next week, we really had a week of ‘family fun’...the children were outside almost the whole time-away from phones, TVs and so on.”可知，孩子们在假期里过得很愉快，远离电子设备，享受了家庭乐趣，由此可推测孩子可能会说期待下一个假期。故选A。 5．最佳标题题。通读全文可知，作者从一开始对蒙克顿怀尔德的假期感到紧张，到最后享受了一段充满乐趣的家庭假期，整体围绕这段难忘的假期展开。故选B。 主题01 人与自我——方法与哲理 Passage 1 (24-25八上·湖北黄石十四中教联体·期中) Our teacher asked us to do a chick-hatching (雏鸡孵化) project. I felt excited because I had never done it before. But he told us that hatching chicks wasn’t easy. It has something to do with many things, especially the temperature (温度). It can’t be too hot or too cold. First, I got some eggs. Our teacher said we should choose good eggs. To keep them from breaking, I picked them up carefully and then put them in a box. I thought the temperature outside was comfortable enough for them to grow up. So I took them out and used a cloth to keep them warm. But the temperature at night was low. Days later, none of them hatched. I cried when I saw that. Our teacher said, “We can’t tell how fragile (脆弱的) life is. The chance to live is always important. Don’t give up just because you didn’t do something successfully.” So I read books and looked up information online. I knew a lot about how to hatch a chick. Days later, two chickens came out slowly and happily to see the world. Seeing the little chickens, I couldn’t express how excited I was. I saw them getting older day by day. The feeling is just like parents seeing their children growing up. I’m happy that I did this work successfully in the end and I learned a lot from it. We should value (重视) life. 1．________ is especially important when people hatch chicks according to Paragraph 1. A．The way B．The number of eggs C．The time D．The temperature 2．Put the following things in the correct order. ①The writer took the eggs outside. ②The writer chose some good eggs. ③The writer was happy to see the new chickens. ④The writer looked up information on the Internet. A．④①②③ B．②①④③ C．③①②④ D．①③②④ 3．How did the writer’s feelings change? A．bored—sad—happy B．excited—sad—happy C．happy—worried—sad D．nervous—happy—bored 4．What can we learn from Paragraph 2? A．The eggs were not good enough. B．The writer was careless and fragile. C．The writer kept the eggs in the room all the way. D．The teacher asked the writer not to give up easily. 5．What does the writer want to tell us? A．We should love life and value life. B．We should learn to ask others for help. C．We should make a good plan before acting. D．We should love our parents and care about them. 【答案】1．D 2．B 3．B 4．D 5．A 【导语】本文讲述了作者参与孵化小鸡项目的经历，从失败到成功的过程，并从中领悟到珍惜生命的重要性。 1．细节理解题。根据“It has something to do with many things, especially the temperature.”可知，温度在孵化小鸡时尤其重要。故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据故事发展顺序：②选择鸡蛋 → ①将鸡蛋带到室外 → ④上网查阅信息 → ③看到小鸡很高兴。故选B。 3．推理判断题。根据“I felt excited... I cried when I saw that... I couldn’t tell how excited I was.”（我感到兴奋……当我看到那个时我哭了……我说不出我有多兴奋。）可推知，作者的情感变化是兴奋—难过—高兴。故选B。 4．细节理解题。根据“Our teacher said, ‘... Don’t give up just because you didn’t do something successfully.’ ”可知，老师要求作者不要轻易放弃。故选D。 5．主旨大意题。根据“We should value life.”及全文内容可知，作者想告诉我们应热爱和珍惜生命。故选A。 Passage 2 (24-25八上·湖北荆楚联盟·期中) Once upon a time there was a little oyster (生蚝) who lived in a large rock pool. The oyster was friendly and kind, but she was sad, thinking she didn’t have any special talents. One day an octopus (章鱼) showed the rock pool animals its tentacles(触手). The other animals gathered around and admired (欣赏) how far the tentacles could reach and how soft they were. The little oyster had never seen things like them before. One of the animals asked the little oyster if she had tentacles. The little oyster didn’t have any, she had a pearl. She thought her pearl was small and plain and she felt embarrassed so she let out a nervous laugh. The animals all turned to look at her. She closed her shell tight and tried to make herself invisible. As the seawater began to rise, the little oyster moved deeper into the sand. Soon she was completely hidden. She had never felt so alone. Hiding away she thought, “I’m rubbish. I’m stupid. I can’t even grow a good pearl like oysters are meant to.” Then the little oyster heard a voice calling for help. She opened one eye and saw a tiny fish being pushed around by the waves. The fish saw her and cried out again. Without thinking the little oyster opened her shell a crack (缝隙) and the tiny fish swam in. “Thank you,” said the tiny fish, “you were the only one that noticed me! Thank you for protecting me from the waves.” When it was safe, the tiny fish joined its friends and disappeared into the distance. The little oyster realized that comparing herself to others didn’t make her happy. She had been so busy trying to be invisible that she had forgotten how valuable her own skills and talents were. She finally truly believed that she was special because she was unique. There was no one else like her in the rock pool and she wouldn’t change that for the world! 1．Why was the oyster sad at first? A．She thought she was small. B．She didn’t have any friends. C．She thought she wasn’t talented. D．She felt nervous around others. 2．Which word does NOT describe the octopus’s tentacles? A．Long. B．Special. C．Soft. D．Strong. 3．What does the underlined word tell us about the oyster? A．She didn’t want to see. B．She wanted to hide away. C．She preferred to be alone. D．She liked her pearl. 4．Why did the oyster let the tiny fish swim into her shell? A．To protect it. B．To hurt it. C．To encourage it. D．To wait for its friends. 5．What is the best title for the passage? A．Friendly and Kind B．Special and Unique C．A Smart Little Oyster D．A Good Pearl 【答案】1．C 2．D 3．B 4．A 5．B 【导语】本文讲述了一只小牡蛎因没有触手而感到自卑认为自己没有价值，后来通过帮助一条被海浪冲击的小鱼，意识到自己的独特价值，最终变得自信的故事。 1．细节理解题。根据“The oyster was friendly and kind, but she was sad, thinking she didn’t have any special talents.”可知，她认为自己没有天赋。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据“The other animals gathered around and admired (欣赏) how far the tentacles could reach and how soft they were...The little oyster had never seen things like them before.”可知，触手特点：长、软和特别，“Strong”一词不能描述章鱼的触手。故选D。 3．词句猜测题。根据“She closed her shell tight and tried to make herself invisible.”及“Soon she was completely hidden.”可知，带下划线的单词告诉我们牡蛎想躲起来。故选B。 4．细节理解题。根据““Thank you,” said the tiny fish, “you were the only one that noticed me! Thank you for protecting me from the waves.””可知，牡蛎让小鱼游进它的壳里是为了保护它。故选A。 5．最佳标题题。根据“She finally truly believed that she was special because she was unique.”可知，她最终真正相信自己是特别的，因为她是独特的，强调了她的独特价值。故选B。 Passage 3 (2025·湖北省鄂州市·期中) On a moonlit night in Hainan, a group of villagers came together silently by the beach. Their flashlights were covered with red cloth, sending soft light onto the sand. They were waiting for a magic moment they’d seen every summer for generations—the hatching (孵化) of sea turtles. Suddenly, tiny dark shapes began moving toward the waves. “The hatchlings (幼龟) are coming!” said 12-year-old Lin Lin softly, holding her breath. But then disaster came—bright lights from a nearby hotel confused the babies, making them move away from the sea. Without thinking twice, the villagers formed a human wall between the hotel and the beach. They lay on their stomachs, using their bodies to block the strong light. Lin Lin gently picked up a lost baby turtle and whispered, “Don’t worry, little friend.” Slowly, the hatchlings found their way back to the ocean. This “Turtle Guardian” tradition dates back 200 years. Villagers believe humans must protect these ancient creatures. During egg-laying season, they patrol beaches every night. If they find turtle eggs, they mark the area with sticks and watch over them until the babies come out. Mr. Chen, 58, remembers hard times: “In the 1990s, we had to stop egg thieves. Now tourists join our patrols.” The community has put up signs explaining turtle protection. Children make model turtles from seashells to sell, and the money helps clean the beaches. Mr. Chen smiled as the last hatchling disappeared into the waves. “They’ll return here in 30 years,” he said confidently. Lin Lin looked at Mr. Chen and said... The moon shone on the villagers’ weathered faces—a living bridge between humans and nature. 1．What were the baby turtles afraid of? A．Sea waves. B．Red cloths. C．The human wall. D．Light from the hotel. 2．The underlined word “patrol” in paragraph 4 means “________”. A．clean carefully B．guard closely C．count correctly D．dig deeply 3．How does Mr. Chen feel about the turtles’ future? A．Worried. B．Doubtful. C．Regretful. D．Hopeful. 4．What would Lin Lin say to Mr. Chen in Paragraph 5? A．“Their children will guard this beach too.” B．“More tourists will help us next year.” C．“More seashells will be collected for making models.” D．“Young people will care about traditions.” 5．Which is the best title for the passage? A．Fishing at Midnight B．Guardians of the Night C．A Dangerous Beach D．Children’s Turtle Toys 【答案】1．D 2．B 3．D 4．A 5．B 【导语】本文讲述了海南村民世代守护海龟孵化，用身体阻挡酒店强光、巡逻海滩、教育游客，展现人与自然共生的传统。 1．细节理解题。根据“But then disaster came—bright lights from a nearby hotel confused the babies, making them move away from the sea.”可知，小海龟被附近酒店的强光弄糊涂了，使得它们远离大海，所以小海龟害怕的是酒店的光。故选D。 2．词句猜测题。根据“During egg-laying season, they patrol beaches every night. If they find turtle eggs, they mark the area with sticks and watch over them until the babies come out.”可知，在海龟产卵季节，村民们每晚在海滩上做的事是如果发现海龟蛋，就用树枝标记区域并照看它们直到小海龟孵化出来，可推测“patrol”意思是“密切守护”，与“guard closely”意思相符。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据“Mr. Chen smiled as the last hatchling disappeared into the waves. ‘They’ll return here in 30 years,’ he said confidently.”可知，陈先生面带微笑且自信地说小海龟30年后会回到这里，由此可推断陈先生对海龟的未来充满希望。故选D。 4．推理判断题。根据前文讲述了村民们守护海龟的传统，以及陈先生对海龟未来的信心，结合“他们会在30年后回来”，可推测林林说的话应该也是关于海龟未来和守护海滩的积极内容。故选A。 5．最佳标题题。文章主要讲述了海南的村民们在夜晚守护海龟孵化，帮助小海龟回归大海，并且这种“海龟守护者”的传统已经延续了200年的故事。选项B“夜晚的守护者”符合语境。故选B。 主题02 人与自我——个人兴趣与日常 Passage 1 (25-26八上·湖北武汉实验初级中学·月考) One rainy evening, Leo was walking home from school when a little cat under a tree caught his eye. It was wet, dirty and looked weak (虚弱的). Without thinking, Leo covered the kitten with his coat and carried it home. Leo named the cat Cloud. He first gave Cloud a warm bath and carefully dried it off. Then, he built a small bed out of a hard box and brought the cat some milk. But Cloud didn’t touch it. Feeling worried, Leo stayed up all night, holding the cat to keep it warm. By morning, Cloud began to eat and sleep, and Leo felt a sense of pride. Days passed. The boy fed Cloud on time every day, cleaned it up and taught it how to play with a ball. Before long, Cloud became lively and followed Leo everywhere. Then one day, Leo saw a “Lost Cat” poster near his school. The cat in the photo looked exactly like Cloud! Suddenly, Leo felt a ball of cotton blocking his throat (喉咙). “ ★ ” the boy told himself, though heartbroken. The next morning, a little girl named Emma hugged Cloud and cried, “Thank you for keeping it safe!” Seeing her tears of happiness, Leo suddenly understood: true kindness means doing what’s best for others, even when it’s hard. Weeks later, Emma brought Cloud to visit Leo. The minute the cat saw Leo, it ran to his side, as if saying, “I’ll never forget you!” Leo smiled, realizing he’d created a great friendship! 1．Cloud didn’t touch the milk perhaps because it ______. A．wasn’t feeling hungry at that time B．was too weak to eat anything C．didn’t like the new home D．was scared of having a bath 2．The underlined word “pride” in Para. 2 probably means “________” in Chinese. A．骄傲 B．疲惫 C．解脱 D．亢奋 3．Which of the following can be put in ★ ? A．Who made the poster and put it up here? B．Maybe the photo is not of Cloud. C．Does Cloud still want to live with me? D．It’s time for Cloud to go back to its real owner. 4．What can we learn from the passage? A．Leo brought Cloud home because it was cute. B．Emma cried because she didn’t expect to get her pet back. C．Cloud enjoyed being with Leo more than with Emma. D．True kindness sometimes means letting go. 5．The best title for the passage could be “ ________”. A．Keeping Cloud Safe B．An Unexpected Finding C．A Kind Heart, a Lasting Friendship D．A Lost Cat’s New Home 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．D 4．D 5．C 【导语】本文主要讲述了Leo在一个雨天夜晚发现了一只小猫，他带回家并悉心照料，之后发现了它的主人的寻猫启事，虽然不舍，但还是把猫送还的故事。 1．细节理解题。根据“But Cloud didn’t touch it. Feeling worried, Leo stayed up all night, holding the cat to keep it warm. By morning, Cloud began to eat and sleep, and Leo felt a sense of pride.”可知，Cloud没有碰牛奶，可能是因为它太虚弱了，什么都吃不下。故选B。 2．词句猜测题。根据“Feeling worried, Leo stayed up all night, holding the cat to keep it warm. By morning, Cloud began to eat and sleep, and Leo felt a sense of pride.”可知，Leo抱着猫咪，彻夜未眠，给它保暖。到了早晨，Cloud开始吃东西和睡觉了，Leo看到逐渐康复后感到很骄傲，pride意为“骄傲”。故选A。 3．推理判断题。根据“Leo felt a ball of cotton blocking his throat (喉咙) … the boy told himself, though heartbroken.”可知，Leo很难受，结合“The next morning, a little girl named Emma hugged Cloud and cried”可知，Leo把Cloud送回家了，说明Leo决定让Cloud回到它原主人身边。故选D。 4．细节理解题。根据“Leo suddenly understood: true kindness means doing what’s best for others, even when it’s hard.”可知，文章告诉我们：真正的善良有时意味着放手。故选D。 5．最佳标题题。本文是关于Leo和一只小猫Cloud之间的故事，文章讲述了Leo在一个雨天夜晚发现了一只小猫，他带回家并悉心照料。然而，当Leo发现Cloud可能有原主人时，他决定将它送回。后来，Cloud又来看Leo，彼此也建立了深厚的友谊。C项 “善良的心，长久的友谊”最适合作为文章标题。故选C。 Passage 2 (24-25八上·湖北安陆·期末) Billy always loved blueberries. Today he was going to make juice with his uncle. His uncle liked to make juice out of everything. He made carrot juice, apple juice, vegetable juice, and many more kinds of juices. He’d never made blueberry juice before. First, Billy and his uncle went to a blueberry farm. They picked for an hour and got some blueberries. It was hard work picking the little berries from the trees. Now Billy understood why they are expensive in stores. Next, they had to wash the fruit and dry it. After that, they put the berries into the blender and then turned on the blender. When the blueberries turned into dark purple juice, they turned off the blender and poured the juice into a pot. When they tasted the juice, they could really taste the blueberries. But it wasn’t very sweet. They added grape juice to the blueberry juice. Billy’s uncle didn’t want to add white sugar from a bag to the berries. It was better to use a naturally sweet juice, like apple juice, pear juice, or grape juice. They used grape juice, because the grapes had a similar color to the blueberries. Finally, they could drink it. It was a lot of work to make the juice, but it tasted so nice! 1．Before making juice with Billy, Billy’s uncle had made ________. ①vegetable juice  ②apple juice  ③blueberry juice  ④carrot juice A．①②③ B．②③④ C．①②④ D．①③④ 2．According to the passage, blueberries are so expensive in the store because ________. A．they are fresher and delicious in the store B．it’s difficult for people to pick them from trees C．the workers are expensive in the store D．there aren’t many blueberry trees on the farm 3．Which of the following has a similar color to the blueberry juice? A．Grape juice. B．White sugar. C．Orange juice. D．Pear juice. 4．Which is the right structure (结构) of the passage? (①= Paragraph 1②=Paragraph2,... ) A． B． C． D． 5．What would be the best title for the passage? A．Making Blueberry Juice B．Picking Blueberries C．Bill and His Uncle D．How to Use the Blender 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．A 4．C 5．A 【导语】本文讲述了Billy和叔叔一起制作蓝莓汁的过程及乐趣。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段中“He made carrot juice, apple juice, vegetable juice, and many more kinds of juices.”可知，Billy的叔叔以前做过蔬菜汁、苹果汁和胡萝卜汁。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据第二段中“It was hard work picking the little berries from the trees. Now Billy understood why they are expensive in stores.”可知，浆果很难从树上摘下来，所以商店里卖的蓝莓很贵。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据第四段中“They used grape juice, because the grapes had a similar color to the blueberries.”可知，葡萄汁的颜色和蓝莓汁相似。故选A。 4．篇章结构题。通读全文可知，第一段是总述，介绍了Billy和他的叔叔要制作果汁；第二、三、四、五段讲述了制作蓝莓汁的过程。选项C的结构图与之符合。故选C。 5．最佳标题题。通读全文可知，文章主要讲述了Billy和叔叔一起制作蓝莓汁的故事。故选A。 Passage 3 (24-25八上·湖北武汉青山区·期末) There are many folk stories about the invention (发明) of the umbrella and here is one of them. One day, a young man and his sister were visiting the West Lake when it began to rain heavily. The pair, together with other visitors, hurried to find shelter in nearby pavilions (亭子). From there, they found out that they could enjoy the beautiful scenery, but they were also sad because ★ . While standing there, the young man noticed the pavilion’s shape and how it protected people from the rain. He got an idea and thought, “Why not make a small and movable ‘pavilion’ that people can carry with them?” The young man was Lu Ban, a famous carpenter (木匠) in ancient China. When he returned home, he began to work. He took some thin bamboo strips and carefully bent them into a round frame (框架). Then, he pasted a piece of oiled paper on the frame. He built a pavilion, then another, and still another. After several tries, he made the first umbrella. From then on, he could take his sister out in any weather. This new thing was light and easy to carry. People could use it to keep off the rain and the sun. Lu Ban’s invention was so useful that it became very popular. It has changed the lives of people in every country on Earth. The umbrella is not only a useful tool, but also a symbol of human wisdom and creativity. The story tells us that we should always keep curious and creative, and try to find solutions to the problems we face. 1．The underlined word “shelter” means “________”. A．covering B．safety C．kindness D．umbrella 2．Which of the following can be put in ★ ? A．they didn’t take any raincoats B．they could not go for a walk C．the pavilion was too small D．the rain fell on them 3．What’s the right order for Lu Ban to invent the umbrella? ①He bent them into a round frame. ②He pasted a piece of oiled paper on the frame. ③He took some thin bamboo strips. ④The umbrella became popular. A．①②③④ B．④①②③ C．③①②④ D．③①④② 4．Which word can best describe Lu Ban? A．Simple. B．Outgoing. C．Creative. D．Friendly. 5．What does the passage mainly talk about? A．Lu Ban and his sister. B．Some solutions to problems. C．Rainy or sunny days. D．The invention of the umbrella. 【答案】1．A 2．D 3．C 4．C 5．D 【导语】本文主要介绍了伞的发明。 1．词句猜测题。根据“One day, a young man and his sister were visiting the West Lake when it began to rain heavily. The pair, together with other visitors, hurried to find shelter in nearby pavilions”可知，此处指下雨了，他们去附近的亭子里寻找避雨的地方，因此shelter的意思是“遮蔽物”，与covering意思相近。故选A。 2．推理判断题。根据“they found out that they could enjoy the beautiful scenery, but they were also sad”可知，他们虽然可以欣赏美景，但是也感到伤心，结合前文提到下雨了，可推测出是因为雨落在他们身上。故选D。 3．细节理解题。根据“He took some thin bamboo strips and carefully bent them into a round frame (框架). Then, he pasted a piece of oiled paper on the frame”以及“Lu Ban’s invention was so useful that it became very popular”可知，他先拿了一些细竹条，然后弯成一个圆形的框架，接着在框架上贴了一张油纸，最后是伞变得流行起来，因此正确的顺序是③①②④。故选C。 4．推理判断题。根据“The umbrella is not only a useful tool, but also a symbol of human wisdom and creativity”以及全文描述鲁班发明伞的过程可知，鲁班是具有创造力的，故选C。 5．主旨大意题。通读全文可知，本文主要介绍了伞的发明。故选D。 主题03 人与社会——旅游与文化 Passage 1 (24-25八上·湖北洪湖·期末) Visa-free transit policy (免签证过境政策) Erik is a 30-year-old travel blogger (博主) from the US. In April 2023, Erik visited Beijing with his friend through the 144-hour visa-free transit policy. During his trip, Erik was happy to eat a lot of tasty famous Chinese food. For example, he had Peking duck for the first time. “I had no idea what to expect, but the duck turned out to be so tasty,” he said. These delicious dishes made Erik want to go back to China for another trip. Surprised about China Tom visited China in May. At first, he planned to visit only Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. However, after he learned about the 144-hour visa-free transit policy on YouTube, he added Shanghai to his travel plans. Before this trip, he was worried about his safety. But once he arrived, all these worries went away. There were cameras in subways and security guards (安保) at train stations. “ So I never felt unsafe,” he said. __________ Koh Jun-ho, 24, from South Korea came to China this June. Koh went to Hangzhou. “China is so convenient (方便的) !” He said. He downloaded (下载) Xiecheng, Meituan and other apps to his phone before his trip. “You can travel around China with just a phone.” The bike lane (车道) also gave him a great experience. “In South Korea, the bike lane is on the sidewalk (人行道) ,” Koh said. “In China, they are between the car lanes and the sidewalk, making bike riding feel safer. Riding next to the cars on the road made me feel like I was also driving.” 1．What does Erik think of his trip in Beijing? A．Boring. B．Terrible. C．Happy. D．Surprised. 2．Which of the following is TRUE according to Para. 2? A．Tom went to Shanghai instead of Kuala Lumpur. B．There were cameras in subways and on the trains. C．The 144-hour visa-free transit policy made Tom change his plan D．Tom was not sure about his safety after he made a trip to China. 3．What’s the best title for the third piece of news? A．Tasty Chinese food. B．A convenient trip in China C．Beautiful bike lanes. D．A popular travel blogger. 4．Koh had a great experience in China mainly because of _______. ①some apps   ②walking    ③bike lane    ④driving A．②④ B．①② C．③④ D．①③ 5．What do the three pieces of news have in common? A．They tell us how to make friends in the world. B．They show different cultures around the world. C．They tell foreigners how to travel around China conveniently. D．They show foreigners’ good feelings about travelling in China. 【答案】1．D 2．C 3．B 4．D 5．D 【导语】本文通过三位外国游客的经历，展现了外国人对中国的良好印象以及144小时免签证过境政策对促进外国人来华旅游的积极作用。 1．推理判断题。根据“During his trip, Erik was happy to eat a lot of tasty famous Chinese food.”可知，Erik在北京旅行时很高兴能吃到很多美味的中国食物，所以他对这次北京之行的感受是开心的，故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据“At first, he planned to visit only Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. However, after he learned about the 144-hour visa-free transit policy on YouTube, he added Shanghai to his travel plans.” 可知，Tom起初只计划去马来西亚的吉隆坡，在了解了144小时免签证过境政策后，他把上海加到了旅行计划中，是这个政策让他改变了计划，故选C。 3．最佳标题题。第三段主要讲了来自韩国的Koh Jun-ho来到中国杭州，觉得中国很方便，他下载了携程、美团等应用程序，还提到中国的自行车道让他体验很好，整体围绕他在中国的便捷旅行展开，故选B。 4．细节理解题。根据“He downloaded (下载) Xiecheng, Meituan and other apps to his phone before his trip. ‘You can travel around China with just a phone.’ The bike lane (车道) also gave him a great experience.”可知，Koh有很棒的在中国的体验主要是因为一些应用程序和自行车道，故选D。 5．细节理解题。第一段讲Erik来北京旅行很开心，第二段讲Tom来中国后担心的安全问题消除了，第三段讲Koh觉得在中国旅行很方便，这三篇新闻都展示了外国人在中国旅行的良好感受，故选D。 Passage 2 (25-26八上·湖北宜昌当阳实验初级中学·月考) Last summer Mom and I went camping in Namibia. It was my first time camping and my first visit to Namibia. My mom already knew the country. As a teenager, she had been there with a cousin, and she was really excited to go back there again. The campsite (露营地) was beautiful, with a big swimming pool. Campsites usually have showers, but when we got there, we found that this one had a real bath (浴缸)—I couldn’t believe it. Also, we didn’t need to make our own meals because there was a cook making food for us in an outdoor (户外的) kitchen. I was always tired in the evenings and I couldn’t wait to get into my little camp bed. Every night I lay (躺) there listening to all the animals. They were really noisy, so sleeping wasn’t ________. However, hearing them was one of the best things about the holiday. We also saw a lot of animals. One day we found a lion family and stopped to watch them. Unluckily, they were sleeping by a tree, and I couldn’t get any good photos of them. They didn’t look scary but our guide didn’t let us get close. It was a fantastic holiday and I fell in love with camping. Now I know how interesting camping is. I think I’ll try it in my own country with some friends, maybe as soon as next summer. 1．How did the writer’s mom feel about visiting Namibia? A．Surprised (惊奇的). B．Very sorry. C．Very excited. D．A little worried. 2．What made the writer surprised at the campsite? A．The bath. B．The kitchen. C．The camp bed. D．The swimming pool. 3．Which word should we put in Paragraph 3 “________” ? A．easy B．boring C．difficult D．different 4．What did the writer do after seeing the lion family? A．He fed them. B．He watched them. C．He got close to them. D．He took good photos of them. 5．The writer wrote the passage to _________. A．advise (建议) us to visit Namibia B．describe his trip to Namibia C．show the animals of Namibia D．show the campsites in Namibia 【答案】1．C 2．A 3．A 4．B 5．B 【导语】本文主要描述了作者去年夏天和妈妈一起去纳米比亚露营的经历。 1．细节理解题。根据“As a teenager, she had been there with a cousin, and she was really excited to go back there again.”可知妈妈的心情是非常兴奋的。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据“but when we got there, we found that this one had a real bath—I couldn’t believe it.”可知是因为浴缸使作者对露营地感到震惊。故选A。 3．推理判断题。根据“They were really noisy, so sleeping wasn’t...”可知，它们很吵闹，所以睡觉不是那么容易。故选A。 4．细节理解题。根据“One day we found a lion family and stopped to watch them.”可知，在发现狮子家庭之后，作者停下来观看它们。故选B。 5．主旨大意题。通读全文可知，作者主要描述纳米比亚的旅行。故选B。 Passage 3 (24-25八上·湖北荆州·期中) Last summer vacation, my parents, my brother and I went to the beach for a holiday. We chose this place because we all thought it was the most beautiful place. When we got to the beach, there were quite a few people there enjoying the sunshine. My younger brother shouted excitedly, “Look! The sea is so blue and it’s the bluest I’ve ever seen!” I nodded and said, “Yeah, and the sand is so soft, too.” My mom said with a smile, “We all love the beach. That’s something we have in common.” Dad agreed and said, “This trip is quite similar to our last one to the mountains, but this one is more relaxing.” We played beach volleyball together. My brother said, “Let’s build the biggest sandcastle here!” We all laughed and started working on it. We also took a lot of pictures and had a wonderful time. That holiday with my family was really unforgettable and I hope we can have more such great vacations in the future. 1．Why did the family choose the beach for a holiday? A．Because it was the closest to their home. B．Because it was the most beautiful place. C．Because it was the most expensive. D．Because there were fewest people. 2．What did the writer’s younger brother think of the sea? A．It was the dirtiest. B．It was the bluest. C．It was too cold. D．It was very small. 3．What did they have in common according to the passage? A．They all liked reading books. B．They all hated taking pictures. C．They all loved the beach. D．They all liked staying at home. 4．How did they feel about the trip? A．It was more relaxing. B．It was more tiring. C．It was more boring. D．It was less interesting. 5．What did they do together on the beach? A．They swam in the sea. B．They watched a movie. C．They ate some beef at noon. D．They played beach volleyball. 【答案】1．B 2．B 3．C 4．A 5．D 【导语】本文主要介绍了作者的一家在上个暑假去海滩玩耍的经历。 1．细节理解题。根据“We chose this place because we all thought it was the most beautiful place.”可知，他们选择这个地方是因为他们认为这是最美丽的地方。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据“My younger brother shouted excitedly, ‘Look! The sea is so blue and it’s the bluest I’ve ever seen!’”可知，弟弟认为大海是他见过的最蓝的。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据“My mom said with a smile, ‘We all love the beach. That’s something we have in common.’”可知，他们的共同点是都喜欢海滩。故选C。 4．细节理解题。根据“Dad agreed and said, ‘This trip is quite similar to our last one to the mountains, but this one is more relaxing.’”可知，他们觉得这次旅行更放松。故选A。 5．细节理解题。根据“We played beach volleyball together.”可知，他们一起打了沙滩排球。故选D。 Passage 4 (25-26八上·湖北十堰教联体·月考) A few good friends are talking about their last vacations. I went to Xi’an with my cousin by high-speed railway (高铁). We visited the Terracotta Army (兵马俑) and had a great time. We tasted a lot of delicious local (当地的) food, too. Xi’an is a big and nice city. I like it a lot. —Helen, 12 My parents took me to Hong Kong by plane. We went to Disneyland. It’s just like a fairy tale kingdom (童话王国) and I can see many famous cartoon characters like Mickey Mouse, Winnie the Pooh. During our stay there, we bought many special things and had great fun. —Jason, 13 Last summer, my family went to Hainan. We really enjoyed ourselves during the trip. The weather was sunny and hot. We went swimming and boating. They were exciting for me. Later, we ate some seafood. It was very delicious! —Diana, 12 My uncle works in Xizang. Last summer, I took a train to visit him. There I saw lots of tall and clean mountains. Many people there are good at singing and dancing. —Bruce, 14 1．What did Jason think of Disneyland? A．It was a big and nice city. B．The weather there was sunny and hot. C．It was like a fairy tale kingdom. D．There were tall and clean mountains. 2．Who had a great time by the sea? A．Helen. B．Jason. C．Diana. D．Bruce. 3．Who went on a trip to visit a relative? A．Helen. B．Jason. C．Diana. D．Bruce. 4．What can we learn from the material? A．Helen went to Xi’an with her parents. B．Jason enjoyed himself in Hong Kong Disneyland. C．When Diana was in Hainan, it was cloudy and hot. D．Bruce went to Xizang by plane. 5．Where may we find the material? A．In a diary. B．In a storybook. C．In an email. D．In a school magazine. 【答案】1．C 2．C 3．D 4．B 5．D 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章通过表格形式，呈现了海伦、贾森、戴安娜和布鲁斯四位好朋友对自己上次假期的分享，包括旅行目的地、出行方式、游玩项目及感受等内容。 1．细节理解题。根据“We went to Disneyland. It’s just like a fairy tale kingdom...Jason, 13”可知，贾森认为迪士尼乐园像一个童话王国，故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据“Last summer, my family went to Hainan...We went swimming and boating...Diana, 12”可知，海南靠海，戴安娜在海南游泳、划船，是在海边度过愉快时光的人，故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据“My uncle works in Xizang. Last summer, I took a train to visit him...Bruce,14”可知，布鲁斯去西藏拜访自己的叔叔，故选D。 4．细节理解题。根据“We went to Disneyland...During our stay there, we bought many special things and had great fun...Jason, 13”可知，贾森在香港迪士尼玩得很开心，B选项表述正确，故选B。 5．推理判断题。根据文章内容，是四位不同年龄的朋友分享假期经历，内容贴近学生生活，最可能出现在校刊中，故选D。 2 / 3 1 / 3 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 专题03 阅读理解（记叙文） 主题01 人与自我——个人情况 Passage 1 (24-25八上·湖北武汉东湖高新区·期中) Ida Keeling grew up in a poor family in Harlem, working in factories for whole life. Life wasn’t easy for her. She lost her husband early, and two of her four children died in accidents. She was very sad and her health began to get worse day by day. Keeling’s daughter is a sports player. To help her mother out of her dark cloud, she asked her mother to take up running, not just slow running around the neighborhood, but professional running. At the time, Ida Keeling was 67. Keeling hadn’t done any running for many years. Why did she decide to do such a great thing? She really wanted to do something new so she decided to give it a try. She would later recall that her first running was wonderful. “I just forgot all my bad things,” she said. Although it was hard at first, Keeling didn’t give up. Running needs great endurance (耐力). And over time, her skills got better, so running became less difficult. She went on breaking records (记录) in the 60-meter running race in the 95-99 age group and set a record in the 100 meters for runners over 100 years old. “No one believed I could,” she says, “I was just exercising and now I’m famous all over the world.” When she’s not running, she’s working out. She goes to the gym for exercise three to four days a week, such as running, dancing and bike riding. She even finds ways to exercise while cooking. She wrote a book about her life story. She believes that every day is another day. 1．Keeling started to run at an old age to ________. A．get out of sadness B．take up a hobby C．build up the body D．set a good example 2．The underlined word “recall” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ________. A．hope B．decide C．mean D．remember 3．What words can best describe Keeling? A．Quiet and shy. B．Kind and caring. C．Funny and outgoing. D．Active and strong. 4．What can we know about Keeling from the last paragraph? A．She used to live a hard life. B．She works as a cook outside her home. C．She takes other kinds of exercise. D．She wrote many books in her free time. 5．What can be the best title for the passage? A．Going After Dream B．Running Against Time C．Improving Sports Skills D．Forgetting Bad Things Passage 2 (24-25八上·湖北黄石十四中教联体·期中) Parents want their children to read early. When they can’t, parents may feel afraid. Here are three famous writers. They were late readers and writers. Agatha Christie Agatha Christie wrote Hercule Poirot. She was not a slow reader at a young age. She was a terrible speller. She said, “I was the ‘slow one’ in the family...Writing and spelling were always difficult for me.” Later, she would often dictate (口述) her books, so she didn’t have to write. W.B．Yeats Yeats was one of the most famous writers. He was a slow starter. He said, “Some of my uncles and aunts tried to teach me to read. Because they could not, they thought I couldn’t learn to read.” Yeats also remembered, “My father often shouted at me when he taught me.” He finally learned to read, and won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1923. F. Scott Fitzgerald F. Scott Fitzgerald didn’t do well in school and his teachers punished (惩罚) him at the age of 12. He never finished his homework and couldn’t spell well. Though he had a talent for storytelling, his writing was poor. He didn’t stop studying and he finished the famous book The Great Gatsby in 1925. Now many high school students read this book. 1．W.B．Yeats won the Nobel Prize for Literature________. A．in 1923 B．in 1922 C．in 1925 D．in 1952 2．Match the writer with the fact and choose the correct answer. ①Agatha Christie      ②W.B．Yeats                ③F. Scott Fitzgerald a. a slow starter         b. a terrible speller           c. did badly in school A．①-c; ②-b; ③-a B．①-b; ②-a; ③-c C．①-b; ②-c; ③-a D．①-c; ②-a; ③-b 3．The teachers punished F. Scott Fitzgerald when he was 12 most probably because ________. A．he wrote stories in class B．he didn’t finish his homework C．he liked crying in the classroom D．he talked with his classmates in class 4．What can we know from the passage? A．It’s never too old to learn. B．Doing is better than saying. C．A bad beginning makes a bad ending. D．Children learn best at their own pace (节奏). 5．What would be the best title for the passage? A．How to become famous. B．How to read and write. C．Late readers and writers. D．Popular books with young people. Passage 3 (25-26八上·湖北宜昌当阳实验初级中学·期中) As the saying (谚语) goes, “Read ten thousand books and travel (旅行) ten thousand miles.” Traveling is a very popular thing now. But a long time ago, some people already traveled around China and they got a lot from traveling. About 400 years ago in China, there was a traveler. He spent about 30 years traveling across China. His name was Xu Xiake. Xu Xiake was from Jiangsu Province (省). When he was a child, Xu enjoyed reading books about Chinese mountains and rivers. These mountains and rivers were very beautiful. He made a wish to see them one day. At that time, many children studied hard to take exams (考试). But Xu’s father often let his son go out and discover (发现) the world. Xu started to travel when he was about 22 years old. Before he left, his mother made him a hat for the traveling. Xu traveled to 21 provinces and over 100 cities in China. He climbed thousands of mountains and discovered over 350 caves (洞穴). He also discovered the Yangtze River’s headwaters (水源). Usually Xu traveled on foot. He slept and ate in the places where few people lived. Sometimes he met dangerous animals, but he wasn’t afraid. He always enjoyed traveling. He kept a diary while traveling and the book The Travels of Xu Xiake is still popular today! 1．How does the writer start the text? A．By asking a question. B．By telling a story. C．By giving some numbers. D．By using a saying. 2．What did Xu Xiake like doing when he was a child? A．Reading books. B．Taking exams. C．Climbing mountains. D．Discovering caves. 3．)How old was Xu Xiake when he stopped traveling? A．About 22. B．About 30. C．About 52. D．About 55. 4．What is the right order according to the text? a. Xu Xiake made a wish. b. Xu’s mother made him a hat. c. Xu’s father asked him to go out. d. Xu Xiake kept a diary while traveling. A．a-c-b-d B．a-b-c-d C．c-b-a-d D．c-a-b-d 5．What is the main (主要的) idea of the text? A．The Travels of Xu Xiake. B．Xu Xiake’s life story. C．Xu Xiake and his parents. D．Xu Xiake’s differences from others. 主题02 人与自我——家人、朋友与身边的人 Passage 1 (25-26八上·湖北荆州·月考) As Daddy’s only daughter, I knew what made my Daddy more wonderful than all the other fathers I’d ever seen or heard of—his large hands. Daddy had long smart fingers (指头) that could make lots of paper toys for me to play with. His hands could tie my hair beautifully. That’s why I felt happy when the other students talked about my hairstyle. I kept it to myself for years. His hands could paint a second-hand bike to look new. I got one on my tenth birthday. Daddy’s creative hands were also useful and hard-working. They could fly a kite high in the sky as well as get it down from the top of a tree. They could wash my white dress clean, which was my favourite one. To my surprise, those hands fed seven children after Mum died. Daddy always tried his best to do everything for me. Not only were Daddy’s hands great, they could also send me a note full of love. When I was ill, he made me feel better. He would take a small blanket (毯子); warm it up and wrap it around my small cold feet with his loving hands. When I was worried about something, Daddy would often hand me a cup of hot milk and talk with me. He would say “The best is always to come, my dear. ” to relax my heart. Daddy’s hands were fantastic. They had the knowledge (知识) and power to move mountains. They made the impossible possible (可能的) . 1．What does the underlined word “one” in Paragraph 2 refer to? A．The father's hand. B．A bike. C．A birthday cake. D．A beautiful hairstyle. 2．What things did Daddy’s useful and hard-working hands do? ①Flew a kite high in the sky        ②Washed my white dress clean ③Fed seven children with Mum        ④Got down the kite from a tree A．①②④ B．①②③ C．②③④ D．①③④ 3．What is the right order of the following facts from the passage? ① Daddy tied her hair beautifully. ② Daddy warmed her feet when she was ill. ③ Daddy painted a second-hand bike for her tenth birthday. ④ Daddy fed seven children by himself. A．①→③→④→② B．①→④→③→② C．③→①→②→④ D．③→④→①→② 4．What can you learn from the underlined sentence in the last paragraph? A．Daddy had enough knowledge to write stories to us. B．Daddy had a lot of knowledge to move mountains. C．Daddy's hands were strong enough to move mountains. D．What Daddy did really moved my heart. 5．What does the writer mainly try to tell us? A．Her father can make many kinds of toys for her. B．She feels happy when her classmates praise her hairstyle. C．She loves her father, especially because of his helpful hands. D．Her father often helps her with different things in life. Passage 2 (25-26八上·湖北武汉第二初级中学·月考) The other day, I found my nephew sitting on the back steps staring at the pigeons pecking around (啄来啄去) in my backyard. I sat down next to him and asked him what was wrong. He said that every year, as the last days of August melted away (悄悄离去), he felt the same sick feeling: the back-to-school blues (忧郁). Well, you must know this feeling: that strange mix of sadness and stress when summer ends and another school year begins. No more lazy mornings or hanging out with friends until dinnertime. Instead, you have early alarms and piles of homework. I told him that I used to dread the first day back, too. I’d stare at my schoolbag in the corner of my room as if it were a monster ready to eat up all my fun. I’ll never forget one summer when my family moved to a new city. When September arrived, I didn’t know anyone at my new school. Just the thought of walking into a classroom full of strangers had my stomach twisting (扭) into knots (结). Then something surprising happened. On the first day, my class teacher gave us a small challenge. She asked us to write down one thing we were excited about for the school year. At first, I rolled my eyes. Excited? About school? You’ve got to be kidding! But it was only one thing, right? I knew the school had an art club. I’d always loved drawing, so maybe I could try that. That one small idea changed something in me. I realised that I didn’t have to love everything about school. (Honestly, who does?) I just had to find one thing I could look forward to. I signed up for the art club. There, I met someone with the same interests as me, and we became fast friends. Suddenly, school wasn’t just about boring homework and early mornings. There were happy spaces in between, too. Only you can create your happy spaces. As you head into a new school year, find something that excites you. It might be something very small, but even that tiny spark (闪光点) can make a big difference. 1．What was most probably on the writer’s nephew’s mind as he stared at the pigeons? A．“I can finally play with my best friends again.” B．“Oh, no! School starts in a few days. What shall I do?” C．“Will the teachers carefully check my summer homework?” D．“What club should I join in the new school year?” 2．The underlined word “dread” means “______”. A．experience B．remember C．treasure D．fear 3．Through the small challenge, the writer realised that ______. A．she was truly talented at drawing B．everything was fun about school C．nobody loves everything about school D．classes might not always be boring 4．)What does the writer suggest readers do? A．Join the art club at their school. B．Tell themselves that school can be fun. C．Find one thing they are excited about in school. D．Make friends with those who share their interests. 5．Which graph best shows the writer’s change in mood from during the summer to after joining the art club? A． B． C． D． Passage 3 (24-25八上·湖北武汉青山区·期末) A heavy truck took such a quick right turn that it couldn’t stop and turned over. Then the driver died. Whenever Edwin thought about this, he couldn’t stop trembling (发抖). He looked at the hanging bell in his car and smiled. A few days ago, before Edwin’s birthday, at home, Grace, his little girl of 10 years old was thinking very hard, “What gift can I give dad on his birthday? Where need I put it? So whenever he sees it, he can think of me.” At last, she came up with a good idea. She used her mother’s bangles (手镯) to make a hanging bell. She decided to tie the hanging bell inside her dad’s car. So she went happily and tied this hanging with the help of strings (绳子) to her dad’s car on the top of the front side, so that her dad could see it on his way to and from work. Next morning Edwin was very elated to see his daughter’s art as well as her great idea of putting it in the car. He smiled and thanked her for this special gift and promised her that he would take care of it. And then he left to work. On the way to work, when he raised his car’s speed (速度), he saw that those bangles were terribly striking (击打) with each other and making noise. Seeing this, he quickly slowed down his car’s speed so that his daughter’s gift could stay safe. It also saved him. He avoided (避免) the truck accident. He then knew that it was not just a small gift from his daughter. It was a sign to him that he had to drive safe for his daughter. 1．Grace made a hanging bell to ________. A．celebrate her father’s birthday B．ask her father to drive slowly C．enjoy the beautiful sound of bell D．make her dad think of her all the time 2．The underlined word “elated” in Paragraph 3 probably means “________”. A．sad B．excited C．scared D．lucky 3．Why did the father slow down his car? A．Grace asked him to keep himself safe. B．He wanted to avoid the truck accident. C．He wanted to take good care of the bell. D．The hanging bell told him to drive safely. 4．Her mother’s bangles are probably made of ________. A．cloth B．strings C．paper D．metal 5．What can be the best title for this passage? A．Father’s Birthday B．More Than just a Gift C．Father and Daughter D．Great Love of Dad 主题03 人与自我——个人日常与兴趣活动 Passage 1 (25-26八上·湖北武汉经开·月考) I’m a 16-year-old boy. I love playing chess. My parents didn’t ask me to start. It was my idea. When I was 12, I had nothing to keep me busy during the summer holidays. I was really bored, so I bought a chess set, and soon I fell in love with it. It took me a long time to learn the rules. There were some instructions on the box, but I had to read books and watch some videos on the Internet too. Going to a chess club was an easy way to get help, but I enjoyed learning by myself. Soon after, I played my first game with one of my friends. I wanted to do well, but I lost! I didn’t feel bad or get angry with my friend. Instead, I got to know how difficult the game is and I decided to work hard to become a great chess player. Now, four years later, that is still my dream. I’m in the school chess club and I practise three times a week. Also, I’m always reading books on chess at home, and playing against my computer. Next week, there will be a big game and many young chess players will join in it. It’ll be my first big game and I’m really looking forward to showing everyone what I can do. 1．Why did the writer start playing chess? A．To have something to do. B．To meet new people. C．To make his parents happy. D．To win much money. 2．How did the writer learn the rules of chess? ①He read books.                                        ②He went to a chess club. ③He read the instructions.                         ④He watched videos on the Internet. A．①②④ B．①②③ C．①③④ D．②③④ 3．How did the writer feel after he played his first game of chess? A．He was unhappy to lose. B．He was sure that he wanted to learn more. C．He was angry with his friend. D．He was glad that he played well. 4．What does the underlined word “ that ” in Paragraph 4 refer to? A．Going to a big game. B．Joining the school chess club. C．Playing against the computer D．Becoming a great chess player. 5．What can we infer (推断) from the passage about the boy? A．He may win the first place in the future. B．He is in the school chess club and practises every day. C．He will soon get tired of chess and stop playing after losing games. D．He learned to play chess from his parents. Passage 2 (25-26八上·湖北武汉汉阳·月考) I was a bit nervous about a holiday at Monkton Wyld. “We all sleep in one room -including the children, the food is vegetarian (素的) only and we do our own dishes?” I asked my wife. “That’s right,” she said. “But we need a holiday,” I said. Two months later we were on a train to Monkton Wyld. I was reading about it on my phone. The house was built in 1848 and since then, it had been a hotel, a school and now it is an education centre. We were going on a “Family Week” with our two children. We arrived at night and enjoyed a nice dinner I liked. All the vegetables were from the garden of the house. Soon I was feeling a lot happier about the week ahead. The house was run by 12 people who lived here. There were also volunteers who came and stayed at the house for a week just to work in the garden or help with the cooking. Some of the families had been coming to Monkton Wyld for several years—it had become a ritual for them. They were patient with all my questions about the place. Later, we were playing games in the large living room. It already felt like these people were old friends. Over the next week, we really bad a week of “family fun”. We painted. We sang. We made things. And best of all, the children were outside almost the whole time-away from phones, TVs and so on. One of the children said after the holiday... 1．The writer learned about the history of Monkton Wyld from ________. A．his wife B．his phone C．a hotel D．a school 2．The underlined word“ritual” is probably closest in meaning to “________”. A．habit B．dream C．problem D．symbol 3．The writer and the volunteers ________ in the living room. A．painted B．sang C．made things D．played games 4．What would one of the children say after the holiday? A．“I am looking forward to next holiday.” B．“The house is my favourite.” C．“I like the vegetables here.” D．“I want to live here alone.” 5．What might be the best title for the passage? A．A Dream House B．An Unforgettable Vacation C．One Traditional Building D．Merry Land for Kids 主题01 人与自我——方法与哲理 Passage 1 (24-25八上·湖北黄石十四中教联体·期中) Our teacher asked us to do a chick-hatching (雏鸡孵化) project. I felt excited because I had never done it before. But he told us that hatching chicks wasn’t easy. It has something to do with many things, especially the temperature (温度). It can’t be too hot or too cold. First, I got some eggs. Our teacher said we should choose good eggs. To keep them from breaking, I picked them up carefully and then put them in a box. I thought the temperature outside was comfortable enough for them to grow up. So I took them out and used a cloth to keep them warm. But the temperature at night was low. Days later, none of them hatched. I cried when I saw that. Our teacher said, “We can’t tell how fragile (脆弱的) life is. The chance to live is always important. Don’t give up just because you didn’t do something successfully.” So I read books and looked up information online. I knew a lot about how to hatch a chick. Days later, two chickens came out slowly and happily to see the world. Seeing the little chickens, I couldn’t express how excited I was. I saw them getting older day by day. The feeling is just like parents seeing their children growing up. I’m happy that I did this work successfully in the end and I learned a lot from it. We should value (重视) life. 1．________ is especially important when people hatch chicks according to Paragraph 1. A．The way B．The number of eggs C．The time D．The temperature 2．Put the following things in the correct order. ①The writer took the eggs outside. ②The writer chose some good eggs. ③The writer was happy to see the new chickens. ④The writer looked up information on the Internet. A．④①②③ B．②①④③ C．③①②④ D．①③②④ 3．How did the writer’s feelings change? A．bored—sad—happy B．excited—sad—happy C．happy—worried—sad D．nervous—happy—bored 4．What can we learn from Paragraph 2? A．The eggs were not good enough. B．The writer was careless and fragile. C．The writer kept the eggs in the room all the way. D．The teacher asked the writer not to give up easily. 5．What does the writer want to tell us? A．We should love life and value life. B．We should learn to ask others for help. C．We should make a good plan before acting. D．We should love our parents and care about them. Passage 2 (24-25八上·湖北荆楚联盟·期中) Once upon a time there was a little oyster (生蚝) who lived in a large rock pool. The oyster was friendly and kind, but she was sad, thinking she didn’t have any special talents. One day an octopus (章鱼) showed the rock pool animals its tentacles(触手). The other animals gathered around and admired (欣赏) how far the tentacles could reach and how soft they were. The little oyster had never seen things like them before. One of the animals asked the little oyster if she had tentacles. The little oyster didn’t have any, she had a pearl. She thought her pearl was small and plain and she felt embarrassed so she let out a nervous laugh. The animals all turned to look at her. She closed her shell tight and tried to make herself invisible. As the seawater began to rise, the little oyster moved deeper into the sand. Soon she was completely hidden. She had never felt so alone. Hiding away she thought, “I’m rubbish. I’m stupid. I can’t even grow a good pearl like oysters are meant to.” Then the little oyster heard a voice calling for help. She opened one eye and saw a tiny fish being pushed around by the waves. The fish saw her and cried out again. Without thinking the little oyster opened her shell a crack (缝隙) and the tiny fish swam in. “Thank you,” said the tiny fish, “you were the only one that noticed me! Thank you for protecting me from the waves.” When it was safe, the tiny fish joined its friends and disappeared into the distance. The little oyster realized that comparing herself to others didn’t make her happy. She had been so busy trying to be invisible that she had forgotten how valuable her own skills and talents were. She finally truly believed that she was special because she was unique. There was no one else like her in the rock pool and she wouldn’t change that for the world! 1．Why was the oyster sad at first? A．She thought she was small. B．She didn’t have any friends. C．She thought she wasn’t talented. D．She felt nervous around others. 2．Which word does NOT describe the octopus’s tentacles? A．Long. B．Special. C．Soft. D．Strong. 3．What does the underlined word tell us about the oyster? A．She didn’t want to see. B．She wanted to hide away. C．She preferred to be alone. D．She liked her pearl. 4．Why did the oyster let the tiny fish swim into her shell? A．To protect it. B．To hurt it. C．To encourage it. D．To wait for its friends. 5．What is the best title for the passage? A．Friendly and Kind B．Special and Unique C．A Smart Little Oyster D．A Good Pearl Passage 3 (2025·湖北省鄂州市·期中) On a moonlit night in Hainan, a group of villagers came together silently by the beach. Their flashlights were covered with red cloth, sending soft light onto the sand. They were waiting for a magic moment they’d seen every summer for generations—the hatching (孵化) of sea turtles. Suddenly, tiny dark shapes began moving toward the waves. “The hatchlings (幼龟) are coming!” said 12-year-old Lin Lin softly, holding her breath. But then disaster came—bright lights from a nearby hotel confused the babies, making them move away from the sea. Without thinking twice, the villagers formed a human wall between the hotel and the beach. They lay on their stomachs, using their bodies to block the strong light. Lin Lin gently picked up a lost baby turtle and whispered, “Don’t worry, little friend.” Slowly, the hatchlings found their way back to the ocean. This “Turtle Guardian” tradition dates back 200 years. Villagers believe humans must protect these ancient creatures. During egg-laying season, they patrol beaches every night. If they find turtle eggs, they mark the area with sticks and watch over them until the babies come out. Mr. Chen, 58, remembers hard times: “In the 1990s, we had to stop egg thieves. Now tourists join our patrols.” The community has put up signs explaining turtle protection. Children make model turtles from seashells to sell, and the money helps clean the beaches. Mr. Chen smiled as the last hatchling disappeared into the waves. “They’ll return here in 30 years,” he said confidently. Lin Lin looked at Mr. Chen and said... The moon shone on the villagers’ weathered faces—a living bridge between humans and nature. 1．What were the baby turtles afraid of? A．Sea waves. B．Red cloths. C．The human wall. D．Light from the hotel. 2．The underlined word “patrol” in paragraph 4 means “________”. A．clean carefully B．guard closely C．count correctly D．dig deeply 3．How does Mr. Chen feel about the turtles’ future? A．Worried. B．Doubtful. C．Regretful. D．Hopeful. 4．What would Lin Lin say to Mr. Chen in Paragraph 5? A．“Their children will guard this beach too.” B．“More tourists will help us next year.” C．“More seashells will be collected for making models.” D．“Young people will care about traditions.” 5．Which is the best title for the passage? A．Fishing at Midnight B．Guardians of the Night C．A Dangerous Beach D．Children’s Turtle Toys 主题02 人与自我——个人兴趣与日常 Passage 1 (25-26八上·湖北武汉实验初级中学·月考) One rainy evening, Leo was walking home from school when a little cat under a tree caught his eye. It was wet, dirty and looked weak (虚弱的). Without thinking, Leo covered the kitten with his coat and carried it home. Leo named the cat Cloud. He first gave Cloud a warm bath and carefully dried it off. Then, he built a small bed out of a hard box and brought the cat some milk. But Cloud didn’t touch it. Feeling worried, Leo stayed up all night, holding the cat to keep it warm. By morning, Cloud began to eat and sleep, and Leo felt a sense of pride. Days passed. The boy fed Cloud on time every day, cleaned it up and taught it how to play with a ball. Before long, Cloud became lively and followed Leo everywhere. Then one day, Leo saw a “Lost Cat” poster near his school. The cat in the photo looked exactly like Cloud! Suddenly, Leo felt a ball of cotton blocking his throat (喉咙). “ ★ ” the boy told himself, though heartbroken. The next morning, a little girl named Emma hugged Cloud and cried, “Thank you for keeping it safe!” Seeing her tears of happiness, Leo suddenly understood: true kindness means doing what’s best for others, even when it’s hard. Weeks later, Emma brought Cloud to visit Leo. The minute the cat saw Leo, it ran to his side, as if saying, “I’ll never forget you!” Leo smiled, realizing he’d created a great friendship! 1．Cloud didn’t touch the milk perhaps because it ______. A．wasn’t feeling hungry at that time B．was too weak to eat anything C．didn’t like the new home D．was scared of having a bath 2．The underlined word “pride” in Para. 2 probably means “________” in Chinese. A．骄傲 B．疲惫 C．解脱 D．亢奋 3．Which of the following can be put in ★ ? A．Who made the poster and put it up here? B．Maybe the photo is not of Cloud. C．Does Cloud still want to live with me? D．It’s time for Cloud to go back to its real owner. 4．What can we learn from the passage? A．Leo brought Cloud home because it was cute. B．Emma cried because she didn’t expect to get her pet back. C．Cloud enjoyed being with Leo more than with Emma. D．True kindness sometimes means letting go. 5．The best title for the passage could be “ ________”. A．Keeping Cloud Safe B．An Unexpected Finding C．A Kind Heart, a Lasting Friendship D．A Lost Cat’s New Home Passage 2 (24-25八上·湖北安陆·期末) Billy always loved blueberries. Today he was going to make juice with his uncle. His uncle liked to make juice out of everything. He made carrot juice, apple juice, vegetable juice, and many more kinds of juices. He’d never made blueberry juice before. First, Billy and his uncle went to a blueberry farm. They picked for an hour and got some blueberries. It was hard work picking the little berries from the trees. Now Billy understood why they are expensive in stores. Next, they had to wash the fruit and dry it. After that, they put the berries into the blender and then turned on the blender. When the blueberries turned into dark purple juice, they turned off the blender and poured the juice into a pot. When they tasted the juice, they could really taste the blueberries. But it wasn’t very sweet. They added grape juice to the blueberry juice. Billy’s uncle didn’t want to add white sugar from a bag to the berries. It was better to use a naturally sweet juice, like apple juice, pear juice, or grape juice. They used grape juice, because the grapes had a similar color to the blueberries. Finally, they could drink it. It was a lot of work to make the juice, but it tasted so nice! 1．Before making juice with Billy, Billy’s uncle had made ________. ①vegetable juice  ②apple juice  ③blueberry juice  ④carrot juice A．①②③ B．②③④ C．①②④ D．①③④ 2．According to the passage, blueberries are so expensive in the store because ________. A．they are fresher and delicious in the store B．it’s difficult for people to pick them from trees C．the workers are expensive in the store D．there aren’t many blueberry trees on the farm 3．Which of the following has a similar color to the blueberry juice? A．Grape juice. B．White sugar. C．Orange juice. D．Pear juice. 4．Which is the right structure (结构) of the passage? (①= Paragraph 1②=Paragraph2,... ) A． B． C． D． 5．What would be the best title for the passage? A．Making Blueberry Juice B．Picking Blueberries C．Bill and His Uncle D．How to Use the Blender Passage 3 (24-25八上·湖北武汉青山区·期末) There are many folk stories about the invention (发明) of the umbrella and here is one of them. One day, a young man and his sister were visiting the West Lake when it began to rain heavily. The pair, together with other visitors, hurried to find shelter in nearby pavilions (亭子). From there, they found out that they could enjoy the beautiful scenery, but they were also sad because ★ . While standing there, the young man noticed the pavilion’s shape and how it protected people from the rain. He got an idea and thought, “Why not make a small and movable ‘pavilion’ that people can carry with them?” The young man was Lu Ban, a famous carpenter (木匠) in ancient China. When he returned home, he began to work. He took some thin bamboo strips and carefully bent them into a round frame (框架). Then, he pasted a piece of oiled paper on the frame. He built a pavilion, then another, and still another. After several tries, he made the first umbrella. From then on, he could take his sister out in any weather. This new thing was light and easy to carry. People could use it to keep off the rain and the sun. Lu Ban’s invention was so useful that it became very popular. It has changed the lives of people in every country on Earth. The umbrella is not only a useful tool, but also a symbol of human wisdom and creativity. The story tells us that we should always keep curious and creative, and try to find solutions to the problems we face. 1．The underlined word “shelter” means “________”. A．covering B．safety C．kindness D．umbrella 2．Which of the following can be put in ★ ? A．they didn’t take any raincoats B．they could not go for a walk C．the pavilion was too small D．the rain fell on them 3．What’s the right order for Lu Ban to invent the umbrella? ①He bent them into a round frame. ②He pasted a piece of oiled paper on the frame. ③He took some thin bamboo strips. ④The umbrella became popular. A．①②③④ B．④①②③ C．③①②④ D．③①④② 4．Which word can best describe Lu Ban? A．Simple. B．Outgoing. C．Creative. D．Friendly. 5．What does the passage mainly talk about? A．Lu Ban and his sister. B．Some solutions to problems. C．Rainy or sunny days. D．The invention of the umbrella. 主题03 人与社会——旅游与文化 Passage 1 (24-25八上·湖北洪湖·期末) Visa-free transit policy (免签证过境政策) Erik is a 30-year-old travel blogger (博主) from the US. In April 2023, Erik visited Beijing with his friend through the 144-hour visa-free transit policy. During his trip, Erik was happy to eat a lot of tasty famous Chinese food. For example, he had Peking duck for the first time. “I had no idea what to expect, but the duck turned out to be so tasty,” he said. These delicious dishes made Erik want to go back to China for another trip. Surprised about China Tom visited China in May. At first, he planned to visit only Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. However, after he learned about the 144-hour visa-free transit policy on YouTube, he added Shanghai to his travel plans. Before this trip, he was worried about his safety. But once he arrived, all these worries went away. There were cameras in subways and security guards (安保) at train stations. “ So I never felt unsafe,” he said. __________ Koh Jun-ho, 24, from South Korea came to China this June. Koh went to Hangzhou. “China is so convenient (方便的) !” He said. He downloaded (下载) Xiecheng, Meituan and other apps to his phone before his trip. “You can travel around China with just a phone.” The bike lane (车道) also gave him a great experience. “In South Korea, the bike lane is on the sidewalk (人行道) ,” Koh said. “In China, they are between the car lanes and the sidewalk, making bike riding feel safer. Riding next to the cars on the road made me feel like I was also driving.” 1．What does Erik think of his trip in Beijing? A．Boring. B．Terrible. C．Happy. D．Surprised. 2．Which of the following is TRUE according to Para. 2? A．Tom went to Shanghai instead of Kuala Lumpur. B．There were cameras in subways and on the trains. C．The 144-hour visa-free transit policy made Tom change his plan D．Tom was not sure about his safety after he made a trip to China. 3．What’s the best title for the third piece of news? A．Tasty Chinese food. B．A convenient trip in China C．Beautiful bike lanes. D．A popular travel blogger. 4．Koh had a great experience in China mainly because of _______. ①some apps   ②walking    ③bike lane    ④driving A．②④ B．①② C．③④ D．①③ 5．What do the three pieces of news have in common? A．They tell us how to make friends in the world. B．They show different cultures around the world. C．They tell foreigners how to travel around China conveniently. D．They show foreigners’ good feelings about travelling in China. Passage 2 (25-26八上·湖北宜昌当阳实验初级中学·月考) Last summer Mom and I went camping in Namibia. It was my first time camping and my first visit to Namibia. My mom already knew the country. As a teenager, she had been there with a cousin, and she was really excited to go back there again. The campsite (露营地) was beautiful, with a big swimming pool. Campsites usually have showers, but when we got there, we found that this one had a real bath (浴缸)—I couldn’t believe it. Also, we didn’t need to make our own meals because there was a cook making food for us in an outdoor (户外的) kitchen. I was always tired in the evenings and I couldn’t wait to get into my little camp bed. Every night I lay (躺) there listening to all the animals. They were really noisy, so sleeping wasn’t ________. However, hearing them was one of the best things about the holiday. We also saw a lot of animals. One day we found a lion family and stopped to watch them. Unluckily, they were sleeping by a tree, and I couldn’t get any good photos of them. They didn’t look scary but our guide didn’t let us get close. It was a fantastic holiday and I fell in love with camping. Now I know how interesting camping is. I think I’ll try it in my own country with some friends, maybe as soon as next summer. 1．How did the writer’s mom feel about visiting Namibia? A．Surprised (惊奇的). B．Very sorry. C．Very excited. D．A little worried. 2．What made the writer surprised at the campsite? A．The bath. B．The kitchen. C．The camp bed. D．The swimming pool. 3．Which word should we put in Paragraph 3 “________” ? A．easy B．boring C．difficult D．different 4．What did the writer do after seeing the lion family? A．He fed them. B．He watched them. C．He got close to them. D．He took good photos of them. 5．The writer wrote the passage to _________. A．advise (建议) us to visit Namibia B．describe his trip to Namibia C．show the animals of Namibia D．show the campsites in Namibia Passage 3 (24-25八上·湖北荆州·期中) Last summer vacation, my parents, my brother and I went to the beach for a holiday. We chose this place because we all thought it was the most beautiful place. When we got to the beach, there were quite a few people there enjoying the sunshine. My younger brother shouted excitedly, “Look! The sea is so blue and it’s the bluest I’ve ever seen!” I nodded and said, “Yeah, and the sand is so soft, too.” My mom said with a smile, “We all love the beach. That’s something we have in common.” Dad agreed and said, “This trip is quite similar to our last one to the mountains, but this one is more relaxing.” We played beach volleyball together. My brother said, “Let’s build the biggest sandcastle here!” We all laughed and started working on it. We also took a lot of pictures and had a wonderful time. That holiday with my family was really unforgettable and I hope we can have more such great vacations in the future. 1．Why did the family choose the beach for a holiday? A．Because it was the closest to their home. B．Because it was the most beautiful place. C．Because it was the most expensive. D．Because there were fewest people. 2．What did the writer’s younger brother think of the sea? A．It was the dirtiest. B．It was the bluest. C．It was too cold. D．It was very small. 3．What did they have in common according to the passage? A．They all liked reading books. B．They all hated taking pictures. C．They all loved the beach. D．They all liked staying at home. 4．How did they feel about the trip? A．It was more relaxing. B．It was more tiring. C．It was more boring. D．It was less interesting. 5．What did they do together on the beach? A．They swam in the sea. B．They watched a movie. C．They ate some beef at noon. D．They played beach volleyball. Passage 4 (25-26八上·湖北十堰教联体·月考) A few good friends are talking about their last vacations. I went to Xi’an with my cousin by high-speed railway (高铁). We visited the Terracotta Army (兵马俑) and had a great time. We tasted a lot of delicious local (当地的) food, too. Xi’an is a big and nice city. I like it a lot. —Helen, 12 My parents took me to Hong Kong by plane. We went to Disneyland. It’s just like a fairy tale kingdom (童话王国) and I can see many famous cartoon characters like Mickey Mouse, Winnie the Pooh. During our stay there, we bought many special things and had great fun. —Jason, 13 Last summer, my family went to Hainan. We really enjoyed ourselves during the trip. The weather was sunny and hot. We went swimming and boating. They were exciting for me. Later, we ate some seafood. It was very delicious! —Diana, 12 My uncle works in Xizang. Last summer, I took a train to visit him. There I saw lots of tall and clean mountains. Many people there are good at singing and dancing. —Bruce, 14 1．What did Jason think of Disneyland? A．It was a big and nice city. B．The weather there was sunny and hot. C．It was like a fairy tale kingdom. D．There were tall and clean mountains. 2．Who had a great time by the sea? A．Helen. B．Jason. C．Diana. D．Bruce. 3．Who went on a trip to visit a relative? A．Helen. B．Jason. C．Diana. D．Bruce. 4．What can we learn from the material? A．Helen went to Xi’an with her parents. B．Jason enjoyed himself in Hong Kong Disneyland. C．When Diana was in Hainan, it was cloudy and hot. D．Bruce went to Xizang by plane. 5．Where may we find the material? A．In a diary. B．In a storybook. C．In an email. 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