专题02 阅读理解（记叙文）（期中真题汇编，湖南专用）八年级英语下学期

专题02 阅读理解（记叙文） 主题01 人与自我——个人成长；助人为乐；互助感恩；健康习惯；家庭与户外；助人为乐 意外事故；职业梦想；情绪管理；生活习惯 Passage 1 (24-25八下·湖南永州新田县·期中) Mark Ingles is a New Zealander who is interested in mountain climbing. As a mountain climber, he likes to challenge (挑战) himself. In 1982 he had an accident when climbing New Zealand’s highest mountain—Mount Cook. He was caught in a big ice hole for a long time before others saved him. When he woke up in the hospital, he found he had lost his legs. Mark was so sad because there were so many things he wanted to do, such as climbing the highest mountain in the world, flying rockets to the moon, swimming across the Strait of Malacca alone and so on. However, Mark didn’t lose heart. He tried his best to make a good recovery and live a more meaningful and successful life. Finally, he has become the first person with artificial legs to reach the top of Everest in 2006. From the top of the world’s highest mountain, Mark called his wife to say he made it. Mark also hopes he can help people. That’s why he started his own charity (慈善组织) five years ago. At a talk he gave, Mark met Mike, a 40-year-old driver. Mike couldn’t move his body from the shoulders down. Doctors had told Mike he would never walk again. However, Mark encouraged him not to give up and six months later, Mike told Mark that he was able to walk with the help of a stick. So far, Mark has raised $ 67,000 for charity. 1． What does the underlined word “it” in paragraph 1 refer to? A．Raising money. B．Swimming across the Malacca. C．Climbing the highest mountain. 2． What happened to Mike after meeting Mark? A．He gave $ 67,000 to Mark’s charity. B．He learned to walk again with a stick. C．He couldn’t move his body from shoulder down. 3． Put the events about Mark into the correct order according to the passage. a. Mark lost his legs. b. Mark started his own charity. c. Mark fell into an ice hole on Mount Cook. d. Mark climbed the world’s highest mountain. A．a-c-d-b B．c-a-d-b C．d-a-c-b 4． What would be the best title for the passage? A．A Tennis Player B．A Mountain Climber C．A Challenge Lover Passage 2 (24-25八下·湖南邵阳绥宁县城区联考·期中) Jack lives in Washington. He inherited (继承) lots of money when he was 23. But he decided to live a simple life like everyone else. He gave $10,000 of his money to a charity to help poor children live a better life. Today he is 36. He still wears cheap shoes and clothes and drives a small car only, but he is very happy. Up to now, Jack has helped some children from poor countries all over the world by sending them each $200 a month. The money is used for the children’s study, food, medicine and clothing. Jack receives a report each year on the children’s progress. They can write to each other, but usually the children do not speak English. When Jack first heard about these children, he wanted to help them. “It was nothing special,” he said. “Until I went to these countries and met the children I was helping, I didn’t know anything about their life.” Once Jack went to meet a little girl in Africa, he said that the meeting was exciting. “When I met her, I felt very happy,” he said. “And I saw that the money was used for a good cause. It brought me happiness. I want to do everything I can to go on helping these children.” 1． Jack gave away his money to help some poor children ________. A．only in Washington B．only in England C．around the world 2． Jack learns about the children’s progress by ________. A．visiting them each year B．getting a report every year C．staying with them 3． The underlined part “a good cause” means “________” in Chinese. A．行善 B．优惠 C．罚款 4． What does the passage mainly want to tell us? A．Help others and you will feel happy. B．It’s necessary to write letters to poor children. C．Saving money is the best way to help others. Passage 3 (24-25八下·湖南邵阳新邵县·期中) That year, I was a Grade 8 student. Falling off the tree hurt me in the head. And it was difficult for me to get back to normal life. I had to leave school and learn everything, walking, talking, and maths. To help me, Mrs. Pillar volunteered to come to the hospital and later to my house once a week. We began with simple maths skills. As time passed, I made progress. I remember very vividly how she came to my home on Sundays, sat with me at the kitchen table and threw different coins (硬币) on the table. She asked me to show her 38 cents, 17 cents, 63 cents. It was hard, but she also made it fun. After a year and a half, I had progressed a lot, both in body and mind, to return to school. Seven years later, I graduated from the University of Texas at the top of my class. As years went by, I always kept in touch with Ms. Pillar. Unluckily, one day my parents told me that Mrs. Pillar had been in hospital. Now it was my turn to help her. Mrs. Pillar lay in bed, unable to speak or know anybody around. I got some coins, dropped them on her bed, and asked her to show me 12 cents. One day Mrs. Pillar smiled happily as I began working with her—just as she had worked with me years before. She made progress every day and was finally out of hospital. One day, I called to wish her a Happy New Year. She spoke into the phone excitedly, “Happy New Year to you and your family, Michael. Thank you for everything you did for me.” I quickly said, “Thank you for everything you did for me.” 1． Which of the following is the right order of the story? a. Mrs. Pillar was in hospital. b. I fell off the tree and got hurt badly. c. I returned to school with Mrs. Pillar’s help. d. Mrs. Pillar thanked me for what I did for her. A．b-c-d-a B．b-c-a-d C．b-d-c-a 2． What does the underlined word “vividly” mean in Paragraph 3? A．Clearly. B．Surprisingly. C．Hardly. 3． Why did the writer ask Mrs. Pillar to show him 12 cents? A．To help Mrs. Pillar just as Mrs. Pillar helped him. B．To see how Mrs. Pillar could get better. C．To let Mrs. Pillar remember the past. 4． What is the best title for the passage? A．A Great Teacher B．A Special Student C．Kindness Works Wonders Passage 4 (24-25八下·湖南邵阳新邵县·期中) Lucy felt tired and had a sore throat yesterday. Her mother took her temperature and found she had a fever. “You need to see a doctor,” her mother said. At the clinic, the doctor used a stethoscope (听诊器) to check Lucy’s chest and asked her some questions. Finally, the doctor said, “Don’t worry. It’s just a common cold. Drink more warm water, rest well, and take this medicine twice a day.” The next day, Lucy’s best friend Anna came to visit her. She brought Lucy some homemade chicken soup and a box of tissues (纸巾). “My mom says chicken soup helps you feel better,” Anna said with a smile. Lucy thanked her and followed the doctor’s advice. After two days of rest, she felt much better. Now Lucy knows that taking care of her health is important. She plans to exercise more and eat more vegetables to stay healthy. 1． What was wrong with Lucy yesterday? A．She had a toothache. B．She had a cold. C．She hurt her leg. 2． What did the doctor ask Lucy to do? A．Eat ice cream. B．Drink warm water and rest. C．Go to school the next day. 3． What did Anna bring to Lucy? A．Some medicine. B．A storybook. C．Chicken soup and tissues. 4． What will Lucy do to stay healthy? A．Sleep less. B．Exercise more and eat vegetables. C．Drink cold water every day. Passage 5 (24-25八下·湖南常德鼎城区校联考·期中) All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. Play time is important to children, and playing outdoors is really good for them. But today more and more children spend their free time indoors in the USA．They watch TV, play computer games, play with their smart phones, etc. American father Mike Lanza doesn’t think it’s good for children to spend too much time indoors. So he turned his yard into a playground. Now on the open playground, there is a zip line (飞索) and a large playhouse with a trampoline (蹦床) and a slide. His three sons and other children from the neighborhood like to have fun there. Mike and his wife live in Menlo Park, California with their three boys Marco, Nico and Leo. They began building their playground in 2020 after they moved into their Menlo Park house. “To let our kids go outside and play on their own, we think it’s a good idea to turn our yard into a ‘playhouse’.” said Mike. Unlike many“helicopter parents”, Mike encourages (鼓励) his three boys to take risks (冒险) when they play on the playground. They also welcome three to four children from the neighborhood every day to play there. “Usually within about half an hour, every kid becomes excited and they play, run and laugh. It’s just so wonderful for me to see that.”said Mike. 1． What do we know about the children in the USA today? A．They always play outdoors. B．They spend too much time indoors. C．They often go camping during the weekends 2． How many children does Mike have? A．Two B．Three C．Four 3． How do kids feel within about half an hour playing in the“playhouse”? A．Scared but happy. B．Worried and happy. C．Excited and happy. 4． Which of the statements is TRUE? A．Children from the neighbourhood can also play on the playground. B．Mike and his wife began building their playground in 2018. C．Mike and his wife are“helicopter parents”. Passage 6 (24-25八下·湖南湘潭益智中学·期中) In Xuchang City, Henan, there is an old grandma named Cai Ruiyun. People call her Grandma Cai. Grandma Cai is 89 years old and runs (经营) a barbershop (理发店). She is good at cutting hair and can do it quickly. But she asks for only 2 yuan for giving others a haircut (理发). It touches many people’s heart. Grandma Cai opened her shop in 1986. In the shop, there is just a mirror, a 30-year-old chair and some other old things. Neighbors advise her to renovate the shop, but Grandma Cai doesn’t want to change. She hopes to keep it the same as before. In Cai’s heart, the shop is old, but it helps her remember a lot of good old days. Grandma Cai works hard in the shop. Every morning, she arrives at her shop at about seven, ready to serve others. Although it is becoming more expensive to run the shop, Grandma Cai still asks for only 2 yuan for a haircut. And if someone is having a difficult time, she often offers to cut their hair for free. Some people think 2 yuan is too little and want to pay her more, but Grandma Cai always says no. When people ask why she keeps the price so low, she smiles and says, “I don’t think about making money from this. I just want to do good things for others. I want to help people while I can.” 1． How much does a person pay for a haircut in Grandma Cai’s shop? A．2 yuan. B．89 yuan. C．30 yuan. 2． What does the underlined word “renovate” in Paragraph 2 mean in Chinese? A．拆除 B．交换 C．翻新 3． Why does Grandma Cai keep the low price? A．She enjoys cutting hair. B．She likes helping people. C．She often gets help from others. 4． Which of the following words can best describe Grandma Cai? A．Careful and lucky. B．Kind and helpful. C．Hard-working and serious. Passage 7 (24-25八下·湖南张家界桑植县·期中) Last Friday, I agreed to meet some friends at 6:00 p.m. in a coffee shop. The weather was sunny, so I decided to walk there, I arrived ten minutes early. I ordered a cup of coffee and sat watching people. There were some boys playing football on the street, and a small boy was running after the ball as it rolled (滚) across the road. Suddenly, there came a car. It was going very fast. When the driver saw the boy in his way, he braked (刹车) hard, But it was too late. The small boy was lying on the street without moving. To everyone’s surprise, the car didn’t stop. It drove away quickly. People ran to the boy. There was a cut on the boy’s head and he lost a lot of blood. The coffee shop owner telephoned the police. Soon an ambulance (救护车) arrived and took the boy to the hospital. At 6:30 p.m., the police arrived and started questioning people. About half an hour later, they asked me to go to the police station because I saw everything. I gave them all the information I knew because I really wanted them to catch the driver. I didn’t leave the police station until 8:00 p.m. After that I went home because I didn’t feel like talking to anyone. The next day, the boy’s parents called me to say thanks. They also told me their boy was fine and the driver was in the police station now. 1． Where was the writer at 5:50 p.m. last Friday? A．On the street. B．In a coffee shop. C．In the police station. 2． Who called the police? A．The writer. B．The boy’s parents. C．The coffee shop owner. 3． Which is the right order of the following events? ①The writer ordered a cup of coffee. ②There was a cut on the boy’s head. ③A car came very fast. ④The writer got a call from the boy’s parents. ⑤The writer went back home. A．①②⑤③④ B．①③②⑤④ C．③②①⑤④ 4． How might the writer feel at the end of the story? A．Happy. B．Tired. C．Worried. Passage 8 (24-25八下·湖南长沙北雅中学·期中) When we watch movies, we often focus on (聚焦) what we see, but the voices behind the characters are also important. Lyu Yanting, 37, is the voice actor for little Nezha in Ne Zha 2. She uses her voice to bring the brave character to life. Lyu explains that dubbing (配音) is a lot like acting. Before dubbing, voice actors read the script (剧本) to understand the story and their characters. They need to change their voices to be proper for the characters’ feelings and actions in the movie. The director (导演) helps guide them to give the best performance. To be a good voice actor, Lyu believes it’s important to keep learning. “We need to improve our skills, get life experience, and see things in different ways.” she says. This makes it easier for actors to be successful. Lyu feels lucky to work on Ne Zha 2, where she used everything she had learned. However, she thinks it’s hard to find the best job for her. “You can’t depend on just one role in your life.” she says, “A good voice actor must get used to different characters.” For young people who are interested in voice acting, Lyu advises, “If you truly love it, give it your all. The future is not sure, but you can try your best now.” As Nezha says in the movie, “Who you are is only for you to decide.” 1． What does Lyu do first before dubbing? A．She reads the scripts. B．She watches the movie. C．She changes her feelings. 2． According to Lyu, what is important to be a good voice actor? ①Improving our skills.    ②Practicing every day.   ③Getting life experience.  ④Seeing things in the same way. A．①④ B．②③ C．①③ 3． Why does Lyu think it’s hard to find the best job for her? A．Because she needs good luck to get good roles. B．Because she must be used to different characters. C．Because she can depend on just one role in life. 4． What can we learn from the last paragraph? A．Give up if it’s too difficult. B．Only try if you are sure of success. C．Try your best if you truly love it. Passage 9 (24-25八下·湖南衡阳蒸湘区蒸湘区联考·期中) It was 5-year-old Ella’s first school day. Ella walked slowly to the dining table and grumbled (嘟囔) as she had her breakfast. “What’s wrong?” Ella’s mom asked. “I’m nervous, and I don’t want to go to school,” Ella said. “Well, the best thing to do is talk about your feelings. Ella, you’re feeling nervous, right?” asked Ella’s mom. Ella nodded (点头). Then the school bus arrived. Ella got on the bus and went to school. In the classroom, she saw Chloe building a house and Bryan running. BASH! Bryan fell on top of Chloe’s house and Chloe started to cry. “It’s okay, Chloe,” Ella said. “Maybe you could try to talk about your feelings.” “Okay. I’m feeling sad and angry,” Chloe said. “I’m sorry, Chloe. It was an accident. Will you forgive (原谅) me?” asked Bryan. “Yes, of course,” said Chloe. Then the three kids worked together to build a new house. It was a great day for Ella. She learned how to deal with (处理) her uncomfortable feelings and help friends as well. 1． Why didn’t Ella want to go to school? A．Because she disliked her breakfast at school. B．Because she hated taking the school bus. C．Because she felt very nervous. 2． What happened in the classroom? A．Chloe made Bryan cry. B．Bryan fell on top of Chloe’s house. C．Chloe fought with Bryan. 3． What did Ella tell Chloe to do? A．To say sorry to Bryan. B．To ask a teacher for help. C．To talk about how she felt. 4． How did Ella feel at school that day? A．Happy. B．Surprised. C．Tired. Passage 10 (24-25八下·湖南怀化溆浦县·期中) It was half past ten, John was watching TV in the sitting room. “Go to bed, John,” said Mrs. Scott, “or you can’t get up on time tomorrow morning.” “Let me finish watching the football match, Mommy,” said the boy. “It’s very nice!” Forty-five minutes later the match was over and John went to his bedroom. He took off his clothes quickly, threw them on a chair and soon went to sleep. It took his mother five minutes to wake John up the next morning. “Get up quickly,” said the woman, “or you’ll be late for class. Look, it’s half past six.” John had to get up, but he couldn’t find his shirt. He called out, “Where’s my shirt, Mommy?” Mrs. Scot went in at once and said, “Don’t shout, my dear! Your brother Mike is asleep (睡着的). Don’t wake him up.” The woman helped John find his clothes and came out. Another five minutes later, John didn’t come out. His mother felt strange (奇怪的) and went to see him again. She saw him watching his feet. “What are you doing here?” asked the woman. “I don’t understand why my socks are different: one is smaller than the other!” 1． John liked to watch ________. A．TV plays B．football matches C．films on TV 2． John went to sleep because ________. A．the football match was boring B．he played football the whole morning C．the football match was over 3． Mrs. Scott was afraid her son could wake ________ up, so she told him not to shout. A．his brother B．his sister C．his father 4． John couldn’t find his clothes because ________. A．his mother took them away B．he took them off in another room C．he forgot where he put them 主题02 人与社会——文化传播；传统技艺；职业文化 Passage 1 (24-25八下·湖南长沙明德教育集团·期中) A foreign YouTube star IShowSpeed called “Jiakang Ge” is famous now. He recently took a trip to China. This trip has turned into something special. It has helped with cultural exchange between the US and China, getting millions of views and changing how Western people think about China. His trip began in Shanghai’s Pudong district. He danced with the local people in waterfront parks, tasted street food like soup dumplings, and tested Xiaomi’s SU7 Ultra electric car. He also visited famous places like the Great Wall. Not only did he pay a visit in China, but he also shared his daily life on social media (媒体). Jiakang Ge made some videos that made a connection between Western and Chinese social media. Besides, his livestream, a live, real time video on the Internet that allows viewers to watch or listen, attracted millions of viewers as well. There were some of his funny moments, like doing backflips (后空翻) at the Great Wall or playing ping-pong with locals, making young people around the world more interested in Chinese culture. His trip in China is also eye-catching in YouTube. In the comments of his videos, many viewers are surprised to see how modern China is and how friendly the people are. This is very different from what Western media usually shows. It provides the world with a new window to see how rapidly China has developed. Chinese officials like his visit. They see it as a chance to show a different side of China. China is trying to make more people come to visit and show a better image of itself to the world. 1． What did Jiakang Ge do in Shanghai? A．Did backflips. B．Tried street food. C．Played ping-pong. 2． Why were viewers from Western countries surprised at Jiakang Ge’s videos? A．Because the videos are funny. B．Because they are interested in Chinese culture. C．Because China in his videos is different from what Western media usually shows. 3． What is the meaning of the underlined word “livestream” in Paragraph Four? A．直播 B．视频 C．表演 4． What is the main idea of the passage? A．China is trying to develop tourism. B．IShowSpeed is a very popular YouTube star with a large number of followers. C．IShowSpeed’s visit to China has bridged the cultural gap between the US and China. Passage 2 (24-25八下·湖南长沙望城区·期中) iShowSpeed, a famous YouTuber with over 37 million fans, recently visited China and live-streamed (直播) his experiences. His real name is Darren Jason Watkins Jr., and he is known for his lively and energetic personality, which is why many Chinese fans call him “Hyperthyroid Brother” (甲亢哥). His China tour started in Shanghai. As soon as he arrived, he was welcomed by excited fans. During his stay in Shanghai, he was amazed by the city’s modern buildings and high-speed trains. He also joined fans in singing the song “Sunshine Rainbow Little White Horse”. The song has a phrase that sounds like a word with bad meaning in English, but in Chinese it just means “that one”. This made for some funny moments during his live - stream. Next, he went to Beijing. Wearing a special North-East style jacket, he explored the Forbidden City and climbed the Great Wall. He was deeply amazed by the long history and greatness of these places. In Henan, his visited the Shaolin Temple. He learned Kung fu from a master there. After the learning, when he wanted to pay the master, the master refused, saying they were friends because of Kung fu, and friendship was more important than money. This kind act touched IShowSpeed and his viewers. Finally, in Chengdu, he enjoyed spicy hot pot and watched the amazing Sichuan opera face-changing performance. Everywhere he went, he showed his true feelings about China’s culture, technology, and friendly people on his live-stream. IShowSpeed’s China tour not only cheer up his fans but also let the world see a real and wonderful China. It broke the wrong ideas that some Western media (媒体) had spread, and made more people interested in China. 1． Why do many Chinese fans call Darren Jason Watkins Jr. “Hyperthyroid Brother”? A．Because he has a health problem. B．Because of his lively and energetic personality. C．Because he likes to act like he has hyperthyroidism. 2． What was the funny moment during IShowSpeed’s live-stream in Shanghai? A．He couldn’t understand the Chinese language. B．The misunderstanding about the song “Sunshine Rainbow Little White Horse”. C．He got lost in the big city. 3． How many places did IShowSpeed visit according to the passage? A．3. B．5. C．4. 4． What can we learn from IShowSpeed’s China tour? A．China is a country full of history, culture, and friendly people. B．Western media’s reports about China are always true. C．IShowSpeed only came to China for money. Passage 3 (24-25八下·湖南长沙一中教育集团联考·期中) When Xiong Chuanfa, 37, blows a lifelike tiger out of sugar in just minutes, kids look at him in surprise, thinking he is a magician. Xiong has been b blowing sugar figurines for 23 years. Blowing sugar figurines is a traditional Chinese folk (民间的) art with a history of over 6000 years. It has been listed as an intangible cultural heritage (非物质文化遗产) for about 17 years. Every morning, Xiong prepares the sugar and drives to different markets in Nanchang to blow sugar figurines. He usually takes out a little sugar after heating (加热) it. Then he makes a ball with the sugar. Finally, he blows it into different shapes—a rabbit, a monkey, and even Ne Zha, one of the most popular cartoon movie characters. No matter how busy he is, he often spares time to teach young people, helping them know more about the folk art. Many kids show great interest in the art. Simon, a foreign student from Nanchang International School, found it hard to make sugar figurines lively. Thanks to Xiong’s help, Simon finally saw a horse slowly taking shape. Simon was really excited after learning about the art. “I just can’t believe the Chinese keep the traditional folk art so well here. I love it. I want to know more about it and help to spread (传播) Chinese culture all over the world,” he said. Xiong’s 9-year-old son often blows sugar balloons, just like what he used to do as a child. “Our family will pass on the intangible cultural heritage,” said Xiong. 1． What do we know about Xiong Chuanfa? A．He is a 37-year-old magician from China. B．He started blowing sugar figurines when he was 14. C．He teaches folk art in Nanchang International School. 2． What is the right order of blowing sugar figurines? ①take out a little sugar             ②heat sugar ③make a sugar ball            ④blow sugar into shapes A．①-②-③-④ B．②-③-①-④ C．②-①-③-④ 3． What can you infer (推断) about Simon from the passage? A．He will stay in China to blow sugar horses. B．He will give Xiong a helping hand in class. C．He will learn more about Chinese culture. 4． Which is the best title for the passage? A．Xiong and His Folk Art of Sweet Blows B．A Magic Folk Art and Chinese Culture C．Xiong’s Family and Sugar Figurine Skills 主题02 人与自然—— 自然灾害；冒险与自然 Passage 1 (24-25八下·湖南衡阳船山实验中学·期中) Ben could hear strong winds outside his home in Alabama. Black clouds were making the sky very dark. With no light outside, it felt like midnight. The news on TV reported that a heavy rainstorm was in the area. Everyone in the neighborhood was busy. Ben’s dad was putting pieces of wood over the windows while his mom was making sure the flashlights and radio were working. She also put some candles and matches on the table. Ben was helping his mom make dinner when the rain began to beat heavily against the windows. After dinner, they tried to play a card game, but it was hard to have fun with a serious storm happening outside. Ben could not sleep at first. He finally fell asleep when the wind was dying down at around 3:00 am. When he woke up, the sun was rising. He went outside with his family and found the neighborhood in a mess. Fallen trees, broken windows and rubbish were everywhere. They joined the neighbors to help clean up the neighborhood together. Although the storm broke many things apart, it brought families and neighbors closer together. 1． What was the weather like in the first paragraph? A．Sunny and windy. B．Cloudy and windy. C．Cloudy and snowy. 2． What couldn’t you see on the street after the rainstorm? A．Broken windows. B．Fallen trees. C．Candles and matches. 3． What’s the right order of the following things? ①Ben and his mom made dinner. ②The neighbors helped clean up the neighborhood together. ③Ben’s dad put pieces of wood over the windows. ④The neighborhood was in a mess. ⑤The family played a card game. A．③①④⑤② B．③①⑤④② C．①③④⑤② 4． What can you know about the neighbors from the passage? A．They’re kind. B．They’re careless. C．They’re lazy. Passage 2 (24-25八下·湖南长沙周南教育集团联考·期中) My name is Gulliver and when I was a young man, I went travelling. I joined a ship and sailed (航行) to the islands of the South Pacific (南太平洋). It was a wonderful voyage (航海) at first. We sailed across the Atlantic Ocean and the Indian Ocean. Suddenly there was a terrible storm and I fell into the water. Finally, I swam to an island. I walked on the beach and looked around me. There were no people and no houses. I was very tired so I fell asleep on the sand. When I woke up in the morning, I couldn’t move. I was lying on my back and my arms and my legs were tied to the ground. I was very hot in the sun and I was scared. Suddenly I saw a very small man. He was about 15 centimeters (厘米) tall and he was walking on my leg. Then I saw lots of small men on my arms and my legs. I shouted and, in surprise, the men fell off my body. Then I spoke to them in English. They didn’t understand my language, but they saw that I was friendly. I pointed at my mouth to show I was hungry and they brought me some food. Their food was normal, ________ and it meant I had to eat a lot. I finished my meal and then hundreds of men and thousands of horses carried me to their city. It was a very long journey. When I arrived at the city I looked around me. The houses were smaller than my feet and I was bigger than the trees. The king and the people were kind to me so I stayed on the island. I learned that I was in Lilliput (小人国) and I learned their language. I played with their children and I gave them gifts such as my watch and some coins (硬币). These things were enormous to little men. Finally, I left the city and travelled again. 1． How did Gulliver feel when he was on the island at first? A．Afraid. B．Hungry. C．Tired. 2． Which of the following can be put in the blank ________ in Paragraph 3? A．but it was very delicious B．but it was very very small C．but it was in different shapes 3． What does the underlined word “enormous” in the last paragraph most probably mean? A．Very normal. B．Very big. C．Very beautiful. 4． What can we infer (推断) from the story? A．Gulliver got on well with the people in Lilliput. B．There were no people and no houses on the island. C．The language in Lilliput was too difficult to learn. 主题01 人与社会——社会现象；社会活动；历史事件 Passage 1 (24-25八下·湖南永州蓝山县·期中) March 5 is Lei Feng Day. People are encouraged to help others and to learn from Lei Feng. This year, my classmates and I went to do some cleaning in a street. We finished our work, took photos and talked with some people about their lives. One old lady said she remembered how all students used to do helpful work in the street. Another told us that when she was young, she and her friends would do a lot of simple (简单的) things to help others. They would help people carry things or fix broken chairs at school. “But things have changed over these years. The young students don’t really understand the spirit of Lei Feng,” she continued (继续). “Nowadays, they do good things because other people told them to do and asked them to take photos to put on the school website (网站).” Her words made me think. We have been told to do things to help others on Lei Feng Day. But none (没有) of the love and care came from our own hearts. We should believe that they can make a difference. We don’t need cameras or praise (赞美). We can do better if we keep the spirit of Lei Feng inside ourselves. “Learn from Lei Feng” shouldn’t be a yearly fad. Everyone should carry out their good behaviors all year round and we will have a better tomorrow. 1． What did the writer and his classmates do on Lei Feng Day? A．Fixed broken chairs. B．Did some cleaning. C．Carried things. 2． Why do young students do good things nowadays? A．Other people told them to do so. B．They want to make friends. C．They want to get money. 3． What does the underlined phrase “a yearly fad” mean in Chinese? A．一年的支出 B．每年的足迹 C．一时的潮流 4． What is the main idea of the passage? A．Lei Feng Day is no longer important these days. B．Helping others should be a daily habit, not just on Lei Feng Day. C．Only old people remembered Lei Feng’s spirit. Passage 2 (24-25八下·湖南岳阳岳阳县·期中) In a primary school of Yunnan, there’re over 500 students, but no one is nearsighted (近视的). It’s hard to believe. Three hours of outdoor play and no mobile phones or computers—this might be the reason why they all have good eyesight. In the school, children eat healthy food and have enough sleep every day. During class breaks, all of them need to go outside. To stop students from using mobile phones, the school installed (安装) six public phones for them to call their parents. Even on weekends and during vacations, the school tells parents to care about kids’ eye health in teacher-parent WeChat groups. Sun Fubiao, the primary school’s headmaster, tries his best to help students protect their eyesight, because he himself and five other teachers are nearsighted. “It’s uncomfortable to do many things wearing a pair of glasses in daily life,” he said. “I do not want the children to have the same bad experience.” Now, people come up with many ideas to protect children’s eyesight. Children should play online games for no more than three hours a week. They need to do eye tests each term. Schools can’t give homework to first and second graders. These ways are really useful to make students go outside and play. 1． How does the school ask parents to protect children’s eyesight on weekends? A．By giving them calls. B．By sending WeChat messages. C．By having parents’ meetings. 2． What does the underlined word “he” in Paragraph 4 refer to (指)? A．The headmaster. B．The teacher. C．The student. 3． What does Sun Fubiao think of wearing glasses? A．Cool. B．Uncomfortable. C．Relaxing. 4． What does the last paragraph show us? A．Ways of protecting children’s eyesight. B．Ways of staying away from mobile phones. C．Ways of finishing homework on time. Passage 3 (24-25下·湖南株洲二中莲花中学联考·期中) This Monday, across the USA, kids are not going to school but going to work with their parents. They’ll make copies, send faxes (传真) and sweep floors. This is because April 28 is Take Our Sons and Daughters to Work Day all over the USA．This holiday shows kids what it means to be a grown-up in the working world. I still remember when this day started, I was very happy. Not only did I have the chance to miss school, but also I could eat out with my dad. But after only 20 minutes of driving around the city, I was very bored. I couldn’t read my book in the car as I would get carsick and my dad didn’t like to turn on the radio. I got hot and uncomfortable. People wouldn’t get into his taxi because they thought he already had a passenger—me, so nothing happened. It seemed years before we went out for lunch. I actually started to miss school. While the purpose (目的) of the day is to give kids a chance to experience real-life jobs, I got something completely different from the day. I learned to love school. Where else do you get to play with your friends, do science experiments (实验), read great books and write stories all in one day? Just as you’ll have to learn to love your job later in life, learn to love school now. 1． Take Our Sons and Daughters to Work Day is a holiday in ________. A．the UK. B．the USA． C．China. 2． The writer was happy at first because ________. A．she could read books in the car. B．she would work as a grown-up. C．she could eat out with her father. 3． Which of the following is the purpose of Take Our Sons and Daughters to Work Day? A．To teach kids to study hard. B．To give kids a chance to know about real-life jobs. C．To help their parents make money for their family. 4． Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A．We can do many interesting things at school. B．We should love our jobs better than our school now. C．The writer will leave school to work with her father again. Passage 4 (24-25八下·湖南常德安乡县·期中) People often vividly remember what they were doing during significant historical events. For instance, many around the world recall their actions on July 20, 1969. On this day, humans first landed on the moon. Even those who were young at the time can still describe the excitement they felt. Another unforgettable moment occurred on November 9, 1989, when the Berlin Wall fell. This event symbolized the end of the Cold War and brought hope to millions.    On July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong stepped onto the moon. For 12-year-old Maria Lopez, this was a magical night. “My family gathered around our small TV,” she recalls. “When Armstrong said, ‘That’s one small step for man,’ my father hugged me and whispered, ‘This changes everything!’ We stayed up late, staring at the moon through our window.”   On November 9, 1989, East and West Berliners celebrated together as the Berlin Wall was opened. Hans Becker, then a university student, remembers: “I was studying in my dorm when friends burst in, shouting, ‘The Wall is down!’ We ran to the streets with candles. Strangers hugged and cried. I’ll never forget the joy in the air.” 1． What did Neil Armstrong say when he stepped onto the moon? A．“The Wall is down!” B．“This changes everything!” C．“That’s one small step for man.” 2． Why did Maria’s family stay up late on July 20, 1969? A．They were celebrating the moon landing. B．They were waiting for a phone call. C．They were watching a movie. 3． What does the Berlin Wall’s fall most likely represent (代表)? A．The start of a war. B．A scientific achievement (成就). C．The end of political division (分歧). 4． What feeling is shared in both Maria’s and Hans’ memories? A．Fear. B．Hope. C．Boredom. 主题02 人与自我——助人为乐；个人成长；情绪管理；家庭与劳动 Passage 1 (24-25八下·湖南怀化麻阳苗族自治县锦江中学·期中) You may receive lots of gifts on your birthday. But have you ever thought about giving your birthday gifts to people in need? Kyle Breede, a 12-year-old boy from Maryland, the USA, has done that ever since he was six years old. On November 19th every year, Kyle invites his friend to his birthday celebration. He asks each friend to bring new toys to donate to Toys for Tots. Toys for Tots is a project which gives out toys to children whose parents cannot usually buy them toys. Kyle has donated more than 2000 toys to the project. And he plans to continue collecting toys for other kids for years to come. When Kyle was five, he asked his parents how he could help others. Kyle’s parents were excited to hear that and they helped him get in touch with Toys for Tots. From then on, he has looked forward to his birthday, but only to get toys. Then he collects the toys and goes to the Toys for Tots celebration to donate them. John Minadakis, who hosted a Toys for Tots celebration, said he had never seen someone give so much at such a young age. He believed the ability to put others before himself could take the boy far in life. Kyle hopes that through his example, other kids will be inspired (激励) to give back. “Many people around my age don’t have toys to play with. I want to do something,” Kyle said. “Even the smallest toy can make a kid’s day.” 1． Where does Kyle come from? A．England. B．America. C．France. 2． What does the underlined word “donate” probably mean in Paragraph 1? A．give away B．deal with C．put on 3． What did Kyle’s parents do to help him when he was 5 years old? A．They helped him get in touch with Toys for Tots. B．They helped him repair his bike. C．They helped him collect stamps. 4． From the last two paragraphs, we can know ______. A．Kyle advised his friends to sell toys B．John Minadakis liked to play with Kyle C．Kyle wants to help more kids Passage 2 (24-25八下·湖南永州蓝山县·期中) For a long time, I have trouble in taking part in any class activities. It’s hard for me to remember my words while I was giving a speech. However, things began to change one day. A week before my school’s English Festival, my teacher asked me to give a speech in front of the whole school. I didn’t want to. However, my teacher advised me to think about it carefully and gave me a fortune cookie (幸运饼干). When I opened it, I found a piece of paper that read: “The first step to success is the willingness (意愿) to try, and the key to it is to work hard.” I was encouraged by this and decided to give it a try. I spent a day finishing my first speech draft (草稿) and practiced it during my lunch breaks. I also asked my teacher for advice. As a result, my speech was a success. Since then, I’ve become more outgoing than before. Also, I began to have an interest in speaking in public (当众). I ask and answer questions in class more often and I join in many different after-school activities. I learned that the road to success is difficult and we need to have courage (勇气), believe in ourselves and try our best. As they say, Rome was not built in a day. 1． What did the teacher give to the writer? A．A delicious cake. B．A fortune cookie. C．A beautiful dress. 2． How did the writer prepare for the speech? A．By remembering famous sayings from books. B．By listening to other people’s speech and learning from them. C．By practicing during lunch breaks. 3． What was the writer like after the speech? A．He became the best student in class. B．He became more outgoing and joined after-school activities. C．He decided to become a professional speaker. 4． What can we learn from the story? A．Success needs courage, self-belief, and effort. B．Teachers should always give students cookies. C．Public speaking is easy for everyone. Passage 3 (24-25八下·湖南长沙望城区·期中) Mandy and her cousins would go to Germany. Although she loved to spend time with her cousins, Mandy was afraid of taking a plane. So she didn’t feel happy. Just then, Mandy’s friend, Cathy, came over and said, “What’s wrong? You didn’t say any words during lunch.” “Could you walk home with me today after school?” Mandy asked. “Sure,” Cathy said. Mandy told her worry about planes to Cathy. “You fly to India every two years in summer with your family. I can’t imagine how you do that. All of the things about flying made me nervous,” Mandy said. Then Cathy had an idea. Cathy’s mother was afraid of flying before. But she had overcome (克服) it. Cathy invited Mandy to come over to talk with her mother. Cathy’s mother explained how planes work. This was useful and helped Cathy overcome her fear of flying. As Mandy got on the plane a few weeks later, Mandy was nervous. But she wasn’t afraid. She tried to enjoy the feeling of flying. After that, Mandy learned she shouldn’t run away from her fears but should face them bravely. 1． Why was Mandy unhappy about her trip to Germany? A．Because she didn’t like her cousins. B．Because she was afraid of flying. C．Because she argued with her parents. 2． Who helped Mandy overcome her fear? A．Cathy. B．Cathy’s mother. C．Her mother. 3． How did Mandy feel on the plane at last? A．Nervous but not afraid. B．Bored and tired. C．Nervous and shy. 4． Which is the right order of Mandy’s activities? a. Mandy visited Cathy’s mother. b. Mandy told Cathy about her worry. c. Mandy asked Cathy to walk home with her. d. Mandy learned to overcome the fear. A．a→b→c→d B．a→c→b→d C．c→b→a→d Passage 4 (24-25八下·湖南衡阳衡山县前山片期中考试·期中) Hu Weiguang and his wife (妻子) sold flatbreads (锅盔) near a university in Fuzhou, Fujian Province. Their flatbreads were popular with the students there because of their great tastes and fair prices. The students called Hu “Uncle Flatbread” sweetly. However, Hu and his wife’s life broke into pieces when Hu’s wife became seriously ill. Hu knew that he needed to save his wife. He worked harder. But the family had to pay 10,000 yuan a month for her treatment (治疗). Life was hard for them. Many people from near and far got to know the family’s story and quickly took action. They went to Hu’s shop. Some bought more flatbreads than they could eat. Some offered to give money to Hu’s family. Some came to help Hu make flatbreads so that he could take care of his wife. Hu was thankful to the people, but he said he just wanted to make money with his own hands and that he wouldn’t accept more money than he needed. He asked people to buy no more than two flatbreads every person. He also found ways to return the extra (额外的) money he got. People tried to save this family from a bad ending with love and kindness. Hu said he would give back in return. 1． What caused Hu’s family to go through a hard time? A．Hu got hurt. B．They moved to a new city. C．Hu’s wife fell seriously ill. 2．How did people help Hu’s family? ①They worked in Hu’s shop. ②They bought food for Hu’s family. ③They offered to give money to Hu’s family. A．①② B．①③ C．②③ 3． Which of the following words can we use to describe Hu? A．Creative and kind. B．Hard-working and creative. C．Hard-working and kind. 4． What is the best title for the passage? A．A loving family. B．Kindness in action. C．Working together. Passage 5 (24-25八下·湖南湘潭电机子弟中学·期中) John is thirteen now. He began to study in a middle school two years ago. His home is in a small village and it’s nearly five kilometers from the school. He has to get up early in the morning. After a quick breakfast. he has to run to school and get there on time. His father hopes to borrow some money to buy a bike for him, but he knows his mother is always ill and his father spends much money on medicine. He doesn’t agree with him and keeps running there every day. Now he’s very strong and never late for class and his teachers often praise (表扬) him. Last week there was a sports meeting in his school. John ran faster than any other boys and won the boys’ 800 meters,1,500 meters and 3,000 meters. The whole school knew him. He was very happy. He told his grandma about the good news as soon as he got home. “I broke two school records (纪录) today, granny.” called out the boy To his surprise, the old woman wasn’t happy. She thought for a while and said,“I’m sorry to hear that. We have no money to pay for (付费) them, you know!” 1． How old was John when he began to study in a middle school? A．nine B．eleven C．thirteen 2． John runs to school every day in order to ______. A．keep healthy B．win the boys’ race C．get to school on time 3． Why doesn’t John ask his father to buy him a bike? A．He knows his father doesn’t have enough money. B．He doesn’t like riding a bike. C．His home is near the school. 4． Which one of the following is TRUE? A．John’s grandma thought John had broken some things and they had to pay for them. B．John’s father had enough money but he didn’t want to buy a bike for John. C．John’s grandma was ill and they spent much money on her. Passage 6 (24-25八下·湖南株洲荷塘区·期中) One day, Tom’s teacher, Miss Mak, held a class meeting. “There will be a flag day next Saturday. Does anyone want to join this meaningful event? ” asked Miss Mak. Tom was interested in raising money for homeless children, but he was not brave enough to talk to the strangers (陌生人), so he kept quiet in his seat. “Tom, you haven’t sold flags before,” said Miss Mak suddenly. “Would you like to have a try?” Tom was hesitant (犹豫), but he finally nodded. On the flag day, Tom and Angela sold flags in a busy street. “Excuse me. Could y-o-u pl-ea-se buy. . . ? ” said Angela softly to the first person she met. The man smiled and put a five-dollar coin into Angela’ s collection bag. Then she said thanks and put a flag under his shoulder. “I did it! ” said Angela happily. “It’s your turn now. ” Feeling nervous, Tom began to shake. Soon, he saw a young lady walking towards him. The lady was smiling and holding a few coins in her hand. She asked, “Are you selling flags for Fund for the Homeless Children? ” Tom’s face became red and said yes. Then the lady made the donation (捐赠) and Tom gave her a flag. “You made it!” laughed Angela. In the next couple of hours, Angela and Tom sold flags quickly and bravely. At last, their collection bags were so heavy that they had to hold them with both arms. They felt very proud. 1． Why did Tom keep quiet in his seat? A．He had other plans. B．He didn’t like Miss Mak. C．He was not brave enough to talk to the strangers. 2． When Miss Mak asked Tom to have a try, he finally ________. A．laughed. B．agreed C．refused 3． Where did Tom and Angela sell flags? A．In a busy street. B．In their school. C．In a tall building. 4． How did Tom and Angela feel after they sold the flags? A．Bored. B．Confident. C．Shy. Passage 7 (24-25八下·湖南长沙浏阳·期中) Parents are usually seen running after their children to wake them up early in the morning and help them get ready for school. Most parents also have a hard time getting their kids to do chores at home. But it is different for a six-year-old boy. The video is filmed by his mother because she wants to show her son’s independence. The video follows the boy from the moment he gets up at 6 o’clock. In the bathroom, the boy uses a chair to reach the sink (水梢) and begins brushing his teeth and washing his face. Heading to the kitchen, the boy begins preparing two eggs, dumplings and a cup of tea. After he’s done eating, he cleans all of the plates and cups. After that, he uses the bathroom, and quickly cleans the toilet, and even the shower. After washing his hands, he does some washing. While the machine is running, he vacuums (用吸尘器清扫) his bed, clears the dust from the machine and sweeps the floor of the living room. In the end, he gets fully dressed and goes to school. The video has been viewed over 28 million times. People are surprised to see the child doing so many chores. “The boy is so great that he is well-organized (有条理的) and independent,” one wrote. Doing chores is good for kids’ development. It may help kids to solve the problems they will meet in the future. 1． Why does the boy’s the mother film the video? A．To film her son doing chores. B．To compare her son with others. C．To show the independence of her son. 2． What do we know about the video? A．It’s about a boy doing chores after school. B．The video becomes popular after it is posted. C．All the people are surprised after watching the video. 3． What does the underlined word “It” in the last paragraph refer to? A．Doing chores. B．Kids’ development. C．The video. 4． What is the writer’s attitude (态度) about kids doing chores? A．Doubtful. B．Unclear. C．Supportive. Passage 8 (24-25八下·湖南长沙浏阳·期中) There was a terrible earthquake several days ago. Many people lost their lives and many houses fell down. After the earthquake, the newspapers reported many stories about families who were in trouble. One Sunday, when I was reading a newspaper, a special picture touched me. It gave the clothing sizes of each family member. I thought this would be a good chance to teach my children to help those who were less lucky. I said to my seven-year-old twins, Brad and Brett, and three-year-old daughter Meghan, “We have so much food and clothes, and those poor people now have nothing. We can share what we have with them.” I filled a box with some food and old clothes. While I was doing this, I asked the boys to donate some of their less favorite things. Meghan watched quietly as the boys took out their old toys and put them in the box. Then she walked away. A few minutes later, she came back with Connie, her favorite toy. She put it on top of the other toys. “Oh, dear.” I said, “You don’t have to give Connie. You love Connie so much.” Meghan said, “Connie makes me happy, Mom. Maybe she’ll make another little girl happy, too.” Meghan taught me a lesson. It’s easy to give something that we don’t want anymore, but hard to give what we love. 1． How many children are there in the family? A．Two. B．Three. C．Four. 2．What does the underlined word “donate” mean in paragraph 3? A．分享 B．修理 C．捐赠 3． What can we learn from the passage? A．The terrible earthquake happened on Sunday. B．Mcghan wanted another little girl to be happy. C．The mother decided to buy some clothes for the poor. 4． What’s the best title of this passage? A．A special lesson. B．A lucky family C．A terrible earthquake Passage 9 (24-25下·湖南株洲二中莲花中学联考·期中) My father woke me up early one summer morning when I was fourteen and said, “Get up, you’re going with me to cut the grass in the garden.” My father thought I was old enough to help him in his business (生意) so I was proud and excited. From sunrise to sunset, my father, my younger brother and I worked in the large garden. By the end of the day, I was too tired to say a word but I felt good. This was my first time to help my father in his business. I got $6 for my work that day. One day my father found some leaves I had missed. “Take away these leaves!” he said seriously. “And don’t make me have to tell you to do it again.” The message was clear. Today I still value it, which my father gave to me that day. It will always be helpful to impress (给……留下印象) the person you are working for. After two years, I left home and went to another town to start my new life. Luckily for me, I quickly found a job to wash dishes in a restaurant. In fact, washing dishes was not exciting, but that didn’t matter. It taught me that any job was a good job and whatever I got from the job was more than I had before. I could learn something meaningful from every job and do it better and better. One day, a newspaper reporter once asked me how someone could possibly live with hard work and low pay. “If you only think about hard work and money, you won’t do any better than you’re doing.” I answered. In every job, from cutting the grass to washing dishes, I’ve learned much. I’ve learned something that helps me in my next job. 1． Why did the writer feel proud and excited to cut the grass? A．Because he was old enough to help his family. B．Because he could get $6 that day by cutting grass. C．Because he could work with his family in the large garden. 2． What does the underlined word “value” mean in Paragraph 3? A．珍惜 B．忽视 C．拒绝 3． What did the writer think of washing dishes in the restaurant? A．Meaningful. B．Exciting. C．Difficult. 4． What’s the best title of this passage? A．Work Hard to Find a Job B．Keep Learning in Your Jobs C．My Father, the Best Teacher in My Life Passage 10 (24-25八下·湖南张家界慈利县·期中) Zhu Jinxiang, a student in Ganzhou, Jiangxi, carried his classmate and close friend, Zhong Huaqiang, on his back to school for 10 years. Zhong was born with cerebral palsy (脑瘫). So he is not able to stand or walk. Luckily, he had Zhu by his side. Zhu lived in the same village as Zhong. He and other kids in the village took turns carrying Zhong on their backs to school when they went into the third grade in primary school. After entering middle school, Zhu and Zhong were in the same class. By chance, they became deskmates, and that’s when their friendship started to grow stronger with each passing day. “At first I just tried to show how strong I was by carrying him. Then I found that every time I was sad, he would cheer me up. As time went on, we became good friends.” said Zhu. Zhu carried Zhong on his back to classroom, playground, bathroom, and other places where Zhong needed to go. They talked about everything and did their homework together every day. “Our friendship was a two-way relationship. I helped him deal with the little things in life, and he helped me with my studies. And that made me become a better one,” said Zhu. The strong friendship between Zhu and Zhong encouraged many of their classmates to help each other. Their story went viral online and touched many people. Let’s hope that their friendship will last forever. This story shows us that true friendship can overcome any difficulty and make our lives more meaningful. 1． Why did Zhu Jinxiang carry Zhong Huaqiang on his back to school? A．Because Zhong Huaqiang was too young to walk. B．Because Zhong Huaqiang had a physical problem and couldn’t walk. C．Because Zhu Jinxiang wanted to show off his strength and carried Zhu to school. 2． When did Zhu Jinxiang and Zhong Huaqiang start to become good friends? A．When they were in the third grade. B．When Zhong Huaqiang was 10 years old. C．When they became deskmates in middle school. 3． What does the underlined word went viral mean? A．Changed slowly over time. B．Got sick and spread quickly. C．Became very popular and shared widely. 4． What is the best title for this passage? A．Life in the Village B．A Deep Friendship C．The Story of Cerebral Palsy Passage 11 (24-25八下·湖南常德桃源县西路片·期中) Do you have any dreams? What would you like to be in the future? Some of you might dream of taking positions as a singer or a writer. Some might try to be a doctor or a scientist. However, Zara Rutherford, a student in Brussels, has a great ambition (抱负). She wants to become the world’s youngest woman to fly around the world alone. Rutherford’s parents are both pilots. Under their influence, the girl fell in love with flying at a young age. She has been learning to fly since she was 14 years old. She got her first flying license in 2020, when she was 17 years old. Rutherford set off from her home city on Aug. 18, 2021 and finished her flight on Jan. 20, 2022. She covered 41 different countries on five continents, flying through wildfires, typhoons and dangerous low temperatures to reach her destination (目的地). She not only realized her dream but also made history. During her flight, the young woman met with some of the local girls. She says few pilots in the world are women. She feels sad about this. She wants to encourage more girls to learn flying and love it. By flying alone around the world, Rutherford wants to set a good example for other girls. Once, she told them, “If you have a dream or a plan, you should go for it. If you don’t try, you’ll never know how high you can fly.” 1． What is Rutherford’s dream? A．To take positions as a singer. B．To become a doctor. C．To fly over the world alone. 2． According to the passage, which of the following statement is TRUE? A．Rutherford has been learning to fly for about 14 years. B．Rutherford met with a lot of challenges during her flight. C．Rutherford shows interest in flying because of her teacher. 3． Which of the following can best describe Zara Rutherford? A．Outgoing. B．Honest. C．Ambitious. 4． Which of the following sayings will Rutherford probably agree with? A．Rome is not built in one day. B．Failure is the mother of success. C．Dreams are made possible if you try. Passage 12 (24-25八下·湖南常德安乡县·期中) Timmy’s parents whispered anxiously in the kitchen. His younger sister, Lily, had a severe (严重的) heart condition, and the family couldn’t afford (负担得起) the surgery (手术). “Only hope can save her now,” Timmy over heard his mother say.   Timmy rushed to his room, emptied his piggy bank, and counted $2.35. He ran to the town’s community (社区) center, where people often talked about “raising hope.”   “I need to buy hope for my sister!” Timmy said breathlessly to the receptionist. Confused, she replied, “We don’t sell hope here.”   “But Mom said Lily needs it! I’ll get more money—just tell me the price!” Timmy insisted (坚持), tears in his eyes.   A woman in a blue coat overheard and knelt beside him. “What kind of hope does your sister need?” she asked gently.   “She needs a surgery… but we have no money,” Timmy mumbled. The woman smiled. “Let’s visit your family. Maybe I can help.”   She was Dr. Emily Carter, a cardiologist. She arranged free surgery for Lily, who recovered (康复) fully. 1． In the eyes of Timmy, what might a hope be? A．Some healthy food. B．Something interesting. C．Some wonderful medicine. 2． What does the word cardiologist (paragraph 7) most likely mean? A．Teacher. B．Heart doctor. C．Charity worker. 3． What can we infer about Dr. Emily Carter? A．She disliked children. B．She was rich and kind. C．She worked at the community center. 4． Which one can be the best title? A．When a Boy Tried to Buy Hope B．How to Save Money for Surgeries C．The Importance of Community Centers 主题03 人与自然——科技与健康；交通事故 Passage 1 (24-25八下·湖南郴州·期中) You may have heard of people who are allergic (过敏) to seafood, smoke or pets. But did you know that some people were allergic to Wi-Fi signals (信号)? Rose White, a 44-year-old woman from Britain, first found herself being allergic to Wi-Fi signals in 2015. She had a cough, heart trouble and great pains in her head when she stayed at the places covered with Wi-Fi signals. Rose has tried many ways to keep away from Wi-Fi signals. In the past six months, she either slept in her car or in tent which she had put up in the woodland and in the fields (田野). She even tried sleeping in a shed (棚子). Being completely tired, Rose had no choice but to quit her job and moved 370 kilometers away from her home to avoid Wi-Fi signals, but failed. Because of the hard life, she got a stomach problem. She is now living in a small house in the rural (乡下的) area in England. There are far fewer Wi-Fi signals. However, the house, which belongs to her friend, will be sold to others, so she has to move again soon. Rose is planning to move to a more rural area. She is also planning to buy a camper van (野营车) so that she can drive away from Wi-Fi signals whenever she is feeling uncomfortable. As she can not work to make money, she has to raise money online. She is hoping to raise 15,000 pounds. So far, she has raised over 1,600 pounds. She still has a long way to go. 1． Which is not Rose’s allergic symptom (症状)? A．Cough B．Stomachache. C．Headache 2． What does the underlined word “quit” in paragraph 3 mean? A．leave B．begin C．change 3． Why does she have to move again soon? A．Because the place she lives in is near the Wi-Fi signals. B．Because her friend decided to sell the house. C．Because she wants to move to a new place. 4． What does the sentence “She still has a long way to go.” in the last paragraph refer to (指的是)? A．She will live long. B．It’s not easy for her to raise enough money. C．There will be a lot of difficulties for her to deal with. Passage 2 (24-25八下·湖南娄底直学校联合体·期中) Last Friday afternoon, a bus accident happened on Green Street. The bus was full of passengers, all looking forward to reaching their destinations (目的地) after a long day. The driver was driving carefully all the time, but suddenly a car rushed out from the side road. The driver tried his best not to hit the car, but the bus lost control and still hit a tree on the roadside. Some passengers got hurt. Among them, a woman was in a dangerous situation. She was caught under a seat that fell on her and had problems breathing. She was bleeding and in great trouble. A warm-hearted man, Mr. Smith, asked her to lie down and tried to stop the bleeding. Another passenger called 120 right away. Soon the ambulance arrived. The doctors rushed the woman to the hospital, and with their help, the woman was saved in time. This accident tells us we should always be careful on the road. When accidents happen, we should keep calm. We also should help others and ourselves to ensure (确保) everyone’s safety, because nothing is more important than safety. 1． When did the accident happen? A．Last Saturday afternoon. B．Last Friday afternoon. C．Last Friday morning. 2． What happened to the bus? A．It ran off the road. B．It hit a car. C．It hit a tree. 3． What should we do when accidents happen according to the passage? A．Run away quickly. B．Cry loudly. C．Keep calm and help others and ourselves. 4． What’s the main idea of the passage? A．A bus accident on Green Street and what we can learn from it. B．An introduction of a kind-hearted man, Mr. Smith. C．How to drive a bus safely on the road. 1 / 1 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 专题02 阅读理解（记叙文） 主题01 人与自我——个人成长；助人为乐；互助感恩；健康习惯；家庭与户外；助人为乐 意外事故；职业梦想；情绪管理；生活习惯 Passage 1 (24-25八下·湖南永州新田县·期中) Mark Ingles is a New Zealander who is interested in mountain climbing. As a mountain climber, he likes to challenge (挑战) himself. In 1982 he had an accident when climbing New Zealand’s highest mountain—Mount Cook. He was caught in a big ice hole for a long time before others saved him. When he woke up in the hospital, he found he had lost his legs. Mark was so sad because there were so many things he wanted to do, such as climbing the highest mountain in the world, flying rockets to the moon, swimming across the Strait of Malacca alone and so on. However, Mark didn’t lose heart. He tried his best to make a good recovery and live a more meaningful and successful life. Finally, he has become the first person with artificial legs to reach the top of Everest in 2006. From the top of the world’s highest mountain, Mark called his wife to say he made it. Mark also hopes he can help people. That’s why he started his own charity (慈善组织) five years ago. At a talk he gave, Mark met Mike, a 40-year-old driver. Mike couldn’t move his body from the shoulders down. Doctors had told Mike he would never walk again. However, Mark encouraged him not to give up and six months later, Mike told Mark that he was able to walk with the help of a stick. So far, Mark has raised $ 67,000 for charity. 1． What does the underlined word “it” in paragraph 1 refer to? A．Raising money. B．Swimming across the Malacca. C．Climbing the highest mountain. 2． What happened to Mike after meeting Mark? A．He gave $ 67,000 to Mark’s charity. B．He learned to walk again with a stick. C．He couldn’t move his body from shoulder down. 3． Put the events about Mark into the correct order according to the passage. a. Mark lost his legs. b. Mark started his own charity. c. Mark fell into an ice hole on Mount Cook. d. Mark climbed the world’s highest mountain. A．a-c-d-b B．c-a-d-b C．d-a-c-b 4． What would be the best title for the passage? A．A Tennis Player B．A Mountain Climber C．A Challenge Lover 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．B 4．C 【导语】本文主要讲述了新西兰登山爱好者Mark Ingles的励志故事。 1．词句猜测题。根据“From the top of the world’s highest mountain, Mark called his wife to say he made it.”可知，Mark在 2006年成为第一个用假腿登上最高峰的人，并在山顶打电话给妻子说“he made it”。这里的“it”指代的就是他成功登顶世界最高峰。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据“However, Mark encouraged him not to give up and six months later, Mike told Mark that he was able to walk with the help of a stick.”可知，在遇见Mark后，他学会了用拐杖走路。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据文章内容可知，1982年，Mark掉进了库克山上的一个冰洞里，因此失去了双腿；2006年，他爬上了世界最高峰；之后，他创办了自己的慈善机构。故选B。 4．最佳标题题。根据文章内容可知，本文主要讲述了Mark Ingles作为登山者的挑战精神，即使失去双腿仍坚持攀登高峰并帮助他人。所以C项“挑战爱好者”适合作标题。故选C。 Passage 2 (24-25八下·湖南邵阳绥宁县城区联考·期中) Jack lives in Washington. He inherited (继承) lots of money when he was 23. But he decided to live a simple life like everyone else. He gave $10,000 of his money to a charity to help poor children live a better life. Today he is 36. He still wears cheap shoes and clothes and drives a small car only, but he is very happy. Up to now, Jack has helped some children from poor countries all over the world by sending them each $200 a month. The money is used for the children’s study, food, medicine and clothing. Jack receives a report each year on the children’s progress. They can write to each other, but usually the children do not speak English. When Jack first heard about these children, he wanted to help them. “It was nothing special,” he said. “Until I went to these countries and met the children I was helping, I didn’t know anything about their life.” Once Jack went to meet a little girl in Africa, he said that the meeting was exciting. “When I met her, I felt very happy,” he said. “And I saw that the money was used for a good cause. It brought me happiness. I want to do everything I can to go on helping these children.” 1． Jack gave away his money to help some poor children ________. A．only in Washington B．only in England C．around the world 2． Jack learns about the children’s progress by ________. A．visiting them each year B．getting a report every year C．staying with them 3． The underlined part “a good cause” means “________” in Chinese. A．行善 B．优惠 C．罚款 4． What does the passage mainly want to tell us? A．Help others and you will feel happy. B．It’s necessary to write letters to poor children. C．Saving money is the best way to help others. 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．A 4．A 【导语】本文讲述了杰克的故事，他用继承的钱帮助世界各地的贫困儿童，用于他们的学习、生活等，并通过每年收到的报告了解孩子们的进步。他认为帮助他人给自己带来了快乐，并希望继续这样做。 1．细节理解题。根据“Jack has helped some children from poor countries all over the world”可知，杰克帮助的是世界各地的贫困儿童。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据“Jack receives a report each year on the children’s progress.”可知，杰克通过每年收到的报告了解孩子们的进步。故选B。 3．词句猜测题。根据“And I saw that the money was used for a good cause. It brought me happiness.”可知，杰克的钱用于帮助贫困儿童，这是一种善举，因此“a good cause”意为“行善”。故选A。 4．主旨大意题。文章讲述杰克通过帮助贫困儿童获得快乐，核心是“帮助他人会让人感到快乐”。故选A。 Passage 3 (24-25八下·湖南邵阳新邵县·期中) That year, I was a Grade 8 student. Falling off the tree hurt me in the head. And it was difficult for me to get back to normal life. I had to leave school and learn everything, walking, talking, and maths. To help me, Mrs. Pillar volunteered to come to the hospital and later to my house once a week. We began with simple maths skills. As time passed, I made progress. I remember very vividly how she came to my home on Sundays, sat with me at the kitchen table and threw different coins (硬币) on the table. She asked me to show her 38 cents, 17 cents, 63 cents. It was hard, but she also made it fun. After a year and a half, I had progressed a lot, both in body and mind, to return to school. Seven years later, I graduated from the University of Texas at the top of my class. As years went by, I always kept in touch with Ms. Pillar. Unluckily, one day my parents told me that Mrs. Pillar had been in hospital. Now it was my turn to help her. Mrs. Pillar lay in bed, unable to speak or know anybody around. I got some coins, dropped them on her bed, and asked her to show me 12 cents. One day Mrs. Pillar smiled happily as I began working with her—just as she had worked with me years before. She made progress every day and was finally out of hospital. One day, I called to wish her a Happy New Year. She spoke into the phone excitedly, “Happy New Year to you and your family, Michael. Thank you for everything you did for me.” I quickly said, “Thank you for everything you did for me.” 1． Which of the following is the right order of the story? a. Mrs. Pillar was in hospital. b. I fell off the tree and got hurt badly. c. I returned to school with Mrs. Pillar’s help. d. Mrs. Pillar thanked me for what I did for her. A．b-c-d-a B．b-c-a-d C．b-d-c-a 2． What does the underlined word “vividly” mean in Paragraph 3? A．Clearly. B．Surprisingly. C．Hardly. 3． Why did the writer ask Mrs. Pillar to show him 12 cents? A．To help Mrs. Pillar just as Mrs. Pillar helped him. B．To see how Mrs. Pillar could get better. C．To let Mrs. Pillar remember the past. 4． What is the best title for the passage? A．A Great Teacher B．A Special Student C．Kindness Works Wonders 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．A 4．C 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，讲述了作者因从树上摔下受伤后，在Pillar夫人的帮助下康复并重返学校，多年后作者反过来帮助住院的Pillar夫人的故事，体现了善良与互助的力量。 1．细节理解题。根据“Falling off the tree hurt me in the head.”；“To help me, Mrs. Pillar volunteered to come to the hospital and later to my house once a week.”和“After a year and a half, I had progressed a lot, both in body and mind, to return to school.”；“Mrs. Pillar had been in hospital”；“Thank you for everything you did for me.”可知，正确顺序是：作者受伤→Pillar夫人帮助作者康复并返校→Pillar夫人住院→ Pillar夫人感谢作者。故选B。 2．词句猜测题。根据“sat with me at the kitchen table and threw different coins (硬币) on the table. She asked me to show her 38 cents, 17 cents, 63 cents”可知，作者对细节记忆深刻，所以划线部分的含义是“清晰地”。故选A。 3．推理判断题。根据“Now it was my turn to help her.”及后文作者用硬币练习帮助Pillar夫人康复（模仿她当年的方法），可知目的是“像她帮助自己一样帮助她”。故选A。 4．最佳标题题。全文围绕“互助”展开，Pillar夫人的善良帮助作者康复，而作者的回报又帮助她康复，体现了“善意创造奇迹”的主题。故选C。 Passage 4 (24-25八下·湖南邵阳新邵县·期中) Lucy felt tired and had a sore throat yesterday. Her mother took her temperature and found she had a fever. “You need to see a doctor,” her mother said. At the clinic, the doctor used a stethoscope (听诊器) to check Lucy’s chest and asked her some questions. Finally, the doctor said, “Don’t worry. It’s just a common cold. Drink more warm water, rest well, and take this medicine twice a day.” The next day, Lucy’s best friend Anna came to visit her. She brought Lucy some homemade chicken soup and a box of tissues (纸巾). “My mom says chicken soup helps you feel better,” Anna said with a smile. Lucy thanked her and followed the doctor’s advice. After two days of rest, she felt much better. Now Lucy knows that taking care of her health is important. She plans to exercise more and eat more vegetables to stay healthy. 1． What was wrong with Lucy yesterday? A．She had a toothache. B．She had a cold. C．She hurt her leg. 2． What did the doctor ask Lucy to do? A．Eat ice cream. B．Drink warm water and rest. C．Go to school the next day. 3． What did Anna bring to Lucy? A．Some medicine. B．A storybook. C．Chicken soup and tissues. 4． What will Lucy do to stay healthy? A．Sleep less. B．Exercise more and eat vegetables. C．Drink cold water every day. 【答案】1．B 2．B 3．C 4．B 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲述了Lucy因感冒发烧去看医生，遵循医嘱后康复，并决定通过锻炼和健康饮食来保持健康的故事。 1．细节理解题。根据“Lucy felt tired and had a sore throat yesterday...the doctor said, ‘Don’t worry. It’s just a common cold.’”可知，Lucy的症状是疲劳、喉咙痛，医生诊断为普通感冒。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据“Drink more warm water, rest well, and take this medicine twice a day.”可知，医生的建议是多喝温水、好好休息和按时吃药。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据“She brought Lucy some homemade chicken soup and a box of tissues (纸巾).”可知，Anna带了自制鸡汤和一盒纸巾。故选C。 4．细节理解题。根据“She plans to exercise more and eat more vegetables to stay healthy.”可知，Lucy计划通过多锻炼和多吃蔬菜来保持健康。故选B。 Passage 5 (24-25八下·湖南常德鼎城区校联考·期中) All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. Play time is important to children, and playing outdoors is really good for them. But today more and more children spend their free time indoors in the USA．They watch TV, play computer games, play with their smart phones, etc. American father Mike Lanza doesn’t think it’s good for children to spend too much time indoors. So he turned his yard into a playground. Now on the open playground, there is a zip line (飞索) and a large playhouse with a trampoline (蹦床) and a slide. His three sons and other children from the neighborhood like to have fun there. Mike and his wife live in Menlo Park, California with their three boys Marco, Nico and Leo. They began building their playground in 2020 after they moved into their Menlo Park house. “To let our kids go outside and play on their own, we think it’s a good idea to turn our yard into a ‘playhouse’.” said Mike. Unlike many“helicopter parents”, Mike encourages (鼓励) his three boys to take risks (冒险) when they play on the playground. They also welcome three to four children from the neighborhood every day to play there. “Usually within about half an hour, every kid becomes excited and they play, run and laugh. It’s just so wonderful for me to see that.”said Mike. 1． What do we know about the children in the USA today? A．They always play outdoors. B．They spend too much time indoors. C．They often go camping during the weekends 2． How many children does Mike have? A．Two B．Three C．Four 3． How do kids feel within about half an hour playing in the“playhouse”? A．Scared but happy. B．Worried and happy. C．Excited and happy. 4． Which of the statements is TRUE? A．Children from the neighbourhood can also play on the playground. B．Mike and his wife began building their playground in 2018. C．Mike and his wife are“helicopter parents”. 【答案】1．B 2．B 3．C 4．A 【导语】本文主要讲述了美国父亲Mike Lanza为了让孩子们减少室内活动时间，将自家院子改造成户外游乐场的故事。 1．细节理解题。根据文章第一段“But today more and more children spend their free time indoors in the USA.”可知，如今美国的孩子在室内度过太多时间，故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据文章第三段“His three sons and other children from the neighborhood…”和第四段“Mike and his wife…with their three boys Marco, Nico and Leo.”可知，Mike有三个儿子，故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据文章最后一段“Usually within about half an hour, every kid becomes excited and they play, run and laugh.”可知，孩子们在半小时内会变得兴奋且快乐，故选C。 4．细节理解题。根据文章第三段“other children from the neighborhood like to have fun there”和最后一段“They also welcome three to four children from the neighborhood every day”可知，邻居的孩子也可以来玩，故选A。 Passage 6 (24-25八下·湖南湘潭益智中学·期中) In Xuchang City, Henan, there is an old grandma named Cai Ruiyun. People call her Grandma Cai. Grandma Cai is 89 years old and runs (经营) a barbershop (理发店). She is good at cutting hair and can do it quickly. But she asks for only 2 yuan for giving others a haircut (理发). It touches many people’s heart. Grandma Cai opened her shop in 1986. In the shop, there is just a mirror, a 30-year-old chair and some other old things. Neighbors advise her to renovate the shop, but Grandma Cai doesn’t want to change. She hopes to keep it the same as before. In Cai’s heart, the shop is old, but it helps her remember a lot of good old days. Grandma Cai works hard in the shop. Every morning, she arrives at her shop at about seven, ready to serve others. Although it is becoming more expensive to run the shop, Grandma Cai still asks for only 2 yuan for a haircut. And if someone is having a difficult time, she often offers to cut their hair for free. Some people think 2 yuan is too little and want to pay her more, but Grandma Cai always says no. When people ask why she keeps the price so low, she smiles and says, “I don’t think about making money from this. I just want to do good things for others. I want to help people while I can.” 1． How much does a person pay for a haircut in Grandma Cai’s shop? A．2 yuan. B．89 yuan. C．30 yuan. 2． What does the underlined word “renovate” in Paragraph 2 mean in Chinese? A．拆除 B．交换 C．翻新 3． Why does Grandma Cai keep the low price? A．She enjoys cutting hair. B．She likes helping people. C．She often gets help from others. 4． Which of the following words can best describe Grandma Cai? A．Careful and lucky. B．Kind and helpful. C．Hard-working and serious. 【答案】1．A 2．C 3．B 4．B 【导语】本文主要讲述了河南许昌89岁的蔡瑞云奶奶经营理发店的故事。她以低廉的价格坚持为顾客服务，甚至为困难人群免费理发，体现了她的善良和乐于助人。 1．细节理解题。根据“But she asks for only 2 yuan for giving others a haircut”可知，蔡奶奶每次理发收费2元。故选A。 2．词句猜测题。根据“Neighbors advise her to renovate the shop, but Grandma Cai doesn’t want to change.”可知，邻居们建议蔡奶奶翻新店铺，但是她不想改变，划线单词表示“翻新”。故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据“I don’t think about making money from this. I just want to do good things for others. I want to help people while I can.”可知，蔡奶奶一直保持低价是因为她想帮助他人。故选B。 4．推理判断题。本文讲述了蔡奶奶坚持以低廉的价格，甚至免费为困难人群理发，表现出了她的善良和乐于助人。故选B。 Passage 7 (24-25八下·湖南张家界桑植县·期中) Last Friday, I agreed to meet some friends at 6:00 p.m. in a coffee shop. The weather was sunny, so I decided to walk there, I arrived ten minutes early. I ordered a cup of coffee and sat watching people. There were some boys playing football on the street, and a small boy was running after the ball as it rolled (滚) across the road. Suddenly, there came a car. It was going very fast. When the driver saw the boy in his way, he braked (刹车) hard, But it was too late. The small boy was lying on the street without moving. To everyone’s surprise, the car didn’t stop. It drove away quickly. People ran to the boy. There was a cut on the boy’s head and he lost a lot of blood. The coffee shop owner telephoned the police. Soon an ambulance (救护车) arrived and took the boy to the hospital. At 6:30 p.m., the police arrived and started questioning people. About half an hour later, they asked me to go to the police station because I saw everything. I gave them all the information I knew because I really wanted them to catch the driver. I didn’t leave the police station until 8:00 p.m. After that I went home because I didn’t feel like talking to anyone. The next day, the boy’s parents called me to say thanks. They also told me their boy was fine and the driver was in the police station now. 1． Where was the writer at 5:50 p.m. last Friday? A．On the street. B．In a coffee shop. C．In the police station. 2． Who called the police? A．The writer. B．The boy’s parents. C．The coffee shop owner. 3． Which is the right order of the following events? ①The writer ordered a cup of coffee. ②There was a cut on the boy’s head. ③A car came very fast. ④The writer got a call from the boy’s parents. ⑤The writer went back home. A．①②⑤③④ B．①③②⑤④ C．③②①⑤④ 4． How might the writer feel at the end of the story? A．Happy. B．Tired. C．Worried. 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．B 4．A 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者上周五在咖啡店目睹一起交通事故的经过 1．细节理解题。根据“Last Friday, I agreed to meet some friends at 6:00 p.m. in a coffee shop...I arrived ten minutes early.”可知，作者在5:50 p.m.已到达咖啡店。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据“The coffee shop owner telephoned the police.”可知，是咖啡店店主报的警。故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据文章时间线：①第一段，作者点咖啡；③第二段，车快速驶来；②第三段，男孩头部受伤；⑤第四段，作者回家；④第五段，接到男孩父母电话。正确顺序为①③②⑤④。故选B。 4．推理判断题。根据“The next day, the boy’s parents called me to say thanks. They also told me their boy was fine and the driver was in the police station now.”可知，男孩平安且司机被捕，作者得知后应感到高兴。故选A。 Passage 8 (24-25八下·湖南长沙北雅中学·期中) When we watch movies, we often focus on (聚焦) what we see, but the voices behind the characters are also important. Lyu Yanting, 37, is the voice actor for little Nezha in Ne Zha 2. She uses her voice to bring the brave character to life. Lyu explains that dubbing (配音) is a lot like acting. Before dubbing, voice actors read the script (剧本) to understand the story and their characters. They need to change their voices to be proper for the characters’ feelings and actions in the movie. The director (导演) helps guide them to give the best performance. To be a good voice actor, Lyu believes it’s important to keep learning. “We need to improve our skills, get life experience, and see things in different ways.” she says. This makes it easier for actors to be successful. Lyu feels lucky to work on Ne Zha 2, where she used everything she had learned. However, she thinks it’s hard to find the best job for her. “You can’t depend on just one role in your life.” she says, “A good voice actor must get used to different characters.” For young people who are interested in voice acting, Lyu advises, “If you truly love it, give it your all. The future is not sure, but you can try your best now.” As Nezha says in the movie, “Who you are is only for you to decide.” 1． What does Lyu do first before dubbing? A．She reads the scripts. B．She watches the movie. C．She changes her feelings. 2． According to Lyu, what is important to be a good voice actor? ①Improving our skills.    ②Practicing every day.   ③Getting life experience.  ④Seeing things in the same way. A．①④ B．②③ C．①③ 3． Why does Lyu think it’s hard to find the best job for her? A．Because she needs good luck to get good roles. B．Because she must be used to different characters. C．Because she can depend on just one role in life. 4． What can we learn from the last paragraph? A．Give up if it’s too difficult. B．Only try if you are sure of success. C．Try your best if you truly love it. 【答案】1．A 2．C 3．B 4．C 【导语】本文主要讲述了配音演员吕艳婷通过自己的声音为电影《哪吒2》中的小哪吒配音，并讲述了她对配音演员这份工作的看法。 1．细节理解题。根据“Before dubbing, voice actors read the script (剧本) to understand the story and their characters.”可知，在配音前需要阅读剧本。故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据“To be a good voice actor…We need to improve our skills, get life experience, and see things in different ways.”可知，我们需要提高我们的技能，获得生活经验，以不同的方式看待事物。故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据“she thinks it’s hard to find the best job for her…A good voice actor must get used to different characters.”可知，她认为很难找到最适合她的工作因为一个好的配音演员必须习惯不同的角色。故选B。 4．主旨大意题。根据“If you truly love it, give it your all. The future is not sure, but you can try your best now.”可知，最后一段告诉我们，如果真心热爱，就尽力去做。故选C。 Passage 9 (24-25八下·湖南衡阳蒸湘区蒸湘区联考·期中) It was 5-year-old Ella’s first school day. Ella walked slowly to the dining table and grumbled (嘟囔) as she had her breakfast. “What’s wrong?” Ella’s mom asked. “I’m nervous, and I don’t want to go to school,” Ella said. “Well, the best thing to do is talk about your feelings. Ella, you’re feeling nervous, right?” asked Ella’s mom. Ella nodded (点头). Then the school bus arrived. Ella got on the bus and went to school. In the classroom, she saw Chloe building a house and Bryan running. BASH! Bryan fell on top of Chloe’s house and Chloe started to cry. “It’s okay, Chloe,” Ella said. “Maybe you could try to talk about your feelings.” “Okay. I’m feeling sad and angry,” Chloe said. “I’m sorry, Chloe. It was an accident. Will you forgive (原谅) me?” asked Bryan. “Yes, of course,” said Chloe. Then the three kids worked together to build a new house. It was a great day for Ella. She learned how to deal with (处理) her uncomfortable feelings and help friends as well. 1． Why didn’t Ella want to go to school? A．Because she disliked her breakfast at school. B．Because she hated taking the school bus. C．Because she felt very nervous. 2． What happened in the classroom? A．Chloe made Bryan cry. B．Bryan fell on top of Chloe’s house. C．Chloe fought with Bryan. 3． What did Ella tell Chloe to do? A．To say sorry to Bryan. B．To ask a teacher for help. C．To talk about how she felt. 4． How did Ella feel at school that day? A．Happy. B．Surprised. C．Tired. 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．C 4．A 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，讲述了5岁的Ella第一天上学时从紧张到帮助朋友处理情绪，最终度过愉快一天的成长故事。 1．细节理解题。根据“‘I’m nervous, and I don’t want to go to school,’ Ella said.”可知，Ella不想上学是因为感到紧张。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据“Bryan fell on top of Chloe’s house and Chloe started to cry.”可知，教室里发生的事是Bryan撞倒了Chloe搭的房子。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据“Maybe you could try to talk about your feelings.”可知，Ella建议Chloe表达自己的感受。故选C。 4．推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“It was a great day for Ella…and help friends as well.”可推断，Ella在学校度过了开心的一天。故选A。 Passage 10 (24-25八下·湖南怀化溆浦县·期中) It was half past ten, John was watching TV in the sitting room. “Go to bed, John,” said Mrs. Scott, “or you can’t get up on time tomorrow morning.” “Let me finish watching the football match, Mommy,” said the boy. “It’s very nice!” Forty-five minutes later the match was over and John went to his bedroom. He took off his clothes quickly, threw them on a chair and soon went to sleep. It took his mother five minutes to wake John up the next morning. “Get up quickly,” said the woman, “or you’ll be late for class. Look, it’s half past six.” John had to get up, but he couldn’t find his shirt. He called out, “Where’s my shirt, Mommy?” Mrs. Scot went in at once and said, “Don’t shout, my dear! Your brother Mike is asleep (睡着的). Don’t wake him up.” The woman helped John find his clothes and came out. Another five minutes later, John didn’t come out. His mother felt strange (奇怪的) and went to see him again. She saw him watching his feet. “What are you doing here?” asked the woman. “I don’t understand why my socks are different: one is smaller than the other!” 1． John liked to watch ________. A．TV plays B．football matches C．films on TV 2． John went to sleep because ________. A．the football match was boring B．he played football the whole morning C．the football match was over 3． Mrs. Scott was afraid her son could wake ________ up, so she told him not to shout. A．his brother B．his sister C．his father 4． John couldn’t find his clothes because ________. A．his mother took them away B．he took them off in another room C．he forgot where he put them 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．A 4．C 【导语】本文主要讲述了约翰因看足球比赛晚睡，第二天早上起床找衣服时遇到的趣事。 1．细节理解题。根据“‘Let me finish watching the football match, Mommy,’ said the boy. ‘It’s very nice!’”可知，约翰喜欢看足球比赛。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据“Forty-five minutes later the match was over and John went to his bedroom... and soon went to sleep.”可知，约翰睡觉是因为足球比赛结束了。故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据“Don’t shout, my dear! Your brother Mike is asleep. Don’t wake him up.”可知，斯科特夫人担心儿子会吵醒他的弟弟，所以让他不要大喊大叫。故选A。 4．推理判断题。根据“He took off his clothes quickly, threw them on a chair and soon went to sleep.”以及第二天早上约翰找不到衬衫，需要妈妈帮忙找可知，约翰找不到衣服是因为他忘了自己把衣服放在哪里了。故选C。 主题02 人与社会——文化传播；传统技艺；职业文化 Passage 1 (24-25八下·湖南长沙明德教育集团·期中) A foreign YouTube star IShowSpeed called “Jiakang Ge” is famous now. He recently took a trip to China. This trip has turned into something special. It has helped with cultural exchange between the US and China, getting millions of views and changing how Western people think about China. His trip began in Shanghai’s Pudong district. He danced with the local people in waterfront parks, tasted street food like soup dumplings, and tested Xiaomi’s SU7 Ultra electric car. He also visited famous places like the Great Wall. Not only did he pay a visit in China, but he also shared his daily life on social media (媒体). Jiakang Ge made some videos that made a connection between Western and Chinese social media. Besides, his livestream, a live, real time video on the Internet that allows viewers to watch or listen, attracted millions of viewers as well. There were some of his funny moments, like doing backflips (后空翻) at the Great Wall or playing ping-pong with locals, making young people around the world more interested in Chinese culture. His trip in China is also eye-catching in YouTube. In the comments of his videos, many viewers are surprised to see how modern China is and how friendly the people are. This is very different from what Western media usually shows. It provides the world with a new window to see how rapidly China has developed. Chinese officials like his visit. They see it as a chance to show a different side of China. China is trying to make more people come to visit and show a better image of itself to the world. 1． What did Jiakang Ge do in Shanghai? A．Did backflips. B．Tried street food. C．Played ping-pong. 2． Why were viewers from Western countries surprised at Jiakang Ge’s videos? A．Because the videos are funny. B．Because they are interested in Chinese culture. C．Because China in his videos is different from what Western media usually shows. 3． What is the meaning of the underlined word “livestream” in Paragraph Four? A．直播 B．视频 C．表演 4． What is the main idea of the passage? A．China is trying to develop tourism. B．IShowSpeed is a very popular YouTube star with a large number of followers. C．IShowSpeed’s visit to China has bridged the cultural gap between the US and China. 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．A 4．C 【导语】本文主要讲述了YouTube明星IShowSpeed的中国之旅如何促进了中美之间的文化交流。 1．细节理解题。根据“He danced with the local people in waterfront parks, tasted street food like soup dumplings, and tested Xiaomi’s SU7 Ultra electric car.”可知，他品尝了街头小吃，故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据“In the comments of his videos, many viewers are surprised to see how modern China is and how friendly the people are. This is very different from what Western media usually shows.”可知，视频中的中国与西方媒体通常展示的非常不同。故选C。 3．词句猜测题。根据“Besides, his livestream, a live, real time video on the Internet that allows viewers to watch or listen, attracted millions of viewers as well.”可知，此处的“livestream”指的是“一种允许观众观看或收听的在线实时视频”，也就是“直播”，故选A。 4．主旨大意题。根据“This trip has turned into something special. It has helped with cultural exchange between the US and China, getting millions of views and changing how Western people think about China.”可知，本文主要讲述了YouTube明星IShowSpeed的中国之旅如何促进了中美之间的文化交流。故选C。 Passage 2 (24-25八下·湖南长沙望城区·期中) iShowSpeed, a famous YouTuber with over 37 million fans, recently visited China and live-streamed (直播) his experiences. His real name is Darren Jason Watkins Jr., and he is known for his lively and energetic personality, which is why many Chinese fans call him “Hyperthyroid Brother” (甲亢哥). His China tour started in Shanghai. As soon as he arrived, he was welcomed by excited fans. During his stay in Shanghai, he was amazed by the city’s modern buildings and high-speed trains. He also joined fans in singing the song “Sunshine Rainbow Little White Horse”. The song has a phrase that sounds like a word with bad meaning in English, but in Chinese it just means “that one”. This made for some funny moments during his live - stream. Next, he went to Beijing. Wearing a special North-East style jacket, he explored the Forbidden City and climbed the Great Wall. He was deeply amazed by the long history and greatness of these places. In Henan, his visited the Shaolin Temple. He learned Kung fu from a master there. After the learning, when he wanted to pay the master, the master refused, saying they were friends because of Kung fu, and friendship was more important than money. This kind act touched IShowSpeed and his viewers. Finally, in Chengdu, he enjoyed spicy hot pot and watched the amazing Sichuan opera face-changing performance. Everywhere he went, he showed his true feelings about China’s culture, technology, and friendly people on his live-stream. IShowSpeed’s China tour not only cheer up his fans but also let the world see a real and wonderful China. It broke the wrong ideas that some Western media (媒体) had spread, and made more people interested in China. 1． Why do many Chinese fans call Darren Jason Watkins Jr. “Hyperthyroid Brother”? A．Because he has a health problem. B．Because of his lively and energetic personality. C．Because he likes to act like he has hyperthyroidism. 2． What was the funny moment during IShowSpeed’s live-stream in Shanghai? A．He couldn’t understand the Chinese language. B．The misunderstanding about the song “Sunshine Rainbow Little White Horse”. C．He got lost in the big city. 3． How many places did IShowSpeed visit according to the passage? A．3. B．5. C．4. 4． What can we learn from IShowSpeed’s China tour? A．China is a country full of history, culture, and friendly people. B．Western media’s reports about China are always true. C．IShowSpeed only came to China for money. 【答案】1．B 2．B 3．C 4．A 【导语】本文介绍了YouTuber iShowSpeed的中国之行。他拥有3700多万粉丝，以活泼热情的性格被中国粉丝称为“甲亢哥”。他先后到访上海、北京、河南、成都等地，体验了当地的文化、科技和风土人情，并通过直播分享真实感受，不仅让粉丝开心，也向世界展示了真实美好的中国，打破了西方媒体的错误认知。 1．细节理解题。根据“he is known for his lively and energetic personality, which is why many Chinese fans call him ‘Hyperthyroid Brother’”可知，中国粉丝称他为“甲亢哥”是因为他活泼且精力充沛的性格。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据“He also joined fans in singing the song ‘Sunshine Rainbow Little White Horse’. The song has a phrase that sounds like a word with bad meaning in English, but in Chinese it just means ‘that one’. This made for some funny moments during his live-stream.”可知，有趣的瞬间是对《阳光彩虹小白马》这首歌的误解。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据“His China tour started in Shanghai...Next, he went to Beijing...In Henan...Finally, in Chengdu...”可知，他依次去过上海、北京、河南、成都，共 4 个地方。故选C。 4．主旨大意题。根据“he showed his true feelings about China’s culture, technology, and friendly people” 及“let the world see a real and wonderful China”可知，中国是一个充满历史、文化和友好人民的国家。故选A。 Passage 3 (24-25八下·湖南长沙一中教育集团联考·期中) When Xiong Chuanfa, 37, blows a lifelike tiger out of sugar in just minutes, kids look at him in surprise, thinking he is a magician. Xiong has been b blowing sugar figurines for 23 years. Blowing sugar figurines is a traditional Chinese folk (民间的) art with a history of over 6000 years. It has been listed as an intangible cultural heritage (非物质文化遗产) for about 17 years. Every morning, Xiong prepares the sugar and drives to different markets in Nanchang to blow sugar figurines. He usually takes out a little sugar after heating (加热) it. Then he makes a ball with the sugar. Finally, he blows it into different shapes—a rabbit, a monkey, and even Ne Zha, one of the most popular cartoon movie characters. No matter how busy he is, he often spares time to teach young people, helping them know more about the folk art. Many kids show great interest in the art. Simon, a foreign student from Nanchang International School, found it hard to make sugar figurines lively. Thanks to Xiong’s help, Simon finally saw a horse slowly taking shape. Simon was really excited after learning about the art. “I just can’t believe the Chinese keep the traditional folk art so well here. I love it. I want to know more about it and help to spread (传播) Chinese culture all over the world,” he said. Xiong’s 9-year-old son often blows sugar balloons, just like what he used to do as a child. “Our family will pass on the intangible cultural heritage,” said Xiong. 1． What do we know about Xiong Chuanfa? A．He is a 37-year-old magician from China. B．He started blowing sugar figurines when he was 14. C．He teaches folk art in Nanchang International School. 2． What is the right order of blowing sugar figurines? ①take out a little sugar             ②heat sugar ③make a sugar ball            ④blow sugar into shapes A．①-②-③-④ B．②-③-①-④ C．②-①-③-④ 3． What can you infer (推断) about Simon from the passage? A．He will stay in China to blow sugar horses. B．He will give Xiong a helping hand in class. C．He will learn more about Chinese culture. 4． Which is the best title for the passage? A．Xiong and His Folk Art of Sweet Blows B．A Magic Folk Art and Chinese Culture C．Xiong’s Family and Sugar Figurine Skills 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．C 4．A 【导语】本文讲述了熊传发祖传四代传承和发扬中国传统艺术——吹糖人的故事。 1．细节理解题。根据“When Xiong Chuanfa, 37, blows a lifelike tiger out of sugar in just minutes...Xiong has been b blowing sugar figurines for 23 years”可知，熊传发14岁开始吹糖人，故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据“He usually takes out a little sugar after heating (加热) it. Then he makes a ball with the sugar. Finally, he blows it into different shapes”可知，先加热糖②；然后拿出一点糖①；其次整一个糖球③；最后吹成不同的形状④，所以正确的顺序是②①③④，故选C。 3．推理判断题。根据“I just can’t believe the Chinese keep the traditional folk art so well here. I love it. I want to know more about it and help to spread (传播) Chinese culture all over the world”可知，Simon将了解更多的中国文化，故选C。 4．最佳标题题。根据整篇文章可知，本文讲述了熊传发祖传四代传承和发扬中国传统艺术——吹糖人。所以A项“熊和他的民间艺术吹糖人”符合文意。故选A。 主题02 人与自然—— 自然灾害；冒险与自然 Passage 1 (24-25八下·湖南衡阳船山实验中学·期中) Ben could hear strong winds outside his home in Alabama. Black clouds were making the sky very dark. With no light outside, it felt like midnight. The news on TV reported that a heavy rainstorm was in the area. Everyone in the neighborhood was busy. Ben’s dad was putting pieces of wood over the windows while his mom was making sure the flashlights and radio were working. She also put some candles and matches on the table. Ben was helping his mom make dinner when the rain began to beat heavily against the windows. After dinner, they tried to play a card game, but it was hard to have fun with a serious storm happening outside. Ben could not sleep at first. He finally fell asleep when the wind was dying down at around 3:00 am. When he woke up, the sun was rising. He went outside with his family and found the neighborhood in a mess. Fallen trees, broken windows and rubbish were everywhere. They joined the neighbors to help clean up the neighborhood together. Although the storm broke many things apart, it brought families and neighbors closer together. 1． What was the weather like in the first paragraph? A．Sunny and windy. B．Cloudy and windy. C．Cloudy and snowy. 2． What couldn’t you see on the street after the rainstorm? A．Broken windows. B．Fallen trees. C．Candles and matches. 3． What’s the right order of the following things? ①Ben and his mom made dinner. ②The neighbors helped clean up the neighborhood together. ③Ben’s dad put pieces of wood over the windows. ④The neighborhood was in a mess. ⑤The family played a card game. A．③①④⑤② B．③①⑤④② C．①③④⑤② 4． What can you know about the neighbors from the passage? A．They’re kind. B．They’re careless. C．They’re lazy. 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．B 4．A 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。讲述了本一家在暴风雨来临前的准备、暴风雨中的经历以及暴风雨后与邻居们一起清理家园的故事。 1．细节理解题。根据“Ben could hear strong winds outside his home in Alabama. Black clouds were making the sky very dark.”可知，第一段中，天气是乌云密布且伴随强风的。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据“Fallen trees, broken windows and rubbish were everywhere”可知，街道上有倒下的树、破碎的窗户，没有蜡烛和火柴。故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据第二段的“Ben’s dad was putting pieces of wood over the windows”、第三段的“Ben was helping his mom make dinner when the rain began to beat heavily against the windows. After dinner, they tried to play a card game”和第四段的“He went outside with his family and found the neighborhood in a mess. Fallen trees, broken windows and rubbish were everywhere. They joined the neighbors to help clean up the neighborhood together.”可知，事件发展顺序为：爸爸用木板封窗，之后本和妈妈做晚餐，然后全家玩卡牌游戏，再然后暴风雨后街道一片狼藉，最后邻居们一起清理。正确顺序为③①⑤④②。故选B。 4．推理判断题。根据“They joined the neighbors to help clean up the neighborhood together.”和“it brought families and neighbors closer together”可知，邻居们共同清理街道，由此可知，邻居们是友善的。故选A。 Passage 2 (24-25八下·湖南长沙周南教育集团联考·期中) My name is Gulliver and when I was a young man, I went travelling. I joined a ship and sailed (航行) to the islands of the South Pacific (南太平洋). It was a wonderful voyage (航海) at first. We sailed across the Atlantic Ocean and the Indian Ocean. Suddenly there was a terrible storm and I fell into the water. Finally, I swam to an island. I walked on the beach and looked around me. There were no people and no houses. I was very tired so I fell asleep on the sand. When I woke up in the morning, I couldn’t move. I was lying on my back and my arms and my legs were tied to the ground. I was very hot in the sun and I was scared. Suddenly I saw a very small man. He was about 15 centimeters (厘米) tall and he was walking on my leg. Then I saw lots of small men on my arms and my legs. I shouted and, in surprise, the men fell off my body. Then I spoke to them in English. They didn’t understand my language, but they saw that I was friendly. I pointed at my mouth to show I was hungry and they brought me some food. Their food was normal, ________ and it meant I had to eat a lot. I finished my meal and then hundreds of men and thousands of horses carried me to their city. It was a very long journey. When I arrived at the city I looked around me. The houses were smaller than my feet and I was bigger than the trees. The king and the people were kind to me so I stayed on the island. I learned that I was in Lilliput (小人国) and I learned their language. I played with their children and I gave them gifts such as my watch and some coins (硬币). These things were enormous to little men. Finally, I left the city and travelled again. 1． How did Gulliver feel when he was on the island at first? A．Afraid. B．Hungry. C．Tired. 2． Which of the following can be put in the blank ________ in Paragraph 3? A．but it was very delicious B．but it was very very small C．but it was in different shapes 3． What does the underlined word “enormous” in the last paragraph most probably mean? A．Very normal. B．Very big. C．Very beautiful. 4． What can we infer (推断) from the story? A．Gulliver got on well with the people in Lilliput. B．There were no people and no houses on the island. C．The language in Lilliput was too difficult to learn. 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．B 4．A 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲述了格列佛在南太平洋岛屿上的冒险经历。他在一次风暴中落水，漂流到一个无人岛上，醒来后发现自己被一群小人国的居民绑住。通过与他们的互动，格列佛逐渐融入了他们的生活，并最终离开了这个岛屿。 1．细节理解题。根据文章第1段“I was very tired so I fell asleep on the sand.”可知，格列佛最初在岛上感到非常疲惫。故选C。 2．推理判断题。根据文章第3段“and it meant I had to eat a lot.”及格列佛身在小人国可知，格列佛需要吃很多才能填饱肚子，说明小人国的食物非常小，B项“但是它非常非常小”符合语境。故选B。 3．词句猜测题。根据文章最后一段“ I played with their children and I gave them gifts such as my watch and some coins (硬币) . ”和“little men”可知，格列佛的手表和硬币对于小人国的居民来说非常大，所以“enormous”的意思是“非常大的”。故选B。 4．推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“The king and the people were kind to me so I stayed on the island. I learned that I was in Lilliput (小人国) and I learned their language. I played with their children and I gave them gifts such as my watch and some coins (硬币) . ”可知，格列佛与小人国的居民相处融洽，并融入了他们的生活。故选A。 主题01 人与社会——社会现象；社会活动；历史事件 Passage 1 (24-25八下·湖南永州蓝山县·期中) March 5 is Lei Feng Day. People are encouraged to help others and to learn from Lei Feng. This year, my classmates and I went to do some cleaning in a street. We finished our work, took photos and talked with some people about their lives. One old lady said she remembered how all students used to do helpful work in the street. Another told us that when she was young, she and her friends would do a lot of simple (简单的) things to help others. They would help people carry things or fix broken chairs at school. “But things have changed over these years. The young students don’t really understand the spirit of Lei Feng,” she continued (继续). “Nowadays, they do good things because other people told them to do and asked them to take photos to put on the school website (网站).” Her words made me think. We have been told to do things to help others on Lei Feng Day. But none (没有) of the love and care came from our own hearts. We should believe that they can make a difference. We don’t need cameras or praise (赞美). We can do better if we keep the spirit of Lei Feng inside ourselves. “Learn from Lei Feng” shouldn’t be a yearly fad. Everyone should carry out their good behaviors all year round and we will have a better tomorrow. 1． What did the writer and his classmates do on Lei Feng Day? A．Fixed broken chairs. B．Did some cleaning. C．Carried things. 2． Why do young students do good things nowadays? A．Other people told them to do so. B．They want to make friends. C．They want to get money. 3． What does the underlined phrase “a yearly fad” mean in Chinese? A．一年的支出 B．每年的足迹 C．一时的潮流 4． What is the main idea of the passage? A．Lei Feng Day is no longer important these days. B．Helping others should be a daily habit, not just on Lei Feng Day. C．Only old people remembered Lei Feng’s spirit. 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．C 4．B 【导语】本文主要讲述了3月5日雷锋日，作者和他的同学去做了一些好事，以及通过和别人的对话中告诉了我们一个道理：做好事不应该是一时的风尚，而是要坚持平常也要做好事。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段的“This year, my classmates and I went to do some cleaning in a street. ”可知，今年雷锋日，作者和同学们打扫卫生了。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据第三段“Nowadays, they do good things because other people told them to do ...”可知，现在，许多学生在雷锋日做好事，因为他们被告知要这样做。故选A。 3．词句猜测题。根据下文“Everyone should carry out their good behaviors all year round and we will have a better tomorrow.”可知，每个人都应该全年保持良好的行为举止，学雷锋不是一年一次的风尚，故“a yearly fad”意思是“一时的潮流”。故选C。 4．主旨大意题。根据“Everyone should carry out their good behaviors all year round and we will have a better tomorrow.”及全文可知，每个人都应该全年保持良好的行为举止，让帮助他人成为一种习惯，而不只是在雷锋日做好事。故选B。 Passage 2 (24-25八下·湖南岳阳岳阳县·期中) In a primary school of Yunnan, there’re over 500 students, but no one is nearsighted (近视的). It’s hard to believe. Three hours of outdoor play and no mobile phones or computers—this might be the reason why they all have good eyesight. In the school, children eat healthy food and have enough sleep every day. During class breaks, all of them need to go outside. To stop students from using mobile phones, the school installed (安装) six public phones for them to call their parents. Even on weekends and during vacations, the school tells parents to care about kids’ eye health in teacher-parent WeChat groups. Sun Fubiao, the primary school’s headmaster, tries his best to help students protect their eyesight, because he himself and five other teachers are nearsighted. “It’s uncomfortable to do many things wearing a pair of glasses in daily life,” he said. “I do not want the children to have the same bad experience.” Now, people come up with many ideas to protect children’s eyesight. Children should play online games for no more than three hours a week. They need to do eye tests each term. Schools can’t give homework to first and second graders. These ways are really useful to make students go outside and play. 1． How does the school ask parents to protect children’s eyesight on weekends? A．By giving them calls. B．By sending WeChat messages. C．By having parents’ meetings. 2． What does the underlined word “he” in Paragraph 4 refer to (指)? A．The headmaster. B．The teacher. C．The student. 3． What does Sun Fubiao think of wearing glasses? A．Cool. B．Uncomfortable. C．Relaxing. 4． What does the last paragraph show us? A．Ways of protecting children’s eyesight. B．Ways of staying away from mobile phones. C．Ways of finishing homework on time. 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．B 4．A 【导语】本文主要介绍了云南一所小学为什么没有学生近视的原因。 1．细节理解题。根据“Even on weekends and during vacations, the school tells parents to care about kids’ eye health in teacher-parent WeChat groups.”可知，学校周末通过微信转告家长注意学生用眼健康。故选B。 2．代词指代题。根据“Sun Fubiao, the primary school’s headmaster, tries his best to help students protect their eyesight, because he himself and five other teachers are nearsighted.”可知，这位小学校长尽自己最大的努力帮助学生保护视力，因为他自己和其他五位老师是近视的。因此“he”指“The headmaster”。故选A。 3．观点态度题。根据“It’s uncomfortable to do many things wearing a pair of glasses in daily life,”可知，他认为在日常生活中，戴着眼镜做很多事情都很不舒服。故选B。 4．主旨大意题。根据“Now, people come up with many ideas to protect children’s eyesight. ”可知，最后一段介绍了保护视力的方法。故选A。 Passage 3 (24-25下·湖南株洲二中莲花中学联考·期中) This Monday, across the USA, kids are not going to school but going to work with their parents. They’ll make copies, send faxes (传真) and sweep floors. This is because April 28 is Take Our Sons and Daughters to Work Day all over the USA．This holiday shows kids what it means to be a grown-up in the working world. I still remember when this day started, I was very happy. Not only did I have the chance to miss school, but also I could eat out with my dad. But after only 20 minutes of driving around the city, I was very bored. I couldn’t read my book in the car as I would get carsick and my dad didn’t like to turn on the radio. I got hot and uncomfortable. People wouldn’t get into his taxi because they thought he already had a passenger—me, so nothing happened. It seemed years before we went out for lunch. I actually started to miss school. While the purpose (目的) of the day is to give kids a chance to experience real-life jobs, I got something completely different from the day. I learned to love school. Where else do you get to play with your friends, do science experiments (实验), read great books and write stories all in one day? Just as you’ll have to learn to love your job later in life, learn to love school now. 1． Take Our Sons and Daughters to Work Day is a holiday in ________. A．the UK. B．the USA． C．China. 2． The writer was happy at first because ________. A．she could read books in the car. B．she would work as a grown-up. C．she could eat out with her father. 3． Which of the following is the purpose of Take Our Sons and Daughters to Work Day? A．To teach kids to study hard. B．To give kids a chance to know about real-life jobs. C．To help their parents make money for their family. 4． Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A．We can do many interesting things at school. B．We should love our jobs better than our school now. C．The writer will leave school to work with her father again. 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．B 4．A 【导语】本文介绍了美国的“带子女上班日”，孩子们这天不上学而是随父母体验工作。 1．细节理解题。根据“Take Our Sons and Daughters to Work Day all over the USA.”可知，该节日在美国举行，故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据“Not only did I have the chance to miss school, but also I could eat out with my dad.”可知，开心的原因包括逃学和与父亲外出就餐，故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据“While the purpose (目的) of the day is to give kids a chance to experience real-life jobs, I got something completely different from the day.”可知，节日目的是让孩子了解真实工作，故选B。 4．推理判断题。根据“Where else do you get to play with your friends, do science experiments (实验), read great books and write stories all in one day?”可知，推断学校活动丰富有趣。故选A。 Passage 4 (24-25八下·湖南常德安乡县·期中) People often vividly remember what they were doing during significant historical events. For instance, many around the world recall their actions on July 20, 1969. On this day, humans first landed on the moon. Even those who were young at the time can still describe the excitement they felt. Another unforgettable moment occurred on November 9, 1989, when the Berlin Wall fell. This event symbolized the end of the Cold War and brought hope to millions.    On July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong stepped onto the moon. For 12-year-old Maria Lopez, this was a magical night. “My family gathered around our small TV,” she recalls. “When Armstrong said, ‘That’s one small step for man,’ my father hugged me and whispered, ‘This changes everything!’ We stayed up late, staring at the moon through our window.”   On November 9, 1989, East and West Berliners celebrated together as the Berlin Wall was opened. Hans Becker, then a university student, remembers: “I was studying in my dorm when friends burst in, shouting, ‘The Wall is down!’ We ran to the streets with candles. Strangers hugged and cried. I’ll never forget the joy in the air.” 1． What did Neil Armstrong say when he stepped onto the moon? A．“The Wall is down!” B．“This changes everything!” C．“That’s one small step for man.” 2． Why did Maria’s family stay up late on July 20, 1969? A．They were celebrating the moon landing. B．They were waiting for a phone call. C．They were watching a movie. 3． What does the Berlin Wall’s fall most likely represent (代表)? A．The start of a war. B．A scientific achievement (成就). C．The end of political division (分歧). 4． What feeling is shared in both Maria’s and Hans’ memories? A．Fear. B．Hope. C．Boredom. 【答案】1．C 2．A 3．C 4．B 【导语】本文主要讲述了人们通常会清楚地记得他们在重大历史事件中所做的事情。 1．细节理解题。根据“When Armstrong said, ‘That’s one small step for man,’”可知，当阿姆斯特朗踏上月球时说：“这是人类的一小步”。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据“On July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong stepped onto the moon.”以及“We stayed up late, staring at the moon through our window.”可知，他们在庆祝登月。故选A。 3．推理判断题。根据“Another unforgettable moment occurred on November 9, 1989, when the Berlin Wall fell. This event symbolized the end of the Cold War and brought hope to millions.”可知，柏林墙倒塌意味着政治分裂的终结。故选C。 4．推理判断题。根据“when the Berlin Wall fell. This event symbolized the end of the Cold War and brought hope to millions”以及“This changes everything!”可推知，玛丽亚和汉斯的记忆中都感受到了希望。故选B。 主题02 人与自我——助人为乐；个人成长；情绪管理；家庭与劳动 Passage 1 (24-25八下·湖南怀化麻阳苗族自治县锦江中学·期中) You may receive lots of gifts on your birthday. But have you ever thought about giving your birthday gifts to people in need? Kyle Breede, a 12-year-old boy from Maryland, the USA, has done that ever since he was six years old. On November 19th every year, Kyle invites his friend to his birthday celebration. He asks each friend to bring new toys to donate to Toys for Tots. Toys for Tots is a project which gives out toys to children whose parents cannot usually buy them toys. Kyle has donated more than 2000 toys to the project. And he plans to continue collecting toys for other kids for years to come. When Kyle was five, he asked his parents how he could help others. Kyle’s parents were excited to hear that and they helped him get in touch with Toys for Tots. From then on, he has looked forward to his birthday, but only to get toys. Then he collects the toys and goes to the Toys for Tots celebration to donate them. John Minadakis, who hosted a Toys for Tots celebration, said he had never seen someone give so much at such a young age. He believed the ability to put others before himself could take the boy far in life. Kyle hopes that through his example, other kids will be inspired (激励) to give back. “Many people around my age don’t have toys to play with. I want to do something,” Kyle said. “Even the smallest toy can make a kid’s day.” 1． Where does Kyle come from? A．England. B．America. C．France. 2． What does the underlined word “donate” probably mean in Paragraph 1? A．give away B．deal with C．put on 3． What did Kyle’s parents do to help him when he was 5 years old? A．They helped him get in touch with Toys for Tots. B．They helped him repair his bike. C．They helped him collect stamps. 4． From the last two paragraphs, we can know ______. A．Kyle advised his friends to sell toys B．John Minadakis liked to play with Kyle C．Kyle wants to help more kids 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．A 4．C 【导语】本文讲述了一个12岁的美国男孩Kyle Breede从6岁起每年生日都邀请朋友捐赠玩具给“Toys for Tots”项目，帮助贫困儿童的故事，展现了他从小乐于助人的品质和希望激励更多人参与慈善的愿望。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段“Kyle Breede, a 12-year-old boy from Maryland, the USA, has done that ever since he was six years old.”可知，Kyle来自美国。故选B。 2．词句猜测题。根据第一段“But have you ever thought about giving your birthday gifts to people in need...has done that ever since he was six years old.”可知Kyle从六岁起开始把生日礼物送给那些有需要的人们，再由“He asks each friend to bring new toys to donate to Toys for Tots”可推知，他要求朋友带新玩具是为了捐赠，“donate”是“捐赠”的意思，和“give away”同义。故选A。 3．细节理解题。根据第三段“When Kyle was five, he asked...they helped him get in touch with Toys for Tots.”可知，当Kyle五岁的时候，他的父母帮助他与Toys for Tots取得了联系。故选A。 4．推理判断题。通读最后两段，再根据最后一段“Kyle hopes that through his example, other kids will be inspired to give back.”可推知，Kyle想帮助更多的孩子。故选C。 Passage 2 (24-25八下·湖南永州蓝山县·期中) For a long time, I have trouble in taking part in any class activities. It’s hard for me to remember my words while I was giving a speech. However, things began to change one day. A week before my school’s English Festival, my teacher asked me to give a speech in front of the whole school. I didn’t want to. However, my teacher advised me to think about it carefully and gave me a fortune cookie (幸运饼干). When I opened it, I found a piece of paper that read: “The first step to success is the willingness (意愿) to try, and the key to it is to work hard.” I was encouraged by this and decided to give it a try. I spent a day finishing my first speech draft (草稿) and practiced it during my lunch breaks. I also asked my teacher for advice. As a result, my speech was a success. Since then, I’ve become more outgoing than before. Also, I began to have an interest in speaking in public (当众). I ask and answer questions in class more often and I join in many different after-school activities. I learned that the road to success is difficult and we need to have courage (勇气), believe in ourselves and try our best. As they say, Rome was not built in a day. 1． What did the teacher give to the writer? A．A delicious cake. B．A fortune cookie. C．A beautiful dress. 2． How did the writer prepare for the speech? A．By remembering famous sayings from books. B．By listening to other people’s speech and learning from them. C．By practicing during lunch breaks. 3． What was the writer like after the speech? A．He became the best student in class. B．He became more outgoing and joined after-school activities. C．He decided to become a professional speaker. 4． What can we learn from the story? A．Success needs courage, self-belief, and effort. B．Teachers should always give students cookies. C．Public speaking is easy for everyone. 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．B 4．A 【导语】本文主要讲述了作者在老师的鼓励下，参加了学校的英语演讲节，成功了，从此以后，作者变得越来越外向。 1．细节理解题。根据“However, my teacher advised me to think about it carefully and gave me a fortune cookie (幸运饼干).”可知，然而，我的老师建议我仔细考虑，并给了我一块幸运饼干。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据“I spent a day finishing my first speech draft (草稿) and practiced it during my lunch breaks.”可知，在午休时间进行了练习。故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据“Since then, I’ve become more outgoing than before. Also, I began to have an interest in speaking in public (当众). I ask and answer questions in class more often and I join in many different after-school activities.”可知，他变得更加外向，参加了课外活动。故选B。 4．细节理解题。根据“I learned that the road to success is difficult and we need to have courage (勇气), believe in ourselves and try our best.”可知，成功需要勇气、自信和努力。故选A。 Passage 3 (24-25八下·湖南长沙望城区·期中) Mandy and her cousins would go to Germany. Although she loved to spend time with her cousins, Mandy was afraid of taking a plane. So she didn’t feel happy. Just then, Mandy’s friend, Cathy, came over and said, “What’s wrong? You didn’t say any words during lunch.” “Could you walk home with me today after school?” Mandy asked. “Sure,” Cathy said. Mandy told her worry about planes to Cathy. “You fly to India every two years in summer with your family. I can’t imagine how you do that. All of the things about flying made me nervous,” Mandy said. Then Cathy had an idea. Cathy’s mother was afraid of flying before. But she had overcome (克服) it. Cathy invited Mandy to come over to talk with her mother. Cathy’s mother explained how planes work. This was useful and helped Cathy overcome her fear of flying. As Mandy got on the plane a few weeks later, Mandy was nervous. But she wasn’t afraid. She tried to enjoy the feeling of flying. After that, Mandy learned she shouldn’t run away from her fears but should face them bravely. 1． Why was Mandy unhappy about her trip to Germany? A．Because she didn’t like her cousins. B．Because she was afraid of flying. C．Because she argued with her parents. 2． Who helped Mandy overcome her fear? A．Cathy. B．Cathy’s mother. C．Her mother. 3． How did Mandy feel on the plane at last? A．Nervous but not afraid. B．Bored and tired. C．Nervous and shy. 4． Which is the right order of Mandy’s activities? a. Mandy visited Cathy’s mother. b. Mandy told Cathy about her worry. c. Mandy asked Cathy to walk home with her. d. Mandy learned to overcome the fear. A．a→b→c→d B．a→c→b→d C．c→b→a→d 【答案】1．B 2．B 3．A 4．C 【导语】本文主要讲述了Mandy因害怕乘飞机而不开心，在朋友Cathy及其母亲的帮助下克服恐惧，最终学会勇敢面对恐惧的故事。 1．细节理解题。根据“Although she loved to spend time with her cousins, Mandy was afraid of taking a plane. So she didn’t feel happy.”可知，Mandy不开心的原因是害怕乘飞机。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据“Cathy’s mother was afraid of flying before. But she had overcome it. Cathy invited Mandy to come over to talk with her mother.”和“Cathy’s mother explained how planes work.”可知，帮助Mandy克服恐惧的是Cathy的母亲。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据“As Mandy got on the plane a few weeks later, Mandy was nervous. But she wasn’t afraid.”可知，Mandy最终在飞机上的感受是紧张但不害怕。故选A。 4．细节理解题。根据原文情节发展顺序：c.Mandy请求Cathy放学同行→b.Mandy向Cathy倾诉担忧→a.Mandy拜访Cathy的母亲→d.Mandy学会克服恐惧。正确顺序为c→b→a→d。故选C。 Passage 4 (24-25八下·湖南衡阳衡山县前山片期中考试·期中) Hu Weiguang and his wife (妻子) sold flatbreads (锅盔) near a university in Fuzhou, Fujian Province. Their flatbreads were popular with the students there because of their great tastes and fair prices. The students called Hu “Uncle Flatbread” sweetly. However, Hu and his wife’s life broke into pieces when Hu’s wife became seriously ill. Hu knew that he needed to save his wife. He worked harder. But the family had to pay 10,000 yuan a month for her treatment (治疗). Life was hard for them. Many people from near and far got to know the family’s story and quickly took action. They went to Hu’s shop. Some bought more flatbreads than they could eat. Some offered to give money to Hu’s family. Some came to help Hu make flatbreads so that he could take care of his wife. Hu was thankful to the people, but he said he just wanted to make money with his own hands and that he wouldn’t accept more money than he needed. He asked people to buy no more than two flatbreads every person. He also found ways to return the extra (额外的) money he got. People tried to save this family from a bad ending with love and kindness. Hu said he would give back in return. 1． What caused Hu’s family to go through a hard time? A．Hu got hurt. B．They moved to a new city. C．Hu’s wife fell seriously ill. 2．How did people help Hu’s family? ①They worked in Hu’s shop. ②They bought food for Hu’s family. ③They offered to give money to Hu’s family. A．①② B．①③ C．②③ 3． Which of the following words can we use to describe Hu? A．Creative and kind. B．Hard-working and creative. C．Hard-working and kind. 4． What is the best title for the passage? A．A loving family. B．Kindness in action. C．Working together. 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．C 4．B 【导语】本文讲述了胡伟光夫妇因妻子患病陷入困境，后在学生和网友的爱心帮助下渡过难关的故事，体现了人间的温情与互助精神。 1．细节理解题。 根据“However, Hu and his wife’s life broke into pieces when Hu’s wife became seriously ill”可知，家庭困境的原因是妻子患病。故选C。 2．细节理解题。 根据“Many people from near and far got to know the family’s story and quickly took action. They went to Hu’s shop. Some bought more flatbreads than they could eat. Some offered to give money to Hu’s family. Some came to help Hu make flatbreads so that he could take care of his wife.”可知，一些人买了更多的锅盔，一些人给钱，一些人来帮胡做锅盔，故选B。 3．细节理解题。 根据“He worked harder...Hu was thankful to the people, but he said he just wanted to make money with his own hands and that he wouldn’t accept more money than he needed. He asked people to buy no more than two flatbreads every person. He also found ways to return the extra (额外的) money he got.”可知，妻子生病后他努力工作，说明他很勤劳；他拒绝接受多余捐款，坚持自力更生，并承诺汇报，说明他善良又努力。故选C。 4．最佳标题题。本文讲述了胡伟光夫妇因妻子患病陷入困境，后在学生和网友的爱心帮助下渡过难关的故事，体现了人间的温情与互助精神。B项“Kindness in action”最贴合主题。故选B。 Passage 5 (24-25八下·湖南湘潭电机子弟中学·期中) John is thirteen now. He began to study in a middle school two years ago. His home is in a small village and it’s nearly five kilometers from the school. He has to get up early in the morning. After a quick breakfast. he has to run to school and get there on time. His father hopes to borrow some money to buy a bike for him, but he knows his mother is always ill and his father spends much money on medicine. He doesn’t agree with him and keeps running there every day. Now he’s very strong and never late for class and his teachers often praise (表扬) him. Last week there was a sports meeting in his school. John ran faster than any other boys and won the boys’ 800 meters,1,500 meters and 3,000 meters. The whole school knew him. He was very happy. He told his grandma about the good news as soon as he got home. “I broke two school records (纪录) today, granny.” called out the boy To his surprise, the old woman wasn’t happy. She thought for a while and said,“I’m sorry to hear that. We have no money to pay for (付费) them, you know!” 1． How old was John when he began to study in a middle school? A．nine B．eleven C．thirteen 2． John runs to school every day in order to ______. A．keep healthy B．win the boys’ race C．get to school on time 3． Why doesn’t John ask his father to buy him a bike? A．He knows his father doesn’t have enough money. B．He doesn’t like riding a bike. C．His home is near the school. 4． Which one of the following is TRUE? A．John’s grandma thought John had broken some things and they had to pay for them. B．John’s father had enough money but he didn’t want to buy a bike for John. C．John’s grandma was ill and they spent much money on her. 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．A 4．A 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，讲述了13岁的John因家境贫困每天跑步上学，并在校运会上打破两项纪录的故事。 1．细节理解题。根据文章第一段“John is thirteen now…began to study in a middle school two years ago”可知，John现在13岁，两年前开始上中学，因此入学时为11岁。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据第一段“he has to run to school and get there on time”直接说明跑步是为了准时到校。故选C。 3．推理判断题。根据第一段“his mother is always ill…father spends much money on medicine. He doesn’t agree with him”可知，John因知道家庭医疗开支大而拒绝父亲借钱买自行车。故选A。 4．推理判断题。根据最后一段祖母说“We have no money to pay for them”可知，她误将“打破纪录”理解为“打破物品需赔偿”。故选A。 Passage 6 (24-25八下·湖南株洲荷塘区·期中) One day, Tom’s teacher, Miss Mak, held a class meeting. “There will be a flag day next Saturday. Does anyone want to join this meaningful event? ” asked Miss Mak. Tom was interested in raising money for homeless children, but he was not brave enough to talk to the strangers (陌生人), so he kept quiet in his seat. “Tom, you haven’t sold flags before,” said Miss Mak suddenly. “Would you like to have a try?” Tom was hesitant (犹豫), but he finally nodded. On the flag day, Tom and Angela sold flags in a busy street. “Excuse me. Could y-o-u pl-ea-se buy. . . ? ” said Angela softly to the first person she met. The man smiled and put a five-dollar coin into Angela’ s collection bag. Then she said thanks and put a flag under his shoulder. “I did it! ” said Angela happily. “It’s your turn now. ” Feeling nervous, Tom began to shake. Soon, he saw a young lady walking towards him. The lady was smiling and holding a few coins in her hand. She asked, “Are you selling flags for Fund for the Homeless Children? ” Tom’s face became red and said yes. Then the lady made the donation (捐赠) and Tom gave her a flag. “You made it!” laughed Angela. In the next couple of hours, Angela and Tom sold flags quickly and bravely. At last, their collection bags were so heavy that they had to hold them with both arms. They felt very proud. 1． Why did Tom keep quiet in his seat? A．He had other plans. B．He didn’t like Miss Mak. C．He was not brave enough to talk to the strangers. 2． When Miss Mak asked Tom to have a try, he finally ________. A．laughed. B．agreed C．refused 3． Where did Tom and Angela sell flags? A．In a busy street. B．In their school. C．In a tall building. 4． How did Tom and Angela feel after they sold the flags? A．Bored. B．Confident. C．Shy. 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．A 4．B 【导语】本文主要讲述了Tom和Angela在街上卖旗帜的经历和体验。 1．细节理解题。根据“he was not brave enough to talk to the strangers (陌生人), so he kept quiet in his seat”可知，Tom没有足够的勇气和陌生人说话，所以他在座位上保持安静。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据“Tom was hesitant (犹豫), but he finally nodded.”可知，Tom最终同意了。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据“On the flag day, Tom and Angela sold flags in a busy street.”可知，Tom and Angela在一条繁忙的街道上卖旗帜。故选A。 4．推理判断题。根据“In the next couple of hours, Angela and Tom sold flags quickly and bravely. At last, their collection bags were so heavy that they had to hold them with both arms. They felt very proud.”可知，他们勇敢而迅速地卖完了旗帜，觉得很自豪。这也会使他们更有自信。故选B。 Passage 7 (24-25八下·湖南长沙浏阳·期中) Parents are usually seen running after their children to wake them up early in the morning and help them get ready for school. Most parents also have a hard time getting their kids to do chores at home. But it is different for a six-year-old boy. The video is filmed by his mother because she wants to show her son’s independence. The video follows the boy from the moment he gets up at 6 o’clock. In the bathroom, the boy uses a chair to reach the sink (水梢) and begins brushing his teeth and washing his face. Heading to the kitchen, the boy begins preparing two eggs, dumplings and a cup of tea. After he’s done eating, he cleans all of the plates and cups. After that, he uses the bathroom, and quickly cleans the toilet, and even the shower. After washing his hands, he does some washing. While the machine is running, he vacuums (用吸尘器清扫) his bed, clears the dust from the machine and sweeps the floor of the living room. In the end, he gets fully dressed and goes to school. The video has been viewed over 28 million times. People are surprised to see the child doing so many chores. “The boy is so great that he is well-organized (有条理的) and independent,” one wrote. Doing chores is good for kids’ development. It may help kids to solve the problems they will meet in the future. 1． Why does the boy’s the mother film the video? A．To film her son doing chores. B．To compare her son with others. C．To show the independence of her son. 2． What do we know about the video? A．It’s about a boy doing chores after school. B．The video becomes popular after it is posted. C．All the people are surprised after watching the video. 3． What does the underlined word “It” in the last paragraph refer to? A．Doing chores. B．Kids’ development. C．The video. 4． What is the writer’s attitude (态度) about kids doing chores? A．Doubtful. B．Unclear. C．Supportive. 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．A 4．C 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲述了一位六岁男孩独立完成早晨日常家务的视频走红网络的故事。 1．细节理解题。根据文章第1段“The video is filmed by his mother because she wants to show her son’s independence.”可知，母亲拍摄视频的目的是展示儿子的独立性。故选C。 2．推理判断题。根据文章第5段“The video has been viewed over 28 million times.”可知，视频已被观看超过2800万次。由此可推知，视频发布后非常受欢迎。故选B。 3．词句猜测题。根据文章最后一段“Doing chores is good for kids’ development. It may help kids to solve the problems they will meet in the future.”可知，做家务对孩子的成长有好处，它可能帮助孩子解决未来遇到的问题。可推知，“It”指代的是前一句的“Doing chores”。故选A。 4．观点态度题。根据文章最后一段“Doing chores is good for kids’ development.”可知，做家务对孩子的成长有好处。可推知，作者对小孩做家务持支持态度。故选C。 Passage 8 (24-25八下·湖南长沙浏阳·期中) There was a terrible earthquake several days ago. Many people lost their lives and many houses fell down. After the earthquake, the newspapers reported many stories about families who were in trouble. One Sunday, when I was reading a newspaper, a special picture touched me. It gave the clothing sizes of each family member. I thought this would be a good chance to teach my children to help those who were less lucky. I said to my seven-year-old twins, Brad and Brett, and three-year-old daughter Meghan, “We have so much food and clothes, and those poor people now have nothing. We can share what we have with them.” I filled a box with some food and old clothes. While I was doing this, I asked the boys to donate some of their less favorite things. Meghan watched quietly as the boys took out their old toys and put them in the box. Then she walked away. A few minutes later, she came back with Connie, her favorite toy. She put it on top of the other toys. “Oh, dear.” I said, “You don’t have to give Connie. You love Connie so much.” Meghan said, “Connie makes me happy, Mom. Maybe she’ll make another little girl happy, too.” Meghan taught me a lesson. It’s easy to give something that we don’t want anymore, but hard to give what we love. 1． How many children are there in the family? A．Two. B．Three. C．Four. 2．What does the underlined word “donate” mean in paragraph 3? A．分享 B．修理 C．捐赠 3． What can we learn from the passage? A．The terrible earthquake happened on Sunday. B．Mcghan wanted another little girl to be happy. C．The mother decided to buy some clothes for the poor. 4． What’s the best title of this passage? A．A special lesson. B．A lucky family C．A terrible earthquake 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．B 4．A 【导语】本文主要讲述了作者带领孩子捐赠物品给震灾后的家庭，从孩子身上明白把自己喜欢的东西捐出去更难。 1．细节理解题。根据“I said to my seven-year-old twins, Brad and Brett, and three-year-old daughter Meghan”可知，家里有一对七岁的双胞胎男孩（布拉德和布雷特）和一个三岁的女儿（梅根），共三个孩子。故选B。 2．词句猜测题。根据“I filled a box with some food and old clothes. While I was doing this, I asked the boys to donate some of their less favorite things.”及后文“the boys took out their old toys and put them in the box”可知，母亲让孩子们把不太喜欢的东西放进箱子里，用于帮助地震中受灾的家庭，因此“donate”意为“捐赠”。故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据“Connie makes me happy, Mom. Maybe she’ll make another little girl happy, too.”可知，她希望自己最喜欢的玩具能让另一个小女孩开心。故选B。 4．最佳标题题。通读文章可知，本文讲述了作者通过地震后捐赠物品的经历，让孩子们学会帮助他人，而小女儿梅根主动捐赠自己最爱的玩具，让作者领悟到“捐赠不喜欢的东西容易，捐赠热爱的东西很难”的道理。最后一段“Meghan taught me a lesson.”点明主旨，整个故事围绕“这堂特殊的课”展开。故选A。 Passage 9 (24-25下·湖南株洲二中莲花中学联考·期中) My father woke me up early one summer morning when I was fourteen and said, “Get up, you’re going with me to cut the grass in the garden.” My father thought I was old enough to help him in his business (生意) so I was proud and excited. From sunrise to sunset, my father, my younger brother and I worked in the large garden. By the end of the day, I was too tired to say a word but I felt good. This was my first time to help my father in his business. I got $6 for my work that day. One day my father found some leaves I had missed. “Take away these leaves!” he said seriously. “And don’t make me have to tell you to do it again.” The message was clear. Today I still value it, which my father gave to me that day. It will always be helpful to impress (给……留下印象) the person you are working for. After two years, I left home and went to another town to start my new life. Luckily for me, I quickly found a job to wash dishes in a restaurant. In fact, washing dishes was not exciting, but that didn’t matter. It taught me that any job was a good job and whatever I got from the job was more than I had before. I could learn something meaningful from every job and do it better and better. One day, a newspaper reporter once asked me how someone could possibly live with hard work and low pay. “If you only think about hard work and money, you won’t do any better than you’re doing.” I answered. In every job, from cutting the grass to washing dishes, I’ve learned much. I’ve learned something that helps me in my next job. 1． Why did the writer feel proud and excited to cut the grass? A．Because he was old enough to help his family. B．Because he could get $6 that day by cutting grass. C．Because he could work with his family in the large garden. 2． What does the underlined word “value” mean in Paragraph 3? A．珍惜 B．忽视 C．拒绝 3． What did the writer think of washing dishes in the restaurant? A．Meaningful. B．Exciting. C．Difficult. 4． What’s the best title of this passage? A．Work Hard to Find a Job B．Keep Learning in Your Jobs C．My Father, the Best Teacher in My Life 【答案】1．A 2．A 3．A 4．B 【导语】本文讲述了作者从14岁开始帮助父亲打理花园生意，到后来离家打工的经历，强调了从每份工作中学习的重要性。 1．细节理解题。根据“My father thought I was old enough to help him in his business (生意) so I was proud and excited.”可知，作者感到自豪和兴奋的原因是父亲认为他足够大了，可以帮忙。故选A。 2．词句猜测题。根据“Today I still value it, which my father gave to me that day. It will always be helpful to impress (给……留下印象) the person you are working for.”可知，父亲的教导对作者有帮助，因此作者如今仍然很珍惜父亲的教导，划线单词表示“珍惜”。故选A。 3．细节理解题。根据“It taught me that any job was a good job and whatever I got from the job was more than I had before. I could learn something meaningful from every job and do it better and better.”可知，在餐厅洗碗这份工作教会作者，任何工作都是好工作，从每份工作中都能学到有意义的事情。故选A。 4．最佳标题题。根据“In every job, from cutting the grass to washing dishes, I’ve learned much. I’ve learned something that helps me in my next job.”及全文可知，全文围绕作者从不同工作中学到的经验展开，因此最佳标题是“在工作中持续学习”。故选B。 Passage 10 (24-25八下·湖南张家界慈利县·期中) Zhu Jinxiang, a student in Ganzhou, Jiangxi, carried his classmate and close friend, Zhong Huaqiang, on his back to school for 10 years. Zhong was born with cerebral palsy (脑瘫). So he is not able to stand or walk. Luckily, he had Zhu by his side. Zhu lived in the same village as Zhong. He and other kids in the village took turns carrying Zhong on their backs to school when they went into the third grade in primary school. After entering middle school, Zhu and Zhong were in the same class. By chance, they became deskmates, and that’s when their friendship started to grow stronger with each passing day. “At first I just tried to show how strong I was by carrying him. Then I found that every time I was sad, he would cheer me up. As time went on, we became good friends.” said Zhu. Zhu carried Zhong on his back to classroom, playground, bathroom, and other places where Zhong needed to go. They talked about everything and did their homework together every day. “Our friendship was a two-way relationship. I helped him deal with the little things in life, and he helped me with my studies. And that made me become a better one,” said Zhu. The strong friendship between Zhu and Zhong encouraged many of their classmates to help each other. Their story went viral online and touched many people. Let’s hope that their friendship will last forever. This story shows us that true friendship can overcome any difficulty and make our lives more meaningful. 1． Why did Zhu Jinxiang carry Zhong Huaqiang on his back to school? A．Because Zhong Huaqiang was too young to walk. B．Because Zhong Huaqiang had a physical problem and couldn’t walk. C．Because Zhu Jinxiang wanted to show off his strength and carried Zhu to school. 2． When did Zhu Jinxiang and Zhong Huaqiang start to become good friends? A．When they were in the third grade. B．When Zhong Huaqiang was 10 years old. C．When they became deskmates in middle school. 3． What does the underlined word went viral mean? A．Changed slowly over time. B．Got sick and spread quickly. C．Became very popular and shared widely. 4． What is the best title for this passage? A．Life in the Village B．A Deep Friendship C．The Story of Cerebral Palsy 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．C 4．B 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，讲述了江西赣州学生朱金祥十年如一日背送患有脑瘫的同学钟华强上学的感人故事，展现了真挚友谊的力量。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段“Zhong was born with cerebral palsy (脑瘫). So he is not able to stand or walk.”可知，朱金祥背着钟华强去上学是因为钟华强因身体残疾无法行走。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据第二段“After entering middle school, Zhu and Zhong were in the same class. By chance, they became deskmates, and that’s when their friendship started to grow stronger with each passing day.”可知，两人在中学成为同桌后友谊加深，开始成为好朋友。故选C。 3．词义猜测题。根据最后一段“Their story went viral online and touched many people”可推知，他们的故事之所以感动了很多人，被很多人所了解，是因为他们的故事在网上广泛传播。因此，went viral意为became very popular and shared widely“变得非常受欢迎并被广泛分享”。故选C。 4．标题归纳题。全文围绕朱金祥与钟华强互相扶持的友谊展开，因此选项B“深厚的友谊”是最佳标题。故选B。 Passage 11 (24-25八下·湖南常德桃源县西路片·期中) Do you have any dreams? What would you like to be in the future? Some of you might dream of taking positions as a singer or a writer. Some might try to be a doctor or a scientist. However, Zara Rutherford, a student in Brussels, has a great ambition (抱负). She wants to become the world’s youngest woman to fly around the world alone. Rutherford’s parents are both pilots. Under their influence, the girl fell in love with flying at a young age. She has been learning to fly since she was 14 years old. She got her first flying license in 2020, when she was 17 years old. Rutherford set off from her home city on Aug. 18, 2021 and finished her flight on Jan. 20, 2022. She covered 41 different countries on five continents, flying through wildfires, typhoons and dangerous low temperatures to reach her destination (目的地). She not only realized her dream but also made history. During her flight, the young woman met with some of the local girls. She says few pilots in the world are women. She feels sad about this. She wants to encourage more girls to learn flying and love it. By flying alone around the world, Rutherford wants to set a good example for other girls. Once, she told them, “If you have a dream or a plan, you should go for it. If you don’t try, you’ll never know how high you can fly.” 1． What is Rutherford’s dream? A．To take positions as a singer. B．To become a doctor. C．To fly over the world alone. 2． According to the passage, which of the following statement is TRUE? A．Rutherford has been learning to fly for about 14 years. B．Rutherford met with a lot of challenges during her flight. C．Rutherford shows interest in flying because of her teacher. 3． Which of the following can best describe Zara Rutherford? A．Outgoing. B．Honest. C．Ambitious. 4． Which of the following sayings will Rutherford probably agree with? A．Rome is not built in one day. B．Failure is the mother of success. C．Dreams are made possible if you try. 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．C 4．C 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲述了布鲁塞尔学生Zara Rutherford的梦想——成为独自环球飞行的最年轻女性，并最终实现梦想的故事。 1．细节理解题。根据文章第1段“She wants to become the world’s youngest woman to fly around the world alone.”可知，她想成为独自环球飞行的最年轻女性。故选C。 2．推理判断题。根据文章第3段“She covered 41 different countries on five continents, flying through wildfires, typhoons and dangerous low temperatures to reach her destination (目的地).”可知，她穿越了五大洲的41个不同国家，穿越野火、台风和危险的低温到达目的地。由此可知，她在飞行中遇到了许多挑战。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据第1段“However, Zara Rutherford, a student in Brussels, has a great ambition”可知，Rutherford是一个有抱负的人。故选C。 4．推理判断题。根据第4段“If you have a dream or a plan, you should go for it. If you don’t try, you’ll never know how high you can fly.”可知，如果你有梦想或计划，就应该去尝试。如果不尝试，你永远不知道自己能飞多高。由此推知，Rutherford认为梦想通过努力可以实现。故选C。 Passage 12 (24-25八下·湖南常德安乡县·期中) Timmy’s parents whispered anxiously in the kitchen. His younger sister, Lily, had a severe (严重的) heart condition, and the family couldn’t afford (负担得起) the surgery (手术). “Only hope can save her now,” Timmy over heard his mother say.   Timmy rushed to his room, emptied his piggy bank, and counted $2.35. He ran to the town’s community (社区) center, where people often talked about “raising hope.”   “I need to buy hope for my sister!” Timmy said breathlessly to the receptionist. Confused, she replied, “We don’t sell hope here.”   “But Mom said Lily needs it! I’ll get more money—just tell me the price!” Timmy insisted (坚持), tears in his eyes.   A woman in a blue coat overheard and knelt beside him. “What kind of hope does your sister need?” she asked gently.   “She needs a surgery… but we have no money,” Timmy mumbled. The woman smiled. “Let’s visit your family. Maybe I can help.”   She was Dr. Emily Carter, a cardiologist. She arranged free surgery for Lily, who recovered (康复) fully. 1． In the eyes of Timmy, what might a hope be? A．Some healthy food. B．Something interesting. C．Some wonderful medicine. 2． What does the word cardiologist (paragraph 7) most likely mean? A．Teacher. B．Heart doctor. C．Charity worker. 3． What can we infer about Dr. Emily Carter? A．She disliked children. B．She was rich and kind. C．She worked at the community center. 4． Which one can be the best title? A．When a Boy Tried to Buy Hope B．How to Save Money for Surgeries C．The Importance of Community Centers 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．B 4．A 【难度】1.65 【导语】本文主要讲述了男孩Timmy去买希望救妹妹的事。 1．推理判断题。根据“But Mom said Lily needs it! I’ll get more money—just tell me the price!”可推知，在Timmy的眼里，一些神奇的药可能是希望。故选C。 2．词义猜测题。根据“She was Dr. Emily Carter, a cardiologist. She arranged free surgery for Lily, who recovered (康复) fully.”可推知，Dr. Emily Carter应该是心脏医生。故选B。 3．推理判断题。根据“the family couldn’t afford (负担得起) the surgery”以及“She was Dr. Emily Carter, a cardiologist. She arranged free surgery for Lily, who recovered (康复) fully.”可推知，她既富有又善良。故选B。 4．最佳标题题。通读全文内容可知，本文主要讲述了男孩Timmy去买希望救妹妹的事。故选项A“当一个男孩试图买希望”适合作为本文的标题。故选A。 主题03 人与自然——科技与健康；交通事故 Passage 1 (24-25八下·湖南郴州·期中) You may have heard of people who are allergic (过敏) to seafood, smoke or pets. But did you know that some people were allergic to Wi-Fi signals (信号)? Rose White, a 44-year-old woman from Britain, first found herself being allergic to Wi-Fi signals in 2015. She had a cough, heart trouble and great pains in her head when she stayed at the places covered with Wi-Fi signals. Rose has tried many ways to keep away from Wi-Fi signals. In the past six months, she either slept in her car or in tent which she had put up in the woodland and in the fields (田野). She even tried sleeping in a shed (棚子). Being completely tired, Rose had no choice but to quit her job and moved 370 kilometers away from her home to avoid Wi-Fi signals, but failed. Because of the hard life, she got a stomach problem. She is now living in a small house in the rural (乡下的) area in England. There are far fewer Wi-Fi signals. However, the house, which belongs to her friend, will be sold to others, so she has to move again soon. Rose is planning to move to a more rural area. She is also planning to buy a camper van (野营车) so that she can drive away from Wi-Fi signals whenever she is feeling uncomfortable. As she can not work to make money, she has to raise money online. She is hoping to raise 15,000 pounds. So far, she has raised over 1,600 pounds. She still has a long way to go. 1． Which is not Rose’s allergic symptom (症状)? A．Cough B．Stomachache. C．Headache 2． What does the underlined word “quit” in paragraph 3 mean? A．leave B．begin C．change 3． Why does she have to move again soon? A．Because the place she lives in is near the Wi-Fi signals. B．Because her friend decided to sell the house. C．Because she wants to move to a new place. 4． What does the sentence “She still has a long way to go.” in the last paragraph refer to (指的是)? A．She will live long. B．It’s not easy for her to raise enough money. C．There will be a lot of difficulties for her to deal with. 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．B 4．C 【导语】本文主要讲述了对Wi-Fi信号过敏的Rose，一接触到Wi-Fi就咳嗽，心脏不舒服，头疼，结果不得到搬到大山里躲避Wi-Fi。 1．细节理解题。根据“She had a cough, heart trouble and great pains in her head...”和“Because of the hard life, she got a stomach problem.”可知，胃痛是因艰苦生活导致，并非Wi-Fi过敏症状。故选B。 2．词句猜测题。根据“Rose has tried many ways to keep away from Wi-Fi signals. In the past six months, she either slept in her car or in tent which she had put up in the woodland and in the fields (田野). She even tried sleeping in a shed (棚子).”可知，她为躲Wi-Fi信号尝试诸多办法，疲惫不堪，had no choice but to quit her job意思是别无选择只能离开工作。故选A。 3．细节理解题。根据“the house, which belongs to her friend, will be sold to others, so she has to move again soon.”可知，因朋友要卖房子，所以得搬家。故选B。 4．词句猜测题。根据“As she can not work to make money, she has to raise money online. She is hoping to raise 15,000 pounds. So far, she has raised over 1,600 pounds.”可知，前文说她希望筹款15,000英镑，目前只筹到1,600多英镑，说明筹到足够钱不容易；同时她还面临搬家、躲避Wi-Fi信号等难题，综合来看，是说她要应对很多困难。故选C。 Passage 2 (24-25八下·湖南娄底直学校联合体·期中) Last Friday afternoon, a bus accident happened on Green Street. The bus was full of passengers, all looking forward to reaching their destinations (目的地) after a long day. The driver was driving carefully all the time, but suddenly a car rushed out from the side road. The driver tried his best not to hit the car, but the bus lost control and still hit a tree on the roadside. Some passengers got hurt. Among them, a woman was in a dangerous situation. She was caught under a seat that fell on her and had problems breathing. She was bleeding and in great trouble. A warm-hearted man, Mr. Smith, asked her to lie down and tried to stop the bleeding. Another passenger called 120 right away. Soon the ambulance arrived. The doctors rushed the woman to the hospital, and with their help, the woman was saved in time. This accident tells us we should always be careful on the road. When accidents happen, we should keep calm. We also should help others and ourselves to ensure (确保) everyone’s safety, because nothing is more important than safety. 1． When did the accident happen? A．Last Saturday afternoon. B．Last Friday afternoon. C．Last Friday morning. 2． What happened to the bus? A．It ran off the road. B．It hit a car. C．It hit a tree. 3． What should we do when accidents happen according to the passage? A．Run away quickly. B．Cry loudly. C．Keep calm and help others and ourselves. 4． What’s the main idea of the passage? A．A bus accident on Green Street and what we can learn from it. B．An introduction of a kind-hearted man, Mr. Smith. C．How to drive a bus safely on the road. 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．C 4．A 【导语】本文主要描述了格林街公交车事故的过程，强调交通安全意识及事故中保持冷静、互助的重要性。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段“Last Friday afternoon, a bus accident happened on Green Street.”可知，事故发生在上周五下午。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据第一段“The driver tried his best not to hit the car, but the bus lost control and still hit a tree on the roadside.”可知，公交车为避免撞车失控后撞到路边树木。故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据最后一段“When accidents happen, we should keep calm. We also should help others and ourselves to ensure (确保) everyone’s safety”可知，当事故发生时，我们要保持冷静并帮助他人和我们自己。故选C。 4．主旨大意题。本文主要描述了格林街公交车事故的过程，强调交通安全意识及事故中保持冷静、互助的重要性。故选A。 1 / 1 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $