专题03 阅读理解（说明文）（期末真题汇编，山东专用）八年级英语上学期

专题03 阅读理解（说明文） Passage 1（山东省聊城市东阿县2024-2025学年八年级上学期期末 ） The dog days, also called Sanfutian in Chinese, mean the hottest and most humid (潮湿的) days of the year. These hottest days can be different from year to year. Let’s learn some knowledge (知识) about the dog days together. The dog days start in July and last for about 30 to 40 days. They have three parts: Chufu, Zhongfu and Mofu. Zhongfu is usually the hottest of the three. In 2024, Chufu is from July 15th to July 24th, Zhongfu is from July 25th to August 13th, and Mofu is from August 14th to August 23rd. Because of the high temperatures, people may feel uncomfortable and have a poor appetite (胃口). Some even get ill from eating too many cold foods. To stay healthy, it is important to choose the right foods during the dog days. Foods which are easy to digest (消化) and full of protein (蛋白质), are good choices, such as vegetables, chicken, eggs and peanuts. It’s better not to eat uncooked, cold or spicy (辛辣的) foods. As a saying goes, “Eating a chicken at the beginning of the dog days will keep you healthy for a whole year.” Therefore, as soon as the dog days arrive, it will be better for you to choose right foods to keep healthy. 1．Which of the following sentences can describe the dog days? A．The hottest days of the year. B．The coolest days of the year. C．The warmest days of the year. D．The coldest days of the year. 2．What can people choose to eat during the dog days in the passage? A．Cold foods. B．Spicy foods. C．Uncooked foods. D．Foods full of protein. 3．How many days are there in Zhongfu in 2024? A．10. B．20. C．30. D．40. 4．What is the Chinese meaning of the underlined sentence in paragraph 4? A．“中伏吃三宝，健康少不了。” B．“中伏食仙草，酷暑绕道走。” C．“起伏吃只鸡，一年好身体。” D．“末伏吃三宝，不劳郎中跑。” 5．What is the passage mainly about? A．The feeling of the dog days. B．The weather of the dog days. C．The foods about the dog days. D．The knowledge about the dog days. 【答案】1．A 2．D 3．B 4．C 5．D 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了三伏天，一年中最炎热和潮湿的时段。文章强调了高温期间饮食选择的重要性，建议食用易消化、富含蛋白质的食物，避免生冷辛辣，以保持健康，并提及了民间认为三伏天吃鸡肉有益的传统。 1．细节理解题。根据“The dog days, also called Sanfutian in Chinese, mean the hottest and most humid days of the year.”可知，三伏天是一年中最热的日子。故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据“To stay healthy, it is important to choose the right foods during the dog days. Foods which are easy to digest and full of protein, are good choices.”可知，在三伏天应该吃富含蛋白质的食物。故选D。 3．细节理解题。根据“In 2024, Chufu is from July 15th to July 24th, Zhongfu is from July 25th to August 13th, and Mofu is from August 14th to August 23rd.”可知，今年中伏时间段是7月25日至8月13日，共20天。故选B。 4．词句猜测题。划线句子“Eating a chicken at the beginning of the dog days will keep you healthy for a whole year.”意为“在三伏天开始时吃一只鸡会让你健康一整年”，选项A“起伏吃只鸡，一年好身体”符合意思。故选C。 5．主旨大意题。通读文章可知，本文主要介绍了三伏天的相关知识，包括时间、饮食选择等。故选D。 Passage 2（山东省菏泽市单县2024-2025学年八年级上学期期末 ） Scientists from England made some robots that look like fish. The robots can swim just like fish does. Scientists will put these fish robots into the sea near Spain this year. These fish robots will help people find out the pollution in water and they can also be used in saving the lives. If the fish robot is able to finish their work successfully, scientists hope they can be used in waters around the world. The fish robot is about 1.5 meters long. It can swim as fast as swimmers at a speed (速度) of 0.5 meters a second (秒). There is a detector (探测器) in their bodies. The detector can find the pollution in the water, and then the fish robots will eat part of it. It can also help to find lives in the water and bring them to the beach. The robots all have a special battery (电池). Because of it, the robots can “swim” for eight hours in the sea freely and don’t get tired from doing the same stroke (泳姿) again and again. So, they send back information to people on the beach efficiently (高效地). When their energy runs down, they will go back to the beach by themselves. But the study shows that these robots have some flaws. Scientists say there are still some things that need to be improved. The robots are not ready to take the place of humans. Now, there are five fish robots in all. The cost (花费) of them are too high now. Each costs about 29,000 dollars. They are part of a three-year program between engineering company BMT Group and Essex University in England. 6．Why the robots can “swim” for eight hours in the sea freely and don’t get tired? A．Because they have a special battery. B．Because they have a detector. C．Because they don’t need the energy. 7．What does the underlined word “flaws” mean in Chinese? A．用处 B．进展 C．缺点 8．How much do the five robots cost? A．About 29,000 dollars B．About 145,000 dollars. C．About 14,500 dollars. 9．What is the passage mainly about? A．The introduction of the fish robots. B．The pollution of the water. C．The lives of the fish. 【答案】6．A 7．C 8．B 9．A 【导语】本文讲述了鱼机器人及它的用处。 6．细节理解题。根据“The robots all have a special battery (电池). Because of it, the robots can ‘swim’ for eight hours in the sea freely and don’t get tired from doing the same stroke (泳姿) again and again.”可知，鱼形机器人是因为有特殊的电池才能游8个小时。故选A。 7．词句猜测题。根据“When their energy runs down, they will go back to the beach by themselves.”及“Scientists say there are still some things that need to be improved. The robots are not ready to take the place of humans.”可知，鱼形机器人能量耗尽时，会自己回到沙滩。但是机器人仍有一些事物需要改善，不能取代人类。可以推测flaw应该是缺点的意思。故选C。 8．推理判断题。根据“Each costs about 29,000 dollars.”可知，一个机器人大约是29,000美元，5个机器人是145,000美元。故选B。 9．主旨大意题。根据“Scientists from England made some robots that look like fish. The robots can swim just like fish does.”及通读全文可知，本文主要介绍了鱼机器人及它的用处。故选A。 Passage 3（山东省菏泽市单县2024-2025学年八年级上学期期末 ） Food and festivals are important parts of Chinese culture. Here is some lucky food in different festivals. In the north of China, people eat dumplings during big meals. It is a tradition. The more dumplings people eat during Chinese New Year, the more money they will have next year. Sometimes people put coins (硬币) into a few dumplings. If a person gets the dumpling with a coin, he or she will have good luck in the coming year. Tangyuan is also called yuanxiao. Its shape is like a rice ball. It’s the main festival food for the Lantern Festival (元宵节). But in Guangdong, people love to eat tangyuan during the Winter Solstice (冬至). Some people in Guangdong also have tangyuan on the first day of the Spring Festival. Tangyuan is the symbol of reunion (团聚). This is the reason why it is popular during traditional festivals. In China, hot pot is called huo guo. And there are different tastes in different cities. In Sichuan, hot pot is hot. In Guangdong, hot pot is famous for its fresh food, such as fresh fish and vegetables. Eating hot pot makes people feel warm in the cold winter. And the red color means that the following year is full of happiness. 10．Which kind of food means good luck? A．The hot pot B．The long noodles. C．The dumpling with a coin. 11．What does the red color of hot pot mean? A．Money B．Warmth C．Happiness. 12．Where is the passage most probably from? A．A science book. B．A food magazine. C．A sports report. 【答案】10．C 11．C 12．B 【导语】本文介绍了中国的不同节日的几种幸运食物。 10．细节理解题。根据“If a person gets the dumpling with a coin, he or she will have good luck in the coming year.”可知，有硬币的饺子意味着幸运。故选C。 11．细节理解题。根据“And the red color means that the following year is full of happiness.”可知，红色意味着来年充满幸福。故选C。 12．推理判断题。根据“Food and festivals are important parts of Chinese culture. Here is some lucky food in different festivals.”及通读全文可知，该篇文章是介绍中国的不同节日的几种幸运食物，推测它应该来自一种美食杂志。故选B。 Passage 4（山东省济宁市嘉祥县2024-2025学年八年级上学期期末 ） Noodles are an easy staple (主食) in Chinese food. There are many kinds of Chinese noodles according to their regions (区域) of production, ingredients (原料), manners of preparation and shapes. Noodles in different regions of China are different and each has its own taste. In northwestern China, animal husbandry (畜牧业) is developed and people there like to cook noodles in beef or mutton soup. In southwestern China, spicy (辛辣的) food is welcomed so the chilies and pepper are common in local noodle diets. And in southeastern coastal area, seafood supply is enough and people often add shellfish to the noodles. In North China’s Shanxi Province, it is said that there are over 280 kinds of noodles. Among the Shanxi noodles, the sliced noodles are the most famous ones. When making them, the cook needs to hold the dough (面团) with one hand, while fast slicing the noodles into the soup pot with the other hand. Experienced cooks can even turn the noodle-slicing into a performance. In Chinese food culture, people like to put special meanings to dishes. For example, they would have a bowl of changeshoumian on their birthday carrying good wishes for health and a long life. In many places, the custom is to serve jiaozi to a person leaving home, and noodles to a person returning home, as both foods have their own symbolic meanings. 13．What ingredient do people like to put in noodles in southwestern China? A．Beef or mutton. B．Chilies and pepper. C．Shellfish. D．Nothing. 14．Which kind of noodles is the most famous in Shanxi Province? A．The sliced noodles. B．Changshoumian. C．The shellfish noodles. D．The spicy noodles. 15．If a man returns home in China, what will probably be served for him? A．jiaozi. B．Noodles. C．Soup. D．Nothing. 16．What is the purpose (目的) of the passage? A．To tell us to eat more noodles. B．To tell us Chinese food culture. C．To tell us how to cook noodles. D．To tell us something about China’s noodles. 【答案】13．B 14．A 15．B 16．D 【导语】本文介绍了中国各地面条的不同及其文化意义。 13．细节理解题。根据第二段“In southwestern China, spicy food is welcomed so the chilies and pepper are common in local noodle diets.”可知，西南部中国人喜欢在面条中加入辣椒和胡椒。故选B。 14．细节理解题。根据第三段“Among the Shanxi noodles, the sliced noodles are the most famous ones.”可知，山西最有名的是刀削面。故选A。 15．细节理解题。根据第四段“and noodles to a person returning home,”可知，回家时通常会端上面条。故选B。 16．主旨大意题。 本文介绍了中国各地面条的不同及其文化意义；可知选项D“要告诉我们一些关于中国面条的事”符合文意。故选D。 Passage 5（山东省临沂市平邑县2024-2025学年八年级上学期期末 ） For many people, their first plane trip is not very good. The following will help you have a good trip. The first and most important thing is to be EARLY! Call the airport 4 hours earlier and make sure that the flight (航班) is still on time. Get to the airport 2 hours early. This will give you much time to get your boarding pass (登机证) and pass the security check (安检). Be sure to take something to chew (咀嚼) when you are in the air. Taking a book with you can help you kill your flight time. You also need to take some special things like glasses or medicine, because you may need them on your trip. Take the ID card and enough money with you. Because you need them when having a trip. When you get on the plane, make sure that you are in the right seat. Don’t be afraid when the plane is taking off. Take-off may be a difficult part of your trip. When it is over, you can release (解开) your seat belt (安全带), and you can go to the lavatory (卫生间) if you want. Wish you a happy flight! 17．What does the writer ask us to take? ①Something to play with.  ②Glasses.  ③Medicine.  ④An ID card.  ⑤Some drinks.  ⑥Money. A．②③④⑥ B．①③④⑥ C．①②③④⑥ 18．What does the underlined word “it” in the fourth paragraph refer to? A．The flight. B．A trip. C．Take-off. 19．What can we know from the passage? A．No one can have a bath on the plane. B．It’s important to be early for a flight. C．You can take any seat on the plane. 20．What is the best title for this passage? A．How to Know Flight Time B．What to Do During a Flight C．How to Take a Good Flight Trip 【答案】17．A 18．C 19．B 20．C 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，给出了一些进行一次愉快的飞行之旅的方法。 17．细节理解题。根据“You also need to take some special things like glasses or medicine, because you may need them on your trip. Take the ID card and enough money with you.”可知，带眼镜、药物、身份证和钱，故选A。 18．代词指代题。根据“Take-off may be a difficult part of your trip. When it is over, you can release (解开) your seat belt (安全带)”可知，起飞可能是你旅行中最困难的部分。结束后，你可以松开安全带。所以it指代飞机的起飞，故选C。 19．细节理解题。根据“The first and most important thing is to be EARLY!”可知，早点儿坐飞机是很重要的。故选B。 20．最佳标题题。通读文章，并根据第一段“For many people, their first plane trip is not very good. The following will help you have a good trip.”可知，文章给出了一些进行一次愉快的飞行之旅的方法，故选C。 Passage 6（山东省聊城市茌平区2024-2025学年八年级上学期期末 ） Once there were many thousands of Gourma Desert (沙漠) elephants in Mali, a country in West Africa. Now there are fewer than four hundred. Why did the number of the elephants drop so quickly? On the one hand, the elephants’ main lake, their only water source (来源) dried up. On the other hand, the land which the elephants lived on was overused by humans. To protect the elephants’ living environment, the Mali Elephant Project (MEP) was started in 2007. MEP met with local people and helped them make rules of using land and water. As a result, the situation became better and there was more food, forest and grassland. However, from 2012 to 2016, poaching and illegal (非法的) trade in the elephants increased rapidly. Eighty-three elephants were lost in 2015 alone, and another fifty-one elephants were killed in 2016. “If this situation goes on, all the Gourma elephants will be killed by 2025.” said a member of MEP. Luckily, the voice of MEP was heard. More organizations have joined together to educate the local people that trading elephants is against the law. Elephant poaching has dropped to a very low level. The local people have learned to live peacefully with the elephants, one of the wildlife treasures in the world. 21．How many reasons are mentioned for the drop in the number of the elephants? A．One. B．Two. C．Three. D．Four. 22．Why was MEP started? A．To stop the main lake from drying up. B．To make rules of using land and water. C．To protect the elephants’ living environment. D．To stop humans from overusing the land which the elephants lived on. 23．What does the underlined word “poaching” mean in Chinese? A．繁殖 B．偷猎 C．保护 D．喂养 24．What can we infer (推断)from paragraph 4? A．Trading elephants is allowed. B．The number of elephants has increased. C．There was little elephant poaching from 2012 to 2016. D．The situation will be worse unless humans stop killing elephants. 25．What’s the passage mainly about? A．The education of the local people. B．The work of Mali Elephant project. C．The situation of Gourma Desert elephants. D．The reason why the number of the elephants dropped. 【答案】21．C 22．C 23．B 24．D 25．C 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了古尔玛沙漠大象快速减少的原因以及人们采取的保护措施。 21．细节理解题。根据“On the one hand, the elephants’ main lake, their only water source (来源) dried up. On the other hand, the land which the elephants lived on was overused by humans.”和“However, from 2012 to 2016, poaching and illegal (非法的)trade in the elephants increased rapidly.”可知，大象减少的原因有三个，水源干涸、土地被人类过度使用和非法偷猎交易。故选C。 22．细节理解题。根据“To protect the elephants’ living environment, the Mali Elephant Project (MEP) was started in 2007.”可知，MEP成立的目的是为了保护大象的生存环境。故选C。 23．词句猜测题。根据“However, from 2012 to 2016, poaching and illegal (非法的) trade in the elephants increased rapidly.”和“Eighty-three elephants were lost in 2015 alone, and another fifty-one elephants were killed in 2016”可知，poaching和“非法的”是并列关系，且导致了大象的减少，因此推测poaching意为“偷猎”。故选B。 24．推理判断题。根据“However, from 2012 to 2016, poaching and illegal (非法的)trade in the elephants increased rapidly. Eighty-three elephants were lost in 2015 alone, and another fifty-one elephants were killed in 2016. ‘If this situation goes on, all the Gourma elephants will be killed by 2025.’ said a member of MEP.”可知，如果人们继续偷猎古尔玛沙漠的大象，这些大象将于2025年灭绝。除非人们停止猎杀大象，否则情况会更糟糕。故选D。 25．主旨大意题。这篇文章主要讲述古尔玛沙漠大象的现状以及人们为了拯救大象而采取的保护措施等等。因此，这篇文章主要是关于古尔玛沙漠象的情况。故选C。 Passage 7（山东省青岛市市南区2024-2025学年八年级上学期期末 ） As you are invited to a party, always remember to make sure you get the following four things right. They are the day of the week, the date, the time and the place. Be sure that you completely understand them. If you don’t know how to get to the host’s home, don’t forget to ask for directions and to write them down. If you are unable to go after receiving an invitation, you should let the host know as early as possible. And you need to tell the host how sorry you are and explain why you can’t go, or he or she might think you are not polite. 26．When you are invited to a party, what should you remember to get right? A．The gifts, the music, the dance, and the games. B．The day of the week, the date, the time, and the place. C．The dress code, the parking, the weather, and the traffic. D．The name of the host, the food, the drinks, and the guests. 27．If you don’t know the way to the host’s home, you should ________. A．guess the way and drive there B．call the police and let them help you out C．ask for directions and write them down D．wait for the host to come and pick you up 28．If you can’t go to the party, you should ________. A．just send a gift to the host B．let the host know as early as possible C．not worry about it and don’t tell the host D．act that you didn’t receive the invitation 29．Why is it important to let the host know if you can’t go to the party? A．To avoid being impolite. B．To get money from the host. C．To make the host feel better. D．To ask the host to have the party later. 【答案】26．B 27．C 28．B 29．A 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲了被邀请参加派对时要确认星期几、日期、时间和地点，不知路线时要问路并且记录，若不能参加要尽早告知主人并说明原因。 26．细节理解题。根据“They are the day of the week, the date, the time, and the place.”可知，当你被邀请参加一个聚会时，你应该记住星期几、日期、时间和地点。故选B。 27．细节理解题。根据“If you don’t know how to get to the host’s home, don’t forget to ask for directions and to write them down.”可知，如果你不知道去主人家的路，你应该问路并记下来。故选C。 28．细节理解题。根据“If you are unable to go after receiving an invitation, you should let the host know as early as possible.”可知，如果你不能去参加聚会，你应该让主人尽早知道。故选B。 29．细节理解题。根据“And you need to tell the host how sorry you are and explain why you can’t go, or he or she might think you are not polite.”可知，如果你不能去参加聚会，为了避免不礼貌，应该告诉主人。故选A。 Passage 8（山东省济南市钢城区2024-2025学年八年级上学期期末 ） According to a report by the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (中国社会科学院), China’s urbanization rate (城镇化率) will come up to 60 percent. Many people want to move from the country to the city because they think that life in the city is more exciting and better than that in rural (农村的) areas,especially younger people who like new, modern things. Often people like to be fashionable and feel they can find the latest styles only in the city. Other people are interested in technological (技术的) things and high-tech (高科技) jobs and think they can find them only in a big city. If they want to find a job, especially a good place in a company, they feel they have to live in a city. To enjoy these jobs, they are willing to put up with many of the disadvantages (缺点) of city life such as crime, heavy traffic, and pollution. However, it is now possible to enjoy a higher quality (质量) of life in the countryside and still enjoy some of the advantages (优点) of living in the city. Nowadays, travel is fast and information is available on the Internet, so many people are able to do their work in home offices. Because they have email and personal computers, they don’t have to be in big cities to do their business. It is not important where they actually work because they can send the results of their work everywhere. So, why should they put up with all the disadvantages of the city any longer? Now they can escape (逃避) noisy city life to enjoy life in the countryside and still be able to do good business and successful careers (事业). 30．Which part of the newspaper is the passage about? A．Health. B．Sports. C．Life. D．Science. 31．From the passage we can infer (推断) that many people think ________ . A．cities offer more chances for them to develop B．cities are the best places for young people to live in C．life in the countryside is very boring D．people live a hard life in the countryside 32．In this passage the underlined word “available” probably means ________. A．easy to spread B．difficult to get C．expensive to be used D．able to be used 33．In the fourth paragraph, the underlined word“it” refer to (代指) ________ . A．live in big cities. B．where people actually work C．live in the countryside. D．have email and personal computers. 34．What does the writer want to tell us? A．Enjoy quiet countryside life and you can still be successful in your business. B．Put up with city life and do well in your business. C．Success in business benefits (受益) from the high technology in the city. D．Escape noisy city life but you will lose the chances of using high technology. 【答案】30．C 31．A 32．D 33．B 34．A 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了中国城镇化率将达60%，很多人因城市生活更精彩、机会多等原因想从乡村搬到城市，虽然城市有缺点但他们愿意忍受，不过现在借助网络等，人们既能享受乡村高质量生活，又能做好生意、成就事业。 30．推理判断题。文章主要讨论了人们在城市和乡村生活的选择、城市生活的优缺点以及如今人们可以在乡村享受高质量生活并兼顾事业等内容，这些都与生活相关。根据全文内容可知，本文围绕生活方面展开讨论。故选C。 31．推理判断题。根据第二段“Other people are interested in technological (技术的) things and high - tech (高科技) jobs and think they can find them only in a big city. If they want to find a job, especially a good place in a company, they feel they have to live in a city.”可知，很多人认为与乡村相比，城市能提供更多像高科技工作等发展机会。故选A。 32．词句猜测题。根据第三段“Nowadays, travel is fast and information is available on the Internet, so many people are able to do their work in home offices. Because they have email and personal computers...”可知，人们能通过网络、电子邮件和个人电脑在家办公，说明信息在网络上是能够获取并使用的。故选D。 33．细节理解题。根据第三段“It is not important where they actually work because they can send the results of their work everywhere.”可知，他们实际在哪里工作并不重要，因为他们可以将工作结果发送到任何地方。“it”指代的是“where they actually work”，即人们实际工作的地点。故选B。 34．主旨大意题。根据最后一段“Now they can escape (逃避) noisy city life to enjoy life in the countryside and still be able to do good business and successful careers (事业).”可知，作者想告诉我们可以享受宁静的乡村生活，同时仍能在事业上取得成功。故选A。 Passage 9（山东省日照市岚山区2024-2025学年八年级上学期期末 ） Most people want to be happy, but few know how to find happiness. Money and success alone do not bring lasting happiness. Aristotle, a Greek thinker, said, “Happiness depends upon ourselves.” In other words, we make our own happiness. Here are a few suggestions to help you be happier. The first secret of happiness is to enjoy the simple things in life. Too often, we spend so much time thinking about the future—for example, getting into college or getting a good job—that we fail to enjoy the present. You should enjoy life’s simple pleasures, such as reading a good book, listening to your favorite music, or spending time with close friends. People who have several close friends often live happier and healthier lives. Another secret to living a happy life is to be active. Many people go dancing or play sports. People can forget about their problems and only think about the activity. Finally, many people find happiness in helping others. Studies show that people who volunteer their time to help others often feel happier. You can help a friend with his or her studies, go shopping for an elderly person, or simply help out around the house by washing the dishes. 35．The best title of this passage is ________. A．Money Makes You Happy B．The Secrets of Happiness C．Ideas for Helping Other People D．Good Friends Make You Happy 36．The second paragraph tells us that ________. A．the more friends you have, the happier you will be B．we shouldn’t think about our future C．happiness is to enjoy the simple things in life D．some people fail to live a happy life 37．Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage? A．Reading a good book. B．Traveling to a foreign country. C．Playing a sport. D．Helping around the house. 38．The writer thinks that ________. A．everyone knows how to live a happier life B．it’s wrong to spend time on work C．hobbies take up too much time D．doing good things for others can make you happier 【答案】35．B 36．C 37．B 38．D 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了一些帮助自己更幸福快乐的建议。 35．最佳标题题。根据“Here are a few suggestions to help you be happier.”、“The first secret of happiness is to enjoy the simple things in life.”、“Another secret to living a happy life is to be active.”和“Finally, many people find happiness in helping others.”可知，本文是告诉我们幸福的秘密，B项符合。故选B。 36．主旨大意题。根据第二段中的“The first secret of happiness is to enjoy the simple things in life.”并通读本段可知，本段主要介绍幸福就是享受生活中简单的事情。故选C。 37．细节理解题。根据“You should enjoy life’s simple pleasures, such as reading a good book, listening to your favorite music, or spending time with close friends.”、“Many people go dancing or play sports.”以及“You can help a friend with his or her studies, go shopping for an elderly person, or simply help out around the house by washing the dishes.”可知，没有提及去国外旅行。故选B。 38．细节理解题。根据“Finally, many people find happiness in helping others.”可知，作者认为为别人做好事会让你更快乐，D项符合。故选D。 Passage 10（山东省德州市武城县2024-2025学年八年级上学期期末 ） China has rich food culture. There are interesting stories behind some cuisine (菜肴), as well as table manners relating to tableware (餐具). Hotpot Hotpot has been popular among Chinese people for a long time. As early as in the Shang Dynasty, people boiled foods in bronze cauldrons (青铜鼎). People started to have lattice (分格的) hotpot during the Han Dynasty. They divided pots into several parts to enjoy different flavors (口味). Yuan Mei was a poet and foodie (美食家) in the Qing Dynasty. He mentioned huoguo, the Chinese name for hotpot, in a book about all kinds of food. At that time, hotpot was very popular. People put all kinds of meat and vegetables into the hotpot. They also used different materials, such as copper (铜) and iron (铁), to make pots. Dongpo pork There is a famous Chinese dish called “Dongpo pork”. Does it have anything to do with the great poet Su Dongpo? Yes. Su Dongpo (Su Shi) was a poet who lived during the Song Dynasty. He was the first to make this dish. When he was a local official in Hubei, he fell in love with cooking pork. According to folk stories, the dish became well-known when Su went to Hangzhou, Zhejiang, to take office. One day, there was a big flood and Su went out to help people. People heard that Su loved eating pork, so they gave him a lot of it. But Su wanted to give it back. He cooked the pork in his own special way. Then he gave the dish to every family in the city and every worker on the street. Very soon the dish became famous in Hangzhou and got the name “Dongpo pork”. Chopsticks For Chinese people, chopsticks are not just simple tools to pick up food. They come with their own special rules and traditions. First, people should not make noise with chopsticks. Playing with chopsticks is seen as rude, just as playing with forks and knives in a Western country. There are also some superstitions (迷信) related to chopsticks. For example, some people believe that chopsticks should not be stuck in the center of a bowl of rice. Doing it at the dinner table is believed to bring bad luck. You should not tap chopsticks on the bowl either, as beggars (乞丐) do this to ask for food. 39．When did people start to have lattice hotpots? A．During the Shang Dynasty. B．During the Qin Dynasty. C．During the Han Dynasty. D．During the Qing Dynasty. 40．According to the story, what were pots made of in Qing Dynasty? A．Bronze cauldron. B．Copper and iron. C．Wood and bamboo. D．Gold and silver. 41．Why “Dongpo pork” was named after Su Dongpo? A．Because he created the dish. B．Because he wrote a poem to praise the dish. C．Because he spread the dish to more cities. D．Because people made the dish to remember him. 42．What is a taboo (禁忌) when Chinese people are using chopsticks? A．Using chopsticks to pick up food for guests. B．Laying chopsticks on the table. C．Sticking chopsticks in the center of a bowl of rice. D．Picking up things other than food with chopsticks. 43．In which part of a newspaper can we read the text? A．Health. B．Culture. C．Art. D．Sport. 【答案】39．C 40．B 41．A 42．C 43．B 【导语】本文主要介绍了中国传统饮食文化背后的有趣故事以及与餐具有关的餐桌礼仪。 39．细节理解题。根据“People started to have lattice (分格的) hotpot during the Han Dynasty.”可知，人们在汉代开始吃分格的火锅。故选C。 40．细节理解题。根据“Yuan Mei was a poet and foodie (美食家) in the Qing Dynasty…They also used different materials, such as copper (铜) and iron (铁), to make pots.”可知，在清朝，人们用铜和铁来制作锅。故选B。 41．细节理解题。根据“Su Dongpo (Su Shi) was a poet who lived during the Song Dynasty. He was the first to make this dish.”可知，“东坡肉”以苏东坡的名字命名的原因是因为他创造了这道菜。故选A。 42．细节理解题。根据“There are also some superstitions (迷信) related to chopsticks. For example, some people believe that chopsticks should not be stuck in the center of a bowl of rice.”可知，当中国人使用筷子时，把筷子插在一碗米饭的中央是一个禁忌。故选C。 43．推理判断题。根据“China has rich food culture. There are interesting stories behind some cuisine (菜肴), as well as table manners relating to tableware (餐具).”并通读全文可知，本文主要介绍了中国传统饮食文化背后的有趣故事以及与餐具有关的餐桌礼仪，属于文化范畴。故选B。 Passage 11（山东省泰安市2024-2025学年八年级上学期期末 ） We know music is very important in our daily life. Do you watch music playing at any of those places when you go somewhere? Today most stores, stations, restaurants and other places play music. You might even hear music in an office or on a farm. Scientists believe that music changes the way people behave (表现). They think that the sound of classical music makes people feel richer. When a restaurant plays classical music, people will spend more money on food and drinks. When the restaurant plays modern music, people will spend less money. Without music, people will spend even less. Scientists also believe that loud, fast music makes people eat faster. Some restaurants play fast music during their busy hours. This gets people to eat faster and leave more quickly. Restaurants can make more money in this way. Some scientists think that music makes people think and learn better. They say that music helps students to be more active (活跃). It is true that people learn better when they are relaxed. And listening to music can help people relax. Next time you hear music somewhere, be careful. It might change the way you do things. 44．The music playing is mentioned (被提及) in the following places EXCEPT ________ according to the text. A．stations B．restaurants C．hospitals D．offices 45．People will spend more money in a restaurant when they hear ________ music. A．classical B．loud C．modern D．rock 46．The restaurants play fast music during the busy hours mainly because they want to ________. A．cheer people up B．make people eat more C．make people stay longer D．make more money 47．Which of the following is NOT true according to the text? A．Music can change people’s behavior (行为). B．Pop music can make people feel rich. C．Music can help people think, learn and relax. D．Music can make students become more active. 【答案】44．C 45．A 46．D 47．B 【导语】本文主要讲述了音乐对人的行为的影响。 44．细节理解题。根据“Today most stores, stations, restaurants and other places play music. You might even hear music in an office or on a farm.”并通读全文可知，没有提及医院。故选C。 45．细节理解题。根据“When a restaurant plays classical music, people will spend more money on food and drinks.”可知，当人们听到古典音乐时，他们会在餐馆花更多的钱。故选A。 46．细节理解题。根据“Some restaurants play fast music during their busy hours. This gets people to eat faster and leave more quickly. Restaurants can make more money in this way.”可知，餐馆在繁忙时段播放快速音乐，主要是因为他们想赚更多的钱。故选D。 47．细节理解题。根据“They think that the sound of classical music makes people feel richer.”可知，古典音乐可以让人感觉富有。故选B。 Passage 12（山东省泰安市2024-2025学年八年级上学期期末 ） What do you usually do in your free time? Play sports? Watch TV? How about reading books? You must know the Chinese saying (谚语), “Read thousands of books, travel thousands of miles.” Books are important in our life. Reading books is good for us. It can help us know and understand the world better. It can help us get a lot of knowledge (知识). It brings us a new and different world that we have never been before. Almost all the great men like reading, like Chairman (主席) Mao Zedong and Madame Curie (居里夫人). In a word, books are helpful to us and we must love them. But before you read, remember to choose a good one. Ask your parents or teachers about what books to read. Be sure you are interested in them. There are different kinds of books. I like biography (传记) because I can learn something from the characters. What about you? Do you like comic books (漫画) or storybooks or any other kind? Young friends, please love books and read them. They are very helpful to you. 48．What does the Chinese saying “Read thousands of books, travel thousands of miles” mean? A．Reading books is like traveling far away. B．Reading many books is as important as traveling a lot. C．Reading books can make you travel thousands of miles. D．Traveling is more important than reading books. 49．How can reading books help us? A．It can help us get more sleep. B．It can help us know and understand the world better. C．It can help us become richer. D．It can help us eat healthier. 50．What should you do before you start reading a book according to the passage? A．Throw it away. B．Read it without thinking. C．Choose a good one and make sure you are interested in it. D．Ask your friends to read it for you. 51．What kind of books does the writer like? A．Comic books. B．Storybooks. C．Biographies. D．Textbooks. 【答案】48．B 49．B 50．C 51．C 【导语】本文主要讲述了读书能够帮助我们更好地了解世界，能够帮助我们获得更多的知识，因此读书很有帮助。 48．词句猜测题。根据“Read thousands of books, travel thousands of miles.”的含义是“读万卷书，行万里路”，形容读书多，社会阅历丰富，所以B项“多读书和多旅行一样重要。”符合语境。故选B。 49．细节理解题。根据“Reading books is good for us. It can help us know and understand the world better.”可知，读书可以帮助我们更好地认识和理解这个世界。故选B。 50．细节理解题。根据“But before you read, remember to choose a good one… Be sure you are interested in them.”可知，开始阅读一本书之前，你应该选择一本好的，并确保你对它感兴趣。故选C。 51．细节理解题。根据“I like biography (传记)”可知，作者喜欢传记。故选C。 Passage 13（山东省济宁市任城区附中集团2024-2025学年八年级上 ） Squirrels (松鼠) are cute and interesting animals that can be found in many parts of the world. They are known for their long tails, big teeth, and the ability to climb trees. They can jump up to 6 meters in height, they can run up to 32 kilometers every hour. Squirrels have soft bodies. Their eyes are high on their small heads and are placed on each side so they can see wide and far without having to turn around. This often helps them get out of danger. Squirrels have four big teeth in the front of their mouth that keep growing all through their lives. They are known for their love of nuts (坚果), and they can eat as much food as their body weight each week. They will often keep nuts in the ground for the long winter months. Many people think that squirrels only eat nuts, but this isn’t true. They also like to eat plants, fruits, eggs, small animals and even young snakes. One funny thing is that squirrels are good at planting trees. They hide the fruits of oak trees (橡树), but often forget where they put them. In the end, the forgotten fruits become big trees. 52．How high can squirrels jump? A．6 meters. B．6 kilometers. C．32 meters. D．32 kilometers. 53．What do squirrels have? A．Short tails. B．Big teeth. C．Cold bodies. D．Big heads. 54．Why do squirrels keep nuts in the ground? A．To eat in winter. B．To plant trees. C．To lose some weight. D．To have fun. 55．What can we know about squirrels from the passage? A．Squirrels only eat nuts. B．They can eat as much food as their body weight each day. C．Squirrels can be found in every part of the world. D．They can see things without having to turn around. 【答案】52．A 53．B 54．A 55．D 【导语】本文介绍了松鼠。 52．细节理解题。根据“They can jump up to 6 meters in height,”可知，它们可以跳到6米高。故选A。 53．细节理解题。根据“Squirrels have four big teeth in the front of their mouth”可知，松鼠有四颗大门牙。故选B。 54．细节理解题。根据“They will often keep nuts in the ground for the long winter months.”可知，它们常常会在地下储存坚果，以度过漫长的冬季。 故选A。 55．细节理解题。根据“they can see wide and far without having to turn around”可知，它们可以看得又宽又远而无需转身。故选D。 Passage 14（山东省烟台莱州市2024-2025学年八年级上学期期末 ） The undersea world is very beautiful. Now more and more people want to dive (潜水) in the water to find the secrets there. During the day, there is enough light. Here under the sea, everything is blue and green. When fishes swim nearby, you can catch them with your hands. When you have bottles of air on your back, you can stay in deep water for a long time. However, you can’t dive too deep. It’s dangerous. The deep sea is not an easy place to live in. It’s cold, and it’s dark, too. The deeper it is, the less sunlight there is. At about 3,000 feet deep, there is no light at all. It is dark in the sea. Some kinds of fishes live there. Besides the cold and darkness, deep-sea animals face a third danger—other animals. Animals eat animals! They must find food to eat. Many animals eat plants. However, some animals eat meat. This means these sea animals have two big jobs. They need to find animals for food, and they have to try not to become other animals’ meat. 56．Why do people want to dive in the sea? Because ________. A．they want to catch fish B．they want to find the secrets of the sea C．the sea is deep D．there are all kinds of plants in the sea 57．In the daytime, when you dive in the sea, you ________. A．can see everything green and blue B．can’t be in danger C．can catch nothing D．can’t see anything clearly 58．When you are diving in deep water, you ________. A．can stay undersea as long as you like B．can dive as deep as you like C．must be careful D．can dive freely without any dangers 59．Which of the following is NOT true? A．When one animal finds something to eat, it may be eaten by others. B．Some animals in the sea eat meat and some eat plants. C．The deeper the sea is, the darker and colder it is. D．At the depth of 3,000 feet under the sea, there are no animals there. 【答案】56．B 57．A 58．C 59．D 【导语】本文主要介绍海底世界的奇妙与危险。 56．细节理解题。根据第一段中的“Now more and more people want to dive (潜水) in the water to find the secrets there.”可知，人们想在海里潜水的原因是因为他们想要发现海洋的秘密。故选B。 57．细节理解题。根据第二段中的“During the day, there is enough light. Here under the sea, everything is blue and green.”可知，在白天，当你在海里潜水时，你可以看到一切都是绿色和蓝色的。故选A。 58．细节理解题。根据第二段中的“However, you can’t dive too deep. It’s dangerous.”可知，当你在深水中潜水时，你必须小心。故选C。 59．细节理解题。根据第三段中的“At about 3,000 feet deep, there is no light at all. It is dark in the sea. Some kinds of fishes live there.”可知，在3000英尺深的海底，也生活着一些种类的鱼。故选D。 Passage 15（山东省滨州市无棣县2023-2024学年八年级上学期期末 ） Do you want to write a story? Ask ChatGPT and you will get the story just one second later. ChatGPT was made by an American company (公司) called Open AI. It came out in November 2022. It changes the Internet in a very short time. People can ask it to write stories and e-mails, answer all kinds of questions and even do homework. In its own words, it is “a big language model which helps users to write anything they like.” Different from Siri, ChatGPT uses a much bigger database (数据库). It can also learn things by itself. For example, if it gives a wrong answer to your question, you can tell it the right one and it can make changes. “It’s a really great product (产品)!” Liu Xiaoguang, a computer scientist from China, says, “Its level is the same as an undergraduate (大学本科) student’s. That’s why it surprises the world.” But one big problem with ChatGPT is that it cannot give the right information all the time. Rebecca, a 21-year-old student from France, uses ChatGPT to write a passage. “It gives little useful information”, she tells a newspaper. Besides, some students will learn nothing if they always use ChatGPT to do homework. This is because they won’t think for themselves. So we should be careful to use ChatGPT. What is the future of ChatGPT? Maybe scientists need to work more on it. 60．Which country was ChatGPT made in? A．Canada. B．France. C．The USA． D．China. 61．What can ChatGPT do according to the passage? ①Learn by itself.    ②Answer questions.    ③Write stories.    ④Do housework. A．①②③ B．①②④ C．②③④ D．①③④ 62．Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A．Students like using ChatGPT to do their homework. B．Liu Xiaoguang thinks ChatGPT is not a useful product. C．ChatGPT can always give people some right information. D．ChatGPT makes it much easier for people to write something. 63．What’s the fourth paragraph mainly about? A．The future of ChatGPT. B．A big problem with ChatGPT. C．Great changes ChatGPT makes. D．A big difference between Siri and ChatGPT. 64．The best title of the passage may be “________”. A．ChatGPT: A Good Story Writer B．ChatGPT: A Product for Students C．ChatGPT: A New Language Model D．ChatGPT: A Computer for Scientists 【答案】60．C 61．A 62．D 63．B 64．C 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了ChatGPT的信息及功能。 60．细节理解题。根据“ChatGPT was made by an American company”可知，ChatGPT是美国制造的。故选C。 61．细节理解题。根据“People can ask it to write stories and e-mails, answer all kinds of questions and even do homework.”和“It can also learn things by itself”可知， ChatGPT可以自学、写故事、回答问题和做作业。故选A。 62．细节理解题。根据“it is ‘a big language model which helps users to write anything they like.’”可知，ChatGPT使人们更容易编写内容。故选D。 63．主旨大意题。根据“But one big problem with ChatGPT is that it cannot give the right information all the time.”可知，第四段主要讲述了ChatGPT的一个大问题。故选B。 64．最佳标题题。通读全文并根据“it is a big language model”可知，本文主要介绍了ChatGPT，一个新的语言模型的事情，选项C“ChatGPT：一个新的语言模型”符合。故选C。 Passage 1（山东省烟台青华中学2025-2026学年八年级上 ） We spend most of our time with friends we like. What kind of people are welcomed by others, then? There are people that can always attract (吸引) you. By being with them just once, you start to like them. If you wonder (想知道) why they attract people and want to be a person like them, you should learn from them. Firstly, everybody wants to be happy and nobody wants to spend their time with an unhappy person. If you are with a happy person, you are more likely to be happy, too. This is what we call mood linkage (心境联结). So if you are a happy person, many people are willing to spend their time with you. Next, everybody needs someone to encourage them, because sometimes in our lives we meet some bad things. So if you always choose to cheer others up with encouraging words or actions, they will be glad to spend time with you. Lastly, you are not a true friend if you don’t give a hand to your friends when they need help. You should always be helpful. One day when you need help, they will be there for you, too. It feels good if people around you want to be your friends. So if you want to attract people and make more friends, just have a try. You will also enjoy being a better person. 1．What can be an example of “mood linkage” according to the passage? A．You may feel sad when you are with sad people. B．You will be happy to see someone lose his games. C．You will laugh loudly when you hear funny stories. D．You would like to help someone when you’re happy. 2．What does the underlined word “they” in Paragraph 4 refer to? A．Your parents. B．Your friends. C．People who attract you. D．People who are around you. 3．What can help a person to attract others? a. Being successful.  b. Being helpful.  c. Being happy.  d. Being beautiful. A．a and b B．c and d C．b and c D．a and d 4．Which is the right structure of the passage? (①=Paragraph 1 ② = Paragraph 2,...) A． B． C． D． 5．What’s the best title for the passage? A．Ways to Help Friends B．Ways to Live a Happy Life C．Ways to Attract People D．Ways to Encourage Others 【答案】1．A 2．B 3．C 4．D 5．C 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了三种能够吸引他人、受人欢迎的特质：保持快乐、鼓励他人和乐于助人，并鼓励读者尝试这些方法来结交更多朋友。 1．推理判断题。根据第二段“If you are with a happy person, you are more likely to be happy, too. This is what we call mood linkage.”可知，如果和快乐的人在一起，你更可能快乐，这就是心境联结；据此可以推断，和悲伤的人在一起可能会感到悲伤，这也是心境联结的例子。故选A。 2．词句猜测题。根据第四段“you are not a true friend if you don’t give a hand to your friends when they need help”可知，如果你在朋友需要帮助时不伸出援手，就不是真正的朋友；据此可以推断，划线单词“they”指前一句中的“your friends”。故选B。 3．细节理解题。文章提到吸引他人的方式有保持快乐（第二段）、给予鼓励（第三段）、乐于助人（第四段），对应选项中的b和c；而文章未提及a“成功”和d“美丽”，排除。故选C。 4．篇章结构题。综合全文可知，第①段引出主题，第②、③、④段分别阐述三个方法，第⑤段总结鼓励行动；因此，文章结构为“总-分-总”，选项D结构图符合题意。故选D。 5．最佳标题题。综合全文可知，本文围绕“如何吸引他人，成为受欢迎的人”展开，介绍了几种方式，选项C“吸引他人的方法”最能概括主旨，适合作为文章的标题。故选C。 Passage 2（山东省济宁市邹城市2024-2025学年八年级上学期期期末 ） In the future, wonderful changes will happen in our lives. We will live in smart houses. The houses can adjust the temperature according to (根据) our feelings. For example, when we feel cold, the house will become warm. When we feel hot, the house will become cool. And the color of the walls can change (变化) as we wish. We won’t need to cook meals by ourselves. Robots will do all the cooking for us. They can make delicious food just like the best cooks. They can even learn our favorite recipes (食谱) and make them better. Transportation (交通工具) will also be different. There will be many flying cars and we can go anywhere we want quickly and easily. We will have more free time to do things we like, such as reading, painting and traveling. Maybe we’ll be able to visit other planets for vacations one day! The life in the future is sure to bring us more surprises and happiness. We can look forward to a more convenient (方便的) and enjoyable lifestyle. 6．Which one is true according to the passage? A．Smart houses can change our feelings. B．Robots can do everything for us. C．Flying cars will be popular. D．We will have less free time. 7．The word “adjust” in the text means _________. A．调节 B．测量 C．适应 D．预测 8．Which is the best title for this article? A．Robots in the Future B．The Life in the Future C．Smart Houses in the Future D．Transplantation in the Future 9．What’s the writer’s attitude (态度) to the life in the future? A．Hopeful. B．Satisfied (满意的). C．Sad. D．Angry. 【答案】6．C 7．A 8．B 9．A 【导语】本文主要讲述了未来的生活将会是什么样子，以及未来生活所带来的好处。 6．细节理解题。根据文中“There will be many flying cars and we can go anywhere we want quickly and easily.”可知，飞行汽车将会很受欢迎，故选C。 7．词句猜测题。根据文中“For example, when we feel cold, the house will become warm. When we feel hot, the house will become cool.”可知，这里指房子可用根据我们的感受调节温度，所以adjust意为“调节”，故选A。 8．最佳标题题。本文主要讲述了未来的生活将会是什么样子，以及未来生活所带来的好处，所以选项B“未来的生活”符合文章主旨，故选B。 9．态度观点题。根据文中“The life in the future is sure to bring us more surprises and happiness.”可知，作者对未来生活的态度是充满希望的，故选A。 Passage 3（山东省青岛市崂山区2024-2025学年八年级上学期期末 ） How do you sleep? On your back? On your side? How about standing up? Unless you’re a giraffe, no one will choose the last one. But a company (公司) has made Giraffenap to help sleepy workers take a quick rest when he feels tired or sleepy at work. Giraffenap is a standing sleeping box. As the name shows, the company got the idea from giraffes, the long-necked animals. Giraffes usually sleep in short naps, and they sleep while standing up. Giraffenap helps people sleep while they’re standing just like giraffes do. It’s about the size of a small phone box. And in it, you can’t hear the noise outside at all. But why does it have to be standing? Well, some studies show that sleeping while standing makes people breathe (呼吸) easily. So when they wake up, they can feel the result of a nap without having to sleep too much. In just 20 minutes, they will be fresh. And they can quickly return to work without feeling sleepy. Also, making the box stand means that it takes up half of the floor space. Now, I know what you’re thinking—will a person just fall down if he tries to sleep while standing? Of course not. Inside the box are four points to support (支持) the body—head, legs and feet. That means he can rest his arms, legs and head in the box while standing. Giraffenap was on sale last year. I hope you’ll try sleeping in it—just like giraffes do. 10．Where can we most probably see Giraffenap? A．In a zoo. B．In an office. C．At home. D．In a hospital. 11．They make the box stand because it can ________. ①stop noise getting in    ②save much floor space ③ support the body better    ④let people breathe easily A．①② B．②③ C．②④ D．③④ 12．What does the underlined word “fresh” mean in Chinese? A．新鲜的 B．凉爽的 C．昏昏欲睡的 D．充满活力的 13．Which of the following is NOT mentioned (提及) about Giraffenap in the passage? A．Its size. B．Its selling time. C．Its price. D．Its use of space. 14．Why does the writer write the passage? A．To introduce a new standing sleeping box. B．To give some good reasons for sleeping standing up. C．To show ways of helping people sleep better and faster. D．To call on more people to buy the standing sleeping box. 【答案】10．B 11．C 12．D 13．C 14．A 【导语】本文讲述了一种受长颈鹿启发而设计的站立式休息箱——Giraffenap。 10．推理判断题。根据“But a company (公司) has made Giraffenap to help sleepy workers take a quick rest when he feels tired or sleepy at work.”可知Giraffenap适用于办公室，故选B。 11．细节理解题。根据“But why does it have to be standing? Well, some studies show that sleeping while standing makes people breathe (呼吸) easily.”以及“Also, making the box stand means that it takes up half of the floor space.”可知一些研究表明，站立睡眠可以让人呼吸顺畅；让箱子站立意味着它只占用了地板空间的一半。所以②和④正确，故选C。 12．词句猜测题。根据“In just 20 minutes, they will be fresh. And they can quickly return to work without feeling sleepy.”可知只需20分钟，他们就会恢复精神。然后他们可以迅速返回工作岗位，而不会感到困倦。这里的“fresh”意为“充满活力的”，故选D。 13．细节理解题。根据“It’s about the size of a small phone box.”、“Giraffenap was on sale last year.”以及“Also, making the box stand means that it takes up half of the floor space.”可知文章中提到Giraffenap的尺寸、售卖时间和空间利用，但没有说到价格，故选C。 14．主旨大意题。文章主要介绍了一种新型站立式睡眠箱Giraffenap的功能和特点，故选A。 Passage 4（山东省青岛市市北区2024-2025学年八年级上学期期末 ） Computers can do lots of jobs. They can do math, keep information or play music. You can use a computer to write or to play games. What do you know about the history of computers? The first computers were very big. ▲ They were so big that people didn’t have them at home. Early computers could only do simple math, like calculators (计算器). In the1930s, Alan Turing had the idea for a computer that could be programmed to do different things. In 1958, Jack Kilby invented the microchip (发明微晶片). Microchips are very small but can keep lots of information. They helped make computers smaller. In the 1970s, computers were smaller and cheaper, so people started to use them at home. In the 1980s, computer games were very popular. Lots of people bought computers just to play games. In 1989, Sir Timothy Berners-Lee invented the World Wide Web. It is a computer system (系统) to organize information on the Internet. Now people all over the world can look for and share information on the Internet. Today people can use smartphones to play games, send emails and go online. In the past, a computer was the size of a room. Now it can go in your pocket! 15．Choose the best sentence to fill in the blank “ ▲ ” in Paragraph 2. A．Each one was the size of a room! B．That’s why people didn’t like them. C．They were still popular with people. D．Only rich people had money to buy them. 16．When did people start to use computers at home? A．In the 1930s. B．In the 1950s. C．In the 1970s. D．In the 1980s. 17．Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A．Today smartphones are more popular than computers. B．Jack Kilby’s invention helped make computers smaller. C．Alan Turing made early computers work like calculators. D．Sir Timothy Berners-Lee made computer games popular. 18．Which of the following best shows the structure of the passage? A．①//②③④⑤ B．①②③④//⑤ C．①②//③//④⑤ D．①//②③④//⑤ 19．What’s the passage mainly about? A．The uses of computers. B．The history of computers. C．The good points of computers. D．The reasons for inventing computers. 【答案】15．A 16．C 17．B 18．A 19．B 【导语】本文主要介绍了计算机的发展历程。 15．推理判断题。根据“The first computers were very big.”可知，此处介绍计算器的体积很大，选项A“每个都有一个房间那么大！”此处最为合适。故选A。 16．细节理解题。根据“In the 1970s, computers were smaller and cheaper, so people started to use them at home.”可知，二十世纪七十年代人们开始在家里使用计算机。故选C 17．细节理解题。根据“In 1958, Jack Kilby invented the microchip (发明微晶片). Microchips are very small but can keep lots of information. They helped make computers smaller.”可知，Jack Kilby发明了微晶片，这使得电脑变得更小，帮助了电脑小型化。故选B。 18．篇章结构题。通读全文可知，第一段引入主题，二三四五段依次介绍计算机的历史发展，因此文章的结构为总分。故选A。 19．主旨大意题。通读文章可知，本文主要介绍了计算机的发展历程。故选B。 Passage 5（山东省青岛莱西市2024-2025学年八年级上学期期末 ） Pandas are one of the most popular animals around the world. As the hometown of pandas, Sichuan in China is the best place to have fun with these cute animals. More importantly, it has great panda volunteer programs. Dujiangyan Panda Base offers an educational Panda Volunteer Program. 50 volunteers can be one-day keepers of pandas. What good news for panda lovers! What do the volunteers do during the day? After putting on the work clothes, the volunteers start their day. From 9: 00 to 10: 00, they carry out the old bamboo and carry in the fresh bamboo. After that, they wash the panda house. Then they spend an hour looking around the panda base. In the afternoon, it’s time to learn some fun facts about pandas from a documentary (纪录片). Through it, the volunteers can also understand how humans protect pandas. After that, the volunteers need to help prepare food for pandas. At 3: 00 pm, the program is over. Volunteers say goodbye to the cute pandas and return the work clothes. Every volunteer can get a special gift for their hard work. If you are interested in the program, you can become a volunteer at Dujiangyan Panda Base. You will have a great volunteering experience there. 20．What does “it” in Paragraph 1 refer to (指的是)? A．the panda B．your hometown C．Sichuan D．China 21．How long can the volunteers work as keepers? A．For 50 days. B．For about 12 hours. C．For 2 days. D．For about 6 hours. 22．How do the volunteers start their day? A．By dealing with the bamboo. B．By having a lesson on TV. C．By playing games with pandas. D．By washing the panda house. 23．What do volunteers do in the afternoon? A．They learn fun facts about Dujiangyan. B．They look around the panda base. C．They take photos for visitors. D．They prepare food for pandas. 24．Why does the writer write this passage? A．To share the volunteer experience. B．To look for volunteers. C．To introduce pandas to foreigners. D．To tell readers to protect the panda. 【答案】20．C 21．D 22．A 23．D 24．B 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了四川都江堰熊猫基地的熊猫志愿者项目，包括项目内容、志愿者一天的工作流程，结尾邀请感兴趣的人成为志愿者。 20．词句猜测题。根据第一段“As the hometown of pandas, Sichuan in China is the best place to have fun with these cute animals. More importantly, it has great panda volunteer programs”，这里说中国四川是和熊猫玩耍的最佳地方，更重要的是它有很棒的熊猫志愿者项目，所以“it”指代的是四川。故选C。 21．细节理解题。根据第三段“From 9:00 to 10:00, they carry out the old bamboo and carry in the fresh bamboo”和第四段“At 3:00 pm, the program is over.”可知，上午9点开始，下午3点结束，时长约6小时。故选D。 22．细节理解题。根据第三段“After putting on the work clothes, the volunteers start their day. From 9:00 to 10:00, they carry out the old bamboo and carry in the fresh bamboo.”可知，志愿者们穿上工作服后，从搬运竹子开始一天的工作。故选A。 23．细节理解题。根据第四段“In the afternoon...After that, the volunteers need to help prepare food for pandas.”可知，下午志愿者要为熊猫准备食物。故选D。 24．推理判断题。根据最后一段“If you are interested in the program, you can become a volunteer at Dujiangyan Panda Base.”，可以看出作者写这篇文章是为了寻找志愿者。故选B。 Passage 6（山东省青岛莱西市2024-2025学年八年级上学期期末 ） When winter comes and spring is still far away, soup might be all you need to warm you up. But if you think soups are only to warm you up, think again, as dietary therapy (食疗法) has long been practiced in China. As written in a book by famous ancient Chinese doctor Zhang Zhongjing, food can also be used as medicine, so eating the right things might help you avoid or get over illnesses. Here, we’ve chosen four popular Chinese soups for winter. Let’s drink up for a healthy season! ★ Gedatang is a typical soup enjoyed by people in northern China. The soup is usually eaten as an evening meal, as it is easy to digest (消化). The vegetables used in the soup are different from place to place. ★ Curry beef soup is a popular dish in Shanghai. Potatoes are often cooked together with the beef. Both the potatoes and the beef are soft, which makes the soup easy to digest, too. ★ Lotus root soup with pork ribs is a famous dish in Hubei Province. The soup made with lotus roots grown in Honghu Lake is considered the best. The soup is also believed to help cool the blood. ★ Pawpaw and tremella sweet soup with lotus seeds (莲子) is a traditional dish from Guangdong Province. The soup is becoming increasingly popular in other parts of China, not only because it tastes wonderful but also because it helps with coughs, which are common on cold and dry winter days. It is really popular among women, as both pawpaws and tremellas are good for the skin. 25．Paragraph 1 tells readers that food ________. A．can only warm us up B．can help us get over illnesses C．is more useful than medicine D．is necessary when we are tired 26．Which soup is probably the most popular in the north? A．Gedatang. B．Curry beef soup. C．Lotus root soup with pork ribs. D．Pawpaw and tremella sweet soup. 27．How many kinds of soups from the south are mentioned (提及)? A．One. B．Two. C．Three. D．None. 28．Sally has a cough, which soup is her best choice? A． B． C． D． 29．Which is the best title of this passage? A．Eating the Right Things B．Four Ways to Warm Up C．Beat the Winter Blue D．Chinese Soups for Winter 【答案】25．B 26．A 27．C 28．D 29．D 【导语】本文介绍了冬季的几种中式汤品。 25．细节理解题。根据“But if you think soups are only to warm you up, think again, as dietary therapy (食疗法) has long been practiced in China.”可知，食物不仅可以温暖我们，还能帮助我们避免或治愈疾病。故选B。 26．细节理解题。根据“Gedatang is a typical soup enjoyed by people in northern China”可知，在北方最受欢迎的汤是疙瘩汤，故选A。 27．细节理解题。根据“Curry beef soup is a popular dish in Shanghai.”；“Lotus root soup with pork ribs is a famous dish in Hubei Province.”以及“ Pawpaw and tremella sweet soup with lotus seeds (莲子) is a traditional dish from Guangdong Province.”可知，提到的南方的汤有三种。故选C。 28．细节理解题。根据“The soup is becoming increasingly popular in other parts of China, not only because it tastes wonderful but also because it helps with coughs, which are common on cold and dry winter days”可知，银耳木瓜莲子汤可以止咳，选项D符合题意。故选D。 29．最佳标题题。通读全文，文章内容是介绍冬季的几种中式汤品，因此选项D适合作为文章标题。故选D。 Passage 7（山东省泰安市岱岳区2024-2025学年八年级上学期期末 ） New research has shown that the Moon is older than thought—it’s 40 million years older. Scientists now believe it formed (形成) around 4.46 billion years ago. A long time ago, a big collision (碰撞) happened in space. A planet named Theia, about the size of Mars, hit the Earth. This caused magma (岩浆) to fly out into space. As the magma cooled, it became rocks that began flying around the Earth. Slowly, these rocks came together and formed the Moon. How do we know this? In 1972, astronauts collected (收集) rocks from the Moon. The rocks had a special kind of mineral (矿物质). It formed after the Earth and Theia collided. Recently, scientists used a new tool to study the mineral more clearly. This helped them work out how old the Moon really is. Why do we study the Moon? It’s not just a shiny rock in the sky! It plays a big part in our lives. It makes our seasons change and even changes the weather. Without the Moon, life on Earth might not be possible. Before astronauts travelled to the Moon, there were stories about how the Moon formed. Some people thought the Moon was floating (漂浮) through space and got caught by the Earth’s gravity (引力). But no matter how it formed, one thing is for sure: the Moon is an amazing part of our universe. We are still learning about it. Keep looking up, and maybe one day you’ll find something amazing too! 30．What does the underlined word “This” in Paragraph 2 refer to? A．Theia hitting the Earth. B．Rocks flying into space. C．Magma becoming rocks. D．Mars colliding with Theia. 31．How did the scientists work out the Moon’s age? A．By making a new tool. B．By studying the mineral. C．By collecting the rocks. D．By travelling into space. 32．What’s the main idea of Paragraph 4? A．The Moon can’t shine itself in the sky. B．We have seasons because of the Moon. C．The weather changes with the Moon. D．The Moon is important to life on Earth. 33．What does the writer suggest (建议) in the last paragraph? A．Looking for amazing things. B．Continuing studying the Moon. C．Sharing stories about the Moon. D．Watching the Moon more often. 【答案】30．A 31．B 32．D 33．B 【导语】本文主要讲述了月球是地球唯一的天然卫星，也是人类登陆过的唯一的地外星球。月球对于地球上的生命来说是很重要的。 30．细节理解题。根据第二段“A planet named Theia, about the size of Mars, hit the Earth.”可知，一个大约火星的叫塞亚的行星撞击地球。因此这里的“this”指的是塞亚行星撞击地球这件事。故选A。 31．细节理解题。根据第三段“scientists used a new tool to study the mineral more clearly. This helped them work out how old the Moon really is.”可知，科学家对矿物质的研究，帮助他们计算出了月球的实际年龄。故选B。 32．主旨大意题。根据第四段“Without the Moon, life on Earth might not be possible.”可知，没有月球，地球上的生命可能就不存在了。说明月球对地球上的生命很重要。故选D。 33．观点态度题。根据最后一段“We are still learning about it. Keep looking up, and maybe one day you’ll find something amazing too!”可知，作者建议我们继续研究月球。故选B。 Passage 8（山东省泰安市岱岳区2024-2025学年八年级上学期期末 ） The Yellow River is our country’s second-longest river. It runs through 9 provinces and autonomous regions (省和自治区). The river plays such an important role that we Chinese people call it the mother river. There is a television show about the Yellow River. It is called Yellow River Culture Competition. Shandong Radio and Television Station made the show, together with eight other provinces and regions along the Yellow River. They hoped the show could help people know about the rich culture of the Yellow River and that more people could pass it down. 99 culture lovers, mostly in their 20s and 30s, got together at the television show. Through singing songs or reciting poems (背诵诗歌), they shared their ideas about the Yellow River. Four famous people also appeared at the show. They shared lesser-known (鲜为人知的) stories about the Yellow River. Meng Man, a teacher at the Minzu University of China, talked about some of the most famous poems about the Yellow River. “Through this program, people can not only learn more about the history of the Yellow River, but also take a close look at the happy life of the people living along its banks,” she said. 34．What do we know about the Yellow River from Paragraph 1? A．It is about 5,464 km long. B．It runs into the Bohai Sea. C．It is becoming shorter and better. D．It makes a big difference to Chinese people. 35．Why did they make the show about the Yellow River? A．To look for talented people. B．To let people enjoy songs and poems. C．To ask successful people to share their stories. D．To help people learn about the Yellow River’s culture. 36．Most of the performers at the show were ________. A．young people B．teachers C．farmers D．famous people 37．What did Meng Man think of the show about the Yellow River? A．Relaxing. B．Surprising. C．Educational. D．Creative. 【答案】34．D 35．D 36．A 37．C 【导语】本文主要介绍了山东广播电视台与黄河沿岸的其他八个省份和地区共同制作了一个关于黄河的电视节目，该节目名为《黄河文化竞赛》。他们希望通过这个节目让人们了解黄河丰富的文化，并希望更多人能够传承下去。 34．推理判断题。根据第一段“The river plays such an important role that we Chinese people call it the mother river.”可知，黄河发挥着如此重要的作用，以至于我们中国人称它为母亲河。由此推知，黄河对中国人来说意义重大。故选D。 35．细节理解题。根据第二段“They hoped the show could help people know about the rich culture of the Yellow River and that more people could pass it down.”可知，他们制作这个节目的目的是为了让人们了解黄河文化。故选D。 36．细节理解题。根据第三段“99 culture lovers, mostly in their 20s and 30s, got together at the television show.”可知，大多数参加这个节目的人都是年轻人。故选A。 37．推理判断题。根据最后一段“Through this program, people can not only learn more about the history of the Yellow River, but also take a close look at the happy life of the people living along its banks”可知，蒙曼认为通过这个节目人们能学到很多东西，由此推知，她认为这个节目是有教育意义的。故选C。 Passage 9（山东省泰安市岱岳区2024-2025学年八年级上学期期末 ） Dear students, you have come here from different parts of the world. We hope that all students can learn more about one another. Would you like to share something about your hometown with others? — Rutgers University Hengyang is my hometown. It is the second largest city in Hunan, China and covers an area of 15,310 km2. With a population of about 6.49 million, Hengyang has many places of interest. You can visit Mt. Hengshan. Cailun Bamboo Sea, and Jiangkou Bird Islet. I’m from London, the capital of the UK. The area of London is 1,572 km2 and the population is about 8.83 million, There are many museums and libraries in London. If you want to visit London, remember to bring an umbrella as it often rains there. I come from Chanthaburi, Thailand. It’s on the east coast of Thailand, Covering 6,338 km2, Chanthaburi has a population of over 536,000. The street food markets are very famous there. You can taste delicious seafood and fresh fruit at low (低的) prices. I miss them very much! 38．What can’t we learn about He Bing’s hometown? A．Its size. B．Its weather. C．Its population. D．Its places of interest. 39．What advice does Liam Adams give about visiting his hometown? A．Don’t forget to visit Mt. Hengshan. B．Don’t miss the street food markets. C．Bring an umbrella as it often rains. D．Visit the theaters and libraries. 40．What does Anong Dokbua say about her hometown? A．It has a large population. B．It is famous for its beaches. C．It is a small town in Thailand. D．It has delicious and cheap street foods. 【答案】38．B 39．C 40．D 【导语】本文主要介绍了三位同学家乡的一些信息。 38．细节理解题。根据“It is the second largest city in Hunan, China and covers an area of 15,310 km2. With a population of about 6.49 million, Hengyang has many places of interest.”可知，文中介绍了何冰家乡的面积、人口数量以及名胜古迹，没有介绍它的天气。故选B。 39．细节理解题。根据“If you want to visit London, remember to bring an umbrella as it often rains there.”可知，Liam Adams建议人们带伞，因为他的家乡常常下雨。故选C。 40．细节理解题。根据“The street food markets are very famous there. You can taste delicious seafood and fresh fruit at low (低的) prices.”可知，Anong Dokbua说她的家乡有好吃又便宜的街边小吃。故选D。 Passage 10（山东省泰安市岱岳区2024-2025学年八年级上学期期末 ） The 33rd Summer Olympic Games were held in Paris, France, from July 26 to August 11. The Olympics returned after 100 years, making Paris the second city to host three Summer Olympics after London. Chinese people first took part in the Olympics in 1932 when Liu Changchun became the country’s first Olympian. Xu Haifeng won the country’s first Olympic gold medal (金牌) in the Los Angeles Games in 1984. This year, there were 32 sports (大项) and 329 events (小项) in the Paris Games. Over 200 countries and regions (地区) took part in them. China sent 404 athletes (运动员) to compete in 232 events across 30 sports. 37-year-old race walker Liu Hong was the oldest competitor while 11-year-old skateboarder Zheng Haohao was the youngest. China’s athletes did a good job and got 91 medals, including 40 gold medals. For example, 19-year-old swimmer Pan Zhanle broke his own world record to win gold in the men’s 100m freestyle (自由泳). That was China’s first gold medal in this event. 21-year-old Zheng Qinwen became the first Asian tennis player to win gold in women’s singles. China has become one of the world’s most competitive sporting countries. The athletes showed the world that only by working together could they be faster, higher and stronger. 41．Where were the 33rd Summer Olympic Games held? A．Greece. B．Paris. C．London. D．Beijing. 42．Who won the first country’s gold medal for China in the Olympics history? A．Pan Zhanle. B．Zheng Qinwen. C．Liu Changchun. D．Xu Haifeng. 43．How many athletes did China send to take part in the 33rd Summer Olympic Games A．329. B．200. C．404. D．232. 44．What can we learn from this passage about the athletes? A．They have been the strongest country by working together. B．They have grow higher and stronger with the Olympic Games. C．Only by working together could they be faster, higher and stronger. D．Only sports can make China become the most competitive countries. 【答案】41．B 42．D 43．C 44．C 【导语】本文主要介绍了第33届巴黎奥运会，以及奥运会上中国派出的运动员和他们的表现情况。 41．细节理解题。根据第一段“The 33rd Summer Olympic Games were held in Paris, France”可知，第33届夏季奥林匹克运动会在法国巴黎举行。故选B。 42．细节理解题。根据第一段“Xu Haifeng won the country’s first Olympic gold medal (金牌) in the Los Angeles Games in 1984.”可知，许海峰赢得了中国的第一枚奥运金牌。故选D。 43．细节理解题。根据第二段“China sent 404 athletes (运动员) to compete in 232 events across 30 sports.”可知，中国有404名运动员参加。故选C。 44．细节理解题。根据最后一段“The athletes showed the world that only by working together could they be faster, higher and stronger.”可知，运动员们向世界展示了只有团结协作，他们才能更快、更高、更强。故选C。 Passage 11（山东省临沂市罗庄区2024-2025学年八年级上学期期末 ） Do you want to keep thin and look good? Do you want to stay away from health problems: Do you have sleep problems and want to get a better sleep? Do you want to make more friends? If you do, just exercise! You may hear lots of ways to keep healthy. Here are some easy-to-remember ways for you. Eat healthily. Eating habits will always keep you healthy. It’s important to eat vegetables and fruit every day. It’s also a good idea to eat less sugar and drink more water. Move more and sit less. Although about 150 minutes of exercise a week is good, experts say that any activity is better than nothing. So try to stand up more often and do more activities. Get enough sleep. Most people need about 7-9 hours of sleep each night. If you feel tired when you do an activity, or if you need to drink coffee to make you not sleep, you may not get enough sleep. It’s not easy to get enough sleep, but it is a must for good health. Don’t exercise by yourself. When you exercise, ask a friend to go with you. He or she can encourage (鼓励) you when you feel tired. Then you will not stop exercising halfway. 45．What is the topic (话题) of the passage? A．Food. B．Health. C．Friends. 46．What does the underlined word “it” refer to (指的是) in Paragraph 4? A．Doing exercise. B．Getting enough sleep. C．Drinking coffee. 47．Which of the following best shows the structure (结构) of the passage? A． B． C． 48．What’s the purpose (目的) of the passage? A．To tell us some ways to keep healthy. B．To show how important to have enough sleep. C．To ask us to do more exercise in life. 【答案】45．B 46．B 47．C 48．A 【导语】本文主要讲述了保持健康的方法。 45．主旨大意题。根据“You may hear lots of ways to keep healthy. Here are some easy-to-remember ways for you.”可知，本文主要讲述了保持健康的方法，主题是关于健康的。故选B。 46．词义猜测题。根据“It’s not easy to get enough sleep, but it is a must for good health.”可知，获得足够的睡眠并不容易，但它是保持健康所必需的。it指代获得足够的睡眠。故选B。 47．篇章结构题。本文第一段引出主题“保持健康的方法”；第二到第五段具体介绍了保持健康的一些方法。文章是总分结构。故选C。 48．主旨大意题。根据“You may hear lots of ways to keep healthy. Here are some easy-to-remember ways for you.”及全文可知，本文主要讲述了保持健康的方法。故选A。 Passage 12（山东省临沂市罗庄区2024-2025学年八年级上学期期末 ） In the future cities, will we have smart buildings and flying cars? Or robots that will help with our housework? What about schools? Will we still travel to school or will we study online from home? Maybe or maybe not, but what we do know is that in the future, cities are going to have more and more people living in them. More than half the world’s people already live in cities, and by 2050, cities will become home to about 6.5 billion people. That’s a lot of people and very little space! More people means that we’re going to have more pollution, traffic and noise. It also means that we’ll need more homes, schools, hospitals and jobs. We’ll need more resources, like water and trees, and more ways to grow food too. And more parks to play in! Many cities are already planning for the future. For example, Bristol is a cycling city in England. You can ride a bike in cycle road. In Singapore, people are looking “up” to grow food! To save space, they grow vegetables in lots of layers (层) in special tall buildings, called “vertical farms”. And in Amsterdam in North Europe, there are houses built on water instead of on land! 49．Why does the writer ask the questions in the first paragraph? A．To introduce new ways of life. B．To show the importance of cities. C．To predict what cities will be like. 50．What does the word “resources” mean in Chinese? A．经历 B．信息 C．资源 51．Which is TRUE about vertical farms? A．People ride bikes on them. B．People use it to save space. C．People plant trees on them. 52．In which part of a magazine can you read the passage? A．Future Life. B．Culture Corner. C．Sports World. 【答案】49．C 50．C 51．B 52．A 【导语】本文讲述了对未来城市可能遇到的问题进行探讨和畅想。 49．推理判断题。根据“In the future cities, will we have smart buildings and flying cars? Or robots that will help with our housework? What about schools? Will we still travel to school or will we study online from home?”可知，作者在第一段提问是为了预测城市未来的样子，引发读者对未来城市的思考。故选C。 50．词句猜测题。根据第二段“We’ll need more resources, like water and trees”可知，水和树都是“资源”，所以resources是“资源”。故选C。 51．细节理解题。根据第三段“To save space, they grow vegetables in lots of layers (层) in special tall buildings, called ‘vertical farms’.”可知，垂直农场用于节省空间。故选B。 52．推理判断题。文章主要探讨未来城市生活，可能出现在“Future Life”部分。故选A。 Passage 13（山东省济宁市梁山县2024-2025学年八年级上学期期末 ） In our lives we can see more and more robots in different places. They are helpful and do lots of things. They can not only work indoors, but also outdoors. They can even do tasks that nobody wants to do. One special robot can help in fast food restaurants. At first, the robot only made burgers. But workers thought it could do more. Now, the robot can make many kinds of food like French fries and fried onions. It works faster than people because it can do more tasks at the same time. So it saves a lot of time and work. Also, the robot knows exactly when the food is ready. Workers are happy that they don’t have to do them, especially at night. Another special robot can even do tasks that are difficult or dangerous. It is so big that it can carry things of up to 40 kilograms and can reach as high as ten meters, too. It helps workers fix railway lines. That’s because electricity (电) can make some workers in danger and even fall sometimes. The robot can help them solve these problems and makes their lives much safer. These unusual robots seem to be doing good jobs, but they still need help from people. People control robots with a computer or a remote control (遥控器) and a VR headset (虚拟现实头盔). Scientists say robots can help in more places and play a more important part in the near future. 53．Why can the special robot in fast food restaurants work faster than people? A．Because it is big. B．Because it is tall. C．Because it is heavy. D．Because it can do more tasks at the same time. 54．What does the underlined word “fix” mean in Chinese? A．替换 B．改变 C．维修 D．发现 55．We can infer (推断) that from the 4th Para. A．There will be fewer robots in our homes to do good jobs. B．These special robots can’t work without people’s help. C．People can ask the robots to do all things. D．Robots can’t do tasks that nobody wants to do. 56．What’s the best title of the passage? A．The Unusual Robots B．The Fastest Robots C．The Biggest Robots D．The Smallest Robots 【答案】53．D 54．C 55．B 56．A 【导语】本文为一篇说明文。文章中介绍了当今有很多不同寻常的机器人在做不同的工作。 53．细节理解题。根据第二段“It works faster than people because it can do more tasks at the same time.”可知，它可以同时进行多项任务，因此比人类更快。故选D。 54．词句猜测题。根据第三段“It helps workers fix railway lines. That’s because electricity (电) can make some workers in danger and even fall sometimes.”可知，机器人可以帮助工人维修铁路线路。这里的“fix”应指“维修”。故选C。 55．推理判断题。根据“These unusual robots seem to be doing good jobs, but they still need help from people.”可知，这些特殊的机器人没有人的帮助就不能工作。故选B。 56．最佳标题题。通读全文，根据第一段“In our lives we can see more and more robots in different places. They are helpful and do lots of things. They can not only work indoors, but also outdoors.”可知，本文介绍了当今有很多不同寻常的机器人在做不同的工作。“不同寻常的机器人”适合为文章标题。故选A。 Passage 14（山东省泰安市新泰市2024-2025学年八年级上学期期末 ） Young people and older people do not always agree. They sometimes have different ideas about living, working and playing. But in one special program in New York State, adults and teenagers live together in a friendly way.   Each summer 200 teenagers and 50 adults live together for eight weeks as members of a special work group. Everyone works several hours each day. They do so not just to keep busy but to find meaning and fun in work. Some teenagers work in the forests or on the farms near the village. Some learn to make things like tables and chairs and to build houses. The adults teach them these skills. There are several free hours each day. Weekends are free, too. During the free hours, some of the teenagers learn photo-taking or drawing. Others sit around and talk or sing. Each teenager chooses his own way to pass his free time. When people live together, they should have rules. In this program the teenagers and the adults make the rules together. If someone breaks a rule, the problem goes before the whole group. They talk about it and ask, “Why did it happen? What should we do about it?” One of the teenagers has said something about it, “You have to stop thinking only about yourself. You learn how to think about the group.” 57．What do teenagers do in their free hours? A．They learn to build houses. B．They make the rules by themselves. C．They learn some skills from older people. D．They talk, sing, learn photo-taking or drawing. 58．Which of the following is TRUE? A．The teenagers don’t have to obey the rules. B．The members have to obey the rules the adults make. C．The members have no free time but on weekends. D．The members should not break the rules they make together. 59．Why do all the members work some time every day? A．Because they want to lead a busy life. B．Because they can learn new skills of farming. C．Because they can find useful things and pleasure in work. D．Because they hope to learn to make things like tables and chairs. 60．What can we infer (推断) from the article? A．Some teenagers learn to make bookcases. B．Teenagers learn how to work with others. C．The adults teach young people skills to make things. D．Adults and teenagers can always live together in a friendly way. 【答案】57．D 58．D 59．C 60．B 【导语】本文讲述了一个纽约州特别的项目，在这个项目中，青少年和成年人一起生活和工作。 57．细节理解题。根据第三段“During the free hours, some of the teenagers learn photo-taking or drawing. Others sit around and talk or sing.”可知，青少年在空闲时间可以聊天、唱歌、学习摄影或者画画。故选D。 58．细节理解题。根据第四段“...if someone breaks a rule, the problem goes before the whole group. They talk about it and ask, ‘Why did it happen? What should we do about it?’”可知，成员们应该遵守他们自己制定的规则。故选D。 59．细节理解题。根据第二段“They do so not just to keep busy but to find meaning and fun in work.”可知，因为他们可以在工作中找到有用的东西和乐趣，故选C。 60．推理判断题。根据第五段“One of the teenagers has said something about it, ‘You have to stop thinking only about yourself. You learn how to think about the group.’”可以推知，青少年通过该项目学习如何与他人合作，故选B。 Passage 15（山东省泰安市新泰市2024-2025学年八年级上学期期末 ） In the South China Sea, there is a group of Jiaoren. Their tears become pearls (珍珠) after they fall. To the north of the Kunlun Mountains, there is a monster (怪物) called Xiangliu, which has nine heads with human faces but the body of a snake. These magic characters are from Shan Hai Jing. Shan Hai Jing, also known as The Classic of Mountains and Seas, is about the culture and geography of China before the Qin Dynasty. The book has eighteen parts, talking about more than 550 mountains and 300 seas. A famous story in the book is about Zhu Rong, the god of fire. He has a beast-like (野兽般的) body and a human face, riding around the sky on two dragons, He had a big fight with Gong Gong, the god of water, and won. But after the fight, the human world came into complete darkness. Then he brought fire to the world and taught humans how to use it. Although it’s not clear who wrote it, Shan Hai Jing is an important ancient book and it is considered as one of the treasures of Chinese culture. People of all ages love the stories in the book. There are also many films, games and artworks made from it. 61．How does the writer start the passage? A．By telling a story. B．By giving two examples. C．By raising a question. D．By comparing two facts. 62．What is the second paragraph mainly about? A．The writer of the book. B．Why the book is popular. C．The importance of the book. D．The introduction to the book. 63．From the passage we can learn that Zhu Rong ________. A．is the god of fire B．has a human body C．often rides a horse D．gets on well with Gong Gong 64．What does the writer think of the book? A．Quite difficult. B．Too old. C．A bit relaxing. D．Really important. 【答案】61．B 62．D 63．A 64．D 【导语】本文主要介绍了《山海经》，并介绍了其中一个故事。 61．细节理解题。根据“These magic characters are from Shan Hai Jing.”可知，这些神奇的生物都出自《山海经》，作者举了两个《山海经》中的例子引出本文的主题。故选B。 62．主旨大意题。根据“Shan Hai Jing, also known as…has eighteen parts, talking about more than 550 mountains and 300 seas.”可知，第二段主要对《山海经》进行了简要介绍。故选D。 63．细节理解题。根据“A famous story in the book is about Zhu Rong, the god of fire.”可知，祝融是火神。故选A。 64．观点态度题。根据“Shan Hai Jing is an important ancient book and it is considered as one of the treasures of Chinese culture.”可推知，作者认为这本书很重要。故选D。 Passage 16（山东省聊城市茌平区2024-2025学年八年级上学期期末 ） Xiamen is in the southeast of China, with over 5 million people living in the city. It has hot summers and short cool winters. Most people think it is enjoyable to live here. Xiamen has a long history and rich culture and its economy (经济) is growing quickly now. There are many places of interest in Xiamen. One of them is Gulangyu. The island is separated (被分离) from Xiamen by the 600-meter-wide Lujiang River, like a garden on the water. People can go there only by ship, and cars and buses cannot run on the island. Famous for its natural beauty, Gulangyu became one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites (世界文化遗址) on July 8th, 2017. What’s more, many visitors from all over the world would like to visit Gulangyu to enjoy its special buildings. Xiamen is also known for its beautiful beaches. The Baicheng Beach is very popular, and there are a lot of visitors enjoying the blue sea and the sun here every day. It’s a wonderful place to relax at the end of the day. If visitors don’t have time to go in the late afternoon for sunset, the morning is lovely too. There are also many water activities for visitors, such as swimming and surfing. They can also go for a bike ride along the beach to enjoy the sea. So why not take a trip to enjoy the beauty of Xiamen next time? You can run away from the busy life for a short time and relax. At the same time, it’s a good place for you to know about different cultures in China. 65．Which of the following information is NOT mentioned in in Paragraph 1? A．Where Xiamen is. B．The weather in Xiamen. C．The population of Xiamen. D．The famous people in Xiamen. 66．How can people go to Gulangyu? A．By bus. B．By ship. C．By car. D．By plane. 67．Gulangyu is so popular with visitors because ________. A．visitors can have a bus tour on the island B．it is the only garden on the water in the city C．it has the natural beauty and special buildings D．it is a good place for visitors to go fishing by ship 68．Which of the following about the Baicheng Beach is TRUE? A．The old buildings there are so beautiful. B．It was exciting to play in many water activities. C．Many people there enjoy watching animals. D．Visitors are surprised at the long history of the beach. 69．The writer writes the passage to ________. A．advise more people to visit Xiamen B．tell people the importance of Xiamen C．tell visitors about the history of Xiamen D．talk about the famous beaches in Xiamen 【答案】65．D 66．B 67．C 68．B 69．A 【导语】本文主要介绍了中国东南沿海城市厦门的地理位置、人口、气候、经济、文化和旅游景点等。 65．细节理解题。根据“Xiamen is in the southeast of China, with over 5 million people living in the city. It has hot summers and short cool winters. Most people think it is enjoyable to live here. Xiamen has a long history and rich culture and its economy is growing quickly now.”可知，介绍了厦门的地理位置、人口、天气。没有提及厦门的名人。故选 D。 66．细节理解题。根据“People can go there only by ship, and cars and buses cannot run on the island.” 可知，人们可以坐船去鼓浪屿。故选B。 67．细节理解题。根据“Famous for its natural beauty, Gulangyu became one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites on July 8th.2017. What’s more, many visitors from all over the world would like to visit Gulangyu to enjoy its special buildings.”可知，鼓浪屿之所以如此受游客欢迎，是因为它有自然美景和特殊的建筑，故选C。 68．推理判断题。根据“There are also many water activities for visitors, such as swimming and surfing.” 可知，游客还可以参加许多水上活动，这与B选项 “参加许多水上活动令人兴奋” 描述相符，故选B。 69．主旨大意题。根据“So why not take a trip to enjoy the beauty of Xiamen next time? You can run away from the busy life for a short time and relax. At the same time, it’s a good place for you to know about different cultures in China.”以及通读全文可知，本文主要介绍了中国东南沿海城市厦门，强调了其宜人的气候、丰富的历史文化、快速发展的经济以及著名的旅游景点如鼓浪屿和白城海滩。因此作者写这篇文章的目的是为了建议更多的人去厦门旅游，故选A。 Passage 17（山东省临沂市费县2024-2025学年八年级上学期期末 ） As technology (科技) improves, education is changing. Will the classroom of the future be the same as the classroom of today? Of course not. So what will the future classroom be like? Let’s try to find it out. First, students won’t face the blackboard any more. Students will take classes by looking at their touch-screen (触摸屏的) desks. And doing homework, taking notes, and taking tests will be just a click away (点击鼠标即可). The walls of the classroom will also be filled with real-time (即时的) screens, and students and teachers can show any information they want. Next, in the coming years, another technology called metaverse (元宇宙) will make learning more exciting. Metaverse is a 3D virtual (虚拟的) world. In the metaverse, people can do things like going shopping, going to a concert or buying virtual clothing. Teachers and students can get into a virtual classroom, while in real life, they may be sitting on the sofa at home. Finally, the classroom of the future has several learning ways for students. They will learn things in the way they want. For example, they will learn by watching videos online. With the help of teachers, everyone moves at their own pace (节奏). This practice will help students learn faster and have better results. 70．How does the writer start the passage? A．By giving an example. B．By asking questions. C．By telling a story. 71．From the second paragraph, we might know that _______. A．students won’t need to take tests B．students won’t need to do their homework C．there will be no blackboard in the classroom 72．What’s the main idea of the passage? A．Describing what the metaverse will be like. B．Showing how students will learn at their own pace. C．Telling what the classroom will be like in the future. 73．Which of the following best shows the structure (结构) of the passage? (P= Paragraph) A． B． C． 【答案】70．B 71．C 72．C 73．B 【导语】本文主要介绍了未来教室的情况。 70．细节理解题。根据“Will the classroom of the future be the same as the classroom of today? Of course not. So what will the future classroom be like? Let’s try to find it out.”可知，文章开头提出了关于未来教室的问题，这是通过提问的方式引入话题，故选B。 71．细节理解题。根据“First, students won’t face the blackboard any more.”可知，教室里没有黑板，故选C。 72．主旨大意题。根据“So what will the future classroom be like? Let’s try to find it out.”及全文可知，文章主要描述了未来教室的样子，包括技术的进步、学习方法的改变等，旨在讲述未来教室的样子，故选C。 73．篇章结构题。根据“So what will the future classroom be like? Let’s try to find it out.”、“First, students won’t face the blackboard any more.”、“Next, in the coming years, another technology called metaverse (元宇宙) will make learning more exciting.”及“Finally, the classroom of the future has several learning ways for students.”可知，文章为总分结构。故选B。 Passage 18（山东省聊城市冠县2024-2025学年八年级上学期期末 ） City life is cool, but is country life cooler? More people in Britain want to live in the country, and this is causing problems in some rural (乡村的) areas. The population of British cities has been falling for years. Cities like Liverpool and Glasgow have lost about 30 percent of their population in 30 years. But Britain’s total population is still growing. Where are the people going? Answer: to the country. Small villages are becoming more popular. People have more space and most houses have gardens. But problems there are growing. Lots of people want to live in the country and work in the cities, so they are traveling long distances each day to go to work. Lots of young people feel that life in the country is boring, as well. Little villages now have traffic problems in the morning, just like big cities! And they are getting worse. Another problem is that parts of the countryside are starting to disappear. People seem to be bringing their problems from the cities to the rural (乡村的) areas they now live in. On some days, air pollution can be a big problem in large parts of southern England, not just in London. Crime (犯罪) has become a serious problem in rural areas. Perhaps there is hope for the future. Soon, Britain’s population will stop rising. In 100 years, there will be fewer people in Britain than today—perhaps two million less. 74．According to the passage, where do more British people like to live? A．In big cities. B．In the countryside. C．In small cities. D．In the foreign countries. 75．What does the underling word “they” refers to (指代)? A．The people living in the little villages. B．The popular small villages in Britain. C．The problems in the big cities in Britain. D．The traffic problems in the little villages. 76．Which of the following is NOT TRUE about living in the countryside? A．People have more space and most houses have gardens. B．It takes people lots of time to go to work every day. C．The problems in the cities won’t happen in the countryside. D．The life in the countryside is boring to many young people. 77．How many people may Britain have in 100 years? A．Two million less. B．More than two million. C．One million less. D．More than one million. 78．What is the best title of the passage? A．Working in the big city B．City life is wonderful C．Is countryside life cooler? D．Driving in the countryside 【答案】74．B 75．D 76．C 77．A 78．C 【导语】本文主要讨论了英国城市人口向乡村迁移的现象及其带来的问题。 74．细节理解题。根据第3、4段“Where are the people going? Answer: to the country.”可知，大部分英国人喜欢住在乡下，故选B。 75．代词指代题。根据第6段“Little villages now have traffic problems in the morning, just like big cities! And they are getting worse.”可知，“them”指的是小村庄的交通问题，故选D。 76．细节理解题。根据第6段“Little villages now have traffic problems in the morning, just like big cities! And they are getting worse.”可知，“城市的问题不会在农村发生”是错误的，故选C。 77．细节理解题。根据文章最后一段“In 100 years, there will be fewer people in Britain than today—perhaps two million less.”可知，在100年后英国人口可能会减少200万，故选A。 78．最佳标题题。根据“City life is cool, but is country life cooler?”及全文可知，全文讨论了乡村生活相对于城市生活的各种问题，因此标题为“乡村生活更酷吗？”是最佳选择，故选C。 Passage 19（山东省聊城市冠县2024-2025学年八年级上学期期末 ） China and Westen countries have something different in cultures about certain animals, but when it comes to pigs, we have the same idea-pigs are ugly (丑陋的), lazy and stupid (愚蠢的). Just look at some Chinese sayings such as “Boiling a dead pig.” and “A pig looking in the mirror is still a pig.” And in English, there are some sayings like “Eating like a pig.” and “Pigs might fly.” None of them are complimentary. However, pigs have some good qualities (品质). They are even as smart as dogs and elephants. They have good memories. And they know whether people treat them well or not. A UK cartoon, Peppa Pig is a most popular cartoon. The four members in the pig family teach children from all around the world about love, friendship and the value of family. And a Chinese cartoon film, the Adventures of Mcdull, is also very famous. In the cartoon, the little pig, Mcdull, has a heart of gold and always works hard for his dreams. Most people want quick success, but Mcdull is slow and patient, and not afraid of failing again and again. Maybe when we talk about pigs next time, we should think of their good qualities. 79．China and Western countries have ________ in cultures according to the passage. A．the same idea on pigs B．different ideas on pigs C．the same idea on all the animals D．something different in cultures about certain festivals. 80．What does the underlined word “complimentary” mean in Chinese? A．负面的 B．赞美的 C．固执的 D．欢喜的 81．What can we learn from Paragraph 3? A．Pigs have bad memories. B．Pigs are very kind to people. C．Pigs don’t know who treats them well. D．Pigs are as clever as dogs and elephants. 82．The writer gives the two examples of cartoons in the passage to show ________. A．pigs are slow and patient B．Children like pigs very much C．pigs have some good qualities. D．the two cartoons are well-known 83．What’s the best title (标题) of the passage? A．Opinions on Pigs B．Opinions on Animals C．Opinions on Cartoons D．Opinions on some sayings about pigs 【答案】79．A 80．B 81．D 82．C 83．A 【导语】本文主要讲述了中国和西方国家对猪的看法。 79．细节理解题。根据“but when it comes to pigs, we have the same idea-pigs are ugly (丑陋的), lazy and stupid (愚蠢的).”可知，东西方对猪有相同的观点。故选A。 80．词句猜测题。根据“Just look at some Chinese sayings such as ‘Boiling a dead pig.’ and ‘A pig looking in the mirror is still a pig.’ And in English, there are some sayings like ‘Eating like a pig.’ and ‘Pigs might fly.’”可知，这些都不是赞美的句子，故划线部分complimentary意为“赞美的”。故选B。 81．细节理解题。根据“They are even as smart as dogs and elephants.”可知，它们和狗和大象一样聪明。故选D。 82．推理判断题。根据“The four members in the pig family teach children from all around the world about love, friendship and the value of family.”及“Mcdull, has a heart of gold and always works hard for his dreams”可知，作者给出了两个卡通例子是为了展示猪有一些好的品质。故选C。 83．最佳标题题。根据“Maybe when we talk about pigs next time, we should think of their good qualities.”及通读全文可知，本文主要讲述了对猪的一些看法，“对猪的看法”符合本文标题。故选A。 Passage 20（山东省济南市章丘区2024-2025学年八年级上学期期末 ） Do you know the movie I, Robot? It tells us a story about the future. The year is 2035 and robots are just as common as mobile phones. People depend on their robots to do lots of things, for example, babysitting, cooking, doing chores and taking their dogs for a walk. Robots have to follow humans’ orders, because humans make them do so. A police officer called Spooner dislikes robots. He doesn’t think humans can get on well with their robots at all! But the scientist Susan has different ideas. Susan works on robots’ mind and she thinks one day robots will become stronger than humans and help humans to get better. When Spooner and Susan work together, they find that something is wrong with the world’s robots. A few robots have their own thoughts and they’re trying to get out of humans’ control (控制)! Of course these robots’ dream doesn’t come true. Humans work hard to control their robots again and they succeed at last. 84．The story will happen in ________. A．2010 B．2020 C．2035 D．2040 85．The underlined phrase “depend on” in the passage means ________ in Chinese. A．依靠 B．悬挂 C．相信 D．取决于 86．Spooner is a ________ and Susan is a ________. A．scientist; professor B．bank clerk; police officer C．policeman; doctor D．police officer; scientist 87．Susan thinks that one day ________. A．robots can’t get on well with humans B．robots will help humans to get better C．robots will have their own thoughts D．robots will control the world 88．Which of the following is NOT TRUE according to this article? A．The movie I, Robot talks about the future. B．People use their robots to do everything. C．A few robots want to get out of humans’ control. D．At last humans succeed in controlling the robots again. 【答案】84．C 85．A 86．D 87．B 88．B 【导语】本文主要介绍了电影《我，机器人》的内容。 84．细节理解题。根据“The year is 2035 and robots are just as common as mobile phones.”可知，这个故事发生在2035年。故选C。 85．词句猜测题。根据“People depend on their robots to do lots of things, for example, babysitting, cooking, doing chores and taking their dogs for a walk.”可知，此处表示人们依靠机器人做很多事。划线部分表示“依靠”。故选A。 86．细节理解题。根据“A police officer called Spooner”和“But the scientist Susan”可知，Spooner是一名警察，Susan是一名科学家。故选D。 87．细节理解题。根据“Susan works on robots’ mind and she thinks one day robots will become stronger than humans and help humans to get better.”可知，Susan认为有一天机器人会帮助人类变得更好。故选B。 88．推理判断题。根据“People depend on their robots to do lots of things, for example, babysitting, cooking, doing chores and taking their dogs for a walk.”可知，机器人可以帮人们做许多事情，但没有说帮助人们做所有的事情。故选B。 / 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 专题03 阅读理解（说明文） Passage 1（山东省聊城市东阿县2024-2025学年八年级上学期期末 ） The dog days, also called Sanfutian in Chinese, mean the hottest and most humid (潮湿的) days of the year. These hottest days can be different from year to year. Let’s learn some knowledge (知识) about the dog days together. The dog days start in July and last for about 30 to 40 days. They have three parts: Chufu, Zhongfu and Mofu. Zhongfu is usually the hottest of the three. In 2024, Chufu is from July 15th to July 24th, Zhongfu is from July 25th to August 13th, and Mofu is from August 14th to August 23rd. Because of the high temperatures, people may feel uncomfortable and have a poor appetite (胃口). Some even get ill from eating too many cold foods. To stay healthy, it is important to choose the right foods during the dog days. Foods which are easy to digest (消化) and full of protein (蛋白质), are good choices, such as vegetables, chicken, eggs and peanuts. It’s better not to eat uncooked, cold or spicy (辛辣的) foods. As a saying goes, “Eating a chicken at the beginning of the dog days will keep you healthy for a whole year.” Therefore, as soon as the dog days arrive, it will be better for you to choose right foods to keep healthy. 1．Which of the following sentences can describe the dog days? A．The hottest days of the year. B．The coolest days of the year. C．The warmest days of the year. D．The coldest days of the year. 2．What can people choose to eat during the dog days in the passage? A．Cold foods. B．Spicy foods. C．Uncooked foods. D．Foods full of protein. 3．How many days are there in Zhongfu in 2024? A．10. B．20. C．30. D．40. 4．What is the Chinese meaning of the underlined sentence in paragraph 4? A．“中伏吃三宝，健康少不了。” B．“中伏食仙草，酷暑绕道走。” C．“起伏吃只鸡，一年好身体。” D．“末伏吃三宝，不劳郎中跑。” 5．What is the passage mainly about? A．The feeling of the dog days. B．The weather of the dog days. C．The foods about the dog days. D．The knowledge about the dog days. Passage 2（山东省菏泽市单县2024-2025学年八年级上学期期末 ） Scientists from England made some robots that look like fish. The robots can swim just like fish does. Scientists will put these fish robots into the sea near Spain this year. These fish robots will help people find out the pollution in water and they can also be used in saving the lives. If the fish robot is able to finish their work successfully, scientists hope they can be used in waters around the world. The fish robot is about 1.5 meters long. It can swim as fast as swimmers at a speed (速度) of 0.5 meters a second (秒). There is a detector (探测器) in their bodies. The detector can find the pollution in the water, and then the fish robots will eat part of it. It can also help to find lives in the water and bring them to the beach. The robots all have a special battery (电池). Because of it, the robots can “swim” for eight hours in the sea freely and don’t get tired from doing the same stroke (泳姿) again and again. So, they send back information to people on the beach efficiently (高效地). When their energy runs down, they will go back to the beach by themselves. But the study shows that these robots have some flaws. Scientists say there are still some things that need to be improved. The robots are not ready to take the place of humans. Now, there are five fish robots in all. The cost (花费) of them are too high now. Each costs about 29,000 dollars. They are part of a three-year program between engineering company BMT Group and Essex University in England. 6．Why the robots can “swim” for eight hours in the sea freely and don’t get tired? A．Because they have a special battery. B．Because they have a detector. C．Because they don’t need the energy. 7．What does the underlined word “flaws” mean in Chinese? A．用处 B．进展 C．缺点 8．How much do the five robots cost? A．About 29,000 dollars B．About 145,000 dollars. C．About 14,500 dollars. 9．What is the passage mainly about? A．The introduction of the fish robots. B．The pollution of the water. C．The lives of the fish. Passage 3（山东省菏泽市单县2024-2025学年八年级上学期期末 ） Food and festivals are important parts of Chinese culture. Here is some lucky food in different festivals. In the north of China, people eat dumplings during big meals. It is a tradition. The more dumplings people eat during Chinese New Year, the more money they will have next year. Sometimes people put coins (硬币) into a few dumplings. If a person gets the dumpling with a coin, he or she will have good luck in the coming year. Tangyuan is also called yuanxiao. Its shape is like a rice ball. It’s the main festival food for the Lantern Festival (元宵节). But in Guangdong, people love to eat tangyuan during the Winter Solstice (冬至). Some people in Guangdong also have tangyuan on the first day of the Spring Festival. Tangyuan is the symbol of reunion (团聚). This is the reason why it is popular during traditional festivals. In China, hot pot is called huo guo. And there are different tastes in different cities. In Sichuan, hot pot is hot. In Guangdong, hot pot is famous for its fresh food, such as fresh fish and vegetables. Eating hot pot makes people feel warm in the cold winter. And the red color means that the following year is full of happiness. 10．Which kind of food means good luck? A．The hot pot B．The long noodles. C．The dumpling with a coin. 11．What does the red color of hot pot mean? A．Money B．Warmth C．Happiness. 12．Where is the passage most probably from? A．A science book. B．A food magazine. C．A sports report. Passage 4（山东省济宁市嘉祥县2024-2025学年八年级上学期期末 ） Noodles are an easy staple (主食) in Chinese food. There are many kinds of Chinese noodles according to their regions (区域) of production, ingredients (原料), manners of preparation and shapes. Noodles in different regions of China are different and each has its own taste. In northwestern China, animal husbandry (畜牧业) is developed and people there like to cook noodles in beef or mutton soup. In southwestern China, spicy (辛辣的) food is welcomed so the chilies and pepper are common in local noodle diets. And in southeastern coastal area, seafood supply is enough and people often add shellfish to the noodles. In North China’s Shanxi Province, it is said that there are over 280 kinds of noodles. Among the Shanxi noodles, the sliced noodles are the most famous ones. When making them, the cook needs to hold the dough (面团) with one hand, while fast slicing the noodles into the soup pot with the other hand. Experienced cooks can even turn the noodle-slicing into a performance. In Chinese food culture, people like to put special meanings to dishes. For example, they would have a bowl of changeshoumian on their birthday carrying good wishes for health and a long life. In many places, the custom is to serve jiaozi to a person leaving home, and noodles to a person returning home, as both foods have their own symbolic meanings. 13．What ingredient do people like to put in noodles in southwestern China? A．Beef or mutton. B．Chilies and pepper. C．Shellfish. D．Nothing. 14．Which kind of noodles is the most famous in Shanxi Province? A．The sliced noodles. B．Changshoumian. C．The shellfish noodles. D．The spicy noodles. 15．If a man returns home in China, what will probably be served for him? A．jiaozi. B．Noodles. C．Soup. D．Nothing. 16．What is the purpose (目的) of the passage? A．To tell us to eat more noodles. B．To tell us Chinese food culture. C．To tell us how to cook noodles. D．To tell us something about China’s noodles. Passage 5（山东省临沂市平邑县2024-2025学年八年级上学期期末 ） For many people, their first plane trip is not very good. The following will help you have a good trip. The first and most important thing is to be EARLY! Call the airport 4 hours earlier and make sure that the flight (航班) is still on time. Get to the airport 2 hours early. This will give you much time to get your boarding pass (登机证) and pass the security check (安检). Be sure to take something to chew (咀嚼) when you are in the air. Taking a book with you can help you kill your flight time. You also need to take some special things like glasses or medicine, because you may need them on your trip. Take the ID card and enough money with you. Because you need them when having a trip. When you get on the plane, make sure that you are in the right seat. Don’t be afraid when the plane is taking off. Take-off may be a difficult part of your trip. When it is over, you can release (解开) your seat belt (安全带), and you can go to the lavatory (卫生间) if you want. Wish you a happy flight! 17．What does the writer ask us to take? ①Something to play with.  ②Glasses.  ③Medicine.  ④An ID card.  ⑤Some drinks.  ⑥Money. A．②③④⑥ B．①③④⑥ C．①②③④⑥ 18．What does the underlined word “it” in the fourth paragraph refer to? A．The flight. B．A trip. C．Take-off. 19．What can we know from the passage? A．No one can have a bath on the plane. B．It’s important to be early for a flight. C．You can take any seat on the plane. 20．What is the best title for this passage? A．How to Know Flight Time B．What to Do During a Flight C．How to Take a Good Flight Trip Passage 6（山东省聊城市茌平区2024-2025学年八年级上学期期末 ） Once there were many thousands of Gourma Desert (沙漠) elephants in Mali, a country in West Africa. Now there are fewer than four hundred. Why did the number of the elephants drop so quickly? On the one hand, the elephants’ main lake, their only water source (来源) dried up. On the other hand, the land which the elephants lived on was overused by humans. To protect the elephants’ living environment, the Mali Elephant Project (MEP) was started in 2007. MEP met with local people and helped them make rules of using land and water. As a result, the situation became better and there was more food, forest and grassland. However, from 2012 to 2016, poaching and illegal (非法的) trade in the elephants increased rapidly. Eighty-three elephants were lost in 2015 alone, and another fifty-one elephants were killed in 2016. “If this situation goes on, all the Gourma elephants will be killed by 2025.” said a member of MEP. Luckily, the voice of MEP was heard. More organizations have joined together to educate the local people that trading elephants is against the law. Elephant poaching has dropped to a very low level. The local people have learned to live peacefully with the elephants, one of the wildlife treasures in the world. 21．How many reasons are mentioned for the drop in the number of the elephants? A．One. B．Two. C．Three. D．Four. 22．Why was MEP started? A．To stop the main lake from drying up. B．To make rules of using land and water. C．To protect the elephants’ living environment. D．To stop humans from overusing the land which the elephants lived on. 23．What does the underlined word “poaching” mean in Chinese? A．繁殖 B．偷猎 C．保护 D．喂养 24．What can we infer (推断)from paragraph 4? A．Trading elephants is allowed. B．The number of elephants has increased. C．There was little elephant poaching from 2012 to 2016. D．The situation will be worse unless humans stop killing elephants. 25．What’s the passage mainly about? A．The education of the local people. B．The work of Mali Elephant project. C．The situation of Gourma Desert elephants. D．The reason why the number of the elephants dropped. Passage 7（山东省青岛市市南区2024-2025学年八年级上学期期末 ） As you are invited to a party, always remember to make sure you get the following four things right. They are the day of the week, the date, the time and the place. Be sure that you completely understand them. If you don’t know how to get to the host’s home, don’t forget to ask for directions and to write them down. If you are unable to go after receiving an invitation, you should let the host know as early as possible. And you need to tell the host how sorry you are and explain why you can’t go, or he or she might think you are not polite. 26．When you are invited to a party, what should you remember to get right? A．The gifts, the music, the dance, and the games. B．The day of the week, the date, the time, and the place. C．The dress code, the parking, the weather, and the traffic. D．The name of the host, the food, the drinks, and the guests. 27．If you don’t know the way to the host’s home, you should ________. A．guess the way and drive there B．call the police and let them help you out C．ask for directions and write them down D．wait for the host to come and pick you up 28．If you can’t go to the party, you should ________. A．just send a gift to the host B．let the host know as early as possible C．not worry about it and don’t tell the host D．act that you didn’t receive the invitation 29．Why is it important to let the host know if you can’t go to the party? A．To avoid being impolite. B．To get money from the host. C．To make the host feel better. D．To ask the host to have the party later. Passage 8（山东省济南市钢城区2024-2025学年八年级上学期期末 ） According to a report by the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (中国社会科学院), China’s urbanization rate (城镇化率) will come up to 60 percent. Many people want to move from the country to the city because they think that life in the city is more exciting and better than that in rural (农村的) areas,especially younger people who like new, modern things. Often people like to be fashionable and feel they can find the latest styles only in the city. Other people are interested in technological (技术的) things and high-tech (高科技) jobs and think they can find them only in a big city. If they want to find a job, especially a good place in a company, they feel they have to live in a city. To enjoy these jobs, they are willing to put up with many of the disadvantages (缺点) of city life such as crime, heavy traffic, and pollution. However, it is now possible to enjoy a higher quality (质量) of life in the countryside and still enjoy some of the advantages (优点) of living in the city. Nowadays, travel is fast and information is available on the Internet, so many people are able to do their work in home offices. Because they have email and personal computers, they don’t have to be in big cities to do their business. It is not important where they actually work because they can send the results of their work everywhere. So, why should they put up with all the disadvantages of the city any longer? Now they can escape (逃避) noisy city life to enjoy life in the countryside and still be able to do good business and successful careers (事业). 30．Which part of the newspaper is the passage about? A．Health. B．Sports. C．Life. D．Science. 31．From the passage we can infer (推断) that many people think ________ . A．cities offer more chances for them to develop B．cities are the best places for young people to live in C．life in the countryside is very boring D．people live a hard life in the countryside 32．In this passage the underlined word “available” probably means ________. A．easy to spread B．difficult to get C．expensive to be used D．able to be used 33．In the fourth paragraph, the underlined word“it” refer to (代指) ________ . A．live in big cities. B．where people actually work C．live in the countryside. D．have email and personal computers. 34．What does the writer want to tell us? A．Enjoy quiet countryside life and you can still be successful in your business. B．Put up with city life and do well in your business. C．Success in business benefits (受益) from the high technology in the city. D．Escape noisy city life but you will lose the chances of using high technology. Passage 9（山东省日照市岚山区2024-2025学年八年级上学期期末 ） Most people want to be happy, but few know how to find happiness. Money and success alone do not bring lasting happiness. Aristotle, a Greek thinker, said, “Happiness depends upon ourselves.” In other words, we make our own happiness. Here are a few suggestions to help you be happier. The first secret of happiness is to enjoy the simple things in life. Too often, we spend so much time thinking about the future—for example, getting into college or getting a good job—that we fail to enjoy the present. You should enjoy life’s simple pleasures, such as reading a good book, listening to your favorite music, or spending time with close friends. People who have several close friends often live happier and healthier lives. Another secret to living a happy life is to be active. Many people go dancing or play sports. People can forget about their problems and only think about the activity. Finally, many people find happiness in helping others. Studies show that people who volunteer their time to help others often feel happier. You can help a friend with his or her studies, go shopping for an elderly person, or simply help out around the house by washing the dishes. 35．The best title of this passage is ________. A．Money Makes You Happy B．The Secrets of Happiness C．Ideas for Helping Other People D．Good Friends Make You Happy 36．The second paragraph tells us that ________. A．the more friends you have, the happier you will be B．we shouldn’t think about our future C．happiness is to enjoy the simple things in life D．some people fail to live a happy life 37．Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage? A．Reading a good book. B．Traveling to a foreign country. C．Playing a sport. D．Helping around the house. 38．The writer thinks that ________. A．everyone knows how to live a happier life B．it’s wrong to spend time on work C．hobbies take up too much time D．doing good things for others can make you happier Passage 10（山东省德州市武城县2024-2025学年八年级上学期期末 ） China has rich food culture. There are interesting stories behind some cuisine (菜肴), as well as table manners relating to tableware (餐具). Hotpot Hotpot has been popular among Chinese people for a long time. As early as in the Shang Dynasty, people boiled foods in bronze cauldrons (青铜鼎). People started to have lattice (分格的) hotpot during the Han Dynasty. They divided pots into several parts to enjoy different flavors (口味). Yuan Mei was a poet and foodie (美食家) in the Qing Dynasty. He mentioned huoguo, the Chinese name for hotpot, in a book about all kinds of food. At that time, hotpot was very popular. People put all kinds of meat and vegetables into the hotpot. They also used different materials, such as copper (铜) and iron (铁), to make pots. Dongpo pork There is a famous Chinese dish called “Dongpo pork”. Does it have anything to do with the great poet Su Dongpo? Yes. Su Dongpo (Su Shi) was a poet who lived during the Song Dynasty. He was the first to make this dish. When he was a local official in Hubei, he fell in love with cooking pork. According to folk stories, the dish became well-known when Su went to Hangzhou, Zhejiang, to take office. One day, there was a big flood and Su went out to help people. People heard that Su loved eating pork, so they gave him a lot of it. But Su wanted to give it back. He cooked the pork in his own special way. Then he gave the dish to every family in the city and every worker on the street. Very soon the dish became famous in Hangzhou and got the name “Dongpo pork”. Chopsticks For Chinese people, chopsticks are not just simple tools to pick up food. They come with their own special rules and traditions. First, people should not make noise with chopsticks. Playing with chopsticks is seen as rude, just as playing with forks and knives in a Western country. There are also some superstitions (迷信) related to chopsticks. For example, some people believe that chopsticks should not be stuck in the center of a bowl of rice. Doing it at the dinner table is believed to bring bad luck. You should not tap chopsticks on the bowl either, as beggars (乞丐) do this to ask for food. 39．When did people start to have lattice hotpots? A．During the Shang Dynasty. B．During the Qin Dynasty. C．During the Han Dynasty. D．During the Qing Dynasty. 40．According to the story, what were pots made of in Qing Dynasty? A．Bronze cauldron. B．Copper and iron. C．Wood and bamboo. D．Gold and silver. 41．Why “Dongpo pork” was named after Su Dongpo? A．Because he created the dish. B．Because he wrote a poem to praise the dish. C．Because he spread the dish to more cities. D．Because people made the dish to remember him. 42．What is a taboo (禁忌) when Chinese people are using chopsticks? A．Using chopsticks to pick up food for guests. B．Laying chopsticks on the table. C．Sticking chopsticks in the center of a bowl of rice. D．Picking up things other than food with chopsticks. 43．In which part of a newspaper can we read the text? A．Health. B．Culture. C．Art. D．Sport. Passage 11（山东省泰安市2024-2025学年八年级上学期期末 ） We know music is very important in our daily life. Do you watch music playing at any of those places when you go somewhere? Today most stores, stations, restaurants and other places play music. You might even hear music in an office or on a farm. Scientists believe that music changes the way people behave (表现). They think that the sound of classical music makes people feel richer. When a restaurant plays classical music, people will spend more money on food and drinks. When the restaurant plays modern music, people will spend less money. Without music, people will spend even less. Scientists also believe that loud, fast music makes people eat faster. Some restaurants play fast music during their busy hours. This gets people to eat faster and leave more quickly. Restaurants can make more money in this way. Some scientists think that music makes people think and learn better. They say that music helps students to be more active (活跃). It is true that people learn better when they are relaxed. And listening to music can help people relax. Next time you hear music somewhere, be careful. It might change the way you do things. 44．The music playing is mentioned (被提及) in the following places EXCEPT ________ according to the text. A．stations B．restaurants C．hospitals D．offices 45．People will spend more money in a restaurant when they hear ________ music. A．classical B．loud C．modern D．rock 46．The restaurants play fast music during the busy hours mainly because they want to ________. A．cheer people up B．make people eat more C．make people stay longer D．make more money 47．Which of the following is NOT true according to the text? A．Music can change people’s behavior (行为). B．Pop music can make people feel rich. C．Music can help people think, learn and relax. D．Music can make students become more active. Passage 12（山东省泰安市2024-2025学年八年级上学期期末 ） What do you usually do in your free time? Play sports? Watch TV? How about reading books? You must know the Chinese saying (谚语), “Read thousands of books, travel thousands of miles.” Books are important in our life. Reading books is good for us. It can help us know and understand the world better. It can help us get a lot of knowledge (知识). It brings us a new and different world that we have never been before. Almost all the great men like reading, like Chairman (主席) Mao Zedong and Madame Curie (居里夫人). In a word, books are helpful to us and we must love them. But before you read, remember to choose a good one. Ask your parents or teachers about what books to read. Be sure you are interested in them. There are different kinds of books. I like biography (传记) because I can learn something from the characters. What about you? Do you like comic books (漫画) or storybooks or any other kind? Young friends, please love books and read them. They are very helpful to you. 48．What does the Chinese saying “Read thousands of books, travel thousands of miles” mean? A．Reading books is like traveling far away. B．Reading many books is as important as traveling a lot. C．Reading books can make you travel thousands of miles. D．Traveling is more important than reading books. 49．How can reading books help us? A．It can help us get more sleep. B．It can help us know and understand the world better. C．It can help us become richer. D．It can help us eat healthier. 50．What should you do before you start reading a book according to the passage? A．Throw it away. B．Read it without thinking. C．Choose a good one and make sure you are interested in it. D．Ask your friends to read it for you. 51．What kind of books does the writer like? A．Comic books. B．Storybooks. C．Biographies. D．Textbooks. Passage 13（山东省济宁市任城区附中集团2024-2025学年八年级上 ） Squirrels (松鼠) are cute and interesting animals that can be found in many parts of the world. They are known for their long tails, big teeth, and the ability to climb trees. They can jump up to 6 meters in height, they can run up to 32 kilometers every hour. Squirrels have soft bodies. Their eyes are high on their small heads and are placed on each side so they can see wide and far without having to turn around. This often helps them get out of danger. Squirrels have four big teeth in the front of their mouth that keep growing all through their lives. They are known for their love of nuts (坚果), and they can eat as much food as their body weight each week. They will often keep nuts in the ground for the long winter months. Many people think that squirrels only eat nuts, but this isn’t true. They also like to eat plants, fruits, eggs, small animals and even young snakes. One funny thing is that squirrels are good at planting trees. They hide the fruits of oak trees (橡树), but often forget where they put them. In the end, the forgotten fruits become big trees. 52．How high can squirrels jump? A．6 meters. B．6 kilometers. C．32 meters. D．32 kilometers. 53．What do squirrels have? A．Short tails. B．Big teeth. C．Cold bodies. D．Big heads. 54．Why do squirrels keep nuts in the ground? A．To eat in winter. B．To plant trees. C．To lose some weight. D．To have fun. 55．What can we know about squirrels from the passage? A．Squirrels only eat nuts. B．They can eat as much food as their body weight each day. C．Squirrels can be found in every part of the world. D．They can see things without having to turn around. Passage 14（山东省烟台莱州市2024-2025学年八年级上学期期末 ） The undersea world is very beautiful. Now more and more people want to dive (潜水) in the water to find the secrets there. During the day, there is enough light. Here under the sea, everything is blue and green. When fishes swim nearby, you can catch them with your hands. When you have bottles of air on your back, you can stay in deep water for a long time. However, you can’t dive too deep. It’s dangerous. The deep sea is not an easy place to live in. It’s cold, and it’s dark, too. The deeper it is, the less sunlight there is. At about 3,000 feet deep, there is no light at all. It is dark in the sea. Some kinds of fishes live there. Besides the cold and darkness, deep-sea animals face a third danger—other animals. Animals eat animals! They must find food to eat. Many animals eat plants. However, some animals eat meat. This means these sea animals have two big jobs. They need to find animals for food, and they have to try not to become other animals’ meat. 56．Why do people want to dive in the sea? Because ________. A．they want to catch fish B．they want to find the secrets of the sea C．the sea is deep D．there are all kinds of plants in the sea 57．In the daytime, when you dive in the sea, you ________. A．can see everything green and blue B．can’t be in danger C．can catch nothing D．can’t see anything clearly 58．When you are diving in deep water, you ________. A．can stay undersea as long as you like B．can dive as deep as you like C．must be careful D．can dive freely without any dangers 59．Which of the following is NOT true? A．When one animal finds something to eat, it may be eaten by others. B．Some animals in the sea eat meat and some eat plants. C．The deeper the sea is, the darker and colder it is. D．At the depth of 3,000 feet under the sea, there are no animals there. Passage 15（山东省滨州市无棣县2023-2024学年八年级上学期期末 ） Do you want to write a story? Ask ChatGPT and you will get the story just one second later. ChatGPT was made by an American company (公司) called Open AI. It came out in November 2022. It changes the Internet in a very short time. People can ask it to write stories and e-mails, answer all kinds of questions and even do homework. In its own words, it is “a big language model which helps users to write anything they like.” Different from Siri, ChatGPT uses a much bigger database (数据库). It can also learn things by itself. For example, if it gives a wrong answer to your question, you can tell it the right one and it can make changes. “It’s a really great product (产品)!” Liu Xiaoguang, a computer scientist from China, says, “Its level is the same as an undergraduate (大学本科) student’s. That’s why it surprises the world.” But one big problem with ChatGPT is that it cannot give the right information all the time. Rebecca, a 21-year-old student from France, uses ChatGPT to write a passage. “It gives little useful information”, she tells a newspaper. Besides, some students will learn nothing if they always use ChatGPT to do homework. This is because they won’t think for themselves. So we should be careful to use ChatGPT. What is the future of ChatGPT? Maybe scientists need to work more on it. 60．Which country was ChatGPT made in? A．Canada. B．France. C．The USA． D．China. 61．What can ChatGPT do according to the passage? ①Learn by itself.    ②Answer questions.    ③Write stories.    ④Do housework. A．①②③ B．①②④ C．②③④ D．①③④ 62．Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A．Students like using ChatGPT to do their homework. B．Liu Xiaoguang thinks ChatGPT is not a useful product. C．ChatGPT can always give people some right information. D．ChatGPT makes it much easier for people to write something. 63．What’s the fourth paragraph mainly about? A．The future of ChatGPT. B．A big problem with ChatGPT. C．Great changes ChatGPT makes. D．A big difference between Siri and ChatGPT. 64．The best title of the passage may be “________”. A．ChatGPT: A Good Story Writer B．ChatGPT: A Product for Students C．ChatGPT: A New Language Model D．ChatGPT: A Computer for Scientists Passage 1（山东省烟台青华中学2025-2026学年八年级上 ） We spend most of our time with friends we like. What kind of people are welcomed by others, then? There are people that can always attract (吸引) you. By being with them just once, you start to like them. If you wonder (想知道) why they attract people and want to be a person like them, you should learn from them. Firstly, everybody wants to be happy and nobody wants to spend their time with an unhappy person. If you are with a happy person, you are more likely to be happy, too. This is what we call mood linkage (心境联结). So if you are a happy person, many people are willing to spend their time with you. Next, everybody needs someone to encourage them, because sometimes in our lives we meet some bad things. So if you always choose to cheer others up with encouraging words or actions, they will be glad to spend time with you. Lastly, you are not a true friend if you don’t give a hand to your friends when they need help. You should always be helpful. One day when you need help, they will be there for you, too. It feels good if people around you want to be your friends. So if you want to attract people and make more friends, just have a try. You will also enjoy being a better person. 1．What can be an example of “mood linkage” according to the passage? A．You may feel sad when you are with sad people. B．You will be happy to see someone lose his games. C．You will laugh loudly when you hear funny stories. D．You would like to help someone when you’re happy. 2．What does the underlined word “they” in Paragraph 4 refer to? A．Your parents. B．Your friends. C．People who attract you. D．People who are around you. 3．What can help a person to attract others? a. Being successful.  b. Being helpful.  c. Being happy.  d. Being beautiful. A．a and b B．c and d C．b and c D．a and d 4．Which is the right structure of the passage? (①=Paragraph 1 ② = Paragraph 2,...) A． B． C． D． 5．What’s the best title for the passage? A．Ways to Help Friends B．Ways to Live a Happy Life C．Ways to Attract People D．Ways to Encourage Others Passage 2（山东省济宁市邹城市2024-2025学年八年级上学期期期末 ） In the future, wonderful changes will happen in our lives. We will live in smart houses. The houses can adjust the temperature according to (根据) our feelings. For example, when we feel cold, the house will become warm. When we feel hot, the house will become cool. And the color of the walls can change (变化) as we wish. We won’t need to cook meals by ourselves. Robots will do all the cooking for us. They can make delicious food just like the best cooks. They can even learn our favorite recipes (食谱) and make them better. Transportation (交通工具) will also be different. There will be many flying cars and we can go anywhere we want quickly and easily. We will have more free time to do things we like, such as reading, painting and traveling. Maybe we’ll be able to visit other planets for vacations one day! The life in the future is sure to bring us more surprises and happiness. We can look forward to a more convenient (方便的) and enjoyable lifestyle. 6．Which one is true according to the passage? A．Smart houses can change our feelings. B．Robots can do everything for us. C．Flying cars will be popular. D．We will have less free time. 7．The word “adjust” in the text means _________. A．调节 B．测量 C．适应 D．预测 8．Which is the best title for this article? A．Robots in the Future B．The Life in the Future C．Smart Houses in the Future D．Transplantation in the Future 9．What’s the writer’s attitude (态度) to the life in the future? A．Hopeful. B．Satisfied (满意的). C．Sad. D．Angry. Passage 3（山东省青岛市崂山区2024-2025学年八年级上学期期末 ） How do you sleep? On your back? On your side? How about standing up? Unless you’re a giraffe, no one will choose the last one. But a company (公司) has made Giraffenap to help sleepy workers take a quick rest when he feels tired or sleepy at work. Giraffenap is a standing sleeping box. As the name shows, the company got the idea from giraffes, the long-necked animals. Giraffes usually sleep in short naps, and they sleep while standing up. Giraffenap helps people sleep while they’re standing just like giraffes do. It’s about the size of a small phone box. And in it, you can’t hear the noise outside at all. But why does it have to be standing? Well, some studies show that sleeping while standing makes people breathe (呼吸) easily. So when they wake up, they can feel the result of a nap without having to sleep too much. In just 20 minutes, they will be fresh. And they can quickly return to work without feeling sleepy. Also, making the box stand means that it takes up half of the floor space. Now, I know what you’re thinking—will a person just fall down if he tries to sleep while standing? Of course not. Inside the box are four points to support (支持) the body—head, legs and feet. That means he can rest his arms, legs and head in the box while standing. Giraffenap was on sale last year. I hope you’ll try sleeping in it—just like giraffes do. 10．Where can we most probably see Giraffenap? A．In a zoo. B．In an office. C．At home. D．In a hospital. 11．They make the box stand because it can ________. ①stop noise getting in    ②save much floor space ③ support the body better    ④let people breathe easily A．①② B．②③ C．②④ D．③④ 12．What does the underlined word “fresh” mean in Chinese? A．新鲜的 B．凉爽的 C．昏昏欲睡的 D．充满活力的 13．Which of the following is NOT mentioned (提及) about Giraffenap in the passage? A．Its size. B．Its selling time. C．Its price. D．Its use of space. 14．Why does the writer write the passage? A．To introduce a new standing sleeping box. B．To give some good reasons for sleeping standing up. C．To show ways of helping people sleep better and faster. D．To call on more people to buy the standing sleeping box. Passage 4（山东省青岛市市北区2024-2025学年八年级上学期期末 ） Computers can do lots of jobs. They can do math, keep information or play music. You can use a computer to write or to play games. What do you know about the history of computers? The first computers were very big. ▲ They were so big that people didn’t have them at home. Early computers could only do simple math, like calculators (计算器). In the1930s, Alan Turing had the idea for a computer that could be programmed to do different things. In 1958, Jack Kilby invented the microchip (发明微晶片). Microchips are very small but can keep lots of information. They helped make computers smaller. In the 1970s, computers were smaller and cheaper, so people started to use them at home. In the 1980s, computer games were very popular. Lots of people bought computers just to play games. In 1989, Sir Timothy Berners-Lee invented the World Wide Web. It is a computer system (系统) to organize information on the Internet. Now people all over the world can look for and share information on the Internet. Today people can use smartphones to play games, send emails and go online. In the past, a computer was the size of a room. Now it can go in your pocket! 15．Choose the best sentence to fill in the blank “ ▲ ” in Paragraph 2. A．Each one was the size of a room! B．That’s why people didn’t like them. C．They were still popular with people. D．Only rich people had money to buy them. 16．When did people start to use computers at home? A．In the 1930s. B．In the 1950s. C．In the 1970s. D．In the 1980s. 17．Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A．Today smartphones are more popular than computers. B．Jack Kilby’s invention helped make computers smaller. C．Alan Turing made early computers work like calculators. D．Sir Timothy Berners-Lee made computer games popular. 18．Which of the following best shows the structure of the passage? A．①//②③④⑤ B．①②③④//⑤ C．①②//③//④⑤ D．①//②③④//⑤ 19．What’s the passage mainly about? A．The uses of computers. B．The history of computers. C．The good points of computers. D．The reasons for inventing computers. Passage 5（山东省青岛莱西市2024-2025学年八年级上学期期末 ） Pandas are one of the most popular animals around the world. As the hometown of pandas, Sichuan in China is the best place to have fun with these cute animals. More importantly, it has great panda volunteer programs. Dujiangyan Panda Base offers an educational Panda Volunteer Program. 50 volunteers can be one-day keepers of pandas. What good news for panda lovers! What do the volunteers do during the day? After putting on the work clothes, the volunteers start their day. From 9: 00 to 10: 00, they carry out the old bamboo and carry in the fresh bamboo. After that, they wash the panda house. Then they spend an hour looking around the panda base. In the afternoon, it’s time to learn some fun facts about pandas from a documentary (纪录片). Through it, the volunteers can also understand how humans protect pandas. After that, the volunteers need to help prepare food for pandas. At 3: 00 pm, the program is over. Volunteers say goodbye to the cute pandas and return the work clothes. Every volunteer can get a special gift for their hard work. If you are interested in the program, you can become a volunteer at Dujiangyan Panda Base. You will have a great volunteering experience there. 20．What does “it” in Paragraph 1 refer to (指的是)? A．the panda B．your hometown C．Sichuan D．China 21．How long can the volunteers work as keepers? A．For 50 days. B．For about 12 hours. C．For 2 days. D．For about 6 hours. 22．How do the volunteers start their day? A．By dealing with the bamboo. B．By having a lesson on TV. C．By playing games with pandas. D．By washing the panda house. 23．What do volunteers do in the afternoon? A．They learn fun facts about Dujiangyan. B．They look around the panda base. C．They take photos for visitors. D．They prepare food for pandas. 24．Why does the writer write this passage? A．To share the volunteer experience. B．To look for volunteers. C．To introduce pandas to foreigners. D．To tell readers to protect the panda. Passage 6（山东省青岛莱西市2024-2025学年八年级上学期期末 ） When winter comes and spring is still far away, soup might be all you need to warm you up. But if you think soups are only to warm you up, think again, as dietary therapy (食疗法) has long been practiced in China. As written in a book by famous ancient Chinese doctor Zhang Zhongjing, food can also be used as medicine, so eating the right things might help you avoid or get over illnesses. Here, we’ve chosen four popular Chinese soups for winter. Let’s drink up for a healthy season! ★ Gedatang is a typical soup enjoyed by people in northern China. The soup is usually eaten as an evening meal, as it is easy to digest (消化). The vegetables used in the soup are different from place to place. ★ Curry beef soup is a popular dish in Shanghai. Potatoes are often cooked together with the beef. Both the potatoes and the beef are soft, which makes the soup easy to digest, too. ★ Lotus root soup with pork ribs is a famous dish in Hubei Province. The soup made with lotus roots grown in Honghu Lake is considered the best. The soup is also believed to help cool the blood. ★ Pawpaw and tremella sweet soup with lotus seeds (莲子) is a traditional dish from Guangdong Province. The soup is becoming increasingly popular in other parts of China, not only because it tastes wonderful but also because it helps with coughs, which are common on cold and dry winter days. It is really popular among women, as both pawpaws and tremellas are good for the skin. 25．Paragraph 1 tells readers that food ________. A．can only warm us up B．can help us get over illnesses C．is more useful than medicine D．is necessary when we are tired 26．Which soup is probably the most popular in the north? A．Gedatang. B．Curry beef soup. C．Lotus root soup with pork ribs. D．Pawpaw and tremella sweet soup. 27．How many kinds of soups from the south are mentioned (提及)? A．One. B．Two. C．Three. D．None. 28．Sally has a cough, which soup is her best choice? A． B． C． D． 29．Which is the best title of this passage? A．Eating the Right Things B．Four Ways to Warm Up C．Beat the Winter Blue D．Chinese Soups for Winter Passage 7（山东省泰安市岱岳区2024-2025学年八年级上学期期末 ） New research has shown that the Moon is older than thought—it’s 40 million years older. Scientists now believe it formed (形成) around 4.46 billion years ago. A long time ago, a big collision (碰撞) happened in space. A planet named Theia, about the size of Mars, hit the Earth. This caused magma (岩浆) to fly out into space. As the magma cooled, it became rocks that began flying around the Earth. Slowly, these rocks came together and formed the Moon. How do we know this? In 1972, astronauts collected (收集) rocks from the Moon. The rocks had a special kind of mineral (矿物质). It formed after the Earth and Theia collided. Recently, scientists used a new tool to study the mineral more clearly. This helped them work out how old the Moon really is. Why do we study the Moon? It’s not just a shiny rock in the sky! It plays a big part in our lives. It makes our seasons change and even changes the weather. Without the Moon, life on Earth might not be possible. Before astronauts travelled to the Moon, there were stories about how the Moon formed. Some people thought the Moon was floating (漂浮) through space and got caught by the Earth’s gravity (引力). But no matter how it formed, one thing is for sure: the Moon is an amazing part of our universe. We are still learning about it. Keep looking up, and maybe one day you’ll find something amazing too! 30．What does the underlined word “This” in Paragraph 2 refer to? A．Theia hitting the Earth. B．Rocks flying into space. C．Magma becoming rocks. D．Mars colliding with Theia. 31．How did the scientists work out the Moon’s age? A．By making a new tool. B．By studying the mineral. C．By collecting the rocks. D．By travelling into space. 32．What’s the main idea of Paragraph 4? A．The Moon can’t shine itself in the sky. B．We have seasons because of the Moon. C．The weather changes with the Moon. D．The Moon is important to life on Earth. 33．What does the writer suggest (建议) in the last paragraph? A．Looking for amazing things. B．Continuing studying the Moon. C．Sharing stories about the Moon. D．Watching the Moon more often. Passage 8（山东省泰安市岱岳区2024-2025学年八年级上学期期末 ） The Yellow River is our country’s second-longest river. It runs through 9 provinces and autonomous regions (省和自治区). The river plays such an important role that we Chinese people call it the mother river. There is a television show about the Yellow River. It is called Yellow River Culture Competition. Shandong Radio and Television Station made the show, together with eight other provinces and regions along the Yellow River. They hoped the show could help people know about the rich culture of the Yellow River and that more people could pass it down. 99 culture lovers, mostly in their 20s and 30s, got together at the television show. Through singing songs or reciting poems (背诵诗歌), they shared their ideas about the Yellow River. Four famous people also appeared at the show. They shared lesser-known (鲜为人知的) stories about the Yellow River. Meng Man, a teacher at the Minzu University of China, talked about some of the most famous poems about the Yellow River. “Through this program, people can not only learn more about the history of the Yellow River, but also take a close look at the happy life of the people living along its banks,” she said. 34．What do we know about the Yellow River from Paragraph 1? A．It is about 5,464 km long. B．It runs into the Bohai Sea. C．It is becoming shorter and better. D．It makes a big difference to Chinese people. 35．Why did they make the show about the Yellow River? A．To look for talented people. B．To let people enjoy songs and poems. C．To ask successful people to share their stories. D．To help people learn about the Yellow River’s culture. 36．Most of the performers at the show were ________. A．young people B．teachers C．farmers D．famous people 37．What did Meng Man think of the show about the Yellow River? A．Relaxing. B．Surprising. C．Educational. D．Creative. Passage 9（山东省泰安市岱岳区2024-2025学年八年级上学期期末 ） Dear students, you have come here from different parts of the world. We hope that all students can learn more about one another. Would you like to share something about your hometown with others? — Rutgers University Hengyang is my hometown. It is the second largest city in Hunan, China and covers an area of 15,310 km2. With a population of about 6.49 million, Hengyang has many places of interest. You can visit Mt. Hengshan. Cailun Bamboo Sea, and Jiangkou Bird Islet. I’m from London, the capital of the UK. The area of London is 1,572 km2 and the population is about 8.83 million, There are many museums and libraries in London. If you want to visit London, remember to bring an umbrella as it often rains there. I come from Chanthaburi, Thailand. It’s on the east coast of Thailand, Covering 6,338 km2, Chanthaburi has a population of over 536,000. The street food markets are very famous there. You can taste delicious seafood and fresh fruit at low (低的) prices. I miss them very much! 38．What can’t we learn about He Bing’s hometown? A．Its size. B．Its weather. C．Its population. D．Its places of interest. 39．What advice does Liam Adams give about visiting his hometown? A．Don’t forget to visit Mt. Hengshan. B．Don’t miss the street food markets. C．Bring an umbrella as it often rains. D．Visit the theaters and libraries. 40．What does Anong Dokbua say about her hometown? A．It has a large population. B．It is famous for its beaches. C．It is a small town in Thailand. D．It has delicious and cheap street foods. Passage 10（山东省泰安市岱岳区2024-2025学年八年级上学期期末 ） The 33rd Summer Olympic Games were held in Paris, France, from July 26 to August 11. The Olympics returned after 100 years, making Paris the second city to host three Summer Olympics after London. Chinese people first took part in the Olympics in 1932 when Liu Changchun became the country’s first Olympian. Xu Haifeng won the country’s first Olympic gold medal (金牌) in the Los Angeles Games in 1984. This year, there were 32 sports (大项) and 329 events (小项) in the Paris Games. Over 200 countries and regions (地区) took part in them. China sent 404 athletes (运动员) to compete in 232 events across 30 sports. 37-year-old race walker Liu Hong was the oldest competitor while 11-year-old skateboarder Zheng Haohao was the youngest. China’s athletes did a good job and got 91 medals, including 40 gold medals. For example, 19-year-old swimmer Pan Zhanle broke his own world record to win gold in the men’s 100m freestyle (自由泳). That was China’s first gold medal in this event. 21-year-old Zheng Qinwen became the first Asian tennis player to win gold in women’s singles. China has become one of the world’s most competitive sporting countries. The athletes showed the world that only by working together could they be faster, higher and stronger. 41．Where were the 33rd Summer Olympic Games held? A．Greece. B．Paris. C．London. D．Beijing. 42．Who won the first country’s gold medal for China in the Olympics history? A．Pan Zhanle. B．Zheng Qinwen. C．Liu Changchun. D．Xu Haifeng. 43．How many athletes did China send to take part in the 33rd Summer Olympic Games A．329. B．200. C．404. D．232. 44．What can we learn from this passage about the athletes? A．They have been the strongest country by working together. B．They have grow higher and stronger with the Olympic Games. C．Only by working together could they be faster, higher and stronger. D．Only sports can make China become the most competitive countries. Passage 11（山东省临沂市罗庄区2024-2025学年八年级上学期期末 ） Do you want to keep thin and look good? Do you want to stay away from health problems: Do you have sleep problems and want to get a better sleep? Do you want to make more friends? If you do, just exercise! You may hear lots of ways to keep healthy. Here are some easy-to-remember ways for you. Eat healthily. Eating habits will always keep you healthy. It’s important to eat vegetables and fruit every day. It’s also a good idea to eat less sugar and drink more water. Move more and sit less. Although about 150 minutes of exercise a week is good, experts say that any activity is better than nothing. So try to stand up more often and do more activities. Get enough sleep. Most people need about 7-9 hours of sleep each night. If you feel tired when you do an activity, or if you need to drink coffee to make you not sleep, you may not get enough sleep. It’s not easy to get enough sleep, but it is a must for good health. Don’t exercise by yourself. When you exercise, ask a friend to go with you. He or she can encourage (鼓励) you when you feel tired. Then you will not stop exercising halfway. 45．What is the topic (话题) of the passage? A．Food. B．Health. C．Friends. 46．What does the underlined word “it” refer to (指的是) in Paragraph 4? A．Doing exercise. B．Getting enough sleep. C．Drinking coffee. 47．Which of the following best shows the structure (结构) of the passage? A． B． C． 48．What’s the purpose (目的) of the passage? A．To tell us some ways to keep healthy. B．To show how important to have enough sleep. C．To ask us to do more exercise in life. Passage 12（山东省临沂市罗庄区2024-2025学年八年级上学期期末 ） In the future cities, will we have smart buildings and flying cars? Or robots that will help with our housework? What about schools? Will we still travel to school or will we study online from home? Maybe or maybe not, but what we do know is that in the future, cities are going to have more and more people living in them. More than half the world’s people already live in cities, and by 2050, cities will become home to about 6.5 billion people. That’s a lot of people and very little space! More people means that we’re going to have more pollution, traffic and noise. It also means that we’ll need more homes, schools, hospitals and jobs. We’ll need more resources, like water and trees, and more ways to grow food too. And more parks to play in! Many cities are already planning for the future. For example, Bristol is a cycling city in England. You can ride a bike in cycle road. In Singapore, people are looking “up” to grow food! To save space, they grow vegetables in lots of layers (层) in special tall buildings, called “vertical farms”. And in Amsterdam in North Europe, there are houses built on water instead of on land! 49．Why does the writer ask the questions in the first paragraph? A．To introduce new ways of life. B．To show the importance of cities. C．To predict what cities will be like. 50．What does the word “resources” mean in Chinese? A．经历 B．信息 C．资源 51．Which is TRUE about vertical farms? A．People ride bikes on them. B．People use it to save space. C．People plant trees on them. 52．In which part of a magazine can you read the passage? A．Future Life. B．Culture Corner. C．Sports World. Passage 13（山东省济宁市梁山县2024-2025学年八年级上学期期末 ） In our lives we can see more and more robots in different places. They are helpful and do lots of things. They can not only work indoors, but also outdoors. They can even do tasks that nobody wants to do. One special robot can help in fast food restaurants. At first, the robot only made burgers. But workers thought it could do more. Now, the robot can make many kinds of food like French fries and fried onions. It works faster than people because it can do more tasks at the same time. So it saves a lot of time and work. Also, the robot knows exactly when the food is ready. Workers are happy that they don’t have to do them, especially at night. Another special robot can even do tasks that are difficult or dangerous. It is so big that it can carry things of up to 40 kilograms and can reach as high as ten meters, too. It helps workers fix railway lines. That’s because electricity (电) can make some workers in danger and even fall sometimes. The robot can help them solve these problems and makes their lives much safer. These unusual robots seem to be doing good jobs, but they still need help from people. People control robots with a computer or a remote control (遥控器) and a VR headset (虚拟现实头盔). Scientists say robots can help in more places and play a more important part in the near future. 53．Why can the special robot in fast food restaurants work faster than people? A．Because it is big. B．Because it is tall. C．Because it is heavy. D．Because it can do more tasks at the same time. 54．What does the underlined word “fix” mean in Chinese? A．替换 B．改变 C．维修 D．发现 55．We can infer (推断) that from the 4th Para. A．There will be fewer robots in our homes to do good jobs. B．These special robots can’t work without people’s help. C．People can ask the robots to do all things. D．Robots can’t do tasks that nobody wants to do. 56．What’s the best title of the passage? A．The Unusual Robots B．The Fastest Robots C．The Biggest Robots D．The Smallest Robots Passage 14（山东省泰安市新泰市2024-2025学年八年级上学期期末 ） Young people and older people do not always agree. They sometimes have different ideas about living, working and playing. But in one special program in New York State, adults and teenagers live together in a friendly way.   Each summer 200 teenagers and 50 adults live together for eight weeks as members of a special work group. Everyone works several hours each day. They do so not just to keep busy but to find meaning and fun in work. Some teenagers work in the forests or on the farms near the village. Some learn to make things like tables and chairs and to build houses. The adults teach them these skills. There are several free hours each day. Weekends are free, too. During the free hours, some of the teenagers learn photo-taking or drawing. Others sit around and talk or sing. Each teenager chooses his own way to pass his free time. When people live together, they should have rules. In this program the teenagers and the adults make the rules together. If someone breaks a rule, the problem goes before the whole group. They talk about it and ask, “Why did it happen? What should we do about it?” One of the teenagers has said something about it, “You have to stop thinking only about yourself. You learn how to think about the group.” 57．What do teenagers do in their free hours? A．They learn to build houses. B．They make the rules by themselves. C．They learn some skills from older people. D．They talk, sing, learn photo-taking or drawing. 58．Which of the following is TRUE? A．The teenagers don’t have to obey the rules. B．The members have to obey the rules the adults make. C．The members have no free time but on weekends. D．The members should not break the rules they make together. 59．Why do all the members work some time every day? A．Because they want to lead a busy life. B．Because they can learn new skills of farming. C．Because they can find useful things and pleasure in work. D．Because they hope to learn to make things like tables and chairs. 60．What can we infer (推断) from the article? A．Some teenagers learn to make bookcases. B．Teenagers learn how to work with others. C．The adults teach young people skills to make things. D．Adults and teenagers can always live together in a friendly way. Passage 15（山东省泰安市新泰市2024-2025学年八年级上学期期末 ） In the South China Sea, there is a group of Jiaoren. Their tears become pearls (珍珠) after they fall. To the north of the Kunlun Mountains, there is a monster (怪物) called Xiangliu, which has nine heads with human faces but the body of a snake. These magic characters are from Shan Hai Jing. Shan Hai Jing, also known as The Classic of Mountains and Seas, is about the culture and geography of China before the Qin Dynasty. The book has eighteen parts, talking about more than 550 mountains and 300 seas. A famous story in the book is about Zhu Rong, the god of fire. He has a beast-like (野兽般的) body and a human face, riding around the sky on two dragons, He had a big fight with Gong Gong, the god of water, and won. But after the fight, the human world came into complete darkness. Then he brought fire to the world and taught humans how to use it. Although it’s not clear who wrote it, Shan Hai Jing is an important ancient book and it is considered as one of the treasures of Chinese culture. People of all ages love the stories in the book. There are also many films, games and artworks made from it. 61．How does the writer start the passage? A．By telling a story. B．By giving two examples. C．By raising a question. D．By comparing two facts. 62．What is the second paragraph mainly about? A．The writer of the book. B．Why the book is popular. C．The importance of the book. D．The introduction to the book. 63．From the passage we can learn that Zhu Rong ________. A．is the god of fire B．has a human body C．often rides a horse D．gets on well with Gong Gong 64．What does the writer think of the book? A．Quite difficult. B．Too old. C．A bit relaxing. D．Really important. Passage 16（山东省聊城市茌平区2024-2025学年八年级上学期期末 ） Xiamen is in the southeast of China, with over 5 million people living in the city. It has hot summers and short cool winters. Most people think it is enjoyable to live here. Xiamen has a long history and rich culture and its economy (经济) is growing quickly now. There are many places of interest in Xiamen. One of them is Gulangyu. The island is separated (被分离) from Xiamen by the 600-meter-wide Lujiang River, like a garden on the water. People can go there only by ship, and cars and buses cannot run on the island. Famous for its natural beauty, Gulangyu became one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites (世界文化遗址) on July 8th, 2017. What’s more, many visitors from all over the world would like to visit Gulangyu to enjoy its special buildings. Xiamen is also known for its beautiful beaches. The Baicheng Beach is very popular, and there are a lot of visitors enjoying the blue sea and the sun here every day. It’s a wonderful place to relax at the end of the day. If visitors don’t have time to go in the late afternoon for sunset, the morning is lovely too. There are also many water activities for visitors, such as swimming and surfing. They can also go for a bike ride along the beach to enjoy the sea. So why not take a trip to enjoy the beauty of Xiamen next time? You can run away from the busy life for a short time and relax. At the same time, it’s a good place for you to know about different cultures in China. 65．Which of the following information is NOT mentioned in in Paragraph 1? A．Where Xiamen is. B．The weather in Xiamen. C．The population of Xiamen. D．The famous people in Xiamen. 66．How can people go to Gulangyu? A．By bus. B．By ship. C．By car. D．By plane. 67．Gulangyu is so popular with visitors because ________. A．visitors can have a bus tour on the island B．it is the only garden on the water in the city C．it has the natural beauty and special buildings D．it is a good place for visitors to go fishing by ship 68．Which of the following about the Baicheng Beach is TRUE? A．The old buildings there are so beautiful. B．It was exciting to play in many water activities. C．Many people there enjoy watching animals. D．Visitors are surprised at the long history of the beach. 69．The writer writes the passage to ________. A．advise more people to visit Xiamen B．tell people the importance of Xiamen C．tell visitors about the history of Xiamen D．talk about the famous beaches in Xiamen Passage 17（山东省临沂市费县2024-2025学年八年级上学期期末 ） As technology (科技) improves, education is changing. Will the classroom of the future be the same as the classroom of today? Of course not. So what will the future classroom be like? Let’s try to find it out. First, students won’t face the blackboard any more. Students will take classes by looking at their touch-screen (触摸屏的) desks. And doing homework, taking notes, and taking tests will be just a click away (点击鼠标即可). The walls of the classroom will also be filled with real-time (即时的) screens, and students and teachers can show any information they want. Next, in the coming years, another technology called metaverse (元宇宙) will make learning more exciting. Metaverse is a 3D virtual (虚拟的) world. In the metaverse, people can do things like going shopping, going to a concert or buying virtual clothing. Teachers and students can get into a virtual classroom, while in real life, they may be sitting on the sofa at home. Finally, the classroom of the future has several learning ways for students. They will learn things in the way they want. For example, they will learn by watching videos online. With the help of teachers, everyone moves at their own pace (节奏). This practice will help students learn faster and have better results. 70．How does the writer start the passage? A．By giving an example. B．By asking questions. C．By telling a story. 71．From the second paragraph, we might know that _______. A．students won’t need to take tests B．students won’t need to do their homework C．there will be no blackboard in the classroom 72．What’s the main idea of the passage? A．Describing what the metaverse will be like. B．Showing how students will learn at their own pace. C．Telling what the classroom will be like in the future. 73．Which of the following best shows the structure (结构) of the passage? (P= Paragraph) A． B． C． Passage 18（山东省聊城市冠县2024-2025学年八年级上学期期末 ） City life is cool, but is country life cooler? More people in Britain want to live in the country, and this is causing problems in some rural (乡村的) areas. The population of British cities has been falling for years. Cities like Liverpool and Glasgow have lost about 30 percent of their population in 30 years. But Britain’s total population is still growing. Where are the people going? Answer: to the country. Small villages are becoming more popular. People have more space and most houses have gardens. But problems there are growing. Lots of people want to live in the country and work in the cities, so they are traveling long distances each day to go to work. Lots of young people feel that life in the country is boring, as well. Little villages now have traffic problems in the morning, just like big cities! And they are getting worse. Another problem is that parts of the countryside are starting to disappear. People seem to be bringing their problems from the cities to the rural (乡村的) areas they now live in. On some days, air pollution can be a big problem in large parts of southern England, not just in London. Crime (犯罪) has become a serious problem in rural areas. Perhaps there is hope for the future. Soon, Britain’s population will stop rising. In 100 years, there will be fewer people in Britain than today—perhaps two million less. 74．According to the passage, where do more British people like to live? A．In big cities. B．In the countryside. C．In small cities. D．In the foreign countries. 75．What does the underling word “they” refers to (指代)? A．The people living in the little villages. B．The popular small villages in Britain. C．The problems in the big cities in Britain. D．The traffic problems in the little villages. 76．Which of the following is NOT TRUE about living in the countryside? A．People have more space and most houses have gardens. B．It takes people lots of time to go to work every day. C．The problems in the cities won’t happen in the countryside. D．The life in the countryside is boring to many young people. 77．How many people may Britain have in 100 years? A．Two million less. B．More than two million. C．One million less. D．More than one million. 78．What is the best title of the passage? A．Working in the big city B．City life is wonderful C．Is countryside life cooler? D．Driving in the countryside Passage 19（山东省聊城市冠县2024-2025学年八年级上学期期末 ） China and Westen countries have something different in cultures about certain animals, but when it comes to pigs, we have the same idea-pigs are ugly (丑陋的), lazy and stupid (愚蠢的). Just look at some Chinese sayings such as “Boiling a dead pig.” and “A pig looking in the mirror is still a pig.” And in English, there are some sayings like “Eating like a pig.” and “Pigs might fly.” None of them are complimentary. However, pigs have some good qualities (品质). They are even as smart as dogs and elephants. They have good memories. And they know whether people treat them well or not. A UK cartoon, Peppa Pig is a most popular cartoon. The four members in the pig family teach children from all around the world about love, friendship and the value of family. And a Chinese cartoon film, the Adventures of Mcdull, is also very famous. In the cartoon, the little pig, Mcdull, has a heart of gold and always works hard for his dreams. Most people want quick success, but Mcdull is slow and patient, and not afraid of failing again and again. Maybe when we talk about pigs next time, we should think of their good qualities. 79．China and Western countries have ________ in cultures according to the passage. A．the same idea on pigs B．different ideas on pigs C．the same idea on all the animals D．something different in cultures about certain festivals. 80．What does the underlined word “complimentary” mean in Chinese? A．负面的 B．赞美的 C．固执的 D．欢喜的 81．What can we learn from Paragraph 3? A．Pigs have bad memories. B．Pigs are very kind to people. C．Pigs don’t know who treats them well. D．Pigs are as clever as dogs and elephants. 82．The writer gives the two examples of cartoons in the passage to show ________. A．pigs are slow and patient B．Children like pigs very much C．pigs have some good qualities. D．the two cartoons are well-known 83．What’s the best title (标题) of the passage? A．Opinions on Pigs B．Opinions on Animals C．Opinions on Cartoons D．Opinions on some sayings about pigs Passage 20（山东省济南市章丘区2024-2025学年八年级上学期期末 ） Do you know the movie I, Robot? It tells us a story about the future. The year is 2035 and robots are just as common as mobile phones. People depend on their robots to do lots of things, for example, babysitting, cooking, doing chores and taking their dogs for a walk. Robots have to follow humans’ orders, because humans make them do so. A police officer called Spooner dislikes robots. He doesn’t think humans can get on well with their robots at all! But the scientist Susan has different ideas. Susan works on robots’ mind and she thinks one day robots will become stronger than humans and help humans to get better. When Spooner and Susan work together, they find that something is wrong with the world’s robots. A few robots have their own thoughts and they’re trying to get out of humans’ control (控制)! Of course these robots’ dream doesn’t come true. Humans work hard to control their robots again and they succeed at last. 84．The story will happen in ________. A．2010 B．2020 C．2035 D．2040 85．The underlined phrase “depend on” in the passage means ________ in Chinese. A．依靠 B．悬挂 C．相信 D．取决于 86．Spooner is a ________ and Susan is a ________. A．scientist; professor B．bank clerk; police officer C．policeman; doctor D．police officer; scientist 87．Susan thinks that one day ________. A．robots can’t get on well with humans B．robots will help humans to get better C．robots will have their own thoughts D．robots will control the world 88．Which of the following is NOT TRUE according to this article? A．The movie I, Robot talks about the future. B．People use their robots to do everything. C．A few robots want to get out of humans’ control. D．At last humans succeed in controlling the robots again. / 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $