考前押题03 阅读理解-记叙文5大常考话题（期末复习专项训练）八年级英语上学期新教材北师大版

专题03 阅读理解-记叙文5大常考话题 话题1 学校生活 话题4 志愿者服务 话题2 人物故事 话题5 其他 话题3 友谊 1 / 1 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 话题1 学校生活 Passage 1 （24-25八年级上·北京门头沟·期末）I was small for my age. I was shy and it was hard for me to make friends. However, learning was quite easy for me. I was the best in most of my classes, but P.E. class was my nightmare (噩梦). Miss Forsythe was our P.E. teacher. She was always full of energy (活力). Everyone liked her. She said that we all had to come to her classes. No one could hide from Miss Forsythe! One day, she told me she wanted me to play a game with another girl in a P.E. show. I was worried that I couldn’t do a good job, but she encouraged (鼓励) me and asked me to do it. So I had no choice but to agree. It was a dancing game. We danced around. According to Miss Forsythe, I had to pick up Ann when we finished the dance. Since I was not strong enough to pick the tallest girl up, it was she who picked me up. I suddenly felt ten feet tall! It was a success and everybody cheered for us. I smiled confidently. The show certainly did not need me at all! But Miss Forsythe’s understanding and willingness (意愿) to create a place for me in it gave me so much confidence! 1．What was the writer like? A．Calm. B．Shy. C．Lively. D．Funny. 2．What should the writer do at the end of the dancing? A．Pick up Ann. B．Stand next to Ann. C．Shake hands with Ann. D．Smile to Ann. 3．What can we learn from the text? A．The writer often dreamed at night. B．Miss Forsythe was good at dancing. C．Miss Forsythe made the writer more confident through the game. D．The writer didn’t feel nervous (焦虑的，紧张的) about the game at first. 话题2 人物故事 Passage 1 （24-25八年级上·北京延庆·期末）Mr. Hatch lived a lonely life. He walked alone to work every day and ate his lunch alone in a corner. He never smiled, and he never talked to anyone on his way home. In the evening, he would read a newspaper and go to bed early. His life changed, however, one day when he got a heart-shaped box full of chocolate in the mail, along with a piece of paper that said, “Somebody loves you.” At first, he couldn’t believe it, but as he read the message, he began to laugh and dance around. The message opened his heart to the power of love. Soon he found himself being cheerful and he became a joy at work and began to help out people in the neighborhood. As the days and weeks went by, his laughter, smiles, kindness, happiness and love touched his neighbors. Later, Mr. Hatch found out that the heart-shaped box belonged to somebody else. It was a mistake. He felt sad and went back to his old ways. When his neighbors found out, however, they decided not to lose the light he shared. They surprised him with a party and a long banner (条幅) that read, “Everybody Loves Mr. Hatch.” Mr. Hatch cried when he knew that somebody loved him after all. Then he laughed, smiled and hugged his friends. We all have a little bit of Mr. Hatch in us. At times we all feel unloved and unlovable. However, somebody does love us. 1．What changed Mr. Hatch’s life at first? A．Reading a fun story in a newspaper. B．Getting a gift box with a love message. C．Making a piece of heart-shaped chocolate. D．Falling in love with a girl at his workplace. 2．How did Mr. Hatch’s neighbors feel about his changes? A．Moved. B．Excited. C．Surprised. D．Proud. 3．Why did Mr. Hatch cry when his neighbors threw a party for him? A．Because he had never been to a party before. B．Because he knew that his neighbors loved him. C．Because he thought his neighbors played a joke on him. D．Because he learned the chocolate was from his neighbors. Passage 2 （24-25八年级上·北京石景山·期末） Dog’s Best Friend Jarrett Little was road testing his mountain bike outside of Columbus, Georgia, when his riding partner, Chris Dixon, stopped suddenly. Something moving nearby among the trees had caught her attention. It turned out to be a sandy-colored five-month-old dog. “He was really thin, and had a broken leg,” Little told CBS News. The cyclists fed the friendly dog and shared their water. They also quickly realized that the dog was following them, although they had no idea how. They were more than seven miles from downtown and riding bikes. “We couldn’t leave him,” Little said. “Out there next to the Oxbow Meadows, he would end up as alligator (短吻鳄) food.” Little, a 31-year-old business owner, had an idea. He carefully picked up his new friend and put the 38 pound dog’s back legs into the pockets of his cycling shirt. Then he placed the dog’s front legs over his shoulders. “He was hurt, so he wasn’t trying to fight,” Little says. “He was also happy that we were there, touching him, and hadn’t taken off on him.” Their 30-minute ride into town ended at a bike store, where they got more water and food for the dog. “That was when Andrea Shaw, a company worker, happened by. The dog went straight to her, smelling and “loving on her,” says Dixon. Shaw was touched and, after learning what had happened, decided to keep the dog. Shaw called him Columbo after the town where they’d met and planned an operation (手术) on his leg. Today, Columbo is living the high life on a farm with a horse and a 6-year-old boy to keep him company (陪伴). As Dixon said, “He is really the luckiest dog alive.” 1．When Dixon met the dog, it was ______. A．six years old B．three years old C．five months old D．seven months old 2．Little and Dixon didn’t leave the dog behind, because ______. A．they worried about its safety B．they could treat its broken leg C．they wanted to bring it to their farm D．they planned to send it to a pet shop 3．What can you learn from the last two paragraphs? A．Shaw named the dog after her son. B．Shaw kept the dog in the bike store. C．Shaw knew what happened to the dog. D．Shaw performed an operation on the dog. Passage 3 （24-25八年级上·北京石景山·期末）Louis Tewanima was born to run. When he was a boy in the Hopi village of Shungopavi in Arizona, he had great fun running long distances (距离) across the desert. He often raced alongside the trains. After the trains passed, he would run the 56 miles back home. Running helped Louis feel good and stay strong in his mind and spirit. But when he grew up, his life changed. In the early 1900s, the U.S. government (政府) made Native American children go to special schools far from home. One day, U.S. soldiers came to Louis’ village, and made him leave his family. In 1907, Louis went to the Carlisle Indian School in Pennsylvania. The weather there was much colder than he was used to, and he missed his family and his desert home. To feel better, he started running again. He saw the school’s track team (田径队) practicing and asked the coach, Glenn S. Warner, if he could join. The coach saw that Louis was very talented and helped him train. Soon. Louis was winning medals and became one of the best distance runners in the United States. Louis faced many difficulties but never gave up. Once, he missed a train to a race, but he ran 18 miles to get there on time—and still won the race! Louis ran in the 1908 Olympics in London and finished ninth in the marathon. Four years later, he won a silver medal in the 10,000-meter race in the 1912 Olympics in Stockholm. This was the best the U.S. had ever done in that race for 52 years. After the Olympics, Louis went back to his village and reunited with his family. He spent his time taking care of sheep and growing corn. In 1954, Louis was named to the U.S. Olympic all-time track and field team. He is remembered as one of the greatest distance runners in U.S. history. 1．Why did Louis run long distances when he was a boy? A．Because he enjoyed running very much. B．Because he had to train for the Olympics. C．Because he tried to run away from his village. D．Because he had to help his family with farming. 2．What did Louis do when he was at the Carlisle Indian School? A．He helped the coach train others. B．He joined the school’s track team. C．He worked for the U.S. government. D．He wrote letters to his family every day. 3．Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A．Louis joined the U.S. track and field team in 1908. B．Louis seldom met difficulties when he took part in running races. C．Louis spent lots of time doing farm work with his family in London. D．Louis finished second in the 10,000-meter race in the 1912 Olympics. Passage 4 （24-25八年级上·北京大兴·期末） Never Give Up Brian is a funny student at school. He is good at making jokes. In his free time, he loves watching comedies on TV shows. He hopes to become a famous comedy actor in the future. When Brian hears there will be a talk show at his school, he decides to take part in it. He feels very excited about the good news. But he is afraid that he can’t act well on stage (舞台). He can hear some students laughing at him. “You are not funny but silly (傻的),” Ken, one of his classmates, says to him. “No one will like what you do,” another boy also says to him coldly. Brian can’t understand why they are so unfriendly to him. For a moment, he thinks about giving up the show. But he remembers how much his friends like his jokes, and his teachers also say he is very funny. So he decides to go on preparing for the show. At the show, Brian does a great job. Everyone loves his performance, and he wins the first prize! His teachers and friends are proud (骄傲的) of him. Even so, Ken tells Brian that he is not funny at all, and that he will never be successful. Brian doesn’t understand why Ken says so, but he realizes (意识到) that it has nothing to do with himself. He still goes on with his acting toward his goal. As the years pass, Brian meets people like Ken. “You’ll do a terrible job,” they say to him. Luckily, most people encourage him and some help him to become even funnier. He gets a lot of opportunities (机会) to perform in movies. And he always appears on TV. His fans thank him because his comedies make them feel good when they are unhappy. Now, Brian has become a big comedy star! He is doing what he loves best. Those unkind people never make him give up, and he laughs all day long! His dream comes true. 1．What does Brian want to be in the future? A．A computer programmer. B．A basketball star. C．A comedy actor. D．An engineer. 2．Brian is going to join _________. A．the talk show B．the speech competition C．the band at school D．the game show 3．Brian makes his dream come true because _________. A．he learns how to make jokes from a famous actor B．his teachers help him to improve the skill of joking C．he works harder than the other performers at school D．he never gives up when someone else laughs at him 话题3 友谊 Passage 1 （23-24八年级上·北京顺义·期末） Friends for Life Made during Camping Trip I’m Emma, from China. For me, fall is the most beautiful time of the year in China. Its cooler temperatures make it more comfortable to be outdoors. When I look up into the sky now, an amazing experience I had last fall in the United States enters my mind. Last year, I had a chance to study in the US as an exchange (交换) student. One day in October, all of the students in class got to go on a two-day camping trip in New York. At first, I was uncomfortable with the idea of sleeping in a house in the wilderness (荒地) and being surrounded by people I wasn’t familiar (熟悉) with. However, it turned out to be one of the best trips I have ever taken. On the bus, I sat next to a US boy I had met only once or twice before. As soon as the bus set off, we started chatting. The conversation lasted about an hour and I learned that we shared a common interest in sports, It seemed that I could learn a lot from attending (参加) the camping trip. After arriving at the camp, it was completely dark outside, yet no one could wait to go out into the woods to enjoy a bonfire. While sitting by the fire, we all started talking with each other. It was nice to see local students and exchange students chatting together - it seemed that the bonfire was strengthening (加强) friendship between us. The second day came quickly. We went hiking in the morning, and I enjoyed the feeling of being in the wilderness. It was hard to say goodbye to this place. We went back to school too soon, but I made friends with a few US students on this trip. The bonfire may have gone out, but our friendships are still burning strong. 1．At first, Emma felt sleeping in a house in the wilderness was________. A．exciting B．difficult C．interesting D．uncomfortable 2．What happened after they arrived at the camp? A．They cooked dinner on the bonfire in the woods. B．There was still light when they went into the woods. C．Local students were afraid to chat with exchange students. D．Students started talking to each other while sitting by the fire. 3．What can we learn from the passage? A．A camping trip is the best outdoor activity in fall. B．Everyone likes going camping with their classmates. C．Students should hold every chance to exchange in the US. D．Attending outdoor activities helps strengthen friendship with others. Passage 2 （23-24八年级上·北京通州·期末）Susan moved to a new house with her parents in August. Soon the summer holidays were coming to the end with only four days before school started. “I’m nervous about the first day of school, Mom.” Susan said. “Why are you nervous?” asked her mom. “I don’t know any kids. I don’t want to be alone on the first day.” Susan said. The next day, Susan called her friend Fiona from her old school. She told Fiona her problem. Fiona said another girl from their school moved to the same neighborhood as Susan. “Her name is Linda. She lives on Brook Street. Isn’t that near your house?” asked Fiona. “Yes, it is two streets behind my house,” replied Susan. “I’ll give Linda your address and you two can meet up before school starts,” said Fiona. After Susan talked with Fiona, she felt relaxed. She told her mom Fiona’s friend Linda would stop by. Two days before school started, Linda came to Susan’s home. “Are you Susan?” asked Linda, “Fiona told me to come by and meet you since we will be new at the school.” “It’s good to meet someone before school starts,” said Susan. “I agree. At least we will know each other until we meet more kids,” said Linda. That night, Susan called Fiona again and thanked her for helping out. “You’re welcome, and good luck at your new school,” said Fiona. 1．Susan moved to a new house in ________. A．May B．June C．July D．August 2．Susan felt ________ after she talked with Fiona. A．relaxed B．worried C．surprised D．proud 3．How did Fiona help Susan? A．She went to the new school together with Susan. B．She asked her friend Linda to visit Susan. C．She moved to the street near Susan’s house. D．She came to Susan’s home before school started. 话题4 志愿者服务 Passage 1 （24-25八年级上·北京昌平·期末）Each year, Greenwood High School had a big volunteering event called “Community Day”. This year, they had a huge project: Making a Better City Park, an area in town that used to be a favourite place for families and kids. Four students helped to lead the project: Ava, who was a natural leader; Sam, a talented artist; Leo, who loved helping others; and Maya, who always thought of ways to make things better for everyone. When they first met to plan, however, everyone had different ideas. They didn’t know how to get all things done. Their teacher, Mrs. Albright, noticed their trouble. She suggested they each use their talents and work as a team. Ava could lead groups of volunteers to clean up, giving Sam a fresh area for his murals (壁画). Leo could lead students to repair the playground, and Maya could make sure the chairs were safe and comfortable. With a clear plan, they divided the students into teams. On Community Day, lots of students came to help. Ava led groups to pick up rubbish. Sam told others how to paint colorful murals. Leo and Maya made sure every part of the project was coming together. During work time, they laughed and helped each other, turning the long day of heavy work into a fun experience. By the end of the day, City Park looked fantastic. The playground was safe, bright murals beautiful the walls, and new flowers made the park look fresh and pretty. Looking at the changes, Ava, Sam, Leo, and Maya learned that each of their ideas helped make the project a success. Working together and using their special skills made the project not only possible but meaningful. 1．When the four students first met to plan the event, they ________. A．solved some problems B．had different ideas C．asked their teacher for help D．divided the project 2．What did the students think of their volunteer work during work time? A．Easy and relaxing. B．Special and difficult. C．Tiring but interesting. D．Boring but meaningful. 3．What does the writer mainly want to tell us? A．Making friends helps one go far. B．Teamwork and special skills matter. C．Saving the environment needs everyone. D．Never be afraid of doing a difficult project. Passage 2 （24-25八年级上·北京丰台·期末）It was on my 14th birthday that my mother told me to join a volunteer service (志愿服务). Mum was happy, but for me, it was going to be a journey full of uncertainty. I remember the day I first went to a community (社区) food bank. I was nervous, holding a box of canned food, not sure if I was doing it right. Everyone was busy and I felt like I was over my head. But I remembered my mum always said, “Jack, jump in with both feet,” so that was what I did. The first few weeks were difficult. I had to learn how to sort donations (捐赠品), put food boxes, and most challenging, talk to the people who needed our help. Sometimes, I wanted to give up. But then I’d see the happiness in someone’s eyes when they received a box of food and I knew I had to keep going. One day, I met Ms. Jenkins, a sweet old lady who came every week. She taught me how to make the best chocolate chip cookies and we’d chat when I worked. She became like a grandma to me and her stories made me realize (意识到) that everyone had a story worth (值得的) hearing. The real test came when we had to organize (组织) a big dinner for the community. I was in charge of (负责) decoration, which was way out of my comfort zone. But I asked my friends and together, we turned the hall into a beautiful place. Seeing the smiles on people’s faces as they enjoyed the meal we prepared was the best feeling ever. Volunteering has taught me that growing up isn’t just about getting taller or having a driver’s license. It’s about stepping up, even when you’re afraid. It’s about finding your voice and using it to make a difference. And I can’t wait to see where this journey will take me next. 1．How did Jack feel when he first went to the community food bank? A．Nervous. B．Proud. C．Bored. D．Surprised. 2．What helped Jack keep going when he wanted to give up? A．Learning to make chocolate cookies. B．Seeing happiness in people’s eyes. C．Starting to talk with people. D．Organizing the big dinner. 3．What did Jack learn from his volunteer experience? A．Volunteering is about having fun. B．Growing up means learning more skills. C．Volunteering is a good way to make friends. D．Growing up means stepping up to realize self-worth. 话题5 其他 Passage 1 （24-25八年级上·北京房山·期末）One day, Charles’s father said to his son, “Charles, would you like to make some money by pulling up the weeds (野草) in the garden?” “Yes, Dad,” said Charles. “I’ d love to. Will you pay me one dollar for every hour I work?” “Yes,I will,” said his father. “How many hours do you think it will take?” asked Charles. “It will take about three hours,” said his father. “Then I will have just enough to buy a new ball.” Charles began to work the next morning. After working about ten minutes, he ran into the house to see what time it was. His cousin John was in the garden when he came out, and they talked for a while about dogs and horses. After John left, Charles worked very hard for five minutes, and then ran into the house again to look at the clock. He soon came back, but pulled up only a few weeds when he found a beautiful flower. He sat down to look at it, and called in some boys to show it to them. As soon as the boys were gone, he went again to look at the clock, and found that it was just one hour since he had first gone into the garden. Charles went to his father and was very surprised when his father told him that he would not pay him for an hour’s work. “I did not agree to pay you for playing, talking or looking at flowers. I was to pay you for pulling up weeds,” said his father. “When you do one thing, you should give all your attention to it and not think about anything else,” he added. Hearing that, Charles lowered his head and stood deep in thought. 1．Charles could make some money by _________. A．walking the dogs B．pulling up the weeds C．planting the flowers D．looking after his cousin 2．Why did Charles run into the house again and again? A．To look at the clock. B．To have a rest. C．To look for his father. D．To buy a new ball. 3．This experience taught Charles a lesson that _________. A．it is not easy to pull up the weeds B．it is important to work for the family C．one should spend time with friends D．one should work with full attention Passage 2 （24-25八年级上·北京西城·期末）My family had just moved from Manchester to Cambridge, and I missed my best friend, Marcus. Back home, we played basketball and did homework together. Before I left, we promised to get good grades and go to Cambridge University together. But going to Cambridge with my best friend was years away, and now, after three weeks at a new middle school, I still sat alone during lunch. One day, I saw a boy named Reggie playing basketball with his friends. Reggie was the coolest guy, making jokes and always the center of attention. As I watched them play, the ball flew towards me. I caught it and took a quick shot (投篮). Reggie noticed and said, “Nice shot! Want to join us?” “Sure,” I said, and joined their game. For the first time, I felt happy—I was finally making friends. Then the bell rang. As I started to leave, Reggie threw the ball back to me. “Forget class! Let’s finish the game,” he said. I didn’t want to miss class, and I also didn’t want to lose my chance to be part of the group. “Come on, it’s just one class. We’ve seen you sitting alone at lunch. Now, we’re your group,” Reggie said with a smile. Skipping (逃课) once wouldn’t hurt, right? I bounced (拍) the ball and kept playing, but then I heard Marcus’s voice in my head: “Would a Cambridge student skip classes?” The voice got louder and louder. Finally, I dropped the ball. “I’ve got to go,” I told Reggie. I knew that skipping once could lead to skipping more, and I didn’t want to start the year that way. It just didn’t feel right. When I got to class, Miss Smith told me I was late and paired me with a new student named James. We worked together and found out we had a lot in common He played basketball, worked hard in school, and wanted to go to Cambridge, too. After school, James and I played basketball and studied together. I realized that while I didn’t have Marcus or Reggie, James could be the start of my new group. Maybe things at this new school were going to be OK after all. 1．During the first three weeks at the new school, the writer ________. A．didn’t make any new friends B．was afraid to talk to his teachers C．couldn’t keep up with schoolwork D．was nervous about joining new clubs 2．The writer and his friend Marcus promised to ________. A．help each other with study B．play basketball on weekends C．go to the same university D．have lunch together once a week 3．What did the writer finally do after Reggie suggested skipping class? A．He talked with his best friend. B．He asked the teacher for advice. C．He asked Reggie to have class with him. D．He stopped playing and went back to class. 4．What does the story mainly want to tell us? A．We should be brave to make the right choice. B．Breaking rules can cause serious problems. C．Being friendly to others is very important. D．It’s very difficult to fit into a new school. Passage 3 （24-25八年级上·北京海淀·期末） Fancy a Walk? I am not an outdoor person. The outdoors is wet, cold, and there’s nowhere to charge the mobile phone. So you can imagine my surprise when my teacher asked me, “Lynsey, would you like to join us on a walk in the Castillian countryside?” My first thought? Sink into a cozy sofa, please! But as a new comer, I needed to make friends. Or as my mum always said, “Lynsey, open the envelope (信封) if you’ re invited.” And you know how mums have a nasty (讨厌的) habit of being right. So I said “Yes”. Anyway it was only a walk—how bad could it be? Famous last words, eh? “Great,” said the teacher, “See you at the school gate at 8:00 AM this Saturday and bring your walking boots.” But when we started off, the walk was not what I thought. I was expecting a nice peaceful saunter (闲逛) through flower fields, maybe a nice lunch. No such luck. And “trekking” is really the only word for it: we climbed up rocks, fought our way through trees, and slid down muddy slopes. Although I felt like the living dead, I made it because of the help and encouragement from my classmates. On the bus ride back, my headteacher asked, “Enjoy the trek, did we, Lynsey?” Upon hearing the question, I thought to myself, “Yes, I did enjoy it!” Finally, they even invited me to go on the next “walk”. Surprisingly, I nodded and gave them a big smile! I had to say this was quite possibly the hardest day of my life for this pleasure, but it was worth all my effort. 1．Lynsey decided to join the walk because ________. A．she loved outdoor activities B．her mum would go with her C．her teacher would give her a surprise D．she needed to make new friends 2．For Lynsey, the “trekking” was hard but ________. A．peaceful B．enjoyable C．relaxing D．comfortable 3．What did the writer learn from the experience? A．What goes up must come down. B．A friend in need is a friend indeed. C．You never know until you try. D．Two heads are better than one. Passage 4 （24-25八年级上·北京通州·期末）Thursday was the day of the class spelling bee (拼字比赛), and Maria had studied all week long to make sure she was ready. Maria was a very good speller. She wanted to win the spelling bee so she could represent (代表) her class in the school-wide spelling bee at the end of the month. When Maria woke up, she felt very cold. She sneezed six times when she got dressed. At breakfast, she didn’t feel like eating anything. “What’s wrong?” asked her father. “Are you nervous about the spelling bee?” “I don’t feel good,” answered Maria. Dad put his hand on Maria’s forehead. “You have a fever,” he said. “I’m sorry, but you must stay at home today.” Maria was very sad. Now all her hard work would be wasted, and she would not get to win the spelling bee. She wouldn’t even get to try! Maria went back to bed and closed her eyes. When she opened them again, her room was much brighter. “Grandma! What are you doing here?” Maria’s grandmother gave her a hug. “I came over to make you feel better since you couldn’t go to school today. Are you hungry? It’s already lunch time.” Grandma didn’t wait for Maria to answer. She started cooking. Maria sat down at the kitchen table, and Grandma brought her a bowl of soup. “This is a special soup, just for you.” She said. Maria used her spoon to scoop (用勺舀) up a small bit of the delicious-smelling soup. On her spoon she saw the letters A, R, S and T which are made of vegetables. “It’s alphabet (字母) soup!” she cried. Grandma smiled. “I thought we could have our own spelling bee here in the kitchen. Can you make any words with that spoonful?” Maria looked back at her spoon. “Yes! A-R-T spells art. R-A-T spells rat. T-A-R spells tar. And I can use the S at the end of them to make more than one.” Grandma smiled. “I see a word, too. S-T-A-R spells star. You are my little spelling star.” Maria smiled, too. This was a wonderful day after all. 1．What’s wrong with Maria? A．She had got a fever and had to stay at home. B．She couldn’t remember the new words. C．She didn’t get ready for her English test. D．She was nervous for the spelling test. 2．Why was Maria very sad? A．Because she wasted all her food. B．Because her dad couldn’t look after her at home. C．Because she failed in the spelling competition. D．Because she couldn’t take part in the spelling bee at school. 3．Maria thought it was a wonderful day because ________. A．she won the spelling bee for her class B．she practiced spelling with her grandma at home C．she made soup for her grandma at home D．grandma helped her win the spelling bee at school Passage 5 （24-25八年级上·北京顺义·期末） A Lesson Learned the Hard Way John and Tim sat on their bicycles at the start of the cyclo-cross course. Tim had been competing in cyclo-cross for three years, but this was John’s first race. He wished he could remember everything Tim had taught him. John reviewed the last six months in his mind. From the moment Tim had first asked whether he would like to try the sport, John had been excited. Tim helped John find safety gear. He also explained the importance of practicing and set up a plan for the two friends to practice together. Practicing was hard. John soon grew bored with working on the same skills over and over. He was ready to race! John ended up skipping (不参加) many of the practices. When John did go to practices, he spent more time doing tricks with his bike instead of listening to Tim’s tips. “Now the real fun begins,” John thought as he sat at the starting line. “You need to get serious,” Tim warned. “Cyclo-cross can be dangerous.” Bang! The starting gun went off. The boys rushed off the starting line. John saw the first obstacle (障碍) ahead. It was a series of small hurdles. “Here I go!” John shouted when he reached the hurdles. He jumped off his bike and landed hard on his foot. Next, he had to get his bike onto his shoulder. John could not remember what Tim said about shouldering the bike. He tried to pick it up by the wheels but dropped it. Finally, he got his bike off the ground. As he ran, he tried to balance the bike on his shoulder. The bike was heavy, and his ankle hurt. Before he knew it, he was lying face-down in the mud. “Are you okay?” John heard his friend ask. Tim reached down to help John. John was thankful that Tim cared more about him than about the race. He caught Tim’s hand and stood. “Ouch!” John cried. It hurt to put weight on his ankle. “You were right, Tim. Cyclo-cross is about more than strength and speed. Can we spend a few more months training together? I want to finish my next cyclo-cross race!” 1．What did John do when he went to practice? A．He set up a plan for the match. B．He listened to Tim’s tips carefully. C．He worked hard to perfect his skills. D．He spent more time doing tricks with his bike. 2．According to the passage, what kind of person is Tim? A．He is careful and brave. B．He is serious and helpful. C．He is friendly but impatient. D．He is cooperative but funny. 3．What will happen next according to the passage? A．Tim will win the next race. B．John will skip more practices. C．John will train harder than before. D．Tim will end his friendship with John. Passage 6 （22-23八年级上·北京丰台·期末） It was a terrible day for Mr. and Mrs. Lin. The old couple was on holiday at a mountain resort(旅游胜地). They were taking a walk in the early afternoon, when suddenly the ground started to shake. In just two minutes, everything changed completely! They were in the middle of a very strong earthquake! The Lins tried to find some other people first. One by one, they found 23 other people. Many were tourists, young and old. Soon it was dark and it started to rain heavily. Some cried and some lost hope. At that moment, Mr. Lin decided to take the lead(带头). He called for every one’s attention and said, “The roads are too dangerous. We can’t go down the mountain until tomorrow. We must stay here tonight.” Then Mr. Lin and a few young men went back to the ruins(废墟) to look for food and blankets(毛毯). They found some, but not enough for everyone. The young people gave theirs to the older ones. After that, Mr. Lin divided(分开) the people into five groups. Each group had a leader. He also collected all the mobile phones and made sure each group had one. They used them as flash lights. Every 30 minutes, the group leaders flashed their mobile phones, and the light in the dark rainy night made everyone feel safe. Early the next morning, the groups started to go down the mountain. It was a difficult journey, but the group members(成员) encouraged and supported(支持) each other. After twelve hours’ walking, they finally got out safely. By then, it was 30 hours after the earthquake. Everyone was tired but they felt lucky because they were part(部分) of a special team. This special team gave them hope for life. 1．When Mr. and Mrs. Lin were taking a walk in the early afternoon, ________. A．they got lost at a mountain resort B．it started to snow heavily C．a very strong earthquake happened D．they met many old friends 2．What did the people do to help each other? A．Mr. Lin divided the people into six groups. B．Mrs. Lin gave each group a mobile phone. C．A few young men found enough food and blankets for everyone. D．The group leaders flashed the mobile phones to make everyone feel safe. 3．Everyone felt lucky because ________. A．Mr. and Mrs. Lin saved them B．they were members of a special team C．they had a difficult but interesting journey D．they got out safely early the next morning $专题03 阅读理解-记叙文5大常考话题 话题1 学校生活 话题4 志愿者服务 话题2 人物故事 话题5 其他 话题3 友谊 1 / 1 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 话题1 学校生活 Passage 1 （24-25八年级上·北京门头沟·期末）I was small for my age. I was shy and it was hard for me to make friends. However, learning was quite easy for me. I was the best in most of my classes, but P.E. class was my nightmare (噩梦). Miss Forsythe was our P.E. teacher. She was always full of energy (活力). Everyone liked her. She said that we all had to come to her classes. No one could hide from Miss Forsythe! One day, she told me she wanted me to play a game with another girl in a P.E. show. I was worried that I couldn’t do a good job, but she encouraged (鼓励) me and asked me to do it. So I had no choice but to agree. It was a dancing game. We danced around. According to Miss Forsythe, I had to pick up Ann when we finished the dance. Since I was not strong enough to pick the tallest girl up, it was she who picked me up. I suddenly felt ten feet tall! It was a success and everybody cheered for us. I smiled confidently. The show certainly did not need me at all! But Miss Forsythe’s understanding and willingness (意愿) to create a place for me in it gave me so much confidence! 1．What was the writer like? A．Calm. B．Shy. C．Lively. D．Funny. 2．What should the writer do at the end of the dancing? A．Pick up Ann. B．Stand next to Ann. C．Shake hands with Ann. D．Smile to Ann. 3．What can we learn from the text? A．The writer often dreamed at night. B．Miss Forsythe was good at dancing. C．Miss Forsythe made the writer more confident through the game. D．The writer didn’t feel nervous (焦虑的，紧张的) about the game at first. 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．C 【导语】本文主要讲述了作者因为身材矮小和害羞而难以交朋友，但在体育课上，福赛斯老师通过安排一场舞蹈游戏，让作者找到了自信，展现了老师对学生的理解和鼓励对学生成长的积极影响。 1．细节理解题。根据“I was small for my age. I was shy and it was hard for me to make friends.”可知，作者年龄小，害羞且难以交朋友，所以作者是害羞的。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据“According to Miss Forsythe, I had to pick up Ann when we finished the dance.”可知，舞蹈结束时，作者要抱起安，所以是抱起安。故选A。 3．细节理解题。根据“But Miss Forsythe’s understanding and willingness (意愿) to create a place for me in it gave me so much confidence!”可知，福赛斯老师的理解和愿意为作者创造一个位置给了作者很多自信，所以是福赛斯老师通过游戏让作者更加自信。故选C。 话题2 人物故事 Passage 1 （24-25八年级上·北京延庆·期末）Mr. Hatch lived a lonely life. He walked alone to work every day and ate his lunch alone in a corner. He never smiled, and he never talked to anyone on his way home. In the evening, he would read a newspaper and go to bed early. His life changed, however, one day when he got a heart-shaped box full of chocolate in the mail, along with a piece of paper that said, “Somebody loves you.” At first, he couldn’t believe it, but as he read the message, he began to laugh and dance around. The message opened his heart to the power of love. Soon he found himself being cheerful and he became a joy at work and began to help out people in the neighborhood. As the days and weeks went by, his laughter, smiles, kindness, happiness and love touched his neighbors. Later, Mr. Hatch found out that the heart-shaped box belonged to somebody else. It was a mistake. He felt sad and went back to his old ways. When his neighbors found out, however, they decided not to lose the light he shared. They surprised him with a party and a long banner (条幅) that read, “Everybody Loves Mr. Hatch.” Mr. Hatch cried when he knew that somebody loved him after all. Then he laughed, smiled and hugged his friends. We all have a little bit of Mr. Hatch in us. At times we all feel unloved and unlovable. However, somebody does love us. 1．What changed Mr. Hatch’s life at first? A．Reading a fun story in a newspaper. B．Getting a gift box with a love message. C．Making a piece of heart-shaped chocolate. D．Falling in love with a girl at his workplace. 2．How did Mr. Hatch’s neighbors feel about his changes? A．Moved. B．Excited. C．Surprised. D．Proud. 3．Why did Mr. Hatch cry when his neighbors threw a party for him? A．Because he had never been to a party before. B．Because he knew that his neighbors loved him. C．Because he thought his neighbors played a joke on him. D．Because he learned the chocolate was from his neighbors. 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．B 【导语】本文讲述了Hatch先生原本过着孤独的生活，某天收到一份写着 “有人爱你” 的爱心巧克力礼盒后，他变得开朗友善，虽然后来发现礼盒是送错的，但邻居们为了不让他重拾孤独，就举办派对并挂出“每个人都爱Hatch先生” 的条幅，让他感受到了被爱。 1．细节理解题。根据“His life changed, however, one day when he got a heart-shaped box full of chocolate in the mail, along with a piece of paper that said, ‘Somebody loves you.’”可知，是收到带有爱的留言的礼物盒改变了Hatch先生的生活。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据“As the days and weeks went by, his laughter, smiles, kindness, happiness and love touched his neighbors.”可知，Hatch先生的改变感动了邻居们。故选A。 3．细节理解题。根据“Mr. Hatch cried when he knew that somebody loved him after all.”可知，Hatch先生哭是因为他知道邻居们爱他。故选B。 Passage 2 （24-25八年级上·北京石景山·期末） Dog’s Best Friend Jarrett Little was road testing his mountain bike outside of Columbus, Georgia, when his riding partner, Chris Dixon, stopped suddenly. Something moving nearby among the trees had caught her attention. It turned out to be a sandy-colored five-month-old dog. “He was really thin, and had a broken leg,” Little told CBS News. The cyclists fed the friendly dog and shared their water. They also quickly realized that the dog was following them, although they had no idea how. They were more than seven miles from downtown and riding bikes. “We couldn’t leave him,” Little said. “Out there next to the Oxbow Meadows, he would end up as alligator (短吻鳄) food.” Little, a 31-year-old business owner, had an idea. He carefully picked up his new friend and put the 38 pound dog’s back legs into the pockets of his cycling shirt. Then he placed the dog’s front legs over his shoulders. “He was hurt, so he wasn’t trying to fight,” Little says. “He was also happy that we were there, touching him, and hadn’t taken off on him.” Their 30-minute ride into town ended at a bike store, where they got more water and food for the dog. “That was when Andrea Shaw, a company worker, happened by. The dog went straight to her, smelling and “loving on her,” says Dixon. Shaw was touched and, after learning what had happened, decided to keep the dog. Shaw called him Columbo after the town where they’d met and planned an operation (手术) on his leg. Today, Columbo is living the high life on a farm with a horse and a 6-year-old boy to keep him company (陪伴). As Dixon said, “He is really the luckiest dog alive.” 1．When Dixon met the dog, it was ______. A．six years old B．three years old C．five months old D．seven months old 2．Little and Dixon didn’t leave the dog behind, because ______. A．they worried about its safety B．they could treat its broken leg C．they wanted to bring it to their farm D．they planned to send it to a pet shop 3．What can you learn from the last two paragraphs? A．Shaw named the dog after her son. B．Shaw kept the dog in the bike store. C．Shaw knew what happened to the dog. D．Shaw performed an operation on the dog. 【答案】1．C 2．A 3．C 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲述了一对自行车爱好者偶遇一只受伤的流浪狗，他们决定帮助这只狗，并把它带回小镇，结果被人收养，成为了一只幸福的宠物狗。 1．细节理解题。根据“It turned out to be a sandy-colored five-month-old dog.”可知，当Dixon遇到狗的时候，它只有五个月。故选C。 2．推理判断题。根据“Out there next to the Oxbow Meadows, he would end up as alligator (短吻鳄) food.”可推知，Little和Dixon担心狗的安全。故选A。 3．细节理解题。根据“Shaw was touched and, after learning what had happened, decided to keep the dog.”可知，Shaw知道狗发生了什么事。故选C。 Passage 3 （24-25八年级上·北京石景山·期末）Louis Tewanima was born to run. When he was a boy in the Hopi village of Shungopavi in Arizona, he had great fun running long distances (距离) across the desert. He often raced alongside the trains. After the trains passed, he would run the 56 miles back home. Running helped Louis feel good and stay strong in his mind and spirit. But when he grew up, his life changed. In the early 1900s, the U.S. government (政府) made Native American children go to special schools far from home. One day, U.S. soldiers came to Louis’ village, and made him leave his family. In 1907, Louis went to the Carlisle Indian School in Pennsylvania. The weather there was much colder than he was used to, and he missed his family and his desert home. To feel better, he started running again. He saw the school’s track team (田径队) practicing and asked the coach, Glenn S. Warner, if he could join. The coach saw that Louis was very talented and helped him train. Soon. Louis was winning medals and became one of the best distance runners in the United States. Louis faced many difficulties but never gave up. Once, he missed a train to a race, but he ran 18 miles to get there on time—and still won the race! Louis ran in the 1908 Olympics in London and finished ninth in the marathon. Four years later, he won a silver medal in the 10,000-meter race in the 1912 Olympics in Stockholm. This was the best the U.S. had ever done in that race for 52 years. After the Olympics, Louis went back to his village and reunited with his family. He spent his time taking care of sheep and growing corn. In 1954, Louis was named to the U.S. Olympic all-time track and field team. He is remembered as one of the greatest distance runners in U.S. history. 1．Why did Louis run long distances when he was a boy? A．Because he enjoyed running very much. B．Because he had to train for the Olympics. C．Because he tried to run away from his village. D．Because he had to help his family with farming. 2．What did Louis do when he was at the Carlisle Indian School? A．He helped the coach train others. B．He joined the school’s track team. C．He worked for the U.S. government. D．He wrote letters to his family every day. 3．Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A．Louis joined the U.S. track and field team in 1908. B．Louis seldom met difficulties when he took part in running races. C．Louis spent lots of time doing farm work with his family in London. D．Louis finished second in the 10,000-meter race in the 1912 Olympics. 【答案】1．A 2．B 3．D 【导语】本文主要讲述了Louis Tewanima擅长跑步，他在1912年斯德哥尔摩奥运会的10000米比赛中获得了银牌，这是美国在这个项目上52年来的最佳成绩。 1．细节理解题。根据“When he was a boy in the Hopi village of Shungopavi in Arizona, he had great fun running long distances (距离) across the desert.”可知，因为他非常喜欢跑步。故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据“He saw the school’s track team (田径队) practicing and asked the coach, Glenn S. Warner, if he could join. The coach saw that Louis was very talented and helped him train.”可知，他加入了学校的田径队。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据“Four years later, he won a silver medal in the 10,000-meter race in the 1912 Olympics in Stockholm.”可知，在1912年的奥运会上，Louis获得了10000米赛跑的银牌，也就是第二名。故选D。 Passage 4 （24-25八年级上·北京大兴·期末） Never Give Up Brian is a funny student at school. He is good at making jokes. In his free time, he loves watching comedies on TV shows. He hopes to become a famous comedy actor in the future. When Brian hears there will be a talk show at his school, he decides to take part in it. He feels very excited about the good news. But he is afraid that he can’t act well on stage (舞台). He can hear some students laughing at him. “You are not funny but silly (傻的),” Ken, one of his classmates, says to him. “No one will like what you do,” another boy also says to him coldly. Brian can’t understand why they are so unfriendly to him. For a moment, he thinks about giving up the show. But he remembers how much his friends like his jokes, and his teachers also say he is very funny. So he decides to go on preparing for the show. At the show, Brian does a great job. Everyone loves his performance, and he wins the first prize! His teachers and friends are proud (骄傲的) of him. Even so, Ken tells Brian that he is not funny at all, and that he will never be successful. Brian doesn’t understand why Ken says so, but he realizes (意识到) that it has nothing to do with himself. He still goes on with his acting toward his goal. As the years pass, Brian meets people like Ken. “You’ll do a terrible job,” they say to him. Luckily, most people encourage him and some help him to become even funnier. He gets a lot of opportunities (机会) to perform in movies. And he always appears on TV. His fans thank him because his comedies make them feel good when they are unhappy. Now, Brian has become a big comedy star! He is doing what he loves best. Those unkind people never make him give up, and he laughs all day long! His dream comes true. 1．What does Brian want to be in the future? A．A computer programmer. B．A basketball star. C．A comedy actor. D．An engineer. 2．Brian is going to join _________. A．the talk show B．the speech competition C．the band at school D．the game show 3．Brian makes his dream come true because _________. A．he learns how to make jokes from a famous actor B．his teachers help him to improve the skill of joking C．he works harder than the other performers at school D．he never gives up when someone else laughs at him 【答案】1．C 2．A 3．D 【导语】本文讲述了主人公布莱恩非常喜欢喜剧，梦想有一天成为一名喜剧演员，在第一次参加才艺表演时被别人贬低但他仍然相信自己，为自己的目标奋斗，最终成为一名喜剧演员的故事。 1．细节理解题。根据“He hopes to become a famous comedy actor in the future.”可知，他希望将来成为一名喜剧演员。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据“When Brian hears there will be a talk show at his school, he decides to take part in it.”可知，他要参加脱口秀。故选A。 3．细节理解题。根据“Those unkind people never make him give up, and he laughs all day long!”可知，布莱恩实现了他的梦想，因为当别人嘲笑他时，他从不放弃。故选D。 话题3 友谊 Passage 1 （23-24八年级上·北京顺义·期末） Friends for Life Made during Camping Trip I’m Emma, from China. For me, fall is the most beautiful time of the year in China. Its cooler temperatures make it more comfortable to be outdoors. When I look up into the sky now, an amazing experience I had last fall in the United States enters my mind. Last year, I had a chance to study in the US as an exchange (交换) student. One day in October, all of the students in class got to go on a two-day camping trip in New York. At first, I was uncomfortable with the idea of sleeping in a house in the wilderness (荒地) and being surrounded by people I wasn’t familiar (熟悉) with. However, it turned out to be one of the best trips I have ever taken. On the bus, I sat next to a US boy I had met only once or twice before. As soon as the bus set off, we started chatting. The conversation lasted about an hour and I learned that we shared a common interest in sports, It seemed that I could learn a lot from attending (参加) the camping trip. After arriving at the camp, it was completely dark outside, yet no one could wait to go out into the woods to enjoy a bonfire. While sitting by the fire, we all started talking with each other. It was nice to see local students and exchange students chatting together - it seemed that the bonfire was strengthening (加强) friendship between us. The second day came quickly. We went hiking in the morning, and I enjoyed the feeling of being in the wilderness. It was hard to say goodbye to this place. We went back to school too soon, but I made friends with a few US students on this trip. The bonfire may have gone out, but our friendships are still burning strong. 1．At first, Emma felt sleeping in a house in the wilderness was________. A．exciting B．difficult C．interesting D．uncomfortable 2．What happened after they arrived at the camp? A．They cooked dinner on the bonfire in the woods. B．There was still light when they went into the woods. C．Local students were afraid to chat with exchange students. D．Students started talking to each other while sitting by the fire. 3．What can we learn from the passage? A．A camping trip is the best outdoor activity in fall. B．Everyone likes going camping with their classmates. C．Students should hold every chance to exchange in the US. D．Attending outdoor activities helps strengthen friendship with others. 【答案】1．D 2．D 3．D 【导语】本文主要介绍了艾玛在参加户外活动的经历，并感受到与朋友加强了友谊。 1．细节理解题。根据“At first, I was uncomfortable with the idea of sleeping in a house in the wilderness (荒地)”可知，艾玛觉得睡在荒郊野外的一所房子里是不舒服的。故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据“While sitting by the fire, we all started talking with each other.”可知，学生们坐在炉火旁开始相互交谈。故选D。 3．细节理解题。根据“The bonfire may have gone out, but our friendships are still burning strong.”可知，参加户外活动有助于加强与他人的友谊。故选D。 Passage 2 （23-24八年级上·北京通州·期末）Susan moved to a new house with her parents in August. Soon the summer holidays were coming to the end with only four days before school started. “I’m nervous about the first day of school, Mom.” Susan said. “Why are you nervous?” asked her mom. “I don’t know any kids. I don’t want to be alone on the first day.” Susan said. The next day, Susan called her friend Fiona from her old school. She told Fiona her problem. Fiona said another girl from their school moved to the same neighborhood as Susan. “Her name is Linda. She lives on Brook Street. Isn’t that near your house?” asked Fiona. “Yes, it is two streets behind my house,” replied Susan. “I’ll give Linda your address and you two can meet up before school starts,” said Fiona. After Susan talked with Fiona, she felt relaxed. She told her mom Fiona’s friend Linda would stop by. Two days before school started, Linda came to Susan’s home. “Are you Susan?” asked Linda, “Fiona told me to come by and meet you since we will be new at the school.” “It’s good to meet someone before school starts,” said Susan. “I agree. At least we will know each other until we meet more kids,” said Linda. That night, Susan called Fiona again and thanked her for helping out. “You’re welcome, and good luck at your new school,” said Fiona. 1．Susan moved to a new house in ________. A．May B．June C．July D．August 2．Susan felt ________ after she talked with Fiona. A．relaxed B．worried C．surprised D．proud 3．How did Fiona help Susan? A．She went to the new school together with Susan. B．She asked her friend Linda to visit Susan. C．She moved to the street near Susan’s house. D．She came to Susan’s home before school started. 【答案】1．D 2．A 3．B 【导语】本文讲了苏珊搬家后担心上学交不到朋友，老友Fiona帮忙联系了新邻居Linda，两人提前见面，苏珊不再焦虑。 1．细节理解题。根据“Susan moved to a new house with her parents in August.”可知，Susan是八月搬家的。故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据“After Susan talked with Fiona, she felt relaxed.”可知，Susan和Fiona谈话后感到放松。故选A。 3．细节理解题。根据Fiona said another girl from their school moved to the same neighborhood as Susan...said Fiona.”可知，Fiona帮助Susan的方法是让她的朋友Linda去拜访Susan。故选B。 话题4 志愿者服务 Passage 1 （24-25八年级上·北京昌平·期末）Each year, Greenwood High School had a big volunteering event called “Community Day”. This year, they had a huge project: Making a Better City Park, an area in town that used to be a favourite place for families and kids. Four students helped to lead the project: Ava, who was a natural leader; Sam, a talented artist; Leo, who loved helping others; and Maya, who always thought of ways to make things better for everyone. When they first met to plan, however, everyone had different ideas. They didn’t know how to get all things done. Their teacher, Mrs. Albright, noticed their trouble. She suggested they each use their talents and work as a team. Ava could lead groups of volunteers to clean up, giving Sam a fresh area for his murals (壁画). Leo could lead students to repair the playground, and Maya could make sure the chairs were safe and comfortable. With a clear plan, they divided the students into teams. On Community Day, lots of students came to help. Ava led groups to pick up rubbish. Sam told others how to paint colorful murals. Leo and Maya made sure every part of the project was coming together. During work time, they laughed and helped each other, turning the long day of heavy work into a fun experience. By the end of the day, City Park looked fantastic. The playground was safe, bright murals beautiful the walls, and new flowers made the park look fresh and pretty. Looking at the changes, Ava, Sam, Leo, and Maya learned that each of their ideas helped make the project a success. Working together and using their special skills made the project not only possible but meaningful. 1．When the four students first met to plan the event, they ________. A．solved some problems B．had different ideas C．asked their teacher for help D．divided the project 2．What did the students think of their volunteer work during work time? A．Easy and relaxing. B．Special and difficult. C．Tiring but interesting. D．Boring but meaningful. 3．What does the writer mainly want to tell us? A．Making friends helps one go far. B．Teamwork and special skills matter. C．Saving the environment needs everyone. D．Never be afraid of doing a difficult project. 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．B 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，讲述格林伍德高中“社区日”的大型志愿活动，Ava等4名学生负责改善城市公园项目，因意见不同陷入困境，在老师建议下分工协作，最终成功改造公园，大家也明白了团队合作与发挥专长的重要性 。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段“When they first met to plan, however, everyone had different ideas. They didn’t know how to get all things done.”可知，当他们第一次见面制定计划时，每个人都有不同的想法。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据第四段“During work time, they laughed and helped each other, turning the long day of heavy work into a fun experience.”可知，他们的志愿者工作辛苦但却有趣。故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据最后一段“Working together and using their special skills made the project not only possible but meaningful.”可知，作者想要告诉我们的是团队合作和特殊技能很重要。故选B。 Passage 2 （24-25八年级上·北京丰台·期末）It was on my 14th birthday that my mother told me to join a volunteer service (志愿服务). Mum was happy, but for me, it was going to be a journey full of uncertainty. I remember the day I first went to a community (社区) food bank. I was nervous, holding a box of canned food, not sure if I was doing it right. Everyone was busy and I felt like I was over my head. But I remembered my mum always said, “Jack, jump in with both feet,” so that was what I did. The first few weeks were difficult. I had to learn how to sort donations (捐赠品), put food boxes, and most challenging, talk to the people who needed our help. Sometimes, I wanted to give up. But then I’d see the happiness in someone’s eyes when they received a box of food and I knew I had to keep going. One day, I met Ms. Jenkins, a sweet old lady who came every week. She taught me how to make the best chocolate chip cookies and we’d chat when I worked. She became like a grandma to me and her stories made me realize (意识到) that everyone had a story worth (值得的) hearing. The real test came when we had to organize (组织) a big dinner for the community. I was in charge of (负责) decoration, which was way out of my comfort zone. But I asked my friends and together, we turned the hall into a beautiful place. Seeing the smiles on people’s faces as they enjoyed the meal we prepared was the best feeling ever. Volunteering has taught me that growing up isn’t just about getting taller or having a driver’s license. It’s about stepping up, even when you’re afraid. It’s about finding your voice and using it to make a difference. And I can’t wait to see where this journey will take me next. 1．How did Jack feel when he first went to the community food bank? A．Nervous. B．Proud. C．Bored. D．Surprised. 2．What helped Jack keep going when he wanted to give up? A．Learning to make chocolate cookies. B．Seeing happiness in people’s eyes. C．Starting to talk with people. D．Organizing the big dinner. 3．What did Jack learn from his volunteer experience? A．Volunteering is about having fun. B．Growing up means learning more skills. C．Volunteering is a good way to make friends. D．Growing up means stepping up to realize self-worth. 【答案】1．A 2．B 3．D 【导语】本文主要介绍了作者通过在社区食品银行做志愿者服务的经历，学会了面对挑战、克服困难，意识到成长意味着要努力实现自我价值。 1．细节理解题。根据“I remember the day I first went to a community (社区) food bank. I was nervous”可知作者第一次去的时候很紧张。故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据“But then I’d see the happiness in someone’s eyes when they received a box of food and I knew I had to keep going.”可知当别人收到一盒食物时，我看到了他们眼中的幸福，我知道我必须继续前进。故选B。 4．推理判断题。根据“Volunteering has taught me that growing up isn’t just about getting taller or having a driver’s license. It’s about stepping up, even when you’re afraid. It’s about finding your voice and using it to make a difference”可知志愿工作教会了我，成长不仅仅是长高或有驾照，这是关于站起来，这是关于找到你的声音，并用它来改变，即成长意味着要努力实现自我价值。故选D。 话题5 其他 Passage 1 （24-25八年级上·北京房山·期末）One day, Charles’s father said to his son, “Charles, would you like to make some money by pulling up the weeds (野草) in the garden?” “Yes, Dad,” said Charles. “I’ d love to. Will you pay me one dollar for every hour I work?” “Yes,I will,” said his father. “How many hours do you think it will take?” asked Charles. “It will take about three hours,” said his father. “Then I will have just enough to buy a new ball.” Charles began to work the next morning. After working about ten minutes, he ran into the house to see what time it was. His cousin John was in the garden when he came out, and they talked for a while about dogs and horses. After John left, Charles worked very hard for five minutes, and then ran into the house again to look at the clock. He soon came back, but pulled up only a few weeds when he found a beautiful flower. He sat down to look at it, and called in some boys to show it to them. As soon as the boys were gone, he went again to look at the clock, and found that it was just one hour since he had first gone into the garden. Charles went to his father and was very surprised when his father told him that he would not pay him for an hour’s work. “I did not agree to pay you for playing, talking or looking at flowers. I was to pay you for pulling up weeds,” said his father. “When you do one thing, you should give all your attention to it and not think about anything else,” he added. Hearing that, Charles lowered his head and stood deep in thought. 1．Charles could make some money by _________. A．walking the dogs B．pulling up the weeds C．planting the flowers D．looking after his cousin 2．Why did Charles run into the house again and again? A．To look at the clock. B．To have a rest. C．To look for his father. D．To buy a new ball. 3．This experience taught Charles a lesson that _________. A．it is not easy to pull up the weeds B．it is important to work for the family C．one should spend time with friends D．one should work with full attention 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．D 【导语】本文讲述了Charles在花园拔草不专心的故事。 1．细节理解题。根据“Charles, would you like to make some money by pulling up the weeds (野草) in the garden?”可知，Charles在花园拔草来挣钱，故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据“After working about ten minutes, he ran into the house to see what time it was.”可知，他去房子里看时间，故选A。 3．细节理解题。根据“you should give all your attention to it and not think about anything else”可知，Charles从该经历中学到了要专心工作，故选D。 Passage 2 （24-25八年级上·北京西城·期末）My family had just moved from Manchester to Cambridge, and I missed my best friend, Marcus. Back home, we played basketball and did homework together. Before I left, we promised to get good grades and go to Cambridge University together. But going to Cambridge with my best friend was years away, and now, after three weeks at a new middle school, I still sat alone during lunch. One day, I saw a boy named Reggie playing basketball with his friends. Reggie was the coolest guy, making jokes and always the center of attention. As I watched them play, the ball flew towards me. I caught it and took a quick shot (投篮). Reggie noticed and said, “Nice shot! Want to join us?” “Sure,” I said, and joined their game. For the first time, I felt happy—I was finally making friends. Then the bell rang. As I started to leave, Reggie threw the ball back to me. “Forget class! Let’s finish the game,” he said. I didn’t want to miss class, and I also didn’t want to lose my chance to be part of the group. “Come on, it’s just one class. We’ve seen you sitting alone at lunch. Now, we’re your group,” Reggie said with a smile. Skipping (逃课) once wouldn’t hurt, right? I bounced (拍) the ball and kept playing, but then I heard Marcus’s voice in my head: “Would a Cambridge student skip classes?” The voice got louder and louder. Finally, I dropped the ball. “I’ve got to go,” I told Reggie. I knew that skipping once could lead to skipping more, and I didn’t want to start the year that way. It just didn’t feel right. When I got to class, Miss Smith told me I was late and paired me with a new student named James. We worked together and found out we had a lot in common He played basketball, worked hard in school, and wanted to go to Cambridge, too. After school, James and I played basketball and studied together. I realized that while I didn’t have Marcus or Reggie, James could be the start of my new group. Maybe things at this new school were going to be OK after all. 1．During the first three weeks at the new school, the writer ________. A．didn’t make any new friends B．was afraid to talk to his teachers C．couldn’t keep up with schoolwork D．was nervous about joining new clubs 2．The writer and his friend Marcus promised to ________. A．help each other with study B．play basketball on weekends C．go to the same university D．have lunch together once a week 3．What did the writer finally do after Reggie suggested skipping class? A．He talked with his best friend. B．He asked the teacher for advice. C．He asked Reggie to have class with him. D．He stopped playing and went back to class. 4．What does the story mainly want to tell us? A．We should be brave to make the right choice. B．Breaking rules can cause serious problems. C．Being friendly to others is very important. D．It’s very difficult to fit into a new school. 【答案】1．A 2．C 3．D 4．A 【导语】本文讲述了作者在新学校中面临选择，最终决定坚持自己的原则，放弃逃课的诱惑，并在这个过程中找到了新朋友和可能的新团队。 1．细节理解题。根据“now, after three weeks at a new middle school, I still sat alone during lunch”可知，在新学校的前三周，作者没有交到新朋友。故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据“Before I left, we promised to get good grades and go to Cambridge University together.”可知，作者和朋友Marcus承诺一起去同一所大学。故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据“‘I’ve got to go,’ I told Reggie...Finally, I dropped the ball.”可知，作者在Reggie建议逃课后，停止了打球并回到了课堂。故选D。 4．主旨大意题。本文讲述了作者在新学校中面临选择，最终决定坚持自己的原则，放弃逃课的诱惑，并在这个过程中找到了新朋友和可能的新团队，故事主要告诉我们：应该勇敢地做出正确的选择。故选A。 Passage 3 （24-25八年级上·北京海淀·期末） Fancy a Walk? I am not an outdoor person. The outdoors is wet, cold, and there’s nowhere to charge the mobile phone. So you can imagine my surprise when my teacher asked me, “Lynsey, would you like to join us on a walk in the Castillian countryside?” My first thought? Sink into a cozy sofa, please! But as a new comer, I needed to make friends. Or as my mum always said, “Lynsey, open the envelope (信封) if you’ re invited.” And you know how mums have a nasty (讨厌的) habit of being right. So I said “Yes”. Anyway it was only a walk—how bad could it be? Famous last words, eh? “Great,” said the teacher, “See you at the school gate at 8:00 AM this Saturday and bring your walking boots.” But when we started off, the walk was not what I thought. I was expecting a nice peaceful saunter (闲逛) through flower fields, maybe a nice lunch. No such luck. And “trekking” is really the only word for it: we climbed up rocks, fought our way through trees, and slid down muddy slopes. Although I felt like the living dead, I made it because of the help and encouragement from my classmates. On the bus ride back, my headteacher asked, “Enjoy the trek, did we, Lynsey?” Upon hearing the question, I thought to myself, “Yes, I did enjoy it!” Finally, they even invited me to go on the next “walk”. Surprisingly, I nodded and gave them a big smile! I had to say this was quite possibly the hardest day of my life for this pleasure, but it was worth all my effort. 1．Lynsey decided to join the walk because ________. A．she loved outdoor activities B．her mum would go with her C．her teacher would give her a surprise D．she needed to make new friends 2．For Lynsey, the “trekking” was hard but ________. A．peaceful B．enjoyable C．relaxing D．comfortable 3．What did the writer learn from the experience? A．What goes up must come down. B．A friend in need is a friend indeed. C．You never know until you try. D．Two heads are better than one. 【答案】1．D 2．B 3．C 【导语】本文讲述了Lynsey一开始对户外活动没有兴趣，但为了结交朋友，决定参加老师组织的乡村徒步旅行。 1．细节理解题。根据“But as a new comer, I needed to make friends.”可知，Lynsey决定加入散步的原因是她需要结交新朋友。故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据“Upon hearing the question, I thought to myself, ‘Yes, I did enjoy it!’”可知，对Lynsey来说，“trekking”虽然困难，但她确实享受了这次经历。故选B。 3．推理判断题。根据“Finally, they even invited me to go on the next ‘walk’. Surprisingly, I nodded and gave them a big smile!”以及之前的经历可知，Lynsey学到了“你不尝试就永远不知道”的道理。故选C。 Passage 4 （24-25八年级上·北京通州·期末）Thursday was the day of the class spelling bee (拼字比赛), and Maria had studied all week long to make sure she was ready. Maria was a very good speller. She wanted to win the spelling bee so she could represent (代表) her class in the school-wide spelling bee at the end of the month. When Maria woke up, she felt very cold. She sneezed six times when she got dressed. At breakfast, she didn’t feel like eating anything. “What’s wrong?” asked her father. “Are you nervous about the spelling bee?” “I don’t feel good,” answered Maria. Dad put his hand on Maria’s forehead. “You have a fever,” he said. “I’m sorry, but you must stay at home today.” Maria was very sad. Now all her hard work would be wasted, and she would not get to win the spelling bee. She wouldn’t even get to try! Maria went back to bed and closed her eyes. When she opened them again, her room was much brighter. “Grandma! What are you doing here?” Maria’s grandmother gave her a hug. “I came over to make you feel better since you couldn’t go to school today. Are you hungry? It’s already lunch time.” Grandma didn’t wait for Maria to answer. She started cooking. Maria sat down at the kitchen table, and Grandma brought her a bowl of soup. “This is a special soup, just for you.” She said. Maria used her spoon to scoop (用勺舀) up a small bit of the delicious-smelling soup. On her spoon she saw the letters A, R, S and T which are made of vegetables. “It’s alphabet (字母) soup!” she cried. Grandma smiled. “I thought we could have our own spelling bee here in the kitchen. Can you make any words with that spoonful?” Maria looked back at her spoon. “Yes! A-R-T spells art. R-A-T spells rat. T-A-R spells tar. And I can use the S at the end of them to make more than one.” Grandma smiled. “I see a word, too. S-T-A-R spells star. You are my little spelling star.” Maria smiled, too. This was a wonderful day after all. 1．What’s wrong with Maria? A．She had got a fever and had to stay at home. B．She couldn’t remember the new words. C．She didn’t get ready for her English test. D．She was nervous for the spelling test. 2．Why was Maria very sad? A．Because she wasted all her food. B．Because her dad couldn’t look after her at home. C．Because she failed in the spelling competition. D．Because she couldn’t take part in the spelling bee at school. 3．Maria thought it was a wonderful day because ________. A．she won the spelling bee for her class B．she practiced spelling with her grandma at home C．she made soup for her grandma at home D．grandma helped her win the spelling bee at school 【答案】1．A 2．D 3．B 【导语】本文主要讲述了玛利亚因为发烧而不得不待在家里，不能参加学校的拼写比赛，但奶奶的到来让玛利亚感到温暖的故事。 1．细节理解题。根据“‘You have a fever,’ he said. ‘I’m sorry, but you must stay at home today.’”可知，她发烧了，不得不待在家里。故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据“Maria was very sad. Now all her hard work would be wasted, and she would not get to win the spelling bee. She wouldn’t even get to try!”可知，玛利亚感到伤心的原因是因为她不能参加学校的拼写比赛。故选D。 3．细节理解题。根据“I thought we could have our own spelling bee here in the kitchen.”可知，玛利亚认为这是美好的一天，因为她在家和奶奶练习拼写。故选B。 Passage 5 （24-25八年级上·北京顺义·期末） A Lesson Learned the Hard Way John and Tim sat on their bicycles at the start of the cyclo-cross course. Tim had been competing in cyclo-cross for three years, but this was John’s first race. He wished he could remember everything Tim had taught him. John reviewed the last six months in his mind. From the moment Tim had first asked whether he would like to try the sport, John had been excited. Tim helped John find safety gear. He also explained the importance of practicing and set up a plan for the two friends to practice together. Practicing was hard. John soon grew bored with working on the same skills over and over. He was ready to race! John ended up skipping (不参加) many of the practices. When John did go to practices, he spent more time doing tricks with his bike instead of listening to Tim’s tips. “Now the real fun begins,” John thought as he sat at the starting line. “You need to get serious,” Tim warned. “Cyclo-cross can be dangerous.” Bang! The starting gun went off. The boys rushed off the starting line. John saw the first obstacle (障碍) ahead. It was a series of small hurdles. “Here I go!” John shouted when he reached the hurdles. He jumped off his bike and landed hard on his foot. Next, he had to get his bike onto his shoulder. John could not remember what Tim said about shouldering the bike. He tried to pick it up by the wheels but dropped it. Finally, he got his bike off the ground. As he ran, he tried to balance the bike on his shoulder. The bike was heavy, and his ankle hurt. Before he knew it, he was lying face-down in the mud. “Are you okay?” John heard his friend ask. Tim reached down to help John. John was thankful that Tim cared more about him than about the race. He caught Tim’s hand and stood. “Ouch!” John cried. It hurt to put weight on his ankle. “You were right, Tim. Cyclo-cross is about more than strength and speed. Can we spend a few more months training together? I want to finish my next cyclo-cross race!” 1．What did John do when he went to practice? A．He set up a plan for the match. B．He listened to Tim’s tips carefully. C．He worked hard to perfect his skills. D．He spent more time doing tricks with his bike. 2．According to the passage, what kind of person is Tim? A．He is careful and brave. B．He is serious and helpful. C．He is friendly but impatient. D．He is cooperative but funny. 3．What will happen next according to the passage? A．Tim will win the next race. B．John will skip more practices. C．John will train harder than before. D．Tim will end his friendship with John. 【答案】1．D 2．B 3．C 【导语】本文讲述了John首次参加自行车越野赛的经历。 1．细节理解题。根据“When John did go to practices, he spent more time doing tricks with his bike instead of listening to Tim’s tips.” 可知，约翰在练习时更多是花时间去表演自行车特技，故选D。 2．推理判断题。根据“Tim helped John find safety gear. He also explained the importance of practicing and set up a plan for the two friends to practice together.”、“‘You need to get serious,’ Tim warned. ‘Cyclo-cross can be dangerous.’”以及“Tim reached down to help John. John was thankful that Tim cared more about him than about the race.”可知Tim教导约翰并给他提供帮助，表明他是一个认真的人，且乐于助人，故选B。 3．推理判断题。根据“You were right, Tim. Cyclo-cross is about more than strength and speed. Can we spend a few more months training together? I want to finish my next cyclo-cross race!”可知，文章最后约翰意识到比赛不仅是力量和速度，还表示希望未来能做好准备完成比赛，因此他极有可能比以前更刻苦训练，故选C。 Passage 6 （22-23八年级上·北京丰台·期末） It was a terrible day for Mr. and Mrs. Lin. The old couple was on holiday at a mountain resort(旅游胜地). They were taking a walk in the early afternoon, when suddenly the ground started to shake. In just two minutes, everything changed completely! They were in the middle of a very strong earthquake! The Lins tried to find some other people first. One by one, they found 23 other people. Many were tourists, young and old. Soon it was dark and it started to rain heavily. Some cried and some lost hope. At that moment, Mr. Lin decided to take the lead(带头). He called for every one’s attention and said, “The roads are too dangerous. We can’t go down the mountain until tomorrow. We must stay here tonight.” Then Mr. Lin and a few young men went back to the ruins(废墟) to look for food and blankets(毛毯). They found some, but not enough for everyone. The young people gave theirs to the older ones. After that, Mr. Lin divided(分开) the people into five groups. Each group had a leader. He also collected all the mobile phones and made sure each group had one. They used them as flash lights. Every 30 minutes, the group leaders flashed their mobile phones, and the light in the dark rainy night made everyone feel safe. Early the next morning, the groups started to go down the mountain. It was a difficult journey, but the group members(成员) encouraged and supported(支持) each other. After twelve hours’ walking, they finally got out safely. By then, it was 30 hours after the earthquake. Everyone was tired but they felt lucky because they were part(部分) of a special team. This special team gave them hope for life. 1．When Mr. and Mrs. Lin were taking a walk in the early afternoon, ________. A．they got lost at a mountain resort B．it started to snow heavily C．a very strong earthquake happened D．they met many old friends 2．What did the people do to help each other? A．Mr. Lin divided the people into six groups. B．Mrs. Lin gave each group a mobile phone. C．A few young men found enough food and blankets for everyone. D．The group leaders flashed the mobile phones to make everyone feel safe. 3．Everyone felt lucky because ________. A．Mr. and Mrs. Lin saved them B．they were members of a special team C．they had a difficult but interesting journey D．they got out safely early the next morning 【答案】1．C 2．D 3．B 【导语】本文讲了林先生和林太太在一次地震中的遭遇，详细地介绍了他们是如何在地震中克服困难，最后成功逃脱的。 1．细节理解题。根据“They were taking a walk in the early afternoon, when suddenly the ground started to shake. In just two minutes, everything changed completely! They were in the middle of a very strong earthquake!”可知，在下午早些时候，他们正在散步时遇到一场非常强烈的地震。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据“Every 30 minutes, the group leaders flashed their mobile phones, and the light in the dark rainy night made everyone feel safe.”可知每隔30分钟，组长们就闪一次手机，漆黑的雨夜里的灯光让大家感到安全。故选D。 3．细节理解题。根据“Everyone was tired but they felt lucky because they were part(部分) of a special team.”可知每个人都很累，但他们感到幸运，因为他们是一个特殊团队的一员。故选B。 $