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南京市玄武区2025-2026学年度第二学期期中试卷
八年级英语
一、听力(共10小题;每小题1分,满分10分)
二、单项选择(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)
从A、B、C、D 四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
1. Liverpool is well known ____ its pop music and football.
A. as B. to C. for D. with
2. Many national companies, like Huawei, develop quickly because of the spirit of ____ and creative thinking.
A. education B. introduction C. innovation D. communication
3. Ran Kejia, a ____ star in Chinese basketball, joined the WNBA with her excellent skills.
A. rises B. rising C. raises D. raising
4. The French will stay in Nanjing for a week and we’ve prepared several rooms for them. But they can’t decide ____ room to live in.
A. how B. where C. what D. which
5. —What do you think of my new coat? —It’s comfortable, not as cool as Lucy’s ____ .
A. either B. instead C. while D. though
6. Little Tony is running too fast. He is going to ____ .
A. fall off B. fall over C. fall asleep D. fall behind
7. There ____ an old library in our town in the past 20 years. It has brought us so much happiness and knowledge.
A. were B. has had C. has been D. have been
8. —Where is Tom? We are going to have a picnic with him.
—He ____ the hospital to look after his grandma.
A. has gone to B. has been to C. has been in D. has arrived in
9. — ____ have the Greens been married?
—For over 10 years. They celebrated their 10th wedding anniversary last month.
A. How often B. How long C. How soon D. How much
10. The city square ____ be a small dirty park, but now it is clean and beautiful.
A. used to B. uses to C. is used to D. was used to
11. My mother ____ for me at the school gate ____ I came out.
A. waited;until B. didn’t wait;until
C. waited;since D. was waiting;while
12. —Wow! Simon plays the piano so well.
—Yes, he ____ the piano for 8 years when he lived in Sydney.
A. plays B. played C. has played D. was playing
13. —Must I hand in my science report before the first class?
—No, you ____ . You can give it to me after lunch.
A. mustn’t B. can’t C. shouldn’t D. don’t have to
14. —Look at the sign here! You ____ take photos.
—Sorry. I won’t.
A. won’t B. needn’t
C. mustn’t D. may not
15. —Will you watch the Su Chao football match with me this Sunday evening?
— ____ We’ll go if we can get the tickets.
A. No way. B. That’s true. C. That’s all right. D. It depends.
三、完形填空(共10小题;每小题1分,满分10分)
阅读下面短文,从短文后每题所给的A、B、C、D 四个选项中,选出可以填入空白 处的最佳选项。
My grandfather often said “I won’t” to show his dislike of dishonesty. When he was young, he worked as a furniture maker. One day, a neighbour invited him to make some furniture. When he found the wood was a little __16__ , he said, “I won’t start right away.” He knew __17__ with wet wood could cause problems later on. So he chose to let the wood dry for a month.
Around the same time, __18__ furniture maker was also asked to do a similar job by a different family. Unlike my grandfather, he began working right away. He just wanted to __19__ how quickly he could work and finish the job easily. The carpenter did not understand my grandfather’s idea and even started to doubt him. But my grandfather did not get angry or change his mind. He waited __20__ for the wood to dry completely. No matter what others thought, he knew __21__ to make a good furniture, and it should be second to none. When the wood was dry, my grandfather made the boards __22__ and smooth.
Several months later, the carpenter’s furniture started to break which made himself feel very sorry. People around the town came and __23__ grandfather’s works of art. He didn’t need to speak for his works — his excellent skill spoke for itself.
Influenced by my grandfather, my father runs a restaurant and serves people by himself. He always __24__ the freshest food, so his restaurant is very popular in town. As a responsible businessman, he sets a good __25__ for us. We all remember the family value: be honest.
16. A. hard B. common C. soft D. wet
17. A. have worked B. worked C. working D. has worked
18. A. the B. another C. others D. other
19. A. show off B. look up C. give away D. take off
20. A. patiently B. politely C. proudly D. properly
21. A. why B. how C. what D. where
22. A. fresh B. digital C. strange D. straight
23. A. admired B. accepted C. expected D. allowed
24. A. protects B. prevents C. provides D. praises
25. A. record B. example C. ending D. excuse
四、阅读理解(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)
阅读下列短文,从短文后每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。
A
Welcome to Top Discovery Space (TDS)!
Welcome to Top Discovery Space (TDS)! It’s a great place for parents and kids to enjoy various hands-on activities together, such as 3D printing, chemistry games, vegetable growing and space exploration. Parent-child cooperation is our biggest focus. To ensure a pleasant visit, please follow these rules:
★Parents must stay with and take good care of their children, and read activity instructions carefully for safety.
★Socks must be worn indoors (no shoes); free socks are available at the front desk.
★No private photography. Our teachers will take photos for you and send them via email if needed.
★Eating and drinking are only permitted in the picnic area.
Opening time: 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. daily
Ticket: $50 per ticket (covers 1 adult +1 child; $30 for an extra adult, $20 for an extra child)
1. What can visitors do at TDS?
A. Take photos freely. B. Wear shoes in indoor areas.
C. Eat anywhere in the center. D. Do some parent-child activities.
2. There is a family of three (2 adults, 1 child). How much should they pay for the tickets?
A. 50 B. 70 C. 80 D. 100
3. What is the writer’s purpose in writing this passage?
A. To show how to use 3D printing. B. To teach kids how to grow vegetables.
C. To tell an interesting story about space. D. To introduce a science center and its rules
B
People usually feel excited when they go on vacation. But most people feel blue when coming home after travelling. And this feeling is called post-vacation blues. If you feel blue after travelling, here are some ways to help you get out of this bad feeling.
Give yourself a week to relax first. You don’t need to think what to do next and just be relaxed. You can show your pet some love if you have one, watch your favourite TV shows or listen to relaxing music.
After a week, do something useful and keep yourself busy. For example, when I came back from Europe, I felt blue because I didn’t have a job and was living with my parents. So I decided to find a job and make myself busy. If you don’t need a job, just try something like painting your room or tidying your house. You can also do exercise, learn to cook, visit your friends and just do anything you want!
It’s also a good idea to make a photo book and plan your next trip. Your photos taken on vacation help you remember the good times you had. And you can plan to take another trip. Just like Elbert Hubbard said, “No man needs a vacation so much as the man who has just had one.”
Next time when you feel blue, remember to try these ways. You’ll find going back to the real life is not that terrible as you think.
1. Which of the following is NOT suggested for post-vacation blues?
A. Buying a new pet. B. Painting your room.
C. Planning your next trip. D. Watching your favourite TV shows.
2. Why does the writer mention Elbert Hubbard’s saying?
A. To encourage people to take a long vacation
B. To prove that the writer is full of rich knowledge
C. To show that each person needs to have a nice vacation.
D. To explain why planning the next trip cheers people up.
3. Which is the right structure of the passage?
A. ①②/③④/⑤ B. ①/②③/④⑤ C. ①/②③④/⑤ D. ①②/③/④⑤
C
Six months pass and Dacty is very big now. During the day he sleeps in Aunt Elizabeth’s office and at night he flies around the museum. But one night something strange happens.
At midnight Dacty sees lights moving inside the museum. He flies closer to see what is happening. There are two men with torches inside the museum. They are wearing masks and they are trying to open a case. Inside the case there is a mummy.
Suddenly one man looks up and sees the pterodactyl. He is very scared. “Look, Bert,” he says to the other man. “There is a huge bird up there.”
The other man looks up, but Dacty doesn’t move. “Shut up, Eric. Don’t be silly. It’s only a statue,” the man says. “Come on. I’ll open the case. You look for the gold medallions.”
While Bert tries to open the case, Dacty flies down and grabs Eric. The thief is so scared that he can’t say a thing. Dacty flies up and leaves him on top of a statue. He’s stuck.
Bert is so busy opening the case that he doesn’t see what is happening. “Hey, where’s the drill?” he says, but there is no answer.
“Eric? Where are you, Eric?” he asks. Then he looks up and sees his friend high above on the statue. Just then Dacty flies down again and grabs the second thief. He lifts him in his beak and carries him up to the statue. The two men are very afraid. They start shouting, but there is nobody there to hear them.
—Excerpted from The Surprise
1. What does Dacty stay in the daytime?
A. He flies around the museum. B. He sleeps in Aunt Elizabeth’s office.
C. He looks after the mummy. D. He stays with the two thieves.
2. Why do the two men come into the museum at midnight?
A. To clean the museum. B. To catch Dacty.
C. To steal something valuable. D. To protect the mummy.
3. Why does Bert say “It’s only a statue”?
A. Because Dacty keeps still at that moment. B. Because the light is too weak to see clearly.
C. Because he wants to make Eric calm down soon. D. Because he thinks no real birds are in the museum.
4. Which will possibly happen next?
A. Eric runs away quickly. B. Dacty lets the thieves go.
C. Dacty gets famous for catching thieves. D. The two thieves give Dacty gold medallions.
D
Success is often measured by the ability to overcome difficulties. But it is often the belief of others that gives us the courage to try.
J.K. Rowling, author of the Harry Potter book series, began writing at the age of 6. In her biography, she remembers with great fondness when her good friend Sean, whom she met in secondary school, became the first person to encourage her and help build the confidence that one day she would be a very good writer.
“He was the first person with whom I really discussed my serious ambition to be a writer. He was also the only person who thought I must be a success at it, which meant much more to me than I ever told him at the time.”
It was on a long train journey from London to Manchester that the idea of Harry Potter simply fell into her head. “To my great frustration, I didn’t have a working pen and was too shy to borrow one. Luckily, I just sat and thought for four hours as the train was delayed, and all the details came to me, making that black-haired boy feel increasingly real.”
That same year, her mother passed away after a ten-year battle with serious illness, which deeply affected her writing. She went on to marry and had a daughter, but separated from her husband shortly afterwards. During this time, Rowling had a serious mental illness — depression. Without a job, she completed her first novel in area cafes. After being refused by 12 publishing houses, the first Harry Potter novel was sold to a small British publishing house.
Now with seven books that have sold nearly 400 million copies in 64 languages, J.K. Rowling is the highest- earning novelist in history. And it all began with her love for writing that was encouraged by a friend!
1. Who first encouraged J.K. Rowling to become a good writer?
A. Her mother. B. Her husband. C. A publisher. D. Her friend.
2. What does the underlined word “which” in the third paragraph refer to?
A. That Rowling had a serious ambition to be a writer.
B. That Sean was her good friend in secondary school.
C. That Sean believed she would certainly succeed in writing.
D. That Rowling kept writing though she had many setbacks.
3. What might the underlined word “frustration” mean in the 4th paragraph?
A. anger B. excitement C. Satisfaction D. disappointment
4. Which of the following difficulties did Rowling experience?
①Her mother died after a long illness. ②She had a daughter with depression.
③She was refused by many publishers. ④She wrote novels while working in a cafe.
A. ①③ B. ①④ C. ①③④ D. ①②③④
5. What is the best title for the passage?
A. Ways to Write Fantasy Novels. B. Only Difficulty Makes a Great Writer.
C. The Introduction of Harry Potter series. D. Friend’s confidence and Rowling’s Success.
五、基础知识(满分15分)
A. 根据括号中所给的汉语写出单词,使短文意思完整正确。
Many great people have set good examples for us teenagers. We can learn a lot from those __1__________ (开拓性的) giants, such as Yuan Longping and Zhong Nanshan. A clear plan is the __2__________ (关键) to our growth and progress. We can __3__________ (想象) what we can do to make our country better. Hard-working and responsible people are our true __4__________ (英雄). If we give up easily, we won’t succeed __5__________ (也). We should take them as examples and study hard every day. Only in this way can we grow into useful people in the future.
B. 阅读下面的短文,用括号中所给单词的适当形式填空。
Traveling in Nanjing is always full of fun and surprise. Local __1__________ (tour) developing fast with more visitors coming every year. There are plenty of __2__________ (history) buildings which are important in history. They tell long stories of the city. Many visitors have difficulty __3__________ (book) hotels during the busy season. Local culture shows are very popular at this time of year. Nanjing Baiju performances __4__________ (start) for a 3 months. We can __5__________ (close) feel the beauty of traditional culture when walking around these places. Every trip can bring us new feelings and wonderful experiences.
C. 阅读下面的对话,选用合适的单词或词组填空,其中有一个是多余的。
hand in in person check out show off are tired out make a living
School Notice
Life in Grade 8 is colourful but troubled! Some teenagers worry about how to __1__________ in the future. Some often fail to __2__________ homework on time. Others __3__________ because of Physics, the new subject.
We should learn to manage our time well and develop good habits. To help us with these, Mr Sigmund, a famous social worker, will come to our classroom __4__________ this afternoon. We can also go to the library to __5__________ more useful books about growth and study.
If we keep moving forward and behave well, our school life will be more colorful!
Students’ Union
六、任务型阅读(满分10分)
阅读下面的短文,根据所读内容。在文章后表格的空格里填入最恰当的内容。
注意:1-8题每个空格只填一个单词,9题答题有词数要求。
Communication is the process by which we exchange information between people. Successful communication is to understand and to be understood. It happens only when both the sender and the receiver understand the same information.
Good communication skills are keys to success in life, work and relationships. Without successful communication, a message can turn into error, misunderstanding, or even disaster. In today’s highly informational and technological environment, it has become more important to have good communication skills. Here are some useful steps to make successful communication.
Know what you want to say and why. Understand clearly the purpose of your message. Know to whom you are communicating and why. How will you say it? We all know that it’s not always what you say, but how you say it, that is important.
Second, pay attention to your body language, since it can say so much more than your words. Begin by making eye contact. You show trust and confidence when making eye contact with others while speaking. By standing with your arms easily at your side, you tell others that you are open to hearing what they have to say.
Communication is a two-way street. After you have said what you have to say, stop and listen. Practice your listening skills. Be considerate of others who are talking. Listen carefully and never cut them off.
How to Communicate __1__________
Introduction
Communication is the way people exchange information with each __2__________ .
Successful communication means both sides share the same understanding.
__3__________
It is very necessary to own good communication skills if we want to succeed in our life, work and interpersonal relationships.
It can also help __4__________ mistakes, misunderstandings or even terrible problems.
Steps to make successful communication
※Know your purpose
The way you speak __5__________ more than the words you use.
※Pay attention to your gestures
__6__________ others in the eyes when talking expresses trust and confidence.
Keeping your arms comfortably by your sides may let others know that you are ready to listen to their __7__________
※Be a good __8__________
When others are talking, listen carefully and don’t cut in.
Give one example of successful communication in your daily life (no less than 15 words)
__9____________________________________________________________________
七、首字母填空(满分10分)
As we all know William Shakespeare made great contributions to English literature, so did the poet Du Fu to the Chinese literary history.
Recently, a new BBC documentary came to the p__1__________ . The documentary aims at introducing the beauty and charm of classic works. It soon attracted many fans of Chinese culture and was very popular. Soon it became a great s__2__________ .
The documentary v__3__________ a whole view of ancient Chinese poetry to us. The documentary invited the famous British actor Ian McKellen to read 15 poems of Du’s. And the poems have been t__4__________ into English.
The one-hour film also introduces the poet’s life experiences. B__5__________ in 712, Du lived at the time of the Tang Emperor Xuanzong (713-756). In his earlier years, he was hopeful for the future and did his best to serve the government.
However, his life was changed by the An Lushan Rebellion (安史之乱). He began to live a very hard life. T__6__________ ups and downs, the poet never stopped writing and about 1,500 poems have been carefully k__7__________ over the years. In these poems, he showed his care for his country and people. And he also talked about the importance of c__8__________ the simple joys of life, like his poem Happy to Return Home.
Without doubt, Du is a c__9__________ symbol of ancient China. And also his excellent works have greatly interested people both inside and outside of China. They are of great v__10__________ for the whole world, not just for China.
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南京市玄武区2025-2026学年度第二学期期中试卷
八年级英语
一、听力(共10小题;每小题1分,满分10分)
二、单项选择(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)
从A、B、C、D 四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
1. Liverpool is well known ____ its pop music and football.
A. as B. to C. for D. with
【答案】C
【解析】句意:利物浦因它的流行音乐和足球而著名。
此题考查固定搭配。A. be well known as作为……而著名;B. be well known to为……所熟知;C. be well known for因……而著名;D. be well known with与……一样有名。由its pop music and football,空处表达“因……而著名”,故答案选C。
2. Many national companies, like Huawei, develop quickly because of the spirit of ____ and creative thinking.
A. education B. introduction C. innovation D. communication
【答案】C
【解析】句意:许多民族企业,像华为,因为创新精神和创造性思维而发展迅速。
A. education教育;B. introduction介绍;C. innovation创新;D. communication交流。根据语意,华为公司是民族企业,因为创新精神和创造性思维而发展迅速,故答案选C。
3. Ran Kejia, a ____ star in Chinese basketball, joined the WNBA with her excellent skills.
A. rises B. rising C. raises D. raising
【答案】B
【解析】句意:冉可佳是中国篮球界的一颗新星,她以出色的技术加入了WNBA(美国女子职业篮球协会)。
A. rises升起,动词第三人称单数;B. rising正在升起的,形容词;C. raises提升,动词第三人称单数;D. raising提升,现在分词。形容词修饰名词,star是名词,所以用形容词修饰,故答案选B。
4. The French will stay in Nanjing for a week and we’ve prepared several rooms for them. But they can’t decide ____ room to live in.
A. how B. where C. what D. which
【答案】D
【解析】句意:法国人将会在南京待一周,我们已经为他们准备好了几个房间,但是他们还没有决定住在哪个房间。
A. how怎样;B. where哪里;C. what 什么;D. which哪一个。根据句意可知,此处要表达“哪一个”这一含义,故答案选D。
5. —What do you think of my new coat? —It’s comfortable, not as cool as Lucy’s ____ .
A. either B. instead C. while D. though
【答案】D
【解析】句意:—你认为我的新外套怎么样? —它是舒适的,尽管不像Lucy的那样酷。
A. either(两者中的)任何一个;B. instead相反;C. while当……的时候;D. though尽管。根据句意“它是舒适的,不像Lucy的那样酷”,可知此处用though引导让步状语从句,表示“尽管”,故答案选D。
6. Little Tony is running too fast. He is going to ____ .
A. fall off B. fall over C. fall asleep D. fall behind
【答案】B
【解析】句意:小托尼跑得太快了。他要摔倒了。
A. fall off从……掉落;B. fall over摔倒;C. fall asleep睡着;D. fall behind落后。根据题意,小托尼跑得太快了。他要摔倒了。故答案选B。
7. There ____ an old library in our town in the past 20 years. It has brought us so much happiness and knowledge.
A. were B. has had C. has been D. have been
【答案】C
【解析】句意:在过去的20年里我们镇有一个旧图书馆。它带给我们很多幸福和知识。
根据题干中in the past 20 years(在过去的20年里)可知,句子时态为现在完成时,结构为“have/has+过去分词”,排除A选项;本句为there be句型,表示“有”,其现在完成时结构为“there have/has been+名词”,排除B选项;there be句型中,谓语动词与be动词之后的名词保持一致,an old library表示“一个旧图书馆”,是单数形式,因此用has,排除D选项。故答案选C。
8. —Where is Tom? We are going to have a picnic with him.
—He ____ the hospital to look after his grandma.
A. has gone to B. has been to C. has been in D. has arrived in
【答案】A
【解析】句意:—Tom在哪里?我们打算和他一起去野餐。 —他去医院照顾他的奶奶了。
A. has gone to已经去了,表示去了某地,或者在去某地的路上;B. has been to去过,表示去了某地又回来了;C. has been in一直在,表示待在某地;D. has arrived in已经到了,表示已经到达某地。根据“look after his grandma(照顾他的奶奶)”可知,Tom去了医院,没有回来。故答案选A。
9. — ____ have the Greens been married?
—For over 10 years. They celebrated their 10th wedding anniversary last month.
A. How often B. How long C. How soon D. How much
【答案】B
【解析】句意:—格林夫妇已经结婚多久了? —超过10年了。他们上个月庆祝了他们的结婚10周纪念日。
A. How often多久一次(提问频率);B. How long多久(提问一段时间);C. How soon多久以后,提问(从现在起)将来的时间;D. How much多少钱(提问价格,也可以提问不可数名词的多少)。根据答语“For over 10 years.(超过10年了。)”,一段时间,故答案选B。
10. The city square ____ be a small dirty park, but now it is clean and beautiful.
A. used to B. uses to C. is used to D. was used to
【答案】A
【解析】句意:城市广场过去是一个又小又脏的公园,但是现在它很干净漂亮。
A. used to过去……;B. uses to用于……;C. is used to现在习惯于……;D. was used to过去习惯于……。
根据句意:城市广场过去是一个又小又脏的公园,但是现在它很干净漂亮。故答案选A。
11. My mother ____ for me at the school gate ____ I came out.
A. waited;until B. didn’t wait;until
C. waited;since D. was waiting;while
【答案】A
【解析】句意:我母亲一直在我学校门口等着我,直到我出来为止。
A. waited;until(等待;直到);B. didn’t wait;until(直到……才等待);C.waited;since(等待;自从);D. was waiting;while(正在等待;当……时)。综合语境,故答案选A。
12. —Wow! Simon plays the piano so well.
—Yes, he ____ the piano for 8 years when he lived in Sydney.
A. plays B. played C. has played D. was playing
【答案】B
【解析】句意:—哇!西蒙钢琴弹得很好。 —是的,当他住在悉尼的时候,他弹钢琴弹了八年。
A. plays(一般现在时);B. played(一般过去时);C. has played(现在完成时);D. was playing(过去进行时)。根据句中的lived(居住)可知,句子的时态是一般过去时,故答案选B。
13. —Must I hand in my science report before the first class?
—No, you ____ . You can give it to me after lunch.
A. mustn’t B. can’t C. shouldn’t D. don’t have to
【答案】D
【解析】句意:—我必须在第一节课之前交科学报告吗? —不必,你可以午饭后给我。
A. mustn’t禁止,不要;B. can’t不能,不会;C. shouldn’t不应该;D. don’t have to不必,没有必要。must的一般疑问句的否定回答应该用don’t have to 或needn’t,故答案选D。
14. —Look at the sign here! You ____ take photos.
—Sorry. I won’t.
A. won’t B. needn’t
C. mustn’t D. may not
【答案】C
【解析】句意:—看这里的标志!你禁止拍照。 —对不起,我不会了。
A. won’t将不会;B. needn’t不需要;C. mustn’t禁止;D. may not可能不。根据图片可知,此处需填入禁止一词,故答案选C。
15. —Will you watch the Su Chao football match with me this Sunday evening?
— ____ We’ll go if we can get the tickets.
A. No way. B. That’s true. C. That’s all right. D. It depends.
【答案】D
【解析】句意:—这个星期天晚上你能和我一起看苏超足球赛吗? —视情况而定。如果我们能买到票,我们就去。
A. No way. 没门;B. That’s true. 那是真的;C. That’s all right. 没关系;D. It depends. 视情况而定。根据“We’ll go if we can get the tickets.(如果我们能买到票,我们就去。)”可知,D项符合语境,故答案选D。
三、完形填空(共10小题;每小题1分,满分10分)
阅读下面短文,从短文后每题所给的A、B、C、D 四个选项中,选出可以填入空白 处的最佳选项。
My grandfather often said “I won’t” to show his dislike of dishonesty. When he was young, he worked as a furniture maker. One day, a neighbour invited him to make some furniture. When he found the wood was a little __16__ , he said, “I won’t start right away.” He knew __17__ with wet wood could cause problems later on. So he chose to let the wood dry for a month.
Around the same time, __18__ furniture maker was also asked to do a similar job by a different family. Unlike my grandfather, he began working right away. He just wanted to __19__ how quickly he could work and finish the job easily. The carpenter did not understand my grandfather’s idea and even started to doubt him. But my grandfather did not get angry or change his mind. He waited __20__ for the wood to dry completely. No matter what others thought, he knew __21__ to make a good furniture, and it should be second to none. When the wood was dry, my grandfather made the boards __22__ and smooth.
Several months later, the carpenter’s furniture started to break which made himself feel very sorry. People around the town came and __23__ grandfather’s works of art. He didn’t need to speak for his works — his excellent skill spoke for itself.
Influenced by my grandfather, my father runs a restaurant and serves people by himself. He always __24__ the freshest food, so his restaurant is very popular in town. As a responsible businessman, he sets a good __25__ for us. We all remember the family value: be honest.
16. A. hard B. common C. soft D. wet
17. A. have worked B. worked C. working D. has worked
18. A. the B. another C. others D. other
19. A. show off B. look up C. give away D. take off
20. A. patiently B. politely C. proudly D. properly
21. A. why B. how C. what D. where
22. A. fresh B. digital C. strange D. straight
23. A. admired B. accepted C. expected D. allowed
24. A. protects B. prevents C. provides D. praises
25. A. record B. example C. ending D. excuse
【答案】DCBAA BDACB
【解析】本文主要讲述了祖父、父亲和我三个人在做事时都会秉持一个原则——诚实。
16. 句意:当他发现木头有点湿时,他说:“我不会马上开始的。”A. hard硬的;B. common普通的;C. soft软的;D. wet湿的。根据后文“He knew __17__ with wet wood could cause problems later on.(他知道用湿木材……以后可能会引起问题。)”可知,此处要表达的是“他发现木材有点湿”这一语义,故答案为D。
17. 句意:他知道用湿木材工作以后可能会引起问题。A. have worked现在完成时;B. worked一般过去时;C. working动名词形式;D. has worked现在完成时。这个句子的谓语是 could cause ,所以前面需要用动名词作主语, working with wet wood 表示“用湿木头工作”,故答案为C。
18. 句意:大约在同一时间,另一家家具制造商也被另一个家庭要求做类似的工作。A. the定冠词,特指前文提到的人或物;B. another另一个,泛指,后接单数名词;C. others其他,后不接名词;D. other其他,泛指, 后接复数名词。根据句意,此处要表达的是“另一个”这一语义,故答案为B。
19. 句意:他只是想炫耀他可以工作得有多快,并轻松地完成这项工作。A. show off炫耀;B. look up查阅;C. give away赠送;D. take off起飞。根据句意可知,此处要表达的是“炫耀”这一语义,故答案为A。
20. 句意:他耐心地等待木头完全干透。A. patiently耐心地;B. politely礼貌地;C. proudly骄傲地;D. properly适当地。根据句意可知,此处要表达的是“耐心地”这一语义,故答案为A。
21. 句意:不管别人怎么想,他都知道如何做一件好家具,而且应该是首屈一指的。A. why为什么;B. how 如何;C. what什么;D. where哪里。根据句意可知,此处要表达的是“如何”这一语义,故答案为B。
22. 句意:等木头干了,我爷爷把木板弄得又直又光滑。A. fresh新鲜的;B. digital数字的;C. strange奇怪的;D. straight直的。根据句意可知,此处要表达的是“直的”这一语义,故答案为D。
23. 句意:镇上的人们都来欣赏祖父的艺术品。A. admired欣赏;B. accepted接受;C. expected期望;D. allowed允许。根据句意可知,此处要表达的是“欣赏”这一语义,结合选项,故答案为A。
24. 句意:他总是提供最新鲜的食物,所以他的餐馆在城里很受欢迎。A. protects保护;B. prevents阻止;C. provides提供;D. praises表扬。根据句意可知,此处要表达的是“提供”这一语义,结合选项,故答案为C。
25. 句意:作为一个负责任的商人,他为我们树立了一个好榜样。A. record记录;B. example榜样;C. ending结局;D. excuse借口。根据句意可知,此处要表达的是“榜样”这一语义,故答案为B。
四、阅读理解(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)
阅读下列短文,从短文后每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。
A
Welcome to Top Discovery Space (TDS)!
Welcome to Top Discovery Space (TDS)! It’s a great place for parents and kids to enjoy various hands-on activities together, such as 3D printing, chemistry games, vegetable growing and space exploration. Parent-child cooperation is our biggest focus. To ensure a pleasant visit, please follow these rules:
★Parents must stay with and take good care of their children, and read activity instructions carefully for safety.
★Socks must be worn indoors (no shoes); free socks are available at the front desk.
★No private photography. Our teachers will take photos for you and send them via email if needed.
★Eating and drinking are only permitted in the picnic area.
Opening time: 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. daily
Ticket: $50 per ticket (covers 1 adult +1 child; $30 for an extra adult, $20 for an extra child)
1. What can visitors do at TDS?
A. Take photos freely. B. Wear shoes in indoor areas.
C. Eat anywhere in the center. D. Do some parent-child activities.
2. There is a family of three (2 adults, 1 child). How much should they pay for the tickets?
A. 50 B. 70 C. 80 D. 100
3. What is the writer’s purpose in writing this passage?
A. To show how to use 3D printing. B. To teach kids how to grow vegetables.
C. To tell an interesting story about space. D. To introduce a science center and its rules
【答案】DCD
【解析】本文主要介绍了Top Discovery Space(TDS),并且介绍了参观TDS时的一些规则。
1. 题干意思:游客在TDS可以做什么?A. 自由拍照;B. 在室内区域穿鞋;C. 在中心任何地方吃东西;D. 做一些亲子活动。根据文章第1段“Welcome to Top Discovery Space (TDS)! It’s a great place for parents and kids to enjoy various hands-on activities together, such as 3D printing, chemistry games, vegetable growing and space exploration.(欢迎来到顶级探索空间(TDS)!这是一个让父母和孩子一起享受各种动手活动的好地方,比如3D打印、化学游戏、蔬菜种植和太空探索。)”可知,游客在TDS可以做一些亲子活动,故选D。
2. 题干意思:一个三口之家(2个成人,1个孩子),他们应该付多少钱买票?A. 50;B. 70;C. 80;D. 100。根据文章中的“Ticket:(门票:)”中“$50 per ticket (covers 1 adult +1 child; $30 for an extra adult, $20 for an extra child) 每张票50美元(包括1名成人+1名儿童;额外成人30美元,额外儿童20美元)”可知,一张票是50美元(包含一位成人一位儿童),多一位成人要多加30美元,所以三口之家(2个成人,1个孩子)要买一张票和一张附加票,合计80美元。故选C。
3. 题干意思:作者写这篇文章的目的是什么?A. 为了展示如何使用3D打印;B. 为了教孩子们如何种菜;C. 为了讲一个关于太空的有趣故事;D. 介绍一个科学中心及其规则。通读全文可知,本文主要介绍了Top Discovery Space(TDS),并且介绍了参观TDS时的一些规则。故选D。
B
People usually feel excited when they go on vacation. But most people feel blue when coming home after travelling. And this feeling is called post-vacation blues. If you feel blue after travelling, here are some ways to help you get out of this bad feeling.
Give yourself a week to relax first. You don’t need to think what to do next and just be relaxed. You can show your pet some love if you have one, watch your favourite TV shows or listen to relaxing music.
After a week, do something useful and keep yourself busy. For example, when I came back from Europe, I felt blue because I didn’t have a job and was living with my parents. So I decided to find a job and make myself busy. If you don’t need a job, just try something like painting your room or tidying your house. You can also do exercise, learn to cook, visit your friends and just do anything you want!
It’s also a good idea to make a photo book and plan your next trip. Your photos taken on vacation help you remember the good times you had. And you can plan to take another trip. Just like Elbert Hubbard said, “No man needs a vacation so much as the man who has just had one.”
Next time when you feel blue, remember to try these ways. You’ll find going back to the real life is not that terrible as you think.
1. Which of the following is NOT suggested for post-vacation blues?
A. Buying a new pet. B. Painting your room.
C. Planning your next trip. D. Watching your favourite TV shows.
2. Why does the writer mention Elbert Hubbard’s saying?
A. To encourage people to take a long vacation
B. To prove that the writer is full of rich knowledge
C. To show that each person needs to have a nice vacation.
D. To explain why planning the next trip cheers people up.
3. Which is the right structure of the passage?
A. ①②/③④/⑤ B. ①/②③/④⑤ C. ①/②③④/⑤ D. ①②/③/④⑤
【答案】ADC
【解析】本文主要介绍了人们度假回家后常感到的“假期后综合征”(post-vacation blues),并提出了三种应对方法:首先给自己一周时间放松;其次做有用的事让自己忙起来;最后制作相册或规划下一次旅行。文章旨在帮助读者摆脱这种低落情绪,重新适应现实生活。
1. 题干意思:下列哪项不是被建议用来缓解假期后综合征的方法?A. 买一只新宠物;B. 粉刷你的房间;C. 计划你的下一次旅行;D. 观看你喜欢的电视节目。根据第2段提到“You can show your pet some love if you have one, watch your favourite TV shows or listen to relaxing music.(如果你有宠物,你可以给它一些爱,看你最喜欢的电视节目或听舒缓的音乐。)”可知,文章并未提及要去买一只新宠物。故答案为A。
2. 题干意思:作者为什么要引用埃尔伯特·哈伯德的话?A. 为了鼓励人们去度长假;B. 为了证明作者博学多才;C. 为了表明每个人都需要一个美好的假期;D. 为了解释为什么计划下一次旅行能让人振奋。根据4段先提出建议“And you can plan to take another trip.(你可以计划再次旅行。)”,紧接着引用埃尔伯特·哈伯德的话“Just like Elbert Hubbard said, “No man needs a vacation so much as the man who has just had one.”(正如埃尔伯特·哈伯德所说:‘没有人比刚刚度假的人更需要度假。’),以此佐证规划下一次旅行的必要性及其对情绪的提振作用。故答案为 D。
3. 题干意思:这篇文章的正确结构是哪一个?A. ①②/③④/⑤;B. ①/②③/④⑤;C. ①/②③④/⑤;D. ①②/③/④⑤。①段:提出问题(post-vacation blues假期后综合征)及总述;②段:建议一(Relax);③段:建议二(Do something useful/keep busy);④段:建议三(Make a photo book/plan next trip) ;⑤段:总结全文,鼓励读者尝试这些方法。文章结构为“总—分—总”。①为引子,②③④为并列的三个分论点,⑤为总结。故答案为C。
C
Six months pass and Dacty is very big now. During the day he sleeps in Aunt Elizabeth’s office and at night he flies around the museum. But one night something strange happens.
At midnight Dacty sees lights moving inside the museum. He flies closer to see what is happening. There are two men with torches inside the museum. They are wearing masks and they are trying to open a case. Inside the case there is a mummy.
Suddenly one man looks up and sees the pterodactyl. He is very scared. “Look, Bert,” he says to the other man. “There is a huge bird up there.”
The other man looks up, but Dacty doesn’t move. “Shut up, Eric. Don’t be silly. It’s only a statue,” the man says. “Come on. I’ll open the case. You look for the gold medallions.”
While Bert tries to open the case, Dacty flies down and grabs Eric. The thief is so scared that he can’t say a thing. Dacty flies up and leaves him on top of a statue. He’s stuck.
Bert is so busy opening the case that he doesn’t see what is happening. “Hey, where’s the drill?” he says, but there is no answer.
“Eric? Where are you, Eric?” he asks. Then he looks up and sees his friend high above on the statue. Just then Dacty flies down again and grabs the second thief. He lifts him in his beak and carries him up to the statue. The two men are very afraid. They start shouting, but there is nobody there to hear them.
—Excerpted from The Surprise
1. What does Dacty stay in the daytime?
A. He flies around the museum. B. He sleeps in Aunt Elizabeth’s office.
C. He looks after the mummy. D. He stays with the two thieves.
2. Why do the two men come into the museum at midnight?
A. To clean the museum. B. To catch Dacty.
C. To steal something valuable. D. To protect the mummy.
3. Why does Bert say “It’s only a statue”?
A. Because Dacty keeps still at that moment. B. Because the light is too weak to see clearly.
C. Because he wants to make Eric calm down soon. D. Because he thinks no real birds are in the museum.
4. Which will possibly happen next?
A. Eric runs away quickly. B. Dacty lets the thieves go.
C. Dacty gets famous for catching thieves. D. The two thieves give Dacty gold medallions.
【答案】BCAC
【解析】本文选自《令人惊喜的礼物》,主要讲述了六个月后,翼龙Dacty(达克蒂)已经长得很大了。白天它在伊丽莎白阿姨的办公室睡觉,晚上则在博物馆周围飞行。一天午夜,一件奇怪的事发生了:Dacty发现博物馆内有灯光移动,飞近后看到两个戴面具的男人正试图打开一个装有旧画的盒子。其中一个男人Eric看到Dacty后很害怕,但另一个男人Bert(伯特)却误以为Dacty是雕像。Dacty先抓住Eric(埃里克)并将其留在雕像顶部,随后又抓住Bert,同样把他留在了雕像顶部。早上,伊丽莎白阿姨来到博物馆,听到小偷的喊叫,看到破盒子后,先给Dacty喂了鱼作为早餐,然后报了警。
1. 题干意思:Dacty白天待在哪里?A. 她在博物馆里飞来飞去;B. 她睡在伊丽莎白阿姨的办公室;C. 她照看木乃伊;D. 她和两个小偷待在一起。根据第1段“During the day he sleeps in Aunt Elizabeth’s office and at night he flies around the museum.(她白天睡在伊丽莎白阿姨的办公室,晚上在博物馆里飞来飞去。)”可知,Dacty白天睡在伊丽莎白阿姨的办公室,故正确答案为B。
2. 题干意思:为什么这两个人半夜来到博物馆?A. 为了打扫博物馆;B. 为了抓住Dacty;C. 为了偷值钱的东西;D. 为了保护木乃伊。根据第3段“They are wearing masks and they are trying to open a case. Inside the case there is a mummy.(他们戴着口罩,试图打开一个箱子。箱子里有一具木乃伊。)”以及第4段“I’ll open the case. You look for the gold medallions.(我来开柜子,你去找金质奖章。)”可知, 这些行为都表明他们是来偷东西的,故正确答案为C。
3. 题干意思:为什么伯特说“这只是一座雕像”?A. 因为Dacty在那一刻保持不动;B. 因为光线太弱,看不清楚; C. 因为他想让埃里克很快冷静下来;D. 因为他认为博物馆里没有真正的鸟。根据第4段“The other man looks up, but Dacty doesn’t move.(另一个人抬起头来,但达克蒂却没有动。)”可知,Dacty在看到另一个小偷抬头看他时,一动不动。故正确答案为A。
4. 题干意思:接下来可能会发生什么?A. 埃里克很快跑开了;B. 达克蒂放走了小偷;C. 达克蒂因为抓到小偷而出名;D. 两个小偷给了达克蒂金奖章。根据最后一段“The two men are very afraid. They start shouting, but there is nobody there to hear them.(这两个人非常害怕。他们开始大喊大叫,但没有人听见他们的声音。)”可知,达克蒂抓住了两个小偷,他们感到非常害怕,开始大喊大叫,故正确答案为C。
D
Success is often measured by the ability to overcome difficulties. But it is often the belief of others that gives us the courage to try.
J.K. Rowling, author of the Harry Potter book series, began writing at the age of 6. In her biography, she remembers with great fondness when her good friend Sean, whom she met in secondary school, became the first person to encourage her and help build the confidence that one day she would be a very good writer.
“He was the first person with whom I really discussed my serious ambition to be a writer. He was also the only person who thought I must be a success at it, which meant much more to me than I ever told him at the time.”
It was on a long train journey from London to Manchester that the idea of Harry Potter simply fell into her head. “To my great frustration, I didn’t have a working pen and was too shy to borrow one. Luckily, I just sat and thought for four hours as the train was delayed, and all the details came to me, making that black-haired boy feel increasingly real.”
That same year, her mother passed away after a ten-year battle with serious illness, which deeply affected her writing. She went on to marry and had a daughter, but separated from her husband shortly afterwards. During this time, Rowling had a serious mental illness — depression. Without a job, she completed her first novel in area cafes. After being refused by 12 publishing houses, the first Harry Potter novel was sold to a small British publishing house.
Now with seven books that have sold nearly 400 million copies in 64 languages, J.K. Rowling is the highest- earning novelist in history. And it all began with her love for writing that was encouraged by a friend!
1. Who first encouraged J.K. Rowling to become a good writer?
A. Her mother. B. Her husband. C. A publisher. D. Her friend.
2. What does the underlined word “which” in the third paragraph refer to?
A. That Rowling had a serious ambition to be a writer.
B. That Sean was her good friend in secondary school.
C. That Sean believed she would certainly succeed in writing.
D. That Rowling kept writing though she had many setbacks.
3. What might the underlined word “frustration” mean in the 4th paragraph?
A. anger B. excitement C. Satisfaction D. disappointment
4. Which of the following difficulties did Rowling experience?
①Her mother died after a long illness. ②She had a daughter with depression.
③She was refused by many publishers. ④She wrote novels while working in a cafe.
A. ①③ B. ①④ C. ①③④ D. ①②③④
5. What is the best title for the passage?
A. Ways to Write Fantasy Novels. B. Only Difficulty Makes a Great Writer.
C. The Introduction of Harry Potter series. D. Friend’s confidence and Rowling’s Success.
【答案】DCDCD
【解析】本文主要讲述了J.K.罗琳成为著名作家的经历。她最初在朋友的鼓励下立志成为作家,尽管在写作道路上经历了母亲去世、被多家出版商拒绝、在咖啡馆工作时坚持写作等重重困难,但最终凭借朋友的信任和自身的坚持,成功创作了《哈利·波特》系列小说,成为全球知名的作家。
1. 题干意思:谁第一个鼓励J.K.罗琳成为一名优秀的作家?A. 她的母亲;B.她的丈夫;C. 一位出版商;D. 她的朋友。根据文章第1段“In her biography, she remembers with great fondness when her good friend Sean, whom she met in secondary school, became the first person to encourage her and help build the confidence that one day she would be a very good writer.(在她的自传中,她满怀深情地回忆起在中学时结识的好友肖恩,他是第一个鼓励她并帮助她树立信心的人,让她相信自己终有一天会成为一名非常出色的作家。)”可知,最初鼓励她的是朋友。故答案为D。
2. 题干意思:第3段中划线单词“which”指代什么?A. 罗琳有成为作家的雄心壮志;B. 肖恩是她中学时的好朋友;C. 肖恩相信她一定会在写作上取得成功;D. 罗琳虽然遇到了很多挫折,但还是坚持写作。“which”为关系代词,通常指代前文提到的内容。根据第3段中“which”所在句子为“He was also the only person who thought I must be a success at it, which meant much more to me than I ever told him at the time.(他也是唯一一个认为我一定会成功的人,这对我来说比我当时告诉他的要重要得多。)”可知,“which”指代前文“他也是唯一一个认为我一定会成功的人”。故答案为C。
3. 题干意思:第4段中划线单词“frustration”可能是什么意思?A. 愤怒;B. 兴奋;C. 满意;D. 失望。
根据第4段“To my great frustration, I didn’t have a working pen and was too shy to borrow one.(令我非常沮丧的是,我没有一支能用的笔,又太害羞不敢去借。)”可知,当她灵感迸发想写下来,却没有笔,这种情境下产生的情绪应该是“沮丧”或“失望”。故答案为D。
4. 题干意思:罗琳经历了以下哪些困难?①她的母亲在长期疾病后去世;②她有一个患抑郁症的女儿;③她被许多出版商拒绝;④她在咖啡馆工作时写小说。A. ①③;B. ①④;C. ①③④;D. ①②③④。根据第5段“That same year, her mother passed away after a ten-year battle with serious illness, which deeply affected her writing.(同年,她的母亲在与重病斗争了十年后去世,这深深地影响了她的写作。)”可知,①正确;根据第5段“After being refused by 12 publishing houses, the first Harry Potter novel was sold to a small British publishing house.(在被12家出版社拒绝后,第一部《哈利波特》小说被卖给了一家英国小出版社。)”可知,③正确;根据第5段“Without a job, she completed her first novel in area cafes.(没有工作,她在当地的咖啡馆完成了她的第一部小说。)”可知,④正确,所以①③④正确。故答案为C。
5. 题干意思:这篇文章的最佳标题是什么?A. 写奇幻小说的方法;B. 只有困难才能造就伟大作家;C.《哈利·波特》系列的介绍;D. 朋友的信任与罗琳的成功。本文主要讲述朋友的鼓励(信任)是罗琳写作的起点,尽管经历困难,但最终成功。故答案为D。
五、基础知识(满分15分)
A. 根据括号中所给的汉语写出单词,使短文意思完整正确。
Many great people have set good examples for us teenagers. We can learn a lot from those __1__________ (开拓性的) giants, such as Yuan Longping and Zhong Nanshan. A clear plan is the __2__________ (关键) to our growth and progress. We can __3__________ (想象) what we can do to make our country better. Hard-working and responsible people are our true __4__________ (英雄). If we give up easily, we won’t succeed __5__________ (也). We should take them as examples and study hard every day. Only in this way can we grow into useful people in the future.
【答案】pioneering;key;imagine;heroes;either
【解析】本文主要介绍了青少年要向伟大的科学家学习,要有一个明确的计划,努力学习,将来才能成为有用的人。
1. 本题考查形容词。根据括号中的中文提示可知此处是指开拓性的,需要用到形容词pioneering,pioneering giants意为开拓性的巨人,因此本题答案为pioneering。
2. 本题考查名词。根据括号中的中文提示可知此处是指关键,需要用到名词key,the key to sth意为……的关键,因此本题答案为key。
3. 本题考查动词。根据括号中的中文提示可知此处是指想象,需要用到动词imagine,can后接动词原形,因此本题答案为imagine。
4. 本题考查名词。根据括号中的中文提示可知此处是指英雄,需要用到名词hero,主语people为复数,hero也应该用复数heroes,因此本题答案为heroes。
5. 本题考查副词。根据括号中的中文提示可知此处是指也,句子为否定句,否定句中的“也”需要用either,因此本题答案为either。
B. 阅读下面的短文,用括号中所给单词的适当形式填空。
Traveling in Nanjing is always full of fun and surprise. Local __1__________ (tour) developing fast with more visitors coming every year. There are plenty of __2__________ (history) buildings which are important in history. They tell long stories of the city. Many visitors have difficulty __3__________ (book) hotels during the busy season. Local culture shows are very popular at this time of year. Nanjing Baiju performances __4__________ (start) for a 3 months. We can __5__________ (close) feel the beauty of traditional culture when walking around these places. Every trip can bring us new feelings and wonderful experiences.
【答案】tourism;historic;booking;have started;closely
【解析】本文主要介绍了南京的旅游情况。
1. 句意:随着每年有更多的游客来,当地的旅游业发展很快。分析句子结构可知,此处作主语,应用名词,tour意为“旅游”,动词,tourism意为“旅游业”,名词,此处指旅游业,故填tourism。
2. 句意:有很多在历史上很重要的历史建筑。分析句子结构可知,此处修饰名词buildings(建筑),应用形容词,history意为“历史”,名词,historic意为“历史的”,形容词,故填historic。
3. 句意:在繁忙的季节,许多游客很难预订旅馆。have difficulty (in) doing sth.意为“做某事有困难”,book意为“预订”,动词,此处用动名词,故填booking。
4. 句意:南京白菊表演已经开始3个月了。根据for 3 months(3个月)可知,此处时态用现在完成时,其结构为have/has+动词过去分词,主语performances(表演)是复数,应用have,start意为“开始”,动词,其过去分词是started,故填have started。
5. 句意:当我们在这些地方漫步时,我们可以深刻感受到传统文化的魅力。分析句子结构可知,此处修饰动词feel(感受),应用副词,close意为“近的”,形容词,closely意为“紧密地,深刻地”,副词,故填closely。
C. 阅读下面的对话,选用合适的单词或词组填空,其中有一个是多余的。
hand in in person check out show off are tired out make a living
School Notice
Life in Grade 8 is colourful but troubled! Some teenagers worry about how to __1__________ in the future. Some often fail to __2__________ homework on time. Others __3__________ because of Physics, the new subject.
We should learn to manage our time well and develop good habits. To help us with these, Mr Sigmund, a famous social worker, will come to our classroom __4__________ this afternoon. We can also go to the library to __5__________ more useful books about growth and study.
If we keep moving forward and behave well, our school life will be more colorful!
Students’ Union
【答案】make a living;hand in;are tired out;in person;check out
【解析】本文主要讲述了学校通知:八年级的学校生活是多姿多彩的,但是也有烦恼。一些青少年担心将来怎样谋生,有些青少年不能按时交作业,还有些青少年因为物理这个新学科而感到劳累。针对这些问题,一位著名的社会工作者将会在下午来教室帮助解决这些问题,同时,也可以去图书馆查看更多关于成长和学习的有用书籍。
1. 句意:一些青少年担心将来怎样谋生。结合所给词,此空要填“谋生”的含义,因此需要将make a living(谋生)填入此空,故答案为make a living。
2. 句意:有些青少年经常不能按时上交作业。结合所给词,此空要填“上交”的含义,因此需要将hand in(上交)填入此空,故答案为hand in。
3. 句意:其他人因为物理这门新学科而疲惫不堪。结合所给词,此空要填“疲惫不堪”的含义,因此需要将are tired out(疲惫不堪)填入此空,故答案为are tired out。
4. 句意:一为了帮助我们解决这些问题,著名的社会工作者西格蒙德先生今天下午将亲自来到我们的教室。结合所给词,此空要填“亲自”的含义,因此需要将in person(亲自)填入此空,故答案为in person。
5. 句意:我们还可以去图书馆查看更多关于成长和学习的有用书籍。结合所给词,此空要填“查看”的含义,因此需要将checkout(查看)填入此空,故答案为check out。
六、任务型阅读(满分10分)
阅读下面的短文,根据所读内容。在文章后表格的空格里填入最恰当的内容。
注意:1-8题每个空格只填一个单词,9题答题有词数要求。
Communication is the process by which we exchange information between people. Successful communication is to understand and to be understood. It happens only when both the sender and the receiver understand the same information.
Good communication skills are keys to success in life, work and relationships. Without successful communication, a message can turn into error, misunderstanding, or even disaster. In today’s highly informational and technological environment, it has become more important to have good communication skills. Here are some useful steps to make successful communication.
Know what you want to say and why. Understand clearly the purpose of your message. Know to whom you are communicating and why. How will you say it? We all know that it’s not always what you say, but how you say it, that is important.
Second, pay attention to your body language, since it can say so much more than your words. Begin by making eye contact. You show trust and confidence when making eye contact with others while speaking. By standing with your arms easily at your side, you tell others that you are open to hearing what they have to say.
Communication is a two-way street. After you have said what you have to say, stop and listen. Practice your listening skills. Be considerate of others who are talking. Listen carefully and never cut them off.
How to Communicate __1__________
Introduction
Communication is the way people exchange information with each __2__________ .
Successful communication means both sides share the same understanding.
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It is very necessary to own good communication skills if we want to succeed in our life, work and interpersonal relationships.
It can also help __4__________ mistakes, misunderstandings or even terrible problems.
Steps to make successful communication
※Know your purpose
The way you speak __5__________ more than the words you use.
※Pay attention to your gestures
__6__________ others in the eyes when talking expresses trust and confidence.
Keeping your arms comfortably by your sides may let others know that you are ready to listen to their __7__________
※Be a good __8__________
When others are talking, listen carefully and don’t cut in.
Give one example of successful communication in your daily life (no less than 15 words)
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【答案】1. Successfully / Well 2. other 3. Importance / Reasons 4. avoid / prevent 5. matters / counts 6. Looking 7. words / opinions / ideas 8. listener
9. 示例:When I had a fight with my best friend, I talked calmly with her and listened to her feelings, and we finally understood each other better.
七、首字母填空(满分10分)
As we all know William Shakespeare made great contributions to English literature, so did the poet Du Fu to the Chinese literary history.
Recently, a new BBC documentary came to the p__1__________ . The documentary aims at introducing the beauty and charm of classic works. It soon attracted many fans of Chinese culture and was very popular. Soon it became a great s__2__________ .
The documentary v__3__________ a whole view of ancient Chinese poetry to us. The documentary invited the famous British actor Ian McKellen to read 15 poems of Du’s. And the poems have been t__4__________ into English.
The one-hour film also introduces the poet’s life experiences. B__5__________ in 712, Du lived at the time of the Tang Emperor Xuanzong (713-756). In his earlier years, he was hopeful for the future and did his best to serve the government.
However, his life was changed by the An Lushan Rebellion (安史之乱). He began to live a very hard life. T__6__________ ups and downs, the poet never stopped writing and about 1,500 poems have been carefully k__7__________ over the years. In these poems, he showed his care for his country and people. And he also talked about the importance of c__8__________ the simple joys of life, like his poem Happy to Return Home.
Without doubt, Du is a c__9__________ symbol of ancient China. And also his excellent works have greatly interested people both inside and outside of China. They are of great v__10__________ for the whole world, not just for China.
【答案】public;success;offers;translated;Born;Through;kept;creating / catching;classic;value
【解析】本文主要介绍了BBC制作的一部关于中国唐代诗人杜甫的纪录片。文章阐述了该纪录片在英国及中文文化爱好者中引发的关注,展示了其通过英国著名演员朗诵和翻译展现杜甫诗作魅力的方式。此外,文章还简述了杜甫坎坷的人生经历、创作成就及其作品所蕴含的家国情怀与对生活的热爱,强调了杜甫作为中国古代文化象征的重要地位及其作品的全球价值。
1. 句意:最近,英国广播公司(BBC)向公众推出了一部新纪录片。以及后文提到的“attracted many fans
(吸引了许多粉丝)”和“popular(流行的)”,可知此处指纪录片面向大众公开展播。短语come to the public 意为“向公众发布/公映”。故填public。
2. 句意:根据上文描述该纪录片深受粉丝喜爱且非常流行,可知它取得了一个巨大的成功。空前有不定冠词a和形容词great,此处需填入名词。success意为“成功”。故填success。
3. 句意:这部纪录片向我们提供了中国古代诗歌的全貌。结合语境,纪录片提供了展示视角,需用表示“提供”的动词。主语The documentary为第三人称单数,时态为一般现在时,故谓语动词用三单形式。故填offers。
4. 句意:这些诗歌已经被翻译成英语。结合into English 可知考查短语translate…into…(把……翻译成……),句子使用了现在完成时的被动语态结构have been done,因此需填过去分词。故填translated。
5. 句意:杜甫生于712年,生活在唐玄宗(713-756)时代。此处为过去分词作后置定语或状语修饰主语Du,表被动或完成状态,即“生于……”。故填Born。
6. 句意:历经坎坷,这位诗人从未停止创作,多年来约1500首诗作被精心保存了下来。此处表示“度过”、“历经”艰难时刻,介词through符合语境,置于句首首字母大写。故填 Through。
7. 句意:历经坎坷,这位诗人从未停止创作,多年来约1500首诗作被精心保存了下来。keep在此处意为“保存”。句子是现在完成时的被动语态 have been kept,需填过去分词。故填kept。
8. 句意:他还谈到了创造/捕捉生活中的简单乐趣的重要性,比如他的诗《闻官军收河南河北》。talk about后接动名词作宾语。根据后文举例《闻官军收河南河北》(Happy to Return Home),这里是指“捕捉”或
“创造”生活中的乐趣。create(创造)或catch(捕捉 / 感受)均可。故填creating / catching。
9. 句意:毫无疑问,杜是中国古代的经典象征。空在名词symbol之前,需填形容词修饰。结合杜甫的历史地位,classic(经典的)最为贴切,构成classic symbol(经典象征)。故填classic。
10. 句意:它们不仅对中国,而且对全世界都有巨大的价值。固定搭配of great value意为“有很大的价值”。故填value。
八、书面表达(满分15分)
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Our world has changed a lot over the years. People can travel online. It makes traveling much easier. I also love reading good books. They help me learn about different times and places.
So, what do you think of travelling and reading? Could you share one of your unforgettable trips or recommend a good book to me?1
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I am so glad you talked about this topic. I would like to share my ideas with you.
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Option 1 (Recommending a book):
I am so glad you talked about this topic. I would like to share my ideas with you.
I think both travelling and reading are wonderful. Travelling lets us experience the world with our own eyes, while reading allows our minds to travel to different times and places.
I’d like to recommend a book to you: The Little Prince. It’s a beautiful story that teaches us about love, friendship, and responsibility. Although it seems like a children’s book, it has deep meanings for adults too. It reminds us to see the world with our hearts, not just our eyes. I’m sure you’ll love it!
Option 2 (Sharing a trip):
I am so glad you talked about this topic. I would like to share my ideas with you.
In my opinion, reading is like travelling in our minds, and travelling is like reading a real-life book. They both help us learn and grow.
I want to share an unforgettable trip to the countryside with my family. We stayed in a small village, breathed the fresh air, and saw the starry sky at night. It was so peaceful and different from our busy city life. I learned to appreciate the beauty of nature and the joy of a simple life. It was a truly amazing experience.
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