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安乡县2024年下学期期末质量监测问卷 八年级 英语 命题：朱彩霞 校稿：朱彩霞 考生注意： 1.请在试题卷首填写好准考证号及姓名。 2.请将答案填写在答题卡上，填写在试题卷上的无效。 3.本学科试题卷共8页，4部分，满分100分，考试时量100分钟。 第I卷 第一部分 听力技能（共两节，满分20分） 做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。 第一节（共5小题，每题1分，计5分）听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项回答问题。听每段对话前，你都有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。 1. What does Susan think of the talk show? 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 A. It’s boring. B. It’s fun. C. It’s educational. 2. How is the weather now? 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 A. Sunny. B. Windy. C. Rainy. 3. Which movie theater is the closest to home? 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 A. Screen City. B. Town Cinema. C. Movie World. 4. What will they do today? 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 A. See a movie at home. B. Ride a bike. C. Go camping. 5. How are they going to Liulin Park? 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 A. By bus. B. On foot. C. By car. 第二节（共15小题；每题1分，满分15分）听下面6段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听下面一段对话，完成两个小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 6. Where are the two speakers? A. At a food shop. B. In a library. C. At a bookshop. 7. Who likes math very much? A. The boy. B. The boy’s brother. C. The boy’s sister. 听下面一段对话，完成两个小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 8. When is the mother’s birthday? A. On January 5. B. On January 6. C. On January 7. 9. What will the two speakers buy? A. A hat. B. A dress. C. A scarf. 听下面一段对话，完成两个小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 10. When will the party begin? A. At about 6:00 p.m. B. At about 6:30 p.m. C. At about 7:30 p.m. 11. What would Tony like to do at the party? A. To sing a song. B. To play the guitar. C. To perform magic tricks. 听下面一段对话，完成三个小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 12. Where is Anna going next year? A. To America. B. To Australia. C. To England. 13. What is Dave’s dream job? A. A tour guide. B. A reporter. C. A pianist. 14. How long does Dave practice the piano every day? A. For one hour. B. For one and a half hours. C. For two hours. 听下面一段对话，完成三个小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 15. Who is Alan going to Beijing with? A. His classmates. B. His parents. C. His cousin. 16. When did Susan go to Beijing? A. Last week. B. Last summer. C. Last year. 17. What did Susan do in the Palace Museum? A. She took many photos. B. She watched a show. C. She had a talk. 听下面一段独白，完成三个小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 18. Whom is the telephone message for? A. Tom. B. Lucy. C. Lily. 19. Where will the children have the birthday meal? A. In the park. B. At Lisa’s home. C. At a restaurant. 20. How will they go to the park after the meal? A. On foot. B. By bike. C. By bus. 第二部分 阅读技能（共两节，满分30分） 第一节 （共11小题；每小题2分，满分22分） 阅读下列材料，从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中，选出最佳选项。 A Invitation to a Fantastic Party! Dear Mei Ling, Hello there! How’s everything going? I hope you’re doing fantastic and ready for some fun-filled adventures! Guess what? I’m throwing an interesting party, and I can’t imagine it without you! It’s going to be a day filled with laughter, games, delicious snacks, and lots of unforgettable moments. We’ve all been through so much together this year, and it’s the perfect time to celebrate our friendships and have a little break from our studies. Date: Saturday, January 11th Time: 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Location: My house, 123 Wenyi Street, Shenliu Town Here’s what you can look forward to • Awesome games and challenges that will test our teamwork and skills. • Delicious homemade food, and all your favorite snacks. • A playlist with all the tunes that make us dance and sing along. • Maybe even a movie marathon if we have enough energy left! Please let me know if you can make it by RSVP Date, January 5th, so I can plan everything perfectly. And feel free to bring along any of your favorite games or snacks if you want to share! Remember, this is a chance for us to relax, have fun, and strengthen our bonds as friends. I really hope you can join in and make this day extra special. Can’t wait to see you there and create some amazing memories together! Warmest regards, Ya Ming 21. What’s the main purpose (目的) of the party? A. To celebrate a birthday. B. To study together for exams. C. To relax and have fun with friends. 22. When does the party start? A. On January 5th. B. On January 11th. C. From 2:00 p.m. on a Sunday. 23. Which of the following activities will NOT be part of the party? A. Going on a hiking trip. B. Watching a movie marathon. C. Playing games and challenges. B The Kennedy Elementary School band (乐队) is special. That’s because Tony Boland, a member of it, is a 79-year-old flute (长笛) player. His story tells us that you’re never too old to toot the flute. After working at the school for more than ten years, Tony joined the fifth graders in the band. His grandchildren were at the school. He helped children with their reading. He started tooting the flute many years ago, when his wife tried to throw away their daughter’s flute. “You will play better if you play with others,” he told a reporter. Brian Enabnit thought Tony would make a difference to the band. “He’s great. He’s helping the students around him,” Enabnit said. Tony practises with the students once a week and performs with them. They played at the Dubuque Community School District’s Band Festival earlier this month. Fifth-grade student Courtney Less thought her older classmate was successful. “He’s an excellent player,” Courtney said, “All of us are afraid when giving a performance, but he isn’t.” 24. Why is the Kennedy Elementary School band special? A. Because there is only a boy in it. B. Because it has a 79-year-old member. C. Because it gave a performance earlier this month. 25. How often does Tony practise with the students? A. Every day. B. Twice a week. C. Once a week. 26. What can we learn from the passage? A. Tony also helps the students to read. B. Courtney Less is Tony’s grandchild C. There are five players in the band. 27. What’s the best title for the passage? A. Tony’s Journey To Becoming A Grandparent B. How To Be Different From Others C. Never Too Old To Learn C In the future, will our lives be filled with robots? This is a question that many people, especially young students like you, often ask. The answer might surprise you! Robots have been around for a long time, but mainly in factories doing heavy lifting and repetitive (重复性的) jobs. However, as technology grows, robots are becoming smarter and capable of doing a wide range of jobs. Imagine waking up in the morning and having a robot make your breakfast, clean your room, and even help you get ready for school. While this might sound like science fiction, it might soon be real. Scientists and engineers are working hard to develop robots that can help us daily. In healthcare, robots are already being used in hospitals to help doctors with surgeries (外科手术) and to care for patients. They can perform precise (精确的) movements and don’t get tired, making them ideal for long and complex procedures. In the future, we might even see robots that can detect diseases early and provide personalized (个性化的) treatment plans. But robots aren’t just for work and healthcare. They can also be great companions, playing games with you, telling stories, and even helping you with your homework. This might sound like a dream, but researchers are already working on creating robots that can understand emotions and interact with humans in a more natural way. Of course, with the rise of robots, there are also concerns (担心) about job losses and the impact on society. But experts believe that robots will create new jobs and opportunities, rather than replacing humans entirely (完全地). They will work alongside us, helping us to be more productive and efficient. So, will people have robots? Of course! As technology advances, robots will play an important role in our lives. They will make our lives easier, more convenient, and more enjoyable. All we need to do is embrace this new world and learn how to work with our robotic friends. 28. What were robots mostly used for in the past? A. Playing games with people. B. Helping nurses to care for patients. C. Helping with lifting and repetitive tasks in factories. 29. What can we know from the passage? A. Robots will create new jobs and opportunities. B. Robots will only be used in factories. C. Robots will replace humans entirely. 30. What does the underlined word “embrace” in the last paragraph mean? A. 抵抗 B. 拥抱 C. 忽视 31. What is the main idea of the passage? A. How to make friends with robots in daily life. B. Robots will become an important part of our lives. C. Job losses and impact on society that robots bring us. 第二节 （共4小题；每小题2分，满分8分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。其中有一项为多余项。 When things go wrong, it’s easy to feel sad and alone. But there’s something important to know: ___32___. Last semester, I was really struggling with a math project. The problems were hard, and I couldn’t figure them out. I tried really hard by myself, staying up late, but it didn’t work. ___33___. One night, I decided to ask my friend Sarah for help. She’s good at math, and I hoped she could show me how to do it. When I went to her house, she listened carefully to my troubles. Sarah didn’t just give me the answers. She helped me understand the problems step by step. It was like a big weight had been lifted off my shoulders. We laughed and talked as we worked together, and I felt better than ever. That day, I learned something really important. ___34___. But talking to someone else can make them smaller. It can also help you find solutions you never thought of. Plus, sharing problems makes you feel less lonely. It shows that everyone has struggles, and we’re not alone. So, if you’re having a tough time, talk to a friend or family member. ___35___. Remember, sharing problems can make everything better. A. I felt lost and upset B. They can help you see things in a new way C. if you have a problem, talk to someone else D. Keeping problems to yourself can make them feel bigger E. you’re halfway to solving a problem by talking to someone about it 第三部分 知识运用（共两节，满分25分） 第一节 完形填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C三个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 In 2010, a porter (搬运工) carrying a heavy bag on his shoulders and walking down a hill in Chongqing while holding his 3-year-old son’s hand became popular online. Millions of people were ___36___ by the man’s love for his son and responsibility (责任) for his family Now, over 14 years on, the father Ran Guanghui has changed his family’s ___37___ through hard work. They moved into a new apartment, which he ___38___ in 2016. His son has grown up and studies in middle school. The young boy does well in study and is the monitor of his class. Next year he will take the National College Entrance Examination (高考). Ran is a member of the “bang-bang army”—this is what the locals call the itinerant (流动的) porters as they usually ___39___ with a bamboo shoulder pole called bangzi in Chinese. Since the city has been built on a hilly area, itinerant porters are in great ___40___ for carrying goods up and down the hills. They carry loads (负载) weighing up to a hundred kilograms. After becoming popular online, Ran started ___41___ more job calls because people thought of him as a good porter. Back in 2009, Ran and his family rented (租) an apartment for 300 yuan per month. Until 2016, he ___42___ saved enough money to buy his own apartment, which was bigger and brighter. “My father is a great person,” said Ran’s son. “I know he had back pain but could do nothing. I am heartbroken.” The little boy believes his father’s job is not a ___43___ job as he works hard to make life better. “I want to be a great man like my father.” he said. Ran ___44___ a great example for us all. Through hard work, we all can change our lives. His spirit is what all we Chinese should ___45___. 36. A. surprised B. touched C. bored 37. A. life B. dream C. story 38. A. built B. borrowed C. bought 39. A. play B. work C. agree 40. A. way B. time C. need 41. A. receiving B. making C. learning 42. A. luckily B. finally C. easily 43. A. lovely B. friendly C. lowly 44. A. follows B. sets C. gets 45. A. look up to B. look down on C. look forward to 第II卷 注意事项：用0.5毫米黑色笔迹的签字笔将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。 第二节 语法填空 （共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分） 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 Bunny woke up from a night of sweet dreams. “Today is a very special day,” he thought. “Today is my birthday.” Bunny made ___46___ (he) his favorite breakfast: Carrot juice and a delicious carrot cake. “Soon I’ll get gifts from my friends. Who will be the first ___47___ (give) me a gift?” he said to himself. Bunny went out of his house. Soon he ___48___ (meet) Crow. “Hello, Bunny!” said Crow. “Today is a special day!” “That is so true!” said Bunny. “I am collecting stones (石头). And I just found a very beautiful stone! Look! Here it is,” said Crow. “Oh, that’s special,” said Bunny. “I ___49___ (be) on my way,” Bunny jumped ___50___ (sad) past Crow, because Crow didn’t remember his birthday. Bunny went on jumping until he saw Badger. “Hi, Bunny,” said Badger. “Today is a special day.” “Yes, it is!” said Bunny. “Today I found a great place for my burrow (洞穴),” said Badger. “Look, Bunny!” Then he went back to digging. Bunny jumped along ___51___ then he saw Squirrel. “Today is special,” said Squirrel. “I already prepared enough food ___52___ winter. The cold months are coming!” Bunny jumped away and sat on a stone feeling very sad. “No one remembers it’s my special day,” he thought. Then he heard some noise (响声) behind him. “SURPRISE!” shouted all the forest ___53___ (animal). “Today is special ___54___ it’s your birthday and this is a surprise party for you!” Crow gave Bunny his ___55___ (beautiful) stone. Badger gave Bunny a drum. Squirrel gave Bunny a clock. The animals danced hand in hand. “Every day is special with you, my friends!” Bunny said. 第四部分 综合技能 （共两节，满分25分） 第一节 任务型阅读 （共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分） 阅读下面对话，按要求完成各小题。 In most countries, people usually eat traditional food on special holidays. A special day in China is Winter Solstice. It usually falls on December 21st. It marks the longest night and shortest day of the year. It’s a time for families to get together and celebrate. On Winter Solstice, people in China have a special tradition: eating dumplings. Dumplings are a symbol (象征) of unity and wealth. Making dumplings together is a fun way for families to bond. Here’s how to make dumplings: ► First, prepare the dough: Mix flour with water until it forms a soft ball. Let it rest for a while. ► Next, make the filling: Chop meat, vegetables, and herbs. Mix them together with salt, soy sauce, and other spices. ► Then, roll out the dough: Divide the dough into small pieces. Use a rolling pin to flatten each piece into a thin circle. ► When all are ready, wrap the dumplings: Place a spoonful of filling in the center of each dough circle. Fold the circle in half and seal the edges tightly. ► Finally, cook the dumplings: Boil water in a pot. Add the dumplings and cook until they float (漂浮) to the top. This means they’re done. Besides eating dumplings, people also enjoy other activities on Winter Solstice. Some go hiking or play traditional games. Others visit relatives and exchange gifts. 这一天充满了快乐和温暖。 Winter Solstice is not just a holiday. It’s a time to remember family, friends, and the good things in life. Eating dumplings together makes the day even more special. 回答问题。 56. When does Winter Solstice usually fall? _____________________________________________ 57. What are dumplings a symbol of? _____________________________________________ 58. How do you know the dumplings are done when cooking? _____________________________________________ 英汉互译。 59. It marks the longest night and shortest day of the year. _____________________________________________ 60. 这一天充满了快乐和温暖。 _____________________________________________ 第二节 书面表达（满分15分） 61. 人们各有不同的理想职业，请你以“My Ideal Job”为题写一篇短文，畅谈一下你未来的理想职业是什么以及理由，另外为了你的理想职业你将怎样做准备。 要求： 1)字数80左右； 2)不得出现你的真实姓名和学校。 _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 安乡县2024年下学期期末质量监测问卷 八年级 英语 命题：朱彩霞 校稿：朱彩霞 考生注意： 1.请在试题卷首填写好准考证号及姓名。 2.请将答案填写在答题卡上，填写在试题卷上的无效。 3.本学科试题卷共8页，4部分，满分100分，考试时量100分钟。 第I卷 第一部分 听力技能（共两节，满分20分） 做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。 第一节（共5小题，每题1分，计5分）听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项回答问题。听每段对话前，你都有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。 1. What does Susan think of the talk show? 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 A. It’s boring. B. It’s fun. C. It’s educational. 【答案】C 【解析】 【原文】M: Susan, what do you think of the talk show last night? W: I love it! It is really educational. 2. How is the weather now? 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 A. Sunny. B. Windy. C. Rainy. 【答案】B 【解析】 【原文】W: It’s a windy day. Let’s fly a kite in the park. M: Sounds great. 3. Which movie theater is the closest to home? 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 A. Screen City. B. Town Cinema. C. Movie World. 【答案】C 【解析】 【详解】W: Is Town Cinema closer to home than Screen City? M: Yes, it is. But Movie World is even closer than Town Cinema. 4. What will they do today? 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 A. See a movie at home. B. Ride a bike. C. Go camping. 【答案】A 【解析】 【原文】M: Look, what a heavy rain! We can’t go camping today. W: Let’s see a movie at home instead. 5. How are they going to Liulin Park? 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 A. By bus. B. On foot. C. By car. 【答案】A 【解析】 【原文】M: How can we go to Liulin Park, Linda? W: It’s a little far from here. We’d better take a bus instead of walking there. 第二节（共15小题；每题1分，满分15分）听下面6段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听下面一段对话，完成两个小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 6. Where are the two speakers? A. At a food shop. B. In a library. C. At a bookshop. 7. Who likes math very much? A. The boy. B. The boy’s brother. C. The boy’s sister. 【答案】6. C 7. B 【解析】 【原文】W: Can I help you? M: Oh, I’m looking for a book about math. W: Here are some books about math. Do you like math? M: No. My brother likes math very much. I’ll take this one for him. W: Here you are. M: Thanks. Here is the money. 听下面一段对话，完成两个小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 8. When is the mother’s birthday? A. On January 5. B. On January 6. C. On January 7. 9. What will the two speakers buy? A. A hat. B. A dress. C. A scarf. 【答案】8. B 9. C 【解析】 【原文】M: Gina, what are you going to do this afternoon? W: Today is January the fifth. Tomorrow is mom’s birthday. Let’s buy a present for mum. M: Oh, I forgot it. What shall we get for mom? W: A silk scarf. M: Good idea. Let’s go. 听下面一段对话，完成两个小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 10. When will the party begin? A. At about 6:00 p.m. B. At about 6:30 p.m. C. At about 7:30 p.m. 11. What would Tony like to do at the party? A. To sing a song. B. To play the guitar. C. To perform magic tricks. 【答案】10. B 11. C 【解析】 【原文】W: Our school will have a party this Friday evening. Would you like to go, Tony? M: Of course, I’d love to. What kind of party is it? W: It’s for Earth Day. M: When will it begin? W: At about half past six. Do you want to sing a song? M: No. I would like to perform magic tricks. W: It’s great. 听下面一段对话，完成三个小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 12. Where is Anna going next year? A. To America. B. To Australia. C. To England. 13. What is Dave’s dream job? A. A tour guide. B. A reporter. C. A pianist. 14. How long does Dave practice the piano every day? A. For one hour. B. For one and a half hours. C. For two hours. 【答案】12. A 13. B 14. C 【解析】 【原文】M: What are you going to be in the future, Anna? W: I’m going to be a tour guide because I like traveling and talking with others. M: Then you should be good at speaking English. W: You’re right. I’m going to New York City to study English next year. And what is your dream job, Dave? M: My dream job is to be a reporter, but my mother wants me to be a pianist. W: Do you like playing the piano? M: No, but I have to practice it for two hours every day. 听下面一段对话，完成三个小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 15. Who is Alan going to Beijing with? A. His classmates. B. His parents. C. His cousin. 16. When did Susan go to Beijing? A. Last week. B. Last summer. C. Last year. 17. What did Susan do in the Palace Museum? A. She took many photos. B. She watched a show. C. She had a talk. 【答案】15. B 16. C 17. A 【解析】 【原文】W: Hi, Alan. Where are you going this vacation? M: Hi, Susan. I’m going to Beijing with my parents. W: Great! I went to Beijing last year. It’s a fantastic city! M: Really? Which place do you think is the most interesting there? W: The Palace Museum. You can learn a lot about Chinese history there. And I took a lot of photos there. M: Thanks very much. I must go there to visit. W: Have a good trip! 听下面一段独白，完成三个小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 18. Whom is the telephone message for? A. Tom. B. Lucy. C. Lily. 19. Where will the children have the birthday meal? A. In the park. B. At Lisa’s home. C. At a restaurant. 20. How will they go to the park after the meal? A. On foot. B. By bike. C. By bus. 【答案】18. A 19. C 20. A 【解析】 【原文】Hi, Tom! This is Lisa. Today is my 12th birthday. I called you up, but nobody answered the phone. I wanted to invite you to my birthday meal today. I’m going shopping with Lucy and Lily. Then we’ll have a big meal at Garden House at 11:30 a.m. Please join us at lunchtime if you can. There will be a lot of friends. We’ll have our favorite food. After the meal we’re going to the park together. The park is near the restaurant, so we don’t have to walk very far. I really hope you can join us. It will be a wonderful afternoon. 第二部分 阅读技能（共两节，满分30分） 第一节 （共11小题；每小题2分，满分22分） 阅读下列材料，从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中，选出最佳选项。 A Invitation to a Fantastic Party! Dear Mei Ling, Hello there! How’s everything going? I hope you’re doing fantastic and ready for some fun-filled adventures! Guess what? I’m throwing an interesting party, and I can’t imagine it without you! It’s going to be a day filled with laughter, games, delicious snacks, and lots of unforgettable moments. We’ve all been through so much together this year, and it’s the perfect time to celebrate our friendships and have a little break from our studies. Date: Saturday, January 11th Time: 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Location: My house, 123 Wenyi Street, Shenliu Town Here’s what you can look forward to • Awesome games and challenges that will test our teamwork and skills. • Delicious homemade food, and all your favorite snacks. • A playlist with all the tunes that make us dance and sing along. • Maybe even a movie marathon if we have enough energy left! Please let me know if you can make it by RSVP Date, January 5th, so I can plan everything perfectly. And feel free to bring along any of your favorite games or snacks if you want to share! Remember, this is a chance for us to relax, have fun, and strengthen our bonds as friends. I really hope you can join in and make this day extra special. Can’t wait to see you there and create some amazing memories together! Warmest regards, Ya Ming 21. What’s the main purpose (目的) of the party? A. To celebrate a birthday. B. To study together for exams. C. To relax and have fun with friends. 22. When does the party start? A. On January 5th. B. On January 11th. C. From 2:00 p.m. on a Sunday. 23. Which of the following activities will NOT be part of the party? A. Going on a hiking trip. B. Watching a movie marathon. C. Playing games and challenges. 【答案】21. C 22. B 23. A 【解析】 【导语】本文主要介绍了Ya Ming写给Mei Ling的派对邀请信，介绍了派对的时间、地点、活动等信息。 【21题详解】 细节理解题。根据“this is a chance for us to relax, have fun, and strengthen our bonds as friends”可知，派对的主要目的是和朋友放松、玩乐。故选C。 【22题详解】 细节理解题。根据“Date: Saturday, January 11th；Time: 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.”可知，派对在1月11日开始。故选B。 【23题详解】 细节理解题。根据派对活动列表（游戏、零食、音乐、电影马拉松），可知“徒步旅行”不是派对活动。故选A。 B The Kennedy Elementary School band (乐队) is special. That’s because Tony Boland, a member of it, is a 79-year-old flute (长笛) player. His story tells us that you’re never too old to toot the flute. After working at the school for more than ten years, Tony joined the fifth graders in the band. His grandchildren were at the school. He helped children with their reading. He started tooting the flute many years ago, when his wife tried to throw away their daughter’s flute. “You will play better if you play with others,” he told a reporter. Brian Enabnit thought Tony would make a difference to the band. “He’s great. He’s helping the students around him,” Enabnit said. Tony practises with the students once a week and performs with them. They played at the Dubuque Community School District’s Band Festival earlier this month. Fifth-grade student Courtney Less thought her older classmate was successful. “He’s an excellent player,” Courtney said, “All of us are afraid when giving a performance, but he isn’t.” 24. Why is the Kennedy Elementary School band special? A. Because there is only a boy in it. B. Because it has a 79-year-old member. C. Because it gave a performance earlier this month. 25. How often does Tony practise with the students? A. Every day. B. Twice a week. C. Once a week. 26. What can we learn from the passage? A. Tony also helps the students to read. B. Courtney Less is Tony’s grandchild C. There are five players in the band. 27. What’s the best title for the passage? A. Tony’s Journey To Becoming A Grandparent B. How To Be Different From Others C. Never Too Old To Learn 【答案】24. B 25. C 26. A 27. C 【解析】 【导语】本文主要讲述了肯尼迪小学乐队的特别之处——79岁的Tony Boland作为长笛手加入乐队，以及他参与乐队的经历。 【24题详解】 细节理解题。根据“That’s because Tony Boland, a member of it, is 79-year-old flute player”可知，乐队特别之处在于有一位79岁的成员。故选B。 【25题详解】 细节理解题。根据“Tony practises with the students once a week”可知，Tony每周和学生练习一次。故选C。 【26题详解】 细节理解题。根据“He helped children with their reading”可知，Tony也会帮助学生阅读。故选A。 【27题详解】 最佳标题题。文章通过79岁的Tony加入小学乐队的故事，体现了“活到老学到老”的主题，“Never Too Old To Learn”最契合标题。故选C。 C In the future, will our lives be filled with robots? This is a question that many people, especially young students like you, often ask. The answer might surprise you! Robots have been around for a long time, but mainly in factories doing heavy lifting and repetitive (重复性的) jobs. However, as technology grows, robots are becoming smarter and capable of doing a wide range of jobs. Imagine waking up in the morning and having a robot make your breakfast, clean your room, and even help you get ready for school. While this might sound like science fiction, it might soon be real. Scientists and engineers are working hard to develop robots that can help us daily. In healthcare, robots are already being used in hospitals to help doctors with surgeries (外科手术) and to care for patients. They can perform precise (精确的) movements and don’t get tired, making them ideal for long and complex procedures. In the future, we might even see robots that can detect diseases early and provide personalized (个性化的) treatment plans. But robots aren’t just for work and healthcare. They can also be great companions, playing games with you, telling stories, and even helping you with your homework. This might sound like a dream, but researchers are already working on creating robots that can understand emotions and interact with humans in a more natural way. Of course, with the rise of robots, there are also concerns (担心) about job losses and the impact on society. But experts believe that robots will create new jobs and opportunities, rather than replacing humans entirely (完全地). They will work alongside us, helping us to be more productive and efficient. So, will people have robots? Of course! As technology advances, robots will play an important role in our lives. They will make our lives easier, more convenient, and more enjoyable. All we need to do is embrace this new world and learn how to work with our robotic friends. 28. What were robots mostly used for in the past? A. Playing games with people. B. Helping nurses to care for patients. C. Helping with lifting and repetitive tasks in factories. 29. What can we know from the passage? A. Robots will create new jobs and opportunities. B. Robots will only be used in factories. C. Robots will replace humans entirely. 30. What does the underlined word “embrace” in the last paragraph mean? A. 抵抗 B. 拥抱 C. 忽视 31. What is the main idea of the passage? A. How to make friends with robots in daily life. B. Robots will become an important part of our lives. C. Job losses and impact on society that robots bring us. 【答案】28. C 29. A 30. B 31. B 【解析】 【导语】本文围绕“未来生活是否会充满机器人”这一问题展开，介绍了机器人的过去应用、如今的发展以及未来在生活、医疗等领域的重要作用，同时回应了相关担忧。 【28题详解】 细节理解题。根据“Robots have been around for a long time, but mainly in factories doing heavy lifting and repetitive (重复性的) jobs.”可知，过去机器人主要用于工厂里的重物搬运和重复性工作。故选C。 【29题详解】 细节理解题。根据“But experts believe that robots will create new jobs and opportunities, rather than replacing humans entirely (完全地).”可知，专家认为机器人会创造新的工作和机会，A选项表述正确。故选A。 【30题详解】 词句猜测题。根据“As technology advances, robots will play an important role in our lives. They will make our lives easier, more convenient, and more enjoyable. All we need to do is embrace this new world and learn how to work with our robotic friends.”可知，机器人会让生活更便捷、愉悦，因此我们需要接纳这个新世界，与机器人友好共处，“embrace”在此处意为“拥抱”，引申为“接纳”。故选B。 【31题详解】 主旨大意题。文章开篇提出“未来生活是否会充满机器人”的问题，随后介绍了机器人的过去、现在和未来应用，最后总结“robots will play an important role in our lives”，核心是说明机器人将成为我们生活中重要的一部分。故选B。 第二节 （共4小题；每小题2分，满分8分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。其中有一项为多余项。 When things go wrong, it’s easy to feel sad and alone. But there’s something important to know: ___32___. Last semester, I was really struggling with a math project. The problems were hard, and I couldn’t figure them out. I tried really hard by myself, staying up late, but it didn’t work. ___33___. One night, I decided to ask my friend Sarah for help. She’s good at math, and I hoped she could show me how to do it. When I went to her house, she listened carefully to my troubles. Sarah didn’t just give me the answers. She helped me understand the problems step by step. It was like a big weight had been lifted off my shoulders. We laughed and talked as we worked together, and I felt better than ever. That day, I learned something really important. ___34___. But talking to someone else can make them smaller. It can also help you find solutions you never thought of. Plus, sharing problems makes you feel less lonely. It shows that everyone has struggles, and we’re not alone. So, if you’re having a tough time, talk to a friend or family member. ___35___. Remember, sharing problems can make everything better. A. I felt lost and upset B. They can help you see things in a new way C. if you have a problem, talk to someone else D. Keeping problems to yourself can make them feel bigger E. you’re halfway to solving a problem by talking to someone about it 【答案】32. C 33. A 34. D 35. B 【解析】 【导语】本文讲述了作者在面对数学难题时，起初独自挣扎无果，后向朋友求助并获得帮助的过程。通过这一经历，作者意识到分享问题的重要性，并鼓励读者在遇到困难时与他人交流。 【32题详解】 根据后文“So, if you’re having a tough time, talk to a friend or family member.”可知，文章建议当遇到困难时，要与他人交流。因此，此处应填入一个引出这一建议的句子。C项“如果你有问题，和别人谈谈”符合语境，且与后文形成呼应。故选C。 【33题详解】 根据前文“I tried really hard by myself, staying up late, but it didn’t work.”可知，作者独自努力但未能解决问题，因此会感到失落和沮丧。A项“我感到迷茫和沮丧”符合语境，且与前文形成因果关系。故选A。 【34题详解】 根据后文“But talking to someone else can make them smaller.”可知，此处应填入一个与后文形成对比的句子，强调独自面对问题与他人交流的不同效果。D项“把问题藏在心里会让它们变得更大”符合语境，且与后文形成转折关系。故选D。 【35题详解】 根据前文“So, if you’re having a tough time, talk to a friend or family member.”可知，文章建议与他人交流以解决问题。此处应填入一个进一步说明与他人交流好处的句子。B项“他们可以帮助你以新的方式看待问题”符合语境，且与前文形成递进关系。故选B。 第三部分 知识运用（共两节，满分25分） 第一节 完形填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C三个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 In 2010, a porter (搬运工) carrying a heavy bag on his shoulders and walking down a hill in Chongqing while holding his 3-year-old son’s hand became popular online. Millions of people were ___36___ by the man’s love for his son and responsibility (责任) for his family Now, over 14 years on, the father Ran Guanghui has changed his family’s ___37___ through hard work. They moved into a new apartment, which he ___38___ in 2016. His son has grown up and studies in middle school. The young boy does well in study and is the monitor of his class. Next year he will take the National College Entrance Examination (高考). Ran is a member of the “bang-bang army”—this is what the locals call the itinerant (流动的) porters as they usually ___39___ with a bamboo shoulder pole called bangzi in Chinese. Since the city has been built on a hilly area, itinerant porters are in great ___40___ for carrying goods up and down the hills. They carry loads (负载) weighing up to a hundred kilograms. After becoming popular online, Ran started ___41___ more job calls because people thought of him as a good porter. Back in 2009, Ran and his family rented (租) an apartment for 300 yuan per month. Until 2016, he ___42___ saved enough money to buy his own apartment, which was bigger and brighter. “My father is a great person,” said Ran’s son. “I know he had back pain but could do nothing. I am heartbroken.” The little boy believes his father’s job is not a ___43___ job as he works hard to make life better. “I want to be a great man like my father.” he said. Ran ___44___ a great example for us all. Through hard work, we all can change our lives. His spirit is what all we Chinese should ___45___. 36. A. surprised B. touched C. bored 37. A. life B. dream C. story 38. A. built B. borrowed C. bought 39. A. play B. work C. agree 40. A. way B. time C. need 41. A. receiving B. making C. learning 42. A. luckily B. finally C. easily 43. A. lovely B. friendly C. lowly 44. A. follows B. sets C. gets 45. A. look up to B. look down on C. look forward to 【答案】36. B 37. A 38. C 39. B 40. C 41. A 42. B 43. C 44. B 45. A 【解析】 【导语】本文主要讲述了一位重庆搬运工父亲冉光辉，凭借对家庭的责任感和对儿子的爱，通过多年辛勤劳动改善家庭生活，成为儿子榜样并激励人们的故事。 【36题详解】 句意：数百万人被这位男子对儿子的爱和对家庭的责任所感动。 surprised使惊讶；touched使感动；bored使厌烦。根据“by the man’s love for his son and responsibility (责任) to his family”可知，男子对儿子的爱和对家庭的责任感动了数百万人。故选B。 【37题详解】 句意：现在，14年过去了，父亲冉光辉通过努力工作改变了家庭的生活。 life生活；dream梦想；story故事。根据“They moved into a new apartment”可知，他们搬进了一个新公寓，说明生活改变了。故选A。 【38题详解】 句意：他们搬进了一个新公寓，这是他在2016年买的。 built建造；borrowed借；bought买。根据“They moved into a new apartment”可知，搬进新公寓，所以是买的。故选C。 【39题详解】 句意：冉是“棒棒军”的一员——这是当地人对流动搬运工的称呼，因为他们通常用一根中文叫“棒子”的竹扁担工作。 play玩；work工作；agree同意。根据“this is what the locals call the itinerant (流动的) porters”可知，搬运工用竹扁担工作。故选B。 【40题详解】 句意：由于这座城市建在丘陵地区，流动搬运工在搬运货物上下山方面有很大的需求。 way方法；time时间；need需要。根据“for carrying goods up and down the hills”可知，搬运工在搬运货物上下山方面有很大的需求，in great need“非常需要”。故选C。 【41题详解】 句意：在网上走红后，冉开始接到更多的工作电话，因为人们认为他是一个好搬运工。 receiving收到；making制作；learning学习。根据“more job calls”可知，是接到更多的工作电话。故选A。 【42题详解】 句意：直到2016年，他终于攒够了钱，买了一套更大更亮的公寓。 luckily幸运地；finally最终；easily容易地。根据“Until 2016”可知，直到2016年，最终攒够了钱。故选B。 【43题详解】 句意：这个小男孩认为他父亲的工作不是一个低贱的工作，因为他努力工作让生活变得更好。 lovely可爱的；friendly友好的；lowly低贱的。根据“as he works hard to make life better”可知，努力工作让生活变得更好，所以不是低贱的工作。故选C。 【44题详解】 句意：冉为我们所有人树立了一个很好的榜样。 follow跟随；sets设置；gets得到。根据“a great example for us all”可知，是树立榜样，set an example“树立榜样”。故选B。 【45题详解】 句意：他的精神是我们所有中国人都应该尊敬的。 look up to尊敬；look down on看不起；look forward to期待。根据“His spirit”可知，是尊敬他的精神。故选A。 第II卷 注意事项：用0.5毫米黑色笔迹的签字笔将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。 第二节 语法填空 （共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分） 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 Bunny woke up from a night of sweet dreams. “Today is a very special day,” he thought. “Today is my birthday.” Bunny made ___46___ (he) his favorite breakfast: Carrot juice and a delicious carrot cake. “Soon I’ll get gifts from my friends. Who will be the first ___47___ (give) me a gift?” he said to himself. Bunny went out of his house. Soon he ___48___ (meet) Crow. “Hello, Bunny!” said Crow. “Today is a special day!” “That is so true!” said Bunny. “I am collecting stones (石头). And I just found a very beautiful stone! Look! Here it is,” said Crow. “Oh, that’s special,” said Bunny. “I ___49___ (be) on my way,” Bunny jumped ___50___ (sad) past Crow, because Crow didn’t remember his birthday. Bunny went on jumping until he saw Badger. “Hi, Bunny,” said Badger. “Today is a special day.” “Yes, it is!” said Bunny. “Today I found a great place for my burrow (洞穴),” said Badger. “Look, Bunny!” Then he went back to digging. Bunny jumped along ___51___ then he saw Squirrel. “Today is special,” said Squirrel. “I already prepared enough food ___52___ winter. The cold months are coming!” Bunny jumped away and sat on a stone feeling very sad. “No one remembers it’s my special day,” he thought. Then he heard some noise (响声) behind him. “SURPRISE!” shouted all the forest ___53___ (animal). “Today is special ___54___ it’s your birthday and this is a surprise party for you!” Crow gave Bunny his ___55___ (beautiful) stone. Badger gave Bunny a drum. Squirrel gave Bunny a clock. The animals danced hand in hand. “Every day is special with you, my friends!” Bunny said. 【答案】46. himself 47. to give 48. met 49. will be 50. sadly 51. and 52. for 53. animals 54. because 55. most beautiful 【解析】 【导语】本文主要讲述兔子生日当天以为朋友们忘记了自己的生日而失落，实则森林里的朋友们早已准备好惊喜派对并送上礼物，兔子感受到友谊带来的温暖与快乐。 【46题详解】 句意：邦尼给自己做了最喜欢的早餐：胡萝卜汁和美味的胡萝卜蛋糕。动作对象是主语自身，需用反身代词himself。故填himself。 【47题详解】 句意：谁会是第一个送我礼物的人？be the first to do sth.“第一个做某事”，是固定搭配，用to give。故填to give。 【48题详解】 句意：很快他遇到了乌鸦。此处描述过去发生的动作，meet的过去式为met。故填met。 【49题详解】 句意：我要走了。空处所在句为直接引语，此处表示将来的行为，应用一般将来时will be。故填will be。 【50题详解】 句意：邦尼伤心地跳过乌鸦身边，因为乌鸦不记得他的生日了。此处需修饰动词jumped，需用副词形式sadly。故填sadly。 【51题详解】 句意：邦尼继续往前跳，然后他看到了松鼠。根据“Bunny jumped along…then he saw Squirrel.”可知，此处表示顺承关系，and符合。故填and。 【52题详解】 句意：我已经为冬天准备了足够的食物。prepare sth. for sth.表示“为某事 / 某物准备某物”，是固定搭配。故填for。 【53题详解】 句意：“惊喜！” 所有的森林动物都喊道。根据“all”可知，此处用复数形式animals。故填animals。 【54题详解】 句意：今天很特别，因为今天是你的生日，这是一个给你的惊喜派对！根据“Today is special…it’s your birthday and this is a surprise party for you!”的语境可知，此处表示原因，because符合。故填because。 【55题详解】 句意：乌鸦送给邦尼他最漂亮的石头。根据“Crow gave Bunny his…stone.”的语境可知，此处表示最高级的含义，指乌鸦送给邦尼他最漂亮的石头，用most beautiful。故填most beautiful。 第四部分 综合技能 （共两节，满分25分） 第一节 任务型阅读 （共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分） 阅读下面对话，按要求完成各小题。 In most countries, people usually eat traditional food on special holidays. A special day in China is Winter Solstice. It usually falls on December 21st. It marks the longest night and shortest day of the year. It’s a time for families to get together and celebrate. On Winter Solstice, people in China have a special tradition: eating dumplings. Dumplings are a symbol (象征) of unity and wealth. Making dumplings together is a fun way for families to bond. Here’s how to make dumplings: ► First, prepare the dough: Mix flour with water until it forms a soft ball. Let it rest for a while. ► Next, make the filling: Chop meat, vegetables, and herbs. Mix them together with salt, soy sauce, and other spices. ► Then, roll out the dough: Divide the dough into small pieces. Use a rolling pin to flatten each piece into a thin circle. ► When all are ready, wrap the dumplings: Place a spoonful of filling in the center of each dough circle. Fold the circle in half and seal the edges tightly. ► Finally, cook the dumplings: Boil water in a pot. Add the dumplings and cook until they float (漂浮) to the top. This means they’re done. Besides eating dumplings, people also enjoy other activities on Winter Solstice. Some go hiking or play traditional games. Others visit relatives and exchange gifts. 这一天充满了快乐和温暖。 Winter Solstice is not just a holiday. It’s a time to remember family, friends, and the good things in life. Eating dumplings together makes the day even more special. 回答问题。 56. When does Winter Solstice usually fall? _____________________________________________ 57. What are dumplings a symbol of? _____________________________________________ 58. How do you know the dumplings are done when cooking? _____________________________________________ 英汉互译。 59. It marks the longest night and shortest day of the year. _____________________________________________ 60. 这一天充满了快乐和温暖。 _____________________________________________ 【答案】56. It usually falls on December 21st. 57. Dumplings are a symbol of unity and wealth. 58. When the dumplings float to the top, they’re done. 59. 它标志着一年中黑夜最长、白天最短的一天。/它标志着一年中最长的黑夜和最短的白天。 60. The day is filled with joy and warmth./ The day is full of happiness and warmth. 【解析】 【导语】本文主要介绍了中国的传统节日——冬至的习俗，特别是吃饺子的传统，并详细说明了饺子的制作过程以及冬至的其他活动，强调了其家庭团聚和文化象征的意义。 【56题详解】 根据“It usually falls on December 21st.”可知，冬至通常在12月21日，故填It usually falls on December 21st. 【57题详解】 根据“Dumplings are a symbol of unity and wealth.”可知，饺子象征着团圆和财富，故填Dumplings are a symbol of unity and wealth. 【58题详解】 根据“Boil water in a pot. Add the dumplings and cook until they float to the top. This means they’re done.”可知，饺子煮熟时会浮到水面，故填When the dumplings float to the top, they’re done. 【59题详解】 “It marks”意为“它标志着”，“the longest night”意为“最长的夜晚”，“and”意为“和”，“shortest day”意为“最短的白天”，“of the year”意为“一年中的”。故填：它标志着一年中黑夜最长、白天最短的一天。/ 它标志着一年中最长的黑夜和最短的白天。 【60题详解】 根据汉语意思可知，本句时态为一般现在时。“这一天”英文为“This day”，作主语；“充满了”英文为“is full of”或“is filled with”，“快乐和温暖”英文为“joy and warmth”或“happiness and warmth”。故填The day is filled with joy and warmth./ The day is full of happiness and warmth. 第二节 书面表达（满分15分） 61. 人们各有不同的理想职业，请你以“My Ideal Job”为题写一篇短文，畅谈一下你未来的理想职业是什么以及理由，另外为了你的理想职业你将怎样做准备。 要求： 1)字数80左右； 2)不得出现你的真实姓名和学校。 _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】例文 My Ideal Job My ideal job is to be a good teacher. Firstly, I like children. Secondly, a teacher has two vacations each year so that I can relax. Finally, I want to help the students develop their abilities so that they can work better for our country. In order to be a good teacher, I will study hard at all my subjects. I will train my patience, improve my handwriting, and enrich my knowledge. I am sure my dream will come true. 【解析】 【详解】[总体分析] ①题材：材料作文； ②时态：一般将来时和一般现在时； ③提示：写作要点已给出，围绕理想职业、选择理由、具体准备措施，注意不要遗漏要点，可适当添加细节，并突出写作重点。 [写作步骤] 第一步，开门见山说明理想职业； 第二步，说明选择教师作为理想职业的三个理由； 第三步，列举准备措施，书写结语，总结全文。 [亮点词汇] ①ideal job理想职业 ②in order to为了…… ③enrich my knowledge丰富我的知识 [高分句型] ①Finally, I want to help the students develop their abilities so that they can work better for our country in the future.(so that引导的结果状语从句) ②In order to be a good teacher, I will study hard at all my subjects.(in order to引导的短语作目的状语) 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $八年级。英语听力这是。2024年. 下学期八年级期末质量监测英语听力部分，该部分分为两节。注意做题时请先将答案做在试题卷上，该部分录音内容结束后，请将答案转涂到答题卡上。听力测试现在开始，第一节听下面5段对话，每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的ABC3个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有5秒钟的时间来回答有关小题，每段对话听两遍。Text one, Susan, what do you think of the talk show last night? I love IT. IT is really . educational. Susan. what do you think of the talk show last night? I love IT. IT is really . educational. Text two. it's a windy day. Let's fly a kite in the park. Sounds great. It's a windy day. Let's fly a kite in . the park. Sounds great. Text three. is town cinema . closer to home than screen city? Yes, IT is. But movie world is even closer than count cinema. Is town cinema closer to home than screen city? Yes, IT is. But movie world is even closer than town cinema. Text for look what a heavy rain. We can't go camping today. Let's see a movie . at home instead. Look what a heavy rain. We can't go camping today. Let's see a movie at home instead. Text five, how can we go to new in park? Linda. it's a little far from here. Would Better take a bus instead of a walking there. How can we go to the park? Linda, it's a . little far from here. Would Better take a bus instead of . a walking there. 第一节到此结束，第二节听下面6段对话或独白。从题中所给的ABC3个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟，每段对话或独白读两遍。听下面一段对话，回答第六和第7两个小题。Text six, can I help you? Oh, i'm . looking for a book about math. Here are some books about math. Do you . like math? No, my brother likes math very much. I'll take this one for him. Here you are. thanks. Here is the money. Can I help you? Oh, i'm looking for a book about math. Here are some books about math. Do you like math? No, my brother likes math very much. I'll take this one for him. Here you are. thanks. Here is the money. 听下面一段对话，回答第八和第9两个小题。Text seven gina, what are you going to do this afternoon? Today is january the fifth. Tomorrow is mom's birthday. Let's buy a present for mom. Oh, I forgot. IT. What shall we get for a mom? A silk . scarf? Good idea. Let's go. Gina, what are you going to do this afternoon? Today is january the fifth. Tomorrow is mom's birthday. Let's buy a present for mum. Oh, I forgot. IT, what shall . we get for a mom? Sok, scar, good idea. Let's go. 听下面一段对话，回答第十和第10一两个小题。Text eight, our school will have a party this friday evening. Would you like to go? tony? Of course i'd love to. What kind of party isn't? It's for birthday. When will IT begin at . about half past six? Do you want to sing a song? No, I would like to perform magic . tricks. It's great. Our school will have a party this friday evening. Would you like to go? tony? Of course i'd love to. What kind of party isn't? It's for birthday. When will IT begin at . about half past six? Do you want to sing a song? No, I would like to perform magic tricks. It's great. 听下面一段对话，回答第12至第14 3个小题。Text nine, what are you going to be in the future? Anna, i'm going to be . a tour guide because I like travelling and talking with others. Then you should be good at speaking english. You're right. I'm going to new york city to study english next year. And what is your dream job, dave? My dream job is to be a reporter, but my mother.