专题09 阅读表达（期中真题分类汇编，人教版专用）八年级英语下学期

专题09 阅读表达 主题01 人与自我——哲理感悟 Passage 1 （24-25八年级下·湖南省长沙市长郡集团·期中） Even in early time, people could realize the importance of dreams and knew that dreams gave meaning to life. Every great achievement (成就) has been the result of years of dreaming. If a person has a dream and holds fast to it, he or she will find a way to bring it into reality (现实). Children do not have much experience or knowledge. However, they are natural dreamers. We should not laugh at them for being naive (天真的). Many great men were dreamers when they were children. One such dreamer was Thomas Edison. He used to be ostracized (排斥) when he was in primary school, but his achievements were greater than everyone else’s in his time. Teenagers and young people should also be encouraged to dream. The world is full of successful teenagers and young people. They dreamt big and their dreams changed their lives and even the world. Steve Jobs and Bill Gates are good examples. They developed technology and brought great progress to human besides making money for themselves. Older people should believe that it is never too late to dream and that the human mind is never too old to make dreams turn into reality. Colonel Sanders realized his dreams at the age of 67 and set up the biggest fried chicken company (KFC) in the world. To dream is a wonderful ability which can lead to wonderful results. Olympic records were broken by players who were brave enough to dream. No one is too young or too old to dream and to make dreams come true. 1．According to the passage, what is the result of years of dreaming? 2．Did Thomas Edison achieve more than the others in his time? 3．How many famous great dreamers are there in the passage? 4．When did Colonel Saunders set up KFC? 5．What does the passage mainly tell us? 【答案】】1．Every great achievement./Every great achievement can be made. 2．Yes, he did. 3．Four. 4.At the age of 67. 5．The importance of dreams. 【导语】本文是一篇议论文。主要讲述了梦想的重要性以及不同年龄段的人如何通过坚持梦想取得成就。 1．根据“Every great achievement has been the result of years of dreaming.”可知，多年梦想的结果是实现伟大的成就。故填Every great achievement./Every great achievement can be made. 2．根据“but his achievements were greater than everyone else’s in his time.”可知，托马斯·爱迪生的成就确实超过了同时代的其他人。故填Yes, he did. 3．根据“One such dreamer was Thomas Edison.”、“Steve Jobs and Bill Gates are the good examples.”和“Colonel Sanders realized his dreams at the age of 67 and set up the biggest fried chicken company (KFC) in the world.”可知，文章中提到的著名梦想家有：托马斯·爱迪生、史蒂夫·乔布斯、比尔·盖茨和哈兰·山德士，共四人。故填4./Four. 4．根据“Colonel Sanders realized his dreams at the age of 67 and set up the biggest fried chicken company (KFC) in the world.”可知，哈兰·山德士是在67岁时创立了KFC。故填At the age of 67. 5．通读全文并根据“Even in early time, people could realize the importance of dreams and knew that dreams gave meaning to life.”可知，文章通过多个例子告诉我们梦想的重要性。故填The importance of dreams. Passage 2 （24-25八年级下·吉林省吉林市船营区第二十三中学·期中） 根据短文内容，回答下列问题。 One evening, it was raining and the wind was blowing hard. An old couple came to a small hotel and wanted to stay there for the night. A young man welcomed them warmly, but said, “I’m sorry! Our rooms here are all full and the hotels nearby are all full too, for there will be an important meeting here tomorrow.” Hearing the young man’s words, the old couple felt very disappointed (失望的), and turned around to leave. Just as they were leaving, the young man came up to them and stopped them, “Madam and Sir, if you don’t mind, you can sleep in my bedroom for a night...” The next morning, the old couple took out lots of money to give it to the young man, but he refused to take it. “No! You needn’t pay me any money, for I only lent my room to you,” said the young man with a smile on his face. “You’re great, young man! It’s very kind of you. Maybe one day, I’ll build a hotel for you!” said the old man. With these words, the old couple left. The young man only laughed and continued working. Several years later, the young man got a letter from the old couple, inviting him to go to Manhattan. The young man met the old couple in front of a five-star hotel. “Do you still remember what I said to you several years ago? Look! This is the hotel that I built for you!” said the old man. Soon, the young man became the manager of the hotel. 1．How was the weather when the old couple wanted to stay in the hotel? 2．Why couldn’t the old couple stay in the hotel? 3．Where did the old couple live at last? 4．Did the young man refuse to take the money from the old couple? 5．What did the old couple give the young man for his kindness? 【答案】1．It was raining and the wind was blowing hard. 2．Because the rooms in the small hotel were all full, and the hotels nearby were also full. 3．They lived in the young man’s bedroom. 4．Yes, he did. 5．They built a five-star hotel for the young man and made him the manager of the hotel. 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，讲述雨夜中一对老夫妇因酒店满房无法住宿，年轻店员主动让出自己的卧室且拒收报酬，数年后老夫妇为感谢他建造了一家五星级酒店并让他担任经理的故事。 1．根据“One evening, it was raining and the wind was blowing hard. An old couple came to a small hotel and wanted to stay there for the night.”可知，老夫妇想住酒店时，天正在下雨且风刮得很大。故填It was raining and the wind was blowing hard. 2．根据“A young man welcomed them warmly, but said, ‘I’m sorry! Our rooms here are all full and the hotels nearby are all full too, for there will be an important meeting here tomorrow.’”可知，老夫妇无法住这家酒店是因为这家小酒店的房间都满了，附近的酒店也都满了。故填Because the rooms in the small hotel were all full, and the hotels nearby were also full. 3．根据“Just as they were leaving, the young man came up to them and stopped them, ‘Madam and Sir, if you don’t mind, you can sleep in my bedroom for a night…’”可知，老夫妇最后住在了年轻人的卧室里。故填They lived in the young man’s bedroom. 4．根据“The next morning, the old couple took out lots of money to give it to the young man, but he refused to take it.”可知，年轻人拒绝接受老夫妇给的钱。故填Yes, he did. 5．根据“The young man met the old couple in front of a five-star hotel. ‘Do you still remember what I said to you several years ago? Look! This is the hotel that I built for you!’ said the old man. Soon, the young man became the manager of the hotel.”可知，老夫妇为感谢年轻人的善良，给他建了一家五星级酒店，并让他担任酒店经理。故填They built a five-star hotel for the young man and made him the manager of the hotel. Passage 3 （24-25八年级下·安徽省宣城市第六中学·期中） You may not realize it, but you are doing much more than just studying when you are at school. School is also the place where you learn to get along well with people. But this is not always easy. What can you do if you just don’t like one of your classmates? If you discover that you have problems getting along with your classmates or friends, the most important thing to learn is tolerance. Tolerance is the ability to realize and respect the differences in others. We cannot change the way that other people do, so it is important to learn to live happily with them. Tolerance will make everyone get on better with each other. Knowing others constantly makes us understand others’ differences. Something different does not exactly mean that it is bad. Tolerance teaches us to keep an even temper and an open mind. You need to remember an old saying, “Treat others how you want to be treated.” You would like to be treated kindly by your classmates. If you tolerate something, it does not mean that you have to like it. No one is asking you to change who you are or what you believe in. Tolerance just means that you should respect the differences in others and not try to make them change. It is important to practice tolerance because it will make everyone’s life easier. Learn to accept people for their different abilities and interests. The world is very different, and practicing tolerance in your own school and city can help make a difference. 1．What is the most important thing to learn to get along with your classmates? 2．What is tolerance? 3．Why is tolerance important? 【答案】1．The most important thing to learn is tolerance. 2．Tolerance is the ability to realize and respect the differences in others. 3．Because it will make everyone’s life easier. 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要讲述了在学校与同学相处的方法，强调了宽容的重要性。 1．根据“If you discover that you have problems getting along with your classmates or friends, the most important thing to learn is tolerance.”可知，学会宽容是与同学相处最重要的品质。故填The most important thing to learn is tolerance. 2．根据“Tolerance is the ability to realize and respect the differences in others.”可知，宽容的定义是认识和尊重他人的差异。故填Tolerance is the ability to realize and respect the differences in others. 3．根据“It is important to practice tolerance because it will make everyone’s life easier.”可知，宽容很重要是因为它让每个人的生活更轻松。故填Because it will make everyone’s life easier. 主题02 人与社会——人际交往 Passage 1 （24-25八年级下·重庆市第十一中学·期中） 阅读下文并回答问题。 Family fights happen in every home. Maybe your parents don’t allow you to play video games, or your brother/ sister takes your things without asking. These problems can make you feel angry or sad, but good communication can help solve them. Why Fights Happen? ·Different opinions: Parents may worry about your grades, while you care more about friends. ·Misunderstanding: Sometimes you forget to explain your feelings clearly. ·Busy schedules（日程安排）: Family members may not have time to talk calmly. How to Communicate Better ·Listen first: Before speaking, try to understand the other person’s thoughts. ·Use “I” messages: Say “I feel upset when...” instead of “You always...”. ·Choose the right time: Discuss problems when everyone is relaxed, not during dinner or before exams. A Real Example Last week, Li Ming argued with his mom because she refused to let him join a school trip. Instead of shouting, he wrote a note: “Mom, I feel sad because I really want to go. Can we talk about safety rules?” Then, he talked to his mom calmly about the rules. Later, they reached an agreement—Li Ming could go if he finished his homework early. 1．Is it normal for families to have fights? 2．How did Li Ming solve the problem with his mom? 3．Why do some students have a fight with family members? 4．Do you agree that good communication can help solve problems? Why or Why not? 【答案】1．Yes, it is normal. 2．He wrote a note to explain his feelings and calmly discussed safety rules with his mom, reaching an agreement. 3．Because of different opinions, misunderstandings, or busy schedules. 4．Yes. Good communication helps family members understand each other and find solutions, as shown in Li Ming’s story. 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了家庭争吵是普遍现象，但通过积极沟通可以有效化解矛盾，维护家庭关系。 1．根据“Family fights happen in every home.”可知，家庭争吵在每家每户都会发生，说明这是普遍现象。故填Yes, it is normal. 2．根据“A Real Example  Last week, Li Ming argued with his mom because...if he finished his homework early.”可知，李明通过写便条表达感受，并冷静沟通，最终达成协议。故填He wrote a note to explain his feelings and calmly discussed safety rules with his mom, reaching an agreement. 3．根据“Why Fights Happen?  ·Different opinions: Parents may worry about your grades, while you care more about friends.  ·Misunderstanding: Sometimes you forget to explain your feelings clearly.  ·Busy schedules (日程安排): Family members may not have time to talk calmly.”可知，家庭争吵的三大原因是观点分歧、误解和繁忙的日程安排。故填Because of different opinions, misunderstandings, or busy schedules. 4．开放性习题，言之有理即可，参考答案为：Yes. Good communication helps family members understand each other and find solutions, as shown in Li Ming’s story. Passage 2 （24-25八年级下·辽宁省本溪市·期中） 阅读短文，然后根据内容回答所提问题。 From food lovers to learning or travel partners, young people have been looking for new ways to communicate with others and have fun together. A popular way to do so is through dazi socializing (社交). The word “dazi” comes from the Shanghai dialect (方言). People first used it to talk about card-playing friends. Now, it means the partners who join in some activities together. And a dazi is not like a close friend or a family member. People usually don’t have a long and strong relationship with their dazi. These years, more people are trying to look for a dazi to enjoy food, travel, or study. A study of 1,335 young people shows that 72.6 percent have one or more dazi. Nearly 69 percent believe that finding a dazi is a brave step in moving out of their comfort zone (舒适圈) to find a new lifestyle. Xiaomi is one of such people. Xiaomi, born in 1981, is an office worker in Shenzhen. She has looked for travel partners more than once. This March, Xiaomi went to Gansu Province and found a travel partner there. She also found another dazi during the trip. They all had great fun during the journey. “We later started a chat (聊天) group on WeChat (微信), and we shared good books and life experiences in it. At the same time, we shared our daily habits, too. Starting as travel partners, we have become friends. I think I’m lucky.” Xiaomi said. Finding a dazi is not always good, and it can be dangerous sometimes. Remember to be careful and pay attention to your personal safety when you look for a dazi. 1．Where does the word “dazi” come from? 2．Why do people want to look for a dazi these years? 3．What did Xiaomi and her travel partners share in the chat group? 4．Do you want to find a dazi in your daily life? Why? Write 30 words or more. 【答案】1．It is from the Shanghai dialect. 2．To enjoy food, travel, or study. 3．Good books, life experiences and daily habits. 4．Yes, because I don’t want to feel bored in my spare time. A lot of interesting things in my daily life can be done with my dazi, such as doing exercise or studying English together. 【导语】本文主要介绍了年轻人通过“搭子”社交寻找新生活方式的现象，包括其起源、目的和实际案例，并提醒注意安全。 1．根据“The word ‘dazi’ comes from the Shanghai dialect (方言).”可知，“搭子”来自上海方言。故填It is from the Shanghai dialect. 2．根据“These years, more people are trying to look for a dazi to enjoy food, travel, or study.”可知，人们寻找搭子是为了共同享受美食、旅行或学习。故填To enjoy food, travel, or study. 3．根据“We later started a chat (聊天) group on WeChat (微信), and we shared good books and life experiences in it. At the same time, we shared our daily habits, too.”可知，小米和搭子在微信群中分享好书、生活经验和日常习惯。故填Good books, life experiences and daily habits. 4．开放性问题，回答言之有理即可。参考答案为Yes, because I don’t want to feel bored in my spare time. A lot of interesting things in my daily life can be done with my dazi, such as doing exercise or studying English together. Passage 3 （24-25八年级下·山东省滨州市博兴县·期中） 根据短文内容回答问题。 “I don’t like my parents. They always tell me that I should do this and should not do that. It sometimes makes me angry,” said Zhang Hua, a middle school student in Guangzhou. Do you have the same problem? Perhaps your parents had the same problem when they were young. Why aren’t some parents so friendly in their children’s eyes? One of the most important reasons is when someone becomes a parent, he/ she often worries about things. Since you were born (出生), your parents have worried about everything about you. They do a lot for you. Though something would make you angry, they care about you and worry about you. They worry about your choice (选择) of friends, the food you eat, your study at school, how much sleep you get and so on. All these things are part of your life, because they want you to grow up healthily and happily. So how can you make things easier on yourself? It’s easier than you think. Just make sure your parents know what you’re doing. Get them to know your friends. Phone them if you get home later than usual. Say sorry to them when you make mistakes. Talk about your ideas with them and they may talk about theirs with you. Most of all, try to think why your parents do this or do that. They are still practicing being parents and need help that you can give them. When you become a parent, they may be able to help you learn how to get on with your children. 1．Where is Zhang Hua from? 2．Why do parents always worry about what their children do? 3．What should children do when they make mistakes according to the writer? 4．How can you make things easier on yourself? 5．What can you learn from the passage? 【答案】1．He is from Guangzhou. 2．Because they want their children to grow up healthily and happily. 3．They should say sorry to their parents. 4．Just make sure our parents know what we’re doing. 5．答案不唯一，言之有理即可。Children should often communicate with their parents./ Kids should learn to understand their parents and get on well with them. / Kids should try to understand their parents and love them. 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，分析了孩子觉得父母不友好的原因，并给出孩子与父母相处的建议，以改善亲子关系。 1．根据“said Zhang Hua, a middle school student in Guangzhou”可知，张华是广州的一名中学生。故填He is from Guangzhou. 2．根据“All these things are part of your life, because they want you to grow up healthily and happily.”可知，父母担心孩子所做的事是因为他们希望孩子健康快乐地成长。故填Because they want their children to grow up healthily and happily. 3．根据“Say sorry to them when you make mistakes.”可知，孩子们犯错时应该向父母道歉。故填They should say sorry to their parents. 4．根据“So how can you make things easier on yourself? It’s easier than you think. Just make sure your parents know what you’re doing.”可知，要让自己的事情变得更轻松，需要让父母知道自己在做什么。故填Just make sure our parents know what we’re doing. 5．答案不唯一，言之有理即可。参考答案为Children should often communicate with their parents./ Kids should learn to understand their parents and get on well with them. / Kids should try to understand their parents and love them. 主题03 人与自我——个人经历 Passage 1 （24-25八年级下·安徽省淮北五校·期中） 阅读下面短文，并用英语回答问题，请注意每小题的词数要求。 I was an eighth-grader without ever really learning how to read. I had no confidence and was afraid of being laughed at. Hopefully, an amazing teacher appeared. After asking me to read aloud in class. Ms. Powell noticed my nervousness. She quickly let another student do the task and asked me if she could take me to the nurse’s office, saying that I looked a little pale. Even though I was not sick, I followed her. Ms. Powell never knew reading was a challenge for her husband until two weeks before he passed away. She promised to teach him but he told her, “Teach someone who really needs you.” She looked for that person for some time. Then she asked a little girl to read and discovered her problem. That girl was me. Meeting me in the hallway, she said, “I’m here to help solve your problem.” Shamefully, I told her I couldn’t read. “There is no need to feel sorry,” she said. She promised me that efforts could solve my problem. Over the course of the next year, Ms. Powell spent her spare time teaching me. It was difficult, but through many tears, I could finally read. Ms. Powell brought me out of my lonely world and my life improved. I want to say to her: _______________. 1．How did the writer feel when she was asked to read aloud? (不超过5个词) 2．How did Ms. Powell help the writer solve the problem? (不超过 10个词) 3．What would the writer say at the end of the text? (不超过 10个词) 【答案】1．Nervous./She felt nervous. 2．She spent her spare time teaching the writer. 3．Thank you for bringing me to a new world. 【导语】本文讲述了一位八年级学生因不会阅读而缺乏自信，后在Powell老师的耐心帮助下克服困难的故事。 1．根据“After asking me to read aloud in class. Ms. Powell noticed my nervousness.”可知，作者被要求朗读时感到紧张。故填Nervous./She felt nervous. 2．根据“Over the course of the next year, Ms. Powell spent her spare time teaching me.”可知，Powell老师通过花费业余时间教学帮助作者解决问题。故填She spent her spare time teaching the writer. 3．根据“Ms. Powell brought me out of my lonely world and my life improved.”可知，Powell老师把作者从孤独的世界中带出来，她的生活得到了改善。由此可推测，作者会对Powell老师表达感激之情。故填Thank you for bringing me to a new world. Passage 2 （24-25八年级下·北京一零一集团·期中） The Sport of Concentration Every day, it seems, a new gadget (设备) promises to help me run farther and faster, sleep better, or monitor my heart rate more effectively. These gadgets state they’ll make me a “better me,” or so the story goes. Some of them might actually help, but a few months ago, I decided to sell all my sports gadgets. I now record my running times with just a pen and a notepad. Soon after, I started training for a marathon the old-fashioned way—without a device on my wrist tracking my pace or heart rate. To my surprise, running without all that information turned out to be a real joy. In the past, whenever my smartwatch told me I was running slower than I “should”, I’d force myself to speed up, even if it was clear that my body didn’t want to. But this time, I ran the way I wanted to. Many times, I was surprised to see real breakthroughs in my running times when I checked my notepad after workouts. If I had seen those numbers during the run, I might have slowed down. But since I didn’t know, I just kept running. Another positive thing about getting rid of all my running gadgets is that it’s helping me concentrate more on the running itself. Since I no longer feel like I need technology to run well, I can go out and run without worrying about battery life. So, what’s the lesson here? Well, we could very easily replace the example of running with writing, studying, or anything else. No matter what it is, the more we worry about improving, the more it hurts our performance. Should you stop using technology to “improve” your performance? Of course, that’s up to you. However, if I were asked that question, I’d certainly say that I’m better off without it. 1．How does the writer record running times now? 2．How did the writer feel when he saw real breakthroughs in his running times? 3．What is another positive thing about not using running gadgets anymore? 4．What do you think of sports gadgets? Why do you think so? (give at least 2 reasons) 【答案】1．The writer now records running times with just a pen and a notepad. 2．The writer felt surprised. 3．It’s helping the writer concentrate more on the running itself. 4．I think they are helpful for me. Because I can know the data from sports gadgets and improve my performance from time to time. 【导语】本文通过作者弃用运动设备的亲身经历，探讨科技工具对运动专注力和表现的影响。 1．根据“I now record my running times with just a pen and a notepad.”可知，现在只用笔和记事本记录跑步时间。故填The writer now records running times with just a pen and a notepad. 2．根据“Many times, I was surprised to see real breakthroughs in my running times when I checked my notepad after workouts.”可知，看到跑步成绩突破时，作者很惊讶。故填The writer felt surprised. 3．根据“it’s helping me concentrate more on the running itself”可知，另一个摆脱所有跑步设备的好处是，它帮助作者更专注于跑步本身。故填It’s helping the writer concentrate more on the running itself. 4．开放性试题，言之有理即可，参考答案：I think they are helpful for me. Because I can know the data from sports gadgets and improve my performance from time to time. Passage 3 （24-25八年级下·湖南省长沙市浏阳市·期中） 阅读下面短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 In the morning, we went on a trip to Green Natural Park. We were happy because it was a sunny day. On the way, we kept singing and talking happily. However, when we finished our picnic at 1:00 p.m., it was dark and windy. Soon, the storm came when we were walking to the campsite (野营地). We ran but we could find no place to hide. Twenty minutes passed and it was still raining. There were hours to go before we reached the campsite. It was even worse that our small compass(指南针) showed that we went the wrong way. We lost our way! We had to make a quick decision because it was raining heavily. Chris said we could put up a tent to hide in, so Mary and Tom helped to do it. Chris and I tried to make a fire to keep us warm. But we couldn’t light the fire, as everything was wet. We had to wait inside the tent. At about five, it stopped raining. We decided to give up the trip because all of us were very tired. This trip might not be very successful but we got the most important thing—the importance of teamwork. 1．Where did the writer go on a trip? 2．What were they doing when the storm came? 3．Did they make a fire successfully? 4．Why did they give up the trip? 5．What can we learn from the trip? 【答案】1．To/In Green Natural Park. 2．They were walking to the campsite. 3．No. 4．Because all of them were tired. 5．The importance of teamwork. /We got the most important thing—the importance of teamwork. 【导语】本文讲述了作者一行人在格林自然公园旅行遇暴风雨，历经波折后明白团队合作重要性的事。 1．根据“In the morning, we went on a trip to Green Natural Park.”可知，作者去的地方是格林自然公园。故填To/In Green Natural Park. 2．根据“Soon, the storm came when we were walking to the campsite (野营地).” 可知，暴风雨来临时，他们正在前往野营地的路上。故填They were walking to the campsite. 3．根据“But we couldn’t light the fire, as everything was wet.”可知，他们因物品潮湿而未能成功生火。故填No. 4．根据“We decided to give up the trip because all of us were very tired.” 可知，他们放弃旅行的原因是所有人都累了。故填Because all of them were tired. 5．根据“This trip might not be very successful but we got the most important thing—the importance of teamwork.”可知，作者一行人从旅行中懂得了团队合作的重要性。故填The importance of teamwork. /We got the most important thing—the importance of teamwork. 主题04 人与自然——自然景观 Passage 1 （24-25八年级下·河北省廊坊市安次区·期中） 阅读下面短文，简略回答问题。 It’s normal to meet with a rainstorm on summer afternoons. Rainstorms are very dangerous for people and they can even kill people. So how can we stay safe during a rainstorm? Before a rainstorm When the sky suddenly turns dark and the wind becomes strong, it means a dangerous rainstorm might be coming. If there is lightning, don’t wait for rain. Act right away. At the first flash of lightning, quickly get into a building. During a rainstorm When you are indoors, be careful. It is not smart to go near doors or windows. Rain and wind can blow in or even break them. Do not use anything that runs on electricity (电), either. Water and electrical lines are like roads for lightning. You can’t use the phone. Lightning can travel through the phone line and hit you. If you can’t get to somewhere safe, stay out in the open. You may feel safe under a tree, but that is not a good place to be. The lightning could hit the tree and travel through the tree to hit you. Try to find a low place to stay in. After a rainstorm You should also be careful after the rainstorm stops. There is always too much water on the roads, so you should never drive or walk through a flooded road. You should watch your pets closely. Keep them indoors if possible. 1．When is it normal for a rainstorm to happen? 2．What does it mean when the sky suddenly turns dark and the wind becomes strong? 3．What should we do at the first flash of lightning? 4．Why shouldn’t we stay under a tree during a rainstorm? 5．Do you like rainy days? Why or why not? 【答案】1．On summer afternoons. 2．It means a dangerous rainstorm might be coming. 3．We should quickly get into a building. 4．Because the lightning could hit the tree and travel through the tree to hit us. 5．Yes, I do. Because rainy days make the air fresh./ No, I don’t. Because it’s not convenient to go out on rainy days. 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。本文是暴雨天气的安全指南，详细介绍了暴雨来临前、暴雨期间和暴雨结束后的安全注意事项。 1．根据“It’s normal to meet with a rainstorm on summer afternoons”可知，夏季下午遇到暴雨是正常的。故填On summer afternoons. 2．根据“When the sky suddenly turns dark and the wind becomes strong, it means a dangerous rainstorm might be coming”可知，当天空突然变暗，风变强时，意味着一场危险的暴雨可能即将来临。故填It means a dangerous rainstorm might be coming. 3．根据“At the first flash of lightning, quickly get into a building”可知，在第一次闪电时，应迅速进入建筑物。故填We should quickly get into a building. 4．根据“The lightning could hit the tree and travel through the tree to hit you”可知，在暴雨期间不应该待在树下，因为闪电可能会击中树并通过树击中你。故填Because the lightning could hit the tree and travel through the tree to hit us. 5．开放性作答，结合实际，言之有理即可。参考答案为Yes, I do. Because rainy days make the air fresh./ No, I don’t. Because it’s not convenient to go out on rainy days. Passage 2 （24-25八年级下·北京大学附属中学·期中） The World Health Organization says air pollution kills seven million people around the world each year. Even if polluted air does not kill us, it can make us very sick. However, breathing dirty air may do more than hurt your body. It can also affect your brain and your ability to think. A new study shows that air pollution can cause a “huge” reduction in our intelligence. The researchers reported that long- term exposure (暴露) to air pollution can affect a person’s mental abilities in two areas: language and math. Xi Chen, the researcher of the Yale School of Public Health led the study. He and his team found that breathing polluted air can reduce a person’s education level by about one year. Chen said that the effect generally is worse for those over 64 years of age, for men and for those with little or no education. “The older persons—they are more affected. And we find, quite interestingly men are more affected than women. And people working outdoors are more affected than people working indoors.” The researchers noted that the influence of pollution on language ability is even more serious as people age, especially among men and the less educated. Why are a person’s language skills more affected than math? There’s an important part in our brain: white matter. White matter is more connected with a person’s language skills. Studies have shown that air pollution has a great influence on the white matter in the brain. Chen said that air pollution did affect the math skills just not as much as their language skills. 1．How many people are killed by air pollution each year? 2．In what areas can air pollution affect a person’s mental abilities? 3．How are a person’s language skills affected by air pollution? 4．What do you think of air pollution? What’s your advice on stopping air pollution? 【答案】1．Seven million people. 2．In language and math. 3．Air pollution has a great influence on the white matter in the brain which is more connected with a person’s language skills. 4．回答合理即可。参考答案：I think air pollution is extremely harmful as it can cause serious health problems and affect our mental abilities. My advice on stopping air pollution is that we should use more clean energy sources, reduce industrial emissions, and plant more trees. 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要阐述了世界卫生组织关于空气污染致人死亡的数据，重点介绍了一项新研究，即空气污染不仅危害身体，还会对人的大脑和思维能力产生影响，尤其在语言和数学方面，且不同人群受影响程度不同，同时解释了空气污染对语言能力影响更严重的原因。 1．根据“The World Health Organization says air pollution kills seven million people around the world each year.”可知，每年因空气污染死亡的人数是七百万。故填Seven million people. 2．根据“The researchers reported that long-term exposure (暴露) to air pollution can affect a person’s mental abilities in two areas: language and math.”可以得出，空气污染会在语言和数学两个领域影响人的心智能力。故填In language and math. 3．根据“There’s an important part in our brain: white matter. White matter is more connected with a person’s language skills. Studies have shown that air pollution has a great influence on the white matter in the brain.”可知，空气污染通过影响大脑中的白质来影响人的语言技能，因为白质与语言技能联系更紧密。故填Air pollution has a great influence on the white matter in the brain which is more connected with a person’s language skills. 4．回答合理即可。参考答案：I think air pollution is extremely harmful as it can cause serious health problems and affect our mental abilities. My advice on stopping air pollution is that we should use more clean energy sources, reduce industrial emissions, and plant more trees. Passage 3 （24-25八年级下·河北省保定市易县·期中） 阅读下面短文，简略回答问题。 Cutting the Grass A charity (慈善组织) in the UK is asking people not to cut down the grass in their garden. When spring arrives, many gardeners mow (修剪) their lawns. The activity is part of a project called “No Mow May”. It helps flowers grow wild and insects breed. The purpose of No Mow May is to keep the nature in balance. It is from the charity Plantlife. The charity is also asking people to count the types and number of wild flowers in their garden. Plantlife considers that leaving the grass uncut creates habitats (栖息地) which will help “bees, butterflies, wildlife and us”. Bees are a basic part of nature as they spread flowers. Cutting the grass means there are fewer flowers for bees and other insects to live on. A spokesperson for Plantlife said garden lawns have the possibilities to be “biodiversity hotspots”. Last year, the charity found over 250 kinds of plants on people’s lawns. These included wild strawberries and wild eggplants. Plantlife wants people to value wild lawns more. It said people would get a nice, colorful surprise if they did not cut their grass. One gardener spoke to the BBC about the joy of wild gardens. He said people care too much about having a clean garden and use too much compost. He believes not mowing the lawn lets people reconnect with the natural world. Plantlife agreed. It said a wild garden makes you have more fun instead of your own garden. 1．What is the purpose of No Mow May? 2．What does cutting the grass in your garden mean? 3．How many kinds of plants did the charity find on the lawns last year? 4．What would you get if you don’t cut the grass in your garden? 5．Do you agree that people should not cut down the grass in the gardens? Why or why not? 【答案】1．To keep the nature in balance. 2．Cutting the grass means there are fewer flowers for bees and other insects to live on. 3．Over 250 kinds. 4．People would get a nice, colorful surprise. 5．答案不唯一，合理即可。Yes, I agree. Because not cutting the grass can create habitats for bees, butterflies and other wildlife, help keep nature in balance, and let people reconnect with the natural world. 【导语】本文主要讲述了英国 “植物生命” 慈善组织发起 “五月不修剪” 项目，呼吁人们不修剪花园草坪，以维持生态平衡、促进生物多样性，并介绍了该项目的相关理念和意义。 1．根据“The purpose of No Mow May is to keep the nature in balance.”可知，No Mow May的目的是保持大自然平衡。故填To keep the nature in balance. 2．根据“Cutting the grass means there are fewer flowers for bees and other insects to live on.”可知，修剪草坪会导致可供蜜蜂和其他昆虫生存的花卉减少。故填Cutting the grass means there are fewer flowers for bees and other insects to live on. 3．根据“Last year, the charity found over 250 kinds of plants on people’s lawns”可知，在人们的草坪上发现了 250 多种植物。故填Over 250 kinds. 4．根据“It said people would get a nice, colorful surprise if they did not cut their grass.”可知，如果人们不修剪草坪，就会收获一份美丽又色彩斑斓的惊喜。故填People would get a nice, colorful surprise. 5．开放性问题，答案不唯一，合理即可。参考答案为：Yes, I agree. Because not cutting the grass can create habitats for bees, butterflies and other wildlife, help keep nature in balance, and let people reconnect with the natural world. 主题01 人与社会——中国文化 Passage 1 （24-25八年级下·河北省石家庄市第四十八中学·期中） Red is a lucky color in Chinese culture and money in the red packet is called lucky money. During Chinese New Year, giving lucky money to children is a way of sending wishes and good luck to them. Lucky money has special meanings for Chinese people. Here is a story about it. It is said that there was a monster (怪物) called Sui in old times. Sui always came out and touched sleeping children’s heads on the night before Chinese New Year. Then the children would be scared and have a high fever. In order to stop the touch of Sui, people would stay up the whole night. This is called“Shou Sui” in Chinese. Later, people found that putting a red packet with money under the pillow (枕头) could scare away the monster. To keep children safe and healthy, giving lucky money during the festival became a tradition. Chinese people also give lucky money as gifts during other special events. Children can get it from their grandparents on birthdays. Sometimes people get lucky money from friends on the day of house-moving. Old people usually hand out lucky money face to face while young people like to send it through WeChat. Lucky money carries the message of happiness and good wishes, so we should use it in a proper way. For example, we can use it for school things. 1．Why do people give children lucky money during Chinese New Year? 2．What did the monster Sui do on the night before Chinese New Year? 3．Where did people put the red packet to scare away Sui? 4．When can Chinese people also get lucky money as gifts? (写出一个答案即可) 5．How do you usually use your lucky money? 【答案】1．Because it’s a way of sending wishes and good luck to children. 2．Sui always came out and touched sleeping children’s heads. 3．Under the pillow. 4．On birthdays./On the day of house-moving. 5．I usually use it for school things.（开放性答案，言之有理即可） 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了中国文化中压岁钱的含义、相关传说以及压岁钱的赠送场合和人们处理压岁钱的方式等内容。 1．根据“During Chinese New Year, giving lucky money to children is a way of sending wishes and good luck to them”可知，春节给孩子压岁钱是为了给他们送上祝福和好运。故填Because it’s a way of sending wishes and good luck to children. 2．根据“Sui always came out and touched sleeping children’s heads on the night before Chinese New Year”可知，怪物崇在春节前一晚出来触摸熟睡孩子的头。故填Sui always came out and touched sleeping children’s heads. 3．根据“Later, people found that putting a red packet with money under the pillow (枕头) could scare away the monster.”可知，人们把装钱的红包放在枕头下，故填Under the pillow. 4．根据“Chinese people also give lucky money as gifts during other special events. Children can get it from their grandparents on birthdays. Sometimes people get lucky money from friends on the day of house-moving.”可知，中国人在其他特殊活动中也会送压岁钱作为礼物。孩子们可以在生日时从祖父母那里得到它。有时人们会在搬家当天从朋友那里得到压岁钱。故填On birthdays./On the day of house-moving. 5．开放性作答，结合实际，言之有理即可。根据“Lucky money carries the message of happiness and good wishes, so we should use it in a proper way. For example, we can use it for school things.”可知，我们可以把它用于学校的事情。故填I usually use it for school things. Passage 2 （24-25八年级下·湖南省长沙市宁乡市·期中） 根据短文内容回答问题。 As an ancient Chinese sport, the game of jianzi is quite popular now. Most people in China may have seen or even played this shuttlecock sport at least once in their lifetime. The sport of jianzi first appeared in the Zhou Dynasty (朝代). It is believed that jianzi was from a football—like game called cuju. At that time, many children made jianzi at home, using round pieces of tin (锡片) with chicken feathers (鸡毛). During the Han Dynasty and the Song Dynasty, jianzi became the most popular. In 1933, China hosted the first national jianzi competition. In 1984, jianzi was officially (正式地) seen as a Chinese national sport. These days, Jianzi is getting more and more popular around the world. You can see people in foreign countries play this feathered sport. And it gets different names in different countries, such as đá cầu in Vietnam, Federfussball in Germany, and Jegichagi in Korea. And do you know how to play jianzi? It seems easy. You just need to keep the jianzi “afloat” (漂浮的) with your feet. While it is true that it needs players to use their feet to keep the jianzi afloat, using other body parts, such as your knees and chest, is also allowed. Although you may not plan to play jianzi anytime soon, learning about it is important to better understand Chinese culture. And since it’s simple and relaxing to play jianzi, why don’t you get a jianzi to develop your jianzi skills from now on? 1．When did jianzi first appear? 2．What was jianzi made of? 3．Does jianzi have the same name all over the world? 4．How do people play jianzi? 5．What do you think of the sport of jianzi? 【答案】1．It first appeared in the Zhou Dynasty. 2．It was made of round pieces of tin with chicken feathers. 3．No, it doesn’t. 4．People need to keep the jianzi “afloat” with their feet, and using other body parts, such as knees and chest, is also allowed. 5．It is an ancient, popular, simple and relaxing sport, and learning about it is important to better understand Chinese culture. 【导语】本文主要介绍了毽子这一古老的中国运动，包括其起源、发展、在国外的流行情况、玩法，以及学习踢毽子对了解中国文化的重要性。 1．根据“The sport of jianzi first appeared in the Zhou Dynasty (朝代).”可知，毽子运动首次出现在周朝。故填It first appeared in the Zhou Dynasty. 2．根据“At that time, many children made jianzi at home, using round pieces of tin (锡片) with chicken feathers (鸡毛).”可知，当时毽子是用带鸡毛的圆形锡片制成的。故填It was made of round pieces of tin with chicken feathers. 3．根据“And it gets different names in different countries ...”可知，毽子在不同国家有不同的名字，应作否定回答。故填No, it doesn’t. 4．根据“You just need to keep the jianzi ‘afloat’ (漂浮的) with your feet. While it is true that it needs players to use their feet to keep the jianzi afloat, using other body parts, such as your knees and chest, is also allowed.”可知，玩家需要用脚让毽子保持漂浮，同时也允许使用膝盖和胸部等其他身体部位。故填People need to keep the jianzi “afloat” with their feet, and using other body parts, such as knees and chest, is also allowed. 5．开放性试题，言之有理即可。参考答案为It is an ancient, popular, simple and relaxing sport, and learning about it is important to better understand Chinese culture. Passage 3 （24-25八年级下·河北省秦皇岛市·期中） 阅读下面短文，简略回答问题。 A highly expected video game based (基于) on ancient Chinese classic Journey to the West came out worldwide on Aug 20, 2024, making games around the world excited. The game, Black Myth: Wukong, an action role-playing game developed by Game Science, was inspired (启发) by the rich Chinese folk stories and the 16th-century novel Journey to the West, one of the four great classic novels of China. “To create an amazing Chinese story, we also read many Chinese classics, such as the Classic of Mountains and Seas (《山海经》) and the Investiture of the Gods (《封神演义》). They all inspired the making of the game.” creator Feng Ji said. Set in a magical world full of ancient Chinese stories, Black Myth: Wukong shows the beauty of ancient China and has interesting characters. In the game, players will step into the shoes of Sun Wukong, also known as the Monkey King, and travel to different places, from green forests to high mountains. During the journey, players use Wukong’ s powerful stick and ability to solve problems and beat special enemies. It is China’ s first 3A game, meaning it has high-quality pictures, a rich story and exciting fighting. This game is a great example of the talent and creativity of Chinese game developers. As the game continues to gain popularity, it is expected to further spread Chinese culture and help Chinese games stand on the stage of the world. 1．How did the games around the world feel when Black Myth: Wukong came out? 2．Why did the creators read many Chinese classics? 3．What will players do in the game Black Myth: Wukong? 4．As China’ s first 3A game, what’ s the special meaning of the success of the game?(依据短文内容写出一个即可) 5．Write down one of the four great classic novels of China. Tell us what you know about it. 【答案】1．Excited. 2．To create an amazing Chinese story. 3．Players will step into the shoes of Sun Wukong, travel to different places, use Wukong’s powerful stick and ability to solve problems and beat special enemies. 4．It has high-quality pictures, a rich story and exciting fighting. 5．回答合理即可。参考答案：Journey to the West; It is about the adventures of Tang Sanzang and his three disciples, Sun Wukong, Zhu Bajie and Sha Wujing, on their journey to the Western Regions to obtain Buddhist sutras. 【导语】本文主要介绍了最近爆火的中国游戏《黑神话：悟空》。 1．根据文章第一段 “making games around the world excited” 可知，游戏发布时全球玩家感到兴奋。故填Excited. 2．根据第三段 “To create an amazing Chinese story, we also read many Chinese classics” 可知，创作者阅读经典是为了创作精彩的中国故事。故填To create an amazing Chinese story。 3．根据第四段 “players will step into the shoes of Sun Wukong... use Wukong’s powerful stick and ability to solve problems and beat special enemies” 可知，玩家将扮演孙悟空，使用金箍棒和技能解决问题、击败敌人。故填Players will step into the shoes of Sun Wukong, travel to different places, use Wukong’s powerful stick and ability to solve problems and beat special enemies. 4．根据第五段 “It is China’s first 3A game, meaning it has high-quality pictures, a rich story and exciting fighting” 可知，其特殊意义在于展现了中国游戏开发者的技术实力，包括高质量的画面、丰富的剧情等。故填It has high-quality pictures, a rich story and exciting fighting. 5．按照题目要求，选一部四大名著的作品介绍，回答合理即可。参考答案：Journey to the West; It is about the adventures of Tang Sanzang and his three disciples, Sun Wukong, Zhu Bajie and Sha Wujing, on their journey to the Western Regions to obtain Buddhist sutras. 主题02 人与自我——学习 Passage 1 （24-25八年级下·湖北省孝感市云梦县·期中） 阅读短文，用英文回答问题（请注意每小题的词数要求）。 Mr. Green came to his son’s bed and sat down beside him. Looking at that little sad face he asked, “Tom, what kind of day did you have today?” “It was a bad day for me, Dad,” Tom answered. “I had a fight with David. We made our teacher angry. My teacher sent a phone message about me to my mother. Mom was angry, too. I was so sorry, Dad.” “I know. So part of the day was bad.” said Mr. Green, “and tell me a good thing today.” Tom thought for a minute and laughed. “After school I went fishing myself,” he said. “I didn’t think I would have any luck. But I did. I caught a fish!” “I’m happy that you caught a fish. You had a good time after school,” said Mr. Green. “Try to think about it, and you’ll have a good dream. I hope I will see a happy boy tomorrow. Good night!” Every night, Tom finds a good thing to think about. Sometimes he has to think hard to find a good thing. Sometimes it is only a very small thing. This is a good way. Tom’s father taught him to end his day. Of course, it is very helpful for him to have a good sleep. 1．How did Tom feel when his father came to his bed? （5个词以内） 2．How did the teacher tell Tom’s mother about the fight? （10个词以内） 3．Why did Tom become happy again after school? （10个词以内） 4．What did Mr. Green do to help his son? （15个词以内） 5．Did you have a good or bad day yesterday? Why do you think so? Give the reasons. （20个词以内） 【答案】1．Bad./Sad. 2．By sending a phone message./His teacher sent a phone message to his mother. 3．Because he caught a fish. 4．Mr. Green taught Tom to think about a good thing every day before sleeping. 5．I had a good day yesterday. Because I finished my science project early and my teacher praised my work. 【导语】本文讲述了Mr. Green通过引导儿子Tom回忆当天发生的积极事件（如钓鱼成功），帮助他从糟糕的一天中恢复情绪，并养成每天睡前思考好事的习惯，从而改善睡眠质量的故事。 1．根据“Looking at that little sad face”可知，Tom当时情绪低落。故填Bad./Sad. 2．根据“My teacher sent a phone message about me to my mother”可知，老师通过电话短信告知。故填By sending a phone message./His teacher sent a phone message to his mother. 3．根据“After school I went fishing…I caught a fish!”可知，钓鱼的成功让他开心。故填Because he caught a fish. 4．根据“Tom’s father taught him to end his day (by finding a good thing)”可知，父亲教他回忆积极事件。故填Mr. Green taught Tom to think about a good thing every day before sleeping. 5．开放性试题，言之有理即可。参考答案为：I had a good day yesterday. Because I finished my science project early and my teacher praised my work. Passage 2 （24-25八年级下·安徽省滁州市全椒县·期中） I am Samuel. When I was a child, I had to go to a special education school because of my dyslexia (阅读障碍症). People around me always told me that I was different and I couldn’t do something like normal kids when I was young. Few of them were willing to encourage me. At the age of 5, I started to go to that special school called People of Appraisal. Although that special school helped me a lot with my communication skills, I still wanted to be a normal kid in a normal school. At the age of 7, I was in the 1st grade in Creswell Elementary in Opelousas Louisiana. I became an excellent student and my life began to change for the better that year. Although I have dyslexia, I always keep trying in my life and don’t let others influence (影响) me. Now I am a 37-year-old college freshman (新生) and an excellent student in my college. Now I do believe in myself and I know that I will succeed in anything I do if I try. I’ve learnt that patience (耐心) goes a long way. Now I don’t need anyone to tell me my disadvantages (缺点) and what I can’t do. 1．Why did the writer go to special education school?(不超过5个词) 2．What did the special school help the writer with?(不超过5个词) 3．What do you learn from the passage?(不超过10个词) 【答案】1．Because of his dyslexia. 2．His communication skills. 3．We should believe in ourselves. 【导语】本文主要讲述了作者有阅读障碍症，但还是通过自己的努力成为学院优秀学生，获得成功。 1．根据第一段“When I was a child, I had to go to a special education school because of my dyslexia (阅读障碍症).”可知因为作者有阅读障碍，所以不得不去一所特殊教育学校。故填Because of his dyslexia. 2．根据第二段“Although that special school helped me a lot with my communication skills, I still wanted to be a normal kid in a normal school.”可知特殊学校在沟通技巧方面对作者的帮助很大。故填His communication skills. 3．本题为开放性试题，言之有理即可。根据第三段“Now I do believe in myself and I know that I will succeed in anything I do if I try.”可知要相信自己，尝试了就会成功。故填We should believe in ourselves. Passage 3 （24-25八年级下·河北省石家庄市第四十中学·期中） 阅读下面短文，简略回答问题。 Cooperation (协作) comes from friendship, and friendship comes from trust, and trust comes from kindness. It’s easy to tell that kindness is very important. What is kindness then? To be exact, kindness is the quality of being friendly. If we give up our seats on the bus, help a classmate solve a math problem, or welcome a new member into a group activity, we are showing kindness. Actually, these acts are done without expectation of reward (回报). We begin to realize that while helping others, we’re in fact helping ourselves. Showing kindness benefits (使……受益) us in different ways. It helps us know about ourselves. It develops our problem-solving skills. It also gives us the chance to be thankful. We can never imagine the power of one simple act of kindness. It may change our day. And that day may change our week. That week may change the rest of the year—or even our whole life. In short, we rise by lifting others. Here are some teenagers’ acts of kindness. Linda: I sat next to a new student at lunch. I was pleased because I made her day. Kayla: In order to raise money and protect wild animals, I held a singing competition. I was proud of it. Peter: I opened the door for an old lady. I felt happy because I could help other people. 1．What is kindness according to the text? 2．Who are we in fact helping while helping others according to the writer? 3．What did Linda do to show her kindness? 4．Why did Kayla hold a singing competition? 5．Give an example of your showing kindness. 【答案】1．It is the quality of being friendly. 2．We’re in fact helping ourselves. 3．She sat next to a new student at lunch. 4．In order to raise money and protect wild animals./ Because she wanted to help raise money and protect wild animals. 5．I helped an old man cross the road after school yesterday. 【导语】本文阐述了善良的重要性，指出善良是友谊、信任和协作的基石。文章通过列举日常生活中的小事说明善良行为虽简单却意义深远。 1．根据“What is kindness then? To be exact, kindness is the quality of being friendly.”可知，善良是友好的品质。故填It is the quality of being friendly. 2．根据“We begin to realize that while helping others, we’re in fact helping ourselves.”可知，我们在帮助别人的同时实际上是在帮助我们自己。故填We’re in fact helping ourselves. 3．根据“Linda: I sat next to a new student at lunch. I was pleased because I made her day.”可知，她通过午餐时坐在新同学的旁边表达善意。故填She sat next to a new student at lunch. 4．根据“Kayla: In order to raise money and protect wild animals, I held a singing competition. I was proud of it.”可知，她是为了筹集资金和保护野生动物。故填In order to raise money and protect wild animals./ Because she wanted to help raise money and protect wild animals. 5．此题为开放性试题，言之有理即可。故填I helped an old man cross the road after school yesterday. 主题03 人与自然——环境 Passage 1 （24-25八年级下·吉林省长春市榆树市·期中） Dolphins are wonderful. They are socially skilled, smart, quick, joyful, and playful animals that share many similar feelings with humans. Where do dolphins live? Dolphins live in the world’s seas and oceans and in some rivers, too. Some dolphins like to live in coastal areas, others like shallow water. Orcas are the only dolphins which live in the Arctic (北极) and Antarctic (南极). Their large size means that they have more protection against the cold of the freezing seas. Can dolphins live in fresh water? River dolphins such as the Amazon River dolphins and South Asian River dolphins live their lives only in freshwater rivers and lakes, a long way from the ocean. They are sometimes known as the “true river dolphins”. Can dolphins talk? Maybe they can’t talk with words, but they talk with sounds. They show their feelings with sounds. Dolphins travel in a group. We call a group of fish “school”. They don’t study, but they travel together. Dolphins are mammals, not fish, but they swim together in a school. Dolphins talk to the other dolphins in the school. They give information. They tell when they are happy or sad or afraid. They say “Welcome” when a dolphin comes back to the school. They talk when they play. They make a few sounds above water. They make many more sounds under water. People cannot hear these sounds because the sounds are very, very high. Scientists make tapes of the sounds and study them. Sometimes people catch dolphins for a large aquarium. (An aquarium is a zoo for fish.) People can watch dolphins in a show. Dolphins don’t like to be away from their school in an aquarium. They are sad and lonely. There are many stories about dolphins. They help people. Sometimes they save somebody’s life. People like them. They say that dolphins bring good luck. Many people believe this. 根据短文内容，回答下列问题。 1．Which kind of dolphins live in the Arctic and Antarctic? 2．Where do river dolphins live? 3．How do dolphins show their feelings? 4．Why can’t people hear dolphins’ sounds? 5．What do many people believe that dolphins can bring? 【答案】1．Orcas. 2．In freshwater rivers and lakes. 3．With sounds. 4．Because the sounds are very, very high. 5．Good luck. 【导语】本文主要介绍了海豚的习性。 1．根据“Orcas are the only dolphins which live in the Arctic (北极) and Antarctic (南极).”可知，虎鲸是唯一生活在北极和南极的海豚。故填Orcas. 2．根据“River dolphins such as the Amazon River dolphins and South Asian River dolphins live their lives only in freshwater rivers and lakes”可知，河豚只生活在淡水河和湖泊。故填In freshwater rivers and lakes. 3．根据“They show their feelings with sounds.”可知，它们用声音表达自己的感受。故填With sounds. 4．根据“People cannot hear these sounds because the sounds are very, very high.”可知，人们听不到这些声音，因为声音非常非常高。故填Because the sounds are very, very high. 5．根据“They say that dolphins bring good luck. Many people believe this.”可知，人们认为海豚会带来好运。故填Good luck. Passage 2 （24-25八年级下·北京市海淀区·期中） 阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 Have you heard about animal cafés? In many zoos, you can only see the animals in cages. However, it will be easy for you to pet some cute animals in an animal café. It’s a place where you can play with animals while enjoying the food and drinks. Cat cafés are the most popular and have been around for the longest. When you spend time with the cats, you can either interact with them or just take it easy while reading a book. The insides of many cafés are like regular houses, letting you relax as if you were at a friend’s house or even your own home. To attract more visitors, the owners of the cafés also look after other animals such as dogs, rabbits and ducks. “Because of limited living space and busy work schedules, many young people are now unable to raise pets themselves. The pet s here satisfy their needs.” said Duan Mu, the owner of a café. Up to February 2024, there were more than 4,000 animal cafés in China. Animal cafés can be mainly divided into two modes (模式). The first mode raises animals in the café and is usually welcomed by customers who don’t have pets. These places charge admission (收费). The second mode simply allows pets to visit and enjoy coffee time with their owners. There is no admission charge. But the customers need to order drinks and snacks if they stay in an animal café with their own pets. “I prefer to choose a café that allows me to bring along my own cat.” Yu Miao, a 30-year-old cat owner said. Pets are the highlight of animal cafés, but they can also present trouble. Some doctors remind the probable hygiene-related (卫生相关的) food problems caused by animals. Many café owners also say that there are sometimes incidents of animals biting or scratching (抓伤) customers. It is important not to run after animals or try to pick them up by force. You are not allowed to use your camera flash when taking pictures, either. 1．What is an animal café? 2．Why do the owners of the cat cafés also look after other animals? 3．What do the customers need to do if they stay in an animal café with their own pets? 4．Would you like to go to an animal café? Why or why not? (Give at least 2 reasons.) 【答案】1．It’s a place where you can play with animals while enjoying the food and drinks. 2．To attract more visitors./Because they want to attract more visitors. 3．The customers need to order drinks and snacks. 4．Yes. Because I can play with animals and I can also read books and relax myself there. 【导语】本文主要介绍了动物咖啡馆。 1．根据第一段“Have you heard about animal cafés?”和“It’s a place where you can play with animals while enjoying the food and drinks.”可知，这是一个你可以在享受食物和饮料，同时与动物玩耍的地方。故填It’s a place where you can play with animals while enjoying the food and drinks. 2．根据第二段“To attract more visitors, the owners of the cafés also look after other animals such as dogs, rabbits and ducks.”可知，为了吸引更多的游客，咖啡馆的主人还照顾其他动物，如狗、兔子和鸭子。故填To attract more visitors./Because they want to attract more visitors. 3．根据第三段“But the customers need to order drinks and snacks if they stay in an animal café with their own pets.”可知，如果顾客和自己的宠物待在动物咖啡馆，他们需要点饮料和零食。故填The customers need to order drinks and snacks. 4．本题答案不唯一，言之有理即可。由文章可知，在动物咖啡馆理既可以和小动物一起玩，也可以阅读、放松自己。故填Yes. Because I can play with animals and I can also read books and relax myself there. Passage 3 （24-25八年级下·湖北省黄石市有色中学·期中） 任务型阅读：认真阅读短文并回答问题。 Scientists have shown that humans seem to be able to understand the signs of apes (猿).The result may be surprising, since most people haven’t spent much time with apes. Humans use words to talk to each other. But we also use our head and hands to show what we mean. Apes have their own system of gestures (手势) to show what they mean. Chimpanzees (黑猩猩) and bonobos (倭黑猩猩) are two kinds of apes that are the closest to humans. They use about 80 different gestures to show what they mean. Scientists wanted to see if humans without training could understand the gestures of apes. So they created a simple game for people to play online. People watched short videos of apes making a gesture. Then they had to choose the correct meaning of the gesture out of four possible answers.10 of the most common used gestures were prepared. The researchers found that people correctly chose the meaning of the gestures over half of the time. The scientists believe that humans may understand the gestures of apes naturally. But the reason is not clear. Humans and other apes all developed from an earlier kind of ape that lived long ago. One possible answer is that these gestures have been passed down from this shared ancestor (祖先). 1．What may surprise most people according to Paragraph 1? (答案不超过15词) 2．How do apes show what they mean? (答案不超过7词) 3．Why did scientists create a simple game? (答案不超过15词) 4．What did the researchers find in the game? (答案不超过20词) 5．What might be the reason why humans understand apes’ gestures? (答案不超过20词) 【答案】1．Humans can understand the signs of apes. 2．By using their own system of gestures. 3．To see if humans could understand the gestures of apes. 4．People correctly chose the meaning of the gestures over half of the time. 5．These gestures have been passed down from a shared ancestor. 【导语】本文主要讲述科学家发现人类似乎能理解猿类的手势，介绍了相关研究。 1．根据“Scientists have shown that humans seem to be able to understand the signs of apes. The result may be surprising”可知，让大多数人惊讶的是人类似乎能理解猿类的信号。故填Humans can understand the signs of apes. 2．根据“Apes have their own system of gestures to show what they mean.”可知，猿类通过它们自己的手势系统来表达意思。故填By using their own system of gestures. 3．根据“Scientists wanted to see if humans without training could understand the gestures of apes. So they created a simple game...”可知，科学家创造游戏是为了看未经训练的人类是否能理解猿类的手势。故填To see if humans could understand the gestures of apes. 4．根据“The researchers found that people correctly chose the meaning of the gestures over half of the time.”可知，研究人员发现人们在超过一半的时间里能正确选择手势的含义。故填People correctly chose the meaning of the gestures over half of the time. 5．根据“One possible answer is that these gestures have been passed down from this shared ancestor.”可知，人类能理解猿类手势可能的原因是这些手势从共同的祖先那里传承下来。故填These gestures have been passed down from a shared ancestor. / 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 专题09 阅读表达 主题01 人与自我——哲理感悟 Passage 1 （24-25八年级下·湖南省长沙市长郡集团·期中） Even in early time, people could realize the importance of dreams and knew that dreams gave meaning to life. Every great achievement (成就) has been the result of years of dreaming. If a person has a dream and holds fast to it, he or she will find a way to bring it into reality (现实). Children do not have much experience or knowledge. However, they are natural dreamers. We should not laugh at them for being naive (天真的). Many great men were dreamers when they were children. One such dreamer was Thomas Edison. He used to be ostracized (排斥) when he was in primary school, but his achievements were greater than everyone else’s in his time. Teenagers and young people should also be encouraged to dream. The world is full of successful teenagers and young people. They dreamt big and their dreams changed their lives and even the world. Steve Jobs and Bill Gates are good examples. They developed technology and brought great progress to human besides making money for themselves. Older people should believe that it is never too late to dream and that the human mind is never too old to make dreams turn into reality. Colonel Sanders realized his dreams at the age of 67 and set up the biggest fried chicken company (KFC) in the world. To dream is a wonderful ability which can lead to wonderful results. Olympic records were broken by players who were brave enough to dream. No one is too young or too old to dream and to make dreams come true. 1．According to the passage, what is the result of years of dreaming? 2．Did Thomas Edison achieve more than the others in his time? 3．How many famous great dreamers are there in the passage? 4．When did Colonel Saunders set up KFC? 5．What does the passage mainly tell us? Passage 2 （24-25八年级下·吉林省吉林市船营区第二十三中学·期中） 根据短文内容，回答下列问题。 One evening, it was raining and the wind was blowing hard. An old couple came to a small hotel and wanted to stay there for the night. A young man welcomed them warmly, but said, “I’m sorry! Our rooms here are all full and the hotels nearby are all full too, for there will be an important meeting here tomorrow.” Hearing the young man’s words, the old couple felt very disappointed (失望的), and turned around to leave. Just as they were leaving, the young man came up to them and stopped them, “Madam and Sir, if you don’t mind, you can sleep in my bedroom for a night...” The next morning, the old couple took out lots of money to give it to the young man, but he refused to take it. “No! You needn’t pay me any money, for I only lent my room to you,” said the young man with a smile on his face. “You’re great, young man! It’s very kind of you. Maybe one day, I’ll build a hotel for you!” said the old man. With these words, the old couple left. The young man only laughed and continued working. Several years later, the young man got a letter from the old couple, inviting him to go to Manhattan. The young man met the old couple in front of a five-star hotel. “Do you still remember what I said to you several years ago? Look! This is the hotel that I built for you!” said the old man. Soon, the young man became the manager of the hotel. 1．How was the weather when the old couple wanted to stay in the hotel? 2．Why couldn’t the old couple stay in the hotel? 3．Where did the old couple live at last? 4．Did the young man refuse to take the money from the old couple? 5．What did the old couple give the young man for his kindness? Passage 3 （24-25八年级下·安徽省宣城市第六中学·期中） You may not realize it, but you are doing much more than just studying when you are at school. School is also the place where you learn to get along well with people. But this is not always easy. What can you do if you just don’t like one of your classmates? If you discover that you have problems getting along with your classmates or friends, the most important thing to learn is tolerance. Tolerance is the ability to realize and respect the differences in others. We cannot change the way that other people do, so it is important to learn to live happily with them. Tolerance will make everyone get on better with each other. Knowing others constantly makes us understand others’ differences. Something different does not exactly mean that it is bad. Tolerance teaches us to keep an even temper and an open mind. You need to remember an old saying, “Treat others how you want to be treated.” You would like to be treated kindly by your classmates. If you tolerate something, it does not mean that you have to like it. No one is asking you to change who you are or what you believe in. Tolerance just means that you should respect the differences in others and not try to make them change. It is important to practice tolerance because it will make everyone’s life easier. Learn to accept people for their different abilities and interests. The world is very different, and practicing tolerance in your own school and city can help make a difference. 1．What is the most important thing to learn to get along with your classmates? 2．What is tolerance? 3．Why is tolerance important? 主题02 人与社会——人际交往 Passage 1 （24-25八年级下·重庆市第十一中学·期中） 阅读下文并回答问题。 Family fights happen in every home. Maybe your parents don’t allow you to play video games, or your brother/ sister takes your things without asking. These problems can make you feel angry or sad, but good communication can help solve them. Why Fights Happen? ·Different opinions: Parents may worry about your grades, while you care more about friends. ·Misunderstanding: Sometimes you forget to explain your feelings clearly. ·Busy schedules（日程安排）: Family members may not have time to talk calmly. How to Communicate Better ·Listen first: Before speaking, try to understand the other person’s thoughts. ·Use “I” messages: Say “I feel upset when...” instead of “You always...”. ·Choose the right time: Discuss problems when everyone is relaxed, not during dinner or before exams. A Real Example Last week, Li Ming argued with his mom because she refused to let him join a school trip. Instead of shouting, he wrote a note: “Mom, I feel sad because I really want to go. Can we talk about safety rules?” Then, he talked to his mom calmly about the rules. Later, they reached an agreement—Li Ming could go if he finished his homework early. 1．Is it normal for families to have fights? 2．How did Li Ming solve the problem with his mom? 3．Why do some students have a fight with family members? 4．Do you agree that good communication can help solve problems? Why or Why not? Passage 2 （24-25八年级下·辽宁省本溪市·期中） 阅读短文，然后根据内容回答所提问题。 From food lovers to learning or travel partners, young people have been looking for new ways to communicate with others and have fun together. A popular way to do so is through dazi socializing (社交). The word “dazi” comes from the Shanghai dialect (方言). People first used it to talk about card-playing friends. Now, it means the partners who join in some activities together. And a dazi is not like a close friend or a family member. People usually don’t have a long and strong relationship with their dazi. These years, more people are trying to look for a dazi to enjoy food, travel, or study. A study of 1,335 young people shows that 72.6 percent have one or more dazi. Nearly 69 percent believe that finding a dazi is a brave step in moving out of their comfort zone (舒适圈) to find a new lifestyle. Xiaomi is one of such people. Xiaomi, born in 1981, is an office worker in Shenzhen. She has looked for travel partners more than once. This March, Xiaomi went to Gansu Province and found a travel partner there. She also found another dazi during the trip. They all had great fun during the journey. “We later started a chat (聊天) group on WeChat (微信), and we shared good books and life experiences in it. At the same time, we shared our daily habits, too. Starting as travel partners, we have become friends. I think I’m lucky.” Xiaomi said. Finding a dazi is not always good, and it can be dangerous sometimes. Remember to be careful and pay attention to your personal safety when you look for a dazi. 1．Where does the word “dazi” come from? 2．Why do people want to look for a dazi these years? 3．What did Xiaomi and her travel partners share in the chat group? 4．Do you want to find a dazi in your daily life? Why? Write 30 words or more. Passage 3 （24-25八年级下·山东省滨州市博兴县·期中） 根据短文内容回答问题。 “I don’t like my parents. They always tell me that I should do this and should not do that. It sometimes makes me angry,” said Zhang Hua, a middle school student in Guangzhou. Do you have the same problem? Perhaps your parents had the same problem when they were young. Why aren’t some parents so friendly in their children’s eyes? One of the most important reasons is when someone becomes a parent, he/ she often worries about things. Since you were born (出生), your parents have worried about everything about you. They do a lot for you. Though something would make you angry, they care about you and worry about you. They worry about your choice (选择) of friends, the food you eat, your study at school, how much sleep you get and so on. All these things are part of your life, because they want you to grow up healthily and happily. So how can you make things easier on yourself? It’s easier than you think. Just make sure your parents know what you’re doing. Get them to know your friends. Phone them if you get home later than usual. Say sorry to them when you make mistakes. Talk about your ideas with them and they may talk about theirs with you. Most of all, try to think why your parents do this or do that. They are still practicing being parents and need help that you can give them. When you become a parent, they may be able to help you learn how to get on with your children. 1．Where is Zhang Hua from? 2．Why do parents always worry about what their children do? 3．What should children do when they make mistakes according to the writer? 4．How can you make things easier on yourself? 5．What can you learn from the passage? 主题03 人与自我——个人经历 Passage 1 （24-25八年级下·安徽省淮北五校·期中） 阅读下面短文，并用英语回答问题，请注意每小题的词数要求。 I was an eighth-grader without ever really learning how to read. I had no confidence and was afraid of being laughed at. Hopefully, an amazing teacher appeared. After asking me to read aloud in class. Ms. Powell noticed my nervousness. She quickly let another student do the task and asked me if she could take me to the nurse’s office, saying that I looked a little pale. Even though I was not sick, I followed her. Ms. Powell never knew reading was a challenge for her husband until two weeks before he passed away. She promised to teach him but he told her, “Teach someone who really needs you.” She looked for that person for some time. Then she asked a little girl to read and discovered her problem. That girl was me. Meeting me in the hallway, she said, “I’m here to help solve your problem.” Shamefully, I told her I couldn’t read. “There is no need to feel sorry,” she said. She promised me that efforts could solve my problem. Over the course of the next year, Ms. Powell spent her spare time teaching me. It was difficult, but through many tears, I could finally read. Ms. Powell brought me out of my lonely world and my life improved. I want to say to her: _______________. 1．How did the writer feel when she was asked to read aloud? (不超过5个词) 2．How did Ms. Powell help the writer solve the problem? (不超过 10个词) 3．What would the writer say at the end of the text? (不超过 10个词) Passage 2 （24-25八年级下·北京一零一集团·期中） The Sport of Concentration Every day, it seems, a new gadget (设备) promises to help me run farther and faster, sleep better, or monitor my heart rate more effectively. These gadgets state they’ll make me a “better me,” or so the story goes. Some of them might actually help, but a few months ago, I decided to sell all my sports gadgets. I now record my running times with just a pen and a notepad. Soon after, I started training for a marathon the old-fashioned way—without a device on my wrist tracking my pace or heart rate. To my surprise, running without all that information turned out to be a real joy. In the past, whenever my smartwatch told me I was running slower than I “should”, I’d force myself to speed up, even if it was clear that my body didn’t want to. But this time, I ran the way I wanted to. Many times, I was surprised to see real breakthroughs in my running times when I checked my notepad after workouts. If I had seen those numbers during the run, I might have slowed down. But since I didn’t know, I just kept running. Another positive thing about getting rid of all my running gadgets is that it’s helping me concentrate more on the running itself. Since I no longer feel like I need technology to run well, I can go out and run without worrying about battery life. So, what’s the lesson here? Well, we could very easily replace the example of running with writing, studying, or anything else. No matter what it is, the more we worry about improving, the more it hurts our performance. Should you stop using technology to “improve” your performance? Of course, that’s up to you. However, if I were asked that question, I’d certainly say that I’m better off without it. 1．How does the writer record running times now? 2．How did the writer feel when he saw real breakthroughs in his running times? 3．What is another positive thing about not using running gadgets anymore? 4．What do you think of sports gadgets? Why do you think so? (give at least 2 reasons) Passage 3 （24-25八年级下·湖南省长沙市浏阳市·期中） 阅读下面短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 In the morning, we went on a trip to Green Natural Park. We were happy because it was a sunny day. On the way, we kept singing and talking happily. However, when we finished our picnic at 1:00 p.m., it was dark and windy. Soon, the storm came when we were walking to the campsite (野营地). We ran but we could find no place to hide. Twenty minutes passed and it was still raining. There were hours to go before we reached the campsite. It was even worse that our small compass(指南针) showed that we went the wrong way. We lost our way! We had to make a quick decision because it was raining heavily. Chris said we could put up a tent to hide in, so Mary and Tom helped to do it. Chris and I tried to make a fire to keep us warm. But we couldn’t light the fire, as everything was wet. We had to wait inside the tent. At about five, it stopped raining. We decided to give up the trip because all of us were very tired. This trip might not be very successful but we got the most important thing—the importance of teamwork. 1．Where did the writer go on a trip? 2．What were they doing when the storm came? 3．Did they make a fire successfully? 4．Why did they give up the trip? 5．What can we learn from the trip? 主题04 人与自然——自然景观 Passage 1 （24-25八年级下·河北省廊坊市安次区·期中） 阅读下面短文，简略回答问题。 It’s normal to meet with a rainstorm on summer afternoons. Rainstorms are very dangerous for people and they can even kill people. So how can we stay safe during a rainstorm? Before a rainstorm When the sky suddenly turns dark and the wind becomes strong, it means a dangerous rainstorm might be coming. If there is lightning, don’t wait for rain. Act right away. At the first flash of lightning, quickly get into a building. During a rainstorm When you are indoors, be careful. It is not smart to go near doors or windows. Rain and wind can blow in or even break them. Do not use anything that runs on electricity (电), either. Water and electrical lines are like roads for lightning. You can’t use the phone. Lightning can travel through the phone line and hit you. If you can’t get to somewhere safe, stay out in the open. You may feel safe under a tree, but that is not a good place to be. The lightning could hit the tree and travel through the tree to hit you. Try to find a low place to stay in. After a rainstorm You should also be careful after the rainstorm stops. There is always too much water on the roads, so you should never drive or walk through a flooded road. You should watch your pets closely. Keep them indoors if possible. 1．When is it normal for a rainstorm to happen? 2．What does it mean when the sky suddenly turns dark and the wind becomes strong? 3．What should we do at the first flash of lightning? 4．Why shouldn’t we stay under a tree during a rainstorm? 5．Do you like rainy days? Why or why not? Passage 2 （24-25八年级下·北京大学附属中学·期中） The World Health Organization says air pollution kills seven million people around the world each year. Even if polluted air does not kill us, it can make us very sick. However, breathing dirty air may do more than hurt your body. It can also affect your brain and your ability to think. A new study shows that air pollution can cause a “huge” reduction in our intelligence. The researchers reported that long- term exposure (暴露) to air pollution can affect a person’s mental abilities in two areas: language and math. Xi Chen, the researcher of the Yale School of Public Health led the study. He and his team found that breathing polluted air can reduce a person’s education level by about one year. Chen said that the effect generally is worse for those over 64 years of age, for men and for those with little or no education. “The older persons—they are more affected. And we find, quite interestingly men are more affected than women. And people working outdoors are more affected than people working indoors.” The researchers noted that the influence of pollution on language ability is even more serious as people age, especially among men and the less educated. Why are a person’s language skills more affected than math? There’s an important part in our brain: white matter. White matter is more connected with a person’s language skills. Studies have shown that air pollution has a great influence on the white matter in the brain. Chen said that air pollution did affect the math skills just not as much as their language skills. 1．How many people are killed by air pollution each year? 2．In what areas can air pollution affect a person’s mental abilities? 3．How are a person’s language skills affected by air pollution? 4．What do you think of air pollution? What’s your advice on stopping air pollution? Passage 3 （24-25八年级下·河北省保定市易县·期中） 阅读下面短文，简略回答问题。 Cutting the Grass A charity (慈善组织) in the UK is asking people not to cut down the grass in their garden. When spring arrives, many gardeners mow (修剪) their lawns. The activity is part of a project called “No Mow May”. It helps flowers grow wild and insects breed. The purpose of No Mow May is to keep the nature in balance. It is from the charity Plantlife. The charity is also asking people to count the types and number of wild flowers in their garden. Plantlife considers that leaving the grass uncut creates habitats (栖息地) which will help “bees, butterflies, wildlife and us”. Bees are a basic part of nature as they spread flowers. Cutting the grass means there are fewer flowers for bees and other insects to live on. A spokesperson for Plantlife said garden lawns have the possibilities to be “biodiversity hotspots”. Last year, the charity found over 250 kinds of plants on people’s lawns. These included wild strawberries and wild eggplants. Plantlife wants people to value wild lawns more. It said people would get a nice, colorful surprise if they did not cut their grass. One gardener spoke to the BBC about the joy of wild gardens. He said people care too much about having a clean garden and use too much compost. He believes not mowing the lawn lets people reconnect with the natural world. Plantlife agreed. It said a wild garden makes you have more fun instead of your own garden. 1．What is the purpose of No Mow May? 2．What does cutting the grass in your garden mean? 3．How many kinds of plants did the charity find on the lawns last year? 4．What would you get if you don’t cut the grass in your garden? 5．Do you agree that people should not cut down the grass in the gardens? Why or why not? 主题01 人与社会——中国文化 Passage 1 （24-25八年级下·河北省石家庄市第四十八中学·期中） Red is a lucky color in Chinese culture and money in the red packet is called lucky money. During Chinese New Year, giving lucky money to children is a way of sending wishes and good luck to them. Lucky money has special meanings for Chinese people. Here is a story about it. It is said that there was a monster (怪物) called Sui in old times. Sui always came out and touched sleeping children’s heads on the night before Chinese New Year. Then the children would be scared and have a high fever. In order to stop the touch of Sui, people would stay up the whole night. This is called“Shou Sui” in Chinese. Later, people found that putting a red packet with money under the pillow (枕头) could scare away the monster. To keep children safe and healthy, giving lucky money during the festival became a tradition. Chinese people also give lucky money as gifts during other special events. Children can get it from their grandparents on birthdays. Sometimes people get lucky money from friends on the day of house-moving. Old people usually hand out lucky money face to face while young people like to send it through WeChat. Lucky money carries the message of happiness and good wishes, so we should use it in a proper way. For example, we can use it for school things. 1．Why do people give children lucky money during Chinese New Year? 2．What did the monster Sui do on the night before Chinese New Year? 3．Where did people put the red packet to scare away Sui? 4．When can Chinese people also get lucky money as gifts? (写出一个答案即可) 5．How do you usually use your lucky money? Passage 2 （24-25八年级下·湖南省长沙市宁乡市·期中） 根据短文内容回答问题。 As an ancient Chinese sport, the game of jianzi is quite popular now. Most people in China may have seen or even played this shuttlecock sport at least once in their lifetime. The sport of jianzi first appeared in the Zhou Dynasty (朝代). It is believed that jianzi was from a football—like game called cuju. At that time, many children made jianzi at home, using round pieces of tin (锡片) with chicken feathers (鸡毛). During the Han Dynasty and the Song Dynasty, jianzi became the most popular. In 1933, China hosted the first national jianzi competition. In 1984, jianzi was officially (正式地) seen as a Chinese national sport. These days, Jianzi is getting more and more popular around the world. You can see people in foreign countries play this feathered sport. And it gets different names in different countries, such as đá cầu in Vietnam, Federfussball in Germany, and Jegichagi in Korea. And do you know how to play jianzi? It seems easy. You just need to keep the jianzi “afloat” (漂浮的) with your feet. While it is true that it needs players to use their feet to keep the jianzi afloat, using other body parts, such as your knees and chest, is also allowed. Although you may not plan to play jianzi anytime soon, learning about it is important to better understand Chinese culture. And since it’s simple and relaxing to play jianzi, why don’t you get a jianzi to develop your jianzi skills from now on? 1．When did jianzi first appear? 2．What was jianzi made of? 3．Does jianzi have the same name all over the world? 4．How do people play jianzi? 5．What do you think of the sport of jianzi? Passage 3 （24-25八年级下·河北省秦皇岛市·期中） 阅读下面短文，简略回答问题。 A highly expected video game based (基于) on ancient Chinese classic Journey to the West came out worldwide on Aug 20, 2024, making games around the world excited. The game, Black Myth: Wukong, an action role-playing game developed by Game Science, was inspired (启发) by the rich Chinese folk stories and the 16th-century novel Journey to the West, one of the four great classic novels of China. “To create an amazing Chinese story, we also read many Chinese classics, such as the Classic of Mountains and Seas (《山海经》) and the Investiture of the Gods (《封神演义》). They all inspired the making of the game.” creator Feng Ji said. Set in a magical world full of ancient Chinese stories, Black Myth: Wukong shows the beauty of ancient China and has interesting characters. In the game, players will step into the shoes of Sun Wukong, also known as the Monkey King, and travel to different places, from green forests to high mountains. During the journey, players use Wukong’ s powerful stick and ability to solve problems and beat special enemies. It is China’ s first 3A game, meaning it has high-quality pictures, a rich story and exciting fighting. This game is a great example of the talent and creativity of Chinese game developers. As the game continues to gain popularity, it is expected to further spread Chinese culture and help Chinese games stand on the stage of the world. 1．How did the games around the world feel when Black Myth: Wukong came out? 2．Why did the creators read many Chinese classics? 3．What will players do in the game Black Myth: Wukong? 4．As China’ s first 3A game, what’ s the special meaning of the success of the game?(依据短文内容写出一个即可) 5．Write down one of the four great classic novels of China. Tell us what you know about it. 主题02 人与自我——学习 Passage 1 （24-25八年级下·湖北省孝感市云梦县·期中） 阅读短文，用英文回答问题（请注意每小题的词数要求）。 Mr. Green came to his son’s bed and sat down beside him. Looking at that little sad face he asked, “Tom, what kind of day did you have today?” “It was a bad day for me, Dad,” Tom answered. “I had a fight with David. We made our teacher angry. My teacher sent a phone message about me to my mother. Mom was angry, too. I was so sorry, Dad.” “I know. So part of the day was bad.” said Mr. Green, “and tell me a good thing today.” Tom thought for a minute and laughed. “After school I went fishing myself,” he said. “I didn’t think I would have any luck. But I did. I caught a fish!” “I’m happy that you caught a fish. You had a good time after school,” said Mr. Green. “Try to think about it, and you’ll have a good dream. I hope I will see a happy boy tomorrow. Good night!” Every night, Tom finds a good thing to think about. Sometimes he has to think hard to find a good thing. Sometimes it is only a very small thing. This is a good way. Tom’s father taught him to end his day. Of course, it is very helpful for him to have a good sleep. 1．How did Tom feel when his father came to his bed? （5个词以内） 2．How did the teacher tell Tom’s mother about the fight? （10个词以内） 3．Why did Tom become happy again after school? （10个词以内） 4．What did Mr. Green do to help his son? （15个词以内） 5．Did you have a good or bad day yesterday? Why do you think so? Give the reasons. （20个词以内） Passage 2 （24-25八年级下·安徽省滁州市全椒县·期中） I am Samuel. When I was a child, I had to go to a special education school because of my dyslexia (阅读障碍症). People around me always told me that I was different and I couldn’t do something like normal kids when I was young. Few of them were willing to encourage me. At the age of 5, I started to go to that special school called People of Appraisal. Although that special school helped me a lot with my communication skills, I still wanted to be a normal kid in a normal school. At the age of 7, I was in the 1st grade in Creswell Elementary in Opelousas Louisiana. I became an excellent student and my life began to change for the better that year. Although I have dyslexia, I always keep trying in my life and don’t let others influence (影响) me. Now I am a 37-year-old college freshman (新生) and an excellent student in my college. Now I do believe in myself and I know that I will succeed in anything I do if I try. I’ve learnt that patience (耐心) goes a long way. Now I don’t need anyone to tell me my disadvantages (缺点) and what I can’t do. 1．Why did the writer go to special education school?(不超过5个词) 2．What did the special school help the writer with?(不超过5个词) 3．What do you learn from the passage?(不超过10个词) Passage 3 （24-25八年级下·河北省石家庄市第四十中学·期中） 阅读下面短文，简略回答问题。 Cooperation (协作) comes from friendship, and friendship comes from trust, and trust comes from kindness. It’s easy to tell that kindness is very important. What is kindness then? To be exact, kindness is the quality of being friendly. If we give up our seats on the bus, help a classmate solve a math problem, or welcome a new member into a group activity, we are showing kindness. Actually, these acts are done without expectation of reward (回报). We begin to realize that while helping others, we’re in fact helping ourselves. Showing kindness benefits (使……受益) us in different ways. It helps us know about ourselves. It develops our problem-solving skills. It also gives us the chance to be thankful. We can never imagine the power of one simple act of kindness. It may change our day. And that day may change our week. That week may change the rest of the year—or even our whole life. In short, we rise by lifting others. Here are some teenagers’ acts of kindness. Linda: I sat next to a new student at lunch. I was pleased because I made her day. Kayla: In order to raise money and protect wild animals, I held a singing competition. I was proud of it. Peter: I opened the door for an old lady. I felt happy because I could help other people. 1．What is kindness according to the text? 2．Who are we in fact helping while helping others according to the writer? 3．What did Linda do to show her kindness? 4．Why did Kayla hold a singing competition? 5．Give an example of your showing kindness. 主题03 人与自然——环境 Passage 1 （24-25八年级下·吉林省长春市榆树市·期中） Dolphins are wonderful. They are socially skilled, smart, quick, joyful, and playful animals that share many similar feelings with humans. Where do dolphins live? Dolphins live in the world’s seas and oceans and in some rivers, too. Some dolphins like to live in coastal areas, others like shallow water. Orcas are the only dolphins which live in the Arctic (北极) and Antarctic (南极). Their large size means that they have more protection against the cold of the freezing seas. Can dolphins live in fresh water? River dolphins such as the Amazon River dolphins and South Asian River dolphins live their lives only in freshwater rivers and lakes, a long way from the ocean. They are sometimes known as the “true river dolphins”. Can dolphins talk? Maybe they can’t talk with words, but they talk with sounds. They show their feelings with sounds. Dolphins travel in a group. We call a group of fish “school”. They don’t study, but they travel together. Dolphins are mammals, not fish, but they swim together in a school. Dolphins talk to the other dolphins in the school. They give information. They tell when they are happy or sad or afraid. They say “Welcome” when a dolphin comes back to the school. They talk when they play. They make a few sounds above water. They make many more sounds under water. People cannot hear these sounds because the sounds are very, very high. Scientists make tapes of the sounds and study them. Sometimes people catch dolphins for a large aquarium. (An aquarium is a zoo for fish.) People can watch dolphins in a show. Dolphins don’t like to be away from their school in an aquarium. They are sad and lonely. There are many stories about dolphins. They help people. Sometimes they save somebody’s life. People like them. They say that dolphins bring good luck. Many people believe this. 根据短文内容，回答下列问题。 1．Which kind of dolphins live in the Arctic and Antarctic? 2．Where do river dolphins live? 3．How do dolphins show their feelings? 4．Why can’t people hear dolphins’ sounds? 5．What do many people believe that dolphins can bring? Passage 2 （24-25八年级下·北京市海淀区·期中） 阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题。 Have you heard about animal cafés? In many zoos, you can only see the animals in cages. However, it will be easy for you to pet some cute animals in an animal café. It’s a place where you can play with animals while enjoying the food and drinks. Cat cafés are the most popular and have been around for the longest. When you spend time with the cats, you can either interact with them or just take it easy while reading a book. The insides of many cafés are like regular houses, letting you relax as if you were at a friend’s house or even your own home. To attract more visitors, the owners of the cafés also look after other animals such as dogs, rabbits and ducks. “Because of limited living space and busy work schedules, many young people are now unable to raise pets themselves. The pet s here satisfy their needs.” said Duan Mu, the owner of a café. Up to February 2024, there were more than 4,000 animal cafés in China. Animal cafés can be mainly divided into two modes (模式). The first mode raises animals in the café and is usually welcomed by customers who don’t have pets. These places charge admission (收费). The second mode simply allows pets to visit and enjoy coffee time with their owners. There is no admission charge. But the customers need to order drinks and snacks if they stay in an animal café with their own pets. “I prefer to choose a café that allows me to bring along my own cat.” Yu Miao, a 30-year-old cat owner said. Pets are the highlight of animal cafés, but they can also present trouble. Some doctors remind the probable hygiene-related (卫生相关的) food problems caused by animals. Many café owners also say that there are sometimes incidents of animals biting or scratching (抓伤) customers. It is important not to run after animals or try to pick them up by force. You are not allowed to use your camera flash when taking pictures, either. 1．What is an animal café? 2．Why do the owners of the cat cafés also look after other animals? 3．What do the customers need to do if they stay in an animal café with their own pets? 4．Would you like to go to an animal café? Why or why not? (Give at least 2 reasons.) Passage 3 （24-25八年级下·湖北省黄石市有色中学·期中） 任务型阅读：认真阅读短文并回答问题。 Scientists have shown that humans seem to be able to understand the signs of apes (猿).The result may be surprising, since most people haven’t spent much time with apes. Humans use words to talk to each other. But we also use our head and hands to show what we mean. Apes have their own system of gestures (手势) to show what they mean. Chimpanzees (黑猩猩) and bonobos (倭黑猩猩) are two kinds of apes that are the closest to humans. They use about 80 different gestures to show what they mean. Scientists wanted to see if humans without training could understand the gestures of apes. So they created a simple game for people to play online. People watched short videos of apes making a gesture. Then they had to choose the correct meaning of the gesture out of four possible answers.10 of the most common used gestures were prepared. The researchers found that people correctly chose the meaning of the gestures over half of the time. The scientists believe that humans may understand the gestures of apes naturally. But the reason is not clear. Humans and other apes all developed from an earlier kind of ape that lived long ago. One possible answer is that these gestures have been passed down from this shared ancestor (祖先). 1．What may surprise most people according to Paragraph 1? (答案不超过15词) 2．How do apes show what they mean? (答案不超过7词) 3．Why did scientists create a simple game? (答案不超过15词) 4．What did the researchers find in the game? (答案不超过20词) 5．What might be the reason why humans understand apes’ gestures? (答案不超过20词) / 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $