专题03 阅读理解 说明文（广东省卷、广州、深圳）（期中真题分类汇编）八年级英语下学期

专题03 阅读理解 说明文（广东省卷、广州、深圳） 主题01人与社会 ——传统文化与艺术 Passage 1 （24-25八年级下·广东省广州市荔湾区真光中学·期中） Embroidery (刺绣) has a long history and can date back to the Qing Dynasty in China. Embroidery is very popular in many countries such as China, India and Japan. Embroidery is the handicraft of decorating fabric (织布) or other materials with needles and thread or yarn (纱线). Embroidery may also use other materials such as metal strips, pearls, quills and so on. Embroidery is most often used on caps, hats, coats, blankets, stockings and golf shirts. Embroidery is available (可获得的) with a wide variety of thread or yarn colour. Embroidery has many special features. One of the interesting characteristics of embroidery is the basic techniques or stitches (针法), such as the chain stitch, the button hole or the blanket stitch, the running stitch, the satin stitch and the cross stitch. They are still the important techniques of hand embroidery today. Embroidery can be different according to whether the design is stitched (缝合) on top of or through the foundation fabric; and by the relationship of stitch placement to the fabric. Different embroidery has its own advantages and disadvantages. In the modern society, we can produce many different embroideries. Machine embroidery is one of them. It appears in the early stages of the industrial Revolution (工业革命). 1．What does the underlined phrase “date back to” mean? A．end B．last for C．be in the middle of D．begin in 2．From the passage, how many things can embroidery be used on? A．Five. B．Six. C．Seven. D．Eight. 3．Which of the following characteristics belongs to embroidery? A．The flying stitch. B．The satin stitch. C．The flat stitch. D．The button stitch. 4．What is the best title of the passage? A．The Introduction of Embroidery. B．The Advantages of Embroidery. C．The Disadvantages of Embroidery. D．The Meaning of Embroidery. 【答案】1．D 2．B 3．B 4．A 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了刺绣的历史、用途、特点以及种类。 1．词句猜测题。根据文章第一段“Embroidery (刺绣) has a long history and can date back to the Qing Dynasty in China.”可知，刺绣有着悠久的历史，可以追溯到中国的清朝。因此，“date back to”的意思是“开始于”。故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据文章第一段“Embroidery is most often used on caps, hats, coats, blankets, stockings and golf shirts.”可知，刺绣最常用于帽子、外套、毯子、长袜和高尔夫球衫，共六种物品。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据文章第二段“One of the interesting characteristics of embroidery is the basic techniques or stitches (针法), such as the chain stitch, the button hole or the blanket stitch, the running stitch, the satin stitch and the cross stitch.”可知，刺绣的一个有趣的特点是基本的针法，如锁链针法、扣眼针法或毯边针法、平针法、缎纹针法和十字针法。因此，选项B“缎纹针法”属于刺绣的特点。故选B。 4．最佳标题题。文章主要介绍了刺绣的历史、用途、特点以及种类，是对刺绣的一个全面介绍。因此，选项A“刺绣的介绍”最适合作为文章的标题。故选A。 Passage 2 （24-25八年级下·广东省深圳市华附集团期中联考·期中） Chinese animation (动画) is becoming more and more popular around the world. In the past, it was less famous than foreign cartoons, but now it is winning people’s hearts with better stories, modern visuals (视觉效果) and rich Chinese cultural themes. A survey by China Youth Daily asked 7,232 university students about their opinions. About 40% said they enjoy watching Chinese animations, while the rest of them preferred to check for new movies every week. Big hits like Ne Zha 2, which earned over 15.2 billion yuan ($2.1 billion) and became among the world’s top 5 films, show this growing success. Most students believe that Chinese animations stand out because they mix traditional culture with modern technology in a creative way. This makes them different from animations made in other countries. About 65% of students even say that the animation quality is now as good as international works, showing how much they have improved. Huang Ziyi, a student from Wuhan University, was amazed by films of Ne Zha. She believes that Chinese animation has a bright future. Unlike English romantic (浪漫的) stories or American superhero stories, China has many untold stories—from history to myths (神话) to modern life. Thanks to better technology and stronger storytelling, Chinese animation has improved greatly. Chinese audience are attracted by these stories everywhere. With its unique charm (独特魅力), Chinese animation is finding its place in the world. 1．Which one is not the reason why Chinese animation is popular now? A．a better storytelling B．a rich cultural topic C．a modern visual D．young people’s attention 2．According to the survey, how many students check new animation movies weekly? A．About 60% B．About 40% C．About 45% D．About 65% 3．What does the underlined word “stand out” in Paragraph 3 most probably mean? A．become famous B．look different C．stop growing D．become lucky 4．Why does Huang Ziyi think Chinese animation has a bright future? A．Because it is very romantic. B．Because it has many superheroes. C．Because it has many untold stories. D．Because it always tells modern life. 5．What is the main idea of this article? A．To compare Chinese and foreign animations. B．To explain why young people like animations. C．To introduce Huang Ziyi’s opinions. D．To show the success of Chinese animation. 【答案】1．D 2．A 3．A 4．C 5．D 【导语】本文主要介绍了中国动画在全球范围内越来越受欢迎的现象。 1．细节理解题。原文首段提到中国动画受欢迎的三大原因：better stories、modern visuals、rich Chinese cultural themes。D选项“年轻人的关注”是结果而非原因，文中未提及。故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据原文第二段提到“About 40% said they enjoy watching Chinese animations, while the rest… preferred to check for new movies every week.”可知，“the rest”即剩余60%的学生每周关注新电影。故选A。 3．词句猜测题。原文第三段说明中国动画因“mix traditional culture with modern technology”而与众不同“different from animations made in other countries”，因此“stand out”在此处意为“脱颖而出”。故选A。 4．细节理解题。原文第四段直接引用黄子怡的观点：“China has many untold stories—from history to myths to modern life”，强调未开发的故事资源是其优势。故选C。 5．主旨大意题。全文围绕中国动画的崛起展开，通过调查数据、成功案例（如《哪吒2》）和学生观点，多角度说明其全球影响力的提升。故选D。 Passage 3 （24-25八年级下·广州市越秀区第二中学·期中） Cantonese Opera, with a history of over 500 years, is one of China’s most important cultural treasures. It started in Guangdong during the Ming Dynasty. It mixes singing, acting, martial arts, and acrobatics into a lively performance art. Known as a national intangible cultural heritage (非物质文化遗产) in 2006, it not only shows the local culture of Guangzhou but also connects Cantonese communities around the world. In its early days, Cantonese Opera was performed in the Central Plains dialect (方言). To make it easier for local audiences to understand, artists began using Cantonese in the late Qing Dynasty. During the 1911 Revolution, artists spread patriotic idea and encouraged people to fight against bad traditions in their shows. After 1949, the Chinese government helped protect this art by building theaters like the Guangdong Cantonese Opera Theater and training new artists. Cantonese Opera expresses cultural values through its stories and symbolic colors. Famous stories such as The Purple Hairpin teach values like loyalty, family love, and kindness, making it both interesting and educational. Over time, the art has developed unique features. Performers use colorful makeup and costumes—red for loyalty, black for honesty, and white for cleverness— though simpler “red-white face” makeup is more common today. Costumes have changed from Ming Dynasty styles to beautifully embroidered designs, helping actors show different roles through their clothing. Today, Cantonese Opera is still popular not only in Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macao but also in overseas Chinese communities. It shows the beauty of Chinese traditional art. Through TV and modern stages, this ancient art continues to share Chinese stories and values with young people. 1．Why did artists start using Cantonese instead of the Central Plains dialect? A．To follow the government rules. B．To make the performances simpler. C．To make it much more popular abroad. D．To help audiences understand better. 2．What is the correct order of the following events about Cantonese Opera? a. Guangdong Cantonese Opera Theater was built.    b. It spread patriotic ideas through the show. c. It was performed in the Central Plains dialect.    d. It was listed as a national intangible cultural heritage. e. It first appeared in Guangdong. A．d-a-c-b-e B．e-b-a-c-d C．e-c-b-a-d D．d-e-c-b-a 3．What does “it” in Paragraph 3 refer to? A．Guangzhou. B．Cantonese Opera. C．Family love. D．The Purple Hairpin. 4．According to the text, how does Cantonese Opera stay popular with modern audiences? A．By using more languages such as English. B．By making old costumes with simpler designs. C．By showing the tradition through modern stages. D．By performing only in overseas Chinese communities. 【答案】1．D 2．C 3．B 4．C 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了粤剧的历史、发展、文化价值以及现代传播方式。 1．细节理解题。根据“To make it easier for local audiences to understand, artists began using Cantonese in the late Qing Dynasty.”可知，艺术家们使用粤语是为了让观众更好地理解。故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据第一段中的“It started in Guangdong during the Ming Dynasty…Known as a national intangible cultural heritage (非物质文化遗产) in 2006”；第二段中的“In its early days, Cantonese Opera was performed in the Central Plains dialect (方言)…During the 1911 Revolution, artists spread patriotic idea and encouraged people to fight against bad traditions in their shows…After 1949, the Chinese government helped protect this art by building theaters like the Guangdong Cantonese Opera Theater and training new artists.”可知，正确顺序为：e. 粤剧首次出现在广东→c. 粤剧最初使用中原方言表演→b. 在1911年革命期间，粤剧通过表演传播爱国思想→a. 广东粤剧院建成→d. 粤剧被列为国家级非物质文化遗产。故选C。 3．词句猜测题。根据“Cantonese Opera expresses cultural values through its stories and symbolic colors. Famous stories such as The Purple Hairpin teach values like loyalty, family love, and kindness, making it both interesting and educational.”可知，粤剧通过故事和象征色彩表达文化价值，《紫钗记》等著名故事教导了忠诚、亲情和善良等价值观，使粤剧既有趣又有教育意义，所以划线部分指代的是上文中的Cantonese Opera。故选B。 4．细节理解题。根据“Through TV and modern stages, this ancient art continues to share Chinese stories and values with young people.”可知，粤剧通过现代舞台保持其流行度。故选C。 主题02人与社会 ——志愿服务 Passage 1 （24-25八年级下·广东省深圳市深圳华附集团期中联考·期中） Volunteers are people who help others without asking for money. They come from different kinds of jobs and places, but all want to do the same thing: make the world better. They help in many different ways. Animal Volunteers Many volunteers love animals. They work at animal shelters, taking care of dogs, cats and other pets. They feed the animals, clean their cages and help them find new homes. Some volunteers even help sick or hurt wild animals get better. Environmental Volunteers These volunteers care about nature. They plant trees, clean up parks and teach people how to recycle waste. Some ride bikes instead of driving cars to help keep the air clean. Others build gardens in cities so people can grow their own food. Community Volunteers These helpers work with people in their towns. Some visit old people who live alone and talk with them. Others help at food banks by giving food to poor families. Many students volunteer in the libraries after school. Disaster Volunteers When floods, earthquakes or other disasters happen, these brave volunteers help. They give food and water to people who lost their homes, build temporary (临时的) houses and help people find their family members. Some are doctors or nurses who treat injured people. Doing voluntary work is a great way to help others and learn new things. You don’t need special skills, you just need a kind heart. Why not try volunteering from now on? 1．According to the paragraph 1, what is the main purpose of volunteers? A．To earn money while helping others. B．To make the world a better place. C．To learn new skills for future jobs D．To work in different working fields. 2．How do environmental volunteers help keep the air clean? A．By building gardens. B．By riding bikes. C．By recycling waste. D．By driving cars. 3．Which one of the following activities isn’t done by community volunteers? A．They visit elderly people. B．They help at food banks. C．They go travelling to the town. D．They do voluntary jobs in libraries. 4．Which of the following is true according to the passage? A．People from different working places can be volunteers. B．Volunteers build gardens in order to grow their own food. C．Animal volunteers help people find their family members. D．Doing voluntary work requires special training. 5．How is the article organized? A．By explaining the history of volunteering. B．By telling a story about one volunteer. C．By introducing volunteers in different countries. D．By listing different volunteer types with examples. 【答案】1．B 2．B 3．C 4．A 5．D 【导语】本文介绍了志愿者的定义、共同目标及四种不同类型的志愿者活动。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段首句“all want to do the same thing: make the world better”可知志愿者的共同目标是让世界更美好。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据环保志愿者部分“Some ride bikes instead of driving cars to help keep the air clean”直接对应骑行减少污染。故选B。 3．细节理解题。社区志愿者的活动包括陪伴老人、食物银行、图书馆服务，但未提及“城镇旅行”。故选C。 4．推理判断题。根据“They come from different kinds of jobs and places”可知不同工作场所的人都可以成为志愿者。故选A。 5．篇章结构题。文章通过小标题分四类介绍志愿者：Animal、Environmental、Community、Disaster，每类列举具体活动，属于分类列举结构。故选D。 Passage 2 （24-25八年级下·广东省广州市荔湾区西关外国语学校·期中） Volunteering is more than just giving time— it’s about making a difference in the world. Every day, millions of people help others without expecting payment. Their work ranges from teaching children in remote villages to planting trees in polluted cities. While the tasks are different, the goal remains the same: to create a better future for all. Maria, a 16-year-old student from Mexico, joined a volunteer program last summer. She traveled to a small village in Guatemala to build clean water systems. “Before we arrived, villagers walked hours to collect dirty water,” she said. “Now, they have safe water near their homes.” Maria’s team also taught villagers how to maintain the systems. For Maria, the hardest part was getting used to the local lifestyle. “There was no electricity, and I missed my family,” she admitted. “But seeing children drink clean water made it worth it.” Not all volunteer work requires traveling far. In Tokyo, 70-year-old Mr. Sato spends weekends serving meals to homeless people. “Many think poverty only exists in poor countries,” he said. “But even in rich cities, people struggle.” His simple act of kindness has inspired others. A group of teenagers now joins him every month. Volunteering also benefits the helpers. Studies show that volunteers gain skills like teamwork and problem-solving. Some even discover career paths. For example, after helping at an animal shelter, 15-year-old Liam decided to become a vet. “I learned how to care for sick animals and communicate with owners,” he explained. However, volunteering isn’t always easy. Time management is a common challenge. Juggling school, part-time jobs, and volunteer hours can be stressful. Emotional stress is another issue. Sarah, who volunteers at a hospital, once comforted a dying patient’s family. “I cried for days,” she said. “But the experience taught me the value of compassion.” Some criticize “voluntourism” — short-term volunteer trips that focus more on tourists’ experiences than real help. Building a school in a week might sound impressive, but without trained workers, the building could be unsafe. Experts suggest choosing projects that partner with local communities and provide training. “Volunteering isn’t about being perfect,” says Maria. “It’s about caring enough to try.” 1．Which volunteer activity is NOT mentioned in the passage? A．Teaching in villages. B．Build clean water systems. C．Donating money to charities. D．Serving meals to homeless people. 2．Why did Maria find her volunteer work in Guatemala difficult? A．She couldn’t communicate with villagers. B．The village lacked modern conveniences. C．The water systems broke down often. D．Her team didn’t work well together. 3．What does the example of Liam becoming a vet show about volunteering? A．It requires professional training. B．It can influence career choices. C．It is popular among teenagers. D．It focuses on animal protection. 4．What does the word “juggling” in Paragraph 5 most likely mean? A．Dropping responsibilities. B．Balancing different tasks. C．Ignoring difficulties. D．Enjoying free time. 5．Which problem is mentioned regarding “voluntourism” ? A．Unsafe buildings due to unskilled work. B．Lack of emotional support. C．High costs for volunteers. D．Language barriers in foreign countries. 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．B 4．B 5．A 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，文章通过不同志愿者的事例，介绍了志愿活动的形式、意义、给志愿者带来的影响及面临的挑战，还指出了“志愿旅游”存在的问题。 1．细节理解题。根据“teaching children in remote villages”“build clean water systems”“serving meals to homeless people”可知，未提到“donating money to charities”。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据“the hardest part was getting used to the local lifestyle. ‘There was no electricity...’”可知，Maria觉得困难是因为村庄缺乏现代设施。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据“Some even discover career paths. For example, after helping at an animal shelter, 15-year-old Liam decided to become a vet.”可知，Liam的例子表明志愿活动可能影响职业选择。故选B。 4．词句猜测题。根据“Time management is a common challenge. Juggling school, part-time jobs, and volunteer hours can be stressful.”可知，“juggling”指平衡学业、兼职和志愿工作等不同任务。故选B。 5．推理判断题。根据“Building a school in a week might sound impressive, but without trained workers, the building could be unsafe.”可知，“志愿旅游”的问题在于非熟练工作导致建筑不安全。故选A。 Passage 3 （24-25八年级下·广东省广东省深圳中学·期中） In 2024, Yantian District Library worked with the Vanke Foundation (万科公益基金) to start the Growth Library project. The idea behind it is that “a library is like a living thing and can change as time passes”. Guided by this idea, the project brings together different social resources. It also raises the thought that “everything can be read”, changing the library into a borderless green space and a driving force for community sustainability (可持续性). The library covers an area of 21 square kilometers. It serves about 20,000-local people and attracts over 20 million visitors every year. More importantly, it helps the community develop in a sustainable way. The Growth Library is really good for the environment. It uses 85% renewable electricity. It cuts down energy use by 60% and saves 50% of water. It also encourages people to read without using paper. Because the project has creative ideas, many partners have joined, helping the library grow all the time. The project has set up many Green Reading Spots and low-carbon tour routes. At the library, there is a black soldier fly kitchen-waste recycling station and China’s first Four-Zero (zero carbon, zero energy consumption (消耗), zero waste, and zero water consumption) McDonald’s. These not only give people chances to take part in environmental protection but also offer services about sustainable living and green education. As a result, more people in the community want to join in activities that are good for sustainable development. In 2024, over 20 million people visited the library. The library held many activities, allowing people to understand sustainable ideas better. The Growth Library keeps growing and makes great contributions to the community’s sustainable future. 1．Which of the following best describes the guiding idea of the project? A．Libraries should only provide printed books for reading. B．A library changes and develops over time. C．A library is a place to read everything. D．Libraries should save a great deal of energy and water. 2．What does the underlined word “renewable” probably mean? A．That is not allowed to be used in modern buildings. B．That is very expensive and hard to get. C．That can be made again and again and used repeatedly. D．That can only be used for a short time and then disappear. 3．Which of these is NOT mentioned as an environmental feature of the library? A．Low-carbon tour routes. B．Saying 50% of water. C．Paper-free reading. D．Using solar energy. 4．What can we learn about the" Four-Zero" McDonald’s? A．It has zero customers. B．It sells zero hamburgers. C．It uses zero renewable energy. D．It aims for zero environmental harm. 5．In which of the following sources can we probably read this passage? A．A website introducing various libraries’ creative projects. B．A book about the history of Yantian District. C．A magazine focusing on urban planning. D．A notice for a local charity event. 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．D 4．D 5．A 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，以客观陈述的方式介绍了盐田区图书馆与万科公益基金合作的 “成长图书馆项目”，旨在说明该项目的理念、举措、成效及社会意义。 1．推理判断题。根据“The idea behind it is that ‘a library is like a living thing and can change as time passes’”可知，项目的指导思想是图书馆会随时间变化发展。故选B。 2．词句猜测题。根据“It uses 85% renewable electricity”及图书馆的环保定位可知，“renewable”指“可重复利用的、可再生的”。故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据文中提及“saves 50% of water”；“encourages people to read without using paper”；“low-carbon tour routes”，但未提到“Using solar energy”。故选D。 4．细节理解题。根据“Four-Zero (zero carbon, zero energy consumption, zero waste, and zero water consumption)”可知，该麦当劳旨在实现零环境伤害。故选D。 5．推理判断题。根据全文围绕“图书馆创新项目”展开介绍可知，文章最可能出自“介绍各类图书馆创意项目的网站”。故选A。 主题03人与自我——健康 Passage 1 （24-25八年级下·广东省深圳市罗湖外国语学校·期中） Do you often find it really difficult to get yourself out of bed and ready for school on Monday morning? This year’s World Sleep Day on March 21st has brought our attention to the common issue of teenagers suffering from not enough sleep. Quality sleep matters to everyone, yet it’s more important for teenagers. According to the US National Institute of Health, teenagers require a daily sleep of 9 to 10 hours, which is longer than that needed by adults. The reason behind this is that adolescence (青春期) is a key period for their development. For students, getting enough sleep can significantly improve their academic performance. As Harvard Health has pointed out, it can improve students’ concentration levels, strengthen their memory, and help with their thinking abilities. When students are well-rested, they are better able to focus on their studies and absorb new knowledge. Sleep also plays an important role in developing creativity. In the late 20th century, scientists from Loughborough University in the UK carried out research on this aspect. They compared creative test scores between those who had poor sleep quality and those who slept well. The results showed that the sleep-deprived (缺乏睡眠的) group scored lower on the Torrance Tests of Creative Thinking. They were more likely to repeat the same mistakes and had difficulties in coming up with new ideas. More recently, in 2023, a research team led by Kathleen Esfahany at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in the United States made an interesting discovery. They found that the sleep onset, a special stage at the beginning of sleep, is particularly helpful to creativity. When people were asked to think about a certain topic during this stage, and then given creative tasks about that topic after waking up, they had a better performance in those tasks. 1．Why is quality sleep more important for teenagers than for adults according to Paragraph 2? A．Because of teenagers’ higher activity level. B．Because adolescence is a key period for development. C．Because of teenagers’ pressure from homework. D．Because of adults’ low sleep requirement. 2．What does the underlined word “academic” mean in this passage? A．Educational. B．Physical. C．Social. D．Artistic. 3．Why does the author mention the Torrance Tests of Creative Thinking in Paragraph 4? A．To prove that creativity has nothing to do with sleep quality. B．To compare different tests for scoring people’s creativity. C．To argue that adults need longer sleep than teenagers. D．To show that sleep-deprived people perform poorly on creative tasks. 4．What can we infer from the MIT study mentioned in the passage? A．Dreaming during deep sleep is best for creativity. B．Creativity is not related to sleep time and quality. C．The sleep onset stage is important for creative thinking. D．People who sleep less are more likely to have original ideas. 5．What’s the best title for the passage? A．The Importance of Quality Sleep for Teenagers. B．Why Teenagers Need More Sleep Than Adults. C．How Sleep Affects Creativity Development. D．The History and Development of World Sleep Day. 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．D 4．C 5．A 【导语】本文主要讲述了青少年优质睡眠的重要性。 1．细节理解题。根据“The reason behind this is that adolescence (青春期) is a key period for their development.”可知，优质睡眠对青少年更重要是因为青春期是发育的关键时期。故选B。 2．词义猜测题。根据“it can improve students’ concentration levels, strengthen their memory, and help with their thinking abilities”可知有足够的睡眠可以提高学生的注意力水平，增强他们的记忆力，帮助他们提高思维能力，即提高他们的学业表现，故此处academic意为“学业的，教育的”。故选A。 3．细节理解题。根据“The results showed that the sleep-deprived (缺乏睡眠的) group scored lower on the Torrance Tests of Creative Thinking. They were more likely to repeat the same mistakes and had difficulties in coming up with new ideas.”可知结果显示，睡眠不足组在托兰斯创造性思维测试中得分较低，他们更有可能重复同样的错误，很难想出新的想法，所以作者引用该测试是为了说明缺乏睡眠者在创造性任务上表现差。故选D。 4．推理判断题。根据“They found that the sleep onset, a special stage at the beginning of sleep, is particularly helpful to creativity.”可知入睡初期阶段对创造性思维很重要。故选C。 5．最佳标题题。本文主要讲述了青少年优质睡眠的重要性，以选项A“优质睡眠对青少年的重要性”为标题最合适。故选A。 Passage 2 （24-25八年级下·广东省珠海市文园中学（集团）·期中） What will you do when you feel upset? Hug a tree? Recently, many Chinese young people have turned to trees to help with their stress. Although it sounds strange, in fact, there’s a science behind the act of tree-hugging. Scientists say humans are born to love being around nature. Humans’ love for nature is “in our DNA”. This idea helps to explain why people like natural, green views better than city view WS. It’s also one of the reasons why people love cute pets. Some studies have looked into why hugging trees can help with our health. A study in 2021 reported that the activity can make more oxytocin which can help you feel happy. The higher it is, the quieter and happier you may be. When you hug a tree for only 21 seconds, your brain makes more oxytocin. Another thing called cortisol is a marker of stress. The brain makes more cortisol when the person is worried, angry, or very sad. Hugging trees helps cut down cortisol in your brain, which makes us less stressed out and feel calmer and relaxed. Although the activity is helpful to us, it’s important to keep in mind that we shouldn’t damage nature while doing it. Trees often hold many things that are good for the environment. Many small creatures (生物) live on the tree like spiders. They’re too small to notice. You’d better be nice and gentle when hugging trees—just like how you hug a friend! 1．Why do humans like natural views better than city views? A．Because natural views are more beautiful than city views. B．Because city views help to improve humans' health. C．Because humans naturally love being in nature. D．Because city views bring humans too much stress. 2．What can we know about oxytocin from the study in 2021? A．Oxytocin helps to lower our stress quickly. B．Cutting down oxytocin makes us feel happier. C．The more oxytocin we have, the happier we’ll be. D．We need to hug the tree for a long time to get oxytocin. 3．Who has more cortisol in the brain in the following situations? A．Amy who’s eating her favorite food. B．Bob who’s winning the football game. C．Cindy who’s hanging out with friends. D．Steve who’s arguing with his parents. 4．What does the underlined word “damage” in paragraph 5 mean? A．control B．develop C．hurt D．push 5．Why does the writer write this passage? A．To ask people to protect trees while hugging them. B．To explain why to hug trees and how to do it safely. C．To invite people to hug trees every day for better health. D．To show how oxytocin and cortisol change our feelings. 【答案】1．C 2．C 3．D 4．C 5．B 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了中国年轻人通过拥抱树木来缓解压力的现象，并从科学角度解释了这一行为的好处。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段“Scientists say humans are born to love being around nature. Humans’ love for nature is “in our DNA”. This idea helps to explain why people like natural, green views better than city view WS.”可知，人类天生喜爱亲近自然，对自然的热爱是基因决定的，因此喜欢自然景观是源于本能。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据第三段“A study in 2021 reported that the activity can make more oxytocin which can help you feel happy. The higher it is, the quieter and happier you may be.”可知，2021年研究指出，催产素水平越高，人越平静快乐。故选C。 3．推理判断题。根据第四段“The brain makes more cortisol when the person is worried, angry,or very sad.”可知，皮质醇在压力、愤怒或悲伤时增加，故选项D中“与父母争吵”属于愤怒场景，皮质醇更高。故选D。 4．词义猜测题。根据最后一段“Many small creatures (生物) live on the tree like spiders. They’re too small to notice. You’d better be nice and gentle when hugging trees”可知，树上可能有微小生物，需温柔对待。故推测单词“damage”意为“伤害”。故选C。 5．主旨大意题。通读全文可知，本文介绍了中国年轻人通过拥抱树木来缓解压力的现象，并从科学角度解释了这一行为的好处。故选B。 主题04人与自然——环保、动植物、宇宙探索 Passage 1 （24-25八年级下·广东省深圳市福田区外国语学校·期中） As he drives slowly across snow, Nils Mathis Sara drops food on the ground for hundreds of his reindeer (驯鹿) to eat. His animals live in Finnmark, the northernmost point of Norway. But Sara wishes he did not have to feed them. This year the snow is too thick and hard, making it impossible for the reindeer to reach their food. “This is an emergency situation,” said Sara. “I am not supposed to feed them. They are supposed to feed me.” Sara is part of the Sami community, which comes from the northern regions of Norway. Normally, the reindeer find their own food. They dig through the snow to reach small plants, called lichen (地衣), buried below. But every winter for the past ten years, Sara has had to buy food to help the animals live through the cold season. Winter temperatures in the area can drop to minus 40 degrees. Previously, only snow fell during winter months, but recently, warmer temperatures have brought rain instead. Then, when the temperature drops, that water turns to ice. The thick ice makes it difficult for the reindeer to reach the lichen. “It is especially hard for the younger reindeer, as their feet are not strong enough to break through,” Sara said. One morning in March, Sara and a relative provided about 1,500 kilograms of food for the reindeer. They’ve been doing the same thing every other day since February. Though reindeer are semi-wild animals, regular feeding changes their natural behavior. Normally, herders (牧人) follow the animals as they look for food under the snow. But feeding the animals makes them slowly become less wild and depend more on humans. This makes the Sami people live more like farmers than herders. Sara says this goes against the Sami’s traditional way of living. “When we feed the reindeer, they change their behavior and become more used to humans,” Sara said. 1．What does the underlined phrase “emergency situation” most likely mean? A．Normal situation. B．Unforeseen event. C．Long-term plan. D．Expected event. 2．Which statement about the reindeer is TRUE? A．They have got used to climate changes. B．They are as wild as before. C．They can break through ice easily. D．They search under snow to find their food. 3．What is the author’s attitude toward the impact of climate change on the Sami community? A．Positive about overcoming climate change. B．Worried about traditional lifestyle threats. C．Indifferent about climate changes. D．Supportive of government action. 4．What can be inferred about the Sami community’s traditional way of living? A．It includes providing food for reindeer. B．It relies on modern farming techniques. C．It faces challenges due to feeding reindeer. D．It remains unchanged despite climate changes. 5．What is the best title of the text? A．The Challenges Reindeer Herders Face in Finnmark B．Nils Mathis Sara: A Modern Sami Herder C．The Impact of Climate Change on Reindeer Behavior D．Traditional vs. Modern Herding 【答案】1．B 2．D 3．B 4．C 5．A 【导语】本文主要讲述了气候变化给芬马克的驯鹿牧人带来的各种困难和挑战。 1．词义猜测题。根据“This year the snow is too thick and hard, making it impossible for the reindeer to reach their food.”可知，此处在描述紧急的情况，因此划线单词的意思是“紧急情况”，B选项“不可预见的事件”符合。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据“Normally, the reindeer find their own food. They dig through the snow to reach small plants, called lichen (地衣), buried below.”可知，驯鹿会在雪下寻找食物。故选D。 3．观点态度题。根据“Sara says this goes against the Sami’s traditional way of living.”可知，作者描述了气候变化对萨米人传统生活的冲击，表现出对威胁的担忧。故选B。 4．推理判断题。根据“Normally, herders (牧人) follow the animals as they look for food under the snow. But feeding the animals makes them slowly become less wild and depend more on humans. This makes the Sami people live more like farmers than herders.”可知，萨米人不得不改为喂养驯鹿，传统放牧方式受到挑战。故选C。 5．最佳标题题。通读全文可知，本文主要讲述了气候变化给芬马克的驯鹿牧人带来的各种困难和挑战。因此A选项“芬马克驯鹿牧民面临的挑战”符合文章最佳标题。故选A。 Passage 2 （24-25八年级下·广东省广州市荔湾区真光中学·期中） A butterfly is an insect with a thin body and four wings. Its front wings are big and its back wings are small. Most butterflies fly during the day. When a butterfly rests, it holds its wings up toward the sky. Most butterflies have brightly colored wings. A moth (飞蛾) looks like a butterfly. It also has two big front wings and two small back wings. Moths eat plants as most butterflies do. But there are also some differences between them. The body of a moth is often wider than the body of a butterfly. Most moths fly at night. When a moth rests, it makes its wings out. The wings of most moths do not have bright colors. The life cycles of a butterfly and a moth are similar. However, their eggs are different in size and color. Some are so small that you can’t see them, Most of their eggs are green or yellow. Some are red or orange. Butterflies and moths always lay their eggs on the plants which they like to eat. They want to make sure that when their babies are hatched (孵化), they will have food to eat. When the eggs are hatched, the moth or the butterfly caterpillars (毛虫) come out. Caterpillars can be almost any color. There are three pairs of legs near the front of their bodies. Caterpillars eat all the time. Most butterfly and moth caterpillars eat green plants. They can make cocoons (茧). These caterpillars grow inside their cocoons. After a period of time, they will become butterflies or moths. 1．After reading the passage, we can know that ________. A．a butterfly’s back wings are smaller than its front wings B．a butterfly always flies during the night C．a butterfly has four wings and four legs D．a butterfly holds its wings up toward the sky when it flies 2．How can we get the idea to know that it’s a butterfly or a moth? A．The body of a butterfly is longer than that of a moth. B．A butterfly eats plants, while a moth doesn’t. C．The wings of a moth aren’t as colorful as those of a butterfly. D．A moth stays at a place, while a butterfly flies everywhere. 3．Both butterfly and moth caterpillar ________. A．looks like its parents B．comes out of an egg C．eats only in the daytime D．gets a cocoon from its parents 4．What is the best title for the passage? A．The most beautiful insect in the world B．The life cycles of a butterfly and a moth C．The moth and the butterfly caterpillars D．Two insects with similar look 【答案】1．A 2．C 3．B 4．D 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了蝴蝶和飞蛾这两种外观相似的昆虫之间的区别以及它们的生活周期。 1．细节理解题。根据文章第一段“Its front wings are big and its back wings are small.”可知，蝴蝶的后翅比前翅小。因此，选项A“a butterfly’s back wings are smaller than its front wings”（蝴蝶的后翅比前翅小）是正确的。故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据文章第二段“The wings of most moths do not have bright colors.”可知，大多数飞蛾的翅膀没有鲜艳的颜色，而蝴蝶的翅膀通常是鲜艳的。因此，我们可以通过观察翅膀的颜色来判断是蝴蝶还是飞蛾。选项C“The wings of a moth aren’t as colorful as those of a butterfly.”（飞蛾的翅膀没有蝴蝶的翅膀那么鲜艳）是正确的。故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据文章第三段“When the eggs are hatched, the moth or the butterfly caterpillars come out.”可知，蝴蝶和飞蛾的毛虫都是从卵中孵化出来的。因此，选项B“comes out of an egg”（从卵中孵化出来）是正确的。故选B。 4．最佳标题题。文章主要介绍了蝴蝶和飞蛾这两种外观相似的昆虫之间的区别以及它们的生活周期。因此，选项D“Two insects with similar look”（两种外观相似的昆虫）最能概括文章的主题。故选D。 Passage 3 （24-25八年级下·广东省深圳市宝安区海旺中学联考·期中） The North China leopard’s (华北豹) population is mainly in northern China, with the total population across the country fewer than 400. In the past, the leopard was widely spread in the Taihang Mountain area. Today, however, its population is getting smaller, with each group containing fewer than 50 animals. It is facing a high risk of dying out in certain areas due to illegal hunting, environmental changes and human activities. Luckily, thanks to a lot of environmental protection in China, there is a rising population among them, proving that progress is being made in the local environments. Standing on the top of the food chain, the North China leopards have been spotted more and more in Lyuliang Mountain, Taihang Mountain and other nearby mountains in recent years. With the spread of human activities, wildlife homes are getting smaller and smaller, Song Dazhao explained, one of the founders of the Chinese Felid Conservation Alliance (CFAC), noting that in some cases, local villagers have killed wild animals because some of them attacked their animals raised on farms. To help deal with the problem, ... 1．What have led to the smaller number of the North China leopard? ① illegal hunting        ② changes in the environment ③ environmental protection        ④ different activities done by human A．①②③ B．①②④ C．①③④ D．①②③④ 2．What does the underlined word “spotted” in paragraph 3 refer to? A．Found. B．Lost. C．Disappeared. D．Killed. 3．What can we learn from paragraph 4? A．Local people once killed wild animals for their meat. B．Human activities make wildlife lose homes, causing fights. C．The animals raised by people are protected by the CFAC． D．The wildlife can live in groups without human activities. 4．What may the writer continue to talk about in the last paragraph? A．Ways to stop the North China leopards from being killed. B．Reasons for the smaller number of North China leopards. C．Solutions to build new safe areas for the villagers. D．Actions to stop local people from killing wild animals. 5．Where can we probably find the passage? A．In a travel guide. B．In a science report. C．In a newspaper. D．In a film review. 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．B 4．A 5．C 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要讲述了华北豹的生存现状、面临的威胁以及保护进展。 1．细节理解题。根据“It is facing a high risk of dying out in certain areas due to illegal hunting, environmental changes and human activities.”可知，华北豹数量减少的原因包括：非法狩猎、环境变化、人类活动。故选B。 2．词句猜测题。根据“the North China leopards have been spotted more and more in Lyuliang Mountain, Taihang Mountain and other nearby mountains in recent years.”可知，近年来，华北豹在吕梁山等地的目击次数越来越多，所以划线部分的含义是“被发现；被看到”。故选A。 3．推理判断题。根据“With the spread of human activities, wildlife homes are getting smaller and smaller… local villagers have killed wild animals because some of them attacked their animals raised on farms.”可推知，人类活动导致野生动物失去家园，进而引发冲突。故选B。 4．推理判断题。根据“To help deal with the problem, ...”可推知，未完成的内容应围绕“解决问题”展开，结合前文提到的华北豹被猎杀的问题，最可能继续讨论的是“如何阻止华北豹被猎杀”。故选A。 5．推理判断题。文章内容围绕华北豹的生存现状、威胁和保护措施展开，属于环保或野生动物保护主题，最可能出现在报纸上。故选C。 Passage 4 （24-25八年级下·广东省茂名市高州市·期中） Do you ever think about the universe? It’s amazing, isn’t it? How big is it? What’s out there? Are there other planets with life on them? We don’t know yet, but we’re trying to discover more. Some people work hard to learn about the universe. They are astronomers (天文学家) and they look at the stars. Other people design (设计) and make machines and these machines travel in space. These people are astronauts. Astronauts go up into space and look at the earth. They also take photos of the other planets and the stars. Sometimes they live in space for a few days or weeks. They do experiments (实验) and learn about what happens to the human body in space. The space is really mysterious. It’s strange but interesting for us because we don’t know much about it. Soon, some people will be able to travel into space for fun. A company called Virgin Galactic is designing a new kind of plane. This plane can go very fast and very high. People who want to travel in space will pay $200,000 for a ticket. The plane goes up to 100 kilometers above the earth. There are only six passengers and two pilots on the plane. The journey is only two hours, so the passengers don’t get any food. But they can see the earth from space and that’s an amazing thing! This could be the most exciting holiday experience in the future. 1．Astronauts do the following things in space except (除了) ________. A．doing experiments B．designing new machines C．looking at the earth D．taking photos of other stars 2．What does the underlined word “mysterious” in Paragraph 2 probably mean? A．Secret. B．Difficult. C．Strong. D．Terrible. 3．How long is the trip on the new space travel plane? A．Two days. B．Two weeks. C．Two hours. D．Two months. 4．According to the passage, what will people do if they want to travel to space in the future? A．Buy tickets for your family with eight people. B．Pay $200,000 for a ticket on a special plane. C．Enjoy two nights in space. D．Bring food for lunch on the plane. 5．Which can be the best title for the passage? A．The history of space travel company B．Anyone out there in space C．Learn about the universe from astronauts to space travel D．An exciting holiday experience in space 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．C 4．B 5．C 【导语】本文主要讲述了人类对宇宙的探索和未来太空旅行的可能性。 1．细节理解题。根据“Astronauts go up into space and look at the earth. They also take photos of the other planets and the stars. They do experiments (实验) and learn about what happens to the human body in space”可知，宇航员在太空中看地球、拍摄其他行星和恒星的照片和做实验。根据“Other people design (设计) and make machines and these machines travel in space.”可知，人们设计新机器，但他们使用机器进行太空旅行，不是在太空中做的事情。故选B。 2．词义猜测题。根据“It’s strange but interesting for us because we don’t know much about it.”可知，这虽然奇怪但对我们来说很有趣，因为我们对它了解不多，可推测出“mysterious”意为“神秘的”，与“secret”意思相近。故选A。 3．细节理解题。根据“The journey is only two hours, so the passengers don’t get any food.”可知，乘坐新型太空旅行飞机的旅程是两个小时。故选C。 4．细节理解题。根据“People who want to travel in space will pay $200,000 for a ticket.”可知，如果人们未来想进行太空旅行，每张票要支付20万美元。故选B。 5．最佳标题题。通读全文可知，本文主要介绍了宇航员的太空旅行和未来的太空旅行计划，C选项为最佳标题。故选C。 主题01人与社会主题 ——传统文化（元素）与传统技艺 Passage 1 （24-25八年级下·广东省深圳市龙岗区统考·期中） 阅读下列短文，从下面每小题的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 Pu’er, a city in Yunnan, is famous for its tea, but did you know it’s also known as the coffee capital of China? Coffee trees grow best in places with a warm, wet climate. Pu’er has long been a top coffee bean producer. The first coffee tree was planted by a Frenchman in 1892, and in 1988, Nestle brought modern coffee farming to the city. Today, coffee is a major industry (产业) there, and Pu’er is home to some of the best coffee beans in the country. But Pu’er is not just about growing coffee beans. It’s also a place for coffee lovers to experience a complete coffee-making process. Hands-on activities cover everything from picking and roasting beans to brewing and tasting coffee. To achieve this, the city has built more than 20 high-end coffee manors (庄园). At the Elephant Coffee Manor, for example, you can enjoy a cup of coffee while watching Asian elephants walk freely. Such a scene is not seen very often. “I love sitting here,” says Huang Daxiang, a coffee lover. “It seems like another planet.” Visitors can also try their hand at picking coffee fruit, making coffee soap and more at other manors. It is said that coffee soap has much stronger cleaning power than ordinary soap. These activities add something special to your trip. At the same time, Pu’er also hosts coffee-themed events, such as coffee brewing competitions. These events bring baristas (咖啡师) and coffee lovers together. “At the events, I have tasted different coffee flavours and met people from all over the world,” says another coffee lover. “That’s what being a big coffee city is all about.” As this year’s harvest season begins, it’s likely that Pu’er will draw huge crowds of people. 1．Why did Pu’er become the coffee capital of China? A．Because of its culture. B．Because of a Frenchman. C．Because of its climate. D．Because of its government. 2．What can coffee lovers do to experience the complete coffee-making process? ①Roast coffee beans.    ②Grow a coffee tree.    ③Brew and taste coffee. ④Pick coffee beans.    ⑤Make coffee soap. A．①③④ B．②④⑤ C．①②⑤ D．②③⑤ 3．Why did Pu’er decide to build high-end coffee manors? A．To produce more top coffee beans. B．To provide special experiences for visitors. C．To lower the cost of coffee farming. D．To compete with foreign coffee companies. 4．How does the writer describe the experience at the coffee manors? A．By giving examples. B．By making comparisons. C．By listing numbers. D．By telling stories. 5．What does the writer think of the coffee culture of Pu’er? A．It is interesting but only attracts coffee lovers. B．It is less popular among visitors than tea culture. C．It is a pleasant way to pass down traditional skills. D．It is exciting and offers unusual experiences. 【答案】1．C 2．A 3．B 4．A 5．D 【导语】本文讲述了云南普洱作为中国咖啡之都，因其适宜气候成为主要咖啡豆产地，还介绍了当地为咖啡爱好者提供的完整咖啡制作体验，包括高端咖啡庄园里的各种活动，以及咖啡主题活动等内容。 1．细节理解题。根据“Coffee trees grow best in places with a warm, wet climate. Pu’er has long been a top coffee bean producer.”可知，普洱因气候适宜咖啡树生长，成为中国咖啡之都，故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据“Hands-on activities cover everything from picking and roasting beans to brewing and tasting coffee.”可知，咖啡爱好者可以通过采摘咖啡豆、烘焙咖啡豆、煮咖啡和品尝咖啡来体验完整的咖啡制作过程，①③④符合，故选A。 3．细节理解题。根据“ It’s also a place for coffee lovers to experience a complete coffee-making process. Hands-on activities cover everything from picking and roasting beans to brewing and tasting coffee. To achieve this, the city has built more than 20 high-end coffee manors (庄园).”可知，普洱建造高端咖啡庄园是为游客提供特别的体验，故选B。 4．细节理解题。根据“At the Elephant Coffee Manor, for example”可知，作者是通过举例来描述在咖啡庄园的体验，故选A。 5．推理判断题。文章介绍了普洱独特的咖啡文化，包括完整的咖啡制作体验、特色咖啡庄园等，可看出作者认为普洱的咖啡文化令人兴奋且能提供不寻常的体验，故选D。 Passage 2 （24-25八年级下·广东省广州市荔湾区第四中学·期中） China’s animated movie “Ne Zha 2” has become the first Asian film to get into the top 5 highest-grossing movies ever. By March 15, 2025, it had made 150.21 billion yuan ($20.7 billion) around the world. It passed “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” and took the fifth place. It is behind big Hollywood movies like “Avatar” (1st), “Avengers: Endgame” (2nd), “Avatar: The Way of Water” (3rd) and “Titanic” (4th). The movie is from a Chinese story about a young hero fighting against fate. Its colorful pictures and ideas about family and courage make people like it. In China, it set a record by being the top movie at the box office for 45 days. Families even dressed up as Ne Zha and other characters to celebrate. Its story is also popular around the world. It became the highest-grossing animated movie, beating Disney’s “Frozen” and “Inside Out 2”. International media liked the movie’s creativity. “The Hollywood Reporter” said it was “a special fantasy story”, and “Variety” said its visual effects were “really great”. On Rotten Tomatoes, it got a very good 100% “fresh” rating from critics and a 99% score from the audience. In Thailand, fans went to the cinemas in traditional Chinese-style clothes, and the movie was shown in 390 theaters across the country. A Thai cinema manager said, “This movie shows China’s culture to the world in a great way.” But there are still problems. More than 98% of its money came from China, and only 1.3% came from other countries. In the U.S., it made $19.3 million, much less than Hollywood movies. Some foreign viewers found it hard to understand cultural things, like what lotus flowers mean in Chinese stories. Still, the movie’s director hopes it can help more Chinese stories reach people around the world. “Ne Zha 2”’s success is a big step for Asian cinema. It combines old stories with new technology, showing that great movies can come from anywhere. As a fan said, “Ne Zha is not just breaking records—he’s changing what people think about Chinese movies.” This success tells us that stories can bring people from different cultures together, even though there are challenges. 1．What can we know about the international success of “Ne Zha 2”? A．It has succeeded greatly in all international markets. B．It has been mostly successful in the Chinese market. C．It has made a lot of money in the U.S. market. D．It has achieved the same level of success in both China and other countries. 2．Why does the director hope “Ne Zha 2” will help Chinese stories reach more people? A．To make more money than Hollywood films. B．To prove Chinese movies are better than Western ones. C．To share Chinese culture and connect different cultures. D．To encourage other countries to copy Chinese stories. 3．What can be inferred from the international media’s comments on “Ne Zha 2”? A．They think it’s better than all Hollywood movies. B．They are impressed by its creativity and visual effects. C．They don’t care about its cultural background. D．They think it will take over the global market. 4．What can we guess about the effect of “Ne Zha 2” on people’s view of Chinese movies? A．It has totally changed people’s ideas about Chinese movies. B．It has made people think Chinese movies are just for kids. C．It has had no effect on people’s thoughts. D．It has begun to change people’s views on Chinese movies. 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．B 4．D 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要讲述了中国动画电影《哪吒2》在全球取得的巨大票房成功及其文化影响，标志着中国电影在国际上的重要突破。 1．推理判断题。根据第四段中“More than 98% of its money came from China, and only 1.3% came from other countries.”可知，超过98%的票房收入来自中国，仅有1.3%来自其他国家。由此可推测，该片的成功主要集中在国内市场，而非全球市场均衡成功。故选B。 2．推理判断题。根据第四段中“Some foreign viewers found it hard to understand cultural things, like what lotus flowers mean in Chinese stories. Still, the movie’s director hopes it can help more Chinese stories reach people around the world.”可知，一些外国观众发现很难理解文化方面的东西，比如荷花在中国故事中的含义。尽管如此，这部电影的导演希望它能帮助更多的中国故事传播到世界各地。由此可推测，导演的初衷是推动中国文化走向世界，通过故事促进跨文化理解与交流。故选C。 3．推理判断题。根据第三段中“International media liked the movie’s creativity. ‘The Hollywood Reporter” said it was ‘a special fantasy story’, and ‘Variety’ said its visual effects were ‘really great’.”可知，《好莱坞报道》称赞其“特殊的奇幻故事”，《Variety》评价视觉效果“非常出色”，均聚焦于艺术与技术表现，而非文化背景或市场野心。故选B。 4．推理判断题。根据最后一段中“As a fan said, ‘Ne Zha is not just breaking records—he’s changing what people think about Chinese movies.’”可知，文中引用粉丝观点强调“哪吒不仅在打破纪录，更在改变人们对中国电影的认知”，且指出这是亚洲电影的重要一步，说明初步影响已显现，但尚未达到“完全改变”的程度。故选D。 Passage 3 （24-25八年级下·广东省深圳市深圳外国语学校·期中） Skywells, or tian jing, used to play a key role in keeping people’s homes cool in southern and eastern China. Could they do it again today? Skywells were designed to cool people’s homes naturally before air-conditioning. When wind blows above a skywell house, it can enter the indoor space through the opening. Because outdoor air is often cooler than indoor air, the incoming wind travels down the walls to the bottom and create airflows by replacing warmer indoor air, which rises and leaves through the opening. Even though skywell buildings have existed in China for hundreds of years, in recent times they have often been forgotten by people who prefer modern facilities. Over the past two decades, however, they have been making a comeback. Yu Youhong, a craftsman, has spent more than 30 years bringing back skywell homes. He expects skywells to be more and more popular among younger generations because of their ventilation (通风) and lighting functions, especially as sustainability (可持续) becomes more important for new buildings. Architects are now looking towards the principles (原理) behind skywells while designing new buildings to save energy. One example is a research centre in Jinan, Shandong province. Its 18-storey glass-walled tower block has a giant skywell in the middle. The elevators, toilets and meeting rooms are all situated around it, which helps improve the lighting and ventilation of the centre and reduces the use of energy. Although ancient “green wisdom” like skywells continues to inspire today’s architecture, there are some challenges for bringing skywells into modern designs, according to Wang Zhengfeng, a researcher at Leiden University in the Netherlands. Because traditional skywells are highly dependent on their natural surroundings-for example, the amount of sunlight or rainfall-it is difficult to apply them as a universal solution, she explains. 1．What is Paragraph 2 mainly about? A．What skywells look like. B．When skywells appeared. C．Why skywells were designed. D．How skywells cool the house. 2．What does “making a comeback” probably mean in Paragraph 3? A．Showing importance. B．Regaining popularity. C．Making improvements. D．Going back to the past. 3．Why does the writer mention the tower block in Paragraph 4? A．To introduce how the building was designed. B．To explain why architects find skywells inspiring. C．To show skywells can be used in today’s buildings. D．To prove modern skywells differ from ancient ones. 4．What can we infer from the last paragraph? A．Skywells will be widely used in the future. B．Osing skywells needs careful consideration. C．City environment is not suitable for skywells. D．Skywells can’t help solve environmental problems. 5．What would be the best title for the passage? A．Skywells: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Times B．Skywells: The Secrets of Chinese Architecture C．Skywells: A Green Structure Needs Improving D．Skywells: A Traditional Design to Be Protected 【答案】1．D 2．B 3．C 4．B 5．A 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要讲述了中国传统建筑元素“天井”的降温原理、历史复兴及其在现代建筑中的应用与挑战。 1．主旨大意题。根据文章第2段“When wind blows above a skywell house…the incoming wind travels down the walls to the bottom and create airflows”可知，本段重点描述天井通过气流交换实现降温的原理。故选D。 2．词句猜测题。根据文章第3段“in recent times they have often been forgotten by people who prefer modern facilities. Over the past two decades, however, they have been making a comeback. ”可知，近代以来，它们常常被喜欢现代设施的人们所遗忘。然而，在过去的二十年里，它们重新流行。可推知，making a comeback意为“重新流行”。故选B。 3．推理判断题。根据第4段“Architects are looking towards skywell principles…to save energy”及“the tower block has a giant skywell…reduces energy use”可知，作者以此例说明天井在现代建筑中的实际应用。故选C。 4．推理判断题。根据末段“Because traditional skywells are highly dependent on their natural surroundings-for example, the amount of sunlight or rainfall-it is difficult to apply them as a universal solution, she explains.”可知，传统天井依赖自然环境，难以普适。即应用天井需综合考虑环境条件。故选B。 5．最佳标题题。全文围绕天井的古老智慧、现代复兴及挑战展开，故选A。 主题02人与社会 ——科技、发明创造 Passage 1 （24-25八年级下·广东省深圳市红岭教育集团·期中） Have you ever heard about DeepSeek? Or have you ever used it for your study? At the beginning of 2025, it suddenly took the AI world by surprise. Chinese AI company DeepSeek released (发布) its latest AI model, DeepSeek-R1 on January 20. The model can do the same text-based tasks as other models, but at a lower cost. Unlike other AI models, DeepSeek-R1 is free to use and open-source (开源的), allowing developers to study and build upon. A DeepSeek engineer said, “We want AI to be a friend, not something only rich people can use.” On its first day online, over 19,000 programmers worldwide started projects to study it and most thought highly of it. Even a top scientist from a famous U. S. tech company said, “This kind of free AI could change the world.” The rise of DeepSeek has also made its founder, Liang Wenfeng, well-known. Born in 1985 in a small town in Guangdong Province, Liang was greatly influenced by his parents who were both primary school teachers. Liang showed an amazing talent for Maths and love for technology from a young age. In university, he developed a strong interest in machine learning. This helped him get his later achievements. In 2023, Liang founded DeepSeek in Hangzhou. He has put together a talented team where each member has his own specialized (专业的) knowledge. So far, they’ve developed several AI models. DeepSeek is reshaping the AI industry. China isn’t just catching up with the West in technology— it’s setting new rules for the game. 1．How does the writer start the topic? A．By asking questions. B．By giving examples. C．By showing numbers. D．By comparing facts. 2．What makes DeepSeek-R1 stand out? A．It can create videos faster than others. B．It is free and open for everyone to use. C．It can use many languages besides Chinese. D．It was made by a famous American company. 3．We cannot learn about Liang Wenfeng’s ________ in the fourth paragraph. A．childhood interest B．family members C．recent achievements D．future projects 4．What does the underlined sentence mean? A．China is about to make a new game. B．China rejects the tech from the West. C．China expects to work with the West. D．China is leading the world in technology. 5．What is the writer’s purpose in writing this passage? A．To explain the development of AI. B．To ask more people to use DeepSeek. C．To share some information on DeepSeek. D．To introduce a rising star in the AI industry. 【答案】1．A 2．B 3．D 4．D 5．C 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了中国AI公司DeepSeek及其最新发布的免费开源模型DeepSeek-R1，并讲述了创始人梁文锋的背景和公司对AI行业的革新影响。 1．推理判断题。根据“Have you ever heard about DeepSeek? Or have you ever used it for your study?”可知，作者以提问方式引入话题。故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据“Unlike other AI models, DeepSeek-R1 is free to use and open-source”可知，其突出特点是免费和开源。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据“Liang was greatly influenced by his parents who were both primary school teachers. Liang showed an amazing talent for Maths and love for technology from a young age… In 2023, Liang founded DeepSeek in Hangzhou…So far, they’ve developed several AI models.”可知，未提及未来项目。故选D。 4．词句猜测题。根据“China isn’t just catching up with the West in technology”可知，此处提及中国AI的领先表现，可推知，中国在科技领域引领世界。故选D。 5．主旨大意题。通读全文可知，全文围绕DeepSeek的崛起、技术特点及创始人展开，旨在分享一些关于DeepSeek的信息。故选C。 Passage 2 （24-25八年级下·广东省深圳市翠园东晓中学·期中） When it is possible that AI may be able to change our lives, we need to take action to deal with our AI-powered future. The book AI by Design: A Plan for Living with Artificial Intelligence comes out just in time. In general, written by Catriona Campbell, the book explains how AI will change our lives and what we can do to prepare for the coming AI revolution (变革). In the wrong hands, such a book could be very difficult to understand. But thankfully, with over 20 years of professional experience, Campbell writes in simple terms, not like a teacher but like someone who wants to share useful knowledge. By the end, you’ll feel much smarter about AI. According to Campbell, AI is already very smart and will keep improving. Right now, we have “Narrow AI,” which does specific (具体的) tasks. Soon, we may have “General AI,” which thinks more like humans. Later, “Dominant (主导的) AI” could become even more powerful. Campbell warns that we must raise our awareness of AI now—before it’s too late. If we don’t, AI could make decisions without us, leading to serious problems. Campbell’s goal is to wake up those who are responsible for AI — the tech companies and world leaders. They must work with experts to guide AI’s growth. She says we are at a key moment in history. If we act now, we can shape a safe and bright future. But if we wait, AI could become a threat. To avoid disasters, we need clear rules and careful planning. AI will affect us all, and if you only read one book on the subject, this is it. 1．What does the phrase “In the wrong hands” in paragraph 2 probably mean? A．If it is read by someone with poor education. B．If it is written by someone with weaker ability. C．If it is reviewed by someone with mean thoughts. D．If it is translated by someone with less knowledge. 2．What is a feature of AI by Design according to the passage? A．It is written for AI experts. B．It is difficult to understand. C．It provides detailed instructions. D．It uses a down-to-earth writing style. 3．What does Campbell ask people to do on AI development? A．Wait for its further development. B．Rethink experts’ opinions about it. C．Learn from past experience to slow it down. D．Make efforts together to keep it under control. 4．What is the author’s purpose in writing the passage? A．To predict the future of AI. B．To recommend a book on AI. C．To praise an outstanding AI expert. D．To give a brief introduction to Al history. 5．What’s the structure of the passage? A． B． C． D． 【答案】1．A 2．D 3．D 4．B 5．C 【导语】本文主要介绍了Catriona Campbell所著的《AI by Design: A Plan for Living with Artificial Intelligence》一书，书中探讨了人工智能将如何改变我们的生活，并提出了应对AI革命的建议。 1．词句猜测题。根据“In the wrong hands, such a book could be very difficult to understand.”可知，如果落在不适合的人手中，这样一本书可能会很难理解。既已成一本书，此处应是指“读者”，结合选项，这句话意为“如果这本书被教育水平较低的人阅读，可能会难以理解”。故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据“But thankfully, with over 20 years of professional experience, Campbell writes in simple terms, not like a teacher but like someone who wants to share useful knowledge.”可知，《AI by Design》的特点是使用了平易近人的写作风格。故选D。 3．细节理解题。根据“Campbell’s goal is to wake up those who are responsible for AI—the tech companies and world leaders. They must work with experts to guide AI’s growth.”可知，Campbell呼吁人们共同努力来控制AI的发展。故选D。 4．主旨大意题。根据“AI will affect us all, and if you only read one book on the subject, this is it.”可知，作者写这篇文章的目的是推荐一本关于AI的书籍。故选B。 5．篇章结构题。文章第一段引入书籍《AI by Design》，指出其及时出版的意义；第二、第三以及第四段分别介绍书的内容、坎贝尔的呼吁和建议；最后一段强调书籍的必要性，呼吁阅读。选项C与之相符。故选C。 Passage 3 （24-25八年级下·广东省佛山市南海区南海实验中学·期中） In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) has become a powerful tool in many fields, including cartoon animation (动画). Traditional animation requires teams of artists to draw each frame (帧) by hand, which is time-consuming and expensive. Now, AI technology is making the process faster and more creative. One example is the use of AI to make in-between frames (中间帧). In the past, animators had to draw every small movement between two key frames. Today, AI can create these frames by itself, saving up to 90% of the time. Some studios even use AI to design characters’ facial expressions based on human emotions, making cartoons more lifelike. However, some people worry that AI might replace human artists. Experts say this is unlikely. “AI is a useful tool,” says Li Mei, an animator from Guangzhou. “It helps us spend more time on storytelling and art styles, while repetitive tasks are done by machines.” ▲ In fact, a 2024 survey showed that 78% of animators believed AI had improved their creativity rather than stolen their jobs. Another exciting development is AI-generated voice acting. With deep learning, AI can now use voices of different ages and accents. This technology was used in a recent popular Chinese cartoon. In this cartoon, an AI voice actor played an important role and reduced the production costs. Although AI has a lot of advantages, there are still many things to improve. AI needs more creativity and feelings. As a result, most studios combine AI with human skills to produce high-quality animations. 1．The passage introduces the topic by ________. A．comparing the past and present animation technology B．telling a story about an AI voice actor C．listing all the advantages of AI technology D．giving an example of using AI tools 2．Which of the following can be put in “ ▲ ” in Paragraph-3? A．For example, AI can now even write original scripts for cartoons. B．Besides, AI tools can also provide human artists with new ideas. C．As a result, many studios have fired their animation teams. D．However, AI-generated cartoons are cheaper than human-made ones. 3．What can we know about AI in cartoon animation? A．AI will soon replace human artists and create better cartoon animation. B．AI has enough creativity and feelings to work by itself. C．AI makes cartoon animation cheaper but not as good as before. D．AI helps human animators save more time to do more creative work. 4．The word “repetitive” in Paragraph 3 most likely means ________. A．creative B．difficult C．boring and repeated D．interesting 5．What is the main purpose of the passage? A．To encourage people to learn AI technology. B．To argue that human artists are unnecessary. C．To introduce how AI is used in cartoon animation. D．To compare different cartoon animations. 【答案】1．A 2．B 3．D 4．C 5．C 【导语】本文主要介绍了人工智能（AI）在卡通动画领域的应用及其影响。 1．推理判断题。根据“Traditional animation requires teams of artists to draw each frame (帧) by hand, which is time-consuming and expensive. Now, AI technology is making the process faster and more creative.”可知，文章通过对比过去和现在的动画技术引入主题。故选A。 2．推理判断题。根据“It helps us spend more time on storytelling and art styles, while repetitive tasks are done by machines.”以及“In fact, a 2024 survey showed that 78% of animators believed AI had improved their creativity rather than stolen their jobs.”可知，空缺处应补充AI工具的积极作用，B项符合。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据“It helps us spend more time on storytelling and art styles”以及“As a result, most studios combine AI with human skills to produce high-quality animations.”可知，AI帮助人类动画师节省时间以从事更具创造性的工作。故选D。 4．词句猜测题。根据“It helps us spend more time on storytelling and art styles, while repetitive tasks are done by machines.”可知，它帮助我们把更多的时间花在讲故事和艺术风格上，而重复的任务是由机器完成的，所以“repetitive”指“枯燥且重复的”。故选C。 5．主旨大意题。通读全文可知，全文围绕AI在卡通动画中的应用展开，介绍了其优势和局限性，并强调人机协作的重要性，C项符合。故选C。 Passage 4 （24-25八年级下·广东省广州市天河区天河外国语学校·期中） ①That future is almost here. “I think it’s going to happen in ten years. And hopefully much, much faster,” said Jason Becker in 2021. At that time, his young company Volantix Systems was working on developing a flying car known as eVTOL, or Electronic Vertical Take-Off and Landing vehicle (车辆). ②Flying to work or school sounds unbelievable. “Not only is it fun to fly, but it would never be crowded again, because the sky is very, very large,” says Jason. He also thinks eVTOLs could be greener than common cars. “We go much faster, we go in a straight line, and we fly with less energy,” he says. ③So far, though, flying cars haven’t taken off as a product. Will their day come? There are still many problems to solve. Their high price means most people won’t be able to afford one. So, some companies are developing them as air taxis that people could pay to ride. The main problem with flying cars is safety. Accidents in the air are dangerous to both the passengers and anyone on the ground beneath. To make eVTOLs safer, many developers are aiming to make them self-flying—no human pilot required. ④Another problem is space. Most aircraft need long runways to take off and land. Lifting straight up and down like a helicopter solves this problem. But eVTOLs still need special spaces, called vertiports, for take-off and landing. Finding places to put these could be tricky, especially in crowded cities. But maybe some could go on top of buildings. ⑤What do you think? Would you enjoy riding to school or visiting a friend in a self-flying taxi? Is flying cars a good idea, or should we find other ways to get around in the near future? 1．How does the writer lead into the topic? A．By asking questions. B．By giving examples. C．By showing opinions. D．By sharing experiences. 2．Which of the following are the challenges for the development of flying cars? ①high price ②take-off and landing space ③air traffic jam ④safety A．①②③ B．②③④ C．①②④ D．①③④ 3．What is the possible structure of the passage? (①=Paragraph 1 ②=Paragraph 2,...) A． B． C． D． 4．What is Jason Becker’s opinion about the future of flying cars? A．He thinks it will never happen. B．He thinks it will happen in the next century. C．He is not sure about the future of flying cars. D．He believes it will happen in ten years and even faster. 【答案】1．C 2．C 3．D 4．D 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了飞行汽车的前景和优缺点。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段“‘I think it’s going to happen in ten years. And hopefully much, much faster,’ said Jason Becker in 2021.”可知，作者是通过陈述Jason Becker的观点引出了话题。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据第三段“Their high price means most people won’t be able to afford one...The main problem with flying cars is safety.”以及第四段“Another problem is space...But eVTOLs still need special spaces, called vertiports, for take-off and landing.”可知，飞行汽车现在面临的问题主要是高价格、安全以及起降空间。故选C。 3．篇章结构题。通读全文可知，第一段总述不久飞行汽车将出现；第二段介绍了飞行汽车的优点；第三和第四段介绍了飞行汽车所面临的问题；第五段询问他人的看法。故选D。 4．细节理解题。根据第一段“‘I think it’s going to happen in ten years. And hopefully much, much faster,’ said Jason Becker in 2021.”可知，Jason Becker相信飞行汽车将会在十年甚至更短的时间内出现。故选D。 主题03人与自我 ——运动与健康、自我管理 Passage 1 （24-25八年级下·广东省广东省深圳中学·期中） China is running a national campaign (活动) to encourage healthy lifestyles. The government uses creative ideas to make it fun and easy to understand. For example, spring menus in Northeast China suggest local dishes like stewed fish and vegetable wraps, listing their nutrition facts (营养成分表). Olympic stars like runner Su Bingtian and swimmer Zhang Yufei help spread health messages, making the campaign more trustworthy. Technology also plays a role. WeChat stickers and AI diet apps teach people about healthy choices in daily life. This campaign covers all age groups and is supported by 16 government departments working together. Professor Zhu Yi from China Agricultural University said China’s strong community networks and national systems give it an advantage in public health efforts. “By focusing on health through weight management, China is creating a model for fighting against diseases that other countries can learn from,” she explained. Foreign students also notice China’s health culture. Kelly from Brazil shared, “Chinese food and medicine interest many Brazilians. Foods like tremella fungus (银耳), red jujube (红枣), and green tea have natural health benefits—they’re good for hearts, skin, and overall wellness.” Through teamwork between government, sports heroes, and technology, China aims to build a healthier society. This “Chinese approach” combines traditional knowledge with modern science to help people live better lives. 1．What is the main purpose of China’s national campaign? A．To develop new sports stars like Su Bingtian. B．To teach people about traditional Chinese art. C．To encourage healthy lifestyles across the country. D．To create more AI technology apps for WeChat. 2．Why were Olympic champions invited to join the campaign? A．To take part in cooking competitions. B．To make the campaign more fun and believable. C．To design spring menus for Northeast China well. D．To teach people useful exercise skills. 3．What is the main idea of Professor Zhu Yi’s statement? A．China’s weight management approach is too simple to be copied. B．China is setting a good example in disease-fighting. C．Weight management in China only benefits a few people. D．Other countries have no interest in China’s experience in public health. 4．Why do many Brazilians show interest in Chinese food according to Kelly? A．Because Chinese food looks very beautiful. B．Because Chinese food is very easy to cook. C．Because Chinese food has natural health benefits. D．Because Chinese food is very cheap in Brazil. 5．Which of the following would be the best title for the text? A．Olympic stars are champions of China’s health campaign. B．China is spreading traditional food culture abroad. C．Teamwork is the key to China’s success in public health. D．China is encouraging healthier living nationwide. 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．B 4．C 5．D 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了中国通过政府、体育明星和技术合作推广健康生活方式的全国性运动。 1．细节理解题。根据文章首段“China is running a national campaign to encourage healthy lifestyles”可知，该活动的主要目的是鼓励健康的生活方式。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据首段“Olympic stars...help spread health messages, making the campaign more trustworthy”可知，奥运冠军的参与是为了增强活动的可信度和趣味性。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据第二段Zhu Yi教授的发言“China is creating a model for fighting against diseases that other countries can learn from”可知，中国正在创造一种对抗疾病的模式，其他国家可以从中学习，也就是说她认为中国在疾病防治方面为其他国家提供了范例。故选B。 4．细节理解题。根据第三段Kelly的分享“Chinese food and medicine interest many Brazilians. Foods...have natural health benefits...”可知，巴西人关注中式食品是因为其天然健康价值。故选C。 5．最佳标题题。通读全文可知，本文围绕中国通过多方协作推广健康生活展开，D项“中国正在全国范围内鼓励更健康的生活方式”最全面概括主题。故选D。 Passage 2 （24-25八年级下·广东省揭阳市榕城区·期中） The National Report on Vision (视力)  says the population of Chinese with short-sightedness (近视) has reached 600 million, and about 70% of the teenagers (aged from 13 to 19) are short-sighted. China Daily reported more serious vision problems in China. In the report, 80% senior high school students are short-sighted, followed by 71% in junior high school, 36% in primary school and 14% of 6-year-olds. The shocking numbers are still rising these days. What causes this eyesight problem? Besides family history, there are some other reasons, such as not having enough outdoor activities, being short of enough sleep and too much use of electronic products. However, many young people don’t take short-sightedness seriously before they are short-sighted. They think it’s easy to solve the problem with the help of glasses, or eye operations (手术). And some of them even think that it is cool to wear glasses. When they became short-sighted, spent a lot of money on glasses, and felt uncomfortable after operations, they would regret for not caring about their eyes. Here’s one of the best ways to protect your eyes. Research shows people with more outdoor activities have better visions. Being outdoor not only gives your eyes enough light, but also helps you relax your eyes. And you should use less electronic products like smartphones and TV. Let’s try our best to take care of the windows of our hearts—eyes. 1．Which can best show the short-sighted problem of students? (rate: 比率) A． B． C． D． 2．What does the underlined word “shocking” in Paragraph 2 mean? A．Surprising. B．Exciting. C．Interesting. D．Developing. 3．What are the reasons for short-sightedness? ①family history    ②wearing glasses every day    ③being short of sleep ④not having enough outdoor activities    ⑤too much use of electronic products A．②③④⑤ B．①③④⑤ C．①②④⑤ D．①②③④ 4．What can we know according to Paragraph 3? A．All people think short-sightedness is a serious problem. B．Glasses and eye operations are useless. C．Many people don’t treat it as a problem before they are short-sighted. D．There are only one way to protect your eyes. 5．What’s the purpose of the passage? A．Call on people to take good care of their eyesight. B．Explain the possible reasons for short-sightedness. C．Introduce World Report on Vision to readers. D．Compare the short-sighted problems in different countries. 【答案】1．D 2．A 3．B 4．C 5．A 【导语】本文主要讲述了中国近视人口的现状及相关情况，并告诫人们要好好保护视力。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段内容可知，80%的高中生近视，其次是71%的初中生、36%的小学生和14%的6岁儿童。对应图表D的数据。故选D。 2．词义猜测题。根据“In the report, 80% senior high school students are short-sighted, followed by 71% in junior high school, 36% in primary school and 14% of 6-year-olds. The shocking numbers are still rising these days.”可知，报告显示，80%的高中生近视，其次初中生的近视率为71%，小学生为36%，6岁儿童的近视率为14%。而这些惊人的数字仍在上升。划线单词shocking意为“令人震惊的”，与surprising近义。故选A。 3．细节理解题。根据“What causes this eyesight problem? Besides family history, there are some other reasons, such as not having enough outdoor activities, being short of enough sleep and too much use of electronic products.”可知，家族遗传、没有足够的户外活动、缺乏睡眠以及过度使用电子产品都会导致近视。故选B。 4．细节理解题。根据“However, many young people don’t take shortsightedness seriously before they are short-sighted.”可知，许多年轻人在近视之前都不把近视当回事。故选C。 5．主旨大意题。根据“Let’s try our best to take care of the windows of our hearts—eyes.”以及通读全文后可知，本文主要讲述了中国近视人口的现状及相关情况，并告诫人们要好好保护视力。故选A。 Passage 3 （24-25八年级下·广东省佛山市华英学校·期中） When Manchester City football team won the English Premier League, there were many reasons for their success. The team bought famous players and had an excellent coach. But the most important reason that many people didn’t notice is: sports science. While other teams often lost their best players because of illnesses, Manchester City players stayed healthy and had better performances (表现). During training, each player wore a small GPS device (设备). This device helped scientists check the players’ movements, like how hard they worked and how well they rested. The scientists also used special APP to study players’ heart beats. This helped them decide when a player needed to rest or train harder. After training, players took vitamins and a special drink. Each player’s drink was made just for him, based on his body’s needs. Some players even had meal plans to help them get better faster. At night, they wore sleep device to check their rest situation, which kept them in top condition. These drinks and devices helped them stay strong and prevent getting hurt. Some teams still don’t use sports science because they think it costs too much. However, Manchester City’s story shows that spending a little on science can make a big difference. 1．What was the main reason for Manchester City’s success in the match? A．Having many good players. B．Having a good coach. C．Using sports science. D．Having a lot of money. 2．What is the main purpose of using GPS devices for the players? A．To check their movements. B．To help the players get better faster. C．To find out when they need a rest. D．To meet the players’ special needs. 3．What does the word “prevent” mean in the passage? A．Stay away from. B．Write about. C．Warm up. D．Put up. 4．What does the writer think about spending money on sports science? A．It is a waste of time. B．It makes training full of fun. C．It is useful for famous players. D．It can improve the team’s performances. 5．Which sentence best describes the main idea of the passage? A．Manchester City is the best team with sport science. B．Sports science brought Manchester City success. C．Football teams should spend more money on players. D．GPS devices are the most important tool in football. 【答案】1．C 2．A 3．A 4．D 5．B 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要讲述了曼城足球队通过运用体育科学保持球员健康、提升表现，从而获得英超冠军的成功经验。 1．细节理解题。根据文章第一段“But the most important reason that many people didn’t notice is: sports science.”可知，体育科学是曼城成功的最重要原因。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据文章第二段“This device helped scientists check the players’ movements...”可知GPS设备用于监测球员运动情况。故选A。 3．词义猜测题。根据文章第二段“These drinks and devices helped them stay strong and prevent getting hurt.”可知，饮料和设备对球员是有好处的，推测应是帮助他们远离伤痛，“prevent”应是“避免/远离”的意思。故选A。 4．推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“However, Manchester City’s story shows that spending a little on science can make a big difference.”可知，曼城的故事证明，在科学上稍加投入就能收获巨大回报，由此可知作者认为体育科学投入能显著提升球队表现。故选D。 5．主旨大意题。通读全文可知，本文通过GPS监测、心率分析、营养计划等科学手段，说明体育科学是曼城成功的关键。B项“体育科学为曼城带来了成功”准确概括了这一核心思想。故选B。 Passage 4 （24-25八年级下·广东省中山市·期中） “I wish I had straight hair”. “I’d love to have curly hair”. “I’d like to be taller”. “I wish I was shorter”. School studies show that more than half of 11 to 16-year-olds worry about the way they look. Sometimes we all want to look a bit more like someone else, especially people on TV or the Internet. The truth is that everybody is different—and that’s good thing. So it’s important to have body confidence. What is body confidence? It is about accepting our body. That includes our size and shape, skin color, look as well as any physical disabilities. And be careful about the images (形象) we see on TV and the Internet. Because it can give us unrealistic ides about how our bodies “should” look. Why does it matter? If you are satisfied with your body, you will take part in more activities and do well at school. But feeling worried about your body could make you step back, do less well at school and even feel upset. It costs a lot of try to look perfect because you will have less time to spend with friends and to make important memories. How to be body confident? It’s important to realize that everybody is different. Try to change the way you think about you look. You can do it by valuing (重视) what your body does for you: “do your legs make you run really fast?” Build your body well by eating different kinds of foods, exercising to feel good and to have fun, and getting lots of sleep. If it is really terrible, talk to your friends about how you feel. Remember, you are far more than how you look. 1．According to the passage, who would feel upset about their look? A．Primary school students. B．High school students. C．Teenagers at school. D．College students. 2．Body confidence will helps us ________. A．look similar to others B．refuse our difference C．care about our looks D．accept our difference 3．The underlined word “unrealistic” in paragraph 3 means ________. A．unreasonable B．unusual C．unfair D．unnecessary 4．How can we accept and feel good about our bodies? A．We can take part in more activities and do well at school. B．We can spend time with friends to have beautiful memories. C．We can compare our bodies with the images on the Internet. D．We can build up the body by eating, exercising and sleeping well. 5．The purpose of the passage is probably to ________. A．tell everyone to be different from others B．talk about how to change our bodies C．be against the worry about our looks D．help us accept the way how we look 【答案】1．C 2．D 3．A 4．D 5．D 【导语】本文主要介绍了身体自信的重要性以及如何培养身体形象。 1．推理判断题。根据“School studies show that more than half of 11 to 16-year-olds worry about the way they look.”可知，超过一半的6至11岁孩子担心自己的外表，即学校里的青少年。故选C。 2．推理判断题。根据“The truth is that everybody is different—and that’s good thing. So it’s important to have body confidence.”及“What is body confidence? It is about accepting our body. That includes our size and shape, skin color, look as well as any physical disabilities.”可知，身体的自信会帮助我们接受我们的不同。故选D。 3．词句猜测题。根据“And be careful about the images (形象) we see on TV and the Internet. Because it can give us unrealistic ides about how our bodies ‘should’ look.”可知，电视或互联网上会给我们身体“应该”是什么样的想法，这是不切实际的，故推出划线部分“unrealistic”意为“不切实际的”，与unreasonable意思相近。故选A。 4．细节理解题。根据“Build your body well by eating different kinds of foods, exercising to feel good and to have fun, and getting lots of sleep.”可知，通过吃不同种类的食物、锻炼身体以获得良好的感觉和乐趣以及充足的睡眠来锻炼身体，这样能够帮助我们接受自己的身体并对其感觉良好。故选D。 5．主旨大意题。根据“Remember, you are far more than how you look.”及通读全文可知，本文主要介绍了身体自信的重要性及如何培养身体形象，故目的是为了帮助我们接受自己的外表。故选D。 主题04人与社会 ——科普知识 Passage1 （24-25八年级下·广东省深圳市罗湖区·期中） Have you considered what to do if you were lost in the wild? Well, trees can offer great help for survival (幸存). First, trees can help you find water. Willows (柳树) often grow near water sources. Their presence is a sign that you can try digging near these trees to find water. Baobabs (猴面包树) in Africa store large amounts of water in their thick trunks. In an emergency, you can make a small hole in the trunk and get some water to drink. Food is another important thing that trees provide. Besides apples and bananas on the trees, acorns (橡实) from oak trees can be made into food, too. You just need to take away the bitter part. The inner bark of some trees like pine trees can save you from hunger when there’s nothing else to eat. When night comes and you need a place to sleep, trees can help with that. Using some long strong branches, you can make a shelter (庇护所) by leaning them against a standing tree. Then cover it with leaves or grass or smaller branches to protect you from the wind and rain. Moreover, branches can be made into tools. Sharpening a straight branch makes a spear (矛) for hunting small animals or keeping dangerous animals away. Finally, trees can help you find your way. In the Northern Hemisphere, moss (苔藓) typically grows on the north side of trees, and the south-facing branches grow better because they get more sunlight. So, next time you’re in the wild, remember how helpful trees can be! 1．According to the passage, what can you do to get water if you are thirsty in the wild? A．Dig near willow trees. B．Make holes in oak trees. C．Search for pine trees. D．Look for long branches. 2．How do you make a shelter using trees? A．Build a wall by using long roots. B．Lean branches against a standing tree. C．Put fallen trees on top of each other. D．Dig out a space inside a large tree. 3．Why do the south-facing branches grow better in the Northern Hemisphere? A．Because they are closer to the ground. B．Because they have more leaves. C．Because they get more sunlight. D．Because they are protected by moss. 4．How does the writer organize this passage? A．By giving real-life examples in time order. B．By listing different ways trees help in the wild. C．By comparing different types of wild trees. D．By telling a story about survival in the wild. 5．Which of the following would be the best title for this passage? A．How to Bring Back the Natural Beauty. B．Unusual Tree Species Were Discovered. C．Learn to Treat Trees in a Kind Way. D．Trees Help with Survival in the Wild. 【答案】1．A 2．B 3．C 4．B 5．D 【导语】本文讲述了在野外迷路时，树木可从找水、提供食物、建庇护所、做工具、辨方向等方面，助力生存，要记住树木的帮助。 1．细节理解题。根据“Willows (柳树) often grow near water sources. Their presence is a sign that you can try digging near these trees to find water.”可知，在野外口渴时可在柳树附近挖掘找水。故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据“Using some long strong branches, you can make a shelter (庇护所) by leaning them against a standing tree.”可知，搭建庇护所的方式是把树枝靠在直立的树上。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据“In the Northern Hemisphere, moss (苔藓) typically grows on the north side of trees, and the south-facing branches grow better because they get more sunlight”可知，朝南树枝长得好是因为阳光更充足。故选C。 4．细节理解题。文章分别从找水、获取食物、搭建庇护所、制作工具、找路等方面列举树木在野外对生存的帮助，是通过列举树木在野外帮助生存的不同方式来组织内容的。故选B。 5．最佳标题题。文章主要讲了在野外迷路时，树木在生存方面找水、食物、庇护所等能提供的帮助，“树木助力野外生存能”概括主旨。故选D。 Passage 2 （24-25八年级下·广东省佛山南海区大沥镇·期中） People have used onions to add flavor (味道) to their foods for thousands of years. Onions taste great and they have special chemicals (化学物质) to help you fight off illnesses. As we all know that it’s difficult to cut an onion without your eyes filling with tears! When you cut into an onion, irritating (刺激性的) chemicals inside the onion will get into the air. They touch your eyes and cause tears. These tears help you wash away the chemicals and protect your eyes. Luckily, here are some ways to keep you from crying when you cut up onions: ● ▲ The water will wash away the chemicals before reaching your eyes. ● Use a fan to blow air over the onion as you cut it. The air will blow the chemicals away. ●Put the onion in a fridge for an hour before cutting. This helps make the chemicals in the onion move slowly, so they may not reach your eyes. If you try out these good ideas and still cry while cutting onions, don’t worry. Cut more onions, and your body will become more resilient to the onion’s chemicals. So the tears will not last long. If you think about how healthy onions are, you might even call those tears “happy tears”. 1．What is the use of the chemicals in onions? A．To make onions taste better. B．To protect your eyes. C．To help people fight off illnesses. D．To create a special smell. 2．Paragraph 2 is mainly about ________. A．why we cry while cutting onions B．how we can cut onions properly C．how onions help us fight off illnesses D．what the chemicals in onions are 3．Which of the following can be put in “ ▲ ” in Paragraph 4? A．Cut the onion correctly. B．Cut the onion under running water. C．Wear a pair of swimming glasses. D．Breathe through your mouth only. 4．What does the underlined word “resilient” probably mean in the last paragraph? A．tired B．satisfied C．acceptable D．weak 5．What is the best title for this passage? A．Cooking Delicious Onion Dishes B．Cutting Onions Without Crying C．Onions: Healthy but Painful D．The History of Onions in Cooking 【答案】1．C 2．A 3．B 4．C 5．B 【导语】本文围绕洋葱展开介绍。 1．细节理解题。根据“Onions taste great and they have special chemicals (化学物质) to help you fight off illnesses.”可知，洋葱味道好，且含特殊化学物质帮你抵御疾病。故选C。 2．主旨大意题。根据“it’s difficult to cut an onion without your eyes filling with tears”可知，第二段主要解释切洋葱时眼睛易流泪的原因，即洋葱刺激性化学物质进入空气刺激眼睛。故选A。 3．推理判断题。根据“The water will wash away the chemicals before reaching your eyes.”可知，后文介绍水会在化学物质到眼睛前将其冲走。此处表示与用水相关的做法。B选项“在流水下切洋葱”符合题意。故选B。 4．词句猜测题。根据“Cut more onions, and your body will become more resilient to the onion’s chemicals. So the tears will not last long.”可知，这里表示，多切洋葱，身体对洋葱化学物质容易接受，即身体适应、耐受化学物质。C选项“可接受的、能适应的”与之相近。故选C。 5．最佳标题题。通读原文可知，文章围绕切洋葱流泪问题展开，讲原因、解决方法等。B选项“切洋葱不流泪”符合题意。故选B。 Passage 3 （24-25八年级下·广东省中山市市一中·期中） Do you remember where you were when you heard the news about the traffic accident of a close friend? The answer is probably yes. Do you remember what you were doing on your birthday that year? You may have to think a little harder. People remember bad memories more easily and in greater detail (细节) than good ones. Why is that? A new study finds that people do this because of evolutionary (进化的) reasons. Elizabeth Kensinger and her partners at Boston College, the US, did a study looking at this. They found negative feelings like fear and sadness cause an increase (增加) in brain activity. This activity happens in the part of the brain that controls memories. So memories caused by negative feelings are kept in greater detail than happy or other kinds of memories. For example, after seeing a man on a street holding a knife, people remember the man and knife clearly, but they forget the details of the street. According to Kensinger, it is easy to understand this from an evolutionary point of view (进化论观点). She said that people paid attention to dangerous information so they could use that information to guide their actions and save their lives. They could also use it to plan for similar events in the future. The scientists say more studies are needed on how we remember bad memories. This line of research will help solve the problem of stress disorder (应激障碍). 1．Compared to bad memories, which one is right about good memories? A．They are remembered more in detail. B．They are remembered less often. C．They are remembered longer. D．They are remembered more easily. 2．What does the underlined word “negative” in Paragraph 3 mean? A．Simple. B．Bad. C．Wonderful. D．Same. 3．What will happen when a girl breaks into tears? A．She will have the problem of stress disorder. B．She can control her memories well. C．She will have a happy memory. D．Her brain activity will increase. 4．We can learn from the passage that ________. A．it is easier to remember good memories B．people remember bad memories in greater detail C．dangerous information can save lives D．fewer studies are needed for remembering bad memories 5．What is the main idea of the passage? A．Brain activity controls memories. B．How we remember bad memories. C．Bad memories are easier to remember. D．Bad memories can cause stress disorder. 【答案】1．B 2．B 3．D 4．B 5．C 【导语】本文主要讲述了坏记忆为什么比好记忆更容易被记住，以及有关人员对坏记忆进行了研究，希望利用这个研究来解决压力失调的问题。 1．细节理解题。根据“People remember bad memories more easily and in greater detail (细节) than good one”可知，与坏记忆相比，好记忆的细节更少。故选B。 2．词义猜测题。根据“negative feelings like fear and sadness”可知，恐惧和悲伤都属于不好的情绪，可推测出“negative”意为“有害的”，与“bad”意思相近。故选B。 3．推理判断题。根据“negative feelings like fear and sadness cause an increase in brain activity”可知，女孩哭泣（负面情绪）时，大脑活动会增加。故选D。 4．细节理解题。根据“People remember bad memories more easily and in greater detail (细节) than good one”可知，人们更容易记住坏记忆，且细节更丰富。故选B。 5．主旨大意题。全文围绕“坏记忆更易被记住”展开，分析原因及意义。故选C。 Passage 4 （24-25八年级下·广东省广州市白云区统考·期中） Comics and graphic stories (图像故事) have been popular around the world for over a century. They started as simple drawings in newspapers in the late 1800s. By the mid-1900s, comics grew into colorful books with exciting characters like superheroes and funny animals. Today, they are not just for kids — many adults enjoy them too! Comics use pictures and words together to tell stories. The pictures are placed in panels (small boxes), and characters often speak through speech bubbles. Graphics novels are similar to comics but are usually longer and tell complete stories in one book. They cover many topics, from fantasy adventures to real-life events. While comics are often short and published weekly or monthly, graphic novels are like thick books that readers can finish in one time. Both use art styles to show emotions — for example, dark colors might mean sadness, while bright colors show happiness. Teachers have started using comics in classrooms. Why? Because combining pictures and words helps students understand difficult ideas. A science comic might explain how plants grow using images and simple texts. Some students even create their own comics to practice writing and drawing skills. Comics also encourage people who don’t like reading long texts to enjoy stories. 1．What is the main idea of the second paragraph? A．How to draw speech bubbles correctly. B．Differences between comics and graphic novels. C．The history of newspaper cartoons. D．Why adults dislike graphic novels. 2．What can we infer about comics from the text? A．They are only popular with young children. B．They use pictures and colours to express feelings. C．They are less interesting than regular books. D．They were invented in the 21st century. 3．Why might a teacher use comics in class according to the text? A．To make complex topics easier to understand. B．To help students enjoy drawing more than writing. C．To replace all textbooks. D．To encourage students to read fewer books. 4．Which statement about graphic novels is NOT true? A．They usually tell a full story in one book. B．They are often thicker than comic books. C．They are published weekly or monthly. D．They can include stories based on real life. 【答案】1．B 2．B 3．A 4．C 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了漫画和图像小说的发展历程、特点、区别以及它们在教学中的应用。 1．主旨大意题。根据“Graphics novels are similar to comics but are usually longer and tell complete stories in one book.”，随后对比了漫画和图像小说在长度、出版频率等方面的不同，主要讲述的是两者的区别。故选B。 2．推理判断题。根据“Both use art styles to show emotions — for example, dark colors might mean sadness, while bright colors show happiness.”可知，漫画会用图画和颜色来表达情感。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据“Teachers have started using comics in classrooms. Why? Because combining pictures and words helps students understand difficult ideas.”可知，老师在课堂上使用漫画是因为它能让复杂的话题更容易理解。故选A。 4．推理判断题。根据“While comics are often short and published weekly or monthly, graphic novels are like thick books that readers can finish in one time.”可知，每周或每月出版的是漫画，而非图像小说，因此“它们经常每周或每月出版”这一说法不正确。故选C。 主题05人与社会 ——合作、沟通与交流 Passage 1 （24-25八年级下·广东省东莞市虎门第五中学·期中） Cooperation (合作) has got attention in many schools, possibly because good teamwork spirit is of great importance to successful groups. It is believed that doing team sports is the best way to teach cooperation. In the team environment, members need to communicate with each other, which can prepare students for both schoolwork and future jobs. It can also encourage students to follow team rules. Students are more likely to help each other as well. Teamwork spirit is not born but built. Here are things you can do to improve teamwork spirit: ▲Communicate well with each other When you’re meeting together, let everyone speak and listen to each other carefully. Ask them questions to get them to talk so that everyone can communicate well with each other. ▲Work together on projects Let everyone help make decisions about the project. Decide the team goal and divide the project into steps. Celebrate every win as a win for the whole team. ▲Build trust and respect (尊重) It’s okay to do something wrong, but bravely say sorry to make the situation better. This helps build trust in your team. Respect others’ work and encourage everyone to do better. Much of the work in today’s world is completed in teams. For students, team sports, singing in a chorus (合唱队) and joining in unpaid community service are the ways to learn about cooperation. 1．According to the passage, what’s the best way to teach cooperation? A．B． C． D． 2．It’s helpful to improve team spirit by _________. A．letting everyone speak and listen to each other carelessly B．dividing the project into steps C．making decisions about the project alone D．listening to others’ opinions all the time 3．What does the underlined word “unpaid” mean? A．interesting B．boring C．meaningful D．free 4．Which of the following is the structure of the passage? (P= Paragraph) A． B．C． D． 5．Whom is this passage mainly written for? A．Students. B．Teachers. C．Parents. D．Workers. 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．D 4．A 5．A 【导语】本文主要讲述了合作在当今社会中的重要性，特别是在学校教育中如何培养团队精神。 1．细节理解题。根据“It is believed that doing team sports is the best way to teach cooperation.”可知，团队运动是教授合作的最佳方式。C图片是一种团队运动，故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据“Work together on projects”部分中的“Decide the team goal and divide the project into steps.”可知，将项目分解成步骤有助于提升团队精神。故选B。 3．词义猜测题。根据上下文“unpaid community service”可知，unpaid意为“无报酬的”，与free（免费的）含义最接近。故选D。 4．篇章结构题。文章结构为：首段提出合作的重要性及团队运动的作用，随后第二三四段列举三种提升团队精神的方法（沟通、协作项目、建立信任），最后一段总结团队合作在现实中的体现。故选A。 5．推理判断题。根据全文内容及“For students, team sports, singing in a chorus and joining in unpaid community service are the ways to learn about cooperation.”可知，文章主要针对学生群体。故选A。 Passage 2 （24-25八年级下·广东省深圳市育才教育集团·期中） There is nothing worse than being cheated. Now body language expert Judi James tells you the key signs to find out whether someone is telling a lie. Here are some ways to help you. The long stop: Telling a lie is quite difficult for the body and brain to deal with. First your brain produces the truth. Then, you have to hide the truth and invent a lie. After that, you tell the lie. This often leads to a longer stop before answering. The eye movement: When we look up to our left, we’re often recalling memory. But when we look up to our right, we are thinking new ideas. Also, the guilt of telling a lie often makes people avoid eye contact, looking down or away. The heart beat: Most people experience instant stress when they don’t tell the truth. The mouth dries, the body sweats more, the pulse rate (心率) becomes quick and breathing is shorter. These are all easy to be noticed. The poker face: Some people prefer to have the poker face, because they think less is more and almost show less movement and eye contact when they are telling lies. Hide the face: When someone tells a lie, they often want to hide their face from their audience. This can result in touching nose or covering mouth. Self-comfort touches: People often move from side to side, touch their hair or play with rings when they are stressed. Although most people use self-comfort gestures in their daily lives, they will use more of them when they lying. 1．Why do people have a long stop before telling a lie? A．Because they have stress. B．Because they are recalling memory. C．Because they don’t want to say anything. D．Because they are thinking of a lie. 2．What does the underlined word “guilt” in Paragraph 3 probably mean? A．exciting B．shame C．peace D．anger 3．What may people do when they feel stressful suddenly? A．They have the poker face. B．They have less movement. C．Their hearts beat more quickly. D．They have more eye expressions. 4．If a person touches his nose while talking, what does it mean? A．He has a cold. B．He might be telling a lie. C．He is thinking hard. D．He is very interested in the topic. 5．What does the writer want to tell us? A．The problem of telling lies. B．The reason why people tell lies. C．The importance of body language. D．The ways to discover people telling lies. 【答案】1．D 2．B 3．C 4．B 5．D 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了身体语言专家Judi James分享的如何通过观察身体语言来判断一个人是否在说谎的方法。 1．细节理解题。根据“First your brain produces the truth. Then, you have to hide the truth and invent a lie. After that, you tell the lie. This often leads to a longer stop before answering.”可知，人们在说谎前会有较长的停顿，是因为他们正在思考谎言。故选D。 2．词义猜测题。根据“Also, the guilt of telling a lie often makes people avoid eye contact, looking down or away.”可知，说谎时的内疚感常常使人们避免眼神交流，低头或看向别处。由此可以推断，“guilt”在此处的意思是“内疚”或“羞愧”，与选项B“shame”意思相近。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据“Most people experience instant stress when they don't tell the truth. The mouth dries, the body sweats more, the pulse rate becomes quick and breathing is shorter.”可知，当人们突然感到压力时，他们的心跳会加快。故选C。 4．推理判断题。根据“Hide the face: When someone tells a lie, they often want to hide their face from their audience. This can result in touching nose or covering mouth.”可知，当一个人在说谎时，他们可能会想要隐藏自己的脸，这可能导致他们触摸鼻子或捂住嘴。因此，如果一个人在说话时触摸他的鼻子，可能意味着他在说谎。故选B。 5．主旨大意题。根据“Now body language expert Judi James tells you the key signs to find out whether someone is telling a lie. Here are some ways to help you.”以及全文内容可知，作者主要想告诉我们如何通过观察身体语言来判断一个人是否在说谎。故选D。 Passage 3 （24-25八年级下·广东省深圳市宝安区多校联考·期中） When we learn a new language, we spend a large amount of time studying grammar and learning new words. We work hard to improve our reading and listening skills. Few of us, however, pay enough attention to body language. So body language is not important, is it? The answer is, “Yes!” As the old saying goes, “Actions speak louder than words.” Sometimes, we can communicate even without a single word. For example, shrug (耸肩) our shoulders, and, without a word, we’ve just said, “I don’t know.” Body language can help us pay attention to what we are saying. It can help us express our true, inner feelings. Moreover, body language can help us find out if someone is lying. People who are lying often turn away or raise their shoulders because they are uncomfortable with the conversation. In job interviews, the interviewers can sometimes judge (判断) the interviewee before he or she speaks. Body language is important in our personal lives, too. It can show if you really care about your friends. Leaning forward into the conversation, for example, means you are interested in what i$ 专题03 阅读理解 说明文（广东省卷、广州、深圳） 主题01人与社会 ——传统文化与艺术 Passage 1 （24-25八年级下·广东省广州市荔湾区真光中学·期中） Embroidery (刺绣) has a long history and can date back to the Qing Dynasty in China. Embroidery is very popular in many countries such as China, India and Japan. Embroidery is the handicraft of decorating fabric (织布) or other materials with needles and thread or yarn (纱线). Embroidery may also use other materials such as metal strips, pearls, quills and so on. Embroidery is most often used on caps, hats, coats, blankets, stockings and golf shirts. Embroidery is available (可获得的) with a wide variety of thread or yarn colour. Embroidery has many special features. One of the interesting characteristics of embroidery is the basic techniques or stitches (针法), such as the chain stitch, the button hole or the blanket stitch, the running stitch, the satin stitch and the cross stitch. They are still the important techniques of hand embroidery today. Embroidery can be different according to whether the design is stitched (缝合) on top of or through the foundation fabric; and by the relationship of stitch placement to the fabric. Different embroidery has its own advantages and disadvantages. In the modern society, we can produce many different embroideries. Machine embroidery is one of them. It appears in the early stages of the industrial Revolution (工业革命). 1．What does the underlined phrase “date back to” mean? A．end B．last for C．be in the middle of D．begin in 2．From the passage, how many things can embroidery be used on? A．Five. B．Six. C．Seven. D．Eight. 3．Which of the following characteristics belongs to embroidery? A．The flying stitch. B．The satin stitch. C．The flat stitch. D．The button stitch. 4．What is the best title of the passage? A．The Introduction of Embroidery. B．The Advantages of Embroidery. C．The Disadvantages of Embroidery. D．The Meaning of Embroidery. Passage 2 （24-25八年级下·广东省深圳市华附集团期中联考·期中） Chinese animation (动画) is becoming more and more popular around the world. In the past, it was less famous than foreign cartoons, but now it is winning people’s hearts with better stories, modern visuals (视觉效果) and rich Chinese cultural themes. A survey by China Youth Daily asked 7,232 university students about their opinions. About 40% said they enjoy watching Chinese animations, while the rest of them preferred to check for new movies every week. Big hits like Ne Zha 2, which earned over 15.2 billion yuan ($2.1 billion) and became among the world’s top 5 films, show this growing success. Most students believe that Chinese animations stand out because they mix traditional culture with modern technology in a creative way. This makes them different from animations made in other countries. About 65% of students even say that the animation quality is now as good as international works, showing how much they have improved. Huang Ziyi, a student from Wuhan University, was amazed by films of Ne Zha. She believes that Chinese animation has a bright future. Unlike English romantic (浪漫的) stories or American superhero stories, China has many untold stories—from history to myths (神话) to modern life. Thanks to better technology and stronger storytelling, Chinese animation has improved greatly. Chinese audience are attracted by these stories everywhere. With its unique charm (独特魅力), Chinese animation is finding its place in the world. 1．Which one is not the reason why Chinese animation is popular now? A．a better storytelling B．a rich cultural topic C．a modern visual D．young people’s attention 2．According to the survey, how many students check new animation movies weekly? A．About 60% B．About 40% C．About 45% D．About 65% 3．What does the underlined word “stand out” in Paragraph 3 most probably mean? A．become famous B．look different C．stop growing D．become lucky 4．Why does Huang Ziyi think Chinese animation has a bright future? A．Because it is very romantic. B．Because it has many superheroes. C．Because it has many untold stories. D．Because it always tells modern life. 5．What is the main idea of this article? A．To compare Chinese and foreign animations. B．To explain why young people like animations. C．To introduce Huang Ziyi’s opinions. D．To show the success of Chinese animation. Passage 3 （24-25八年级下·广州市越秀区第二中学·期中） Cantonese Opera, with a history of over 500 years, is one of China’s most important cultural treasures. It started in Guangdong during the Ming Dynasty. It mixes singing, acting, martial arts, and acrobatics into a lively performance art. Known as a national intangible cultural heritage (非物质文化遗产) in 2006, it not only shows the local culture of Guangzhou but also connects Cantonese communities around the world. In its early days, Cantonese Opera was performed in the Central Plains dialect (方言). To make it easier for local audiences to understand, artists began using Cantonese in the late Qing Dynasty. During the 1911 Revolution, artists spread patriotic idea and encouraged people to fight against bad traditions in their shows. After 1949, the Chinese government helped protect this art by building theaters like the Guangdong Cantonese Opera Theater and training new artists. Cantonese Opera expresses cultural values through its stories and symbolic colors. Famous stories such as The Purple Hairpin teach values like loyalty, family love, and kindness, making it both interesting and educational. Over time, the art has developed unique features. Performers use colorful makeup and costumes—red for loyalty, black for honesty, and white for cleverness— though simpler “red-white face” makeup is more common today. Costumes have changed from Ming Dynasty styles to beautifully embroidered designs, helping actors show different roles through their clothing. Today, Cantonese Opera is still popular not only in Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macao but also in overseas Chinese communities. It shows the beauty of Chinese traditional art. Through TV and modern stages, this ancient art continues to share Chinese stories and values with young people. 1．Why did artists start using Cantonese instead of the Central Plains dialect? A．To follow the government rules. B．To make the performances simpler. C．To make it much more popular abroad. D．To help audiences understand better. 2．What is the correct order of the following events about Cantonese Opera? a. Guangdong Cantonese Opera Theater was built.    b. It spread patriotic ideas through the show. c. It was performed in the Central Plains dialect.    d. It was listed as a national intangible cultural heritage. e. It first appeared in Guangdong. A．d-a-c-b-e B．e-b-a-c-d C．e-c-b-a-d D．d-e-c-b-a 3．What does “it” in Paragraph 3 refer to? A．Guangzhou. B．Cantonese Opera. C．Family love. D．The Purple Hairpin. 4．According to the text, how does Cantonese Opera stay popular with modern audiences? A．By using more languages such as English. B．By making old costumes with simpler designs. C．By showing the tradition through modern stages. D．By performing only in overseas Chinese communities. 主题02人与社会 ——志愿服务 Passage 1 （24-25八年级下·广东省深圳市深圳华附集团期中联考·期中） Volunteers are people who help others without asking for money. They come from different kinds of jobs and places, but all want to do the same thing: make the world better. They help in many different ways. Animal Volunteers Many volunteers love animals. They work at animal shelters, taking care of dogs, cats and other pets. They feed the animals, clean their cages and help them find new homes. Some volunteers even help sick or hurt wild animals get better. Environmental Volunteers These volunteers care about nature. They plant trees, clean up parks and teach people how to recycle waste. Some ride bikes instead of driving cars to help keep the air clean. Others build gardens in cities so people can grow their own food. Community Volunteers These helpers work with people in their towns. Some visit old people who live alone and talk with them. Others help at food banks by giving food to poor families. Many students volunteer in the libraries after school. Disaster Volunteers When floods, earthquakes or other disasters happen, these brave volunteers help. They give food and water to people who lost their homes, build temporary (临时的) houses and help people find their family members. Some are doctors or nurses who treat injured people. Doing voluntary work is a great way to help others and learn new things. You don’t need special skills, you just need a kind heart. Why not try volunteering from now on? 1．According to the paragraph 1, what is the main purpose of volunteers? A．To earn money while helping others. B．To make the world a better place. C．To learn new skills for future jobs D．To work in different working fields. 2．How do environmental volunteers help keep the air clean? A．By building gardens. B．By riding bikes. C．By recycling waste. D．By driving cars. 3．Which one of the following activities isn’t done by community volunteers? A．They visit elderly people. B．They help at food banks. C．They go travelling to the town. D．They do voluntary jobs in libraries. 4．Which of the following is true according to the passage? A．People from different working places can be volunteers. B．Volunteers build gardens in order to grow their own food. C．Animal volunteers help people find their family members. D．Doing voluntary work requires special training. 5．How is the article organized? A．By explaining the history of volunteering. B．By telling a story about one volunteer. C．By introducing volunteers in different countries. D．By listing different volunteer types with examples. Passage 2 （24-25八年级下·广东省广州市荔湾区西关外国语学校·期中） Volunteering is more than just giving time— it’s about making a difference in the world. Every day, millions of people help others without expecting payment. Their work ranges from teaching children in remote villages to planting trees in polluted cities. While the tasks are different, the goal remains the same: to create a better future for all. Maria, a 16-year-old student from Mexico, joined a volunteer program last summer. She traveled to a small village in Guatemala to build clean water systems. “Before we arrived, villagers walked hours to collect dirty water,” she said. “Now, they have safe water near their homes.” Maria’s team also taught villagers how to maintain the systems. For Maria, the hardest part was getting used to the local lifestyle. “There was no electricity, and I missed my family,” she admitted. “But seeing children drink clean water made it worth it.” Not all volunteer work requires traveling far. In Tokyo, 70-year-old Mr. Sato spends weekends serving meals to homeless people. “Many think poverty only exists in poor countries,” he said. “But even in rich cities, people struggle.” His simple act of kindness has inspired others. A group of teenagers now joins him every month. Volunteering also benefits the helpers. Studies show that volunteers gain skills like teamwork and problem-solving. Some even discover career paths. For example, after helping at an animal shelter, 15-year-old Liam decided to become a vet. “I learned how to care for sick animals and communicate with owners,” he explained. However, volunteering isn’t always easy. Time management is a common challenge. Juggling school, part-time jobs, and volunteer hours can be stressful. Emotional stress is another issue. Sarah, who volunteers at a hospital, once comforted a dying patient’s family. “I cried for days,” she said. “But the experience taught me the value of compassion.” Some criticize “voluntourism” — short-term volunteer trips that focus more on tourists’ experiences than real help. Building a school in a week might sound impressive, but without trained workers, the building could be unsafe. Experts suggest choosing projects that partner with local communities and provide training. “Volunteering isn’t about being perfect,” says Maria. “It’s about caring enough to try.” 1．Which volunteer activity is NOT mentioned in the passage? A．Teaching in villages. B．Build clean water systems. C．Donating money to charities. D．Serving meals to homeless people. 2．Why did Maria find her volunteer work in Guatemala difficult? A．She couldn’t communicate with villagers. B．The village lacked modern conveniences. C．The water systems broke down often. D．Her team didn’t work well together. 3．What does the example of Liam becoming a vet show about volunteering? A．It requires professional training. B．It can influence career choices. C．It is popular among teenagers. D．It focuses on animal protection. 4．What does the word “juggling” in Paragraph 5 most likely mean? A．Dropping responsibilities. B．Balancing different tasks. C．Ignoring difficulties. D．Enjoying free time. 5．Which problem is mentioned regarding “voluntourism” ? A．Unsafe buildings due to unskilled work. B．Lack of emotional support. C．High costs for volunteers. D．Language barriers in foreign countries. Passage 3 （24-25八年级下·广东省广东省深圳中学·期中） In 2024, Yantian District Library worked with the Vanke Foundation (万科公益基金) to start the Growth Library project. The idea behind it is that “a library is like a living thing and can change as time passes”. Guided by this idea, the project brings together different social resources. It also raises the thought that “everything can be read”, changing the library into a borderless green space and a driving force for community sustainability (可持续性). The library covers an area of 21 square kilometers. It serves about 20,000-local people and attracts over 20 million visitors every year. More importantly, it helps the community develop in a sustainable way. The Growth Library is really good for the environment. It uses 85% renewable electricity. It cuts down energy use by 60% and saves 50% of water. It also encourages people to read without using paper. Because the project has creative ideas, many partners have joined, helping the library grow all the time. The project has set up many Green Reading Spots and low-carbon tour routes. At the library, there is a black soldier fly kitchen-waste recycling station and China’s first Four-Zero (zero carbon, zero energy consumption (消耗), zero waste, and zero water consumption) McDonald’s. These not only give people chances to take part in environmental protection but also offer services about sustainable living and green education. As a result, more people in the community want to join in activities that are good for sustainable development. In 2024, over 20 million people visited the library. The library held many activities, allowing people to understand sustainable ideas better. The Growth Library keeps growing and makes great contributions to the community’s sustainable future. 1．Which of the following best describes the guiding idea of the project? A．Libraries should only provide printed books for reading. B．A library changes and develops over time. C．A library is a place to read everything. D．Libraries should save a great deal of energy and water. 2．What does the underlined word “renewable” probably mean? A．That is not allowed to be used in modern buildings. B．That is very expensive and hard to get. C．That can be made again and again and used repeatedly. D．That can only be used for a short time and then disappear. 3．Which of these is NOT mentioned as an environmental feature of the library? A．Low-carbon tour routes. B．Saying 50% of water. C．Paper-free reading. D．Using solar energy. 4．What can we learn about the" Four-Zero" McDonald’s? A．It has zero customers. B．It sells zero hamburgers. C．It uses zero renewable energy. D．It aims for zero environmental harm. 5．In which of the following sources can we probably read this passage? A．A website introducing various libraries’ creative projects. B．A book about the history of Yantian District. C．A magazine focusing on urban planning. D．A notice for a local charity event. 主题03人与自我——健康 Passage 1 （24-25八年级下·广东省深圳市罗湖外国语学校·期中） Do you often find it really difficult to get yourself out of bed and ready for school on Monday morning? This year’s World Sleep Day on March 21st has brought our attention to the common issue of teenagers suffering from not enough sleep. Quality sleep matters to everyone, yet it’s more important for teenagers. According to the US National Institute of Health, teenagers require a daily sleep of 9 to 10 hours, which is longer than that needed by adults. The reason behind this is that adolescence (青春期) is a key period for their development. For students, getting enough sleep can significantly improve their academic performance. As Harvard Health has pointed out, it can improve students’ concentration levels, strengthen their memory, and help with their thinking abilities. When students are well-rested, they are better able to focus on their studies and absorb new knowledge. Sleep also plays an important role in developing creativity. In the late 20th century, scientists from Loughborough University in the UK carried out research on this aspect. They compared creative test scores between those who had poor sleep quality and those who slept well. The results showed that the sleep-deprived (缺乏睡眠的) group scored lower on the Torrance Tests of Creative Thinking. They were more likely to repeat the same mistakes and had difficulties in coming up with new ideas. More recently, in 2023, a research team led by Kathleen Esfahany at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in the United States made an interesting discovery. They found that the sleep onset, a special stage at the beginning of sleep, is particularly helpful to creativity. When people were asked to think about a certain topic during this stage, and then given creative tasks about that topic after waking up, they had a better performance in those tasks. 1．Why is quality sleep more important for teenagers than for adults according to Paragraph 2? A．Because of teenagers’ higher activity level. B．Because adolescence is a key period for development. C．Because of teenagers’ pressure from homework. D．Because of adults’ low sleep requirement. 2．What does the underlined word “academic” mean in this passage? A．Educational. B．Physical. C．Social. D．Artistic. 3．Why does the author mention the Torrance Tests of Creative Thinking in Paragraph 4? A．To prove that creativity has nothing to do with sleep quality. B．To compare different tests for scoring people’s creativity. C．To argue that adults need longer sleep than teenagers. D．To show that sleep-deprived people perform poorly on creative tasks. 4．What can we infer from the MIT study mentioned in the passage? A．Dreaming during deep sleep is best for creativity. B．Creativity is not related to sleep time and quality. C．The sleep onset stage is important for creative thinking. D．People who sleep less are more likely to have original ideas. 5．What’s the best title for the passage? A．The Importance of Quality Sleep for Teenagers. B．Why Teenagers Need More Sleep Than Adults. C．How Sleep Affects Creativity Development. D．The History and Development of World Sleep Day. Passage 2 （24-25八年级下·广东省珠海市文园中学（集团）·期中） What will you do when you feel upset? Hug a tree? Recently, many Chinese young people have turned to trees to help with their stress. Although it sounds strange, in fact, there’s a science behind the act of tree-hugging. Scientists say humans are born to love being around nature. Humans’ love for nature is “in our DNA”. This idea helps to explain why people like natural, green views better than city view WS. It’s also one of the reasons why people love cute pets. Some studies have looked into why hugging trees can help with our health. A study in 2021 reported that the activity can make more oxytocin which can help you feel happy. The higher it is, the quieter and happier you may be. When you hug a tree for only 21 seconds, your brain makes more oxytocin. Another thing called cortisol is a marker of stress. The brain makes more cortisol when the person is worried, angry, or very sad. Hugging trees helps cut down cortisol in your brain, which makes us less stressed out and feel calmer and relaxed. Although the activity is helpful to us, it’s important to keep in mind that we shouldn’t damage nature while doing it. Trees often hold many things that are good for the environment. Many small creatures (生物) live on the tree like spiders. They’re too small to notice. You’d better be nice and gentle when hugging trees—just like how you hug a friend! 1．Why do humans like natural views better than city views? A．Because natural views are more beautiful than city views. B．Because city views help to improve humans' health. C．Because humans naturally love being in nature. D．Because city views bring humans too much stress. 2．What can we know about oxytocin from the study in 2021? A．Oxytocin helps to lower our stress quickly. B．Cutting down oxytocin makes us feel happier. C．The more oxytocin we have, the happier we’ll be. D．We need to hug the tree for a long time to get oxytocin. 3．Who has more cortisol in the brain in the following situations? A．Amy who’s eating her favorite food. B．Bob who’s winning the football game. C．Cindy who’s hanging out with friends. D．Steve who’s arguing with his parents. 4．What does the underlined word “damage” in paragraph 5 mean? A．control B．develop C．hurt D．push 5．Why does the writer write this passage? A．To ask people to protect trees while hugging them. B．To explain why to hug trees and how to do it safely. C．To invite people to hug trees every day for better health. D．To show how oxytocin and cortisol change our feelings. 主题04人与自然——环保、动植物、宇宙探索 Passage 1 （24-25八年级下·广东省深圳市福田区外国语学校·期中） As he drives slowly across snow, Nils Mathis Sara drops food on the ground for hundreds of his reindeer (驯鹿) to eat. His animals live in Finnmark, the northernmost point of Norway. But Sara wishes he did not have to feed them. This year the snow is too thick and hard, making it impossible for the reindeer to reach their food. “This is an emergency situation,” said Sara. “I am not supposed to feed them. They are supposed to feed me.” Sara is part of the Sami community, which comes from the northern regions of Norway. Normally, the reindeer find their own food. They dig through the snow to reach small plants, called lichen (地衣), buried below. But every winter for the past ten years, Sara has had to buy food to help the animals live through the cold season. Winter temperatures in the area can drop to minus 40 degrees. Previously, only snow fell during winter months, but recently, warmer temperatures have brought rain instead. Then, when the temperature drops, that water turns to ice. The thick ice makes it difficult for the reindeer to reach the lichen. “It is especially hard for the younger reindeer, as their feet are not strong enough to break through,” Sara said. One morning in March, Sara and a relative provided about 1,500 kilograms of food for the reindeer. They’ve been doing the same thing every other day since February. Though reindeer are semi-wild animals, regular feeding changes their natural behavior. Normally, herders (牧人) follow the animals as they look for food under the snow. But feeding the animals makes them slowly become less wild and depend more on humans. This makes the Sami people live more like farmers than herders. Sara says this goes against the Sami’s traditional way of living. “When we feed the reindeer, they change their behavior and become more used to humans,” Sara said. 1．What does the underlined phrase “emergency situation” most likely mean? A．Normal situation. B．Unforeseen event. C．Long-term plan. D．Expected event. 2．Which statement about the reindeer is TRUE? A．They have got used to climate changes. B．They are as wild as before. C．They can break through ice easily. D．They search under snow to find their food. 3．What is the author’s attitude toward the impact of climate change on the Sami community? A．Positive about overcoming climate change. B．Worried about traditional lifestyle threats. C．Indifferent about climate changes. D．Supportive of government action. 4．What can be inferred about the Sami community’s traditional way of living? A．It includes providing food for reindeer. B．It relies on modern farming techniques. C．It faces challenges due to feeding reindeer. D．It remains unchanged despite climate changes. 5．What is the best title of the text? A．The Challenges Reindeer Herders Face in Finnmark B．Nils Mathis Sara: A Modern Sami Herder C．The Impact of Climate Change on Reindeer Behavior D．Traditional vs. Modern Herding Passage 2 （24-25八年级下·广东省广州市荔湾区真光中学·期中） A butterfly is an insect with a thin body and four wings. Its front wings are big and its back wings are small. Most butterflies fly during the day. When a butterfly rests, it holds its wings up toward the sky. Most butterflies have brightly colored wings. A moth (飞蛾) looks like a butterfly. It also has two big front wings and two small back wings. Moths eat plants as most butterflies do. But there are also some differences between them. The body of a moth is often wider than the body of a butterfly. Most moths fly at night. When a moth rests, it makes its wings out. The wings of most moths do not have bright colors. The life cycles of a butterfly and a moth are similar. However, their eggs are different in size and color. Some are so small that you can’t see them, Most of their eggs are green or yellow. Some are red or orange. Butterflies and moths always lay their eggs on the plants which they like to eat. They want to make sure that when their babies are hatched (孵化), they will have food to eat. When the eggs are hatched, the moth or the butterfly caterpillars (毛虫) come out. Caterpillars can be almost any color. There are three pairs of legs near the front of their bodies. Caterpillars eat all the time. Most butterfly and moth caterpillars eat green plants. They can make cocoons (茧). These caterpillars grow inside their cocoons. After a period of time, they will become butterflies or moths. 1．After reading the passage, we can know that ________. A．a butterfly’s back wings are smaller than its front wings B．a butterfly always flies during the night C．a butterfly has four wings and four legs D．a butterfly holds its wings up toward the sky when it flies 2．How can we get the idea to know that it’s a butterfly or a moth? A．The body of a butterfly is longer than that of a moth. B．A butterfly eats plants, while a moth doesn’t. C．The wings of a moth aren’t as colorful as those of a butterfly. D．A moth stays at a place, while a butterfly flies everywhere. 3．Both butterfly and moth caterpillar ________. A．looks like its parents B．comes out of an egg C．eats only in the daytime D．gets a cocoon from its parents 4．What is the best title for the passage? A．The most beautiful insect in the world B．The life cycles of a butterfly and a moth C．The moth and the butterfly caterpillars D．Two insects with similar look Passage 3 （24-25八年级下·广东省深圳市宝安区海旺中学联考·期中） The North China leopard’s (华北豹) population is mainly in northern China, with the total population across the country fewer than 400. In the past, the leopard was widely spread in the Taihang Mountain area. Today, however, its population is getting smaller, with each group containing fewer than 50 animals. It is facing a high risk of dying out in certain areas due to illegal hunting, environmental changes and human activities. Luckily, thanks to a lot of environmental protection in China, there is a rising population among them, proving that progress is being made in the local environments. Standing on the top of the food chain, the North China leopards have been spotted more and more in Lyuliang Mountain, Taihang Mountain and other nearby mountains in recent years. With the spread of human activities, wildlife homes are getting smaller and smaller, Song Dazhao explained, one of the founders of the Chinese Felid Conservation Alliance (CFAC), noting that in some cases, local villagers have killed wild animals because some of them attacked their animals raised on farms. To help deal with the problem, ... 1．What have led to the smaller number of the North China leopard? ① illegal hunting        ② changes in the environment ③ environmental protection        ④ different activities done by human A．①②③ B．①②④ C．①③④ D．①②③④ 2．What does the underlined word “spotted” in paragraph 3 refer to? A．Found. B．Lost. C．Disappeared. D．Killed. 3．What can we learn from paragraph 4? A．Local people once killed wild animals for their meat. B．Human activities make wildlife lose homes, causing fights. C．The animals raised by people are protected by the CFAC． D．The wildlife can live in groups without human activities. 4．What may the writer continue to talk about in the last paragraph? A．Ways to stop the North China leopards from being killed. B．Reasons for the smaller number of North China leopards. C．Solutions to build new safe areas for the villagers. D．Actions to stop local people from killing wild animals. 5．Where can we probably find the passage? A．In a travel guide. B．In a science report. C．In a newspaper. D．In a film review. Passage 4 （24-25八年级下·广东省茂名市高州市·期中） Do you ever think about the universe? It’s amazing, isn’t it? How big is it? What’s out there? Are there other planets with life on them? We don’t know yet, but we’re trying to discover more. Some people work hard to learn about the universe. They are astronomers (天文学家) and they look at the stars. Other people design (设计) and make machines and these machines travel in space. These people are astronauts. Astronauts go up into space and look at the earth. They also take photos of the other planets and the stars. Sometimes they live in space for a few days or weeks. They do experiments (实验) and learn about what happens to the human body in space. The space is really mysterious. It’s strange but interesting for us because we don’t know much about it. Soon, some people will be able to travel into space for fun. A company called Virgin Galactic is designing a new kind of plane. This plane can go very fast and very high. People who want to travel in space will pay $200,000 for a ticket. The plane goes up to 100 kilometers above the earth. There are only six passengers and two pilots on the plane. The journey is only two hours, so the passengers don’t get any food. But they can see the earth from space and that’s an amazing thing! This could be the most exciting holiday experience in the future. 1．Astronauts do the following things in space except (除了) ________. A．doing experiments B．designing new machines C．looking at the earth D．taking photos of other stars 2．What does the underlined word “mysterious” in Paragraph 2 probably mean? A．Secret. B．Difficult. C．Strong. D．Terrible. 3．How long is the trip on the new space travel plane? A．Two days. B．Two weeks. C．Two hours. D．Two months. 4．According to the passage, what will people do if they want to travel to space in the future? A．Buy tickets for your family with eight people. B．Pay $200,000 for a ticket on a special plane. C．Enjoy two nights in space. D．Bring food for lunch on the plane. 5．Which can be the best title for the passage? A．The history of space travel company B．Anyone out there in space C．Learn about the universe from astronauts to space travel D．An exciting holiday experience in space 主题01人与社会主题 ——传统文化（元素）与传统技艺 Passage 1 （24-25八年级下·广东省深圳市龙岗区统考·期中） 阅读下列短文，从下面每小题的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 Pu’er, a city in Yunnan, is famous for its tea, but did you know it’s also known as the coffee capital of China? Coffee trees grow best in places with a warm, wet climate. Pu’er has long been a top coffee bean producer. The first coffee tree was planted by a Frenchman in 1892, and in 1988, Nestle brought modern coffee farming to the city. Today, coffee is a major industry (产业) there, and Pu’er is home to some of the best coffee beans in the country. But Pu’er is not just about growing coffee beans. It’s also a place for coffee lovers to experience a complete coffee-making process. Hands-on activities cover everything from picking and roasting beans to brewing and tasting coffee. To achieve this, the city has built more than 20 high-end coffee manors (庄园). At the Elephant Coffee Manor, for example, you can enjoy a cup of coffee while watching Asian elephants walk freely. Such a scene is not seen very often. “I love sitting here,” says Huang Daxiang, a coffee lover. “It seems like another planet.” Visitors can also try their hand at picking coffee fruit, making coffee soap and more at other manors. It is said that coffee soap has much stronger cleaning power than ordinary soap. These activities add something special to your trip. At the same time, Pu’er also hosts coffee-themed events, such as coffee brewing competitions. These events bring baristas (咖啡师) and coffee lovers together. “At the events, I have tasted different coffee flavours and met people from all over the world,” says another coffee lover. “That’s what being a big coffee city is all about.” As this year’s harvest season begins, it’s likely that Pu’er will draw huge crowds of people. 1．Why did Pu’er become the coffee capital of China? A．Because of its culture. B．Because of a Frenchman. C．Because of its climate. D．Because of its government. 2．What can coffee lovers do to experience the complete coffee-making process? ①Roast coffee beans.    ②Grow a coffee tree.    ③Brew and taste coffee. ④Pick coffee beans.    ⑤Make coffee soap. A．①③④ B．②④⑤ C．①②⑤ D．②③⑤ 3．Why did Pu’er decide to build high-end coffee manors? A．To produce more top coffee beans. B．To provide special experiences for visitors. C．To lower the cost of coffee farming. D．To compete with foreign coffee companies. 4．How does the writer describe the experience at the coffee manors? A．By giving examples. B．By making comparisons. C．By listing numbers. D．By telling stories. 5．What does the writer think of the coffee culture of Pu’er? A．It is interesting but only attracts coffee lovers. B．It is less popular among visitors than tea culture. C．It is a pleasant way to pass down traditional skills. D．It is exciting and offers unusual experiences. Passage 2 （24-25八年级下·广东省广州市荔湾区第四中学·期中） China’s animated movie “Ne Zha 2” has become the first Asian film to get into the top 5 highest-grossing movies ever. By March 15, 2025, it had made 150.21 billion yuan ($20.7 billion) around the world. It passed “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” and took the fifth place. It is behind big Hollywood movies like “Avatar” (1st), “Avengers: Endgame” (2nd), “Avatar: The Way of Water” (3rd) and “Titanic” (4th). The movie is from a Chinese story about a young hero fighting against fate. Its colorful pictures and ideas about family and courage make people like it. In China, it set a record by being the top movie at the box office for 45 days. Families even dressed up as Ne Zha and other characters to celebrate. Its story is also popular around the world. It became the highest-grossing animated movie, beating Disney’s “Frozen” and “Inside Out 2”. International media liked the movie’s creativity. “The Hollywood Reporter” said it was “a special fantasy story”, and “Variety” said its visual effects were “really great”. On Rotten Tomatoes, it got a very good 100% “fresh” rating from critics and a 99% score from the audience. In Thailand, fans went to the cinemas in traditional Chinese-style clothes, and the movie was shown in 390 theaters across the country. A Thai cinema manager said, “This movie shows China’s culture to the world in a great way.” But there are still problems. More than 98% of its money came from China, and only 1.3% came from other countries. In the U.S., it made $19.3 million, much less than Hollywood movies. Some foreign viewers found it hard to understand cultural things, like what lotus flowers mean in Chinese stories. Still, the movie’s director hopes it can help more Chinese stories reach people around the world. “Ne Zha 2”’s success is a big step for Asian cinema. It combines old stories with new technology, showing that great movies can come from anywhere. As a fan said, “Ne Zha is not just breaking records—he’s changing what people think about Chinese movies.” This success tells us that stories can bring people from different cultures together, even though there are challenges. 1．What can we know about the international success of “Ne Zha 2”? A．It has succeeded greatly in all international markets. B．It has been mostly successful in the Chinese market. C．It has made a lot of money in the U.S. market. D．It has achieved the same level of success in both China and other countries. 2．Why does the director hope “Ne Zha 2” will help Chinese stories reach more people? A．To make more money than Hollywood films. B．To prove Chinese movies are better than Western ones. C．To share Chinese culture and connect different cultures. D．To encourage other countries to copy Chinese stories. 3．What can be inferred from the international media’s comments on “Ne Zha 2”? A．They think it’s better than all Hollywood movies. B．They are impressed by its creativity and visual effects. C．They don’t care about its cultural background. D．They think it will take over the global market. 4．What can we guess about the effect of “Ne Zha 2” on people’s view of Chinese movies? A．It has totally changed people’s ideas about Chinese movies. B．It has made people think Chinese movies are just for kids. C．It has had no effect on people’s thoughts. D．It has begun to change people’s views on Chinese movies. Passage 3 （24-25八年级下·广东省深圳市深圳外国语学校·期中） Skywells, or tian jing, used to play a key role in keeping people’s homes cool in southern and eastern China. Could they do it again today? Skywells were designed to cool people’s homes naturally before air-conditioning. When wind blows above a skywell house, it can enter the indoor space through the opening. Because outdoor air is often cooler than indoor air, the incoming wind travels down the walls to the bottom and create airflows by replacing warmer indoor air, which rises and leaves through the opening. Even though skywell buildings have existed in China for hundreds of years, in recent times they have often been forgotten by people who prefer modern facilities. Over the past two decades, however, they have been making a comeback. Yu Youhong, a craftsman, has spent more than 30 years bringing back skywell homes. He expects skywells to be more and more popular among younger generations because of their ventilation (通风) and lighting functions, especially as sustainability (可持续) becomes more important for new buildings. Architects are now looking towards the principles (原理) behind skywells while designing new buildings to save energy. One example is a research centre in Jinan, Shandong province. Its 18-storey glass-walled tower block has a giant skywell in the middle. The elevators, toilets and meeting rooms are all situated around it, which helps improve the lighting and ventilation of the centre and reduces the use of energy. Although ancient “green wisdom” like skywells continues to inspire today’s architecture, there are some challenges for bringing skywells into modern designs, according to Wang Zhengfeng, a researcher at Leiden University in the Netherlands. Because traditional skywells are highly dependent on their natural surroundings-for example, the amount of sunlight or rainfall-it is difficult to apply them as a universal solution, she explains. 1．What is Paragraph 2 mainly about? A．What skywells look like. B．When skywells appeared. C．Why skywells were designed. D．How skywells cool the house. 2．What does “making a comeback” probably mean in Paragraph 3? A．Showing importance. B．Regaining popularity. C．Making improvements. D．Going back to the past. 3．Why does the writer mention the tower block in Paragraph 4? A．To introduce how the building was designed. B．To explain why architects find skywells inspiring. C．To show skywells can be used in today’s buildings. D．To prove modern skywells differ from ancient ones. 4．What can we infer from the last paragraph? A．Skywells will be widely used in the future. B．Osing skywells needs careful consideration. C．City environment is not suitable for skywells. D．Skywells can’t help solve environmental problems. 5．What would be the best title for the passage? A．Skywells: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Times B．Skywells: The Secrets of Chinese Architecture C．Skywells: A Green Structure Needs Improving D．Skywells: A Traditional Design to Be Protected 主题02人与社会 ——科技、发明创造 Passage 1 （24-25八年级下·广东省深圳市红岭教育集团·期中） Have you ever heard about DeepSeek? Or have you ever used it for your study? At the beginning of 2025, it suddenly took the AI world by surprise. Chinese AI company DeepSeek released (发布) its latest AI model, DeepSeek-R1 on January 20. The model can do the same text-based tasks as other models, but at a lower cost. Unlike other AI models, DeepSeek-R1 is free to use and open-source (开源的), allowing developers to study and build upon. A DeepSeek engineer said, “We want AI to be a friend, not something only rich people can use.” On its first day online, over 19,000 programmers worldwide started projects to study it and most thought highly of it. Even a top scientist from a famous U. S. tech company said, “This kind of free AI could change the world.” The rise of DeepSeek has also made its founder, Liang Wenfeng, well-known. Born in 1985 in a small town in Guangdong Province, Liang was greatly influenced by his parents who were both primary school teachers. Liang showed an amazing talent for Maths and love for technology from a young age. In university, he developed a strong interest in machine learning. This helped him get his later achievements. In 2023, Liang founded DeepSeek in Hangzhou. He has put together a talented team where each member has his own specialized (专业的) knowledge. So far, they’ve developed several AI models. DeepSeek is reshaping the AI industry. China isn’t just catching up with the West in technology— it’s setting new rules for the game. 1．How does the writer start the topic? A．By asking questions. B．By giving examples. C．By showing numbers. D．By comparing facts. 2．What makes DeepSeek-R1 stand out? A．It can create videos faster than others. B．It is free and open for everyone to use. C．It can use many languages besides Chinese. D．It was made by a famous American company. 3．We cannot learn about Liang Wenfeng’s ________ in the fourth paragraph. A．childhood interest B．family members C．recent achievements D．future projects 4．What does the underlined sentence mean? A．China is about to make a new game. B．China rejects the tech from the West. C．China expects to work with the West. D．China is leading the world in technology. 5．What is the writer’s purpose in writing this passage? A．To explain the development of AI. B．To ask more people to use DeepSeek. C．To share some information on DeepSeek. D．To introduce a rising star in the AI industry. Passage 2 （24-25八年级下·广东省深圳市翠园东晓中学·期中） When it is possible that AI may be able to change our lives, we need to take action to deal with our AI-powered future. The book AI by Design: A Plan for Living with Artificial Intelligence comes out just in time. In general, written by Catriona Campbell, the book explains how AI will change our lives and what we can do to prepare for the coming AI revolution (变革). In the wrong hands, such a book could be very difficult to understand. But thankfully, with over 20 years of professional experience, Campbell writes in simple terms, not like a teacher but like someone who wants to share useful knowledge. By the end, you’ll feel much smarter about AI. According to Campbell, AI is already very smart and will keep improving. Right now, we have “Narrow AI,” which does specific (具体的) tasks. Soon, we may have “General AI,” which thinks more like humans. Later, “Dominant (主导的) AI” could become even more powerful. Campbell warns that we must raise our awareness of AI now—before it’s too late. If we don’t, AI could make decisions without us, leading to serious problems. Campbell’s goal is to wake up those who are responsible for AI — the tech companies and world leaders. They must work with experts to guide AI’s growth. She says we are at a key moment in history. If we act now, we can shape a safe and bright future. But if we wait, AI could become a threat. To avoid disasters, we need clear rules and careful planning. AI will affect us all, and if you only read one book on the subject, this is it. 1．What does the phrase “In the wrong hands” in paragraph 2 probably mean? A．If it is read by someone with poor education. B．If it is written by someone with weaker ability. C．If it is reviewed by someone with mean thoughts. D．If it is translated by someone with less knowledge. 2．What is a feature of AI by Design according to the passage? A．It is written for AI experts. B．It is difficult to understand. C．It provides detailed instructions. D．It uses a down-to-earth writing style. 3．What does Campbell ask people to do on AI development? A．Wait for its further development. B．Rethink experts’ opinions about it. C．Learn from past experience to slow it down. D．Make efforts together to keep it under control. 4．What is the author’s purpose in writing the passage? A．To predict the future of AI. B．To recommend a book on AI. C．To praise an outstanding AI expert. D．To give a brief introduction to Al history. 5．What’s the structure of the passage? A． B． C． D． Passage 3 （24-25八年级下·广东省佛山市南海区南海实验中学·期中） In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) has become a powerful tool in many fields, including cartoon animation (动画). Traditional animation requires teams of artists to draw each frame (帧) by hand, which is time-consuming and expensive. Now, AI technology is making the process faster and more creative. One example is the use of AI to make in-between frames (中间帧). In the past, animators had to draw every small movement between two key frames. Today, AI can create these frames by itself, saving up to 90% of the time. Some studios even use AI to design characters’ facial expressions based on human emotions, making cartoons more lifelike. However, some people worry that AI might replace human artists. Experts say this is unlikely. “AI is a useful tool,” says Li Mei, an animator from Guangzhou. “It helps us spend more time on storytelling and art styles, while repetitive tasks are done by machines.” ▲ In fact, a 2024 survey showed that 78% of animators believed AI had improved their creativity rather than stolen their jobs. Another exciting development is AI-generated voice acting. With deep learning, AI can now use voices of different ages and accents. This technology was used in a recent popular Chinese cartoon. In this cartoon, an AI voice actor played an important role and reduced the production costs. Although AI has a lot of advantages, there are still many things to improve. AI needs more creativity and feelings. As a result, most studios combine AI with human skills to produce high-quality animations. 1．The passage introduces the topic by ________. A．comparing the past and present animation technology B．telling a story about an AI voice actor C．listing all the advantages of AI technology D．giving an example of using AI tools 2．Which of the following can be put in “ ▲ ” in Paragraph-3? A．For example, AI can now even write original scripts for cartoons. B．Besides, AI tools can also provide human artists with new ideas. C．As a result, many studios have fired their animation teams. D．However, AI-generated cartoons are cheaper than human-made ones. 3．What can we know about AI in cartoon animation? A．AI will soon replace human artists and create better cartoon animation. B．AI has enough creativity and feelings to work by itself. C．AI makes cartoon animation cheaper but not as good as before. D．AI helps human animators save more time to do more creative work. 4．The word “repetitive” in Paragraph 3 most likely means ________. A．creative B．difficult C．boring and repeated D．interesting 5．What is the main purpose of the passage? A．To encourage people to learn AI technology. B．To argue that human artists are unnecessary. C．To introduce how AI is used in cartoon animation. D．To compare different cartoon animations. Passage 4 （24-25八年级下·广东省广州市天河区天河外国语学校·期中） ①That future is almost here. “I think it’s going to happen in ten years. And hopefully much, much faster,” said Jason Becker in 2021. At that time, his young company Volantix Systems was working on developing a flying car known as eVTOL, or Electronic Vertical Take-Off and Landing vehicle (车辆). ②Flying to work or school sounds unbelievable. “Not only is it fun to fly, but it would never be crowded again, because the sky is very, very large,” says Jason. He also thinks eVTOLs could be greener than common cars. “We go much faster, we go in a straight line, and we fly with less energy,” he says. ③So far, though, flying cars haven’t taken off as a product. Will their day come? There are still many problems to solve. Their high price means most people won’t be able to afford one. So, some companies are developing them as air taxis that people could pay to ride. The main problem with flying cars is safety. Accidents in the air are dangerous to both the passengers and anyone on the ground beneath. To make eVTOLs safer, many developers are aiming to make them self-flying—no human pilot required. ④Another problem is space. Most aircraft need long runways to take off and land. Lifting straight up and down like a helicopter solves this problem. But eVTOLs still need special spaces, called vertiports, for take-off and landing. Finding places to put these could be tricky, especially in crowded cities. But maybe some could go on top of buildings. ⑤What do you think? Would you enjoy riding to school or visiting a friend in a self-flying taxi? Is flying cars a good idea, or should we find other ways to get around in the near future? 1．How does the writer lead into the topic? A．By asking questions. B．By giving examples. C．By showing opinions. D．By sharing experiences. 2．Which of the following are the challenges for the development of flying cars? ①high price ②take-off and landing space ③air traffic jam ④safety A．①②③ B．②③④ C．①②④ D．①③④ 3．What is the possible structure of the passage? (①=Paragraph 1 ②=Paragraph 2,...) A． B． C． D． 4．What is Jason Becker’s opinion about the future of flying cars? A．He thinks it will never happen. B．He thinks it will happen in the next century. C．He is not sure about the future of flying cars. D．He believes it will happen in ten years and even faster. 主题03人与自我 ——运动与健康、自我管理 Passage 1 （24-25八年级下·广东省广东省深圳中学·期中） China is running a national campaign (活动) to encourage healthy lifestyles. The government uses creative ideas to make it fun and easy to understand. For example, spring menus in Northeast China suggest local dishes like stewed fish and vegetable wraps, listing their nutrition facts (营养成分表). Olympic stars like runner Su Bingtian and swimmer Zhang Yufei help spread health messages, making the campaign more trustworthy. Technology also plays a role. WeChat stickers and AI diet apps teach people about healthy choices in daily life. This campaign covers all age groups and is supported by 16 government departments working together. Professor Zhu Yi from China Agricultural University said China’s strong community networks and national systems give it an advantage in public health efforts. “By focusing on health through weight management, China is creating a model for fighting against diseases that other countries can learn from,” she explained. Foreign students also notice China’s health culture. Kelly from Brazil shared, “Chinese food and medicine interest many Brazilians. Foods like tremella fungus (银耳), red jujube (红枣), and green tea have natural health benefits—they’re good for hearts, skin, and overall wellness.” Through teamwork between government, sports heroes, and technology, China aims to build a healthier society. This “Chinese approach” combines traditional knowledge with modern science to help people live better lives. 1．What is the main purpose of China’s national campaign? A．To develop new sports stars like Su Bingtian. B．To teach people about traditional Chinese art. C．To encourage healthy lifestyles across the country. D．To create more AI technology apps for WeChat. 2．Why were Olympic champions invited to join the campaign? A．To take part in cooking competitions. B．To make the campaign more fun and believable. C．To design spring menus for Northeast China well. D．To teach people useful exercise skills. 3．What is the main idea of Professor Zhu Yi’s statement? A．China’s weight management approach is too simple to be copied. B．China is setting a good example in disease-fighting. C．Weight management in China only benefits a few people. D．Other countries have no interest in China’s experience in public health. 4．Why do many Brazilians show interest in Chinese food according to Kelly? A．Because Chinese food looks very beautiful. B．Because Chinese food is very easy to cook. C．Because Chinese food has natural health benefits. D．Because Chinese food is very cheap in Brazil. 5．Which of the following would be the best title for the text? A．Olympic stars are champions of China’s health campaign. B．China is spreading traditional food culture abroad. C．Teamwork is the key to China’s success in public health. D．China is encouraging healthier living nationwide. Passage 2 （24-25八年级下·广东省揭阳市榕城区·期中） The National Report on Vision (视力)  says the population of Chinese with short-sightedness (近视) has reached 600 million, and about 70% of the teenagers (aged from 13 to 19) are short-sighted. China Daily reported more serious vision problems in China. In the report, 80% senior high school students are short-sighted, followed by 71% in junior high school, 36% in primary school and 14% of 6-year-olds. The shocking numbers are still rising these days. What causes this eyesight problem? Besides family history, there are some other reasons, such as not having enough outdoor activities, being short of enough sleep and too much use of electronic products. However, many young people don’t take short-sightedness seriously before they are short-sighted. They think it’s easy to solve the problem with the help of glasses, or eye operations (手术). And some of them even think that it is cool to wear glasses. When they became short-sighted, spent a lot of money on glasses, and felt uncomfortable after operations, they would regret for not caring about their eyes. Here’s one of the best ways to protect your eyes. Research shows people with more outdoor activities have better visions. Being outdoor not only gives your eyes enough light, but also helps you relax your eyes. And you should use less electronic products like smartphones and TV. Let’s try our best to take care of the windows of our hearts—eyes. 1．Which can best show the short-sighted problem of students? (rate: 比率) A． B． C． D． 2．What does the underlined word “shocking” in Paragraph 2 mean? A．Surprising. B．Exciting. C．Interesting. D．Developing. 3．What are the reasons for short-sightedness? ①family history    ②wearing glasses every day    ③being short of sleep ④not having enough outdoor activities    ⑤too much use of electronic products A．②③④⑤ B．①③④⑤ C．①②④⑤ D．①②③④ 4．What can we know according to Paragraph 3? A．All people think short-sightedness is a serious problem. B．Glasses and eye operations are useless. C．Many people don’t treat it as a problem before they are short-sighted. D．There are only one way to protect your eyes. 5．What’s the purpose of the passage? A．Call on people to take good care of their eyesight. B．Explain the possible reasons for short-sightedness. C．Introduce World Report on Vision to readers. D．Compare the short-sighted problems in different countries. Passage 3 （24-25八年级下·广东省佛山市华英学校·期中） When Manchester City football team won the English Premier League, there were many reasons for their success. The team bought famous players and had an excellent coach. But the most important reason that many people didn’t notice is: sports science. While other teams often lost their best players because of illnesses, Manchester City players stayed healthy and had better performances (表现). During training, each player wore a small GPS device (设备). This device helped scientists check the players’ movements, like how hard they worked and how well they rested. The scientists also used special APP to study players’ heart beats. This helped them decide when a player needed to rest or train harder. After training, players took vitamins and a special drink. Each player’s drink was made just for him, based on his body’s needs. Some players even had meal plans to help them get better faster. At night, they wore sleep device to check their rest situation, which kept them in top condition. These drinks and devices helped them stay strong and prevent getting hurt. Some teams still don’t use sports science because they think it costs too much. However, Manchester City’s story shows that spending a little on science can make a big difference. 1．What was the main reason for Manchester City’s success in the match? A．Having many good players. B．Having a good coach. C．Using sports science. D．Having a lot of money. 2．What is the main purpose of using GPS devices for the players? A．To check their movements. B．To help the players get better faster. C．To find out when they need a rest. D．To meet the players’ special needs. 3．What does the word “prevent” mean in the passage? A．Stay away from. B．Write about. C．Warm up. D．Put up. 4．What does the writer think about spending money on sports science? A．It is a waste of time. B．It makes training full of fun. C．It is useful for famous players. D．It can improve the team’s performances. 5．Which sentence best describes the main idea of the passage? A．Manchester City is the best team with sport science. B．Sports science brought Manchester City success. C．Football teams should spend more money on players. D．GPS devices are the most important tool in football. Passage 4 （24-25八年级下·广东省中山市·期中） “I wish I had straight hair”. “I’d love to have curly hair”. “I’d like to be taller”. “I wish I was shorter”. School studies show that more than half of 11 to 16-year-olds worry about the way they look. Sometimes we all want to look a bit more like someone else, especially people on TV or the Internet. The truth is that everybody is different—and that’s good thing. So it’s important to have body confidence. What is body confidence? It is about accepting our body. That includes our size and shape, skin color, look as well as any physical disabilities. And be careful about the images (形象) we see on TV and the Internet. Because it can give us unrealistic ides about how our bodies “should” look. Why does it matter? If you are satisfied with your body, you will take part in more activities and do well at school. But feeling worried about your body could make you step back, do less well at school and even feel upset. It costs a lot of try to look perfect because you will have less time to spend with friends and to make important memories. How to be body confident? It’s important to realize that everybody is different. Try to change the way you think about you look. You can do it by valuing (重视) what your body does for you: “do your legs make you run really fast?” Build your body well by eating different kinds of foods, exercising to feel good and to have fun, and getting lots of sleep. If it is really terrible, talk to your friends about how you feel. Remember, you are far more than how you look. 1．According to the passage, who would feel upset about their look? A．Primary school students. B．High school students. C．Teenagers at school. D．College students. 2．Body confidence will helps us ________. A．look similar to others B．refuse our difference C．care about our looks D．accept our difference 3．The underlined word “unrealistic” in paragraph 3 means ________. A．unreasonable B．unusual C．unfair D．unnecessary 4．How can we accept and feel good about our bodies? A．We can take part in more activities and do well at school. B．We can spend time with friends to have beautiful memories. C．We can compare our bodies with the images on the Internet. D．We can build up the body by eating, exercising and sleeping well. 5．The purpose of the passage is probably to ________. A．tell everyone to be different from others B．talk about how to change our bodies C．be against the worry about our looks D．help us accept the way how we look 主题04人与社会 ——科普知识 Passage1 （24-25八年级下·广东省深圳市罗湖区·期中） Have you considered what to do if you were lost in the wild? Well, trees can offer great help for survival (幸存). First, trees can help you find water. Willows (柳树) often grow near water sources. Their presence is a sign that you can try digging near these trees to find water. Baobabs (猴面包树) in Africa store large amounts of water in their thick trunks. In an emergency, you can make a small hole in the trunk and get some water to drink. Food is another important thing that trees provide. Besides apples and bananas on the trees, acorns (橡实) from oak trees can be made into food, too. You just need to take away the bitter part. The inner bark of some trees like pine trees can save you from hunger when there’s nothing else to eat. When night comes and you need a place to sleep, trees can help with that. Using some long strong branches, you can make a shelter (庇护所) by leaning them against a standing tree. Then cover it with leaves or grass or smaller branches to protect you from the wind and rain. Moreover, branches can be made into tools. Sharpening a straight branch makes a spear (矛) for hunting small animals or keeping dangerous animals away. Finally, trees can help you find your way. In the Northern Hemisphere, moss (苔藓) typically grows on the north side of trees, and the south-facing branches grow better because they get more sunlight. So, next time you’re in the wild, remember how helpful trees can be! 1．According to the passage, what can you do to get water if you are thirsty in the wild? A．Dig near willow trees. B．Make holes in oak trees. C．Search for pine trees. D．Look for long branches. 2．How do you make a shelter using trees? A．Build a wall by using long roots. B．Lean branches against a standing tree. C．Put fallen trees on top of each other. D．Dig out a space inside a large tree. 3．Why do the south-facing branches grow better in the Northern Hemisphere? A．Because they are closer to the ground. B．Because they have more leaves. C．Because they get more sunlight. D．Because they are protected by moss. 4．How does the writer organize this passage? A．By giving real-life examples in time order. B．By listing different ways trees help in the wild. C．By comparing different types of wild trees. D．By telling a story about survival in the wild. 5．Which of the following would be the best title for this passage? A．How to Bring Back the Natural Beauty. B．Unusual Tree Species Were Discovered. C．Learn to Treat Trees in a Kind Way. D．Trees Help with Survival in the Wild. Passage 2 （24-25八年级下·广东省佛山南海区大沥镇·期中） People have used onions to add flavor (味道) to their foods for thousands of years. Onions taste great and they have special chemicals (化学物质) to help you fight off illnesses. As we all know that it’s difficult to cut an onion without your eyes filling with tears! When you cut into an onion, irritating (刺激性的) chemicals inside the onion will get into the air. They touch your eyes and cause tears. These tears help you wash away the chemicals and protect your eyes. Luckily, here are some ways to keep you from crying when you cut up onions: ● ▲ The water will wash away the chemicals before reaching your eyes. ● Use a fan to blow air over the onion as you cut it. The air will blow the chemicals away. ●Put the onion in a fridge for an hour before cutting. This helps make the chemicals in the onion move slowly, so they may not reach your eyes. If you try out these good ideas and still cry while cutting onions, don’t worry. Cut more onions, and your body will become more resilient to the onion’s chemicals. So the tears will not last long. If you think about how healthy onions are, you might even call those tears “happy tears”. 1．What is the use of the chemicals in onions? A．To make onions taste better. B．To protect your eyes. C．To help people fight off illnesses. D．To create a special smell. 2．Paragraph 2 is mainly about ________. A．why we cry while cutting onions B．how we can cut onions properly C．how onions help us fight off illnesses D．what the chemicals in onions are 3．Which of the following can be put in “ ▲ ” in Paragraph 4? A．Cut the onion correctly. B．Cut the onion under running water. C．Wear a pair of swimming glasses. D．Breathe through your mouth only. 4．What does the underlined word “resilient” probably mean in the last paragraph? A．tired B．satisfied C．acceptable D．weak 5．What is the best title for this passage? A．Cooking Delicious Onion Dishes B．Cutting Onions Without Crying C．Onions: Healthy but Painful D．The History of Onions in Cooking Passage 3 （24-25八年级下·广东省中山市市一中·期中） Do you remember where you were when you heard the news about the traffic accident of a close friend? The answer is probably yes. Do you remember what you were doing on your birthday that year? You may have to think a little harder. People remember bad memories more easily and in greater detail (细节) than good ones. Why is that? A new study finds that people do this because of evolutionary (进化的) reasons. Elizabeth Kensinger and her partners at Boston College, the US, did a study looking at this. They found negative feelings like fear and sadness cause an increase (增加) in brain activity. This activity happens in the part of the brain that controls memories. So memories caused by negative feelings are kept in greater detail than happy or other kinds of memories. For example, after seeing a man on a street holding a knife, people remember the man and knife clearly, but they forget the details of the street. According to Kensinger, it is easy to understand this from an evolutionary point of view (进化论观点). She said that people paid attention to dangerous information so they could use that information to guide their actions and save their lives. They could also use it to plan for similar events in the future. The scientists say more studies are needed on how we remember bad memories. This line of research will help solve the problem of stress disorder (应激障碍). 1．Compared to bad memories, which one is right about good memories? A．They are remembered more in detail. B．They are remembered less often. C．They are remembered longer. D．They are remembered more easily. 2．What does the underlined word “negative” in Paragraph 3 mean? A．Simple. B．Bad. C．Wonderful. D．Same. 3．What will happen when a girl breaks into tears? A．She will have the problem of stress disorder. B．She can control her memories well. C．She will have a happy memory. D．Her brain activity will increase. 4．We can learn from the passage that ________. A．it is easier to remember good memories B．people remember bad memories in greater detail C．dangerous information can save lives D．fewer studies are needed for remembering bad memories 5．What is the main idea of the passage? A．Brain activity controls memories. B．How we remember bad memories. C．Bad memories are easier to remember. D．Bad memories can cause stress disorder. Passage 4 （24-25八年级下·广东省广州市白云区统考·期中） Comics and graphic stories (图像故事) have been popular around the world for over a century. They started as simple drawings in newspapers in the late 1800s. By the mid-1900s, comics grew into colorful books with exciting characters like superheroes and funny animals. Today, they are not just for kids — many adults enjoy them too! Comics use pictures and words together to tell stories. The pictures are placed in panels (small boxes), and characters often speak through speech bubbles. Graphics novels are similar to comics but are usually longer and tell complete stories in one book. They cover many topics, from fantasy adventures to real-life events. While comics are often short and published weekly or monthly, graphic novels are like thick books that readers can finish in one time. Both use art styles to show emotions — for example, dark colors might mean sadness, while bright colors show happiness. Teachers have started using comics in classrooms. Why? Because combining pictures and words helps students understand difficult ideas. A science comic might explain how plants grow using images and simple texts. Some students even create their own comics to practice writing and drawing skills. Comics also encourage people who don’t like reading long texts to enjoy stories. 1．What is the main idea of the second paragraph? A．How to draw speech bubbles correctly. B．Differences between comics and graphic novels. C．The history of newspaper cartoons. D．Why adults dislike graphic novels. 2．What can we infer about comics from the text? A．They are only popular with young children. B．They use pictures and colours to express feelings. C．They are less interesting than regular books. D．They were invented in the 21st century. 3．Why might a teacher use comics in class according to the text? A．To make complex topics easier to understand. B．To help students enjoy drawing more than writing. C．To replace all textbooks. D．To encourage students to read fewer books. 4．Which statement about graphic novels is NOT true? A．They usually tell a full story in one book. B．They are often thicker than comic books. C．They are published weekly or monthly. D．They can include stories based on real life. 主题05人与社会 ——合作、沟通与交流 Passage 1 （24-25八年级下·广东省东莞市虎门第五中学·期中） Cooperation (合作) has got attention in many schools, possibly because good teamwork spirit is of great importance to successful groups. It is believed that doing team sports is the best way to teach cooperation. In the team environment, members need to communicate with each other, which can prepare students for both schoolwork and future jobs. It can also encourage students to follow team rules. Students are more likely to help each other as well. Teamwork spirit is not born but built. Here are things you can do to improve teamwork spirit: ▲Communicate well with each other When you’re meeting together, let everyone speak and listen to each other carefully. Ask them questions to get them to talk so that everyone can communicate well with each other. ▲Work together on projects Let everyone help make decisions about the project. Decide the team goal and divide the project into steps. Celebrate every win as a win for the whole team. ▲Build trust and respect (尊重) It’s okay to do something wrong, but bravely say sorry to make the situation better. This helps build trust in your team. Respect others’ work and encourage everyone to do better. Much of the work in today’s world is completed in teams. For students, team sports, singing in a chorus (合唱队) and joining in unpaid community service are the ways to learn about cooperation. 1．According to the passage, what’s the best way to teach cooperation? A．B． C． D． 2．It’s helpful to improve team spirit by _________. A．letting everyone speak and listen to each other carelessly B．dividing the project into steps C．making decisions about the project alone D．listening to others’ opinions all the time 3．What does the underlined word “unpaid” mean? A．interesting B．boring C．meaningful D．free 4．Which of the following is the structure of the passage? (P= Paragraph) A． B．C． D． 5．Whom is this passage mainly written for? A．Students. B．Teachers. C．Parents. D．Workers. Passage 2 （24-25八年级下·广东省深圳市育才教育集团·期中） There is nothing worse than being cheated. Now body language expert Judi James tells you the key signs to find out whether someone is telling a lie. Here are some ways to help you. The long stop: Telling a lie is quite difficult for the body and brain to deal with. First your brain produces the truth. Then, you have to hide the truth and invent a lie. After that, you tell the lie. This often leads to a longer stop before answering. The eye movement: When we look up to our left, we’re often recalling memory. But when we look up to our right, we are thinking new ideas. Also, the guilt of telling a lie often makes people avoid eye contact, looking down or away. The heart beat: Most people experience instant stress when they don’t tell the truth. The mouth dries, the body sweats more, the pulse rate (心率) becomes quick and breathing is shorter. These are all easy to be noticed. The poker face: Some people prefer to have the poker face, because they think less is more and almost show less movement and eye contact when they are telling lies. Hide the face: When someone tells a lie, they often want to hide their face from their audience. This can result in touching nose or covering mouth. Self-comfort touches: People often move from side to side, touch their hair or play with rings when they are stressed. Although most people use self-comfort gestures in their daily lives, they will use more of them when they lying. 1．Why do people have a long stop before telling a lie? A．Because they have stress. B．Because they are recalling memory. C．Because they don’t want to say anything. D．Because they are thinking of a lie. 2．What does the underlined word “guilt” in Paragraph 3 probably mean? A．exciting B．shame C．peace D．anger 3．What may people do when they feel stressful suddenly? A．They have the poker face. B．They have less movement. C．Their hearts beat more quickly. D．They have more eye expressions. 4．If a person touches his nose while talking, what does it mean? A．He has a cold. B．He might be telling a lie. C．He is thinking hard. D．He is very interested in the topic. 5．What does the writer want to tell us? A．The problem of telling lies. B．The reason why people tell lies. C．The importance of body language. D．The ways to discover people telling lies. Passage 3 （24-25八年级下·广东省深圳市宝安区多校联考·期中） When we learn a new language, we spend a large amount of time studying grammar and learning new words. We work hard to improve our reading and listening skills. Few of us, however, pay enough attention to body language. So body language is not important, is it? The answer is, “Yes!” As the old saying goes, “Actions speak louder than words.” Sometimes, we can communicate even without a single word. For example, shrug (耸肩) our shoulders, and, without a word, we’ve just said, “I don’t know.” Body language can help us pay attention to what we are saying. It can help us express our true, inner feelings. Moreover, body language can help us find out if someone is lying. People who are lying often turn away or raise their shoulders because they are uncomfortable with the conversation. In job interviews, the interviewers can sometimes judge (判断) the interviewee before he or she speaks. Body language is important in our personal lives, too. It can show if you really care about your friends. Leaning forward into the conversation, for example, means you are interested in what is being said. Listening without making eye contact means you are not paying attention but waiting for your turn to speak. Scientists have studied body language for a long time. They say more than 70 percent of our messages are sent through body language. Sometimes, body language is more exact than the words we say. So it is very important for us to learn body language. By understanding body language, we are less likely to misunderstand and be misunderstood. We will find it easier to get a job. We will also have lasting friendships. 1．According to the passage, what DON’T people do when learning a new language? A．Studying grammar. B．Practising using body language. C．Improving reading skills. D．Learning new words. 2．According to the second paragraph, which of the following means “I don’t know.”? A．Put up hands. B．Lean forward. C．Turn away D．Shrug shoulders. 3．According to the passage, body language can help us______. a. get a job        b. lie without anyone knowing c. reduce misunderstandings        d. keep friendships A．acd B．bcd C．abd D．abc 4．What’s the passage mainly about? A．The importance of body language. B．How to find out if someone is lying. C．The ways to learn body language. D．How to improve our English. 5．How can we divide the passage? A．①/②③④⑤ B．①②③④/⑤ C．①②/③④/⑤ D．①/②③/④⑤ Passage 4 （24-25八年级下·广东省佛山市顺德区英华学校·期中） Bees are wonderful insects known for their communication skills. For years, scientists have studied how bees share information about the place of the food. Recently, a team paid attention to the question whether humans (人类) can understand their special “dance language”. ▲ In the test, scientists placed sugar water (a favorite food for bees) at different distances (距离) from the bees’ home. When a bee found the food, it returned to its home and had a dance. If the food was close (within 50 meters), the bee danced in small circles. If the food was farther away, the bee danced in a number—eight shape while shaking its body. The team filmed 20 dances—10 for nearby food and 10 for faraway food. These videos were shown to 150 volunteers. Surprisingly, 72% of the volunteers correctly guessed whether the food was near or far, even though most had never studied bees before. Many said they noticed “the bees moved differently when food was far.” This discovery suggests humans might naturally know parts of bee communication. Scientists hope to develop things to draw down bee dances to help improve vegetable pollination (授粉). A new app is being tested to track bee dances, which could help build healthier natural environments. The team plans to teach school students about bee dances next. “Bees are nature’s tiny teachers,” said Dr. Li, the project leader. “Understanding them helps both humans and our planet.” 1．Which of the following can be put in “ ▲ ” in Paragraph 1? A．Bees are harmful to humans. B．Scientists have found something in a study. C．Scientists don’t care about insects. D．Bees cannot see colors. 2．Which picture most likely shows a bee’s dance for faraway food? A． B． C． D． 3．How did volunteers help with the research? A．By watching and guessing the meanings of bee dances. B．By feeding bees sugar water. C．By writing down the temperatures of bees’ home. D．By counting bees in the bees’ home. 4．What does the underlined word “track” mean in Paragraph 4? A．care B．follow C．break D．show 5．What is the best title for the passage? A．Bees: Small Garden Helpers B．Sugar Water and Hungry Bees C．How to Build a Bees’ Home D．The Secret Language of Bees / 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $