专题07 阅读与表达（期中真题分类汇编，辽宁专用）八年级英语下学期

专题07 阅读与表达 主题01 人与社会——科技 Passage 1 24-25八年级下·辽宁省鞍山市立山区 ·期中 任务型阅读 A German company named Continental showed something different at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, USA—a robot dog that can deliver packages. The special dog has caught many people’s eye. The name of the robot dog is ANYmal. It is part of Continental’s research into the future of mobility (移动性). The company worked with the Swiss company ANYbotics to dream about the future of package delivery. At the CES, it showed how the four-legged robot could jump out of a self-driving delivery truck (卡车) and carry a package right up to someone’s front door. In the demo (演示), people could see the ANYmal robot picking its way slowly through the garden and walking up to the stairs (楼梯). Finally, the robot dog rang the doorbell with one of its legs and placed the package onto the front porch (门廊). After finishing all the tasks, ANYmal even did a little dance as a bonus (奖励、奖金) for itself. Will robot dogs take the place of human deliverers in the future? Let’s wait and see. 1．What’s the name of the robot dog? 2．Where did the German company named Continental show ANYmal? 3．Why did the company work with the Swiss company ANYbotics? 4．Do you think robot dogs will get popular? Why or why not? (Write 30 words or more) 【答案】1．The name of the robot dog is ANYmal. 2．The German company named Continental showed ANYmal at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, USA. 3．Because they wanted to dream about the future of package delivery. 4．Yes, I think so. They will get popular because they can independently handle package delivery, navigate complex environments like gardens and stairs, reduce human labor, and their cute actions may also make people accept them more easily, fitting the needs of future logistics. 【导语】本文主要介绍了德国Continental公司在拉斯维加斯消费电子展上展示的一款名为ANYmal 的机器狗。 1．根据“The name of the robot dog is ANYmal.”可知，机器狗名叫ANYmal。故填The name of the robot dog is ANYmal. 2．根据“A German company named Continental showed something different at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, USA”可知，德国公司Continental在美国拉斯维加斯消费电子展上展示了ANYmal。故填The German company named Continental showed ANYmal at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, USA. 3．根据“The company worked with the Swiss company ANYbotics to dream about the future of package delivery.”可知，该公司与瑞士ANYbotics公司合作是因为他们畅想着包裹配送的未来。故填Because they wanted to dream about the future of package delivery. 4．开放式问题，根据实际情况，言之有理即可。参考答案为Yes, I think so. They will get popular because they can independently handle package delivery, navigate complex environments like gardens and stairs, reduce human labor, and their cute actions may also make people accept them more easily, fitting the needs of future logistics. Passage 2 24-25八年级下·辽宁省鞍山市铁东区 ·期中 阅读短文，然后根据内容回答问题。 DeepSeek, an AI system developed in China, has recently got worldwide popularity. According to a report by TechWorld Magazine, the number of its users has been more than 50 million all over the world within just three months of release (发行). This Al tool can help users with different kinds of tasks like writing essays (散文), solving math problems, and even creating digital (数字的) artwork. What makes it special is its ability (能力) to understand 28 languages and provide real-time (实时的) translation. Many teachers in Europe have started using DeepSeek to prepare teaching materials. Students can use it to get more knowledge. When they have difficult problems in subjects like history, math or science, they can ask Deepseek for help. It’s just like having a helpful teacher all the time. “We want to make AI accessible (可使用的) to everyone,” said Dr. Li, the chief developer. The team is now working on a new version (版本) that can recognize (识别) human emotions through voice analysis (分析). However, some experts warn (警告) about the risks of over-relying on AI technology. For example, some students depend too much on it and just copy the answers it gives. This is really wrong. In the future, jobs that need people to do the same thing over and over again will be taken by AI, only those who are really creative can do well and won’t be replaced (取代). So we should use AI wisely (明智地). 5．What is Deepseek? 6．Why is it special according to the passage? 7．How does the new version recognize human emotions? 8．How can we use AI wisely?（30 words or more） 【答案】5．It is an AI system developed in China. 6．Because it can understand 28 languages and provide real-time translation. 7．Through voice analysis. 8．回答合理即可。参考答案：We can use AI as a tool to help us learn and work, but we shouldn’t rely on it too much. We should think independently and use AI to improve our abilities, not replace our thinking. 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了DeepSeek这一人工智能系统，包括其受欢迎程度、功能特点、开发团队的新计划，同时也提及了专家对过度依赖人工智能技术的警告，强调要明智使用人工智能。 5．根据“DeepSeek, an AI system developed in China, has recently got worldwide popularity.”可知，DeepSeek是中国开发的一个人工智能系统。故填It is an AI system developed in China. 6．根据“What makes it special is its ability (能力) to understand 28 languages and provide real - time (实时的) translation.”可知，它特别之处在于能理解28种语言并提供实时翻译。故填Because it can understand 28 languages and provide real-time translation. 7．根据“The team is now working on a new version (版本) that can recognize (识别) human emotions through voice analysis (分析).”可知，新版本通过语音分析识别人类情感。故填Through voice analysis. 8．回答合理即可。参考答案：We can use AI as a tool to help us learn and work, but we shouldn’t rely on it too much. We should think independently and use AI to improve our abilities, not replace our thinking. Passage 3 24-25八年级下·辽宁省 营口市大石桥市·期中 If you live in a poor area, finding out what is going on is sometimes difficult. Without television, radios or newspapers, people often miss information about education and health. Back in the early 1990s, Trevor Baylis was sitting at home in the UK, watching a TV programme about the AIDS in Africa. In the programme, the World Health Organization said that the biggest problem was getting health educational information for the people. Radio was the only way of communication in many areas, but few homes had electricity and batteries were too expensive for most people. Trevor Baylis wanted to invent a radio that would work without electricity or batteries. He started to do some experiments. He tried putting a motor on a clock machine and connecting the wires to a small radio. In his clockwork machine, the handle wound up a string. As the string unwound, it gave energy to make the radio work. The first clockwork radio worked for 14 minutes after two minutes of winding. Trevor Baylis had invented the clockwork radio. 9．Why did Trevor Baylis want to invent the clockwork radio? 10．When did Trevor Baylis want to invent a radio? 11．How long did the first clockwork radio work after two minutes of winding? 12．What do you think of Trevor Baylis’s invention? Why? (至少30 词) 【答案】9．Because few homes had electricity and batteries were too expensive in many areas. 10．In the early 1990s. 11．For 14 minutes. 12．回答合理即可。参考答案：According to the passage, Trevor Baylis’s invention is really creative and practical. It helps people in poor areas get information without relying on electricity or expensive batteries. 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲述了特雷弗·贝利斯发明发条收音机的故事。 9．根据“Radio was the only way of communication in many areas, but few homes had electricity and batteries were too expensive for most people.”以及“Trevor Baylis wanted to invent a radio that would work without electricity or batteries.”可知，许多地区收音机是唯一的通讯方式，但多数家庭没电且电池太贵，所以他想发明无需电或电池就能工作的收音机。故填Because few homes had electricity and batteries were too expensive in many areas. 10．根据“Back in the early 1990s, Trevor Baylis was sitting at home in the UK, watching a TV programme about the AIDS in Africa...Trevor Baylis wanted to invent a radio that would work without electricity or batteries.”可知，在20世纪90年代初，特雷弗·贝利斯看了关于非洲艾滋病的电视节目后，想发明一种收音机。故填In the early 1990s. 11．根据“The first clockwork radio worked for 14 minutes after two minutes of winding.”可知，第一次上发条两分钟后，发条收音机可以工作14分钟。故填For 14 minutes. 12．回答合理即可。参考答案：According to the passage, Trevor Baylis’s invention is really creative and practical. It helps people in poor areas get information without relying on electricity or expensive batteries. Passage 4 24-25八年级下·辽宁省锦州第八中学·期中 根据短文内容回答短文后的问题，并将答案写在答题卡（纸）的相应位置。 Every day, it seems, a new gadget (设备) promises to help me run farther and faster, sleep better, or monitor (监控) my heart rate more effectively (有效地). These gadgets claim they’ll make me a “better me,” or so the story goes. Some of them might actually help, but a few months ago, I decided to sell all my sports gadgets. I now record my running times with just a pen and a notepad. Soon after, I started training for a marathon the old-fashioned way—without a device on my wrist tracking my pace or heart rate. To my surprise, running without all that information turned out to be a real joy. In the past, whenever my smartwatch told me I was running slower than I “should,” I’d force myself to speed up, even if it was clear that my body didn’t want to. But this time, I ran the way I wanted to. On several occasions (场合), I was surprised to see real breakthroughs (突破) in my running times when I checked my notepad after workouts. If I had seen those numbers during the run, I might have slowed down. But since I didn’t know, I just kept running. Another positive thing about getting rid of all my running gadgets is that it’s helping me concentrate (集中注意力) more on the running itself. Since I no longer feel like I need technology to run well, I can go out and run without worrying about battery life. So, what’s the lesson here? Well, we could very easily replace the example of running with writing, studying, or anything else. No matter what it is, the more we worry about improving, the more it hurts our performance. Should you stop using technology to “improve” your performance? Of course, that’s up to you. However, if I were asked that question, I’d certainly say that I’m better off without it. 13．When did the writer decide to sell all of the sports gadgets? 14．How does the writer record running times now? 15．What is another positive thing about not using running gadgets anymore? 16．What do you think of sports gadgets? Why do you think so? (at least 30 words) 【答案】13．A few months ago. 14．The writer now records running times with just a pen and a notepad. 15．It’s helping the writer concentrate more on the running itself. 16．I agree with the writer. I think they’re not necessary for me, because I don’t need technology to run well. I can go out and run without worrying about whether everything has enough battery power. / I disagree with the writer. I think sports gadgets are helpful for me, because I can know the data from sports gadgets and improve my performance from time to time. 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要是作者结合自己跑步的经历告诉我们，与其依赖那些计数设备来记录跑步的情况，不如专心地跑步，因为让自己在某件事上做得更好的时间越多，我们的表现就越受影响。 13．根据“but a few months ago, I decided to sell all my sports gadgets.”可知，几个月前，作者决定卖掉所有的运动设备，故填A few months ago. 14．根据“I now record my running times with just a pen and a notepad.”可知，作者现在仅仅用一支笔和一个记事本来记录跑步时间，故填The writer now records running times with just a pen and a notepad. 15．根据“Another positive thing about getting rid of all my running gadgets is that it’s helping me concentrate (集中注意力) more on the running itself.”可知，另一个摆脱所有跑步设备的好处是，它帮助作者更专注于跑步本身，故填It’s helping the writer concentrate more on the running itself. 16．开放性题，表达自己对运动设备的看法，答案合理即可，故填I agree with the writer. I think they’re not necessary for me, because I don’t need technology to run well. I can go out and run without worrying about whether everything has enough battery power. / I disagree with the writer. I think sports gadgets are helpful for me, because I can know the data from sports gadgets and improve my performance from time to time. 主题02 人与社会——教育与问题 Passage 1 24-25八年级下·辽宁省营口市第一中学·期中 阅读短文，然后根据内容回答问题。 Recently, the morning and evening study sessions (早晚自习) in several senior high schools have been canceled (取消). And some parents and their kids gave their opinions on this cancellation on the Internet. I am really shocked that schools have canceled these study sessions! If my son has difficulty with his schoolwork, who can he ask for help? Most parents aren’t able to guide their kids in their studies. The study sessions were a great way to make sure that every student had a fair chance to improve their learning with the help of teachers. Mrs. Wang Well, I’m glad to see that my son can get more sleep since he doesn’t need to attend the morning sessions. He must be happy for that as well. But I’m really worried that without the evening study sessions, will he still study hard at home? He used to depend on that time to focus. Mr. Jiang Thank God it’s over! Since I entered senior high school, I always felt tired during the morning study sessions because I often stay up late at night. Also, during the evening sessions, teachers always gave us tons of exercises. As a result, I was under too much stress. My physical and mental health is what I value most. Now, I can finally sleep a bit longer and have more time for myself. Teng Fei To be honest, I’m not sure how I feel about the cancellation of these study sessions. On one hand, I’m happy that I’ll have more personal time. On the other hand, I’m a bit worried about my grades especially in math. Well, none of my family members were good at math. So how can I improve my math without my teacher’s help? Fu Xing 17．Do all of the people in the passage agree with the cancellation? 18．How does Mr. Jiang feel about the cancellation? 19．According to the passage, what are the advantages of the cancellation? 20．If you are Fu Xing’s best friend, what will you say to him? (at least 30 words) 【答案】17．No./No, they don’t 18．He is glad, but worried, too. 19．The advantages are that students can reduce stress, get more sleep and have more personal time. 20．Fu Xing, don’t be too worried about your math. Although your family members aren’t good at it and you don’t have the evening study sessions with teachers, there are still many ways to improve. You can watch online math courses, find some good math reference books, or even form a study group with your classmates who are good at math. We can also study together and help each other. Believe in yourself and you will make progress. (开放题) 【导语】本文主要讨论了几所高中取消早晚自习后，一些家长和孩子在网上对此发表了各自的看法。 17．根据文中Mrs. Wang的观点“I am really shocked that schools have canceled these study sessions!”以及Teng Fei的观点“Now, I can finally sleep a bit longer and have more time for myself.”可知，并不是所有人都同意取消早晚自习。故填No./No, they don’t 18．根据文中Mr. Jiang的观点“Well, I’m glad to see that my son can get more sleep since he doesn’t need to attend the morning sessions.”和“But I’m really worried that without the evening study sessions, will he still study hard at home? ”可知，他很高兴，但也很担心。故填He is glad, but worried, too. 19．根据文中Teng Fei的观点“As a result, I was under too much stress.”和“Now, I can finally sleep a bit longer and have more time for myself.”可知，取消早晚自习的优点是学生可以减轻压力，获得更多睡眠，有更多的个人时间。故填The advantages are that students can reduce stress, get more sleep and have more personal time. 20．开放性作答，结合实际，言之有理即可。参考答案为I think it’s a good idea to cancel the morning and evening study sessions. Students can have more time to rest and engage in activities they enjoy, which can help improve their physical and mental health. Additionally, it encourages students to learn independently and take responsibility for their own studies. Passage 2 24-25八年级下·辽宁省锦州第十二中学·期中 阅读短文，然后根据内容回答问题。 Dear Mr. Hunt, I just turned 12 years old. My problem is that I am not as tall as my classmates. My brother Mike is seven years older than me and he is very tall. My father is also very tall. I eat lots of vegetables every day. I like eating fruit, but I dislike eating meat. I sleep for eight hours a day. I want to be tall. I am taking medicine. I think that medicine can make me grow tall. My head teacher tells me that you are a great doctor. Can I grow tall? Do I need to take the medicine? Yours, Mark Dear Mark, I think that you can grow tall, because your father and brother are both very tall. You are still growing. As for the medicine, you should stop taking it. It is not good for your health. You should eat more meat. I’m happy that you like eating vegetables and fruit. A balanced diet (平衡的膳食) is very important for your health, and it can make you grow tall. Yours, Mr. Hunt 21．What does Mr. Hunt do? 22．What does Mark want? 23．Why does Mr. Hunt advise Mark not to take the medicine? 24．Give some other proper advice to Mark on his problem. (Write 30 words or more.) 【答案】21．He is a doctor. 22．He wants to be tall. 23．Because the medicine is not good for his health. 24．You can do sports like basketball or running every day, as they help with bone growth. You should also sleep 1—2 hours more, because growth hormone is mainly secreted at night. And keep a positive mood—too much worry won’t help your growth. 【导语】本文主要介绍了12岁的Mark因身高不如同学而焦虑，写信向医生Mr. Hunt求助，医生回信指出其具备长高潜力，并建议停止服药、均衡饮食。 21．根据“My head teacher tells me that you are a great doctor.”可知Mr. Hunt是一名医生。故填He is a doctor. 22．根据“I want to be tall.”可知Mark希望自己能长高。故填He wants to be tall. 23．根据“As for the medicine, you should stop taking it. It is not good for your health.”可知Mr. Hunt认为该药不利于健康，因此建议停用。故填Because the medicine is not good for his health. 24．开放性试题，言之有理即可。参考答案为You can do sports like basketball or running every day, as they help with bone growth. You should also sleep 1—2 hours more, because growth hormone is mainly secreted at night. And keep a positive mood—too much worry won’t help your growth. 主题03 人与社会——文化 Passage 1 24-25八年级下·辽宁省本溪市实验中学·期中 阅读短文，然后根据内容回答所提问题。 From food lovers to learning or travel partners, young people have been looking for new ways to communicate with others and have fun together. A popular way to do so is through dazi socializing (社交). The word “dazi” comes from the Shanghai dialect (方言). People first used it to talk about card-playing friends. Now, it means the partners who join in some activities together. And a dazi is not like a close friend or a family member. People usually don’t have a long and strong relationship with their dazi. These years, more people are trying to look for a dazi to enjoy food, travel, or study. A study of 1,335 young people shows that 72.6 percent have one or more dazi. Nearly 69 percent believe that finding a dazi is a brave step in moving out of their comfort zone (舒适圈) to find a new lifestyle. Xiaomi is one of such people. Xiaomi, born in 1981, is an office worker in Shenzhen. She has looked for travel partners more than once. This March, Xiaomi went to Gansu Province and found a travel partner there. She also found another dazi during the trip. They all had great fun during the journey. “We later started a chat (聊天) group on WeChat (微信), and we shared good books and life experiences in it. At the same time, we shared our daily habits, too. Starting as travel partners, we have become friends. I think I’m lucky.” Xiaomi said. Finding a dazi is not always good, and it can be dangerous sometimes. Remember to be careful and pay attention to your personal safety when you look for a dazi. 25．Where does the word “dazi” come from? 26．Why do people want to look for a dazi these years? 27．What did Xiaomi and her travel partners share in the chat group? 28．Do you want to find a dazi in your daily life? Why? Write 30 words or more. 【答案】25．It is from the Shanghai dialect. 26．To enjoy food, travel, or study. 27．Good books, life experiences and daily habits. 28．Yes, because I don’t want to feel bored in my spare time. A lot of interesting things in my daily life can be done with my dazi, such as doing exercise or studying English together. 【导语】本文主要介绍了年轻人通过“搭子”社交寻找新生活方式的现象，包括其起源、目的和实际案例，并提醒注意安全。 25．根据“The word ‘dazi’ comes from the Shanghai dialect (方言).”可知，“搭子”来自上海方言。故填It is from the Shanghai dialect. 26．根据“These years, more people are trying to look for a dazi to enjoy food, travel, or study.”可知，人们寻找搭子是为了共同享受美食、旅行或学习。故填To enjoy food, travel, or study. 27．根据“We later started a chat (聊天) group on WeChat (微信), and we shared good books and life experiences in it. At the same time, we shared our daily habits, too.”可知，小米和搭子在微信群中分享好书、生活经验和日常习惯。故填Good books, life experiences and daily habits. 28．开放性问题，回答言之有理即可。参考答案为Yes, because I don’t want to feel bored in my spare time. A lot of interesting things in my daily life can be done with my dazi, such as doing exercise or studying English together. Passage 2 24-25八年级下·辽宁省盘锦市兴隆台区辽河中学·期中 根据短文内容，简略回答短文后所提出的问题，并将答案写在答题卡的相应位置。 “The Little Prince” is a famous book written by French author Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. It was first published in 1943 and has since become one of the most beloved books in the world. The story is not just for children but also for adults, as it teaches important lessons about life, love, and friendship. The story is about a little prince who lives on a small planet. He takes care of his planet and loves a special rose that grows there. One day, he decides to leave his planet and explore the universe. During his journey, he visits several other planets and meets different people, such as a king, a businessman, and a lamplighter. Each person he meets teaches him something new about life. Finally, the little prince arrives on Earth, where he meets a pilot who has crashed (坠毁) in the desert. The pilot becomes his friend, and the little prince shares his thoughts and experiences with him. Through their conversations, the pilot learns to see the world in a different way. The book is full of beautiful and meaningful quotes. One of the most famous lines is, “What is essential (必不可少的) is invisible (隐形的) to the eye.” This means that the most important things in life, like love and friendship, cannot be seen but must be felt with the heart. “The Little Prince” is a simple yet deep story that reminds us to cherish (珍视) the people and things we love. It encourages us to look at the world with curiosity (好奇心) and kindness. If you haven’t read it yet, I highly recommend it! 29．Who wrote the book “The Little Prince”? 30．What does the little prince decide to do one day? 31．What does the book remind us and encourage us to do? 32．Recommend a book you like (except The Little Prince), and give the reason. (more than 30 words) 【答案】29．Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. 30．He decides to leave his planet and explore the universe. 31．It reminds us to cherish the people and things we love, and encourages us to look at the world with curiosity and kindness. 32．The Old Man and the Sea. In this book, the old man fights hard, even though he loses the fish in the end. I think we should learn from the fisherman to work hard and not to give up. 【导语】本文介绍了法国作家安托万·德·圣·埃克苏佩里创作的经典名著《小王子》，讲述了小王子离开自己的星球探索宇宙的旅程，以及他在旅途中遇到的各种人物和学到的生活哲理。文章还强调了这本书对成年人和儿童都具有深刻的教育意义。 29．根据“ ‘The Little Prince’ is a famous book written by French author Antoine de Saint-Exupéry.”可知，《小王子》的作者是法国作家安托万·德·圣·埃克苏佩里，故填Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. 30．根据“One day, he decides to leave his planet and explore the universe.”可知，小王子决定离开自己的星球去探索宇宙。故填He decides to leave his planet and explore the universe. 31．根据文中最后一段“ ‘The Little Prince’ is a simple yet deep story that reminds us to cherish (珍视) the people and things we love. It encourages us to look at the world with curiosity (好奇心) and kindness.”可知，这本书提醒我们珍视所爱之人与事物，并鼓励我们以好奇和善意看待世界。It reminds us to cherish the people and things we love, and encourages us to look at the world with curiosity and kindness. 32．主观题，符合题意即可，故填The Old Man and the Sea. In this book, the old man fights hard, even though he loses the fish in the end. I think we should learn from the fisherman to work hard and not to give up. 主题04 人与社会——问题与人物 Passage 1 24-25八年级下·辽宁省铁岭市开原市·期中 阅读短文，然后根据内容回答问题。 Should kids get reward (报酬) for doing housework? Here is the result of a survey. 1,870 kids discussed it. Yes—We deserve (应得) it! 63.69% No—We should help out for free! 36.31% Some kids are earning (挣得) up to 1,200 dollars for doing chores around the house. The best job is helping to clean the house. Parents will pay an average (平均数) of 2.77 dollars at a time. Doing the dishes can also get much money, about 2.52 dollars at a time. Other top paid jobs include (包括): ※ Washing cars: $2.30 ※ Cleaning cages: $1.92 ※ Making the bed: $0.76 Boys do much better than girls. It was reported that boys got more money than girls. The biggest difference was in doing the dishes. Boys can get an average of 5.10 dollars, but girls can get only one dollar. The most common job kids do is helping to set the table, but they can’t get paid for doing that. 33．What housework can a boy do to get more money than a girl? 34．How much can kids get each time for making the bed on average? 35．Can kids get reward if they help set the table? 36．Do you agree to let kids get reward for doing housework? Why or why not? (write 30 words or more) 【答案】33．Doing the dishes. 34．$0.76. 35．No, they can’t. 36．I agree to let kids get reward for doing housework. Getting rewards can encourage kids to take their responsibility for the housework and develop a good work ethic. It also makes them realize that their efforts are valued. 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了关于孩子做家务是否应该得到报酬的调查结果，包括支持和反对的比例、不同家务的报酬情况以及男孩和女孩在报酬上的差异等内容。 33．根据“The biggest difference was in doing the dishes. Boys can get an average of 5.10 dollars, but girls can get only one dollar.”可知，男孩通过洗碗能比女孩得到更多钱，故填Doing the dishes. 34．根据“Making the bed: $0.76”可知，孩子们整理床铺每次平均能得到0.76美元，故填$0.76. 35．根据“The most common job kids do is helping to set the table, but they can’t get paid for doing that.”可知，孩子们帮忙摆桌子不能得到报酬，故填No, they can’t. 36．开放性试题，言之有理即可，根据文章内容，可从不同角度回答，比如同意的话可以说这能激励孩子承担责任，不同意的话可以说做家务是家庭责任无需报酬等。故填I agree to let kids get reward for doing housework. Getting rewards can encourage kids to take their responsibility for the housework and develop a good work ethic. It also makes them realize that their efforts are valued. Passage 2 24-25八年级下·辽宁省沈阳市铁西区·期中 阅读短文，然后根据内容回答问题。 Fan Jinshi, a famous Chinese archaeologist (考古学家), is 86 years old now. She was awarded by UNESCO for her achievement (成就) to the protection of the Mogao Caves (莫高窟) in Dunhuang on Sept. 7, 2023. In 1963, Fan, a 25-year-old Peking University graduate, had the chance to work at the Mogao Caves. “Seeing Dunhuang for the first time was amazing. I decide to stay here and fight for these beautiful caves forever.” Fan told Gansu Daily. Fan and her team had to live in mud houses (土坯房). They stayed inside the caves to do some research, copy murals (壁画), and do whatever they could to protect them. In 2011, after 40 years of hard work, a report on the Mogao Caves written by Fan’s team was finally published. It was known as the first professional (专业的) report on cave archaeology in China, reported Gansu Daily. In the late 1980s, Fan came across computer technology by chance. She realized that this might protect the Mogao Caves forever. After over 30 years of study, the Dunhuang Academy (研究院) built a digital database (数字数据库) to protect cultural relics (文物)in the Mogao Caves. “In my whole life, I’ve only done one thing: protect and develop the world cultural heritage (遗产) of the Mogao Caves,” she told People’s Daily. “My heart belongs to Dunhuang.” 37．What is Fan Jinshi’s job? 38．How did Fan Jinshi feel when she saw Dunhuang for the first time? 39．Why did the Dunhuang Academy build a digital database? 40．What can you learn from Fan Jinshi? Please write 30 words or more. 【答案】37．An archaeologist./A famous Chinese archaeologist. 38．She felt amazed. 39．To protect cultural relics in the Mogao Caves. 40．We can learn to be a hard-working and brave person like Fan Jinshi. She has spent her whole life protecting the Mogao Caves. Also, she is brave enough to face many difficulties in the hard environment and never gives up. 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章介绍了中国著名考古学家樊锦诗的事迹，包括她从事莫高窟保护工作的经历、所取得的成就以及她对莫高窟的热爱与奉献。 37．根据“Fan Jinshi, a famous Chinese archaeologist (考古学家), is 86 years old now.”可知，樊锦诗是一名著名的中国考古学家，故填An archaeologist./A famous Chinese archaeologist. 38．根据“Seeing Dunhuang for the first time was amazing.”可知，樊锦诗第一次看到敦煌时感到很惊奇，故填She felt amazed. 39．根据“After over 30 years of study, the Dunhuang Academy (研究院) built a digital database (数字数据库) to protect cultural relics (文物)in the Mogao Caves.”可知，敦煌研究院建立数字数据库是为了保护莫高窟的文物，故填To protect cultural relics in the Mogao Caves. 40．根据文章中樊锦诗为保护莫高窟付出一生努力，在艰苦环境中坚持工作，积极运用新技术等内容，我们能学到她的坚持不懈和勇不放弃等品质。故填We can learn to be a hard-working and brave person like Fan Jinshi. She has spent her whole life protecting the Mogao Caves. Also, she is brave enough to face many difficulties in the hard environment and never gives up. 主题05 人与社会——教育与经历 Passage 1 24-25八年级下·辽宁省大连甘井子区·期中 阅读短文，然后根据内容回答问题。 Nowadays in many Chinese cities, schools have made class breaks longer. They used to be 10 minutes, but now they are 15 minutes. This change is to help students and teachers go outside and play more. Before, the short breaks didn’t give students much time to play outside, especially if they were in big buildings with many floors. Sometimes, schools didn’t let students leave their rooms during breaks because they were worried about safety. Now, with longer class breaks, schools want to make sure students can play and exercise for at least 30 minutes every day. Cities like Beijing and Qingdao have started doing this. In Beijing, they made the breaks longer by taking time from the longer breaks in the middle of the day. This didn’t change when students start and finish school. In Wuxi, a city in Jiangsu Province, schools have 15-minute breaks and make sure students have one gym class each day. In order to help students play outside and talk with their friends, schools ask students to exercise for at least 100 minutes every day. The people in charge of schools there said they want to give the break time back to the students. In Qingdao, a school started playing different games outside, like rope jumping and hula hoop (呼啦圈), and also had puzzles to play inside during the longer breaks. They organize the students by the floor they are on so everyone can play outside. A check showed that more students in Qingdao are getting good scores on their health tests. 41．In which places can students play for at least 30 minutes every day? 42．How long do Wuxi schools ask students to exercise every day? 43．What does the check show in Qingdao schools? 44．What do you want to do during the 15-minute break? Why? Write 30 words or more. 【答案】41．Beijing and Qingdao. 42．At least 100 minutes. 43．More students are getting good scores on their health tests. 44．开放性试题，言之有理即可。参考答案为：I want to play badminton with my classmates. It can help me relax after class, improve my physical fitness, and strengthen friendships by working together in the game. 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了如今中国许多城市的学校将课间休息时间从 10分钟延长至15分钟，旨在让师生有更多时间外出活动和锻炼，并列举了北京、青岛、无锡等地学校的具体措施及成效，体现了学校对学生户外活动和健康的重视。 41．根据原文第三段“Now, with longer class breaks, schools want to make sure students can play and exercise for at least 30 minutes every day. Cities like Beijing and Qingdao have started doing this.”可知，北京和青岛的学生每天至少能有30分钟的玩耍和锻炼时间。故填Beijing and Qingdao. 42．根据第四段“In Wuxi... schools ask students to exercise for at least 100 minutes every day.”可知，无锡学校要求学生每天锻炼至少100分钟。故填At least 100 minutes. 43．根据最后一段“A check showed that more students in Qingdao are getting good scores on their health tests.”可知，检查结果显示青岛更多学生在健康测试中取得了好成绩。故填More students are getting good scores on their health tests. 44．开放性试题，言之有理即可。参考答案为：I want to play badminton with my classmates. It can help me relax after class, improve my physical fitness, and strengthen friendships by working together in the game. Passage 2 24-25八年级下·辽宁省铁岭市铁岭县 ·期中 阅读短文，然后根据内容回答问题。 A young lady (女子) was driving a family car home with her father when they were caught in a heavy storm. The young lady was a little afraid and asked her father, “What should I do, stop or keep driving?” Her father said, “Keep driving.” After driving a few kilometers, the storm was becoming heavier and heavier. The young lady noticed that some cars and big trucks (卡车) pulled over (靠边停) on the side of the road. The young lady asked her father again if they should stop. But her father said nothing. So, she had to keep on driving. Ten minutes later, the storm started to become smaller and she could see a little more clearly. After a couple of (几个) kilometers, she drove out of the storm. The sun came out and the road ahead (在前面) was dry. Her father told her to stop and get out of the car. “But why now, father?” she asked in surprise. Her father said, “When you get out, you can look back at all the people in cars and big trucks that gave up and they are still in the storm. Now, your storm is over because you didn’t give up.” Don’t give up. If you keep going, soon your “personal storm” will be over. The sun will shine on you again and the road ahead will be dry and clear. 45．Where did some cars and big trucks pull over? 46．What did her father say when the daughter wanted to stop the car again? 47．Did the young lady drive out of the storm at last? 48．Do you agree with her father’s opinion? Why or why not? Write 30 words or more. 【答案】45．On the side of the road. 46．He said noting. 47．Yes, she did./Yes. 48．Yes, I do. Because persistence is important in life. If we give up easily, we may miss the chance to overcome difficulties. Just like the young lady, by not stopping, she successfully passed through the storm. This teaches us to keep going even when things are tough. 【导语】本文通过一对父女在暴风雨中坚持驾驶的故事，传达了“不放弃才能渡过困境”的道理。 45． 根据“The young lady noticed that some cars and big trucks (卡车) pulled over (靠边停) on the side of the road”可知，车辆停靠在路边。故填On the side of the road. 46． 根据“But her father said nothing”可知，父亲没有回答。故填He said noting. 47． 根据“After a couple of (几个) kilometers, she drove out of the storm”可知，她最终驶离了暴风雨。故填Yes, she did./Yes. 48．开放性试题，合理即可。参考答案：Yes, I do. Because persistence is important in life. If we give up easily, we may miss the chance to overcome difficulties. Just like the young lady, by not stopping, she successfully passed through the storm. This teaches us to keep going even when things are tough. Passage 3 24-25八年级下·辽宁省 铁岭市西丰县·期中 根据短文内容, 简略回答问题。 A little girl walked to and from school every day. Though it was not fine and clouds appeared in the sky that morning, the little girl made her daily trip to school as usual. When school was over, winds became stronger and it began to rain. The mother of the little girl felt worried that her daughter would be afraid when she walked home from school and that lightning might frighten her child. Following the bright light of lightning, the mother quickly got into her car and drove to her child’s school. As the mother drove along the road, she saw her little girl walking alone in the rain. To her great surprise, she found that when a lightning came, her daughter stopped, looked up and smiled. Another lightning came and then another followed. With each lightning, the little girl stopped, locked up and smiled. Inside the car, the mother asked her daughter, “What were you doing? Why did you look up and smile when the lightning came?” The little girl answered with a smile, “Mom, you know, God was looking at me. Each time I felt a little afraid walking in the rain, God would take a picture of me. I knew he was playing a game with me.” 49．What was the weather like that day? 50．Why did the mother feel worried at first? 51．What did the little girl do when a lightning came? 52．Should you be as brave (勇敢的) as the little girl? Why? Write 20 words or more. 【答案】49．It was rainy. 50．Because the girl would be afraid when she walked home from school and that lightning might frighten her child. 51．She stopped, looked up and smile. 52．Yes. I should be as brave as the little girl because I must be brave if I want to learn English well. I must be brave enough to talk to others in English. If I have problems in studying English, I must be brave enough to ask others for help. And if I get into trouble, I must face the problem bravely and find a good way to solve the problem. 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章通过讲述小女孩在雨中遇闪电时的经历，传递了面对恐惧时乐观勇敢的态度。 49．根据“Though it was not fine and clouds appeared in the sky that morning...winds became stronger and it began to rain.”可知，那天下雨了。故填It was rainy. 50．根据 “The mother…felt worried that her daughter would be afraid…and that lightning might frighten her child.”可知，母亲起初担心女儿放学走路回家时会害怕，且闪电可能会吓到她。故填Because the girl would be afraid when she walked home from school and that lightning might frighten her child. 51．根据“she found that when a lightning came, her daughter stopped, looked up and smiled.”可知，当闪电来临时，小女孩会停下来，抬头微笑。故填She stopped, looked up and smiled. 52．答案不唯一，言之有理即可。参考答案为Yes. I should be as brave as the little girl because I must be brave if I want to learn English well. I must be brave enough to talk to others in English. If I have problems in studying English, I must be brave enough to ask others for help. And if I get into trouble, I must face the problem bravely and find a good way to solve the problem. 主题06 人与社会——志愿活动与爱好 Passage 1 24-25八年级下·辽宁省丹东市东港市·期中 阅读短文，然后根据内容回答问题。 Are you looking for something fun and would you like to help others in your free time? Then join us to be a volunteer! We’re a non-profit (非赢利的) organization. We have volunteer jobs of all ages, anyone, from twelve-year-old children to people in their seventies can become a volunteer. You can help people in many ways. Schools need help with taking care of children while parents are working. Hospitals need volunteers to look after children while their parents are seeing a doctor. Animal lovers can help take care of those dogs and cats without home. There is something for everyone. “As a volunteer, I don’t want to get anything. Seeing the children’s happy faces, I’m happy, too,” said Carlos Domingo, an old woman of 62. “I often played computer games in my spare time before. Now I help older people learn how to use computers,” said Jim, another 18-year-old volunteer. Interested? Call us 1-800-555-5756 or visit our website: www.activol.com. 53．Who can join the volunteer group according to the text? 54．What can people do to help others in the organization? (List at least 2 things) 55．What does Jim do in his free time now? 56．Do you want to be a volunteer? Why or why not? Write 25 words or more. 【答案】53．People from 12-year-old children to those in their 70s./ Anyone from 12 to 70 years old./ Anyone, from twelve-year-old children to people in their seventies. 54．People can help take care of children at schools, look after children in hospitals or care for homeless dogs and cats / People can help with taking care of children at schools, looking after children in hospitals or caring for homeless dogs and cats (any two). 55．He teaches older people to use computers./ He helps older people learn how to use computers. 56．Yes. Because volunteering allows me to help others while gaining valuable experience. It also brings happiness to both the people I help and myself, making my free time more meaningful. 【导语】本文是一篇应用文，主要介绍了一个非营利性志愿者组织的招募信息，包括志愿者年龄范围、工作内容以及两位志愿者的亲身经历等。 53．根据“We have volunteer jobs of all ages, anyone, from twelve-year-old children to people in their seventies can become a volunteer.”可知，从12岁的孩子到70多岁的老人都可以成为志愿者。故填People from 12-year-old children to those in their 70s./ Anyone from 12 to 70 years old./ Anyone, from twelve-year-old children to people in their seventies. 54．根据“Schools need help with taking care of children while parents are working. Hospitals need volunteers to look after children while their parents are seeing a doctor. Animal lovers can help take care of those dogs and cats without home. There is something for everyone.”可知，学校需要志愿者在家长工作时帮忙照顾孩子，动物爱好者可以帮忙照顾无家可归的猫狗，医院需要志愿者在父母看医生的时候照顾孩子。故填People can help take care of children at schools, look after children in hospitals or care for homeless dogs and cats / People can help with taking care of children at schools, looking after children in hospitals or caring for homeless dogs and cats (any two). 55．根据“Now I help older people learn how to use computers…Jim”可知，Jim帮助老年人学习使用电脑。故填He teaches older people to use computers./ He helps older people learn how to use computers. 56．开放性试题，言之有理即可，参考答案：Yes. Because volunteering allows me to help others while gaining valuable experience. It also brings happiness to both the people I help and myself, making my free time more meaningful. Passage 2 24-25八年级下·辽宁省沈阳市康平县·期中 阅读短文，然后根据内容回答问题。 My name is Lucy. Art is my favorite hobby. I still remember when I was young, I would always paint on books, pieces of paper and walls. I was always in trouble for painting on the walls, but I couldn’t stop myself. But now in school, there are only four art lessons each week. It seems that the 40 minutes for each lesson passes by in a flash (闪现) because I get completely lost in my artwork. I wish we could have more time for art. I especially enjoy drawing cartoons. This is the area where my creativity is always free. Letting my creativity run wild. I sometimes draw things that surprise even myself. I have cartoons of all the teachers I know. Some of them are pretty, but some are not. I won’t show them to the teachers because they will be sad. They are only for my classmates and me to see. So, I must say that I always feel good when I am drawing something. For me, drawing is a natural way to express myself. It allows me to follow my instincts (直觉) and lets my feelings guide my hand. And the result is always a happy one, leaving me with a sense of achievement that no other subject can match. I hope to keep drawing and sharing my art with others. 57．Where did Lucy paint when she was young? 58．How many art lessons are there in Lucy’s school each week? 59．Why won’t Lucy show some cartoons to the teachers? 60．Do you like Lucy’s hobby? Why or why not? Write 30 words or more. 【答案】57．On books, pieces of paper and walls. 58．Four/4. 59．Because they will be sad. 60．Yes. I like Lucy’s hobby very much. I learnt to paint at the age of five. Painting makes me be more confident because adults around me always praise me and encourage me when they see my paintings. 【导语】本文主要讲述了Lucy对艺术的热爱以及她通过绘画表达自我的经历。 57．根据“I still remember when I was young, I would always paint on books, pieces of paper and walls.”可知，她小时候总是在书、纸和墙上画画。故填On books, pieces of paper and walls. 58．根据“But now in school, there are only four art lessons each week.”可知，学校每周只有四节美术课。故填Four/4. 59．根据“I won’t show them to the teachers because they will be sad.”可知，她不把卡通画给老师看因为他们会难过。故填Because they will be sad. 60．开放性试题，答案不唯一，合理即可。参考答案为Yes. I like Lucy’s hobby very much. I learnt to paint at the age of five. Painting makes me be more confident because adults around me always praise me and encourage me when they see my paintings. 主题07 人与社会——个人 Passage 1 24-25八年级下·辽宁省盖州市 ·期中 阅读短文，然后根据内容回答问题。 Qin Yuqing is a member of the national freestyle roller skating team. Recently, the National Freestyle Roller Skating Championship (锦标赛) was held in Lishui, Zhejiang Province. She won the Adult Women’s Freestyle Roller Skating Style Round. Born in the year 2004, Qin has already won a lot of championships. Qin began her roller skating journey when she was just 6 years old. Her parents supported her very much. After they knew Qin’s love for roller skating, they quickly helped her sign up for the sport. From that moment on, she spent most of her time on daily practice. Qin practiced roller skating mostly at night because she had to study at school during the day. She faced challenges including a serious fall. That left her with a scar (伤疤). But she regarded it as a symbol of her personal growth. What was more, she once fell in the middle of a competition, experiencing embarrassment (难堪), but quickly that feeling went away and she stood up again. Qin wants to show wonderful Chinese traditional culture to more and more people. To ensure the elegance (优雅) of Chinese culture is perfectly shown in roller skating competitions, each of her clothes for competition is well-designed and shows Chinese culture to others. For example, some of them are full of Dunhuang style. “I want to be more than just a roller skater. I hope to be an ambassador (大使) of Chinese culture,” Qin said. 61．When did Qin Yuqing begin her roller skating journey? 62．Was Qin’s roller skating journey easy? 63．Why did Qin’s clothes for competition is well-designed? 64．What can you do to develop traditional Chinese culture as a student? Write 30 words or more. 【答案】61．When she was just 6 years old. 62．No, it wasn’t. 63．To ensure the elegance of Chinese culture is perfectly shown in roller skating competitions. 64．I can read more books or watch more films about Chinese culture so that I can know more about it. And then I can take part in some activities about culture exchange and tell Chinese stories to the world in English. 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了中国自由式轮滑国家队队员秦雨晴的成长经历与文化追求。 61．根据“Qin began her roller skating journey when she was just 6 years old.”可知，解释秦雨晴开始轮滑运动的时间。故填When she was just 6 years old. 62．根据“She faced challenges including a serious fall...but quickly that feeling went away and she stood up again.”可知，秦雨晴的轮滑之路充满挑战与困难。故填No, it wasn’t. 63．根据“To ensure the elegance of Chinese culture is perfectly shown in roller skating competitions, each of her clothes for competition is well-designed”可知，她的比赛服装设计精良是为了在比赛中完美展现中国文化的优雅。故填To ensure the elegance of Chinese culture is perfectly shown in roller skating competitions. 64．开放性作答，结合实际，言之有理即可。参考答案为 I can read more books or watch more films about Chinese culture so that I can know more about it. And then I can take part in some activities about culture exchange and tell Chinese stories to the world in English. Passage 2 24-25八年级下·辽宁省阜新市彰武县六校联考·期中 Do you know the old man? He is called “Grandpa Nice” because of his world-famous meme (表情包). His real name is Michael Rosen and he is a writer of children’s books. Rosen wrote more than 200 books. One of his most famous books is We’re Going on a Bear Hunt. Another best-seller, Sad Book, is about his sadness after his son died at the age of 18. Last year, Rosen got the PEN Pinter Prize (笔会品特奖). “Rosen is talented (有天赋的) in writing about the most serious things of life with fun. He tells us how to find the best side of ourselves,” Amber Massie-Bloomfield, a famous writer said. Rosen is glad to get the prize, but he is happier when writing. He says writing is like a lovely room because he can create many different people and things in it. Rosen met many sad things in his life but he could always look forward with optimism (乐观). He sees the sad things as “corners”. There is an English saying, “I’ve turned a corner.” It means we’ve got over (克服) something and we are moving on to the next thing. In real life, there is always a “next thing”, and we should never lose hope. 65．What does Michael Rosen do? 66．What does Sad Book tell about? 67．Why does Rosen say writing is like a room? 68．What can we learn from Rosen? Write 30 words or more. 【答案】65．He is a writer of children’s books. 66．It tells about Rosen’s sadness after his son died. 67．Because he can create many different people and things in it. 68．We can learn to face sadness and difficulties with optimism. Even after hard times (like losing a loved one), we should try to move on and never lose hope, because there is always a “next thing” in life. 【导语】本文主要介绍了儿童读物作家Michael Rosen的生平、作品及其乐观的生活态度。 65．根据“His real name is Michael Rosen and he is a writer of children’s books.”可知，他是一名儿童读物作家。故填He is a writer of children’s books. 66．根据“Another best-seller, Sad Book, is about his sadness after his son died at the age of 18.”可知，它讲述了Rosen在儿子去世后的悲伤。故填It tells about Rosen’s sadness after his son died. 67．根据“He says writing is like a lovely room because he can create many different people and things in it.”可知，他说写作像一个可爱的房间，因为他可以在其中创造许多不同的人和事物。故填Because he can create many different people and things in it. 68．开放性试题，言之有理即可，参考答案：We can learn to face sadness and difficulties with optimism. Even after hard times (like losing a loved one), we should try to move on and never lose hope, because there is always a “next thing” in life. Passage 3 24-25八年级下·辽宁省兴城市·期中 阅读短文，然后根据内容回答问题。 When Tom left high school, he went to a college to learn cooking for two years. He enjoyed cooking and was good at making his own dishes. Then he got a job in the kitchen of a big hotel as an apprentice (学徒) for four years. Tom soon found that cooking in a hotel was nothing like cooking for his family at home. He needed to work in a hot kitchen for a long time every day. A lot of people couldn’t stand it, but Tom thought it was enjoyable. He always made new and unusual cakes on Friday. More and more people visited the hotel on Friday just because of his cakes. The hotel owner soon found out why. When Tom decided to leave the hotel, the hotel owner provided him with more money and the position (职位) of head cook. Tom took the position and saved most of the money he made. Finally, he bought his own hotel last year. Then he found he needed to learn more skills. So he went to an evening school every Tuesday and Friday. Tom enjoys having his own hotel. But he also enjoys working in the kitchen and thinking up new creations when the hotel is not too busy. When you love something and keep doing it, you will feel happy in your heart. 69．How long did Tom work as an apprentice? 70．What did Tom think of working in a hot kitchen? 71．How often did Tom go to the evening school? 72．What do you love doing? And how do you keep doing it? Write 30 words or more. 【答案】69．For four years. / Tom worked as an apprentice for four years. 70．Enjoyable. / Tom thought it was enjoyable. 71．Twice a week. / He went to the evening school twice a week. 72．I love playing basketball. It’s fun and keeps me healthy. To keep doing it, I practice every weekend with friends and watch games to learn new skills. Hard work brings joy! (本题开放题，答案不唯一，合理即可) 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲述了Tom从高中毕业后学习烹饪，并在酒店工作，最终拥有自己酒店的经历。 69．根据文章第1段“Then he got a job in the kitchen of a big hotel as an apprentice for four years.”可知，Tom在一家大酒店的厨房当了四年学徒。故填For four years. / Tom worked as an apprentice for four years. 70．根据文章第2段“A lot of people couldn’t stand it, but Tom thought it was enjoyable.”可知，Tom认为在炎热的厨房工作是一种享受。故填Enjoyable. / Tom thought it was enjoyable. 71．根据文章第3段“So he went to an evening school every Tuesday and Friday.”可知，Tom每周二和周五去夜校。即一周去夜校两次。故填Twice a week. / He went to the evening school twice a week. 72．(本题为开放式问题，要求学生结合自身兴趣和经历回答。) 示例：I love playing basketball. It’s fun and keeps me healthy. To keep doing it, I practice every weekend with friends and watch games to learn new skills. Hard work brings joy! (我喜欢打篮球。它既有趣又能让我保持健康。为了坚持下去，我每个周末都会和朋友们一起练习，观看比赛，学习新的技巧。勤奋带来快乐！) 主题08 人与社会——活动 Passage 1 24-25八年级下·辽宁省朝阳市双塔区一中联盟校·期中 阅读短文，然后根据内容回答问题。 Last Friday, a storm swept through two villages, destroying (摧毁) fourteen homes completely. Seven others were so badly damaged (被损坏的) that their owners had to leave them, and fifteen others had broken windows or broken roofs (屋顶). One person died, several were badly hurt and taken to hospital, and a number of other people received minor injuries (轻伤). Altogether (总共) over two hundred people were homeless after the storm. Mr. Tan, a farmer, said that the storm began early in the morning and lasted for over an hour. “I was eating with my wife and children when we heard a loud noise,” he said, “A few minutes later, part of the house fell down. We tried our best to climb out, but then I found that one of my children was missing. I went back inside and found him, safe but very scared.” Mrs. Woo said that her husband just left for work when she felt that the house was shaking. She ran outside at once with her children. “There was no time to take anything,” she said, “A few minutes later, the roof came down.” Soldiers (士兵) helped to take people out of the flooded area, and the welfare department (福利机构) provided them with food, clothes and shelter (避难所). 73．How many people lost their home after the storm? 74．What was Mr. Tan doing when the storm happened? 75．Why didn’t Mrs. Woo and her children get hurt? 76．In your opinion, what will the villagers do next? What can you do to help them? Write 30 words or more. 【答案】73．Over two hundred people. 74．He was eating with his wife and children. 75．Because she ran outside with her children in time. 76．The villagers will probably try to rebuild their houses. As a student, I can donate clothes and school supplies, and I can also call on more people to volunteer and help them rebuild their homes.(开放性试题，言之有理即可) 【导语】本文讲述了一场暴风雨给村庄和村民们带来的伤害。 73．根据“Altogether (总共) over two hundred people were homeless after the storm.”可知，有两百多人失去了家园。故填Over two hundred people. 74．根据“I was eating with my wife and children when we heard a loud noise”可知，暴风雨发生的时候他正在和妻子孩子一起吃饭。故填He was eating with his wife and children. 75．根据“She ran outside at once with her children.”可知，原因是她立刻和她的孩子跑出去了，所以没有受伤。故填Because she ran outside with her children in time. 76．开放性试题，言之有理即可，参考答案为The villagers will probably try to rebuild their houses. As a student, I can donate clothes and school supplies, and I can also call on more people to volunteer and help them rebuild their homes. Passage 2 24-25八年级下·辽宁省葫芦岛市绥中县·期中 阅读短文，然后根据内容回答问题。 May 10th Today my parents were busy with work, so I decided to help with the housework. First, I swept the floor and cleaned the tables. Then, I washed the dishes carefully. After that, I folded my clothes. While I was cleaning, my little brother Peter came into the room and spilled (洒出) juice on the floor. I wanted to get angry with him at first, but then I remembered that—Mom always stayed patient (有耐心的) with us. So I just told him to be more careful next time. When my parents came home, they were surprised and happy to see the clean house. Mom touched my head and said, “Thank you, Jenny, you did so much for the family!” I felt proud (骄傲的) of myself because I’d not only helped but also learned the importance of patience and kindness. Someone thinks housework is boring and hates to do it, but I don’t think so. I think everyone should do some housework at home because it is not just about cleaning—it’s also about showing love to the family. 77．How many chores did Jenny do? 78．What did Jenny do to Peter after he made the floor dirty? 79．How did Jenny’s parents feel when they saw the clean house? 80．Do you agree with Jenny about housework? Why or why not? Write 30 words or more. 【答案】77．Four. 78．She told him to be more careful next time. 79．Surprised and happy. 80．Yes, I agree with her. Because I think doing housework can help us have a good living environment. Also, it is a good way to show love to the family. 【导语】本文介绍了Jenny在父母忙碌时帮忙做家务，以及她如何处理弟弟Peter洒果汁的事情，最后父母回家后的反应，以及她对家务的看法。 77．根据“First, I swept the floor and cleaned the tables. Then, I washed the dishes carefully. After that, I folded my clothes.”可知，Jenny做了总共四个家务：扫地、擦桌子、洗碗、叠衣服。故填Four. 78．根据“While I was cleaning, my little brother Peter came into the room and spilled (洒出) juice on the floor.…So I just told him to be more careful next time.”可知，弟弟Peter洒了果汁后，Jenny控制脾气，建议他下次小心。故填She told him to be more careful next time. 79．根据“When my parents came home, they were surprised and happy to see the clean house.”可知，父母回家时，看到干净的房子感到很惊讶和高兴。故填Surprised and happy. 80．开放性作答，言之有理即可。故填Yes, I agree with her. Because I think doing housework can help us have a good living environment. Also, it is a good way to show love to the family. / 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 专题07 阅读与表达 主题01 人与社会——科技 Passage 1 24-25八年级下·辽宁省鞍山市立山区 ·期中 任务型阅读 A German company named Continental showed something different at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, USA—a robot dog that can deliver packages. The special dog has caught many people’s eye. The name of the robot dog is ANYmal. It is part of Continental’s research into the future of mobility (移动性). The company worked with the Swiss company ANYbotics to dream about the future of package delivery. At the CES, it showed how the four-legged robot could jump out of a self-driving delivery truck (卡车) and carry a package right up to someone’s front door. In the demo (演示), people could see the ANYmal robot picking its way slowly through the garden and walking up to the stairs (楼梯). Finally, the robot dog rang the doorbell with one of its legs and placed the package onto the front porch (门廊). After finishing all the tasks, ANYmal even did a little dance as a bonus (奖励、奖金) for itself. Will robot dogs take the place of human deliverers in the future? Let’s wait and see. 1．What’s the name of the robot dog? 2．Where did the German company named Continental show ANYmal? 3．Why did the company work with the Swiss company ANYbotics? 4．Do you think robot dogs will get popular? Why or why not? (Write 30 words or more) Passage 2 24-25八年级下·辽宁省鞍山市铁东区 ·期中 阅读短文，然后根据内容回答问题。 DeepSeek, an AI system developed in China, has recently got worldwide popularity. According to a report by TechWorld Magazine, the number of its users has been more than 50 million all over the world within just three months of release (发行). This Al tool can help users with different kinds of tasks like writing essays (散文), solving math problems, and even creating digital (数字的) artwork. What makes it special is its ability (能力) to understand 28 languages and provide real-time (实时的) translation. Many teachers in Europe have started using DeepSeek to prepare teaching materials. Students can use it to get more knowledge. When they have difficult problems in subjects like history, math or science, they can ask Deepseek for help. It’s just like having a helpful teacher all the time. “We want to make AI accessible (可使用的) to everyone,” said Dr. Li, the chief developer. The team is now working on a new version (版本) that can recognize (识别) human emotions through voice analysis (分析). However, some experts warn (警告) about the risks of over-relying on AI technology. For example, some students depend too much on it and just copy the answers it gives. This is really wrong. In the future, jobs that need people to do the same thing over and over again will be taken by AI, only those who are really creative can do well and won’t be replaced (取代). So we should use AI wisely (明智地). 5．What is Deepseek? 6．Why is it special according to the passage? 7．How does the new version recognize human emotions? 8．How can we use AI wisely?（30 words or more） Passage 3 24-25八年级下·辽宁省 营口市大石桥市·期中 If you live in a poor area, finding out what is going on is sometimes difficult. Without television, radios or newspapers, people often miss information about education and health. Back in the early 1990s, Trevor Baylis was sitting at home in the UK, watching a TV programme about the AIDS in Africa. In the programme, the World Health Organization said that the biggest problem was getting health educational information for the people. Radio was the only way of communication in many areas, but few homes had electricity and batteries were too expensive for most people. Trevor Baylis wanted to invent a radio that would work without electricity or batteries. He started to do some experiments. He tried putting a motor on a clock machine and connecting the wires to a small radio. In his clockwork machine, the handle wound up a string. As the string unwound, it gave energy to make the radio work. The first clockwork radio worked for 14 minutes after two minutes of winding. Trevor Baylis had invented the clockwork radio. 9．Why did Trevor Baylis want to invent the clockwork radio? 10．When did Trevor Baylis want to invent a radio? 11．How long did the first clockwork radio work after two minutes of winding? 12．What do you think of Trevor Baylis’s invention? Why? (至少30 词) Passage 4 24-25八年级下·辽宁省锦州第八中学·期中 根据短文内容回答短文后的问题，并将答案写在答题卡（纸）的相应位置。 Every day, it seems, a new gadget (设备) promises to help me run farther and faster, sleep better, or monitor (监控) my heart rate more effectively (有效地). These gadgets claim they’ll make me a “better me,” or so the story goes. Some of them might actually help, but a few months ago, I decided to sell all my sports gadgets. I now record my running times with just a pen and a notepad. Soon after, I started training for a marathon the old-fashioned way—without a device on my wrist tracking my pace or heart rate. To my surprise, running without all that information turned out to be a real joy. In the past, whenever my smartwatch told me I was running slower than I “should,” I’d force myself to speed up, even if it was clear that my body didn’t want to. But this time, I ran the way I wanted to. On several occasions (场合), I was surprised to see real breakthroughs (突破) in my running times when I checked my notepad after workouts. If I had seen those numbers during the run, I might have slowed down. But since I didn’t know, I just kept running. Another positive thing about getting rid of all my running gadgets is that it’s helping me concentrate (集中注意力) more on the running itself. Since I no longer feel like I need technology to run well, I can go out and run without worrying about battery life. So, what’s the lesson here? Well, we could very easily replace the example of running with writing, studying, or anything else. No matter what it is, the more we worry about improving, the more it hurts our performance. Should you stop using technology to “improve” your performance? Of course, that’s up to you. However, if I were asked that question, I’d certainly say that I’m better off without it. 13．When did the writer decide to sell all of the sports gadgets? 14．How does the writer record running times now? 15．What is another positive thing about not using running gadgets anymore? 16．What do you think of sports gadgets? Why do you think so? (at least 30 words) 主题02 人与社会——教育与问题 Passage 1 24-25八年级下·辽宁省营口市第一中学·期中 阅读短文，然后根据内容回答问题。 Recently, the morning and evening study sessions (早晚自习) in several senior high schools have been canceled (取消). And some parents and their kids gave their opinions on this cancellation on the Internet. I am really shocked that schools have canceled these study sessions! If my son has difficulty with his schoolwork, who can he ask for help? Most parents aren’t able to guide their kids in their studies. The study sessions were a great way to make sure that every student had a fair chance to improve their learning with the help of teachers. Mrs. Wang Well, I’m glad to see that my son can get more sleep since he doesn’t need to attend the morning sessions. He must be happy for that as well. But I’m really worried that without the evening study sessions, will he still study hard at home? He used to depend on that time to focus. Mr. Jiang Thank God it’s over! Since I entered senior high school, I always felt tired during the morning study sessions because I often stay up late at night. Also, during the evening sessions, teachers always gave us tons of exercises. As a result, I was under too much stress. My physical and mental health is what I value most. Now, I can finally sleep a bit longer and have more time for myself. Teng Fei To be honest, I’m not sure how I feel about the cancellation of these study sessions. On one hand, I’m happy that I’ll have more personal time. On the other hand, I’m a bit worried about my grades especially in math. Well, none of my family members were good at math. So how can I improve my math without my teacher’s help? Fu Xing 17．Do all of the people in the passage agree with the cancellation? 18．How does Mr. Jiang feel about the cancellation? 19．According to the passage, what are the advantages of the cancellation? 20．If you are Fu Xing’s best friend, what will you say to him? (at least 30 words) Passage 2 24-25八年级下·辽宁省锦州第十二中学·期中 阅读短文，然后根据内容回答问题。 Dear Mr. Hunt, I just turned 12 years old. My problem is that I am not as tall as my classmates. My brother Mike is seven years older than me and he is very tall. My father is also very tall. I eat lots of vegetables every day. I like eating fruit, but I dislike eating meat. I sleep for eight hours a day. I want to be tall. I am taking medicine. I think that medicine can make me grow tall. My head teacher tells me that you are a great doctor. Can I grow tall? Do I need to take the medicine? Yours, Mark Dear Mark, I think that you can grow tall, because your father and brother are both very tall. You are still growing. As for the medicine, you should stop taking it. It is not good for your health. You should eat more meat. I’m happy that you like eating vegetables and fruit. A balanced diet (平衡的膳食) is very important for your health, and it can make you grow tall. Yours, Mr. Hunt 21．What does Mr. Hunt do? 22．What does Mark want? 23．Why does Mr. Hunt advise Mark not to take the medicine? 24．Give some other proper advice to Mark on his problem. (Write 30 words or more.) 主题03 人与社会——文化 Passage 1 24-25八年级下·辽宁省本溪市实验中学·期中 阅读短文，然后根据内容回答所提问题。 From food lovers to learning or travel partners, young people have been looking for new ways to communicate with others and have fun together. A popular way to do so is through dazi socializing (社交). The word “dazi” comes from the Shanghai dialect (方言). People first used it to talk about card-playing friends. Now, it means the partners who join in some activities together. And a dazi is not like a close friend or a family member. People usually don’t have a long and strong relationship with their dazi. These years, more people are trying to look for a dazi to enjoy food, travel, or study. A study of 1,335 young people shows that 72.6 percent have one or more dazi. Nearly 69 percent believe that finding a dazi is a brave step in moving out of their comfort zone (舒适圈) to find a new lifestyle. Xiaomi is one of such people. Xiaomi, born in 1981, is an office worker in Shenzhen. She has looked for travel partners more than once. This March, Xiaomi went to Gansu Province and found a travel partner there. She also found another dazi during the trip. They all had great fun during the journey. “We later started a chat (聊天) group on WeChat (微信), and we shared good books and life experiences in it. At the same time, we shared our daily habits, too. Starting as travel partners, we have become friends. I think I’m lucky.” Xiaomi said. Finding a dazi is not always good, and it can be dangerous sometimes. Remember to be careful and pay attention to your personal safety when you look for a dazi. 25．Where does the word “dazi” come from? 26．Why do people want to look for a dazi these years? 27．What did Xiaomi and her travel partners share in the chat group? 28．Do you want to find a dazi in your daily life? Why? Write 30 words or more. Passage 2 24-25八年级下·辽宁省盘锦市兴隆台区辽河中学·期中 根据短文内容，简略回答短文后所提出的问题，并将答案写在答题卡的相应位置。 “The Little Prince” is a famous book written by French author Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. It was first published in 1943 and has since become one of the most beloved books in the world. The story is not just for children but also for adults, as it teaches important lessons about life, love, and friendship. The story is about a little prince who lives on a small planet. He takes care of his planet and loves a special rose that grows there. One day, he decides to leave his planet and explore the universe. During his journey, he visits several other planets and meets different people, such as a king, a businessman, and a lamplighter. Each person he meets teaches him something new about life. Finally, the little prince arrives on Earth, where he meets a pilot who has crashed (坠毁) in the desert. The pilot becomes his friend, and the little prince shares his thoughts and experiences with him. Through their conversations, the pilot learns to see the world in a different way. The book is full of beautiful and meaningful quotes. One of the most famous lines is, “What is essential (必不可少的) is invisible (隐形的) to the eye.” This means that the most important things in life, like love and friendship, cannot be seen but must be felt with the heart. “The Little Prince” is a simple yet deep story that reminds us to cherish (珍视) the people and things we love. It encourages us to look at the world with curiosity (好奇心) and kindness. If you haven’t read it yet, I highly recommend it! 29．Who wrote the book “The Little Prince”? 30．What does the little prince decide to do one day? 31．What does the book remind us and encourage us to do? 32．Recommend a book you like (except The Little Prince), and give the reason. (more than 30 words) 主题04 人与社会——问题与人物 Passage 1 24-25八年级下·辽宁省铁岭市开原市·期中 阅读短文，然后根据内容回答问题。 Should kids get reward (报酬) for doing housework? Here is the result of a survey. 1,870 kids discussed it. Yes—We deserve (应得) it! 63.69% No—We should help out for free! 36.31% Some kids are earning (挣得) up to 1,200 dollars for doing chores around the house. The best job is helping to clean the house. Parents will pay an average (平均数) of 2.77 dollars at a time. Doing the dishes can also get much money, about 2.52 dollars at a time. Other top paid jobs include (包括): ※ Washing cars: $2.30 ※ Cleaning cages: $1.92 ※ Making the bed: $0.76 Boys do much better than girls. It was reported that boys got more money than girls. The biggest difference was in doing the dishes. Boys can get an average of 5.10 dollars, but girls can get only one dollar. The most common job kids do is helping to set the table, but they can’t get paid for doing that. 33．What housework can a boy do to get more money than a girl? 34．How much can kids get each time for making the bed on average? 35．Can kids get reward if they help set the table? 36．Do you agree to let kids get reward for doing housework? Why or why not? (write 30 words or more) Passage 2 24-25八年级下·辽宁省沈阳市铁西区·期中 阅读短文，然后根据内容回答问题。 Fan Jinshi, a famous Chinese archaeologist (考古学家), is 86 years old now. She was awarded by UNESCO for her achievement (成就) to the protection of the Mogao Caves (莫高窟) in Dunhuang on Sept. 7, 2023. In 1963, Fan, a 25-year-old Peking University graduate, had the chance to work at the Mogao Caves. “Seeing Dunhuang for the first time was amazing. I decide to stay here and fight for these beautiful caves forever.” Fan told Gansu Daily. Fan and her team had to live in mud houses (土坯房). They stayed inside the caves to do some research, copy murals (壁画), and do whatever they could to protect them. In 2011, after 40 years of hard work, a report on the Mogao Caves written by Fan’s team was finally published. It was known as the first professional (专业的) report on cave archaeology in China, reported Gansu Daily. In the late 1980s, Fan came across computer technology by chance. She realized that this might protect the Mogao Caves forever. After over 30 years of study, the Dunhuang Academy (研究院) built a digital database (数字数据库) to protect cultural relics (文物)in the Mogao Caves. “In my whole life, I’ve only done one thing: protect and develop the world cultural heritage (遗产) of the Mogao Caves,” she told People’s Daily. “My heart belongs to Dunhuang.” 37．What is Fan Jinshi’s job? 38．How did Fan Jinshi feel when she saw Dunhuang for the first time? 39．Why did the Dunhuang Academy build a digital database? 40．What can you learn from Fan Jinshi? Please write 30 words or more. 主题05 人与社会——教育与经历 Passage 1 24-25八年级下·辽宁省大连甘井子区·期中 阅读短文，然后根据内容回答问题。 Nowadays in many Chinese cities, schools have made class breaks longer. They used to be 10 minutes, but now they are 15 minutes. This change is to help students and teachers go outside and play more. Before, the short breaks didn’t give students much time to play outside, especially if they were in big buildings with many floors. Sometimes, schools didn’t let students leave their rooms during breaks because they were worried about safety. Now, with longer class breaks, schools want to make sure students can play and exercise for at least 30 minutes every day. Cities like Beijing and Qingdao have started doing this. In Beijing, they made the breaks longer by taking time from the longer breaks in the middle of the day. This didn’t change when students start and finish school. In Wuxi, a city in Jiangsu Province, schools have 15-minute breaks and make sure students have one gym class each day. In order to help students play outside and talk with their friends, schools ask students to exercise for at least 100 minutes every day. The people in charge of schools there said they want to give the break time back to the students. In Qingdao, a school started playing different games outside, like rope jumping and hula hoop (呼啦圈), and also had puzzles to play inside during the longer breaks. They organize the students by the floor they are on so everyone can play outside. A check showed that more students in Qingdao are getting good scores on their health tests. 41．In which places can students play for at least 30 minutes every day? 42．How long do Wuxi schools ask students to exercise every day? 43．What does the check show in Qingdao schools? 44．What do you want to do during the 15-minute break? Why? Write 30 words or more. Passage 2 24-25八年级下·辽宁省铁岭市铁岭县 ·期中 阅读短文，然后根据内容回答问题。 A young lady (女子) was driving a family car home with her father when they were caught in a heavy storm. The young lady was a little afraid and asked her father, “What should I do, stop or keep driving?” Her father said, “Keep driving.” After driving a few kilometers, the storm was becoming heavier and heavier. The young lady noticed that some cars and big trucks (卡车) pulled over (靠边停) on the side of the road. The young lady asked her father again if they should stop. But her father said nothing. So, she had to keep on driving. Ten minutes later, the storm started to become smaller and she could see a little more clearly. After a couple of (几个) kilometers, she drove out of the storm. The sun came out and the road ahead (在前面) was dry. Her father told her to stop and get out of the car. “But why now, father?” she asked in surprise. Her father said, “When you get out, you can look back at all the people in cars and big trucks that gave up and they are still in the storm. Now, your storm is over because you didn’t give up.” Don’t give up. If you keep going, soon your “personal storm” will be over. The sun will shine on you again and the road ahead will be dry and clear. 45．Where did some cars and big trucks pull over? 46．What did her father say when the daughter wanted to stop the car again? 47．Did the young lady drive out of the storm at last? 48．Do you agree with her father’s opinion? Why or why not? Write 30 words or more. Passage 3 24-25八年级下·辽宁省 铁岭市西丰县·期中 根据短文内容, 简略回答问题。 A little girl walked to and from school every day. Though it was not fine and clouds appeared in the sky that morning, the little girl made her daily trip to school as usual. When school was over, winds became stronger and it began to rain. The mother of the little girl felt worried that her daughter would be afraid when she walked home from school and that lightning might frighten her child. Following the bright light of lightning, the mother quickly got into her car and drove to her child’s school. As the mother drove along the road, she saw her little girl walking alone in the rain. To her great surprise, she found that when a lightning came, her daughter stopped, looked up and smiled. Another lightning came and then another followed. With each lightning, the little girl stopped, locked up and smiled. Inside the car, the mother asked her daughter, “What were you doing? Why did you look up and smile when the lightning came?” The little girl answered with a smile, “Mom, you know, God was looking at me. Each time I felt a little afraid walking in the rain, God would take a picture of me. I knew he was playing a game with me.” 49．What was the weather like that day? 50．Why did the mother feel worried at first? 51．What did the little girl do when a lightning came? 52．Should you be as brave (勇敢的) as the little girl? Why? Write 20 words or more. 主题06 人与社会——志愿活动与爱好 Passage 1 24-25八年级下·辽宁省丹东市东港市·期中 阅读短文，然后根据内容回答问题。 Are you looking for something fun and would you like to help others in your free time? Then join us to be a volunteer! We’re a non-profit (非赢利的) organization. We have volunteer jobs of all ages, anyone, from twelve-year-old children to people in their seventies can become a volunteer. You can help people in many ways. Schools need help with taking care of children while parents are working. Hospitals need volunteers to look after children while their parents are seeing a doctor. Animal lovers can help take care of those dogs and cats without home. There is something for everyone. “As a volunteer, I don’t want to get anything. Seeing the children’s happy faces, I’m happy, too,” said Carlos Domingo, an old woman of 62. “I often played computer games in my spare time before. Now I help older people learn how to use computers,” said Jim, another 18-year-old volunteer. Interested? Call us 1-800-555-5756 or visit our website: www.activol.com. 53．Who can join the volunteer group according to the text? 54．What can people do to help others in the organization? (List at least 2 things) 55．What does Jim do in his free time now? 56．Do you want to be a volunteer? Why or why not? Write 25 words or more. Passage 2 24-25八年级下·辽宁省沈阳市康平县·期中 阅读短文，然后根据内容回答问题。 My name is Lucy. Art is my favorite hobby. I still remember when I was young, I would always paint on books, pieces of paper and walls. I was always in trouble for painting on the walls, but I couldn’t stop myself. But now in school, there are only four art lessons each week. It seems that the 40 minutes for each lesson passes by in a flash (闪现) because I get completely lost in my artwork. I wish we could have more time for art. I especially enjoy drawing cartoons. This is the area where my creativity is always free. Letting my creativity run wild. I sometimes draw things that surprise even myself. I have cartoons of all the teachers I know. Some of them are pretty, but some are not. I won’t show them to the teachers because they will be sad. They are only for my classmates and me to see. So, I must say that I always feel good when I am drawing something. For me, drawing is a natural way to express myself. It allows me to follow my instincts (直觉) and lets my feelings guide my hand. And the result is always a happy one, leaving me with a sense of achievement that no other subject can match. I hope to keep drawing and sharing my art with others. 57．Where did Lucy paint when she was young? 58．How many art lessons are there in Lucy’s school each week? 59．Why won’t Lucy show some cartoons to the teachers? 60．Do you like Lucy’s hobby? Why or why not? Write 30 words or more. 主题07 人与社会——个人 Passage 1 24-25八年级下·辽宁省盖州市 ·期中 阅读短文，然后根据内容回答问题。 Qin Yuqing is a member of the national freestyle roller skating team. Recently, the National Freestyle Roller Skating Championship (锦标赛) was held in Lishui, Zhejiang Province. She won the Adult Women’s Freestyle Roller Skating Style Round. Born in the year 2004, Qin has already won a lot of championships. Qin began her roller skating journey when she was just 6 years old. Her parents supported her very much. After they knew Qin’s love for roller skating, they quickly helped her sign up for the sport. From that moment on, she spent most of her time on daily practice. Qin practiced roller skating mostly at night because she had to study at school during the day. She faced challenges including a serious fall. That left her with a scar (伤疤). But she regarded it as a symbol of her personal growth. What was more, she once fell in the middle of a competition, experiencing embarrassment (难堪), but quickly that feeling went away and she stood up again. Qin wants to show wonderful Chinese traditional culture to more and more people. To ensure the elegance (优雅) of Chinese culture is perfectly shown in roller skating competitions, each of her clothes for competition is well-designed and shows Chinese culture to others. For example, some of them are full of Dunhuang style. “I want to be more than just a roller skater. I hope to be an ambassador (大使) of Chinese culture,” Qin said. 61．When did Qin Yuqing begin her roller skating journey? 62．Was Qin’s roller skating journey easy? 63．Why did Qin’s clothes for competition is well-designed? 64．What can you do to develop traditional Chinese culture as a student? Write 30 words or more. Passage 2 24-25八年级下·辽宁省阜新市彰武县六校联考·期中 Do you know the old man? He is called “Grandpa Nice” because of his world-famous meme (表情包). His real name is Michael Rosen and he is a writer of children’s books. Rosen wrote more than 200 books. One of his most famous books is We’re Going on a Bear Hunt. Another best-seller, Sad Book, is about his sadness after his son died at the age of 18. Last year, Rosen got the PEN Pinter Prize (笔会品特奖). “Rosen is talented (有天赋的) in writing about the most serious things of life with fun. He tells us how to find the best side of ourselves,” Amber Massie-Bloomfield, a famous writer said. Rosen is glad to get the prize, but he is happier when writing. He says writing is like a lovely room because he can create many different people and things in it. Rosen met many sad things in his life but he could always look forward with optimism (乐观). He sees the sad things as “corners”. There is an English saying, “I’ve turned a corner.” It means we’ve got over (克服) something and we are moving on to the next thing. In real life, there is always a “next thing”, and we should never lose hope. 65．What does Michael Rosen do? 66．What does Sad Book tell about? 67．Why does Rosen say writing is like a room? 68．What can we learn from Rosen? Write 30 words or more. Passage 3 24-25八年级下·辽宁省兴城市·期中 阅读短文，然后根据内容回答问题。 When Tom left high school, he went to a college to learn cooking for two years. He enjoyed cooking and was good at making his own dishes. Then he got a job in the kitchen of a big hotel as an apprentice (学徒) for four years. Tom soon found that cooking in a hotel was nothing like cooking for his family at home. He needed to work in a hot kitchen for a long time every day. A lot of people couldn’t stand it, but Tom thought it was enjoyable. He always made new and unusual cakes on Friday. More and more people visited the hotel on Friday just because of his cakes. The hotel owner soon found out why. When Tom decided to leave the hotel, the hotel owner provided him with more money and the position (职位) of head cook. Tom took the position and saved most of the money he made. Finally, he bought his own hotel last year. Then he found he needed to learn more skills. So he went to an evening school every Tuesday and Friday. Tom enjoys having his own hotel. But he also enjoys working in the kitchen and thinking up new creations when the hotel is not too busy. When you love something and keep doing it, you will feel happy in your heart. 69．How long did Tom work as an apprentice? 70．What did Tom think of working in a hot kitchen? 71．How often did Tom go to the evening school? 72．What do you love doing? And how do you keep doing it? Write 30 words or more. 主题08 人与社会——活动 Passage 1 24-25八年级下·辽宁省朝阳市双塔区一中联盟校·期中 阅读短文，然后根据内容回答问题。 Last Friday, a storm swept through two villages, destroying (摧毁) fourteen homes completely. Seven others were so badly damaged (被损坏的) that their owners had to leave them, and fifteen others had broken windows or broken roofs (屋顶). One person died, several were badly hurt and taken to hospital, and a number of other people received minor injuries (轻伤). Altogether (总共) over two hundred people were homeless after the storm. Mr. Tan, a farmer, said that the storm began early in the morning and lasted for over an hour. “I was eating with my wife and children when we heard a loud noise,” he said, “A few minutes later, part of the house fell down. We tried our best to climb out, but then I found that one of my children was missing. I went back inside and found him, safe but very scared.” Mrs. Woo said that her husband just left for work when she felt that the house was shaking. She ran outside at once with her children. “There was no time to take anything,” she said, “A few minutes later, the roof came down.” Soldiers (士兵) helped to take people out of the flooded area, and the welfare department (福利机构) provided them with food, clothes and shelter (避难所). 73．How many people lost their home after the storm? 74．What was Mr. Tan doing when the storm happened? 75．Why didn’t Mrs. Woo and her children get hurt? 76．In your opinion, what will the villagers do next? What can you do to help them? Write 30 words or more. Passage 2 24-25八年级下·辽宁省葫芦岛市绥中县·期中 阅读短文，然后根据内容回答问题。 May 10th Today my parents were busy with work, so I decided to help with the housework. First, I swept the floor and cleaned the tables. Then, I washed the dishes carefully. After that, I folded my clothes. While I was cleaning, my little brother Peter came into the room and spilled (洒出) juice on the floor. I wanted to get angry with him at first, but then I remembered that—Mom always stayed patient (有耐心的) with us. So I just told him to be more careful next time. When my parents came home, they were surprised and happy to see the clean house. Mom touched my head and said, “Thank you, Jenny, you did so much for the family!” I felt proud (骄傲的) of myself because I’d not only helped but also learned the importance of patience and kindness. Someone thinks housework is boring and hates to do it, but I don’t think so. I think everyone should do some housework at home because it is not just about cleaning—it’s also about showing love to the family. 77．How many chores did Jenny do? 78．What did Jenny do to Peter after he made the floor dirty? 79．How did Jenny’s parents feel when they saw the clean house? 80．Do you agree with Jenny about housework? Why or why not? 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