专题 11 任务型阅读【期末必练15篇】2025-2026学年英语人教版八年级上册期末复习

2025-2026八年级上期期末考点复习（人教2024） 专题11任务型阅读15篇 （一） Last summer, 15-year-old Clara took part in a volunteer holiday in Kenya, Africa, instead of traveling to popular tourist spots. She stayed in a small village for 2 weeks and worked with local kids: she taught them basic English words, helped build a small playground, and shared her favorite Chinese storybooks with them. The village had no running water, so Clara and the kids carried water from a nearby river every morning. Even though the living conditions were hard, Clara said she learned more than she gave—she understood how lucky she was to have a good life and made lifelong friends with the village kids. Before leaving, she gave each kid a handmade bracelet, and they promised to write to each other by email every month. 1. Where did Clara spend her volunteer holiday last summer? _________________________________________________ 2. What did Clara do with the local kids in the Kenyan village? _________________________________________________ 3. Why did Clara and the kids carry water from a nearby river every morning? _________________________________________________ 4. What did Clara learn from the volunteer holiday in Kenya? _________________________________________________ 5. What promise did Clara and the village kids make before she left? _________________________________________________ 【参考答案】 1. She spent it in a small village in Kenya, Africa. 2. She taught them basic English words, helped build a small playground, and shared her favorite Chinese storybooks with them. 3. Because the village had no running water. 4. She learned how lucky she was to have a good life and made lifelong friends with the village kids. 5. They promised to write to each other by email every month. 【解析】 1. 原文明确提及 “Last summer, 15-year-old Clara took part in a volunteer holiday in Kenya, Africa... She stayed in a small village for 2 weeks”，核心地点为 “肯尼亚非洲的一个小村庄”，答案据此调整句式，补充 “it” 指代 “volunteer holiday”，保证语句通顺。 2. 原文 “worked with local kids: she taught them basic English words, helped build a small playground, and shared her favorite Chinese storybooks with them” 直接罗列 3 个核心动作，答案完整整合这些内容，无遗漏关键行为。 3. 原文 “The village had no running water, so Clara and the kids carried water from a nearby river every morning” 中 “so” 明确因果逻辑，核心原因是 “村庄没有自来水”，答案用 “Because” 引导该核心原因，符合问答句式要求。 4. 原文 “Clara said she learned more than she gave—she understood how lucky she was to have a good life and made lifelong friends with the village kids” 中破折号后是核心收获，包含 “感知生活幸运” 和 “结交挚友” 两个维度，答案完整提取这两个核心点。 5. 原文 “Before leaving... they promised to write to each other by email every month” 直接提及承诺内容，答案补充主语 “They”（Clara 和乡村孩子），保留 “each other”“by email”“every month” 等关键信息，保证指代和细节准确。 （二） Mia’s family moved from a small apartment in the city to a countryside house last year, and the change made their daily life more relaxing. The countryside house has a big yard with a vegetable garden and a fruit tree (apple tree), while their old apartment only had a tiny balcony with one potted plant. Every weekend, Mia and her parents plant vegetables like tomatoes and carrots in the garden—they eat the fresh vegetables for dinner and give extra to neighbors. The house also has a spare room that Mia turned into a reading corner: she put a soft sofa, a bookshelf, and a small lamp there, and she reads for 1 hour every evening. Mia said the best part of the new home is that her family spends more time together—they cook dinner together every night instead of eating takeout like before. 1. Where did Mia’s family live before moving to the countryside house? _________________________________________________ 2. What does Mia’s countryside house have that the old apartment didn’t? _________________________________________________ 3. What do Mia and her parents do in the garden every weekend? _________________________________________________ 4. What did Mia turn the spare room of the new house into? _________________________________________________ 5. Why does Mia think the new home is better than the old apartment? _________________________________________________ 【参考答案】 1. They lived in a small apartment in the city. 2. It has a big yard with a vegetable garden and an apple tree (while the old one only had a tiny balcony with one potted plant). 3. They plant vegetables like tomatoes and carrots in the garden every weekend. 4. She turned it into a reading corner with a soft sofa, a bookshelf, and a small lamp. 5. Because her family spends more time together (cooks dinner together every night instead of eating takeout). 【解析】 1. 原文 “Mia’s family moved from a small apartment in the city to a countryside house last year” 明确搬家前住所为 “城市里的小公寓”，答案调整主语为 “They”，完整还原地点信息。 2. 原文 “The countryside house has a big yard with a vegetable garden and a fruit tree (apple tree), while their old apartment only had a tiny balcony with one potted plant” 通过 “while” 对比新旧住所差异，答案完整整合该对比内容，保留 “apple tree”“tiny balcony” 等关键细节。 3. 原文 “Every weekend, Mia and her parents plant vegetables like tomatoes and carrots in the garden” 直接提及周末核心活动，答案保留 “tomatoes and carrots” 的举例，补充时间状语 “every weekend”，信息完整。 4. 原文 “The house also has a spare room that Mia turned into a reading corner: she put a soft sofa, a bookshelf, and a small lamp there” 明确闲置房间的改造结果及配套设施，答案整合 “reading corner” 和家具细节，符合 “what” 类问题的作答逻辑。 5. 原文 “Mia said the best part of the new home is that her family spends more time together—they cook dinner together every night instead of eating takeout like before” 中破折号后是 “新家更好” 的具体体现，答案提取核心原因 “家人陪伴更多”，并补充饮食方式的变化，使理由更充分。 （三） Luca and his twin brother Leo have the same appearance but completely different daily habits and hobbies. Luca is an early bird—he gets up at 6 am every day, exercises for 30 minutes, and reads English books for 1 hour before breakfast. He likes quiet activities like painting and reading, and he always finishes his homework before dinner. Leo, however, is a night owl—he gets up at 8 am (even on school days), never exercises in the morning, and prefers playing video games or basketball with friends after school. He often finishes his homework late at night, but he is more outgoing than Luca and makes friends more easily. Even though their habits are different, they both love their mom’s homemade pasta and watch movies with her every Sunday evening. 1. What is the difference between Luca and Leo in getting up time? _________________________________________________ 2. What quiet activities does Luca like to do in his free time? _________________________________________________ 3. Why is Leo more popular in making friends than Luca? _________________________________________________ 4. What do Luca and Leo both love to eat? _________________________________________________ 5. What do the twin brothers do with their mom every Sunday evening? _________________________________________________ 【参考答案】 1. Luca gets up at 6 am every day, while Leo gets up at 8 am (even on school days). 2. He likes painting and reading in his free time. 3. Because Leo is more outgoing than Luca. 4. They both love their mom’s homemade pasta. 5. They watch movies with their mom every Sunday evening. 【解析】 1. 原文 “Luca is an early bird—he gets up at 6 am every day... Leo, however, is a night owl—he gets up at 8 am (even on school days)” 通过 “however” 对比起床时间差异，答案用 “while” 衔接，保留 “even on school days” 的补充信息，细节完整。 2. 原文 “He likes quiet activities like painting and reading” 直接罗列 Luca 的安静爱好，答案提取 “painting and reading”，补充 “in his free time” 贴合问题语境。 3. 原文 “he is more outgoing than Luca and makes friends more easily” 明确 Leo 更易交友的核心原因是 “更外向”，答案用 “Because” 引导该原因，逻辑直接。 4. 原文 “they both love their mom’s homemade pasta” 直接提及两人共同喜欢的食物，答案保留 “mom’s homemade” 的修饰词，保证信息精准。 5. 原文 “watch movies with her every Sunday evening” 直接提及周日晚的共同活动，答案补充主语 “They”（双胞胎兄弟），保留时间状语 “every Sunday evening”，符合问答要求。 （四） The axolotl (美西钝口螈), also called the “Mexican walking fish”, is a unique aquatic animal that lives in the lakes of Mexico City. Unlike most amphibians (两栖动物), it never fully grows up—it keeps its larval (幼虫的) features like gills (鳃) and stays in water all its life. The axolotl has an amazing ability to regrow lost body parts: it can regrow its legs, tail, even parts of its heart and brain in a few months. It eats small fish, worms, and insects, and it can live for up to 15 years in the wild. Sadly, the axolotl is an endangered species because of water pollution and the loss of its natural habitat—scientists are working hard to protect the remaining axolotls in Mexico’s lakes. 1. Where does the axolotl live? _________________________________________________ 2. What makes the axolotl different from most amphibians? _________________________________________________ 3. What amazing ability does the axolotl have? _________________________________________________ 4. What does the axolotl eat in the wild? _________________________________________________ 5. Why is the axolotl an endangered species? _________________________________________________ 【参考答案】 1. It lives in the lakes of Mexico City. 2. It never fully grows up, keeps larval features like gills, and stays in water all its life (unlike most amphibians). 3. It can regrow lost body parts (legs, tail, even parts of its heart and brain) in a few months. 4. It eats small fish, worms, and insects in the wild. 5. Because of water pollution and the loss of its natural habitat. 【解析】 1. 原文 “The axolotl... is a unique aquatic animal that lives in the lakes of Mexico City” 明确美西钝口螈的栖息地，答案直接提取该地点，无冗余信息。 2. 原文 “Unlike most amphibians... it never fully grows up—it keeps its larval features like gills and stays in water all its life” 通过 “Unlike” 体现与多数两栖动物的差异，答案完整整合 “不长大、保留幼虫特征、终生水生” 三个核心差异，贴合 “what makes... different” 的问题指向。 3. 原文 “The axolotl has an amazing ability to regrow lost body parts: it can regrow its legs, tail, even parts of its heart and brain in a few months” 明确再生能力的具体表现，答案补充 “legs, tail, even parts of its heart and brain” 的细节，体现 “amazing” 的特征。 4. 原文 “It eats small fish, worms, and insects” 直接罗列食性，答案保留全部三类食物，补充 “in the wild” 贴合问题语境。 5. 原文 “the axolotl is an endangered species because of water pollution and the loss of its natural habitat” 明确濒危的两个核心原因，答案完整提取这两个原因，用 “Because of” 引导，符合问答逻辑。 （五） Last weekend, 14-year-old Sophie learned to make her grandma’s famous beef noodle soup, a traditional Chinese dish. First, she helped grandma cut 500 grams of beef into small pieces and boil them with ginger and green onions to remove the smell. Then, she fried the beef with soy sauce and tomato paste for 10 minutes, and added 2 liters of water to make a rich broth (汤底). Next, she cooked the noodles in boiling water for 5 minutes and put them in a bowl. Finally, she poured the hot broth and beef over the noodles and added some cilantro (香菜) and chili oil (辣椒油) to taste. Sophie said the soup tasted better than she expected, and she taught her little brother how to make it too—they plan to cook it for their parents on their anniversary (纪念日). 1. What traditional dish did Sophie learn to make last weekend? _________________________________________________ 2. What did Sophie do to the beef first to remove its smell? _________________________________________________ 3. How long did Sophie fry the beef with soy sauce and tomato paste? _________________________________________________ 4. What did Sophie add to the noodles to make the dish complete? _________________________________________________ 5. What plan did Sophie and her little brother make after making the soup? _________________________________________________ 【参考答案】 1. She learned to make her grandma’s famous beef noodle soup (a traditional Chinese dish). 2. She cut the beef into small pieces and boiled them with ginger and green onions to remove the smell. 3. She fried the beef for 10 minutes. 4. She poured the hot broth and beef over the noodles, and added cilantro and chili oil to taste. 5. They plan to cook the beef noodle soup for their parents on their anniversary. 【解析】 1. 原文 “Last weekend, 14-year-old Sophie learned to make her grandma’s famous beef noodle soup, a traditional Chinese dish” 明确学习制作的菜品，答案保留 “grandma’s famous”“traditional Chinese dish” 的修饰，信息完整。 2. 原文 “First, she helped grandma cut 500 grams of beef into small pieces and boil them with ginger and green onions to remove the smell” 明确处理牛肉去腥味的核心动作，答案完整整合 “切块、加姜葱煮” 的步骤，贴合 “first” 的问题指向。 3. 原文 “Then, she fried the beef with soy sauce and tomato paste for 10 minutes” 明确煎牛肉的时长，答案提取 “10 minutes”，补充主语 “She” 和核心动作，符合问答要求。 4. 原文 “Finally, she poured the hot broth and beef over the noodles and added some cilantro and chili oil to taste” 明确最后一步的添加物，答案完整整合 “浇汤底牛肉、加香菜辣椒油” 的内容，无遗漏。 5. 原文 “they plan to cook it for their parents on their anniversary” 明确制作汤品后的计划，答案中的 “it” 指代 “the beef noodle soup”，保留 “on their anniversary” 的场景细节，信息精准。 （六） 15-year-old Ethan made a 6-month plan to improve his English and basketball skills, two things he wants to excel at. For English, he plans to do three things: read one English storybook every month (he chose books like “Charlotte’s Web”), practice speaking with his foreign pen pal for 20 minutes every week, and take an online English course every Saturday morning. For basketball, he will join the school basketball club and practice for 1 hour every weekday afternoon, and watch professional basketball games on TV to learn new skills on weekends. Ethan wrote his plan on a poster and put it on his bedroom wall to remind himself—he said he will check his progress every month and adjust the plan if needed. 1. How long is Ethan’s plan to improve his English and basketball skills? _________________________________________________ 2. What will Ethan do every month to improve his English? _________________________________________________ 3. How often will Ethan practice speaking with his foreign pen pal? _________________________________________________ 4. What will Ethan do on weekends to improve his basketball skills? _________________________________________________ 5. Why did Ethan put his plan on his bedroom wall? _________________________________________________ 【参考答案】 1. It is a 6-month plan. 2. He will read one English storybook (like “Charlotte’s Web”) every month. 3. He will practice speaking with his pen pal for 20 minutes every week. 4. He will watch professional basketball games on TV to learn new skills on weekends. 5. Because he wanted to remind himself of the plan (and check progress monthly, adjust if needed). 【解析】 1. 原文 “15-year-old Ethan made a 6-month plan to improve his English and basketball skills” 明确计划时长，答案提取 “6-month”，调整句式为 “It is a 6-month plan”，符合问答形式。 2. 原文 “For English, he plans to do three things: read one English storybook every month (he chose books like “Charlotte’s Web”)” 明确英语提升的月度计划，答案保留 “one English storybook” 和举例 “Charlotte’s Web”，补充 “to improve his English” 贴合问题语境。 3. 原文 “practice speaking with his foreign pen pal for 20 minutes every week” 明确和笔友练习口语的频率及时长，答案完整提取这两个信息，符合 “how often” 的问题指向。 4. 原文 “watch professional basketball games on TV to learn new skills on weekends” 明确周末提升篮球技能的方式，答案保留 “learn new skills” 的目的，补充 “on weekends”，信息完整。 5. 原文 “Ethan wrote his plan on a poster and put it on his bedroom wall to remind himself—he said he will check his progress every month and adjust the plan if needed” 明确贴计划的核心原因是 “提醒自己”，答案补充 “检查进度、调整计划” 的补充细节，使理由更完整。 （七） Scientists predict that smart homes will be common in every family by 2040, and they will change people’s daily life a lot. Smart homes will be able to control temperature, lights, and appliances (家电) automatically: for example, the air conditioner will turn on 30 minutes before you get home, and the lights will turn off when you leave a room. They will also have smart fridges that can check food freshness and order groceries online when something runs out. Another change is that smart homes will connect to your phone—you can lock or unlock the door, or even feed your pet remotely (远程地) with just a few taps on your phone. Scientists say smart homes will make life easier, but people still need to learn how to use them safely to avoid cyber risks (网络风险). 1. When do scientists predict smart homes will be common in every family? _________________________________________________ 2. What can smart homes control automatically to change daily life? _________________________________________________ 3. What can smart fridges do in future smart homes? _________________________________________________ 4. How can people control their smart homes with a phone? _________________________________________________ 5. What do scientists remind people to do when using smart homes? _________________________________________________ 【参考答案】 1. They predict smart homes will be common by 2040. 2. They can control temperature, lights, and appliances automatically. 3. They can check food freshness and order groceries online when something runs out. 4. They can lock/unlock the door or feed pets remotely with a few taps on the phone. 5. Scientists remind people to learn how to use smart homes safely to avoid cyber risks. 【解析】 1. 原文 “Scientists predict that smart homes will be common in every family by 2040” 明确智能家居普及的时间，答案调整句式为 “They predict smart homes will be common by 2040”，符合问答形式。 2. 原文 “Smart homes will be able to control temperature, lights, and appliances automatically” 明确智能家居的自动控制对象，答案完整提取这三个对象，符合 “what can... control” 的问题指向。 3. 原文 “They will also have smart fridges that can check food freshness and order groceries online when something runs out” 明确智能冰箱的两个核心功能，答案完整提取，无遗漏。 4. 原文 “you can lock or unlock the door, or even feed your pet remotely with just a few taps on your phone” 明确手机控制智能家居的具体方式，答案保留 “remotely”“a few taps on the phone” 的细节，信息精准。 5. 原文 “Scientists say smart homes will make life easier, but people still need to learn how to use them safely to avoid cyber risks” 明确科学家的提醒，答案提取 “learn how to use smart homes safely to avoid cyber risks”，补充 “Scientists remind people to” 贴合问题语境。 （八） 14-year-old Zara had a fight with her best friend Lila last week because Lila forgot to meet her at the library. Instead of sending angry messages, Zara chose to communicate face-to-face with Lila after school. First, she listened to Lila explain—Lila had to take care of her sick little sister and forgot the meeting by accident. Then, Zara shared her feelings calmly: she felt sad and worried when Lila didn’t show up, but she didn’t blame Lila. Finally, they made a plan to meet at the library the next weekend, and they promised to send a quick text if they couldn’t keep an appointment. Zara said face-to-face communication is better than texting because it’s easier to understand each other’s feelings and avoid misunderstandings. 1. Why did Zara have a fight with her best friend Lila? _________________________________________________ 2. What did Zara do instead of sending angry messages to Lila? _________________________________________________ 3. Why did Lila forget to meet Zara at the library? _________________________________________________ 4. What plan did Zara and Lila make after talking face-to-face? _________________________________________________ 5. Why does Zara think face-to-face communication is better than texting? _________________________________________________ 【参考答案】 1. Because Lila forgot to meet her at the library. 2. She chose to communicate face-to-face with Lila after school. 3. Because Lila had to take care of her sick little sister and forgot the meeting by accident. 4. They planned to meet at the library the next weekend and promised to send a quick text if they couldn’t keep an appointment. 5. Because it’s easier to understand each other’s feelings and avoid misunderstandings. 【解析】 1. 原文 “14-year-old Zara had a fight with her best friend Lila last week because Lila forgot to meet her at the library” 明确吵架的核心原因，答案用 “Because” 引导该原因，逻辑直接。 2. 原文 “Instead of sending angry messages, Zara chose to communicate face-to-face with Lila after school” 明确 Zara 的替代做法，答案提取 “communicate face-to-face with Lila after school”，补充 “She chose to” 贴合问题语境。 3. 原文 “Lila had to take care of her sick little sister and forgot the meeting by accident” 明确 Lila 失约的原因，答案补充 “by accident” 的细节，使理由更完整。 4. 原文 “Finally, they made a plan to meet at the library the next weekend, and they promised to send a quick text if they couldn’t keep an appointment” 明确和解后的计划，答案完整整合 “重新见面、失约发消息” 两个承诺，信息无遗漏。 5. 原文 “Zara said face-to-face communication is better than texting because it’s easier to understand each other’s feelings and avoid misunderstandings” 明确面对面沟通的优势，答案用 “Because” 引导这两个核心优势，符合问答逻辑。 （九） During her winter holiday, 15-year-old Nora visited her grandparents who live in a traditional Chinese courtyard house (四合院) in Beijing. The courtyard house is very different from Nora’s modern apartment in Shanghai: it has a central yard with a big persimmon tree (柿子树), and four rooms around the yard. Every morning, Nora helped her grandma sweep the yard and make traditional breakfast like youtiao (油条) and soybean milk (豆浆). In the afternoon, she learned to make paper cutting (剪纸) with her grandpa, a skill he has had for 50 years. Nora said the holiday was special not just because she learned new skills, but because she spent quality time with her grandparents in their warm home—she took many photos and made a photo album for them before leaving. 1. Where do Nora’s grandparents live? _________________________________________________ 2. What is the difference between Nora’s Shanghai apartment and her grandparents’ house? _________________________________________________ 3. What did Nora do every morning during the holiday in Beijing? _________________________________________________ 4. What skill did Nora learn from her grandpa in the afternoon? _________________________________________________ 5. Why did Nora think the winter holiday was special? _________________________________________________ 【参考答案】 1. They live in a traditional Chinese courtyard house in Beijing. 2. The grandparents’ house is a courtyard house with a central yard and a persimmon tree (four rooms around the yard), while Nora’s apartment in Shanghai is modern. 3. She helped her grandma sweep the yard and make traditional breakfast like youtiao and soybean milk every morning. 4. She learned to make paper cutting from her grandpa (who has the skill for 50 years). 5. Because she learned new skills and spent quality time with her grandparents in their warm home. 【解析】 1. 原文 “During her winter holiday, 15-year-old Nora visited her grandparents who live in a traditional Chinese courtyard house (四合院) in Beijing” 明确祖父母的住所，答案保留 “traditional Chinese courtyard house” 的修饰，信息精准。 2. 原文 “The courtyard house is very different from Nora’s modern apartment in Shanghai: it has a central yard with a big persimmon tree, and four rooms around the yard” 通过对比体现住所差异，答案整合 “四合院有中央院子 + 柿子树 + 四间房” 和 “上海公寓现代化” 的核心差异，用 “while” 衔接。 3. 原文 “Every morning, Nora helped her grandma sweep the yard and make traditional breakfast like youtiao and soybean milk” 明确早晨的核心活动，答案保留 “youtiao and soybean milk” 的举例，信息完整。 4. 原文 “In the afternoon, she learned to make paper cutting with her grandpa, a skill he has had for 50 years” 明确学习的手艺及爷爷的技能时长，答案补充 “who has the skill for 50 years” 的细节，使信息更丰富。 5. 原文 “Nora said the holiday was special not just because she learned new skills, but because she spent quality time with her grandparents in their warm home” 明确假期特别的两个核心原因，答案完整提取这两个原因，符合问答要求。 （十） The red panda and the giant panda have similar names but are very different animals, though they both live in the mountain forests of China. Giant pandas are big (up to 150 kg) and eat only bamboo (about 12 kg per day), while red pandas are small (only 4-6 kg) and eat bamboo, fruits, and insects. Giant pandas are active during the day, but red pandas are nocturnal (夜行的)—they sleep in trees during the day and look for food at night. Both pandas have a special “sixth finger” to hold bamboo, and both are endangered because of habitat loss. Scientists study both species to protect them, and they hope more people will learn about the differences between them to help conservation (保护) efforts. 1. Where do both red pandas and giant pandas live? _________________________________________________ 2. What is the difference in weight between giant pandas and red pandas? _________________________________________________ 3. What do red pandas eat (different from giant pandas)? _________________________________________________ 4. What is the difference in activity time between the two pandas? _________________________________________________ 5. What special feature do both pandas have to hold bamboo? _________________________________________________ 【参考答案】 1. They both live in the mountain forests of China. 2. Giant pandas are up to 150 kg, while red pandas are only 4-6 kg. 3. Red pandas eat bamboo, fruits, and insects (while giant pandas eat only bamboo). 4. Giant pandas are active during the day, while red pandas are nocturnal (sleep in trees during the day and look for food at night). 5. They both have a special “sixth finger” to hold bamboo. 【解析】 1. 原文 “though they both live in the mountain forests of China” 明确两种熊猫的共同栖息地，答案提取该地点，补充 “They both” 贴合问题语境。 2. 原文 “Giant pandas are big (up to 150 kg)... while red pandas are small (only 4-6 kg)” 对比体重差异，答案用 “while” 衔接，保留具体体重数值，信息精准。 3. 原文 “Giant pandas are big... and eat only bamboo... while red pandas are small... and eat bamboo, fruits, and insects” 对比食性差异，答案明确红熊猫的食性，并补充 “while giant pandas eat only bamboo” 的对比信息，贴合问题指向。 4. 原文 “Giant pandas are active during the day, but red pandas are nocturnal—they sleep in trees during the day and look for food at night” 对比活动时间差异，答案补充 “nocturnal” 的通俗解释，使信息更易理解。 5. 原文 “Both pandas have a special “sixth finger” to hold bamboo” 明确共同特征，答案保留 “special “sixth finger”” 的表述，信息精准。 （十一） 15-year-old Jamie made a 3-month plan to learn to cook healthy meals for his family, as his mom has been busy with work and often buys takeout. His plan includes three steps: first, he will watch online cooking videos every Sunday to learn 2 healthy recipes (like vegetable stir-fry and chicken soup) per week; second, he will practice cooking one meal every Saturday with his mom’s help; third, he will ask his family to give feedback (反馈) on the meals to improve his skills. Last week, Jamie cooked his first meal—steamed fish with broccoli (西兰花)—and his dad said it was delicious and healthier than takeout. Jamie hopes to cook dinner for the whole family every Friday by the end of the 3 months. 1. Why did Jamie make a plan to learn to cook healthy meals? _________________________________________________ 2. How long is Jamie’s plan to learn cooking healthy meals? _________________________________________________ 3. What will Jamie do every Sunday to learn cooking? _________________________________________________ 4. What did Jamie cook for his family as his first meal? _________________________________________________ 5. What does Jamie hope to do by the end of the 3 months? _________________________________________________ 【参考答案】 1. Because his mom has been busy with work and often buys takeout (he wanted to cook healthy meals for his family). 2. It is a 3-month plan. 3. He will watch online cooking videos to learn 2 healthy recipes per week every Sunday. 4. He cooked steamed fish with broccoli as his first meal. 5. He hopes to cook dinner for the whole family every Friday by the end of the 3 months. 【解析】 1. 原文 “14-year-old Jamie made a 3-month plan to learn to cook healthy meals for his family, as his mom has been busy with work and often buys takeout” 明确制定烹饪计划的原因，答案补充 “he wanted to cook healthy meals for his family” 的目的，使理由更完整。 2. 原文 “14-year-old Jamie made a 3-month plan to learn to cook healthy meals” 明确计划时长，答案提取 “3-month”，调整句式为 “It is a 3-month plan”，符合问答形式。 3. 原文 “first, he will watch online cooking videos every Sunday to learn 2 healthy recipes (like vegetable stir-fry and chicken soup) per week” 明确周日的学习计划，答案保留 “2 healthy recipes per week” 和举例，信息完整。 4. 原文 “Last week, Jamie cooked his first meal—steamed fish with broccoli” 明确第一次做的菜品，答案提取该菜品名称，补充 “as his first meal” 贴合问题语境。 5. 原文 “Jamie hopes to cook dinner for the whole family every Friday by the end of the 3 months” 明确计划的最终目标，答案保留 “every Friday” 的时间细节，信息精准。 （十二） By 2030, scientists predict that people will communicate in more smart ways, especially with family and friends who live far away. One change is holographic (全息的) calls: you will see a 3D image of the person you’re talking to, making it feel like they’re in the same room. Another change is AI translation tools that can translate 100+ languages in real time—this will make it easier to talk to people from different countries. However, scientists warn that while smart communication is convenient, people should still spend time talking face-to-face with loved ones to keep relationships strong. They suggest setting aside 1 hour every day to communicate without phones or computers, to avoid losing the ability to express feelings in person. 1. When do scientists predict people will communicate in more smart ways? _________________________________________________ 2. What will holographic calls make people feel during communication? _________________________________________________ 3. How many languages can future AI translation tools translate in real time? _________________________________________________ 4. What warning do scientists give about smart communication? _________________________________________________ 5. What do scientists suggest people do to keep relationships strong? _________________________________________________ 【参考答案】 1. They predict it will happen by 2030. 2. It will make people feel like the person they’re talking to is in the same room. 3. They can translate more than 100 languages in real time. 4. Scientists warn that people should still talk face-to-face with loved ones (though smart communication is convenient) to keep relationships strong. 5. They suggest setting aside 1 hour every day to communicate without phones or computers (to avoid losing the ability to express feelings in person). 【解析】 1. 原文 “By 2030, scientists predict that people will communicate in more smart ways” 明确智能沟通普及的时间，答案调整句式为 “They predict it will happen by 2030”，符合问答形式。 2. 原文 “One change is holographic calls: you will see a 3D image of the person you’re talking to, making it feel like they’re in the same room” 明确全息通话的体验，答案提取 “feel like the person they’re talking to is in the same room”，符合问题指向。 3. 原文 “Another change is AI translation tools that can translate 100+ languages in real time” 明确翻译工具的翻译语种数量，答案将 “100+” 转换为 “more than 100”，符合英语表达习惯。 4. 原文 “However, scientists warn that while smart communication is convenient, people should still spend time talking face-to-face with loved ones to keep relationships strong” 明确科学家的警告，答案补充 “though smart communication is convenient” 的让步信息，使逻辑更完整。 5. 原文 “They suggest setting aside 1 hour every day to communicate without phones or computers, to avoid losing the ability to express feelings in person” 明确科学家的建议，答案补充 “to avoid losing the ability to express feelings in person” 的目的，信息完整。 （十三） Maria’s family renovated (翻新) their kitchen last month to make it a more comfortable space for cooking and family meals. The old kitchen was small with a tiny counter and no oven, while the new kitchen has a big counter, a modern oven, and a dining nook (角落) for 4 people. Every Saturday, Maria’s family has a “cooking together” day: Maria cuts vegetables, her dad grills meat, and her mom makes homemade bread. They eat the meal together in the new dining nook and talk about their week—Maria said the new kitchen makes family meals more fun and meaningful, and they eat takeout much less than before. Last week, they invited Maria’s grandma to cook her famous paella (西班牙海鲜饭) in the new kitchen, and everyone enjoyed it a lot. 1. Why did Maria’s family renovate their kitchen last month? _________________________________________________ 2. What was the old kitchen like (different from the new one)? _________________________________________________ 3. What do Maria and her family do every Saturday in the new kitchen? _________________________________________________ 4. How has the new kitchen changed Maria’s family’s eating habits? _________________________________________________ 5. Who did Maria’s family invite to cook paella in the new kitchen last week? _________________________________________________ 【参考答案】 1. Because they wanted to make it a more comfortable space for cooking and family meals. 2. The old kitchen was small with a tiny counter and no oven (while the new one has a big counter, a modern oven, and a dining nook). 3. They have a “cooking together” day: Maria cuts vegetables, her dad grills meat, her mom makes homemade bread, and they eat together in the dining nook. 4. It makes family meals more fun and meaningful, and they eat takeout much less than before. 5. They invited Maria’s grandma to cook her famous paella in the new kitchen. 【解析】 1. 原文 “Maria’s family renovated their kitchen last month to make it a more comfortable space for cooking and family meals” 明确翻新厨房的目的，答案提取该目的，用 “Because they wanted to” 引导，符合问答逻辑。 2. 原文 “The old kitchen was small with a tiny counter and no oven, while the new kitchen has a big counter, a modern oven, and a dining nook for 4 people” 对比新旧厨房差异，答案用 “while” 衔接，保留全部核心差异，信息完整。 3. 原文 “Every Saturday, Maria’s family has a “cooking together” day: Maria cuts vegetables, her dad grills meat, and her mom makes homemade bread. They eat the meal together in the new dining nook” 明确周六的厨房活动，答案整合 “分工烹饪 + 聚餐” 的内容，信息无遗漏。 4. 原文 “Maria said the new kitchen makes family meals more fun and meaningful, and they eat takeout much less than before” 明确厨房翻新对饮食习惯的改变，答案提取这两个核心变化，符合问题指向。 5. 原文 “Last week, they invited Maria’s grandma to cook her famous paella in the new kitchen” 明确邀请的人物及制作的菜品，答案保留 “her famous” 的修饰，信息精准。 （十四） Scientists predict that by 2050, humans will use technology to help protect amazing plants and animals that are endangered. One plan is to use drones (无人机) to monitor (监测) wild animals like tigers and pandas—drones can fly over forests and track animals without scaring them. Another plan is to grow rare plants in artificial (人工的) greenhouses with controlled temperature and light, to help them reproduce (繁殖) before planting them back in the wild. Scientists also hope to use AI to predict natural disasters (自然灾害) like wildfires, so they can move endangered animals to safe places in time. They say technology will not replace human effort, but it will make conservation work more efficient (高效的) in the future. 1. When do scientists predict humans will use technology to protect endangered plants and animals? _________________________________________________ 2. How will drones help protect wild animals like tigers and pandas? _________________________________________________ 3. What will scientists do to help rare plants reproduce? _________________________________________________ 4. How can AI help protect endangered animals from natural disasters? _________________________________________________ 5. What do scientists say about technology and human effort in conservation work? _________________________________________________ 【参考答案】 1. They predict it will happen by 2050. 2. Drones can fly over forests and track wild animals without scaring them. 3. They will grow rare plants in artificial greenhouses with controlled temperature and light to help them reproduce. 4. AI can predict natural disasters like wildfires, so scientists can move endangered animals to safe places in time. 5. They say technology will not replace human effort, but it will make conservation work more efficient. 【解析】 1. 原文 “Scientists predict that by 2050, humans will use technology to help protect amazing plants and animals that are endangered” 明确科技保护濒危物种的时间，答案调整句式为 “They predict it will happen by 2050”，符合问答形式。 2. 原文 “One plan is to use drones to monitor wild animals like tigers and pandas—drones can fly over forests and track animals without scaring them” 明确无人机的作用，答案保留 “without scaring them” 的细节，使信息更完整。 3. 原文 “Another plan is to grow rare plants in artificial greenhouses with controlled temperature and light, to help them reproduce” 明确帮助珍稀植物繁殖的方式，答案补充 “with controlled temperature and light” 的条件，信息精准。 4. 原文 “Scientists also hope to use AI to predict natural disasters like wildfires, so they can move endangered animals to safe places in time” 明确 AI 的作用及后续保护动作，答案用 “so” 衔接因果，信息完整。 5. 原文 “They say technology will not replace human effort, but it will make conservation work more efficient” 明确科学家对科技与人力的观点，答案完整提取该转折关系的内容，符合问答要求。 （十五） 15- year-old Noah made a plan to improve his communication skills, as he was shy and didn’t talk much in class or with friends. His 4-month plan has three parts: first, he will join the school debate club (辩论社) to practice speaking in front of people every Wednesday; second, he will ask a friend to have a 15-minute conversation every day about different topics (like hobbies or movies); third, he will write a journal (日记) about his feelings after each conversation to reflect (反思) on what he can improve. Last month, Noah spoke in class for the first time to share his opinion on a book, and his teacher praised him for his clear expression. Noah hopes to make more friends and feel confident when talking to people by the end of his plan. 1. Why did Noah make a plan to improve his communication skills? _________________________________________________ 2. How long is Noah’s plan to improve his communication skills? _________________________________________________ 3. What will Noah do every Wednesday to practice speaking? _________________________________________________ 4. What did Noah do in class last month that he had never done before? _________________________________________________ 5. What does Noah hope to achieve by the end of his plan? _________________________________________________ 【参考答案】 1. Because he was shy and didn’t talk much in class or with friends. 2. It is a 4-month plan. 3. He will join the school debate club to practice speaking in front of people every Wednesday. 4. He spoke in class for the first time to share his opinion on a book. 5. He hopes to make more friends and feel confident when talking to people. 【解析】 1. 原文 “15-year-old Noah made a plan to improve his communication skills, as he was shy and didn’t talk much in class or with friends” 明确提升沟通能力的原因，答案提取 “害羞、课堂 / 和朋友少说话” 的核心内容，信息完整。 2. 原文 “His 4-month plan has three parts” 明确计划时长，答案提取 “4-month”，调整句式为 “It is a 4-month plan”，符合问答形式。 3. 原文 “first, he will join the school debate club to practice speaking in front of people every Wednesday” 明确周三的练习方式，答案保留 “in front of people” 的细节，信息精准。 4. 原文 “Last month, Noah spoke in class for the first time to share his opinion on a book” 明确诺亚在课堂的突破行为，答案提取该核心动作，符合问题指向。 5. 原文 “Noah hopes to make more friends and feel confident when talking to people by the end of his plan” 明确计划的最终目标，答案提取这两个核心目标，信息无遗漏。 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 2025-2026八年级上期期末考点复习（人教2024） 专题11任务型阅读15篇 （一） Last summer, 15-year-old Clara took part in a volunteer holiday in Kenya, Africa, instead of traveling to popular tourist spots. She stayed in a small village for 2 weeks and worked with local kids: she taught them basic English words, helped build a small playground, and shared her favorite Chinese storybooks with them. The village had no running water, so Clara and the kids carried water from a nearby river every morning. Even though the living conditions were hard, Clara said she learned more than she gave—she understood how lucky she was to have a good life and made lifelong friends with the village kids. Before leaving, she gave each kid a handmade bracelet, and they promised to write to each other by email every month. 1. Where did Clara spend her volunteer holiday last summer? _________________________________________________ 2. What did Clara do with the local kids in the Kenyan village? _________________________________________________ 3. Why did Clara and the kids carry water from a nearby river every morning? _________________________________________________ 4. What did Clara learn from the volunteer holiday in Kenya? _________________________________________________ 5. What promise did Clara and the village kids make before she left? _________________________________________________ （二） Mia’s family moved from a small apartment in the city to a countryside house last year, and the change made their daily life more relaxing. The countryside house has a big yard with a vegetable garden and a fruit tree (apple tree), while their old apartment only had a tiny balcony with one potted plant. Every weekend, Mia and her parents plant vegetables like tomatoes and carrots in the garden—they eat the fresh vegetables for dinner and give extra to neighbors. The house also has a spare room that Mia turned into a reading corner: she put a soft sofa, a bookshelf, and a small lamp there, and she reads for 1 hour every evening. Mia said the best part of the new home is that her family spends more time together—they cook dinner together every night instead of eating takeout like before. 1. Where did Mia’s family live before moving to the countryside house? _________________________________________________ 2. What does Mia’s countryside house have that the old apartment didn’t? _________________________________________________ 3. What do Mia and her parents do in the garden every weekend? _________________________________________________ 4. What did Mia turn the spare room of the new house into? _________________________________________________ 5. Why does Mia think the new home is better than the old apartment? _________________________________________________ （三） Luca and his twin brother Leo have the same appearance but completely different daily habits and hobbies. Luca is an early bird—he gets up at 6 am every day, exercises for 30 minutes, and reads English books for 1 hour before breakfast. He likes quiet activities like painting and reading, and he always finishes his homework before dinner. Leo, however, is a night owl—he gets up at 8 am (even on school days), never exercises in the morning, and prefers playing video games or basketball with friends after school. He often finishes his homework late at night, but he is more outgoing than Luca and makes friends more easily. Even though their habits are different, they both love their mom’s homemade pasta and watch movies with her every Sunday evening. 1. What is the difference between Luca and Leo in getting up time? _________________________________________________ 2. What quiet activities does Luca like to do in his free time? _________________________________________________ 3. Why is Leo more popular in making friends than Luca? _________________________________________________ 4. What do Luca and Leo both love to eat? _________________________________________________ 5. What do the twin brothers do with their mom every Sunday evening? _________________________________________________ （四） The axolotl (美西钝口螈), also called the “Mexican walking fish”, is a unique aquatic animal that lives in the lakes of Mexico City. Unlike most amphibians (两栖动物), it never fully grows up—it keeps its larval (幼虫的) features like gills (鳃) and stays in water all its life. The axolotl has an amazing ability to regrow lost body parts: it can regrow its legs, tail, even parts of its heart and brain in a few months. It eats small fish, worms, and insects, and it can live for up to 15 years in the wild. Sadly, the axolotl is an endangered species because of water pollution and the loss of its natural habitat—scientists are working hard to protect the remaining axolotls in Mexico’s lakes. 1. Where does the axolotl live? _________________________________________________ 2. What makes the axolotl different from most amphibians? _________________________________________________ 3. What amazing ability does the axolotl have? _________________________________________________ 4. What does the axolotl eat in the wild? _________________________________________________ 5. Why is the axolotl an endangered species? _________________________________________________ （五） Last weekend, 14-year-old Sophie learned to make her grandma’s famous beef noodle soup, a traditional Chinese dish. First, she helped grandma cut 500 grams of beef into small pieces and boil them with ginger and green onions to remove the smell. Then, she fried the beef with soy sauce and tomato paste for 10 minutes, and added 2 liters of water to make a rich broth (汤底). Next, she cooked the noodles in boiling water for 5 minutes and put them in a bowl. Finally, she poured the hot broth and beef over the noodles and added some cilantro (香菜) and chili oil (辣椒油) to taste. Sophie said the soup tasted better than she expected, and she taught her little brother how to make it too—they plan to cook it for their parents on their anniversary (纪念日). 1. What traditional dish did Sophie learn to make last weekend? _________________________________________________ 2. What did Sophie do to the beef first to remove its smell? _________________________________________________ 3. How long did Sophie fry the beef with soy sauce and tomato paste? _________________________________________________ 4. What did Sophie add to the noodles to make the dish complete? _________________________________________________ 5. What plan did Sophie and her little brother make after making the soup? _________________________________________________ （六） 15-year-old Ethan made a 6-month plan to improve his English and basketball skills, two things he wants to excel at. For English, he plans to do three things: read one English storybook every month (he chose books like “Charlotte’s Web”), practice speaking with his foreign pen pal for 20 minutes every week, and take an online English course every Saturday morning. For basketball, he will join the school basketball club and practice for 1 hour every weekday afternoon, and watch professional basketball games on TV to learn new skills on weekends. Ethan wrote his plan on a poster and put it on his bedroom wall to remind himself—he said he will check his progress every month and adjust the plan if needed. 1. How long is Ethan’s plan to improve his English and basketball skills? _________________________________________________ 2. What will Ethan do every month to improve his English? _________________________________________________ 3. How often will Ethan practice speaking with his foreign pen pal? _________________________________________________ 4. What will Ethan do on weekends to improve his basketball skills? _________________________________________________ 5. Why did Ethan put his plan on his bedroom wall? _________________________________________________ （七） Scientists predict that smart homes will be common in every family by 2040, and they will change people’s daily life a lot. Smart homes will be able to control temperature, lights, and appliances (家电) automatically: for example, the air conditioner will turn on 30 minutes before you get home, and the lights will turn off when you leave a room. They will also have smart fridges that can check food freshness and order groceries online when something runs out. Another change is that smart homes will connect to your phone—you can lock or unlock the door, or even feed your pet remotely (远程地) with just a few taps on your phone. Scientists say smart homes will make life easier, but people still need to learn how to use them safely to avoid cyber risks (网络风险). 1. When do scientists predict smart homes will be common in every family? _________________________________________________ 2. What can smart homes control automatically to change daily life? _________________________________________________ 3. What can smart fridges do in future smart homes? _________________________________________________ 4. How can people control their smart homes with a phone? _________________________________________________ 5. What do scientists remind people to do when using smart homes? _________________________________________________ （八） 14-year-old Zara had a fight with her best friend Lila last week because Lila forgot to meet her at the library. Instead of sending angry messages, Zara chose to communicate face-to-face with Lila after school. First, she listened to Lila explain—Lila had to take care of her sick little sister and forgot the meeting by accident. Then, Zara shared her feelings calmly: she felt sad and worried when Lila didn’t show up, but she didn’t blame Lila. Finally, they made a plan to meet at the library the next weekend, and they promised to send a quick text if they couldn’t keep an appointment. Zara said face-to-face communication is better than texting because it’s easier to understand each other’s feelings and avoid misunderstandings. 1. Why did Zara have a fight with her best friend Lila? _________________________________________________ 2. What did Zara do instead of sending angry messages to Lila? _________________________________________________ 3. Why did Lila forget to meet Zara at the library? _________________________________________________ 4. What plan did Zara and Lila make after talking face-to-face? _________________________________________________ 5. Why does Zara think face-to-face communication is better than texting? _________________________________________________ （九） During her winter holiday, 15-year-old Nora visited her grandparents who live in a traditional Chinese courtyard house (四合院) in Beijing. The courtyard house is very different from Nora’s modern apartment in Shanghai: it has a central yard with a big persimmon tree (柿子树), and four rooms around the yard. Every morning, Nora helped her grandma sweep the yard and make traditional breakfast like youtiao (油条) and soybean milk (豆浆). In the afternoon, she learned to make paper cutting (剪纸) with her grandpa, a skill he has had for 50 years. Nora said the holiday was special not just because she learned new skills, but because she spent quality time with her grandparents in their warm home—she took many photos and made a photo album for them before leaving. 1. Where do Nora’s grandparents live? _________________________________________________ 2. What is the difference between Nora’s Shanghai apartment and her grandparents’ house? _________________________________________________ 3. What did Nora do every morning during the holiday in Beijing? _________________________________________________ 4. What skill did Nora learn from her grandpa in the afternoon? _________________________________________________ 5. Why did Nora think the winter holiday was special? _________________________________________________ （十） The red panda and the giant panda have similar names but are very different animals, though they both live in the mountain forests of China. Giant pandas are big (up to 150 kg) and eat only bamboo (about 12 kg per day), while red pandas are small (only 4-6 kg) and eat bamboo, fruits, and insects. Giant pandas are active during the day, but red pandas are nocturnal (夜行的)—they sleep in trees during the day and look for food at night. Both pandas have a special “sixth finger” to hold bamboo, and both are endangered because of habitat loss. Scientists study both species to protect them, and they hope more people will learn about the differences between them to help conservation (保护) efforts. 1. Where do both red pandas and giant pandas live? _________________________________________________ 2. What is the difference in weight between giant pandas and red pandas? _________________________________________________ 3. What do red pandas eat (different from giant pandas)? _________________________________________________ 4. What is the difference in activity time between the two pandas? _________________________________________________ 5. What special feature do both pandas have to hold bamboo? _________________________________________________ （十一） 15-year-old Jamie made a 3-month plan to learn to cook healthy meals for his family, as his mom has been busy with work and often buys takeout. His plan includes three steps: first, he will watch online cooking videos every Sunday to learn 2 healthy recipes (like vegetable stir-fry and chicken soup) per week; second, he will practice cooking one meal every Saturday with his mom’s help; third, he will ask his family to give feedback (反馈) on the meals to improve his skills. Last week, Jamie cooked his first meal—steamed fish with broccoli (西兰花)—and his dad said it was delicious and healthier than takeout. Jamie hopes to cook dinner for the whole family every Friday by the end of the 3 months. 1. Why did Jamie make a plan to learn to cook healthy meals? _________________________________________________ 2. How long is Jamie’s plan to learn cooking healthy meals? _________________________________________________ 3. What will Jamie do every Sunday to learn cooking? _________________________________________________ 4. What did Jamie cook for his family as his first meal? _________________________________________________ 5. What does Jamie hope to do by the end of the 3 months? _________________________________________________ （十二） By 2030, scientists predict that people will communicate in more smart ways, especially with family and friends who live far away. One change is holographic (全息的) calls: you will see a 3D image of the person you’re talking to, making it feel like they’re in the same room. Another change is AI translation tools that can translate 100+ languages in real time—this will make it easier to talk to people from different countries. However, scientists warn that while smart communication is convenient, people should still spend time talking face-to-face with loved ones to keep relationships strong. They suggest setting aside 1 hour every day to communicate without phones or computers, to avoid losing the ability to express feelings in person. 1. When do scientists predict people will communicate in more smart ways? _________________________________________________ 2. What will holographic calls make people feel during communication? _________________________________________________ 3. How many languages can future AI translation tools translate in real time? _________________________________________________ 4. What warning do scientists give about smart communication? _________________________________________________ 5. What do scientists suggest people do to keep relationships strong? _________________________________________________ （十三） Maria’s family renovated (翻新) their kitchen last month to make it a more comfortable space for cooking and family meals. The old kitchen was small with a tiny counter and no oven, while the new kitchen has a big counter, a modern oven, and a dining nook (角落) for 4 people. Every Saturday, Maria’s family has a “cooking together” day: Maria cuts vegetables, her dad grills meat, and her mom makes homemade bread. They eat the meal together in the new dining nook and talk about their week—Maria said the new kitchen makes family meals more fun and meaningful, and they eat takeout much less than before. Last week, they invited Maria’s grandma to cook her famous paella (西班牙海鲜饭) in the new kitchen, and everyone enjoyed it a lot. 1. Why did Maria’s family renovate their kitchen last month? _________________________________________________ 2. What was the old kitchen like (different from the new one)? _________________________________________________ 3. What do Maria and her family do every Saturday in the new kitchen? _________________________________________________ 4. How has the new kitchen changed Maria’s family’s eating habits? _________________________________________________ 5. Who did Maria’s family invite to cook paella in the new kitchen last week? _________________________________________________ （十四） Scientists predict that by 2050, humans will use technology to help protect amazing plants and animals that are endangered. One plan is to use drones (无人机) to monitor (监测) wild animals like tigers and pandas—drones can fly over forests and track animals without scaring them. Another plan is to grow rare plants in artificial (人工的) greenhouses with controlled temperature and light, to help them reproduce (繁殖) before planting them back in the wild. Scientists also hope to use AI to predict natural disasters (自然灾害) like wildfires, so they can move endangered animals to safe places in time. They say technology will not replace human effort, but it will make conservation work more efficient (高效的) in the future. 1. When do scientists predict humans will use technology to protect endangered plants and animals? _________________________________________________ 2. How will drones help protect wild animals like tigers and pandas? _________________________________________________ 3. What will scientists do to help rare plants reproduce? _________________________________________________ 4. How can AI help protect endangered animals from natural disasters? _________________________________________________ 5. What do scientists say about technology and human effort in conservation work? _________________________________________________ （十五） 15- year-old Noah made a plan to improve his communication skills, as he was shy and didn’t talk much in class or with friends. His 4-month plan has three parts: first, he will join the school debate club (辩论社) to practice speaking in front of people every Wednesday; second, he will ask a friend to have a 15-minute conversation every day about different topics (like hobbies or movies); third, he will write a journal (日记) about his feelings after each conversation to reflect (反思) on what he can improve. Last month, Noah spoke in class for the first time to share his opinion on a book, and his teacher praised him for his clear expression. Noah hopes to make more friends and feel confident when talking to people by the end of his plan. 1. Why did Noah make a plan to improve his communication skills? _________________________________________________ 2. How long is Noah’s plan to improve his communication skills? _________________________________________________ 3. What will Noah do every Wednesday to practice speaking? _________________________________________________ 4. What did Noah do in class last month that he had never done before? _________________________________________________ 5. What does Noah hope to achieve by the end of his plan? _________________________________________________ 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $