江苏省泰州市省附中2025-2026学年八年级下学期期中英语试题

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泰州市省附中2025-2026学年八年级下学期期中英语试题 一、听力部分（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分） 二、单项选择（本题共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分） 1. —Do you know people around the world now know about tea culture? —Right! But Chinese people are ____ the ones who best understand the nature of tea. A. on time B. in person C. by mistake D. no doubt 【答案】D 【解析】句意：—你知道世界上现在很多人都知道茶文化吗？ —是的！但是中国人毫无疑问是最了解茶本质的人。 A. on time按时；B. in person亲自；C. by mistake错误地；D. no doubt毫无疑问。句意：是的！但是中国人毫无疑问是最了解茶本质的人。故选D。 2. Our school science club has a ____ spirit. Students are always trying new ideas and doing things that have never been done before. A. loving B. caring C. pioneering D. relaxing 【答案】C 【解析】句意：我们学校的科学俱乐部有一种开拓精神。学生们总是尝试新的想法，做以前从没做过的事 情。 考查形容词：A. loving充满爱的；B. caring体贴人的；C. pioneering开拓的；D. relaxing令人放松的。由题意知是开拓精神，所以选C。 3. —I came here to watch the film, but the cinema is already empty. —That’s because the film ____ since half an hour ago. A. has ended B. has been on C. has started D. has been over 【答案】D 【解析】句意：—我来这里看电影，但电影院已经空了。 —那是因为电影半小时前就结束了。 根据since可知，句子时态为现在完成时，结构为have/has+过去分词，且动词为延续性动词，A项和C项为非延续性动词，排除。B项意为上演，D项意为结束，根据句意可知，此处表示电影已经结束了，故选D。 4. He was late for school this morning, so he ____ an excuse to explain it to the teacher. A. signed up B. made up C. put up D. set up 【答案】B 【解析】句意：他今天早上上学迟到了，所以他编造了一个借口向老师解释。 A. signed up报名参加；B. made up编造；C. put up举起，张贴；D. set up建立。根据“He was late for school this morning（今天早晨他上学迟到了）”可知，此处应表示“他编造了一个借口向老师解释”。make up an excuse编造一个借口。故选B。 5. —I heard the school library has a new book about Chinese festivals. Can I take it home? —Of course. ____ A. You can read it online. B. It’s not open today. C. You can check it out! D. Let’s talk about it later. 【答案】C 【解析】句意：—我听说学校图书馆有一本关于中国节日的新书。我可以把它带回家吗？ —当然。你可以借出它！ A. You can read it online. 你可以在网上阅读它。；B. It’s not open today. 今天不开门。；C. You can check it out!你可以借出它！；D. Let’s talk about it later. 让我们以后讨论它。根据“Of course.（当然。）”可知，此处表示同意借书，故选C。 三、完形填空 阅读短文，从每题所给的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项（共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分) When I was a middle school student, my English teacher asked me to enter a writing competition. I said no without __11__ , because English was only my second language and I was poor in writing. Why did he ask me to do __12__ that I was sure to fail? He replied, “Because I love your stories, and I think you have a good shot at this.” __13__ by his words, I agreed to have a try. I chose Paul Revere’s horse __14__ my subject. Paul was a silversmith in Boston who rode a horse to warn (警告) people that British soldiers (士兵) were coming. What did the horse think, as he sped through the night? Did he get __15__ ? Have doubts? Did he want to give up? I sympathized (同情) at once. I wanted to give up. But, __16__ Revere’s horse, I kept going. I wrote my essay again, and again and again. When I finally finished it, the thought of winning had given way to the __17__ of writing. A few __18__ later, when I almost forgot the contest, there came the news. My English teacher told me the result and expressed his congratulations __19__ . To my surprise, I, who had once found writing so __20__ , had won the writing competition! I felt a sense of __21__ , not because I had won, but because I challenged myself __22__ . __23__ there were many obstacles (绊脚石) along the way, the horse finally reached his goal. My hard work and the support of my teacher had __24__ . Present at the award presentation, I gave a speech to show my heartfelt __25__ to the horse rider — my English teacher. It was he who taught me the power of pushing beyond my comfort zones and never giving up. 11. A. practicing B. thinking C. worrying D. refusing 12. A. nothing B. anything C. something D. everything 13. A. Encouraged B. Reminded C. Showed D. Followed 14. A. like B. from C. about D. as 15. A. moved B. tired C. interested D. satisfied 16. A. in B. on C. like D. through 17. A. argument B. difference C. talent D. joy 18. A. minutes B. hours C. weeks D. years 19. A. sadly B. patiently C. excitedly D. angrily 20. A. difficult B. interesting C. different D. creative 21. A. satisfaction B. humor C. fear D. duty 22. A. carefully B. bravely C. slowly D. politely 23. A. Because B. Until C. Although D. But 24. A. worked out B. made a difference C. held on D. shown up 25. A. hope B. decisions C. goals D. thanks 【答案】BBADB CDCCA ABCBD 【解析】 11. 考查动词。句意：我想都没想就说不，因为英语只是我的第二语言，而且我的写作能力很差。A. practicing练习；B. thinking思考；C. worrying担心；D. refusing拒绝。根据“because English was only my second language and I was poor in writing（因为英语只是我的第二语言，而且我的写作能力很差）”可知，我想都没想就说不，因为英语只是我的第二语言，而且我的写作能力很差。故选B。 12. 考查代词。句意：为什么他强迫我做一些我肯定会失败的事情？A. nothing没有什么东西；B. anything任何东西；C. something某物；D. everything一切。根据上文“When I was a middle school student, my English teacher asked me to enter a writing competition. （当我还是个中学生时，我的英语老师要求我参加写作比赛。）”可知，为什么他强迫我做一些我肯定会失败的事？故选B。 13. 考查动词。句意：受到他的话的鼓励，我同意尝试一下。A. Encouraged鼓励；B. Reminded提醒；C. Showed展示；D. Followed跟随。根据上文“Because I love your stories, and I think you have a good shot at this.（因为我喜欢你的故事，而且我认为你很有机会做到这一点。）”可知，受到他的话的鼓励，我同意尝试一下。故选A。 14. 考查介词。句意：我选择保罗·里维尔的马作为我的主题。A. like像；B. from来自；C. about关于；D. as作为。根据“I chose Paul Revere’s horse（我选择保罗·里维尔的马）”可知，我选择保罗·里维尔的马作为我的主题。choose…as…（选择……作为……）固定短语，故选D。 15. 考查形容词。句意：他累了吗？A. moved感动的；B. tired疲劳的；C. interested感兴趣的；D. satisfied满意的。根据下文“I wanted to give up.（我想放弃。）”可知，他累了吗？故选B。 16. 考查介词。句意：但是，像里维尔的马一样，我继续前进。A. in在……里；B. on在……上；C. like像……一样；D. through凭借。此处想表达“像里维尔的马一样”，故选C。 17. 考查名词。句意：当我最终完成它时，获胜的想法已经被写作的乐趣所取代。A. argument争论； B. difference差异；C. talent天赋；D. joy快乐。根据“the thought of winning（获胜的想法）”可知，当我最终完成它时，获胜的想法已经被写作的乐趣所取代。故选D。 18. 考查名词。句意：几周后，当我几乎忘记比赛时，传来了消息。A. minutes分钟；B. hours小时；C. weeks周；D. years年。根据“when I almost forgot the contest（当我几乎忘记比赛时）”可知，几周后，当我几乎忘记比赛时，传来了消息。故选C。 19. 考查副词。句意：我的英语老师告诉了我结果，并兴奋地表示祝贺。A. sadly难过地；B. patiently耐心地；C. excitedly兴奋地；D. angrily生气地。根据“expressed his congratulations（表示祝贺）”可知，我的英语老师告诉了我结果并兴奋地表示祝贺。故选C。 20. 考查形容词。句意：令我惊讶的是，曾经觉得写作如此难的我竟然赢得了写作比赛！A. difficult困难的；B. interesting有趣的；C. different不同的；D. creative有创造性的。根据上文“because English was only my second language and I was poor in writing（因为英语只是我的第二语言，而且我的写作能力很差）”可知，令我惊讶的是，曾经觉得写作如此难的我竟然赢得了写作比赛！故选A。 21. 考查名词。句意：我感到满足感，不是因为我赢了，而是因为我勇敢地挑战了自己。A. satisfaction满意；B. humor幽默；C. fear恐惧；D. duty责任。根据上文“My English teacher told me the result and expressed his congratulations __19__ .（我的英语老师告诉了我结果，并……表示祝贺。）”可知，我感到满足感，不是因为我赢了，而是因为我勇敢地挑战了自己。故选A。 22. 考查副词。句意：我感到满足感，不是因为我赢了，而是因为我勇敢地挑战了自己。A. carefully仔细地； B. bravely勇敢地；C. slowly慢慢地；D. politely有礼貌地。根据“not because I had won（不是因为我赢了）”可知，我感到满足感，不是因为我赢了，而是因为我勇敢地挑战了自己。故选B。 23. 考查连词。句意：虽然一路上有很多障碍，但是马终于到达了目的地。A. Because因为；B. Until直到；C. Although尽管；D. But但是。通过分析句子结构，前后句子存在转折关系，所以要用Although来填空。可知，虽然一路上有很多障碍，但是马终于到达了目的地。故选C。 24. 考查动词短语。句意：我的努力和老师的支持得到了回报。A. worked out算出，解出；B. made a difference起（重要）作用；C. held on握住；D. shown up展示。根据“My hard work and the support of my teacher（我的努力和老师的支持）”可知，我的努力和老师的支持得到了回报。故选B。 25. 考查名词。句意：在颁奖典礼上，我发表了致辞，表达我衷心的感谢对骑马者——我的英语老师的感谢。A. hope希望；B. decisions决定；C. goals目标；D. thanks感谢。根据下文“It was he who taught me the power of pushing beyond my comfort zones and never giving up.（是他教会了我超越舒适区、永不放弃的力量。）”可知，在颁奖典礼上，我发表了致辞，表达我衷心的感谢对骑马者——我的英语老师的感谢。故选D。 四、阅读理解（共15小题，每小题2分，满分30分） 阅读下列短文，根据短文内容选择最佳答案。 A How to Read News Reports Reading news reports isn’t as simple as it seems. Begin a learning journey to level up your news reading skills! Try reading with the News Pyramid The News Pyramid is a great tool to help you find the main information fast. **News Pyramid structure **Recognize (识别) untrue information Explore more ◆Check where information comes from. Is the news from a trusted news website like China Daily? Is the writer’s name real? ◆Separate opinions from facts. Facts are what you can prove, for example, “National Volleyball Team won the match!” Opinions are personal ideas, such as “It’s the best match!” They aren’t always true! ◆Avoid bias (偏见). Is only part of data shown? Do the facts only support one side? Compare how different news websites tell the same story! ◆ After reading a news report, try to tell 3 key facts, raise 2 doubts and choose 1 thing you want to study more. ◆Connect the news with your life and think about how it can help you. 1. In which part of news reports can you most probably find future plans? A. The title. B. The lead. C. The tail. D. The body. 2. Which statement about the News Pyramid is correct? A. The body includes the most important information. B. The tail is the most important part for getting main ideas. C. The title and lead carry the most important information. D. Background information is mainly in the title. 3. What can you do to avoid bias? A. Tell key facts of news reports. B. Connect the news with your life. C. Check if the writer’s name is real. D. Read news from different websites. 4. According to the passage, which of the following is a fact? A. This is the most exciting news ever. B. The local team won the championship last night. C. The news report is really well-written. D. Everyone should care about this news. 5. What is the text? A. A food ad. B. A learning guide. C. A film review. D. A science report. 【答案】CCDBB 【解析】文章主要介绍了如何阅读新闻报道，包括使用新闻金字塔快速找到主要信息、识别不真实信息和避免偏见的方法。 1. 题干意思：在新闻报道的哪个部分最有可能找到未来的计划？A. 标题；B. 引言；C. 结尾；D. 正文。 根据“新闻金字塔”中“The tail often includes future plans or related events.（结尾通常会包含未来的计划或相关事项。）”可知，结尾通常包含未来计划或相关事件。故选C。 2. 题干意思：关于“新闻金字塔”说法正确的是哪一项？A. 正文部分包含了最重要的信息；B. 结尾是获取主要观点的关键部分；C. 标题和引言包含了最重要的信息；D. 背景信息主要在标题中。根据“新闻金字塔”中“Title & Lead（标题与引言）”→“Most Important Information（最重要信息）”可知，标题和导语是最重要的信息部分。故选C。 3. 题干意思：为避免偏见，你可以采取哪些措施？A. 陈述新闻报道的关键事实；B. 将新闻与你的生活联系起来；C. 检查作者的名字是否真实；D. 阅读来自不同网站的新闻。根据表格“**Recognize (识别) untrue information（识别不实信息）”中“Avoid bias (偏见). Is only part of data shown? Do the facts only support one side? Compare how different news websites tell the same story!（避免偏见。是否只展示了部分数据？事实是否只支持一方？比较不同新闻网站对同一事件的报道！）”可知，比较不同新闻网站如何讲述同一个故事，对比可减少偏见。故选D。 4. 题干意思：根据这篇文章，以下哪一项是事实？A. 这是迄今为止最令人兴奋的消息；B. 本地球队昨晚赢得了冠军；C. 这篇新闻报道写得真好；D. 每个人都应该关注这条新闻。根据表格“Recognize (识别) untrue information（识别不实信息）”中“Facts are what you can prove, for example, “National Volleyball Team won the match!”（事实是你能够证明的东西，例如，‘国家排球队赢得了比赛！’）”可知，事实是可以被证明的陈述，如“本地球队昨晚赢得了冠军”。故选B。 5. 题干意思：本文是什么？A. 一则食品广告；B. 一份学习指南；C. 一篇影评；D. 一份科学报告。推理判断题。通读全文内容可知，本文主要是指导如何阅读新闻报道的学习指南。故选B。 B I always thought my grandmother was forgetful. Every morning, Grandma would ask me the same questions: “Did you eat breakfast?”“Did you take your umbrella?” and “Do you have your keys?” I felt bored with her care because she asked too much. I would sigh (叹气) and rush out of the house before she could say more. One rainy Tuesday, I forgot to take my key and got locked out of our house. I stood in front of the door angrily, kicking the wall for forgetting to take my key. Suddenly, the door opened. This was my grandma. She came back from shopping. She smiled and said, “I knew you’d forget to take your key today.” She took out my key from her pocket. That evening, I was surprised because I noticed Grandma’s bedroom drawer wasn’t locked as usual. I looked inside and found lots of notebooks. One read: “Xiao Ming’s Daily Needs — 2025.” I read through it and saw she had written down everything I needed in the notebooks. “March 12: Forgot to take the lunchbox — pack (打包) more snacks tomorrow.” “April 3: Math test today — don’t ask about scores, just make egg soup.” “May 30: School trip — remind Xiao Ming about sunscreen (防晒霜).” The last note was from that morning: “Rain — put an umbrella in his bag secretly while he wasn’t paying attention.” Suddenly, all those “forgetful” questions made sense. I was sorry for my bad behavior before. She wasn’t remembering — she was recording, turning my carelessness into her responsibility. We often think that when someone loves repeating things, it’s because he or she forgets. But sometimes, people who ask a lot of questions are actually trying to remember what’s really important. I needed to thank my grandma. I realized that love isn’t about doing something big. It’s in the small, quiet acts, like Grandma’s notebooks. 1. Why did the writer kick the wall? A. Because he forgot to take his key. B. Because he lost his umbrella. C. Because he failed the math test. D. Because he had much homework. 2. What did the writer find in Grandma’s drawer? A. An interesting storybook. B. A lot of old photos of the writer. C. Two umbrellas and some snacks. D. Some notebooks recording his needs. 3. What can we infer (推断) about Grandma from the story? A. She wanted the writer to depend on her. B. She was very forgetful in her daily life. C. She cared deeply about the writer’s needs. D. She has had the habit of writing diaries since she was young. 4. Look at the mind map. Which of the following can be put in __▲__ ? A. Surprised; realizing Grandma’s way of caring B. Angry; sharing Grandma’s feelings C. Angry; asking the writer to bring keys D. Surprised; helping the writer with homework 5. What does the story mainly tell us? A. True love is shown through small daily actions. B. Writing notes can help us remember important things. C. Young people should learn to do things by themselves. D. Love means always being patient with family members. 【答案】ADCAA 【解析】短文主要讲述作者以前觉得奶奶很唠叨、健忘，总反复问同样的问题。一次雨天忘带钥匙被锁门外，奶奶却早备好钥匙。后来作者发现奶奶用本子默默记下自己所有需求，才明白奶奶的反复叮嘱都是爱。他懂得了：爱藏在平凡小事里。 1. 题干意思：作者为什么踢墙？A. 因为他忘记带钥匙了；B. 因为他把伞弄丢了；C. 因为他的数学考试没及格；D. 因为他有很多作业。根据第2段“One rainy Tuesday, I forgot to take my key and got locked out of our house. I stood in front of the door angrily, kicking the wall for forgetting to take my key.（一个下雨的星期二，我忘记带钥匙，被锁在门外。我生气地站在门前，踢着墙，因为我忘了带钥匙。）”可知，是因为他忘了带钥匙。故选A。 2. 题干意思：作者在奶奶的抽屉里发现了什么？A. 一本有趣的故事书；B. 作者的许多旧照片；C. 两把雨伞和一些零食；D. 记录他需求的一些笔记本。根据第3段“That evening, I was surprised because I noticed Grandma’s bedroom drawer wasn’t locked as usual. I looked inside and found lots of notebooks. One read: “Xiao Ming’s Daily Needs — 2025.” I read through it and saw she had written down everything I needed in the notebooks.（那天晚上，我感到很惊讶，因为我注意到奶奶的卧室抽屉不像往常那样上了锁。我打开抽屉一看，里面有很多笔记本。其中有一本写着：‘小明的日常需求——2025年。’我翻阅了一下，发现她在笔记本里详细记录了我所需要的一切东西。）”可知，是一些记录着他需求的笔记本。故选D。 3. 题干意思：从这个故事中，我们可以推断出关于奶奶的什么信息呢？A. 她希望作者依赖她；B. 她在日常生活中非常健忘；C. 她非常关心作者的需求；D. 她自幼就有写日记的习惯。根据第3段“That evening, I was surprised because I noticed Grandma’s bedroom drawer wasn’t locked as usual. I looked inside and found lots of notebooks. One read: “Xiao Ming’s Daily Needs — 2025.” I read through it and saw she had written down everything I needed in the notebooks. （那天晚上，我感到很惊讶，因为我注意到奶奶的卧室抽屉不像往常那样上了锁。我打开抽屉一看，里面有很多笔记本。其中有一本写着：‘小明的日常需求——2025年。’我翻阅了一下，发现她在笔记本里详细记录了我所需要的一切东西。）”可知，她非常关心作者的需求。故选C。 4. 题干意思：看这个思维导图。以下哪一项可以填入 __▲__ 处？A. 惊讶；意识到奶奶的关爱方式；B. 生气；分享奶奶的感受；C. 生气；让作者带钥匙；D. 惊讶；帮助作者做作业。根据第3段“That evening, I was surprised because I noticed Grandma’s bedroom drawer wasn’t locked as usual. I looked inside and found lots of notebooks. One read: “Xiao Ming’s Daily Needs — 2025.” I read through it and saw she had written down everything I needed in the notebooks.（那天晚上，我感到很惊讶，因为我注意到奶奶的卧室抽屉不像往常那样上了锁。我打开抽屉一看，里面有很多笔记本。其中有一本写着：‘小明的日常需求——2025年。’我翻阅了一下，发现她在笔记本里详细记录了我所需要的一切东西。）”和第8段“Suddenly, all those “forgetful” questions made sense.（突然间，所有那些‘健忘’的问题都有了意义。）”以及“I realized that love isn’t about doing something big. It’s in the small, quiet acts, like Grandma’s notebooks.（我意识到，爱并非在于做些大事。它存在于那些细微而安静的举动之中，就像奶奶的那些笔记本一样。）”可知，作者看到笔记本后很惊讶，并明白了奶奶的关爱方式。故选A。 5. 题干意思：这个故事主要告诉我们什么？A. 真正的爱是通过日常的小行动表现出来的；B. 写便条有助于我们记住重要的事情；C. 年轻人应该学会自己做事；D. 爱意味着永远对家人保持耐心。通读全文，尤其根据最后一段“I realized that love isn’t about doing something big. It’s in the small, quiet acts, like Grandma’s notebooks.（我意识到，爱并非在于做些大事。它存在于那些细微而安静的举动之中，就像奶奶的那些笔记本一样。）”可知，故事主要告诉我们：真正的爱是通过日常的小行动表现出来的。故选A。 C Reshi completed a 12-page children’s book, Alice and Sparkle, with the help of a chatbot called ChatGPT. A chatbot is a computer program that uses AI to imitate human thinking and writing. The book’s text was produced using it, and Reshi created illustrations (插图) using another AI program, Midjourney, which translates words into images. When Reshi posted the book online, it was really popular with the children. And some people praised him for his intelligence. However, not everyone was pleased. Some artists were critical (批判性的). They pointed out the poor quality of the artwork. The more serious problem, they said, was the way the art was made. Midjourney searches through millions of images across the Internet. It uses algorithms (算法) to find patterns in those images and create new ones. Think of the artists who upload their works online. Midjourney uses their works without their permission (允许). Some companies have already chosen AI over human talent. At a comedy club, an AI-powered robot told jokes, instead of human beings. And the San Francisco Ballet used images generated by Midjourney to make its ballet show The Nutcracker more popular by advertising. Many artists and writers are nervous about their future. Will people pay them for their work if it can be done more cheaply by using AI? “As a person who makes money and finds joy in the writing, I’m troubled to see people look for cheap alternatives (替代品) rather than actual human writing,” journalist Josephine says. There should be protections for artists and authors whose work might be used in AI algorithms. There’s real concern (担忧). The tech industry that’s working on these tools should involve artists in the process of creation. 1. The passage is most likely to be taken from a ____ . A. newspaper B. science fiction C. storybook D. travel guide 2. The way in which the book was made is in the order of ____ . ①Artists uploaded their work on the Internet. ②Midjourney created new images without artists’ permission. ③The AI program used algorithms to find the patterns. ④Midjourney searched through a great number of images online. A. ①③④② B. ④①③② C. ③④①② D. ①④③② 3. In Paragraph 4, the writer shows the popularity of using AI by ____ . A. listing numbers B. giving examples C. making comparisons D. showing opinions 4. Which of the following best shows the main concern of the passage? A. AI is developing too quickly for people to understand. B. AI may reduce the value of human creative work. C. AI is making children’s books more interesting. D. AI is helping artists earn more money. 5. What’s the writer’s attitude towards Reshi’s event? A. Supportive. B. Uncaring. C. Critical. D. Uninterested. 【答案】ADBBC 【解析】文章讲述了AI在创作领域的应用，包括ChatGPT和Midjourney等工具如何帮助完成儿童书籍的创作，以及这种技术带来的争议和影响。 1. 题干意思：这篇文章最有可能摘自 ____ 。A. 报纸；B. 科幻小说；C. 故事书；D. 旅游指南。根据全文内容可知，本文主要讲述了人工智能的利弊，所以最有可能摘自报纸，故答案为A。 2. 题干意思：这本书的制作顺序是 ____ 。①艺术家们把他们的作品上传到网上；②Midjourney未经艺术家允许创作了新的图像；③人工智能程序使用算法来寻找模式；④Midjourney在网上搜索了大量的图像。A. ①③④②；B. ④①③②；C. ③④①②；D. ①④③②。根据第2段“When Reshi posted the book online, it was really popular with the children.（当雷希将这本书发布到网上时，它真的很受孩子们的欢迎。）”对应（①）；根据第3段“Midjourney searches through millions of images across the Internet.（Midjourney搜索了网上数百万张图像。）”对应（④）；根据第3段“It uses algorithms (算法) to find patterns in those images and create new ones.（它利用算法来在这些图像中找出规律，并生成新的图像。）”对应（③）；根据第3段“Midjourney uses their works without their permission (允许).（Midjourney未经他们允许使用他们的作品。）”对应（②）。故这本书的制作顺序是①④③②，故答案为D。 3. 题干意思：在第 4 段中，作者通过 ____ 来展示使用人工智能的普及程度。A. 列数字；B. 举例子；C. 作比较；D. 展示观点。根据第4段“At a comedy club, an AI-powered robot told jokes, instead of human beings. And the San Francisco Ballet used images generated by Midjourney to make its ballet show The Nutcracker more popular by advertising.（在一家喜剧俱乐部，一个由人工智能驱动的机器人讲笑话，而不是人类。旧金山芭蕾舞团还利用Midjourney生成的图像为《胡桃夹子》做广告，让这部芭蕾舞剧更受欢迎。）”可知，作者通过举例子展示了使用人工智能的受欢迎程度，故答案为B。 4. 题干意思：以下哪项最能说明文章的主要担忧？A. 人工智能的发展速度太快了，人们无法理解；B. 人工智能可能会降低人类创造性工作的价值；C. 人工智能使儿童书籍更有趣；D. 人工智能正在帮助艺术家赚更多的钱。根据最后一段“There should be protections for artists and authors whose work might be used in AI algorithms. There’s real concern (担忧). The tech industry that’s working on these tools should involve artists in the process of creation.（应该为那些作品可能被用于人工智能算法的艺术家和作者提供保护。这确实令人担忧。正在研究这些工具的科技行业应该让艺术家参与创作过程。）”可知，文章的主要担忧：人工智能可能会降低人类创造性工作的价值，故答案为B。 5. 题干意思：作者对雷希的事件持何种态度？A. 支持的；B. 不关心的；C. 批判的；D. 不感兴趣的。根据第2段“When Reshi posted the book online, it was really popular with the children.（当雷希将这本书发布到网上时，它真的很受孩子们的欢迎。）”以及根据最后一段“There should be protections for artists and authors whose work might be used in AI algorithms.（应该对那些作品可能被用于人工智能算法的艺术家和作者进行保护。）”可知作者对Reshi的事（将这本书发布到网上）持批判的态度，故答案为C。 五、信息还原（共5小题，每小题2分，满分10分） 阅读短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。（有两项多余） How to Write a Good Poem Poetry is a creative way to express your ideas and feelings in words. Many writers enjoy poetry because there are no strict rules to follow. However, some useful tips can still help you write better poems and enjoy the process more. __1__________ Reading poems written by others can help you understand different styles and ideas. In this way, you may discover what kind of poetry you like best. You can also ask your teacher for advice or visit a library to find more books about poetry. When thinking about what to write, pay attention to what’s around you. __2__________ It can be anything from your favorite sport to a place you have visited. You can also choose topics that are meaningful to you, such as friendship or protecting the environment. Before you begin writing, it is a good idea to collect your thoughts. __3__________ Write down anything that interests you, including colors, sounds, or small moments in daily life. These notes can later help you create your poem more easily. After you finish your poem, don’t forget to read it aloud. __4__________ By doing this, you may find some parts that sound unclear or need improvement. You can also share your poem with others and listen to their advice. __5__________ The more you practice, the more confident you will become. Don’t be afraid to try new ideas or different styles. Writing poetry should be both enjoyable and meaningful. A. Practice is the key to improving your writing skills. B. The best way to become a better writer is to be a reader first. C. Here’s how to read your poems. D. Saying a poem out loud can bring it to life. E. It is also important to learn some basic writing skills. F. You could also spend some time thinking about what you love. G. Keep a small notebook or a note to write your ideas. 【答案】BFGDA 【解析】本文主要介绍了如何写一首好诗的方法，包括通过阅读他人诗歌了解风格、关注身边事物寻找写作主题、收集想法记录灵感、大声朗读修改诗歌以及通过练习提升写作技能等内容。 1. 根据下文“Reading poems written by others can help you understand different styles and ideas.（阅读别人写的诗可以帮助你理解不同的风格和思想。）”可知，B选项“The best way to become a better writer is to be a reader first.（成为一名更好的作家的最好方法就是先成为一名读者。）”此句点明“成为好作家需先做读者”，与空格后“阅读他人诗歌”的内容衔接紧密，符合逻辑。故答案为B。 2. 根据上文“When thinking about what to write, pay attention to what’s around you.（在考虑写什么的时候，注意你周围的东西。）”以及下文“It can be anything from your favorite sport to a place you have visited.（它可以是任何东西，从你最喜欢的运动到你去过的地方。）”可知，F选项“You could also spend some time thinking about what you love.（你也可以花点时间想想你喜欢什么。）”此句建议“思考喜欢的事物”，与空格前“注意周围事物”和空格后“可以是任何事情（如喜欢的运动）”衔接紧密，符合逻辑。故答案为F。 3. 根据上文“Before you begin writing, it is a good idea to collect your thoughts.（在你开始写作之前，收集你的想法是个好主意。）”以及下文“Write down anything that interests you, including colors, sounds, or small moments in daily life.（写下任何你感兴趣的东西，包括颜色、声音或日常生活中的小片段。）”可知，G选项“Keep a small notebook or a note to write your ideas.（准备一个小笔记本或笔记来写下你的想法。）”此句建议“用笔记本记录想法”，与空格前“收集想法”和空格后“写下感兴趣的东西”衔接紧密，符合逻辑。故答案为G。 4. 根据上文“After you finish your poem, don’t forget to read it aloud.（写完诗后，别忘了大声朗读。）”以及下文“By doing this, you may find some parts that sound unclear or need improvement.（通过这样做，您可能会发现一些听起来不清楚或需要改进的部分。）”可知，D选项“Saying a poem out loud can bring it to life.（大声朗诵一首诗能够使其变得生动起来。）”此句说明“大声朗读诗歌的好处”，与空格前“大声朗读”和空格后“发现需要改进的地方”衔接紧密，符合逻辑。故答案为D。 5. 根据下文“The more you practice, the more confident you will become.（你练习得越多，你就越有信心。）”可知，A选项“Practice is the key to improving your writing skills.（练习是提高写作技巧的关键。）”此句点明“练习的重要性”，与空格后“练习越多越自信”衔接紧密，符合逻辑。故答案为A。 六、词汇（每空1分，满分5分） 1. Many people may feel pain in their _______________ (stomach) after eating too much ice-cream. 2. If you are not sure when _______________ (communicate) with the headteacher, you may check his timetable. 3. After moving to a new school, she has _______________ (true) realized how important friendship is. 4. She had difficulty _______________ (get) up early in the morning because she stayed up late studying the night before. 5. The _______________ (France) government has decided to return some cultural relics to China, which shows respect for history and culture. 【答案】stomachs；to communicate；truly；getting；French 七、选词填空（共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分） 请从方框内选择适当的词并用其正确形式填空，每词限用一次。 feel second to none celebration a slice of while besides choose cold prefer depend on In early spring different kinds of flowers come out and make the world so beautiful. In ancient China, when flowers just began to bloom, it was a good __1__________ for people to get together for a flower-themed party. This day later became known as the Flower Festival. It has a history of over 1,400 years. People believed that this day was the birthday of all flowers. They thought flowers were not only beautiful, but full of life and hope. In ancient China, the Flower Festival was widely celebrated on the fifteenth day of the second lunar month. However in some areas, people __2__________ to celebrate it on the second, the twelfth, or the twenty-fifth day of that month. It __3__________ the local weather. In warmer places, flowers bloomed earlier, so people could enjoy the flowers sooner. In __4__________ places, people had to wait a little longer to enjoy them. Every spring then, there were many interesting __5__________ . To enjoy the beautiful flowers, one of the most popular activities was an outgoing in the countryside. Families and Friends walked together and enjoyed the spring __6__________ there. People also visited places with beautiful flowers. Some people were writing poems __7__________ others were painting flowers. __8__________ these activities, there were many other customs too. For example, young girls, tied apiece of red cloth or paper onto flower branches to express their wishes for a bright future. They believed this could bring them happiness and good luck. They also drank flower tea and planted flowers, hoping to take in __9__________ spring home. Watching butterflies was also a relaxing activity. Today, the Flower Festival is still celebrated in some places in China. It is a wonderful time to experience the beauty, of spring. The colorful flowers and happy people make the festival __10__________ . More and more people check out these celebrations and enjoy the beauty of nature in person. 【答案】choice；preferred；depended on；colder；celebrations；feel；while；Besides；a slice of；second to none 【解析】本文主要介绍了花节，介绍了花节的历史、庆祝时间以及活动等。 1. 句意：在中国古代，当鲜花刚刚盛开时，人们聚在一起举办以鲜花为主题的派对是一个不错的选择。根据句意可知此处表示“选择 ”，结合所给词，选择choose。又因为空前“it was a good”，所以此处用单数名词，故填choice。 2. 句意：然而在一些地方，人们更喜欢在那个月的2号、12号或者25号庆祝。根据句意可知此处表示“更喜欢”，结合所给词，选择prefer。根据前半句的were可知此处时态为一般过去时，所以用动词过去式，故填preferred。 3. 句意：它取决于当地的天气。根据句意可知此处表示“取决于”，结合所给词，选择depend on。根据前一句的were可知此处时态为一般过去时，所以用动词过去式，故填depended on。 4. 句意：在更冷的地方，人们不得不等更长时间才能享受它们。根据句意可知此处表示“更冷的”，结合所给词，选择cold。此处与前一句的warmer形成对比，所以用比较级，故填colder。 5. 句意：每年春天，都有许多有趣的庆祝活动。根据句意可知此处表示“庆祝活动”，结合所给词，选择celebration。此处前有many修饰，所以用可数名词复数，故填celebrations。 6. 句意：家人和朋友们一起漫步，尽情享受着那里的春日气息。根据句意可知此处表示“气息，氛围”，结合所给词，选择feel，不可数名词，故填feel。 7. 句意：一些人正在写诗，而另一些人正在画花。根据句意可知此处表示“而”，结合所给词，选择while。while用于表示对比，故填while。 8. 句意：除了这些活动，还有许多其它的习俗。根据句意可知此处表示“除了……之外”，结合所给词，选择besides。位于句首，注意首字母大写，故填比besides。 9. 句意：他们还喝花茶、种花，希望能把春天的一部分带回家。根据句意可知此处表示“一片”，结合所给词，选择a slice of。故填a slice of。 10. 句意：五颜六色的花和快乐的人们使得这个节日首屈一指。根据句意可知此处表示“首屈一指”，结合所给词，选择second to none。故填second to none。 八、任务型阅读（共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分） Lying on the Red Mountain in Lhasa, the capital of Xizang, the Potala Palace is one of the most famous buildings in the world. It is also the highest palace on Earth, with its top reaching about 3,750 meters above sea level. With its long history and rich culture, it is a place visitors should not miss. If you travel to Xizang and miss it, you may truly regret it. The Potala Palace was first built in the Tang Dynasty by the Tibetan king Songtsen Gampo for his wife Princess Wencheng. Over time, the palace was rebuilt and enlarged several times, which makes it what it is today. These changes not only show the development of the building itself, but also reflect the cultural exchanges between different areas. Besides its long history, the structure (结构) of the palace is also very impressive (令人印象深刻的). It runs from the foot of the Red Mountain to its top, covering almost the whole mountain. There are more than 1,000 rooms inside. The central part is the Red Palace, which was mainly used for religious (宗教) purposes. The east and west parts form the White Palace, where people worked and lived every day. There is also a large hall of 717 square meters for holding important events. As well as these, seven shining golden roofs stand high above the palace and can be seen from kilometers away. As for its artistic value, the Potala Palace is like a great museum. It holds a great many artworks that show the history and culture of Xizang. It has large murals (壁画), covering about 2,500 square meters, with themes such as historical figures, ancient stories, local customs and sports. Besides murals, there are also many sculptures (雕塑) from as early as the 7th century, made of stone, wood and clay. Today, the Potala Palace not only represents history, but also is a cultural treasure. The government and local people have made great efforts to protect it. As well as showing the beauty of ancient architecture (建筑), it also helps people have a better understanding of the culture and traditions of Xizang. Its effect goes far more than the past, connecting history with the present and the future. Brief Introduction *The Potala Palace __1__________ on the Red Mountain in Lhasa, the capital of Xizang, and is one of the most famous buildings in the world. *With its long history and great cultural value, it has become a __2__________ for visitors. Long __3__________ *The Potala Palace dates from the Tang Dynasty and was first built by Songtsen Gampo for Princess Wencheng. *It has been rebuilt and enlarged several times over the years. *The changes show __4__________ the development of the building and cultural exchanges between areas. Impressive Structure *The palace __5__________ almost the whole Red Mountain, from the bottom to the top, including over 1,000 rooms inside. *The Red Palace is in the center and is mainly used for religious activities. *The White Palace on two sides of the Red Palace was used for people’s __6__________ life and work. *There is a large hall for holding important events. And seven golden roofs rise above the palace. Artistic Value *The Potala Palace is like a great museum with a __7__________ of artworks showing the history and culture of Xizang. *There are murals with an __8__________ of about 2,500 square meters, including different themes. *There are many sculptures made of different materials from the early 7th century as well. Conclusion *Now, the Potala Palace is not only a __9__________ of history but also a cultural treasure. *Its effect goes far __10__________ the past, connecting history with the present and the future. 【答案】lies/is/sits rests；must/must-see；History；both；covers；everyday/daily；wealth/lot/number/collection；area；symbol；beyond 【解析】本文主要介绍了布达拉宫的基本信息，包括其地理位置（位于拉萨红山）、历史渊源（始于唐朝，由松赞干布为文成公主建造，后多次重建扩建）、建筑结构（红宫用于宗教活动，白宫用于日常起居和工作，覆盖红山大部分区域）、艺术价值（拥有大量展示西藏历史文化的艺术品，如壁画、雕塑）以及文化意义（不仅是历史象征，也是文化宝藏，连接过去与现在、未来）。 九、综合填空（共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面的短文，在空白处填入一个恰当的单词或者括号内单词的正确形式（每空不限填一词） In 2026, the Qintong Boat Racing Festival was held on April 6 in Qinhu National Wetland Park in Jiangyan, Taizhou, Jiangsu Province. The theme of the event was “Healthy City, Energetic Jiangyan”. The activity was divided into five parts, __1__________ (offer) visitors different experiences. The exciting races attracted a large number of visitors and made the festival __2__________ (live). Qintong Boat Racing is a very famous folk activity in Taizhou. It is also called the “largest water temple fair” in the world. It became one of China’s national intangible cultural heritages (非物质文化遗产) in 2008. This wonderful activity has a long history and dates back __3__________ the Southern Song Dynasty. In the past, people held boat races to remember the __4__________ (hero) who lost their lives in battles. Today, the event is held around the Qingming Festival every year, usually in early April. So far, it __5__________ (become) an important part of local traditional culture. On the race day, there are all kinds of boats on Qintong Lake, such as bamboo poles (竹篱) boats, dragon boats and flower boats. Thousands of people take part in the activity. The whole lake is filled with loud cheers and __6__________ (excited). It is truly __7__________ amazing sight. Local people and visitors all enjoy __8__________ (watch) the boat racing. Many tourists come to Taizhou during the Qingming Festival to experience this special event and learn more about traditional customs. The activity shows the unique culture of water towns in the lower __9__________ (reach) of the Yangtze River. It also reflects people’s respect for history and their love for life. Over the years, it has attracted millions of visitors from home and abroad. Now, Qintong Boat Racing is not just a traditional activity, __10__________ an important way to introduce local culture to the world. It helps develop tourism and makes people’s lives more colourful. 【答案】offering；lively；to；heroes；has become；excitement；an；watching；reaches；but 【解析】本文主要介绍了位于江苏省泰州市的溱潼船赛。 1. 句意：这项活动分为五部分，为游客提供不同的体验。分析句子结构可知，该句主语为The activity，谓语为was divided into，宾语为five parts，句子成分完整，故空格处应为offer的动词-ing形式offering，在此处作伴随状语。 2. 句意：激动人心的比赛吸引了大批游客，使节日气氛活跃起来。分析句子结构可知，该句空格处应为形容词，作made的宾语补足语。故填lively。 3. 句意：这项精彩的活动有着悠久的历史，可以追溯到南宋。date back to意为“追溯到……”为固定搭配。故填to。 4. 句意：过去，人们举行划船比赛是为了纪念在战争中牺牲的英雄。根据句意可知，此处应为名词hero的复数形式heroes，表示泛指。 5. 句意：到目前为止，它已经成为当地传统文化的重要组成部分。根据句中的So far（到目前为止）可知，此处应使用现在完成时，其结构为have/has+动词的过去分词。又因为主语it为第三人称单数，故填has become。 6. 句意：整个湖都充满了响亮的欢呼和兴奋。根据句意和空格前的Cheers（欢呼）可知，此处应填excited的名词形式excitement，意为“兴奋”。 7. 句意：这真是一个令人惊叹的景象。sight意为“景象”，为可数名词，此处为单数形式，故空格处应为不定冠词，又因为amazing（令人惊叹的）为元音音素开头的单词，故填an。 8. 句意：当地居民和游客都喜欢看划船比赛。enjoy doing sth.意为“喜欢做某事”，为固定搭配，故此处填watch的动词-ing形式watching。 9. 句意：活动展现了长江下游水乡的独特文化。根据句意可知，此处应使用名词reach的复数形式reaches，意为“区域”。 10. 句意：现在，溱潼船赛不仅是一项传统活动，而且是向世界介绍当地文化的重要方式。not just…but…意为“不仅……，而且……”，为固定搭配，故填but。 十、书面表达（满分25分） 生活中不缺少美，只是缺少发现美的眼睛。值此春暖花开的季节，你们学校开展了以“The beauty around my hometown”为主题的写作比赛，让同学们去感受、记录、分享家乡泰州的“美”。假设你是该校学生李华，请你结合以下提示和要求，分享你看到的美。 The beauty around my hometown What Beautiful views: parks, rivers, Fengcheng River, Qintong Ancient Town… Famous people: Zheng Banqiao, Mei Lanfang… Local food and customs: Taizhou Breakfast, Jinjiang Dried Park How Activities: boating, cycling… Feelings … 注意： 1. 文中不能出现真实姓名、校名等信息； 2. 文章离包括三个主要所有要点，要点后小提示可选择性运用，适当发挥，使短文连贯、通顺； 3. 词数100词左右（文章开头已给出，不计入总词数） The beauty around my hometown As spring paints everything green and warm, I find myself falling in love with the beauty of my hometown — Taizhou, all over again. ___________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ Thank you for listening! 【答案】 The beauty around my hometown As spring paints everything green and warm, I find myself falling in love with the beauty of my hometown — Taizhou, all over again. There are many beautiful views in my hometown. We can enjoy ourselves in the beautiful parks, along the Fengcheng River, and even in the Qintong Ancient Town. There are also many famous people in my hometown, such as Zheng Banqiao and Mei Lanfang. I am very proud of them. What’s more, there are many local foods and customs in Taizhou. You can enjoy the delicious Taizhou Breakfast and Jinjiang Dried Park. You can also try boating and cycling. They are all very interesting. am lucky to live in such a beautiful city. I hope you can come and enjoy the beauty around me. Thank you for listening! 第 1 页 共 12 页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 泰州市省附中2025-2026学年八年级下学期期中英语试题 一、听力部分（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分） 二、单项选择（本题共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分） 1. —Do you know people around the world now know about tea culture? —Right! But Chinese people are ____ the ones who best understand the nature of tea. A. on time B. in person C. by mistake D. no doubt 2. Our school science club has a ____ spirit. Students are always trying new ideas and doing things that have never been done before. A. loving B. caring C. pioneering D. relaxing 3. —I came here to watch the film, but the cinema is already empty. —That’s because the film ____ since half an hour ago. A. has ended B. has been on C. has started D. has been over 4. He was late for school this morning, so he ____ an excuse to explain it to the teacher. A. signed up B. made up C. put up D. set up 5. —I heard the school library has a new book about Chinese festivals. Can I take it home? —Of course. ____ A. You can read it online. B. It’s not open today. C. You can check it out! D. Let’s talk about it later. 三、完形填空 阅读短文，从每题所给的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项（共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分) When I was a middle school student, my English teacher asked me to enter a writing competition. I said no without __11__ , because English was only my second language and I was poor in writing. Why did he ask me to do __12__ that I was sure to fail? He replied, “Because I love your stories, and I think you have a good shot at this.” __13__ by his words, I agreed to have a try. I chose Paul Revere’s horse __14__ my subject. Paul was a silversmith in Boston who rode a horse to warn (警告) people that British soldiers (士兵) were coming. What did the horse think, as he sped through the night? Did he get __15__ ? Have doubts? Did he want to give up? I sympathized (同情) at once. I wanted to give up. But, __16__ Revere’s horse, I kept going. I wrote my essay again, and again and again. When I finally finished it, the thought of winning had given way to the __17__ of writing. A few __18__ later, when I almost forgot the contest, there came the news. My English teacher told me the result and expressed his congratulations __19__ . To my surprise, I, who had once found writing so __20__ , had won the writing competition! I felt a sense of __21__ , not because I had won, but because I challenged myself __22__ . __23__ there were many obstacles (绊脚石) along the way, the horse finally reached his goal. My hard work and the support of my teacher had __24__ . Present at the award presentation, I gave a speech to show my heartfelt __25__ to the horse rider — my English teacher. It was he who taught me the power of pushing beyond my comfort zones and never giving up. 11. A. practicing B. thinking C. worrying D. refusing 12. A. nothing B. anything C. something D. everything 13. A. Encouraged B. Reminded C. Showed D. Followed 14. A. like B. from C. about D. as 15. A. moved B. tired C. interested D. satisfied 16. A. in B. on C. like D. through 17. A. argument B. difference C. talent D. joy 18. A. minutes B. hours C. weeks D. years 19. A. sadly B. patiently C. excitedly D. angrily 20. A. difficult B. interesting C. different D. creative 21. A. satisfaction B. humor C. fear D. duty 22. A. carefully B. bravely C. slowly D. politely 23. A. Because B. Until C. Although D. But 24. A. worked out B. made a difference C. held on D. shown up 25. A. hope B. decisions C. goals D. thanks 四、阅读理解（共15小题，每小题2分，满分30分） 阅读下列短文，根据短文内容选择最佳答案。 A How to Read News Reports Reading news reports isn’t as simple as it seems. Begin a learning journey to level up your news reading skills! Try reading with the News Pyramid The News Pyramid is a great tool to help you find the main information fast. **News Pyramid structure **Recognize (识别) untrue information Explore more ◆Check where information comes from. Is the news from a trusted news website like China Daily? Is the writer’s name real? ◆Separate opinions from facts. Facts are what you can prove, for example, “National Volleyball Team won the match!” Opinions are personal ideas, such as “It’s the best match!” They aren’t always true! ◆Avoid bias (偏见). Is only part of data shown? Do the facts only support one side? Compare how different news websites tell the same story! ◆ After reading a news report, try to tell 3 key facts, raise 2 doubts and choose 1 thing you want to study more. ◆Connect the news with your life and think about how it can help you. 1. In which part of news reports can you most probably find future plans? A. The title. B. The lead. C. The tail. D. The body. 2. Which statement about the News Pyramid is correct? A. The body includes the most important information. B. The tail is the most important part for getting main ideas. C. The title and lead carry the most important information. D. Background information is mainly in the title. 3. What can you do to avoid bias? A. Tell key facts of news reports. B. Connect the news with your life. C. Check if the writer’s name is real. D. Read news from different websites. 4. According to the passage, which of the following is a fact? A. This is the most exciting news ever. B. The local team won the championship last night. C. The news report is really well-written. D. Everyone should care about this news. 5. What is the text? A. A food ad. B. A learning guide. C. A film review. D. A science report. B I always thought my grandmother was forgetful. Every morning, Grandma would ask me the same questions: “Did you eat breakfast?”“Did you take your umbrella?” and “Do you have your keys?” I felt bored with her care because she asked too much. I would sigh (叹气) and rush out of the house before she could say more. One rainy Tuesday, I forgot to take my key and got locked out of our house. I stood in front of the door angrily, kicking the wall for forgetting to take my key. Suddenly, the door opened. This was my grandma. She came back from shopping. She smiled and said, “I knew you’d forget to take your key today.” She took out my key from her pocket. That evening, I was surprised because I noticed Grandma’s bedroom drawer wasn’t locked as usual. I looked inside and found lots of notebooks. One read: “Xiao Ming’s Daily Needs — 2025.” I read through it and saw she had written down everything I needed in the notebooks. “March 12: Forgot to take the lunchbox — pack (打包) more snacks tomorrow.” “April 3: Math test today — don’t ask about scores, just make egg soup.” “May 30: School trip — remind Xiao Ming about sunscreen (防晒霜).” The last note was from that morning: “Rain — put an umbrella in his bag secretly while he wasn’t paying attention.” Suddenly, all those “forgetful” questions made sense. I was sorry for my bad behavior before. She wasn’t remembering — she was recording, turning my carelessness into her responsibility. We often think that when someone loves repeating things, it’s because he or she forgets. But sometimes, people who ask a lot of questions are actually trying to remember what’s really important. I needed to thank my grandma. I realized that love isn’t about doing something big. It’s in the small, quiet acts, like Grandma’s notebooks. 1. Why did the writer kick the wall? A. Because he forgot to take his key. B. Because he lost his umbrella. C. Because he failed the math test. D. Because he had much homework. 2. What did the writer find in Grandma’s drawer? A. An interesting storybook. B. A lot of old photos of the writer. C. Two umbrellas and some snacks. D. Some notebooks recording his needs. 3. What can we infer (推断) about Grandma from the story? A. She wanted the writer to depend on her. B. She was very forgetful in her daily life. C. She cared deeply about the writer’s needs. D. She has had the habit of writing diaries since she was young. 4. Look at the mind map. Which of the following can be put in __▲__ ? A. Surprised; realizing Grandma’s way of caring B. Angry; sharing Grandma’s feelings C. Angry; asking the writer to bring keys D. Surprised; helping the writer with homework 5. What does the story mainly tell us? A. True love is shown through small daily actions. B. Writing notes can help us remember important things. C. Young people should learn to do things by themselves. D. Love means always being patient with family members. C Reshi completed a 12-page children’s book, Alice and Sparkle, with the help of a chatbot called ChatGPT. A chatbot is a computer program that uses AI to imitate human thinking and writing. The book’s text was produced using it, and Reshi created illustrations (插图) using another AI program, Midjourney, which translates words into images. When Reshi posted the book online, it was really popular with the children. And some people praised him for his intelligence. However, not everyone was pleased. Some artists were critical (批判性的). They pointed out the poor quality of the artwork. The more serious problem, they said, was the way the art was made. Midjourney searches through millions of images across the Internet. It uses algorithms (算法) to find patterns in those images and create new ones. Think of the artists who upload their works online. Midjourney uses their works without their permission (允许). Some companies have already chosen AI over human talent. At a comedy club, an AI-powered robot told jokes, instead of human beings. And the San Francisco Ballet used images generated by Midjourney to make its ballet show The Nutcracker more popular by advertising. Many artists and writers are nervous about their future. Will people pay them for their work if it can be done more cheaply by using AI? “As a person who makes money and finds joy in the writing, I’m troubled to see people look for cheap alternatives (替代品) rather than actual human writing,” journalist Josephine says. There should be protections for artists and authors whose work might be used in AI algorithms. There’s real concern (担忧). The tech industry that’s working on these tools should involve artists in the process of creation. 1. The passage is most likely to be taken from a ____ . A. newspaper B. science fiction C. storybook D. travel guide 2. The way in which the book was made is in the order of ____ . ①Artists uploaded their work on the Internet. ②Midjourney created new images without artists’ permission. ③The AI program used algorithms to find the patterns. ④Midjourney searched through a great number of images online. A. ①③④② B. ④①③② C. ③④①② D. ①④③② 3. In Paragraph 4, the writer shows the popularity of using AI by ____ . A. listing numbers B. giving examples C. making comparisons D. showing opinions 4. Which of the following best shows the main concern of the passage? A. AI is developing too quickly for people to understand. B. AI may reduce the value of human creative work. C. AI is making children’s books more interesting. D. AI is helping artists earn more money. 5. What’s the writer’s attitude towards Reshi’s event? A. Supportive. B. Uncaring. C. Critical. D. Uninterested. 五、信息还原（共5小题，每小题2分，满分10分） 阅读短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。（有两项多余） How to Write a Good Poem Poetry is a creative way to express your ideas and feelings in words. Many writers enjoy poetry because there are no strict rules to follow. However, some useful tips can still help you write better poems and enjoy the process more. __1__________ Reading poems written by others can help you understand different styles and ideas. In this way, you may discover what kind of poetry you like best. You can also ask your teacher for advice or visit a library to find more books about poetry. When thinking about what to write, pay attention to what’s around you. __2__________ It can be anything from your favorite sport to a place you have visited. You can also choose topics that are meaningful to you, such as friendship or protecting the environment. Before you begin writing, it is a good idea to collect your thoughts. __3__________ Write down anything that interests you, including colors, sounds, or small moments in daily life. These notes can later help you create your poem more easily. After you finish your poem, don’t forget to read it aloud. __4__________ By doing this, you may find some parts that sound unclear or need improvement. You can also share your poem with others and listen to their advice. __5__________ The more you practice, the more confident you will become. Don’t be afraid to try new ideas or different styles. Writing poetry should be both enjoyable and meaningful. A. Practice is the key to improving your writing skills. B. The best way to become a better writer is to be a reader first. C. Here’s how to read your poems. D. Saying a poem out loud can bring it to life. E. It is also important to learn some basic writing skills. F. You could also spend some time thinking about what you love. G. Keep a small notebook or a note to write your ideas. 六、词汇（每空1分，满分5分） 1. Many people may feel pain in their _______________ (stomach) after eating too much ice-cream. 2. If you are not sure when _______________ (communicate) with the headteacher, you may check his timetable. 3. After moving to a new school, she has _______________ (true) realized how important friendship is. 4. She had difficulty _______________ (get) up early in the morning because she stayed up late studying the night before. 5. The _______________ (France) government has decided to return some cultural relics to China, which shows respect for history and culture. 七、选词填空（共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分） 请从方框内选择适当的词并用其正确形式填空，每词限用一次。 feel second to none celebration a slice of while besides choose cold prefer depend on In early spring different kinds of flowers come out and make the world so beautiful. In ancient China, when flowers just began to bloom, it was a good __1__________ for people to get together for a flower-themed party. This day later became known as the Flower Festival. It has a history of over 1,400 years. People believed that this day was the birthday of all flowers. They thought flowers were not only beautiful, but full of life and hope. In ancient China, the Flower Festival was widely celebrated on the fifteenth day of the second lunar month. However in some areas, people __2__________ to celebrate it on the second, the twelfth, or the twenty-fifth day of that month. It __3__________ the local weather. In warmer places, flowers bloomed earlier, so people could enjoy the flowers sooner. In __4__________ places, people had to wait a little longer to enjoy them. Every spring then, there were many interesting __5__________ . To enjoy the beautiful flowers, one of the most popular activities was an outgoing in the countryside. Families and Friends walked together and enjoyed the spring __6__________ there. People also visited places with beautiful flowers. Some people were writing poems __7__________ others were painting flowers. __8__________ these activities, there were many other customs too. For example, young girls, tied apiece of red cloth or paper onto flower branches to express their wishes for a bright future. They believed this could bring them happiness and good luck. They also drank flower tea and planted flowers, hoping to take in __9__________ spring home. Watching butterflies was also a relaxing activity. Today, the Flower Festival is still celebrated in some places in China. It is a wonderful time to experience the beauty, of spring. The colorful flowers and happy people make the festival __10__________ . More and more people check out these celebrations and enjoy the beauty of nature in person. 八、任务型阅读（共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分） Lying on the Red Mountain in Lhasa, the capital of Xizang, the Potala Palace is one of the most famous buildings in the world. It is also the highest palace on Earth, with its top reaching about 3,750 meters above sea level. With its long history and rich culture, it is a place visitors should not miss. If you travel to Xizang and miss it, you may truly regret it. The Potala Palace was first built in the Tang Dynasty by the Tibetan king Songtsen Gampo for his wife Princess Wencheng. Over time, the palace was rebuilt and enlarged several times, which makes it what it is today. These changes not only show the development of the building itself, but also reflect the cultural exchanges between different areas. Besides its long history, the structure (结构) of the palace is also very impressive (令人印象深刻的). It runs from the foot of the Red Mountain to its top, covering almost the whole mountain. There are more than 1,000 rooms inside. The central part is the Red Palace, which was mainly used for religious (宗教) purposes. The east and west parts form the White Palace, where people worked and lived every day. There is also a large hall of 717 square meters for holding important events. As well as these, seven shining golden roofs stand high above the palace and can be seen from kilometers away. As for its artistic value, the Potala Palace is like a great museum. It holds a great many artworks that show the history and culture of Xizang. It has large murals (壁画), covering about 2,500 square meters, with themes such as historical figures, ancient stories, local customs and sports. Besides murals, there are also many sculptures (雕塑) from as early as the 7th century, made of stone, wood and clay. Today, the Potala Palace not only represents history, but also is a cultural treasure. The government and local people have made great efforts to protect it. As well as showing the beauty of ancient architecture (建筑), it also helps people have a better understanding of the culture and traditions of Xizang. Its effect goes far more than the past, connecting history with the present and the future. Brief Introduction *The Potala Palace __1__________ on the Red Mountain in Lhasa, the capital of Xizang, and is one of the most famous buildings in the world. *With its long history and great cultural value, it has become a __2__________ for visitors. Long __3__________ *The Potala Palace dates from the Tang Dynasty and was first built by Songtsen Gampo for Princess Wencheng. *It has been rebuilt and enlarged several times over the years. *The changes show __4__________ the development of the building and cultural exchanges between areas. Impressive Structure *The palace __5__________ almost the whole Red Mountain, from the bottom to the top, including over 1,000 rooms inside. *The Red Palace is in the center and is mainly used for religious activities. *The White Palace on two sides of the Red Palace was used for people’s __6__________ life and work. *There is a large hall for holding important events. And seven golden roofs rise above the palace. Artistic Value *The Potala Palace is like a great museum with a __7__________ of artworks showing the history and culture of Xizang. *There are murals with an __8__________ of about 2,500 square meters, including different themes. *There are many sculptures made of different materials from the early 7th century as well. Conclusion *Now, the Potala Palace is not only a __9__________ of history but also a cultural treasure. *Its effect goes far __10__________ the past, connecting history with the present and the future. 九、综合填空（共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面的短文，在空白处填入一个恰当的单词或者括号内单词的正确形式（每空不限填一词） In 2026, the Qintong Boat Racing Festival was held on April 6 in Qinhu National Wetland Park in Jiangyan, Taizhou, Jiangsu Province. The theme of the event was “Healthy City, Energetic Jiangyan”. The activity was divided into five parts, __1__________ (offer) visitors different experiences. The exciting races attracted a large number of visitors and made the festival __2__________ (live). Qintong Boat Racing is a very famous folk activity in Taizhou. It is also called the “largest water temple fair” in the world. It became one of China’s national intangible cultural heritages (非物质文化遗产) in 2008. This wonderful activity has a long history and dates back __3__________ the Southern Song Dynasty. In the past, people held boat races to remember the __4__________ (hero) who lost their lives in battles. Today, the event is held around the Qingming Festival every year, usually in early April. So far, it __5__________ (become) an important part of local traditional culture. On the race day, there are all kinds of boats on Qintong Lake, such as bamboo poles (竹篱) boats, dragon boats and flower boats. Thousands of people take part in the activity. The whole lake is filled with loud cheers and __6__________ (excited). It is truly __7__________ amazing sight. Local people and visitors all enjoy __8__________ (watch) the boat racing. Many tourists come to Taizhou during the Qingming Festival to experience this special event and learn more about traditional customs. The activity shows the unique culture of water towns in the lower __9__________ (reach) of the Yangtze River. It also reflects people’s respect for history and their love for life. Over the years, it has attracted millions of visitors from home and abroad. Now, Qintong Boat Racing is not just a traditional activity, __10__________ an important way to introduce local culture to the world. It helps develop tourism and makes people’s lives more colourful. 十、书面表达（满分25分） 生活中不缺少美，只是缺少发现美的眼睛。值此春暖花开的季节，你们学校开展了以“The beauty around my hometown”为主题的写作比赛，让同学们去感受、记录、分享家乡泰州的“美”。假设你是该校学生李华，请你结合以下提示和要求，分享你看到的美。 The beauty around my hometown What Beautiful views: parks, rivers, Fengcheng River, Qintong Ancient Town… Famous people: Zheng Banqiao, Mei Lanfang… Local food and customs: Taizhou Breakfast, Jinjiang Dried Park How Activities: boating, cycling… Feelings … 注意： 1. 文中不能出现真实姓名、校名等信息； 2. 文章离包括三个主要所有要点，要点后小提示可选择性运用，适当发挥，使短文连贯、通顺； 3. 词数100词左右（文章开头已给出，不计入总词数） The beauty around my hometown As spring paints everything green and warm, I find myself falling in love with the beauty of my hometown — Taizhou, all over again. ___________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ Thank you for listening! 第 1 页 共 12 页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $