期中押题之阅读理解10篇（期中热点话题）-2025-2026学年八年级英语下册期中复习（外研版）

期中押题之阅读理解10篇 （期中热点话题） 话题1 生涯规划，工作与职业 话题2 成长的烦恼与收获 话题3 团队合作 Tina Smith is a 911 operator (接线员). She takes calls and sends help to those in need. She got three calls this morning. Name: Morton Telephone: 781-293-745 Age: 48 Place: Crossing 4 of the M25 near the village of Norfolk with my friend. Problem: I drove off the road and hit a tree after trying not to run over a dog. I broke my leg. My friend’s head is bleeding. Name: Shelly Telephone: 781-003-578 Age: 78 Place: At home by myself in the hall. 27 Mycroft Street. Problem: I fell down the stairs (楼梯) and can’t move my legs. Name: Steven Telephone: 784-384-924 Age: 33 Place: At home by myself and I’m upstairs. 18 Sunderland Avenue. Problem: My house is on fire. I can’t get out. 1．What is Tina Smith’s job? A．A doctor B．A 911 operator C．A teacher D．A driver 2．Who had a car accident? A．Morton B．Shelly C．Steven D．Tina 3．Where was Shelly when she called? A．On the M25 B．At 27 Mycroft Street C．At 18 Sunderland Avenue D．In the village of Norfolk 4．What was Steven’s problem? A．He broke his leg. B．He fell down the stairs. C．His house was on fire. D．His friend’s head was bleeding. 5．Which of the following is TRUE? A．Morton was alone when the accident happened. B．Shelly is 33 years old. C．Steven was downstairs when he called. D．Tina received three calls that morning. 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．B 4．C 5．D 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，讲述了911接线员Tina Smith早上接到的三个求助电话，分别来自Morton、Shelly和Steven，他们各自遇到了不同的紧急情况。 1．文章第一段明确说明“Tina Smith is a 911 operator (接线员).”，直接表明Tina Smith的工作是911接线员。 2．根据第一个求助者Morton的描述“I drove off the road and hit a tree... My friend’s head is bleeding.”可知，Morton遭遇了车祸，所以是Morton发生了车祸。 3．第二个求助者Shelly的信息中提到“Place: At home by myself in the hall. 27 Mycroft Street.”，说明Shelly打电话时在家，具体地址是27 Mycroft Street。 4．第三个求助者Steven的信息中明确说明“Problem: My house is on fire. I can’t get out.”，表明Steven的问题是房子着火且无法逃出。 5．文章第一段提到“She got three calls this morning.”，直接说明Tina早上接到了三个电话。 Most of us have tooth problems from time to time, but only a few of us go to the dentist. Lots of us find it a little bit horrible, but we have to understand that a dentist is someone who wants to help us by making sure that we have healthy teeth and gums (牙龈). Dentists’ job is to give us advice about how to take good care of our teeth and gums. They also tell us about making healthy choices about our eating habits. This is because the choices we make about our food every day can make a big difference to our teeth. Having healthy teeth is an important part of having a healthy body, so dentists encourage us to have cleaning and check-ups for our teeth from time to time. Dentists also do things like filling teeth, removing teeth, polishing teeth and so on. Sometimes they have to take X-rays to look at our teeth and gums to find out what the problem is. There are different kinds of dentists. For example, an orthodontist (正畸医师) fits braces (牙箍) that help people to straighten teeth, and a paediatric (儿科的) dentist looks after children’s teeth. Would you like to be a dentist when you grow up? Here are some skills needed. * ▲ Dentists cannot be impatient during their work. They have to take their time. * Be good with technology. Dentists must learn how to use new tools. * Be able to explain well. Dentists need to be able to explain to the patient what the problem is and how they are going to deal with the problem. 1．What does the underlined word “horrible” probably mean? A．expected B．lovely C．scary D．boring 2．What’s the second paragraph mainly about? A．How important our eating habits are. B．What a dentist’s job is. C．Why we should check up our teeth often. D．When dentists take X-rays for our teeth. 3．How does the writer show that there are different kinds of dentists? A．By explaining reasons. B．By telling stories. C．By giving examples. D．By raising questions. 4．Which of the following can be put in “ ▲ ” in the text? A．Be hard-working. B．Be patient. C．Be serious. D．Be humorous. 5．What’s the main purpose of the passage? A．To show us the importance of good teeth. B．To introduce a job to us. C．To ask us to take good care of our teeth. D．To advise us to study hard. 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．C 4．B 5．B 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要帮助读者正确认识牙医的工作及其重要性，消除对看牙医的恐惧，并介绍从事这一职业所需的基本素养。 1．第一段“but we have to understand that...healthy teeth and gums.”与“ Lots of us find it a little bit horrible”前后内容相反，可推断下划线词为负面含义的词，并结合“a dentist is someone who wants to help us”可知，很多人对牙医有恐惧心理，选项C“scary”与horrible同义。 2．根据第二段“Dentists’ job is to give us...about our eating habits.”和“ Dentists also do things like filling teeth...what the problem is.”可知，第二段主要在介绍牙医的工作，选项B与之对应。 3．根据第三段“There are different kinds of dentists. For example...”可知，作者通过举例的方式向读者展示了有不同种类的牙医，选项C与之对应。 4．第五段“Dentists cannot be impatient during their work. ”表明，牙医在工作期间不能没有耐心，可知此处给出的建议为“要耐心”，选项B符合语境。 5．结合第二段陈述的牙医的工作、第三段举例的不同种类的牙医以及下文给出的从事牙医所需的技巧可知，本文主要向读者介绍了一份职业——牙医，选项B与之对应。 ①Do you know the job of a travel experience officer (旅行体验官)? It’s an interesting and cool job. Travel experience officers go to different places. They try many things, such as comfortable hotels and delicious food. They do many activities, like hiking in the mountains, sailing on the sea, or joining festivals. Then they share their real feelings with others. They use words, pictures, or videos. This helps people plan trips better, like where to stay and what to see. ②To do this job, you don’t need a good education, but love for travelling. You should know different travel styles, from cheap trips to expensive vacations. Good writing skills help you describe your experiences clearly. Basic photo or video skills let you show how beautiful places are. You must notice small things, like a hotel’s service or the best time to visit a tourist spot. Record every great moment during the trip to write in a lively way. Last but not least, this job also needs a healthy body. ③Why is this job great? Because every trip is a new experience. One day you might wake up by the sea, and the next day you might climb an ancient mountain. You’ll meet friends from other countries, learn about their cultures, and see amazing views. It’s a wonderful way to see the world and share happy stories and useful tips. However, the job is not always easy. It has its difficulties. Bad weather or transport (交通) problems may happen. You must deal with any problem. ④If you are curious about new things, love travelling and enjoy sharing, this job could be perfect for you. What a cool way to turn your love for travelling into a meaningful job! 1．How does the writer begin the text? A．By asking a question. B．By telling a story. C．By using a saying. D．By listing numbers. 2．The job of a travel experience officer needs________. ①writing skills      ②a good education      ③photo or video skills      ④a healthy body A．①②③ B．①②④ C．②③④ D．①③④ 3．The job of a travel experience officer is great because________. A．it doesn’t need people to go out B．it can make a lot of money C．every trip is a new experience D．it’s always easy and comfortable 4．What is the passage mainly about? A．Some tips on planning a perfect trip. B．An introduction to the job of a travel experience officer. C．The challenges of travelling to different countries. D．Advice on becoming a famous travel blogger. 5．Which is the right structure of the passage? A． B． C． D． 【答案】1．A 2．D 3．C 4．B 5．C 【导语】本文介绍了旅行体验官这一职业的工作内容、所需技能、工作利弊以及适合人群，鼓励热爱旅行和分享的人尝试这份有意义的工作。 1．第一段第一句指出：“Do you know the job of a travel experience officer (旅行体验官)?”，作者以问句开篇，因此是通过提问开始文章。 2．第二段指出：“To do this job, you don’t need a good education... Good writing skills... Basic photo or video skills... Last but not least, this job also needs a healthy body.”，说明该工作不需要高学历，需要写作技能、摄影/视频技能和健康的身体。 3．第三段指出：“Why is this job great? Because every trip is a new experience.”，直接说明这份工作很棒的原因是每次旅行都是全新体验。 4．全文依次介绍旅行体验官的工作内容、任职要求、工作优缺点，是对该职业的介绍，而非旅行建议、旅行挑战或成为旅行博主的建议。 5．第一段总起介绍职业；第二段和第三段并列分别说明职业要求和工作评价（好处与困难）；第四段总结并呼吁。因此正确结构应为C选项。 Right now you spend most of your time at school. Do you wonder what you are going to do after junior high school? Will you go to senior high school? Will you be a trader? Maybe it is time to think about your choices and to prepare for them. Someday work will be a big part of your life. What kind of job would be right for you in the future? Think about your interests and your skills. You may like to listen to music, dance, play basketball, or work with computers. You may know how to cook a delicious meal or how to get along with people. Knowing both your interests and your skills will help you make a better plan for your future job. Laura Zhang, an art designer, enjoys her work because she can use her interests and skills in it. She enjoyed imagining something in her mind when she was at school. She took art design and computer science lessons, and also learned about taking photos on her own. Here is what she says about the meaning of work: “If you have a job you like, work means much more than just making money. It means using your talents, making a contribution (贡献), and getting a real sense of satisfaction (满足感) from doing a job.” 1．How does the writer introduce (引入) the topic at the beginning of the text? A．By listing facts. B．By giving examples. C．By asking questions. D．By telling differences. 2．If you know your interests and skills well, you can________. A．get a job easily B．get along well with people C．make a better plan for the future job D．help others 3．What does Laura Zhang think of her job? A．Boring. B．Difficult. C．Well-paid. D．Enjoyable. 4．What might Laura Zhang be most interested in when she was at school? A．Singing songs. B．Creating pictures. C．Playing basketball. D．Playing computer games. 5．Who is the text most probably written for? A．Students. B．Teachers. C．Parents. D．Designers. 【答案】1．C 2．C 3．D 4．B 5．A 【导语】本文通过提问引入主题，告诉青少年应结合自身兴趣和能力规划未来职业，并以 Laura Zhang 为例说明做喜欢的工作能获得满足感。 1．第一段指出：“Do you wonder what you are going to do after junior high school? Will you go to senior high school? Will you be a trader?”，连续使用三个问句引出话题，属于“通过提问”的方式引入。 2．第二段指出：“Knowing both your interests and your skills will help you make a better plan for your future job.”，明确说明了解兴趣和技能有助于为未来工作制定更好的计划。 3．第三段指出：“Laura Zhang, an art designer, enjoys her work…”，直接表明她很享受自己的工作。 4．第三段指出：“She enjoyed imagining something in her mind… She took art design lessons…”，美术设计与创作绘画相关，因此她最感兴趣的是创作图画。 5．第一段指出：“Right now you spend most of your time at school. Do you wonder what you are going to do after junior high school?”，面向在校初中生，因此本文最可能是写给学生的。 “I didn’t do anything!” “Say you’re sorry!” “It’s not my fault!” Sound familiar? If so, you are like a lot of kids who sometimes argue with their friends or family members. It’s not always easy to get on with others. Kids aren’t perfect, so they sometimes do things that get them into trouble. Saying “I’m sorry” or apologizing can help. Kids might need to apologize if they hurt someone or lost someone’s things. They might need to apologize if they broke something, or if they did something they knew was wrong— like telling a lie or breaking a rule. Maybe they did something their parents told them not to do, or maybe they didn’t do something they were expected to do. There are many ways to apologize. Here are some examples: “I’m sorry I hurt your feelings.” “I’m sorry I lost your book.” “I’m sorry I yelled at you.” “I’m really sorry I hit you when I was mad. That was wrong. I won’t do it anymore.” When you apologize to someone, he or she might apologize back to you: “That’s OK, I’m sorry, too. I shouldn’t have laughed at you.” And then maybe you can both feel friendly again. Sometimes a heartfelt “I’m sorry” fixes everything right away. Other times, it might take a while for someone to feel friendly after you apologize. You might need to give the other person some time. Even after you say you’re sorry, you might still feel bad about what you said or did— but you can feel good about apologizing and about making up your mind to do better. 1．How does the writer start the passage? A．By asking questions. B．By listing numbers. C．By making comparisons. D．By giving definitions. 2．According to the passage, kids should apologize when they ________. A．lost their own things B．followed the rules C．did things they didn’t know were wrong D．didn’t do anything they should do 3．When you “yelled” at people, they will feel ________. A．friendly B．happy C．bored D．angry 4．What does the last paragraph mainly tell us? A．Saying sorry may not work right away. B．It’s better to say sorry as early as possible. C．Saying sorry is common in our lives. D．It takes time to learn how to say sorry. 【答案】1．A 2．D 3．D 4．A 【导语】本文主要介绍了孩子们需要道歉的场合、道歉的方式以及道歉后的不同结果。 1．第一段“I didn’t do anything!” “Say you’re sorry!” “It’s not my fault!” Sound familiar? 表明作者通过提问的方式引入话题。 2．第二段“maybe they didn’t do something they were expected to do”，表明孩子们没有做他们应该做的事情时也需要道歉。 3．第三段中“yelled at you”是一种不友好的行为，结合常识，对别人大喊大叫通常会让对方感到生气。 4．最后一段“Sometimes a heartfelt ‘I’m sorry’ fixes everything right away. Other times, it might take a while for someone to feel friendly after you apologize.” 表明道歉有时不会立刻见效，对方可能需要时间才能原谅你。 “I didn’t do anything!” “Say you’re sorry!” “It’s not my fault!” Sound familiar? If so, you are like a lot of kids who sometimes argue with their friends or family members. It’s not always easy to get on with others. Kids aren’t perfect, so they sometimes do things that get them into trouble. Saying “I’m sorry” or apologizing can help. Kids might need to apologize if they hurt someone or lost someone’s things. They might need to apologize if they broke something, or if they did something they knew was wrong—like telling a lie or breaking a rule. Maybe they did something their parents told them not to do, or maybe they didn’t do something they were expected to do. There are many ways to apologize. Here are some examples: “I’m sorry I hurt your feelings.” “I’m sorry I lost your book.” “I’m sorry I yelled at you.” “I’m really sorry I hit you when I was mad. That was wrong. I won’t do it anymore.” When you apologize to someone, he or she might apologize back to you: “That’s OK. I’m sorry, too. I shouldn’t have laughed at you.” And then maybe you can both feel friendly again. Sometimes a heartfelt “I’m sorry” fixes everything right away. Other times, it might take a while for someone to feel friendly after you apologize. You might need to give the other person some time. Even after you say you’re sorry, you might still feel bad about what you said or did—but you can feel good about apologizing and about making up your mind to do better. 1．According to the passage, kids should apologize when they ________. A．lost their own things B．followed the rules C．did things they didn’t know were wrong D．didn’t do something they should do 2．When you “yell” at people, they will feel ________. A．friendly B．happy C．angry D．bored 3．Which paragraph tells us what to say when we apologize? A．Paragraph 1. B．Paragraph 2. C．Paragraph 3. D．Paragraph 4. 4．What does the last paragraph mainly tell us? A．Saying sorry may not work right away. B．It’s better to say sorry as early as possible. C．Saying sorry is common in our lives. D．It takes time to learn how to say sorry. 【答案】1．D 2．C 3．C 4．A 【导语】本文介绍了孩子们需要道歉的场合、道歉的方式以及道歉后可能产生的不同结果。 1．第二段指出：“Kids might need to apologize if...they didn’t do something they were expected to do.”，说明当孩子们没有做应该做的事情时需要道歉。 2．第三段列举的道歉示例中包括“I’m sorry I yelled at you”，说明对别人喊叫会让对方感到生气。 3．第三段提供了多个道歉的示例，因此本段主要讲道歉时应该说什么。 4．最后一段指出：“Other times, it might take a while for someone to feel friendly after you apologize.”，说明道歉可能不会立即奏效。 How do you feel when your teacher asks you to work on a group project with other students? Do you like to work together with others or work alone? The Programme for International Student Assessment, or PISA, carried out a survey on students’ abilities to work together in groups. They found that students who do well on tests by themselves are also likely to be better at working with other people. This finding was true for many countries. Students in Japan, South Korea, Finland and Canada, where test scores are high, also did well in working together to solve problems. But this was not the case for every country. Chinese students, who usually achieve good grades, showed only average abilities to work together. “One reason might be that Chinese parents and teachers focus too much on grades,” said Zhao Zhongxin, former vice president of the Chinese Family Education Association. “Students have a lot of exam pressure and they view school as a place for competition.” “However, collaborative (合作的) skills are very important to prepare students for today’s society,” he added. “Luckily, more Chinese parents and teachers are realizing the importance of this and are thinking of ways to help students improve this skill.” Another interesting finding from the PISA survey was that girls tend to be better than boys at working together. They said girls show more positive attitudes towards relationships, which means they are more willing to listen to others’ opinions. PISA also found that the classroom environment tends to influence how well students collaborate. In classes where there are a lot of activities that require communication, such as class debates, students tend to have better attitudes toward collaborating. 1．PISA did a survey about students’ ability to ________. A．make plans for school projects B．work with other people C．get high scores on tests D．solve difficult problems 2．Which of the following is NOT in the survey’s findings? A．Those who do well on tests are also better at collaboration. B．Collaborative skills are less important than scores for students. C．Girls are better at working with others than boys. D．Good class activities help students perform better in groups. 3．Why are top students in China less likely to work with others, according to Zhao Zhongxin? A．Because they prefer to work by themselves. B．Because their parents don’t teach them such skills C．Because they usually see others as competitors. D．Because they don’t think they’ll need this skill. 4．What can teachers do to improve students’ collaborative skills? A．Give students high scores on every test. B．Help students get used to exam pressure. C．Make girls work with girls more than boys. D．Design more communicative activities in class. 【答案】1．B 2．B 3．C 4．D 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，讲述了PISA对学生合作能力进行调查的结果，包括不同国家学生的合作能力情况、男女合作能力差异以及影响学生合作能力的因素等，还提到了中国家长和老师对合作能力的重视及提升学生合作能力的方法。 1．第二段“The Programme for International Student Assessment, or PISA, carried out a survey on students’ abilities to work together in groups.”表明PISA进行了关于学生与他人合作能力的调查。 2．第四段“However, collaborative (合作的) skills are very important to prepare students for today s society”表明合作技能对学生很重要，并非B选项所说的合作技能对学生来说不如分数重要。 3．第四段“One reason might be that Chinese parents and teachers focus too much on grades...Students have a lot of exam pressure and they view school as a place for competition.”说明中国尖子生不太可能与他人合作是因为他们通常把别人看作竞争对手。 4．第六段“PISA also found that the classroom environment tends to influence how well students collaborate. In classes where there are a lot of activities that require communication, such as class debates, students tend to have better attitudes toward collaborating.”表明课堂环境影响学生合作，有大量交流活动的课堂能让学生有更好的合作态度，所以老师可以在课堂上设计更多交流活动来提高学生的合作技能。 Jonny, a 15-year-old student, is checking his dad’s old jacket. He says. “You’re 45. Dad, you’re never going to wear this again. Can I have it?” Keith has had a bad day at work, and he is feeling old. And Jonny has hit his pain. Keith raises his voice and says, “What? You mean I’m too old to wear the jacket again?” Jonny feels like this has come out of nowhere, and now he feels hurt. “But I only asked, why are you shouting at me?” “But I don’t like being treated as though I’m too old.” Both of them feel a bit upset. Have you ever had a similar argument with the people around you? Here are some tips for you to remember when you’re getting mad. ●Accept your feelings and consider the other person’s feelings. That means not always making yourself “right” or “clever” and the other person “wrong” or “stupid”. ●Explain yourself and not the other person, so you can speak out your ideas by starting with “I” but not “You”. ●Don’t react before reflecting. If you feel angry, I think it’s a good idea to stop for a moment and understand why. ●Don’t decide the purpose of the other person by your guessing. Try to work out what he or she is feeling, and admit (承认) it if you were wrong. Don’t forget that it’s never too late to develop good ways of communicating. 1．Jonny felt hurt because his dad  ________. A．hit his pain B．had a busy day C．liked the jacket D．was angry with him 2．According to the passage, if you want to express your ideas, you’d better begin like this: “________”. A．You misunderstood me... B．I know how you feel, but... C．They’re different from us... D．Things aren’t the same... 3．The best title for the passage can be ________. A．Learn to Admit Your Mistakes Bravely B．An Argument between a Father and a Son C．Be Patient with the People around You D．Good Ways of Communication Are Important 【答案】1．D 2．B 3．D 【导语】本文通过乔尼和父亲因一件旧夹克引发争执的故事，引出了当人们产生矛盾、情绪愤怒时可参考的沟通技巧，点明了良好沟通方式的重要性。 1．结合第三段“Jonny feels like this has come out of nowhere, and now he feels hurt. ‘But I only asked, why are you shouting at me?’”可知原因，乔尼受伤是因为父亲莫名对他发火生气。 2．根据文章第二条建议“●Explain yourself and not the other person, so you can speak out your ideas by starting with ‘I’ but not ‘You’.”，只有B选项是以“I”开头的表达，符合要求。 3．文章以父子争执作为引入，核心内容是分享正确沟通的方法，结尾也点明“培养好的沟通方式永远都不晚”，核心主旨是强调良好沟通方式的重要性，D符合文章主旨。 Do you know meerkats (猫鼬)? They are small. Their bodies are about 29cm long. They mainly live in the dry areas in Africa, with enemies everywhere. So how do meerkats stay alive in such a challenging environment? Well, they have developed many skills: They’re good at hunting (狩猎); they can see enemies from far away. But the most important thing is that they live and work together as a team. Meerkats live underground in groups. Everyone has a role to play. Usually, one meerkat watches for enemies, and the others are responsible for tasks like looking after the baby meerkats and looking for food. When danger comes, the guard meerkat will make a loud warning sound so that all the others can run and hide. Sometimes, if there is a direct fight, meerkats will work together to drive away the enemies. Meerkats demonstrate the importance of teamwork. It is the key to their safety and survival (生存) in the wild. They show us that together we are stronger. For humans, teams are groups of people with different skills. They work toward a common goal. When everyone in a team uses their own strengths, the team can achieve more. However, teamwork is not always perfect. It has problems. For example, it sometimes takes longer to make a decision, as there might be disagreements. That’s why a great leader is required. He or she can help make decisions and keep the team moving forward. 1．What is the most important reason for meerkats’ survival? A．Their cooperative behaviour. B．Their good eyesight. C．Their hunting skills. D．Their scary looks. 2．What does the underlined word “demonstrate” probably mean? A．Show. B．Realize. C．Sense. D．Explore. 3．Which of the following is a problem of teamwork described in the text? A．It is hard to find a great leader. B．Team members may not trust each other. C．Disagreements can slow down decision-making. D．Sometimes, members refuse to listen to others’ opinions. 4．What is the best title for the text? A．Small bodies, smart minds B．Small animals, big achievements C．Meerkats: a lesson in teamwork D．Meerkats: a special animal in Africa 【答案】1．A 2．A 3．C 4．C 【导语】本文主要讲述了猫鼬的生存技能，重点介绍了猫鼬通过团队合作来生存，以及团队合作的重要性和存在的问题。 1．第二段明确指出猫鼬生存最重要的原因：“But the most important thing is that they live and work together as a team”，说明猫鼬生存最重要的原因是它们的合作行为。 2．第四段第一句提到“demonstrate”所在句子：“Meerkats demonstrate the importance of teamwork”，后文紧接着说“It is the key to their safety and survival (生存) in the wild”，说明猫鼬展示了团队合作的重要性，由此可推测“demonstrate”意思是“展示”。 3．最后一段提到团队合作存在的问题：“For example, it sometimes takes longer to make a decision, as there might be disagreements”，说明分歧会减缓决策速度是文中描述的团队合作存在的问题。 4．文章主要围绕猫鼬的团队合作展开，讲述了猫鼬通过团队合作生存，以及团队合作的重要性和问题等，“Meerkats: a lesson in teamwork”能很好地概括文章主旨，适合作为文章标题。 What makes a great team? Different people may have different answers, but there are some common secrets. First, good communication is the bridge of a great team. Team members need to talk openly and listen to each other carefully. When someone has a problem, others should offer help instead of criticizing. For example, in our class basketball team, we have a rule: before each game, we have a 10-minute meeting to discuss strategies. This helps us work better together. Second, a shared goal is the direction of a great team. All members should work towards the same goal. If everyone has different ideas, the team can't move forward. Once, our science team decided to build a small robot. At first, some members wanted to focus on appearance, while others cared more about function. We had a long discussion and finally agreed on a shared goal—to make a useful and attractive robot. Third, respect is the foundation of a great team. Everyone has their own strengths and weaknesses. We should respect each other's differences. For example, in our group project, Tom is good at designing, and I am good at writing reports. We respect each other's skills and work together smoothly. In fact, a great team is not about having the best members, but about working together in the right way. When team members communicate well, share the same goal and respect each other, they can overcome any difficulty. 1．What is the bridge of a great team according to the passage? A．Good communication. B．A shared goal. C．Respect. D．Leadership. 2．Why does the basketball team have a meeting before each game? A．To criticize team members. B．To discuss strategies. C．To show their skills. D．To relax before the game. 3．What happened to the science team at first? A．They had different ideas about the robot. B．They agreed on the robot’s design immediately. C．They finished the robot very quickly. D．They gave up building the robot. 4．What does the writer think is the most important for a great team? A．Having the best members. B．Working together in the right way. C．Knowing each other well. D．Making strict rules. 5．What is the main idea of the passage? A．The secrets of a great team. B．The importance of communication. C．How to build a robot with a team. D．The role of leadership in a team. 【答案】1．A 2．B 3．A 4．B 5．A 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要讲述了打造优秀团队的几个共同秘诀，包括良好的沟通、共同的目标和相互尊重，指出优秀的团队不在于拥有最优秀的成员，而在于以正确的方式合作。 1．第一段指出：“First, good communication is the bridge of a great team.”，因此优秀团队的桥梁是良好的沟通。 2．第一段说明：“For example, in our class basketball team, we have a rule: before each game, we have a 10-minute meeting to discuss strategies.”，因此篮球队赛前开会是为了讨论战术。 3．第二段提到：“Once, our science team decided to build a small robot. At first, some members wanted to focus on appearance, while others cared more about function.”，因此科学团队一开始对机器人有不同的想法。 4．最后一段指出：“In fact, a great team is not about having the best members, but about working together in the right way.”，因此作者认为优秀团队最重要的是以正确的方式合作。 5．文章首段点明：“What makes a great team? Different people may have different answers, but there are some common secrets.”，全文围绕打造优秀团队的秘诀展开，因此主旨是优秀团队的秘诀。 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 期中押题之阅读理解10篇 （期中热点话题） 话题1 生涯规划，工作与职业 话题2 成长的烦恼与收获 话题3 团队合作 Tina Smith is a 911 operator (接线员). She takes calls and sends help to those in need. She got three calls this morning. Name: Morton Telephone: 781-293-745 Age: 48 Place: Crossing 4 of the M25 near the village of Norfolk with my friend. Problem: I drove off the road and hit a tree after trying not to run over a dog. I broke my leg. My friend’s head is bleeding. Name: Shelly Telephone: 781-003-578 Age: 78 Place: At home by myself in the hall. 27 Mycroft Street. Problem: I fell down the stairs (楼梯) and can’t move my legs. Name: Steven Telephone: 784-384-924 Age: 33 Place: At home by myself and I’m upstairs. 18 Sunderland Avenue. Problem: My house is on fire. I can’t get out. 1．What is Tina Smith’s job? A．A doctor B．A 911 operator C．A teacher D．A driver 2．Who had a car accident? A．Morton B．Shelly C．Steven D．Tina 3．Where was Shelly when she called? A．On the M25 B．At 27 Mycroft Street C．At 18 Sunderland Avenue D．In the village of Norfolk 4．What was Steven’s problem? A．He broke his leg. B．He fell down the stairs. C．His house was on fire. D．His friend’s head was bleeding. 5．Which of the following is TRUE? A．Morton was alone when the accident happened. B．Shelly is 33 years old. C．Steven was downstairs when he called. D．Tina received three calls that morning. Most of us have tooth problems from time to time, but only a few of us go to the dentist. Lots of us find it a little bit horrible, but we have to understand that a dentist is someone who wants to help us by making sure that we have healthy teeth and gums (牙龈). Dentists’ job is to give us advice about how to take good care of our teeth and gums. They also tell us about making healthy choices about our eating habits. This is because the choices we make about our food every day can make a big difference to our teeth. Having healthy teeth is an important part of having a healthy body, so dentists encourage us to have cleaning and check-ups for our teeth from time to time. Dentists also do things like filling teeth, removing teeth, polishing teeth and so on. Sometimes they have to take X-rays to look at our teeth and gums to find out what the problem is. There are different kinds of dentists. For example, an orthodontist (正畸医师) fits braces (牙箍) that help people to straighten teeth, and a paediatric (儿科的) dentist looks after children’s teeth. Would you like to be a dentist when you grow up? Here are some skills needed. * ▲ Dentists cannot be impatient during their work. They have to take their time. * Be good with technology. Dentists must learn how to use new tools. * Be able to explain well. Dentists need to be able to explain to the patient what the problem is and how they are going to deal with the problem. 1．What does the underlined word “horrible” probably mean? A．expected B．lovely C．scary D．boring 2．What’s the second paragraph mainly about? A．How important our eating habits are. B．What a dentist’s job is. C．Why we should check up our teeth often. D．When dentists take X-rays for our teeth. 3．How does the writer show that there are different kinds of dentists? A．By explaining reasons. B．By telling stories. C．By giving examples. D．By raising questions. 4．Which of the following can be put in “ ▲ ” in the text? A．Be hard-working. B．Be patient. C．Be serious. D．Be humorous. 5．What’s the main purpose of the passage? A．To show us the importance of good teeth. B．To introduce a job to us. C．To ask us to take good care of our teeth. D．To advise us to study hard. ①Do you know the job of a travel experience officer (旅行体验官)? It’s an interesting and cool job. Travel experience officers go to different places. They try many things, such as comfortable hotels and delicious food. They do many activities, like hiking in the mountains, sailing on the sea, or joining festivals. Then they share their real feelings with others. They use words, pictures, or videos. This helps people plan trips better, like where to stay and what to see. ②To do this job, you don’t need a good education, but love for travelling. You should know different travel styles, from cheap trips to expensive vacations. Good writing skills help you describe your experiences clearly. Basic photo or video skills let you show how beautiful places are. You must notice small things, like a hotel’s service or the best time to visit a tourist spot. Record every great moment during the trip to write in a lively way. Last but not least, this job also needs a healthy body. ③Why is this job great? Because every trip is a new experience. One day you might wake up by the sea, and the next day you might climb an ancient mountain. You’ll meet friends from other countries, learn about their cultures, and see amazing views. It’s a wonderful way to see the world and share happy stories and useful tips. However, the job is not always easy. It has its difficulties. Bad weather or transport (交通) problems may happen. You must deal with any problem. ④If you are curious about new things, love travelling and enjoy sharing, this job could be perfect for you. What a cool way to turn your love for travelling into a meaningful job! 1．How does the writer begin the text? A．By asking a question. B．By telling a story. C．By using a saying. D．By listing numbers. 2．The job of a travel experience officer needs________. ①writing skills      ②a good education      ③photo or video skills      ④a healthy body A．①②③ B．①②④ C．②③④ D．①③④ 3．The job of a travel experience officer is great because________. A．it doesn’t need people to go out B．it can make a lot of money C．every trip is a new experience D．it’s always easy and comfortable 4．What is the passage mainly about? A．Some tips on planning a perfect trip. B．An introduction to the job of a travel experience officer. C．The challenges of travelling to different countries. D．Advice on becoming a famous travel blogger. 5．Which is the right structure of the passage? A． B． C． D． Right now you spend most of your time at school. Do you wonder what you are going to do after junior high school? Will you go to senior high school? Will you be a trader? Maybe it is time to think about your choices and to prepare for them. Someday work will be a big part of your life. What kind of job would be right for you in the future? Think about your interests and your skills. You may like to listen to music, dance, play basketball, or work with computers. You may know how to cook a delicious meal or how to get along with people. Knowing both your interests and your skills will help you make a better plan for your future job. Laura Zhang, an art designer, enjoys her work because she can use her interests and skills in it. She enjoyed imagining something in her mind when she was at school. She took art design and computer science lessons, and also learned about taking photos on her own. Here is what she says about the meaning of work: “If you have a job you like, work means much more than just making money. It means using your talents, making a contribution (贡献), and getting a real sense of satisfaction (满足感) from doing a job.” 1．How does the writer introduce (引入) the topic at the beginning of the text? A．By listing facts. B．By giving examples. C．By asking questions. D．By telling differences. 2．If you know your interests and skills well, you can________. A．get a job easily B．get along well with people C．make a better plan for the future job D．help others 3．What does Laura Zhang think of her job? A．Boring. B．Difficult. C．Well-paid. D．Enjoyable. 4．What might Laura Zhang be most interested in when she was at school? A．Singing songs. B．Creating pictures. C．Playing basketball. D．Playing computer games. 5．Who is the text most probably written for? A．Students. B．Teachers. C．Parents. D．Designers. “I didn’t do anything!” “Say you’re sorry!” “It’s not my fault!” Sound familiar? If so, you are like a lot of kids who sometimes argue with their friends or family members. It’s not always easy to get on with others. Kids aren’t perfect, so they sometimes do things that get them into trouble. Saying “I’m sorry” or apologizing can help. Kids might need to apologize if they hurt someone or lost someone’s things. They might need to apologize if they broke something, or if they did something they knew was wrong— like telling a lie or breaking a rule. Maybe they did something their parents told them not to do, or maybe they didn’t do something they were expected to do. There are many ways to apologize. Here are some examples: “I’m sorry I hurt your feelings.” “I’m sorry I lost your book.” “I’m sorry I yelled at you.” “I’m really sorry I hit you when I was mad. That was wrong. I won’t do it anymore.” When you apologize to someone, he or she might apologize back to you: “That’s OK, I’m sorry, too. I shouldn’t have laughed at you.” And then maybe you can both feel friendly again. Sometimes a heartfelt “I’m sorry” fixes everything right away. Other times, it might take a while for someone to feel friendly after you apologize. You might need to give the other person some time. Even after you say you’re sorry, you might still feel bad about what you said or did— but you can feel good about apologizing and about making up your mind to do better. 1．How does the writer start the passage? A．By asking questions. B．By listing numbers. C．By making comparisons. D．By giving definitions. 2．According to the passage, kids should apologize when they ________. A．lost their own things B．followed the rules C．did things they didn’t know were wrong D．didn’t do anything they should do 3．When you “yelled” at people, they will feel ________. A．friendly B．happy C．bored D．angry 4．What does the last paragraph mainly tell us? A．Saying sorry may not work right away. B．It’s better to say sorry as early as possible. C．Saying sorry is common in our lives. D．It takes time to learn how to say sorry. “I didn’t do anything!” “Say you’re sorry!” “It’s not my fault!” Sound familiar? If so, you are like a lot of kids who sometimes argue with their friends or family members. It’s not always easy to get on with others. Kids aren’t perfect, so they sometimes do things that get them into trouble. Saying “I’m sorry” or apologizing can help. Kids might need to apologize if they hurt someone or lost someone’s things. They might need to apologize if they broke something, or if they did something they knew was wrong—like telling a lie or breaking a rule. Maybe they did something their parents told them not to do, or maybe they didn’t do something they were expected to do. There are many ways to apologize. Here are some examples: “I’m sorry I hurt your feelings.” “I’m sorry I lost your book.” “I’m sorry I yelled at you.” “I’m really sorry I hit you when I was mad. That was wrong. I won’t do it anymore.” When you apologize to someone, he or she might apologize back to you: “That’s OK. I’m sorry, too. I shouldn’t have laughed at you.” And then maybe you can both feel friendly again. Sometimes a heartfelt “I’m sorry” fixes everything right away. Other times, it might take a while for someone to feel friendly after you apologize. You might need to give the other person some time. Even after you say you’re sorry, you might still feel bad about what you said or did—but you can feel good about apologizing and about making up your mind to do better. 1．According to the passage, kids should apologize when they ________. A．lost their own things B．followed the rules C．did things they didn’t know were wrong D．didn’t do something they should do 2．When you “yell” at people, they will feel ________. A．friendly B．happy C．angry D．bored 3．Which paragraph tells us what to say when we apologize? A．Paragraph 1. B．Paragraph 2. C．Paragraph 3. D．Paragraph 4. 4．What does the last paragraph mainly tell us? A．Saying sorry may not work right away. B．It’s better to say sorry as early as possible. C．Saying sorry is common in our lives. D．It takes time to learn how to say sorry. How do you feel when your teacher asks you to work on a group project with other students? Do you like to work together with others or work alone? The Programme for International Student Assessment, or PISA, carried out a survey on students’ abilities to work together in groups. They found that students who do well on tests by themselves are also likely to be better at working with other people. This finding was true for many countries. Students in Japan, South Korea, Finland and Canada, where test scores are high, also did well in working together to solve problems. But this was not the case for every country. Chinese students, who usually achieve good grades, showed only average abilities to work together. “One reason might be that Chinese parents and teachers focus too much on grades,” said Zhao Zhongxin, former vice president of the Chinese Family Education Association. “Students have a lot of exam pressure and they view school as a place for competition.” “However, collaborative (合作的) skills are very important to prepare students for today’s society,” he added. “Luckily, more Chinese parents and teachers are realizing the importance of this and are thinking of ways to help students improve this skill.” Another interesting finding from the PISA survey was that girls tend to be better than boys at working together. They said girls show more positive attitudes towards relationships, which means they are more willing to listen to others’ opinions. PISA also found that the classroom environment tends to influence how well students collaborate. In classes where there are a lot of activities that require communication, such as class debates, students tend to have better attitudes toward collaborating. 1．PISA did a survey about students’ ability to ________. A．make plans for school projects B．work with other people C．get high scores on tests D．solve difficult problems 2．Which of the following is NOT in the survey’s findings? A．Those who do well on tests are also better at collaboration. B．Collaborative skills are less important than scores for students. C．Girls are better at working with others than boys. D．Good class activities help students perform better in groups. 3．Why are top students in China less likely to work with others, according to Zhao Zhongxin? A．Because they prefer to work by themselves. B．Because their parents don’t teach them such skills C．Because they usually see others as competitors. D．Because they don’t think they’ll need this skill. 4．What can teachers do to improve students’ collaborative skills? A．Give students high scores on every test. B．Help students get used to exam pressure. C．Make girls work with girls more than boys. D．Design more communicative activities in class. Jonny, a 15-year-old student, is checking his dad’s old jacket. He says. “You’re 45. Dad, you’re never going to wear this again. Can I have it?” Keith has had a bad day at work, and he is feeling old. And Jonny has hit his pain. Keith raises his voice and says, “What? You mean I’m too old to wear the jacket again?” Jonny feels like this has come out of nowhere, and now he feels hurt. “But I only asked, why are you shouting at me?” “But I don’t like being treated as though I’m too old.” Both of them feel a bit upset. Have you ever had a similar argument with the people around you? Here are some tips for you to remember when you’re getting mad. ●Accept your feelings and consider the other person’s feelings. That means not always making yourself “right” or “clever” and the other person “wrong” or “stupid”. ●Explain yourself and not the other person, so you can speak out your ideas by starting with “I” but not “You”. ●Don’t react before reflecting. If you feel angry, I think it’s a good idea to stop for a moment and understand why. ●Don’t decide the purpose of the other person by your guessing. Try to work out what he or she is feeling, and admit (承认) it if you were wrong. Don’t forget that it’s never too late to develop good ways of communicating. 1．Jonny felt hurt because his dad  ________. A．hit his pain B．had a busy day C．liked the jacket D．was angry with him 2．According to the passage, if you want to express your ideas, you’d better begin like this: “________”. A．You misunderstood me... B．I know how you feel, but... C．They’re different from us... D．Things aren’t the same... 3．The best title for the passage can be ________. A．Learn to Admit Your Mistakes Bravely B．An Argument between a Father and a Son C．Be Patient with the People around You D．Good Ways of Communication Are Important Do you know meerkats (猫鼬)? They are small. Their bodies are about 29cm long. They mainly live in the dry areas in Africa, with enemies everywhere. So how do meerkats stay alive in such a challenging environment? Well, they have developed many skills: They’re good at hunting (狩猎); they can see enemies from far away. But the most important thing is that they live and work together as a team. Meerkats live underground in groups. Everyone has a role to play. Usually, one meerkat watches for enemies, and the others are responsible for tasks like looking after the baby meerkats and looking for food. When danger comes, the guard meerkat will make a loud warning sound so that all the others can run and hide. Sometimes, if there is a direct fight, meerkats will work together to drive away the enemies. Meerkats demonstrate the importance of teamwork. It is the key to their safety and survival (生存) in the wild. They show us that together we are stronger. For humans, teams are groups of people with different skills. They work toward a common goal. When everyone in a team uses their own strengths, the team can achieve more. However, teamwork is not always perfect. It has problems. For example, it sometimes takes longer to make a decision, as there might be disagreements. That’s why a great leader is required. He or she can help make decisions and keep the team moving forward. 1．What is the most important reason for meerkats’ survival? A．Their cooperative behaviour. B．Their good eyesight. C．Their hunting skills. D．Their scary looks. 2．What does the underlined word “demonstrate” probably mean? A．Show. B．Realize. C．Sense. D．Explore. 3．Which of the following is a problem of teamwork described in the text? A．It is hard to find a great leader. B．Team members may not trust each other. C．Disagreements can slow down decision-making. D．Sometimes, members refuse to listen to others’ opinions. 4．What is the best title for the text? A．Small bodies, smart minds B．Small animals, big achievements C．Meerkats: a lesson in teamwork D．Meerkats: a special animal in Africa What makes a great team? Different people may have different answers, but there are some common secrets. First, good communication is the bridge of a great team. Team members need to talk openly and listen to each other carefully. When someone has a problem, others should offer help instead of criticizing. For example, in our class basketball team, we have a rule: before each game, we have a 10-minute meeting to discuss strategies. This helps us work better together. Second, a shared goal is the direction of a great team. All members should work towards the same goal. If everyone has different ideas, the team can't move forward. Once, our science team decided to build a small robot. At first, some members wanted to focus on appearance, while others cared more about function. We had a long discussion and finally agreed on a shared goal—to make a useful and attractive robot. Third, respect is the foundation of a great team. Everyone has their own strengths and weaknesses. We should respect each other's differences. For example, in our group project, Tom is good at designing, and I am good at writing reports. We respect each other's skills and work together smoothly. In fact, a great team is not about having the best members, but about working together in the right way. When team members communicate well, share the same goal and respect each other, they can overcome any difficulty. 1．What is the bridge of a great team according to the passage? A．Good communication. B．A shared goal. C．Respect. D．Leadership. 2．Why does the basketball team have a meeting before each game? A．To criticize team members. B．To discuss strategies. C．To show their skills. D．To relax before the game. 3．What happened to the science team at first? A．They had different ideas about the robot. B．They agreed on the robot’s design immediately. C．They finished the robot very quickly. D．They gave up building the robot. 4．What does the writer think is the most important for a great team? A．Having the best members. B．Working together in the right way. C．Knowing each other well. D．Making strict rules. 5．What is the main idea of the passage? A．The secrets of a great team. B．The importance of communication. C．How to build a robot with a team. D．The role of leadership in a team. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $